CASPA Life Experiences Essay — PA

Explain how your life experiences and/or perspectives could contribute to the PA profession. How can these experiences help advance the goal of having healthcare providers who reflect the population of the country?

For CASPA applicants: ~2,500 characters including spaces. Optional.

5 scored dimensionsScore range: 0–5Word count: 300–450

Scoring Dimensions

1Experience Selection and Authenticity

2Perspective Shift Articulation

3Patient Empathy and Care Connection

4Professional Contribution Clarity

5Prompt Alignment and Dual-Question Coverage

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