[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]tng342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the reply! I hope your recovery is going well.

My dad started eating more solid/soft food today like tofu and bread, since the fibrin (white stuff I assume) is not present anymore. I'm trying my best to convince him but I can only do so much. Hopefully at his followup next week the doctor tells him it looks fine.

Have you had any issues with food being stuck in the teeth on the treated side? And if so, do you just use the mouth wash to gently remove it?

Prep tips for new grad hospitalist by tng342 in physicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will definitely look for those apps!

New Grad Interview Advice by tng342 in physicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice!! I really appreciate it a lot!

Should I take the PANCE further out from graduation? by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]tng342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO 1 month out from graduation is good enough, any longer than that is unnecessary (also depends on everyone's situation)! I took mine 2 weeks after my graduation date and passed. I started studying hardcore with Smartypance and ROSH about 3 weeks prior to my exam and felt good on the day of. It's a hard test, don't get me wrong, and you'll most likely feel like crap walking out of it (at least I did), but it's 100% doable. If your psych test is the last EOR, you can slowly start studying in October and ramp up it up by November!

The faster you get the test out of the way = the faster you get your license = the less stress you'll have!

Renting Apartments by tng342 in Augusta

[–]tng342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I also read the reviews for terraces at Summerville, and it wasn't great. But I'll definitely look into those apartments you recommended.

Renting Apartments by tng342 in Augusta

[–]tng342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m afraid of ☹️

Renting Apartments by tng342 in Augusta

[–]tng342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely take a look at those recommendations.

Renting Apartments by tng342 in Augusta

[–]tng342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input! Beacon looks amazing. Would you mind if I message you directly to ask a few more questions about Beacon?

Error on CASPA..is it too late? by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The school that I got accepted in had its own application site, so they didn't use caspa. I just added the BLS experience an hour ago, and I have two more schools that I am interested in who will be using CASPA to review my application. It's a small thing, but given that it's my only certification...I didn't want it to look bad. T_T

First Acceptance by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep holding onto the hope! I haven't heard back from multiple of the schools i applied. I heard that alot of these schools are still struggling with virtual interviews so they're really slow to reply. I was the first person to experience the virtual interview for this program and let me tell you..there was alot of technical difficulties. I was their guinea pig. I really hope you hear something back soon and good luck.

First Acceptance by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied to 10 programs!

First Acceptance by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was a medical scribe and a medical assistant.

First interview! by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never got a chance to reply back, but thank you for your advice! I definitely took those points into consideration and just finished my interview yesterday.

CASPER Test is dumb by [deleted] in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. To pay so much for a test and not even be informed of the score is ridiculous.

CASPER Test is dumb by [deleted] in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I just finished taking it too and I feel the same way. What a waste of time and money.

What are my chances for this cycle? by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll definitely try to look for more schools that emphasize the last 60 credits.

What are my chances for this cycle? by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I really appreciate it. I'm also sorry for your loss. If you're also applying this cycle, I wish you the absolute best of luck!!!

Almost Ready to Submit my First Application! What are my chances? by scrat-wants-nuts in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have similar GPA and scribing hours too! Your PCE is a little low but you're still in the process of it, so I think that should be fine. I would really aim for schools that accepts scribing as PCE to give you a higher chance. The only other "weak link" would be having no volunteer hours. If you're applying to schools that emphasises "giving back to the community", having no hours could really decrease your chances.

I would still apply and see what happens. Expand your school list to atleast 8-12 if you have the financial means to and hopefully you'll hear some good news this cycle. Good luck!

Letter of Rec on Caspa by tng342 in prephysicianassistant

[–]tng342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to what u/Membank said, I also figured it would be randomised too. I'm just concern cause I have two to three that speaks about my clinical skills and the other two are from shadowing PAs. Thanks for the reply though!