LESH Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Good luck to all the Corpsman and Medics applying to PA programs this cycle! LesH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey008 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks a lot ! I hope we all get in ! All the best everyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted November 8, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just as I am curious How many apply for how many seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Just as I am curious How many apply for how many seats? Good question. I remain hopeful about the outcomes of these programs' veteran recruitment efforts: University of South Alabama, Midwestern University, Northern Arizona University, Georgia Health Sciences University Research Institute Inc., Bay Path College, University of North Dakota, University of Nebraska, Pacific University, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, Eastern Virginia Medical School, University of Washington. Can anyone share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastro805 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 As a first year student, I have been involved in the last 3 interviews for my program's upcoming class. Sad to say, I have only met 3 veteran interviewees. My class had 10 of us class up. I am really hoping to see more in our final interview this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Recently graduated from UW/Medex and we had the largest cohort of Veterans in school history in my class. Close to 40% I think, and continues to have the highest percentage of vets than any other program I believe. And they've increased recruitment presence at the local bases near the school and in the region. Makes for a good atmosphere/rivalry in class amongst the services. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatswain2PA Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's great to hear that there are schools who proactively recruit veterans. Of the 42 in my class, there were 10 men, four of us were veterans (1 retired, 2 reserve, 1 relad). We also had four ladies who were still active reservists, so about 18% of our class were veterans. However the faculty always seemed to be uncomfortable with us veterans. They were much more comfortable interacting with the 23 yo young lady right out of undergrad than the 30 year old army Captain with combat experience as a company commander, the 26 year old FMF corpsmen, or the 40 year old retired BMCS. For those vets getting into civilian PA programs, remember you are entering ACADEMIA, where your military background/experience/etiquette/personality may not be appreciated. For much of the liberal elite who reside in academia, the military is the enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastro805 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If your program doesn't participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, they may not be the most military friendly. It may be a good idea for vets/AD who are interested in becoming PAs to start by looking at programs who have a strong military history (MEDEX, DUKE, George Washington, UNC) or those with large military populations nearby (UTSA, E. Virginia, etc.), and especially those who participate in the YRP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/veterans/paprograms.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe13 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Medic for 4.5 years. Accepted into my first choice this year, it feels great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Medic for 4.5 years. Accepted into my first choice this year, it feels great! Congrats Soldier (or Airman)! Where are you accepted if you don't mind telling? If you do mind could you pm me? I am very interested in tracking Vet acceptance. Thanks LESH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z PA-C Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 We have at least 4 vets that I know of in our class of 36. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 We have at least 4 vets that I know of in our class of 36. :) Thank you aiviphung. How are you? I wish I'd talked with the Vets when I presented on the NHSC. If they are on the forum could you ask them to pm me please? Thanks LesH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfIghter23 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My school is very veteran friendly! Yellow-ribbon and recently one of our students honored at AAPA Veterans Caucus: http://www.dyc.edu/news-center/news/2014/1110_physician_assistant_veterans.aspx Don't count the small schools out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 My school is very veteran friendly! Yellow-ribbon and recently one of our students honored at AAPA Veterans Caucus: http://www.dyc.edu/news-center/news/2014/1110_physician_assistant_veterans.aspx Don't count the small schools out! I have nothing but love for the small schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe13 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congrats Soldier (or Airman)! Where are you accepted if you don't mind telling? If you do mind could you pm me? I am very interested in tracking Vet acceptance. Thanks LESH I was accepted into Drexel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 I was accepted into Drexel. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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