We are thrilled to have Kat, PA-C and owner of PA that FI Way, on the podcast today! She brings solid, practical tips related to PA school and money, including student loans, how to get out of debt, and how to achieve financial independence!

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If you are brand new to the Physician Assistant career, then you definitely need to check out our book that will tell you everything you need to be a ROCKSTAR SUPER COMPETITIVE APPLICANT!  This is the tell-all, go to guide for exactly what you need to know to be the strongest candidate so you don’t have to reapply the next cycle!  It has all the what to-do and NOT do that we saw when we worked at PA programs and reviewed CASPA apps and interviewed candidates. It also has what prereqs to aim for and how many hours of patient care, volunteer, shadowing to get, how to get the strongest letters of recommendation, what to do if you have made a few C's, how to pick programs so that you can get into PA school your first cycle and so much more!  We know what you need to get into PA school so Let's get you accepted into PA school!  Get it HERE!

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Today's episode is a candidate success story with Karissa and oh my gosh, her background is INCREDIBLE! From working all over the globe, being emergency evacuated and a passion for the underserved, you don't want to miss her story! She is such an inspiration!

Make sure to sign up for our FREE PA School Interview Bootcamp coming up October 25th! We are going to tell you what you need to know to be the strongest candidate in the room! Sign up HERE!

Are you trying to get into PA school but feeling overwhelmed, stressed or not sure how to even begin??  We get it!  We've been there and seen so many candidates either delay applying to PA school or run out of time and rush through their application, or worse yet, make BIG mistakes on their CASPA application that cost them an interview.  Through our years of teaching at PA programs, we have seen applicants make the same huge mistakes over and over and we don't want that to be you!  If you dream of becoming a physician assistant, we want to help you achieve that dream.  And without wasting your time, money or emotional health.  You can absolutely become a PA and there is no such thing as a "perfect" application!  It's all about making sure you DON'T make the mistakes we've seen and making sure you DO the things that make you stand out from the crowds!  We will teach you how in our Application to Acceptance Course!  Check it out HERE!

PA students really struggle with what we talk about in today's episode when transitioning from undergrad to PA student. PA school is nothing like undergrad and here is the main reason why and how to tackle it so that it doesn't become a struggle for you! When we taught at PA programs, we would have to remind our students about what they really needed to hone in on because it is completely different than what you've been taught your entire life up to PA school!

We are so happy you are here and are so grateful to serve all the pre-PAs, PA students and PAs!

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Have you FINALLY landed an interview to PA school?! First off: CONGRATULATIONS!! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to hear where you are going to attend! Now, you MUST PREPARE so you can FINALLY get a seat and start PA school! Make sure you crush your PA school interview by being professional, highlight your strengths and show your passion! BE PREPARED!! Whether you have an MMI, group, individual or mixed format, know what to expect so you can start your dream career! We may be biased, but being a physician assistant is the most rewarding career on the planet! You get to help others, make an impact, practice medicine in any specialty you feel passionate about, and all while making a great income and living an incredible lifestyle!  This can be yours BUT you have got to rock out your interview! Get everything you need to have an OUTSTANDING interview and land that seat- all of our tips and expert advice, what to expect, what to do and definitely not do, questions to definitely anticipate and how to answer them and so much more in our Get Accepted Interview Course!  Check it out HERE!!

This episode is a MUST listen! Clayton, a semester 1 didactic PA student gives GOLD advice on everything from imposter syndrome to how to interview prep and why it is okay to have a less than perfect GPA. Definitely download & listen to this one because it is packed with excellent advice and the real-deal! You can follow Clayton on Instagram @its_0clay

Are you trying to get into PA school but feeling overwhelmed, stressed or not sure how to even begin??  We get it!  We've been there and seen so many candidates either delay applying to PA school or run out of time and rush through their application, or worse yet, make BIG mistakes on their CASPA application that cost them an interview.  Through our years of teaching at PA programs, we have seen applicants make the same huge mistakes over and over and we don't want that to be you!  If you dream of becoming a physician assistant, we want to help you achieve that dream.  And without wasting your time, money or emotional health.  You can absolutely become a PA and there is no such thing as a "perfect" application!  It's all about making sure you DON'T make the mistakes we've seen and making sure you DO the things that make you stand out from the crowds!  We will teach you how in our Application to Acceptance Course!  Check it out HERE!

Also, if you want to crush your interview, check out our 90 minute Mock Interview service which we customize to what you need- MMI, traditional or a mix! If you get an interview, you should land a seat! Make sure you go into your interview confident and ready to rock it out!

It is SO important that you stay professional if you have the opportunity to meet with current students during your PA school interview! This can be difficult because they are your peers, but here is the behind-the-scenes why it is so important that you stay in interview mode.

This episode is brought to you by the Interview Workbook Bundle! If you have a Physician Assistant school interview coming up, you need to make sure you are prepared to answer any question thrown your way!  If you have an MMI or traditional interview or a mix of both interview, are you ready to answer your interview questions in a way that highlights your strengths as a candidate and in a way that programs are looking for?  You have worked so hard to land an interview, so make sure you are super prepared to have an outstanding interview.  We created an Interview Question workbook bundle that has MMI questions, traditional questions and everything in between so that you go into your interview confident and knowing exactly what may be thrown your way!  If you want to rock out your interview answers, get the bundle on our website prepaclinic.com!

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Tests in PA school are NOTHING like undergrad! Today, we talk about how it's different and practical things that you can do right now so that you are successful on your next quiz or exam! These few tweaks will absolutely help you succeed through PA school!

Are you ready to go from pre-PA to PA student but overwhelmed with where to even begin??  We get it!  We've been there and seen so many candidates delay applying to PA school or rush through their application or make HUGE mistakes on their CASPA application that cost them an interview.  Through our years of teaching at PA programs, we have seen applicants make the same mistakes over and over and we don't want that to be you!  How could you even know what programs are actually looking for unless you have worked at one?!  Short answer... you can't!  But we can be your mentors so that you don't waste time and reapplying next cycle. If you dream of becoming a physician assistant, we can help you achieve that dream.  EVEN WITH A LESS THAN "PERFECT" APPLICATION!  It's all about making sure you DON'T make the mistakes we've seen and making sure you DO the things that make you stand out from the crowds!  We will walk you through each step and teach you how in our Application to Acceptance Course!  Check it out HERE!  Where will you be in 6 months without the expert advice from PA-Cs who have actually reviewed and interviewed thousands of applicants??  Don't take yourself out of the game!  Click the link above and find out how you can get into PA school and start living your dream career!

If you have a PA school interview coming up, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Way to go!! We know how much work and hurdle-jumping it takes to get to this point! You are a rockstar! Make sure you know what types of questions will be thrown your way during your interview so that you aren't caught off guard! Here's the 5 Types of Interview Questions to Anticipate: DOWNLOAD HERE Once you have this, remember to answer each type professionally and to highlight your strengths! Good luck!! You've got this!!

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Everyone has a different path to PA school which is fantastic because it creates such diversity in the class as well as in the physician assistant profession! Ariel Campa is in her clinical year of PA school and is such a great example of how the path to PA isn't always a direct line. She went from teaching and podiatry school to PA school and this mom brings so much wisdom on the importance of your mindset, balancing PA school and life, and more tips! If you want to reach out to Ariel, you can find her on IG @pa_leira

Are you ready to go from pre-PA to PA student but overwhelmed with where to even begin?? We get it!  We've been there and seen so many candidates delay applying to PA school or rush through their application or make HUGE mistakes on their CASPA application that cost them an interview.  Through our years of teaching at PA programs, we have seen applicants make the same mistakes over and over and we don't want that to be you! How could you even know what programs are actually looking for unless you have worked at one?! Short answer... you can't! But we can be your mentors so that you don't waste time and reapplying next cycle. If you dream of becoming a physician assistant, we can help you achieve that dream.  EVEN WITH A LESS THAN "PERFECT" APPLICATION! It's all about making sure you DON'T make the mistakes we've seen and making sure you DO the things that make you stand out from the crowds!  We will walk you through each step and teach you how in our Application to Acceptance Course!  Check it out HERE! Where will you be in 6 months without the expert advice from PA-Cs who have actually reviewed and interviewed thousands of applicants?? Don't take yourself out of the game! Click the link above and find out how you can get into PA school and start living your dream career!

Also, if you are brand new to the Physician Assistant career, then you definitely need to check out our book that will tell you everything you need to be a ROCKSTAR SUPER COMPETITIVE APPLICANT! What prereqs to aim for and how many hours of patient care, volunteer, shadowing to get, how to get the strongest letters of recommendation, what to do if you have made a few C's, how to pick programs so that you can get into PA school your first cycle and so much more! Let's get you into PA school! Get it HERE!

Thank you so much for listening and we hope you are getting so much value from these episodes! It is such a blessing to be able to provide this podcast to you! If these episodes are helpful to you, we would be so grateful if you would subscribe and leave a review! If you want to hear about anything in particular, please email [email protected] and we will get on it!

Although we are definitely not taught this, failure can be a good thing if you use it as a learning experience. Failure is a part of life, whether from that C in chemistry or not making it to the finish line or a relationship that didn't work out, but it is how you grow from it and the skills you learn to overcome and get up and try again that matters the most! We hope this episode encourages you and lifts you up regardless of where you think you may have "failed". As always, if you need encouragement, reach out to us! We are here to be mentors and serve you in your path to your dream career!

If you FINALLY landed an interview to PA school- CONGRATULATIONS!! We are so excited for you and can’t wait to hear where you are going to attend! Make sure you crush your PA school interview! Be professional, highlight your passions and show your passion! AND BE PREPARED!! Whether you have an MMI, group, individual or mixed format, know what to expect so you can land that seat and start your dream career! We may be biased, but being a physician assistant is the most rewarding career on the planet! You get to help others, make an impact, practice medicine in any specialty you feel passionate about, and all while making a great income and living an incredible lifestyle!  This can be yours BUT you have got to rock out your interview! Get everything you need to have an OUTSTANDING interview and land that seat- all of our tips and expert advice, what to expect, what to do and definitely not do, questions to definitely anticipate and how to answer them and so much more in our Get Accepted Interview Course!  Check it out HERE!!

If you have a PA school interview coming up, you need to make sure you are prepared to answer any question thrown your way!  If you have an MMI or traditional interview or a mix of both interview, are you ready to answer your interview questions in a way that highlights your strengths as a candidate and in a way that programs are looking for?  You have worked so hard to land an interview, so make sure you are super prepared to have an outstanding interview.  We created an Interview Question workbook bundle that has MMI questions, traditional questions and everything in between so that you go into your interview confident and knowing exactly what may be thrown your way!  If you want to rock out your interview answers, get the bundle on our website HERE!

When you are interviewing at a Physician Assistant program, what should you be looking for? What is one of the biggest mistakes applicants make when applying to PA school? Why is it important to time your CASPA application submission just right? All these questions and more answered on today's episode, Part 2 with Program Director and PA-C, Kristopher Maday! Kristopher Maday, PA-C has a clinical background in trauma, burn care, emergency medicine, urgent care and primary care, and he is also Program Director of University of Tennessee Physician Assistant program in Memphis!

Kristopher also has an excellent podcast, PAINE (Physician Assistant in Education) that you can follow HERE! Definitely go check his podcast out! It's a must-listen!

If you have a PA school interview coming up, you need to make sure you are prepared to answer any question thrown your way!  If you have an MMI or traditional interview or a mix of both interview, are you ready to answer your interview questions in a way that highlights your strengths as a candidate and in a way that programs are looking for?  You have worked so hard to land an interview, so make sure you are super prepared to have an outstanding interview.  We created an Interview Question Workbook bundle that has MMI questions, traditional questions and everything in between so that you go into your interview confident and knowing exactly what may be thrown your way!  If you want to rock out your interview answers, get your bundle HERE!

Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your journey to and through PA school! We are so excited to be colleagues soon! Thank you for listening and as always, reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions or podcast ideas! See you next time friend!

Such an honor to have Program Director, Kristopher Maday, PA-C on the podcast! Not only does he have extensive experience in trauma, burn care, emergency medicine, urgent care and primary care, but he is also Program Director of University of Tennessee Physician Assistant program in Memphis! Kristopher also has an excellent podcast, PAINE (Physician Assistant in Education) that you can follow HERE! Here's some behind the scenes of a PA program and the importance of simulation in didactic year of PA school! Part 2 coming at you Monday!

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