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Touro University School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Ahmad is a PA and clinical leader specializing in critical care medicine who graduated from Touro University’s PA program. He currently serves as the Chief Physician Assistant of Critical Care Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, NY, where he oversees all advanced practice providers within the ICU. He serves on multiple university admissions committees where he evaluates and mentors aspiring PA students, including Touro University as an admissions reviewer and interviewer.

Tufts University School of Medicine PA Program

Amanda is a physician assistant specializing in emergency medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She began her journey with an undergraduate degree in speech and hearing science at the University of Utah. Fluent in English and Spanish, Amanda brings experience in emergency medical services, occupational medicine, rural healthcare, cardiology, pediatric psychiatry, and COVID-19 clinical research to her practice.

Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Ana graduated with an MMSc degree from the Yale School of Medicine’s prestigious Physician Associate Program. Before that, she graduated as Salutatorian from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in biology, concentrating in pre-medical studies and minoring in psychology and neuroscience. Ana is a member of Physician Associates for Latino Health (PALH) and served as House Delegate for the Student Academy within the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA).

Marietta College Physician Assistant Program

Andrea is a certified Physician Assistant at Adena Health System and an active member of the North Central Section of the American Urologic Association. She has helped multiple scribes and pre-PA students get accepted into PA school as a mentor and friend, fostering an environment of encouragement and growth.

Gannon University Physician Assistant Program

Annie is a certified PA practicing at Tampa Bay Spine and Sport. She graduated from Gannon University with a Master’s in physician assistant studies, where she served on the admissions committee as an interviewer and as Class President of her cohort. Annie is a member of the Pi Alpha National Honors Society, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.

George Washington University Physician Assistant Program

Before attending George Washington University’s PA program, Anusha attended the University of Maryland. During college, she served as the Pre-PA Society President, mentoring hundreds of students on PA admissions. She has worked as a peer mentor through GW’s PA program and frequently appears on alumni speaker panels to guide undergraduates. Anusha received a letter of commendation from the GW PA Program Director for her outstanding GPA.

Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Apexa is a board-certified physician assistant working at the Center for Spine and Sports Rehabilitation Medicine with five years of experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, and pain management. With her clinical background and passion for mentoring, she guides pre-PA students through the application process. She specializes in personalized counseling, drawing from her extensive experience in various orthopedic settings.

Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Cady (Arcadia) is a highly accomplished board-certified emergency medicine physician assistant and Fulbright Scholar with a passion for global health. She graduated from Wake Forest University’s PA program and is a board member of Physician Assistants for Global Health. Currently, Cady works at MedStar Emergency Physicians in Washington, D.C., where she diagnoses, treats, and educates patients in a high-acuity, high-volume urban emergency department.

South College School of Physician Assistant Studies

Director of Advising

As an emergency room physician assistant at Atlanta's level 1 trauma center with a passion for teaching and mentoring, Ari draws upon her diverse educational background and extensive clinical experience to break down barriers to applications and help aspiring PAs convey their stories.

Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program

Ashley is a board-certified family medicine PA working at Charles River Community Health in Massachusetts. She uses her background as a school administrator and healthcare experiences to guide PA applicants to their dream programs. Ashley is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and enjoys mentoring as well as having students shadow her in her clinic.

Wake Forest School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

With eight years of experience on admissions committees, Ashley has evaluated thousands of applications and interviewed hundreds of applicants across multiple institutions, including PA programs at Arcadia University, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, High Point University, and Touro University California, as well as the DO program at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Marist College’s Physician Assistant Studies Program

Director of Advising

Athena is a highly accomplished physician assistant with an extensive background in behavioral medicine. While at Marist College, she served on the admissions committee, interviewing candidates, reading essays and personal statements, and discussing with other faculty which candidates should be admitted to the program.

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Beena is a PA and integrative medicine practitioner with extensive experience in oncology, holistic health, and patient advocacy. She earned a Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–New York and a BS in biology from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Beena has practiced at several of New York City’s leading academic medical centers, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College.

Christian Brothers University Physician Assistant Studies Program

Christina is a certified PA who accumulated over 2,000 hours of patient care experience across many healthcare settings, including roles as a medical assistant in OBGYN and urgent care. She has three years of experience in mentoring and consulting, served on the Christian Brothers University admissions committee, and has successfully guided numerous students through the PA school application process.

Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions School of Health & Rehabilitation Services Physician Assistant Program

Christina is a family medicine PA who attended the University of California, Berkeley, before graduating from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions’ (MGH IHP) PA program. During her time at MGH IHP, Christina served as a graduate assistant and admissions ambassador, guiding over 100 applicants through the PA school admissions process and helping them craft authentic, compelling applications.

University of Southern California Physician Assistant Program

Before attending the University of Southern California’s PA program, Cindy graduated from the University of California, Irvine. She has six years of mentorship experience and has served on USC Keck School of Medicine’s PA admissions committee as an interviewer. Her healthcare experience includes research in radiation oncology, clinical work in ophthalmology, pulmonology, dentistry, and pain management, and a medical mission trip to Vietnam.

Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Deniece graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School’s (EVMS) PA program and is a board-certified PA with a clinical foundation in emergency medicine, urgent care, telehealth, and medication-assisted treatment. She served on the EVMS PA program admissions committee, where she reviewed applications and interviewed applicants while directly contributing to the decision-making process.

Indiana University Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Director of Advising

Dr. Whitworth is a specialized PA in gastroenterology and hepatology working at the VA Danville Illiana Healthcare System. He leverages his journey from Airman in the US Air Force to physician assistant, his mentorship of pre-PAs, and his experience at the Veterans Health Administration to provide in-depth, personalized guidance to aspiring medical professionals.

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Gannon University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Dr. McKernan is a PA specializing in medical and surgical dermatology. She has over six years of coaching experience, including precepting PA students as APP Director of Education at Apex Skin. She serves as President of the Ohio Society of Dermatology PAs, Chief Delegate for the Society of Dermatology PAs (SDPA) at the annual American Academy of Physician Associates House of Delegates meeting, and Vice Chair of the SDPA CME committee.

City College University of New York Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Dr. Cunningham’s impressive career as a PA includes serving as a PA at NUI Langone Medical Center for 14+ years, where she specialised in emergency medicine, robotic surgery, and comprehensive care transitions. She has over 10 years of coaching experience and served on the City College of New York’s PA program admissions committee as an interviewer.

Carroll University Physician Assistant Program

Eva has years of formal consulting and mentor experience and is a practicing physician assistant in Wisconsin who completed her PA education at Carroll University. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's honors program with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry, Eva participated in college soccer and conducted over two years of student research and presentations.

Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Faith graduated from the Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program and works as a dermatology PA. She has years of experience in advising PA school applicants before, during, and after the CASPA cycle. She has helped students strengthen applications, edit personal statements and supplemental essays, and prepare for interviews.

Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program

Gianna is a physician assistant specializing in international pain management at the University at Buffalo Neurosurgery and holds privileges as a medical PA for anesthesiology at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in rehabilitation science and completed her PA education at Stony Brook University.

Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Humaa is a board-certified PA specializing in dermatology, with a strong background in clinical research and academic writing. Before graduating from Saint Louis University’s PA program, she completed an MPH in epidemiology, graduating summa cum laude. With over six years of mentorship experience, Humaa is passionate about helping applicants navigate the competitive admissions landscape.

Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

With years of experience mentoring and consulting students, Hussain has helped pave the path for many students who have been accepted into their dream schools. At Stony Brook University, Hussain assisted the admissions committee and interviewed candidates, gaining invaluable insights into the admissions process.

Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Studies

Isabelle is a urogynecology PA working at Northside Hospital Atlanta, where she has trained advanced practice providers. She graduated from the Morehouse School of Medicine’s PA program, where she served as Secretary of the Executive Committee, aiding the program in acquiring full accreditation. She also acted as a liaison between the student body and faculty and served as the Physician Recruitment Co-Director for the medical school’s rural clinic.

Emory University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Janet is a certified OB/GYN physician assistant at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, where she has been practicing for five years. She works in both inpatient and outpatient settings in NYC and precepts PA students. Janet has coached students for over eight years and has successfully guided several PA students to success.

Campbell University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Jasmyn is a physician assistant at Duke University Health System and a dedicated PA admissions specialist. She graduated from Campbell University’s PA program and served on the admissions committee for three years. In this role, she reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and acted as a voting member to admit or deny candidates.

Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Jay is a PA working at the Cardiac ICU at Hartford Hospital, where he treats some of the most critically ill cardiac patients in the northeast. He graduated with a Master of medical science in physician assistant studies from the Yale School of Medicine and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Biology from Fairfield University.

Bethel University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Jewels is a certified neurosurgery physician assistant working at Sanford Health. She graduated from Bethel University’s PA program, where she served on the admissions committee. Her experience in reviewing applications and interviewing candidates has given her a comprehensive understanding of how PA applications are received, enabling her to provide targeted support to students.

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