What should a PA letter of recommendation include?

What to Include in a Letter of Recommendation?

  • Your eligibility for PA school.
  • How the writer knows you and for how long.
  • Medical knowledge and attitude towards the workplace.
  • A willingness to recommend you for PA school and reasons why you would be a suitable candidate.

How many letter of Recs do you need for PA school?

three letters of recommendation
Most PA programs require three letters of recommendation. CASPA requires evaluations (LOR + ratings portion) from three references for your application to be considered complete, but allows up to five.

Should I submit CASPA before letters of recommendation?

A CASPA application can only be submitted once all sections are complete. You can submit your application before CASPA receives your transcripts or references (though you will have to add contact information for your references before submission).

Do letters of recommendation expire on CASPA?

Requests from CASPA for letters never expire, but always send an e-mail to your reference saying it was sent (after you have saved their information in CASPA) and remind them not to delete it.

How do you write a strong letter of recommendation for PA school?

We recommend getting at least one academic reference and two professional references. Ideally, you should have one reference from a former professor or instructor, one from a physician’s assistant or someone else who has seen you work with patients, and another letter from a different medical professional.

Why is CASPA GPA lower?

Since some applicants attend colleges that may follow different grading systems, CASPA aims to neutralize the discrepancies. This may work in your favor or may result in a lower calculated GPA than you had expected.

How does CASPA letters of recommendation work?

As suggested by the name, CASPA letters of recommendation are essentially letters recommending that your application to a PA program be accepted. These letters should speak to your abilities, attitude, and accomplishments in an academic setting or the workplace.

When should I ask for letters of recommendation for PA school?

Professors, physicians, and employers are busy people so ask at least 3 months in advance for a letter. Set up a little interview with your recommender so they can ask questions to better help write the letter. Before meeting with the recommender have these ready: Updated resume.

Who should you get letter of recommendation for PA school?

For most schools, 1-2 evaluation letters from science faculty who taught you in a course, 1 from a non-science college instructor, and 1-2 letters from physician assistants should be enough.

Can I get into PA school with a 3.3 GPA?

According to the latest PAEA program report of who gets into PA school the average accepted PA school student had a science GPA of 3.5, non-science GPA of 3.6, CASPA BCP (biology, chemistry, and physics) GPA of 3.5, and an overall GPA of 3.6. PA School Applicant Quick Tip: Most schools require 2.7-3.2.

When should I start CASPA?

Not to send chills down your spine, but the CASPA site suggests you begin your application three months in advance. Even if you no longer have three months before the next cycle opens, it’s advantageous to apply as soon as you can. You want your programs to get your information as soon as possible.