Pre-Physician Assistant Seminar

Catalog description

Students planning to apply to professional school for a career as a physician assistant will enroll in this year-long Pre-Physician Assistant Seminar in either the Junior or Senior year. Students are advised regarding their progress towards a competitive application, and are encouraged to reflect on their decision to pursue the physician assistant career. Since patient care experience is required or highly recommended for PA applicants, students will be encouraged to gain this valuable experience. The primary focus of this seminar will be collecting the elements needed for an application and will include: preparation options for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), collecting letters of recommendation, writing a personal statement, and a detailed review of the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). An Interviewing Skills Workshop is presented and students are encouraged to schedule a practice interview in the Career Center before a PA school interview. P: PHLC 200 and IC.