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.
Being a certified physician assistant (PA) is a beautiful career in numerous aspects, but how does one get started on the path to PA certification?
Well, first, you have to enroll in a PA school. But what are your options if you live in Maine? And if there are multiple schools, which one is best?
Read through the sections below for answers to these questions and other information you should know before applying to PA school!