01-16-2019, 04:07 PM
I've researched pre-med obsessively since starting my journey, and have been in contact with about a dozen intake specialists into both PA, NP, and MD programs (US based, and Caribbean based.)
Here are a few things I will say is that they all seemed to agree on:
1. a brick and mortar school is better. Try to stick to one or two (they understand if you're trying to complete the pre-reqs quickly) and be able to use your lab profs as references if needed
2. GPA is very important in your STEM pre-reqs. These are usually split from your overall GPA, and are considered outside of your undergrad and grad GPAs
3. Verify with your target schools that the courses you're taking will be accepted BEFORE applying.
4. If you're in the pre-med phase of any of the advanced pt care provider careers now is the time to start volunteering, or making your candidacy into a program strong. If you're taking the classes it's likely you're committed to the career, so get on top of the supplementary stuff as soon as you can.
There are no shortcuts down this path. You either pay the price for entry into a program in time, or in the case of the Caribbean, in the form of money.
Here are a few things I will say is that they all seemed to agree on:
1. a brick and mortar school is better. Try to stick to one or two (they understand if you're trying to complete the pre-reqs quickly) and be able to use your lab profs as references if needed
2. GPA is very important in your STEM pre-reqs. These are usually split from your overall GPA, and are considered outside of your undergrad and grad GPAs
3. Verify with your target schools that the courses you're taking will be accepted BEFORE applying.
4. If you're in the pre-med phase of any of the advanced pt care provider careers now is the time to start volunteering, or making your candidacy into a program strong. If you're taking the classes it's likely you're committed to the career, so get on top of the supplementary stuff as soon as you can.
There are no shortcuts down this path. You either pay the price for entry into a program in time, or in the case of the Caribbean, in the form of money.
1. Prep Phase: Hopeless, 15 credits, need a BA fast, never heard of TESU
2. TESU BALS: 121/120 (9 months)
3. RN Paramedic Bridge - Excelsior (9 months + CPNE wait)
4. WGU RN -> BSN
5. BSN -> MSN/FNP
2. TESU BALS: 121/120 (9 months)
3. RN Paramedic Bridge - Excelsior (9 months + CPNE wait)
4. WGU RN -> BSN
5. BSN -> MSN/FNP