PhilipHennessey Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Has anybody heard anything for better or worse about interviews, rejections or acceptances? Any information about their interview timeline, time between submitting and interviews, etc? I submitted CASPA and UB supplemental a few weeks ago, just waiting to hear back now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I think it's too early. After looking at past forums invites didnt start getting sent until end if June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLStoPA Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I was offered an interview today for July 9th. Hope to see some of you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesr_gordon Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I haven't heard but just submitted everything last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi everyone I am excited to say I will be attending the July 16 interview session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwm8240 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I am also attending the July 16th interview received a call today submitted everything 2-3 weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLStoPA Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Excellent I look forward to meeting you two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I received the call today too I was ecstatic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASASM92 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi All, I just applies here. I just completed my supplemental. Would anyone who is interviewing mind sharing their Stats? I'm not sure how competitive I am. Thank you, Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLF2017PAC Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I will be at the July 9th interview, got the call last Friday. Really excited! Submitted CASPA and supplemental on May 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sorry that post was an accident ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesr_gordon Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm going to the July 30th interview session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASASM92 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 wesr_gordon, did you get a call today? S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmcnich1 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I will also be at the July 30th interview session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexa254 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I submitted my CASPA on 5/14/14 and submitted the supplemental application on 5/30/14. I just received a call yesterday inviting me to interview on August 13th! Good luck to everyone interviewing in July! Let us all know how it goes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilsonct Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 So I understand the excitement regarding getting interviews. Wanting to be part of a very competitive profession can do that. Yet it is not clear why you, any of you, even applied to this program. I understand costs / geography, etc etc - but did anyone look at their website?? They had a 42% first time pass rate. That is last out of 154 PA programs. You want to spend $80,000 and have a 42% chance of passing boards? They have a Naturopath teaching Pathophysiology & Physiology. Never seen an allopathic patient ever. The Clinical Director just left. They are advertising for a replacement. Who will apply? What will happen to rotation sites? There is only 1 PA faculty academically qualified to teach at a masters level. There are Chiropractors teaching clinical anatomy - how do they do that? PA's need allopathic medicine - not chiropractic. It is all true - and verifiable. All I suggest is if you chose to go the interview - ask the tough questions. That's more important than what three things are always in your refrigerator or what superhero would you be. (you'll understand that last sentence if you go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1800 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 In regards to WilsonCTs post and to everybody that is applying to UB - I am a current student there, and can vouch for the strength and legitimacy of the program. While the PANCE rates from the first year's class were not great (in their FIRST year as a program), the subsequent years' pass rates will be MUCH higher. We just had 2 students from our class of 2014 get residencies at Johns Hopkins and Yale (ask our director at your interviews!), and many others have been offered jobs. The class of 2013 had no problem finding jobs as well. Our professors are great; the ND that teaches our pathophysiology and physiology classes has one of the strongest science backgrounds I have ever come across (again, at your interviews, find out more) and there is absolutely no worry from my class about our future rotation sites (I am part of the class of 2016). And about our other professors...they are all excellent. I honestly have no idea how you can comment on any professor without being a student there.Our PA program also beat Yale and Quinnipiac in the CONNAPA medical challenge bowl this year, and went on to the national competition. As for the interview questions - who cares? Why ask the same conventional interview questions when you have a person's entire life achievements, grades, schooling, jobs, etc. on paper already. They get to know the interviewee as an individual, not as a "PANCE applicant". So yes, be prepared to answer a couple silly questions. My class is a diverse, intelligent group of individuals, just like all of you applying. Judge the program for yourself after your interview, and please don't listen to someone who seems to sound bitter; do not be hindered by one person's words. If you have any questions, message me or ask them at the interview. I will gladly provide you with my email to answer anything you'd want answered. A few students from our class will be at every interview to answer your questions also, including myself. To all those applying or preparing to interview, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilsonct Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Heh - I totally agree with CJ1800. Can not take one persons view. But then can you take the word of just one person on the other side either?? Hmmmm -- Go; ask questions. Interviews should be a 2 way process. If accepted, especially to more than one school, you will have a huge decision. I am sure the 8 people who passed their boards found jobs. And I am not sure what reassurance it would give me when someone in the 2016 class tells me "the subsequent years' pass rates will be MUCH higher". And I suspect the ND has a good science background; but still has never taken care of a patient. Medscape Article: Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a form of alternative medicine based on a belief in vitalism, which posits that a special energy called "vital energy" or "vital force" guides bodily processes such as metabolism, reproduction, growth, and adaptation. Naturopathy favors a holistic approach with non-invasive treatment and generally avoids the use of surgery and drugs. Practitioners of naturopathy often prefer methods of treatment that are not compatible with evidence-based medicine, and in doing so, reject the tenets of biomedicine and modern science. Naturopathic medicine is replete with pseudoscientific, ineffective, unethical, and possibly dangerous practices. Atwood, Kimball C., IV (2003). "Naturopathy: A critical appraisal". Medscape General Medicine 5 (4): 39 Good luck to everyone - wherever you end up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLF2017PAC Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 wilsonct, are you currently enrolled in a PA program? Maybe you would give us a little insight into your experience as a student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilsonct Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Insight? Fact is universities start PA programs for the money it brings. There are limited rotations, limited qualified faculty - and programs like this are the result. They take your $$ - leave you hanging - and assume none of the risk. Find a program that has a reasonable pass rate, (pass rate nationally, first time takers 2013 was 94% - this school had 42% - not making these numbers up- they are all easily verified) and some qualified faculty with a history. Apply there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLF2017PAC Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 You've already said all of that, and you didn't really answer my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilsonct Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Not sure if you realize, or maybe you do, your tone is a little belligerent. I don't know what answer you are looking for. My experience as any type of student is neither on topic nor relevant. The answer for this thread that is relevant is: would anyone, given the information laid out before them, apply to this program? It is not flattering information, but factual. As I said to CJ1800, don't take me at my word - if someone applies and is offered an interview, go, ask questions and decide yourselves. As an adult and a PA-wannabes you all have decisions to make - and have to live with them. I'd be interested is hearing what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLF2017PAC Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I don't mean to sound belligerent, but it is really not nice to post on here ruining people's excitement. I'm sure everyone has done their research. Please don't be so negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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