PA School Mock Interview

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What is evidence-based healthcare?

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Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

There are different models of action that are used to make medical decisions. Here, the interviewer wants to know if you are aware of current practice models used by PAs. If you have experience working in a hospital, you could describe an example you observed.

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

"Evidence-based medicine is the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of the most current and best evidence-based knowledge when making decisions about patient care. Practicing evidence-based healthcare allows health professionals to combine their clinical expertise with current clinical research."

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Evidence-based healthcare is the practice of using the most up-to-date research evidence in order to guide your clinical decision-making. This approach allows you to utilize the clinical experience of your predecessors in order to provide the best care for your patients.

Stephanie's Feedback

You show a strong understanding of evidence-based healthcare, but I suggest personalizing your response a bit more. Why are you enthusiastic about participating in evidence-based healthcare as a practitioner? What aspects of this approach align with your own professional strengths?

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EBM is the practice of decision-making and forming treatment plans based on research of best outcomes, personal clinical expertise, and the values of the patients.

Marcie's Feedback

Nice! Have you personally ever participated in this type of healthcare before? Can you provide an example of a time when you provided healthcare that was evidence-based? Also, to further strengthen your answer, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this type of healthcare versus others. Excellent!

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21PA School Interview Questions & Answers

1.What is a PA?

2.What is the difference between a PA and MD?

3.Why do you want to be a PA?

4.How have you prepared yourself for the PA profession? How are you a competitive applicant?

5.What do you think is the biggest problem facing PAs?

6.What is evidence-based healthcare?

7.What are your hobbies and interests?

8.What is the biggest adversity that you have overcome?

9.Who is a person that you look up to?

10.What will you do if you do not get into PA school this cycle?

11.What is your greatest weakness?

12.What is your greatest strength?

13.Why do you want to attend this program?

14.Do you think everyone should have access to healthcare, regardless if they can pay?

15.What would you do if you noticed one of your medical colleagues showed up to work under the influence of alcohol?

16.A patient is sent home at the end of a long day, but you gave him a medication he is allergic to. Your supervising physician says not to worry and that heâ€™ll be fine. What do you do?