Heart 4 Health Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Congrats to everyone that has received an interview invite. Does anyone know what type of interview this school conducts? Traditional? MMI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Wish I was in the area, I would very much like to go and mingle. It was really good - they focus a lot on faculty/student relationships and I really like that. They said for their priority interviews they're looking for vets (like you!), people in the sacramento/central valley, people who volunteer, continuing students from UOP, and people that have overcome socioeconomic factors. They have 45 slots available and almost 2000 applications so far, so that's a huge accomplishment to get an interview! At the interview, you'll get a tour of the new PA floor (sounds like it's in the same building as the law students). It's still being built, but they'll have classrooms, exam rooms with 1-way windows and a control room so they can watch you interact with patient actors, two surgical rooms, and a student lounge. There will be a cadaver lab, but it's in Stockton so I guess students will commute when it's cadaver time. Clinical rotations can involve a pathway track so if you're interested in something like surgery, you'll be able to do multiple surgery rotations and be ahead of the game when looking for a job. Each student will be assigned a faculty mentor, which is amazing. There is also on-campus housing available for around $500-900/month, and clinical rotations are solely in California for now. It was a great info session, I would love to hear how your interview goes and your impression! Good luck! -Ashleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5z3k61 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks, Ashleigh. That info is helpful! It's not super clear on their website about what type of applicants (eg. Veterans or Central Valley residents) they have a preference for, actually I couldn't find it at all. Sharing that really clarifies things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtaylor1747 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 It was really good - they focus a lot on faculty/student relationships and I really like that. They said for their priority interviews they're looking for vets (like you!), people in the sacramento/central valley, people who volunteer, continuing students from UOP, and people that have overcome socioeconomic factors. They have 45 slots available and almost 2000 applications so far, so that's a huge accomplishment to get an interview! At the interview, you'll get a tour of the new PA floor (sounds like it's in the same building as the law students). It's still being built, but they'll have classrooms, exam rooms with 1-way windows and a control room so they can watch you interact with patient actors, two surgical rooms, and a student lounge. There will be a cadaver lab, but it's in Stockton so I guess students will commute when it's cadaver time. Clinical rotations can involve a pathway track so if you're interested in something like surgery, you'll be able to do multiple surgery rotations and be ahead of the game when looking for a job. Each student will be assigned a faculty mentor, which is amazing. There is also on-campus housing available for around $500-900/month, and clinical rotations are solely in California for now. It was a great info session, I would love to hear how your interview goes and your impression! Good luck! -Ashleigh Thanks for the information! You're amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethepooh Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I have interview on March 3rd as well. I am really curious as of which interview format would be used and whether we will be interviewed as a group. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The only thing I can think is the director came from University of Nebraska medical center pa program. They may have the same style, whatever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethepooh Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I got an interview for March 3rd! Look like we will be interviewing on the same date! Good luck! I am so nervous lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5z3k61 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Are they still sending out interview invites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyttmab Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Had an absolutely incredible day interviewing at UOP this week. They recruited many well-qualified faculty and have put together an amazing program. We were told they'll be interviewing into July. Best of luck to everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Yes. They will have several days from now to end of July. There were very few interviews done this last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I heard they'll be interviewing over the next few months, but will try to let everyone know by April 1 if you are getting an interview or not. The stats I heard - 2100 applicants, 1300 didn't make the cut, so the pool is down to 800 and they are interviewing roughly 200 for 45 slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5z3k61 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks lyttmab and Sgaunring! About how many interviewees are invited to each interview day? And did they say how long it will be after you hear back from your interview day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 It seemed there was 10 invited per day. They said 2-3 weeks till we hear. It sounded like they were going to mail them instead of email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyttmab Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 It should be clarified that they are doing a small group of early interviews, about 50 people, which was done all this week. The rest of the 150 interviewees will be interviewed over 3-4 days a month through the summer. Those who interviewed early will hear in the next 2-3 weeks if they're admitted, rejected, or put into the larger pool of interviewees to fill the remaining spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 That's nice they only do 10 per day, I bet they really got to know you well. What was the format of the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aadiep11 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I heard they'll be interviewing over the next few months, but will try to let everyone know by April 1 if you are getting an interview or not. The stats I heard - 2100 applicants, 1300 didn't make the cut, so the pool is down to 800 and they are interviewing roughly 200 for 45 slots.Did those 1300 already get the rejection notice? Has anyone received interviews for April May or June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I doubt it due to the way they are rolling their interviews. They probably want to keep the pool open. They are also experimenting with how they want to perform these interviews, so what they do now may not be what they do later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Good to know. Congrats to all that interviewed, and fingers crossed for the rest of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wd33 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just got a call that made my day! Accepted! Good luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I did too!!!! I'm so freaking excited! Good luck everybody else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Congrats Wd33 and Shaunring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winniethepooh Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Congrats to those that got accepted. I was put back into the pool for reconsideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuoodns Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I was too, hoping for the best though. Congrats to all accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralvalleyPAapplicant Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Just got invited to interview in April! Any tips on what to expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It's a panel interview. Whole day event. These guys are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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