We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Burwell, PA-C, who is heading up the new PA Program at North Carolina A&T State University. She talks about what the program will offer and a little bit about why this program is very special. Dr. Burwell comes with extensive experience working with other PA Programs as well as having worked clinically as a PA in multiple specialties. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Jun 30, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Although this episode is about the 2026 cycle and what you can be doing now to prepare... it is NOT too late for the current 2025/26 cycle. In fact, it is still very early in the current cycle. But if you recently finished your Junior year in college and will be starting your Senior year in the Fall, now is the time to start preparing. Even if you are going to be a Junior in the Fall... there are things you should be doing now to prepare for the next cycle. Contact us for a Free Consultation if ...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
After reviewing over 330 PA Programs, we now have a searchable database to help you figure out which PA Programs you can apply to. If you notice any incorrect information or have recommendations for the database, please contact us. If you are applying to a PA Program this cycle and want to know how you can be a competitive candidate, contact us for a Free Consultation to learn more about our services. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Jan 28, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In Part II of the Chapman University PA Program, we interview Cassie and Kristen again, now two years after their first interview and the day before graduation. They talk about some of the trials they experienced during their time at school and the great experiences they also had at Chapman. If you are planning on applying to a PA Program, but not sure where you are as a competitive candidate, contact us for the Free Consultation to learn more about our services. Physician Assistant Mentor Onlin...
Dec 16, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Two years ago we interviewed two of our students that were accepted into the Chapman University PA Program... but we never got around to editing it or uploading. But recently we were talking to these two students are now just weeks away from graduating! So, we thought it would be fun to post the original interview from two years ago and this week, we plan to interview them again so they can share their experiences going through PA School. We upload Part II next week so enjoy this weeks podcast b...
Dec 09, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Although we have routinely worked with reapplicants... never before have we worked with identical twins at the same time. It was a bit of pressure as of course we wanted them both to get in together. Both sisters had tried twice before contacting us but just listen to the podcast to hear more about their experience working with us and their success. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Nov 18, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 14
After many years, the Atkinson PA Program at UCSD is up and running. We were able to interview the Founding Program Director, Elias Villarreal, DMSc, PA-C. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Oct 21, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Are you a reapplicant or are you going to be a reapplicant? Do you think your grades are not competitive? This is the podcast you need to listen. Brian's grades didn't reflect most Pre-PA applicants and he was about to apply for the fourth time when he was accepted! Now, Brian is earning a very solid GPA in PA school and is an inspiration for anyone thinking about giving up because they were not accepted. Visit our website to learn more about our services or sign up for the Free Consult to talk ...
Sep 30, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today we talk about what you should know if you are planning to apply in the 2025-26 PA Cycle. If you are still completing your prerequisites, it's a good idea to listen as often, students have the wrong coursework. If you want to learn more about how we can make you a more competitive applicant, just visit our website and sign up for the Free Consultation. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Aug 19, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This is our first time talking to a student attending a Hybrid PA Program, so if you ever have wondered what that experience would be like, this should be helpful. We were able to talk to a student who is in the inaugural class for the Franklin Pierce PA Program in Austin, TX. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Jul 08, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
It's time for our annual podcast about what should NOT be in your Personal Statement. There are so many misconceptions about the personal statement and each year we try to hopefully clear up a few things about it. You can always sign up on our website for a Personal Statement editing plan and let us help you stand out from the other applicants. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Feb 12, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In her first cycle Krystal received no interviews. She contacted us to find out how she could improve her application and in this cycle she received TEN interviews including acceptance into her number one choice. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Jan 29, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, we try to provide some tips when requesting your Letters of Recommendation for your CASPA application. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Jan 22, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This was Ian's third time applying and for those who want to give up after not gaining acceptance the first, or even the second cycle, make sure to listen to Ian. Perseverance it what it takes to not just get through a PA program, but also to get into a PA Program. If you are planning to apply for the upcoming cycle and want to know what it takes to be a competitive applicant, visit our website and sign up for a Free Consultation. Physician Assistant Mentor Online...
Jan 08, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This was from the 2022-23 PA Application cycle and Jordan was accepted into 9 out of the 10 programs she applied to. We worked with Jordan for more than a year and it was her first time applying. As Jordan talks about her journey, hopefully this will help you. But if you are not sure how to be a competitive applicant and want help during the upcoming cycle, contact us for the Free Consultation to learn about our services and how we can help. Physician Assistant Mentor Online...
Sep 25, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We keep getting questions about whether or not it is too early to start preparing for the 2024-25 Application Cycle. The simple short answer is... NO. It is never too soon to get started if you are considering applying to a Physician Assistant Program. Whether it's ensuring you are taking the right courses, finding volunteer and shadowing opportunities, choosing the programs that are the best fit for you and more... now is always the best time to get started on the application process. Hopefully...
Sep 18, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It's that time of year and we are going to update our "What Should NOT Be In Your Personal Statement" for the 2023/24 Application cycle opening next month. This year the programs are really looking carefully for anyone who might be using AI to create their statement. As always, if you want help with your Personal Statement, visit our website to see the Statement Editing options we have https://pamentoronline.com/ Physician Assistant Mentor Online...
Mar 27, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Given the coursework required by a PA School varies, today we try to clear up some misconceptions and hopefully provide you with some advice and avoid some common errors when it comes to your application. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Jan 09, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Happy New Year! January 2023 is a very special time for the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) as they present legislation that help PA's that practice in the state of Colorado. Unfortunately, the legislation was defeated in the 2022 legislation session but they have been working with the other medical associations in Colorado to rewrite the legislation in order to get in passed in the 2023 legislative session. Visit the CAPA website to learn about the PA legislation for 2023 . Even...
Jan 03, 2023•33 min
Congratulations to Megan who was accepted into the University of Dayton's Physician Assistant Program! Megan, a First Time applicant, contacted us a year ago for help with her application. Megan, still completing her undergraduate work, thought about taking a gap year but we convinced her to submit an application this cycle. Megan received interviews and although it was a long wait... she ultimately was accepted. Whether you are first time applicant or reapplying, at PA Mentor, we have admission...
Jun 13, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Congratulations! After all the hard work, you received your first interview to a PA Program! Yes, that's right, they are already happening with the first one we are aware of happening on June 1st. And it seems this cycle they are many programs still doing "virtual" interviews. We thought (and hoped) that was a thing of the past but they are back again. For the past two cycles we have encountered a long list of problems students run into when interviewing virtually and in today's podcast we go ov...
May 30, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today we talk to a student who was accepted during the last cycle and will start her PA Program literally as this airs. She is a non-traditional student and reapplicant who, after not gaining admission during the previous cycle, contacted us for her entire application process. She didn't have the traditional hours a typical applicant would have but we worked hard to make sure she stood out with her personal statement and later, when she received interviews, to make sure she stood out there as we...
May 09, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The 2022-23 CASPA cycle will open this Thursday, April 28th and most applicants have questions about how to fill out certain portions. Or whether or not to use the Transcript Entry Service, getting their Letters of Recommendation, Supplemental Essay questions and Experience Details to name a few. Today we try to answer some of the most common questions regarding CASPA. If you want help with your CASPA application, visit our website to learn about our services and how we can help you to put toget...
Apr 25, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week I became one of the first PA's to get a Medicare billing number! I have been working independently for quite some time and bill insurance companies directly. However, I have never been able to bill Medicare... that is, up until now. In December 2020, there was a massive stimulus bill passed for the Coronavirus and in the midst of those 5,593 pages was a short little paragraph allowing "PAs to receive direct payment under Medicare." This took effect on January 1, 2022 and immediately I ...
Apr 11, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program is going to open a new Hybrid PA Program in Austin, Texas and today we were able to interview the new Program Director. Joseph Hlavin, PhD, PA-C has been in academics for quite some time and talks about the development of a new program as well as how a Hybrid PA Program will work. For some applicants, a hybrid program is their only option and in 2023, there will be another option. If you want to find out what it takes to be a competitive...
Apr 06, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Congratulations to Julia who was admitted into the Physician Assistant Program at Duke University. This was Julia's six acceptance during the 2021/22 Application Cycle and after much deliberation, she chose to attend Duke for her PA training. Julia contacted us almost two years ago to begin preparing for the application cycle. Julia came to us as a non-traditional candidate having practiced as a licensed Clinical Social Worker for more than ten years. I routine told Julia about my own experience...
Mar 28, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Divya contacted us more than a year ago after not gaining admission during her first application cycle. We reviewed her previous CASPA application and found areas where she could improve upon and created a list of things to do in order to be more competitive. We worked with Divya on her Personal Statement and when the time came, we helped prepare her with Mock Interviews. Although Divya was waitlisted this cycle, just days before the program started, she came off the waitlist and she is a curren...
Mar 21, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In today's episode, we talk about how to pick the PA Program(s) you are going to apply to. We discuss average student statistics, PANCE pass rates, program statuses such as "Provisional" and "Probation". We cover areas of an application such as the GRE, patient care hours and much more in this episode. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Mar 14, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
If you weren't successful this current cycle at gaining admission into a PA Program... don't give up! There are many reasons why someone doesn't get accepted or even receive an interview when they apply to a PA Program or multiple programs. In this episode, we talk about some of the common reasons why an applicant may not get accepted and what you can do to be a more competitive candidate the next cycle. Physician Assistant Mentor Online
Mar 07, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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Feb 28, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
