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By Fansa01
Hi everyone, so I am very thankful as a third applicant I have now been accepted into two amazing PA programs. ATSU (mesa, AZ) and Boston University (Boston, MA). However, I am having a very hard time choosing between the two and would love advice from current students, alumni, practicing PAs. Basically the community. ATSU Pros: Tuition~104k I thoroughly enjoyed the interview process and liked the staff Affiliated with Community Health Centers for safteynet clinical experiences, does community stuff during didactic as well 7 week core clinical 6 week rotations 1 elective 6 week rotation Offers PACKRAT end of clinicals Offered a body soul mind course which I found really unique and different compared to programs Cheaper cost of living Established in 1996 Have a few MDs and 15 PA-C on faculty staff (I feel to make up for bigger class size) Cons: A bit longer/expensive in flight and distance from my homestate Florida so not as easy for family to visit/vise versa (ideally if I can) PANCE is only at 94% pass rate (I feel this is a little low but I could be wrong) Concerned of rural site clinical rotations expenses adding up to cost of Boston (estimating 2k per rotation) 26 months starts later in July Completely isolated and alone, no nearby support system Overview: 14 month didactic, 12 months clinical. 70 student class size. Cheaper tuition and cost of living. I'm used to heat being from Florida. learning-centered education and seems more concerned with whole person healthcare with an emphasis on underserved populations. The program seemed deeply committed to fulfilling this mission. No thesis needed. Boston: Pros: People seem to be telling me that BU has an esteemed reputation so it would theoretically open more doors for me (but I have read where you attend doesn't weigh much) 56 weeks of clinical rotations, +10 specialties, and then 5 additional elective clerkships in sub-specialties. Affiliations with major NE area hospitals such as Boston medical center, The clinical phase is 16 months in length and is comprised of 14 clinical clerkships and two months dedicated to thesis preparation. PANCE pass rate I believe is100% online but in the interview, they said 98.6% I have a friend currently in BU residency and family close by in Massachusettes Starts in April and is 28 months long Class size: 30 students Lots of case-based studies, journal clubs, and we learn alongside 2nd-year medical students during the didactic for pathogenesis. Faculty seems very esteemed and imbedded in their fields in comparison Cons: 124k total not including living or personal expenses Much higher cost of living relatively new established in 2013 and was on probation last year but is now accredited until 2028. I found the interview...not as enjoyable or able to connect with the staff compared to ATSU interview Faculty is 2 MDs and 4 PA-C Overview: 12 month didactic, 14 in clinical, and 2 in research. 30 student class size, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Seems more traditional in teachings.
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By NeurosugeryPAC
Hey Guys, my name is Benjamin. I work in Neurosurgery. I’m a PA-C. I received over 25 interviews when I was applying to schools. If you are getting interviews but not acceptances I would love to help. Check out www.physicianassistantschooladvice.org it lays out some good ideas to help get you that edge.
cheers,
Benjamin
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By Perdikos
Hello. As of today I have only applied to one PA school program (Rutgers) but unfortunately I got denied. I decided not to apply to any other schools this cycle as I have not started my senior year yet and am missing some of the prerequisite courses for many programs. I am currently working as a Medical Scribe and have been doing this for about one year now with about 750 hours. I also volunteered at a food pantry but only completed about 50 hours doing so. My science GPA is 3.32 and my cumulative GPA of 3.62. I am planning to complete my senior year and continue working to build up more hours and reapply next cycle with a stronger application but I am worried that my experience as a scribe may not be enough. Do you think I should search for something else to do other than scribing to expand my resume? I won’t have much time to do so during the school year as I will be busy with school work and working about twice a week so I might have to quit my current job if I do so. I am scribing a PA in family medicine and am scared to leave as I feel this is a very good experience and what I want to do in the future.
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By mccleen
hello,
i'm considering applying this cycle after completing my BSc in biology this past spring. i'm not sure if there is anyone here who has had an interview invite or being accepted with similar stats. your input is greatly appreciated.
thanks
cGPA:3.3
sGPA: 2.97
Volunteering 1500
PCE 11280 hrs
HCE: 4500
shadow hours: 120
LORs: 1 MD and 2 PAs
no GRE score, no research hrs
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By mccleen
hello,
i'm considering applying this cycle after completing my BSc in biology this past spring. i'm not sure if there is anyone here who has had an interview invite or being accepted with similar stats. your input is greatly appreciated.
thanks
cGPA:3.3
sGPA: 2.97
Volunteering 1500
PCE 11280 hrs
HCE: 4500
shadow hours: 120
LORs: 1 MD and 2 PAs
no GRE score, no research hrs
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