Undergraduate Education: B.S. in Human Nutrition from University of KentuckyOverall GPA: 3.63
Science GPA: 3.46
GRE: 302
Total HCE Hours: 800 – Medical Office Assistant (200), Oncology Training Program (600)
Total PCE Hours: 318 at time of application – nutritional counseling, physical therapy tech, patient care tech
Shadowing Hours: 132 PA-C, 268 MD
Other Volunteer Hours: 1000+ American Cancer Society, mission trips, teaching experience, and campus ministry volunteering
LORs: 1 Professor and PA-C, 1 Professor, 1 Cardio PA-C
How many times did you apply? 1
Age: 22
Gender: Female
How many programs did you apply to? 1
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 1 interview and acceptance!
Where will you be attending? University of Kentucky
Anything you found surprising about interviews? The interviews were very laid back and conversational. I learned a lot about my interviewers and felt very comfortable with the program and faculty.
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, apps, etc…) that you used to get through prerequisite courses, the application or the interview process? I used Savanna’s PA Interview Guide as well as a mock interview with Sam and both were a huge help!
Any other advice for Pre-PA students? Don’t obsessively compare yourself to other applicants stats, and be confident in yourself and what makes you unique! You need to exude confidence in your personal statement and your interview – if you don’t know that you’re capable of being a PA, how will they?
Where can we find you? On Instagram @emilybertram
