curiousprepa Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I am trying to find ways to strengthen my application for PA school. Is there anyone who gained admissions into a PA program while previously failing out of a MD, RN, or PA program? Would I be wasting my time by strengthening my application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandosport Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The first PA I ever met (thought she was a physical therapist) failed out of her first or second year of med school. She graduated from PA school in 2009. Now she's a faculty member of a PA program and a practicing ED PA at the university's hospital. It can and has been done. Keep it moving. Sent from my LG-P769 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnitkisha Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm in this current situation as well. I completed the entire program but failed my finals. I've been in a weird limbo trying to figure out next steps. Every program I've inquired with about applying has told me the success rate for acceptance into a program after failing out of another is very low. I understand that it's a risk, and that seats are limited but it can't be true that if you screw up once there's no chance you could ever pursue a PA career again. So frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm in this current situation as well. I completed the entire program but failed my finals. I've been in a weird limbo trying to figure out next steps. Every program I've inquired with about applying has told me the success rate for acceptance into a program after failing out of another is very low. I understand that it's a risk, and that seats are limited but it can't be true that if you screw up once there's no chance you could ever pursue a PA career again. So frustrating. That's a really unfortunate spot to be in, but it's hard to blame a program for not taking a chance on someone in that situation. How would you ease their concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyM2 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm in this current situation as well. I completed the entire program but failed my finals. I've been in a weird limbo trying to figure out next steps. Every program I've inquired with about applying has told me the success rate for acceptance into a program after failing out of another is very low. I understand that it's a risk, and that seats are limited but it can't be true that if you screw up once there's no chance you could ever pursue a PA career again. So frustrating. Sure it can be true. PA schools are rated on the quality of their students, not on their willingness to give second chances. So now you can either give up or realize you now have a significant hurdle. With the right PS, GPA, etc., and by applying to the right schools, you have a chance, but your past performance is an issue. For some reason this forum is chock full of people who don't think one, or even two, screw ups should affect their careers, but you have to realize that there are a lot more people applying without any screw ups as baggage on their resume. There are lots of good careers in and outside of medicine, besides PA, so it really isn't the end of the world. I really wish you every success in whatever path you decide to pursue. Sent from my Kindle Fire HDX using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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