University of South Carolina

Businessman · Jun 6, 2006

USC was one of the schools I've applied to, but I'm very dissapointed by them so far.

I've called twice to make sure they've received all the materials, and the lady on the other end was very bored and uncaring. (maybe it's b/c I'm from PA).

The other 4 schools I've applied had a totally enthusiastic and helpful attitude.

I have 4 interviews offered, all before the application deadline.

The fact that the hospital has an Anesthesiology residency did not push it to the top of my list, either.

Good luck

JustAWannaBe · Jun 6, 2006

Hey Businessman,

I have been lurking on this board for a couple of years, and I have been following your story of becoming a CRNA.

Sounds like your going to make it. I am still just a wanna be. I am working on finishing my Accelerated BSN. Could you post your stats from your accelerated BSN program, science grades, other things that you think have helped you make it up to bat, etc.

Thanks.

japaho41 · Jun 7, 2006

USC was one of the schools I've applied to, but I'm very dissapointed by them so far.
I've called twice to make sure they've received all the materials, and the lady on the other end was very bored and uncaring. (maybe it's b/c I'm from PA).
The other 4 schools I've applied had a totally enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
I have 4 interviews offered, all before the application deadline.
The fact that the hospital has an Anesthesiology residency did not push it to the top of my list, either.
Good luck

I have applied to USC also. I was not impressed by the fact that the anesthesia admissions person could not figure out how to obtain my GRE scores that have been available to them for over a month according to the Graduate school. Not a good start.

USCARN · Jun 8, 2006

I agree totally with all of those statements, however, it is very close to where I live now, if I don't get in though, I have other schools out of state that I am ready to apply to...

blueriley · Jun 8, 2006

USC was one of the schools I've applied to, but I'm very dissapointed by them so far.
I've called twice to make sure they've received all the materials, and the lady on the other end was very bored and uncaring. (maybe it's b/c I'm from PA).
The other 4 schools I've applied had a totally enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
I have 4 interviews offered, all before the application deadline.
The fact that the hospital has an Anesthesiology residency did not push it to the top of my list, either.
Good luck

I am currently a SRNA at USC- columbia and they do not have a anesthesia residency program, no competition. It is a great program. Sorry to hear about your troubles with admissions. If you have any questions about the program feel free to email me!

Businessman · Jun 13, 2006

You're right - USC does not have a anesthesiology residency program.

I was thinking of MUSC in Charleston ...

In my case, though, having applied to 4 other schools and having seen all 4 open and communicative, makes USC look not interested.

If I were a dir. of adm., I would be fighting for the best candidates ...

USCARN · Jun 15, 2006

Like I said, my experience was very similar, made me shake my head, but I want in...anyone heard anything, deadline is tomarrow, I just wonder when we will be notified about interviews?????

swanguy · Jun 22, 2006

I still have not heard anything yet- has anyone else? The waiting did not bother me so bad before, but it is now. I have had similar experiences previously as others with communicating with the admissions office so I am just waiting.

STICU-RN · Jun 23, 2006

Nothing yet here either

USCARN · Jun 23, 2006

Interveiw letter came today, interview is set for july 17th, good luck to all, jeff

Sevo · Jun 27, 2006

Interveiw letter came today, interview is set for july 17th, good luck to all, jeff

Good luck man.. I am in the program right now and I enjoy it. Every program has its ups and downs. Some in admissions and some elsewhere.

As mentioned, the program has zero residents, so all those great intubations can be yours :).. also this program is very heavy handed on the clinical side ( you are in the OR after your 2nd month)... I am a very hands on person and dont think i could be in other programs where they wait a year to get you in the OR.. You can see a huge difference in the clinical skills of USC students.

To those others who let the secretary of the admissions bother you... you have no idea what is in store for you, better toughin that skin up...

Good luck its worth it....