University of North Texas (UNTHSC/TCOM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014

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Chon135 said:
I got an interview phone call recently. (for Nov 20th) The lady told me that she would send out an email for more details. ... still dont see anything yet... Should I call them?

Btw, she mentioned that there is another interview day in Dec. Keep up your hope guys

TCOM show me some love!
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How long did it take you to receive the email?
 
reese07 said:
Thanks!

Also I will be interviewing in mid November. Does anyone have an idea if I might hear back in time for match on December or will I most likely not find out until February?
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reese07 said:
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reese07 said:
Thanks!

Also I will be interviewing in mid November. Does anyone have an idea if I might hear back in time for match on December or will I most likely not find out until February?
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During orientation, we were told the Adcom takes two weeks after your interview to make a decision. Not sure if they send out rejections/acceptances immediately or in waves. It's possible you could know relatively soon after your interview 🙂

Also, someone asked if the interview was open file. It's partially open file. They can't see your MCAT, gpa, or undergrad institution (ironically, your undergrad institution is on your name tag lol).
 
Does anyone know when I should expect to receive an email with the details about interview day?

Got the call from Caroline a few days ago and my interview is in less than two weeks She said it would come soon, but I was just wondering when most people get it.
 
Dallasmavs said:
Does anyone know when I should expect to receive an email with the details about interview day?

Got the call from Caroline a few days ago and my interview is in less than two weeks She said it would come soon, but I was just wondering when most people get it.
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I got mine the same day 😱. This was in September though, I'm not sure if that makes any difference.
 
Dallasmavs said:
Ummmmm so how do we know when to show up and where to go??

Unless you mean same day as the phone call.
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Sorry, should've been more clear. I received the email with all the details the same day as the phone call with my interview invitation.
 
RDS1090 said:
Sorry, should've been more clear. I received the email with all the details the same day as the phone call with my interview invitation.
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Hmm. That makes more sense. Hopefully I'll get one soon. If not I'll email them and ask.
 
Dallasmavs said:
Does anyone know when I should expect to receive an email with the details about interview day?

Got the call from Caroline a few days ago and my interview is in less than two weeks She said it would come soon, but I was just wondering when most people get it.
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If you like, I can tell you where you should go: the building is EAD and the room is around EAD-248. If you go to that location on your interview day, you should be able to see the office open and a seating area in front of the office with about 14 black chairs in front. The only thing I cannot tell you is if it is going to be an early interview or not, since some interviews start at 7:30a. But, I would email her or call her just in case!
 
reese07 said:
Are there 2 interviews? Caroline stated this in her email:

INTERVIEW A at 9:00 A.M.
Orientation (meet in EAD 248 ) at 12:00 P.M.
Lunch &Tour with Student Ambassadors at 12:00 P.M.
INTERVIEW B at 9:45 A.M.
INTERVIEW B at 2:00 P.M.

Does this mean that my specific ii will be at 9:00am and then again at either 9:45am or 2:00 pm?
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Did you apply to ROME? They have 3 interviews.
 
reese07 said:
I got another emailing clarifying that it was at 9 and 9:45 for me. I didn't know there were two interviews?
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Yep, regular applicants get 2. You'll get a folder with their names and degrees when you are there.
 
Still waiting on II from TCOM, but did get accepted into the AA program at Case Western in Houston!
 
Mrs. D said:
Still waiting on II from TCOM, but did get accepted into the AA program at Case Western in Houston!
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Congrats! AA is actually a great career by itself, and you can always reapply to med school.
 
Starry said:
Did you apply to ROME? They have 3 interviews.
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my email also stated 3 interviews, two in the morning and one in the afternoon. don't think I applied to ROME. going to call tomorrow to clarify.
 
preopgirl91 said:
my email also stated 3 interviews, two in the morning and one in the afternoon. don't think I applied to ROME. going to call tomorrow to clarify.
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Did you apply to the DO/PhD program? as that also entails 3 interviews.
 
I'm guessing its a typo or something on Caroline's part. I also had an email with 3 interviews but I was a regular applicant.
 
costales said:
Congrats! AA is actually a great career by itself, and you can always reapply to med school.
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Yes! I'm feeling super blessed! It is a great program and will definitely be a great fit for my life! I have done a ton of research on it and it appears that it is just beginning to take off!! The application process was very easy as well, since I had already taken the pre-reqs through pre-med progam!
 
reese07 said:
I'm guessing its a typo or something on Caroline's part. I also had an email with 3 interviews but I was a regular applicant.
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yes i just spoke to her, she said it was meant to be a placeholder for when we are visiting the hospital, not an interview.
 
I greatly enjoyed the interview last Thursday! They said it takes 2 weeks to hear back so if you interview in November it is possible to still get a pre-match.
 
Deezy1914 said:
I greatly enjoyed the interview last Thursday! They said it takes 2 weeks to hear back so if you interview in November it is possible to still get a pre-match.
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I really really hope to hear good news on Friday, though it might be a stretch according to previous years' threads. Interviewed on 10/10. It's more likely that I'll hear back the week before Christmas.

Venting below:
My parents have been really bugging me recently and I want Thanksgiving to not be miserable. They've been trying to convince me to quit being pre-med for the last 4 years (ever since I started University) and go get a job without going through 4 more years of education although I've worked all through college. The lack of acceptances thus far is making them impatient. They keep saying, "See, we told you that you can't do it." It's incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking.
 
Starry said:
I really really hope to hear good news on Friday, though it might be a stretch according to previous years' threads. Interviewed on 10/10. It's more likely that I'll hear back the week before Christmas.

Venting below:
My parents have been really bugging me recently and I want Thanksgiving to not be miserable. They've been trying to convince me to quit being pre-med for the last 4 years (ever since I started University) and go get a job without going through 4 more years of education although I've worked all through college. The lack of acceptances thus far is making them impatient. They keep saying, "See, we told you that you can't do it." It's incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking.
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Well, I'm rooting for you! Keep on keeping on. I'm sure you'll hear some great news soon.
 
Starry said:
I really really hope to hear good news on Friday, though it might be a stretch according to previous years' threads. Interviewed on 10/10. It's more likely that I'll hear back the week before Christmas.

Venting below:
My parents have been really bugging me recently and I want Thanksgiving to not be miserable. They've been trying to convince me to quit being pre-med for the last 4 years (ever since I started University) and go get a job without going through 4 more years of education although I've worked all through college. The lack of acceptances thus far is making them impatient. They keep saying, "See, we told you that you can't do it." It's incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking.
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Keep your head up man you've got great stats! You'll get in somewhere.
 
Starry said:
I really really hope to hear good news on Friday, though it might be a stretch according to previous years' threads. Interviewed on 10/10. It's more likely that I'll hear back the week before Christmas.

Venting below:
My parents have been really bugging me recently and I want Thanksgiving to not be miserable. They've been trying to convince me to quit being pre-med for the last 4 years (ever since I started University) and go get a job without going through 4 more years of education although I've worked all through college. The lack of acceptances thus far is making them impatient. They keep saying, "See, we told you that you can't do it." It's incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking.
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They, like us, are very impatient. Let us hope for the best though! They said 2 weeks so you have probably been reviewed quite a while.
 
Deezy1914 said:
I greatly enjoyed the interview last Thursday! They said it takes 2 weeks to hear back so if you interview in November it is possible to still get a pre-match.
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was the interview pretty laid back? did you have any difficult questions?
 
Starry said:
I really really hope to hear good news on Friday, though it might be a stretch according to previous years' threads. Interviewed on 10/10. It's more likely that I'll hear back the week before Christmas.

Venting below:
My parents have been really bugging me recently and I want Thanksgiving to not be miserable. They've been trying to convince me to quit being pre-med for the last 4 years (ever since I started University) and go get a job without going through 4 more years of education although I've worked all through college. The lack of acceptances thus far is making them impatient. They keep saying, "See, we told you that you can't do it." It's incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking.
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Just keep working hard. Parents are just worried! I'm certain they will be so excited once the waiting is over. It's hard on everyone. My parents were sort of driving me crazy too. They are really thrilled about the AA program. 24 months and great money with great hours. No matter what your folks will be proud of you!!
 
preopgirl91 said:
was the interview pretty laid back? did you have any difficult questions?
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They were pretty conversational. Nothing off the wall or super philosophical. They were kind of asking more person and personality questions. I'm not sure if this is true for others.
 
I'm strongly considering the MedSci program now...haven't heard anything at all from anyone...Any one else in the same boat? Maybe we can get in and be roomies or something lol

Does anyone know if there is a thread or anything for the UNTHSC MedSci Program for this upcoming application cycle?
 
Mrs. D said:
Still waiting on II from TCOM, but did get accepted into the AA program at Case Western in Houston!
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Congratulations on your AA acceptance. As a PACU RN for the past several years, I am curious to know what the major differences are between a CRNA and an AA. I am completely ignorant of the AA profession, as none have ever been employed in the 4 hospitals I've worked within. Where do Anesthesiologist Assistants primarily work? Thanks in advance.
 
Deezy1914 said:
They were pretty conversational. Nothing off the wall or super philosophical. They were kind of asking more person and personality questions. I'm not sure if this is true for others.
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thats good. any obamacare or ethical questions?
 
II this morning! Was afraid they would skip over me after I saw a few of my old classmates being picked already 🙂
Stats:
IS, previous MedSci (2012-2013)
cGPA: bad
gGPA: 3.63 MSBio, 3.64 MSMedSci
MCAT: 11 PS, 10 VS, 12 BS (33Q)
Submitted: late August (late letter)
 
mattrmcg said:
II this morning! Was afraid they would skip over me after I saw a few of my old classmates being picked already 🙂
Stats:
IS, previous MedSci (2012-2013)
cGPA: bad
gGPA: 3.63 MSBio, 3.64 MSMedSci
MCAT: 11 PS, 10 VS, 12 BS (33Q)
Submitted: late August (late letter)
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Congrats! I'm rooting for you man, I know you kinda got the short end of the stick last year.
 
Isha2018 said:
Congratulations on your AA acceptance. As a PACU RN for the past several years, I am curious to know what the major differences are between a CRNA and an AA. I am completely ignorant of the AA profession, as none have ever been employed in the 4 hospitals I've worked within. Where do Anesthesiologist Assistants primarily work? Thanks in advance.
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A CRNA is a RN who has worked for a period of time as an RN, then applies for and goes to Nurse Anesthetist school. Not sure about their program. I do know that a NA is able to work much more autonomously than an AA. As an AA works under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist all the time. In order to get into an AA program you have to have basically a pre-med background and undergrad degree, and take the mcat. The classes that are required are actually listed on the Case Western website. You have to have a score of B or higher in all of the pre-reqs. The AA is a Masters of Science in Anesthesia. Because it is a relatively new program in the state of Texas, there are not a lot of them out there, but the field is growing and the starting salary is really great. I believe AAs tend to work in larger hospitals because they usually work within Anethesiology Care Teams. The hours are fantastic, which makes it very conducive to family life. CRNAs actually do the same thing and are both anesthetists. The pay is very comparable for both titles. There is a lot to it...hope this helps a little! Both are great professions as far as I can tell.
 
Mrs. D said:
A CRNA is a RN who has worked for a period of time as an RN, then applies for and goes to Nurse Anesthetist school. Not sure about their program. I do know that a NA is able to work much more autonomously than an AA. As an AA works under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist all the time. In order to get into an AA program you have to have basically a pre-med background and undergrad degree, and take the mcat. The classes that are required are actually listed on the Case Western website. You have to have a score of B or higher in all of the pre-reqs. The AA is a Masters of Science in Anesthesia. Because it is a relatively new program in the state of Texas, there are not a lot of them out there, but the field is growing and the starting salary is really great. I believe AAs tend to work in larger hospitals because they usually work within Anethesiology Care Teams. The hours are fantastic, which makes it very conducive to family life. CRNAs actually do the same thing and are both anesthetists. The pay is very comparable for both titles. There is a lot to it...hope this helps a little! Both are great professions as far as I can tell.
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Thanks for the info. Good luck to you! I also just learned about Pathology Assistants. They are physician's assistants like AA's, except they work under pathologists. I think it is so cool that there are so many types of non-physician healthcare specialists.
 
rosenk said:
I don't think Adcom can update at this hour. It seems they came out in the afternoon before
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Good luck to everyone! Here's to a good afternoon, then! :xf:

Of course, as long as I get positive news by December, I won't have to start biting my nails. :nailbiting:
 
Accepted!!!!! Check your portal status guys. Could not be more excited right now!
 
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