Lar957 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 @Erika_erikovna its funny you should say this because I feel the same way. Good thing we only have to wait about another week or so to hear back :) I was very impressed with this program! And @jkaur, it was so fun getting to meet you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally8888 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Is there anyone interviewing this coming Friday in the morning session? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerPA14 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 ally8888 I will be interviewing Friday am session. Driving up from San Diego, hopefully traffic is not bad :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Can you guys share what impressed you so about the program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimyhtixela Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Can you guys share what impressed you so about the program? clinical rotation sites e.g. Harvard, Yale staff experience in PA education (and they are ALL incredibly approachable) location/weather (if you're from socal, you must already know ;]) One thing though-and this may be a deal breaker for some people-is that they have prosected cadavers. But they did mention they are working on getting cadavers to dissect, possibly at a different site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristinnaaa Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I like that MBKU is one of few schools that offer a clinical rotation in psych. They do integrated learning (ex. a patient comes in with a heart attack we learn about anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatment all based on heart attacks). I think that would really help me as a student get familiar with the material quicker. Also, all the staff members are super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I hope we all hear some good news the first week of February! After visiting this school, it's definitely one of my top choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erika_erikovna Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 clinical rotation sites e.g. Harvard, Yale staff experience in PA education (and they are ALL incredibly approachable) location/weather (if you're from socal, you must already know ;]) One thing though-and this may be a deal breaker for some people-is that they have prosected cadavers. But they did mention they are working on getting cadavers to dissect, possibly at a different site. Most programs I interviewed at us prosection - mostly because as a PA student you simply do not have time to do a full dissection! I forgot to ask about the anatomy lab situation. Sounds like they have it covered! Did anyone ask how they will arrange their clinic skills course? Some programs have simulation exam rooms, or paid actors - did MBKU happen to mention in during an interview day? What most impressed me was the approachability of all staff/faculty members, small class sizes and the clinical rotation sites already organized. Sounds like they have it down. Given there are only 28 students to find rotations for, it will definitely mean less likelihood of cancelled clinicals - a problem I hear is common at other big programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erika_erikovna Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 @Kristinnaaa I am happy to see they had a psych rotation too! Definitely something that is important to me. I was disappointed that a big program like USC did not have one establish. When I asked if they had a psych rotation during an info session, they basically told me that you will get a chance to see psych cases...while doing your primary care rotations! Although true, I was not entirely sold on that response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Good luck to everyone in your future PA endeavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimyhtixela Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thanks, @LESH! @erika_erikovna I've had the opposite experience, the schools where I've interviewed pay for cadavers to dissect, while most of them also had prosected ones because each method has their pros and cons. Either way, it looks like MBKU is prepared for this. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivileng Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone has heard back from MBKU?? I know they said we would be hearing back by this week. Let me know!! I'm so nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally8888 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hey everyone, I believe they said end of this week or next week. Allison did mention that accepted applicants would be notified via phone, and rejected applicants would only receive an email. Fingers crossed!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurePA1234 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hey Everyone! Sorry if this question as already been asked --- but I heard even if they have accreditation prior to the first class entering they are not fully accredited until they graduate their first class? Can anyone explaint this further to me? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally8888 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I also heard that, and I'm not sure if it has to do with the pass and fail rates? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristinnaaa Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 @Rivileng I heard we were going to hear back the first week of feburary. But I do hope we hear something back soon! @futurePA1234 Yes. The way I understood it is that they cannot fully accredit a school because there hasn't been a record of students. They need to know how the students will do on the PANCE and other exams. And how they par with other students from other schools. But they are very optismistic that they will get the provisional accreditation so that this first year will be eligible to take the PANCE exam. So in other words, there has to be an academic record before full acreditation can be awarded. (That's what I understood, but I could also be totally wrong) Good to everyone! I'm so nervous and anxious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj13 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 At my interview they said they were planning on getting all final decisions out by the end of this week, but at the latest could be by the end of next week! Good luck all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringup14 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hey everyone. I was told at my interview we would hear after the 1st of Feb. I am not sure how accurate that is though!! Best of luck to everyone. So excited about this program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishalbista Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Already got accepted in my hometown. Good luck to everyone. Thanks for sharing ideas on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishalbista Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Already got accepted in my hometown. Good luck to everyone. Thanks for sharing ideas on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markdevlinn Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Has anyone heard anything yet? I remember during lunch they mentioned that we would hear by today (1/31/2014) at the earliest and next week at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivileng Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That's what I heard also, and that the latest would be first week of Feb. Haven't heard anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringup14 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hey everyone! I just got a call from the school and they said they are making their accepted calls today! And I was accepted! Best of luck to all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivileng Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 @soaringup14 if you don't mind sharing... What's your gpa and hce hours? I'm only asking so I get an understanding of what they are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimyhtixela Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Congratulations @soaringup14 and @bishalbista! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivileng Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Congratulations btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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