david89 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 hi, if you don't mind me asking, what are you working now with your MBA and what was reason for your career change. thanks, and goodluck this year I don't expect to get far until next application cycle as i need to increase my GPA and gain additional paid HCE as I'm making the career change from business management to healthcare. So I'm applying to 2 programs this cycle Touro NV and Western in Pomona. I'm really eye balling RCC as that is ny top preference but still need to hit 2k HCE (I'm about 1k shy). I'm on Hold at western as they only look at GPA. I'm interviewing at TUN on 10/17. What I didn't like were: 1. $132 k + living expenses.. That was too far out budget for me.. 1 more year and $50k more and I could go to med school. 2. Wasn't a fan of the area 3. It was too far away from my family.. 8hr car ride or 1hr flight plus distance of airport / and overall travel costs. 4. Didn't feel like wow.. I want to learn from these guys. So I felt disinterested when they were speaking to the interviewees. 5. I don't care for the MPH.. I already got an MBA.. Why do I need 3 masters degrees? And there's no way to opt out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm working as an ER Tech right now. From '04-'06 I worked for a consulting firm performing cost negotiations for administrative expenses. So I used to work with accounts payable and CEO/CFOs and use benchmark pricing and leverage our firms cumulative purchasing volume to get companies better rates and charge them a percentage of their savings. It became very mind numbing so I landed a job as a VP of a CD/DVD manufacturing facility but now that technology is obsolete. Forecasting I wouldn't have a job in a few years I decided to follow my passion for helping others. Being a CPR / Scuba instructor as a side gig I was very interested in barotrauma and set up a shadowing rotation at a hospital and was drawn to PAs for a variety of factors. So I strategically lowered my expenses, got a golden hand shake and began my journey to become a PA. Now I'm working as an ER Tech making 1/2 my previous salary while I wait to get into PA school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david89 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 thank you for sharing and good luck to you sir. I'm working as an ER Tech right now. From '04-'06 I worked for a consulting firm performing cost negotiations for administrative expenses. So I used to work with accounts payable and CEO/CFOs and use benchmark pricing and leverage our firms cumulative purchasing volume to get companies better rates and charge them a percentage of their savings. It became very mind numbing so I landed a job as a VP of a CD/DVD manufacturing facility but now that technology is obsolete. Forecasting I wouldn't have a job in a few years I decided to follow my passion for helping others. Being a CPR / Scuba instructor as a side gig I was very interested in barotrauma and set up a shadowing rotation at a hospital and was drawn to PAs for a variety of factors. So I strategically lowered my expenses, got a golden hand shake and began my journey to become a PA. Now I'm working as an ER Tech making 1/2 my previous salary while I wait to get into PA school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttt88 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I think they're all Tuesdays so far... Touro is a Jewish institution so they don't hold campus activities on weekends after I think sundown on Friday. Thank you. I thought so too but just wanted to make sure before I take a day off from school. I've been trying to call admissions to schedule for the 23rd as well but had to leave a voice message. I'll try again tomorrow. To those who are still waiting, remember to email any updates that will benefit your application. I got the interview invite after I notified them of my updated direct care and volunteer hours since CASPA submission. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laifalove Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thank you. I thought so too but just wanted to make sure before I take a day off from school. I've been trying to call admissions to schedule for the 23rd as well but had to leave a voice message. I'll try again tomorrow.To those who are still waiting, remember to email any updates that will benefit your application. I got the interview invite after I notified them of my updated direct care and volunteer hours since CASPA submission. Good luck! Sorry I probably should've mentioned this sooner but, they're on a break right now. My friend goes to Touro's DO program and he's gone back home to LA for awhile. Campus is closed yesterday and today, at least according to the calendar. They should be open tomorrow, but I'm not sure. p.s. Here's their calendar for reference: https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/embed?src=touropa2015s@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttt88 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Sorry I probably should've mentioned this sooner but, they're on a break right now. My friend goes to Touro's DO program and he's gone back home to LA for awhile. Campus is closed yesterday and today, at least according to the calendar. They should be open tomorrow, but I'm not sure. p.s. Here's their calendar for reference: https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/embed?src=touropa2015s@gmail.com I just received a confirmation email from Ms. Bible that I'm scheduled for 10/23. Thank you though! I should have search for their calendar instead of trying to call for 3 days XD. Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting you guys on the 23rd! My dad and I plan to stay at the Marriott nearby, so maybe I'll be seeing some of you on the shuttle ride to Farragut Inn =]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotabike Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I just received a confirmation email from Ms. Bible that I'm scheduled for 10/23. Thank you though! I should have search for their calendar instead of trying to call for 3 days XD.Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting you guys on the 23rd! My dad and I plan to stay at the Marriott nearby, so maybe I'll be seeing some of you on the shuttle ride to Farragut Inn =]. Oh, cool. See you on the 23rd. Where are you coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delistarz Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Does anyone know the group code for the Marriott? It doesn't pop up when I click the link they gave me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laifalove Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 There wasn't one. You have to click on the link on the lodgings page and it'll automatically show up as the "Touro University rate" in small letters when you make the reservation. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfovl-courtyard-vallejo-napa-valley/?corporateCode=u79&toDate=&fromDate=&app=resvlink I checked my confirmation email and there wasn't a code listed but it said "Touro University rate" under the type of room I booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Confirmed my interview for Nov 27! Anyone else scheduled for that date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotabike Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Anyone that is interviewing this coming 16th, please share your experience with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuni Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 II have the Interview on the same date :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_angelic91 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hey ttt88, Congratulations on receiving your interview! It seems as though the both of us will be interviewing on the 23rd. Good luck and I hope that your interview goes well! Also good luck to the rest of the applicants on this board who have received an interview or who are anxiously waiting for one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuni Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks! Good luck to you too. It's my first interview, and I am dying here LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_angelic91 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hey toyotabike, I will be driving up there. I booked a hotel in union square, downtown San Francisco because I will be staying in Cali for more than just the interview date. I figured I would book my hotel in an area where I would be in during most of my trip. Were only in Vallejo for one day only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiouscao Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hello, I was wondering if anyone that submitted their CASPA in September received a response yet? Was my App sent in too late? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandito7 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I received an interview invite today and confirmed the 23rd. I'm excited to walk around campus and get a feel for the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotabike Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 How as the interview for the Oct 16th people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttt88 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Oh, cool. See you on the 23rd. Where are you coming from? Hey ttt88, Congratulations on receiving your interview! It seems as though the both of us will be interviewing on the 23rd. Good luck and I hope that your interview goes well! Also good luck to the rest of the applicants on this board who have received an interview or who are anxiously waiting for one! I'm excited for next week :-). I'm from Garden Grove, near Disneyland haha, so it's gonna be quite a long drive. My parents are also coming along because they want to see the area, but we have to drive back immediately after the interview due to work and school the following day. I heard from Ms. Bible that there'll be about 20 other people staying the Marriott like me, so I'll look forward to meeting you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbledore Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 How soon did you guys have receive an interview invitation after turning in your secondaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crissykim Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I received my confirmation for an interview for Nov 27! Oct 23rd was conflicting with my work schedule, I wish you all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jtrost1 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I will be at the October 23 interview! Cant wait to meet all of you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttt88 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 How soon did you guys have receive an interview invitation after turning in your secondaries? It was almost 2 months for me. I received the "complete" email on Aug 8th and interview invitation on Oct 3rd. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimus Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Someone had mentioned that the admissions committee will ask "questions about serving in rural populations from personal experience." Does this mean that applicants are expected to have experience working/volunteering in rural areas? Would a person who has had some kind of experience in a rural area have an advantage over other applicants who don't? I'm asking this because I live in a big city where rural areas are hours away from where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAgirl22 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I am trying to finish my supplemental application and submit it soon. I know the max word count for each essay is 500 but some of mine are much shorter than that. Did anyone else have this problem? Just wondering if I should expand or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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