pensfan5 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hey everyone! I thought I’d start a discussion for this cycle. Good luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleej Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Has anyone heard back at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmalarm Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I was at an open house and was told they don’t start sending out invites until the end of August (about 5 weeks prior to the first interview date)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmalarm Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) On 8/6/2018 at 4:47 PM, pblitz said: I was at an open house and was told they don’t start sending out invites until the end of August (about 5 weeks prior to the first interview date)! How was the open house? I’m too far away to attend. Anything that stood out or was interesting if u don’t mind me asking. Edited August 8, 2018 by charmalarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 8 hours ago, charmalarm said: How was the open house? I’m too far away to attend. Anything that stood out or was interesting if u don’t mind me asking. I really enjoyed it! I went in with some reservations about the program and about PBL but it was explained very well so my perspective changed a bit. I definitely see the value in PBL and how it allows students to think clinically. You do still have class with lecture each week but PBL is 3x a week in the mornings. Its good for students who maybe struggle learning from power point slides all the time, all the students said because of PBL they felt prepared during their clinicals. They discussed clinical rotations and the students said they have the ability to really go wherever and Chatham is very helpful in figuring out where to place you in those far away locations. One student chose to stay and do all of her rotations in Pittsburgh but another is doing two in Utah, one in Montana, and one in Africa, so that was pretty cool! They also said they mostly got their first picks for elective rotations. The other thing that stood out was it's basically a "pass/fail" structure. You have to get a certain percentage to pass in your classes but don't expect to pulling out 95%. You do a review period after your exams where you go back and write mini essays on the ones you got wrong and submit them. There could be times you're doing 35 mini essays which I am sure gets very tedious but at least you get the opportunity to see what you've gotten wrong. Let me know if you have any questions or if I didn't explain that well enough haha. I'm sure that was a bit confusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmalarm Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 16 hours ago, pblitz said: I really enjoyed it! I went in with some reservations about the program and about PBL but it was explained very well so my perspective changed a bit. I definitely see the value in PBL and how it allows students to think clinically. You do still have class with lecture each week but PBL is 3x a week in the mornings. Its good for students who maybe struggle learning from power point slides all the time, all the students said because of PBL they felt prepared during their clinicals. They discussed clinical rotations and the students said they have the ability to really go wherever and Chatham is very helpful in figuring out where to place you in those far away locations. One student chose to stay and do all of her rotations in Pittsburgh but another is doing two in Utah, one in Montana, and one in Africa, so that was pretty cool! They also said they mostly got their first picks for elective rotations. The other thing that stood out was it's basically a "pass/fail" structure. You have to get a certain percentage to pass in your classes but don't expect to pulling out 95%. You do a review period after your exams where you go back and write mini essays on the ones you got wrong and submit them. There could be times you're doing 35 mini essays which I am sure gets very tedious but at least you get the opportunity to see what you've gotten wrong. Let me know if you have any questions or if I didn't explain that well enough haha. I'm sure that was a bit confusing! No that’s very helpful! Thank you for sharing . Anything about when they will send invites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostaPA Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Hi guys! I applied last year (and start on Monday, yay!) and I didn’t actually get my interview invite until I think 10 days out. Just want y’all to know to stay on your toes! I was not expecting the invite at all and figured it was too late, but it came when I least expected it! Best of luck to all of you! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/9/2018 at 12:14 AM, charmalarm said: No that’s very helpful! Thank you for sharing . Anything about when they will send invites? They said they start sending them out about 5 weeks before the first interview date and continue up until the interview date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG1297 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hey guys, Anyone received an interview invite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McPA1 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Just got an interview invite today for 9/29! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac130 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Does anyone know if they would allow you to go to a later interview? I just got invited to the interview on the 29th but there is no way I would be able to attend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Just got an interview for 9/29! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr2365 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Those of you who got interviews, when was your application submitted? Thanks & goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas1993 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hey everyone! I’m a PA student c/o 2020 I was in your shoes exactly 1 year ago. I go to ATSU (at still university) in Mesa AZ I figured if anyone has any questions feel free to email me at sa200152@atsu.edu ! Good luck everyone!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 47 minutes ago, jr2365 said: Those of you who got interviews, when was your application submitted? Thanks & goodluck! I submitted mine on 5/25. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2018PrePA Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hi guys! I was invited to the Sept 29 session as well Does anyone have any insight on preparing for the Chatham interview? I prefer MMI style over group interviews so I'm a little nervous! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarPA Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Got an invite on Tuesday for the September 29th interview also! I submitted my application 5/29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmalarm Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 if i havent heard anything either way (but applied super early in may), i wonder if i am still in running for another interview or not.anyone else have insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedayPA7 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Got an invite for 9/29 today! Does anybody know the interview style or any insights on it at all? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA3145 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I also received an interview invite for 9/29! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpacina Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Also received an interview invite for 9/29. Is anyone flying in the day before and want to split a ride to the school? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 3 hours ago, onedayPA7 said: Got an invite for 9/29 today! Does anybody know the interview style or any insights on it at all? Thanks! They’re group interviews, I think 3 students and 2-3 interviewers but not positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleej Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I received an interview invitation for September 29th as well! See you guys there! In their email it said that we can get discounted hotel stays if we say that we're interviewing at Chatham the next day. There was a link to "accommodations" but it didn't work for me. If anyone figures this out or finds a good hotel deal let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmalarm Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 congrats to those who received interviews! has anyone been rejected? i applied early may and havent heard anything either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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