UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society

1. UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society 2nd General Meeting September 20th, 2012

2. Welcome! Distinguished = 30 points Recognized = 20 points • Active = 10 points • Meetings: 1 point • Meeting with Pre-PA Society shirt worn: 2 points • Events: 2 points • Fundraising Event (at least one hour): 3 points • Volunteer Event: 4 points You must be a recognized member to run for office! Membership $20/semester $30/year T-Shirt included of your size and color! (Orange, White, Blue) The mission of the Pre-PA Society is to encourage, recognize and promote the personal and professional development of those students who have expressed an interest in becoming reputable health care providers. Furthermore, the organization will serve to promote awareness of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession as a viable career choice, to provide each member with a thorough understanding of the role of the PA profession, and to support each member through the PA application.   Point System

3. Upcoming Volunteer Events Meet up in front of Convocation Center to follow or carpool September 22, 2012 Haven for Hope (Warehouse) 1:00PM to 4:00PM October 13, 2012 Habitat for Humanity 7:45AM-3:30PM Sign up with Aisha or email pasocietyutsa@gmail.com

4. Fundarisers Taco Sale was a huge success! Thanks Jenna, Aisha, Cat and everyone who made it out! Next Fundraiser October 18th Receive points for helping!

5. Events! Blood Drive Hosted by the Pre-PA Society Tuesday September 25th, 2012 11:15 AM - 04:00 PM

6. How to Choose a PA Program Things to Consider… Other Important Details… Cost Living Expenses+ Family and other Obligations • In-state/Out-of-state • Distance from home. • Length of Program • Requirements • GRE, Supplemental App, Minimum GPAs, BA • Curriculum • What can they offer you and your specialty? • Accreditation Other Options! Don’t forget about NON-CASPA PA Schools! http://www.mypatraining.com/non-caspa-pa-schools

7. Physician Assistant Schools in Texas • Most are approximately 2-3 years in length. • A master’s degree is awarded • Upon graduation is eligible to take the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant examination.

8. Ranked #18 by US News & World Report, America's Best Graduate Schools, 2011 • In-State Resident Program Costs:$38,292 • Out-of-State Program Costs: $79,710 • Do NOT require GRE • Minimum GPA: 3.0 • Average GPA for admitted students: 3.4 • Deadline: 8/31/2012 • # of Accepted Applicants: 30 • Length: 26 months “Entry into our PAS program is very competitive and the program is 26 months of hard, intense work. Our educational focus is on primary care with an emphasis on South Texas. Service is an important part of our consideration of applicants and we expect our students to continue to be involved with community and professional service. We want students who put service to others, particularly those with the greatest need, ahead of personal gain.” Physician Assistant Studies 2011-2012 Facts http://www.uthscsa.edu/shp/pa/index.asp

9. Houston, TX Edinburg, Texas Ranked #38 Program Length - 28 months Class Size - 50 students Do NOT require GRE Minimum GPA: 3.0 Average GPA for admitted students: 3.4 Age = 24 Range = 21-57 Male = 13 (26%) Female = 37 (74%) Overall Sciences 3.27 $35,652 • Ranked #6 • Minimum verbal score of 153 (old score 500) and 144 (old score 500) on the quantitative, and 3.5 on the analytical writing components • Mean GPA was 3.70 and the average GRE score was 1213 (verbal and quantitative) and 4.20 writing • Typical student was female, 26 years of age, from Texas, and had a bachelor's degree • $61,770

10. Galveston, TX Applicant and Admission ‘12 CASPA Pool 685 Completed Applications 569 Interviewed 260 Class Size 89 Gender Male 10% Female 90% Age 24 GPA’s Overall 3.58 Science 3.45 Prior Degrees Baccalaureate 96% Master’s 4% GRE Verbal 474 Quantitative 636 • Ranked #25 • Dual credit and AP credit courses are accepted • Do not have a minimum score for GRE • No specific time frame in which courses are not considered valid • 26 months • $39,402.98

11. Dallas, TX Denton, TX Ranked #38 34 Months Average GPA: 3.53 Minimum overall GPA of 2.85 No minimum GRE score (at least 5 years old) Shadowing is not required, but recommended A minimum science GPA is not required $30,715 • Ranked #8 • In the last five years, 100 percent of our graduates passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination on the first try. • 30 months • 884 applicants • Interviewed 113 and selected 36. • 28 females ; 8 males. • Age: 21 to 38; average 26. • Average GPA: 3.72 • Average science GPA: 3.66 • Average GRE combined score: 1146. • $29,689

12. PA Schools Open House UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth Saturday, October 20th Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Place: UNTHSC Campus, Fort Worth - Carl E. Everett Education and Administration Building *To register, please email PAAdmissions@unthsc.edu and indicate how many people will be in your party. UTHSCSA *No more dates in 2012 available, however you may set up a one on one appointment with an advisor (210)-567-4240 UTMB October 19, 2012 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm http://shp.utmb.edu/pas/ *To register, go online to website and find link to attend session

13. Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) • Speaker: Pamela Pulido pamela.pulido@kaplan.com

14. See you next time! • Wednesday October 3rd, 2012 • 7:00 PM • UC 2.01.40 Find out about healthcare jobs you can get while attending school! Find out how to make yourself more competitive! Speaker: Andrew Ferguson Recruiting Assistant PhysAssist Scribes, Inc.