Pearl.4 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hello fellow future health professionals, I have applied to the Physician Assistant Education Program at University of Manitoba this year and am looking for people to practice the MMI's with. I am a little worried because the program was a little unclear on the prerequisites and cut off GPA. I am unsure whether I will be invited for an interview as they only accept 12 students a year and there is no preference given to Manitoba residents. Either way practice would be great. I am also interested in everyone's opinion of the program. If you are a current student of the program I would love to learn more about your background and your reasoning for applying. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi Everyone, I've received an interview in March and would like to know if anyone out there also has an interview for the PA Masters program at Manitoba. If anyone has details on the MMI and panel interview it would be much appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugerry Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hello, You guys should checkout the MMI threads on the "Medical Interviews" section of this forum. There are tons of useful stuff regarding the MMI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hi all, I am getting the nervous gitters and wanted to let out some anxiety. Anyone else out there nervous for the Manitoba interview this Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medical15 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 How did the interview go Pearl.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks for asking The whole process was exhausting. We had breakfast with current students and was broken into 3 groups. Our group had the panel interviews first while there were presentations about the University and program. We had lunch then the MMIs. This was a long process but the time went by fast. I did begin to blank out at the last few stations :S. This was followed by the essay which was hard because I felt my mind had melted away from the day, then we had the tour of the campus. Overall I think I did well but I don't know what the program is looking for. There were 32 students interviewed from all over Canada and some from the states which surprised me. I was thinking, "Hey! apply to your own programs down there :P". Now I'm crossing my fingers. I was told that we will find out the results on March 30th. They are accepting only 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I received a position offer!!! :D They did warn me that they need to confirm with the faculty of graduate studies first (need a 4 yr degree & min GPA) :S Coming from U of M I think everything is all good YAY!! Back to school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAHopeful Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Grats on the opportunity to join the PA movement! Best news I heard today! I received a position offer!!! :D They did warn me that they need to confirm with the faculty of graduate studies first (need a 4 yr degree & min GPA) :S Coming from U of M I think everything is all good YAY!! Back to school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongshow Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Congrats Pearl.4! Hopefully you'll get the same great news from UofT. So will you wait to hear from UofT or are you going to accept this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hi Strongshow, I will be accepting the position at the University of Manitoba and will be declining an interview with McMaster if offered. I have my family, house and friends here in Winnipeg. I also like that it is a Masters program. Good Luck to you and your application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstudent Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I received a position offer!!! :D They did warn me that they need to confirm with the faculty of graduate studies first (need a 4 yr degree & min GPA) :S Coming from U of M I think everything is all good YAY!! Back to school! Congratulations. I remember how excited I was (elated!) to be offered admission at Manitoba. I almost jumped through the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Congratulations. I remember how excited I was (elated!) to be offered admission at Manitoba. I almost jumped through the roof. I am super excited!! I can't wait to start learning again! Hopefully everything goes through with the Faculty of Grad studies. There shouldn't be any issues Did you do anything to prepare before the term started? I was told to brush up on Anatomy or should I just have fun this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstudent Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I am super excited!! I can't wait to start learning again! Hopefully everything goes through with the Faculty of Grad studies. There shouldn't be any issues Did you do anything to prepare before the term started? I was told to brush up on Anatomy or should I just have fun this summer I didn't accept the offer (well I initially did). I got into the DeGroote School of Medicine as well and, as much as I wanted to go to Winnipeg and have a masters, it was simply less expensive and easier to go to Mac so that's where I ended-up. My advice, though, is to enjoy your free time while it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I didn't accept the offer (well I initially did). I got into the DeGroote School of Medicine as well and, as much as I wanted to go to Winnipeg and have a masters, it was simply less expensive and easier to go to Mac so that's where I ended-up. My advice, though, is to enjoy your free time while it lasts. Thanks for the advice. I understand the hassle it is to move to a different place. I'm glad that I will be able to stay home and study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPal Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm so upset I've been waitlisted for this program Any idea how many people from the wait lists get in the program/how many people are on the wait list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm so upset I've been waitlisted for this program Any idea how many people from the wait lists get in the program/how many people are on the wait list? During interview day the current students mentioned that there were 4 people in their class that were waitlisted that entered the program. One person found out a few weeks before the program started. I don't know how many people are waitlisted. Are you from Winnipeg? I wonder if we met during the interview session. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPal Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Congratulations on your acceptance Pearl.4! I did overhear them saying that 4 students were accepted from the wait list, I wish I knew how many people were on the wait list though to give me some hope!!! I'm sure we did meet at some point, it sounds like we were in the same group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Congratulations on your acceptance Pearl.4! I did overhear them saying that 4 students were accepted from the wait list, I wish I knew how many people were on the wait list though to give me some hope!!! I'm sure we did meet at some point, it sounds like we were in the same group Ah yes...first group to do panel interviews? Try contacting the program. They should be able to tell you where you are on the waitinglist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 YEY! Received approval from the Faculty of Grad Studies. Officially Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2014 Any advice on what to do in the summer before classes start? Should I brush up on Anatomy? I've heard that the best thing to do is spend as much time as you can with friends and family. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstudent Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 YEY! Received approval from the Faculty of Grad Studies. Officially Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2014 Any advice on what to do in the summer before classes start? Should I brush up on Anatomy? I've heard that the best thing to do is spend as much time as you can with friends and family. Any thoughts? Congratulations! My advice is to enjoy your summer and not think about school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maritimer Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi Pearl, I was also accepted. Time to get some funding/paperwork in order! See you in September. I think I'm going to sit back and savour/enjoy every bit of summer I can out here with friends/family/the Maritimes as much as possible before I leave for school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl.4 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 If there is anyone else out there that was accepted join your fellow classmates on facebook. Just search "PA Mantioba 2014". - Look forward to meeting everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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