OHSU CRNA 2018

Calimurse · Oct 17, 2017

Hi, im applying to OHSU as well. Im trying to get a read on the stats of applicants that they take. I called them and last year they said they got 100 applicants and took only 9 :nailbiting:

Without the GRE required, it looks like they only look at resume, essay, letters of rec, and gpa in the decision.

keichhof · Oct 17, 2017

Only 9!! I am almost done with my app, but I'm pretty sure now it was just to apply haha. Didn't know how small the cohort was. I know atleast 9 people will surpass me in my stats. Thanks for the update!!

fourthtimesacharm, CRNA · Oct 28, 2017

Only 9!! I am almost done with my app, but I'm pretty sure now it was just to apply haha. Didn't know how small the cohort was. I know atleast 9 people will surpass me in my stats. Thanks for the update!!

Don't count yourself out just yet. If those 9 people with better stats don't interview better than you, they probably won't pick them over you. :) stats aren't everything, just a piece of the picture.

keichhof · Oct 28, 2017

Your right, have to keep reminding myself of that. Thank you :) Hopefully these weeks will go fast and we all get interviews!

fourthtimesacharm, CRNA · Oct 28, 2017

I can get on board with that!

Ccrnuh · Nov 14, 2017

Does anyone know when they typically interview? Or send out interview invites? Thanks

fourthtimesacharm, CRNA · Nov 14, 2017

Interview invites are sent in mid January. Interviews are Feb 1,2, 8,9

CRNA dreaming · Nov 20, 2017

In the hunt for a position as well. Finishing up my app. All the best with the WestCoast programs desert.

CRNA dreaming · Nov 20, 2017

Also, don't forget lots of applicants have multiple apps going so you can still get vacated spots.

offlabel · Nov 20, 2017

OHSU SRNA's are usually in their late 20's, early 30's, meaningful CC experience or very extensive emergency experience and have have significant or meaningful life experience (military, overseas missionary work etc...) those that do not have this kind of background are apparent. This in addition to academic excellence.

IOW, probably decent medical school candidates were they to take MCAT and pre-reqs, with the occasional exceptions.

forbidden donut · Nov 29, 2017

Applying here this year as well. I'm in the NW so this is by far my #1A choice in programs. I know my wife is ready to bribe the admission committee with our firstborn to get me in here so we don't have to uproot.

I spoke with the program director and she said they look for the same thing every school does as far as ideal applicants; 4-5 years high acuity ICU experience, high science GPA, high nursing GPA, CCRN, ACLS, PALS, preceptoring, committees, rapid response, charge, aced interview, etc. Nothing special.