smccccc Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Did everyone receive the scholarship email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car.jenna Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I did. But I didn't get an interview yet. Very interesting. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Same here...that's why I was wondering if everyone received it ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sio2023 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Did everyone receive the scholarship email? I did. But I didn't get an interview yet. Very interesting. What are your thoughts? What did the email say? I did not receive any emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG1913 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I received the scholarship email but haven't been given an interview either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitcc1 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Haha I know, I got the email too! To bad I'm already committed to my first choice school so looks like I won't be filling that supplemental email out! It was talking about areas of need both in California and Hawaii, if your interested in working in these areas the email encouraged you to submit and additional supplemental application. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Haven't received an interview yet either but am from one of the underserved counties listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car.jenna Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 It said there's a special track for people who want to do primary care in Hawaii or select northern ca counties that are desolate and underserved areas. Samuel Merritt was given scholarship money for people who commit to that. It asks for us to answer a few questions on how we are tied to any of those areas, why we want to stay in primary care, and for a commitment to practice primary care and do our clinical rotations in the target sites mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainerRD12 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Does everyone receive it regardless of residence? I was psyched because I live in Tehama county and this gave a sliver of hope that I'm still in the running..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I live in Massachusetts and I received it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skzhong Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I received the same email. Was wondering if we should call them to clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjpalmer Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I also received the email (so I assume everyone did?) but I live in Oregon. It sounded like you're only eligible if you have a tie to the Northern California counties listed or Hawaii, so I was a bit confused to get the e-mail because I'm interested but not from those areas so I assumed I wouldn't qualify. Clarification would be nice because it sounds like a great opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agatha Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Yes, my friend and I also got the scholraship email but no interview yet. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAAPli Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 i am not from that area. But i want to practice in target area. can i apply for that? or i m not eligible because i m not from that target area.... can somebody explain me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 They just sent this 1. Is the supplemental application for everyone interested in admission to the SMU PA program? No, only for those who wish to be considered for a HPSA scholarship. 2. Will my chances for regular admission to the program be harmed if I submit a supplemental application? No, the application/admissions process is the same for every candidate. Applying for the HRSA scholarship will have no impact on the regular admission process. 3. Are there differences between the regular program and the HPSA track? No, the HPSA track is a special track within the existing PA program NOT a separate program– this provides a mechanism to expand our current program. All students must meet the same admissions requirements and will be reviewed in the same process. 4. Can I submit a supplemental application for the HPSA track if I am not from a target area? Preference for this grant funding must be given to candidates with a demonstrated connection to the target areas with a desire to do primary care in the target area after graduation. Anyone is welcome to submit a supplemental application, but those who meet all of the criteria will be given preference. 5. Even if I don’t apply or receive the HRSA funding, can I still do the HPSA track and complete my rotations in a target area? Rotations in target areas will be prioritized for HPSA awardees. But there will be opportunities to use those rotations for regular students as well, and students in either the HPSA or the regular track would be able to take advantage of those rotation sites. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of questions from over 2000 applicants, I am only able to accept the actual application and will not be able to respond to any calls or emails regarding the HPSA application. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prePA13 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Someone correct me if I'm wrong and I hope I am. I noticed on the website & this forum that there are 3 interview dates: dec. 6 & two dates in January. Does anyone know if those are the final dates, or will they open up a few more dates? According to last years thread there were a few interview dates in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NefNef Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Does anyone know if they still calling people for an interview ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainerRD12 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 How long do you guys think the supplemental should be? There's not really any guidance.......oh and 2000+ applicants - that was comforting to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hadlock Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I didn't get the email but my friend here at school did, she said it was about general medicine in northern Cali? I don't know what's going on on with that, neither of us have been asked to interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan An Olkqwer Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I did. But I didn't get an interview yet. Very interesting. What are your thoughts?I'm in the same boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPA1 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I received an email last week stating that they had just started reviewing my application. I applied in the end of September! Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2BePa Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 To those that have interviewed? How was your interview? What was the interview day like? any advise is helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlopez Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I have not received a confirmation from the school that they received my application or an interview I applied early September I did receive the email about the scholarship but I do not qualify since I am from Texas here is what the email said. December 2, 2014 Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in Samuel Merritt University. I am writing about an important opportunity. In 2010, Samuel Merritt University was awarded $1,232,000.00 in federal scholarship funds to support the expansion of our PA Program. In fulfillment of this goal, we developed a “Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)” track within our Department. Currently, we are targeting the State of Hawaii and the thirteen northern California counties identified as HPSAs. Candidates who are interested in providing primary care services in either of these areas may be eligible for significant scholarship support during their training. Candidates accepted into this track will: a) demonstrate a significant connection to one of the two target regions through formative experiences in the target region, b) demonstrate a sincere commitment to primary care and to practicing in the target region after graduation, and c) agree to conduct all core clinical rotations (not including electives) for the program in the target region. If you meet these criteria and would like to be considered for admission to this special track within our program, please complete the attached supplemental application and submit it to me electronically at the email below before Monday, December 22, 2014. Good luck to all of you! Please respond to deaglin@samuelmerritt.edu. Sincerely, Michael De Rosa MPH, PhD, PA-CChair, Physician Assistant DepartmentSamuel Merritt University ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Track Samuel Merritt University Physician Assistant Department Supplemental Application 1. Please describe your connection to one of the following target regions: Hawaii Or California Counties: Sierra, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Trinity, Modoc, Tehama, Lassen, Humboldt, Shasta, Butte, Mendocino, Glenn 2. Please explain why you are committed to primary care medicine. 3. Discuss why it is an important goal to return to the target region you identified above to practice after you are graduated. 4. If you are accepted for this award, you will complete the didactic portion of the program at our home campus in Oakland, California, and all required clinical rotations in the target region (Hawaii or Northern California). By checking the box below, you agree to this stipulation of the scholarship program. ☐ If I am granted this scholarship award, I will perform all required clinical rotations in my target region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopczh55 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hi everyone! My name is Hilary and I'm a first year PA student at Samuel Merritt! I want to wish you all GOOD LUCK!!! For those of you who went to the interview I hope it went well! I wish I could have made it! For those of you who have interviews scheduled here I'm going to give you a very important piece of information...JUST BE YOURSELF and show you can work as a team!! I can't stress that enough. Again, good luck everyone :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empowred Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Dear Kopczh55, Thank you for your piece of advice. I have not got an interview yet. I applied in September. Are there still any chances for getting an interview? I have over 5000 hrs of clinical experience with a 3.64 GPA. I applied little late. I feel all the spots are filled by earlier applicants. Would you have any input? Thank you very much for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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