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

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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? 

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