North Carolina State University
My decision to attend Methodist University Physician Assistant program was confirmed throughout my work experiences and the reputation that the program has in the community. Upon my graduation from NC State in 2018 I worked as a medical assistant in a pain management clinic. Throughout my time working as a medical assistant up until my application process I had an opportunity to speak with the Physician Assistants that were employed at our practice and one was actually a graduate from the Methodist Physician Assistant program. The way she spoke so glowingly about the program immediately put Methodist high on my list whenever it came time to start applying to potential schools. Upon further conducting my research on Methodist’s PA Program I saw the phenomenal PANCE pass rates and how the graduating classes listed were all employed within six months to a year of graduating which confirmed my suspicions that this program is truly exceptional. When I came on campus and conducted my interview the staff immediately calmed my nerves and the environment was friendly. The student panel we spoke with also spoke glowingly about their experiences in the program. The staff’s willingness to make sure that I was calm at my interview and the students’ willingness to answer potential questions and encourage us to come and be apart of this wonderful program put this school as my definitive top choice. I was fortunate enough to be accepted and I couldn’t be more elated. Our class as a whole has great camaraderie and we all help each other learn the substantial amount of information given to us.