I’ve been there…

I remember lying awake at night looking up at the ceiling wondering,

“How on earth am I going to get into PA school?”

I knew I wanted to care for patients.  I was confident in my choice to become a PA. But there were hurdles and uncertainties looming over my plans. Is my GPA high enough? Do I have enough patient care experiences? Who will write my letters of recommendation? How do I write my personal statement?

In order to navigate the competitive, difficult, and often confusing path toward admission to PA school, I turned to those who had been there before, the PAs who offered guidance and encouragement.

I’ve now been a PA since 2016.  Looking back, it was my fear and uncertainty during the pre-PA years that inspired me to want to help others who are trying to become physician assistants.  On your way to success, sometimes you can only see the next few steps. I hope to help you on the rest of your journey.

Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

Eric Gordon, MPAS, PA-C

Eric has been a physician assistant (PA) since 2016.  After completing his undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin, he moved back to his hometown of Fort Worth and attended PA School at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  As a PA, Eric has practiced in emergency medicine and geriatrics, serving in clinical leadership roles with a special focus on delivering care in patients’ homes.

Prior to becoming a PA, Eric developed a passion for teaching as a writing and grammar specialist at a standardized test prep company.  He later went on to become a tutor in the subjects of anatomy, physiology, and nephrology while enrolled as a PA student.  Since becoming a PA, he has developed and taught emergency medicine educational content for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Because of his love for the PA profession, Eric enjoys mentoring future PAs through the arduous process of applying to PA school. For that reason, he founded Elevate PA Prep in 2021 and has coached hundreds of Pre-PA students along their journey. He lives in Fort Worth with his wife and three children.