Ana Rodrigues
5.0
(4)
PA coach who loves helping others get to where I am :)
Admissions Committee at Massachusetts college of pharmacy and health sciences
Works at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Ana’s PA School Qualifications
Ana has helped clients get into these schools:
I am a cardiothoracic surgery PA since June 2023. Since then I have also assisted my university as an alumni interview for each round of interviews they have had for prospective PA students. I started an instagram page during PA school so others could see what it was like and also ask me any questions they had about becoming a PA or getting into school. I assisted several people with applying to school as well as tips during interviews as well as excelling during PA school with exams and workload. Additionally, I precept students when there are students on rotation and give them tips on how to find jobs after graduating. I have edited personal statements for PA school applications and assisted in interview prep.
Ana can help with:
Application Strategy
Clinical Rotations
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Letters of Recommendation
Licensing
PANCE Exam Preparation
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Specializations
Why do I coach?
I coach because I was once in your shoes. I found myself overwhelmed with all things PA school. Between applying, getting in and succeeding, and finally passing my PANCE and applying for licensing it was all so confusing and overwhelming. Each step forward I took in figuring it out and getting help from mentors, I always loved teaching and helping others. I was a peer tutor for difficult classes in PA school and now assist my program as an alumni interviewer whenever needed each interview cycle for the PA program. I love giving back and helping others since I have been through this and don't want others to have the same struggles as I once did.
Work Experience
Physician Assistant (PA)
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
June 2023 - Present
Manage postoperative cardiac and thoracic patients. Evaluate new inpatient consults and order the appropriate workup prior to surgery. Perform bedside procedures such as chest tube insertions and inserting arterial lines. Coordinate discharge and follow-up appointments for patients.
Student
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
May 2022 - May 2023
Pediatrics- Pedroso Pediatrics, Hollywood FL Cardiac surgery- University Hospitals, Cleveland OH Psychiatry- Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA Emergency Medicine- Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA Cardiothoracic surgery- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington MA Internal Medicine- Alpha Medical Associates, Concord MA Family Medicine- Hancock Medical Solutions, North Miami FL Women's Health- Lee and Burack MD, Albany NY
Peer Tutor
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
September 2021 - May 2022
My role as a peer tutor was to hold large group tutoring sessions online for students enrolled in graduate level of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I and II. I prepared presentations to review lecture material, answered questions, and prepared practice exams for students. Flexible Schedule, Communication and +1 skill
Nanny
Career Break
August 2019 - September 2020
While I anticipated the start of PA school in September of 2020, I took the time to work caring for children and infants as a private nanny. I wanted the experience to take care of children of all ages and to better understand their developmental milestones.
Medical Assistant
Deaconess Women's Hospital
October 2018 - August 2019
As an MA, my job included obtaining vitals and electrocardiograms on all patients, upload patient imaging into medical records, and reviewing patient medications at the start of each visit. Outside of patient care, I assisted in assigning providers to their respective patient rooms to maintain a cohesive clinical workflow. Patient Care, Electrocardiography (EKG) and +2 skills
Patient Care Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
January 2018 - December 2018
My role was to assist patients with ADLs, obtain vitals and electrocardiograms, assist nurses with dressing changes, and help the staff develop individualized nursing care plans for patients. Direct Patient Care, Electrocardiography (EKG) and +2 skills
Education
Massachusetts college of pharmacy and health sciences
Master's degree, Physician Assistant, Physician assistant studies
2020 - 2023
Admissions Committee Experience
I assist in interviewing prospective PA students as an alumni interviewer each application cycle since I graduated.
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General, Biology
2014 - 2018
4 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Ana has helped clients get into these schools: