Becoming a PA at Sacred Heart: International Opportunities, Orthopedic Training, and Admissions Advice [Episode 613]

Send Harold your questions! In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Dr. Valerie Wherley sits down with Dr. Reynold Jaglal , program director of the Sacred Heart University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program, for an in-depth look at Sacred Heart’s values-focused approach to physician assistant (PA) education. Dr. Jaglal breaks down the program’s 27-month curriculum, including its team-taught didactic model, hands-on clinical rotations, and distinctive international clinical opportunities in Ireland and Spain. He also shares what makes Sacred Heart’s primary care–focused training unique, such as its required orthopedics rotation, and provides clear, practical advice for PA school applicants on demonstrating their fit with the school’s mission, communicating their personal values, and explaining their academic challenges. Whether you’re preparing to apply, exploring clinical programs, or curious about global PA education, this episode offers a thoughtful, insider perspective. 00:00 Welcome to the Admissions Straight Talk podcast 00:35 Welcome our guest, Dr. Reynold Jaglal 00:55 The PA program at Sacred Heart University 02:07 PA program curriculum and faculty 06:01 International training opportunities 09:15 Clinical phase 12:41 Dual degree: Bachelor's-MS in Physician Assistant Studies (BS-MSPAS) 15:42 Growing interest in the PA degree 17:35 How to create a competitive PA application Related Resources: Dr. Reynold Jaglal contact information Sacred Heart University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Sacred Heart University Bachelor’s–MS in Physician Assistant Studies The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant, a free Accepted guide Related Admissions Straight Talk Episodes How to Get Accepted to Duke’s Physician Assistant Program [Episode 591] How to Get into Physician Assistant Programs [Episode 515] Inside the Emory PA Program: Admissions, Curriculum, and Keys to Success [Episode 603]

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Becoming a PA at Sacred Heart: International Opportunities, Orthopedic Training, and Admissions Advice [Episode 613] is an episode from Admissions Straight Talk by Linda Abraham.

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This episode was published on Dec 18, 2025.

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