PA School Questions PDF

1. \"Hello! My name is Munira Ahmed. I was born in Columbus, Ohio, but moved to Arizona at a young age. I graduated from high school in 2021 and pursued a degree in Kinesiology, completing it in 2024 at Arizona State University (ASU). I love cooking and trying out new recipes I find...

1. \"Hello! My name is Munira Ahmed. I was born in Columbus, Ohio, but moved to Arizona at a young age. I graduated from high school in 2021 and pursued a degree in Kinesiology, completing it in 2024 at Arizona State University (ASU). I love cooking and trying out new recipes I find online. I love to hike with my friends and family. I also love helping people which is why I joined my father in the east african development organization which is a non profit organization which focuses on assisting and making the lives easier for non english speaking immigrants who need help accessing healthcare and overcoming language barriers. 2. 3. 4. My co-workers might say that I can sometimes take on too much responsibility. I'm someone who always wants to support the team, but I've learned that delegating can actually benefit everyone. This feedback has helped me recognize the importance of teamwork and has improved 5. - 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. I want to become a Physician Assistant because I am deeply inspired by the compassionate care and holistic approach that PAs provide to their patients. I am drawn to the PA profession because it combines the hands-on, patient-centered aspects of healthcare. I also eagly want to become a physican assistant becase of the flexibility to work across specialties, which aligns with my passion for diverse clinical experiences. Volunteering with the East African Development Organization has exposed me to underserved communities, where I saw firsthand the difference that accessible, empathetic healthcare can make. Additionally, I am drawn to the core values of the PA profession such as the patient-centered care model, increasing accessibility to medically underserved areas, becoming a lifelong learner, the ability to work as a member of a larger healthcare team and the versatility of the PA profession. Becoming a PA would allow me to do what I love---helping people directly, forming lasting patient relationships, and making a meaningful difference in communities. I'm excited by the dynamic, team-oriented environment of the PA role and am committed to contributing positively to the field. A PA is like a translator between medical knowledge and the patient's experience. I want to be the one who can speak both languages---understanding complex medical issues while also making them clear and approachable for the patients. A PA is like a translator between medical knowledge and the patient's experience---a bridge that connects clinical understanding with compassionate care. I want to be a voice for people, someone who can speak both languages fluently, making complex medical issues clear and approachable while advocating for patients\' needs and helping them navigate their health with confidence and understanding. - - - Why PA and not MD or NP? I have worked with and shadowed both PAs and NPs and understand the value of each profession. But for me, I love the PAs who are trained in the medical model, and have a broader and more extensive generalist foundation as well as extra clinical rotations. I don\'t have RN training and wouldn't see myself going to nurse school at this stage. During my junior year of college, I worked as an intern at Banner Desert Medical Center. It was here that I was first introduced to the PA profession. After that I became enamored by the PA role. Specifically, I love that PAs have lateral mobility, have a broad/generalist clinical foundation and work in a team based care setting. I want to autonomously diagnose and treat patients while still being able to consult with an attending physician. More importantly, I want to help bridge the gaps in medicine and serve underrepresented & marginalized communities such as my own, and connect with people often left behind in the healthcare system. Many refugees/immigrant communities struggle with understanding the language, culture and are skeptical of western medicine. So, there's a barrier between providers and patients. I am aware of this because I have seen it and experienced it myself. Ultimately, I want to help these groups and help bridge these health inequalities/disparities. Bias in the medical field, help refugees, don\'t understand the culture or the language, skeptical of the medicine. I wanna work in primary care. Why not a NP? 12. 13. 14. 15. - 16. - - 17. 18. 19. - - 20. 21. - - - 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. - 28. 29. 30. - 31. - 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. mobile health clinic that provides care to homeless, seniors and veterans and our collaboration with the women's shelter clinic. As a first-year PA student, you will work with real patients from the neediest people in underserved areas of Nevada and be a part of real change. Ethical scenarios 1. - - - - - 2. - - - - - 3. - 4. 5. - 6. a. b. c. d. e. - - - - - - 7. f. g. i. ii. iii. 8. h. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Questions for the interviewer? (have 2-3 questions prepared) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. For PA students? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Behavioral questions? 1. I was working as a medical scribe and we had 45 patients that day on the schedule. I am responsible for preparing our patient's chart and documenting pertinent medical history. This particular day was stressful because of the workload and the fast paced at which I was expected to function. I had checked our schedule the day before and made sure to come in an hour early that day. Throughout the day, I made sure to stay organized and attentive to the schedule to ensure we weren't falling behind. I learned that I am able to stay organized and multitask in stressful situations. I realize PA school is very fast paced and my ability to stay organized, multitask and manage my time well serve me well as a PA student and future PA. 2. - 3. 4. During my college career I worked as a nursing aide in an assisted living facility. One of my coworkers was repeatedly late to her shift and oftentimes would leave before our shift was over. This was frustrating because we were out of ratio. I spoke with her and informed how her actions were hurting the team and our patient's. 5. 6. 7. 8. Marked down? Stories? - - Difficulty with a patient.....