Education
In this episode, we speak with Erika Brooks, CSPO, manager of admission services at the PA Education Association, and Olivia Ziegler, PA, chief experience officer at the PA Education Association. We discuss applicant experience and the CASPA process, advice for students who are thinking about applying to a PA program, the importance of letters of reference, and the timing for submitting an application.
This episode is sponsored by Aquifer.
Show notes
Erika Brooks has worked in the graduate medical education industry for 12 years. As a seasoned Application services manager, she is passionate about improving the user experience and streamlining processes. In addition to managing the CASPA, she is also involved in educating PA programs on the benefits of including aspects of Holistic review in the admissions process. She also engages with those interested in the PA profession and Health Professions Advisors to ease anxiety around the application to process and dispel any myths about the profession. Erika currently serves as the PAEA staff partner to the CASPA Advisory Committee and assists in developing policies and procedures for CASPA. Her work in graduate admissions extends beyond PAEA as she served as a Co-chair for the CAS executives’ group. This group of healthcare association executives has oversite for application services for health professions, including OT, PT, Dental, Athletic Training, MD/DO etc . Outside of the office, Erika enjoys supporting Liverpool F.C., learning how to crochet, and traveling.
The PA Path Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
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