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Jul 15, 2021 1 hr 8 min

How to Prep for PA School Interviews

from The Pre-PA Club

Interview invites are going out. Time to stop winging it. This is the audio from my June interview prep webinar, questions from the live audience included. If you have an interview coming up, this is the fastest way to get oriented on what the day actually looks like and what they're trying to figure out about you. The format varies a lot. Traditional panel, MMI, group activities, one-on-ones with faculty and students. Some programs do all of it in one long day. Knowing which format you're walking into changes how you prepare, so ask. And the thing I'll say until I'm blue in the face: practice out loud. Not in your head. Out loud, to another human, until you stop sounding like you're reciting. What I cover: What to expect on interview day, format by format The questions that come up over and over What programs are really assessing when they ask them Dos and don'ts, including what to wear and when to arrive How to answer questions about weaknesses and low stats Live questions from the webinar audience Resources: PA School Interview Guide: https://www.thepaplatform.com/physician-assistant-school-interview-guide PA School Interview Course: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/pa-school-interview-course Mock Interview: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/mock-interview Free Application Timeline: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/free-application-timeline Mentioned in this episode: CapYear Training Get $200 Off CapYear Academy Looking to boost your clinical experience this summer? CapYear Academy offers a flexible, 100% online medical assistant training program with optional externships and CCMA certification included. 👉 Enroll now at capyear.co

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  1. 1:03 Preparing for Interviews: Insights from Our June Webinar
  2. 5:40 Starting the Journey: Preparing for PA School Interviews
  3. 17:16 Navigating Interview Etiquette and Preparation
  4. 24:08 Preparing for Group Interviews
  5. 33:58 Preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
  6. 46:41 Challenges Facing the PA Profession
  7. 53:37 The Journey to Becoming a PA
  8. 1:00:09 Navigating the Interview Process
  9. 1:03:42 Transitioning to Personal Insights

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