tacostuesdayze Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hello folks, a few days left until caspa opens up its portal for this round of apps. I just wanted to start a thread so we can input our comments, thoughts, etc. Good luck folks, let’s rock n roll!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePAQuest Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks for creating the thread! I'm anxious but ready to get this cycle started! Good luck to everyone applying, and I look forward to adding and receiving updates from all of you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoannHegbe Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Thanks for creating this thread :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePAQuest Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Hey guys! I received and completed the residency questionnaire (05/10), and my GRE scores were received! I was verified on 05/06. Hoping to hear from more of you that are applying this cycle! Edited May 12, 2021 by Mmass713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danii97 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 8:48 PM, Mmass713 said: Hey guys! I received and completed the residency questionnaire (05/10), and my GRE scores were received! I was verified on 05/06. Hoping to hear from more of you that are applying this cycle! Hi! Did you use the GRE code 6686 from their website? I can't find them on the CASPA page with all the school codes and I think this might be why they're the only school that hasn't received my scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePAQuest Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, danii97 said: Hi! Did you use the GRE code 6686 from their website? I can't find them on the CASPA page with all the school codes and I think this might be why they're the only school that hasn't received my scores. Yes I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danii97 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Mmass713 said: Yes I did! Okay! From my understanding, it looks like their GRE scores don't go through CASPA like other programs. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG027 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Thank you for starting the topic! Plan on submitting my application after my final grades are posted in my current masters in 2 weeks!! GOOD LUCK to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK1993 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Just Applied1 (5/22/21) Applicant Profile Personal Profile: Sex: Male Age: 27 State of Residence: MS (underserved/rural county) Academic: cGPA: 3.50 sGPA: 3.56 Post-bac cGPA (57 credit hours): 3.66 Post-bac sGPA (46 credit hours): 3.73 ***Post-bac performed working full-time, and my wife and I had our baby at the beginning of it all. Supporting Info: PCE: ~1,500hrs (ER tech) HCE: ~4,500hrs (patient transport) Other relevant work experience: 2 years as a personal trainer LOR’s: 5 total (1 PA, 1 physician mentor, 3 professors) Shadowing: 60hrs PA (cardiology, psychiatry), 100+hrs physician (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric, orthopedic, ER) Volunteer: ~200hrs (online crisis counselor) Leadership: 200hrs (president of American Medical Student Association, local chapter) Research: 150hrs (community-based research and outreach) Teaching Experience: ~50-60hrs (tutor for a semester) I will keep this updated with any notices of verification, interview, acceptances, etc. Good luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoannHegbe Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Hey everyone! I'll share my stats too. I applied1 05/10/2021 Personal: Sex: Female Age: 21 State: MD Academic: cGPA: 3.85 sGPA: 3.76 Extracurricular: PCE: 2,500hrs (Labor and Delivery Tech, PT aide, EMT) HCE: 890 hrs (delivering patient food) Volunteer: 1,500 (church volunteer, ED volunteer) Leadership: ~200 (student senator, chair of multicultural committee, campus activities board) LOR’s: 5 total (2 physicians, 1 nurse, 1 advisor, 1 professor) Shadowing: 112 hrs Also thanks to DLK1993 because I used his template haha. I'll update throughout the cycle if I hear anything as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonson Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Good luck to everyone applying! Verified May 3rd, Confirmation email with link to residency questionnaire received May 10th, submitted same day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danii97 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 hours ago, sonson said: Good luck to everyone applying! Verified May 3rd, Confirmation email with link to residency questionnaire received May 10th, submitted same day. Good luck to you too! I am hoping to submit next week, just waiting on a professor's LOR. Was the supplementary only residency questions or did they add essay prompts as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonson Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, danii97 said: Good luck to you too! I am hoping to submit next week, just waiting on a professor's LOR. Was the supplementary only residency questions or did they add essay prompts as well? Just residency! Easy and simple 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIsbell Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hi! Wishing everyone the best of luck during this application cycle. I am a re-applicant & very hopeful for this cycle! CASPA app was submitted on 5/11, verified on 5/12. Education: Bachelor’s in Holistic Health & Wellness, with a Psychology minor Patient Care: 9,432 hours (as a clinical trials coordinator, phlebotomist, PT tech) Healthcare: 3,680 hours Volunteer/Shadowing: 781 hours (gynecological oncology, pediatric oncology, integrative medicine) Teaching: 315 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousaf Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Submitted 5/28, Verified 5/31, GRE received + residency questionnaire submitted 6/1! now we wait.. :') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gebre Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 What's the easiest way to verify that UTSW received your GRE scores without contacting them lol? I sent my GRE score to several schools at the same time and CASPA received the ones intended for them. However, I just want to be sure that UTSW is all good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoannHegbe Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, gebre said: What's the easiest way to verify that UTSW received your GRE scores without contacting them lol? I sent my GRE score to several schools at the same time and CASPA received the ones intended for them. However, I just want to be sure that UTSW is all good too! They send you a link for a portal. The link that you use for your residency questionnaire is the same one you'll use to check the status of your GRE scores. You'll click 'PA' then 'Status' then you'll see 'Status Checklist'. That's how you check the status. Hope this helped 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMan4 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Hey everyone! Good luck to all those applying this cycle. Does anyone know when they usually start sending out interview invitations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingIam242 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 9 hours ago, MedicMan4 said: Hey everyone! Good luck to all those applying this cycle. Does anyone know when they usually start sending out interview invitations? Based on the interview dates, I would expect them to start sending out interview invites in August. Here the interview dates for this cycle: Do you interview candidates for your program and what is the format? Yes. A multiple mini-interview is conducted for the most competitive applicants to the PA program. Approximately 180 applicants are invited to interview each year. Evening “Meet and Greet” and next day interview dates for the cycle of 2021-2022 are as follows: Friday, September 10, and Saturday interview, September 11, 2021 Friday, October 1, and Saturday interview, October 2, 2021 Monday, November 1, and Tuesday interview, November 2, 2021 Friday, November 19, and Saturday interview, November 20 , 2021 Monday, January 10, and Tuesday interview, January 11, 2022 Monday, January 24, and Tuesday interview, January 25, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danii97 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hi everyone! I submitted on 6/17, verified on 6/21, and completed the residency questionnaire today, 6/22. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnuggett Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hi everyone! I wanted reach out regarding the GRE stats for this program. I tried researching it but am not having any luck, I see there is no minimum requirement but am not sure if I should submit my not so great GRE scores now (to check that off the list), or if I should wait until after I retake the GRE mid July? I am not sure how heavy they weigh the GRE and I know this program is rolling admissions....not sure what to do. Any feedback or insight into this is SUPER appreciated TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePAQuest Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 28 minutes ago, dnuggett said: Hi everyone! I wanted reach out regarding the GRE stats for this program. I tried researching it but am not having any luck, I see there is no minimum requirement but am not sure if I should submit my not so great GRE scores now (to check that off the list), or if I should wait until after I retake the GRE mid July? I am not sure how heavy they weigh the GRE and I know this program is rolling admissions....not sure what to do. Any feedback or insight into this is SUPER appreciated TIA! Hi! Here is a link to the PowerPoint from an information session for UTSW. For the class of 2021 profile, the average GRE (V and Q) was 307. There are more student profiles from previous classes in here as well! https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/school-of-health-professions/programs/physician-assistant-studies/admissions/information_session_2020.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn0914 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Has anyone received an interview invite from UTSW yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJtheprePA Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txpas Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nope nothing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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