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The Where the White Coats Come Off podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone applying to PA school. As a current applicant myself, I have found this podcast to be one of the best out there. Beth and Katie provide helpful advice, inspiration, and new insights with each episode. They often bring on guests who share their experiences and expertise, adding even more value to the podcast. Whether you are considering becoming a PA or in the midst of the application cycle like myself, I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is that it helps me stay positive during the stressful application cycle. Beth and Katie's encouraging words and guidance serve as a constant reminder to keep pursuing my dream of getting accepted into PA school. Their episodes are full of helpful information that cannot be found elsewhere, making them an essential resource for pre-PA students. The hosts are knowledgeable, passionate about helping others succeed, and genuinely want to foster the next generation of professionals in the field.
While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, there aren't any glaring negatives that come to mind. However, one minor criticism could be that some episodes may not delve deep enough into certain topics due to time constraints. However, this is understandable considering the variety of subjects they cover in each episode.
In conclusion, The Where the White Coats Come Off podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in becoming a PA or going through the application process. Beth and Katie provide invaluable advice, inspire confidence in their listeners, and offer unique perspectives from themselves and their guests. This podcast has been an immense help during my own application journey, and I am grateful for their guidance.
Congrats future PA! You got accepted to PA school! But for it to be the real deal, you MUST do these things as soon as your accepted! Weekly PA shadowing and tons of replays - all that count for your CASPA - in tons of fun specialties, intensives and coaching, and med term and A&P review all happens in our PA-Cers Membership! Get into this amazing opportunity to strengthen your CASPA application and immediately become a more competitive candidate! Get in here!So excited for your future as a PA! Beth & Katie
You may be surprised by the details in this episode - and how what you wear to your PA school interview is so important that it can determine whether you land a seat or get bypassed. Here's everything you need to know about what to wear and what to bring on your big day! Book your Mock Interview here! Be completely prepared for the biggest interview of your life - and the very last step to starting your dream career as a PA!We're so excited for you, pre-PA! Katie & Beth
Think PA school is just studying hard and wearing scrubs? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the real, behind-the-scenes reality of PA school—from non-stop exams and clinical rotations to the emotional rollercoaster no one warns you about.VIP Days! There's NOTHING out there like VIP Days!
Nervous about the MMI format in your upcoming PA school interview? In this episode, we break down exactly what to expect, how to master ethical and scenario-based questions, and why your communication style could make or break your chances—plus, why practicing with mock interviews is your secret weapon to getting accepted!Mock Interview here!Not landing interviews? Something needs to be fixed in your CASPA app and/or the PA schools you're choosing! Fix your app here!Keep up the amazing work! Your white coat is waiting! Katie and Beth
In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what NOT to include in your CASPA experience section and paragraphs—and what to focus on instead to make your app stand out to PA schools!VIP - Create your entire app 1:1
You finally landed a PA school interview—don't blow it with one of these common (and preventable!) mistakes. In this episode, we're breaking down the biggest errors we see pre-PAs make during interviews, from red flag answers to body language—and exactly how to avoid them. If you want to walk out of your interview feeling confident (and get that acceptance email), this is a must-listen!We strongly recommend you do a Mock Interview with someone with actual experience working at PA schools and on admissions boards before your big day! When you get your first interview invite, make sure you're more than prepared with this Mock Interview!Don't forget you need to be getting 3-4 hours of PA shadowing every month until you're accepted! We made this super easy for you to do and on your own schedule with weekly PA shadowing (and tons of replays) to add to your CASPA in PA-Cers! Keep up the amazing work!Beth & Katie
Got an interview invite (or hoping for one soon)? In this episode, we break down the exact differences between traditional interviews, MMIs, hybrid formats—and everything else PA schools might throw at you, including writing prompts, group activities, and personality tests. You'll walk away knowing what to expect, how to prepare, and how to stand out with confidence on your big PA school interview day!Mock Interview! Go into your PA school interview FULLY prepared so you can land that acceptance! Weekly PA shadowing hours and hours of replays - all that count for your CASPA - with incredible PAs in tons of different specialties happen inside PA-Cers!! Make your PA school application immediately more competitive with this membership and PA shadowing hours you can add to your PA school application! Get in here!Keep up the amazing work!Katie & Beth
Not sure what to major in to become a PA? In this episode, we break down what PA schools are really looking for when it comes to your major—and how to choose a major that supports both your application and your sanity.VIP Days!!
Writing your CASPA experience paragraphs and wondering if they're good enough? In this episode, we break down exactly what PA admissions committees are looking for—and how to transform your job duties into compelling, interview-winning paragraphs that help you stand out in a sea of applicants.Make sure your CASPA is perfect BEFORE you press submit to PA schools >> CASPA Application EditingYour future white coat is waiting!Thank you for listening and keep up the amazing work,Katie & Beth
Thinking about applying to a developing or brand new PA program? In this episode, we break down the pros, cons, and questions you must ask before deciding if it's the right strategic move for your CASPA school list!VIP Days! Magic happens here!
You've practiced your answers, memorized your stats, and rehearsed that “Why PA?” speech in the mirror 67 times—but what are PA schools really looking for in your interview? In this episode, we're breaking down the real things that matter: connection, clarity, emotional intelligence, and a whole lot of authenticity. If you want to show up like the future PA they can't wait to accept, this one's for you.__________________________________________________Still need legit PA shadowing hours to strengthen your CASPA app (and give you way better interview talking points)?Join PA-Cers, our weekly virtual PA shadowing membership where you'll get access to weekly live shadowing sessions, tons of replays (yep, all these count for your CASPA app), and a professional membership to list on your application!➡️ More hours. More insights. Less begging clinics to email you back. Immediately make your app more competitive! Join PA-Cers here!Keep up the great work! So excited for your PA school and PA future!Beth & Katie
Wondering if you're actually competitive for the PA schools on your list? In this episode, we're revealing the secret strategy smart applicants use to make sure they're applying to programs where they actually have a shot. Don't waste time (or money!) on schools that won't consider your stats—listen in to learn how to find your best-fit schools and boost your chances of getting that acceptance!VIP Days! Magic happens here!
Think you can use AI for your PA school application? Think again! Admissions committees are using AI-detection tools—and if your essay hits a certain percentage of AI generated content, your app could get silently disqualified. In this episode, we cover what AI can and can't do for you and how to keep your CASPA application authentic, strategic, and interview-worthy.Want to create a PA school application that actually stands out—and gets interviews?Inside the Application to Acceptance (A2A) Course, we walk you step-by-step through building your most competitive CASPA application yet. From choosing the right schools that match your stats (even with a lower GPA), to writing a personal statement and experience paragraphs that actually impress admissions committees, A2A shows you exactly what to do—and what to avoid.Whether you're applying now or next cycle, A2A gives you the strategy, structure, and expert guidance to finally feel confident pressing “submit.”✨ We've helped hundreds of pre-PAs land interviews and acceptances—your turn is next!
Your personal statement can make or break your PA school application—and one common mistake could quietly cost you interviews. In this episode, we're sharing the what you should not do in your personal statement, plus how to write an essay that actually stands out. If you're ready to stop sounding like every other applicant, or making costly essay mistakes, this one's for you.VIP Days! Magic happens here!
Submitting your CASPA application is a big deal—but before you press that button, let's make sure you've done the final things that really matter. In this episode, we're walking you through the must-do last steps that can make or break your chances of landing interviews. If you want to avoid regrets and maximize your shot at acceptance, this is your pre-submit checklist!
PA shadowing hours every week, and hours of replays - all that count for your CASPA
Picking the right PA schools isn't just about location or name recognition—it's about finding the programs that match your stats and story. In this episode, we break down why narrowing your school list strategically is one of the smartest moves you can make—AND HOW to do this >> the key to getting accepted this cycle!VIP Days! Magic happens here!
The CASPA cycle is officially open—and this episode is your hype squad, game plan, and motivational kickstart all in one. Whether your stats are solid or shaky, you'll learn how to show up with confidence, tell your story like a future PA, and finally stand out from the stack.VIP Days! Magic happens here!
The new CASPA cycle opens this week, and before you even think about pressing submit, you MUST know this about your application that can seriously make or break your chances of getting interview invites. We're diving into one of the biggest mistakes we see pre-PAs make—and how to fix it before it costs you your seat. If you're applying this cycle, this is a must-listen before you click submit!VIP Days! Magic happens here!
This episode is a must - we cover the things you MUST know about PA school BEFORE you start. These are the things that no one talks about or tells you, but you absolutely need to know before you start PA school!
You know you need a PA letter of recommendation to have your strongest application for PA school, but what if you don't have one? With CASPA opening in less than two weeks, you may be hitting the panic button on getting a strong LOR from a Physician Assistant, but don't fret yet! Listen in on how you can land a solid PA LOR! Wait, what!?! Yep, meet on Zoom and we write your entire personal statement, all your CASPA experience paragraphs, and pick the best PA schools for your stats! You talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Also includes a Mock Interview, access to A2A Course, PA School Directory, 6 supplemental essay edits, and weekly PA shadowing hours to add to your CASPA app! Let's create your strongest PA school application with VIP! Sign up here!Your fancy white coat and future patients are waiting!Katie & Beth
We're bringing back a goodie - a super inspiring story from Elijah, now PA student, who started with a 2.1 science GPA, but got accepted to PA school! If you have a low GPA, you need to hear this for motivation, inspo, and how to overcome a low GPA. Elijah's info: IG: @eljocap / Facebook: Elijah Jowell Caparoso___________________________________________________VIP Days! VIP can change EVERYTHING for your CASPA cycle! Let's meet on Zoom and write your entire personal statement, all your CASPA experience paragraphs, and pick the best PA schools for your stats! You talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Also includes a Mock Interview, access to A2A Course, PA School Directory, 6 program supplemental essay edits, and weekly PA shadowing hours to add to your CASPA app! Let's create your strongest PA school application! Sign up here!Never give up, pre-PA! You've got this!Beth & Katie
DOORS TO APPLICATION TO ACCEPTANCE COURSE ARE OPEN! Create your most competitive application in Application to Acceptance Course - where we walk you step-by-step in creating your strongest, most competitive PA school application! From picking the right schools who will love your stats (even with a low GPA), to crafting an exceptional personal statement and experience paragraphs, and so much more, A2A has helped countless pre-PAs get accepted to PA school! Whether you want to apply now or next cycle, this course will show you exactly how to put together your best CASPA application so you can land PA school interviews and get accepted to PA school! We walk you through every step here!In this episode, we dive into 7 ways to make your application more competitive so you can stand out to the PA schools you apply to! Keep up the amazing work and we can't wait to see what this CASPA cycle has in store for you!Beth & Katie
As soon as the new CASPA cycle opens in just a few weeks
Think you've done everything right on your PA school application? You might be making one (or more) of these 3 super common mistakes—and they could be costing you everything - interviews, time, money, an entire CASPA cycle hearing crickets, peace of mind, etc. In this episode, we'll break down the top 3 mistakes we see ALL the time, what not to do, and exactly how to fix it, so you can submit an app that stands out and gets results (even if your stats aren't perfect). Let's make this your CASPA cycle!
Should you take the GRE for your PA school application? And if so, how can you ensure you make a competitive score so you don't have to spend time and money retaking it? We cover it all in this episode!
Your PA school essays - your personal statement and life experiences essay and supplemental essays - are crucial to getting invited for an interview. How do you stand out in your essays and catch the attention of the PA schools you apply to? Here are 4 powerful tips to transform your essays, ensuring yours are compelling, authentic, and make your CASPA application shine!
As a dad in PA school, Jono was under enormous pressure to study and perform well in PA school while also raising a family. Determined to succeed while juggling this, he developed a study method that allowed him to maximize his minimal study time and excel in PA school. Jono, now a PA-C and Founder of PA Guide, he created PA Guide a comprehensive board review course that incorporates the study methods and techniques that helped him achieve success as a student! Connect with Jono Lippman, PA-C here:pa-guide.comInstagram: @jono.paX: jonothePA____________________________________________________
Does your PA school application have any of these red flags that could be holding you back from getting into PA school? In this episode, we cover the biggest red flag mistakes applicants make and how to fix them!CASPA App Editing (includes personal statement editing)!
Stuck on what to write about in your life experience essay?? No sweat! Here are 5 strong ideas that you can use! ____________________________________________________
In this episode: You already know your personal statement is one of the most important parts of your entire PA school application, but here's a few tips to for personal statement perfection to help you stand out!Let's meet on Zoom and write your entire personal statement, all your CASPA experience paragraphs, and pick the best PA schools for your stats! You talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Also includes a Mock Interview, access to A2A Course, and weekly PA shadowing hours to add to your CASPA app! Let's create your strongest PA school application! Sign up here!Keep up the strong work!Beth & Katie
In this episode: If you struggle with test taking and succeeding with big exams, you MUST listen to this episode! We have an incredible guest on the podcast today! Erich Fogg, PA-C and Founder of Pathway to Pass shares his story and how he helps students who struggle with high stakes exams, like the exams you will take in PA school and the PANCE! He has helped so many students who are struggling through PA school and/or who have failed the PANCE exam come back and succeed! Connect with Erich Fogg, PA-C here:Email: pathwaytopass@gmail.comLinkedInWebsite: https://www.erichfogg.com/Instagram: @pathwaytopass___________________________________________________Weekly PA shadowing hours with incredible PAs in tons of different specialties -and tons of replays - all that count for your PA school application!! Immediately make your app more competitive with this Professional Membership and PA shadowing community! Get in here! Keep up the amazing work pre-PA! Cheering for you always,Katie & Beth
In this episode, we break down the CASPA basics and need to know CASPA info! If this is your first cycle applying, you've never applied to PA school or used CASPA, then this is a must-listen so you are aware of the nuances of CASPA! Create your most competitive PA school application in Application to Acceptance Course - where we walk you step-by-step to create your strongest, most competitive CASPA application! From picking the right schools who will love your stats (even with a low GPA), to crafting an exceptional personal statement and experience paragraphs, templates and worksheets to help you easily put together an app that stands out, and so much more, A2A has helped countless pre-PAs get accepted to PA school! Whether you want to apply now or next cycle, this course will show you exactly how to put together your best CASPA application so you can land PA school interviews and get accepted to PA school! We walk you through every step here!Mentioned in this episode: CASPA PortalKeep up the amazing work! You've got this!Beth & Katie
In this episode: Are PA schools looking at your Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or LinkedIn? Your social media presence can help or hurt your PA school application. Learn how to clean up your online presence and leverage your social media profiles to be an asset!Create your most competitive application in Application to Acceptance Course - where we walk you step-by-step in creating your strongest, most competitive PA school application! From picking the right schools who will love your stats (even with a low GPA), to crafting an exceptional personal statement and experience paragraphs, and so much more, A2A has helped countless pre-PAs get accepted to PA school! Whether you want to apply now or next cycle, this course will show you exactly how to put together your best CASPA application so you can land PA school interviews and get accepted to PA school! We walk you through every step here!Keep up the amazing work! You've got this!Katie & Beth
Do you have to reapply to PA school this upcoming cycle? Here are the 4 things you need to do differently in your CASPA application this time around so you can land interviews and get accepted! VIP Days!! Imagine creating your most competitive app and submitting with confidence knowing you have your strongest app and are applying to the right PA schools for you! This is what happens in VIP! We meet you on Zoom and write your entire personal statement, all your CASPA experience paragraphs, and pick the best PA schools for your stats! You talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Also includes a Mock Interview, access to A2A Course, our PA Directory, six program supplemental essay edits, and weekly PA shadowing hours to add to your CASPA app! Let's create your strongest PA school application! Sign up here!Keep up the amazing work!Beth & Katie
Weekly PA shadowing hours and tons of replays with incredible PAs in all kinds of different specialties happen in our PA-Cers community!! And yes, all of the live and replays count for your CASPA application! Get in here!In this episode: You need to create a plan to tackle your PA school application so you will have success - so you can apply on time, with your best app! We cover creating your PA school application success plan in this episode! Keep up the amazing work! Your fancy white coat is waiting for you!Beth & Katie
In this episode: Ever wonder what PA schools really look for in applicants? In this episode, we're sharing insider tips straight from admissions committees—what PA programs wish you knew, mistakes to avoid, and what you can do right now to boost your chances of getting accepted!FREE Pre-PA Club Toolkit! This is your all-in-one resource to help you and your Pre-PA Club get accepted to PA school! It includes a CASPA Masterclass and Tutorial, PA shadowing hour with a CASPA Template, a Personal Statement Workbook, and a bonus Map to PA School mini-course to guide you through each year of undergrad. This is invaluable for your club! Get your Pre-PA Club Toolkit here and get started today!CASPA App Editing - Edit of your entire app, including experience paragraphs, personal statement and COVID and life experiences essay!Mock Interview serviceKeep up the amazing work! Your white coat is going to look so good on you!Katie & Beth
FREE Pre-PA Club Toolkit! This is your all-in-one resource to help you and your Pre-PA Club get accepted to PA school! It includes a CASPA Masterclass and Tutorial, PA shadowing hour with a CASPA Template, a Personal Statement Workbook, and a bonus Map to PA School mini-course to guide you through each year of undergrad. This is invaluable for your club! Get your Pre-PA Club Toolkit here and get started today!In this episode: You know how important supplemental essays are (if you don't, you will after this episode) to landing interviews! Here's what you need to know about PA school supplemental essays! Can't wait to see you in your fancy white coat!Beth & Katie
In this episode, we talk about 5 things you DEFINITELY NEED TO AVOID at your PA school interview so you don't go to the "no" pile!Weekly PA shadowing hours, and hours of replays, with incredible PAs in tons of different specialties - YES! All that count for your CASPA application! - happen inside PA-Cers!! Make your PA school application immediately more competitive with this membership and PA shadowing hours you can add to your CASPA application! Get in here!You're going to look so good in your white coat! Keep up the amazing work!Beth & Katie
Want to boost your chances of getting into PA school? In this episode, we're breaking down five game-changing takeaways that can make or break your application—so you can stand out, avoid common mistakes, and get one step closer to that acceptance letter! Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Do you have test anxiety that leaves your mind blank and your heart racing, or difficulty focusing because of test stress? Whether it's final exams, the GRE, the CASPER or PA-CAT, or anything that causes you anxiety and stress, use this amazing technique - EFT - to overcome the nerves that can prevent you from test taking success! In this episode, we explore how EFT can help you calm your nerves, focus your mind, and transform your test-taking and test success!Free EFT videos and tutorials to beat test anxiety here!FREE 1:1 EFT with Karen just for listeners here!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Free 3-day PA School Application Workshop to get you ready for the new cycle with your strongest app! Each day is a different topic and what you need to be doing NOW to have your best app so you can land interviews!
Attrition rates of the PA schools you apply to are definitely a program stat you need to pay attention to! Here's why this number is important and why it should be something you consider when choosing the schools you apply to!Imagine creating your most competitive app and submitting with confidence knowing you have your strongest app and are applying to the right PA schools for you! This is what happens in VIP! We meet you on Zoom and write your entire personal statement, all your CASPA experience paragraphs, and pick the best PA schools for your stats! You talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Also includes a Mock Interview, access to A2A Course, our PA Directory, six program supplemental essay edits, and weekly PA shadowing hours to add to your CASPA app! Let's create your strongest PA school application! Sign up here!Cheering for you all the way! Beth & Katie
Finding a PA to shadow can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, we break down exactly how to craft the perfect outreach message, navigate LinkedIn and the DMs like a pro, and master shadowing etiquette to leave a lasting impression so you can get a letter of recommendation for PA school—all while taking one step closer to your PA school dreams!Weekly PA shadowing hours, and numerous hours of replays (all of which count for your CASPA application), with incredible PAs in tons of different specialties happen inside PA-Cers!! Make your PA school application immediately more competitive with this professional membership and PA shadowing hours you can add to your CASPA application! Also includes clinical skills workshops, an amazing and supportive community, and A&P and medical terminology review for PA school! Get in here!Cheering for you always,Katie & Beth
We need you to know how we feel about YOU! Ring in your new year with this special episode from us to you!Imagine creating your most competitive app and submitting with confidence knowing you have your strongest app and are applying to the right PA schools for you! This is what happens in VIP! We meet you on Zoom and write your entire personal statement, all your CASPA experience paragraphs, and pick the best PA schools for your stats! You talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Also includes a Mock Interview, access to A2A Course, our PA Directory, six program supplemental essay edits, and weekly PA shadowing hours to add to your CASPA app! Let's create your strongest PA school application! Sign up here!Always cheering for you!Beth & Katie
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