Is the PA Profession Right for You?

Let’s explore your future together.

Write Your Story with Confidence

If you’re interested in becoming a PA but don’t know where to start, or if you’re weighing your options between different healthcare careers, our expert pre-PA coaches can provide you with firsthand insights into the PA profession to help you make a confident, informed decision.

In this 30-minute pre-PA counseling session, we’ll dive deep into the pathway to becoming a PA, including specialty options, training requirements, and the day-to-day lifestyle of a PA. We’ll answer your questions and help you decide if this career is the right choice for you.

 

Book your session today, and take the first step toward a rewarding career as a physician assistant!

Our coaches

About Our Coaches

All of our coaches on The PA Platform are highly qualified, board-certified, Physician Assistants. They have all been in your shoes and understand how difficult the application process can be. Together, they will help you identify your main concerns. Your coach will create actionable personalized tips that you can implement immediately. Click on any photo below to learn even more about our board certified Pre-PA coaches!

Alexandra Cooper
Alexandra Cooper
PA-C
Dermatology PA who brings empathy, encouragement, and real-world insight to every coaching session.
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Erin Moore
PA-C
Physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs and supporting students through the application process.
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Jamie Trudell
PA-C
Physician assistant with experience in emergency medicine and outpatient pediatrics, passionate about mentoring future PAs through the application process.
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Jenna Vogelsang
PA-C
Cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant passionate about supporting and guiding future PAs through the application process.
Jill Slonaker
Jill Slonaker
PA-C
Family practice physician assistant with previous experience in hospitalist and urgent care settings, passionate about supporting future PAs through the application process.
Jourdyn Koebe
Jourdyn Koebe
PA-C
Emergency medicine physician assistant passionate about guiding future PAs with positivity and practical advice.
Laura Beth Meschke
Laura Beth Meschke
PA-C
Hospitalist and inpatient nephrology physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs develop confident and personable interview skills.
Lauren Kilburn
Lauren Kilburn
PA-C
Family medicine, orthopedic spine surgery, and breast surgical oncology physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs with encouragement and practical guidance.
Marissa Roberts
Marissa Roberts
PA-C
Pediatrics physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs build confidence and present their strengths effectively.
Monica Cheng
Monica Cheng
PA-C
Neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, hematology/oncology, and primary care physician assistant passionate about guiding future PAs with realistic and confidence-building advice.
Ngan Lam
Ngan Lam
PA-C
Surgical, infectious disease, and PA leadership professional passionate about helping future PAs highlight their strengths and stand out in the application process.
Peter Alfano
Peter Alfano
PA-C
Primary care physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs with honest and supportive guidance.
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Jordan Wolff
PA-C
Critical care physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs build on their strengths while addressing areas for growth.
Sloan Horejsi
Sloan Horejsi
PA-C
Dermatology physician assistant passionate about guiding future PAs with supportive and actionable coaching.
Courtney Krause
Courtney Krause
PA-C
Primary care physician assistant passionate about helping future PAs reflect on their experiences and strengthen their applications.
Madaleine ODonnell
Madaleine ODonnell
PA-C
Trauma and acute care surgery physician assistant passionate about empowering future PAs with insight and guidance from a recent graduate’s perspective.
Tatjana Velikopoljski
Tatjana Velikopoljski
PA-C
NICU and nursery physician assistant passionate about mentoring future PAs with encouragement and constructive guidance.