Undergraduate Education: The University of Georgia
Overall GPA: 3.76
Science GPA: 3.53
GRE: 308
PA-CAT: Did not take
Total PCE hours: Upon application, I had ~1500 hours, 1460 of them being a medical assistant at an urgent care and 40 being a medical assistant at an allergy and asthma office! I applied 1 week after beginning my job as an MA at the allergy clinic.
Total HCE hours: 0
Shadowing hours: I had 44 shadowing hours total. 26 from a PA in internal medicine and 18 from a PA in neurosurgery!
Volunteer hours: ~140. I volunteered at a local hospital through their college volunteer program. I also volunteered with a local youth group through a campus ministry, and as a volunteer for the nursery at my local church!
How many times did you apply?: 1
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Why PA? I want to be a PA because I am passionate about building relationships with patients and helping them reach their full potential. I think medicine is an awesome way to help people in a variety of ways, and I love the PA path specifically because of the ability to switch specialties throughout my career.
How many programs did you apply to? 7
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? I got interview offers to 6/7 programs. My first interview was for my top choice and I was put on the high priority alternate list. My second interview was my second choice and I was accepted. I declined the following interviews. I was accepted off of the alternate list 2.5 months before classes begin!
Where will you be attending? Trevecca Nazarene
Anything you found surprising about interviews? Both of the interviews I did were very laid back. They truly want to get to know you as a person and see if you fit in with their program, they already know you as an applicant. Remember you are interviewing them too!
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? Savanna Perry’s Pre-PA Interview Guide is a lifesaver
Any advice for other pre-PA students? Have faith in yourself and trust the process. Utilize online forums and groups for other pre-PA students, they are always filled with lots of advice!
Where can we find you? Instagram- baileyhbarber
