singerdancer Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 46 minutes ago, Sheni said: I heard from them for an interview invite 10/12 a couple days ago Congratulations ! When did you apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheni Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, singerdancer said: Congratulations ! When did you apply? Thank you so much! I submitted my caspa late May. My caspa was verified by mid June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uthpas Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) On 9/5/2020 at 9:19 AM, kathleenl said: I would love to hear from current UTHSCSA PA students: 1) What do you like about the UTHSCSA PA Program? 2) What resources are available to students to help them succeed in PA school? (ex: tutoring centers, office hours, open lab, student orgs, etc) 3) What does a typical day look like as a PA-S? Before and during COVID. Thank you so much in advance! On 9/5/2020 at 9:19 AM, kathleenl said: Hi! I am currently a first year at the program here at UT Health! As you can imagine, our experience has been a little bit different than years prior due to COVID, but I can let you know my experience so far. 1) This program is so special. You have one of the smallest class sizes in Texas, so you really get to know your classmates and professors which is so valuable in this profession. Additionally, you don't sacrifice small class sizes for small resources, because our program is part of the very well established UT Health system along with the medical, nursing, PT, RT, dental schools etc. The facilities are great and you are right next to University Hospital where you may have a few rotations at. San Antonio is a great city, so it is really a joy to get to learn here even though everything is closed now due to COVID, but when things pick back up, there is so much to do/see. In my opinion, the BEST thing about this program that no other school in Texas does is that it gives you FIVE elective rotations. Thats 5 rotations to do whatever type of specialty you want. This is so invaluable when figuring out exactly what type of medicine you want do and also when applying for jobs or residencies, if you have experience in these areas of interest before applying. The faculty does such a good job at picking people for their cohort; truly everyone I met is so intelligent, kind and is here for the right reasons. There is no spirit of competitiveness (you only compete with yourself), and we all collaborate and share resources. Very different from undergrad! 2) You have just about all the resources any other school has, and maybe then some. I'm honestly not sure about tutoring centers... I think if you get into this program its sort of expected that you are competent enough as to be able to study on your own (considering you made it this far in your academic career), but there is definitely office hours, open lab, and plenty of student orgs. You also get to do your own cadaver dissection which is cool (if you guys will be in person). We do inter-professional education here too, which is pretty unique to this program. You can do student government too. 3) A typical day in PA school is pretty hard. You're in class anywhere from 4-8 hours everyday. Basically wake, eat, go to class, study, sleep repeat. Some people that really really have their stuff together (or are okay with compromising grades for better balance) can have a little bit more free time. In PA school there are very busy weeks and then super busy weeks. However, everyone says didactic is the most grueling part, so if you can put up with being exhausted for one year, then you will make it to clinicals which are more exciting (but still a lot of work). On the bright side, our program has some of the highest PANCE pass rates in Texas so all that exhaustion pays off in the end. And we still find time to have fun and hang out with each other after exams! With COVID, all of our classes are online except for clinical skills and patient evaluation (which you have to be in person for). Some people really like it that way, some people hate it -- I really don't think it makes a difference in the quality of the education, its just harder to focus at home sometimes, but we are hoping we won't be like this for too much longer. Hope this helps! Edited September 20, 2020 by uthpas 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Has anyone that applied mid-July or after receive any email with an interview invite/rejection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedwig Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hello guys, I paid my fee on the portal link and got an email from the bursar. Did I do it right? Will they link my name to my application? I didn't add my CASPA ID to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarasek Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Hello! I'm new to the forum, has anyone received an invite to an interview or been rejected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiwankenobi Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I have an interview for Oct. 19! I am so excited. I submitted in August 14. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlee1775 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Obiwankenobi said: I have an interview for Oct. 19! I am so excited. I submitted in August 14. Congrats!! You’re the first person I’ve heard of getting an interview there. Maybe they’re finally moving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destinee Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) I just received an interview invite for October 19th at 11:51am today. Submitted July 19th, 2020 Verified July 21st, 2020 "Given to faculty for review" email August 27th, 2020 Edited September 25, 2020 by Destinee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlee1775 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Destinee said: I just received an interview invite for October 19th at 11:51am today. Submitted July 19th, 2020 Verified July 21st, 2020 "Given to faculty for review" email August 27th, 2020 Congrats! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbglover Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, Destinee said: I just received an interview invite for October 19th at 11:51am today. Submitted July 19th, 2020 Verified July 21st, 2020 "Given to faculty for review" email August 27th, 2020 Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your stats?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destinee Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 43 minutes ago, mbglover said: Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your stats?? I will have to get back to you on this as I am at work currently and don't have them memorized. Lol I can tell you though they are not the best stats out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiwankenobi Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 9/21/2020 at 11:13 PM, Pa98173jd said: Has anyone that applied mid-July or after receive any email with an interview invite/rejection? Yes, I have an interview October 19th. I was verified August 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsPAppin Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hey guys! My friend finishing up her second year here and she told me today that she helped with mock interviews recently. For those who are also waiting to hear about an interview, just know that they are getting ready to send some more invites. We got this! Best of luck to those interviewing soon, y'all will rock it. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvp409 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Submitted early June! Received interview 9/25. Has anyone received a confirmation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerdancer Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 for those who received interviews, when did u get confirmation that your application had been forwardd to the faculty for review? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlock Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, singerdancer said: for those who received interviews, when did u get confirmation that your application had been forwardd to the faculty for review? Edited September 28, 2020 by MeaganLockhart I put my response for the wrong school! ignore me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancaalonda88 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I was verified in the beginning of July but I haven't received anything yet and it seems as they have already moved on to those who were verified in August. Should I be worried yet? I have not received a rejection email either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, biancaalonda88 said: I was verified in the beginning of July but I haven't received anything yet and it seems as they have already moved on to those who were verified in August. Should I be worried yet? I have not received a rejection email either. I'm in the same situation. I guess we just have to wait it out until a rejection is received Edited September 30, 2020 by Pa98173jd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePAdiana Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I was verified in the beginning of July but I haven't received anything yet and it seems as they have already moved on to those who were verified in August. Should I be worried yet? I have not received a rejection email either.I was verified at the beginning of july but just got a notification a week ago that my application was sent for further review. Im not sure if this means im not automatically rejected yet and there’s still hope or what Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbglover Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, PrePAdiana said: I was verified at the beginning of july but just got a notification a week ago that my application was sent for further review. Im not sure if this means im not automatically rejected yet and there’s still hope or what Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am in the same boat!! I hope we start hearing back soon! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMDr808 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 5 hours ago, PrePAdiana said: I was verified at the beginning of july but just got a notification a week ago that my application was sent for further review. Im not sure if this means im not automatically rejected yet and there’s still hope or what Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi all! I was verified at the end of July and today I received the short, one-liner email stating that my application has been sent over to the admissions committee for review! Crossing my fingers hard for an interview Good luck to all as this tantalizing cycle goes on haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leiaPApup Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Hi Pre-PAs!! I received the complete application email on July 2nd, and received the "Your application has been given to the faculty to review." on September 16th. At least it's under review now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Since applicants are now receiving the second wave of "application under review" emails, do yall think that means those that were in the first wave and heard no response should expect a rejection? I think I'm just trying too hard to make sense out of this chaotic, Covid-influenced cycle haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxFuturePA Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 So my application was verified in mid-May, and I never received the "application under review" email! I even sent an email to the admissions department about it, and all they told me was "your application is complete and being reviewed, we will let you know when there are any updates" What does this mean?! I even pointed out that a colleague had received the email and I hadn't and they didn't say anything about what that email meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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