UAMS DPT Interview

[dpt_hb]

I was wondering if anyone else has heard or gotten accepted to the UAMS DPT Program, I just received an invitation for an interview and was looking for some advice about it!

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[GoodskiiDPT]

I received the invitation as well...so exciting! same question as above - Good luck to all!

 

[dptkay]

I also received an invitation and was looking for some advice as to what to expect. Congrats to you both!

 

[DPTConci]

I also received an interview invitation! I am very excited, but also very curious as to what to expect. Congratulations to everyone!

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

It looks like we will be left in the dark
I'm going to call later today or tomorrow and inquire a bit...let you know what they tell me!

 

[dpt_hb]

@GoodskiiDPT Looks like it! And yeah, I'm more concerned on the format of the interview, whether its group, one-on-one, or in front of a panel!
But congrats to all that received the invite!

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

So I spoke with Wendy, who is very sweet and helpful if you need any information.
The interviews will be about 20 minutes. 2 faculty will be interviewing us individually. We will get a facility tour after the interview is over. Wendy also hinted that we will hear back pretty quickly after the interviews.

Just speculation here but if they conduct 3 interviews an hour for an 8 hour day that would be 24 interviews...the size of the incoming class...there might be more than just 1 interview going on at once but who knows?! Feeling hopeful at the least

Good luck to everyone!

 

[dpt_hb]

So I spoke with Wendy, who is very sweet and helpful if you need any information.
The interviews will be about 20 minutes. 2 faculty will be interviewing us individually. We will get a facility tour after the interview is over. Wendy also hinted that we will hear back pretty quickly after the interviews.

Just speculation here but if they conduct 3 interviews an hour for an 8 hour day that would be 24 interviews...the size of the incoming class...there might be more than just 1 interview going on at once but who knows?! Feeling hopeful at the least

Good luck to everyone!

Okay that gives me some ease about how the interview goes! And also I was on the phone with the DPT office and it was the receptionist that I talked to and asked if they conduct any interviews other than Dec 2nd. Her reply was that they try to just do one and try to get the whole class size in one interview, so I hope that brings some comfort to you!

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

Okay that gives me some ease about how the interview goes! And also I was on the phone with the DPT office and it was the receptionist that I talked to and asked if they conduct any interviews other than Dec 2nd. Her reply was that they try to just do one and try to get the whole class size in one interview, so I hope that brings some comfort to you!

Definitely brings some comfort, thank you!

 

[dpt_hb]

Good luck to everyone that interviewed Friday! Just wondering if anyone would post their thoughts/feelings about the interview. I was definitely nervous at first so I hope that didn't effect too much in my interview

 

[Mackenzie Pre-DPT]

Did anyone happen to ask how many applicants UAMS interviewed? I asked them when we'd hear back and they said within the next two weeks. So pretty fast turn around!

 

[dpt_hb]

Did anyone happen to ask how many applicants UAMS interviewed? I asked them when we'd hear back and they said within the next two weeks. So pretty fast turn around!

I didn't ask but I saw somewhere on their website that they interviewed 65 applicants last year, if that helps!

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

Good luck to everyone that interviewed Friday! Just wondering if anyone would post their thoughts/feelings about the interview. I was definitely nervous at first so I hope that didn't effect too much in my interview

I was nervous as well but I think they expect that. I felt okay coming out of there. I was asked a lot about the APTA and how their program is different from others. Other than that the usual: strengths, weaknesses, where do you see yourself in 8 years, how did you become interested in PT, and so on. Who did you get interviewed by? I was with John Jefferson.

 

[dpt_hb]

I was nervous as well but I think they expect that. I felt okay coming out of there. I was asked a lot about the APTA and how their program is different from others. Other than that the usual: strengths, weaknesses, where do you see yourself in 8 years, how did you become interested in PT, and so on. Who did you get interviewed by? I was with John Jefferson.

I was interviewed by Dr. Jennifer Vincenzo, and I was also asked the same questions as well.

 

[DPTConci]

Did anyone else receive a call today from their interviewer?

 

[dpt_hb]

Did anyone else receive a call today from their interviewer?

I have not! Was it an acceptance call?!

 

[DPTConci]

I have not! Was it an acceptance call?!

Yes, it was an acceptance call. Kayla the Administrative Specialist sent all of the paperwork to verify acceptance this morning.

 

[dpt_hb]

Yes, it was an acceptance call. Kayla the Administrative Specialist sent all of the paperwork to verify acceptance this morning.

Congrats!!! Who was your interviewer?

 

[DPTConci]

Congrats!!! Who was your interviewer?

Thanks! Dr. Angel Holland interviewed me. She was very sweet and I was asked the same questions that GoodskiiDPT stated in her post.

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

Thanks! Dr. Angel Holland interviewed me. She was very sweet and I was asked the same questions that GoodskiiDPT stated in her post.

Congrats!
Will you be attending?

I just received the waitlist email

 

[dpt_hb]

Congrats!
Will you be attending?

I just received the waitlist email

I got the waitlist email as well, did yours state what position you're in on the list?

 

[DPTConci]

I got the waitlist email as well, did yours state what position you're in on the list?

Thank you, GoodskiiDPT! Yes, I will be attending. I love this program, it's very unique and so different than any other!

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

I got the waitlist email as well, did yours state what position you're in on the list?

Middle third...you?

 

[dpt_hb]

Middle third...you?

Same. I'm curious to know how many people are on the list

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

Thank you, GoodskiiDPT! Yes, I will be attending. I love this program, it's very unique and so different than any other!

So Exciting! It is very unique. Was there a deposit required or a timeline to accept?

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

Same. I'm curious to know how many people are on the list

Dr. Jefferson told me everyone not accepted goes on the wait list that was interviewed But I'm not sure how many interviewed
*if we are one of 8 in the middle third then 24 people are on the wait list

 

[DPTConci]

So Exciting! It is very unique. Was there a deposit required or a timeline to accept?

Yes, to secure my spot in the program I have to send in all of the paperwork and pay a $60.00 deposit by 12/28/16.

 

[dptkay]

Did anyone else receive a call today from their interviewer?[/

Yes, it was an acceptance call. Kayla the Administrative Specialist sent all of the paperwork to verify acceptance this morning.

I received a call as well! Congrats to you! And Good luck to everyone else

 

[DPTConci]

Are you going to attend the UAMS program as well?

 

[DPTConci]

Thank you dptkay! Congratulations to you and good look to everyone else as well!

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

Congrats to both of you!! Do you mind me asking what your stats are?

 

[lflandpt]

I was accepted to the UAMS DPT program as well. For those attending, has anyone made any decisions on where they will stay? or any suggestions on appartments?