NeuroNate24 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I am currently applying for this cycle and had some questions about inputting information in the experiences section. I was hoping to get some help from some of the more seasoned PA students or those who already graduated. Thanks in advance. 1. When listing shadowing experiences of a PA, does it look better if you shadowed a PA over a longer stretch of time (i.e 10 weeks vs 5 weeks), or is it not that significant? Why or why not? 2. Should you list shadowing experiences other than a PA or MD? For instance, should you list that you also shadowed Physical therapists or a CRNA or does it make them question your desire to become a PA? If you only shadowed someone for 1 day and got let's say a total of 4 hours, should you even bother listing that or no? I hope to hear from you guys soon as I'm looking to submit my application ASAP. Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichole96 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 1. You should list what you did. If you shadowed a PA for 10 weeks, write that. If you shadowed for 5, well, that's what what you enter. What looks better is irrelevant. 2. I entered all my non-PA shadowing experiences because I learned why I *didn't* want to do those jobs, and used those experiences to confidently answer "why PA" in my personal statement and interviews. But that decision is entirely up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thePAway Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I agree with the comment above, I think they value people having a diverse range of experience because it allows you to know what your other options are and be confident in the path you chose! and as for shadowing I think the more hours you can get the better but it doesn't really matter the time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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