OHPA2017 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I was also wondering how diverse the class is as far as age, previous healthcare experience? The program states it requires previous healthcare experience but doesn't give an hour requirement. The second cohort did get to meet some of the current students, as we took the interviewees on tours of the building and anatomy lab. I was asked standard questions throughout my interview and I'm sure that hasn't changed. Both cohorts are pretty close within their own class and get involved with many activities and volunteering. Even when we spend 50+ hours together throughout the week, we still hang out on our off time too. Yes, we have a cadaver lab that we share with the osteopathic med students but when you're in lab, its just the PA students and not the OM students. When my class started, we had people as young as 21 and 30 was the oldest. People had backgrounds in anything from biology, chemistry, athletic training, massage therapy, business, and music. My class required 1000 hours of patient care experience but I think they changed that for the second class to just have some hours and not a specific amount. Hope that answers your questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlz1bax1 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugzMonster Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 For anyone making a trip to Dublin, OH to interview with our program, good luck and we're excited to see you in the building. If you have any questions about things to do while you're here in Ohio, feel free to ask questions! PA-S, Ohio University 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbs Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 For anyone making a trip to Dublin, OH to interview with our program, good luck and we're excited to see you in the building. If you have any questions about things to do while you're here in Ohio, feel free to ask questions! PA-S, Ohio University 2018 Thanks for the offer! I am very excited to be check out OU's program! HugzMonster, did you also hear back within a few weeks of your interview on your acceptance status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugzMonster Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Thanks for the offer! I am very excited to be check out OU's program! HugzMonster, did you also hear back within a few weeks of your interview on your acceptance status? I interviewed on a Friday afternoon the week before Thanksgiving and was accepted the second week of December. I was notified by phone and then an official e-mail and mailing were sent in the following weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbs Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 I interviewed on a Friday afternoon the week before Thanksgiving and was accepted the second week of December. I was notified by phone and then an official e-mail and mailing were sent in the following weeks. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natnat1995 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi everyone! I wanted to give everyone who will be interviewing a little advice. I interviewed at OU on 10/19 and was accepted on 10/25. I have decided that this is where I will be attending :) woo can't wait! Anyways, my interview was very laid back. You have one 15 minute interview session with the program director, one 15 minute session with the admissions coordinator and one 30 minute session with 2 faculty members. You then get a tour of the awesome facilities. A current student will give the tour, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions. All of the faculty were very welcoming and made me feel very relaxed about my interview. All of the questions were what you would normally expect. I actually really enjoyed my interview! Good luck to everyone that is interviewing, and please let me know if you have any other questions. I am so excited about this program and I hope to be meeting many of you in May :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbs Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi everyone! I wanted to give everyone who will be interviewing a little advice. I interviewed at OU on 10/19 and was accepted on 10/25. I have decided that this is where I will be attending :) woo can't wait! Anyways, my interview was very laid back. You have one 15 minute interview session with the program director, one 15 minute session with the admissions coordinator and one 30 minute session with 2 faculty members. You then get a tour of the awesome facilities. A current student will give the tour, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions. All of the faculty were very welcoming and made me feel very relaxed about my interview. All of the questions were what you would normally expect. I actually really enjoyed my interview! Good luck to everyone that is interviewing, and please let me know if you have any other questions. I am so excited about this program and I hope to be meeting many of you in May :) Thanks for the info! That really clarifies the interview process. Are you from Ohio originally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natnat1995 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks for the info! That really clarifies the interview process. Are you from Ohio originally? No problem! Yes I'm originally from the Columbus area and I believe everyone who I interviewed with was originally from Ohio as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlz1bax1 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Anyone else interviewing on Friday afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbs Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Me! Super excited!! I fly out tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlz1bax1 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 did anyone ask when we should here back from them after the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbs Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 No and absolutely should have. So anxious to hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgirlsanalien Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I interviewed on the 9th of November! I am so anxious! Did everyone who interviewed feel as if they didn't get a chance to say the things they wanted? Mainly due to how it was set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natnat1995 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 did anyone ask when we should here back from them after the interview? When I asked, they said that they hand out admissions completely on a rolling basis. I found out just a few days after my interview (by phone) but it seems like rather than having an official "wait list" they just continue to hand out admissions as people decline offers up until December and then create an official wait list. So you may hear back soon or you may not hear back until next month. It seems a little frustrating like they just kinda leave ya hanging :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgirlsanalien Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 When I asked, they said that they hand out admissions completely on a rolling basis. I found out just a few days after my interview (by phone) but it seems like rather than having an official "wait list" they just continue to hand out admissions as people decline offers up until December and then create an official wait list. So you may hear back soon or you may not hear back until next month. It seems a little frustrating like they just kinda leave ya hanging :/ When did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbabess3 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I am interviewing on Tuesday the 15th. Super excited! Is anyone else interviewing then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugzMonster Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 For those who have interviewed already and are now waiting, try not to let it get to you that much. Most candidates at any PA program will have a 1-2 week wait before they get a call. Sometimes it's an acceptance and sometimes it's a notification that they've been waitlisted. My class ended up taking several people from the waitlist as late as February (probably not the news you guys wanted to hear). Stay active, enjoy your free time while you still have it, and make sure you don't get complacent if you still have interviews at other programs. Cheers! HugzMonster, PA-S Ohio University Physician Assistant Program 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgirlsanalien Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 For those who have interviewed already and are now waiting, try not to let it get to you that much. Most candidates at any PA program will have a 1-2 week wait before they get a call. Sometimes it's an acceptance and sometimes it's a notification that they've been waitlisted. My class ended up taking several people from the waitlist as late as February (probably not the news you guys wanted to hear). Stay active, enjoy your free time while you still have it, and make sure you don't get complacent if you still have interviews at other programs. Cheers! HugzMonster, PA-S Ohio University Physician Assistant Program 2018 Great advice! Thanks! I also have a question- Are any of the students in your class married with children? Or does this program not seem to favor non-traditional students like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natnat1995 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 When did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking? I submitted my application in late June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugzMonster Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Great advice! Thanks! I also have a question- Are any of the students in your class married with children? Or does this program not seem to favor non-traditional students like this? The 2017 class have several students who are married or got married during didactic. 2018 also has two married students and one of them has a 2 year old. So the program does like to have a range of diversity when it comes to non-traditional students. I myself am a career changer and used to sell software prior to making the move into the healthcare field. If anything, I think it was my personal background that tipped me in favor of getting accepted. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Great advice! Thanks! I also have a question- Are any of the students in your class married with children? Or does this program not seem to favor non-traditional students like this? I am not married, but I am a non-traditional student who was accepted a couple of weeks ago. I ended up turning down my acceptance for another program, but I definitely think that being non-traditional was in my favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlbs Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 I am not married, but I am a non-traditional student who was accepted a couple of weeks ago. I ended up turning down my acceptance for another program, but I definitely think that being non-traditional was in my favor. Good to know. I'm fairly non-traditional as well. Does anyone know how many more interviews they have/how many at each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatgirlsanalien Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 That is great to hear! I am hoping for the best. How long did it take from the time you interviewed until you got accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 That is great to hear! I am hoping for the best. How long did it take from the time you interviewed until you got accepted? I got a call the next week. But it seemed like they will admit quite a few later in the season as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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