PAian Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 7 hours ago, paramedic2pa22 said: Hello everyone, I am currently in EVMS PA program. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Hi. Thanks for offering to answer questions. I received my interview invite and noticed in the material that one of the three interviews will be a group interview. Is this an interview given by a review board or committee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxray Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Congratulations to everyone who has gotten an interview invite so far! I'm a current EVMS student, feel free to ask any questions that you may have. In regards to the interview, the last two cycles were virtual so we did not have a group interview; both interviews we had were one on one (one faculty and one with a community PA). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsPA2B Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 hours ago, mxray said: Congratulations to everyone who has gotten an interview invite so far! I'm a current EVMS student, feel free to ask any questions that you may have. In regards to the interview, the last two cycles were virtual so we did not have a group interview; both interviews we had were one on one (one faculty and one with a community PA). In your interview, would you say there was anything that you didn't expect or different that they asked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxray Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, FooturePA said: In your interview, would you say there was anything that you didn't expect or different that they asked? We can't go into specifics about what is asked during the interview. I will say it was a very laid back interview and like they were trying to get to know who we are past what is on paper. My biggest advice is to be yourself, know why you want to go to EVMS, and to also have questions for your interviewers. This is the time to make sure this is the program you want to be a part of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsPA2B Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Just now, mxray said: We can't go into specifics about what is asked during the interview. I will say it was a very laid back interview and like they were trying to get to know who we are past what is on paper. My biggest advice is to be yourself, know why you want to go to EVMS, and to also have questions for your interviewers. This is the time to make sure this is the program you want to be a part of. Understandable. My few interviews have been similar to the laid back idea and I think that helps the committee get to know us. What is your favorite thing about EVMS that really makes you feel like it's the program for you? From what I've seen the simulator lab looks to be absolutely astounding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyanimelover Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 should i be concerned I did not receive an interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamItBelieveItBecomeIt Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 6/6/2022 at 3:08 PM, paramedic2pa22 said: Hello everyone, I am currently in EVMS PA program. If you have any questions feel free to ask. What is your favorite course and why? What is the most challenging adjustment you’ve had to make? Have they shared which elective specialties would be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rauschenbacam Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Hello all! First time applying to EVMS! I received an interview invite on 6/3 and scheduled my interview for 7/15! Excited to meet all of you! Please feel free to reach out and connect Edited June 8, 2022 by Rauschenbacam 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxray Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, shyanimelover said: should i be concerned I did not receive an interview. They generally send out 3 waves of interview invites, I am not sure how many waves they have sent out at this point. It seems like maybe they are on the second one... I know it's hard to not worry, but I wouldn't worry about it yet. Edited June 8, 2022 by mxray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxray Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 10 hours ago, FooturePA said: Understandable. My few interviews have been similar to the laid back idea and I think that helps the committee get to know us. What is your favorite thing about EVMS that really makes you feel like it's the program for you? From what I've seen the simulator lab looks to be absolutely astounding. 8 hours ago, DaynaMarie said: What is your favorite course and why? What is the most challenging adjustment you’ve had to make? Have they shared which elective specialties would be available? I am currently in clinicals (finishing up first rotation now). My favorite things about EVMS are the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning (SCSIL), the ultrasound course, and the cadaver lab. I feel like SCSIL really does help prepare you for talking/interacting with patients. You receive feedback on how you make your patients feel and what you can improve on. You learn fundamentals of ultrasound and how to perform certain US procedures. It is nice to have this skill entering rotations. Cadaver lab provided an opportunity to see how everything comes together in the body and helps you understand why certain disease processes present the way they do. These are the main reasons I chose EVMS. I enjoyed all of our classes but my favorite class was clinical medicine (you learn all the diseases, how they present and how to diagnose/treat them), and medical diagnostics (you learn to read xrays, perform procedures, and read EKGs, etc) For me personally the most challenging adjustment I had to make was moving away from home and my husband to attend the program. I also had to adjust to how fast paced the program is. While it is fast paced the school does a great job of providing resources to help set you up for success. We have talked about electives, this is a little tricky for me to talk about since my elective rotations are not in VA. Both of mine are in NC, one was already established and I am setting up the other. When you enter the final semester of didactic there are a lot of meetings in regards to clinicals and how to set up rotations. To my knowledge there is a list of current established elective sites that is available to the class to choose from for your 2 electives. If there is a specialty that you want that is not on the list you have the option to set the rotation up yourself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiegaskin Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Hi everyone! My name is Katie and I am the Head of the Mentorship Committee for the class of 2024. I created a new thread for current applicants where myself and other members of Mentorship Committee can answer questions as best we can. Feel free to ask questions in that thread as well! For those of you who were offered an interview - Congratulations and see you in July! Eastern Virginia Medical School Interviews 2022 Here is a link to our thread Edited June 8, 2022 by katiegaskin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliann Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Does anyone know if they wait until all of their interview invites are out to send out rejections? (Even if they already have the people they don’t wish to interview) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1322 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Has only one round of interview invites gone out so far? Or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1322 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Last time I applied to EVMS they accidentally gave me an acceptance so I’m a little skeptical about the personal URL and trusting it’ll show me the if I get an interview or not. Do they generally call or email in addition to the personalized URL being updated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxray Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 4 hours ago, acslex104197 said: Last time I applied to EVMS they accidentally gave me an acceptance so I’m a little skeptical about the personal URL and trusting it’ll show me the if I get an interview or not. Do they generally call or email in addition to the personalized URL being updated? When I applied they sent out an email letting you know you had been selected for an interview and updated the PURL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelicamber Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Received an interview a few weeks ago, but I decided to withdraw my application today. Best of luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPA22 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Has anyone received a rejection? It’s mid July and I haven’t heard anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3life Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 23 hours ago, EJPA22 said: Has anyone received a rejection? It’s mid July and I haven’t heard anything! I just got a rejection today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanduh18 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Hey so I interviewed on 7/14/22! I was so nervous and tense all day I passed out after I got home, and missed the social gathering at the brewery But I just wanted to share that one of the current students I was talking to while waiting for the interviews mentioned that she saw her acceptance through the PURL about a week before she got her acceptance email.. So I know they said 2-3 weeks for the email, but we should be checking our PURL! She said it just shows up on the home page as like "Congratulations on your acceptance etc". I know it's hard to stay away from the forums and stuff but she recommended checking the PURL once a day about a week after our interviews!!! EVMS may not have been my top choice before the interviews.. but I think it is now! I loved the school, the resources, and how much they want you to succeed. The students were just so sweet and nice too and that made me want to be a part of it! Good luck everyone, I hope your interviews went well! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic1210 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Second what @Amanduh18 said above. Interviewed 7/14 and incredibly impressed with the program. Now we wait. Best wishes to everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicspath2pa Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 6:35 PM, medic1210 said: Second what @Amanduh18 said above. Interviewed 7/14 and incredibly impressed with the program. Now we wait. Best wishes to everyone. Agreed! They are amazing people and I can’t wait to be a part of that (hopefully)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chondo Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Anyone else checking their PURL constantly ? Haha i know the results won’t be out until Friday but more than likely Monday buttttt Im struggling being patient !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastudent517 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Haha definitely checking every day! 1 hour ago, hondo said: Anyone else checking their PURL constantly ? Haha i know the results won’t be out until Friday but more than likely Monday buttttt Im struggling being patient !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponds Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Trying not to check constantly because it is the program's first time back in-person interviews in a while, full-day interviews at that. They have a lot to juggle I'm sure. Every interviewee I met and talked with was so nice, I couldn't imagine the selection process especially if many people are so similar and capable. If only we could all get accepted haha. But they were right: it was a huge accomplishment getting an interview and a testament to our hard work. Like someone said, EVMS has the recipe right. I know whoever gets in would be great PA students, classmates, friends, and future PA-Cs! That is interesting to hear you find out on your pURL first before an email by that much of a margin. We did our best, and now we wait. Im just so honored to have interviewed, been on campus, and seen it all. Proof, motivation, and reinforcement that I chose the right profession to pursue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebony Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I just wanted to take a moment and say it was so nice to meet all of you !!! It truly filled my cup to be able to provide support to you guys ! You are all amazing individuals and EVMS would be lucky to have you! Hope you are all doing well while waiting to hear back ! Take care 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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