My Premedtakeover

Shout out to Andrea (Life as a PA) for having me on Premedtakeovers on 3/7! It was an amazing experience to be able to share my experiences with all of you, answer some questions, and (hopefully) ease your mind about the CASPA application process.

This video encompasses a lot of advice I have so please check it out if you're thinking about PA school or are just about to apply!

Premedtakeovers Video

As always, feel free to email me or DM me on instagram with any questions!

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