Accepted: Kerryn – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Undergraduate education: Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)

Overall GPA: 3.85

Science GPA: 3.82

GRE: N/A

Total PCE hours: ~1,200 CNA at a Physical Rehabilitation Facility

Total HCE hours: ~250 at Temple University Hospital

Shadowing hours: 100 (50 virtual multiple different specialties, 50 in person in an Orthopedic office)

Volunteer hours: 150 (Temple PrePAO, Ukrainian Nationals soccer club, Vaccinate PA, COVID-19 vaccine clinics)

How many times did you apply?:  1

Age: 22

Gender: Female

 

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Why PA? My primary care doctor is actually a PA. I had a very bad concussion my junior year of high school and I appreciated how much she was able to boost my spirits and support me during this time.

How many programs did you apply to? 5

How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 4 interviews, 2 acceptances

Where will you be attending? Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? Your interview book!!! PA School Interview Guide.

Any advice for other pre-PA students? Do your research!!!

Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) – instagram- Kerrynmacbride Tik tok- pa_s_kmac

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