UI Chicago GEP Spring 2012

promise003 · Apr 21, 2011

My interviewer also was familiar with my application. In fact, she had it with her and addressed parts of my essays she had highlighted. I also think that the our applications had to be reviewed for interview selection. I know there are several interviewers for each specialty and I think you are paired up with one that can relate most to your background...at least that was my impression for my interview. The question about a strong support system did come out in my interview as well due to many students feeling a drastic amount of stress during the transition after the 15 month time point. I don't want to think about the interview anymore. Good luck to everyone!!! I hope everyone gets into their desired specialties!!!

On another note, (thinking positively), is anyone else taking Anatomy and Physiology? I am currently taking the first half and am a bit disappointed with the course and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to where to enroll for the second half. I am currently enrolled in BIOS 226 at Malcolm X College. Thanks in advance!!

misspriss1214 · Apr 21, 2011

I'm currently taking Physiology at Triton College (the A&P are two different classes for one semester each). I currently have Dr. Samaan and love her! She holds a PhD in neurological sciences and is an amazing teacher with TONS of info. It also helps that she currently works at UIC conducting neurological research and has been very helpful through this application process. I would highly recommend her.

promise003 · Apr 21, 2011

Thanks Misspriss! How is the lab at Triton college? Our lab seems to be nonexistant, which I think is putting me at a disadvantage. As it is, I do not have a strong clinical background. I will look into their schedule for the Fall. Are you attending evening classes or weekend?

rachelrae155 · Apr 21, 2011

I am taking my classes at Harold Washington College. I've heard a lot of people complain about Malcolm X. I've liked my A&P classes there so far (I'm taking the second half right now). My current teacher (Prof. Asadi) does oncolgy research at UIC and has a doctorate (and I think did post doctorate work) in immunology.

I see we have some new folks on here. Did any of you interview for the adult/geriatric track? So far I've been the only one on this thread who did. Would love to hear from you!!

promise003 · Apr 21, 2011

Thanks for the input rachel. I would have to take evening or weekend classes so I will look at the schedule and see what's available. I interviewed for Acute Care...I met a girl for adult/geriatric the day of my interview. Very nice girl but I can't remember her name. She seemed pleased with her interview.

misspriss1214 · Apr 21, 2011

Promise,

Triton has an awesome lab for anatomy but not so much for physiology. We did do some blood pressure monitoring and some clinical indication labs that were very interesting so far. I took weekend for A and night for P.

misspriss1214 · Apr 21, 2011

I also met someone interviewing for adult/geriatic at my interview. She was from Virgina and flew out in the morning and was returning that evening- what a trooper!

seaster1 · Apr 21, 2011

RMWC,

Welcome! Your interview sounds like it was similar to mine. She had questions about A LOT of little details my essays, and some things in my recommendation letters. She had definitely taken a thorough read through my app before my interview.

What specialty did you interview for?

Among newcomers, any Administrative Studies applicants? I'd love to know!

softenny · Apr 22, 2011

Hi Promise, at Malcolm X college, Dr Collins is very good I had her for anatomy and Physiology 2, she will make you understand what you are learning, she gives a pop quiz every morning at the beginning of class so you know you have to study the material before you get to class, and she is so very understanding. She is a retired medical doctor and you will know she knows what she is teaching

RMWC · Apr 22, 2011

RMWC,
Welcome! Your interview sounds like it was similar to mine. She had questions about A LOT of little details my essays, and some things in my recommendation letters. She had definitely taken a thorough read through my app before my interview.
What specialty did you interview for?
Among newcomers, any Administrative Studies applicants? I'd love to know!

I interviewed for the Adult-Geriatric specialty.

As for A&P at Malcolm X, A&P I requires a little extra effort on your own to learn all the material due to the style of teaching and quality of students. If you feel you need a little extra help, Cal-Berkley has posted all the class lectures for Dr. Diamond on Youtube and iTunes-U. She does an excellent job of covering the essentials. The professor for A&P II at Malcolm X is a lot better. I've really enjoyed her class a lot more than A&P I. I'm sure you'll find some hits and misses at the other campuses, although based on my limited experiences, Wright College tends to have some better professors. You really can't beat the low credit costs for Chicago City Colleges.

ruthieb · Apr 22, 2011

I'm taking A&P I right now at Oakton in Skokie with Dr. Perry, and have been happy with it. Her reviews on ratemyprofessor are less than favorable, but I don't find her to be unreasonable in the least. She has very high expectations of her students, but I guess that's what I was expecting going into it! I have also heard good things about Prof Arfeen (I think that's his name).

rachelrae155 · Apr 22, 2011

RMWC - I'm so glad someone on here has also applied for the adult/geriatric track! It will be good to know on Monday if someone else also has or hasn't heard anything back who applied for the same track! Fingers crossed for good news on Monday!! :)