Pace University Physician Assistant Mock Interview
Master 30 Pace University PA program interview questions covering clinical scenarios, patient care philosophy, and program fit.
Question 6 of 30
Talk to the PA Program Admissions Committee about the GPA you achieved during your undergrad studies.
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30Pace University Interview Questions & Answers
Job Satisfaction
1.Pace University's Admissions Committee looks for applicants with a genuine passion for a PA career. What motivates you to pursue a career as a Physician's Assistant?
Critical Thinking
2.Talk about a concerning issue facing Physicians and Physician's Assistants today.
Tough
3.What do you think makes you stand out to our PA Program Admissions Committee?
Compatibility
4.Name one important quality a Physician's Assistant should possess, and discuss how you emulate this quality in your professional life.
Career Goals
5.At Pace University we believe in the continual development of our students, both professionally and personally. What is your self-development plan?
Education
6.Talk to the PA Program Admissions Committee about the GPA you achieved during your undergrad studies.
Job Satisfaction
7.Many Physician Assistants have an area of specialization. Which PA speciality interests you the most right now?
Ask The Interviewer
8.Do you have any questions for us about Pace University and the College of Health Professions?
Common
9.Talk about a personal or professional weakness you will actively improve while attending our PA program.
Diligence
10.What did you do to prepare for your interview with the PA Admissions Committee?
Discovery
11.Tell us one interesting fact about you.
Accomplishment
12.Talk to us about your proudest academic achievement.
Scenario Based
13.As a PA, you will be the first-assist in surgeries. This means being subject to difficult scenarios, such as handling blood and other bodily fluids. How do you feel about this?
Direct
14.What other PA programs have you applied to and where does Pace University rank?
Diligence
15.What are your favourite resources for staying in touch with new discoveries and current events in the medical industry?
Critical Thinking
16.What is your opinion on socialized health care versus privatized health care?
Trust
17.How would you react if you discovered a classmate cheating?
Behavioral
18.Talk about a time when a professor or co-worker criticized your work.
Direct
19.How well do you think you have performed in this interview today?
Diligence
20.As a PA you need to gain certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Have you started preparing for the PA-C exam?
Education
21.In order to keep your PA-C certification, you need to perform 100 hours of continued education every 24 months. What is your continued education plan?
Discovery
22.Attending this PA program will be a considerable challenge. Do you have a healthy support system?
Problem Solving
23.What aspect of being a Physician's Assistant do you believe will be the most challenging?
Communication
24.As a Physician's Assistant you will work closely with residents and medical staff. How will you approach building relationships with medical learners and staff?
Experience
25.Have you ever taken advantage of a PA shadowing program?
Career Goals
26.As a Physician's Assistant you can work in a physicians' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and more. What type of healthcare setting would you like to work in after graduating from our PA program?
Direct
27.What do you know about Pace University's Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation?
Direct
28.What do you know about Pace Path, our school's exclusive student development program?
Discovery
29.Talk to us about your Pre-PA journey.
Diligence