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Hi Blapo! If you don't mind, could you share your interview experience?
Good luck with your interview!!!
Mine was a bit unique as the school was cancelled due to snow so our normal schedule was changed up quite a bit. However, the process was very stress-free. It consists of two 20-30 minute interviews with different faculty. They are very conversational and nice. I didn't get any hard or weird questions during my interviews, just the basic ones you could expect. You may also get the opportunity to sit in on a clinic and lecture, however, I did not get that opportunity. The school is very up front and honest with you about their curriculum and I was very impressed with the program, even with its recent changes to the curriculum.
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Thanks for your quick response! Did they mention the interview/acceptance rate? BTW, you might be disappointed by the weather, but the Oregonian spring and summer is the best!
You can look at the adea book for the rate. Not sure what it is off the top of my head. I grew up in Oregon so I love the weather, even rain. It was just funny because it only snows in Portland like once every 3 years or so and it happened to be on my interview day.
Thanks! I really hope that they've already made a good decision...
I was accepted a couple weeks ago and just found this thread. I am very excited!
Interviewed: Jan. 7
Accepted: Jan. 12
oGPA: 3.94
sGPA: 3.89
DAT: AA: 20 TS: 20 PAT: 24
Residency: ID
Interviewed: Jan. 7
Accepted: Jan. 12
oGPA: 3.94
sGPA: 3.89
DAT: AA: 20 TS: 20 PAT: 24
Residency: ID
Accepted!!! Momma I'm gonna be a dentist!!! Interviewed: Jan. 11
Accepted: Jan. 12 via email (got an official acceptance in the mail later)
oGPA: 3.42
sGPA: 3.31
DAT: AA: 22 TS: 22 PAT: 21
Residency: OR
What application? The SHOI one?
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karanja
Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative - the priority deadline was 2 months ago, but the e-mail provides all the information you need.
Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative
A funding opportunity for full OHSU tuition and required fees
You are invited to complete an online application for the Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative, a funding opportunity created through a partnership between the State of Oregon and OHSU to address issues related to high tuition costs and a shortage of healthcare professionals in Oregon’s rural and underserved communities. The initiative provides full OHSU tuition and required fees to eligible students entering specific clinical degree programs during the 2016-2017 academic year. Recipients of this award agree to practice as a healthcare practitioner in an OHSU approved, Oregon designated service site, for a set time commitment.
For more information, including the full service agreement and frequently asked questions, please visit www.ohsu.edu/healthyoregon.
The priority application deadline is Tuesday, December 1st, 2015.
Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative Selection Committee
Questions? Contact Annatress Tupper, [email protected], Program Manager for OHSU/Oregon Area Health Education Centers.
Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative
A funding opportunity for full OHSU tuition and required fees
You are invited to complete an online application for the Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative, a funding opportunity created through a partnership between the State of Oregon and OHSU to address issues related to high tuition costs and a shortage of healthcare professionals in Oregon’s rural and underserved communities. The initiative provides full OHSU tuition and required fees to eligible students entering specific clinical degree programs during the 2016-2017 academic year. Recipients of this award agree to practice as a healthcare practitioner in an OHSU approved, Oregon designated service site, for a set time commitment.
For more information, including the full service agreement and frequently asked questions, please visit www.ohsu.edu/healthyoregon.
The priority application deadline is Tuesday, December 1st, 2015.
Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative Selection Committee
Questions? Contact Annatress Tupper, [email protected], Program Manager for OHSU/Oregon Area Health Education Centers.
ACCEPTED!!!!
Residency: Montana
oGPA: 3.54
DAT: aa 19 pa 20
Interview Date: 1/19/2016
Acceptance Date: 2/1/2016 via email
Residency: Montana
oGPA: 3.54
DAT: aa 19 pa 20
Interview Date: 1/19/2016
Acceptance Date: 2/1/2016 via email
Does anyone know when they send out their last round of interview invites?
Yeah, I guess that's what it's called. What do you guys know about it? I'm out of state and not sure if I should apply. Thank you!!
I asked them about it during my interview and they told me they give priority to Oregon residents, but if their Oregon applicants are "lacking" they'll look out of state as well
Personally, if you are out of state I think it's a waste of time. No oos has ever been awarded the SHOI scholarship.
Dont stress too much about it. It's mostly just getting your information!!
Have fun in Portland. Dont get mug. Jk, we're nice people
Mr. @karanja has kindly put the info a few posts above so if you want, check that out.
Just so you know, there are conditions and such go with it. Read it throughly. I understand that it's for OR residents only, but someone said they can consider OOS too.
I'm not sure why they sent me an invite to apply for the scholarship then... I got an interview invite as well. I'd be jumping for joy right now but I have to call and decline. If only they had contacted me sooner. I got into UW and also their version of SHOI and I'm also a WA resident. The only kicker is UW doesn't pay for your tuition like OR does. What do you guys think, is there a chance I could get the scholarship in OR? I really want to interview but I also don't want to waste their time 🙂
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karanja
I applied for SHOI well before the priority deadline, and also well before I received an interview invite, but I've already withdrawn my application in light of my UW acceptance.
Anyway, the e-mails OHSU SoD sends with your interview invite are automated, so everyone gets them. Here's the gist:
1. SHOI is exclusively for Oregon residents (you must be admitted as an Oregon resident).
2. The priority deadline was December 1st, 2015.
3. You must give Oregon/OHSU back 5 years (one year longer than the number of years you receive funding) of service in an underserved area of Oregon.
If OOS applicants are truly considered for SHOI, you may have a long shot at receiving it, but as you pointed out, it's pretty late in the game. Perhaps if the SHOI applicant pool is insufficient, you might have a better chance.
The official 2016 SHOI brochure can be viewed here: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/st...id/upload/Final-2016-17-SHOI-Brochure-2-0.pdf
If you want more information, you should contact Annatress Tupper (503-494-1267, [email protected]) directly.
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Thanks for the detailed information!! I'm done entertaining this idea. It was great while it lasted. I really couldn't stay in OR and UW is my 1st choice (I've already accepted there). I just thought before I let this one go, I need to turn over every stone, so to speak 🙂 Thanks again!
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karanja
You're in a better place. 😉
Hi everyone!
I received an invite for an interview yesterday ( OOS CA) which is exciting! Based on what I have read on this thread, it seems that most people were interviewed and accepted shortly after...so there isn't really a wait list or people being rejected after they interview?? And thanks for the tips on the interview format!
I received an invite for an interview yesterday ( OOS CA) which is exciting! Based on what I have read on this thread, it seems that most people were interviewed and accepted shortly after...so there isn't really a wait list or people being rejected after they interview?? And thanks for the tips on the interview format!
Congrats. Unfortunately, I didn't apply here but could you please share your stats and mail out date.
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Sure my stats:
Mail out date: 10/02/15
Gpa overall: 3.75 science: 3.62
Dat: 21 AA, 21 TS, 17 PAT 20 bio 21 gchem 23 ochem 22 RC 20 qr
Mail out date: 10/02/15
Gpa overall: 3.75 science: 3.62
Dat: 21 AA, 21 TS, 17 PAT 20 bio 21 gchem 23 ochem 22 RC 20 qr
Hey everyone, I have an interview to OHSU upcoming and wanted someone to clarify if there is a essay portion prior to the interview? Trying to prepare myself the best!! Thanks everyone and Congrats to those who are accepted to their schools and Continue to pray for those still waiting for good news! Cheers :]
At some point during the interview (I dont remember when), we were given a piece of paper with the essay question and we just write our answer in it. Everyone gets a different question so just be prepare to answer any kind of questions. You'll be fine!!!
Thanks for the quick reply!! 🙂
Also just wanted to ask about the Supp info they sent out....It's on PDF and I'm not sure if the Short Answer section is supposed to be hand written? I'd appreciate it if anyone can share a method to write onto the pdf through a computer! 🙂
I just printed it out and hand written it. I didnt put anything in the supplemental optional anyway, so there wasnt much writing. All of the people in my interview group hand wrote theirs too.
Haha sounds good! Thanks!
I interviewed on 2/1 and have not heard anything since. Does this mean I'm most likely not going to get an acceptance or are they just slow at their admissions process?
I believe OHSU is known to be really quick at making admissions decisions. I was accepted the day after my interview. Who knows, there is a chance that they are behind though. They also mentioned in my interview that if anyone is waitlisted they might not hear back until spring or summer if a position opens up. Don't give up hope if you haven't heard anything yet.
Are you in State or OO?. They usually send out acceptance on the day of or the following Tuesday. Usually 3 days after interview seems like what is happen on this forum and past years...
I'm OOS
Hard decision but I declined my interview, good luck to all of you!
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