History
What university hosted the first PA program?
Duke University
Who is the Sponsor/Advisor of our club?
Dr. Felix Ley
What is the name of the centralized application service used to apply to most PA programs?
CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
the skin
How long is PA school?
2-2.5 years
The first PA class consisted of students from what professional background?
Former military medics and corpsmen
Name two workshops we had this semester
- Resume
- CASPA
- CPR
- Interview
What test did FIU PA program replace the GRE with?
PA-CAT
Name the four chambers of the human heart.
Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Right Atrium, Right Ventricle
What rank did the US News put PA for best health care job?
2!!
Who is considered the founder of the PA profession?
Dr. Eugene A. Stead, Jr.
Name the PA-C and their specialty that came back twice to do two meetings with us this semester.
Nicholas Legido, Neurosurgery PA-C
What essay did CASPA take out for the 206-2027 application cycle?
COVID-19 essay
Blood levels of A1C are commonly used to determine whether an individual has what medical condition?
Diabetes
What degree do PAs receive upon graduating from an accredited PA program?
Master of Medical Science (MMSc) or Master of Physician Assistant Studied (MPAS)
In what year was the first PA program established?
1965
How many PESA's did we have this semester?
2
Name the 3 types of interview styles PA programs do.
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
One-on-One
Group Interviews/Activities
What is the medical term for fever?
Pyrexia
In what type of healthcare setting did the PA profession originally focus on to address physician shortages?
Rural and underserved communities
What year was the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) founded?
1968
What year was our clubs first ever meeting here at FIU?
2012
In CASPA, if you retake a class to get a better grade, what happens to your orignal grade?
Both grades count and are averaged together. CASPA does not replace or drop the original grade.
Name the longest muscle in our body.
Sartorius
What exam do PA-Cs have to take every 10 days to remain certified?
PANRE (Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination) or the new PANRE-LA (Longitudinal Assessment)