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100

True or False: PA programs are typically longer than medical school.

FALSE
100

When is the rest of centennial village set to open?

August 2026

100

What part of the cell contains genetic material?

nucleus

100
What is the goal of Pre-PA club at UM?

guide students into the PA field, networking, mentorship, volunteering, etc. 

100

What is the on campus basketball arena called?

Watsco Center

200

Name one type of patient care experience (PCE) that counts toward PA school applications: 

MA, EMT, phlebotomist, scribe, etc. (HOWEVER, different schools accept and don't accept certain things so make sure to check with each school)

200

What yer was the University of Miami founded?

1925

200

The largest organ in the human body?

skin

200

True or False: Pre-PA Club is open only to students majoring in Health Science.

FALSE all majors are welcome!

200
When looking at the "U" symbol, which side is the orange on and which side is the green on?

Orange: left, Green: right

300

What are the two common tests that are usually required when applying to PA school?

GRE or PACAT

300

What symbolic object is burned in Lake Osceola during UM’s Homecoming festivities?

a wooden boat
300

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? 

cerebellum

300

What is the name of the E-board member reading this question?

ISABELLA

300

What UM alumni is currently on DWTS?

Alix Earle

400

About how many clinical hours do most PA programs require before admission?

USUALLY 1000 (some say 500, some say 2000, some don't require a set number)
400

What is the FULL name of the main library on campus?

Otto G. Richter Library

400

Where is the foramen magnum located?

the occipital bone at the base of the skull

400

What are some usual events Pre-PA club hosts? 

workshops, guest speakers, networking events, CASPA prep, etc. *there are many*

400

Name one popular beach within 30 minutes of campus.

South Beach, Crandon Park, Key Biscayne

500

What is the name of the main application system that you will submit your PA school application through? 

CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants)

500

What is the name of UM’s mascot GIRLFRIEND?

Gigi

500

Which structure connects muscle to bones?

tendons

500

What national exam must PA students pass after graduation from PA school?

PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)

500

What is the event called that showcases over UM 300 student organizations every year? (hint it's usually right after freshman orientation)

Canefest

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