CASPA advice
Carey Lennon
CASPA Covid-19 Essay

The weeks leading up to the 2020-2021 CASPA cycle have been challenging for physician assistant school applicants. They have been faced with many adversities, such as finishing important pre-requisite courses online, having shadowing and volunteering opportunities canceled and being laid off from their jobs that have been providing them with valuable patient care experience. Unlike any other application cycle, this upcoming cycle has fallen during a worldwide pandemic. CASPA will open on April 30th and is addressing the concerns of applicants surrounding the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shadowing

For those committed to applying to PA school or for those still considering other healthcare routes, shadowing healthcare professionals is an amazing opportunity.

Why do schools care about shadowing hours? Shadowing PAs and other healthcare professionals is a valuable way to gain insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a PA and understand their role in a healthcare team. Seeing a PA at work can show you a lot about the level of knowledge, technical skill, and communication involved in being a healthcare provider. These experiences are not only valuable for your own reflection, but also when writing application essays/personal statements and answering interview questions!