iseewholewheat Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thank you so much for posting about the academic common market! I was really interested in UAB until I saw the out of state tuition costs, but I would be eligible for the common market. Game changer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csashley Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hi guys, I'm a first year at UAB and I wanted to mention a few things: 1. There are many people in our program who didn't get in until their second attempt. So if you really want to attend UAB, don't give up! 2. When I interviewed last year I really think they liked me talking about things that weren't in my application. If there is something that you've done that maybe you left out of your application like working at Burger King while going to college, use that and spin it! It shows character, personality and a little bit of humbleness when you can take something that may not be "standard" and make it your own. 3. If you check "McGilvray PA at UAB" on youtube you should find an interview of one of the faculty members. I interviewed with her and she asked me the same questions she's answering. 4. They are not "moving to primary care", there is still a VERY strong surgical component in this program. if you compare the curriculum to other programs you will find that UAB not only has surgical rotations and elective rotations (which you can choose surgery) but also has more surgical classes than most other programs. 5. If you are coming from out of state, check the "Academic Common Market". UAB has it set up where if you live in a southern state within the southern board of education you qualify for in state tuition. I came from Texas and I'm not paying any more than what residents in Alabama are paying! 6. Before you interview read up on current healthcare news, it might help in the writing prompt. 8. Other questions I was asked: "What would you bring to the classroom?", "What would you do if you didn't know the answer to something?", "What are 2 difficult issues the PA profession is facing?", "Why should we choose you over someone else?" and "Why did you choose UAB?". 9. Don't say "I want to help people", if you want to be in trauma because you want to be elbow deep in someones thorax, tell them that! 10. I interviewed at a few places and I seriously chose UAB because the faculty was so warm and down to earth. Make your conversations interesting! I know that's easier said than done, but trust me when I tell you they know everything on your application so if you just ramble off what's already in front of them you are doing a disservice to yourself. 11. I took off a year after college to work for my dads pest control company. You better believe I left it off of my application because I didn't think it was "medically" relevant. The VERY first question I was asked in my UAB interview "I saw you took a year off after you graduated. What did you do during this time?". I responded without thinking "I worked in pest control", I could have just DIED after I said that but evidently the faculty member really liked it and kept asking me questions about it. At the end of the interview she shook my hand and said "I think you would make a great asset to this program". 12. If you interview with Maday, the man is a genius. I don't have any advice because I still can't look the man in the eye...... Just thinking about this time last year has my stomach in knots. I seriously want to help all of you who have questions so please don't hesitate in messaging me! I interviewed with Maday! He was very hard to read but I enjoyed interviewing with him. The faculty made me feel incredibly comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraFromme Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 It was a game changer for me too! The physician assistant office at UAB has all the information organized and put together for their out of state students. It took me half a day to fill out the paper work and mail it in and UAB took care of the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicJax Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Today is the day! Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberb18 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 So excited and nervous! Good luck to everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg1423 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 When I interviewed I believed they said that they begin reviewing applicants starting today (11-13). Meaning we would most likely hear back Friday or next week? I'm not positive though. What does everyone else think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csashley Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 When I interviewed I believed they said that they begin reviewing applicants starting today (11-13). Meaning we would most likely hear back Friday or next week? I'm not positive though. What does everyone else think? Yes, I believe so. It'll probably be a week from today, possibly tomorrow. Best we can do is just be patient and to not stress ourselves out by thinking about it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojopas Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Good luck to everyone! This wait is killing me but UAB is so worth it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzanne Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Do we have any idea if they will call us today? Or should I give up on this week? I was in the first week of interviews on Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoujoodi Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It'll probably be next week at the earliest. The way I understood it was they'll do interviews 10/30-31 and 11/6-7, then the following week discuss and the week AFTER that they would let us know. So 3 weeks from 10/30 which will be next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kprobasco Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The anticipation is killer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 At this point, I almost wish they didn't give us a set time frame!!! I'm checking my email way too much haha. Does anyone know for sure whether they will call or email us? Good luck you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzanne Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 From what I've been told, they call us! So look out for the 205 number! Also I've heard from previous people that they got calls on Saturdays so anything is possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicJax Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 At this point, I almost wish they didn't give us a set time frame!!! I'm checking my email way too much haha. Does anyone know for sure whether they will call or email us? Good luck you guys! Dr. Kilgore said some of the faculty like to place phone calls. So I think either call or email. I think he also mentioned letters in the mail. Either way is fine with me! I'm trying to keep my mind off it, but it's so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The wait is absolutely killing me as well! Hopefully we should have a verdict tomorrow, or later in the week. Good luck everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoujoodi Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'M IN!!!!! Good luck to everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kprobasco Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Congratulations davidpace! Did you find out via email or phone call?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Way to go davidpace!!! Woohoo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojopas Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Congrats!!!!!! Did they call? Email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csashley Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Congrats! How did they get in touch with you? I am freaking out now, haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicJax Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Me too! So nervous right now. Give us all the details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csashley Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 DavidPace when did you interview? Just out of curiosity :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoujoodi Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I received a call this morning! I just kept praying and stayed positive! Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoujoodi Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I can't really remember everything they told me because I was so excited! Thy just congratulated me and told me the next steps and that was it! I interviewed 10/31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 David was it Mr. Drace that called you? Has anyone else heard anything? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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