UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

thatpasunshine · Dec 5, 2009

I have a question as far as the clearances. I havn't went to the info meeting yet I'm basing this off a peice of paper I got before I applied for the post admission requirements. It says PA Child Abuse History Clearance but what if we aren't from PA? Am i supposed to have it done both in PA and WV or just strictly one or the other? Haha I'm sure I can find out when my info meeting is but I'm really confused

i am not from here either i am from va and i still did the pa clearances. you list all your previous address since 1975 i believe so they check them all... trust me...

kbm318 · Dec 6, 2009

Ok, thanks for the words of wisdom! LOL:yeah:

Have you heard anything yet? I keep checking on here hoping you will update us on your news. I can only imagine how stressed you must be over not receiving results yet ahh...

wtrpolokris · Dec 6, 2009

Im in!!!!!!! So relieved! Cant wait to start!!!! Im looking forward to meeting everyone!

kbm318 · Dec 6, 2009

wooo congrats (again) haha I will see you on the 16th cant wait

pennswoodman · Dec 6, 2009

now's the big wait for the packet to come in the mail. I sure hope it doesn't take weeks for mail to go 4 blocks...LOL.

thatpasunshine · Dec 6, 2009

now's the big wait for the packet to come in the mail. I sure hope it doesn't take weeks for mail to go 4 blocks...LOL.

lol. it might and i actually have an explination as to why. nothing actually gets mailed directly from the school. everything goes to the main upmc mailroom for processing and then things are sent out. so lets say natialie sends them out on monday, they may not get to the actual post office until a week or so later.

Sharawnda · Dec 6, 2009

Have you heard anything yet? I keep checking on here hoping you will update us on your news. I can only imagine how stressed you must be over not receiving results yet ahh...

No, I haven't heard a thing! It's terrible. I thought maybe I would go down there on Saturday, but I was busy doing other things with the kids. I definitely will have to hound Natalie tomorrow all day! That will be my goal.

pennswoodman · Dec 6, 2009

lol. it might and i actually have an explination as to why. nothing actually gets mailed directly from the school. everything goes to the main upmc mailroom for processing and then things are sent out. so lets say natialie sends them out on monday, they may not get to the actual post office until a week or so later.

The sick part of it is...I live 2 blks from UPMC Shadyside and 4 blks from the school and that's why I just walked in to get my results as she was getting them ready to be mailed.

Anyone know how long the process of getting the final app approved after you've been given clearance on your exams?

Thanks in advance! :up:

Ravenx2012 · Dec 6, 2009

Answers.....

KBM318: the child abuse clearance is a requirement by the state for employment in a field that has exposure to children. Hence, you only need to do the clearance for Pennsylvania. However the clearance does require you to list every where you have lived since 1970. So, the state gives you the clearance, but does check all states for abuse records.

Pennswoodman: Once you have your application in, there is not set time for approval. My appliccation was submitted the last week of submission for Fall 09. Mid-Summer I was informed there were no more slots available and that my application would be put in a priority pile (not reviewed) for March 2010. Once testing began for 2010, the files were reviewed and then I received an acceptance package. As some individuals presently have been told there are slots still available, I am sure you will not wait as long to hear something; but there is no specific time that the school sets for approvals. If slots fill, and someone doesn't pass a physical or clearances another slot may open and a new acceptance package sent out to a person waiting. Chances are acceptance packages could be sent out as late as February and those individuuals will bbe rushed to get everything together on time. My advice is as another person posted a few posts back. Take a risk and spend the money on getting your clearances just in case. It takles 4 to 6 weeks for them to get approved. I did get mine in two, but with the holidays, I wouldn't count on that. You will need a child abuse clearance, FBI fingerprint clearance, and criminal background check. I do not have the specifics in front of me right now, but perhaps calling the school they can tell you exactly which agencies need contacted. there is 3 very specific methods and the only method for getting these clearances. If you are pushed back to Fall 2010 you will need to get these clearances again unfortunetly. But, if you get accepted last minute for March, you will be glad you have them allready.

Sharawnda · Dec 7, 2009

Results are STILL not in...I wonder if they extend the deadline for people who don't have their scores yet...I imagine they would have to, since that wouldn't be the fault of the applicant. I am going crazy over this! I have been calling and emailing like a stalker! LOL

kbm318 · Dec 8, 2009

Results are STILL not in...I wonder if they extend the deadline for people who don't have their scores yet...I imagine they would have to, since that wouldn't be the fault of the applicant. I am going crazy over this! I have been calling and emailing like a stalker! LOL

That really sucks that you still don't have them yet. But don't give up and haha I would be the same way with calling them every day. But i guess since you are from the area I would have everything ready in a big envelope and the minute you know your results take the packet in to them yourself.

Sharawnda · Dec 8, 2009

That really sucks that you still don't have them yet. But don't give up and haha I would be the same way with calling them every day. But i guess since you are from the area I would have everything ready in a big envelope and the minute you know your results take the packet in to them yourself.

I think I definitely will take it down there...they should provide an extension if the results aren't in by tomorrow. But everything is ready and I can get it to them faster than the mail. I just prefer mail because then the postal stamp is proof of receipt by the deadline versus dropping it off and hoping it doesn't get lost in a pile...