All Things Pre-PA
The Pre-PA path can be intimidating and overwhelming at times. Here you can find some helpful resources, links, podcasts, tools, and everything else we consider useful to preparing for PA school applications.
Gundersen Health System Summer Research Fellowship Opportunity
The Summer Research Fellowship is an 11-week, paid full-time experience designed for undergraduate students interested in healthcare research. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and dissemination, working closely with a faculty principal investigator (MD, DO, PA, NP, DNP, or PhD), senior research scientists, research navigators, biostatisticians, and other medical learners.
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Program Highlights
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Duration: May 27 – August 8, 2025
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Location: In-person at Gundersen Health System’s La Crosse Campus
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Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week, no nights/weekends)
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Role: Clinical data retrieval from electronic medical records (not lab-based)
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Additional Opportunities: Shadowing, participation in casting, imaging exercises, and labor/delivery simulations, research-focused lecture series, journal club
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Culmination: 15-minute oral presentation in August
Eligibility
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Completed junior year of college by Spring 2025
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Minimum GPA of 3.2
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Interest in an advanced degree or career in a medical field
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Completion of the online application
Application Requirements
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Resume or CV
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Unofficial Transcript
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One letter of recommendation
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500-word goal statement
Deadline: Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025.
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VIDA Volunteer Trip
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Travel to Guatemala with a group of UWL students to provide medical care to medically underserved communities and learn about Guatemalan culture! More information can be found by contacting the UWL Vida Ambassador Brooke Bergeron: bergeron0016@uwlax.edu! QR code found in First Meeting Notes.
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When: January 10th – January 20th
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Where: Guatemala
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If you register from September 17th – September 30th, you can get $100 off your registration fee by using the code: VIDAB2S
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September 30th Registration Deadline
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Campus Opportunities
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Chancellor Service Award ​​
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Become a MLC tutor (https://www.uwlax.edu/murphy-learning-center/apply-to-be-a-tutor/)
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NSO Eagle Guide (https://www.uwlax.edu/new-student-and-family/eagle-guide-program/hiring-information/)
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START Eagle guide (https://www.uwlax.edu/new-student-and-family/eagle-guide-program/hiring-information/)
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Vanguard Position (https://www.uwlax.edu/vanguard/apply/#tab-apply)
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UWL Motor Development Program (Children and Adult programs)
The Path To PA
WEBSITES
Pre-PA Mock Interview Night
Wednesday, September 18th, 7-9 PM
Location: 1235 Centennial Hall
Dress professionally
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Visit handshake for more information and sign up!
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Personal Statement Workshop