JTwizzle Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Good Afternoon Everyone! I figured this might be the spot to ask a few questions about NEU, with hopes to get me moving in the right direction. I'm currently an undergrad going for a degree in Exercise Physiology. I had taken this path originally wanted to apply to a Doctoral Physical Therapy program. As I've been progressing though, I had some face time with PAs, as well as other Healthcare Practitioners, and discovered PA is what I want. I live in MA, and had wanted to stay relatively local (I'm still in the military, and have Reserve Duty obligations). NEU is my #1 choice for PA school, and I see their qualifications seem fairly standard, and I'm within the realm of being a candidate. The first question I have, is how strict are they when it comes to patient contact hours? The reason I ask, is that I'm hoping to take a CNA course, and begin obtaining hours through that, as well as my Practicum through my degree program. I may get close to the 2,000hrs they want, but by the time I apply, I may not have quite that many. What I feel I do have is a very strong total application package. My grades are decent (3.5cGPA, 3.4sGPA) and I am a part of a few volunteer organizations, as well as having been a Combat Veteran/Military veteran for 14+yrs. The second question, would be, do any shadowing hours help bring the patient contact hours up, or at least help fill gaps there? I saw that they don't require the GRE, but would it make a difference in the process if I took it, did well, and provided a score? I feel like I have a million questions, so I figured I'd start there. Financially, I believe I can get the military to help pay for it, for a very humble follow-on Active Duty tour (not like I haven't been on AD before), provided I get accepted. Thanks for any help you can send my way!! JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystaltide Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Definitely email the program. When I talked to them they said they would consider an application with at least 1000 hours, but that competition is different every year so the whole application is really important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTwizzle Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 crystaltide: Thanks!!! I will email them... Is there a specific person or office I should email, or is there a general PA-School email address? JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystaltide Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 If you go to the website, there is a general PA email that you can use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammedic Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Not sure if you are still following this thread or not, but just wanted to give you some info. I am starting in just over three weeks. (Exciting and terrifying all at the same time). I had similar gpas as you listed but have been working as a paramedic for 10 years. I know that there were considerably higher gpas among the other candidates that I interviewed with. From what I have heard NEU puts more weight on experience than other local programs. Have you considered emt vs cna? Just a thought. Anyway, good luck and just keep applying. Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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