MD1997 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Received invite for interview, July 2! Excited, but also nervous that the program will not be granted accreditation again. Does anyone know anything more about the program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nlimo Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 When did you apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkprepa123 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I received an interview invite for July 7th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkprepa123 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 It's virtual for those wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkprepa123 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Nlimo said: When did you apply? CASPA verified 5/15, got generic app received email 5/18, interview invite 6/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephachu Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I received an interview invite for July 9th! What are your thoughts on the program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahthompson6 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I received an interview for July 14th! Submitted June 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megannicole Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 On 6/1/2020 at 11:54 PM, MD1997 said: Received invite for interview, July 2! Excited, but also nervous that the program will not be granted accreditation again. Does anyone know anything more about the program? I didn’t know they tried for accreditation before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD1997 Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 5 hours ago, megannicole said: I didn’t know they tried for accreditation before? Yes apparently they applied in 2016 and had all their students submit their seat deposits, then they weren't granted accreditation and had the students wait another 6 months to see if they'd be granted accreditation but were denied again. So it makes me nervous, especially with how quickly the interviews are being given. Either way I am thankful to get an interview and get as much interview practice as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna005 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) On 6/14/2020 at 9:51 PM, MD1997 said: Yes apparently they applied in 2016 and had all their students submit their seat deposits, then they weren't granted accreditation and had the students wait another 6 months to see if they'd be granted accreditation but were denied again. So it makes me nervous, especially with how quickly the interviews are being given. Either way I am thankful to get an interview and get as much interview practice as possible. I'm a practicing PA now, but I was browsing through the list of developing schools and I was surprised to see they're trying again. I applied to this program in the 2016-2017 application cycle, and interviewed that year. To keep a long story short, I was very unimpressed with the program. They tried to appear very confident and basically said "we have no concerns about getting our accreditation," and then they didn't get it.... Hopefully they've made a lot of changes and found new faculty since when I interviewed in 2016. And hopefully they have anatomy with lab now and not all planned to be on an anatomage table. As a PA, if I can give you any advice, do not go to a PA school that does not have cadavers for anatomy. It doesn't matter if you dissect them or if they are dissected by your anatomist. Just make sure you have them. Edited June 28, 2020 by dna005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD1997 Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 23 hours ago, dna005 said: I'm a practicing PA now, but I was browsing through the list of developing schools and I was surprised to see they're trying again. I applied to this program in the 2016-2017 application cycle, and interviewed that year. To keep a long story short, I was very unimpressed with the program. They tried to appear very confident and basically said "we have no concerns about getting our accreditation," and then they didn't get it.... Hopefully they've made a lot of changes and found new faculty since when I interviewed in 2016. And hopefully they have anatomy with lab now and not all planned to be on an anatomage table. As a PA, if I can give you any advice, do not go to a PA school that does not have cadavers for anatomy. It doesn't matter if you dissect them or if they are dissected by your anatomist. Just make sure you have them. How was your interview with them? Did you get a seat offered by them? Even if I get an offer, I don't think I will accept it. But I will definitely ask them during my interview if they have cadaver labs and what changes they have made to ensure that they get accredited this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applicant18 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I was denied last month, im assuming it was because I was in a previous pa program before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD1997 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Everyone who gets an interview or gets a seat offered by South University should do some research on the schools. Seems as though they scam students, steal student aid money, and may be on the verge of shutting down campuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkkk Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/1/2020 at 11:54 PM, MD1997 said: Received invite for interview, July 2! Excited, but also nervous that the program will not be granted accreditation again. Does anyone know anything more about the program? I have an interview tomorrow as well! Super nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernovogirl Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hi! I got an interview invite for July 21nd! I am also a little concerned about their accreditation. South- Tampa and South- Savannah seem to be doing great. So I would like to think that they share similar teaching methods. Would love to hear about how your interviews went! Good Luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA2020MC Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 16 hours ago, Supernovogirl said: Hi! I got an interview invite for July 21nd! I am also a little concerned about their accreditation. South- Tampa and South- Savannah seem to be doing great. So I would like to think that they share similar teaching methods. Would love to hear about how your interviews went! Good Luck!!! Do you mind sharing when you submitted and when you got your interview invite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernovogirl Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I submitted my applications 6/15 and received the invite 6/26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna005 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 9:36 PM, MD1997 said: How was your interview with them? Did you get a seat offered by them? Even if I get an offer, I don't think I will accept it. But I will definitely ask them during my interview if they have cadaver labs and what changes they have made to ensure that they get accredited this time around. I was waitlisted, but I turned down my position on the waitlist because I realized that even if I was to be offered a seat off the waitlist, I wouldn't feel happy or enthusiastic about attending that program. My discomfort probably was apparent during my interview so I wasn't too surprised that I was waitlisted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prepa1331 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 4:09 PM, Mikkkk said: I have an interview tomorrow as well! Super nervous How did it go? Do you have any tips? I am interviewing on Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefKibbles Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Received my rejection post-interview earlier today. Seems like this wasn't the place for me. Good luck to everyone else applying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkkk Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 4 hours ago, prepa1331 said: How did it go? Do you have any tips? I am interviewing on Wednesday! It went so well! I was BEYOND nervous going into it but the faculty was Extremely laid back and made me feel so comfortable. I really enjoyed the interview actually! They didn’t throw any curveballs or ask any difficult questions, it was super conversational and they just want to get to know you! I received an acceptance letter today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD1997 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mikkkk said: It went so well! I was BEYOND nervous going into it but the faculty was Extremely laid back and made me feel so comfortable. I really enjoyed the interview actually! They didn’t throw any curveballs or ask any difficult questions, it was super conversational and they just want to get to know you! I received an acceptance letter today! Agreed! They made me feel calm and welcomed. I got my acceptance offer today as well! Not 100% sure if i will take it, as I have hardly heard back from all the schools I applied to, and still have an upcoming interview in September for my top choice school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernovogirl Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/6/2020 at 2:53 PM, MD1997 said: Agreed! They made me feel calm and welcomed. I got my acceptance offer today as well! Not 100% sure if i will take it, as I have hardly heard back from all the schools I applied to, and still have an upcoming interview in September for my top choice school. Did they give you a time frame that you needed to accept their offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucka2016 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 55 minutes ago, Supernovogirl said: Did they give you a time frame that you needed to accept their offer? 3 days to accept, 1 week to submit your deposit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganJFox Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Got accepted. Hoping for the best! Good luck to all applying for this program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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