University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

Hello to everyone,

I'm new to the post, and am writting because I received a call from Pitt to interview in March. I'm really pumped, and was hoping any current students might be able to shed some light on what to expect. I was told the entire process is about 4 hours long (tour of facilities, and individual interviews). Anybody heard how many seats are still available ?? How long after the interview does it take to get a confirmation (or rejection notice). Any info you have would be greatly appreciated... Thanks

I am a current student. I have no idea how many seats are left. Some people got in from the first round of interviews and some people will start off of the wait list from last years interview. There are 2 classes. One for Fall and one for Spring and each class has about 25 people (give or take a couple).
I found out that I got wait listed about 2-3 weeks after the interview.
Yes, the interview is about 4 hrs long. I did a total of 4 interviews and it was by far the least stressful of the 4. They don't ask you to recite the Krebs cycle and figure our swan #'s on the spot. They gather a bunch of info about your experience and present their program.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
good luck

I went through the interview process a little over a year ago and was wait listed as well.

The process is extensive and thorough with time for you to get to know the program through its faculty and current students as well. You will already be prepared clinically for the questions on the interviews, so don't stress about that. Try to really find out if the program will be a good fit for you.

It is a great education and the faculty is supportive. They want everyone to succeed. Pitt grads have excellent reputation in the marketplace.

Feel free to email as well with questions.

what if any clinical questions were you guys asked during the interview?

I got accepted into Pitt to start this August (2009). Anyone else starting then?

When was you interview? I interviewed in March and still haven't heard anything.

Anyone on here applying for 2010 admission in Pitt? I know I met at least on Pitt hopeful at my Hamot interview...

I'm still in nursing school (well still trying to get in) but can those of you who had interviews at Pitt and those who got in tell me what your gpa was when you applied. I'm interested in the Pitt program but haven't had the chance to ask anyone what their gpa was when they applied. I would like to set a goal for myself so I can plan out what schools to eventually apply for.

HI mark2climb, what am just joining in on the blog, just got a call for an interview at pitts, what do you mean on stating ".... you will be prepared clinically for the questions on the interviews", do they do a clinical interview,and if so, what kind of qns (example..???) do they ask or how else is one prepared prior.
thanx.

i got called too to interview; idk what date to pick though cause my schedule doesnt go that far...and im in nj