UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society

3nd General MeetingOctober 3th, 2012

The mission of the Pre-PA Society is to encourage, recognize and promote the personal and professional development of those students who have expressed an interest in becoming reputable health care providers.

Furthermore, the organization will serve to promote awareness of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession as a viable career choice, to provide each member with a thorough understanding of the role of the PA profession, and to support each member through the PA application.  

Point SystemAt LEAST 50 points scheduled in Fall semester.

Distinguished = 30 pointsRecognized = 20 points

Active = 10 points •Meetings: 1 point

•Donations: $1/1point •Meeting with Pre-PA Society shirt: 2 points

• Various Events: 2 points•Fundraising Event (at least one hour): 3 points

•Volunteer Event: 4 points

You must be a recognized member to run for office!

Contact Catalina for inquiries on attained points:

crodriguez2307@yahoo.com

Membership$20/semester$30/year

T-Shirt included of your size and color! (Orange, White, or Blue)

Deadline to become Fall or ‘12-’13 member : November, 29th 2012

Contact Jenna to pay dues: jenna_andel@yahoo.com

Positions Available for Spring Semester 2013• Public Relations

Assist with making and maintaining banners and flyers for various events. Update websites with current and future events. Maintain email inbox. Other duties as required.

• HistorianKeeps record of yearly events. Documents with photography and log book.

What to do…• Become a Recognized Member

(20 points)• Pay Dues• Donate• Volunteer• Attend Events, Fundraisers or

Meetings• Apply by Nov 29th 2012

• Last Fall meeting• Email pasocietyutsa@gmail.com

for application

Why become an Officer?

Amplifies your PA applications with leadership qualities and teamwork abilities in action.

What makes an ideal Officer?

Someone that can devote time and effort while maintaining personal responsibilities.

Keywords: Teamwork, Communication, Eagerness, Problem Solving, Member

Oriented

• Fundraiser: Taco Sale 09/20/12• Huge Success! Sold all the Tacos!

• Event: Blood Drive 09/25/2012• Collected 115 Units of Blood!

• Volunteer Event: Haven for Hope 09/22/2012• 11 Volunteers at Warehouse

• Last Meetings Points 09/27/2012• Texas PA Programs• GRE Info, Speaker : Pamela Pulido• PowerPoints uploaded to website

• This is valuable to you!• Required by all jobs that

will give you HCE!• Cheaper than most

places and super convenient!

• Available spots limited, payment required for registration hold!

• Contact Jenna: jenna_andel@yahoo.com

Bake Sale•Thursday, October 18th 2012 (next meeting date)•In front of MH building at 12 PM•Options for Members:

• Donate money towards purchasing packaged, baked goods to sell• $1 = 1 point

• Bring packaged goods to sell• Assist with setting up, breaking down or selling on date• If you cannot assist with any mentioned above, please get with

Jenna…there is still plenty you can do to earn points and help out!

•Donations and/or Participation will earn you POINTS!

Contact Jenna: jenna_andel@yahoo.com

• Habitat for HumanityExcellence Dr, off Old Pearsall Rd.

October 13th, 20128:00 – 3:00 PM

• Haven for Hope1 Haven for Hope Way

October 27th, 20121:00 – 4:00 PM

• Corazon Med Clinic315 East Travis St. Basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church

Every Sunday7:45 - 11:00 AM

Meet at Convocation Center one hour prior to carpool or for a ride. Contact Aisha to sign-up:

ltt638@my.utsa.edu

Needed Items• Ibuprofen• Tylenol• Benadryl• Cough drops• Naproxen (Advil)• Hydrocortisone• Nasal spray• Ace bandages• Vitamins• Condoms• Cotton balls• Socks• Athletes foot cream• Stethoscope*

Points Awarded!• For every dollar spend 1 point

awarded.

$1 = 1 pointBring your receipt with items to meetings or drop off with officers

on campus.

Contact Andrea for DT campus T/R: (956) 763-1837Contact Cat for Main campus T/R: (210) 445-5065Contact Jenna for Main campus M/W/F: (361) 781-

4680

The "no duhhhs"• Strong GPA • Minimum 3.0• Average 3.5

• Strong GRE• Minimum 300 combined

score

• Volunteer Hours• 500+

• Shadow Hours• 200+

• Healthcare Experience• 2000+ = 1 year full time

What these show to PA Schools

• Commitment in hours• Variation in Experience• Minimums for

Understanding• Dedication in Passion

Don't Forget...

• Application Essay• 3 References, pref.

PAs• Interview Skills• Have a Plan!

Why Shadow a PA?• To make sure this is the

career for you• To become familiar with

the profession.• To show the admissions

committee that you are serious.

• To start networking• To start learning

medicine.• To learn your likes and

dislikes in the field of medicine.

• To gain references.• Its fun!

How to find a PA to Shadow

• Call one!• Ask PA and Pre- PA

students to refer you.• Network here!

What is it?1. PATIENT CONTACT

EXPERIENCE - applicant is directly responsible for a patient’s care; for example: prescribing medication, performing procedures, directing a course of treatment, working on patients as an active EMT, etc.

2. OTHER HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE - applicant is working in the health or a health-related field but is not directly responsible for a patient’s care; for example, filling prescriptions, performing clerical work, etc.

How can I gain this?• CNA*• EMT*• Scribe*• Medical Assistant• Phlebotomist*• Med Tech• Social Work

*Most of these take less than a semester to complete

training and include direct patient care!

• Carlos Ruiz• PhysAssist Scribe, Inc. Scribe Ambassador• Ruiz.Carlos@gmail.com• (956)372-8726

www.iamscribe.comAPPLY TODAY!

Next Meeting• October 18th, 2012• 7pm• UC 2.01.40

Contact Us!• Andrea - President• pathway2@hotmail.com• (956)763-1837

• Cat - Vice-President• crodriguez2307@yahoo.c

om• Jenna - Treasurer• jenna_andel@yahoo.com

• Aisha - Volunteer Coordinator• ltt638@my.utsa.edu

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