Comments on: Emory University PA Program http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/ The Physician Assistant Path to the Career and Life You want. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:01:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Bruce http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Bruce Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:17:34 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-107 As long as the hours are direct patient care, yes the should count. Ultimately it is up to the program, but most would accept your hours and training. As long as the hours are direct patient care, yes the should count. Ultimately it is
up to the program, but most would accept your hours and training.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Jamie Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:18:49 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-101 Hi, I am taking my prereqs to apply to the PA program. I am an EMT-B and work currently in an onsite clinic for a major corporation as an EMT/Onsite Medical Rep. In this position I perform assessments, administer first aid, administer treatments, triage patients, work with an on call physcian, and perform follow up visits. I also run on a squad when possible...which is hard to do with my classes etc. I am working diligently to obtain an ER Tech spot...but that is easier said than done. It seems to be one of the most sought out positions. Anyhow, do you think my hours in this clinic will count towards my patient care hours since it is more occupational health related and not hospital based? Hi, I am taking my prereqs to apply to the PA program. I am an EMT-B and work currently in an onsite clinic for a major corporation as an EMT/Onsite Medical Rep. In this position I perform assessments, administer first aid, administer treatments, triage patients, work with an on call physcian, and perform follow up visits.
I also run on a squad when possible…which is hard to do with my classes etc. I am working diligently to obtain an ER Tech spot…but that is easier said than done. It seems to be one of the most sought out positions.
Anyhow, do you think my hours in this clinic will count towards my patient care hours since it is more occupational health related and not hospital based?

]]> By: Bruce http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-98 Bruce Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:59:54 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-98 That can be done many ways but I think some of the best training and experience you can get is as an EMT. Many people like Elizabeth become MA's and work in offices, ERs or Urgent care settings. That can be done many ways but I think some of the best training and experience you can get is as an
EMT. Many people like Elizabeth become MA’s and work in offices, ERs or Urgent care settings.

]]> By: Alana http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Alana Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:20:42 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-97 Hi, I am looking to apply to the PA program, but first I am attending to a post baccalaureate program to complete my prerequisites. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on where I could complete my volunteer/experience hours so that I would be eligible to apply. Hi, I am looking to apply to the PA program, but first I am attending to a post baccalaureate program to complete my prerequisites. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on where I could complete my volunteer/experience hours so that I would be eligible to apply.

]]> By: Emory University PA Program The PA Path | Uniform Stores http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Emory University PA Program The PA Path | Uniform Stores Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:33:17 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-94 [...] Emory University PA Program The PA Path Posted by root 6 minutes ago (http://www.thestudentpapath.com) Comment by admin on 24 june 2008 my suggestion is to go to a basic emt course at your community college her experience was as my medical assistant in our office for 18 months powered by wordpress wordpress themes xhtml Discuss  |  Bury |  News | Emory University PA Program The PA Path [...] [...] Emory University PA Program The PA Path Posted by root 6 minutes ago (http://www.thestudentpapath.com) Comment by admin on 24 june 2008 my suggestion is to go to a basic emt course at your community college her experience was as my medical assistant in our office for 18 months powered by wordpress wordpress themes xhtml Discuss  |  Bury |  News | Emory University PA Program The PA Path [...]

]]> By: Emory University PA Program The PA Path | Uniform Stores http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Emory University PA Program The PA Path | Uniform Stores Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:44:10 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-92 [...] Emory University PA Program The PA Path Posted by root 8 minutes ago (http://www.thestudentpapath.com) Comment by admin on 24 june 2008 my suggestion is to go to a basic emt course at your community college her experience was as my medical assistant in our office for 18 months powered by wordpress wordpress themes xhtml Discuss  |  Bury |  News | Emory University PA Program The PA Path [...] [...] Emory University PA Program The PA Path Posted by root 8 minutes ago (http://www.thestudentpapath.com) Comment by admin on 24 june 2008 my suggestion is to go to a basic emt course at your community college her experience was as my medical assistant in our office for 18 months powered by wordpress wordpress themes xhtml Discuss  |  Bury |  News | Emory University PA Program The PA Path [...]

]]> By: admin http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-35 admin Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:52:03 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-35 Sara, my co-author on this blog graduated from UNC with a double major in Psych and Spanish. She had excellent grades and a good GRE. Her experience was as my Medical Assistant in our office for 18 months, 12 of it paid full-time work experience. Volunteer experience would count if you have some medical training to use. Getting certified as a CNA and then volunteering and doing actual patient care would be seen as great experience. Most top 10 schools want you to have 1000 hours of experience. You need references by (usually) an MD or a PA who has seen you perform those hours. I also think it isn't the major so much as having all the prereq's which would be nearly a science minor. Consult the site of schools that interest you and see what they require. Elizabeth has some great tips about this in her booklet for sale here on our site. I recommend you invest $4.95 and buy one. Sara, my co-author on this blog graduated from UNC with a double major in Psych and Spanish. She had excellent grades and a good GRE. Her experience was as my Medical Assistant in our office for 18 months, 12 of it paid full-time work experience. Volunteer experience would count if you have some medical training to use. Getting certified as a CNA and then volunteering and doing actual patient care would be seen as great experience. Most top 10 schools want you to have 1000 hours of experience. You need references by (usually) an MD or a PA who has seen you perform those hours.

I also think it isn’t the major so much as having all the prereq’s which would be nearly a science minor. Consult the site of schools that interest you and see what they require. Elizabeth has some great tips about this in her booklet for sale here on our site. I recommend you invest $4.95 and buy one.

]]> By: Sara http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Sara Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:11 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-32 Hey Im 16 years old and a senior at Brooklyn Technical Highschool. Im really interested in becoming a physician assistant in neonatology and im applying to college this year. I was wondering what majors would be preferred in college if im seeking to become a physician assistant. i was also wondering about the prerequisites for the PA programs such as the 4 year or more work experience? does this apply to volunteering [ ive been volunteering at Columbia hospital with the nurses in the oncology dept.] what type of work experience is suggested? is an internship fine ? Hey Im 16 years old and a senior at Brooklyn Technical Highschool. Im really interested in becoming a physician assistant in neonatology and im applying to college this year. I was wondering what majors would be preferred in college if im seeking to become a physician assistant. i was also wondering about the prerequisites for the PA programs such as the 4 year or more work experience? does this apply to volunteering [ ive been volunteering at Columbia hospital with the nurses in the oncology dept.] what type of work experience is suggested? is an internship fine ?

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Stephanie Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:55:30 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-31 Thanks so much for the suggestion! I will definitely look into this. Thanks so much for the suggestion! I will definitely look into this.

]]> By: admin http://www.thestudentpapath.com/2008/02/19/emory_pa_program/comment-page-1/#comment-30 admin Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:38:53 +0000 http://www.thestudentpapath.com/emory_pa_program/#comment-30 My suggestion is to go to a basic EMT course at your community college. With that training you can volunteer at the ER and with a rural ambulance company. You could work the 12P Friday to 12P Sat and in 40 shifts have your hours. Even if you were short at the time of application, by the time you entered school, you would have the hours needed. Obviously you are a great candidate and can handle the academics. The PA Program is going to want to see you like patient care and that people who also like it think you are good at it. That kind of commitment would allow you to work full time while you get your hours. The ER route would take longer (More separate shifts of 8-12 hours), but you could go anytime once you are oriented and trained, to get experience hours. Whatever you do, be sure someone signs off all your hours so you can prove you got them. My suggestion is to go to a basic EMT course at your community college. With that training you can volunteer at the ER and with a rural ambulance company. You could work the 12P Friday to 12P Sat and in 40 shifts have your hours. Even if you were short at the time of application, by the time you entered school, you would have the hours needed. Obviously you are a great candidate and can handle the academics. The PA Program is going to want to see you like patient care and that people who also like it think you are good at it.

That kind of commitment would allow you to work full time while you get your hours. The ER route would take longer (More separate shifts of 8-12 hours), but you could go anytime once you are oriented and trained, to get experience hours.

Whatever you do, be sure someone signs off all your hours so you can prove you got them.

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