Frequently Asked Questions
1) Where can I find more information about the PA profession?
For more information about becoming a PA and the profession itself, please visit :
http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/19/Physician_Assistant#Tab=Overview
2) How can I obtain clinical/direct patient contact hours?
There are many different ways one can obtain the clinical patient hours required in order to apply to a graduate program. The following document explains the reason behind these contact hours and numerous ways one can achieve them.
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Below is a list of possible volunteer opportunities in the Philadelphia area:
Please click on the hospital you are interested in volunteering at for more information
Pennsylvania Hospital
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
The Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania
Shriner's Hospital for Children
Einstein Medical Center
3) How do I apply to a PA program?
Many programs now use the online application through CASPA
Please visit: https://portal.caspaonline.org/ for more information on:
4) I have questions about prerequisites.
A great way to see what prerequisites PA schools require is to visit http://directory.paeaonline.org/
For more information about becoming a PA and the profession itself, please visit :
http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/19/Physician_Assistant#Tab=Overview
2) How can I obtain clinical/direct patient contact hours?
There are many different ways one can obtain the clinical patient hours required in order to apply to a graduate program. The following document explains the reason behind these contact hours and numerous ways one can achieve them.
/uploads/1/3/9/1/13911408/clinical_experience_hours_for_caspa_applicants.docx
Below is a list of possible volunteer opportunities in the Philadelphia area:
Please click on the hospital you are interested in volunteering at for more information
Pennsylvania Hospital
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
The Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania
Shriner's Hospital for Children
Einstein Medical Center
3) How do I apply to a PA program?
Many programs now use the online application through CASPA
Please visit: https://portal.caspaonline.org/ for more information on:
- Participating programs
- Admissions process
- Application information and more.
4) I have questions about prerequisites.
A great way to see what prerequisites PA schools require is to visit http://directory.paeaonline.org/