Careers in Health Care: Writing a PA School Essay That Will Get You Noticed

When it comes to writing the personal statement on a physician assistant application, many people panic or shut down when they can’t think of what to write. Doris Dalton is the director of admissions for the University of Utah’s physician assistant program. She shares some insider tips and secrets (yes, they read the whole essay!) about essays and applications. She gives her top three tips for writing an essay, what is the most important thing to include, and extra resources for PA school applicants.