Resume

GPA, healthcare experience, volunteerism & more.

+ OUHSC PA Program stats for the class of 2019

Before you read any further stop and remember not to compare yourself to others. You have strengths and personal qualities that have gotten you this far; there is no need to compare and degrade yourself. You are intelligent and driven and going to succeed at whatever you put your mind to. I personally have to remind myself of this regularly because I fall into the bad habit of looking at other’s grades, experiences, beauty, etc. and feel less than extraordinary about myself. Yes, someone may have better grades than you, but you may have more awesome hands on experiences. You truly are unique, and you cannot get so lost in others that you forget yourself. The application and all of the numbers you put down on paper are important, but a lot of us look similar in that aspect. Your personal statement and interview are where you can really shine and show the committee that you have the passion and grit to survive PA school and eventually become a caring provider.

-My stats and experiences.

The easiest way for me to share this with you is by using the final resume I submitted based off of the resume template I was given by OUHSC PA Program. (Some formatting changes might occur based on your device.)

Destiny Shelton

Objective

To receive admittance to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Physician Associate program in order to achieve my goal of becoming a Physician Associate.

Education

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Graduation: December 2017

Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science Cumulative GPA: 3.8

Connors State College, Warner, OK May 2015

Associate of Science in Allied Health Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Relevant Experience

Shadowing

-Janislynn Dorris- PA-C, The Children’s Hospital at OU, Pulmonary.

8 Hrs. (September 2017)

-Pamela Foster, PA-C, The Children’s Hospital at OU, Jimmy Everest Center.

6 Hrs. (August 2017)

-Amir Raza, PA-C, The Children’s Hospital at OU, Pediatric orthopedic surgery.

4 Hrs. (July 2017)

-Carlee Steele, APRN, NP, OU Medical Center, Trauma.

5 Hrs. (June 2017)

-Lauren Hink, PA-C, OU Medical Center, Trauma/ neurosurgery.

8 Hrs. (June 2017)

-Deanna Parsons, PA-C, OU Medical Center, Trauma.

7 Hrs. (June 2017)

-Todd Rankin, PA-C, OU Medical Center, Emergency room.

8 Hrs. (June 2017)

-Krysten Jenkins, PA-C, Integris Family Medical Clinic.

4 Hrs. (May 2017)

-Beau Burton, PA-C, Oklahoma Sports and Orthopedics Institute.

24 Hrs. (February 2017-April 2017)

-Melissa Gleason, PA-C, The Children’s Hospital at OU, Pediatric hematology.

2 Hrs. (June 2016)

-William Ertl, MD, OU Medical Center, Orthopedic surgery

4 Hrs. (June 2017)

-Michael Stratton, DO, The Children’s Clinic.

40 Hrs. (May 2014-June 2014)

Student Advising Session

OU College of Medicine PA Advising Session. (July 2017)

Physician Associate Student Shadowing

Shannon Stangl, Prospective Student Chairs, Geriatrics Lecture (June 2017)

Nicholas Mietus, PA Student, OU Medical Center, Emergency Room (June 2017)

Volunteerism

American Heart Association, Go Red for Native Women Heart Health Summit (Fall 2017)

-Greeted attendees and provided educational packets. Helped distribute advocacy petition forms.

Oklahoma City VA Health Center, Women’s Clinic (Summer 2017)

-Assisted the nurses with rooming patients and cleaning rooms after.

Oklahoma Heart Hospital Clinic for the Uninsured (Summer 2017)

-Assisted the medical volunteers with rooming patients and running the EKG machine.

Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, Hope’s Kitchen (Summer 2017)

-Packaged meals and snacks for delivery to children in the metro area.

American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Luncheon (Summer 2017)

-Greeted attendees and provided heart health educational packets.

Volunteerism cont.

Project Outreach (Summer 2017)

-Participated in creative and physical activities for children with special needs.

Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association (Fall 2016/ Summer 2017)

-Assembled medical informational packets to be delivered to clinics.

Community After School Program, Be Fit (Fall 2016)

-Assisted in leading a nutrition and physical activity program for K-5th grade students.

The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, Patient Pal (Spring 2016- Fall 2016)

-Provided age and developmentally appropriate activities while observing infection control protocol.

Work Experience

CSL Plasma, Donor Support Tech, Norman, OK September 2017- December 2017

-Assessed health history.

-Recorded vital signs, hematocrit, and protein levels to verify donor suitability for plasma pheresis.

-Explained the donation procedure and side effects.

-Prepared autophereis machines, monitor donors for irregularities, and disconnect donors.

10Gym, Receptionist, Norman, OK December 2016- September 2017

-Greeted and communicated with members and guests.

-Operated register and collected membership dues and fees.

-Maintained a clean and organized environment.

Honors and Awards

President’s Honor Roll- OU (Fall 2017)

Sooner Standard Award for Volunteerism-OU (Fall 2017)

Academic Distinction-OU (Fall 2017)

Dean’s Honor Roll- OU (Spring 2017)

Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship- OU (Fall 2015)

President’s Honor Roll- OU (Fall 2015)

Golden Key Honor Society- OU (Spring 2017)

Magna Cum Laude Graduating Honors- CSC (Spring 2015)

President’s Honor Roll- CSC (Spring 2015)

Vice President’s List- CSC (Fall 2014)

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society- CSC (Spring 2014)

President’s Honor Roll- CSC (Spring 2014)

Vice President’s List- CSC (Fall 2013)

President’s Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Excellence Award- CSC (Fall 2013)

Oklahoma State Regent’s for Higher Education Scholarship- CSC (Fall 2013)

Campus Involvement

OU Pre-PA Club Alpha Gamma Delta

Soonerthon CSC Rodeo Team

The Big Event

As you can see from my resume, I had very little patient care experience. I was extremely worried because that is a major thing that the admissions committee looks at. However, I had great grades, lots of medical volunteering, and I shadowed a PA in almost every specialty that is included in the clinical portion of the program so it all worked out for me in the end. Like I said before, do not compare yourself. Everyone is different, and you never know exactly what the program is looking for. Some schools do not emphasize previous healthcare experience hours and others vary on the prerequisites that are required. Always check with the programs you are applying to make sure you have fulfilled the requirements and understand the type of students and qualities they typically accept.

-OUHSC Class of 2019 stats

Total GPA: 3.42

Science GPA: 3.29

Last 60 hours GPA: 3.62

GRE: 300

I scored a 309 my first try and did not retake it. This is not a great score in general, but GRE scores are not weighted heavily for getting accepted. I suggest taking a practice exam or using the online study materials. I also had an app on my phone for studying vocabulary.

Residency in state: 68%

Residency out of state: 32%

As of this year, OUHSC does not give preference to in state students or students who attended OU for undergrad.

Accepted repeat applicants: 48%

Patient contact hours: 3496 hrs.

You can gain these hours working as a phlebotomist, nurses aid, medical assistant, medical mission trips, EMT, scribe, ER tech, etc. The CASPA website FAQ will have a section that will help you determine if your job or volunteer experiences were patient care/hands on care, healthcare experience, or other.

Shadowing hours: 218 hrs.

The PASO website does not have very many PAs listed and most book quickly. Call around to local clinics and hospitals to see if the PAs there accept student shadows.

I will keep you updated as soon as I receive the stats for the Class of 2020.

Best of luck,

Destiny