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Applications Episodes

Dec. 12, 2021

Season 1: Episode 24: George Washington University - Harrison Reed, M…

We speak with Harrison Reed, MMS, PA-C about the challenge for pre-PAs in navigating applications to PA schools as well as the issues around paid consultants and disadvantages to many applicants. We also talk about his social media presence and …

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Sept. 20, 2021

Season 1: Episode 12: Oregon Health & Sciences University - Ted Rubac…

Ted Ruback, MS, PA-C Emeritus is widely known as the father of CASPA, the centralized application service for the PA profession. He is also the founding father of the Oregon Health and Sciences University PA program in Portland, OR and …

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Aug. 2, 2021

Season 1: Episode 5: Creighton University - Stephane VanderMeulen, MA…

Stephane VanderMeulen, MA, MPAS, PA-C is not only a national and state leader in PA education, but she is joining our team with this podcast. Ms. VanderMeulen is the Chair of the Department of Health Professions and Program Director of …

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July 10, 2021

Season 1: Episode 2: The 3 Presidents for USCPA

In PA education the graduate classes will often elect a leader and having strong leaders co-navigate the challenges of PA education is a definite plus as a program director. Having the benefit when facing a once in a lifetime pandemic, …

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