Liberia Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hello All, I noticed there wasn't a thread for this years application cycle, so I went ahead and started one. I submitted my application on 7/2/13. When did everyone else submit there CASPA application and Supplemental application? Also has anyone heard anything about interviews? Good Luck to everyone and have an amazing day.:=D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saldanamoreno Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hello, I am still waiting on 2 letters of Reference and 2 of my Transcripts to get to CASPA. Do you know if I really need these before I can E-Submit?...or do I have to wait until everything is in? I am worried that I am going to submit to late and get overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hi, Everyone! My CASPA application was mailed on June 7th. I completed my supplemental shortly after that, and my MEDEX application was deemed complete in mid-June. I received an email from them about a week ago, saying that initial review of my application had found it complete and that I met the requirements and prerequisites (I'm applying for the master's degree option, BTW; Seattle and Spokane are my top two choices). They also said that official review of applications would begin in August and that further communication would take place at that time. @saldanamoreno, I think for CASPA you have to have at least two out of three letters in order to submit. You can e-submit with transcripts outstanding, but your application will not begin to be verified until CASPA has received all of your transcripts. Good LUCK everyone! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 All I can say to you all is the best of luck! I personally think you made a horrible decision submitting early, simply means that much longer of a wait haha Stay calm, relaxed, and enjoy your summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 @MediMike, hahahaha. That's an excellent point. My email refresh button clicking has reached a crescendo, even though I know I have a long time to wait yet. Thanks for the words of support! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hello to all! I wanted to get involved in this thread as I am applying to MEDEX this year. I am still waiting on 2 letters of recommendation and that is it. I am so glad I asked early for my letters so hopefully they will be in soon. Hoping to E-submit in the next 2 weeks.Looking forward to getting this submitted and hope to continue to meet other PA-hopefuls like myself! Good luck to everyone!:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice to meet you, EMSGuy1982! Good luck in this application cycle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracie A. Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 This forum is a great way to pass the time while you wait. I know it was great to know others were sitting there as anxious as me. It was also a great way to connect pre-interviews to help each other with the jitters! Stay involved, stay active, and stay positive! If I recall correctly, I think I submitted for early deadline and heard about interview right before Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 @Tracie H...thanks for the words of encouragement! I think the waiting's probably the worst part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAChief Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hello All, Liberia, thanks for creating the thread. My narrative is much like ktcan10's. I submitted early and I received my confirmation about a week ago. I had looked at previous threads and saw that people started to hear phone calls for interviews sometime in September. I will try to enjoy the rest of my summer and start sweating bullets then. :) Now we play the waiting game...:heheh: Good luck to everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2PA Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hello Folks, Just wanted to chime in and say hello. I'm planning on e-submitting and turning in my supplemental app the first week of August! This has been over a year in the making - can hardly believe the time has come! I'm applying to the Seattle campus. Good Luck Everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberia Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 I'm so glad I created this thread.....I enjoy reading all the comments knowing that I'm not the only one stressing out. Luckily I've been on vacation for 9 days in Key West which has helped slightly. Obviously I'm here on the forum instead of at the beach.....lol Baby steps!:=D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgariepy14 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi everyone, I completed my supplemental on July 23, for the Seattle Campus. Now the waiting game begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumsden Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 My CAPSA was submitted July 15th, and my Supplemental on July 28th. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Just submitted my CASPA and Supplemental today! I am so glad to get it out of my hands. I am sure I have hit the refresh button on CASPA over a million times. Now the waiting begins. Good luck to everyone!! -Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congrats, Anthony! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2PA Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hello All, Just submitted both CASPA and supplemental app last night!!! What weight off my shoulders. To those of you still working on it, stay focused and remember that hitting that submit button is a HUGE relief... Then it's all about waiting and hopefully rocking an interview!! Good luck to everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberia Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 So another Sunday passes by as we wait to hear news! To help pass the time let us share and get to know one another. I will start! 1.What state is everyone applying from? I'm applying from NC :-) 2. Is this your first application cycle? No this is my second but I applied extremely late in the cycle....I was clueless about the intensity of the CASPA process. You live and you learn! 3.Does anyone have a passion for anything specific OB/GYN, EM, IM,FM,Ortho, Surgery....etc? I've had a passion for infectious diease and behavioral health for years....all of my work experience is centered around these areas!..which I love! Im excited to see what the clinical rotation phase will be like....I may have a change of heart, I doubt it though. 4. NonPA related....name one fun thing you did this summer to ease the anxiety of this process? I went snorkeling in Key West and ate all sorts of yummy things! It was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hahaha. I like this game!! 1.What state is everyone applying from? I'm applying from Southern California...with family ties to the PNW. 2. Is this your first application cycle? Yes, this is my first!! Long dreamed about! 3.Does anyone have a passion for anything specific OB/GYN, EM, IM,FM,Ortho, Surgery....etc? I have a passion for inner city primary care, especially preventative medicine and clinic medicine. :) 4. NonPA related....name one fun thing you did this summer to ease the anxiety of this process? Besides rocking myself to sleep in the corner? (j/k). I went camping and hiking in Yosemite with my boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 This is a great idea :) 1.What state is everyone applying from? I am applying from Washington state. I've lived in the PNW just about all my life. I love it here 2. Is this your first application cycle? This is my first cycle, and hopefully my last! I thought about applying last cycle but I was way late in the game and held off until this year. 3.Does anyone have a passion for anything specific OB/GYN, EM, IM,FM,Ortho, Surgery....etc? I have a passion for general patient care, patient education, preventative medicine, pretty much any field of medicine. I have worked in for over 11 years is EMS and have loved it. I would love to do something in primary care and eventually land in orthopedics since I am a huge sports medicine fan as well! 4. NonPA related....name one fun thing you did this summer to ease the anxiety of this process? I am taking a week long vacation to Seaside Oregon at the end of this month, It will be great to get away for awhile and sit on the beach.....and maybe check my status a "few" times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hello All,Just submitted both CASPA and supplemental app last night!!! What weight off my shoulders. To those of you still working on it, stay focused and remember that hitting that submit button is a HUGE relief... Then it's all about waiting and hopefully rocking an interview!! Good luck to everyone!!! Great work! I totally agree it's like a thousand pounds being lifted off your shoulders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2PA Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 1.What state is everyone applying from? Born and raised in eastern Washington. 2. Is this your first application cycle? This is my first time applying. I have been preparing for over a year though! 3.Does anyone have a passion for anything specific OB/GYN, EM, IM,FM,Ortho, Surgery....etc? I have two loves in medicine - EM and Family Practice. I absolutely love the high pace, high acuity, and procedures of EM. Then again I also love helping people stay healthy and AVOID the ED. I will probably do family medicine primarily and moonlight in the ED. As far as healthcare setting I most definitely want to work in a rural setting!! 4. NonPA related....name one fun thing you did this summer to ease the anxiety of this process? Jogging has been my lifeline! Beyond this, now that my app is turned in and summer qtr is almost over I will be leaving for San Diego next week for my 'two week' annual drill (navy reserve) then three days after returning my wife and I are heading to Puerto Vallarta WITHOUT THE KIDS for 9 days!!! (couldn't unbold - sorry ;-) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 good luck y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuff Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 1.What state is everyone applying from? Colorado 2. Is this your first application cycle? Yes and I am very nervous and excited! 3.Does anyone have a passion for anything specific OB/GYN, EM, IM,FM,Ortho, Surgery....etc? I have been a medical assistant for 10 years and volunteer EMT for 6 years. I enjoy emergency medicine and primary care. I live in a very rural area of NW Colorado and would like to continue practicing in the same setting. 4. NonPA related....name one fun thing you did this summer to ease the anxiety of this process? Enjoyed a hike with my family this last weekend, which is a rare occasion because I am still finishing up my Bachelor's degree. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 1.What state is everyone applying from?Colorado 2. Is this your first application cycle? Yes and I am very nervous and excited! 3.Does anyone have a passion for anything specific OB/GYN, EM, IM,FM,Ortho, Surgery....etc? I have been a medical assistant for 10 years and volunteer EMT for 6 years. I enjoy emergency medicine and primary care. I live in a very rural area of NW Colorado and would like to continue practicing in the same setting. 4. NonPA related....name one fun thing you did this summer to ease the anxiety of this process? Enjoyed a hike with my family this last weekend, which is a rare occasion because I am still finishing up my Bachelor's degree. Good luck to everyone! Nice to meet you Jschmitt! Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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