DuckPA Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hello, fellow pre-PAs. I have chosen human physiology as my undergrad with a minor in Spanish. What do you think of this major in regards to applying for PA school? Is anyone here pursuing the same degree? My top program choice is the Oregon Health and Science University. My goal is to become an Orthopedic surgery PA. Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metroT Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, DuckPA said: Hello, fellow pre-PAs. I have chosen human physiology as my undergrad with a minor in Spanish. What do you think of this major in regards to applying for PA school? Is anyone here pursuing the same degree? My top program choice is the Oregon Health and Science University. My goal is to become an Orthopedic surgery PA. Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance Where are you in the process? Are you just starting college? In general, programs with accept applicants with any degree as long you finish the prereq with a decent grade. Obviously, you will have an advantage in anatomy. But don't neglect biochemistry, taking this recommended course will open doors to many more others schools in case you don't get your first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckPA Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 metroT thanks for your response. I have just begun my undergrad prerequisites, one semester completed 12cr. 4.0 GPA. Unfortunately, I have to transfer to another institution and I am in the process of packing and registering for the summer term. Doing my first 2 years at a CC to save money, then transferring to the U of O as a junior. I will take this: CH 360. Physiological Biochemistry. 4 Credits. For preprofessional health science students. Topics include protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms, central metabolism and bioenergetics, integration and regulation of metabolism by hormone action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooredc Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 My degree in undergrad was in Spanish it provided many indirect benefits for me as far as getting in to PA school. I was able to offer up my Spanish skills as an interpreter and go on multiple medical mission trips for free through the local church. While no school I interviewed at asked me about academics, every single one of them wanted to know about my medical mission work. I know that your question was regarding the major but I guess I am saying don't neglect that minor. It could really benefit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metroT Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 53 minutes ago, mooredc said: My degree in undergrad was in Spanish it provided many indirect benefits for me as far as getting in to PA school. I was able to offer up my Spanish skills as an interpreter and go on multiple medical mission trips for free through the local church. While no school I interviewed at asked me about academics, every single one of them wanted to know about my medical mission work. I know that your question was regarding the major but I guess I am saying don't neglect that minor. It could really benefit Knowing Spanish will also be a big advantage to you when you try to get a job as a PA. However, I think medical providers needs to get special training in order to legally provide medical interpretation a patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckPA Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 mooredc- I appreciate your response. Medical missions are my goal as well. I taught English in Brasil, living there for nearly 4 years and I enjoyed living in another culture and it inspired me to pursue becoming a PA. My Portuguese is ok, however, Spanish would seem more relevant to working in the states. The U of O offers exchange opportunities through their language dept. if possible I'd like to combine an immersion and medical/healthcare volunteer trip to a Spanish speaking nation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceface Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, DuckPA said: mooredc- I appreciate your response. Medical missions are my goal as well. I taught English in Brasil, living there for nearly 4 years and I enjoyed living in another culture and it inspired me to pursue becoming a PA. My Portuguese is ok, however, Spanish would seem more relevant to working in the states. The U of O offers exchange opportunities through their language dept. if possible I'd like to combine an immersion and medical/healthcare volunteer trip to a Spanish speaking nation.. There are some schools (like USC) that require 2 semesters of college Spanish as a prereq. I think having Spanish in your back pocket is extremely valuable compared to a BS in any degree. You're going to see a lot more job opportunities being multilingual in Spanish and Portuguese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlthe Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 As long as you can finish your degree and destroy your prereqs in a timely manner, while also gaining pce, volunteering, and shadowing you'll be gucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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