Rutgers Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director Interview (how to get in, how to succeed)

I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Lori Palfreyman, the program director of the physician assistant (PA) program at Rutgers University. This 2+ hour interview contains an incredible amount of useful tips and guidance for PA school applicants, PA students, and new PAs.

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0:00 intro
1:20 something is special about Rutgers University Physician Assistant (PA) program
1:57 how does Rutgers select PA students?
3:03 diversity in PA student acceptance
3:45 who gets into Rutgers PA program?
6:10 choosing a physician assistant program
6:30 applying to PA school
7:10 your PA school application... BE HONEST
11:45 anxiety during interviews
13:20 low GPA PA school applicants
13:46 minimum GPA for PA school
14:30 low volunteer hours for PA school
17:10 explaining bad grades in PA school application
22:40 WHY do YOU want to be a physician assistant (PA)?
24:40 things to focus on in YOUR PA school application and interview
29:20 choosing PA vs MD or DO
34:00 personal statement for PA school vs medical school
35:24 PA vs doctor student loans
38:30 I wanted to be a doctor but now I want to be a PA
40:49 why patient care experience (PCE) is important when applying to PA school
41:40 why shadowing is important when applying to PA school
42:01 why volunteering is important when applying to PA school
44:08 why the personal statement is important when applying to PA school
48:15 what if I'm too basic to apply to PA school?
48:40 good grades aren't everything when applying to PA school!
50:01 physician assistant personal statement examples
50:54 what's you unique about YOU?! write about that in your PA school personal statement!
52:30 failing in physician assistant (PA) school
53:52 community college, online courses, or 4-year college courses for prerequisites for PA school
55:05 how to succeed in PA school and common mistakes
56:50 ASK FOR HELP when you're a PA student
57:10 what successful PA students do
59:51 failing in PA school
1:02:20 anxiety in PA school
1:03:20 PA school stresses and struggles
1:07:50 bad habits in PA school
1:09:41 improving your grades for PA school
1:10:21 how to study in PA school
1:14:45 how competitive is PA school?
1:16:00 succeeding in college vs graduate school
1:17:50 mental health and anxiety in PA school
1:23:00 get help while in PA school
1:26:01 how to stay motivated in PA school (find your WHY)
1:28:14 how to survive PA school
1:29:21 the MOST important skill as a physician assistant (PA)
1:30:03 confidence as a new physician assistant (PA)
1:31:00 confidence as a physician assistant (PA) student
1:33:10 community college and online classes for PA school?
1:38:00 retaking courses for PA school
1:42:00 how to make your application competitive for PA school
1:42:10 what to write about in you CASPA personal statement?
1:42:30 why did you choose this program?
1:43:01 should I talk about choosing the school because it's close to home?
1:48:30 PA school interview advice
2:03:30 becoming a physician assistant (PA) educator/professor
2:08:53 what makes Rutgers University physician assistant (PA) program special
2:13:45 PA school personal statement tips
2:20:15 is the PA profession still worth it? is it oversaturated?

***Disclaimer: I am not an admissions professional. I do not provide medical advice over the internet. The information and advice I provide in my Youtube videos and any advice or feedback I provide during email and video conference consulting sessions is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All views expressed through email, in phone and video consulting sessions, and on my website and Youtube channel are my own personal opinions, are not to be taken as professional advice or medical advice, and may not reflect the views and opinions of my school, my employer, or anyone else***
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[motonationarmy]

I can relate to that one applicant.. I fell behind the past semester in a class because of my dad having cancer, and he passed away last month and it’s been really tough on me..

[casandramensah]

I really need mentorship. I’m lost at the moment and not sure where to turn.

[nalabrown]

Hello I’m just now entering straight off work lol. I am currently a Rutgers student finishing my degree as an undergraduate this summer. I still have a few science courses to complete however I want to attended the Rutgers PA program. How do I become a competitive applicant?

[sanamalik]

Does having Rutgers/NJ ties help an applicant when applying?