jh123 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 jnole, I applied to PCOM as well - but LIU is my #1 choice which is why I'm going there. This is just my opinion, and I'm interested to hear what others have to say as well, but PCOM is Osteopathic Medicine, so people pursuing a medical degree there will receive a DO as opposed to an MD. Therefore, I would say if you have a passion for primary care, PCOM is the way to go. Being osteopathic (to my understanding) the focus is on primary care, preventative care, etc. If you look at their clinical rotations, they also only had one elective, where as other schools, like LIU, had two electives (one medical and one surgical,) I am still unsure in that field I want to practice in as a PA - however, there are so many other reasons why I am so excited about attending LIU in the fall. 1. Starting your clinical experience as early as 4 weeks into school - your professors have you complete hands on, clinical tasks, simple "procedures" (venipuncture, etc) so that by the time you are starting your clinical year, you will have done a lot of the things you will be asked to do. This gives you such an advantage because you will have already served as a health care provider during your didactic year, and when your preceptor asks you to place an IV or perform an ABG, you won't give him/her a blank stare because you will have done it already! Your preceptor will acknowledge and recognize this experience, and you'll frankly probably be able to do a lot more -rather than another PA student who might enter their clinical year without having seen, let alone have done any of these procedures. I spoke with an LIU PA student in her second year who has completed about 4 of her rotations - she has 4 jobs offers already! 2. They have cadavers! Reserved for the PA students alone. I don't know about you, but when I'm studying anatomy, I want to learn on an actual human body, which not all PA programs offer, and, for some PA programs that are affiliated with a Medical school, you are sharing time and the cadavers with med students. 3. Most of the professors are practicing PAs. Not to say that having a PA who is not practicing for a professor is by any means less qualified to teach me, but knowing my professors are in the healthcare world, working as PAs I think makes them great resources. We could be learning about a disease or procedure that they themselves had just treated or performed that same week. 4. I think there is a two month period, after you have finished all of your rotations and exams that is solely dedicated to preparing for PANCE. There are probably a few other reasons why LIU is my number 1 as well, but I feel I've written more than enough for one post in this forum. Sorry for the novel response! Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JLB44 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just got an email for an interview on March 19th. Anybody else get anything from them recently or have that same interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hleague Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I just received an email to interview on March 25th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 JLB44 and hleague good luck with an interiew! When did you guys submit your application and what's your science gpa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hleague Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 JLB44 and hleague good luck with an interiew! When did you guys submit your application and what's your science gpa? Thank you! My application was caspa verified December 1st and my calculated science gpa is 3.75. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KareBear Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Interviewed on 2/26... waiting to hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzohra10 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hello, I have my interview on the 5th. I have been researching and feel prepared, however, very nervous. For people that have already interviewed, any tips? Any general queation to prepare for? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB44 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 JLB44 and hleague good luck with an interiew! When did you guys submit your application and what's your science gpa? i submitted mine October 30th not really sure what my science GPA is something around a 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB44 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 anyone know how may people they interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krb6590 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Anyone receive an email from them today with the subject "LIU Admissions" and get their hopes up only to be let down? Graduate express decision days?! Ugh, I would welcome a rejection email at this point because I hate waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Haha yeah I received that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hleague Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I gave up my interview invite today as I have been accepted into my preferred program! Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSPA14 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Applied Oct 1st, got a confirmation email on 10/16, and haven't heard anything else since. Just keep getting those open house invites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mills25 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Got my acceptance letter today and putting down a deposit soon. Did anyone start a Facebook group or anything yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThalitaPaladino Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 @mills25 when did you have your interview? Still waiting to hear back from mine! Congrats on getting in, all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mills25 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I had mine on 2/26. Thanks! Good luck to you as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThalitaPaladino Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks! At least they didn't keep you waiting too long :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KareBear Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Got my acceptance letter today in the mail today! @mills25 I interviewed the same day as you... Congrats to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicdash329 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hello everyone, Congrats to those that have been accepted! Has anyone not heard back since applying? I submitted my CASPA sometime in September and have been calling the school at least once a month since then. I haven't heard anything back at all since submitting my CASPA. Every time I call they tell me that my application is still under review :( I called yesterday and they said the same thing. They also told me they are still interviewing. Has anyone interviewed this month or heard back recently about an upcoming interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhanew Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hey Shayp I received the same email today. However I would be class of 2018, does anyone know of this is a acceptance or just a general email ? A decision has been made on your application. Please look out for your correspondence in the mail, as it has important information regarding your admission status. If for whatever reason you do not receive your letter in the next seven business days, please contact the Office of Admissions by replying to this email. Thank you, -Office of Admissions They included a liu Id number at the top of the email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchi12 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hey Shayp I received the same email today. However I would be class of 2018, does anyone know of this is a acceptance or just a general email ? A decision has been made on your application. Please look out for your correspondence in the mail, as it has important information regarding your admission status. If for whatever reason you do not receive your letter in the next seven business days, please contact the Office of Admissions by replying to this email. Thank you, -Office of Admissions They included a liu Id number at the top of the email I also received this message today. It was the same exact format. Hopefully it's good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAgirl123 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hey Shayp I received the same email today. However I would be class of 2018, does anyone know of this is a acceptance or just a general email ? A decision has been made on your application. Please look out for your correspondence in the mail, as it has important information regarding your admission status. If for whatever reason you do not receive your letter in the next seven business days, please contact the Office of Admissions by replying to this email. Thank you, -Office of Admissions They included a liu Id number at the top of the email I received the same e-mail, but haven't even had an interview. I'm assuming it's just a fluke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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