caitlinb Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hello! I am preparing for interviews and making sure to know the ins and outs of the programs I am going to visit with history/mission statement/goals/Program Director/preceptors and more! (and of course why the schools are right for me) I was wondering how much I should know about the history of the school itself? Is it important to know about the president of the university/student life/etc.? I feel like some of these facts are more important for the undergraduate career since the PA curriculum is so involved and time-consuming. Thanks, Caitlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You're much better off knowing the history and recent issues of the PA profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briepm Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You're much better off knowing the history and recent issues of the PA profession. Agreed. Also, practice answering some "ethical" questions - ("If this person did this, what would you do?"). Really be able to verbalize WHY you want to be a PA, what makes you a stand out applicant, and never say physician's assistant. You'll be great :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Agreed. Also, practice answering some "ethical" questions - ("If this person did this, what would you do?"). Really be able to verbalize WHY you want to be a PA, what makes you a stand out applicant, and never say physician's assistant. You'll be great :smile: The title of physician's assistant is part of the history of the profession so I would suggest you don't avoid the term completely. Just use it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 With regards to issues in the PA profession and health care, where do u guys suggest to get information from? I'm from Canada and I don't have much knowledge about some of the laws or healthcare issues in the country.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 With regards to issues in the PA profession and health care, where do u guys suggest to get information from? I'm from Canada and I don't have much knowledge about some of the laws or healthcare issues in the country.. http://www.pahx.org is one place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks Just Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Also know about recertification process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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