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Welcome to your information source for all things relating to the physician assistant profession. While it's very desirable to become a PA, it's not easy to get there. From the extensive requirements of difficult prerequisites to having thousands of hours of experience, becoming a PA can be quite the challenge. Savanna Perry from The PA Platform Blog reveals all of her advice on how to reach your goals of becoming a PA. Savanna has been where you are and understands what it takes to look good on paper, and dazzle in an interview to land a spot in a PA program. While Savanna admits that she doesn’t know everything, she has successfully helped hundreds of Pre-PA hopefuls with personal statements and interviews to help them gain acceptance into PA school and start successful careers. Some of the topics that will be covered on this podcast include CASPA, personal statements, GRE, how to study effectively, interview skills, shadowing, letters of recommendation, how to find jobs, and interviews with other practicing physician assistants.

The Pre-PA Club Savanna Perry

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Welcome to your information source for all things relating to the physician assistant profession. While it's very desirable to become a PA, it's not easy to get there. From the extensive requirements of difficult prerequisites to having thousands of hours of experience, becoming a PA can be quite the challenge. Savanna Perry from The PA Platform Blog reveals all of her advice on how to reach your goals of becoming a PA. Savanna has been where you are and understands what it takes to look good on paper, and dazzle in an interview to land a spot in a PA program. While Savanna admits that she doesn’t know everything, she has successfully helped hundreds of Pre-PA hopefuls with personal statements and interviews to help them gain acceptance into PA school and start successful careers. Some of the topics that will be covered on this podcast include CASPA, personal statements, GRE, how to study effectively, interview skills, shadowing, letters of recommendation, how to find jobs, and interviews with other practicing physician assistants.

    Personal Statement and Interview Tips with Pre-PA Coach, Peter Alfano, PA-C

    Personal Statement and Interview Tips with Pre-PA Coach, Peter Alfano, PA-C

    Navigating PA School Applications: Interviews, Essays, and Insights
    On today's podcast episode I am interviewing PA Platform coach, Peter Alfano, PA-C. We dive into the intricacies of preparing focusing on essays and interviews. Through discussing various essay styles and offering live editing advice, we underline the importance of personalizing essays to showcase applicants' journey to wanting to become a PA.
    We discuss avoiding common errors such as being too casual or failing to specify why one wants to be a PA. Peter gives tips on interview preparation, stressing the necessity of expressing genuine interest in the PA profession, detailing personal experiences, and tailoring responses to demonstrate a deep understanding of the PA role.
    Additionally, he gives advice for re-applicants on enhancing their applications and interviews based on feedback. Throughout, the importance of authenticity, thorough preparation, and understanding the unique aspects of the PA profession is highlighted.
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    To Schedule a Mock Interview with Peter or The PA Platform: https://www.thepaplatform.com/mock-in...
    00:00 Navigating the Quirks of Professional Communication
    00:16 Beadaholique: A Go-To for Beading Supplies
    00:23 Essay Season: Insights and Preferences
    01:10 Deep Dive into Essay Writing for Pre-PA Academy
    05:02 Personal Journey to Choosing the PA Profession
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    • 34 min
    Navigating Finances Successfully as a PA with Kristin Burton, PA-C from Strive with Kristin

    Navigating Finances Successfully as a PA with Kristin Burton, PA-C from Strive with Kristin

    Financial Planning and Investing for Physician Assistants
    In this podcast episode, Savanna Perry welcomes guest Kristin Burton, a practicing PA and founder of Strive with Kristin teaching medical professionals how to manage personal finances. They discuss the importance of financial planning and investing for both future and practicing PAs. They delve into the dangers of accumulating substantial student loan debt without a plan for repayment and stress the significance of investing in retirement plans early in one's career. Strategies for wealth building and retiring early are further explored. The episode contains various resources for listeners to learn more about personal finances.
    Free Download- https://www.strivewithkristin.com/prehealthcare
    00:00 Introduction to Financial Planning for PAs
    00:00 The Importance of Financial Education in PA School
    00:23 Introducing the Podcast and Guest
    00:33 Promotion of Rosh Review Course for PA Students
    02:44 Introduction to Guest - Kristin Burton
    03:14 Discussing the Importance of Financial Management for PAs
    05:26 Kristin's Journey to Financial Freedom
    07:21 The Taboo of Discussing Money and Salaries
    09:18 Transitioning from Paying Off Student Loans to Building Wealth
    11:53 Financial Planning for Pre-PA and PA Students
    17:43 The Importance of Budgeting During PA School
    19:29 Discussing Favorite Budgeting Tools
    19:53 The Importance of Progress Dollars in Budgeting
    21:14 Personal Experiences with Budgeting During PA School
    22:12 The Reality of Student Loan Debt
    23:34 The Importance of Investing Alongside Paying Off Student Loans
    26:22 Understanding Employer Match and Roth IRA
    28:33 Real Life Example of Building Wealth
    33:22 Where to Start Learning About Personal Finance

    • 36 min
    Interview with Joy Moverley - Touro University California Joint MSPAS-MPH Program Director

    Interview with Joy Moverley - Touro University California Joint MSPAS-MPH Program Director

    Pre-PA Club Podcast Interview: Joy Moverly Discusses the Joint PA and Public Health Degree Program at Touro University California Joint MSPAS-MPH Program
    In this episode of the Pre PA Club Podcast, host Savanna Perry is in conversation with Joy Moverly, the program director of Touro University California Joint MSPAS-MPH Program in Vallejo, CA. They delve into the unique offerings of the university's physician assistant (PA) program and its inclusivity towards all students. Besides offering public health field study opportunities in areas like criminal justice, community health, and global health, Touro stands out for its joint PA and public health degree program. The institution also uniquely equips all its students as lifestyle coaches via the Diabetes Prevention Program. On the flip side, Joy, as a practicing PA, talks about her own journey from aspiring to be a physical therapist to becoming a passionate advocate for diabetes education. She also discusses the value of self-reflection for PA students during their application process and interview phase. Savanna ends by probing into Joy's thoughts on the future of PA education.
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:18 About the Host and the Podcast
    01:51 Introduction to the Pre PA Academy
    04:06 Interview with Joy Moverly Begins
    04:11 Joy's Journey to Becoming a PA
    09:19 Joy's Transition into Academia
    11:49 Joy's Continued Practice as a PA
    15:14 Unique Aspects of Touro University's PA Program
    21:00 The Importance of Authenticity in PA Programs
    21:56 Understanding the Mission of Your Chosen Program
    22:43 Being Genuine and True to Your Career Goals
    23:23 The Role of Personal Mission in Choosing a Specialty
    24:45 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in PA School
    25:24 The Art of Self-Reflection in PA Applications
    26:32 The Importance of Being Different in Your Application
    27:10 Understanding the Interview Process
    28:55 Reevaluating Your Application: What to Do If You Don't Get In
    32:20 The Future of PA Education: Thoughts on Doctorate Programs
    38:14 Getting Involved in Your State Society
    38:55 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
    Pre-PA Academy - https://thepaplatform.thrivecart.com/pre-pa-academy/
    Touro University California Admissions website: https://tu.edu/programs/mspas-mph/admissions/
    Info sessions: https://tu.edu/news--events/events/search/?types[]=Open%20House&keywords=physician%20assistant
    Mappd - https://app.mappd.com/register?code=paplatform
    Pre-PA Workbook - https://amzn.to/3H80G1O  
    PA School Interview Guide - https://www.thepaplatform.com/book  
    PA School Personal Statement Guide - https://www.thepaplatform.com/pa-school-personal-statement-guide  
    Pre-PA Essay Review - https://thepaplatform.thrivecart.com/pre-pa-essay-review-2500-5000/
    Mock Interview - https://www.thepaplatform.com/mock-interview  
    Pre-PA Counseling - a href="https://www.thepaplatform.com/prepa-counseling"...

    • 39 min
    2023 The PA Platform Recap!!

    2023 The PA Platform Recap!!

    A brief summary of this episodeMentioned in this episode:
    Sign up for Pre-PA Academy! - https://thepaplatform.thrivecart.com/pre-pa-academy/

    • 25 min
    What is my CASPA GPA?? How to Use Mappd

    What is my CASPA GPA?? How to Use Mappd

    A brief summary of this episodeMentioned in this episode:
    Sign up for Pre-PA Academy! - https://thepaplatform.thrivecart.com/pre-pa-academy/

    • 44 min
    267 - Dietician to PA Student of the Year to PA - with Cassidy

    267 - Dietician to PA Student of the Year to PA - with Cassidy

    A brief summary of this episodeMentioned in this episode:
    Sign up for Pre-PA Academy! - https://thepaplatform.thrivecart.com/pre-pa-academy/

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
349 Ratings

349 Ratings

Tea nikol ,

The BEST Pre-PA resource out there!!

I have learned so much about applying and interviewing (especially interviewing, love her tips!!) for PA school and about the PA profession! I am so thankful I had this as a resource when I applied to PA school, it was a TOTAL life saver!

Chastity0904 ,

Good Information

Love the information. The quality isn’t great, and I’ve found background noise, talking to child, etc. distracting.

margsrobs ,

Overall a good resource

I am a big fan of the Premed Years podcast by Dr. Ryan Gray. The podcast is a fantastic resource and Dr. Gray is a superb interviewer. When I started thinking about becoming a PA, I searched for a podcast similar to the Premed Years. This podcast is the closest I could find.

I am a nontraditional student (I have a degree in an unrelated field) and absolutely love listening to stories from other career-changer nontraditional students. I would love to see more interviews from these types of nontraditional PA students. I would also love to listen to an episode that talks about how to afford preparing for PA school. Most if not all jobs that qualify for patient care experience do not pay well.

One last suggestion: As another reviewer commented, at times, the interviewees are interrupted by Savanna so that she can talk about her opinion on something or her experience with something. The way in which this is done is slightly annoying, as it interrupts the flow. I think it’s best to let the interviewee talk more and to try to avoid unnecessary tangents. But maybe this is just my personal preference and it doesn’t bother most people!

Overall, this is a good resource for those who are exploring the PA route. Keep up the good work!

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