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UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society

UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society. 3 nd General Meeting October 3 th , 2012. Membership. At LEAST 50 points scheduled in Fall semester. Distinguished = 30 points Recognized = 20 points Active = 10 points Meetings: 1 point Donations: $1/ 1 point

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UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society

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  1. UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society 3nd General Meeting October 3th, 2012

  2. Membership At LEAST 50 points scheduled in Fall semester. Distinguished = 30 points Recognized = 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 $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 Welcome! Point System 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.  

  3. Become a Pre-PA Officer Positions Available for Spring Semester 2013 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.comfor application What makes an ideal Officer? • 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. • Historian Keeps record of yearly events. Documents with photography and log book. Someone that can devote time and effort while maintaining personal responsibilities. Keywords: Teamwork, Communication, Eagerness, Problem Solving, Member Oriented Why become an Officer? Amplifies your PA applications with leadership qualities and teamwork abilities in action.

  4. PA Society News • 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

  5. BLS Certification Class • 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

  6. Next Fundraiser 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

  7. Volunteer Events • Habitat for Humanity Excellence Dr, off Old Pearsall Rd. October 13th, 2012 8:00 – 3:00 PM • Haven for Hope 1 Haven for Hope Way October 27th, 2012 1:00 – 4:00 PM • Corazon Med Clinic 315 East Travis St. Basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church Every Sunday 7:45 - 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

  8. Donations for Corazon Clinic Needed Items Points Awarded! For every dollar spend 1 point awarded. $1 = 1 point Bring your receipt with items to meetings or drop off with officers on campus. Contact Andrea for DT campus T/R: (956) 763-1837 Contact Cat for Main campus T/R: (210) 445-5065 Contact Jenna for Main campus M/W/F: (361) 781-4680 • Ibuprofen • Tylenol • Benadryl • Cough drops • Naproxen (Advil) • Hydrocortisone • Nasal spray • Ace bandages • Vitamins • Condoms • Cotton balls • Socks • Athletes foot cream • Stethoscope*

  9. How to Make Yourself a Strong PA Applicant The "no duhhhs" What these show to PA Schools Commitment in hours Variation in Experience Minimums for Understanding Dedication in Passion • 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 Don't Forget... • Application Essay • 3 References, pref. PAs • Interview Skills • Have a Plan!

  10. Shadowing Why Shadow a PA? How to find a PA to Shadow Call one! Ask PA and Pre- PA students to refer you. Network here! • 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!

  11. Healthcare Experience (HCE) What is it? 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! • 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. • 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.

  12. Guest Speaker • Carlos Ruiz • PhysAssist Scribe, Inc. Scribe Ambassador • Ruiz.Carlos@gmail.com • (956)372-8726 www.iamscribe.com APPLY TODAY!

  13. Thank you for coming! Next Meeting Contact Us! Andrea - President pathway2@hotmail.com (956)763-1837 Cat - Vice-President crodriguez2307@yahoo.com Jenna - Treasurer jenna_andel@yahoo.com Aisha - Volunteer Coordinator ltt638@my.utsa.edu • October 18th, 2012 • 7pm • UC 2.01.40 pasocietyutsa.webs.com facebook.com/pasociety.utsa pasocietyutsa@gmail.com

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