3 nd General Meeting October 3 th, 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 System 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: 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, 29 th 2012 Contact Jenna to pay dues:

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 inbox. Other duties as required. Historian Keeps 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 29 th 2012 Last Fall meeting for 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/ 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:

Bake Sale Thursday, October 18 th 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:

Habitat for Humanity Excellence Dr, off Old Pearsall Rd. October 13th, :00 – 3:00 PM Haven for Hope 1 Haven for Hope Way October 27 th, :00 – 4:00 PM Corazon Med Clinic 315 East Travis St. Basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church Every Sunday 7: :00 AM Meet at Convocation Center one hour prior to carpool or for a ride. Contact Aisha to sign-up:

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 point Bring your receipt with items to meetings or drop off with officers on campus. Contact Andrea for DT campus T/R: (956) Contact Cat for Main campus T/R: (210) Contact Jenna for Main campus M/W/F: (361)

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 = 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 (956) APPLY TODAY!

Next Meeting October 18th, pm UC Contact Us! Andrea - President (956) Cat - Vice-President Jenna - Treasurer Aisha - Volunteer Coordinator pasocietyutsa.webs.com facebook.com/pasociety.utsa