Physician Assistant Program at a Community College




Posted on March 28, 2012 by treebark

This video is from a physician assistant program at a community college. By attending such a program at a community college you will save yourself a ton of money. The courses seem comparable and we find a team oriented classroom which is actually typical of most physician assistant programs.

In many ways I believe a physician assistant may be better equipped to deal with a patient’s everyday problems along with unique problems that may come up. A physician assistant is actually trained to be part of a group so this individual is more likely to check with others including the physician overseeing him for advice or input into your unique problem.

It is also as far as I know the only medical practitioner required to requalify. This ensures your physician assistant is up to date on the newest medical technologies. All in all I would be happy to be treated by a physician assistant.

So check out this video and you too can move down the path to becoming a physician assistant.

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A Peek into a Physician Assistant Program



Posted on February 26, 2012 by treebark

This is a great little video showing some students in a radiology class in the second year of a physician assistant program.

I am sure you can see yourself as one of the classmates in this program. So if you are looking to become a physician assistant were just checking in to the programs to see if it’s the right fit for you this video should help you decide.

My recommendation is always to put yourself in the classroom right next to the other students. This enables you to envision your goal of enrolling in a physician assistant program. So go and check it out!

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Attending a Physician Assistant Program at Philadelphia University



Posted on February 18, 2012 by treebark

In this video a third-year PA student did a little video to greet students beginning their first year in a physician assistant program.

Pennsylvania I believe has the second-largest amount of physician assistant programs available state-by-state. Obviously the University of Philadelphia has a physician assistant program so if you are looking to attend a PA program in Pennsylvania you can check at the University of Philadelphia.

Check out the video below and see what you think.

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A Day in the Life of a Physician Assistant



Posted on February 16, 2012 by treebark

Although the voice doing the narration is annoying to me, the information in the video is good. If you’re looking to attend a physician assistant program check out the video as there is some useful information in it.

The video gives a brief history of the profession along with some critical information if you are looking for physician assistant programs. It does give a good overview of how this career came about and how it is much different today than when it was initially created.

So check out the video below and see what you think.

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University Of Michigan Physician Assistant Program



Posted on February 12, 2012 by treebark

Once again here we are with the video of a physician assistant who works at the University of Michigan. He completed one of the physician assistant programs which was at the University of Michigan and now works there.

A good look at the job of physician assistant working in a university setting. If you are interested in attending a physician assistant program in Michigan check out the video. Even if you are just looking for more information about physician assistants watch the video it’s not too long.

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What Is a Physician Assistant



Posted on February 7, 2012 by treebark

In this video this individual lays out where you can find information to answer the question “What Is a Physician Assistant”. As he is using pages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding physician assistants I thought I would also direct you to my page Physician Assistant Salary which has very detailed information regarding statistics and pages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

But if you are looking for general information regarding “what is a physician-assisted?” this is a good little video. It is made by someone who is himself a physician assistant. So check out the video and also visit my physician assistant salary page.

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Glimpse into a Physician Assistant Class



Posted on February 5, 2012 by treebark

If you are looking to enroll in a physician assistant program or if you are just seeking information for possible enrollment in the future here is a video of various aspects of a class in a physician assistant program.

This will give you an idea of what it would be like to attend a physician assistant program. You can view this video from the perspective of someone attending this class. This will be you! You will be up there doing the presentation. This will give you a good idea as to what to expect when you enroll in a program.

Check out the video below and as always make yourself the student.

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Physician Assistant School-Being in the Rotation



Posted on January 28, 2012 by treebark

A good little video of a student who is in his clinical portion of a physician assistant program. You too will be concerned about eating and food when you are doing your clinical year of your PA program.

No matter where you are in your search for a new career physician assistant programs can be a great place to land. If you keep a journal and this is a video Journal it’s actually a great snapshot of what your priorities are smack in the middle of your clinical year.

So as you are watching the video below place yourself in a clinical year of a physician assistant program. You don’t know what day it is and food is the main thing on your mind.

So watch the video below to get an idea of how you will feel in the middle of your clinical year and a PA program.

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Physician Assistant Program-Midwestern University



Posted on January 25, 2012 by treebark

As you will see in the video below here is a description of a physician assistant program at Midwestern university. You will begin to get the feel of what it will be like when you enroll in a physician assistant program.

As not all physician assistant programs are the same by watching several videos you can begin to get the idea of what your experience will be when you are attending the University of your choice in the program of your choice.

As you can see from the video Midwestern University has a good program. You will be well-trained and be very capable of treating patients when you graduate. Although all physician assistant programs require rigorous training remember at the end of the program you will be performing medicine and capable of doing 90% of what an M.D. does.

So check out this video to see if this is the school of your dreams.

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Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).



Posted on January 15, 2012 by treebark

I just received a Marywood University. It read as follows:

Thank you for your interest in Marywood universities M.S. Physician Assistant Studies program. As the leading provider of graduate education in the region, the University has a long history of offering innovative degree programs in a vital and exciting learning environment. As you continue to research the program, please visit Marywood’s Physician Assistant department website-http://marywood.edu/pa-program/requirements.html. This site serves as a great source of detailed information about the program.

It is important to note that applications to Marywood’s program are filed through Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). The CASPA website can be accessed at https://portal.caspaonline.org/. The CASPA application must be completed by December 1. It can take four to eight weeks for CASPA to process your application and submit it to us, so it is advisable to apply early. Coursework for each new cohort begins in May. The application process requires the GRE test results. However, applicants are expected to have taken two semesters of biology with lab, two semesters of chemistry with lab, two semesters of anatomy and physiology with lab, and one semester of microbiology with lab. There is some flexibility in these requirements for those with comparable coursework and/or professional experience.

So it seems pretty obvious to me that applying at Centralized Application Service for a Physician Assistants would be a very prudent move. I recommend doing this as soon as possible.

I hope this information helps you into getting into one of the physician assistant programs available through CASPA.

I highly recommend you clicking on one of the links, getting yourself registered, and applying to CASPA.

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