lanime Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I know it is still early, but I figured I'd get an applicant thread going. Good luck to everyone and be sure to post updates on here about CASPA, the supplemental and if you hear anything from MEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilMedicPA Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm so excited to be "waiting to hear" again this year. I interviewed in January for the 2015 start and was waitlisted and then denied a few weeks later. I submitted the new CASPA a few days ago, but I still need to finish the MEDEX supplemental. Good luck everyone! April~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 As always, if anybody has any questions that I can answer, I'm just a PM away. The only caveat is that you pay it forward to the incoming classes when you get accepted... ;) I've made it my single-handed mission to decrease the gap between pre-PAs and PA students (real live PA students!) and also to increase the cohesiveness between the didactic year and clinical year students at MEDEX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynneg Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thank u ktcan10! Your responses and encouragement on this forum is much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumsden Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I second what ktcan10 said. Send your questions! We are both beginning our second year at MEDEX's Seattle site in just a few weeks. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I am also here as well! Especially for those Tacoma folks that have questions. Good luck to you all, it's definintely been a crazy ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanime Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thank you to all the current students who so generously take time to connect with applicants and incoming students!! In addition to the awesome reputation of this program, MEDEX is my top choice in large part because of the type of people they select to be PAs - People who genuinely care about others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallen Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am currently writing my personal statement for the MEDEX supplemental application. I was wondering what direction other applicants are taking in writing their statement? Do prior applicants have advice, tips, or insider knowledge in regards to this statement? I feel pretty good about my CASPA narrative, but the prompts for the MEDEX statement are far more directed and not as easy to respond to in a narrative format (although it is possible). Thank you all in advance for your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumsden Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Rallen -- When I wrote my CASPA narrative, I struggled with how to fit every thing I wanted into a limited space. The supplemental application is a gift -- you get more words to finish your thoughts. Use that space to talk about what accomplishments you left out. Think about what makes MEDEX different from other schools; you may need to do a little research (show you've done your homework). Discuss why that helps you, or how you will promote the goals of MEDEX, specifically. The other thing I can add is that MEDEX is trying to build a cohort. You don't have to be an EMT, or have twenty years of being a charge nurse, or have earned a 4.0 GPA. They want a group of students who can help each other through an extremely challenging didactic year. We have people who've accomplished the above, but we also have a diabetes educator, three former social workers, military medics and corpsmen, and an ultrasound tech. I worked in developmental disabilities. Each are able to provide their expertise when it's needed. In your essay, mention how your past healthcare experience compliments a diverse group of students. Finally, if you come from a disadvantaged and/or minority background, and choose to mention that, be sure to explain how that has informed your choice to be a PA, and what some of the difficulties you face have taught you. Hope that helps. You can PM me if you want more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElatedPA-S Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I am so excited for you applicants! I am only one quarter in, but Medex is fantastic and my classmates are a riot. The second-year's are very helpful and lend advice anytime we ask. This is such a great program to be part of, I feel so blessed. I also can't believe it was just a year ago that I was filling out the application and praying for the 'Interview Invite' email. :-) Good luck to everyone, and I hope I get to meet you at the interview luncheon(s) in October - January. My advice for the personal statement is to keep it about you and what you REALLY want to do. Your passion will come through. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsen Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I am so excited for you applicants! I am only one quarter in, but Medex is fantastic and my classmates are a riot. The second-year's are very helpful and lend advice anytime we ask. This is such a great program to be part of, I feel so blessed. I also can't believe it was just a year ago that I was filling out the application and praying for the 'Interview Invite' email. :-) Good luck to everyone, and I hope I get to meet you at the interview luncheon(s) in October - January. My advice for the personal statement is to keep it about you and what you REALLY want to do. Your passion will come through. Good luck! I would second what Elated said. Whatever truly motivates you to do this (not what you think they want to hear because the truth will come out in the interviews) is what you should be writing about. The passion you have will naturally come out, and you won't have to try to remember what you wrote when you're in the interview because it'll just be part of who you really are. I was blessed to be part of the very last interview for the 2015 cycle and heard everything from people wanting to share their knowledge and teaching abilities, polished during deployments and odd jobs, to someone's faith leading them to helping mission work overseas in their vacation time and the PA profession being a vehicle for them to do that, so nothing should deter you from bearing your true selves in the supplemental. But definitely spend some time on them! Like jlumsden said, it can be quite difficult to fit in everything you want them to know about you, even with the supplementals. And for you military guys and gals, you get yet another chance to share with them who you are. You is to your advantage and try not to mention the same thing more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallen Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thank you all so much for all of your feed-back, advice, and encouragement! As you are all aware, this is a very intimidating process, yet and exciting one. I pray that I will have the opportunity to meet each of you during the interview season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucs2PA Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 As always, if anybody has any questions that I can answer, I'm just a PM away. The only caveat is that you pay it forward to the incoming classes when you get accepted... ;) I've made it my single-handed mission to decrease the gap between pre-PAs and PA students (real live PA students!) and also to increase the cohesiveness between the didactic year and clinical year students at MEDEX. Thanks for your efforts ktcan10! It makes a difference. I plan to pay it forward!!! All of the current MEDEX students I have met have been so great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanime Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Has anyone else received several emails regarding the supplemental app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallen Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Lanime,Yes, I have received multiple emails regarding the supplemental application. The e-mail states to disregard the notice if you have already submitted your supplemental application. So as long as you have an email confirming submission of your supplemental, then you probably have nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanime Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks rallen... I figured as much, but it's always nice to have a little reassurance ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynneg Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Has anyone else received several emails regarding the supplemental app?I haven't received any emails about the supplemental application nor have I submitted it either.....what were the emails regarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanime Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 They are just reminders that the supplemental is now open. Have you submitted your CASPA app? If you have and you have not received anything from MEDEX, I would contact them to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbell03 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Have any of you guys heard anything after submitting your supplemental app? Any other veterans applying this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallen Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Last week I received an email stating that a preliminary review of my application confirmed that I meet all of the minimum requirements and that my application would move to the next stage of review. The email indicated that the process could take several weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynneg Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Have any of you guys heard anything after submitting your supplemental app? Any other veterans applying this year?The only thing I got was an automated email saying it was successfully submitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanime Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 I received the same email, rallen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Hi all! I am also applying to the MEDEX PA program. The spirit in this thread is truly amazing. I have no submitted CASPA yet. I am still working on a few last changes for my personal statement but am planning on submitting by Monday. Good luck to everyone! Im excited to see where this journey takes us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynneg Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi all! I am also applying to the MEDEX PA program. The spirit in this thread is truly amazing. I have no submitted CASPA yet. I am still working on a few last changes for my personal statement but am planning on submitting by Monday. Good luck to everyone! Im excited to see where this journey takes us!Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchang436 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hi Everyone! I received an email from MEDEX that my application is complete and that it has been forwarded to full faculty review. I'm wishing everyone luck! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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