GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 If we had to do it over today (from 70's through mid-80's at latest), would we still get accepted to PA school assuming all prior coursework and experiences were the same? Heck, for some, would we even get an interview? I'd have to go back and take prereqs just to be able to apply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdenning Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nope - I would have had to take anatomy and physiology again and no WAY was I going to do that. In hindsight it would have been a good thing but no way I could have done it at the time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKPAC Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I think it was harder to get into PA school in the old days. I started PA school in 1984 with all my pre-reqs, all my undergrad (good GPA, too) and several years of true health care experience and still it was hard to get accepted. Nowadays, many students have little to no HCE. It takes many years to get true, good HCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 21, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2015 I went to pa school to avoid o-chem. today most places require it so I would just take it and the mcat and apply to medschool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 If we had to do it over today (from 70's through mid-80's at latest), would we still get accepted to PA school assuming all prior coursework and experiences were the same? Heck, for some, would we even get an interview? I'd have to go back and take prereqs just to be able to apply! I think about that almost every admission cycle where I have participated. I would like to think I would. Still, I have to admit that since I am the exact opposite of the majority of matriculates today I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 21, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2015 I think about that almost every admission cycle where I have participated. I would like to think I would. Still, I have to admit that since I am the exact opposite of the majority of matriculates today I doubt it. wait, you're not beautiful 22 yr old woman with a 4.0 gpa and a biochem major with 200 hrs of cna experience?....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 wait, you're not beautiful 22 yr old woman with a 4.0 gpa and a biochem major with 200 hrs of cna experience?....:) lol I wanted to respond with something witty, but I got nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 We had some really sharp, and cute, females in our class. Also had the "older", not so fun adults who now would've still been young enough to be MY kids!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 21, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2015 next year will mark the first time I will be able to tell new attending physicians that I was working in health care the day they were born... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 next year will mark the first time I will be able to tell new attending physicians that I was working in health care the day they were born... Lol. The circle of life continues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 next year will mark the first time I will be able to tell new attending physicians that I was working in health care the day they were born... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 next year will mark the first time I will be able to tell new attending physicians that I was working in health care the day they were born... Always practice saying this with your "inside voice". "I really can't believe you are that (descriptive term of your choice goes here)." Occasionally it may slip out in the conversation, but say it in a supportive and nurturing way and they will chalk it up to you being an crusty old timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Codger is a title that I accept at work (and home). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 21, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2015 "BACK IN MY DAY....pance was a week long exam, with practicals! and all of these new fangled toys like pulse oximeters and end tidal co2 monitors didn't exist yet....all those clear plastic and latex toys used in medicine were made of real red rubber back then and I used a hemoglobinometer and schiotz tonometer with the little weights....." LOL...and I'm not even 50 yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 "BACK IN MY DAY....pance was a week long exam, with practicals! and all of these new fangled toys like pulse oximeters and end tidal co2 monitors didn't exist yet....all those clear plastic and latex toys used in medicine were made of real red rubber back then and I used a hemoglobinometer and schiotz tonometer with the little weights....." LOL...and I'm not even 50 yet... I get blank looks from most of my classmates when I [with a laugh] mention mixing chemicals for processing radiographs ... I suspect they think I'm making it up! Hmm, now that I think about it, maybe I'll take an old mercury thermometer to school with me for 'show and tell'. [sorry - I'm a current student - but I'm enjoying this thread!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Codger is a title that I accept at work (and home). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sorry, lord know I don't want to mess up anyone's title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I get blank looks from most of my classmates when I [with a laugh] mention mixing chemicals for processing radiographs ... I suspect they think I'm making it up! Hmm, now that I think about it, maybe I'll take an old mercury thermometer to school with me for 'show and tell'. [sorry - I'm a current student - but I'm enjoying this thread!] Young blood I have pipetted by mouth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 I get blank looks from most of my classmates when I [with a laugh] mention mixing chemicals for processing radiographs ... I suspect they think I'm making it up! Hmm, now that I think about it, maybe I'll take an old mercury thermometer to school with me for 'show and tell'. [sorry - I'm a current student - but I'm enjoying this thread!] Ahh, reminds me of "chest hickey's" from EKG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 21, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2015 Ahh, reminds me of "chest hickey's" from EKG's. YUP. I remember having to move the single lead around the chest, then cut up the strips and mount them in order on a single piece of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primadonna22274 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Get this E: just got a form letter sent to me and all the docs in town (I think ) about the long-awaited new PA program at Francis Marion in SC. Beautifully done glossy pamphlet and well-crafted letter to solicit preceptors, lecturers etc. A brief overview of the program lists their matriculation requirements including 4 hr of organic chemistry :wacko: Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted June 21, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2015 Get this E: just got a form letter sent to me and all the docs in town (I think ) about the long-awaited new PA program at Francis Marion in SC. Beautifully done glossy pamphlet and well-crafted letter to solicit preceptors, lecturers etc. A brief overview of the program lists their matriculation requirements including 4 hr of organic chemistry :wacko: Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Dr. Davenport's new program is also in that part of the world at North Greenville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBuyAndSellJunk Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Ahh... cool. That new program exceptionally close to me. Maybe I can precept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyM2 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 wait, you're not beautiful 22 yr old woman with a 4.0 gpa and a biochem major with 200 hrs of cna experience?....:)The micro aggression police will pay you a visit. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick87 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If we had to do it over today (from 70's through mid-80's at latest), would we still get accepted to PA school assuming all prior coursework and experiences were the same? Heck, for some, would we even get an interview? I'd have to go back and take prereqs just to be able to apply! I wasn't even alive during the specified time period LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 28, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2016 BUT it will be a little visit, so that's ok. and the reality police will already be heading out the door.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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