McMEDIC Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sooooo was sitting outside looking @ the red skies here in GA and my phone rang with an "unknown" number... "Luke, this is Tony Skaggs from MEDEX how's the weather in GA? Do you think you could handle the weather in Washington?" I got THE call!!!! I’m SOOOO excited!!! Sorry, if y’all could hear me yelling from the great northwest… I can’t believe it, I’m so proud to be a part of such a phenomenal group!!! Can’t wait to read more stories of people getting THE call :-D -Luke soon to be PA-S (student :-D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Congrats Sara! That was quick!! Hopefully we'll all be able to partake in your excitement soon! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawnab Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 HOLY CRAP!!! The stress is killing me!! I'm so excited for you all!!!! Can't wait to get that call. Wooo ooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 8, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 8, 2011 Congrats everyone. Medex is an incredibly strong program and you will all end up being top pa's when you are done there. I will probably see some of you on rotations so stay sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showard873 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks Don!!! Too sweet of you :) 10 of us in our core group. 3 down, 7 to go! Come on, let's do this together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 You can count me in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO excited to spend the next couple years with so many awesome people!! I wish those who haven't got the call yet that you will soon-- it is a euphoric feeling! See you guys next summer!! -Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Luke...the mail carrier will be relieved to know they won't have to deal with your overflowing mailbox until sometime in July. Rich...never had any doubt. Welcome back to Yakima. Keep the good news coming guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawnab Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'M INNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! Yakima will never be the same!!! Luke~~ we can check our mail!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMEDIC Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Steve, my mail carrier will be happy not to have to drive his truck back into my woods anymore much less deal with my pile of letters... Haha! Tawna, yaaaaaaaay!!! I kept hoping to be in a class with you & Sara! What awesome cheerleaders y'all have been!! Dustin, you owe me $50... When they asked who I'd save an invite for I said you... So, your welcome. Haha, jk! Congrats Bro! -Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 INNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I told Diana I wanted to kiss her through the phone! haha! So excited to call you all my classmates!!! I'm beyond words! Steve thanks for the guidance along the way. See you all soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richpac Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Luke...the mail carrier will be relieved to know they won't have to deal with your overflowing mailbox until sometime in July. Rich...never had any doubt. Welcome back to Yakima. Keep the good news coming guys. Steve Thanks again for all your support and encouragement! Looking forward to seeing you soon...perhaps in the Hood sometime over the Christmas break?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showard873 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Alright well Tawna and I can't wait until tomorrow night for our Vancouver/Portland gathering. There needs to be at least one toast tonight! :) Cheers to all our new friends! Can't wait! I'll probably do something really nerdy like start a Facebook page for Yakima #19. I'll keep ya posted :) Still waiting on Don, Derek, David, and Travis!!! Sending the good vibes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richpac Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Good times my friends, To those who have yet to hear, my prayers are with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 By my count that's 7 in so far. I went to check the mailbox just now, with a frown, but nothing yet. Either way it goes, you all are an amazing group, and will make excellent PAs one day. Hopefully I will see you again soon. Good luck to the rest of us waiting for that call! David PS - told you so Sara! You did great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showard873 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thank you David! Yes, you told me..... I totally thought I blew it and you made me feel so much better. I appreciate you for that! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get your call soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCristman Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 CONGRATS to those who received THE CALL! I'm more anxious now than ever! Whatever is meant to be will be though! Be proud of yourselves! Jessie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToppDog Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Okay, I typically do not... let me restate that, NEVER have my cell phone on my person during work. However, in light of recent events I am making an exception to this rule, & am looking at it as a teaching opportunity should I get that call while I am teaching my MA students. So what do I do tonight when class is over? I left it in my lab coat & couldn't get back in the building to get it :) So, I'm already anxious about getting the call, & now I'll be rushing back to work first thing in the morning on my day off to get it back, hoping I didn't miss the call. I'm sure that you all either were with me, or are still with me, when I say that I have been dreaming of nothing but how I could have better answered questions at that interview, or how I wish I had the opportunity to tell them just a few more things about myself that would make me look a little better. I'm kicking myself right now because I failed to bring up the fact that I have retaken an A&P class that was getting old, or that I am also doing volunteer work at my son's elementary school, & that both of these things have taken place after I submitted my app. I can't sleep, & am just re-reading the posts & emails of those of you who have gotten the call... It makes me feel warm & fuzzy inside to know that so many of you whom I also felt were stellar applicants are getting called. I am extremely happy for you all, & very hopeful for those of us still sitting on pins & needles. Thanks for letting me vent... Hopefully I will be posting positive news here soon, too. And, keep those updates coming :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowryjb Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I missed the call, but they did leave a voicemail, with a follow up email the next day. Be sure to check your voicemail when you get to your phone! (I interviewed for the MCHS program, but am guessing they will let everyone know the same) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToppDog Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I missed the call, but they did leave a voicemail, with a follow up email the next day. Be sure to check your voicemail when you get to your phone! (I interviewed for the MCHS program, but am guessing they will let everyone know the same) Thanks for that info. Got my phone this morning. I'm even taking it in the bathroom with me now, LOL. Who else is going as crazy as me right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I am. I'm happy for everyone who's gotten thier call, and am trying to accept that I may have to wait for next year. By my count there should have been 10ish calls made on Thursday, leaving roughly 16 left to be made. Does anyone know if they're done or just waiting for the next bunch? Did the email say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I am. I'm happy for everyone who's gotten thier call, and am trying to accept that I may have to wait for next year. By my count there should have been 10ish calls made on Thursday, leaving roughly 16 left to be made. Does anyone know if they're done or just waiting for the next bunch? Did the email say? No the email pretty much said "this is to confirm your phone call. You will receive a package in the mail soon." It made no mention of the next interview date. Maybe they're just making you sweat it out a bit?? I know they said less than 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showard873 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I heard a rumor that there would be another interview in January for those in the military who are overseas and weren't able to make the interview last weekend. I have only been able to confirm 10 people who have been accepted, but I don't know if that is the total. I know how you must be feeling David, but don't lose hope. It's still really early. Keeping positive thoughts for you too, Don and Jessie :) Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 INNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I told Diana I wanted to kiss her through the phone! haha! So excited to call you all my classmates!!! I'm beyond words! Steve thanks for the guidance along the way. See you all soon!! Outstanding! Congrats! LesH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richpac Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hey everyone, I know it's tough to wait on that call but until (or if) you get a letter to the contrary, you are still in the running. A couple things to remember, the ADCOM is in Anchorage at this very moment interviewing for the ANC class and many of those who will be making the calls are there now. Historically, Yakima applicants expect to wait as long as December 23rd but there was a push to make some calls right away. Also, there are at least 24 seats to fill and less than half the class has been filled. If you do the math, it should help you feel a lot more confident. Just know that we are pulling for you and look forward to hearing your good news...whenever that comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCristman Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thank you to those who are in and continue to encourage those of us who are still waiting. It has been a rough week and the anxiety has grown to much greater proportions knowing some have been chosen. The idea of another interview makes me more concerned but I truly believe if it's meant to be, it will be. This is my calling and I will continue on no matter what... Congrats again to everyone! You deserve those spots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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