The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School, Fourth Edition: Edition 4

Andrew J. Rodican

Oct 2017 · McGraw Hill Professional

About this ebook

Give yourself the competitive edge when applying to physician assistant school

The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Physician Assistant School is a unique, step-by-step blueprint for succeeding at every stage of the PA application process. Written by Andrew Rodican, a former member of Yale University School of Medicine’s Admissions Committee, this is the best book available on how to maximize your chance of acceptance into the PA school of your choice.

Completely updated to include coverage of the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice covers all the essentials – from selecting a program all the way through to acing the interview. Clear and candid, this book provides insights, information, and advice you won’t find anyplace else – but may well make the difference between the acceptance or rejection of your application.

Make-or-break advice on:

• What PA programs look for in an applicant
• Setting goals
• Selecting a program
• Completing the application
• Writing a quality essay
• Impressing on the interview
• Getting financial aid
• Using the internet for PA school application

New to this edition:

• New interview types and techniques: mini-interviews and round table interviews
• Updates to questions and scenarios
• Admission requirements and recommendation updates
• Features an updated list of all the Physician Assistant programs in the US

About the author

Andrew Rodican, PA-C is a graduate of the Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program, served for three years on the admissions committee of Yale's PA program, and is considered an expert on the school admission process. Through his books, national seminars, and individual coaching programs, he has helped thousands of Physician Assistant school applicants achieve success.