sunada46 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Would it be possible to know how many people are in the waiting list? There are 61 on the wait list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmtree Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Is anyone still waiting to hear back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armitanio Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Has anyone heard about when recipients will be informed for the HPSA scholarship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Brooks Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 They just raised the wait list to 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyanneSD Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Waitlisted. I guess they updated the waiting list to 70 so I got bumped back three spots. Really odd, but I will reapply nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qcheedude86 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Any1 heard back yet regarding what to do next after sending in the deposit and intent to attend Samuel Merritt's PA program? Is there a fb group set up yet? Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidinAyr823 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It has been over a month since I have sent in my deposit. Once it was sent in I was given information on setting up mu account through SMU. It is similar to a student portal and includes items such as e-mail, financial aid, registration and schedules. There has not been any activity on there though. I have been assuming I won't hear much until they have the class decided. As far as I know, there is no facebook group yet but it would be a nice way to get to know people before school starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qcheedude86 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 RidinAye823, thanks for the info. I'll keep a look out for that email! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjohn Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 A few people have showed an interest in a fb group, so I created one for the incoming class of 2015. You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/groups/432012416883049/?notif_t=group_r2j It's called "SMU PA Class of 2015". Please join! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj7 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 armitanio, that was one of the huge decision factors for me and I spoke with Dr. DeRosa directly. I would give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I spoke with Pam last week and she said not to expect any updates on the next step till April=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj7 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 This was a very difficult decision, but the best one for my family. I will not be attending Samuel Merritt. Good luck to everyone! I am sure the experiences you have at SMU will be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I am in the middle of choosing between Samuel Meritt and Stanford!!! Any insight????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl.k Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Does anyone still have prereqs to take in the spring or summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl.k Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Does anyone still have prereqs to take in the spring or summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunada46 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I am in the middle of choosing between Samuel Meritt and Stanford!!! Any insight????? First of all, congrats on both of your acceptances! Now on to advice. From all the shadowing I've done, the most important factor is passing your certification exam. If you don't pass, you can't practice. SMU has one of the highest PANCE pass rate for 1st time takers vs. Stanford, which is much lower compared to SMU. From an outside POV, it really shows that SMU must be doing something right. Here's a quick look for stats... SMU: http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/physician_assistant Stanford: http://pcap.stanford.edu/program/pance.html Of course you want to take into account course structure / integration between pharmacology & phys, anatomy / cadaver lab, geographic location, amount of electives offered etc... but I'm sure you're already looking into that. In the end, I feel majority of the people recognize with the prestigious name of Stanford, so on paper, you would definitely stick out. But from the PAs I've shadowed, 2 of which graduated from SMU and has a job in Dermatology and Neurosurgery (in Hawaii). Both great jobs if you ask me... So even though in the job market SMU may not be recognized, what really matters is 1) passing your test and 2) what electives you've taken to prove you have experience in that particular field. It's a tough decision to make, but I know you'll choose the program that is the right fit for you. I hope you will find find my advice somewhat helpful! (p.s I will be attending SMU this fall, so my advice is from a pre-PA perspective). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunada46 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I am in the middle of choosing between Samuel Meritt and Stanford!!! Any insight????? First of all, congrats on both of your acceptances! Now on to advice. From all the shadowing I've done, the most important factor is passing your certification exam. If you don't pass, you can't practice. SMU has one of the highest PANCE pass rate for 1st time takers vs. Stanford, which is much lower compared to SMU. From an outside POV, it really shows that SMU must be doing something right. Here's a quick look for stats... SMU: http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/physician_assistant Stanford: http://pcap.stanford.edu/program/pance.html Of course you want to take into account course structure / integration between pharmacology & phys, anatomy / cadaver lab, geographic location, amount of electives offered etc... but I'm sure you're already looking into that. In the end, I feel majority of the people recognize with the prestigious name of Stanford, so on paper, you would definitely stick out. But from the PAs I've shadowed, 2 of which graduated from SMU and has a job in Dermatology and Neurosurgery (in Hawaii). Both great jobs if you ask me... So even though in the job market SMU may not be recognized, what really matters is 1) passing your test and 2) what electives you've taken to prove you have experience in that particular field. It's a tough decision to make, but I know you'll choose the program that is the right fit for you. I hope you will find find my advice somewhat helpful! (p.s I will be attending SMU this fall, so my advice is from a pre-PA perspective). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qcheedude86 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 @Sunada46 excellent reasons, I am on the fence between UMDNJ/Rutgers and SMU, but I am highly leaning towards SMU since it is so close to home and I have been told by countless of PAs and PA students that the program produces excellent and top notch PAs. Also, does anybody know when SMU will post their results for PANCE 2012? I know most programs already posted their results. Any info will be great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qcheedude86 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 @Sunada46 excellent reasons, I am on the fence between UMDNJ/Rutgers and SMU, but I am highly leaning towards SMU since it is so close to home and I have been told by countless of PAs and PA students that the program produces excellent and top notch PAs. Also, does anybody know when SMU will post their results for PANCE 2012? I know most programs already posted their results. Any info will be great. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks for the info, Helps a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks for the info, Helps a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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