The Pre-PA Club

About The Pre-PA Club

The Pre-PA Club Podcast is real talk about getting into PA school from people who did it. Host Savanna Perry, PA-C, founder of The PA Platform, interviews practicing PAs, program directors, admissions coaches, and recently accepted students about the CASPA application, personal statements, interviews, patient care hours, GPA, and reapplying. The PA Platform has coached pre-PA students since 2015 and has reviewed more than 10,000 personal statements and essays. Find every episode, the free CASPA GPA calculator, and the PA program directory for all 50 states at thepaplatform.com.

Publisher

The PA Platform

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2017

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 231 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How to Prepare for Your PA School Interview with Avery Tinsley

   PA-S and former recruiter Avery Tinsley guides aspiring physician assistants through mastering PA school interviews, covering common pitfalls and effective response strategies.

2. 

   23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Paying for PA School in 2026 with Juno

   Leah Young from Juno explains navigating PA school financing in 2026, covering loan options and credit score impacts.

3. 

   1 Nov 2024

   Brittani and Cameron - Married PAs in GYN and Interventional Radiology!

   PA Journey: From Traffic Jams to Making a Difference in Gynecology and Radiology Join Brittani and Cameron, two Physician Assistants married and living in Texas, as they share their personal and unique journeys to becoming PAs. Brittani, currently working in gynecology, details her path from a solid foundation in women's health inspired by family, through a strong academic journey, to her current fulfilling role. Cameron, starting with ambitions far from medicine, narrates his journey to interventional radiology, detailing how he found his calling and how the support system they built helped them thrive even while dealing with long distance and the challenges of PA school. This candid conversation covers the highs and lows, from memorable patient interactions to navigating the complexities and rewards of their respective specialties. Follow Brittani and Cameron on instagram: @marriedtopa_c

Inside a recent episode

How to Prepare for Your PA School Interview with Avery Tinsley

Published 30 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] If you like to wear earrings, wear something. Not so much that it takes away from what you're saying, so it's not like jingling all around, but it's still what makes you feel confident, okay? Review, if possible, who your interviewer is going to be. You might get an email that tells you exactly who's going to be interviewing you. Google exists for a reason. Look them up. Figure out if you have anything in common. Look them up on LinkedIn and get to know their professional journey. Learn if there's anything that you guys have in common that you can make sure is emphasized in your interview experience with them so you guys have something to bond over. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

356 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

61 ratings

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