Getting into physician assistant school is an impressive feat itself, but what’s it like once you’re in? We spoke to two students at the University of Utah Physician Assistant program about how tough PA school really is. They give some sound adbvce for staying focused on the coursework and the absolute importance of holding onto the things that matter to you, including staying active.

Med Student Mentor: What is PA School Really Like?

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Residency interview season is here, and you’re probably getting nervous about an interview you’ve secured. How do you make yourself stand out from other applicants and put your best face forward? We interviewed Dr. Caroline Milne, the residency program director for internal medicine at the University of Utah to ask for advice.

Med Student Mentor: Standing Out in a Residency Interview

Film presentations and art projects are usually not what you would expect to find at a medical school. But Dr. Gretchen Case from the University of Utah School of Medicine says this is a new and creative way of teaching the fundamentals of medicine that all medical students need to become a brilliant physician. Dr. Case talks about how she incorporates video and art in her class projects to better enhance her students’ medical education, and gives advice for other institutes that are looking to do the same.

Med Student Mentor: Beyond the Diagnosis—Implementing Fine Arts in Medical Education

You’re excited you’ve advanced to the interview round for physician assistant school, but then the weight and pressure of that interview come crashing down. Doris Dalton is the director of admissions at the University of Utah’s PA program—one of the top PA schools in the country. In this podcast, she shares her top three tips for showing your best self during the PA school interview.

Med Student Mentor: Tips for Nailing the PA School Interview

Med Student Mentor, Andrew Meschter, talks to Ryan Craig MD-PhD about the 

program, what it’s like, his experiences, and the advantages of the dual degree. He 

also gets some tips for someone considering becoming a research scientist.

Med Student Mentor: Considering an MD-PhD? Get the Inside Scoop from Someone Who Just Got One

Many people take language classes at some point in their life, but there’s a big difference between passing required language tests and being proficient in a language in a working environment. Dr. David Gontrum is a physician who speaks Spanish every day in his clinic. In this podcast, he talks about the best way to learn Spanish and other foreign languages. He shares his experience with how, even after many years of speaking a language, some words can still get lost in translation—and that’s okay.

Med Student Mentor: What is PA School Really Like?

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