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New Blog Post - Exciting Start for University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program
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davidpayne PA-E posted a new activity comment 3 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: JISU LEE replied to the forum topic Experience in the group Prospective Physician Assistants @davidpayne PA-E Would you recommend earning experience as an EKG Technician, Clinical Medical Assistant, or […] ViewThese are all great opportunities so it’s hard for me to choose which would be best. Bottom line question is… ”Which one will provide you with the most opportunities to get hands-on experience with patients?” The answer to that question is the one I recommend most.
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davidpayne PA-E commented on the post, After the Interview – Personalized Thank You Note 4 months ago
Jessica,
I think short and sweet is best. It’s OK to put a little personal touch as long as it’s genuine… doesn’t feel manufactured
Good luck!
Dave
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davidpayne PA-E wrote a new post, Physician Assistant Master’s Takes Top Spot Again 4 months ago
More good news for those interested in becoming a Physician Assistant. Forbes recently released their “Best and Worst Master’s Degrees for Jobs” list and for the second year in a row, PA takes the top spot! It […] -
davidpayne PA-E posted an update in the group Prospective Physician Assistants 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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davidpayne PA-E wrote a new post, Exciting Start for University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program launched its inaugural class of thirty students on Monday, January 7th, only three short weeks ago! Since that time, students and faculty have felt the […] -
davidpayne PA-E posted a new activity comment 5 months, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Katie posted an update @davidpayne Why do some schools request that we complete supplemental applications? Should I be writing a new narrative? The questions in the application feel almost identical to what I […] ViewMost schools require a supplemental application. The reason is that they want to make sure you are interested in their particular school and that you didn’t just click on it because it was convenient to do so. Also, some schools value particular attributes more than others. Oftentimes the supplemental application is designed to assess these…[Read more]
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davidpayne PA-E posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
In reply to: micahcharles P-PA posted an update So how is everyone doing? The site has been a little bit quiet lately. ViewYou’re right. At least from my end, things have been crazy busy. Wish I had more time to spend developing the site further. Hopefully things will settle down a bit soon
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davidpayne PA-E commented on the post, After the Interview – Personalized Thank You Note 7 months, 1 week ago
Thank you notes are a good thing. Faculty, including the program director, will not think it’s weird that they were sent thank you notes.
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic Am I too old? in the group Prospective Physician Assistants 7 months, 3 weeks ago
It’s Never Too Late to Follow a Dream. Make sure to read this interview I did with a student of mine when I was at the University of Wisconsin. He was in his 50s and did very well!
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic PA Ed – Program Profiles in the group General Support and Information 8 months, 1 week ago
@doknowharm Oh, my apologies… the list you referred to is for applicant programs, not accredited programs. I thought you were referring to the recent newly accredited programs. Several of the programs on that […]
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic PA Ed – Program Profiles in the group General Support and Information 8 months, 1 week ago
@doknowharm Yes, we will be adding them soon. Unfortunately we are quite busy with a handle of other items so it may take a few weeks.
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic PA school average GPA viewer in the group Prospective Physician Assistants 8 months, 1 week ago
The average GPA for the great majority of programs will be around 3.4 – 3.5. But remember… this is an average. For every 3.8 there’s a 3.0. Admissions committees look at the entire package, not just the […]
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic Accepted!!! in the group Prospective Physician Assistants 8 months, 1 week ago
Great news Allen… I’m really happy for you
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic RN to PA in the group Prospective Physician Assistants 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I’m not aware of any programs that have a focus on NP to PA career change.
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davidpayne PA-E replied to the forum topic Elon program in the group General Support and Information 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, over the next few weeks we will add all programs that received provisional accreditation.
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