An Applicant's Guide to Physician Assistant School and Practice, Second Edition
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Rating | : | 4.68 (850 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1468105094 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-03-03 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In an imaginative, creative and extraordinary style, she speaks to the pre PA, the PA student, to all PAs who may need advice in PA practice and sums it up in retirement. Editorial Reviews: Robert M. It is easy to read and loaded with pearls and pitfalls to avoid.. Ahmad Hakemi, MD - Director of Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program This is an excellent book. Professor Sherer has participated in the admissions process and gives unique insights to the applicant. Filled with new information about how to make yourself a more competitive applicant, how to apply, prepare for an admissions interview, and ultimately plan for a long-term career in the profession. The book contains realistic advice to help make the process of becoming a physician assistant clear and straightforward. The latest edition takes the applicant step-by-step through the entire physician assistant school process - from thinking about applying to finding the perfect job. The second edition of this book is a great resource for anyone new to the profession or interested in becoming a physician assistant. I strongly recommend this to all PAs and in particular to program directors, faculty and PA students. Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA - Chairman PA Advisory Board - Cli
Awesome kwhite This book is a wonderful resource for anyone who aspires to be a PA. It provides information and suggestions for sucessful acceptance into PA school as well as information and suggestion for sucess once you are a PA student. This includes excellent personal statement examples. The author also included valuable information on PA schools around the country by state and fellowship opportunities. If you are in PA school or hoping to go to PA school, this is a must have!. great information EB I found this book to be very helpful especially for the interview sections. As a second year applicant, it gave me insight into things I hadn't thought of during my first year applying. I highly recommend this book to any PA applicant. I can't say that the book is the reason for my acceptance this year, but it definitely helped!. Brian D. Vanmason said Great easy read for anyone interested in the profession. Great easy read for anyone interested in the profession. Many points are made on just how challenging the process of completing all prerequisite classes are as well as all the necessary documentation needed to apply to teaching institutions.After reading this book I spoke with a few colleges, the programs are VERY competitive. For anyone looking at Physician Assistant as a career please do as much research as possible before jumping in.reading this book is a very good start.