Thomas M. O’Shea, PhD, Med is the Director of Administrative and Students Services for the University of Iowa PA Program and Adjunct Faculty Member in the University College Division at the University of Iowa. Dr. O’Shea has worked in higher education for almost 20 years and his main focus is on recruitment, admission, transitional programming and student success. Dr. O’Shea is an active member of PAEA, Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (CAAHP) and the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) which allows him to work with health-advisors across the country to provide insight into what students can do to be successful in their healthcare journey.