elizadc Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'm currently a Kinesiology major. Will that be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I studied aviation and got into a well regarded school. Grades and prereqs notwithstanding, I think you'll be just fine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm currently a Kinesiology major. Will that be ok? At most schools you will probably find that the major does not matter all that much. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalfluff Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Get the needed prereqs, with a good science GPA. This shows you can handle the rigors of graduate level medical science, which is really what adcoms care about. The bachelor's degree you have does get quite useful, especially when it comes to the experience you can manage to get. Most of my experience was with psychoactive drugs and research design (ie. finding out exactly how quickly I can induce a seizure with a GABA antagonist, dose, intensity, and all that). While this does little in way of patient care, it did give an advantage in pharmacology and pathophysiology, which does contribute to my knowledge base as a future PA. Adcoms love a well-rounded class with different backgrounds and experience. They don't want a class filled with nothing but the same kinds of people. My class for example has former nurses, EMTs, surgical techs, athletic trainers, medics, ER techs, and people like me who test drugs on poor hapless lab mice in the name of science. Everyone is good at something, which benefits their classmates in some way or another. You tell me that you're a Kinesiology major. What knowledge and skills do you have as someone in that degree that makes you a unique and valuable addition to their PA program? As in the real world, what you've done with the degree is a lot more important than what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDrunner11 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I have a bachelors in Health Science and History and the factor that my interviewers looked at the most was my science coursework. Take hard biology and chemistry classes and do well on them :) they might not care about being a science major but they do like challenging science courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizadc Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks everyone! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Got into PA school without a Bachelors, graduated Aug 22, 2013. Took my PANCE Sept 16. Started first job Sept 17. Sure glad I passed so I got to keep my job. My point is this....if you prepare yourself in a manner of which the school is seeking, you don't need to sweat all the details. Read the website, make sure you meet that school's requirements, and move forward. Your degree should reflect your passion, not just be a check mark on a PA application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderator EMEDPA Posted November 12, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 12, 2013 MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lassibk Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Chemistry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcreek Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Health Promotion and Education, with an Emphasis in Emergency Medical Services - Management Track. How's that for a mouthful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2PA Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 General Studies with a concentration in Church Ministry Leadership.... I am hard proof that your major does not carry much weight!! Ps, I got accepted to MEDEX first attempt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotaox1 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 BA in english :) Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Theatre Arts. "I'm not a doctor, but I could play one on TV." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Clinical laboratory science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseaCakes PA-C Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 elizadc My undergraduate was Kinesiology, Exercise Science & Physical Education Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 clinical lab science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtoB Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Journalism. Was a sports writer for 12 years. So, yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Journalism here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtoB Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 cool t2091. How long ago, and what did you for a living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2091 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Graduated in 2010 and worked for an ad agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Clinical Laboratory Science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnmclane Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Accounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctstone1 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Athletic training Masters: sports psychology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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