Courtney Browne, MMS, PA‑C, is an Advanced Practice Provider Manager at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she leads and mentors a rapidly growing inpatient oncology APP team. She plays a hands‑on role in reviewing PA applications with Northwestern’s Pre‑PA Internship and for their PA Program. Courtney has been honored with multiple institutional awards—including Excellence in Leadership (2025), Excellence in Patient Care (2024), Inpatient PA of the Year (2023), and Preceptor Team of the Year (2023)—recognitions she credits to the colleagues and learners who inspire her every day. Deeply passionate about helping others get into PA school, she brings an encouraging, supportive, and empowerment‑focused approach to guiding aspiring PAs as they strengthen their essays, build confidence, and elevate their chances of acceptance.