What is the biggest competitive edge Desales University has over it's competitors? What achievement are you most proud of, so far, on your path to becoming a PA?
How to Answer The interviewers would like to know what areas of achievement are most important to you. While maintaining very strong grades, I was also President of our school's Diversity Club, and I spent time volunteering at the local children's hospital. What is your opinion on socialized health care versus privatized health care? How to Answer This question is meant to start up a meaningful conversation between yourself and the interview panel.
Some of my peers have expressed their love for socialized health care because, although they pay a higher tax rate, they are not caught in an expensive whirlwind when they face illness. Privatized health care on the other hand can offer significantly shorter wait times which is very important for those with potentially critical or debilitating illness. I believe it is important to have options for both so that people can choose.
Which medical related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new medical discoveries, and current events? How to Answer The interviewers want to see that you have a keen interest in continually learning your craft. It's important to diversify where your news comes from and I would love some fresh suggestions.
What are your favorite places for news on current trends? Why should we accept you over another student with the same qualifications? How to Answer The interviewers are looking for unique qualities and statements that make you stand out from the other students wishing to attend Desales University. Since beginning my Bachelor' degree, I have committed to taking a personal development workshop twice per year.
The topics have included communication, person-ability, multi-tasking, organization, and even persuasive writing. I plan to take these skills and apply them to my graduate studies as well. At Desales University we want students who have a true passion for medicine. What appeals to you most about working in the medical field? How to Answer The interviewers would like to understand what drives your pursuit of a career in the medical field.
If I had to pinpoint one main driver, I would say that improving the health and well being of others, every day, is the most significant for me. Everyone deserves great health care and I plan to live that mantra by being the best at what I do, and giving my all to my patients, every day. In your opinion, what is the most concerning issue facing the medical industry today? How to Answer Being an aspiring physician assistant means that you need to take a keen interest in current events by closely following the challenges the medical industry faces.
The best medications should be accessible to anyone, regardless of their financial or social status, and there has been a rising concern with big pharma creating drugs and then pricing them so high that they are unattainable to most. What do you feel are the most concerning issues facing the medical industry today? What do you feel is the single most important quality a PA should possess?
How to Answer The interviewer wants to see that you have some insight into the desired qualities and characteristics of a PA. A physician assistant with integrity is one who will always put their patients first. They will treat all attending staff with respect and they will be dedicated to bettering themselves in their career. Integrity is a very important quality to me. Talk to us about your current GPA. If you could meet anyone in the history of medicine, who would you choose and why?
How to Answer This is more of a personal interest question, and you really cannot give a wrong answer here. I find it fascinating that he was the first person to ever believe that disease and death were not a result of the anger of gods.
I would ask him what that first conversation sounded like He would have had to have faced so many roadblocks, yet, he continued to believe in his work. Tell us about an area of weakness that you would like to improve on while attending Desales University.
How to Answer Pick a weakness that is not a core skill for your success as a student at Desales University. I have enrolled myself in a week long workshop this summer with the goal of becoming a more eloquent communicator. I hope to gain skills in this workshop that I can continue to utilize during my university career. What research did you conduct before choosing to apply to Desales University? How to Answer The interviewers want to know which considerations you put in before sending your application to Desales University.
I started by interviewing some alumni that I know, and I also spoke with a couple of your current students who are in the physician assistant program. Last year I attended the open house here as well. Your school left a very positive impression on me which is why I chose to apply here.
Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV. How to Answer The interviewers would like to get to know you apart from what is written on your CV and school transcripts. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. What are you reading right now? How to Answer Do you feed your mind on a regular basis? It is a book about ambition, resilience and success.
I feel that everyone should read it - it comes highly recommended. Talk to us about your experience and thoughts on handling blood and other bodily fluids. You will be subject to difficult scenarios in your role as a PA.
How do you feel about this? How to Answer The interviewers want to know that you will be able to handle the difficult sights and experiences that you will come across in your career as a PA.
Currently, I work part time at our local drop in shelter and have seen a wide range of situations involving blood, and such. I don't think about the gore, but more about the fact that it's a human being who needs my help. I believe this mentality will get me through any gruesome or undesirable situation.
What other schools have you applied to and where does Desales University rank? How to Answer The interviewers would like to understand the types of schools you are interested in.
Those schools are A, B, C, and D. My interest in Desales University is strong because you are highly regarded in the medical industry. The reputation of Desales University is unmatched. I would be so proud to say that I graduated from this school. How do you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, and cloning? How to Answer Questions like this can be tricky! If at work, I would try to keep my personal opinion to myself or at the very least - remain diplomatic by expressing how each side has their right to an opinion.
How do you respond to feedback and criticism? Describe a situation where your work was criticized. What was your immediate reaction to the situation? How to Answer The interviewers want to see that you are confident and mature enough to accept feedback and criticism in a positive way, even when it is unsolicited.
When I approached my professor about the low grade, he said to me 'You can do better. I expected more from you'. I was taken aback at first but once I had time to absorb what was said, I realized that he expected more from me because he had high expectations of what I was capable of doing. It was a compliment, and a challenge, all rolled into one!
I re-did the assignment with more gusto and passion the second time around. My grade improved significantly and I did thank that professor for holding me to a higher standard.
When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work? How to Answer Everyone handles the stress and disappointment of setbacks differently. I understand that setbacks happen often, and to everyone - despite their level of expertise or years of experience. If I experience a major setback I will take a few moments to internally debrief, get some fresh air if possible, or discuss what I could have done differently with a mentor.
Then, I move on. Rather than dwell on my mistakes, I choose to learn from them. How would you like to see the delivery of healthcare evolve? How to Answer The interviewers want to better understand where you feel healthcare could most evolve.
This could mean cutting down wait times, improving safety in hospitals, and even engaging with the community more often so there is a greater level of trust and comfort-ability. I do believe that we are evolving at a fast rate and I am happy to see how far this patient-centered attitude has come since I started my educational path within medicine.
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Admissions Requirements At DeSales, we not only look at your past academic achievement but also your potential for future growth to determine your admission.
Additional recommendations High School Academics - Remember, there is no single preferred high school academic program, but a college preparatory course of study is highly recommended. Here's an example: Four years of English Three or four years of college preparatory mathematics A minimum of two years of modern, foreign, or classical language At least two laboratory science courses Visiting DeSales - A personal, on-campus interview is strongly recommended, but is not required.
When to Apply We encourage you to apply early in your senior year. Priority deadline for scholarship consideration is December 1 of your senior year.
Apply Now. Curriculum Coursework in the program includes meeting the requirements for the undergraduate Medical Studies program during your first three years. The DeSales MSPAS is a rigorous, fulfilling program supported by many distinct advantages: Technologically advanced training and learning facilities Curriculum fully integrated in clinical medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology Winners of the Pennsylvania Medical Challenge Bowl eleven times Clinical year year two consists of nine, five-week rotations Labs are shared with nursing students to replicate a real world healthcare delivery setting PANCE rates that are consistently above the national average Our MSPAS will not only prepare you for the PANCE national certifying exam but also to assume your role as a practicing, caring physician assistant.
Academic Catalog Undergraduate catalog. Graduation Requirements Medical Studies. Facilities At DeSales, replicating authentic healthcare delivery environments is critical to successful learning and skills application. To further this approach, most of our clinic-like facilities and labs are shared with our acclaimed nursing program students.
You study and practice in state-of-the-art healthcare settings that emulate actual clinical facilities with your peers—other student healthcare colleagues. The Area's Only Gross Anatomy Lab Complete with cadavers, our Gross Anatomy Laboratory enhances the training of physician assistant students, giving them a real understanding of the human body. Most physician assistant programs only have cadaver labs if they are associated with medical schools. However, because DeSales has the only cadaver lab in the region, we offer opportunities for shared use in partnership with area hospitals.
Healthcare Simulation Lab Patient simulation technology has come a long way in recent years, and DeSales University has invested in advanced technological mannequins that allow students to perform various medical procedures while receiving real-time feedback in much the same way they would from a human patient.
The mannequins breathe, have a pulse, have eyes that dilate, and can react to various drugs. Our "sim lab" features four adult mannequins, including one that gives birth to an infant mannequin, and three pediatric mannequins, including two babies and one 6-year-old.
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