healthstudent15 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I haven't heard anything either. I'm assuming we won't hear tomorrow due to the long weekend, so now we have to wait until next week. Man, I'm starting to lose hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenoa Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Waitlisted :/ In province/Ontario, GPA 3.97, MSc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillthethrill Posted April 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 A masters and a 4.0 doesn't cut it? Lol wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetterO Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Wait listed at Mac GPA: 3.65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon51 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Wait listed here too. How come so many people wait listed? Are they sending out wait listed first for some reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenoa Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Are they sending out wait listed first for some reason? No, I emailed and was told "The PA Program has sent the first round of interview invitations" A masters and a 4.0 doesn't cut it? Lol wow I know...I really thought I had put together a strong application overall. I was afraid that it would come down to overseas med school vs PA for me....now it seems if things don't go my way on May 12 I may not even have the PA option to consider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmalone Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Does anyone know approximately how many people get invited to the MMI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon51 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Wait listed as well, got the email at 1:40 I'm an IMG, GPA 4 Hi, Dansab: If you are IMG (International Medical School Graduate), then why would you become a PA? And with GPA 4?? Assuming what you say is true, I think you are definitely overly qualified for PA. So may I suggest that you withdraw from the wait list. Please go on with your own profession, and that will increase the chance for some who die hard want to become PA. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmm Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hi, Dansab: If you are IMG (International Medical School Graduate), then why would you become a PA? And with GPA 4?? Assuming what you say is true, I think you are definitely overly qualified for PA. So may I suggest that you withdraw from the wait list. Please go on with your own profession, and that will increase the chance for some who die hard want to become PA. Thank you! An IMG would need to apply and hope to get a residency position, and then go through a 2-5 year residency program +/- fellowship. I think it's a mature decision to back up and apply to something like PA with an IMG background because your chances of matching aren't great. We don't know the persons circumstances but generally speaking there comes a time in life where we want to move on, get a job, ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansab Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hi, Dansab: If you are IMG (International Medical School Graduate), then why would you become a PA? And with GPA 4?? Assuming what you say is true, I think you are definitely overly qualified for PA. So may I suggest that you withdraw from the wait list. Please go on with your own profession, and that will increase the chance for some who die hard want to become PA. Thank you! I know it seems irrational, but for me it was a very well informed decision. Being an IMG doesn't make me less passionate than anyone else here. I've assessed my options before applying but thanks for the suggestion though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthstudent15 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hey guys, so I called Registrars and they told me I was rejected I wish all of you the best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab2185 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hi All, I emailed admissions, as it says on the McMaster PA website that they had sent out the first round of interviews, and all applicants will hear by the end of April. I hadn't heard anything so I was curious. Heard back and they said my application was not selected for the first round. Didn't say I was wait listed or rejected. Sort of seemed like rejected by the email, but it wasn't officially said in it. It seems as thought they send out different waves, and are hesitant to say 100 percent that you are rejected until the end of April I guess. I was very curious and wrote back asking about the stats for this year. I thought I would be somewhat competitive and was sad! The email said it was very competitive this year. They received OVER 640 applications this year!!! They are interviewing 72 applicants, and will accept 24. WOW! Very competitive. I have 3.45 undergrad GPA and a 3.8 GPA in a Master's of Public Health program from the US, which I finished 5 years ago. I have been working in public health research for 4 years, for 3 different projects. I have a variety of extracurriculars, including a lot of hospital work in different areas, and have done an HIV internship in Africa, student council in both undergrad and graduate school, award for master's thesis, traveling, head of student dorm in grad school among other things. Definitely disappointed.. Anyhow, I thought that may give some info for those who are waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon51 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks for the heads up, lab2185. The competition ratio for McMaster PA this year is then 1:27. That is almost twice as competitive as medical schools in Canada. Those of you who will not be attending at the scheduled interview at Mac for whatever the reasons may be, please let them know as soon as possible. Do not just walk away, but please contact and clearly inform them that you are not coming. This will create new spots for interview for some in the waiting list. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon51 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 According to Mac PA site, it is clearly stated, "All applicants will be notified of their admission status by the end of April." I was waitlisted for MMI. However, I have not heard anything as of today, May 02 - this is kind of weird. McMaster MMI for PA admission is going on this weekend. Confused, I feel I am left out here in limbo.. Will there be another set of interviews after this session? Do I still have a chance to be called for an interview? Waitlisted people, did you get any email from Mac? Update on May 4th: Contacted McMaster PA program and got email from them today. Pretty robotic and indirect message saying that there were many more applicants this year and that interviews were over. Well, I will have to move on to my second option then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmalone Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hi guys, I wanted to let you know that I had my interview last Saturday (May 2) and got an offer of admission today!! The interview was the most intimidating thing I've ever done, but it allowed for time to recover and ease into it as it was 12 stations of 8 minutes each. I can't discuss any content, but I can assure you that you CAN prepare for an MMI. Read sample questions and do a practice run, even if it's just a couple questions with a friend or family member. I started off feeling really shaky but by the end of it, I came out thinking I did the best I possibly could have. I hope everything works out for all you beautiful people, thank you to everyone who wished me luck before my interview! Cheers, Janna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premedforumaccount Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hey Janna, I was wondering: Did you receive the offer of admission by phone or by email? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmalone Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 They emailed me. They did the same for the offer for the interview. They've never called or mailed me anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxingbath Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Congratulations Janna! thats great news for you it also shows the high level of competition to get into the PA program at McMaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakeshake Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Mac PA class of 2017 FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/422384914607483/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCEMT-P Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 The face book group above is open to all mac PA's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmalone Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I requested access over a week ago and my request is still pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCEMT-P Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 The page is created by the students, they must not have the list of the new class yet give it a little more time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kintopa Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Has anyone who went to the MMI for McMaster PA received a rejection or wait list email? I am anxiously waiting to receive an email and trying to understand why I haven't yet. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_saif Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I went to UofT and Mac interviews both for PA. Such bad luck i'm having. I was so sure i'll get atleast one offer. Refused admission at UofT, but still nothing from Mac. I tried to enjoy the process of MMI (and I really did) and give genuine responses, but I guess at the end of the day, you're being evaluated so there's no brownie points for being yourself and having your individual approach to scenarios. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tparno Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I went to UofT and Mac interviews both for PA. Such bad luck i'm having. I was so sure i'll get atleast one offer. Refused admission at UofT, but still nothing from Mac. I tried to enjoy the process of MMI (and I really did) and give genuine responses, but I guess at the end of the day, you're being evaluated so there's no brownie points for being yourself and having your individual approach to scenarios. Hope it helps I also did bad at the MMI's but I feel like being yourself is key! Haha can't really talk cos we both suck at interviews apparently : ) I just feel like that's what they are looking for. They have your grades and everything, they just want to know your personality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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