Meet Inspira Advantage’s PA School Admissions Experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.