Louisnlife Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 MEDEX says that they are active in recruiting active members and veterans to their program. I was wondering if there are any veterans out there that were not accepted to the program. Are you reapplying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.burlison Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I am a veteran but this is my first time applying. I'd be interested in this as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Veteran here, and applying for the first time. I am sure there are many veterans who were not accepted into the program. Like any area, community, or group, there are good apples and bad apples. Making you a veteran does not, in any way, ensure that you will be accepted to PA school. Even MEDEX who takes pride in their military heritage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.burlison Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Veteran here, and applying for the first time. I am sure there are many veterans who were not accepted into the program. Like any area, community, or group, there are good apples and bad apples. Making you a veteran does not, in any way, ensure that you will be accepted to PA school. Even MEDEX who takes pride in their military heritage. Navy Corpsman? 8404? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yessir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.burlison Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yessir Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 When were you in? Where were you stationed? Me: 2008-2013 Okinawa 3rd Med Bat 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Mar div. (deployed to Afgh 2009-2010 on embedded training team) Yuma, AZ Marine Corps Air Station. Nice to meet you. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.burlison Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 When were you in? Where were you stationed? Me: 2008-2013 Okinawa 3rd Med Bat 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Mar div. (deployed to Afgh 2009-2010 on embedded training team) Yuma, AZ Marine Corps Air Station. Nice to meet you. Greg I was also in 07/2008-2013. My first duty station was Balboa then went to 1st med bn camp pendleton for about 2 weeks then got tasked out to CLB 11 haha. Deployed on a meu. Been working as a medical assistant since I got out. What have you been up to? Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I was also in 07/2008-2013. My first duty station was Balboa then went to 1st med bn camp pendleton for about 2 weeks then got tasked out to CLB 11 haha. Deployed on a meu. Been working as a medical assistant since I got out. What have you been up to? Michael Went back to school, became a laboratory technologist, and currently work in a small hospital laboratory. Got accepted to another school in the east, but am holding out for MEDEX, OHSU, or U of Utah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Veteran here, and applying for the first time. I am sure there are many veterans who were not accepted into the program. Like any area, community, or group, there are good apples and bad apples. Making you a veteran does not, in any way, ensure that you will be accepted to PA school. Even MEDEX who takes pride in their military heritage. This is exactly it. You still have to be a good PA school applicant and all that that entails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.burlison Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Went back to school, became a laboratory technologist, and currently work in a small hospital laboratory. Got accepted to another school in the east, but am holding out for MEDEX, OHSU, or U of Utah. Nice. Are you in Washington? I'm applying to the Anchorage campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Nope. Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisnlife Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Glad to see some responses came up. I fully understand that any has to be the the "total package" if you will when applying to PA school. I was Army Infantry 07-13, however was able to get some medical experience out of all that. Been primarily in the mental health/substance abuse field since I got out. Corpsman89, what school were you excepted to out on the east coast if I might ask, you already interviewed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I was accepted to University of Charleston. Yes, I interview for this school in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDoc13 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't let your veteran status put a chip on your shoulder. MEDEX does have a larger than average population of veterans in their classes *most* years. I'm currently a 2nd year student. Was also an 8404. AD 2004-2012. NavHosp Bremerton 04-06 (with an OIF dep in 05-06) terminated shore duty at the end of 06, spent the rest of my time at 1st Marine Division, did two more deployments there 1 OIF 1 OEF (ETT for half, and 3/1 the other half without leaving country) Just be humble. Thats the best trait to ensure you make a good candidate and provider. Remember you got really good experience, but honestly none of your past profession matters on your journey to be a PA. Certain aspects you bring with you will make you a better provider. But being a veteran doesn't entitle you to any extrinsic special favors. Being a veteran should of given you a bunch of intrinsic special favors. Hang on to those, be humble and keep your ruck on, one step in front of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinqpa Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I am a veteran and a first year MEDEX student in Spokane. I can tell you MEDEX loves veterans and actually go out of their way to each out and support veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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