Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Preface

xi

Chapter 1

So You Want to be a Physician Assistant

1

Chapter 2

What do Pa Programs Look for in Applicants?

7

Chapter 3

Setting Goals

15

Chapter 4

Selecting a Program

27

Chapter 5

Completing the Application

37

Chapter 6

The Essay

51

Chapter 7

The Interview (Part One)

95

Chapter 8

The Interview (Part Two)

109

Chapter 9

The Interview (Part Three)

119

Chapter 10

Financial Aid

135

Chapter 11

The Internet for PA School Applicants

157

Chapter 12

PA Job Descriptions

163

Appendix A

What if I Don’t Get In?

179

Appendix B

Writing an Effective Letter of Recommendation

183

Appendix C

Personalized Goal Sheet

187

Appendix D

List of Synonyms

189

Appendix E

AAPA State Constituent Chapters

191

Appendix F

U.S. PA Programs Accredited by ARC-PA

195