How To Get Accepted To Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591]

Dr. April Stouder, Associate Program Director and Director of Admissions at the Duke Physician Assistant Program, discusses what it takes to gain a spot in the competitive program. She discusses Duke PA program’s emphasis on community service, particularly in underserved communities and healthcare roles. April highlights the value of non-clinical volunteering, especially in healthcare or with underserved populations. She explains the admissions process, including the CASPA application and the GPA and GRE requirements. April walks us through the interview process, which is designed to assess both cognitive and non-cognitive attributes like maturity and resilience. 

Relevant Links:

• Duke PA Program
• The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant
• CASPA: Everything You Need to Know about the Experiences Section 
• That PA Girl with Can’t-Miss Advice for Aspiring Physician Assistants

Related Admissions Straight Talk Episodes:

• How to Get into Physician Assistant Programs 
• How To Get Accepted To the University of Iowa’s PA Program 
• An Inside Look at Yale's Online PA Program 
• How Did This Successful PA Applicant Get Accepted?
• Andrea Benedict: Life as a Physician Assistant 

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