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Thank you, but, unfortunately, no. I'm too old for direct accession at this point. Something will work out, it always does. Right?

I'm not sure about an alternative list, but I just got an email stating I wasn't accepted. Bummer. Good luck to all that are still in the race. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25027[/ATTACH]

You got an acceptance letter already? From NEU/ USAGPAN? I was under the impression those weren't sent out until after the Board meets in OCT, since admission is dependent on Board selection. Are you a Direct Accession candidate?

Yes, LTC Adams has been quick to respond to the few emails we've exchanged. You could also try to call the USAGPAN front desk @ 210-221-5377. Good luck!

I haven't heard of a December board. I only know of the June and October boards. Sorry, that is a bummer. Hopefully all comes through in time for Oct!

Have you reached out to LTC Thompson ([email protected]) at Fort Bragg yet? He's the Phase 2 Director. Or LTC Adams ([email protected]) at USAGPAN? He's the Deputy Director for Admissions. I'm sure either one of them would be willing to help you. Or see about doing your Phase 2 Interview at a different location? Also, when you go for your Phase 2 interview, you get orders (DD Form 1610). Don't burn bridges, but I think your employer has to legally let you off work. My manager is current Air Force Reserves with 15+ years in. He's been super helpful navigating the military side of this application process. When I was trying to cover my shifts, he asked for a copy of my orders. Said if I couldn't cover them, I'd be okay with that documentation. It wouldn't be held against me, I'd just be taken off the schedule. Good luck!

They are at Fort Bragg. Other locations may be different.

If you're on Instagram, search for #usagpan. A guy on there posted his acceptance letter for this year. I assume he went before the June 2017 board. His acceptance letter from NEU/ USAGPAN is dated 31JUL2017. If it's similar for us, we should hear in NOV/DEC, since our board is in OCT. A 2016 grad told me she found out NOV of the same year she applied. But you're right, regardless, we have to wait and see.

I would imagine we won't hear anything until after the Army board meets 31OCT2017. I've been told maybe November. I think there was an Army board in June this year as well, and a few people got acceptance letters in late July. @FLnursing2015, does that sound right? When was your board and when did you find out?

If you look at post #113 on this thread, I detailed my experience at Fort Bragg.

I had my Phase 2 at Fort Bragg last month. It was a great time. Good luck!

How'd it go?

Well, today's the deadline for application. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone!

Antigone823, Did you get things squared away?

You might also want to reach out to LTC Adams, DNP, CRNA ([email protected]). He's the Deputy Director for Administration at the USAGPAN. He's been very helpful to me, and he can help facilitate your Phase 2 interview as well if needed. Good luck!

I would imagine your NEU application wouldn't be complete until your Phase 2 Director's LoR is submitted. When is your Phase 2 interview? I submitted my NEU application prior to my Phase 2 interview, but I had 3 other LoRs. My Phase 2 Director emailed his LoR directly to the college. It's my understanding that others had their Phase 2 interviews, emailed the director the NEU link, and submitted the NEU application when the LoR was marked as completed.

Absolutely!

Actually I think he was from NY, not Jersey. Sorry if I didn't remember correctly.

You as well!

Just had my Phase 2 interview experience at WAMC at Fort Bragg, NC. Here's how it went. I was offered air travel arrangements by the recruiter, but I live in Ohio, so I drove over the day before. The recruiter said they'd reimburse my travel costs up to the price of a plane ticket. I haven't seen the reimbursement yet, but I was told it could take up to 10 business days. They also prepaid 2 nights of hotel on base (but not the night before, since I choose to drive over early). Day 0 - Monday My plan was to arrive at Fort Bragg early enough to get a base pass before the visitor's office closed. I got there 2 hours before close, and it was packed! The whole process took about 45min. My hotel was off post approx 20min away, so I went and checked in. I went back to the Airborne and Special Forces museum by base, but it was closed on Mondays. Found a local brewery for dinner and a brew, and then back to the hotel to review the Barash chapter I was given and organize for the next day. I was asked to prepare a 3 ringed binder with my transcripts, personal statement, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc to give the Program Director on Day 1, so I made sure (for like the thousandth time) that all was squared away. Day 1 - Tuesday I was told to arrive between 1300-1400 and to text the Phase 2 director when I got there. I arrived in business casual and texted him at 1300. He was very nice and easy to talk to. He was concerned that I hadn't eaten and asked if we needed to hit the cafeteria first. I ate PTA, told him I got there a little early and scoped out the hospital a bit. He laughed about my advanced recon” and we went up to his office. He said there was another candidate coming that day as well (from NJ. If you're on here I'd love to hear more about your experience as well). We chatted for about 30min about the expectations of the USAGPAN program, the expectations of the army, and he got to know me a little. He asked if I had time to shadow that day, and of course I said yes. I was given a pair of hospital scrubs (to be worn the entire time.) He paired me up with a junior student (Phase 2, year 1 MAJ with 22yrs in service) and I watched him work a case until 1530 when he reported off to the staff CRNA and went upstairs to the office/ classroom. He was super knowledgeable and a great teacher. He did some paperwork for the day, researched his patients for the next day, and we left around 1630-1700. Day 2 - Wednesday I was in the classroom to meet my student preceptor at 0430. Students arrive early to set up their OR suite prior to morning report at 0630. We went through machine and room set up, talked a little about that day's case load, and went to morning report. Usually each of the 6 students present their most interesting case to the other staff, but that day only two were able. The first one went off without a hitch. She was asked a few questions, but it was smooth. The second student was really grilled about the difference between two similar nerve blocks, and since he was hesitant to answer, it seemed to lead to more and more questions. That poor guy was in the spotlight for the entire rest of report. He seemed very intelligent, but just wasn't able to provide the answers the staff were seeking quickly enough. All the students joked about it later, but it was rough in the moment. We had our cases that day. We were broke for a quick break and a 30min lunch by the staff. I really needed that first break to grab food, since breakfast was at 0330. I got to see the DaVinci robot in action for a few cases. We left the OR suite around 1530, he did some paperwork, prepped for his patients the next day, and we left. Day 3 - Thursday Arrived at 0430. Set up OR suite like the day before. Instead of presenting student cases, another staff member did a presentation on tachyarrhythmias. During the first case, the Commanding Officer of Anesthesia (a CRNA COL) called me to his office. He said he didn't really have any sway over my admission, but he wanted to talk to me a bit. He's a very intense person. He had some questions about my packet, which I think I was able to answer for him appropriately. He stressed the toll military life can take on families and individuals. I think he was mostly making sure I knew the seriousness of the commitment I was going to the program and the Army in general. I returned to the OR suite. We took a break around 1000 to grab a drink. On our way back down to the OR, the Program Director grabbed me for my interview. Interview The Program Director and the Assistant Program Director were there. They, once again, stressed the dedication needed to complete the program and live Army life in general. Told me my chances of deployment during "phase 3" are 100%. They asked me about my prior education, my experience, complimented me on some things and asked clarifying questions about others. They asked about my wife, her employment, our expectations for children, my support system, etc. Basically assessing which life distractions I might have while in the program. After what seems like forever (but really lasted 30min) he said he'd recommend me. They asked if I wanted to keep shadowing or head out. Since I still had a 8+ hour drive ahead, I left. Overall great experience! This was the last piece of the puzzle for me, so now the waiting game begins.

I already submitted my NEU application, and my Phase 2 interview is this week. The Grad office at NEU told me to just have the director email the LoR directly to them.

Did you change back into business casual for the actual interview, or were you still in scrubs?

Good luck today!

So when do you commission? What is your timeline from here on out?

What did you wear? Business casual?