UA MEPN 2020

[gingerbraid]

Hi everyone,

I'm considering MEPN application to the UofA next year. I've been in touch with the advisor, Chris Sogge, for the past 3 years. I have a B.S. in Computer Science and a M.Sc. in Biology from Canada . Chris said that I need a pre-req GPA of 3.7 at least to get into the program; mine is 3.3. Do I stand any chances? Did anyone get in with lower pre-req grades? I'm trying to juggle pre-req taking with a toddler. Thanks so much for your advice!

Marina.

[michelleMEPN2020]

24 minutes ago, Jeanette Elam said:

I had my hep b done and it said I was “non reactive” but then looking at it closer my Dr had apparently ordered the hen b surface antigen test not the surface antibody test at least that is the conclusion I came to.... on my lab website it showed all the different hep b tests and it’s no wonder she might have ordered the wrong one LOL. So not sure if I am not immune or if I just don’t have an active infection ? waiting to hear back from her today to know if I need to redo my labs or redo my vaccination. I read that if you’ve had the hep b series before that one booster shot usually is enough to boost your immunity. So you’d get the booster then in a month have your titers re tested to see if it’s high enough then continue with the series if you’re not. ?

Non reactive means you are immune ?? I think you’re good girl.

[JessicaMercierrez, RN]

Campus Health also told me that if your hep b titer came back not immune you would only need a booster, then re-test and not go through the whole series again. She said 90% of people are fine after one booster.

[AtYourCervix247]

44 minutes ago, JessicaMercierrez said:

Campus Health also told me that if your hep b titer came back not immune you would only need a booster, then re-test and not go through the whole series again. She said 90% of people are fine after one booster.

Thank you for this info! I will ask my doctor to try the booster because going through the whole series again would be so unfortunate LOL

[michelleMEPN2020]

Hey guys! If ya'll are still working on your vaccinations / titers.. I came across a website that makes life easy! The website is: requestatest.com

Purchase the lab and once you receive the email confirmation, go to your nearest LabCorp to get it done. My Varicella IgG titer was only $55 (my PCP charged $120 for the same titer, um no thank you!)

Hope this helps someone! Good luck ?

[Jeanette Elam]

Just now, michelleMEPN2020 said:

Hey guys! If ya'll are still working on your vaccinations / titers.. I came across a website that makes life easy! The website is: requestatest.com

Purchase the lab and once you receive the email confirmation, go to your nearest LabCorp to get it done. My Varicella IgG titer was only $55 (my PCP charged $120 for the same titer, um no thank you!)

Hope this helps someone! Good luck ?

You can do it through Sonora quest too. Not sure if one is cheaper than the other.

[cse]

On 3/2/2020 at 10:57 AM, michelleMEPN2020 said:

Non reactive means you are immune ?? I think you’re good girl.

Non reactive surface antigen test means you don't actively have Hep B. Non reactive surface antibody test (the one we need), means you are not immune & need a booster/full series.

[Jeanette Elam]

If you do come back not immune Id still submit it so they know to change your requirement and extend your deadline if needed.

[AtYourCervix247]

I still cannot access UA learning page... anyone have any more suggestions on how to do so

[TCimino]

Just now, AtYourCervix247 said:

I still cannot access UA learning page... anyone have any more suggestions on how to do so

How are you trying to get there? Your NetId and password are set up?

[AtYourCervix247]

I have had my NetID, password and duo security set up for two and a half weeks now! I have used all possible links to access the learning tab but every time I click it it brings up the 'error' message. I contacted the number they provide in the error message for IT support and they stated I am not fully admitted so I would not have access for a few days but it has been well over a week and I still have had zero luck.

[PHXcohort2020]

12 minutes ago, AtYourCervix247 said:

I have had my NetID, password and duo security set up for two and a half weeks now! I have used all possible links to access the learning tab but every time I click it it brings up the 'error' message. I contacted the number they provide in the error message for IT support and they stated I am not fully admitted so I would not have access for a few days but it has been well over a week and I still have had zero luck.

I have had the same issue with UAccess learning. I have attempted to contact IT on four separate occasions. They said the were running a fix on the account but it never worked. I also got the same response about my account being labeled as admit rather than student. I attended the Webinar a couple days ago and I was told that multiple people are having the same issue and that IT is working on resolving it however there still is not a timeframe on this.

[AtYourCervix247]

1 minute ago, PHXcohort2020 said:

I have had the same issue with UAccess learning. I have attempted to contact IT on four separate occasions. They said the were running a fix on the account but it never worked. I also got the same response about my account being labeled as admit rather than student. I attended the Webinar a couple days ago and I was told that multiple people are having the same issue and that IT is working on resolving it however there still is not a timeframe on this.

OK thank you so much for the update! I work on the west coast and was unable to attend the webinar so this is very helpful. It is reassuring that I am not the only one having this issue!

On that note, does anyone have the link for the webinar for those unable to attend. I know they said thye would send it out shortly following the webinar so hoping I can have access to it over the weekend