First Generation Pre-Physician Assistant Platform

• Title: Belonging & Social Change Engagement in Programming Award

The First-Generation Pre-Physician Assistant Platform provides a free online source of mentorship and information to first-generation students in pursuit of a career as a Physician Assistant. Utilizing various social media platforms, their multi-media content features current Physician Assistant practitioners answering the common questions and concerns of current pre-PA students. Although this information is typically paid for, members of this organization are motivated to provide underserved professionals with free, 24/7 access to this traditionally exclusive information and support, guiding them throughout their journey. Overall, the organization contributes to the development of a more equitable field by dismantling the hurdles that underserved and first-generation students face on their way to PA school.