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Posted by: | CommentsPANCE – AAPA recommended review materials
Posted by: | CommentsThe American Academy of Physician Assistants has a section on its website on exam review materials. They recommend several books but one is out of print and one was published in 2008 which leaves two, both include about 1000 written questions and a CD of more questions in the computer format. Then there are two review courses totally digital. I have the one from Emory and in this video show a demo of the one Read More→
How to become a Top Applicant for Physician Assistant Programs
Posted by: | CommentsPhysician Assistant School is very competitive. Only 5% of applicants get into top 10 schools and around 9% for all programs. You have to separate yourself from the pack. Over on my Squidoo lens I wrote an article of the same title. Here is a audio version of that article.
Behavioral Interview Questions – Examples
Posted by: | CommentsHow do you answer behavioral interview questions? With specific examples of what you did in that situation. You need to go to the interview prepared. What skills do PA’s need to have? Think about that, answer me in the comments area and lets have a discussion about what communication skills are needed. Interviewers are looking for someone who can think on their feet but who are grounded through maturity, experience, and training. These types of Read More→
The Physician Assistant Path iPhone, Android and iGoogle App
Posted by: | CommentsWant to get tips, PA Path videos, audios and what I post on my Facebook page called The PA Path? You can with the PA Path App. It is available now for iPhone and Google. It will be available for your android device through android marketplace very soon. Just search my name Bruce Bair or The PA Path to find it. It is customizable so you don’t have to worry about your personal data and Read More→
The PA Path on Squidoo
Posted by: | CommentsSquidoo is a free site for creating one page web sites on a single topic. There are a few lenses (lens for focus on a topic instead of web pages) that focus on Physician Assistants. Two of them are mine. All this info is free and is in two pages – The Path to Physician Assistant and Physician Assistant Interview Tips. I update them weekly with references and videos. They are another place for you Read More→
Physician Assistant Degree – Which one should you get?
Posted by: | CommentsIf you visit PA program sites you will find that most offer a Masters Degree as the entry level degree as a PA. This video compares Miami Dade College, Pennsylvania Technical College and Duke University web sites. In Duke’s case it was a PDF download from the program site. The Masters degree is the basic degree for PA’s now. Big medical centers like Duke require it of all new hires. You can qualify to take Read More→
CASPA – an overview
Posted by: | CommentsCASPA is the online portal of the PAEA. It was created for the benefit of member programs and it does streamline the process some. It is also an exercise in following explicit instructions to the letter. I have about 8 videos on the CASPA process in my membership program launching on June 1. This is an overview of what you can expect.
How do you get accepted to PA School?
Posted by: | CommentsIf you are reading this, then you are interested in the occupation of Physician Assistant. Chances are you are a good student, are highly motivated but I bet you don’t know what skills will get you into PA School. I have made a one minute video to help you to understand what sets you apart and what I might do to help you.
The Experience and Opinion of Bruce L Bair PAC
Posted by: | CommentsBruce is a graduate of Duke University PA Program in May 1978. He has been in clinical practice ever since. Here is a short video with some of his experience and opinion.