AK_PA Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 As the site that is last in line, I wanted to see how much interest there is for the Anchorage site this round. It was my top choice, as I reside in Anchorage and Alaska is my homestate. So, any fellow Anchorage applicants out there that join me in my foot tapping? :=D: Also, I figured we could use this thread to announce any word on the Anchorage site (emails, interviews, acceptance, etc.) Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToppDog Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I thought it would be cool to go there (no pun intended :)), but they pretty much said Anchorage is reserved for Alaskans, so I'll have to wait until later to go to Alaska. It's high on my list of places to work as a PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I would have considered it if it was a MS site. The Mrs big time said no-go on AK and said, "see ya when you get back," had I gone. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiyoufire Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I was eager to apply/Potentially move my family and career there but was told in the info sessions that they only take people from Alaska. So thats a no go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 ToppDog, It's a pretty amazing place. And the rural medicine is on a whole different level. :=D: I highly suggest that you at least visit. Rich, that's hilarious. It's really not all that bad! But I can't blame her, the winters can get a little long. My plan is to do the Bachelors and then do the Extended Masters at some point. While it looks like I'm the lone wolf so far. :O_O: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Savage Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Well I can only speak from an Anchorage class 2 perspective, but we had 2 people from Washington, 1 person from California, 1 from Montana, 1 person from Idaho and 1 from Maine. The majority of the class was from Alaska, but if you have ties to Alaska through military, school, family etc. then I would encourage you to apply even if you are from somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 redonems80, When do you hear that you were offered an interview? I have heard that the interviews will be in December or January this year... Any advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Savage Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Normally they try to give you at least two weeks notice so that you can make travel arranements. They are in early December or Early January. It just depends on which sites have interviews on which days. My personel experience... I got my e-mail in the end of November (28th)for an interview on December 10th and was notified of acceptance December 28th. The timeline may shift left or right but is pretty consistant. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yes, it does, thank you! I'm going to find a new hobby to keep me busy for the next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToppDog Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I was thinking of volunteering for some clinical rotations up there if I get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 For those of you who got the email about meeting the program pre-reqs, how long after your application was "Mailed" did you recieve the email? My application was mailed on 10/19 and I have not heard anything. I'm thinking it might also have to do with the fact that Anchorage is the last sight to be interviewed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippy05 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I sent by supp app in Sept 6th and got e-mail about my application being complete and that I had completed all requirements and my application was now in review on Oct 22nd. hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akfiddlegirl Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Can anyone tell me if the interviews are held in ANC or WA? I listed ANC as my first choice as I am a lifelong Alaskan and I currently live and work in a tiny village in Bristol Bay. I am praying to get in since they have stiffened the requirements for future classes. I am not getting any younger and am glad I finally figured out what I want to be if I grow up! :) I have not heard anything about interview dates but a rumor of January.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 The interviews are held in Anchorage. I heard from a pretty solid source that the Anchorage interviews will be in January. So I'm guessing we won't hear anything until mid-late December. Good luck, akfiddlegirl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akfiddlegirl Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks! The wait is long... Oh well we can't control that part! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalm Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Has anyone heard anything yet????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Has anyone heard anything yet????? I have not heard anything yet. I believe they are reviewing the applications now, because a few of my friends have got rejection letters. If we are invited to interview, we should hear something 2-3 weeks prior. So that would be around the week before Christmas. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktlr Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Anyone hear anything yet? Even an application complete and under review? Thanks- still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anapc Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 No, I have not heard anything yet. Waiting on pins and needles for sure! Has anyone else heard either way - rejection letter vs. interview invite to the Anchorage Medex site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 It seems what I should have said previously was that these "rejection letters" were simply emails that stated "You did not meet the hour requirement, basic requirements...etc." Which would not have been official rejections letters. Sorry for the confusion! I have not heard anything from MEDEX. I thought we would get an email stating "You have met the basic requirements and your application is under review," but I have not heard a thing besides them sending automatic receipt of my supplemental app. I did hear recently that since the Tacoma interview will be around the first week of January, the Anchorage interview will be the second or third of January. Also, it seems that there will be a combo interview session sometime in January to fill leftover seats from all sites. While these might be rumors or hearsay, word of anything helps me get through these long weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akfiddlegirl Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Here is what I recieved Oct. 27th. I was considerably earlier than most I think as my CASPA was done in Sept. and I submitted everything then. Thank you for submitting your electronic CASPA and MEDEX applications! Upon initial screening it has been determined that you have satisfied the MEDEX program prerequisites. MEDEX has just begun the full review process for the 2012/2013 admissions cycle. You can expect to hear from us again with further details once your file has completed the full file review process. Hope this helps.... I am on pins and needles myself... and living where there is only a flight to town 3 days per week I am nervous about making it out for the interview. But if I have to charter a flight I will! :) Good Luck to all and we will all be hanging in there together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktlr Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks everone. I am anxious to have them confirm that I met the prereqs (that's got to help akfiddlegirl). I don't have to lose it until everyone gets interview invites:) I did get the acknowledgement of the supplemental app. I'm sure we'll get enough notice for the interview. The minimum seems to be about a week, and this is a program geared to our distances. Good luck to everyone- I hope we'll be seeing a lot of each other over the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_PA Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks everone. I am anxious to have them confirm that I met the prereqs (that's got to help akfiddlegirl). I don't have to lose it until everyone gets interview invites:) I did get the acknowledgement of the supplemental app. I'm sure we'll get enough notice for the interview. The minimum seems to be about a week, and this is a program geared to our distances. Good luck to everyone- I hope we'll be seeing a lot of each other over the next few years. I agree, aktlr, getting that email would help calm my nerves. However, I'm guessing that they are very busy right now. My application was submitted on September 26th and mailed on October 19th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicineman1977 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I thought I'd check in and let people know I'm here (Denver applicant for Anchorage site) and waiting eagerly as well for the announcements. I stop by frequently and check th latest posts. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicineman1977 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Just got an email for an interview on Jan 5. Good luck guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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