*** Official TUCOM-NV Class of 2009*** [Archive]

OnMyWayThere

10-19-2004, 11:29 PM

cardiotonic

10-20-2004, 12:30 AM

So Cardiotonic... looks like I am learning about why you are so interested in attending TUCOM :laugh:

The current students were really great at my interview, as they are now with their support. The faculty that I met were all really welcoming and I heard great things about them from students. Roger was also really awesome. I just can't wait to be a part of it and help out future applicants like they've helped us.

What do you plan on doing for housing? I saw some nice houses at the corner when you pull up to the first light when leaving the school. You can walk to school if there is anything left to get there.

Anyway, I look forward to meeting you and our fellow classmates. I have talked to a couple so far and everybody seems great so far. TUCOM's selection process is really good far! :p

P.S. Current students: are classes blocks too? I mean, some schools get like 4 classes but they are intense and finish that block in a month and start a new block of classes. Are we like that? Also, how much free time to you find yourselves having to get away from studying (if any?). Maybe I should post on the class of 2008 but I'll wait to see if I hear back here. Thanks!

:laugh: So about housing...oh yah...this is another reason why I love TUCOM-NV. Keep in mind that I'm from St. Louis, where people supposedly live out of barns :laugh: , but anyway, I love the architecture in Henderson. Everything I have looked at (apts.) has been really nice. In my opinion there is not much difference between apartment complexes in quality or price. The two bedroom apts. will run you about $440/person/month, and the three bedroom apts. will run you about $350/person/month. I haven't really checked out any houses yet, but this might be a great investment if you can get your hands on something!

You've met other 09'ers (no, I'm not talking on a walkie talkie)? So where they at? :cool:

Alacitedesanges

10-20-2004, 12:51 AM

Hey 09'ers!
I can't wait to meet all of you! When are u guys coming to visit us? ;) I talked to some of you guys...and I'm sure we gonna have an awesome class next yr! :) For the housing thing, lots of the people here live in Remington Canyon apartments (rite down the street), Villa Serena (where I live.... 1 mile from school) or Timberlake Apartments... And yeah, it's also a good idea to look at houses (it's a good investment according to many of classmates).
Again, Congrats to all of ya!
Gladys
PS: Cardiotonic.... What about Box 29? Tell me! hehehe jk I remember you too! U were practicing OMM with Brian just rite next to me! :p

cardiotonic

10-20-2004, 01:08 AM

Alacitedesanges

10-20-2004, 05:29 PM

Hey Gladys!
Thanks! I'm pretty sure I remember you too, but I need some pictures to make sure! I just got back from visiting, but believe me, I'd love to be out there right now! Isn't block 2 coming up? If it is, Good luck! :D :p :luck:

Yeah u are rite... we do have our 2nd block coming really soon! :( First week of november... So we'll be pretty busy the next 2 weeks... I'll see if Brian can post some pictures with our names on (i'm not really good at it...the last time I tried to put pictures online, my classmates didn't quite like it.... the whole site was somehow in french... hehehe :p )
Keep in touch!
Gladys

1hotaartichoke

10-26-2004, 11:31 AM

Hi guys,
well...im also class of 2009! Yay vegas!

as far as housing is concerned, my parents are probably going to buy a house out there for me. it'll probably be a 3 bedroom, so i will need roommates...anyone looking for housing? haha j/k.

hmm...i know Onmywaythere is from so cal (like me!) but where is everyone else from? oh, cardiotonic: st. louis. got it!

hmmm...ok...i guess back to boring work for me +pity+

Alacitedesanges

10-26-2004, 01:09 PM

OnMyWayThere

10-30-2004, 06:30 PM

Good luck to our future upperclassmen on their blocks this week!!!

hopefuldoc08

10-31-2004, 02:45 PM

Good luck to our future upperclassmen on their blocks this week!!!
Thanks!!! I will need all the luck I can have! ;)
Gladys

hopefuldoc08

10-31-2004, 02:46 PM

Thanks!!! I will need all the luck I can have! ;)
Gladys

Oops I posted under my classmate's sn... :rolleyes:
Oh well.... she is saying thank you as well! hehe
Gladys (or alacitedesanges)

OnMyWayThere

11-07-2004, 02:20 AM

I hope they survived that block. I can't imagine facing 10 exams in 1 week but that's what what's coming next Fall :eek:

Alpha&Omega

11-17-2004, 02:27 PM

now i can officially add my name to this thread :D

let's keep this thread going

cardiotonic

11-18-2004, 02:02 PM

OnMyWayThere

11-18-2004, 11:09 PM

Glad you got in A&O... Congrats and welcome! :thumbup:

1hotaartichoke

11-19-2004, 10:19 AM

Congrats A & O....
another classmate to add to the list!

So far i think we have:

Cardiotonic
OnMyWayThere
1hotaartichoke (that's me!)
Alpha&Omega

did i leave anyone out?

Alpha&Omega

11-19-2004, 01:03 PM

Congratulations A & O!!! Welcome to TUCOM-NV!!!

Is anyone going to be in Vegas the first Fri. and Sat. and Sun. of Dec.? My friend got a hold of roundtrip airfare+hotel+meal and drink tickets for $140 :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: but I am still undecided.

TUCOM-NV Class of 2009!!!

thanks for welcoming me, cardio :D

that is a great deal

i wish i could go and join you but unfortunately can't

have a blast up there, and don't forget to visit the school and say hello to the ms1's if you get a chance

Alpha&Omega

11-19-2004, 01:04 PM

Glad you got in A&O... Congrats and welcome! :thumbup:
hey, omwt

thanks for all your pm's

Alpha&Omega

11-19-2004, 01:09 PM

Congrats A & O....
another classmate to add to the list!

So far i think we have:

Cardiotonic
OnMyWayThere
1hotaartichoke (that's me!)
Alpha&Omega

did i leave anyone out?
thanks 1hot :D

yeah, i guess the magic number stands at 4 right now

where are you exactly from?

both omwt and i are from so. cal also

i live in chino hills (next to diamond bar)

what city do you live in?

1hotaartichoke

11-19-2004, 03:53 PM

thanks 1hot :D

yeah, i guess the magic number stands at 4 right now

where are you exactly from?

both omwt and i are from so. cal also

i live in chino hills (next to diamond bar)

what city do you live in?

A&O you've got PM....

1hotaartichoke

11-19-2004, 05:04 PM

OnMyWayThere....
get off of craigslist and come back to SDN....all of the Touro NV threads are getting lonely!!! :D

OnMyWayThere

11-19-2004, 11:56 PM

OnMyWayThere....
get off of craigslist and come back to SDN....all of the Touro NV threads are getting lonely!!! :D
:D It's really a good website. I am back and staying here. No, I've been doing some crazy research paper for my Psych elective course ( and I thought Psych would be an easy major :rolleyes: ) and preparing for finals... my last semester as an undergraduate and it's depressing... because I know what awaits me on the other side (MS!!) and I loved my school :( . Anyway, time to let this tequila wear off so I can study some more tomorrow and chat here on SDN during my breaks.

Hey Cardio, sounds like a great deal indeed but unfortunately that's the weekend before finals. Have fun and get vacation "vegas" out of your system as much as possible because soon that's our home :eek: !!

Wow that's a lot of smileys for one post

Ubiquitous7

11-21-2004, 02:48 PM

Congratulations to all of you ... we, the class of 2008, eagerly await your joining us here in las Vegas...

it is exciteing for us to hopefully help you all transition in to medical school...we only wish that we would have had 2nd years to bounce questions off of...

along those lines...if any of you need anything please email us or call us, we know what you are going thorugh and where you're going...if we can, let us help.

email works best for me due to my infrequent visiting of the SDN...

Nate
President
SGA
Touro Nevada

do08-nneufeld@tunv.org
847-924-1982

OnMyWayThere

11-21-2004, 04:51 PM

1hotaartichoke

11-21-2004, 09:24 PM

Thank you Nate. That is very comforting :) :thumbup:

thanks nate ;)

Alpha&Omega

11-22-2004, 02:04 PM

A&O you've got PM....
1hot,

now you got served :D

cardiotonic

11-22-2004, 04:34 PM

So all the SDN 09ers so far are from SoCal huh? Wow, I feel like an outsider. :p Anyway, if I were you, I would want to go out together and celebrate!

1hotaartichoke

11-23-2004, 12:07 PM

now you got served :D

Ditto!

Alpha&Omega

11-23-2004, 12:36 PM

So all the SDN 09ers so far are from SoCal huh? Wow, I feel like an outsider. :p Anyway, if I were you, I would want to go out together and celebrate!
man, don't feel leftout or anything like that

we'll treat you nice

we californians are known for our hospitality :D

yes, we are in the middle of trying to get all three of us together

of course, you're also invited to come :D

1hotaartichoke

11-23-2004, 12:43 PM

yes, we are in the middle of trying to get all three of us together

of course, you're also invited to come :D

yeah cardio...take a trip out to sunny so cal! its beautiful here! :thumbup:

cardiotonic

11-23-2004, 12:43 PM

man, don't feel leftout or anything like that

we'll treat you nice

we californians are known for our hospitality :D

yes, we are in the middle of trying to get all three of us together

of course, you're also invited to come :D
I have to save money so I doubt I will be able to, but I'm sure it will be fun!

How far apart do you guys live from each other?

cardiotonic

11-23-2004, 12:46 PM

yeah cardio...take a trip out to sunny so cal! its beautiful here! :thumbup:
I'm sure it is!!! :horns: (I thought that might be a good smilie to use :D ) Anywhere out west is beautiful IMO.

1hotaartichoke

11-23-2004, 01:11 PM

I have to save money so I doubt I will be able to, but I'm sure it will be fun!

How far apart do you guys live from each other?

OnMyWayThere and I live 15 minutes away from each other, and A&O is about 1.25 hrs away from us. not bad at all. we'll meet up when OMWT is done with his finals.... :thumbup:

OnMyWayThere

11-23-2004, 03:03 PM

OnMyWayThere and I live 15 minutes away from each other, and A&O is about 1.25 hrs away from us. not bad at all. we'll meet up when OMWT is done with his finals.... :thumbup:
:D Let's definately meet up... Cardio, we will have a drink on your behalf and maybe I'll meet you in Vegas sometime. I'm gonna be there the 2nd week of January and many more times before school starts because I am off next semester. Wow, kinda scary thinking that in about 8 months, we will be starting first year :eek: I'm glad we're a good group so far :thumbup:

Wo1verine7DO

11-24-2004, 12:15 AM

cardiotonic

11-24-2004, 01:09 AM

:D Let's definately meet up... Cardio, we will have a drink on your behalf :thumbup:
Make it a Jager Bomb or Jack and Coke...I'll let you decide.
and maybe I'll meet you in Vegas sometime. I'm gonna be there the 2nd week of January and many more times before school starts because I am off next semester. Wow, kinda scary thinking that in about 8 months, we will be starting first year :eek: I'm glad we're a good group so far
Sounds fun....can you pass some of that money my way. :D :rolleyes: I just found out that I won't be in Vegas in early December, but instead I will be saving my money for a trip out there in Feb. or sometime in Spring. It would be cool if we could coordinate trips. :cool: :thumbup:

OnMyWayThere

11-24-2004, 01:11 AM

Hey everyone, Congrats on getting accepted to medical school. I'm just curious...did the school in Nevada open this year? I haven't had time to catch up with current stuff...I know there should be a new school in atlanta and florida?
TUCOM-NV opened last year and their inaugral class is currently in their first year. Our class, 2009, will be the second year. The same holds true for LECOM-Bradenton and PCOM-Atlanta.

cardiotonic

11-24-2004, 01:12 AM

Hey everyone, Congrats on getting accepted to medical school. I'm just curious...did the school in Nevada open this year? I haven't had time to catch up with current stuff...I know there should be a new school in atlanta and florida?
Thank you. How do you like it. Yes, this is TUCOM-NV's first year (C/O 08).

OnMyWayThere

11-24-2004, 01:16 AM

You got it Cardio... both drinks sound good :idea: You know, I bet there are other future classmates that are just "lurkers" on SDN and don't post... and if you are reading this, let yourselves be known :D

cardiotonic

11-24-2004, 01:19 AM

1hotaartichoke

11-24-2004, 08:26 AM

OnMyWayThere

11-24-2004, 10:38 AM

cardio...
i can do a jack and coke for you....
sorry i'm just not a big fan on jager.... ;)

hey if you and OMWT really go and coordinate trips, i might be able to come too...just tell me the details when yuo know them...
hahha, now we need to get A&O there too. :thumbup:
That's great that 1hotaartichoke might join! Anyway, if any good trip ideas come along I'm in, as long as they're not in cold places :cool: A & O, you still planning on going on those "other" interviews?

cardiotonic

11-24-2004, 02:17 PM

cardio...
i can do a jack and coke for you....
sorry i'm just not a big fan on jager.... ;)

hey if you and OMWT really go and coordinate trips, i might be able to come too...just tell me the details when yuo know them...
hahha, now we need to get A&O there too. :thumbup:
Sounds good! Come to think about it, we should have a Class of 2009 trip out to Vegas sometime in the Spring! Got to go back to work. :thumbdown

Ubiquitous7

11-24-2004, 10:05 PM

Sounds good! Come to think about it, we should have a Class of 2009 trip out to Vegas sometime in the Spring! Got to go back to work. :thumbdown

I'm sure you would want some 2009 bonding time when you come out for a vacation this spring,but when that's done let us, the class of 2008, know...we'd love to meet you all and hang out...it would be great to begin getting to know you all.

Nate

cardiotonic

11-26-2004, 11:11 PM

I'm sure you would want some 2009 bonding time when you come out for a vacation this spring,but when that's done let us, the class of 2008, know...we'd love to meet you all and hang out...it would be great to begin getting to know you all.

Nate
I'm sure we are all anxious to start getting to know the 08ers!

cardiotonic

11-26-2004, 11:14 PM

OMWT,

you've got pms. (that's pm plural :D )

OnMyWayThere

11-26-2004, 11:20 PM

OMWT,

you've got pms. (that's pm plural :D )

:laugh: I have one from the 24th only.

cardiotonic

11-26-2004, 11:23 PM

:laugh: I have one from the 24th only.
There should be a 10-22 and a 11-24.

cardiotonic

11-29-2004, 12:54 AM

OnMyWayThere

11-29-2004, 01:00 AM

I was just going over our thread, and I still can't believe I am going to medical school. Don't get me wrong...I think I am very disserving, but still, I can't believe I am going to medical school. How many people can say that they are living their dream. Unbelievable.
:wow: :D :wow: :D :wow:
It's truly a dream come true :thumbup: I'm kinda worried but that's normal for me. That's why this is so awesome ... no money can buy the feeling of such great achievement and living a dream. :)

Alpha&Omega

11-30-2004, 12:08 PM

A & O, you still planning on going on those "other" interviews?

hey omwt,

sorry for the late response

it was a longgggggg thanksgiving :D

i went to the azcom interview couple weeks ago 'cause i already bought the plane tickets (i really like the school)

i "politely" canceled all my other interviews

good luck on your finals :thumbup:

Alpha&Omega

11-30-2004, 12:26 PM

You know, I bet there are other future classmates that are just "lurkers" on SDN and don't post... and if you are reading this, let yourselves be known :D

i think you are definitely right

i was also a long time reader before i started posting :D

Alpha&Omega

11-30-2004, 12:30 PM

I was just going over our thread, and I still can't believe I am going to medical school. Don't get me wrong...I think I am very disserving, but still, I can't believe I am going to medical school. How many people can say that they are living their dream. Unbelievable.
:wow: :D :wow: :D :wow:

i TOTALLY understand what you mean

i hope i can still remember and hold onto this feeling come next fall when exams start rolling in :D

OnMyWayThere

11-30-2004, 11:27 PM

hey omwt,

sorry for the late response

it was a longgggggg thanksgiving :D

i went to the azcom interview couple weeks ago 'cause i already bought the plane tickets (i really like the school)

i "politely" canceled all my other interviews

good luck on your finals :thumbup:

That was a big turkey you guys had! Well I'm in the library doing everything but studying for finals. I'd rather do other things than study, especially with the acceptance in hand :D I better get to work starting tomorrow though because it's the last week of undergrad :wow: and I'd like to finish on a positive note. Well, glad you've made it back from Thanksgiving :)

1hotaartichoke

12-02-2004, 10:12 AM

Hey class of 09 (who are currently in school) and 08 (if any of them are reading)...

:luck: GOOD LUCK ON FINALS!! :luck:

:D

OnMyWayThere

12-03-2004, 09:19 AM

Thanks 1hotaartichoke! Next time, we'll all be studying together for our block at TU. We will build a good support system and get through it easily (I hope!) :D Good luck to the '08ers and our classmates that have finals :thumbup:

pravinshaw

12-03-2004, 08:38 PM

hey guys, my name is pravin and im from the c/o 2008, if you guys have any questions or anything my AIM SN is PerveeZy83.. if you wanna meet your other classmates maybe they can post their screen names as well

DrIsh

12-04-2004, 01:28 AM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh

OnMyWayThere

12-04-2004, 01:27 PM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh
Congratulations! :thumbup:

Ubiquitous7

12-05-2004, 09:00 PM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh

Congratulations...and welcome to the beginning of a legacy...a great legacy...

Nate
President
SGA
Touro-NV

p.s. (to all) my AIM screen name is CandianNate...(thanks pravin)

cardiotonic

12-05-2004, 10:16 PM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh
Congratulations DrIsh!

1hotaartichoke

12-06-2004, 10:28 AM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh

Congrats!!! :thumbup:

drtongue_danger

12-06-2004, 11:36 AM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh

Congrats I look forward to seeing you?

drtongue_danger

12-06-2004, 11:40 AM

Hello fellow Touro-nv class mates!
I am going to Touro-NV in next year and wanted to ask some questions.
1. Are anyone buying or renting a home?
Is it a good idea to buy?
2. what will the 3rd and 4th years be like? I know there is have the first year class
but will most of the rotation go on outside of Henderson?
3. any tips for how to pay for medical school?
4. any things that anyone could tell me tabout going to
medical school and the lifestyle there would be great.

Alpha&Omega

12-06-2004, 01:02 PM

Hey guys!

Mr. Corbman just sent me an e-mail saying I was accepted!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I'll hopefully be joining you this coming year!

Good luck guys,
DrIsh

congrats :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Alpha&Omega

12-06-2004, 01:08 PM

btw, i initially took the liberty to rate this thread 5 stars

somehow having that many stars next to this thread makes it stick out more :D

OnMyWayThere

12-08-2004, 08:36 PM

I am officially no longer an undergrad :eek: All finals done, finished off strong, time to move on! Thanks for the good luck wishes 1hotaartichoke, I think they may have worked :thumbup:

Well, now it's time to go gulp gulp gulp... because I'm done and as the Jeffersons said, "... movin on up" :D

cardiotonic

12-09-2004, 12:07 AM

1hotaartichoke

12-09-2004, 10:24 AM

Let's arrange a trip, I think 1hotaartichoke is up for it too.

Of course I am! like i said, just tell me when.... :hardy:

cardiotonic

12-09-2004, 05:37 PM

Of course I am! like i said, just tell me when.... :hardy:
OK. Sounds good to me. It would be a good idea for us to plan this trip soon so we can get a good deal for a Spring trip. I just wish that we had more people in on it than just the three of us....which brings up a good question...does anyone know how many students have been officially accepted so far? We should find out and try to recruit as many people as possible. Also, how long are you two planning on staying in Vegas? Can't wait to finally meet you! :cool:

TUCOM-NV Class of 2009!!!

OnMyWayThere

12-09-2004, 10:26 PM

I don't think Mr. Corbman would have an issue with giving us an email list so that we can invite others. Anyway, about planning anything, I really suck. So please don't count on me to plan out the trip. But let me know if you want me to contact Roger. If he's not up for it, the three of us will be just fine. Maybe some of those people that just watch our thread will join us too.

TU-NV has their final block next week, good luck to them :luck:

1hotaartichoke

12-10-2004, 10:39 AM

ok guys, if this trip to vegas is definitley going to go down, lets at least try to set a tentative date. i'll pm you both with times that i definitley cannot do it.
:D

TranquilityLove

12-10-2004, 05:04 PM

I am in! YAY!!!!

I am already living in Henderson. So let me know what you all are up to. PM me and let's get to know each other!

1hotaartichoke

12-10-2004, 05:24 PM

I am in! YAY!!!!

I am already living in Henderson. So let me know what you all are up to. PM me and let's get to know each other!

congrats! we will definitley let you let you know when OMWT, cardio and i make the trip oiut there.

DrB

12-10-2004, 07:06 PM

Hello all Touro NV OMS(-1/2)s!!!!!

Count me in on a trip too!

Just got a phone call from Roger... all I need now is the official piece of paper.

:thumbup:

DrB

12-10-2004, 07:57 PM

Woooooooohooooooooooo!

:d

stretch210

12-10-2004, 08:43 PM

I just got the call from Roger too, very, very excited...let me know about the trip too please!

nimaalipour

12-10-2004, 09:13 PM

Done, and done. I'm in, and accepting.
Alright, send me an IM on AIM to nima829 or call me (949-637-0273).

I'm going to be in Vegas with some friends next Saturday (that is the 18th for those of you who don't have a calendar handy). Let me know if you're in, I'll give you details.

I'm from Newport, living in LA now, so if anybody wants to get together I'm down. This is gonna be great.

keep on keepin' on,
Nima Alipour

OnMyWayThere

12-10-2004, 09:18 PM

Congrats everyone! Where is everybody else from? Hey Stretch, you PM'd me about TUNV a while ago, congrats bud. Time for you all to go and celebrate!! :thumbup:

P.S. how did you guys get off the waitlist so quickly? Usually those things start moving around May.

DrB

12-10-2004, 10:57 PM

P.S. how did you guys get off the waitlist so quickly? Usually those things start moving around May.

Good Question OMWT, I had about given up on 2005! We are just great I guess! :)

BTW I am from Santa Cruz California! UCSC grad in Neuroscience and Behavior and Phlebotomist at Dominican Hosptial CHW. I already looked at apartments in Henderson at interview... when is everyone moving?

-Ben...Jamin :D

And -Ben...celebratin

Elysium

12-10-2004, 11:31 PM

Hey everyone! Congrats on getting into our little warehouse out here in Henderson!

Don't really have too much time to answer a lot of questions right now, as we start block exams next week and we're all in hell!

The reason why people are getting picked up off the waitlist is that Roger wanted there to be a certain number of confirmed people in the class before Christmas. So, people who interviewed early and are high on the waitlist are getting an oppurtunity for admittance at this stage of the application cycle. Probably won't be too many more people taken off right now, but I'm sure there will be more in the late spring.

Again, congrats on your acceptance and we'll see you next year!

:D

TranquilityLove

12-11-2004, 12:49 AM

Done, and done. I'm in, and accepting.
Alright, send me an IM on AIM to nima829 or call me.

I'm going to be in Vegas with some friends next Saturday (that is the 18th for those of you who don't have a calendar handy). Let me know if you're in, I'll give you details.

I'm from Newport, living in LA now, so if anybody wants to get together I'm down. This is gonna be great.

keep on keepin' on,
Nima Alipour

I have to work, but you better say hi at least!

I told you this was our year! yay! :clap: :clap: i will talk to you again soon I am sure. I have to work tomorrow too... 11am to 8pm (at least, i seem to be staying longer recently) but call tomorrow night or sunday i should be home all day.

ELYS: Tell everyone good luck with block exams for me. :luck: i already told ez(some long number), but you and everyone else too!

- jj

Elysium

12-11-2004, 01:41 AM

I have to work, but you better say hi at least!

I told you this was our year! yay! :clap: :clap: i will talk to you again soon I am sure. I have to work tomorrow too... 11am to 8pm (at least, i seem to be staying longer recently) but call tomorrow night or sunday i should be home all day.

ELYS: Tell everyone good luck with block exams for me. :luck: i already told ez(some long number), but you and everyone else too!

- jj

Thanks girl. And congrats on getting in. I know how great it feels. Now enjoy the rest of your year before the ass pounding begins in August!

;)

cardiotonic

12-11-2004, 02:22 AM

cardiotonic

12-11-2004, 02:28 AM

Thanks girl. the ass pounding begins in August!

;)
The ass pounding? :D :D :D

disclaimer: sorry, that was inappropriate.

TranquilityLove

12-11-2004, 11:32 AM

Congratulations everyone!!! Thanks Roger for making my day!!! I was beginning to wonder just how stringent the Admissions Committee was. Anyway, DrB, I told you to hang in there!!! Congratulations buddy!

About the trip...I emailed Roger today to get an email list to try to recruit as many people as possible, so I will let everyone know when I receive a response.

Again, welcome to the TUCOM-NV family. I can't wait to meet everyone! :D :D :D

Thanks... Since I already live here, let me know and i will scout out some places for everyone. try to get as much on the different apartments in the area as i can. I have the list of people accepted in my round, but i don't know how many are planning on coming, besides nima and myself...

Thanks girl. And congrats on getting in. I know how great it feels. Now enjoy the rest of your year before the ass pounding begins in August!

;)

didn't ez tell you that i am crazy and enjoy the though of getting my bum kicked by school? I am a school freak... absolutely love it. (I say this now but will probably think i am going to die by the time block exams roll around :rolleyes: )

Good luck again, and I am sure I will see you around again before school starts...

:luck:

stretch210

12-11-2004, 03:36 PM

I'm from Tucson, AZ, thanks for the congrats everyone! Look forward to meeting you all.

ez073323

12-11-2004, 08:49 PM

so all my classmates are rollin out on the 18th...

This equates to Brian rocking out with the new members of the class of 2009... name the place and time and I am there...

Brian Enriquez
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

nimaalipour

12-11-2004, 11:23 PM

so all my classmates are rollin out on the 18th...

This equates to Brian rocking out with the new members of the class of 2009... name the place and time and I am there...

Brian

BRIAN,

I'm down to go out. Coming out with some friends from newport. I definately want to hang out.
talk to me goose. By the way, why isn't the Unofficial TUCOM NV website working?

-Nima

ez073323

12-12-2004, 12:32 AM

BRIAN,

I'm down to go out. Coming out with some friends from newport. I definately want to hang out.
talk to me goose. By the way, why isn't the Unofficial TUCOM NV website working?

-Nima

I am glad to hear that you are rolling out... just bring a bunch of your classmates, ok?

sincitymed.com was managed by one of my classmates, but that site has be dead and gone for awhile... I can help you all start a yahoo group and/or a discussion board, but it will have to wait until after exam blocks...

alright... i gots to get back to studying...

Brian Enriquez
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

jUxTaPoSiTiOn

12-12-2004, 12:46 AM

TranquilityLove

12-12-2004, 01:07 AM

CONGRATS TO ALL!

I TOO was accepted! WOOHOO! Got the email with ALL WHO WERE IN ALSO! (Is that legal?...it's kinda booty cuz you see who did NOT get in too) But no phone call :(

But yea time is a tickin to decide my fate.... :eek: gotta weigh the pluses and minus

GOOD Luck to the c/o 2008 with their Block exams coming up!

First, CONGRADULATIONS!

i have the ones who were accepted in MY cycle. not everyone who has been accepted. But Roger told us that we would get a single group email of all who were accepted in our cycle. As for those who didn't get in, I only have an idea out of who wasn't accepted from my interview day. So it does kindda suck. but it also gives us a contact start on meeting some potential classmates for next year!

let us know what you decide! hope to have you in our class!

jj

ez073323

12-12-2004, 05:51 AM

I am glad that you are all so excited at the prospect of medical school... do what you can to bottle that excitement and save it for a rainy day, and when I say rainy day I mean save it for everyday after the first day of school... you will need it... case in point, here are Elysium and I studying at 4:50am on Sunday, just 28 hours until the beginning of our exam block...

Please note:
empty bottles of Gatorade and water
mutliple bags of candy
whiteboard representation of portal venous system
open diagnostic kit
extra unread textbook and notes on the floor
look of misery on faces of students

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/ez073323/TUCOM%20-%20Nevada/IMG_0984.jpg

TranquilityLove

12-12-2004, 01:12 PM

Nima was kind enough to set up a group thing on google so that we have somewhere outside of here to also get to know each other.

vegas med (http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Vegas-Med)

you have to sign up and join, but it is free. I don't know how to find out about others who are planning to attend TUCOM-NV next year and don't post on here. But there it is for us to start with and get to know each other away from sdn

Thanks again Nima!

OnMyWayThere

12-12-2004, 05:08 PM

Alpha&Omega

12-13-2004, 11:51 AM

I'm from Tucson, AZ, thanks for the congrats everyone! Look forward to meeting you all.

congrats stretch :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

i'm glad you made it through

and i look forward to meeting you AGAIN :D

Alpha&Omega

12-13-2004, 11:59 AM

man, i took a couple days off on SDN and this place is hopping and happening :D

upto just a few days ago it was just omwt, cardio, 1hot, a few c/o '08, and myself, but look at it now, wow (I LOVE IT!!) :thumbup:

congrats to all those who just got accepted and welcome to our humble thread :)

it's great that we're finally showing some numbers here

let's keep this up

Alpha&Omega

12-13-2004, 12:05 PM

Please note:
empty bottles of Gatorade and water
mutliple bags of candy
whiteboard representation of portal venous system
open diagnostic kit
extra unread textbook and notes on the floor
look of misery on faces of students

:D :D :D

Good luck to both of you and the rest

nimaalipour

12-13-2004, 03:00 PM

hey everybody. as JJ (Tranquility said), i started a group on Google the link is: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Vegas-Med

essentially, when we get more people on, we can send emails to everybody using: vegas-med@googlegroups.com

it can be convenient if we need it, which hopefully we will.

Anyway, i've been getting in touch with various people so send me an IM, or sdn message, or harrass me over the phone (note: my number is on the google group site) when you get a moment.

I will be going out with Brian, and hopefully JJ this weekend. So if you can rally, try to make it out to Vegas.
If not this weekend, let me know anytime you're going and I will make a special trip...and depending on my winnings, maybe get a limo if we can fill it.

I'm out.
-Nima

TranquilityLove

12-13-2004, 08:07 PM

hey everybody. as JJ (TranquilityLove said), i started a group on Google the link is: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Vegas-Med

essentially, when we get more people on, we can send emails to everybody using: vegas-med@googlegroups.com

it can be convenient if we need it, which hopefully we will.

Anyway, i've been getting in touch with various people so send me an IM, or sdn message, or harrass me over the phone (note: my number is on the google group site) when you get a moment.

I will be going out with Brian, and hopefully JJ this weekend. So if you can rally, try to make it out to Vegas.
If not this weekend, let me know anytime you're going and I will make a special trip...and depending on my winnings, maybe get a limo if we can fill it.

I'm out.
-Nima

Hmm... I thought my going out was no longer optional... :p

Anyways, I am also open to IM, phone calls, emails, pm'd. I think I pm'd most of you already with my contact info. feel free to use it. I am excited about all of this. can't wait to meet more of you.

And Leilani better show up here soon.... if anyone sees her on (she had the tucom-nv vs comp thread thing on pre-osteo...) tell her to get over here too.

- jj

DrB

12-14-2004, 05:26 AM

Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone has read The House of God or The Intern Blues. These came highly recommended by the nurses at my hospital. They said I have to read it now that I am an OMS1

1hotaartichoke

12-14-2004, 11:16 AM

Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone has read The House of God or The Intern Blues. These came highly recommended by the nurses at my hospital. They said I have to read it now that I am an OMS1

i read house of god...it was good and funny. :thumbup:

TranquilityLove

12-15-2004, 11:08 AM

Just thought I would bump up the thread and see what everyone is doing...

Hope the c/o 2008 is doing well on their exams...

1hotaartichoke

12-15-2004, 01:07 PM

Just thought I would bump up the thread and see what everyone is doing...

Hope the c/o 2008 is doing well on their exams...

yeah guys,
come on and say something interesting...i need something to entertain me while im at work... :p

TranquilityLove

12-15-2004, 01:26 PM

yeah guys,
come on and say something interesting...i need something to entertain me while im at work... :p

go get on aim... entertain me too... before i go to work :p :laugh:

DrB

12-15-2004, 09:50 PM

TranquilityLove

12-19-2004, 11:33 AM

I just got my renewal notice for my Gym and it is going to expire Jan 5 :(

I can only renew for a year at a time so I will be without a gym for a few months until I get to Henderson. Looking at Napa Valley Apartments... they have a gym :)

Also looked at Remington and Ventana Canyon apartments, but Napa is a bit cheaper. I wish I knew how much we will get for financial aid so that I know how much I can afford.

They told me at my interview that they budget 700-900 a month for housing. Any thoughts on this... what about food and other bills?

Anyone know of phlebotomy jobs in Henderson (may just need the blood money)?

-Ben
TUNV OMS(-1/2)

hey DrB!

Uhm.... which gym do you go to?

as for housing... yah... it will depend on the complex (and that will also go for your electric, gas, water, sewer, trash) I know at my complex I have my phone, electric, and gas. then the water, sewer and trash is split between the units based on square footage. food depends on how much you eat, how much you eat out... the usual... i don't think the prices here are that much different in terms of groceries... but then again, i don't know, it also depends on where you choose to go grocery shopping. gas is really good here right now (YAY! finally again) low grade yesterday was 1.87 medium was 1.97 and top was 2.07 (at least at the cheveron near my apartment)

go look at the apartment complexes though. that is the best advice i can give you. make sure you like the complex. it is hard to tell over the internet.

i will keep my eyes open for blood jobs ;)

Babbling Brooke

12-23-2004, 05:08 PM

Hey everyone! I am excited to finally meet some people who will be joining me at Touro Nevada in August. I got accepted thru the early admission program in August and have been teaching 7th grade science for the year here in Oklahoma. I have never been to Las Vegas, so this should be an experience for me! I am coming to visit Jan.20-23rd. I am bringing three of my girlfriends along with me to enjoy the city as well as tour the med. school. Let me know if anyone wants to meet during this time. Can't wait to meet you all!

DrB

12-23-2004, 07:52 PM

box29

12-26-2004, 04:35 PM

Hey Babbling Brooke congrats!!! Welcome to TUNV and welcome to SDN! If you have never been to Las Vegas from Oklahoma... you are in for a shock!

Don't spend all your money for next year! I would love to join you, but I need to save all my cash before the move.

See you in August! :thumbup:
-Ben

CONGRATs everyone for getting into TUN!...there is no misspelling, it is TUN and not TUNV - final word from the administration...Have fun for the rest of the year before school starts! Happy Holidays!

medicine1

12-26-2004, 09:49 PM

OnMyWayThere

12-26-2004, 10:03 PM

Hello everyone! I am from New Mexico and I was accepted to TUCOM Nevada, Class of 2009, this past August. I cannot wait to meet you all!
Best of luck and success to all!

Lt Mark Stevens

AFHPSP recipient
Class of 2009

Awesome! Welcome to the TU-NV family to you and Babbling Brooke! :thumbup: :horns:
I just got back from skiing at Big Bear for a few days and I need sleeeep :sleep:

cardiotonic

12-26-2004, 10:45 PM

Hello everyone! I am from New Mexico and I was accepted to TUCOM Nevada, Class of 2009, this past August. I cannot wait to meet you all!
Best of luck and success to all!

Lt Mark Stevens

AFHPSP recipient
Class of 2009

Lt Mark!!! Hey what's up buddy! Remember me? Welcome to our class thread. By the way, we have a couple more forums at... http://p075.ezboard.com/btourouniversitynevada
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Vegas-Med/
...so be sure to check those out too.

So what does your wife think about your new title? Hooorraahh! (pronounced hu-rah for those who don't know)(that's the sound my dad makes :laugh: ...he was in the army). Anyway, I was thinking about joining the Air Force also...we might have to talk about that later.

It's nice to hear from you again. Keep in touch.

Dan Uelk
TUN Class of 2009!!!

DrB

12-27-2004, 01:22 AM

Hay all Tun students!

Was wondering if anyone is thinking about or going to do the HPSP scholarship. After TUN going to have a tun of loans ;)

See you in August
-Ben
TUN class of 2009

cardiotonic

12-27-2004, 03:00 AM

Hay all Tun students!

Was wondering if anyone is thinking about or going to do the HPSP scholarship. After TUN going to have a tun of loans ;)

See you in August
-Ben
TUN class of 2009
Is it really TUN? :o No offense DrB, it is humorous at first but can you imagine all the tun jokes we are going to get. We are probably going to get a tun. :rolleyes:

ex) what school do you go to?
Oh I go to TUN.
Boy I bet you have a tun of homework hahaha.
or
You probably bet a tun of money at the blackjack table hahaha

Hope that doesn't get old
...It's kinda like naming your kid Richard

box29

12-27-2004, 09:44 AM

Hay all Tun students!

After TUN going to have a tun of loans ;)

See you in August
-Ben
TUN class of 2009

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

medicine1

12-27-2004, 11:26 AM

I have been awarded the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship
this past October. If you have any questions about the program, don't hesitate to ask me or your local recruiter. ;)

medicine1

12-27-2004, 11:30 AM

I am glad to hear from you Dan!
Three more months in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then we move to Henderson, Nevada. I will be going to Commissioned Officer Training this coming June (in Montgomery, Alabama). ;)

Apropos, my wife does like the Lt after my name! Ha! Ha!
I can't wait see everyone this next August.

TranquilityLove

12-27-2004, 12:25 PM

hello babbling brooke and lt. stevens! It is good to meet more class members!

medicine1

12-28-2004, 07:57 PM

TranquilityLove

12-28-2004, 10:20 PM

I hear you are living in Henderson now. Where do you live? I am thinking about Remington Canyon Apartments.

If someone would be willing to share a three bedroom apartment at Remington Canyon, that would be swell!

I was in Henderson a week and a half ago. I saw a lot of apartments out there. Has anyone seen the Timberlake apartments? I haven't seen those yet.

:)

I live in henderson already. i am out on pecos and windmill right now in the camden summits apartments. i like them. they have attached garages with direct entrance. But that was an important thing for me when i was looking at apartments.

feel free to contact me. you can pm, im, call, which ever works best for you. i don't know if you have hit up the google site or not. but i think all my contact info is over there. if you don't want to... pm me and i will send it all to you.

take care and hope to talk to you soon

jj

stretch210

12-28-2004, 11:27 PM

I am buying a house (probably three bedrooms) one room for computer and that stuff and the other for a roommate. So...if anyone is interested let me know. IM me and then we can talk, look forward to meeting all of you!
Mike

DrB

12-29-2004, 05:05 AM

Perfect apartment for a military dude...remington... :rolleyes:

I am interested in sharing an apartment... think Timberlake floorplan was best for sharing a 2-3bedroom. I went to Napa Valley apartments while in Henderson and I liked them too.

For everyone else who would like a house-mate when are you thinking of moving? I would like to move in by June 1 latest July 1... I am working night shifts and need a few months to reset my clock before school starts.

-Ben
TUN 2009

1hotaartichoke

12-29-2004, 10:28 AM

hi all future classmates,
i too will be buying a house, and looking for a roommate. the house will prolly be 3 bedroom, so i would want 1 or maybe 2 roommates. anyone interested pm me.

:D

medicine1

01-01-2005, 12:15 AM

Happy New Years everyone!
:D

DrB

01-01-2005, 09:11 AM

Happy New Year!!!!!

2005!!!!!

Our year has come...

TranquilityLove

01-01-2005, 11:17 AM

:clap: :clap:

OnMyWayThere

01-01-2005, 12:15 PM

Happy New Year :hardy:

drnima

01-01-2005, 12:30 PM

Ok guys, I don't really get this, no one has really introduced themselves. I don't know anyone's real name, age, sex, interests....
I'll start:
-I'm Nima (yea there are going to be 2 Nimas in our class)
-I interviewed on Dec 14th.
-I grew up in Europe, in Spain and Belgium
-The girl that I was dating just broke up with me, lots of drama, long story. Here's the summary: I feel like crap.
-I'll probably move into Henderson in June or July. My parents are talking about buying me a condo there as an investment, but I don't know yet, I might just rent a one bedroom apt.
-I'm flat ass broke, so I can't go on any trips to Vegas.
-I live in Valencia, 40min North of Los Angeles.
-I graduated from UCLA, BS in physiological science and psychobio.
-I'm just chilling for the time being, no job, no school. I'll start looking for a job this week, but I dont know if anyone would give me a job knowing that I will be leaving in 6 months.
-Ok, enough for today.
Here's my e-mail: drnima@sbcglobal.net
You can also IM me. I have an away message, but I'm usually in my room, so just write me and I'll get to my computer. Here's my screen name: drnimatoad.
Ok guys, hope to meet yall soon.

DrB

01-01-2005, 01:38 PM

Hi Nima, my name is DrB... I live in cyber land. Born and raised on SDN. I like surfing... the net and I plan on being emailed to Nevada around June. :p

All the fun aside... we have a new google list serve just for us!

Go to www.google.com and click on groups

look for Vegas Med and sign up to read all about us

-Ben
Santa Cruz phlebotomist, UCSC grad, 25 years old, born in Kansas, hope to move into a single apartment, but think shared housing is better for the budget... all we get is 1200/month to live on.

BTW sorry about the girl problems... no worries, plenty of showgirls for us in Vegas

OnMyWayThere

01-01-2005, 01:53 PM

drnima

01-02-2005, 02:17 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the replies.
JJ and Jeff, thanks for writing, I hope to talk to you guys again.
Ben, I tried to sign up for the Google group but it didnt work. I e-mailed the owner of the group and asked to be added.

TranquilityLove

01-02-2005, 09:07 PM

I know this topic was brought up several times and no one has really seemed to post their info. So I thought I would try again.

My info...

AIM - peacefulHI

yahoo - peaceful_dove

cardiotonic

01-05-2005, 11:47 AM

Has everyone seen this?

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-03-Tue-2004/news/24448822.html

1hotaartichoke

01-05-2005, 03:16 PM

Has everyone seen this?

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-03-Tue-2004/news/24448822.html
i hadn't before now...thanks for the link! :thumbup:

DrB

01-05-2005, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the article cardiotonic! WOOOHOOO! Here is to being part of the next 100!

-B

TranquilityLove

01-05-2005, 11:57 PM

Has everyone seen this?

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-03-Tue-2004/news/24448822.html

not until now... I usually don't do searches for back issues... Unless i am really really bored, or i am researching something... But thanks... totally.

When are you and everyone else coming out to visit?

mxxena

01-05-2005, 11:58 PM

Glad to hear of all of you coming next year. For those of you that are "flat ass broke" like Drnima- there are some first years that are able to house you guys when you come out to visit- so you don't have to pay for a hotel. It's not much but I have a futon in my condo and I'd like to meet some of you as well.

We also love to meet you guys so please keep in touch and let us know when you do plan to visit so we can get together and meet you guys and gals!!

You can email me at mxxena@yahoo.com.

Congrats and I look forward to hearing from you!! :)

Jill Polanczyk
MS-I
Touro University- Nevada
Class of 2008

cardiotonic

01-06-2005, 01:33 AM

I usually don't do searches for back issues... Unless i am really really bored, or i am researching something... But thanks... totally.

When are you and everyone else coming out to visit?
:laugh: :laugh: :D We must be a lot alike.

Haven't figured that out yet, but I will definately get back to you on that in about a week.

cardiotonic

01-06-2005, 01:38 AM

Alacitedesanges

01-09-2005, 06:29 PM

Hey Guys,
How are yall doin? I wanted to let you know that we are having a winter ball/banquet in 2 weeks (Jan 22nd)... it'd be great if u guys could come! The banquet/ball will take place at the V theather in the Aladdin hotel on the strip!
If u wanna come, please RSVP ASAP (we need a head count for the buffet) by e-mailing me at do08-gho@tunv.org or thru AIM: gladho2000
Gladys
(VP Social)
(BTW: only $20 a ticket!)

Alacitedesanges

01-10-2005, 10:45 PM

Hey Guys,
It appears that we will reach the max capacity for the banquet. As far as now, our 1st winter banquet will be limited for the current students... :-( Sorry about that... We will work on another social event later this yr or next year I promise.... :-)
Gladys

Marianne11

01-11-2005, 11:23 AM

frank51

01-11-2005, 01:19 PM

I would appreciate it if you guys could tell how the interviews are conducted at Touro-NV, does it consist of 2 one on one interviews or is it conducted in a panel format.

ez073323

01-11-2005, 02:19 PM

I would appreciate it if you guys could tell how the interviews are conducted at Touro-NV, does it consist of 2 one on one interviews or is it conducted in a panel format.

The interview at TUCOM-NV consists of one 30 minute interview by two interviewers, at least one of which will be a faculty member.

Brian
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

TranquilityLove

01-12-2005, 01:09 AM

Maybe the first years need dates? (us :D ) That is if I hopefully get positive news from Roger this Friday. :)

Well, it is possible, but if all the seats are already taken, then wouldn't the first years all have dates...

My impression was that they were sold out and had hit capacity.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you this friday.

Virgie

01-14-2005, 09:28 PM

WOOHOO! I can be added to your list now! I got an email today from Roger, its still unbelievable! I'm gonna be a doctor!!

TranquilityLove

01-14-2005, 09:50 PM

WOOHOO! I can be added to your list now! I got an email today from Roger, its still unbelievable! I'm gonna be a doctor!!

YAY! Congradulations! we have an unofficial class website going so that we can all get to know each other before school starts. I think Roger will be emailing you something about it when you put in your deposit. but the site is:

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/Vegas-Med

there are a bunch of mini intros... but you have to search though all of our talk and probably go into the archives... we are a friendly group. nima Alipour (aka Nima or Nima 1) is the owner of the group.

I look forward to learning more about you and meeting you.

jj

Marianne11

01-14-2005, 10:04 PM

WOOHOO! I can be added to your list now! I got an email today from Roger, its still unbelievable! I'm gonna be a doctor!!

Congrats Virgie!! I got wait-listed. I hope I get a spot too. :)

OnMyWayThere

01-15-2005, 11:55 AM

WOOHOO! I can be added to your list now! I got an email today from Roger, its still unbelievable! I'm gonna be a doctor!!
Congratulations Virgie! ... Or, soon to be Dr. Virgie :clap:
Hey Marianne, A LOT of people got taken off the waitlist this past December. I think 1/2 of the people that I've met from our class SO... you're still in good shape! (I think someone mentioned sending in a letter of intent) Hang in there :thumbup:

Marianne11

01-15-2005, 04:15 PM

Congratulations Virgie! ... Or, soon to be Dr. Virgie :clap:
Hey Marianne, A LOT of people got taken off the waitlist this past December. I think 1/2 of the people that I've met from our class SO... you're still in good shape! (I think someone mentioned sending in a letter of intent) Hang in there :thumbup:

Thanks! I'm going to send a letter of intent so hopefully I'll get a spot soon. I know there is always a lot of movement. I don't want to go back east, so I'm going to try everything for Touro including accepting a spot in 2010 if necessary. :)

Virgie

01-15-2005, 08:27 PM

You guys are all so sweet! So, how long until the the disbelief passes and you really believe that you're finally in? First exam in school?? Just kidding!
Now when taking about school with my family I have to correct myself and say "Now that I'm in" instead of "When I get in or If I get in"..its the greatest thing. :D

Marianne, I know you'll get in, keep the faith. Remember Brian was saying that he was waitlisted and he kept in contact with Roger and letting him know he really wanted to go there? I know its what you really want, let them see that too! ;)

doc2b34

01-15-2005, 11:47 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm a 3rd year student from Tucom-CA. I stumbled onto this page when I was doing research for rotation for my 4th year. I just wanted to extend my congratulations to y'all future Osteopathic Physicians and welcome to the TUCOM family!. If you guys have any questions don't hesitate to ask. :)

To Virgie,
GO SUNDEVILS-Sparkie!!!! I'm an alum. also.

To Marianne,
Hey you have a really good chance of getting in if you are on the waiting list. I know some people who were waitlested and have gotten in-even at low tier. Just keep on updating them by writing letters on how you are trying to strengthen your application. You have to keep reminding them that you are seriously interested in becoming a TUCOM-DO.

cardiotonic

01-15-2005, 11:59 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm a 3rd year student from Tucom-CA. I stumbled onto this page when I was doing research for rotation for my 4th year. I just wanted to extend my congratulations to y'all future Osteopathic Physicians and welcome to the TUCOM family!. If you guys have any questions don't hesitate to ask. :)

To Virgie,

undefinedGO SUNDEVILS-Sparkie!!!! I'm an alum. also.
Hey thanks doc2b34, it makes me feel a lot more comfortable going to TUN especially since I am coming all the way from Saint Louis MO! Hope you find a good spot!

Hey Virgie!, congratulations, welcome to the family!!!

Marianne, I was waitlisted once...keep it up...you'll get in :) :luck:

frank51

01-16-2005, 10:03 AM

Thanks! I'm going to send a letter of intent so hopefully I'll get a spot soon. I know there is always a lot of movement. I don't want to go back east, so I'm going to try everything for Touro including accepting a spot in 2010 if necessary. :)

Just out of curiosity, can you tell us a little about your stats? Do you think you got wait listed because of your stats or your interview?

DrB

01-16-2005, 05:50 PM

ez073323

01-17-2005, 01:39 AM

Marianne11 was interviewed because of her stats... they looked good already. She was wait listed because the adcoms need to know that she wants to go to their school more than the other student who has good stats. I was a previous wait lister. This is a game you can't prepare for, only hope for the best, keep the faith, and bug the sh!t out of them.

-Still keeping the faith :thumbup:

Time out DrB

How do you know the critieria for earning an interview? or the reasons that someone was waitlisted? Do you sit on the admissions committee? (FYI: Secondaries and interviews are granted on many factors, not just MCAT score and GPA)

I congratulate you on earning a spot in the class of 2009, but securing said spot does not give you the authority or insight as to how TUCOM-NV selects members of its various cohorts. As a first year I have been extremely lucky to work fairly intimately with the office of admissions. As close as I might be with those who do make the final decisions, I would never be so brash as to say I know why or why not a person may or may not earn an seat in the class.

I understand that you are only trying to be helpful, but in my humble opinion, "(bugging) the sh!t out of them" isn't the most constructive course of action.

Brian Enriquez
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

TranquilityLove

01-17-2005, 12:59 PM

Thanks! I'm going to send a letter of intent so hopefully I'll get a spot soon. I know there is always a lot of movement. I don't want to go back east, so I'm going to try everything for Touro including accepting a spot in 2010 if necessary. :)

I think a letter of intent is good. I would also keep Roger updated as to any additional ecs, experiences, grade changes that would help you out. And positive thinking is always good. Just don't go overboard with it. Keep in touch. I am sure you will do fine.

Marianne11

01-17-2005, 01:35 PM

I think my stats are okay. I graduated with a 3.85 GPA, MCAT sucked though. :) I thought the interview went really well, but I was already in med school last year and am on a leave of absence, so they might think I don't need this acceptance as bad as someone else, but it is my first choice school. I'm just going to let them know that a bit more, and hopefully there will be movement on the list. :)

DrB

01-17-2005, 06:51 PM

;)

-keep the faith

TranquilityLove

01-17-2005, 07:05 PM

;)

-keep the faith

Thank you! :cool: :D

Alpha&Omega

01-18-2005, 12:55 PM

it's been a long time since my last post

i had to catch up 3 whole pages :D

it's really great to see a lot of new "faces"

to those who recently got accepted, congrats!!!

and to those still hoping to get in, good luck :thumbup:

jawicobike

01-18-2005, 02:03 PM

TranquilityLove

01-18-2005, 02:15 PM

Ubiquitous7

01-20-2005, 09:27 AM

Is there anyone from the class of 2008 on this forum? Is that the first class at TUCOM-NV?

I'm a first year at PCSOM, but I'm from Southern Utah and I'm curious as to how the clinical rotations will be set up for the class of 2008, but the only TUCOM-NV website that I can find is useless.

Is there anybody out there with a little more information?

check out my other postings...Touro Opportunities in Las Vegas (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=1961538#post1961538)

i'm assuming you are thinking of transfering...
if you have any other questions please contact me...

Nathan Neufeld
President
Student Government Assoication
TUN-COM class of 2008
do08-nneufeld@tunv.org

Elysium

01-22-2005, 10:28 AM

check out my other postings...Touro Oppertunities in Las Vegas (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=1961538#post1961538)

i'm assuming you are thinking of transfering...
if you have any other questions please contact me...

Nathan Neufeld
President
Student Government Assoication
TUN-COM class of 2008
do08-nneufeld@tunv.org

Hey Nate-y,

Might want to try and spell "opportunities" correctly. Hehe!
;)

T.

coreo334

01-22-2005, 05:28 PM

OnMyWayThere

01-22-2005, 05:50 PM

Hey All!

My name is Cory and also recently got the acceptance letter. I had a question about a laptop purchase. I was wondering if Touro had any special specifications that needed to go along with the laptop.

Currently I am looking at either a dell 700m, which I really like, but I'm concerned that the screen (12 in.) will be too small for certain things. I'm also looking into the dell 600m which is heavier but has a larger screen (14 in.)

Any suggestions?
Congratulations Cory :thumbup: I had the same concerns with those two Dells so I'm just waiting to see if anything else comes out. Weight is a big factor because I have a really bad back, but a big screen is also important. The laptops with the combination of the two are very expensive. As far as specifications, I am pretty sure the new laptops have what we need.

TranquilityLove

01-23-2005, 11:24 AM

Hey All!

My name is Cory and also recently got the acceptance letter. I had a question about a laptop purchase. I was wondering if Touro had any special specifications that needed to go along with the laptop.

Currently I am looking at either a dell 700m, which I really like, but I'm concerned that the screen (12 in.) will be too small for certain things. I'm also looking into the dell 600m which is heavier but has a larger screen (14 in.)

Any suggestions?

Congradulations on your acceptance! Good to meet another classmate. I imagine that Roger will be sending out information on laptop specifications as we get closer to starting. I think I am just going to wait for that to come down before i go out and purchase one.

Ubiquitous7

01-23-2005, 11:18 PM

Hey All!

My name is Cory and also recently got the acceptance letter. I had a question about a laptop purchase. I was wondering if Touro had any special specifications that needed to go along with the laptop.

Currently I am looking at either a dell 700m, which I really like, but I'm concerned that the screen (12 in.) will be too small for certain things. I'm also looking into the dell 600m which is heavier but has a larger screen (14 in.)

Any suggestions?

Welcome and congratulations...

I have a 12 inch and love it...the mobility is great and needed. That’s my recommendation. I’ll never get a pc replacement...we're going to be on the go for the rest of our schooling careers.

We also have wireless access... so I recommend you budget for that as well. We use the "g" wireless system...it really is nice.

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask...

Nate Neufeld
President
SGA
TUN-COM 08
do08-nneufeld@tunv.org

T. whos ym leslpign own? :cool: ;)

1hotaartichoke

01-24-2005, 12:15 AM

Congratulations Cory :thumbup: I had the same concerns with those two Dells so I'm just waiting to see if anything else comes out. Weight is a big factor because I have a really bad back, but a big screen is also important. The laptops with the combination of the two are very expensive. As far as specifications, I am pretty sure the new laptops have what we need.

guys,
i want an apple laptop...does anyone know if the built in wireless thing that apple has is complatible with the wireless network at the school? :confused:

DrB

01-24-2005, 02:13 AM

I have a 12 inch and love it...the mobility is great

No need to brag Nate

:rolleyes:

1hotaartichoke

01-24-2005, 03:13 PM

No need to brag Nate

:rolleyes:

:laugh: :laugh:

TranquilityLove

01-24-2005, 07:00 PM

No need to brag Nate

:rolleyes:

:eek: :laugh:

medicine1

01-25-2005, 06:30 PM

Ubiquitous7

01-26-2005, 03:39 PM

Thanks Nate! I appreciate the information about rotations. I know that Dr. Forman has already started a PGY-1 internship at UMC this year. From the MISL webpage on "Rotations" (http://forums.misl.info/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3), I have heard a lot of good things from the Mare Island Students who have done or are currently doing their rotations in Nevada.

I still think we should have a bi-monthly column in either the SUN or Review-Journal Newspaper, that provides health tips, and or information regarding health awareness for the community in Southern Nevada.

Mark Stevens :)

Kudos...very quick attainment of that info on our working with UMC for rotations...this info was only confirmed with in the last week. UMC is the only level 1 trauma center in the state...a great opportunity for us to have access to.

Med1, let me know if you're interested in starting a column, i think that is a great idea...i will bring it up to our VP of Communications.

Nate Neufeld
President
SGA
TUN-COM class of 2008

DrB - i never brag...i'm a "straight shooter"...nothing but the truth from me :cool:

Ubiquitous7

01-26-2005, 03:45 PM

guys,
i want an apple laptop...does anyone know if the built in wireless thing that apple has is complatible with the wireless network at the school? :confused:

Apples also work on our wireless network. we presently have one person who uses a mac laptop.

Nate
Pres.
SGA
TUN-COM Class of 2008

1hotaartichoke

01-26-2005, 08:59 PM

Apples also work on our wireless network. we presently have one person who uses a mac laptop.

Nate
Pres.
SGA
TUN-COM Class of 2008

Awesome...im all over that ****! :D :thumbup:

monelkub

01-26-2005, 09:12 PM

i think that is a great idea...i will bring it up to our VP of Communications.

Nate Neufeld
President
SGA
TUN-COM class of 2008

DrB - i never brag...i'm a "straight shooter"...nothing but the truth from me :cool:

Hello everyone,

That sounds like a great idea, let's see what we can do. I decided finally to be a little more vocal on the site so if anyone has questions for me feel free to email me. I think I saw on of you is from Tucson and that's where I was born and raised (go cats!). All you ASU guys that's just another story ;) Looks like we'll have a great incoming class next year. Good luck to everyone.

Nik Kubista
TUNCOM Class 2008
TUN-SGA VP Communications

stretch210

01-27-2005, 03:05 PM

Marianne11

01-27-2005, 08:45 PM

TranquilityLove

01-27-2005, 11:09 PM

I'm going crazy here wondering if I will get off the list. For those of you who are in the 2008 class and were waitlisted, how long did it take before you heard anything? Does anyone know how many spots have been accepted for 2009? Once someone reserves a spot & pays, do they actually change their mind and drop? :confused: I sent in a letter of intent. Hope it helps. :scared:

As of the email I got on the 25th, there are 74 people who have put down their deposit for the c/o '09.

Some people do drop after putting in their deposit. They are just holding their seat and could be hoping for an offer at a different school. TUCOM-nv only gives your two weeks to think about it. So it is almost safer to put in the deposit, especially if you are waiting on other schools, or uncertain of which you really want to go to, then deciding later that you don't want to go to one or the other.

As for waitlist movement and hearing anything about it. I don't know. I was a reapplicant this year after being waitlisted last year, but i didn't interview until may, so my wait wasn't as long. And i know a few people got pulled off the waitlist right before Christmas, but I don't know how that worked other then hearsay.

Keep your fingers crossed, and positive thoughts and it will all work out like it is suppose to.

Virgie

01-27-2005, 11:23 PM

That was me. I am from Tucson, and I like to hear there is another wildcat fan! Going to watch them beat Washington tonight at Mckale Center. I didn't want to get this ASU vs. UA thing started, but since you already have, I'm so glad to be on the winning side.

Ok Ok fine, here we go with the rivarly :D I don't really care about it but...

Seriously though, just wait until you meet my husband! :D He's the one who picked my avatar! Or my dad (ASU Alumni) :scared: , they're big ASU fans and BIG rivals of UofA!

Hey Stretch, do you know Dr. Dearing?

frank51

01-28-2005, 01:19 PM

Can anyone tell me how the grading system works at Touro-NV, is it pass or fail or A, B, C...

Marianne11

01-28-2005, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the info & kind words! I guess about 30-35 spots are left then. I hope they save one for me. :) You said you re-applied? In my letter it says if I don't get a spot this year that I can be in the early decision cycle next year without re-applying, is that what you did or did you do the whole app thing again?

ez073323

01-28-2005, 05:21 PM

Can anyone tell me how the grading system works at Touro-NV, is it pass or fail or A, B, C...

Grading at my school is a standard letter grade scale: A, B C, and U.

Brian Enriquez
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

monelkub

01-28-2005, 06:56 PM

[COLOR=Indigo]Ok Ok fine, here we go with the rivarly :D COLOR]

It's all good fun. There are actualy a couple ASU guys and another UofA guy in my class. We joke a little but we all know who has the better basketball team ;)

stretch210, i'll be back in Tucson at the end of May and into June so if you still have any questions we can meet up. Oh yeah quick question, did you go to high school in Tucson? I'm a product of 90210... I mean Catalina Foothills HS :laugh: It will be good to see the cactus again, I really do miss them.

Nik

medicine1

01-29-2005, 08:07 AM

Nate and Nik,
I also have a few other ideas.
I think it would be great if TUCOM-Nevada would organize a bi-yearly Health Fair, where Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, and Students can come together to Provide health tips, immunizations, health and wellness education, etc., for our community. All of the Hospitals and Clinics around town could get together in a collaborative effort with Touro University.

Another idea that I have, is to create a monthly newsletter, where students, and fellow faculty write about current health issues, and health topics that are of interest to the medical community and to the public at large.

Mark

stretch210

01-29-2005, 02:50 PM

I do know Dr. Dearing, I shadowed him for a short time, and probably will be back shadowing him next month. How do you know him? How did you know me? I love the UofA-ASU battles...they are so easy to win!

I grew up in Tucson and went to Sabino for high school. But I live right down the street from Catalina Foothills now (off of Pontatoc).

medicine1

01-31-2005, 09:08 AM

I found this website, that might help some people find an apartment/house with a roomate: roommates.com

If I can, I want to only pay $500-$600 max for an apartment.
I can imagine the difficulties students will have, if they have spouses that need to relocate and find new jobs.

My wife Mona is a Health Unit Coordinator on a General Surgical Floor at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Hospital. I hope to come out in March to help her look for a job at St Rose's Hospital.
I my self may have to work at least once a week. So I will also be looking for a job.

I really hope TUCOM-Nevada will build a Health Sciences Center/Hospital were people can come from all over the world to study, learn, teach, and do research. It would be a bonus to receive NIH funding, and have M.S. and Ph.D. programs available. Plus we could have our own teaching hospital... :rolleyes: I suppose I am just a day dreamer..

Marianne11

01-31-2005, 10:54 AM

I know I'm not a student yet, or accepted, but my last school did a few cool things for M1s. Around June we received the email addresses of all the accepted students. We got a lot of mail from students looking for roommates, to meet up & do things before orientation etc. It was really helpful. So if someone was moving to the area, other students would offer to let them stay why they looked for a place. And, if you didn't want the emails they just removed you. The other really cool thing was that they had a freshman facts book. If I'm accepted, fingers crossed, I could volunteer to do this. Basically everyone accepted sends or emails a recent pic, and answers basic questions like hometown, birthday, single/married/etc, pets, hobbies, etc. The first day of orientation everyone gets a copy so you can put names/faces together, plus be able to find people from your undergrad or that have similar interests. My class had over 200 students so it was necessary. It was the most used book at orientation. I can imagine that the Touro NV book would totally rock. My last school was well, hate to say it, b o r i n g....so the book helped but then what you have is what you have. Let's just say the students were nothing like the awesome people I met in the class of Touro NV 2008. :)

1hotaartichoke

01-31-2005, 02:46 PM

i think thats a fun idea marianne! :thumbup:

DrB

01-31-2005, 05:04 PM

If I can, I want to only pay $500-$600 max for an apartment.
I can imagine the difficulties students will have, if they have spouses that need to relocate and find new jobs.

My wife Mona is a Health Unit Coordinator on a General Surgical Floor at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Hospital. I hope to come out in March to help her look for a job at St Rose's Hospital.
I my self may have to work at least once a week. So I will also be looking for a job.

I really hope TUCOM-Nevada will build a Health Sciences Center/Hospital were people can come from all over the world to study, learn, teach, and do research. It would be a bonus to receive NIH funding, and have M.S. and Ph.D. programs available. Plus we could have our own teaching hospital... :rolleyes: I suppose I am just a day dreamer..

I am also looking for housing in that range... not a lot of that around. You could find a 3br and split with another student. Do you have any kids?

Good luck finding jobs! I am employed to St Rose's sister campus Dominican in Santa Cruz. Was looking into transfering, but do not want to work while in school. Medicine1 are you doing HPSP? Don't they give you a nice stipend every month?

DrB

01-31-2005, 05:16 PM

I really hope TUCOM-Nevada will build a Health Sciences Center/Hospital were people can come from all over the world to study, learn, teach, and do research. It would be a bonus to receive NIH funding, and have M.S. and Ph.D. programs available. Plus we could have our own teaching hospital... :rolleyes: I suppose I am just a day dreamer..

I second your wish for this hospital. I think exposure to the field as an early med student is an important learning experience. It can be an invaluable gift to the community as well as give us hands on experience working with patients.

I also love the idea of public health pages in the sun or reviewjournal. Another idea is to have a presence at community functions with helpful information and first aid. :thumbup:

medicine1

01-31-2005, 06:46 PM

In regards to your inquiry DrB, I do not have children, and I do have the HPSP scholarship. I have about the same budget as everyone else.
And with my current bills, I am not left with much thereafter.
I will look into St Rose's, and some of the other hospitals nearby for work. ;)

medicine1

01-31-2005, 06:48 PM

Marianne11

02-01-2005, 02:25 PM

To DrB: I would love to see our school become more and more active and involved within the community. :)

To Marianne: I can image making a mini-biography on everyone would be quite a feat.
I think it should be more on voluntary terms, and with expressed consent.
I don't think everyone would enjoy having someone delve into their personal lives. ;)

It was 100% optional, and you only answer questions that you want to. About 99% of the class did, but only put what they wanted. So not everyone answred the age question, etc. It is just a name & face book with a little personalization. So when someone new sees you they can think oh yeah, he's from Cali and has a pet turtle etc. It wouldn't be a big deal to create, just mail merge/forms/set fields in Word. :)

OnMyWayThere

02-01-2005, 05:26 PM

That is a great idea Marianne... I've still got my fingers crossed for you hoping you get in. The letter of intent will hopefully help :thumbup: If so, you should definately implement that email deal.

medicine1

02-02-2005, 08:29 PM

DrB

02-02-2005, 09:16 PM

Does anyone think Touro University-Nevada will develop Student Housing in the near future?

:) I am also curious to know if anyone, from either class of 2008/2009, has been successful in purchasing a house? And if so, what is the going rate per month?
Thanks!

I am still working on that, I have the loans, now I am looking for a place. I have found that condos are the way to go. As for the development of student housing, I don't think this will happen any time soon/ever. TUN's location was picked because of the "affordable" housing in the area.

If you are interested in buying, try eloans.com, lendingtree.com, ditech.com
Then look at the many sites for resale homes: reviewjournal.com, homestore.com, craigslist.org

For my own $0.02 I think renting is the best idea in your situation. Then try apartments.com, reviewjournal.com, and craigslist.org

TranquilityLove

02-03-2005, 11:17 AM

Just wanted to wish the class of 2008 good luck with their upcoming block exams... Not that any of you should see this given you should have your noses in the books studying... ;)

medicine1

02-05-2005, 06:19 PM

I am intersted to know what kinds of electives we will have at TUCOM-Nevada.

Here is the list of Electives at TUCOM-CA:

ELECTIVE COURSES

Human Growth and Variation(elective - 1 credit hour)
In this seminar-discussion course, the biological and behavioral foundations of human growth and variation are considered: what is normal, abnormal, common to all people or exclusive to certain groups? How does the body grow from birth to adulthood and what genetic, environmental, and cultural factors influence the outcome? Clinical conditions related to the growth process and congenital diseases that reflect the recent histories of ethnic groups are discussed. Modern human ethnic or "racial" variation is considered as it relates to models for global dispersion and colonization. The course also considers behavioral aspects of culture, such as diet, nutrition, and activity levels as they relate to the spectrum of clinical problems in our society.

Summer Clinical Preceptorship(elective - 0.5 - 1 credit hour)
This class is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply basic science knowledge in a clinical setting during an otherwise non-academic time; i.e., between the first and second years. Students will, with approval of the course coordinator, work with a faculty member of TUCOM, a clinician at another institution, or a licensed physician in the community, in order to observe medical practice in an area of medicine and a clinical setting of their choice.

Special Topics in Medical Ethics(elective - 1 credit hour)
Physicians in all fields of medicine are frequently faced with difficult decisions that they must make or assist their patients in making. This course will: consider the underlying structure and means of ethical decision-making; identify resources for working through difficult ethical decisions; examine several important ethical dilemmas facing physicians today, and facilitate the student's gaining insight into his/her own ethical principles and ideals. Among the general topics that may be included are: ethics and patient care; ethics and research; ethics and new technology.

Medical Spanish (elective - 1 credit hour)
The overall objective of this course, which is intended to be a beginner's course, is to help the student to determine the chief complaint of the Spanish-speaking patient, provide basic medical instructions, obtain information about the patient, and answer the patient's most common questions. These objectives will be achieved through teaching of Spanish medical terminology, colloquial words and phrases, and some basic grammar, as well as through practice sessions in conducting histories and physicals in Spanish.

Pregnancy Partners(elective - 1 credit hour)
This program is designed to allow students without extensive clinical training (first-year students) to observe and act as advocates in the prenatal care, labor, and delivery of a prospective mother. The prospective mothers are clients of "Great Beginnings Prenatal Services" operated through Sutter-Solano Medical Center in Vallejo, CA. In the program a TUCOM student is matched with a prospective mother, attends all prenatal office visits, and is present during labor and delivery, as well as for the first postpartum office visit. The student will observe the relationships developed between the prospective mother and her health care providers and the protocol of the labor and delivery rooms. The student will act as an advocate only, e.g., encouraging the prospective mother to ask any questions she might have at her office visits, reminding her of her visits, but never dispensing medical advice. The course will also include lectures on a variety of topics related to maternal and fetal health.

medicine1

02-05-2005, 07:26 PM

Brian, DrB, anybody who has pictures, please help me post some pictures of our school!

ez073323

02-06-2005, 10:12 AM

I am intersted to know what kinds of electives we will have at TUCOM-Nevada.

As of today, the current electives are being offered at TUCOM-Nevada:

none

I cannot speculate on what electives may or may not be available in the future.

Brian Enriquez
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

ez073323

02-06-2005, 10:29 AM

Brian, DrB, anybody who has pictures, please help me post some pictures of our school!

this picture is actaully of the Mare Island campus:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/ez073323/TUCOM%20-%20Nevada/TUCOManatomy.bmp

This picture is at the Nevada campus, my classmates Scott, Eric, Brooke, and Guitar are talking to the pres...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/ez073323/TUCOM%20-%20Nevada/PresidentofAOAvisitsTUCOM-Nevada.bmp

And here is a picture I took from the same day... the dean of the school is on the left and Dr. Thomas is on the right... The picture didn't come out so well because as a member of the Touro Breakfast Club, I sit in the back row...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/ez073323/TUCOM%20-%20Nevada/IMG_0092.jpg

Brian Enriquez
bmenriquez@prodigy.net

TranquilityLove

02-06-2005, 12:19 PM

Good luck with block exams next week!

TranquilityLove

02-06-2005, 12:24 PM

medicine1 here are some pictures i have from the day I tourd the campus with another future classmate.

the atrium:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/atrium.jpg

The computer lab:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/computerlab.jpg

the unfinished gym:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/futuregym.jpg

The histo/micro lab:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/histolab.jpg

large lecture hall:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/largelecturehall.jpg

Reception area/desk:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/lobby.jpg

exam room:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/mockexamroom.jpg

small lecture hall:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/tranquilitylove/TUCOM-NV/the%20school/small_lecturehall.jpg

medicine1

02-06-2005, 02:08 PM

Thank you for the pictures! They are great! :D

hanuman

02-09-2005, 07:32 PM

Pictures look great...can't wait to be out there!

frank51

02-10-2005, 08:47 PM

Since there is no curve at TUCOM-NV, what happens if everyone performs poorly on a particular test? Also, does anyone know what percentage of students get As, Bs, etc...

medicine1

02-11-2005, 08:18 PM

DrB

02-12-2005, 04:54 AM

Religious Liberty in a Post 9/11 World:
Reflections on George Washington's 1790 Letter
to Touro Synagogue

by Eli N. Evans

Eli N. Evans was the keynote speaker on August 18, 2002 at the annual reading of George Washington's 1790 letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. This article is adapted from the speech.

In just a few weeks, on the anniversary of the September 11th disaster, America will reflect on the meaning of the attack and its lessons for history. In New York City, sensitive to the victims and their families, the Mayor has announced that there will be no speeches by political leaders that day, only readings from the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address-two of America's sanctified documents. There is another sanctified document that I would nominate for that celebration as well: President George Washington's 1790 letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. Though less well known, this message from the Father of our Country summons up the underlying spirit of the times in which our young nation was born, and by which we still live today.

Washington's message resonates powerfully in our post 9/11 world:

The Citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for having given to mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy: a policy worthy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights. For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.

George Washington recognized that the American Revolution was launching a worldwide revolution and the idea of the "natural rights of man" would circle the globe to inspire the hearts and souls of men and women everywhere. He saw toleration not as the "indulgence of one class of people" for others, but owed as an obligation to all.

Washington described a tolerance virtually unique in the world at that time, a tolerance expressed in deeds as well as words. He was inaugurated as the first President of the United States just a few months earlier, on April 30, 1790, at the Federal Hall in New York City, a building even now standing in Lower Manhattan, only a few minutes walk from the plot of land that would eventually become the World Trade Center. And among the invitees was Gershom Mendes Seixas, spiritual leader of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, generally considered the first American rabbi and one of three clergy invited to participate in the inauguration. Joint participation in such an imposing public setting could not have been imagined in any European city at the time.

One of Washington's first trips as president was his visit to Newport; he traveled there with Thomas Jefferson, as part of the campaign for passage of the Bill of Rights. When he arrived, Washington was handed a letter from Moses Seixas, a member of the New York Seixas family and the warden of Touro Synagogue, which by inference complained about the denial of the vote and the inability to hold office for Jews and Catholics in Rhode Island.

As the proposed Bill of Rights contained the clause "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of a religion or prohibit the free exercise thereof," Washington was able to illustrate that, in America, faith, any faith, was to be a private matter, beyond state interference. In so doing, he fulfilled a political need of the moment, but he also articulated principles that, with a sense of awe and even gratitude, we continue to commemorate today.

Americans in the late eighteenth century, like Americans now, were a people with strong religious beliefs. But as Arthur Hertzberg, distinguished author of The Jews of America, has stated, "the separation of church and state in America asks something very new and quite remarkable, of all religions in America. . . . self-limitation," the kind of voluntary restraint that must be adopted by all majority faiths.

This principle had particular relevance for the Jews who had come to America seeking religious freedom. Here in America, President Washington made clear, Jews were not a religious sect, a minority group merely tolerated by the government and the ruling establishment. Rather, he said emphatically, in America, all people were free to worship as they chose. Indeed, the bedrock value that God is universal and we are all God's children--that no one faith is more true than another-has been, I believe, America's gift to the world. Only through the embrace of religious freedom, religious tolerance, and religious liberty will the peoples of our diverse world find their way to an era of religious coexistence.

Although the September 11 attackers left no written statements explaining their motives, subsequent events have revealed an intent to attack the very idea of America itself--its religious freedoms, its principles, its central purpose. The World Trade Center, like the Pentagon, was a symbolic target, and the New York attack occurred in the shadow of another revered symbol, the Statue of Liberty.

On September 11th, people will come together to listen to our founding documents, and to ponder their meaning for the age we live in and the future we face. The words of those documents - and Washington's words to the Touro Synagogue -- take on new meaning in light of the destruction of dreams and lives in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon a year ago. In the long shadow cast by those events, the Washington letter shines like a beacon and can show us the way.

What a timely message for all Americans to hear: to remember that pluralism, diversity and respect for differences is, in the end, the only way for humanity to survive.

frank51

02-12-2005, 10:41 AM

Frank51,
You need to stop posting fallacious questions that are illogical, irrelevant, and deceptive. Take your USMLE at an allopathic school, and leave us alone.

Frank51 posted the following:

"I just hope that DO schools understand that students need to spend the majority of their time studying for their science classes, after all many of the more competitive allopathic programs almost require students to take the USMLE, which tests the student’s knowledge with regards to the science courses, not OMM. BTW, at schools where the grading system is A,B, etc. do students receive a grade for OMT? or is it pass/fail?"

Apropos, how on earth would we know how many As,Bs, and Cs the students have in OMM class, or any class for that matter? We don't even start until August 2005. And why are you so worried about OMM? And why do you pose doubts on our performance in OMM class?
Do you really think the COMLEX only tests one's knowledge on OMM?
The COMLEX tests a students overall knoweldge in the basic/clinical sciences, as well as OMM.

Oh! Ok, I’ll go back to my allopathic thread, since you said so...It’s pretty obvious that you either have literacy issues or you just can’t comprehend. So let me explain this to you in the simplest way possible, my question was obviously directed toward those who are already attending Touro/other D.O schools at the present time, so it doesn’t even concern you. Furthermore, I never doubted anyone’s performance in the OMM class, also I never said that the COMLEX covers only OMM, I simply implied that the USMLE (which obviously does not test on OMM) is more important when it comes to applying to competitive allopathic residency programs. Next time, try to comprehend (I know it must be hard for you) what the other person is saying, before you post something that makes you look like an immature pre-med.

DrB

02-12-2005, 04:33 PM

frank51

02-12-2005, 05:25 PM

Hey buddy, why do you care? In four years we will all be licensed physicians. It has been discussed to nausea the compatibility of the USMLE and the COMLEX. If it worries you so much then take the USMLE and if you would like take the COMLEX. Just because the USMLE doesn't include OMM doesn't mean it is a better test, or is the crown jewel of competitive residency slots. You should take the question back to an allo forum for they will give you the bias answer you seek. Since you posted it here... :meanie:

Why are you making false inferences and assumptions? Go back and read the my statement, I never said that USMLE is better than COMLEX or vice versa, all I’m saying is that most, if not all the top competitive residency programs prefer or most likely require you to take the USMLE, this is not my opinion, it’s a fact, if you don’t believe me contact the individual programs or ask the DO residents accepted into these programs.

The COMLEX is a much better exam for testing the physician's ability to care for patients.

I’m sure that the above statement is based on your informed opinion, BTW, you’ve taken both USMLE and COMLEX, right?

DrB

02-12-2005, 06:34 PM

Maybe you didn't read the title to this thread? It is for the official class of 2009, now you are welcome to post here, but don't expect a warm reply if you question our school's methods. I went back and read your post... your question is "what if everyone performs poorly on a test"? Then we all perform poorly. The system is designed to help us pass. Poor grades reflect back at the school and as such they would work with us to improve them. I am not sure which forum Medicine1 got your other questions. I agree with him they are irrelevant and deceptive. We are all trying to understand where you are going with this Frank, maybe you can elaborate on your questions because it seems we have a miscommunication. And if you decide not to post again... we won't hold it against you.

frank51

02-12-2005, 08:30 PM

OnMyWayThere

02-12-2005, 08:35 PM

You’re now changing the subject, the reason for the presence of irrelevant information on this thread is because medicine1 took my question from this (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=178660) thread and posted it on this thread. Like I mentioned before, my questions concerne the students attending Touro at the present time, not you. BTW, you are not the spokesman for this thread so avoid the phrase “we”.
Hey take it easy Frank. You came to the 2009 thread asking questions and tell a 2009 student to not respond? Your questions are very valid, but go start a new thread and title it " Attn Touro-NV c/o 2008" and hold your discussions there. And by the way DrB is one of the spokesman as he is part of class of 2009.. the name of this thread. Capiche?

Elysium

02-12-2005, 08:42 PM

OnMyWayThere

02-12-2005, 08:43 PM

Ubiquitous7

02-13-2005, 12:55 AM

Why are ya'll so stressed? Just wait till you take Neuro next year and need to cover 1000 powerpoint slides in 36 hours! Now that's good times.

You guys need to relax and enjoy your free time before the **** hits the fan next year.

:)

Actual MS-1 TUNCOM

HERE...HERE... Tiff

Frank if you have questions that apply to the class of 08 contact us, not the class of 09.

Nathan Neufeld
President
Student Government Association
Touro University Nevada - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bona fide member of the 2008 Class
do08-nneufeld@tunv.org

LVDoc

02-13-2005, 01:32 AM

Hey Guys,

I just got the e-mail on friday, and I will most definitely be joining all of you in the fall!!! I just can't believe it still. It's so surreal to me. I thought I was going to end up moving to the midwest, but heck, now it's only going to be 4 hours away! I originally had my interview invite sent out on Nov. 29th, but for some reason, it got lost in the mail and out of some strange twist of events I ended up calling them 2 months later to find out I could still visit the place; I was so amazed with the school, and it literally became my #1 choice within 5 minutes of being there. You know how a lot of people tell you that you need to find a school that's the right fit for you? Well, I kinda believed in that to some degree, but I was really worried in the beginning about getting at least one acceptance in the bag and wondering about whether or not I would like the place until afterwards. Totally different experience at NV! The curriculum is great, the school is new and beautiful, the location is awesome, and most importantly, every single person I met from the class of 2008 was so friendly and welcoming! I could tell that's the kind of environment I wanted to be in for the next four years.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting each and everyone of you! I'll probably be joining the Google Group real soon, and my family and I are thinking about heading on a trip back to Vegas in the next 1-2 or weeks to go check out the housing. I still have no idea what type of living arrangements I'm going to have, but we'll see soon enough!

PM me or e-mail me or what not. I'd be happy to talk to any one of you! I really do think we should all meet up and have a social get-together sometime before class starts though. It'd be kinda neat knowing who everyone already is on the first day!

TranquilityLove

02-13-2005, 02:50 AM

asugammagrl

02-13-2005, 10:54 AM

hey guys! my name is heather and i am so excited to be joining all of you in the fall. i visited touro last month and absolutely loved it. everyone is so nice and the school is amazing. i would love to meet all of you so if you all are gonna meet in april let me know and i will be more then happy to go!
way to go everyone in tucom class of 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OnMyWayThere

02-13-2005, 11:26 AM

LVDoc and Heather... many congratulations to both of you. Very glad to meet you.

DrB

02-13-2005, 05:46 PM

Congrats and warm welcome! Hope to see LVDoc and Heather in April!

We will see you at the other forums!

medicine1

02-13-2005, 05:56 PM

:) :)

I can tell we are going to have an awesome class!!

TranquilityLove

02-13-2005, 06:13 PM

LVDoc

02-13-2005, 07:32 PM

Hey everyone,

Thanks once again for the many congrats! I'm looking forward to talking with and meeting all of you one of these days (hopefully April if I can get my plans sorted out!). In the meanwhile though, I'll definitely be seeing you at the other forums :thumbup:

-Shaun

P.S. Congrats Heather!

medicine1

02-13-2005, 09:07 PM

http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/specialties/Home.cfm

OnMyWayThere

02-13-2005, 10:09 PM

I read on a recent thread that some people were unclear on Nevada's malpractice situation. Here is a thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=159472&highlight=good+news+nevada) from a few months ago about what's being done to stop this problem in Nevada.

medicine1

02-13-2005, 11:23 PM

I am glad to hear that things are changing in Nevada in terms of Mal-practice lawsuites, but I think there are other issues we need to look at and reflect upon as well.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=179268

asugammagrl

02-14-2005, 11:45 AM

hey everyone! thank you for being so welcoming! i am so excited to meet each and everyone of you. it sounds like we have a great class. i do not know if i can make it on april 1st cuz ironically enough that is the weekend that my mom is coming in from virginia to visit. i will try to see what i can do though. CONGRATULATIONS LVDoc!!!!!!

Marianne11

02-14-2005, 12:27 PM

http://www.med-ed.virginia.edu/specialties/Home.cfm

Whoa..it says thoracic surgery for me followed by radiology. Very non-competative fields...I should be a shoe in. :)

medicine1

02-14-2005, 03:05 PM

Marianne11

02-14-2005, 04:31 PM

Those are some very competitive residency programs. I would love to know how you answered some of those questions. I got 1. Hematology 2.Nephrology 3. General Surgery 4. Ob/GYN 5. Nuclear Med 6. Neurosurgery...
I am not sure how close these really are to one another in aptitude. ;)

I was thinking about oncology/hematology, and they are #9 & #19. I wonder what I said that would give me those specialties. I thought I answered that I wanted a life outside of medicine and short working hours. J/K. It was interesting though. Anyone know how many have been accepted now? I know one person is giving up their space, I hope I get one in the end. :)

medicine1

02-14-2005, 05:47 PM

So far 89 students have been enrolled.
11 more to go. :cool:

Elmer

02-14-2005, 05:58 PM

So far 89 students have been enrolled.
11 more to go. :cool:

Wow is that accepted or deposit paid?

medicine1

02-14-2005, 06:05 PM

:rolleyes:

LVDoc

02-14-2005, 07:10 PM

I just mailed out my deposit today, so it should be there...tomorrow!

medicine1

02-14-2005, 08:04 PM

TranquilityLove

02-14-2005, 08:09 PM

Elmer

02-14-2005, 08:16 PM

It is deposit paid AND there has been talk of raising the class number to 108 or even 120.... but that is just what I have been told by current students, not by Roger. So take that as you will, we will have to see what shakes out in the end.

Something to be hopeful for then. I have an interview coming up and it would be nice if there was a spot to interview for ;)

medicine1

02-14-2005, 08:26 PM

I wish you the best of luck! Work hard and strive for excellence!

LVDoc

02-15-2005, 04:47 AM

It is deposit paid AND there has been talk of raising the class number to 108 or even 120.... but that is just what I have been told by current students, not by Roger. So take that as you will, it isn't offical (that I know of). We will have to see what shakes out in the end.

When I was interviewing, I spoke to Mr. Corbman about this, and he said that ideally although they only want 100 matriculants, they will accept up to 108. I think they have approval from the AOA to do this. I have also heard talks about accepting 120 deposits, with the idea that 12 or so people generally will drop by the time the fall class starts. When I spoke to Dr. Haight at the TUCOM-MI interview, he informed me that it is impossible for them to admit anything over what they are approved for by the AOA (108, in this case), otherwise there would be some serious problems.

Elmer, good luck on your interview. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Be confident and be yourself. It's a very conversational, relaxed atmosphere. Nothing to stress about.

Elmer

02-15-2005, 06:11 AM

Thanks to you both.

medicine1

02-15-2005, 11:26 AM

I found a new website containing Photos of our new school!
http://www.tu.edu/gallery/TUCOM-Nevada-Facilities

cardiotonic

02-15-2005, 02:16 PM

I found a new website containing Photos of our new school!
http://www.tu.edu/gallery/TUCOM-Nevada-Facilities
Thanks med1, those look professionally done.

LVDoc

02-15-2005, 02:27 PM

I saw this website a little less than a month ago or so I think. The pictures do look professionally done, but wow, do they look awesome.

box29

02-15-2005, 04:03 PM

What was labelled the Library is actually the Atrium or commons area.

medicine1

02-15-2005, 04:16 PM

medicine1

02-15-2005, 05:20 PM

http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos074.pdf or
http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos074.htm

monelkub

02-17-2005, 12:28 AM

Wow, this thread is becoming a beast (255 posts). Now that block exams are done I can catch up on the internet. I want to share a photo of when I saw the campus for the first time, and it was after I interviewed, accepted and sent my deposit in. It was a sort a gamble, no pun intended, but in the end I am very happy where I am. I just took a look on weather.com at where I was going to go, Kirksville, and with a high of 36F low of 22F tomorrow I like where I am. It's going to be 65F here tomorrow, :), I dont think my desert Arizona blood could take the low, low temps they see. Oh yeah, and that pic of the AOA president, that's me on the left!!

Here I am with good o' Roger Corbman (IMO the best Director of Admissions you'll ever find) in the "atrium/commons area". That's me on the right (not the greatest picture but ah well)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/nikmr2turbo/DSC03526.jpg

Later.

Nik Kubista

President Official TUN Golf Club (oh yeah!!!!)

medicine1

02-17-2005, 03:25 PM

:clap: :clap:
I would love to join your golf club! Sounds really cool!

cardiotonic

02-18-2005, 12:00 AM

:clap: :clap:
I would love to join your golf club! Sounds really cool!
Same here! I just got a Taylor Made V Steel 3 wood for Christmas! I can't wait to try it out! Med1, are you going to Vegas April 1st? Maybe me and you can play a round or two?

medicine1

02-18-2005, 12:12 PM

I enjoy golf, but I don't have any golf clubs of my own. I would like to play more often, but I haven't had the time to. It would be fun to go out and play some golf with you, cardiotonic, on April 1st. :)

Elysium

02-20-2005, 08:33 PM

Ya'll better watch out for Kubista on those golf courses. I bet he can hit the hell out of that ball.

Can anyone tell I don't play golf?

:)

Tiffany D.
MS1

stretch210

02-21-2005, 12:54 PM

I posted this on our google group too.
Hi everyone! I have recently purchased a two bedroom/two bath town house 5 minutes from school in Stephanie Court. It is a gated community and the place is only a couple of years old. It has a full sized washer/dryer, parking everywhere, community pool, fireplace, and I’m really excited to move in to say the least! Speaking of moving in, I will be moving the beginning of July. I am looking for a roommate, so I thought I would write a little about me so if anyone needs a roommate and thinks we may be compatible can contact me. I’m from Tucson, Arizona and am 26 years old. I went to Northern Arizona University for undergrad and have moved around the last few years before starting my life. Not so much on purpose, but we all know that this getting into med school thing can be challenging. I love sports and pretty much anything to do with sports (except nascar, but that’s another discussion whether it really is a sport):) I enjoy playing all sports and watching all sports…I hope this med school thing doesn’t get in the way of the final four (ASU sun devil fans not welcome…go wildcats, just kidding), world series, superbowl, NBA championship, and Tiger or Agassi. I currently work as a personal trainer. I have been doing this for about 5 years and really enjoy training young athletes. I run a youth athletic training program where kids from the age of 9 to 16 can come do athletic training. While in Washington, DC I had the chance to work with college and professional athletes as well and that was a great experience (except for egos). Anyways I don’t want to make this too long. I am clean, but far from anal about it. I would also like a non-smoker. Contact me if you need somewhere to live or not, I want to get to know everyone. IM address: mikesf210 email address: mikesf210@yahoo.com
Look forward to meeting you all. Michael.