r/pre_PathAssist

had you already completed a masters degree prior being accepted into the program?

i’ve worked as a lab assistant in a pathology lab for over 2 years and have done 40+ hours of shadowing. i’ve been waitlisted for the program the past 2 years and i’m trying to figure out where to go from here. i’m not super interested in doing a different masters just to get into the pa program but i’m starting to feel like it’s necessary.

any guidance would be appreciated!!

I think we’re supposed to hear back this week but the wait is killing me 😭

So I'm feeling so down while doing my prerequisites to hopefully get into a PA program. I'm taking one by one due to my full time job. (I'm trying to save money for the PA program). But i cant stop and get this feeling I'm so behind. A lot of people that heading the same pathway as I am are working as a histo techs or in lab setting. While I'm working in a regular office job. I'm scared that after all my efforts I wont get in due to my undergrad gpa being low like 2.9 low.

I recently came to the conclusion that for various reasons the only school I have the ability to attend is UTMB. I applied this past year and made to the interview and got rejected. I have a 3.3 GPA, but I am taking the last 2 pre reqs I need right now and am expecting A’s in both. I have my bachelor’s in biomedical science. I have been a histology tech for 6 years and have been grossing for 3 of those years. I shadowed PA’s at hospitals for 25 hours (of which included an autopsy) this past year. I had LOR’s from my supervisor, a pathologist/medical director, and a PA that I shadowed. I attended the open house for UTMB in person in hopes to make a good impression. This upcoming year is the second time I will be applied to UTMB and is my last chance before I will be forced to give up on attending PA school due to life reasons. Any and all pointers on what I can do to boost my application is greatly appreciated. Just feeling very hopeless after not getting in this past year and knowing I only have one chance left. If anyone has anything they think I can add I greatly appreciate the help. I am planning on being the full time uncertified PA at my current just starting in the next month, so I am hoping that helps.

Hey everyone. My undergrad college offered cadaver lab this semester and I ended up taking it. I didn’t realize it’s pretty rare to be done in undergrad. Do you think this is a good thing to bring up or talk about in applications/ potential interviews? Is this something that will carry weight?

Hello everyone, I was recently informed that I am waitlisted for a Canadian PA school. Considering how small the cohorts are in Canada I'm wondering what this means for me. Thanks for the help!

Hey guys!

I’ve officially decided to start my dream of being a PA and I don’t even know where to begin lol.
I went and got all the prerequisites for the rad tech program at my local community college. The longer I waited for my turn to enter the program, the more I realized that it isn’t for me. I’ve done a lot for research and pathology just really called out to me. I live only 30 mins away from Loma Linda! I want to apply but I don’t know how to start.

So I’m currently trying to complete my perquisites but I was kinda thinking what if I just an associates that covers the perquisites I need? I have to do a lot unfortunately due to the fact I have a bachelors in criminal justice. Didn’t take much science classes throughout it. So I’m considering maybe getting an associates as I do it? My fear is if I just do my prerequisites and they don’t take my credits. I heard if I do it as an associate they have to take it ? I’m not sure how true that is.

If anyone has any advice please comment !