thebestnacho Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hey everyone, The Univeristy of Bridgeport in CT is looking to acquire provisional accreditation with the first class beginning in January 2011 if all goes well. If they don't get provisional status they will postpone the first class until they get accredited. That would make the third program in CT; a plus for me because of location and price. What are your thoughts about being the first class at a new PA program? more info found here https://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/5965.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostDone2011 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Look at the rest of the school. Do they have other provisional programs? My dad went there 30 years ago. The school has certainly been around. I wouldnt suggest it as your first pick but as a last ditch school safety school go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 If Im not mistaken I read somewhere that if you attend a program that has provisional accedidation when you start but does not receive accredidation you can still sit for the PANCE If thats actually the case then Imost certainly would if I did not have other choices.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted May 11, 2010 Administrator Share Posted May 11, 2010 Provisional accreditation means they're just starting out. That's not the same as probationary accreditation, which means the program is not (or was recently not) meeting standards. The latter is justifiably stigmatized; the former has no reason to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guthriesm Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I would do it if it was convenient and had a good concept. Go to the school, tour, ask tons of questions about how they plan to teach. Find out about clinical rotations and their ability to provide solid rotations. We had a school open here in ATL and the first class just graduated. I am applying now while the school is still under provisional. You can sit for PANCE as long as they are provisionally accredited when you enroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 What school in atlanta is under provisional accreditation? Emory and Mercer are the only two schools in the area correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guthriesm Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Mercer has not received their full accreditation- they just graduated their first class and are due for inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Ah. I was under the impression they already had their accreditation because their macon campus already had it. That makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guthriesm Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Their PA program is only at the ATL campus and they said in my open house the inspection is due any time. It looks like a solid program though so I am very comfortable with my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GujjuPA Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Is anyone starting this program in Jan 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgilbert Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes, I was accepted a few weeks ago. Been scouring these forums to find others who have also been accepted. Are you starting in the spring as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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