Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice (Paperback)

~ Andrew Rodican (Author) "At the time of this writing there are 136 accredited PA programs in the United States..." (more)
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Product Description

Give PA applicants a competitive edge.

The best resource for anyone considering this career.

Getting Into the PA School of Your Choice, 2/e is a precise blueprint that addresses every step of the application process, including what schools look for in an applicant, financial aid, Internet resources, and information on PA programs.

*How to select a PA program
*Setting and achieving goals
*Comments, suggestions, and tips from current PA students
*Trends in PA programs- including excerpts from "PAs in the field" and salary profiles
*Expert advice on effective letters of recommendation Writing a quality essay-including sample essays that worked
*Interview strategies- including the toughest questions and answers
*Advice and contacts for financial aid
*Key web sites and Internet resources

From the Back Cover

Whether you've already decided on a certain school or need to compare new and established programs--even if you're not yet sure you want to be a physician assistant, this book is for you. Andrew Rodican, a Certified Physician Assistant and former Yale University PA admissions committee member, gives you the information and motivation you need to become a student in a physician assistant program anywhere in the country. With a candid and clear writing style, the author describes how to set your goal of becoming a PA, and then how to follow through and succeed. With thorough coverage of PA programs, applications, interviewing, budgeting, and realistic financial aid information, Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice is your best resource, whether you are planning a career or are considering a career change.

FEATURES:
*Selecting a PA program
*Setting and achieving your goals
*Complete list of PA program costs in the U.S.
*Expert advice on effective letters of recommendation
*Writing a quality essay--including sample essays that worked
*Successful strategies for that all-important interview --including 60 of the toughest questions, with winning answers
*Advice and contacts for financial aid
*Tips for developing and following a realistic budget while in school

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andrew J. Rodican, PA-C, is a former member of the Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Admission Committee. He has interviewed many PA applicants and read and evaluated hundreds of PA school applications. He is a recipient of the Yale University School of Medicine 1994 Medical Writing Award. He is the developer of the seminar Getting Into the PA School of Your Choice, which he delivers to hundreds of people across the country every year. His broad knowledge of the admissions process maximizes your potential for acceptance into the PA school of your choice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (September 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071421858
• ISBN-13: 978-0071421850
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,125 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for any prospective PA student, September 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Into The PA School of Your Choice (Paperback)

I firmly this believe this book was responsible for my getting accepted in to my PA program. This book gives you an insider's point of view into the admissions process. Find out what the programs are looking for and why. Buy this book and give yourself an edge over the competition.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, December 18, 1999

By	A CUMC PA student (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Getting Into The PA School of Your Choice (Paperback)

This book helped me get into Cornell Medical PA program. This was my first choice, and I couldn't have done it without this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great esp for interview prep, November 13, 2005

By	Iain Black "Iain1028" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a re-applicant I know most of this info. but for someone just beggining the process of trying to get into PA school then this is the only book for you (actually it is the only book on the subject out there). The interview stuff really helps but the essays are too long as CASPA only allows one to have a 500 word limit and Rodican's examples are unrealistic for this applicaiton format.