HM2PA Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hey Vet-up, stick I'm there!! There are several other schools out there with similar 'bridge' programs... I'm away from my computer right now, but one that sticks out is Touro U. In Nevada... The PAEA has compiled a list of Veteran friendly schools... PM me and I'll send it to you :-) that goes for anyone who is interested... Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vet-up Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thank HM2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 http://www.paeaonline.org/index.php?ht=d/sp/i/132462/pid/132462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Strongly recommend that folks follow the PAEA site to seewhat's going on with HRSA grant and other PA programs recruiting Vets. A PAEA's focus on recruitment of Vets was very evident at the annual meeting last month. There are program's that have a strong commitment to this effort. There are programs that aretrying to see how they can make it work. You are going to have to contact them with your situation. Good luck in your future PA endeavors. Thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vet-up Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks Lesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olumide77 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks Lesh, for your input on helping veterans become PA's, i have another question for you, do you have any open house/info sessions coming up soon at SJVC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagleyc Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Is this initiative also help veterans who may not have had an MOS specific to the medical field? For example, I myself am a Marine Infantryman. But I also am looking to apply to PA schools here shortly, once I finish undergrad and finish my military contract. Do I also have any sort of precedence in apply, being a veteran, and not having healthcare experience (other than combat lifesaver, CPR, DMOC...etc..) while being in the service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Is this initiative also help veterans who may not have had an MOS specific to the medical field? For example, I myself am a Marine Infantryman. But I also am looking to apply to PA schools here shortly, once I finish undergrad and finish my military contract. Do I also have any sort of precedence in apply, being a veteran, and not having healthcare experience (other than combat lifesaver, CPR, DMOC...etc..) while being in the service? You will have to contact the programs about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks Lesh, for your input on helping veterans become PA's, i have another question for you, do you have any open house/info sessions coming up soon at SJVC? Contact Monica Urmson @ SJVC there are dates in Dec. They are usually on Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAdamsPAC Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Some good news on the other coast!!!! UNC to train special forces vets as physician assistants By Laura Oleniacz The Herald-Sun Published: December 4, 2012 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – During multiple deployments as a U.S. Army Special Forces medical sergeant, David Costa said he provided care for civilian children with cuts and bruises, worked to stop bleeding from gunshot wounds and prepared patients for transport. “I’ve pretty much seen the country from one dust pile to the next,” Costa said of Afghanistan. He said he was been deployed eight times to the country or Iraq, and would “easily” do it again. He said he found the work rewarding. He’s now a master sergeant at the Tactical Human Operations Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Program at Fort Bragg. To build on the training of Special Forces medical sergeants like Costa, the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, announced Monday a plan to create a two-year master’s degree program. The program would prepare veteran medical sergeants to be physician assistants. “They deserve opportunities to continue their healing work when their military service ends, and when they get that chance, we will all benefit,” said Holden Thorp, chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill, at a news conference at the Rizzo Conference Center in Chapel Hill. The program would enroll its first class in 2015. It would start with about 15 students, said Dr. Amelia Drake, executive associate dean of academic programs at the UNC School of Medicine. The program needs approval from the UNC Board of Governors, and Drake said they’ll be seeking accreditation. To help plan the curriculum and to hire full-time staff for the program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina pledged to pay $1.2 million across the next four years. Part of the funding will be dedicated to scholarship funds. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg is also expected to give input into the program’s design. UNC system President Tom Ross emphasized the existing relationship between the public 17-school system and the military. He spoke about an agreement reached about three years ago between UNC and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. The agreement allowed soldiers to take advantage of university programs in Chapel Hill. The system is “actively engaged” with the military, he said. Sgt. 1st Class Eric Strand, an instructor at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Facility at Fort Bragg, said Special Forces medical sergeants get unconventional warfare, survival, small unit tactics and language training, but they also have training in emergency, clinical, veterinary and dental care. Strand said there are soldiers trained as medical sergeants who are approaching eligibility for retirement who have a lot of “skills and experience” to bring back to North Carolina. Dr. Bruce Cairns, director of the N.C. Jaycee Burn Center and a professor of surgery, microbiology and immunology at the UNC School of Medicine, also said the program will help address what will be an “enormous health care provider shortage” coming as result of federal health care reform. According to a news release, the program will include rotations at UNC Hospitals as well as at free clinics around the state. It’s planned to focus on primary care to help prepare students to meet the needs of underserved areas. Cairns added schools can start physician assistant programs with limited infrastructure. He said he expects there will be opportunities for the new program to draw on existing resources of the university’s health programs. Dr. Bill Roper, dean of the UNC School of Medicine and CEO of the UNC Health Care system, said training physician assistants is a “much faster” way to provide needed health care services in the state. Brad Wilson, president of CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, also said it’s a cost effective way of expanding the labor market. He also spoke about the expected influx of people with health care coverage. “It is a relevant and important question to ask: Are we ready?” he said. Physician assistants provide care under the supervision of medical doctors in North Carolina. There are other physician assistant programs in the state, including at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, whose program originated in the mid-1960s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will352ns Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nice to see it come to fruition. The guys at the JSOMT been working that for years. It is only open to 18D's right now, but think they may open it up to the SO-IDC's who went through the long course. Good deal for those guys and well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNags Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Sad note: Bethel University terminated their medic to PA program as of last friday. Just a heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Sad note: Bethel University terminated their medic to PA program as of last friday. Just a heads up. One step forward two steps back. It is really frustrating I know but you have to push on. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglkirk Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Anyone know of any programs that are specifically recruiting vets this cycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppma Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 This came out last Aug. I hope this helps you out. http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2012pres/08/20120802a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 This may help some with the undergrad degree issue. Good luck. http://success.excelsior.edu/Degrees4Vets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 This may help some with the undergrad degree issue. Good luck. http://success.excelsior.edu/Degrees4Vets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 This may help some with the undergrad degree issue. Good luck. http://success.excelsior.edu/Degrees4Vets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 We have just completed an admission cycle. It was my 27th. I noticed a couple of things. One, reinforcement of the fact that I am old lol. Two, I hope the programs realize the amazing potential the Vets represent as PAs. To all my PA educator colleagues, and I'm not preaching to the choir, those who are doing it just say AMEN. I know you are here on the forum I understand if you don't reply...lol. Those programs that are just getting started on those HRSA grants, you just can't go wrong with this one. To Vets applying/applied this cycle. Thank you for your service. As far as our process went, your professionalism and committement to mission was impressive. It was noted by people working the front desk, FA,and the interview panels. It just stood out. Good luck to you all in your future PA endeavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koppma Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Veteran friendly schools= http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/veterans/paprograms.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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