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Episode 43: Webinar Series - Healthcare and Patient Care Experience for PA School

For this episode, I'll be going over everything having to do with the patient care and healthcare experience that is required by most programs. Here's a link to the YouTube Webinar - https://youtu.be/U27whNW2pc0 

We will cover: 
- Where to find hours
- What experience is considered high quality
- How to record hours for CASPA
- How CASPA categorizes hours

To download the FREE Experience Log (Excel file) - http://tinyurl.com/kkn7ejo

Link to purchase Pre-PA Assessment - http://www.thepaplatform.com/new-services/pre-pa-assessment

Leave a voicemail question for The Pre-PA Club Podcast - https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePAplatform

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 42: Webinar Series - All About Being a Dermatology PA

For this episode of the webinar series, I'll be going over everything that has to do with being a dermatology physician assistant, including how to prepare, resources, where to find a job and how to get one, what my daily schedule looks like, and why I love working in dermatology as a PA. Here's a link to the Youtube webinar - https://youtu.be/8IoaIlNILqI

Dermatology Resources - http://bit.ly/2jUD6NQ
The PA Job Search: What to Look For - http://bit.ly/2xxIWJz
The PA Job Search: Where to Find Jobs - http://bit.ly/2y0TLWm

Leave a voicemail question for The Pre-PA Club Podcast - https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePAplatform

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 41: Webinar Series - How to Get into PA School with a Low GPA

In today's episode of the webinar series, we're discussing grades and GPAs and how it affects your chances to get into PA school. Here's the link to the Youtube webinar - https://youtu.be/p6eIpfYU9KE 

Here are some resources to help you out: 
- Getting into PA School with a Low GPA - http://bit.ly/2vSSv3t 
- What is My CASPA GPA? - http://bit.ly/2wrCCUb 
- Accepted!: Marian - Low GPA to PA Student - https://bit.ly/2t58tYj
- Pre-PA Assessment -https://bit.ly/2JENHsP 
- Phone Consult with PA Program Director - https://bit.ly/2sXbV6S 

Leave a voicemail question for The Pre-PA Club Podcast - https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePAplatform

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 40: Webinar Series - What is PA School Really Like?

Welcome to the first episode of the Webinar Series! We're talking all about PA school, and what it's really like. If you would rather watch on YouTube, here's the link - https://youtu.be/n694IUr1Yik 

Leave a voicemail question for The Pre-PA Club Podcast - https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePAplatform 

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 38: Personal Statement for Physician Assistant School and CASPA

Today we talk about tips and tricks for getting started with your personal statement and what should be included to make the best impression with the PA school admissions committees. 

Personal Statement Worksheets - Free Downloads - http://www.thepaplatform.com/downloads 
Youtube Personal Statement Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gZfkhrWQrs 

Blog Posts:
Personal Statement 101: Getting Started - https://bit.ly/2IN7CB9 
Personal Statement 101: Content - https://bit.ly/2s89nCM 
Personal Statement 101: Editing - https://bit.ly/2IP0tAu 
Personal Statement Tips for Reapplicants - https://bit.ly/2GPNWKZ 
Guest Post from Lorae: Do's and Don'ts of Writing Your Personal Statement - https://bit.ly/2xeQRNS 

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 35: Interview with Gaby from @healthymode.pa - Soon to be UDM PA Student

Gaby has such a great story! She is originally from Venezuela, but now lives in Michigan and works as a dietician. Not for long though because she is starting PA school at University of Detroit Mercy in the fall! Gaby was accepted on her first attempt after applying to only 2 schools. We discuss what influenced her decision to switch from being a dietician to PA, the TOEFL exam, and what made her stand out during the application process. 

Instagram - @healthymode.pa 

To hear from a current UDM student, check out Episode #16 with Jamie. 

Free Downloads - http://www.thepaplatform.com/downloads

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/2JctZ2C

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 32: Interview with Hannah from @palindrome_pa (PA student + Reapplicant)

Huge thanks to Hanna from @palindrome_pa on Instagram for coming on the podcast for an interview about her experience with getting into PA school and her journey so far. Hannah shares insights on being a reapplicant and how to overcome fears to pursue medicine. 

Physician Assistant School Interview Guide - https://amzn.to/2JG3XGg (Affiliate link)

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 25: FAQ: Gap Years? Healthcare Reform? GPA? Experience?

Today, we're answering some questions from Instagram and Facebook. If you have questions, make sure to ask before the next FAQ!  You can even leave a voicemail - https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePAplatform

  • How does healthcare reform affect PAs and their patient populations? 

  • How do you know when to apply? This cycle or next? 

  • What should you do leading up to PA school after you've been accepted? 

  • What struggles did I have during undergrad that impacted my journey to becoming a PA? How do you get experience at the same time? 

  • When should you start preparing for interviews? How to prepare for interviews? 

  • How far in advance can you start CASPA and put in information? 

  • How should I keep track of patient care hours? 

  • If I'm an EMT, should I try to become a paramedic before PA school? 

  • Do patient care hours have to be completed by the time you apply? 

  • Do volunteer hours have to be in a healthcare related field? 

  • In your personal statement, is it okay to mention not wanting to go to medical school because of wanting a family friendly career and not committing to the length of medical school? 

  • Why is it so hard to raise a GPA and so easy to lower it? 

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 24: Interview with PA Student and "Atypical Presentation" Podcast Host Hannah

Hannah reached out to introduce me to her podcast, and we decided to do a double interview! Her journey is interesting because she will soon graduate from a 4-year combined PA program at St. John's University, which means she went straight into PA school after high school. To hear Hannah interview me, head over to her podcast "Atypical Presentation" on Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/2F6bFYj

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 18: Interview with Ashley Kay (PA Student) from @withashleykay

Last episode of 2017! Ashley Kay is a current PA student about to start her clinical year. You can find her on Instagram @withashleykay.  We discuss her journey to becoming a PA, her interesting experience as a rep before school, and how it's been so far.  Make sure to check out her blog as well - https://www.withashleykay.com/

The Pre-PA Club Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprepaclub/
The PA Platform on Instagram - @thePAplatform
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thepaplatform

Episode 3: Shadowing Etiquette

Once you've secured your shadowing opportunities, you want to make the best impression possible. In today's episode I'm sharing my tips and personal experiences to help you make the most of your time shadowing a PA, and hopefully securing a letter of recommendation! If you're looking for more ways to find hours, make sure to check out Episode #2: How to Find Shadowing Hours

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Episode 2: How to Find Shadowing Hours

Shadowing a physician assistant is an important part of your application for PA school. Programs want to see that you've put in the time and effort that it takes to understand what you're jumping in to. The only problem is that finding shadowing hours can be very difficult. I'm sharing some tips in today's episode to help you find opportunities for shadowing. 

Related Post: How to Find Shadowing Hours

Episode 1: Welcome to The Pre-PA Club Podcast - Meet Your Host, Savanna Perry

In this first episode, I'll be sharing an introduction about myself, how I became a physician assistant (and why), and what led me to start The PA Platform and The Pre-PA Club Podcast. I would love some feedback on the episode and any suggestions for future episodes as well, so feel free to leave a comment below!

And if you enjoyed the episode and would like to hear more, please subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review!  And if you want to leave a voicemail question to be answered on the show, you can do so below!