PA Platform Coach Interview - Christa

Christa took the MCAT twice before she figured out she wanted to be a PA. That's a hard thing to admit out loud when you've spent years telling everyone you're going to med school. She talks about that pivot honestly - what pushed her toward PA, and why she's never looked back. She works in urgent care and family medicine, and she loves the range of it. Every door is something different. That flexibility is the whole reason a lot of us picked this profession. Her best piece of advice is about interviews, and it's one I give constantly: the interview is not an interrogation. You're evaluating them too. Programs are expensive, long, and you have to live there. Ask questions like someone who has options. Christa is one of our coaches at The PA Platform, so if you want to work with her directly, counseling is the place to start. What we cover: Two rounds of the MCAT and the decision to switch to PA What urgent care and family medicine actually look like day to day Treating the interview as a two-way fit conversation Questions to ask a program before you commit Balancing health and wellness with a demanding schedule Her advice for anyone changing course mid-plan Resources: PA School Interview Guide: https://www.thepaplatform.com/physician-assistant-school-interview-guide Mock Interview: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/mock-interview Pre-PA Counseling: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/pre-pa-counseling Free PA School 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