Alrighty. Anyone been accepted yet?!!

I'm officially a member of OSU-COM's Class of 2009 Hopefuls! It's nice to know for sure now, get the tension out of the way, but man, I really miss the adrenaline rush!! LOL. I am really suffering from Senioritis now that I know I'm already in and all I have to do is complete this semester!!! :D
How do YOU feel, now that you made through the Big Hoop?

I'm officially a member of OSU-COM's Class of 2009 Hopefuls! It's nice to know for sure now, get the tension out of the way, but man, I really miss the adrenaline rush!! LOL. I am really suffering from Senioritis now that I know I'm already in and all I have to do is complete this semester!!! :D
How do YOU feel, now that you made through the Big Hoop?


Congratulations! Welcome! I remember the post acceptance classes, blahhhh!!!

Let us know if you have any questions, we'll do our best to help.

****, Im old. Class of 06 represent!!

class of '08 represent

Congratulations! Welcome! I remember the post acceptance classes, blahhhh!!!

Let us know if you have any questions, we'll do our best to help.


May I say as a member of class of '07, your avatar is highly disturbing, and Dr. sertoli?, lol nice way to work in a testicle joke........

May I say as a member of class of '07, your avatar is highly disturbing, and Dr. sertoli?, lol nice way to work in a testicle joke........

Could be? May have some clumping there... Yep, it's a marble.

2004 > all.

please drive through.

--your friendly neighborhood writin' rx's on his own caveman

2004 > all.

please drive through.

--your friendly neighborhood writin' rx's on his own caveman


Show off! :p Idio & I are just shortly behind you :)

Show off! :p Idio & I are just shortly behind you :)

ah yes, but for two years I could be your attending :cool:

and when you do ED you'll be calling *me* for consults :meanie:

and when idio finally finishes his residency in neurosurg i will be retired :laugh: (but we all know since he is a DO he will need all his orders co-signed by nurses and have his surgeries led by a surgical intern) :laugh: :cool: ;)

--your friendly neighborhood scuts em out with the best caveman

Hey guys i got my acceptance for the OSU-COM class of 09' about two weeks ago. I'm really excited about it, the atmosphere up there was awesome. By the way does anybody know anything about the Westport Apartments. see ya in aug.

Hey guys i got my acceptance for the OSU-COM class of 09' about two weeks ago. I'm really excited about it, the atmosphere up there was awesome. By the way does anybody know anything about the Westport Apartments. see ya in aug.

Yes. Lots of current MS1s live there, myself included. Thus far no problems i havent experienced at other apartment complexes.

And there had better be some hot unmarried females in this next years class. So far the girls in my class i have to... hmm... place in the "friends only" category :laugh: :thumbdown

about how much a month do they charge for an apartment? based on size?

Hey guys i got my acceptance for the OSU-COM class of 09' about two weeks ago. I'm really excited about it, the atmosphere up there was awesome. By the way does anybody know anything about the Westport Apartments. see ya in aug.

-The area around campus is in an industrial area, and not too fun at night
-No places around there to eat or shop or get groceries, unless you like McDonald's every day
-Lots of Brown Recluse Spiders & other scary critters
-Next door to government project housing
-$100 more a month than very similar apartments just a few miles south (they arein a less expensive area that has much more to offer, and is in a much more desireable area)

-PM me for other apartment ideas --> I had to do all the research on apartments myself, and decided to live in a more desirable area

osudoc makes some good points. But really, the brown recluses leave me alone. I just feed them a puppy every now and then and they let me live.

However, im lazy and prefer not to commute. Kinda nice to be able to walk back over for lunch. My large bedroom is 525. I think. I prepaid my rent, but that figure seems right.

osudoc makes some good points. But really, the brown recluses leave me alone. I just feed them a puppy every now and then and they let me live.

However, im lazy and prefer not to commute. Kinda nice to be able to walk back over for lunch. My large bedroom is 525. I think. I prepaid my rent, but that figure seems right.

My large 1 bedroom has the same square footage, and the amenities in the apartment are the same. I pay $399 a month.

The Con is that I drive 7-10 minutes to get to school & Have to bring my lunch, buy it in the cafeteria, or drive 5 miles away to get something good.
The Pro is that I have every gas station, grocery store (Super Wal-Mart), fast food restaurant, and regular restaurant that I really want within walking distance, and I also have several banks and the post office.

Hi! I was accepted to OSU last week. I was very impressed with the campus and everyone seems super friendly!

I have a couple of questions. Does anyone commute from any sort of distance (say 30 miles or more)? What is the traffic like in the morning in Tulsa?
Another question (don't want to annoy anyone, but I want to know). Is the student body really politically conservative? I've lived in the south now for several months and I've felt really isolated about political/social issues here. Is it any different in Tulsa?

Tulsa is largely conservative, but nothing exclusive. I'd say the same for the med school.

Most people don't commute any great distance, but there are some. Are you looking for something to rent? I'd be glad to give my $0.02 on drives to Tulsa from various communities.

Hi! I was accepted to OSU last week. I was very impressed with the campus and everyone seems super friendly!

I have a couple of questions. Does anyone commute from any sort of distance (say 30 miles or more)? What is the traffic like in the morning in Tulsa?
Another question (don't want to annoy anyone, but I want to know). Is the student body really politically conservative? I've lived in the south now for several months and I've felt really isolated about political/social issues here. Is it any different in Tulsa?

I drive 10 miles to school everyday, and it takes me about 10 minutes to get to class. There are several people who live in BA, and I know of at least one that lives in Mannford.

As for political conservatism, there are some very liberal students in our class and there are clubs on campus that support those issues if you are interested.

Here's student doctor carroll consorting with the bastion of the liberal left.
He has connections everywhere. Be scared!!!

http://www.ocolly.com/issues/2004_Fall/111904/pix/patch.jpg

Here's student doctor carroll consorting with the bastion of the liberal left.
He has connections everywhere. Be scared!!!

http://www.ocolly.com/issues/2004_Fall/111904/pix/patch.jpg

Well you did tell him you love him.

Over and over again.

What can I say. We both have impeccable taste. :thumbup:

Well you did tell him you love him.

Over and over again.


It certainly looks like a romantic moment ;)

It certainly looks like a romantic moment ;)

Hey thats not really lovin, just an OMM instructional. BTW he has gentler hands than most of my female ms1 counterparts.

Did they feel like "noodles?"

Argh, sorry about the idiocy of that joke...too much anatomy!

Did they feel like "noodles?"

Well student doctor corey, it was like a gentle, reassuring loving touch.

The girls at the school just want to man handle me and feel my guns. I cant say i blame them, but geez louise, have some restraint people.

Any out-of-state OSU students? What do you think of the area/program? Do most OSU grads stay in OK?

Any out-of-state OSU students? What do you think of the area/program? Do most OSU grads stay in OK?

Yeah, I'm out of state from Texas. I'll likely stay in Oklahoma if I get a residency here.

Any out-of-state OSU students? What do you think of the area/program? Do most OSU grads stay in OK?

out-of-state OSU alum here. i was very satisfied with the area/program and how it prepared me for residency, and would go there again.

--your friendly neighborhood NICU rotating intern caveman

Another question (don't want to annoy anyone, but I want to know). Is the student body really politically conservative? I've lived in the south now for several months and I've felt really isolated about political/social issues here. Is it any different in Tulsa?

Overall the student body is very conservative, but stick with me and you'll be fine. you can find me at Kilkenny's on most nights.

Hey guys i got my acceptance for the OSU-COM class of 09' about two weeks ago. I'm really excited about it, the atmosphere up there was awesome. By the way does anybody know anything about the Westport Apartments. see ya in aug.

just a word of caution if you have a nice vehicle. in the past several months, there have been many thefts and break-ins of vehicles, 2 from OSU-COM and one of the guys had his car broke into not once but twice in 3 or 4 days, they where trying to steal the car but were unsuccessful cause they must have skipped honda hot wiring day 1........

just a word of caution if you have a nice vehicle. in the past several months, there have been many thefts and break-ins of vehicles, 2 from OSU-COM and one of the guys had his car broke into not once but twice in 3 or 4 days, they where trying to steal the car but were unsuccessful cause they must have skipped honda hot wiring day 1........

I've never heard anything about this. What time of day did this occur?

I've never heard anything about this. What time of day did this occur?

The first one happened at night, ~4:30 am, I don't know when they broke into the other one. And unless you specifically refer to the incident at the office they "don't know about it." If you think I might be making it up, IM me and I'll share more specific details, but I'm not going to post the names of whose vehicles they were on the internet............

The first one happened at night, ~4:30 am, I don't know when they broke into the other one. And unless you specifically refer to the incident at the office they "don't know about it." If you think I might be making it up, IM me and I'll share more specific details, but I'm not going to post the names of whose vehicles they were on the internet............

Come on now--if you are still parked up there at 4:30am, then you are asking for it.

Come on now--if you are still parked up there at 4:30am, then you are asking for it.


no, in the westport parking lot, the school's lot has camera's and I've not heard of anything happening there.

no, in the westport parking lot, the school's lot has camera's and I've not heard of anything happening there.

My Benz has never been tampered wit. Yet.
BTW Westport will pretty much deny anything negative unless you can corner them down.

yeah, like when friends dont let friends sleep through class to 2PM.....!!!! Westport rules.... they sent a maintenance man to wake the goober up.... serves him right.... well there is more love for u though

I am officially a member of the OSU-COM class of 2009!

Hey Dr Mom… I saw in another thread that you thought that Dr. Billings was a funny Dr. Name. When I am done I will be Dr. Billings. :laugh: Now that is funny!

I am so excited and I am so looking forward to starting that I don't know what to do until then. Any tips or suggestions on what to do until Aug?

Congrats! Honestly, you need to relax between now and then. No extra studying!!!!

Congrats! Honestly, you need to relax between now and then. No extra studying!!!!

I'll second the congrats and the orders to RELAX while you can. No amount of what you view as preparation will get you ready for first year, so just enjoy your freedom while you have it! You'll have plenty of cause to study once you get here; we promise!

Seriously, relaxing is the way to go. Now is the time to waste lots of "study time" on SDN or Facebook. Have fun now, because Meek will get you soon enough!

Whatever.


Study anatomy, as much as you can. When that gets dull, study histology. You will wish you had, when all is said and done.

Thanks for the tips... I will probably do some of both... My wife and I have a vacation planed for July... And I will still work at the hospital lab in Stillwater until July so I have time while I am waiting for work to look over some anatomy stuff... Nothing hard core but just reveiw what I've already had... How much free time after classes and studying does a first year have? Is there any? My wife and I have discussed a date night. Do you guys have any ideas?

Wayland

Whatever.


Study anatomy, as much as you can. When that gets dull, study histology. You will wish you had, when all is said and done.

oh AND BIOCHEM. FOR SURE. :laugh: :thumbdown

I was being serious.

Thanks for the tips... I will probably do some of both... My wife and I have a vacation planed for July... And I will still work at the hospital lab in Stillwater until July so I have time while I am waiting for work to look over some anatomy stuff... Nothing hard core but just reveiw what I've already had... How much free time after classes and studying does a first year have? Is there any? My wife and I have discussed a date night. Do you guys have any ideas?

Wayland


You'll definitely have time for a date night. In fact, you should make time, even if you don't feel you have enough. Not during finals week, mind you, but just about every other week. Date night is one of the few things that have kept my wife and I sane this year so far.
As for free time in general, you really have as much as you want. You may not pass your classes, but it is up to you. Different people have different needs as far as dedicated study time is concerned. I'd say, hit the books like a madman for the first round of tests, and see where you stand. DON'T do what I did and take it easy for the first round of tests to get a feel for the professors. Man, was that bad hole to dig out of! I passed every one of the first exams but one, but I could have done SOOOOOOO much better. Hope this helps to answer your questions.

Thanks for the tips... I will probably do some of both... My wife and I have a vacation planed for July... And I will still work at the hospital lab in Stillwater until July so I have time while I am waiting for work to look over some anatomy stuff... Nothing hard core but just reveiw what I've already had... How much free time after classes and studying does a first year have? Is there any? My wife and I have discussed a date night. Do you guys have any ideas?

Wayland


You have to make time, but you'll have time for a date night, now, 2nd semester of 1st year is a differnt story, but again, you must make time for your wife and your sanity. if you insist on studying, buy Chung's board review book for anatomy and get the histology book they use, but I really don't see how that will help unless you can learn all of the information down pat,

yes make time and best of luck

Hi Ya'll! Thanks for the great time at Admitted Student Day!! Now to the juicy stuff! My husband and I are relocating to Owasso to be alot closer to school this August, and as a result we are selling our home in Beggs, buying a newer, bigger house so that our three growing children won't become closet children. Also, we need to replace our family car, and because I am starting med school, I wont be able to work any more. I've heard from a couple of people there, but I just want to be reassured by the general consensus, will I be able to get enough money in school loans to make it, or do I start looking at Owasso shanties? Let me know your experiences in getting extra moolah at OSU so that I can rest easy or start looking for a beat-up Toyota!! :confused:

Hi Ya'll! Thanks for the great time at Admitted Student Day!! Now to the juicy stuff! My husband and I are relocating to Owasso to be alot closer to school this August, and as a result we are selling our home in Beggs, buying a newer, bigger house so that our three growing children won't become closet children. Also, we need to replace our family car, and because I am starting med school, I wont be able to work any more. I've heard from a couple of people there, but I just want to be reassured by the general consensus, will I be able to get enough money in school loans to make it, or do I start looking at Owasso shanties? Let me know your experiences in getting extra moolah at OSU so that I can rest easy or start looking for a beat-up Toyota!! :confused:

it all depends on how much debt you wish to go into, I just bought a 04 Monte carlo with school loans, but I shopped around and got a smoking deal on it. Getting loans isn't a problem, unless you have bad credit

Getting loans isn't a problem, unless you have bad credit
Our credit is pretty good, actually. We own both of our cars, have very little credit card debt and usually pay it off within a month or two, and my husband makes great money. Our problem is, the housing in the Tulsa area is alot more expensive than in Beggs. Our house in Beggs, which we are selling for $86K is equivalent to approx $125K in Owasso, and we are already needing a bigger house bcs we have lived here for 6 yrs and had 2 children since we moved in! The cost of daycare in Owasso is about $100/mo more per child ($300/mo altogether) and that is at the least expensive place we have found (not very comforting to be the least expensive, either!) We are pretty frugal people and dont live extravagantly, but we will need at least enough to continue our current way of life, which means at least $25K for the living expense part of the loans due to the increased cost of living. Is this do-able or am I in deep trouble? LOL. I guess this is the curse of the nontraditional med student!

Our credit is pretty good, actually. We own both of our cars, have very little credit card debt and usually pay it off within a month or two, and my husband makes great money. Our problem is, the housing in the Tulsa area is alot more expensive than in Beggs. Our house in Beggs, which we are selling for $86K is equivalent to approx $125K in Owasso, and we are already needing a bigger house bcs we have lived here for 6 yrs and had 2 children since we moved in! The cost of daycare in Owasso is about $100/mo more per child ($300/mo altogether) and that is at the least expensive place we have found (not very comforting to be the least expensive, either!) We are pretty frugal people and dont live extravagantly, but we will need at least enough to continue our current way of life, which means at least $25K for the living expense part of the loans due to the increased cost of living. Is this do-able or am I in deep trouble? LOL. I guess this is the curse of the nontraditional med student!

Dr. Mom will have more knowledge about your situation and options (i'm single and only feeding myself), but relax, it is doable, money is easy to get now that your acceptated.

Dr. Mom will have more knowledge about your situation and options (i'm single and only feeding myself), but relax, it is doable, money is easy to get now that your acceptated.
:D Thank you for your input nonetheless!

Hernandez is correct that you'll be able to borrow what you need to survive decently. You may, however, have to get into private loans.

You'll want to talk with Sandra Hale and see if you guys can develop a budget to help with acquiring the loans.

Hernandez is correct that you'll be able to borrow what you need to survive decently. You may, however, have to get into private loans.

You'll want to talk with Sandra Hale and see if you guys can develop a budget to help with acquiring the loans.

:luck: Thanks ever-so-much for the heads up!! This has been the only real concern that we have had and now I feel much, much better! Thank you! Just call me Private Loans Jones!! LOL.

Hm...... Wouldnt that be nice.... yet strangely enough I have grown appreciative of my medical school debt... for in my deepest darkest hours of study it provides my sole motivation. Lets here it for the great motivator DEBT!!!

congrats all on making it in.... now lets make it out alive BwAhaaaaa! :meanie:

Luv
BK

ROFLMAO!!! With that in mind, maybe success is proportional to the amount of loans you take out. As it stands, I will DEFINATELY be the top of my class!!!

ROFLMAO!!! With that in mind, maybe success is proportional to the amount of loans you take out. As it stands, I will DEFINATELY be the top of my class!!!

Nah, us poor out of staters have to pay twice as much as you, and thus take out much more......

Nah, us poor out of staters have to pay twice as much as you, and thus take out much more......

LOL. This is true! Hey, at least I will not be alone in the deepest regions of school loan indebtedness! We will all just have to band together and pray for torte reform so that we can afford to be doctors! Either that, or a massive attack on credit agencies like what Edward Norton/Brad Pitt pulled off in Fight Club the day after we finish residency!! LOL. :clap:

Congrats Steponie

It is a tortuous road ahead, but you will make it....

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

congratulations

DrDad
Husband to #1 mom in the world
Daddy to three of the best kids (tied for #1)
(if u havent figured it out, They are the support group I turn to)

Hey DrDad, I see that you also have 3 kids. My question to you is, how much time do you regularly get to spend w/ them on a given day? Also, what is the best way that you have found to include them in your school life so they dont feel left out?
Thanks for the Congrats!!
Mel

I spend most of two days/wk with the kids and my wife... it works out well.... but there are many nights typically mon-thurs that I dont get home until 10ish and may see the two year old and of course my wife.... She is very understanding.... She also makes the relationship better with the kids by keeping me involved in their days.... I wish you the best and feel free to email me, I will likely be able to reply faster

COngrats

DRDAD

LOL. This is true! Hey, at least I will not be alone in the deepest regions of school loan indebtedness! We will all just have to band together and pray for torte reform so that we can afford to be doctors! Either that, or a massive attack on credit agencies like what Edward Norton/Brad Pitt pulled off in Fight Club the day after we finish residency!! LOL. :clap:
They would be great! :cool:

So Who is nervous right now????

So Who is nervous right now????

bump bump bump

bump bump bump


whatcha got coming up next?

whatcha got coming up next?
GO Spring Break!!!!!!

then we enter back into the thick of it with two tests the first week back then NeuroAnatomy the next week

GO Spring Break!!!!!!

then we enter back into the thick of it with two tests the first week back then NeuroAnatomy the next week


Enjoy spring break. I'm on day 17 of 19 straight.

Can any of you offer info on good places to raise a family in the Tulsa area. I have a daughter in middle school. I've searched the net for areas, but haven't found much info. I don't want to comute more than 30 min to OSU-com. Any ideas?

Can any of you offer info on good places to raise a family in the Tulsa area. I have a daughter in middle school. I've searched the net for areas, but haven't found much info. I don't want to comute more than 30 min to OSU-com. Any ideas?

1. Broken Arrow
2. Jenks

Can any of you offer info on good places to raise a family in the Tulsa area. I have a daughter in middle school. I've searched the net for areas, but haven't found much info. I don't want to comute more than 30 min to OSU-com. Any ideas?


good school districts that meet your criteria include Jenks, Union (which is partially in Tulsa & partially in Broken Arrow), Broken Arrow (some schools in this dist are better than others), and Owasso.

good school districts that meet your criteria include Jenks, Union (which is partially in Tulsa & partially in Broken Arrow), Broken Arrow (some schools in this dist are better than others), and Owasso.

In addition, there is also, Sand Springs or other places west...

(my wife and I are raising 3kids 23 miles west of the school, (25 min drive))

DrDad

It also Greatly depends on how close you really want to be to the school and how much you have to spend....

There are great Tulsa Schools also, such as Elliot (36th btw Peoria and Utica) or Eisenhower (incredibly hard to get into unless u live in the neighborhood, but a fantastic magnet school)

Good Luck

DrDad

My son went to Union and I have good things to say about it. I went to BA, Jenks, and Tulsa and would suggest Jenks for the second choice. There is a more parental money in the Jenks district, sometimes yielding snotty kids. But you can find that anywhere, if you look hard enough :eek:. Both have great tax bases: Union (mall and shopping corridor) and Jenks (powerplant).

If I get in the upcoming class, we will go back to Union. Be careful about the traffic situation in south and southeast Tulsa. There is no good way to downtown without major congestion or tolls. If you can get to the BA Expressway (51), the rest is not too bad since they widened it.

So count me in to the class of 2009! I was accepted in January but have been weighing all the options for a few months now. I guess I always knew this is where I'd be at the end of all this. It has just seemed like the right choice ever since I visited OSU. It was a little hard to let go of some other schools, but now its time to leave all that behind and move to Oklahoma. My wife is flying out there this next week to audition for the Fine Arts program at OSU Stillwater. So here's a shout out to all my new classmates!

So count me in to the class of 2009! I was accepted in January but have been weighing all the options for a few months now. I guess I always knew this is where I'd be at the end of all this. It has just seemed like the right choice ever since I visited OSU. It was a little hard to let go of some other schools, but now its time to leave all that behind and move to Oklahoma. My wife is flying out there this next week to audition for the Fine Arts program at OSU Stillwater. So here's a shout out to all my new classmates!

Congratulations on gettin in and you picked a great school!

lata

DrDad

Does anyone know how many seats are still open for the class of 2009? I'll be interviewing up at OSU-COM this Thursday.

aahhhh. it's been awhile since i've stepped into the osteo forum-- another year, another class of XXXX thread. :)

just remember-- skip as much as you can and enjoy medical school and the free time it allows, 'cause once you hit the real world you'll be wishing you did if you didn't. i spend every day thankful i took the time to enjoy myself. :thumbup:

good luck everyone

go 'pokes

--your friendly neighborhood 2004 alum caveman

Does anyone know how many seats are still open for the class of 2009? I'll be interviewing up at OSU-COM this Thursday.


I don't know what the number is, but even if technically every seat is filled at this point, there is a lot of turnover between now and August. They'll be pulling quite a few off of the waitlist *after* the class is technically full.

In my class, for example, something like 6 people interviewed on the very last day of interviews.

In my class, for example, something like 6 people interviewed on the very last day of interviews.

Wow, that's great to hear. I may have picked the last interview date (4/1) when offered the whole week. Interviewing on April Fool's Day :confused:. I might have been wondering if they had picked this day! Just imagine showing up with your suit on and the admissions department was MIA.

I've always been comfortable being different in a crowd. When racing motorcross, I used the number 13. On the first day of freshman class, a psych professor mentioned that people sitting in the back row usually made F's. So guess where I sat while earning my A that semester:thumbup:? Just call me a closet rebel. Different but centrist / conservative.

Hey guys! I'm joining the class of 2009! Just wanted to say hello to all!

Hey guys! I'm joining the class of 2009! Just wanted to say hello to all!


congrats, now slack off as much as you can

Hey guys! I'm joining the class of 2009! Just wanted to say hello to all!

congrats wendy

Hey guys! I'm joining the class of 2009! Just wanted to say hello to all!
Congrats.....

DrDad

Wendy doesnt deserve congrats... hehehehe :laugh:

Dont get mad Wendy.. You know Im kidding!!!

Wendy doesnt deserve congrats... hehehehe :laugh:


You are so funny..... :meanie:

You are so funny..... :meanie:

Any others officially 2009 now?

HEADCHECK!!!

Any others officially 2009 now?
Still waiting.

Still waiting.

Ditto.

C'mon OSU, pick me pick me! still waiting....

-Bill Brasky
"Third Friend of Brasky: He had nine children, all of 'em boys!

Second Friend of Brasky: Hell, he sired a baseball team.

Third Friend of Brasky: An orchestra, if you count the bastards!

Second Friend of Brasky: To Bill Brasky!

All Three: Bill Brasky!"

Still waiting.

I am also waiting

Does anyone know the approximate size of OSU-COM's waiting list now?...just curious.

I finally received a letter from OSU telling me I'm waitlisted. And since it seems OSU takes quite a few from the waitlist I just might get in this year. :thumbup:

waitlist isn't bad. *crosses fingers*

Does anyone know the approximate size of OSU-COM's waiting list now?...just curious.



I'm curious too since I joined the w-list today. Any info from the SDN OSU crowd?

I'm curious too since I joined the w-list today. Any info from the SDN OSU crowd?

The only information that I know is that all of the people on the last couple of interview days from last year are current students, and they were all waitlisted.

Other than those 10-12 people, I don't know anything else.

Corresponded with Leah; she said that there was some small movement on the waiting list, but nothing significant. She expects the movement to begin in late May or early June.

Wait-list.....means I'm waiting

-Bill Brasky
"One time I was with Brasky in the back of a pickup truck, along with a live deer. Brasky goes up to the deer and says, 'I'm Bill Brasky! SAY IT!' Then he manipulates the deer's lips in such a way as to make it say, 'Billbrasky' ... It wasn't exactly like it, but it was pretty good for a deer!'"

Is there a difference between the waitlist and the alternat list?

Is there a difference between the waitlist and the alternat list?

There is only a waitlist. Someone may have used the other term, but it is only one thing.

Is there anyone who is buying/has bought a condo/ house who can recommend a good realtor to work with. I have seen some houses on the Internet for 50K to 80K which seem pretty decent, and Im hoping to get in touch with someone to help me begin the process. Thanks

I was officially added to the class of 09' on April 7th, can't wait to get there!!! Anyone know any good bars in Tulsa?

I was officially added to the class of 09' on April 7th, can't wait to get there!!! Anyone know any good bars in Tulsa?

McNellie's

Kilkenny's

The Stadium

Blue Turtle Tavern

Gray Snail

Sideline Sports Bar

1974

Suede

Baja

Crow Creek

many more......

Glad to see there is a big list....I am not sure how much time I will have to go to any, but you have to relax somehow right!!!

Glad to see there is a big list....I am not sure how much time I will have to go to any, but you have to relax somehow right!!!

you'll have time

I was officially added to the class of 09' on April 7th, can't wait to get there!!! Anyone know any good bars in Tulsa?


Congrat's to you :cool: Were you on the waitlist at all?

No, I was lucky enough to get an acceptance!

I have been looking at PDA's recently, would you all suggest having one for your first year or is it really not necessary until rotations? If you would suggest having one for your first year, is there a certain one you would suggest? I have been looking at the Dell Axim X50v and the HP iPAQ 4705.

Hey everyone, I look forward to working with you next year. I have met four or five other OSU 2009ers on facebook.com. It's a pretty good resource for meeting new classmates! By the way, with finals around the corner, how stressed are you current medical students right now??

I have been looking at PDA's recently, would you all suggest having one for your first year or is it really not necessary until rotations? If you would suggest having one for your first year, is there a certain one you would suggest? I have been looking at the Dell Axim X50v and the HP iPAQ 4705.


You definitely don't need one first year...and will only use it a tiny bit at most during second year. After that, they're wonderful. I use mine daily.

thank you for the info...I was looking forward to spending the money to buy one!!!

sorry, that is supposed to say was NOT looking forward...

sorry, that is supposed to say was NOT looking forward...

You'll be spending more money than you want as it is ;)

I have been looking at PDA's recently, would you all suggest having one for your first year or is it really not necessary until rotations? If you would suggest having one for your first year, is there a certain one you would suggest? I have been looking at the Dell Axim X50v and the HP iPAQ 4705.

Don't buy a PDA until you begin your 3rd year. Anything you buy now will be obsolete.

My PDA has been collecting dust at home since the beginning of the semester.

What you do need is a laptop, for sure.

Hey everyone, I look forward to working with you next year. I have met four or five other OSU 2009ers on facebook.com. It's a pretty good resource for meeting new classmates! By the way, with finals around the corner, how stressed are you current medical students right now??

There are several 1st years and a few 2nd years of facebook. PM me for the names, if you want to talk with some people on there.

Hey everyone, I look forward to working with you next year. I have met four or five other OSU 2009ers on facebook.com. It's a pretty good resource for meeting new classmates! By the way, with finals around the corner, how stressed are you current medical students right now??

Not very stressed. The longer you are in medical school, the more acustomed to the pace you get. As the great Dr. Paul Evans once said to my class, "at first it feels like trying to drink from a fire hose, but eventually you learn to surf the waves."

Luv
BK :luck:

Not very stressed. The longer you are in medical school, the more acustomed to the pace you get. As the great Dr. Paul Evans once said to my class, "at first it feels like trying to drink from a fire hose, but eventually you learn to surf the waves."

Luv
BK :luck:


Interesting quote. I met Dr. Evans at GA-PCOM. He seemed like a really nice guy. Sharp too.

Hey anyone doing anything interesting this summer?

Does OSU have test blocks like OU has or are they spread throughout the year?

Does OSU have test blocks like OU has or are they spread throughout the year?


We have them all throughout the semester.. i dont know the exact numbers, but this semester we had like 25 tests in a 16 week period. Only liek 3 weeks without a test, 2-3 tests on many weeks...

After much thinking I decided that OSU-COM was the right school for me and I just wanted to give congrats to everyone else who got in. I look forward to meeting everyone!

congrats, bigmike :)

We have them all throughout the semester.. i dont know the exact numbers, but this semester we had like 25 tests in a 16 week period. Only liek 3 weeks without a test, 2-3 tests on many weeks...


Believe it or not, this has improved. My class had 30 exams in 13 weeks in that semester. We told the profs that it really needed to be reduced. I know that it was better last year than what we had & it looks like its even a little better for you guys.

btw: MS1 2nd semester is the craziest one. all downhill from there :thumbup:

only two problems are the combination of endocrine and GI
and the tests right after spring break, It would have been nice to move the neuro test back two or three days, i intend to mention it to next years first years here in a couple months, all the professors seem really good about schedule movements if needed... thanks to them
other than that, it is mostly a perfect schedule

We have them all throughout the semester.. i dont know the exact numbers, but this semester we had like 25 tests in a 16 week period. Only liek 3 weeks without a test, 2-3 tests on many weeks...

Most weeks are just 1 test.

Multiple tests in a week only happened a couple of times.

I got accepted back in early March for Class of 2009, just too busy to post on the board! Looking forward to seeing all those that have posted next year. DrDad knows who I am, been spending some time with him up at OSUCOM while taking Biochem this semester. Can't wait to leave my financially secure job so I can rack up some debt!

Determined :o

-Just wondering if anyone has come off of the waitlist yet...anyone?

They accept people off of the waitlist pretty much every month. There is a lot of turnover even well into the summer, so if you're on the waitlist, be patient. :)

-Just wondering if anyone has come off of the waitlist yet...anyone?

When I spoke w/ admission last Tuesday, they had an open seat in the process of being filled from the waitlist. I don't know how fast they move to fill newly opened slots. I'm sure they open up all the time, with most around 5/15 since that is a common deadline date.

When I spoke w/ admission last Tuesday, they had an open seat in the process of being filled from the waitlist. I don't know how fast they move to fill newly opened slots. I'm sure they open up all the time, with most around 5/15 since that is a common deadline date.

Come the end of May, they make another cut. They will cut the waitlist down to the FINAL WAITLIST. This is where many seats come from. I know of probably 10 ppl in our class that got in during the second week of june or so, and 1 that got in the week before orientation in august. But at the beginning of June they cut again, and the ppl left on the FINAL list are at a decent chance of getting in. GOOD LUCK to all on the waitlist..

I got accepted back in early March for Class of 2009, just too busy to post on the board! Looking forward to seeing all those that have posted next year. DrDad knows who I am, been spending some time with him up at OSUCOM while taking Biochem this semester. Can't wait to leave my financially secure job so I can rack up some debt!

Determined :o

Determined to be a smart......

:D

DrDad

ALMOST THERE.... One more test and 2nd year here I come

Wooohooo :D

Just got back from Vegas and I had a FedEx acceptance waiting for me. I'm pumped to be joining you guys at OSU. I'm sending in my paperwork immediately!

For those of you still waiting, I recently sent a letter of interest and had a chem prof send a LOR.

Congrats Ortho. :clap:

Congrats Ortho. :clap:

Thanks. I'm a ME too. Your avatar is kool :cool: It reminds me of ugrad ME logo at Fayetteville.

When is orientation? All I can find is the 2004/05 catalog and calender.

Congrats, Ortho. :) The orientation will be somewhere around the 2nd week of August...they'll send you a schedule before too long or you can call the student affairs office.

Should I email the letter of intent or send it by snail mail, since the May 15th deadline is right around the corner?

You can snail mail it. If you want, you can also send an email version or call the school on Monday as a backup, but that shouldn't be necesary.

Orientation is the week of the 15th-19th, and congratulations Ortho!!!

Orientation is the week of the 15th-19th, and congratulations Ortho!!!

Thanks and thanks :D

hey ortho and congratulations, looking forward to meeting everybody in august!!

Congrats ortho! I'll see you boys in August!

How many of you will be in Tulsa this summer? I'm anxious to start meeting people...

Oh yeah--has anyone turned in the immunization records yet? I went and got my TB test a couple weeks ago and when I took my records to be signed by my dr., she said they need two seperate TB tests within six months. She probably knows best, but I thought i'd double check because it seemed a little excessive to me. I called OSU but haven't heard back...who will respond faster...the campus or the forum... :)

I just had my physical today and found out that yes, we do need two TB tests. They can be done as early as one week apart though.

I'm flying in to Tulsa this weekend to find an apartment...any suggestions?

Also, I can't remember the name of the hotel I stayed at when I interviewed, can anyone help me out with a good hotel?

I just had my physical today and found out that yes, we do need two TB tests. They can be done as early as one week apart though.

I had the same experience while volunteering at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. They wanted two tests also.

I'm driving up to house hunt Sat-Mon.

Do they still require proof of pelvic and rectal exams before orientation week?

Do they still require proof of pelvic and rectal exams before orientation week?

i'm pretty sure they do.

the screening LP is now optional though :mad:

--your friendly neighborhood almost done with PGY-1 caveman

I'm flying in to Tulsa this weekend to find an apartment...any suggestions?

Also, I can't remember the name of the hotel I stayed at when I interviewed, can anyone help me out with a good hotel?

Check out the Apartments along Riverside down at 61st and 71st, and along 71st between Riverside and Lewis.

Hmm, thanks on the TB info. As far as apartments go, there are some cool places just south of 15th between Peoria and Lewis. They're a little harder to find--mainly bigger houses that have been converted into apartment units scattered throughout an older/historic neighborhood. (Not terribly hard to find though as they usually have renting info in front of the building.) One of my friends lives around there and its really nice--totally renovated, hardwood floors, and a cool part of town. I have another friend looking at a one bedroom condo a block east of 38th and Peoria. I think they are called the Shannonwood Condominiums? Anyway, they dont have quite the unique personality, but again, are in a pretty cool part of town (Brookside) and are renting for $525/1br and $575/2br. Smith and Smith Realtors I think. I'm too sleepy to fully remember right now. :sleep: Thats all the info I have as far as the "hidden apt. jewels" of tulsa, ha. Most of the other good stuff is pretty easy to find by driving around...message if you have questions.

I decided to be brave and try out Westport for my first year! Wish me luck!

I decided to be brave and try out Westport for my first year! Wish me luck!

Good luck!

Watch out for the Brown Recluse.....

Good luck!

Watch out for the Brown Recluse.....

If you went to Paristology, youd have learned that brown recluses are everywhere, especially in Oklahoma, They are not picky.. Also, that the bite of a recluse is necrotizing to tissue. I have been bitten a spider at Westport, and nothing happend. I still live in Westport and will continue to do so at least through 2nd year. I love it here, you wont find better management anywhere. You also cant beat how close it is to the school. LOTS of COMers live at Westport. Nice gym, free movie rentals, free bike rentals, free office for printing/copying/faxing. If you go anywhere else, dont go to 61st Peoria area, GANGBANGING HOOD. Apts at 91st and Riverside are pretty nice, although a days drive away. Im from Tulsa, there is no such thing as a "crime-free" area. But contrary to popular belief, Westport area isnt even near high on the crime list, ask the police that.. Its actually pretty well monitored, being as that many cops live here...

Good luck home shopping....

If you went to Paristology, youd have learned that brown recluses are everywhere, especially in Oklahoma, They are not picky.. Also, that the bite of a recluse is necrotizing to tissue. I have been bitten a spider at Westport, and nothing happend. I still live in Westport and will continue to do so at least through 2nd year. I love it here, you wont find better management anywhere. You also cant beat how close it is to the school. LOTS of COMers live at Westport. Nice gym, free movie rentals, free bike rentals, free office for printing/copying/faxing. If you go anywhere else, dont go to 61st Peoria area, GANGBANGING HOOD. Apts at 91st and Riverside are pretty nice, although a days drive away. Im from Tulsa, there is no such thing as a "crime-free" area. But contrary to popular belief, Westport area isnt even near high on the crime list, ask the police that.. Its actually pretty well monitored, being as that many cops live here...

Good luck home shopping....

You're right, I didn't go to parasitology.

But I'm not a fan of spiders----necrotizing or not.

Anywhere in Tulsa is ghetto. Your safest in Broken Arrow or Jenks, but I'd rather not drive that far.

You're right, I didn't go to parasitology.

But I'm not a fan of spiders----necrotizing or not.

Anywhere in Tulsa is ghetto. Your safest in Broken Arrow or Jenks, but I'd rather not drive that far.

No spiders for me thanks.

I'll be looking for southeast Tulsa, it's worth the drive. BA Expwy is pretty quick.

Just try Central Expy & I635 traffic.

No spiders for me thanks.

I'll be looking for southeast Tulsa, it's worth the drive. BA Expwy is pretty quick.

Just try Central Expy & I635 traffic.

I tried out 635 today, and remembered why I love Tulsa traffic.

Hwy 75 and Riverside are both quick routes to school from south Tulsa.

Im pretty sure that during the entire year of living at westport that i have seen only 3 spiders. Spiders should NOT be a determining factor if trying to judge westport. If you see one, the complex comes and sprays, no biggie....

First, happy belated birthday osudoc.
Second, an advertisement: Many of you probably know that Mayfest starts today. But, also the "Blue Dome Art Festival" will be going on at the same time down the street at 2nd and Elgin. My friend Kristin Luce will be exhibiting her art, as will many other local artists. with all this talk of new apts, why not go check out some local art to add to your decor? :-)
Third, I live way the heck in south Tulsa. I've found two black widow spiders in my garage in the past year. Not pleasant, but not that big of a deal...they're everywhere.

There are some nice apartments in Southeast Tulsa at 81st and HWY 169. Close access to 71st without the traffic, and the on-ramp to 169 north is right outside the gate. Best part is there's a 24 hour convenience store/gas station/burger king across from the main gate. What more can you ask from an apartment complex? Be prepared to pay some rent, tho.

Personally, I think you guys are nuts not to live at Westport for the first 2 years. You can't beat the convenience. I didn't see many spiders in my apartment, but I was probably lucky.

First, happy belated birthday osudoc.
Second, an advertisement: Many of you probably know that Mayfest starts today. But, also the "Blue Dome Art Festival" will be going on at the same time down the street at 2nd and Elgin. My friend Kristin Luce will be exhibiting her art, as will many other local artists. with all this talk of new apts, why not go check out some local art to add to your decor? :-)
Third, I live way the heck in south Tulsa. I've found two black widow spiders in my garage in the past year. Not pleasant, but not that big of a deal...they're everywhere.

Thanks! I'm packing for Cancun tomorrow!

So who all is planning on going to the admitted student day in June?

Personally, I think you guys are nuts not to live at Westport for the first 2 years. You can't beat the convenience. I didn't see many spiders in my apartment, but I was probably lucky.

I saw a few when i moved in, but i dont see anymore around my apartment than I do any other place.

How long are each of the third year rotations? And how many of the electives have to be in primary care?

Congratulations to everyone who made it into the OSU-COM Class of 2009!

Here's a little bit of advice: take a break this summer, travel, just relax and have fun. If you're looking for an apartment or house keep in mind that commuting sucks. I first thought that it was a good idea to live about 15 minutes from school, but after first semester it got really old. Try to live close to school if at all possible. See you all at admitted student day.

Dustin

How long are each of the third year rotations? And how many of the electives have to be in primary care?

Each rotation is one month long, except for internal medicine and community hospital, which are both two months. Our class has to have 4 primary care electives and 4 specialty electives, although that may change or already has changed, so I don't know what the new numbers will be. Probably 3 primary care and 5 specialties.

How many of you will be in Tulsa this summer? I'm anxious to start meeting people...

I'll be around.

I'll be around.

Athena, listen to everything Direwolf says. He will set you straight about how things really work at the school.

And don't mind the groping. Just pinch the tip of his nose; it confuses him for a moment and he'll let go. :thumbup:

thank you Mr. Wolf and Mr. Chimp.
In response to Wendy, I don't know if I'm going to admitted student day--you? I went to the first one; it's nice in that your visitors get an idea of what the school is like, and you get to say hello to your new classmates, but most of what they talk about are things you probably already know.

thank you Mr. Wolf and Mr. Chimp.
In response to Wendy, I don't know if I'm going to admitted student day--you? I went to the first one; it's nice in that your visitors get an idea of what the school is like, and you get to say hello to your new classmates, but most of what they talk about are things you probably already know.

So Kilkenny's this Friday?

So Kilkenny's this Friday?

You've been asking me for years, and the answer is still NO!

I got accepted right after the first admitted student day, so I think I'll go to this one. I know it is all stuff I have heard before, but more than anything I just want to check out our classmates!

So who all is planning on going to the admitted student day in June?

June what? As a latecomer to this party, I haven't seen any info yet.

June what? As a latecomer to this party, I haven't seen any info yet.

18th...thats all the info we have so far

Hey all... newbie to the forum here. Congrats to my '09 classmates, I look forward to meeting everyone! I'm hoping somebody can help me out - I must have my soccer fix in place before school, and pronto... so does anyone out there know of an indoor soccer arena in the Tulsa area that has a competitive league or even outdoor for all I care... I just wanted to go ahead and jump into it!!! Thanks guys... Miranda

oh and, sorry I forgot to add that I am going to try and go to the June 18th thing... :o) (just to meet classmates too, of course)

I'll try to make the June 18 gala. We just put a house under contract. The wheels are moving :thumbup:

Roughly where is your new house?

Roughly where is your new house?

85th, just off Mingo.

:thumbup:

You're not too far from me (91st & Sheridan)

I can't remember...do you have kids?

:thumbup:

You're not too far from me (91st & Sheridan)

I can't remember...do you have kids?

Yep, 1 kiddo who previously attended Union. School district was the first search home filter. If all goes as planned, we'll move the last week of June.

I saw the graduation pages. Everything looked very impressive. I couldn't figure out which one you were. Did you graduate or do you have one more year?

The match list looked varied and strong.

Dr. Mom, have you heard any talk of OSU getting a standardized patient (PC based)? They seem really useful. I'm hoping that some of the new tax windfall will get us one.

I still have one year left. It was a good match list (along with lots of family medicine to keep the school happy)

Haven't heard of any PC standardized patients. Of course, I'm not really around the school much.

We're in the Jenks district, but right across the street is Union. My kiddo goes to a private school, though.

Good luck with the move. :thumbup: Hopefully it will go smoothly.

Congratulations Class of 2009!

If any of you newbies are older students going back to school after being out of school awhile, give me a holler..... I'm one of the ancients of my class.

Kat
2008

Make that MS II - Class 2008

Kat

What is the name of the lady who works in the financial aid office? I sent in my FAFSA March 1, but haven't heard anything since. Has anyone else made progress with his or her financial aid?

Sandra is her name. You need to call her and ask about it. I don't know when the MS1 stuff comes out.

Thanks DrMom. For any other '09ers wondering about financial aid, Sandra said she hoped to get the award letters in the mail by the end of the week, and that the office has been busy setting up the loans for the third and fourth years. Basically, sit tight!

I emailed Sandra last week and she told me the same, but she confirmed she had my FASFA information. She said she was also busy with end of semester events.

They'll have you all taken care of well before school starts. You can always call and ask, though, to make sure that they have everything they need.

Thanks DrMom. For any other '09ers wondering about financial aid, Sandra said she hoped to get the award letters in the mail by the end of the week, and that the office has been busy setting up the loans for the third and fourth years. Basically, sit tight!



Thanks athena i've been wondering about our financial aid, i called back in april and she said mid may so i was wondering

I got the admitted student invite for 6/18 (snail and email). It sounds great.

Who's in?


What's this about the summer pre-histology course? Anyone know about length and hrs/day? Is it worthwhile?

I am in for admitted student day. I am really curious about the histo course too. Is it going to be with the bridge students? Also, I know a lot of you guys are married and have kids...are there any other youngsters in the group? :)

I think I am in for admitted day... however I am in Texas taking care of my recently widowed grandmother at the moment.. bit of a drive. :(
I am a youngster (23) but I will be getting married on July 4th. No kids... I assume that you, Wendy11, are also in your early 20's???? I really have tremendous respect for our "married w/ kids" colleagues... kudos to you right from the start!! You should be given a separate metal around your neck at graduation!

Thanks DrMom. For any other '09ers wondering about financial aid, Sandra said she hoped to get the award letters in the mail by the end of the week, and that the office has been busy setting up the loans for the third and fourth years. Basically, sit tight!

you stood me up at Kilkenny's. wtf

I'm 23 too, but no wedding bells anytime soon!

I'm 22 and admit that I was a little surprised at the number of "youngsters" starting school next year that are already engaged/married. so young! I think there were 8 people in my small group at admitted student day and 6 of them were wearing rings. I realize 8 people probably isn't representative of the whole class, nonetheless, it was surprising to go around the room and hear "married, married, married, married..." hey, congrats to them for finding happiness so early on.

On a side note, my apologies for not making it to kilkennys. My friends, boyfriend and I have plans to go out tomorrow night. I'll recommend kilkennys as one of the stops. That'd be fun to see some of you SDNers there :) cheers!

On a side note, my apologies for not making it to kilkennys. My friends, boyfriend and I have plans to go out tomorrow night. I'll recommend kilkennys as one of the stops. That'd be fun to see some of you SDNers there :) cheers!

bah. :thumbdown

bah. :thumbdown
wah-wah. :) Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Anyone have a new topic they'd like to discuss? ...

wah-wah. :) Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Anyone have a new topic they'd like to discuss? ...

Yeah. Does anyone know anything about the pre-Histo class? Length, hrs/day, worthwhile, . . . ?

Yeah. Does anyone know anything about the pre-Histo class? Length, hrs/day, worthwhile, . . . ?

Its new to MS1's. Anything that would give a histo preview i would think to be worthwhile. It is the most obscure class.. Biochem, Anatomy and OMM can all be taught by just reading the notes.. Histo is totally different from any class that I had ever taken. I woudl highly recommend a preview to all, especially to those who have not had histo...

BDress, thanks for the info and opinion. I didn't realize this was a new program.

Yeah. Does anyone know anything about the pre-Histo class? Length, hrs/day, worthwhile, . . . ?

pre-histo?

never heard of it---sounds like it's a waste of time

We got a letter about it in snail mail. It's an actual 3 hour credit course...tests and all.

We got a letter about it in snail mail. It's an actual 3 hour credit course...tests and all.

Wendy, you're an early riser. 4:30 am post :eek:

I didn't get the snail letter. Please tell us more. How many weeks, any cost, hours/day, etc.

If it is a credit course, does that exempt you from any class time during the regular term? That could be helpful. Histo is shown as a 4 hour class on p. 28 of the 04-05 Catalog.

Personally, I'd not take it. Histo is a tough class, but I don't think its worth giving up your summer.

Personally, I'd not take it. Histo is a tough class, but I don't think its worth giving up your summer.

Thanks for the input. I would consider giving up two weeks, but if it's four weeks . . . likely not.

I'll have about 6 weeks from end of work to start of school. That time off is a real luxury for those of us working full time. I plan on enjoying the break, get my new household in order, water ski, maybe some golf, and just relax.

Alright, here is what I got. It is an on-line course starting with an introduction on July 7th. Lecture and lab presentations start July 11th. The course ends August 5th. You will be expected to participate each day by viewing materials on-line. There will be at least 4 major exams given on Fridays and the last Thursday. Students will be required to participate in discussion groups by virtual chat, discussion board, and e-mail. The cost will be $500-600 for three hours credit with the textbook as an additional cost. The course will appear as pass/fail on your transcript. Registration for the course begins sometime in June. Thats about everything I think.

Oh, and I was doing an all-night cancer walk that got rained out...hence the 4:30 post!

Hope this helps!

Oh, and assignments, quizzes, and discussions are all part of the course too!

Thanks Wendy. That's exactly the information I needed. Sounds interesting.

Kudos to you on the breast cancer walk. Sorry you got rained out.

Alright, so who all is planning on showing up Saturday?

nope. I'll probably just let the anticipation build and meet everyone in August...geez, only two months away now...

I will be there.
Yeah, can you believe it's only 2 months!? Hopefully everyone is soaking up the sun and the beaches.... it will be lots of 3 walled cubby holes in the library once we get to crackin'. Enjoy summer!!!!

Make sure you guys are ready for the anatomy test that they spring on ya on the third day of the semester. The good news is it's a written test only. No practical, since you guys probably wouldn't have done much dissection by day 3, anyway.

Begin with the back muscles and work your way to the neck anatomy. I would recommend studying your Netter's Anatomy for the last 3 weeks of summer before school starts. That test is a monster! :scared:

Make sure you guys are ready for the anatomy test that they spring on ya on the third day of the semester. The good news is it's a written test only. No practical, since you guys probably wouldn't have done much dissection by day 3, anyway.

Begin with the back muscles and work your way to the neck anatomy. I would recommend studying your Netter's Anatomy for the last 3 weeks of summer before school starts. That test is a monster! :scared:


That test sucked. It's suprising how much anatomy lecture material builds up when you have it every day.

We can't thank you enough for the heads up... I will take your advice and study ahead.. Any other helpful hints in advance is much appreciated!!

Make sure you guys are ready for the anatomy test that they spring on ya on the third day of the semester. The good news is it's a written test only. No practical, since you guys probably wouldn't have done much dissection by day 3, anyway.


Did they change the way they test? Cuz I dont remember a test without a practical.

Alright, so who all is planning on showing up Saturday?

I won't be able to make it. Moving in ten days, closing on house in six days, last day of work Monday, . . . too much, too soon.

On top of that, some moron made a sudden left at an intersection in front of me and I T-boned his Honda Civic. His fault. My car is possibly totaled. Plano cop on scene "What an idiot this guy is . . . not much question about what happened here." No injuries, but my family is very sore. Imagine that . . he was talking on the phone while turning in front of me!

Really bad timing :thumbdown

Moral of the story: Big sedan = no serious injury




Wow, an anatomy test on the third day :eek:




If you're not going Saturday, make sure your white coat is ordered. June 18 is the last date. It felt good when the lady at the bookstore found my name on the list. Phew, it is real and not a mistake after all.

oh crap, are you being serious about a test on the third day? I took it as a joke!
while we're on the subject of anatomy, I checked out this book called something like "Anatomy Lessons from the Artistic Masters," and have been messing around with anatomical sketches, trying to make my life drawings as realistic/detailed as those of the Italian masters (ha). Granted this particular book is geared more towards artists wanting to learn anatomy as opposed to having a medical slant...but it made me wonder: how often do you all use sketching as a study tool in anatomy? What have been your best study tools and techniques?

Oh, and as for being prepared, start thinking of an interesting fact about yourself that you'd like to say into the microphone on saturday. hehe :D

I have a lot of friends that are first years and none of them seem to remember a test on the 3rd day!

I have a lot of friends that are first years and none of them seem to remember a test on the 3rd day!

Dana told me they cancelled it last year because it wasn't ready in time. Something about the anatomy professor being at a conference late in the summer or something like that.

They certainly lucked out!

oh crap, are you being serious about a test on the third day? I took it as a joke!
while we're on the subject of anatomy, I checked out this book called something like "Anatomy Lessons from the Artistic Masters," and have been messing around with anatomical sketches, trying to make my life drawings as realistic/detailed as those of the Italian masters (ha). Granted this particular book is geared more towards artists wanting to learn anatomy as opposed to having a medical slant...but it made me wonder: how often do you all use sketching as a study tool in anatomy? What have been your best study tools and techniques?



Yeah, I was totally kidding about the exam thing. I have no idea if they're doing that this year. (That sucks for Fenrezz's class though.) I hope I didn't stress anyone out too bad. Athena, for me, it was important to be able to sketch out arteries (especially in the arms and legs) and nerves (especially brachial plexus). This helps in memorization and during crunch time when your taking the lab practical. Netter's flashcards are good.

Well....does anyone have anything interesting to report from Admitted Student Day? :o

take Fenrezz's posts with a wink :)

That said, the first anatomy & histology tests can really catch you off guard, so be well-prepared when the time comes. :thumbup:

Sorry, no interesting events at admitted day. I met someone who had gone to the 1st one and she said it was pretty much the same. There only seemed to be maybe around 5 students interested in the Pre-Histo course, as publicly polled by Dana. Otherwise, just don't forget to turn in required paperwork by July 15th.
Oh yeah, but here's something that I would like to hear opinions on if you're up for it.... apparently OSU wants us to be "top of the line" in our medical equipment. For example.. pan optic ophthalmoscope is required instead of the standard type.. which means spending $600-700 on one versus $300-400. How often would we really make an official, specific diagnosis on a patient's eye without referring them to an ophthalmologist first?? However, I do understand the desire to produce absolutely the best PCP's possible. Any comments?

I don't think I've used my pan-optic since our clinical skills class, unfortunately. I use the vast majority of the other equipment we had to order pretty regularly (although mostly when some friend calls up and asks me to check their kiddo's ears ;))

All that said, I don't know that there's any way for you to get around buying all of the equipment. Wait until your class orders b/c you'll get a good discount. Don't even bother getting a stethoscope until then.

I don't think I've used my pan-optic since our clinical skills class, unfortunately. I use the vast majority of the other equipment we had to order pretty regularly (although mostly when some friend calls up and asks me to check their kiddo's ears ;))

All that said, I don't know that there's any way for you to get around buying all of the equipment. Wait until your class orders b/c you'll get a good discount. Don't even bother getting a stethoscope until then.


The only equipment I use from the stuff I bought is the stethoscope and pen light. Anything else you would need is usually provided in a clinical setting. But it's true, you can't get around getting all that stuff because you'll need it in clinical skills class (and for the occasional health fair, if you volunteer).

Bit of advice though. In my opinion, when they talk about length of stethoscopes and sound quality, I would highly advise getting the longer one. You'll appreciate it a lot more on internal medicine. I had the shorter one, got frustrated with it, and ended up buying the longer. Sound quality was no different to my ears.

If you have to buy an ophthalmoscope, the pan-optic is the way to go; its head and shoulders better than the coaxial (if that's what it's called). You can see so much more with the pan optics. You'll probably rarely have opportunity to use it after second year, but like drmommy says, always nice to have around when someone is asking for medical advice, especially if they just cooked dinner, because then they will feel obligated to give you free food. :thumbup:

Nothing too exciting at admitted student day! I have however decided that everybody in our class is married or is getting married very soon!!

Nothing too exciting at admitted student day! I have however decided that everybody in our class is married or is getting married very soon!!

seems nothing has changed. welcome to oklahoma and osu-com. :rolleyes:

Yeah, welcome all

Hello Dr. Dad--I think you may have been one of the students to come in and say hi to my group on interview day...
Anyway, I went out to dinner with a group of people on Saturday. I figured out that the lady sitting across from me was leading the sexual harassment portion of orientation week. What other topics did you discuss during orientation? Were the days 9-5?

The orientation week wasn't all 9-5...at least not back when I went through it. First couple of days were longer & the end of the week was BLS training.
There are usually free dinners each night that you can choose to go to, also.

yup, true

Is anyone doing anything festive for the 4th?

I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for health insurance in Oklahoma for myself and my wife. We are coming from California and dont know all that much about the local providers. From what I have read on this forum, SOMA insurance is something to be avoided. There is a good chance we will have a kid or 2 over the next 4 years and I want to make sure we have good coverage, but not too expensive either. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Is anyone doing anything festive for the 4th?

No plans, but as a new Tulsa resident . . I'm interested . . .
Suggestions?


I finally got broadband today, Yaaaah

ah, congrats on settling in! The last couple years I've watched the fireworks on the river, it's a pretty nice display. They close down part of riverside, and I usually set up camp around the pedestrian bridge, but the view actually might be better from OSU's side of the river. They usually start around 9:00...

Hey am I supposed to be locating a microscope by now?

the second years were asked to indicate if we would be selling our scopes to the incoming first years.... so that is still in process and should come with mentor info

i went with blue cross and blue shield, from what i looked at they were the choice for me. you can go to www.bcbsok.com and check it out.

Thanks drjj, I'll check it out.

If you find out that your 2nd year isn't selling their microscope, consider renting one-unless you really really want to own one. I freaked last year and bought a brand new one because I forgot about the renting option. Also, it doesn't take very long to get one so don't worry too much about time.

thanks for the info. Do you remember when you got your mentor info?
Also, do any of you have gym memberships? I wish we had somewhere to work out (other than pingpong! haha) on or near campus. I know there is a gym at the downtown Tulsa Community College, I wonder if OSU-Tulsa has one? Maybe I'll just bring some running shoes and huff down riverside...

thanks for the info. Do you remember when you got your mentor info?
Also, do any of you have gym memberships? I wish we had somewhere to work out (other than pingpong! haha) on or near campus. I know there is a gym at the downtown Tulsa Community College, I wonder if OSU-Tulsa has one? Maybe I'll just bring some running shoes and huff down riverside...


The OSU-Tulsa campus has a decent gym that I plan on using, not too extensive, but a good variety. I saw a Bally's in town, but it was a little far away.

I think it was August when we got any mentor info. It seemed like it was really close to orientation week.

Some people joined the YMCA...I think I heard that St. John's has a workout facility that is nice but may be expensive. For those in South Tulsa/Jenks, there is The Grand Health Club, which is nice and had a student special last year (~$30.00/month). I think Westport has a workout facility too. I believe OSU-Tulsa's gym is free to us since the health sciences center doesn't have one.

thanks for the info. Do you remember when you got your mentor info?
Also, do any of you have gym memberships? I wish we had somewhere to work out (other than pingpong! haha) on or near campus. I know there is a gym at the downtown Tulsa Community College, I wonder if OSU-Tulsa has one? Maybe I'll just bring some running shoes and huff down riverside...

OSU-Tulsa has one.

You can use equipment/facilities at any OSU campus for free, as you are a student.

yup true,

Alright, I'm a pretty patient, "go with the flow" person. However there is this lady I work with who is always passive-aggressively implying that I'm not going to quite be a real doctor. It's getting so old! Some scenarios off the top of my head: "You're going back and getting your MD after your DO right?" "Back when I was growing up, we used to call that the cat and dog hospital (referring to Tulsa regional)," "my son's pediatrician says you better be sure and 'go MD' when youre picking your specialty. He tells me a couple of DOs he's met can't even look in a kid's ear and tell if it's infected."
All this coming from one lady! It drives me nuts. Sometimes I bluntly tell her that she's been misinformed, sometimes I just let it wash over me, sometimes I try and explain similarities/differences but its like shes not even listening!

Have you guys had experiences like this? Have any snappy (but subtle...she's above me in the company) comebacks/statistics/ways of dealing?

There will always be trolls that live in the world...

sorry it is that way!

later

Alright, I'm a pretty patient, "go with the flow" person. However there is this lady I work with who is always passive-aggressively implying that I'm not going to quite be a real doctor. It's getting so old! Some scenarios off the top of my head: "You're going back and getting your MD after your DO right?" "Back when I was growing up, we used to call that the cat and dog hospital (referring to Tulsa regional)," "my son's pediatrician says you better be sure and 'go MD' when youre picking your specialty. He tells me a couple of DOs he's met can't even look in a kid's ear and tell if it's infected."
All this coming from one lady! It drives me nuts. Sometimes I bluntly tell her that she's been misinformed, sometimes I just let it wash over me, sometimes I try and explain similarities/differences but its like shes not even listening!

Have you guys had experiences like this? Have any snappy (but subtle...she's above me in the company) comebacks/statistics/ways of dealing?

I have found that most people who are not in the field, including "pre-med" advisors, don't really know much if anything about D.O.'s. The bottom line is that they can gain licensure to practice medicine. Don't worry about what these people say or think. If you ask others in the health profession, like nurses, they usually know what a D.O. is and agree that there is little if any actual difference.

Oh, I'm still happy I chose OSU. I'm excited (orientation is one month from today, eek!) and hearing comments like those of my co-worker doesn't deter me or make me second guess myself. It's just frustrating to have the "average joe" act all high and mighty in their opinions when they've not taken the time to figure out why they even have that opinion. I'll probably print off some info and put it on her desk, maybe highlight the key bits. :-) Thanks, and sorry for the downer of a post! (TGIF!)

I would not waste my time puttin the info on her desk... the fact is, when she has to go the emergency room and a DO treats her, tell her to ask the DO what the difference is then.
welcome to OSU, it gets better here, i promise


Oh, I'm still happy I chose OSU. I'm excited (orientation is one month from today, eek!) and hearing comments like those of my co-worker doesn't deter me or make me second guess myself. It's just frustrating to have the "average joe" act all high and mighty in their opinions when they've not taken the time to figure out why they even have that opinion. I'll probably print off some info and put it on her desk, maybe highlight the key bits. :-) Thanks, and sorry for the downer of a post! (TGIF!)

Only four weeks left until orientation!

I must get some home projects completed in the interim :scared:


Anyone up for a Tulsa SDN social gathering? I think meeting some fellow students would be great.

Only four weeks left until orientation!

I must get some home projects completed in the interim :scared:


Anyone up for a Tulsa SDN social gathering? I think meeting some fellow students would be great.

You guys really need to do that. :) My class of SDNers got together for dinner a couple of nights before orientation. It was very nice to walk into orientation having some faces I recognized.

I'm game...

Maybe we could set a date of Saturday 7/30 or 8/6. That would provide time to drum up interest and allow more students to arrive in town. Days other than Saturday are OK too. Any suggestions?

Since I am enjoying my current unemployment, my schedule is pretty flexible.

I'll be out of town July 30-Aug 4, so my vote is for the evening of Aug 6. anyone else?

I'll be out of town July 30-Aug 4, so my vote is for the evening of Aug 6. anyone else?
I don't move to Tulsa until July 30th...so I would be more up for an August gathering. I may be in Fort Worth the weekend of the 6th though.

I might be more up for a weeknight, since I will be unemployed when I move!

Hmm, Tuesdays tend to be pretty uneventful. Want to plan on the evening of Tuesday the 9th? I think most of us will be unemployed by August...so really, any week nights can work for me too. Where did everyone decide to live?

Hmm, Tuesdays tend to be pretty uneventful. Want to plan on the evening of Tuesday the 9th? I think most of us will be unemployed by August...so really, any week nights can work for me too. Where did everyone decide to live?

August 6 or 9 works for me. Anybody that is currently in town and wants to get socialize earlier, let me know.

I bought a home at 85th & Mingo (south Tulsa). The drive is 15-20 minutes.

I'll be at Westport....

I'll be at Westport....
whichever way you go, go for it and get together, it is worth it

just wanted to welcome everyone to OSU-COM. if any of you are in the campus, come find me at the student senate office (nicely hidden inside the student lounge) - i'm usually here Mon to Fri, 8-2, working on orientation and health fair stuff. so, if any of you are freaking out about school starting soon and need somebody to talk to, i'll be at the senate office :) . congratulations to all of you, and do get together before school starts. we might even come by :thumbup: .

elaine

Thanks for the kind words Elaine. I might be dropping some info off next Mon/Tues and will try to stop by. I've never seen any office in the student lounge, but then again I've only walked by or through it a few times.


Has every body got the immunizations, insurance, and financial aid done? I just did the MPN through T.H.E. in the last couple of days. I also finished up the second TB test an