koluka Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can point me in a direction to a PA that I may shadow? I've called up a list of clinics to no luck. This is much harder than I anticipated. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 It's very difficult to find a PA to shadow unless you know one personally. I was lucky to know of a cardiothoracic surgical PA and I was able to shadow him during a CABG. But here's a way to do it formally. It's called the LAC+USC DEM Volunteer Program. It's a program where you volunteer at least one-4hour-shift per week for a minimum of 200 hours. After completion of the 200 hours, you can ask for a letter of recommendation from the Chief PA. Check it out and see if it is something you can do. When you file your application, make sure you complete every field so that it would be processed in a timely manner. I didn't get an interview date until maybe 3 months after I sent my application since this program is in high demand by several students. Good luck. http://www.lacusc.org/services/volunteer/PAH.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koluka Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 thanks for the reply!! I actually finished this program about a year ago and was wondering if anyone knew of any other volunteer places with PAs. I'm still looking for PAs to shadow personally instead of hospital settings and it's near impossible. Orangutanna, have you applied to PA school already?? who did you ask to write your letter of rec. that was a PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 thanks for the reply!! I actually finished this program about a year ago and was wondering if anyone knew of any other volunteer places with PAs. I'm still looking for PAs to shadow personally instead of hospital settings and it's near impossible. Orangutanna, have you applied to PA school already?? who did you ask to write your letter of rec. that was a PA? I applied to RCC and unfortunately was denied for "insufficient" HCE. I will try to appeal this May when I meet with the PD. It's definitely a long shot but it is still worth a try. The application I sent didn't include a letter from a PA but was only my supervisors. I didn't start the DEM program until after I already sent my application in. However, when I re-apply, I will definitely ask Rodney Tyson, Du-Sheer Obeng, and Agillio Macabasco to write me a letter. I also shadowed a PA by the name of Oscar Norona, since his son was my co-worker. But it was only once. He is a cardio-thoracic-surgical PA. So the day I shadowed him I observed him during a CABG surgery and when he followed up with his pre- and post-op patients. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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