BAMMAB Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I have shadowed a few PAs about once or twice, but I have not been able to find doctor that has the time to let me shadow them as well. Also, I am constantly working with nurses at my job. Should I rely on the people I interact with the most or should I still ask the PAs for a recommendation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varda Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Ideally find people who have seen you interact with patients and give hands on care. Some schools require a LOR from a PA, so research what the specific requirements are for the schools you are interested in applying to. Think about people who will give you a good, personal rec and ideally have known you >6 months. Generally schools want one from a PA/MD/DO/NP, someone who supervises you at work (manager/supervisor/charge nurse), and a professor (try for a stem class you did well in and interacted some with the professor at office hours or took for multiple classes). Try to secure a long term shadowing experience with a PA if you can, but if you made a positive impression with the ones you shadowed a few times pick one you feel would write a strong letter. Give any writer your resume and a cover letter to help them out. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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