The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School, Fourth Edition

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School, Fourth Edition
Author: Andrew J. Rodican
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2017-10-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1259859851

Give yourself the competitive edge when applying to physician assistant school The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Physician Assistant School is a unique, step-by-step blueprint for succeeding at every stage of the PA application process. Written by Andrew Rodican, a former member of Yale University School of Medicine’s Admissions Committee, this is the best book available on how to maximize your chance of acceptance into the PA school of your choice. Completely updated to include coverage of the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice covers all the essentials – from selecting a program all the way through to acing the interview. Clear and candid, this book provides insights, information, and advice you won’t find anyplace else – but may well make the difference between the acceptance or rejection of your application. Make-or-break advice on: What PA programs look for in an applicant Setting goals Selecting a program Completing the application Writing a quality essay Impressing on the interview Getting financial aid Using the internet for PA school application New to this edition: New interview types and techniques: mini-interviews and round table interviews Updates to questions and scenarios Admission requirements and recommendation updates Features an updated list of all the Physician Assistant programs in the US

The Ultimate Guide to the Physician Assistant Profession

The Ultimate Guide to the Physician Assistant Profession
Author: Jessi Rodriguez Ohanesian
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0071801944

Valuable appendices provide key information on physician assistant schools, physician assistant affiliations, plus a valuable glossary of important, commonly used medical terminology.

How to "ace" the Physician Assistant School Interview

How to
Author: Andrew J. Rodican
Publisher: Ajr Associates
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2011
Genre: Health occupations schools
ISBN: 9780615480725

Give yourself the Competitive Edge at the Physician Assistant School InterviewHow to "Ace" the Physician Assistant School Interview is a unique, step-by-step blueprint covering the entire PA school interview process. Written by Andrew Rodican, a former member of the Yale University School of Medicine PA Program Admissions Committee, and author of the best- selling book, The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School, How to "Ace" the Physician Assistant School Interview covers the entire interview process. It will boost your confidence, arm you with knowledge, and you'll know exactly what to expect: Master strategies to answer the toughest PA school interview questions: Behavioral Questions Traditional Questions Ethical Questions Situational Questions Illegal QuestionsDevelop your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a positive impression on the admissions committeeUnderstand the PA school interview scoring system and how to target your interview answers to meet the scoring criteria.Prepare answers to over 100 key interview questions.If you plan to stand out from the crowd at your PA school interview, this book is a must buy!

Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice

Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice
Author: Ruth Ballweg
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 761
Release: 2017-02-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032352740X

Entering its 6th edition, Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice is the only text that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA's role in clinical practice. It is designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, enabling students and practicing PAs to thrive in a rapidly changing health care system. - Teaches how to prepare for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as how to work with atypical patient populations such as homeless patients and patients with disabilities. - A succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. - Helps you master all the core competencies needed for certification or recertification. - Addresses all six Physician Assistant Competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. - Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and 134 updated case studies. - Features chapters for the 7 core clinical rotations and 5 common electives, with key guidance on how to prepare effectively and what to expect. - Provides updated health policy information, expanded information about international programs, cultural competencies, and pearls and pitfalls on working internationally as a PA. - Outlines the basic principles of Interprofessional Education – an important new trend in medical education nationally. - New chapters cover: Maximizing Your Education, Future of the Profession, Principles of PA Education, Managing Stress and Burnout, and many other topics. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School, Third Edition

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Physician Assistant School, Third Edition
Author: Andrew J. Rodican
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2010-08-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071664106

Give yourself the competitive edge when applying to physician assistant school The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Physician Assistant School is a unique, step-by-step blueprint for succeeding at every stage of the PA application process. Written by Andrew Rodican, a former member of Yale University School of Medicine’s Admissions Committee, this is the best book available on how to maximize your chance of acceptance into the PA school of your choice. Completely updated to include coverage of the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice covers all the essentials – from selecting a program all the way through to acing the interview. Clear and candid, this book provides insights, information, and advice you won’t find anyplace else – but may well make the difference between the acceptance or rejection of your application. Make-or-break advice on: What PA programs look for in an applicant Setting goals Selecting a program Completing the application Writing a quality essay Impressing on the interview Getting financial aid Using the internet for PA school applications

So You Want to Be A Physician Assistant

So You Want to Be A Physician Assistant
Author: Beth Grivett
Publisher: Physician Assistant Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2012-03-18
Genre: Physicians' assistants
ISBN: 9780985161101

Learn how to be part of the exciting physician assistant profession and how to choose the right PA program. This guide answers questions about what it takes to become an essential component of the physician-led health care team.

Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice

Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice
Author: Andrew Rodican
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2003-10-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071708995

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

Ballweg's Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice - E-Book

Ballweg's Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice - E-Book
Author: Tamara S Ritsema
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2021-04-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323695817

Designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, Ballweg's Physician Assistant, 7th Edition, helps you master all the core competencies needed for physician assistant certification, recertification, and clinical practice. It remains the only textbook that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA's role in clinical practice. Ideal for both students and practicing PAs, it features a succinct, bulleted writing style, convenient tables, practical case studies, and clinical application questions that enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. - Addresses all six physician assistant competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. - Includes five new chapters: What Is a Physician Assistant, and How Did We Get Here?, Effective Use of Technology for Patient-Centered Care, Success in the Clinical Year, Transitioning to Practice and Working in Teams, and Finding Your Niche. - Features an enhanced focus on content unique to the PA profession that is not readily found in other resources, more illustrations for today's visually oriented learners, a more consistent format throughout, and a new emphasis on the appropriate use of social media among healthcare professionals. - Provides updated content throughout to reflect the needs of the PA profession, including new content on self-care for the PA to help prevent burnout, suicide, and other hazards faced by healthcare professionals. - Guides students in preparation for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as working with special patient populations such as patients experiencing homelessness and patients with disabilities. - Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and more than 130 updated case studies. - Evolve Educator site with an image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year Seven-Volume Set

The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year Seven-Volume Set
Author: Maureen A. Knechtel, MPAS, PA-C
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 1941
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826195318

“A lifesaver – not just for PA students, but for faculty and administrators trying our best to prepare them. Perfect for students to read and use on rotation.” – James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Program Director, Yale Physician Assistant Online Program Everything you’ll need for your clinical rotations in one handy and affordable set! Hit the ground running as you undertake your required clinical rotations with the quick-access, 7-volume pocket-sized set, The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year. Written by PA educators experienced in these specialty areas, this first-of-its-kind series covers all 7 clinical rotations including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Behavioral Health. Brimming with pithy information on the precise knowledge and duties required of a physician assistant, you will learn about practice settings, equipment, exam techniques, frequently encountered disease entities, commonly ordered studies and medications, procedures, and more! Small enough to fit in your lab coat pocket for on-the-spot reference, each consistently organized guide delivers brief bulleted content with handy tables and figures to promote quick learning and retention. You’ll also find useful examples of pertinent documentation for each specialty along with clinical pearls that deliver savvy pointers from the experts. Key Features: Delivers a pocket-size overview of the precise knowledge and duties required for each clinical rotation Offers consistently organized, quick-access, bulleted content for all seven rotations Describes common clinical presentations, disease entities, and procedures Presents key diagnostic studies and their indications Reflects the 2019 NCCPA PANCE blueprint Includes bonus digital chapters with guided case studies to help reinforce clinical reasoning and rotation exam-style questions with remediating rationales Set includes: The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Surgery OB/GYN Behavioral Medicine