Hreyes Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hey Justin, 1st of all thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, it means alot to me and im sure to the rest of my future classmates. Question for you how intense was the clinical terminology test that wer are studying for now. ANy tips? I have been reading each chapter and just trying to memorize all the different terms, but i have no clue how the tect will be, is it multiple choice, fill in .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 No problem at all! I remember how helpful this site was when I first started didactic year, and then again when I started rotations! That test wasn't bad at all, if you put in the time and know most of the prefixes and suffixes you should be fine. When I took it, it was only multiple choice but I'm not sure if they changed it up at all. I know that they did recently add fill-ins to the clinical medicine tests, but not sure about the med-term test. I'm pretty sure they didn't ask any questions about pharmacology, so you don't have to go to much in depth about that....yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontime2385 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Just.......i graduated last year from a private college in tennessee, and am very interested in St. Johns program. What do you think about the program? Is obtaining a certificate versus a masters going to put me at a disadvantage (If accepted). Overall tuition? How big is the class? Alot of out of state transfer students?.....sorry for all of the questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I feel that the program gave me all the necessary tools and education to become an excellent PA, but it is mainly up to the student to put in the time and effort. All of the rotations I had were very good, and they thought very highly of the SJU students. As for certificate vs. masters, I have yet to see a job for a new graduate that requires a masters. As of now, it's typically only for administrative or teaching positions, or at least that's what I've heard from PAs. A downside is the tuition, but I know its different for the independent students who already have degrees, than it is for the St. John's undergrad students. I can't speak much on that topic since I am an undergrad. The class typically starts with roughly 85 students, but I believe my year went down to about 75. It seems like a lot, but the professors really take the time to know their students well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hreyes Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hey Classmates I received an email from St. johns about our physical and criminal background check. So everyone go check your emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakigurl321 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 hey Just419 sorry for the late reply, yes i had my interview back in february and currently i am just waiting to see what happens.....this is the longest i've ever waited for a decision and is sux Hreyes are u a stj student or a transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hreyes Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I am a transfer independent student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrg Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hey I am going to one of the independent students as well. I am having a hard time finding places to live. Anyone have any good suggestions. Possibly anyone looking for roomate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Yeah I know it sucks, but I'm pretty sure they do it because in the past when we were told in February, people stopped caring about the classes you take in the spring, biochem, pathology etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakigurl321 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I GOT IN!!!!!!!!!!! i got the email today =] im sooo excitedd transfer students all got their acceptances before stj students just419 i had one last question, do you know and seniors emptying our their apartment? i have been looking for a place but thought it would be easier to find out if 4th yr students have apartments that they r leaving by august. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Congrats!!!! I'll see if I can find out if anyone is leaving an apartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakigurl321 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 thanx alot =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrg Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hey so I am from maryland and want to know what are some good areas that I should look into for an apartment. If anyone has any good recommendations please let me know. I am not familiar with the area that well. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrg Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 hey wired36 I noticed your from out of state also. do you have any idea on what your doing for an apartment yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakigurl321 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 i would suggest you look in fresh meadows or bayside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn77 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I'm also looking for an apartment, unfortunately I'm way over here in Oregon, so I'll probably fly over for a few days in late July/ early August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hreyes Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Has anyone received any info packet in the mail yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn77 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 No, I was wondering the same thing and emailed them on Monday, they said they're still working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Do you guys mean the info packet with all the required textbooks, or you already received that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hreyes Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I got my packet on Monday with required books, and equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 In all honesty, you guys don't need to go crazy buying all of those books. When you get your St. John's email, you will be able to log in to Access Medicine through the St. John's library website. It has a lot of textbooks compiled onto the internet database including Harrison's, the entire Currents series, and many other books. I recommend you check that out before buying all of the books. To start off, you'd probably be best with the anatomy books, Bates Guide to Physical Examination, the pathophysiology book, radiology book, Step up to Medicine/USMLE review books. I also think Current: Medical Diagnosis and Treatment is really good, and not nearly as heavy as Harrison's. They require the equipment for the practice labs in class but I never carried my otoscope or opthalmoscope to rotations seeing as a majority of the rotation sites have their own. See if you can save some money and get a cheaper one somewhere. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adorizas Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I interviewed at St John's but do not plan on taking Micro so I don't plan on going there anyway. I also interviewed and was wait listed at York College and I just interviewed at Touro College where I will know if I was accepted into the Sept or Jan class. The question I have is do I go for the MS and $70K bill or the BS and $15K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hreyes Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey Jason, what did you do about health insurance. I was thinking of getting the student insurance from St johns. What do you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Well, it isn't very far from main campus, less than a 5 minute drive or about a 10 minute bus ride. A lot of people went to the library on main campus to study after class. There's not that much time for a social life once you're in the didactic phase of the program, also especially since not much goes on at the main campus anyway. I'm not sure about the health insurance from the school, I had insurance prior to entering the program which was continued. I don't really know anyone who used the school's policy but I'll see if I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Well, it isn't very far from main campus, less than a 5 minute drive or about a 10 minute bus ride. A lot of people went to the library on main campus to study after class. There's not that much time for a social life once you're in the didactic phase of the program, also especially since not much goes on at the main campus anyway. I'm not sure about the health insurance from the school, I had insurance prior to entering the program which was continued. I don't really know anyone who used the school's policy but I'll see if I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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