Basic Physician Assistant Interview Preparation Guide

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► I want the flexibility that comes with being a PA while still giving excellent care for my patients.
► I feel that one of the best things about being a PA is that you don't have to specialize in a particular field. PA's can practice general medicine as well as change specialties throughout their careers. I also think that Pas have the opportunity to spend more time with patients and develop strong relationships.

I know that Physician Assistants work under a phsyician. They can do many things such as diagnose illnesses, perform minor surgeries, perform medical histories and examinations, suture small wounds, cast broken body parts and much more. They may work in many settings from geriatrics, obstetrics, pediatrics and surgery to the emergency room.

Abortion will always be an issue, however, a very interesting issue that I have recently come across in practice is that of whether or not to force a religious based hospital to provide medical care such as contraception or procedures for sterility. Another ethical issue I see daily is that of overpriced medications. I have run into this issue daily with the limits our patients put on their own medications only being able to afford generics.

The people that are most difficult for me to work with are those who refuse to do their share of the work. I prefer working with people who have integrity in their work and perform tasks even when they think no one is looking. For me, it is frustrating and difficult to work with someone who dislikes team effort and doing their part.

By establishing a good rapport with my patients. i find that patients are very forgiving if you have established a good relationship.

I was in a small practice with one Dermatologist and his Physician Assistant. Both the doctor and PA performed procedures, treated a variety of skin conditions, and offered cosmetic procedures as well. We worked with a diverse population, and in my time there I learned the necessary skills to perform autonomously those same procedures.

I realized that my chance of being a surgeon is almost zero.So I searched through other programs and found this program as clearly consistent with my experience and interests.

I beleive that be versatile is ine of the many attributes that people who work into the medical field should have.

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Works under the supervision of a doctor. treats basic injuries , interprets charts and labs, speaks to patients.

Yes i will treat if the my sp and facility policy allow pa to do so.

When working with patients i will make a strong effort towards maintaining as sterile an environment as possible with my equipment and surroundings. That being said infections should always be in the back of the providers mind.

Does not care.

I think that the hardest part of PA school will be the rigurous work load that comes in the first year of the program.

I have been working as an emergency medical technician since the age of 19 and would like to continue to pursue that knowledge working in an ER setting.

A physician assistant that practices under the license of a Medical Doctor.

My previous college education was a big challenge for me. Working 24 hours a week and being RA, made a big effect on my grades. however, I could have done so better.

Yes, Physician assistants can work in many medical specialties including: geriatrics, obstetrics, surgery, dermatology, oncology and many others. However; when the physician assistant profession was founded in the early 1960 it was set up to allow individuals to learn medicine so that they could provide care to rural areas.

Not ordering unnecessary tests.

I study best at a desk with some soft background music. Not too many distractions.

Well, one of the values are to let the patient refuse or accept the proposed treatment. sometimes in doing this and the patient refuses it goes against another value, which is that the practitioner is supposed to act on the patients behalf .

The highlight of my shadowing experience with a Physician Assistant was when I was allowed to do hands on observation. I was able to listen to lung sounds of patients with pneumonia, heart sounds of a patient with a mechanical valve, along with many other interesting experiences.

The most negative aspects of being a PA is the stress that comes along with the job. It is important to know patients and their medical history when diagnosing them. Any misdiagnosis will lead to much larger problems as the health field today is full of malpractice charges.

I choose the Physician Assistant career after an experience I had early on. In high school I had the opportunity to take a course called Health Science Internship, which provided me the chance to shadow various health care professionals including nurses, various doctors, and a physician assistant. The specific experience included shadowing a Surgical Physician Assistant at the local Surgery Center. That was my first time seeing a Physician Assist.

► Coordinator.
► The biggest responsibility i have ever had has been managing the pharmacy and 7 other pharmacy technicians.