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Drexel University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Jill is a professor at Temple University’s PA Program with 17 years of admissions committee experience. She earned a Master of Health Science in physician assistant studies from Drexel University and a Doctor of Medical Science from A.T. Still University. Jill previously served as the Departmental Admissions Chair for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s PA program and now interviews and screens applicants for Temple University’s PA Program.

Yale University Physician Assistant Program

Joann graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland with a degree in public health sciences before studying at Yale School of Medicine's PA program, earning an MS in physician assistant studies. At Yale, Joann acted as the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. She is now a family medicine PA working at Chase Brexton Health Care.

Seton Hill University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Johanna graduated from Seton Hill University with an MBA in healthcare administration and a Master's in physician assistant studies. She works as a PA in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian, providing acute care, caring for pre- and postoperative patients, and spending time in the operating room. Johanna has over five years of mentoring experience.

Gannon University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Jordan is an NCCPA-certified physician assistant and board-certified athletic trainer in the Greater Tampa Bay area in Florida, working in pain management, orthopedic surgery, and orthopedic spine surgery. She has served on the Gannon University admissions, conducting Zoom interviews alongside a faculty member and evaluating prospective applicants. During her time in PA school, Jordan was Class President and worked as a graduate assistant tutor for PA students.

Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Joseph is a PA practicing in the NewYork-Presbyterian Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He earned his BS in health sciences from Stony Brook University before graduating with honors from Weill Cornell Medicine’s physician assistant program. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Joseph has guided students to acceptance at PA schools including Stony Brook, Hofstra, Weill-Cornell, Mayo Clinic, Touro, NYIT, and others.

Marshall B. Ketchum University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Ken is an experienced physician assistant who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a board-certified and licensed PA, Ken works closely with a physician to diagnose, treat, and provide non-surgical management for a wide range of spine, hip, knee, and shoulder disorders. With over five years of coaching experience, he has successfully guided several students toward PA school acceptance.

Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program

Kendal is a certified physician assistant practicing in inpatient neurology at Union Health in Terre Haute, Indiana. She has been a preceptor for Indiana State's PA students for years and has taught several neurology lectures in the program's didactic year. Kendal also published a case study as the lead author in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

South College Physician Assistant Program

Kylie is a licensed and board-certified physician assistant providing urgent care in Tampa, FL, who graduated with honors from South College's PA program. She earned the Physician Assistant Program Leadership Award, served as Class Vice President, served on the admissions committee by facilitating interviews, and mentored pre-PA students.

Weill Cornell School of Medical Sciences Physician Assistant Program

Lynley is an orthopedic spine surgery physician assistant at Mount Sinai Health System with a strong passion for mentoring. Before graduating from the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences PA program, she gained extensive experience as an orthopedic patient care technician.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Madison graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s PA program, where she was elected Class Officer and served as Interview Co-Chair, evaluating 1,000+ PA applications and interviewing 400+ candidates during her tenure. She currently works in the Trauma section of the Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Division Department at Yale New Haven Hospital.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Martin is a physician assistant with advanced training in emergency medicine and a demonstrated commitment to healthcare access, education, and leadership. He earned a BS, MPAS, and MPH from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he also served on the student admissions committee and as Class President. Following graduate school, he completed an emergency medicine fellowship at Marquette University. Martin has since been invited back to serve on the University of Wisconsin–Madison PA program admissions committee.

University of Southern California Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Monica has over 10 years of clinical practice in urgent care, occupational medicine, and health advocacy. She earned a Master’s in physician assistant studies from the University of Southern California after completing her psychology degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. Throughout her career, she has combined her commitment to patient care with a passion for guiding the next generation of physician assistants.

East Carolina University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Natalie is a PA, educator, and academic leader with over 15 years of clinical experience and 13 years of PA education and admissions committee experience. She serves as the Founding Program Director of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where she leads curriculum design, admissions strategy, and accreditation planning.

Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program

Nick is a physician assistant currently working in trauma surgery at Trident Hospital. He studied at Charleston Southern University, graduating with a Master of physician assistant studies. He founded the Student Ambassador Program at CSU to assist prospective students, drawing on his experience conducting tours and discussions with applicants since high school and during his undergraduate years.

Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Oresta graduated from Rutgers University’s PA program, and her years of coaching and admissions experience inform her approach to PA counseling. She has guided many students to acceptance at top-tier PA programs, including Rutgers University, Temple University, Drexel University, and the University of Miami. Oresta also serves as an alumni interviewer for Rutgers’ PA program, evaluating applicants to help select students for incoming classes.

Lock Haven Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Paulina is a PA with a diverse background in clinical practice, research, and leadership. She has worked in general and colorectal surgery, as well as on NIH and CDC-funded grant projects in infectious disease and quality improvement. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Lead at AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, overseeing a team of 40 clinicians and routinely reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.

University of Colorado Physician Assistant Program

Before attending the University of Colorado’s PA program, Quinn graduated magna cum laude from the University of Virginia, double majoring in biology and French. During her studies, she worked as a research assistant, medical scribe, rural emergency medical technician, and medical assistant. Over the years, Quinn has gained experience in several specialties, including orthopedics, emergency medicine, neurology, and dermatology.

Mercer University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

With seven years of combined mentorship experience and an active role in PA admissions, Rachel brings a deep understanding of what top PA programs seek from a clinical and evaluative standpoint. She has interviewed hundreds of applicants as New Student Admissions Chair at Mercer University’s PA program, and has helped numerous students navigate interviews, personal statements, and scholarship applications.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Physician Associate Program

Director of Advising

Rachel is a practicing physician assistant in the Neurosciences ICU at a major academic health system in Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Physician Associate Program, where she served on the admissions committee interviewing and ranking prospective students.

Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Rebekah brings several years of mentorship experience to her role as a PA admissions coach. She has guided students into programs such as the University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, and North Greenville University. She has also served as an interviewer for both the USC and Charleston Southern PA programs and worked as a student admissions ambassador, giving her firsthand insight into what admissions committees value most.

Gannon University Physician Assistant Program

Reilly is a certified PA working in pediatric critical care at Baycare in Tampa, FL. She began her higher education journey at Penn State University, where she was the President of the Pre-PA Club, helping 500+ students learn about the PA profession and application process. She served on Gannon University’s PA program admissions committee, where she reviewed applications and interviewed candidates.

University of Florida College Physician Assistant Program

Sarah is a radiation oncology physician assistant at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, who has assisted countless pre-PA, PA, and MD/DO students with shadowing and clinical rotations. She also holds a second Master’s degree in medical sciences and anatomy from the University of South Florida.

University of South Florida Physician Assistant Program

Savannah is a physician assistant at Infectious Diseases Associates in Sarasota, FL. She graduated from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine with an MS in physician assistant studies. Her journey in healthcare began during her undergraduate studies at USF, where she majored in biology with a minor in psychology, earning the prestigious Outstanding Biology Student Award.

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Director of Advising

Shaleen brings over 12 years of admissions and mentoring experience to her role as a counselor. She has worked as a Professor of Pharmacology at Midwestern University for 15 years, served on the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions committee for 10 years, and currently sits on the school’s PA admissions committee—she has interviewed and evaluated applications from thousands of PA and medical candidates.

Touro University Physician Assistant Program

Sierra graduated from Indiana University before attending the Touro University’s PA program, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Before PA school, she worked as a clinical research coordinator for a retinal surgeon and the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University. She has also interned for the Infection Disease Clinic at the University of Chicago.

Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program

Stephen is an NCCPA-certified physician assistant who graduated from the Saint Louis University Physician Assistant program. Before attending PA school, he graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. Stephen is a passionate mentor who has guided numerous students through EMT, Paramedic, and PA programs.

Emory University Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Taylor is a highly accomplished physician assistant who is an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine. She practices in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory Healthcare, where she also serves as the sole advanced practice provider (APP) of a highly complex inpatient consultation service.

Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program

Director of Advising

Thelisha is a gastroenterology and hepatology physician assistant at Wellstar Health System, a major health system in Atlanta, Georgia. With years of experience mentoring aspiring PAs, she brings a nuanced perspective to the process. Thelisha has served on the Morehouse School of Medicine PA program admissions committee, where she interviewed and ranked prospective candidates.

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