Chicago227
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2019 PHAP (CDC's Public Health Associate Program)
I was wondering the same. I’m currently living abroad and moving back in July so I could get one if it’s necessary. But does it affect my placement chances if I don’t have one right now.
Chicago227
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The driver´s license is for your background clearance, so as long as you have other documents you will be fine. I would reach out the PHAP office to ask what other forms of ID they will accept.
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alliebennett_15
New Member
Hello everyone! Has anyone gotten anymore emails? or email rejections? I called the PHAP office yesterday as well and they said the emails are sent in batches but I haven't got a personal statement/rejection email either way.
Still waiting on an email
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deleted963541
Just submitted my personal statement with exactly 750 words. yikes that was SO stressful, wish me luck. Best of luck to all of you as well!!!
maciemishelle
Full Member
Ditto. Thinking maybe no email yet means no luck for me, which stinks, but will be ok. Kinda disappointed though.
As am I. I thought I was really really qualified for this, but it is what it is. I just wish they would send a rejection e-mail at this point, if that’s the case, so everything isn’t left in the air.
alliebennett_15
New Member
I wish the same! Just so I would know to stop checking my email🙁
Some PHAP placements require a drivers license. They ask the sites when they apply for the position if the PHAP will need a license. So it won’t necessarily affect your chances of getting into PHAP, but it will affect where you are placed. Tons of local/rural positions require a license because you will need to drive around on the job, so you’d likely be placed in a primarily office based position or a place that has decent public transit.
I also wouldn’t necessarily count on being able to have a part time job (to whoever asked about that). Depending on your position, you might have a lot of evening or weekend work and an irregular schedule that would be difficult to schedule another job around. I guess you could refuse to do anything outside of the 8:00-4:30 hours but for my position that would have not worked well at all and I would have been stuck doing busy work all day and wouldn’t have gotten as great of work experience. You’ll figure it out when you get there if your position will do well with a part time job or not, but PHAP is definitely an opportunity where you should do everything and volunteer for everything that you can, so I think it’s good to go in with an attitude that you will not just have an 8-4:30 job. (Not saying you’ll work more than 40 hours a week, you’ll often flex or get comp time, but just saying there’s a good chance it won’t be a super regular schedule).
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not yet, still waiting! maybe they are sending more out on Wednesday since the other ones were sent out Wednesday of last week?
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deleted963541
Submitted a personal statement, mine still only says received
Same here.
If I have a master's degree and experience, do you think that hurts my chances of being accepted?
You should call. This wait (for most likely a rejection) is stressful!
Avaladez12
New Member
Most of the former PHAPs I know have master degrees, but it might just depend on the applicant pool.
My friend who encouraged me to apply has a master’s degree and loves her work in PHAP. I think it’s totally dependent on your placement.
As a current 2018 PHAP with a master's degree, I will say that the kind of experience you gain in the program depends heavily on where you are placed. I am having an amazing experience thus far, and getting so many opportunities to do so many different things that I doubt would be possible were it not for this program. I'm sure you will hear this more than once, but the program is what YOU make of it.
Also, over 50% of my class has their master's and one person even has their PhD.
Also, over 50% of my class has their master's and one person even has their PhD.
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aswampyteen
New Member
Can someone call and ask about the next round of emails coming out? When it might be, if they are sending next steps in waves/batches, if they are rejecting everyone who didn’t get an email earlier in the month? I clwould myself but I already called to ask a couple questions.
hsanders93
New Member
I called but had to leave a voicemail and that was a couple hours ago
Just to echo what some of my fellow PHAPs have said, I don't believe having a masters degree will hurt your chances of being accepted into the program. Most of the people within my cohort that I stay in touch with regularly have a graduate degree. This program is definitely a suitable place for those with either bachelor or a graduate degree. It probably isn't the best place for someone with a PhD, but that also comes down to what you want out of the program and where you are ultimately placed.
I called this morning and they said if I had in-depth questions to call HR. I'm just going to assume if we didn't receive an email yet then we probably will not go on to the next round. But we can hope they will send out emails since April is not done. Anyone can feel free to call and ask as well maybe I asked the wrong question and I don't know HR's number.
Breec
New Member
Yes call that number and when prompted to, dial 9 which is for all other inquiries. You can then ask about the status of your application. They are going to ask for your name and application number. When you call and dial 9 it may send you to voicemail but just call back until you get an operator.
During our quarterly PHAP call yesterday, the program mentioned to keep an eye on your USAJobs application. That will reflect if you've been selected to move to the next round.
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Hi! I called them today, and they were really helpful. The HR department said that if you haven't received an email yet, don't give up hope! They'll be sending out emails until the end of April. The support desk even took my name and checked my application for me. Weirdly enough, they said my application had been referred on April 8th, but I still haven't received the email yet. I hope this helps everyone!
alliebennett_15
New Member
I have not heard anything.
Some people got asked to write a personal statement on April 10th. I don't think anyone has heard anything since then.
I also called and HR told me that there were technical issues. How did you get them to check your application? I asked about the status of mine and was told I should hear back in a week.
When she looked up my application she said the last notification for it was the email saying that I was eligible based on the assessment from usajob.gov .
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deleted963541
JUST GOT THE INTERVIEW INVITE EMAIL
I actually cannot breathe right now
I actually cannot breathe right now
Did you submit a personal statement already?
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I just got an interview invite as well. I had already submitted my personal statement.
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deleted963541
Yeah, I was asked for a personal statement on the 10th, submitted it on the 12th.
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Yes, I submitted my personal statement on the 12th.
I haven't scheduled yet. I got the interview invitation, but I haven't gotten the doodle invitation yet. When did you get the doodle?
No, and it’s making me a little nervous tbh.
