New Year, New Thread!!! Discuss Away!!!

Western US would be a huge shift from good old Jacksonville Florida. PNWU seems like a good school from what I have dug up so far from the website and previous threads.

Any current students care to promote this school?

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I would advise only going here if it is your last choice, or you absolutely must stay or move to the area due to family. Otherwise, the cost of attendance versus what you actually get from the school makes it not worth it. Think we have to be one of the most expensive schools now and it feels like tossing the money in the trash for what the school gives back to the students. Go someplace with actual resources, decent communication, and affiliated residency programs (besides FM).

http://www.aacom.org/data/tuitionfees/Pages/default.aspx
Last year we were the 3rd most expensive DO program. Our tuition just jumped 3k+ once again. Think very hard about how much money this will cost you and weigh how much benefit and help the school gives you before you end up this much in debt.

http://www.aacom.org/data/tuitionfees/Pages/default.aspx
Last year we were the 3rd most expensive DO program. Our tuition just jumped 3k+ once again. Think very hard about how much money this will cost you and weigh how much benefit and help the school gives you before you end up this much in debt.

Thanks for the information... I will rethink my app.

Hmm I may be wrong about the 3k jump. Looking closer it seems like they just added the "fees" now into the tuition? Ehhh Ill have to look at the site closer to see what is going on. But, regardless, the tuition is damn expensive for the amount of assistance given to the students.

Good luck dude! Still apply to the school, hell apply to all of em and see what happens. Would suck if you would have gotten in here and then not gotten in anywhere else and end up sitting out a year. Better to go nuts with the applications and shotgun it.

I'm just starting my 4th year at PNWU. I see a complaint about cost, and too much money for any education always seems to be a valid complaint. I'm on an HPSP scholarship however, and I haven't had to worry too much about loans/cost. What I can say is that the education I've received has been really strong. I was nervous moving into third year- it's a new school, the University of Washington is right here in our backyard- one of the top notch schools around. I was worried how we (PNWU) were going to stack up. In hindsight, I can say we've been prepared well. Our didactics are strong. Our clinical skills education has prepared us for rotations, and most recently for our PE. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our contemporaries at the UW- and I gotta say, the students I've met from there have been very cool. We've helped each other out on rotations, and I'm impressed.
Our first year was spent in one big building, second year we added another, and the school is finally getting a legitimate auditorium built. We're growing, we're accredited (last month!), and we have a pretty awesome student body.
I can only speak for my class, and I would say that we worked really well together. People genuinely care about your welfare at this school- not that 1st and 2nd year isn't hell on wheels. We really looked out for one another during those first two years and that makes a big difference.
The faculty is tremendous- supportive, demanding, approachable and humorous- even droll in the way professors can be.
I'm preparing to go into general surgery- a bit different than being the family doc I envisioned. Anyways, I feel my school prepared me well, and continues to support me as I move into that phase. I'm proud of being a student here and feel lucky to be so.

Ehhh im just gonna say to anyone looking at going to this school to look into what resources the school provides. Especially during rotations. First and second year are generally the same everywhere,its the rotation years that really make the difference and premeds often ignore this for some reason. Ask about the didactics, ask if core sites even have audio for these didactics (yes this happened for 6 months at a major site) quality of rotations, what rotations are available at each core site, how far you have to drive, how much assistance the school gives the students during 3rd/4th year etc etc etc before deciding for yourself. I dont want to see anyone else go here feeling they got a raw deal, so look into it thoroughly before deciding.

Sylvanthus, when you applied and were accepted you knew that the school was new and there were still rocks in the path. There are other new schools out there with the same issues and others who had much more wherewithal. I am sorry you are so disenchanted with the experience you are having at PNWU.
I am going to note now that no matter which school one chooses there will always be a number of students that will absolutely hate the experience, those who love it and those who are just marking time. The medical school experience is what you make of it, especially in the clinical years. Look at it this way, it will be done before you know it. You can graduate and watch the school dwindle in your rear view mirror and say as you leave...." I will never ever return to that town again" .

I'm just starting my 4th year at PNWU. I see a complaint about cost, and too much money for any education always seems to be a valid complaint. I'm on an HPSP scholarship however, and I haven't had to worry too much about loans/cost. What I can say is that the education I've received has been really strong. I was nervous moving into third year- it's a new school, the University of Washington is right here in our backyard- one of the top notch schools around. I was worried how we (PNWU) were going to stack up. In hindsight, I can say we've been prepared well. Our didactics are strong. Our clinical skills education has prepared us for rotations, and most recently for our PE. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our contemporaries at the UW- and I gotta say, the students I've met from there have been very cool. We've helped each other out on rotations, and I'm impressed.
Our first year was spent in one big building, second year we added another, and the school is finally getting a legitimate auditorium built. We're growing, we're accredited (last month!), and we have a pretty awesome student body.
I can only speak for my class, and I would say that we worked really well together. People genuinely care about your welfare at this school- not that 1st and 2nd year isn't hell on wheels. We really looked out for one another during those first two years and that makes a big difference.
The faculty is tremendous- supportive, demanding, approachable and humorous- even droll in the way professors can be.
I'm preparing to go into general surgery- a bit different than being the family doc I envisioned. Anyways, I feel my school prepared me well, and continues to support me as I move into that phase. I'm proud of being a student here and feel lucky to be so.

Well said, I'm about to enter my 4th year as well and have really enjoyed my experience with PNWU. Great community, everyone is invested into its success. Yeah our resources and rotations/residencies are not as established as many medical schools but the opportunity to train as a competent, confident physician is there. What do they say.. it's 10% what happens to you and 90% what you make of it?

Yeah, if you think you want to go into a specialty prior to medical school (and to be honest, things can change pretty quickly so I would advise an open-mind), you should probably think twice about going to a school that was established with the intent to train primary care physicians. But even with that, there are ample opportunities 4th year to rotate through different specialties or even 3rd year if you really want to be a busy bee (ie: finishing up with your FM preceptor at 5pm and heading up to the surgical floor to scrub in on a case, or head to the ER, etc. -- you just have to make the opportunity happen).

Well said, I'm about to enter my 4th year as well and have really enjoyed my experience with PNWU. Great community, everyone is invested into its success. Yeah our resources and rotations/residencies are not as established as many medical schools but the opportunity to train as a competent, confident physician is there. What do they say.. it's 10% what happens to you and 90% what you make of it?

Yeah, if you think you want to go into a specialty prior to medical school (and to be honest, things can change pretty quickly so I would advise an open-mind), you should probably think twice about going to a school that was established with the intent to train primary care physicians. But even with that, there are ample opportunities 4th year to rotate through different specialties or even 3rd year if you really want to be a busy bee (ie: finishing up with your FM preceptor at 5pm and heading up to the surgical floor to scrub in on a case, or head to the ER, etc. -- you just have to make the opportunity happen).


You can get training as a "competent" physician at any medical school in the country. Why spend a ton more money to train specifically at PNWU? What does PNWU do for the students that is not done somewhere else? Why spend the extra money? The only answer to this, realistically, is a need to stay in the area or a student didn't get in somewhere else.

What does PNWU bring to the students above and beyond what any other school in the country could do? Communication? God no. Communication is by far our weak point. Take student input into consideration? Umm no. Our SGA wasn't allowed to speak when bringing up legitimate complaints during 2nd year. Keep tuition low when we were promised one year it would not go up by more than x%? They doubled the percentage. Quality rotations? Totally varies on where you are placed for your cores. If you're in Mt vernon/Puyallup you are probably golden. Stuck in Hermiston, Aberdeen, Centralia? Welcome to being ignored by the school. I want future students to have an idea of what they are getting into so they don't regret their decision. Saying the politically correct thing does not accomplish this and just further misleads students.

Seriously, anyone considering this school, ask some hard questions. Don't go off generic advice that this school will train you to be competent. Every school does that. Hell don't listen to me, find out for yourself. But dig into it and ask some real questions. Not how many students per cadavar. Ask what makes PNWU unique and good and look for concrete answers not generic platitudes. You will find some interesting and telling answers if you do this. Above all, don't go on what people say, but what they do, that is far far far more important.

Sylvanthus, when you applied and were accepted you knew that the school was new and there were still rocks in the path. There are other new schools out there with the same issues and others who had much more wherewithal. I am sorry you are so disenchanted with the experience you are having at PNWU.
I am going to note now that no matter which school one chooses there will always be a number of students that will absolutely hate the experience, those who love it and those who are just marking time. The medical school experience is what you make of it, especially in the clinical years. Look at it this way, it will be done before you know it. You can graduate and watch the school dwindle in your rear view mirror and say as you leave...." I will never ever return to that town again" .

Yes, I knew it was a new school and was accepting of the challenges, but I also didn't know how much I would be lied to and misled along the way. That I have a huge problem with. We value student input? Then not fixing legitimate problems? We wont raise tuition more than x and then going far beyond that? We can't have more than x number of students under any circumstances in y rotation site, and then adding a person who got lotteried but leaving the other lotteried person out of the loop so they find out later? Im fine with things being tough, but I am not ok with being misled and lied to.

Some parts of the above are very true, but to be dismissive with my complaints as if I am just one of the ones that is just going to hate it is insulting to say the least. I am well aware that my education is what I make of it and I have excelled every step of the way. That does not make my experience less legitimate. Also, keep in mind students in medical school generally do not want to make waves and just go along with things in order to graduate and move on. So, for every complaint you hear, there are likely 2-3 more you never hear about.

When will secondaries be sent out for PNWU?

Anyone know exactly how biased Pacific is towards the northwest? I ask because I'm interested in the school, but I live in IN. I have family in Seattle, though.

Anyone know exactly how biased Pacific is towards the northwest? I ask because I'm interested in the school, but I live in IN. I have family in Seattle, though.

I visited them a few months ago and it appears they are very biased towards the northwest but if you can show how connected to the NW you are (your fam) then it helps.

Anybody get a secondary yet? Still waiting...

Anybody get a secondary yet? Still waiting...

Not yet.

I was kinda impressed with their first match list, but then it could be my own naïveté as a pre-med. Any perspective?

If that impresses you, you are perfect for the school. The key to going to this school is to have very very low expectations and just accept what is given to you.

Well. It was better than I expected. Being their first graduating class and all. I'm also from the area so I maybe biased.

If that impresses you, you are perfect for the school. The key to going to this school is to have very very low expectations and just accept what is given to you.

Are you a student there?

If that impresses you, you are perfect for the school. The key to going to this school is to have very very low expectations and just accept what is given to you.

So much disapproval for this school, sylvanthus.

Are you a student there?
Nvm.

If that impresses you, you are perfect for the school. The key to going to this school is to have very very low expectations and just accept what is given to you.

So much disapproval for this school, sylvanthus.

If I remember right, sylv had a pretty horrible experience during surgical clinical's...had to shadow an SA or a nurse or something somewhat bogus.

I've been told by various PNWU reps that if you can demonstrate a connection to the Pacific Northwest, they'll count you as an "in-state" or "in-region" applicant. For example, if you went to undergrad in the Pacific Northwest, the regional bias will work to you advantage, even if you're from, say, connecticut.

I've been told by various PNWU reps that if you can demonstrate a connection to the Pacific Northwest, they'll count you as an "in-state" or "in-region" applicant. For example, if you went to undergrad in the Pacific Northwest, the regional bias will work to you advantage, even if you're from, say, connecticut.

Cool, so maybe if your parents live there?

PS, no secondary here yet right? I can't remember filling one out at least...

Anyone know exactly how biased Pacific is towards the northwest? I ask because I'm interested in the school, but I live in IN. I have family in Seattle, though.

if you have family in Seattle, then do apply.and be sure to state the family connection..the school is biased to Northwest, but is not totally rigid

still early for secondaries..the school is getting ready for next class to matriculate.

Quite true sylvanthus...students don't like being lied to..I understand that. I cannot address that being an underling who tries to solve the issues that I can solve. I am not involved in rotations thus cannot address those issues.

Cool, so maybe if your parents live there?

PS, no secondary here yet right? I can't remember filling one out at least...

I think that would be an excellent connection to the pacific northwest, especially if you can emphasize that when you send them your secondary.

I'm really glad PNWU does their "regional bias" the way they do. I don't have in-state residency for tuition in any state, according to the way state-run schools figure in-state residency. I lived in the pacific northwest for undergrad, got married there, my son was born there, etc., but because I was a full-time student nearly the whole time I lived there, I don't have in-state residency in the state I was up there. Yet, I can see myself possibly practicing there someday, so I'm glad PNWU gives me credit for that.

I'm really glad PNWU does their "regional bias" the way they do. I don't have in-state residency for tuition in any state, according to the way state-run schools figure in-state residency. I lived in the pacific northwest for undergrad, got married there, my son was born there, etc., but because I was a full-time student nearly the whole time I lived there, I don't have in-state residency in the state I was up there. Yet, I can see myself possibly practicing there someday, so I'm glad PNWU gives me credit for that.

So what's your opinion of this school NurWollen? Top choice? Last choice? Somewhere in between? Why do you give it that ranking? Just looking for people's opinions. Thanks.

Just got my secondary.

Here are the essay prompts:

1. Write a one page, total, essay addressing the following questions:
a. What personal qualities do you possess that will make you a successful osteopathic physician?
b. Which experiences and people have inspired you to become an osteopathic physician?
c. What inspired you to apply specifically to PNWU?

Just got my secondary.

Here are the essay prompts:

1. Write a one page, total, essay addressing the following questions:
a. What personal qualities do you possess that will make you a successful osteopathic physician?
b. Which experiences and people have inspired you to become an osteopathic physician?
c. What inspired you to apply specifically to PNWU?

So when you mean "total," all the answers combined need to be in one page? Or it's a page per essay?

So when you mean "total," all the answers combined need to be in one page? Or it's a page per essay?

That's all it says. I copied and pasted directly from the site. I'm guessing it's one page total for all three prompts.

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I just got my secondary today. On their website they say they have a regional bias. I am from rochester, MN. but NY resident. should I bother applying? my mcat is 24O and 3.66 cgpa and 3.66sgpa.

I just got my secondary today. On their website they say they have a regional bias. I am from rochester, MN. but NY resident. should I bother applying? my mcat is 24O and 3.66 cgpa and 3.66sgpa.

Dude, apply! Did you see the stats for their applicant profiles? If you got a secondary, it means something. Some odd 2400 received and only 600 administered.
Secondly,
did anyone else have TECHNICAL EFFING ISSUES with submitting their secondary online? My payment process went through, but I was never redirected to the original application to upload my essay. wtf?! Sorry, having a menial neurotic meltdown; I'm sure it can be rectified but I don't want to be marked incomplete. Ah!!!! Ideas?

I can't believe it is asking us to use internet explorer 8.0. Is anyone else having trouble with this? I can't seem to find a IE 8.0 download to run on windows 7. PNWU is living in yestermonths

just kidding.. found one that will work

Dude, apply! Did you see the stats for their applicant profiles? If you got a secondary, it means something. Some odd 2400 received and only 600 administered.
Secondly,
did anyone else have TECHNICAL EFFING ISSUES with submitting their secondary online? My payment process went through, but I was never redirected to the original application to upload my essay. wtf?! Sorry, having a menial neurotic meltdown; I'm sure it can be rectified but I don't want to be marked incomplete. Ah!!!! Ideas?

I didn't have any issues. I think the only problem I had was that I uploaded a .docx word document and it wanted it in a .doc format, so I had to re-upload my essay. But that's about it.

The way it asked to submit your activities was weird though. I hope I estimated my hours correctly.

I thought the 600 was secondaries received not administered? Either way I am excited to apply here! Just got the secondary as well and after moving outside the NW for college I would love to come back for med school!!

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Okay, this might be a stupid question, but where do i enter the essay? I already asked the school, but have yet to receive a reply. The application website has no area to enter the essay and I do not want to hit submit until I have completed everything.

Thanks in advance!

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Ha ha! I just re-read that! Thank you! Felt a little iffy about submitting without everything uploaded, but it allows you to once payment is processed.

Hi everyone! I am a reapplicant this year and really loved getting to know PNWU last year and am hoping this year will go better. Is anyone willing to read my personal statement? Please send me a message if so and I'll send it! Thanks!

Anyone else get the email yesterday about the self-service account set up for them?

What does your decision say? mine reads "committee"...which Im guessing means they are sending it to the Adcoms to look over...

It states committee, as well. I assume it is up for review and we now playing the waiting game.

Just wondering if you get a "file complete" email after submitting and paying?

Just wondering if you get a "file complete" email after submitting and paying?

You do.

waiting game will be for a couple of weeks..orientation is next week.. we are busy getting ready for that and getting the students ready for the HARD stuff

Is anyone having issues attaching the essay? I'm using the right version of internet explorer but when I hit upload the document disappears and nothing uploads? What the heck I have no idea what to do...

What file format are you trying to upload? I cannot recall, but I think .docx was not supported. If you are using Word, make sure to save it was a .doc file.

Hey thanks for the response... I called admissions and e-mailed it to them and they said it was fine. She was laughing so I'm guessing other people are having issues too lol

Is there any kind of email update after you submit your secondary to confirm everything was received? If so, how long is the turn around?

Is there any kind of email update after you submit your secondary to confirm everything was received? If so, how long is the turn around?

They sent me a few different e-mails.... One "complete" sort of email. One with a self-service account login and password. And then another one yesterday reminding me to choose a security question... I can't remember the turnaround time but I got all three of those within 1.5 weeks!

Thanks, I submitted yesterday and am anxious to hear back!

Thanks, I submitted yesterday and am anxious to hear back!

No problem! I did the whole anxious-call admissions asap-where is my email thing lol But the admissions lady was laughing when I called and just said to be patient. And just an fyi... when you get your email with your self service account info, it takes a few days she said for it to actually work! Mine still doesn't work so I have to call them about that but just thought I would share the info!

Oh thanks! I'm on edge enough I would have been stressing about that. Good luck with your app!

What does 1 page mean? 1 page single spaced? Double spaced? Size 12 Times New Roman???

What does 1 page mean? 1 page single spaced? Double spaced? Size 12 Times New Roman???

I wouldn't over-think it. Mine was one page, single-spaced with size 11 Times. Probably better to do 12, but I was over by a couple of words, and did 11 :-)

I can't believe it is asking us to use internet explorer 8.0. Is anyone else having trouble with this? I can't seem to find a IE 8.0 download to run on windows 7. PNWU is living in yestermonths

I can't find IE 8.0 for Windows 7. I can only find it for Windows XP or Vista. Can you please post a link to the download please? I would appreciate it so much!!!

Dude, apply! Did you see the stats for their applicant profiles? If you got a secondary, it means something. Some odd 2400 received and only 600 administered.
Secondly,
did anyone else have TECHNICAL EFFING ISSUES with submitting their secondary online? My payment process went through, but I was never redirected to the original application to upload my essay. wtf?! Sorry, having a menial neurotic meltdown; I'm sure it can be rectified but I don't want to be marked incomplete. Ah!!!! Ideas?

Where did you get the 2400 received and 600 administered data? Was this from last year?

I can't find IE 8.0 for Windows 7. I can only find it for Windows XP or Vista. Can you please post a link to the download please? I would appreciate it so much!!!



Where did you get the 2400 received and 600 administered data? Was this from last year?

They interpreted this data wrong. I can't find the link on their website anymore but it wasn't 600 administered

http://www.pnwu.edu/students/prospective-students/applicant-and-class-profiles/

They say basically those numbers but what they specifically mean?!?!? who knows.

Since I can't find IE 8 for Windows 7 and I can't figure out how to use IE on a Mac, would it be too risky to use Chrome? Chrome seems to open the PNWU webpage fine, but then again I can't be sure if it's missing any part of the application. This is very frustrating. :(

Since I can't find IE 8 for Windows 7 and I can't figure out how to use IE on a Mac, would it be too risky to use Chrome? Chrome seems to open the PNWU webpage fine, but then again I can't be sure if it's missing any part of the application. This is very frustrating. :(

Call admissions!! They are super nice and if you absolutely can't figure it out I'm sure they would help you work it out! I don't know why they have us use such an old version of browsers.. not even the oldest computer in my house has those versions...

Call admissions!! They are super nice and if you absolutely can't figure it out I'm sure they would help you work it out! I don't know why they have us use such an old version of browsers.. not even the oldest computer in my house has those versions...

When you call admissions, does Hope always answer? I keep getting her machine. Should I leave a message or email her?

Edit: Hope has never answered my phone calls or email. Fortunately, kob3z helped me out. :)

Which address did you guys use to send the LORs to? I cannot find the info anywhere.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Administrative Office
111 University Parkway, Suite 202
Yakima, WA 98901

College of Osteopathic Medicine
Butler-Haney Hall
200 University Parkway
Yakima, WA 98901

Edit: LORs to admin office.

i would leave a message. she is always great about calling back in a timely fashion, plus she is very nice!

Just got my secondary! Im super psyched about this school considering it's super close to my home!!
Do you guys know when they start granting IIs? Anyone receive one yet?

Just got my secondary! Im super psyched about this school considering it's super close to my home!!
Do you guys know when they start granting IIs? Anyone receive one yet?

No ii here, but i did get my complete email today! =) Last year i think they started giving out ii around the first or second week of September so get ready!!! Good luck!

Got an email from them today saying "An initial review of your application leads us to believe you would be a great addition to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. As you may know we have a shortage of physicians in the Pacific Northwest and one way to fill that need is to recruit and train physicians in our region." Then saying "why haven't you submitted your secondary yet?" from Ennis. I'm just holding off on the secondary because my school is sending out my letters this week so I'd like to start hearing back from other schools first and potentially save myself some $.

No ii here, but i did get my complete email today! =) Last year i think they started giving out ii around the first or second week of September so get ready!!! Good luck!

Oh wow thats soon! Im excited! Going to get this secondary sent out ASAP! waiting on my stupid committee letter though :(
Good luck to you too

Got an email from them today saying "An initial review of your application leads us to believe you would be a great addition to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. As you may know we have a shortage of physicians in the Pacific Northwest and one way to fill that need is to recruit and train physicians in our region." Then saying "why haven't you submitted your secondary yet?" from Ennis. I'm just holding off on the secondary because my school is sending out my letters this week so I'd like to start hearing back from other schools first and potentially save myself some $.

So are they basically saying they want to accept you? Kind of strange. Lol

So are they basically saying they want to accept you? Kind of strange. Lol

Not that I'm saying that it would be strange for a school to accept you bro. Ha ha ha!
I'm just sayin they haven't even done interviews and that sounds like they want to recruit you.

Not that I'm saying that it would be strange for a school to accept you bro. Ha ha ha!
I'm just sayin they haven't even done interviews and that sounds like they want to recruit you.

I got the same email. I can't imagine that means they are saying they are going to accept me. I think that means "you are from the Northwest so you have an okay shot and we want your secondary fee".

Interview invite! Probably choosing 10/12. The good thing about living in the NW is it is one of the few med schools within driving distance!!

Interview invite! Probably choosing 10/12. The good thing about living in the NW is it is one of the few med schools within driving distance!!

That's great! Is this the first we've heard of invites from this school? Also, were you notified by email?

Hey,

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To uninstall Internet Explorer

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The following instructions apply to both Windows 7 and Windows Vista.



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Good luck everyone! :)

I got an interview invite this afternoon as well. Came by e-mail, sent in my reply. For scheduling reasons I also selected the October 12 date.

I'm a Washingtonian, so I fit the regional bias. Long time lurker, btw, finally decided to actually contribute :laugh:.

Got the invite yesterday as well! woo hoo! complete 8/14

got one this morning! through email :)

Interview invitation!!!

Got my interview invite today as well. I'm from California so hopefully I have a shot.

Does anybody know how many they interview? There were quite a few interview dates available.

Congrats to those with interviews! When were you guys completed and what are your stats? Are you guys all from that area?

II here too...

~3.4 & 30R
not from the area


I have a friend in this school. She loves the facilities and her overall experience so far. I know there is one guy on SDN that has a pretty negative opinion of his time here, but it seems like most really enjoy it here.

ii here!!! SO EXCITED! Scheduled for 9/28!

Interview! Hoping for 10-12. Any current students have any suggestions or info regarding the interview day?

Yay! Interview invite! I was verified on 8/14. I'm shooting for the 10/12 date.

interview!! i was notified that i was complete and under review around 8/20.
3.8/3.93/30Q and from NY

II here too...

~3.4 & 30R
not from the area


I have a friend in this school. She loves the facilities and her overall experience so far. I know there is one guy on SDN that has a pretty negative opinion of his time here, but it seems like most really enjoy it here.


Heh, just make sure you guys know how much you will be paying and what you will be getting in return. Any school will allow you to be an adequately trained physician, so ask yourself why pay this much for PNWU?

If you have a good answer, then by all means attend. If you are going in blindly or don't have a good answer to this, you will be disappointed.

That is all, good luck in your cycle.

Interview invite! 9/29!
:)

Heh, just make sure you guys know how much you will be paying and what you will be getting in return. Any school will allow you to be an adequately trained physician, so ask yourself why pay this much for PNWU?

If you have a good answer, then by all means attend. If you are going in blindly or don't have a good answer to this, you will be disappointed.

That is all, good luck in your cycle.

Agreed. The first two years will be virtually the same no matter where you attend medical school. Everyone needs to pass step I so the material is the same no matter where you decide to attend. The 3rd and 4th year can vary a lot from site to site and each one will have its strengths and weaknesses. The best thing you can really do is pick the least expensive school with the best 3rd and 4th year rotations and make sure to nail your boards by knowing your First Aid book very well and doing a lot of practice questions. Geographic location of the school and the rotations does play a role in choosing a school as well, but you'll be attending class and studying all the time so unless you have a ton of family in the area where you attend really won't matter so much since you'll have little time to care about life outside of school.

If the price of PNWU looks reasonable and if you have very strong ties to the rotation site you think you want then this may be the place for you. Also, if you dig around and find the residency match lists of the places you think you want to attend look at them closely and imagine yourself on that match list. If you see that a large percent are entering fields X, Y, &Z and you want to do A or B then try to choose a school with more students going into A and B.

I know right now its all about getting into school, but if you have choices make sure to consider their 3rd and 4th year locations and reviews as well as their match lists because those years are important too.

So i've submitted my secondary but my committee letter is still pending. Do you guys think it would be okay to send them two science LORs and an MD LOR instead and just send the committee letter whenever it gets written??

I really want them to look at my app asap but since my committee letter is taking forever and I have no idea when that will be.

Any advice is appreciated. :)

So i've submitted my secondary but my committee letter is still pending. Do you guys think it would be okay to send them two science LORs and an MD LOR instead and just send the committee letter whenever it gets written??

I really want them to look at my app asap but since my committee letter is taking forever and I have no idea when that will be.

Any advice is appreciated. :)

I'm sure it's fine. I got an ii and I don't even have a committee letter, I just sent in two science LORs and a DO LOR. Hope that helps!

I'm sure it's fine. I got an ii and I don't even have a committee letter, I just sent in two science LORs and a DO LOR. Hope that helps!

Thanks for your input & congrats on your ii!! I think thats what I'll do..but im sure my committee letter will be strong so i think i'll send it once it arrives as well.

are you an instate applicant?

Well, October 12 was full so had to go with the next date to work in my schedule - 12-14. I guess I will have plenty time to prepare! Anybody interviewing before then, please report back on how it went! :)

Received an interview invite earlier this week! I'm not from the PNW area so I hope I'll still have a shot. (I am from a very rural area, though)
Hope to see some of you on 10/12!

Anyone know the # of interviews they give out? I read somewhere that they are upping their class size next year from 75 to 150 (not sure if that's correct or not). Just curious if anyone knows how many interviews they grant.

Thanks for your input & congrats on your ii!! I think thats what I'll do..but im sure my committee letter will be strong so i think i'll send it once it arrives as well.

are you an instate applicant?

Thanks! And yup, instate here!

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I'm not applying now, but I'm just wondering which part of the Wikipedia definition of "Pacific Northwest" does this school adhere to? I've seen a few posts asking about California, and I'm just curious but can't find the answer on the school's website.

Also, what if I was born in Idaho but moved to California? I'm guessing it doesn't count because I don't really have any connections to Idaho besides some family friends and my pediatrician. I do have some connections to northern-est CA (Eureka and Red Bluff areas) and would be happy working as a physician in these underserved areas.

"The Pacific Northwest is a region in northwestern North America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners. A common conception of the Pacific Northwest includes the U.S. states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho, as well as the Canadian province of British Columbia and territory of the Yukon. This definition is often restricted further to include only the coastal areas west of the crest of the Cascade Mountains and Canadian Coast Mountains. Broader definitions of the region may include the Northwestern portion of the state of California, the state of Alaska, and may reach east to the Rocky Mountains...Some definitions include, in addition to Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, western Montana, the coast of northern California and a small part of northwestern Wyoming."

Anyone know the # of interviews they give out? I read somewhere that they are upping their class size next year from 75 to 150 (not sure if that's correct or not). Just curious if anyone knows how many interviews they grant.
Let's hope this is true. I saw something similar to this on the goals of the university...under the "mission" tab of the website, perhaps? idk if its this year though. i REALLY hope so. this school is my #1 and I'm not from the area. just can't wait to be there in 27 days!

How long did it take after being released to get a secondary? I'm a NW resident if that helps. Thanks.

Anyone know the # of interviews they give out? I read somewhere that they are upping their class size next year from 75 to 150 (not sure if that's correct or not). Just curious if anyone knows how many interviews they grant.
It is doubtful that the class size increase will happen next year. The school will apply to COCA for the increase but it takes time for COCA to review the application. But who knows.....

Can anyone shed some light as to how PNWU teaches second year? I was reading on the website and it was explaining faculty directed self study and Clinical interactive learning sessions (CILs). I was wondering how big the groups are in these CILs or if it consists of the whole class? Thanks in advance for any help!

This school has the worst secondary application experience out of any school I've applied to. I mean, Internet Explorer 8.0 and below? This won't even run on an apple computer. With that said, I still want to attend.

*I used safari on a MBA and it worked*

:D

Can anyone shed some light as to how PNWU teaches second year? I was reading on the website and it was explaining faculty directed self study and Clinical interactive learning sessions (CILs). I was wondering how big the groups are in these CILs or if it consists of the whole class? Thanks in advance for any help!

Self study blocks with associated whole class CILs.

Self study blocks with associated whole class CILs.

That's so helpful!! Thank you, I really appreciate it!!!:)

Anyone interviewing on October 12th and staying at the Oxford Suites hotel? I'll be there the 11th-13th. If anyone's staying there and would like to meet up the night before the interview, let me know!! (Feel free to send a PM). :)

Yes! I finally have something to contribute to this site... ii today, complete 8/24. Also, I live in WA.

Interview invite today, scheduled for 2/8 (This isn't my top choice school). Alaska resident, 3.1 cGPA, 32 MCAT, years of full-time volunteer experience.

Dude, honesty is great and all, but did you just really list all your identifying information and then say the school isn't your top school? That is fine if it isn't, but don't expect the school to accept you with all that information just out there in the open. Why would the school accept you when they believe you will be going someplace else anyhow? You have to play the game, jump through the hoops, whatever you need to do to get into medical school and graduate.

dude, honesty is great and all, but did you just really list all your identifying information and then say the school isn't your top school? That is fine if it isn't, but don't expect the school to accept you with all that information just out there in the open. Why would the school accept you when they believe you will be going someplace else anyhow? You have to play the game, jump through the hoops, whatever you need to do to get into medical school and graduate.

+1

Interview invite today, scheduled for 2/8 (This isn't my top choice school). Alaska resident, 3.1 cGPA, 32 MCAT, years of full-time volunteer experience.


Smooth :laugh:

Dude, honesty is great and all, but did you just really list all your identifying information and then say the school isn't your top school? That is fine if it isn't, but don't expect the school to accept you with all that information just out there in the open. Why would the school accept you when they believe you will be going someplace else anyhow? You have to play the game, jump through the hoops, whatever you need to do to get into medical school and graduate.

haha...that was pretty funny. Whoops

Would any current students (or others in the know) want to share any of your personal pros and cons of the school?

Looks like a great area and a pretty nice campus?

Would any current students (or others in the know) want to share any of your personal pros and cons of the school?

Looks like a great area and a pretty nice campus?

From what I understand there's a lot of travel for rotations.

Dude, honesty is great and all, but did you just really list all your identifying information and then say the school isn't your top school? That is fine if it isn't, but don't expect the school to accept you with all that information just out there in the open. Why would the school accept you when they believe you will be going someplace else anyhow? You have to play the game, jump through the hoops, whatever you need to do to get into medical school and graduate.

You're probably right, but I have enough interviews at other schools that I'm not overly concerned about jeopardizing my chances here. I'm sure PNW is a good school and if it wasn't for the cost I'd be glad to go there, but the tuition is just too expensive for my tastes. Besides, any interested adcoms could probably guess by my choosing a late interview date that this isn't my top choice- why else would I wait until February to interview?

Would any current students (or others in the know) want to share any of your personal pros and cons of the school?

Looks like a great area and a pretty nice campus?

Since I'm from the area, I'll provide my input!
I have visited the school multiple times and have gotten to know the admissions staff pretty well. They are sooo supportive and helpful! After attending the open house and discussing with current students you can really get a sense of the family atmosphere that PNWU provides. Everybody seems to help eachother out to achieve a common goal, no competition as one would expect in med school. The campus is beautiful and newly built and I hear they are opening up a new research facility in the near future.

Yakima is a great area, not too busy but not too quiet. You can always find something to do and Seattle and other big cities are not too far away. The cons I would say are obviously the cost to attend the school ( on the higher end). Also, like people have already mentioned, the rotations are harder to get and further away. Not too sure about some of the specifics, but feel free to ask me if you have any questions about the area.

Hey I'm interviewing on the 12th as well. Where are you from?

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Interview Invite! :love:
Scheduled 11/09 (dang October was all full)
for zee record:
OOS applicant: CA-resident
Drama major, bio sci minor
23Q MCAT (first time) <--I was interviewed based on this qualification
25P MCAT (second time)

sciGPA: 2.9
nonsci: 3.3

Praying to the deities of interview tactics that day. Hope to see some of you there!

Interview Invite! :love:
Scheduled 11/09 (dang October was all full)
for zee record:
OOS applicant: CA-resident
Drama major, bio sci minor
23Q MCAT (first time) <--I was interviewed based on this qualification
25P MCAT (second time)

sciGPA: 2.9
nonsci: 3.3

Praying to the deities of interview tactics that day. Hope to see some of you there!

Wow, congrats!!! You give me, a fellow CA-resident with lower than average stats, hope. :)

Wow, congrats!!! You give me, a fellow CA-resident with lower than average stats, hope. :)

Very happy to be a source of inspiration. Believe me, I was equally shocked/enthralled. I put in the work, don't get me wrong, but many an academic/socioeconomic barrier REALLY did not enable the most stellar grades in undergrad. I did a LOT of remedial work in postbacc to even get those mediochre stats you see above. However, I DID genuinely enjoy community service (probably to a distracting amount), so I think it might have helped leverage. Honestly, in whatever personal statements of supplemental essays you are prompted for henceforth, be completely honest and 900% sincere about conveying your hopes for a medical eduation. I honestly believe it carried me to an interview.

If anyone interviewing in October would be so kind as to debrief the rest of us future interviewees on the nature of your experience and NUMBER (approx) of fellow prospective students there, that would be great. I know the interview format is MMI (multiple mini), but there was no further information I could creep on re: how many other students would be present that day. Also, I think it was speculated earlier in the thread that they were expanding class size to 150. I cannot speak definitively, but this makes sense as they are now "fully" accredited since they graduated their first class and can take on the standard, non probational size.:thumbup: If any current students can confirm, please do!

If anyone interviewing in October would be so kind as to debrief the rest of us future interviewees on the nature of your experience and NUMBER (approx) of fellow prospective students there, that would be great. I know the interview format is MMI (multiple mini), but there was no further information I could creep on re: how many other students would be present that day. Also, I think it was speculated earlier in the thread that they were expanding class size to 150. I cannot speak definitively, but this makes sense as they are now "fully" accredited since they graduated their first class and can take on the standard, non probational size.:thumbup: If any current students can confirm, please do!

Hey! I had an interview here last year (reapplicant), and as I recall they divided all of us up into 3 groups of approx. 10 interviewees. One group would get a tour of the school/facilities, one would cycle through the MMIs, one would go through an impromptu essay and some teamwork-based "games", and we'd rotate through for the duration. After all that we had lunch provided and a chance to chat with some of the current students.

I, personally, had a great time with the interview. All the students and faculty were very positive and friendly, the labs and lecture rooms were modern and comfortably functional, and the general feel of the place suggested an atmosphere of teamwork and family-like interreliance. All things considered, I was very impressed with the school upon leaving the interview :thumbup:

Hey! I had an interview here last year (reapplicant), and as I recall they divided all of us up into 3 groups of approx. 10 interviewees. One group would get a tour of the school/facilities, one would cycle through the MMIs, one would go through an impromptu essay and some teamwork-based "games", and we'd rotate through for the duration. After all that we had lunch provided and a chance to chat with some of the current students.

I, personally, had a great time with the interview. All the students and faculty were very positive and friendly, the labs and lecture rooms were modern and comfortably functional, and the general feel of the place suggested an atmosphere of teamwork and family-like interreliance. All things considered, I was very impressed with the school upon leaving the interview :thumbup:

Thanks so much for your input! Is the 3 day turnaround decision true? Can we anticipate a "result" of our interview after the weekend?

Thanks so much for your input! Is the 3 day turnaround decision true? Can we anticipate a "result" of our interview after the weekend?

Well, seeing as I didn't get in (it was my first interview, my nerves beat out my performance :rolleyes:) I can't really attest to that, but I believe people who got in reported pretty quick turn-around times. You can probably check last year's thread and see when people had their interviews and announced acceptance.

Just checked the thread and it looks like the people who interviewed with me got called 4 days after the interview w/ their acceptance. So 3 days might not be unreasonable!

Hi all,

Does anyone have recommendations for nearby hotels?

I am thinking of either the Red Lion or Oxford Suites because of the free shuttles.

And can anyone who took the shuttles give advice, do you have to book in advance, etc?

Thank you for your help!

Hi all,

Does anyone have recommendations for nearby hotels?

I am thinking of either the Red Lion or Oxford Suites because of the free shuttles.

And can anyone who took the shuttles give advice, do you have to book in advance, etc?

Thank you for your help!

Hi lily,
I am staying at Oxford Suites for my interview in a few weeks. They have a shuttle from the airport and one to the campus, which is really nice. I booked over the phone just to make sure they had this shuttle and to make sure I got the PNWU corporate rate ($85). On the phone she asked when my flight was landing and when I needed to be at PNWU the next day. So they already know when I will need to be picked up and such.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!!

Hello, from South Texas! I am excited to be interviewing December 14th at PNWU! If anyone is interviewing this day contact me. :)

Hello, from South Texas! I am excited to be interviewing December 14th at PNWU! If anyone is interviewing this day contact me. :)

Congrats!!! :thumbup:

Hello, from South Texas! I am excited to be interviewing December 14th at PNWU! If anyone is interviewing this day contact me. :)

Congrats thats great! Does this mean that all the November dates were filled up?? :eek:

Thanks so much for your input! Is the 3 day turnaround decision true? Can we anticipate a "result" of our interview after the weekend?

Yes - 3-4 days post interview you will know. Approx ~30 students per interview.

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anyone think my MCAT score of 12P 4V 10B will be a problem for PNWU? 4 in verbal

while your cumulative score is pretty good, i think that 4 in verbal is cause to make any school skeptical, just as it is typically harder to dig yourself out of the explain-why-it's sub 6 in any category. I say this not to dissuade you, just reporting what many a med student and physician from UCI SOM have reported to me. Are you retaking? If so, maybe reporting that you have a test planned could be used to your advantage.

while your cumulative score is pretty good, i think that 4 in verbal is cause to make any school skeptical, just as it is typically harder to dig yourself out of the explain-why-it's sub 6 in any category. I say this not to dissuade you, just reporting what many a med student and physician from UCI SOM have reported to me. Are you retaking? If so, maybe reporting that you have a test planned could be used to your advantage.

Give me an opportunity; I can dig myself out pretty much anywhere. This is coming from a former Marine. But since it is late in retaking the MCAT, I have to continue with what I have. UCI-SOM is MD program, and I understand their opinion at a different perspective, rather than a DO program. MD are too much about stats and where DO are more lenient with stats.

When you submit your essay do you get any kind of confirmation? I uploaded it and hit "Finish" and I got sent to some strange generic looking site. Not sure if this is the norm but seemed strange. Thanks for the input.

When you submit your essay do you get any kind of confirmation? I uploaded it and hit "Finish" and I got sent to some strange generic looking site. Not sure if this is the norm but seemed strange. Thanks for the input.

It also happen to me.

Give me an opportunity; I can dig myself out pretty much anywhere. This is coming from a former Marine. But since it is late in retaking the MCAT, I have to continue with what I have. UCI-SOM is MD program, and I understand their opinion at a different perspective, rather than a DO program. MD are too much about stats and where DO are more lenient with stats.

True, there is leniency because a more comprehensive perspective of an applicant's profile is taken into account. However, 7-8 is considered the average PER section nationwide for DO, and obviously higher at more competitive institutions. Like I said, just giving you the opinion to the prompt you provided, per MD...and DO counsel.:thumbup:

Interview Invite for December 14th!!! Super excited :) I'm from the area & i absolutely love this school! I can't wait. All interview advice is appreciated.

Congrats! When were you compete?

Interview Invite for December 14th!!! Super excited :) I'm from the area & i absolutely love this school! I can't wait. All interview advice is appreciated.

Was December 14th the earliest date available or are they already backed up that far with interviews?

school will apply for class size increase this December so we may have increase for class of 2017 if COCA approves

backed up that far..my interview schedule is packed

ex military tends to get extra look at in DO schools....an interview invite is more likely

Oxford suites is superhelpful..I stayed there while establishing myself as faculty...they took my reservations the day before i arrived and even if I had weather related travel complications. They are very cool!

hey april...expect to see you on your interview date! I am sure you will rock it

travel is up to the student.... you want to go to a lot of outside contacts for residency interviews..then you do that..if you want to stay in PNW for residency slots then you do that....the whole idea is...what do you want to do

Congrats! When were you compete?

I got the complete email two days ago. Pretty quick turn around so I was happy! December was the earliest date they offered.

is anyone interviewing 9/28 with me?? :)i was also wondering if anyone from the area has insight on the status of the wildfire near Ellensburg...as in do you think it will affect my ability to drive from seattle to yakima?Thanks!

is anyone interviewing 9/28 with me?? :)i was also wondering if anyone from the area has insight on the status of the wildfire near Ellensburg...as in do you think it will affect my ability to drive from seattle to yakima?Thanks!

Completely safe and it shouldn't be a problem. Not so good for people with asthma though...:(

Completely safe and it shouldn't be a problem. Not so good for people with asthma though...:(

awesome thank you for your help!!!

Received a secondary yesterday from PNWU, looking forward to what lies ahead and am thankful to have been screened in favor of PNWU despite hailing from Colorado. Good luck to everyone with interview invites so far. :)

Goodluck on interviews tomorrow!!! Let me know if any of you interviewing would like to get coffee/dinner afterwards to just relax :) & let us know how they go!

Just got an interview invite! Not till jan 11. Do you guys know how quickly the class fills up?

Just got an interview invite! Not till jan 11. Do you guys know how quickly the class fills up?

Received an interview invite today also, and was wondering the same thing. Also, any interview advice would be greatly appreciated!

Just got an interview invite! Not till jan 11. Do you guys know how quickly the class fills up?

Received an interview invite today also, and was wondering the same thing. Also, any interview advice would be greatly appreciated!
Congrats!

Congrats!

I see you've come out of hibernation! Congrats on the secondary and I hope it gets you an invite!

I see you've come out of hibernation! Congrats on the secondary and I hope it gets you an invite!
Shhhh don't tell too many people :P Yeah but still very limited on time for posting hence I'm mainly posting on schools that I'm applying to. PNWU surprised me with the supplemental this week, LOL.

First post here, Interviewing on November 30 super excited about the school

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Hey, I just want you guys to know I gave up my interview slot for October 12th after I got in at my top choice (LMU!). Hopefully one of you guys can get bumped up because of it! :luck: Best of luck to the rest of you!

I sent an email choosing my interview date but would it be appropriate to call and say if there are any other dates that open up I would be available to take an earlier date? What is the best way to phrase it?

I sent an email choosing my interview date but would it be appropriate to call and say if there are any other dates that open up I would be available to take an earlier date? What is the best way to phrase it?

They called me and asked me if I would like to have my interview date moved up. Maybe they might call you? Some people drop out so you never know...

So for those that interviewed yesterday, 9/28, how'd it go?!

Anyone know details of how many are interviewed and accepted?

So for those that interviewed yesterday, 9/28, how'd it go?!
I interviewed on 9/28 and thought the day went really well. I think everyone was pretty nervous at first but as soon as they broke us up into groups everyone relaxed and the day went really smoothly. At least that was my experience (feel free to chime in fellow interviewies). The staff and interviewers were all really good about setting you at ease and making you feel a little more relaxed, even during the MMI portion. Overall the experience was really good and I am now anxiously awaiting the results! Good luck to all of those interviewing soon, enjoy the day, it really is quite fun when its all said and done.

I interviewed on 9/28 and thought the day went really well. I think everyone was pretty nervous at first but as soon as they broke us up into groups everyone relaxed and the day went really smoothly. At least that was my experience (feel free to chime in fellow interviewies). The staff and interviewers were all really good about setting you at ease and making you feel a little more relaxed, even during the MMI portion. Overall the experience was really good and I am now anxiously awaiting the results! Good luck to all of those interviewing soon, enjoy the day, it really is quite fun when its all said and done.

Any tips for those of us interviewing soon?? Ive heard that the MMI format is super stressful, and im afraid that my nerves will get a hold of me! :scared:
Im super exicted about it though!! Thanks for your feedback!

I interviewed on 9/28 and thought the day went really well. I think everyone was pretty nervous at first but as soon as they broke us up into groups everyone relaxed and the day went really smoothly. At least that was my experience (feel free to chime in fellow interviewies). The staff and interviewers were all really good about setting you at ease and making you feel a little more relaxed, even during the MMI portion. Overall the experience was really good and I am now anxiously awaiting the results! Good luck to all of those interviewing soon, enjoy the day, it really is quite fun when its all said and done.

I agree with all of the above. fellow interviewers were very friendly, especially when we split up into groups. it was an overall pleasant environment and everyone (staff, interviewers, interviewees) were all very positive ans supportive. I am very impressed with the school. It is EXACTLY where I want to be and the ideal learning environment. I like how they make an effort to make a cohesive student body and encourage them to help one another. We should hear today (if you get a phone call, you're accepted). I am freaking out checking my phone every 30 seconds even though its too early in the day. to those interviewing in the future, just relax and be yourself. they are super friendly and welcoming, so if you come in without being fake or b/s-ing then you will fit in. I actually really enjoyed the MMI format. very cool concept and great situations. it actually felt like a much lower stress level than a regular interview because every 7 mins you get a new situation and new interviewer. plus you get a short reprieve in the middle to collect your thoughts. i also thought it gave a much better picture of my personality, abilities, and my application as a whole. good luck to you all interviewing in the future! i hope this helps.

how many MMI stations were there? 8 minutes long?

Any tips for those of us interviewing soon?? Ive heard that the MMI format is super stressful, and im afraid that my nerves will get a hold of me! :scared:
Im super exicted about it though!! Thanks for your feedback!

I interviewed on 09/28 and it was pretty relaxed, it might be because I already knew exactly what to expect. So let me tell you :).

First off, try to stay with a student via their student hosting program. Students host you for like $20 (even though my host didn't charge me anything and she was amazing). This way, you will get to see how they live, study, socialize and mainly who they are as a person because that will be fairly representative of the student body at the school.

Okay, so the day started early. The first thing we do is meet in a room, there were about 30 of us (give or take). We sat through a presentation and then got split into 3 groups of about 9 each. Group 1 went and started the MMI interviews, Group 2 stayed in the room and did team building exercises and Group 3 went on a tour.

MMI:
The MMI was not bad at all, don't let your nerves get the best of you. What you should expect is this. There are 8 mini interviews total. You have 2 minutes to read each question and formulate an answer before you go into the interview room. The interview room will have either one or two interviewers and they will basically ask you what you think about the question. You have 5 minutes with them and then you move on to the next mini interview. You will also have a break station where you just chill for 7 minutes. I personally went and chatted with the person who was overseeing the MMIs. She was very fun to talk to,and she eases the tension I think. Overall, the questions seemed to be mainly focused on presenting you with an ethical situation and asking you what you thought about it. There were also some questions focusing on rural medicine. One of the stations was about your application; if there is something that is flawed in your application (bad grades and things like that) this is where you explain yourself.

I personally loved the MMI format. It was my first and I actually had fun with it. It gives you the best chance, I think, to show your personality and show them that you want to be there. If you think you messed up in one of the interviews, you always have 7 more. Just make sure that you don't run out of things to say in 5 minutes, keep talking...not gibberish, but don't leave some awkward minute of silence, apparently someone in my interview day did that....can't imagine how awkward that must have been. But I personally think that the time flew by and didn't feel like 5 minutes (then again, I am very outgoing and talkative, hence this monster of a reply).

Bottom line. Have fun with it, don't stress. I loved this format much better than group interviews or simple one-on-one or one-on-panel.

Team building:
We built stuff out of blocks in groups of 3. We rated each other and then we wrote an essay for 10 minutes. We also split up into groups of 3 again and brainstormed then presented on the topic of rural medicine.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck and please don't stress out!

Since it is coming up quickly, who all is interviewing on Oct. 12? (see you all then (: )

I interviewed on 09/28 and it was pretty relaxed, it might be because I already knew exactly what to expect. So let me tell you :).

First off, try to stay with a student via their student hosting program. Students host you for like $20 (even though my host didn't charge me anything and she was amazing). This way, you will get to see how they live, study, socialize and mainly who they are as a person because that will be fairly representative of the student body at the school.

Okay, so the day started early. The first thing we do is meet in a room, there were about 30 of us (give or take). We sat through a presentation and then got split into 3 groups of about 9 each. Group 1 went and started the MMI interviews, Group 2 stayed in the room and did team building exercises and Group 3 went on a tour.

MMI:
The MMI was not bad at all, don't let your nerves get the best of you. What you should expect is this. There are 8 mini interviews total. You have 2 minutes to read each question and formulate an answer before you go into the interview room. The interview room will have either one or two interviewers and they will basically ask you what you think about the question. You have 5 minutes with them and then you move on to the next mini interview. You will also have a break station where you just chill for 7 minutes. I personally went and chatted with the person who was overseeing the MMIs. She was very fun to talk to,and she eases the tension I think. Overall, the questions seemed to be mainly focused on presenting you with an ethical situation and asking you what you thought about it. There were also some questions focusing on rural medicine. One of the stations was about your application; if there is something that is flawed in your application (bad grades and things like that) this is where you explain yourself.

I personally loved the MMI format. It was my first and I actually had fun with it. It gives you the best chance, I think, to show your personality and show them that you want to be there. If you think you messed up in one of the interviews, you always have 7 more. Just make sure that you don't run out of things to say in 5 minutes, keep talking...not gibberish, but don't leave some awkward minute of silence, apparently someone in my interview day did that....can't imagine how awkward that must have been. But I personally think that the time flew by and didn't feel like 5 minutes (then again, I am very outgoing and talkative, hence this monster of a reply).

Bottom line. Have fun with it, don't stress. I loved this format much better than group interviews or simple one-on-one or one-on-panel.

Team building:
We built stuff out of blocks in groups of 3. We rated each other and then we wrote an essay for 10 minutes. We also split up into groups of 3 again and brainstormed then presented on the topic of rural medicine.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck and please don't stress out!

Wow! Thank you sooo much for the feedback. This definately gets me less stressed out!! Im glad you had fun with the MMIs, as this stresses me out the most! lol

Just one quick question... Do you get a notepad or piece of paper to brainstorm on while you read the topic for two minutes. Although I do not think it would be necessary, it think it may help me organize my thoughts!

Once again, thanks so much! :) Goodluck with your acceptance!!!

Since it is coming up quickly, who all is interviewing on Oct. 12? (see you all then (: )

I'll be interviewing on the 12th with you!!

Received an interview invite today also, and was wondering the same thing. Also, any interview advice would be greatly appreciated!

I went to a recruiting event today and was told that come December only about half the class will be filled.

I'll be interviewing on the 12th with you!!

sweet! I am really interested in this school and love the fact that they have a quick response letting interviewees know if they are in or not

I interviewed on 09/28 and it was pretty relaxed, it might be because I already knew exactly what to expect. So let me tell you :).

First off, try to stay with a student via their student hosting program. Students host you for like $20 (even though my host didn't charge me anything and she was amazing). This way, you will get to see how they live, study, socialize and mainly who they are as a person because that will be fairly representative of the student body at the school.

Okay, so the day started early. The first thing we do is meet in a room, there were about 30 of us (give or take). We sat through a presentation and then got split into 3 groups of about 9 each. Group 1 went and started the MMI interviews, Group 2 stayed in the room and did team building exercises and Group 3 went on a tour.

MMI:
The MMI was not bad at all, don't let your nerves get the best of you. What you should expect is this. There are 8 mini interviews total. You have 2 minutes to read each question and formulate an answer before you go into the interview room. The interview room will have either one or two interviewers and they will basically ask you what you think about the question. You have 5 minutes with them and then you move on to the next mini interview. You will also have a break station where you just chill for 7 minutes. I personally went and chatted with the person who was overseeing the MMIs. She was very fun to talk to,and she eases the tension I think. Overall, the questions seemed to be mainly focused on presenting you with an ethical situation and asking you what you thought about it. There were also some questions focusing on rural medicine. One of the stations was about your application; if there is something that is flawed in your application (bad grades and things like that) this is where you explain yourself.

I personally loved the MMI format. It was my first and I actually had fun with it. It gives you the best chance, I think, to show your personality and show them that you want to be there. If you think you messed up in one of the interviews, you always have 7 more. Just make sure that you don't run out of things to say in 5 minutes, keep talking...not gibberish, but don't leave some awkward minute of silence, apparently someone in my interview day did that....can't imagine how awkward that must have been. But I personally think that the time flew by and didn't feel like 5 minutes (then again, I am very outgoing and talkative, hence this monster of a reply).

Bottom line. Have fun with it, don't stress. I loved this format much better than group interviews or simple one-on-one or one-on-panel.

Team building:
We built stuff out of blocks in groups of 3. We rated each other and then we wrote an essay for 10 minutes. We also split up into groups of 3 again and brainstormed then presented on the topic of rural medicine.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck and please don't stress out!

Wow, that actually sounds like a pretty involved interview day. Rating each other? Essay writing? I'm not really looking forward to this.

Also, just out of curiosity, didn't they make you sign a confidentiality agreement about the MMI? Just curious since most schools that I've interviewed at are strict about not sharing what goes on during their MMI.

Wow, that actually sounds like a pretty involved interview day. Rating each other? Essay writing? I'm not really looking forward to this.

Also, just out of curiosity, didn't they make you sign a confidentiality agreement about the MMI? Just curious since most schools that I've interviewed at are strict about not sharing what goes on during their MMI.

Even if people did share questions they have a pool of over 100 questions that they randomly select questions for that interview day from so odds are we wouldn't get the same questions anyway

Hey all,

On September 18,2012 I received an invite for the secondary/supplemental application to PNWU-COM, but today (October 5, 2012) I got an email from the same person (Hope Ennis) that says I wasn't selected for a supplemental application. I haven't submitted it yet, but I was hoping to in the next few days. Any idea as to what this means?

DefiantDoctor

Withdrew my application. There should be an interview spot open now for 10/26. Good luck everyone!

Hey all,

On September 18,2012 I received an invite for the secondary/supplemental application to PNWU-COM, but today (October 5, 2012) I got an email from the same person (Hope Ennis) that says I wasn't selected for a supplemental application. I haven't submitted it yet, but I was hoping to in the next few days. Any idea as to what this means?

DefiantDoctor
I wish I had received the same email. I ended up submitting my supplemental only to find out that two days later I was rejected pre-supplemental.

I wish I had received the same email. I ended up submitting my supplemental only to find out that two days later I was rejected pre-supplemental.

Did you get refunded your secondary fee?

Did you get refunded your secondary fee?
Nope.

I wish I had received the same email. I ended up submitting my supplemental only to find out that two days later I was rejected pre-supplemental.

If you do not mind me asking, what were your stats?

From dermpathdoc, "ex military get an extra look"....

If you do not mind me asking, what were your stats?

From dermpathdoc, "ex military get an extra look"....
Ok, I am thoroughly and utterly confused. I checked last night and my status said Deny Pre-Supplemental. I check tonight and it states No Decision. Com'on PNWU let's make a decision here, I'm either in or out. LOL :laugh: In regards to the previous question my stats aren't extremely stellar except for my experience ringing in at 25,000 hours and my remote duty medic experience in Iraq (contractor, not military which actually allowed me to practice at a higher level but that's a better discussion held over beers)

Nope.





Wow. Thats messed up. How much is it now?

Wow. Thats messed up. How much is it now?
It's $85.

Sylvanthus I'm sure you're rolling by now, I swear man this is f'd up somehow because now it looks like they're still evaluating me.....

Ok, I am thoroughly and utterly confused. I checked last night and my status said Deny Pre-Supplemental. I check tonight and it states No Decision. Com'on PNWU let's make a decision here, I'm either in or out. LOL :laugh: In regards to the previous question my stats aren't extremely stellar except for my experience ringing in at 25,000 hours and my remote duty medic experience in Iraq (contractor, not military which actually allowed me to practice at a higher level but that's a better discussion held over beers)

Maybe it just a system error; I would not give up on PNWU and email Hope to get a direct answer.

Ok, I am thoroughly and utterly confused. I checked last night and my status said Deny Pre-Supplemental. I check tonight and it states No Decision. Com'on PNWU let's make a decision here, I'm either in or out. LOL :laugh: In regards to the previous question my stats aren't extremely stellar except for my experience ringing in at 25,000 hours and my remote duty medic experience in Iraq (contractor, not military which actually allowed me to practice at a higher level but that's a better discussion held over beers)

Where can you check your status without submitting the secondary? and I'm sorry they're putting you through all of this..that sucks man :/

Where can you check your status without submitting the secondary? and I'm sorry they're putting you through all of this..that sucks man :/
So, PNWU is somewhat unique in that they want you to submit your supplemental application prior to issuing you access to the portal. Once you submit your supplemental they should give you access to the portal where you can monitor your status through the application cycle. I was alarmed because I paid my $85 supplemental fee (the highest I'll pay this year in comparison to other programs) and then a few days later they gave me access to the portal which is when the whole mess started with my status. Hope this helps. Good luck!

So, PNWU is somewhat unique in that they want you to submit your supplemental application prior to issuing you access to the portal. Once you submit your supplemental they should give you access to the portal where you can monitor your status through the application cycle. I was alarmed because I paid my $85 supplemental fee (the highest I'll pay this year in comparison to other programs) and then a few days later they gave me access to the portal which is when the whole mess started with my status. Hope this helps. Good luck!

This does help! And I thoroughly encourage you to call them! Frankly, I never had any indication this would happen. It's been almost 3 weeks since I got the secondary (I'm a grad student now so have been busy with school and research), so I'm not sure why all of a sudden I got an email saying I wasn't selected for one. This is rather weird.

When in doubt - call the school. There have been portal issues in the previous years as well. If you were granted a secondary application, paid the fee, then two days later denied pre-supplemental application - I'm sure they would refund your money or correct the portal to accurately reflect that you are up for committee review. Long story short, if this were me - I'd certainly make the quick phone call and resolve any confusion/inaccuracies. Good luck!!

Just cancelled my 11/9 interview if anyone wants to try to move up their date.

I called and moved my interview date. They were absolutely great and Hope sounded lovely she was very helpful. My new date is November 9.. Anyone else interviewing on that day?

I called and moved my interview date. They were absolutely great and Hope sounded lovely she was very helpful. My new date is November 9.. Anyone else interviewing on that day?

Did they say if any earlier dates were available? I think the date before the 9th is October 26th.

I called and moved my interview date. They were absolutely great and Hope sounded lovely she was very helpful. My new date is November 9.. Anyone else interviewing on that day?

meeee :)

meeee :)

Are you from the Pacific Northwest? How are you feeling about the interview?

And I think all the other dates were full!

I will also be interviewing on the 9th! Veryy excited about the MMI format :) should be interesting! See you guys there :)

Has anyone received an acceptance phone call yet?

I interviewed on 10/12 and just received an acceptance call. Good luck!

Accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Interviewed on 10/12)

Interviewed 10/12, just checked the portal and saw that I was waitlisted. Congrats to everyone who received acceptances! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I still have a shot to get off the waitlist.

Are you guys able to offer any insight into why you were given the decisions that you got. Like if you got waitlisted do u think it was because you messed up on a question or fumbled up? Or if you got accepted, what made you stand out?

Thanks so muchh in advance! Trying to get a feel for what to expect...

Ahhhhhh! Sooooooo happpppyyyyyy!

I found something about an interview in my checklist, but no e-mail. So I called Hope and she confirmed I have an II! She said the e-mails were rolling out and should be in my inbox today.

But still no e-mail. I guess it's only 3pm over there lol

Are you guys able to offer any insight into why you were given the decisions that you got. Like if you got waitlisted do u think it was because you messed up on a question or fumbled up? Or if you got accepted, what made you stand out?

Thanks so muchh in advance! Trying to get a feel for what to expect...

No idea why I was waitlisted. All of my interviews went really well. I can only assume it was because of my low mcat score (23). But I still got an II invite with that score... or it could have been the regional bias (I'm not from the Pacific northwest).
Also they wont know if they're able to increase their class size from 75 to 135 until January. They may be putting a lot of people on the waitlist to pull from if and when they get the approval to increase. They said they'll start pulling from the waitlist as soon as they know if they can increase.

No idea why I was waitlisted. All of my interviews went really well. I can only assume it was because of my low mcat score (23). But I still got an II invite with that score... or it could have been the regional bias (I'm not from the Pacific northwest).
Also they wont know if they're able to increase their class size from 75 to 135 until January. They may be putting a lot of people on the waitlist to pull from if and when they get the approval to increase. They said they'll start pulling from the waitlist as soon as they know if they can increase.

Thanks for your input! Thats great to know about the wait list. I did not know that they were getting approval for this class. I wish you the best of luck!!

Does anyone else have a weird portal status? Mine says missing document, academic pre requisites... I didn't see it until today. Strange! I emailed helpdesk, I'll see what they say but just wanted to see if you guys had this too!!

Does anyone else have a weird portal status? Mine says missing document, academic pre requisites... I didn't see it until today. Strange! I emailed helpdesk, I'll see what they say but just wanted to see if you guys had this too!!

I think if you are still working on any pre-reqs or haven't updated them with classes that you have finished recently you will see this. I have the same message on my because I finished my last o-chem class after my application was submitted. I was accepted a few days ago so it's not a big issue as far as I can tell.

I just submitted my secondary here. Better late than never, right? Hopefully I still have a shot :xf:

I think if you are still working on any pre-reqs or haven't updated them with classes that you have finished recently you will see this. I have the same message on my because I finished my last o-chem class after my application was submitted. I was accepted a few days ago so it's not a big issue as far as I can tell.

Congrats!! I got a form email back from Hope Ennis saying I'm complete, so I guess it didn't matter. Not really sure what they are missing.

Do anyone know how long after their primary application was verified and submitted it took PNWU to send out a secondary? What were the essay questions for the secondary? I want to get started on it.

I apologize in advance if anyone has already asked about this, but how long does it usually take for the secondary application to be marked as "complete" on the portal after it's been submitted? I just got my portal login yesterday and it shows mine as not being received, which makes me a little nervous.

Do anyone know how long after their primary application was verified and submitted it took PNWU to send out a secondary? What were the essay questions for the secondary? I want to get started on it.

I got the secondary a week after my primary application was verified. Here's the essay prompt:

Write a one page, total, essay addressing the following questions:
a. What personal qualities do you possess that will make you a successful osteopathic physician?
b. Which experiences and people have inspired you to become an osteopathic physician?
c. What inspired you to apply specifically to PNWU?

I apologize in advance if anyone has already asked about this, but how long does it usually take for the secondary application to be marked as "complete" on the portal after it's been submitted? I just got my portal login yesterday and it shows mine as not being received, which makes me a little nervous.

I got an e-mail that they received my secondary and even though my letters were still not marked as received, she said they had a lot to do... I waited a week of two, called Hope and she said mine was going to be uploaded that day and it was. You should get that same initial e-mail about receiving the secondary and then call Hope if you don't get a complete notification in a week or so. She's super nice!

I got an e-mail that they received my secondary and even though my letters were still not marked as received, she said they had a lot to do... I waited a week of two, called Hope and she said mine was going to be uploaded that day and it was. You should get that same initial e-mail about receiving the secondary and then call Hope if you don't get a complete notification in a week or so. She's super nice!


Hmm I didn't get any email saying they received my secondary, but Hope told me that I wouldn't get a confirmation and that she'd just email me once my file was complete or if I was missing anything. I think I'll just wait a week like you said and then contact them again if my checklist hasn't been updated. Thanks!

I emailed about my file being incomplete, and Hope said it was because of an English requirement that I met with another class... And then my portal changed to interview 10/18. Does anyone else have this status? Have you gotten an email yet?

(I saw that others posted about a portal change without email.. thanks! Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you soon!)

I emailed about my file being incomplete, and Hope said it was because of an English requirement that I met with another class... And then my portal changed to interview 10/18. Does anyone else have this status? Have you gotten an email yet?

(I saw that others posted about a portal change without email.. thanks! Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you soon!)

I don't have that status. At least not yet, I hope!!:D When my status changed in the portal to complete I also didn't receive an e-mail...so I'd say when someone has questions, call Hope :)

Got the interview email today!! Scheduled for Friday :) hope to meet some of you there

Got the interview email today!! Scheduled for Friday :) hope to meet some of you there

I just received one today too! But it's not until 2013...What were the dates that were offered to you?

I just received one today too! But it's not until 2013...What were the dates that were offered to you?

I just cancelled my interview scheduled for Nov. 16th. Maybe you could give them a ring sometime tomorrow and snag it. Good luck buddy.

I just received one today too! But it's not until 2013...What were the dates that were offered to you?


II today....dates were for 2013 too!

II today....dates were for 2013 too!

I guess that's all they have left? Either way, I'll take it!! For those who have already interviewed...did any stay with a student host?

No idea why I was waitlisted. All of my interviews went really well. I can only assume it was because of my low mcat score (23). But I still got an II invite with that score... or it could have been the regional bias (I'm not from the Pacific northwest).
Also they wont know if they're able to increase their class size from 75 to 135 until January. They may be putting a lot of people on the waitlist to pull from if and when they get the approval to increase. They said they'll start pulling from the waitlist as soon as they know if they can increase.

Did you have to explain your mcat score during the MMI?

II today....dates were for 2013 too!

I live in the area, she might have sent the four spots for Friday to local people? There were only four and then it was feb/march. If it helps, my portal changed awhile ago but only got an email yesterday for the interview.

I live in the area, she might have sent the four spots for Friday to local people? There were only four and then it was feb/march. If it helps, my portal changed awhile ago but only got an email yesterday for the interview.

Ah okay, that's probably why you could make it on such short notice. I live driving distance too so hopefully more slots open up!:D Either way, good luck on your interview this Friday and let us know how it goes!!

Speaking of which, if anyone wants to carpool from Seattle ill be leaving tomorrow afternoon. If you reply here ill check again tomorrow, I have a reliable car etc.

Speaking of which, if anyone wants to carpool from Seattle ill be leaving tomorrow afternoon. If you reply here ill check again tomorrow, I have a reliable car etc.

Good luck tomorrow, everyone!

Was very nice to meet some of you at the interview today! Finally got to meet DermpathDoc during one of my MMIs :) The staff at the University were great - most comfortable interview I've ever had.

GL to everyone for next Tuesday!!:thumbup:

Interview day was great! Fingers crossed for Thursday. I loved my interview group, and everyone else seemed nice too! My only tip for the MMI (probably most MMIs could use the same advice, definitely not trying to give anything away) is to expect some vague questions at a few stations - don't let it throw you off and ask questions about the prompt if you're confused. Best of luck!!

Did you have to explain your mcat score during the MMI?

Yes. There was one MMI station about you AACOMAS application. I explained the reason for my mcat score and such. (She didn't ask about it, I brought it up).

I just sent in my deposit yesterday! I am so excited to go to this school!! Does anyone know if a facebook group has been started?

I have a question for the mmi.. First interview so I'm a bit nervous! Does the interviewer talk back and respond to what you are saying or do thy just sit quietly while you talk about the topic? I've heard different things at different schools.. Congrats to those accepted!

I have a question for the mmi.. First interview so I'm a bit nervous! Does the interviewer talk back and respond to what you are saying or do thy just sit quietly while you talk about the topic? I've heard different things at different schools.. Congrats to those accepted!

Most of them talk back. It felt more like a conversation than just straight up answering a question. Don't stress about it too much, it is much more laid back than it sounds. I actually found it to be more enjoyable than a panel interview with people firing questions at you. Good luck.

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Got an II today!! but not till march :( still pretty darn happy, being from Washington this would be awesome.

Interview day was great! Fingers crossed for Thursday. I loved my interview group, and everyone else seemed nice too! My only tip for the MMI (probably most MMIs could use the same advice, definitely not trying to give anything away) is to expect some vague questions at a few stations - don't let it throw you off and ask questions about the prompt if you're confused. Best of luck!!

Hi! Thanks for the tip! Any other insight on the types of questions that will be asked? I know there'll be scenario questions (will they ALL be scenario)
and a station for "explain your app" but will there be any "Why DO" or "hobbies" questions?

Thanks!

Yes. There was one MMI station about you AACOMAS application. I explained the reason for my mcat score and such. (She didn't ask about it, I brought it up).

Any other insight into the types of questions that will be asked? Thanks!

Got an acceptance call today! Hope others from my interview day also got in, I liked everyone I met.

Don't stress too much about the interview- be yourself and just be logical. Read about the school, know your own app, read some ethics and healthcare news if you feel like it, but don't go crazy. Be nice to the other applicants, it will help you relax too. I totally messed up at least 2 stations and I still got in. Yay. I'm OOS, 32P, 3.3cum 3.0sci.

How likely is it that a student with no ties to the region can get into this school? Im from the deep south and want desperately to get out of this place! From the research I have done, I think I would like living in the northwest.

First post- I'm from the east coast and have an interview scheduled for Nov. I assume the school looks for more qualities in an applicant than just their geographical location. I am very excited as this is my first interview and the school/area seems beautiful. Congrats to all that got in hopefully will be joining you!!

First post- I'm from the east coast and have an interview scheduled for Nov. I assume the school looks for more qualities in an applicant than just their geographical location. I am very excited as this is my first interview and the school/area seems beautiful. Congrats to all that got in hopefully will be joining you!!

I agree. Or at least I hope so! I'm from California and I have an interview on Friday so I'm hoping they look at more than just location.

First post- I'm from the east coast and have an interview scheduled for Nov. I assume the school looks for more qualities in an applicant than just their geographical location. I am very excited as this is my first interview and the school/area seems beautiful. Congrats to all that got in hopefully will be joining you!!

There is some preference given to geo location (as you know) - but what's more important are if the school's mission to put more doc's in the PNW aligns with your own. If so - make sure to demonstrate/emphasize that. Where do you want to practice? What are your goals as a physician etc. and do they match the focus of the school. Do you want to be a part of a very small med school community - where you're not going to just 'blend in' - or do you want more of a tight knit student/faculty community where everyone knows everyone very well type experience? PNWU has put in to increase its class size next year - but even if approved - it will only increase to 100 students next year. This is a very small med student community. For me - this was very important. Def keep this in mind when deciding if the school is a good fit for you.

gl on your interviews!

There is some preference given to geo location (as you know) - but what's more important are if the school's mission to put more doc's in the PNW aligns with your own. If so - make sure to demonstrate/emphasize that. Where do you want to practice? What are your goals as a physician etc. and do they match the focus of the school. Do you want to be a part of a very small med school community - where you're not going to just 'blend in' - or do you want more of a tight knit student/faculty community where everyone knows everyone very well type experience? PNWU has put in to increase its class size next year - but even if approved - it will only increase to 100 students next year. This is a very small med student community. For me - this was very important. Def keep this in mind when deciding if the school is a good fit for you.

gl on your interviews!

^thanks for the advice. I agree that a smaller med school community is something that is very important to me, I will definitely make that aware during my interview. I'm not about the hype or flashing lights, just want a good environment to learn in and be able to form new relationships within a close knit community.

My application status shows Interview/ 10/9/12 under the Decision / Date category.
Does anyone else have something similar and still not yet received an email interview invite?

My application status shows Interview/ 10/9/12 under the Decision / Date category.
Does anyone else have something similar and still not yet received an email interview invite?

I think you should give Hope a call. Check on the 'checklist' tab too to see if there's an incomplete message there...and maybe your spam folder?

Before I had a chance to call Hope today I got an email with interview invite for March 29, 2013.

Considering I was complete 10/9/12, isn't it unusual that I have such a late interview?
Does this mean I don't have very high priority at this school?

Before I had a chance to call Hope today I got an email with interview invite for March 29, 2013.

Considering I was complete 10/9/12, isn't it unusual that I have such a late interview?
Does this mean I don't have very high priority at this school?

No not necessarily! I know they were booking interviews far in advance a couple months ago.

If it's any consolation - of the 40 folks at my interview - I only know of 3 so far that have mentioned they got in from my interview date. It's all about who you are (what your goals are as a physician) and if PNWU is a good fit for you.

Some schools are pretty selective with specific criteria in addition to academics; it's my belief that PNWU is one of those schools. One of the smallest medical schools by enrollment number in the country - and still potentially have spots available near the end of the interview cycle.

This is my opinion though - dont have concrete statistics.

Gl - it's a great school!

Before I had a chance to call Hope today I got an email with interview invite for March 29, 2013.

Considering I was complete 10/9/12, isn't it unusual that I have such a late interview?
Does this mean I don't have very high priority at this school?

I had thought the same thing, but then I learned they usually only have two interviews a month so March isn't too far out there.

Do you guys know about how many students are interviewed at a time?
And, how far out interviews are held? I know that they accept secondaries until march, so does that mean that they probably hold interviews into May?

Also, if we are scheduled way out for an interview, is there anyway to move up if there are cancellations?

Anyone know?

No not necessarily! I know they were booking interviews far in advance a couple months ago.

If it's any consolation - of the 40 folks at my interview - I only know of 3 so far that have mentioned they got in from my interview date. It's all about who you are (what your goals are as a physician) and if PNWU is a good fit for you.

Some schools are pretty selective with specific criteria in addition to academics; it's my belief that PNWU is one of those schools. One of the smallest medical schools by enrollment number in the country - and still potentially have spots available near the end of the interview cycle.

This is my opinion though - dont have concrete statistics.

Gl - it's a great school!

Then you start school and get to know your classmates. Soon you begin to wonder about that "specific criteria". Next you realize that you also fit into that "specific criteria" and begin to examine yourself and think, "Could I really have what they all have?!?" Then you get ill feeling, play halo, have some beer, and bury your feelings. :laugh:

I had thought the same thing, but then I learned they usually only have two interviews a month so March isn't too far out there.

Yep, not unusual at all. I got my offer in mid Oct. and my earliest date was Feb. 9.

Do you guys know about how many students are interviewed at a time?
And, how far out interviews are held? I know that they accept secondaries until march, so does that mean that they probably hold interviews into May?

Also, if we are scheduled way out for an interview, is there anyway to move up if there are cancellations?

Anyone know?


When I got my ii I was given February as the earliest I could interview. I saw someone post on here that they cancelled and I called Hope and she hooked me up with the 16th of November. I think if you just call and talk to her and let her know you're interested in an earlier date, if one comes open she'll work with you. So long story short...if there are spots open you can move up.

It's March 8th. I'll make the most of it. Congratulations my fellow pre-med brethren who have made it this far. Keep pushing forward!! Keep driving onward. The journey is going to become fantastic. If any of you are having technical difficulties just email or call Hope. She is very good and very responsive on getting things corrected!! Take care!!

Just sent an email to cancel my interview for November 16 because I got accepted yesterday to ATSU-SOMA (my top choice). PNWU seems like a great school too, good luck to everybody!

First post- I'm from the east coast and have an interview scheduled for Nov. I assume the school looks for more qualities in an applicant than just their geographical location. I am very excited as this is my first interview and the school/area seems beautiful. Congrats to all that got in hopefully will be joining you!!

I have heard Yakima called many things, but never beautiful

I have heard Yakima called many things, but never beautiful

I giggled.

But hey, you're close to Seattle and Portland. And the Columbia River is really pretty.

I have heard Yakima called many things, but never beautiful


I don't know about Yakima specifically, but Washington state is beautiful.

lol I think it's pretty. It's a different kind of nice in a hilly, orangey-rust colored, and shrubby sort of way compared to the green you see in Portland and Seattle. The place holds a closer resemblance to Eastern Oregon for me. But it's based off my impression when I went to interview on Fri. :9

I don't know about Yakima specifically, but Washington state is beautiful.

As songsparrow alluded to, it has that reputation because of the western side of the state (forests, mountains, puget sound, the ocean, etc.). Eastern Washington, Yakima included, is very different. The political affiliation, industry, and culture of the two are on opposite ends of the spectrum as well.

For those interviewing soon I recommend asking the school why and how one of the regional sites is getting shut down.

For those interviewing soon I recommend asking the school why and how one of the regional sites is getting shut down.

Which site? Does anyone know why?

As songsparrow alluded to, it has that reputation because of the western side of the state (forests, mountains, puget sound, the ocean, etc.). Eastern Washington, Yakima included, is very different. The political affiliation, industry, and culture of the two are on opposite ends of the spectrum as well.

+1

I spent my formative years in Spokane

Which site? Does anyone know why?

I would be interested to know. Hmmmmm..........

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Calls are supposed to go out today for those of us who interviewed Friday...

Emailed advising, but anyone know if they would even consider a Canadian applicant with strong ties to Washington?

Have you checked the CIB/their website?

I imagine it's the Portland regional site that may be closing. However, it has only been rumored so it's speculation at this point. I have heard of no other sites getting the axe.

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Checked the website, but slipped my mind to check CIB. "Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold
a permanent resident visa." Therefore, they should theoretically take Canadian applicants, but there's a diff between being able to take them and actually taking them haha.

I'd say WA has a lot of Canadian ties so it's worth a shot.

Checked the website, but slipped my mind to check CIB. "Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold
a permanent resident visa." Therefore, they should theoretically take Canadian applicants, but there's a diff between being able to take them and actually taking them haha.

The wording indicates they wont take Canadian citizens unless they have a green card. Permanent resident visa = Green card

Yah, you're right. It says "international students not considered"

Yah, you're right. It says "international students not considered"

From my research i've found that the Canadian friendly schools to be (in no particular order):

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, AZ

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, Admissions Office, IL

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO

Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, NY

Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Pomona, CA


I also heard that a canadian got accepted to UNECOM this year but not sure the accuracy of that or if they were dual citizen. I'm canadian and got 4 interviews so far and wasnt complete at most schools until late october.

Accepted!! Keep pushing through everyone. If I could do it, anyone can :) be completely honest at the interview and show who you are. Remember, if you get an interview, they already see you as being successful. It's jut a matter of if you fit into the school. Good luck everyone!!

Accepted!! Keep pushing through everyone. If I could do it, anyone can :) be completely honest at the interview and show who you are. Remember, if you get an interview, they already see you as being successful. It's jut a matter of if you fit into the school. Good luck everyone!!

Congrats Doctor2be17! I also was accepted!! SUPER excited :) are you going to be attending??
goodluck everyone! The students and the faculty are absolutely amazing and sooo nice! great interview experience!

Accepted!! Keep pushing through everyone. If I could do it, anyone can :) be completely honest at the interview and show who you are. Remember, if you get an interview, they already see you as being successful. It's jut a matter of if you fit into the school. Good luck everyone!!

^Yes. Definitely good advice. And if you have a bit of time at the end of your response for the MMI, don't be afraid to ask questions and just get to know your interviewer a little better. They are awesome people to talk to. It makes the MMIs that much more enjoyable!

And congrats Doctor2be17 & missdoctor8! I've been accepted as well, and I'm super excited~

Agree above! I chatted with a few interviews and during my rotation off I talked with Hope and Leanne. I enjoyed the mmi a lot!

Is there a Facebook group started for class of 2017 yet?

Long time troll, first time poster. Interviewed on Friday and got an acceptance call last night!!! :laugh:The school did a great job of easing the tension and I really liked the format. I was the last group to interview but having the tour and team building exercise first jelled calm my nerves a lot. I agree with what people have said about trying to talk the whole 5 minutes during the mmis and I found that the interviewers made this really easy by asking random questions about me and giving me the opportunity to ask them questions as well. Have fun with the interview and be yourself! Good luck!!!!!

Congratulations missdoctor8, SongSparrow, Doctor2be17, and Maester aemon!! Welcome to the class of 2017!!

The facebook class still needs to be created as far as I know. I'll look into creating it possibly this next weekend if nobody else has done it yet.

When will you make a decision as to matriculating at PNWU? :thumbup:

I'm interviewing on Friday! Yikes....

Any last minute suggestions/what kind of questions did you guys ask them?

Congratulations missdoctor8, SongSparrow, Doctor2be17, and Maester aemon!! Welcome to the class of 2017!!

The facebook class still needs to be created as far as I know. I'll look into creating it possibly this next weekend if nobody else has done it yet.

When will you make a decision as to matriculating at PNWU? :thumbup:

I think my decision has been made!! ( as scary/exciting as that sounds ) I'm very excited and can't wait to meet the Class of 2017!!! Let's create a FB :)

I put up a fb class page tonight. Needs alot of work. Ideas and suggestions welcome. Join up PWNU class of 2017ers!!!:)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNUMedClass2017/

When you guys get to 3rd year make sure you go to a large core site. The school focuses all their effort on these sites and nearly completely ignores the smaller sites. For instance, someone from the school goes to mt vernon nearly on a monthly basis while my site never had a person show up from the school. Be wary of where you end up 3rd year. There is a dramatic difference between sites.

Right now PNWU is my number one (because I dropped my other acceptance).

@sylvanthus - Mike Riggin said that there were no sites closing, and Portland especially is stable. What are your comments based on? A lot of my info is from this site but I have been emailing with the staff to double check.

I put up a fb class page tonight. Needs alot of work. Ideas and suggestions welcome. Join up PWNU class of 2017ers!!!:)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNUMedClass2017/

I can't see the page... Could you unhide it? Thanks for making it!!

I can't see the page... Could you unhide it? Thanks for making it!!

Are you trying to go to it on your phone? For some reason you have to be on a computer or the link won't go through!

Right now PNWU is my number one (because I dropped my other acceptance).

@sylvanthus - Mike Riggin said that there were no sites closing, and Portland especially is stable. What are your comments based on? A lot of my info is from this site but I have been emailing with the staff to double check.

My regional dean told my fellow student here that our site was being closed. I kinda doubt he was incorrect.

We also have no 3rd years here and we were not at the "rotations fair" at the school for the 2nd years to decide where they want to go.

I'm going to withdraw my Feb. 8th interview date by e-mail today if anyone wants it.

Right now PNWU is my number one (because I dropped my other acceptance).

@sylvanthus - Mike Riggin said that there were no sites closing, and Portland especially is stable. What are your comments based on? A lot of my info is from this site but I have been emailing with the staff to double check.

I think Portland is going to stick around a while. At least I haven't heard otherwise. However, lets be very clear about Portland. The rotation site is spread to a 90min driving radius. It is near impossible to do that rotation without a substantial driving bill. I have two of my core rotations in "Portland" and those are scheduled in North Portland and McMinnville. I had another on the coast which I was responsible for the housing bill on that one (an extra $700). If you have the ability and the "preference points" stick to the big sites. I do like the rotation site because I am home with family which was the biggest reason for choosing it.

Glad to meet you too! Hope you were accepted!

Was very nice to meet some of you at the interview today! Finally got to meet DermpathDoc during one of ope yomy MMIs :) The staff at the University were great - most comfortable interview I've ever had.

GL to everyone for next Tuesday!!:thumbup:

Glad to meet you too! Hope you were accepted!

umm but the mountains and parks are so close by! and seattle is only 2 and half hours away. Besides beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Just saying!

Interview invite!!! So totally stoked! I would love to attend this school!!! :banana:

Just got the call! Accepted for 2017!:soexcited:

Interviewed 11/16

Just got the call! Accepted for 2017!:soexcited:

Interviewed 11/16

Congrats!! I just saw that I got waitlisted...do you remember if they said how many they waitlist?

Congrats!! I just saw that I got waitlisted...do you remember if they said how many they waitlist?


I don't but they did say even if you get waitlisted then it's a good sign because of the [potential] class increase in January. I think you can definately get excited about this.:thumbup:

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