Applying to a Physician’s Assistant Program

Sorry about the long description, they have several questions to answer.

– Medic in the Army

– Wanted to include my respond to house fires while in the Red Cross as a story that inspires my vounteerism

Describe how your experiences working with, talking to, or observing physicians, PA’s or NP’s have convinced you that the PA profession is the right health care role for you.
Worked with several PA’s with strong background in volunteering, showing passion for helping the underserved communities. Compassion for their patients and liked working under multiple specialities during their career (one worked under as Emergency Medicine then switched to orthopedics)

What are the biggest challenges you face in returning to school, and what will you contribute to your MEDEX classmates?
Biggest challenge and excitement includes coming back to structured learning environment, I have been taking independent learning courses and learning through the clinic for several years.

My contributions to MEDEX include my vast military experience, volunteer experience with the Red Cross, and having be able to act at the level of an independent medical provider in austere environments that may provide some insight

Do you believe your academic history accurately reflects your ability to successfully complete PA school? Please explain.
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Cancer
Paper , Order, or Assignment Requirements

Essay on these questions –

Should cancer patients and doctors be able to use whatever treatments they like in treating cancer? Why?
What are some examples of “alternative therapies” and why do cancer patients use them when they are not FDA approved?
Should medicinal medicine and folk medicine have any relevancy in cancer?
It is estimated that it cost over $400 million to bring a new cancer drug to market. Does that establish roadblocks for the testing and approval of alternative therapies?
What changes or improvements should be made in our healthcare system and the way we treat cancer in this country so that cancer is no longer the leading cause of death in Americans under age 85?