Undergraduate education: UC Davis
Overall GPA: 3.3
Science GPA: 3.36
Total PCE hours: 3637
Total HCE hours: 1400
Shadowing hours: 228
Volunteer hours: 1470
How many times did you apply?: 2
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Why PA? I am the first girl to be born into my family after 40 years and with this in mind, I knew I had certain expectations to live up to. Going into my freshman year of college as an Indian woman, I was expected to follow the regulatory path of becoming a doctor. I enjoyed learning about the wonders of medicine, but I didn't feel that following the status quo was right for me; I wanted to create change and live beyond my boundaries. As a PA, I know that I will be able to put my efforts into breaking cultural boundaries to encourage others in pursuing the profession they love. Forever advocating for the PA profession and for my patients is where I see myself serving my purpose.
How many programs did you apply to? 29
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 4 interviews offers, (did not attend 2), 2 waitlists, 1 acceptance.
Where will you be attending? George Fox University.
Anything you found interesting about interviews? How welcoming PA school faculty members are and their willingness to forever support your PA education. My interview at George Fox University was absolutely amazing, and from the beginning, they treated me with the utmost care. It was clear to me that George Fox University was where I wanted to be because of this.
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? Savannah Perry's Interview book, osmosis, virtual shadowing, and interview webinars for PA school.
Any advice for other pre-PA students? It may seem like a long road ahead but every hurdle, adversity, and finally, accomplishment will be worth it! The PA profession is so unique and is constantly evolving in unimaginable ways, keep pursuing this beautiful journey, IT IS WORTH IT!
Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) - Instagram: pa.divs
