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Mock Interview Recording + Sample Questions
An inside look at a 1-on-1 mock interview with a real CAA school applicant, conducted by an admissions expert + BONUS list of sample CAA school interview questions.
Personal Statement Essay Bank
A collection of de-identified personal statements from real CAA applicants. It includes all drafts of the editing process, from the initial to the final draft.
Shadowing Prep Guide
Are you getting ready to shadow an anesthesia professional and wondering if you're ready? Look no further. Get instant access to comprehensive guidance on how to prepare.
Ultimate Shadowing Debrief Guide
If you've already shadowed an anesthesia professional and want guidance organizing your thoughts, this resource is perfect for you! Save it to your desktop and use it after every time you shadow. It will be a great resource to pull from for your personal statement.
Shadowing Tracker
Stay organized by logging all the important details of each shadowing experience in this excel document. When you begin filling out CASAA, you'll have all the required information in one place.
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Aspiring CAA is the go-to blog for expert advice on how to become a CAA. Founded by a practicing certified anesthesiologist assistant, clinical preceptor, and assistant professor at a master of medical science program in anesthesiology, Aspiring CAA makes admissions guidance readily available to all aspiring anesthesiologist assistants. With admission committee experience and an intricate knowledge of the admissions process, Aspiring CAA takes the guess work out of applying to CAA school.
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