Undergraduate education: Georgia Southern Univeristy
Overall GPA: 3.88
Science GPA: 3.68
GRE: 299
PA-CAT: Did not take
Total PCE hours: 3,744. laboratory technician at a pediatric primary care office
Total HCE hours: 6,500. Volunteer lab manager and mammogram coordinator at a non profit health clinic, and pharmacy technician.
Shadowing hours: 120. Shadowing family care, pediatrics, orthopedic PA’s
Volunteer hours: 700 mammogram and lab coordinator, GSU Love Your Melon chapter
How many times did you apply?: 2
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Why PA? I knew from a young age that I wanted to work in the medical field, saw a PA as a teenager at my local pediatrician office and loved the time and education he gave my family. I knew that I wanted to interact with my patients in the same manner. I’m also excited to work with my future class mates as a team rather than compete with them for a residency.
How many programs did you apply to? 6
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? I was invited to interview during the first round of applications, but wasn’t accepted because of a lack of hands-on patient care hours, so of course gaining those was my next step. So far my current program, South College - Nashville, is my only interview invitation and acceptance.
Where will you be attending? South College - Nashville
Anything you found interesting about interviews? No questions were “off the wall” nor tricky. I had prepared using Savannah’s interview guide, and all questions asked were related to me and my preparation for PA school.
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? My Pre-PA advisor at Georgia Southern, Pre-PA Club, Savannah’s interview guide, fellow applicant students
Any advice for other pre-PA students? Applications, interviews, and the waiting period is tough, and be prepared for a “no” because of the sheer competitiveness of the process. If told “no,” regroup and see how you can improve your application for next time. If it is your dream, keep trying!
Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) - Instagram- @annakate.pope Facebook - Anna Kate Hickman Pope
