Jump to content

2012-2013 Cycle


Recommended Posts

Hi everyone!!!! So my app is verified and will get mailed out in the first mailing on Jun 6th!!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!!!! So excited!!!!! I really really really really really really hope I get an interview this time!

 

My Stats (re-applicant):

 

Paid HCE hours: 1230

Overall CASPA GPA: 3.73

GRE: 1100

Plus lots of experience working with underserved populations.

 

Good luck everyone!! Does anyone know when the first interviews start? Oct. or Nov??

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
  • 1 month later...

Hi medgirl -- Noticed that you're pretty enthusiastic (good for you). I don't know when interviews begin or are called, but I wouldn't have expected anything yet... I would expect that the process gets rolling in Sept/Oct.. (but I don't know for sure). My interview last year was in October - I got a call only the week before I interviewed (on a Friday ... drove out to MT only a few days later..). The point being: it all came together quickly. Try not to stress yourself out. Interview season is long - and your 'stats' look good. Hope to see you during one of the interviews! (I'm in the class of 2014 -- so I'll see you if you interview ... I'm also open to questions, if you have any...)

Good luck!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

ninxctrck, thanks for the encouragement!! Do you have any advice for the interview? I am currently an echo tech (cardiac ultrasound tech) at Billings Clinic here in town. I work with 2 cardiology PAs who are amazing! One just graduated from RMC last year! :) I have a strong passion to work with the underserved populations here in MT, mostly with Native Americans and IHS. I want to make sure I can clearly express how my clinical experience as an echo tech has allowed me to see first hand what the role of a PA is and their important function as part of the provider team. Do you have any suggestions on certain questions that I should be focusing on? Also, Margia said you meet Bob Wilmouth first, then there is a panel of PAs that you interview with, another panel of physicians, then a group interview- what did you think was the most challenging? Thank you so much for your help! I look forward to meeting you!

 

 

~Elliy

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What you describe about the interview sounds like they haven't changed much (if anything) from when I interviewed. The process is very straightforward, and Margia is always very gracious with questions and hints/helps. When I interviewed it was my first ever (so I had some 'deer in the headlights' moments), but the process turned out to be much simpler than at other interviews I attended. The panel of PAs is who you want to impress the most (luckily it is first - so you don't have to stress about it all day). No questions caught me off guard. They aren't "testing" you, they're just looking to get to know you. I know it has been said in every advice column ever - but the real answer is, honestly - just relax and be yourself. See you in about a month!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ok great!!! Thank you so much for the insight! I am so excited/nervous! I will do my very best and hope I am offered a seat! :) Do you have an recommendations for how to practice for the interview? websites with questions? or just the standard questions that are all over this forum? haha.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
  • 2 weeks later...
  • 3 months later...

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to the Physician Assistant Forum! This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More