UTMB - Galveston Spring 09

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Wow I'm just a topic starter but since no one else has done it i'll start a thread that "might" be useful for others.

Well has anyone else applied for the aCC2 program at UTMB for the spring of 09? I haven't heard back from them yet and curious to know if anyone else has.

it looks like they're running behind schedule. last week of october is next week

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Interviews are being held Nov.7 and Nov.14, so they are indeed behind. Keep your eyes out for letters now.

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I got my interview invitation! There are two options- Nov. 7th or the 14th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You choose what date and time is best for you and then contact them to schedule your appointment. The invitation came through e-mail, so check your e-mail. =)

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I got one too! Is any one concerned about the 60 hours in 12 months? Of course, I knew about that before I applied, but now that its actually an option, it makes me nervous. Anybody else feel that way?

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I got the email 2! RFS i feel that way also since we are both in the same situation haha im slowly rethinking my idea about it and the current situation the school is in....

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I got mine, too! I'm so excited and relieved. I was really intimated by the workload at first, but I keep thinking " 1 year - that's it and I'm done." I figure it will be somewhat like taking a summer class where you are using every spare moment to study, or like working part time (clinicals) while taking classes.

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Just making sure about a question i had.. This Bacc2 program is mostly online classes right?

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I think it is mostly online. It would be good for someone who wants to stay in Houston for most of the time but bad is someone wants in class instruction.

Living situation is bad there right not as well. I have a friend that works at UTMB that is staying with me at my apartment right now. I live in the Galleria area and he drives to work every day. This would be a huge problem if we are taking such a large load. The time could be spend studying instead of driving and traffic.

If anyone who is already in this program is reading, please give us your advice! Is this program doable? Thanks!

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I think a lot of it is online, too, but can't find exactly what classes are online and what aren't.

As for the living situation here on the Island, it isn't great, but will get better. My apartment complex is one of the least damaged, and we've had many A&M students relocate to College Station, as well as students from other UTMB schools, so we have vacancies. It seems to be hard to find a place, at least for now, especially because of the length of time it takes for FEMA to set up temporary housing for homeowners.

On another note, if we have two 8-hour days of interviews, at half-hour intervals, theoretically, they can only interview a max of 32 people (and that's without a lunch hour). Has anyone heard if they are cutting the class size?

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I hadn't thought of that. That means that possibly most of the people interviewing may get in, if they did not cut the class size.

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NEVERMIND, I feel stupid. There are probably more than 1 interviewers. ooops

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Yeah, I actually just thought of that, as well. Now I feel dumb..lol.

However, I am curious as to how much our chances increased due to the storm and lack of housing in the area....or people who are scared of hurricanes..

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