Patient care experience can be a prickly topic because the term is often used in different ways. There’s not always a clear definition from one school to the next, and this leads to confusion. What is clear is that it’s important that PA school candidates have patient care experience (PCE) and in order to be competitive, the more PCE, the… View Post
The process of applying to Physician Assistant school is rigorous. First you have to accumulate the credits you need to graduate from your college program. Next, there’s the specific prerequisite courses different schools require, which you may or may not have taken during your undergraduate studies. Then there’s the experience piece, something that simply takes time to build up. Letters… View Post
Do you find it difficult to stay on top of everything that goes into applying to physician assistant school? We feel ya! Even though there are loads of details to track, we are convinced it will be easier if you make yourself get organized early on. Aside from the health benefits of getting organized , keeping up with the opening… View Post
Can I get a hand raise for all those that have had some well-intentioned person inject their negativity into your plans? If you haven’t experienced this, great! However, if you are like many pre-PA students, you’ve probably interacted with a loved one who was less than supportive of your PA goals. How do you say “Nay!” to… View Post
[Note from PA Trek Coaching owner and head coach, Rachael: This week we decided to have a guest blogger. Rezwana’s story captivated us and we wanted to give her an opportunity to share with this amazing community of people. There may be some things that you don’t agree with or question, but its still important to try and understand someone else’s… View Post
With the calendar about to flip and a new year upon us, it’s a perfect time to consider making some resolutions for 2018. Since “New Year’s Resolutions” have a reputation for being short-lived, we like to think of these as pledges to ourselves. These suggestions will make you better prepared to apply to PA school. 1. Buckle down and study… View Post
