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I have been academically dismissed 2 weeks before graduation. I appealed and it was denied. I don’t want to post details, at least not yet.

I am devastated and heartbroken.

My appeal letter was lengthy, due to wanting to include all details possibly necessary for future hearings since the policy stated only things mentioned in the initial appeal could be discussed. I felt hopeful as it pointed out similar prior situations within my cohort that did not result in dismissal, policy action inconsistencies during the process, policy inconsistencies in a relevant course manual, extenuating circumstances (with proof) that significantly impacted EOC performance, and probably more that I’m forgetting. I don’t even feel like my appeal was reviewed, honestly. I feel like I received an answer too quickly for it to have been reviewed and considered.

I have no clue what to do. Pursue another career, reapply to my program, apply to a different one. I know my odds are much lower if applying to another program.
I want to be a PA so bad but am not sure I can or want to go through this process again.

Any perspective or experience from someone and their dismissal experience, what they did after, how they coped- would be so appreciated.
I thought I read something here about filing something for loans too but I can’t find it?

Does anyone with experience with this think I may have any chance at legal action/negotiation if I feel a case can be made against how certain policies were addressed/performed?

I am embarrassed, sad, lost and desperate. All guidance welcome and accepted but please don’t be hateful for no reason. I have had enough reality checks and don’t need more in the form of unhelpful/condescending comments🫠😭

Asking for a friend because I want to help her..(we are new grads)
she interviewed for an ER job, and this hospital uses a recruiting/contracting agency for their EM providers. The position is $85/hour after 1-3 months of training making 75% of that, with minimum of 2 years. If the person doesn’t work the minimum they have to pay the 25% back. Is that a normal thing/does anyone have any experience with or knowledge of it? We had both only heard of having to pay back sign on bonus if leaving before the time frame, so we were sure if it’s actually sketchy or just sounds like it.

I’ll try to keep the specialty and details out for anonymity, but will DM about more if someone has advice.
A few months ago, I applied and was accepted into a 12 month residency program with pay, benefits, and ability for overtime to help make up for the reduced pay. The position rotates thru various subspecialties which is what I loved and was intrigued by, along with the time to get even more comfortable in the field before being fully “on my own”. And to also see what subspecialties I might enjoy/be good at that I might not have considered before. I have a background in this specialty before PA school, but obviously wasn’t in the role I’ll be in as a PA. I also am not certain I want to fully work for a teaching system, so this would be a way to benefit from this system without working for them for ever. Better to take this opportunity now than have the chance later in my career and not want to do it. Plus, I feel it will make me so marketable in a competitive specialty.
A few weeks ago, the PA that interviewed and offered me this position called and said that there is a physician that will be opening a position for a PA and she really thought I’d be a good fit, so she told him about me even though she “really didn’t want to” (hello, highest compliment ever?!). At first, I was still immediately leaning toward the residency position. The physician is the subspecialty I have most experience in and think I still may enjoy most, but doesn’t do it to the extent as some others. I would have a shorter time frame of training, and I guess I’m a little terrified that I might not actually love this subspecialty as much. But it is about 30k+ more and the doc does seem really nice and has good reviews. As my partner says, I can always be looking for better opportunities while earning a full PA paycheck.
I guess since it is a subspecialty I enjoyed before, is why I am so stuck. I just loved the thought of rotating thru and learning more/having more time while also actually practicing as a PA. Like an extra clinical year, but specialized and paid.
I’m not looking for someone to tell me what to do (but won’t ignore it either HAHA), but more just looking for insight from those that may have had similar opportunities or those that did residency? I know adding specialty would help but I’m certain I have classmates here 😂

Has anyone done the sound deadening panels in their Trax? My 2024 Activ still gets pretty loud road noise and only seems to block wind noise. I feel like I can even hear be car itself pretty loudly. Lol I drive interstate nearly every day and i feel like I’m going to go deaf from turning my music up so loud just to hear it. I feel like it stresses my dogs out too when they ride.
I also wanted to know, if you have tried anything, how was the installation process?
I’m willing to do it/try it but haven’t ever done anything like it before. My adhd brain also mentally checks out if there’s too many steps to something😂

Has anyone had experience with Dr. Naf at Hillcrest or other Neuro vets specifically for epilepsy treatment in dogs? Current vet does okay at managing my dog but would rather see someone that is extra knowledgeable and experienced in it.