University of Utah P.A. program

Hi

Sorry this is late but here is the info regarding the University of Utah. As I have stated, in general, the “U” is very difficult to get into their medical program. They are one of the best and are known for their research. But their physician’s assistance program ranks number 4 national. The prerequirements for consideration are; having a B.S. or a B.A in one of live sciences; a min of a 3.0 overall G.P.A. and 3.5 in your premed courses (must be done before even applying).  However, if you’re looking to get a second glance for acceptance, its best to have at least an overall min G.P.A. of 3.5. Then you have to have at least 2400 hours working in the field, such as, working as a C.N.A. Plus, they also look for volunteer work. They really take into consideration how strong of ties you have with your community. Finally, although it’s not required, it helps if you are a Mormon and have and/or know of someone that has went through the “U” and/or has strong ties to the university. Once accepted you will go straight into clinical plus lecture. Overall you will have 15 total credits and 336 hrs of clinical by the time you complete the program. But then there is your field of focus, more clinical and lecture. Best of all, you do all of your clinical work right at the "U" in one of their hospitals.    

A little honey for holistic medicine!

One of several forces that had motivated me to return to school as a med student, is that I had a hard time taking conventional medications/treatments for my illness. More times than not, the course of treatment would make me even more ill. Finally, I started looking into holistic treatments/ unconventional treatments. The end result, my body responded well with no side effects. It makes logical sense considering our traditional medicine for the most part, drives from organic matter (plant base). If you feel that none noneconventional/holistic medicine is the route for you.  May I suggest that you talk openly to your primary caregiver regarding holistic treatment?

 Here are some interesting facts that I found about the use of honey.  

“The ancients used honey as a remedy for everything from arthritis to battle wounds. Its healing powers work just as well today.

Honey is fatal to germs. With its moisture absorbing ability, honey kills germs by with drawing all the moisture from them. They shrivel and die.

Various diseases have been placed in a pure honey medium. Typhoid germs were destroyed in as little as 24 hours. Germs that cause bronchopneumonia, peritonitis, pleuritis, pus, and dysentery were all destroyed in a few hours to a few days.

In today's medicine, there are medications such as penicillin to combat illnesses. But what if a person is allergic to these medicines? What if it is not at hand? What about emergencies?

Here are a few good tips for the use of honey!

 For allergies. A couple of teaspoons of honey before each meal seems to relieve a lot of symptoms. A little honey before bed-time, helps ease insomnia. For a burn, we simply apply a coating of honey. It dispels the pain. And draws out the moisture. Honey put over minor abrasion can help the healing process well keeping infectious bacteria at bay.

Wound care with honey? Yes, it is truly a wonder. My sister had a horse that had a wound that started mid chest and ran to the shoulder. She filled it with honey. And it healed with no proud flesh and barely a scar. She was thrilled with the results.

Honeys been know to releive muscle cramps. I eat quite a bit of honey on bread, toast and in my tea. And when I feel a migraine coming on, I will eat a tablespoon or two straight. Followed by a glass of water. This usually has a good chance of warding the migraine off.

These are just a few things my family has used honey for. There are so many more uses.

Note: It is believed that it is always best to use local honey. As the allergy and hay fever is best fought with bees that are using the flowers and weeds specific to the area of where you live.”

Hope you find this interesting!

Business Tips!

Here is a tip on marketing that I just learned from my business planner. Always look for the least expected places to market. For example, in my case, one of the more favorable places to market my service is funeral homes. FUNERAL HOMES! Imagine, promoting a health care service at a funeral home! Who would have thought? But it turns out that they can make up 3% of my referrals. In sum, that’s a pretty big chunk from a numbers perspective. Here is another tip that my attorney had suggested for obvious reasons, when opening an office, only sign a lease for six months, regardless. There is nothing worse than being locked into a lease with a business that you don’t know if it will be successful. This is one of the ways to legally protect yourself and personal assets. NOTE: you cannot walk out of a business lease. The laws are different from a residential lease. Just saying! Tip number three, always do business ethically. Don’t try to operate outside of an ethical code. It’s just not worth it! And, its bad business!   

On that note~ I’m tired as all hell and my knee is still messed up from my last 15 day or more day stretch! I feel like I’m a member of the walking dead, minus the cannibalism, of course. =) Four days into a 12 day stretch working 16 hrs a day. My grades are slipping but not so bad. I’m still maintaining my G.P.A. I have no idea how I’m able to attend summer courses while building a business. I have no idea at all! I need to hire some more help.

Good Night!

P.S. I know that I said that I would expand on my marketing strategies that have yet to fail me and I will, when the opportunity for some free time arrives. Please be patient! It is a lot of info to just toss out. After all, its a life time worth of learning and is difficult to pin point were to begin. Maybe the don't do would be the best place to start? Not to mention, I am currently building so my focus is one my business then my studies.Please be patient! Good night!

I choose the state of being appreciative of all thats in my life and all that will become a part of my life. I feel very blessed to have those that are in my life and those that will be in my life. The gods really do smile down upon me. With every tribulation I have. I also have triumph and joy. I dont regret any part of my life. But I do have regret over things that I cannot change but really wish I could. Even if I loose every worldly material, I am and will still be blessed! Life is about those in it and not what you own or some title or statues.

"Great Spirits have always encountered great opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein