Sheishere Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hi all, I'm just joining this forum. I also got the interview invitation today for the Sep. 15th spot. Thank you to everyone who shared tips from their interview experience. Good luck!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjeBaje Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 3 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: That's excellent news. Also, keep in mind that schools often "Accept" more students than they "Matriculate." Just because some of the more competitive students will end up rescinding their acceptance to attend another school. Though, how many will do that, I don't know. I know uPitt is my personal top choice. @AndrewsOkay Why is university of Pittsburgh your top choice? Location wise, family support, previous graduate, great PA program, great teaching techniques, 60 students is not small class size, or something else that u like about school? Thank you for the Interview feedback in previous message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) @AjeBaje In short, shared values, a shared approach to medicine, location, and opportunity. I'll go into some specifics, and try to keep it concise, but this is going to be a long post. Alumni Involvement - Something that came up frequently both during informational sessions and the interview day is how involved the alumni are. As an alum of Thomas Jefferson who returned to develop an alumni program, I can say alumni do not return to volunteer unless the character of your program is amazing. Additionally, alumns are excellent resources for contextualizing the coursework, and finding work after graduation. Approach to Medicine - Pitt had a very pragmatic approach to improving the quality of medical providers that they graduate. As an example, Pitt is one of the only programs that I have found that does extensive training on how to use an EMR program. From my experience as a laboratorian I've found that a lack of proficiency in computers and EMR programs leads to far too many delays in patient care. It's not a sexy topic, and it's not the most dramatic sounding problem we have in medicine, but it's possibly one of the most important things to understand as you'll be spending 90% of your time as a provider behind a computer screen. This is just one example of many that I've found of Pitt addressing important problems over flashy ones. UPMC - Again, I'm a Jefferson grad. I studied at TJU and did my clinicals at TJUH. Studying and training within the same health system did wonders for the continuity of my education. The staff at Jefferson Hospital had an amazing working relationship with the faculty of my program, and for that reason I had one of the most informative clinical experiences I could have asked for. Apparently roughly 60% of uPitt PA students do their clinicals at UPMC, so that sounds amazing to me. New Ventures - The Pitt PA program just became a department, upped their class size to 60 students, and built a brand new building. I got involved in urgent care when it was a brand new concept, and loved the chance to teach patients how UC fit into the greater medical system. I took my current job because it gave me the opportunity to be part of building and certifying a brand new laboratory. I love new ventures and the chance to help build something new. This also might give some insight into the administrative process of PA school as they continue to figure things out. I could see myself pivoting to education at some point, so even having a glimpse into what it was like to develop and elevate a PA program sounds amazing. Anyway, it doesn't stop there, but those are a few of the key reasons why Pitt shot up to the top of my list. Sorry for the small novels worth of text. From my personal and professional experiences Pitt just seems like a good fit for me. Edited July 17, 2020 by AndrewsOkay Grammar and Formatting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjeBaje Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 45 minutes ago, AndrewsOkay said: @AjeBaje In short, shared values, a shared approach to medicine, location, and opportunity. I'll go into some specifics, and try to keep it concise, but this is going to be a long post. Alumni Involvement - Something that came up frequently both during informational sessions and the interview day is how involved the alumni are. As an alum of Thomas Jefferson who returned to develop an alumni program, I can say alumni do not return to volunteer unless the character of your program is amazing. Additionally, alumns are excellent resources for contextualizing the coursework, and finding work after graduation. Approach to Medicine - Pitt had a very pragmatic approach to improving the quality of medical providers that they graduate. As an example, Pitt is one of the only programs that I have found that does extensive training on how to use an EMR program. From my experience as a laboratorian I've found that a lack of understanding of technology and EMR programs leads to way too many delays in patient care. It's not sexy, and it's not the most dramatic sounding problem we have in medicine, but it's possiblely one of the most important things to understand as you'll be spending 90% of your time as a provider behind a computer screen. This is just one example of many that I've found. UPMC - Again, I'm a Jefferson grad. I studied at TJU and did my clinicals at TJUH. Studying and training within the same health system did wonders for the continuity of my education. The staff at Jefferson Hospital had an amazing working relationship with the faculty of my program, and for that reason I had one of the most informative clinical experiences I could have asked for. Apparently roughly 60% of uPitt PA students do their clinicals at UPMC, so that sounds amazing to me. New Ventures - The Pitt PA program just became a department, upped their class size to 60 students, and built a brand new building. I got involved in urgent care when it was a brand new concept, and loved the chance to teach patients how UC fit into the greater medical system. I took my current job because it gave me the opportunity to be part of building and certifying a brand new laboratory. I love new ventures and the chance to help build something new. This also might give some insight into the administrative process of PA school as they continue to figure things out. I could see myself pivoting to education at some point, so even having a glimpse into what it was like to develop and elevate a PA program sounds amazing. Anyway, it doesn't stop there, but those are a few of the key reasons why Pitt shot up to the top of my list. Sorry for the small novels worth of text. From my personal and professional experiences Pitt just seems like a good fit for me. OMG! this was a fantastic information. I am amazed about your approach to university of Pittsburgh PA program. It is very informative. Thank you so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empoff10 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 For anyone who interviewed on the 14th, when did you receive your zoom meeting ID number and other instructions about the interview? I was invited for an interview for the 28th back on June 17th and still haven't received this information. I am considering reaching out soon but I wanted to give them time to get things situated after the first group interviewed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 @empoff10 About a week before the interview. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empoff10 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 3 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: @empoff10 About a week before the interview. Awesome! Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattwilliams Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 5:56 PM, AndrewsOkay said: That's excellent news. Also, keep in mind that schools often "Accept" more students than they "Matriculate." Just because some of the more competitive students will end up rescinding their acceptance to attend another school. Though, how many will do that, I don't know. I know uPitt is my personal top choice. I was just thinking the same...if they end up accepting 100 and every person ends up trying to matriculate there, they will be in for some trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, kattwilliams said: I was just thinking the same...if they end up accepting 100 and every person ends up trying to matriculate there, they will be in for some trouble Well, thankfully that's why they stagger their interviews and have a waitlist. I don't think anyone should ever worry about a class being "overfilled." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kattwilliams Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, AndrewsOkay said: Well, thankfully that's why they stagger their interviews and have a waitlist. I don't think anyone should ever worry about a class being "overfilled." I know, that’s what I figured. Just funny to think of it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, kattwilliams said: I know, that’s what I figured. Just funny to think of it that way. Hey, I'd be happy to see each and every one of you get accepted. Fingers crossed for that class of 100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexisA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: Hey, I'd be happy to see each and every one of you get accepted. Fingers crossed for that class of 100 Do you think that since the next round of interviews is July 28th, we will hear back before then? I've been thinking about it for days, lol! From last year's forum, people were accepted 10-14 days after their interviews so we have to be close. Edited July 24, 2020 by AlexisA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, AlexisA said: Do you think that since the next round of interviews is July 28th, we will hear back before then? I've been thinking about it for days, lol! From last year's forum, people were accepted 10-14 days after their interviews so we have to be close. They said "3-4 weeks during the Q&A," and from last years thread it sounds like they send out acceptance e-mails closer to the 4 week mark. Fingers crossed they don't make us wait, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexisA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: They said "3-4 weeks during the Q&A," and from last years thread it sounds like they send out acceptance e-mails closer to the 4 week mark. Fingers crossed they don't make us wait, though. What, I swear I read a bunch that got it much earlier than that from last year's thread!! I will have to go check lol. Fingers crossed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, AlexisA said: What, I swear I read a bunch that got it much earlier than that from last year's thread!! I will have to go check lol. Fingers crossed! I hope that’s the case! Please, let me know if I’m wrong, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexisA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, AlexisA said: What, I swear I read a bunch that got it much earlier than that from last year's thread!! I will have to go check lol. Fingers crossed! 2 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: They said "3-4 weeks during the Q&A," and from last years thread it sounds like they send out acceptance e-mails closer to the 4 week mark. Fingers crossed they don't make us wait, though. So last year they submitted acceptances 3 days after the second round of interviews!! Which was like 2.5 weeks after the initial round of interviews, so we may get some earlier acceptances depending on COVID. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, AlexisA said: So last year they submitted acceptances 3 days after the second round of interviews!! Which was like 2.5 weeks after the initial round of interviews, so we may get some earlier acceptances depending on COVID. I’ve never been happier to be wrong, haha. I must have got another school switched in my mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexisA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, AndrewsOkay said: I’ve never been happier to be wrong, haha. I must have got another school switched in my mind. Haha! I completely understand. I do that too! Let's hope for the best next week then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 To all who are interviewing tomorrow, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck! ...and to remind you to get a good nights sleep. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA0705 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks @AndrewsOkay !! I am a nervous wreck right now lol but hoping it will go smoothly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAinprogress22 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: To all who are interviewing tomorrow, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck! ...and to remind you to get a good nights sleep. Interviewing tomorrow and I’m super excited I can’t sleep! 1230 am. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspiringpa174 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Hope the interviews went well today 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juuuuuuuulia Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Does anyone know how much the seat deposit is if you are offered a spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdy Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Does anyone know how much the seat deposit is if you are offered a spot?I believe it’s $1000 last year Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecprepa Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just received my acceptance letter via email!!! Good luck to everyone! 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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