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theringworm

02-02-2005, 03:27 PM

Hey To any current Texas Tech Med students there....Do you guys know a 1st or 2nd year student named Omar Manalpaz - I think??? I housed with him when I interviewed and he really helped me out...Just wanted to let him know that I got in and quite possibly might go....decisions... :confused:

California applicant - name is Van. Thanks!

I know him. I'll let him know. You won't regret coming here, I promise.

Hey wait, Van, I am Shane. I think you are the guy I interviewed with before. We talked at nauseum during lunch when you came here. You were applying to the MD MBA program right? If so, congrats man. I was hoping to see what the word was from you but had no way of getting in contact with you. Wake Forest is a good school too. I had a buddy go there. Congrats on getting in,....to several schools. Well good luck making up your mind. Let me know what your final decision is. Later

amy2003uva

02-02-2005, 05:40 PM

Howdy! :D

Congratulations soon-to-be Red Raiders! How great did it feel to check the match and realize that you had gotten into med school?! I know that everyone worked very hard to get this far and I just wanted to let you guys know how psyched I am to meet you all.

How about some quick introductions? Undergrad institution/age/location/other random, fun facts? I am officially new to the SDN, though I have perused the interview feedback section before.

My name is Amy, and I went to the University of Virginia for undergrad. I moved to Lubbock last June, I am 23, and I work as a paramedic for Lubbock EMS! My boyfriend Robert also got into Texas Tech Med, so he and I will both meet you all at orientation and all that jazz.

Anyway, hope to hear from you all soon.

Wreck 'em Tech! :D

Amy

Lily22

02-02-2005, 10:25 PM

Great idea, Amy.
I am a student at Tech now, 21, finishing in May. Tech is a great school, and I really like Lubbock as well. I am so excited about meeting all of you!
I would be glad to answer any questions about Lubbock as well.
Congratulations again! :D

amy2003uva

02-03-2005, 12:26 AM

theringworm

02-03-2005, 01:04 PM

hey ringworm & thackl -

any advice for our summer-before-med-school? besides relaxing and enjoying the last of our freedom ( :laugh: ), is there anything you wish you'd done? also, when do we learn about financial aid, & when do classes start?

so many questions, i know. thanks so much for the help! :)

Amy

Do exactly what you said, enjoy it. I DO NOT recommend trying to get ahead by starting to study this spring or summer. This is literally the last free summer you'll have for ~10 yrs or more. You do have a summer b/w 1st and 2nd year but most people fill that up with preceptorships or research. So, go on that vacation you have always wanted to go on. Europe, S. America, Tahiti, etc.etc. Don't waste the time you'll regret it. I have no idea when you findout about financial aid. You should be starting your FAFSA app already. I think it was late May when I foundout how much I was getting in financial aid. When you do findout how much they allot you don't freak out. If you need more it's available, and very easy to access. I believe classes start Aug 15th though don't hold me to it. You'll have to be here about 7 days prior to that though for orientation. So as a general assumption plan on being here the first week of Aug. Also, sometime in late March or early April, we'll have a "Spring Training" for all of you and that's when you findout a lot more info about school and get to meet everyone. I highly recommend coming to this. Details to come, just keep checking your mailboxes. So just kick back relax and make this the best spring/summer you've ever had. (man that sounds cheezy) Hope this helps.

OrthoFixation

02-03-2005, 09:38 PM

Does anyone know how Tech deals with the waitlist? Is it ranked or are candidates reviewed upon openings?

Thanks and congrat's to all you new Raiders :thumbup:

thackl

02-03-2005, 10:04 PM

Does anyone know how Tech deals with the waitlist? Is it ranked or are candidates reviewed upon openings?

Thanks and congrat's to all you new Raiders :thumbup:
I'm not sure and they are pretty tight-lipped about it. I do know that location (ie: living in Lubbock) becomes an issue as things get real close. We had a girl get into our class on the last day of orientation when a budy of mine dropped out to finish some post-doc work. Talk about cutting it close.

Hope to see you all at the spring training this April.

castaway

02-04-2005, 01:54 AM

Congratulations, and welcome to TT Medical School.
I am in my 3rd year, and just want to emphasize that you'll get a great education at Tech. Enjoy the summer, because you will be taking on a lot starting this fall. Again, congrats and welcome to the family.

amy2003uva

02-04-2005, 06:26 AM

lost

02-04-2005, 08:09 AM

Congrats to everyone who matched at Tech!

I have a question regarding their curriculum. Is it organ based and do they have any PBL integrated into the classes?

theringworm

02-04-2005, 12:29 PM

Hey current Tech SOM'ers -

How many people in your class(es) work/have worked while in med school? I am currently a paramedic with Lubbock EMS, and I would love to be able to stay on part-time/on-call. Unfortunately I am worried about the volume of work and my ability to juggle work and school. I love working 911 and would miss it if I had to completely resign, so I was hoping to work a few shifts here and there. What do you think - am I totally insane or is this even somewhat feasible? :confused:

Thanks for the advice.

Amy

There's a guy in my class (we are first years) who is a EMT at a small town just outside of Lubbock. He does a 7pm-7am shift and is doing fine in school. I think the key for him is that the town he is in doesn't avg. many calls at all. So he is basically getting paid to sleep or study. Lubbock may be a dif. story due to the call load. Try it out, and if doesn't work then quit.

TX_Longhorn

02-04-2005, 12:47 PM

Congrats to everyone who matched at Tech!

I have a question regarding their curriculum. Is it organ based and do they have any PBL integrated into the classes?

From what i understand, the teaching method is fairly classical at tech although they said they were reformingit a little. I want to know more about this also.

They dont have PBL, but we can form our stugy groups once we start school i guess :thumbup:

amy2003uva

02-04-2005, 02:43 PM

Ortho - Here's a posting from the TTUHSC SOM website, concerning the alternate list:

A Message for the 2005 Texas Tech Alternates
02/02/05

Those interviewees that have been assigned an alternate status by the Office of Admissions need to know about how the alternate list works.

The list is ordered alphabetically. The ranking system used to formulate the original match list is no longer used.
When someone is selected from the list, cognitive and interview scores are considered as starting points. Next, many other factors are examined which include the extensive review of letters of evaluation and interviewer comments.
Although offers can be made at any time, the alternate list typically doesn't open up until March.

Good luck!!! :D

Espion

02-04-2005, 06:09 PM

theringworm

02-04-2005, 07:36 PM

First and Second year teaching is still fairy traditional. Last year (in my 2nd year) they started a new class called "Integration and Analysis". This is a class where two weeks worth (I think it is every week now) of pharm, path, and whatever-else have you are integrated into case studies.

In retrospect, I was actually very happy that Tech is not organ systems based. Basically, once you go over cardiac physiology during the "heart" block, you never see it again. But with Tech, you go over it in phys, then pharm, then path...get it? Repetition is key. It gets annoying sometimes, and other times, you'll be glad the light bulb went off.

Honestly I don't know anything about the current first years because I'm not in Lubbock any more, but hopefully (and most likely) they'll be great and help you guys out.

As for working, that is your own perogative. Personally, I couldn't have done it.

Enjoy your summer, don't work too hard.

Actually, you future 1st years will be experiencing the new curriculum that is being implemented here at Tech. Yes they are going to systems based program. How is that going to change from the way it is now, nobody knows. We are speculating that it will be a lot like UTMBs curriculum, atleast that's what we have heard. I.e. you'll take anatomy for 6 straight weeks, and then start your systems. Remember, this is just speculation. I don't think anyone will know until yall show up for the first day of class.

thackl

02-06-2005, 09:54 PM

Actually, you future 1st years will be experiencing the new curriculum that is being implemented here at Tech. Yes they are going to systems based program. How is that going to change from the way it is now, nobody knows. We are speculating that it will be a lot like UTMBs curriculum, atleast that's what we have heard. I.e. you'll take anatomy for 6 straight weeks, and then start your systems. Remember, this is just speculation. I don't think anyone will know until yall show up for the first day of class.
I was told me the current plan is drop Anatomy to 12wks with clinical exposure starting right away (a portion of the class will go each day). The rest will be organ based (histo, bio, phys, ect). We'll see.

amy2003uva

02-07-2005, 12:28 PM

theringworm

02-07-2005, 01:21 PM

hey current raiders!

i'm curious to know how you all choose where you were going to be (el paso, amarillo, lubbock) for the clinical years. that's unique to our school and i wondered if anyone had info on the process... do we select now, before school starts? are we put somewhere randomly? what's the word on the different places? :confused:

thnx guys! :)

amy

Amy,

Sometime mid April or May, if memory serves me correct, you'll get a letter in the mail that asks you to "rank" the three cities; Lubbock, El Paso, and Amarillo, in the order that you would like to attend for your clinical rotations. You will be asked to write a brief paragraph stating your reasons for chosing your top choice. About 50% will go to El Paso, 20% to Amarillo and 30% to Lubbock (these are rough estimates). So this should tell you that you need good reasons to stay in Lubbock or Amarillo. Most of the Lubbock spots get filled with MD/MBA, and MD/PHD students. Whatever is left generally goes to people who are married or have families or whom are established in Lubbock. Basically, if you don't have a good reason to stay in Lubbock you probably won't. However, don't let this distract you from trying. Amarillo is great for people who think they may be interested in surgery, but don't let that be your deciding factor. El Paso is great for overwhelming exsposure to OB and border health. You have plenty of time to think about. Enjoy your time off and worry about this stuff as it comes to you. Tech is great about sending out info to let you know what is going on.

Espion

02-08-2005, 06:45 AM

Actually, you future 1st years will be experiencing the new curriculum that is being implemented here at Tech. Yes they are going to systems based program. How is that going to change from the way it is now, nobody knows. We are speculating that it will be a lot like UTMBs curriculum, atleast that's what we have heard. I.e. you'll take anatomy for 6 straight weeks, and then start your systems. Remember, this is just speculation. I don't think anyone will know until yall show up for the first day of class.

Damn, the curriculum board has got everyone's panties in a wad (not you, but this is millionth rumor I've seen/heard! heh) From what I remember, their template was supposed to be New Mexico's curriculum. But there is a high probability that I'm wrong, especially since I've been out of the loop.

Are you a 1st or 2nd year? Is this straight from Dr. Bickley?

Espion

02-08-2005, 06:49 AM

theringworm

02-08-2005, 03:31 PM

Damn, the curriculum board has got everyone's panties in a wad (not you, but this is millionth rumor I've seen/heard! heh) From what I remember, their template was supposed to be New Mexico's curriculum. But there is a high probability that I'm wrong, especially since I've been out of the loop.

Are you a 1st or 2nd year? Is this straight from Dr. Bickley?

I have heard that they are trying to pattern our clinical years after UCSF, UVA, but nothing for 1st and 2nd. Then again, I've also heard that Dr. Bickly thinks UNM and U. Rochester NY are the best schools in the country so you may be right. As I mentioned before, at this point it's all speculation and no one will know until the new first years start.

Espion

02-08-2005, 04:58 PM

I have heard that they are trying to pattern our clinical years after UCSF, UVA, but nothing for 1st and 2nd. Then again, I've also heard that Dr. Bickly thinks UNM and U. Rochester NY are the best schools in the country so you may be right. As I mentioned before, at this point it's all speculation and no one will know until the new first years start.

Ya, she comes from Rochester. Figures.

The only thing I heard with clinicals is possibly shortening psych, extending pediatrics. Rumors, of course. As far as I know, its still 6 weeks of OB-GYN, family, psych, and peds and 12 weeks of internal medicine and surgery.

amy2003uva

02-09-2005, 01:43 PM

OrthoFixation

02-09-2005, 09:14 PM

Hey Amy, thanks for the note above about TTU web info ;)

thackl

02-10-2005, 08:43 AM

espion -

yes, do tell us what el paso is like. i appreciate the input! :)

also - what is the white coat ceremony like? my family is on the east coast and i was wondering if it was something that i should have the fam come out to, or if it was more for the students.

thnx,
amy
The white coat ceremony seemed to be geared more toward family and it was very nice, but unless your family has lots of time/money, it's not a big deal to miss.

thackl

02-10-2005, 08:45 AM

Ya, she comes from Rochester. Figures.
I did my undergrad in Rochester. What's the big deal? I've been told the med school is pretty good, but no big deal. Their wait list has tons of movement/turnover every yr because people don't want to pay the astronomical tuition.

theringworm

02-10-2005, 11:57 AM

Ya, she comes from Rochester. Figures.

The only thing I heard with clinicals is possibly shortening psych, extending pediatrics. Rumors, of course. As far as I know, its still 6 weeks of OB-GYN, family, psych, and peds and 12 weeks of internal medicine and surgery.

In regards to the changes, they are thinking about doing away with the the 3rd and 4th yrs rotating with multiple attendings/residents while on a service but instead have one attending/resident with that same student their entire rotation. In my opinion this is a terrible idea. Some attendings teach better than others and you don't always get along know do you? It's not set in stone but that's what has been proposed. It wouldn't take place for alteast a yr or two so you'll be okay. The next two yrs are going to be full of surprises I think.

Espion

02-10-2005, 12:26 PM

I did my undergrad in Rochester. What's the big deal? I've been told the med school is pretty good, but no big deal. Their wait list has tons of movement/turnover every yr because people don't want to pay the astronomical tuition.

What I intended to say: It figures that Rochester is a heavy influence because of her background there. I didn't mean to imply anything about Rochester, which I, admittedly, know nothing about. Case of the bad internet writing. Sorry, yo. :)

Espion

02-10-2005, 12:34 PM

In regards to the changes, they are thinking about doing away with the the 3rd and 4th yrs rotating with multiple attendings/residents while on a service but instead have one attending/resident with that same student their entire rotation. In my opinion this is a terrible idea. Some attendings teach better than others and you don't always get along know do you? It's not set in stone but that's what has been proposed. It wouldn't take place for alteast a yr or two so you'll be okay. The next two yrs are going to be full of surprises I think.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I diagnose them ALL with Delusional Disorder. There is no way that could/would/should happen.

It is not the resident's first priority to teach students. Their job is to take care of their patients and hopefully teach the students something useful in the meantime. Believe me, when the residents get overloaded with work, the last thing they'll think about is the welfare of the students when they are trying to keep patients alive. And yes, that is completely understandable.

So far, I think the students that have the worst time during the clinical years (aside from the students with horrid interpersonal skills) are the ones that erroneously believe that the doctors exist to teach them everything they need to know. If you fail to have the motivation to read on your own, then you'll get screwed on the exams.

And you have an excellent point. Not all residents/attendings are created equal in reference to their teaching ability, knowledge base, work load and efficiency. To deny a student varied points of view would be truly harmful.

hjt

02-13-2005, 01:38 AM

amy2003uva

02-13-2005, 12:18 PM

Hey everyone, I've also matched to Tech. I'm really looking forward to finishing college and getting started with med school. I don't know how things will pan out for me in the end, but hope to see some of you at Tech! :) My family's in the Dallas area (anyone from there?), but I'm going to school out-of-state (anyone?).

btw...which Tech campus is best for Infecious Disease/ Emergency Medicine? and for those of you who don't know any Spanish, what's a good way to go about learning some before going into the 3rd/4th year (El Paso, esp)?

Anyhow, it's late. Adios ;)

hjt

Hi hjt!

Congrats on the match. Are you still deciding b/w Tech and other schools, or are you pretty set on Lubbock? :D I matched at Tech, and I'm also an out of state applicant (went to UVA undergrad '03, and i'm still a VA resident until July - thank God I'll be able to claim in-state tuition by then!).

Where are you in school now? I live in Lubbock now, and I'm totally psyched to start school in August.

Espion was going to post something about El Paso, which would be great, because I don't know much about it. You can't go wrong, though - I'm familiar with UMC (the University Medical Center) here in Lubbock, and I've also visited the Amarillo campus, and I've been impressed with both. Hopefully we'll hear word from someone who's in the know about El Paso.

Congrats again!

Amy :)

lost

02-13-2005, 06:59 PM

So does anyone here know what the student body at the med school is like? Is it cohesive? Are they a lot of student organisations? I'm just wondering as to what living in lubbock will be like....

theringworm

02-13-2005, 09:36 PM

So does anyone here know what the student body at the med school is like? Is it cohesive? Are they a lot of student organisations? I'm just wondering as to what living in lubbock will be like....

I can only speak for my class, I'm a first year, and say that we are a very cohesive group. Everyone seems to get a long and are always willing to help each other out. From what I have heard the other 3 classes are just as cohesive. Remember though, it's what you and your classmates make of it. Just because one class is doesn't mean the next one will be. There are more than enough organizations to get involved with. If there's something you want that hasn't been started then you can always start your own club. Lubbock is a layed back town. Not fast paced at all. If you're into IM sports we always have several teams going. If the bar scene is you, then you'll have plenty of options for that as well. Make sure you come out for spring training so that you can experience most of this yourself. It will answer a lot of questions as well as introduce you to your future classmates and upper classmen. Look for more info about in the mail w/in the next two months.

2tall

02-13-2005, 10:02 PM

for hjt and others

Learn Spanish (http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/studentaffairs/languageproficiency.aspx)

Maybe we can all plan a trip for Summer 2006!

hjt

02-14-2005, 12:22 AM

for hjt and others

Learn Spanish (http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/studentaffairs/languageproficiency.aspx)

Maybe we can all plan a trip for Summer 2006!

Thanks~ Definitely comforting to know that I'm not the only one floating in the no-Spanish skill category. How is El Paso? I really like Tech when I was there for interview and for high school things years back, but, well, El Paso seems waaaaaay out West. I hear a lot about El Paso being a great place to learn about "boarder health" issues. So, what exactly does that mean? hmmm :rolleyes: :) Of course, there's always the skiing to look forward to whenever there's the chance to do that.

hjt

amy2003uva

02-14-2005, 08:46 PM

yeah - how's el paso? :confused: :)

whtdasheezy

02-14-2005, 11:22 PM

my grades kind of slipped my last semester. Tech doesnt care as long as i pass all my classes and get my degree, right? i got 3 C's and 2 B's...i had no motivation to study what so ever.

neway guyz,

holla @ me

txtobler

02-15-2005, 12:42 PM

amy2003uva

02-15-2005, 01:37 PM

Hey Ken!

Nice to meet you. My boyfriend and I live in a great neighborhood in Lubbock so if you need advice/suggestions about housing, let me know.

I know there are city soccer leagues that some of the law/med students are involved with, and there are also city softball teams in the summer. I don't know about intramurals through the SOM, though.

Welcome to Lubbock!

Amy

theringworm

02-15-2005, 03:53 PM

Its nice to meet you folks.

My name is Ken. I live in Denton, TX now and I'm from Utah. Went to BYU-Idaho, Utah, and U of North Texas. Married with 1 kiddo. And Im goin to Tech-SOM fall 2005! ....Personally, i'm looking forward to not working during school. ...I'm looking to rent a house in Lubbock... Id like to get a fall softball team going with the city or something too.

-Keep it real

Ken,

Do I know you? I grew up in Denton, graduated from Denton High, and then went to UNT. My wife went to BYU. My name is Shane Huffman. Feel free to email me at shane dot huffman at ttuhsc.edu if you wish, anyone else can do the same if they have some questions about the school.

2tall

02-15-2005, 04:43 PM

When and where did everybody interview?

I interviewed Friday, November 12th in El Paso.

amy2003uva

02-15-2005, 10:34 PM

When and where did everybody interview?

I interviewed Friday, November 12th in El Paso.

friday, december 3rd, in lubbock. anyone else?

hjt

02-16-2005, 08:33 AM

friday, december 3rd, in lubbock. anyone else?

The last interview..mmm...1st week of Jan. in Lubbock.

Dr.Isabella

02-16-2005, 09:12 AM

The last interview..mmm...1st week of Jan. in Lubbock.

It's nice to know that there are other married med students coming to Lubbock this fall. I'm also married, and my husband plans on attending TTU for his undergrad (non traditional student). I plan on going to Lubbock this weekend to ck out some apartments, etc. Also, my husband has never been there and he is very curious to know what the town is like. We are both very excited!!
I think this is going to be a great experience for all of us (regardless of the enourmous amount of work we'll have to do), and I'm really looking forward to it. ;)

MedicoTre

02-16-2005, 09:18 AM

When and where did everybody interview?

I interviewed Friday, November 12th in El Paso.

i interviewed that same day. :laugh:

civic4982

02-18-2005, 04:00 PM

Hey I'm entering class 2005 too.

Are any of you MD/MBA for this year as well? Trying to find out if anyone else will be there this summer.

I'm envious of all of you that actually will get a summer. I was looking over my planned course schedule for June '05 and MWF I have classes 10AM-7PM with no lunchbreak... *sigh*

Anyways, HELLO ALL!

amy2003uva

02-18-2005, 08:01 PM

Hey guys!

I found this info about the re-vamped curriculum interesting, so I thought i'd share it with you all.

It looks like we may be going to a form of systems. I don't know exactly what the curriculum used to be like, but as MS1's we may be spending the first three months on anatomy, followed by two months of cell bio/histology. After that, the word is that we have 2 week blocks for each of the following: genetics, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, GI/nutrition, endocrine/reproduction, and immunology. Wrap it all up with a month + of microbio and infectious diseases. Throughout the whole year, starting with week 1, we're going to have "clinical experience/foundations of medical practice". Clinical experience starting week 1... if it's true, that is pretty cool.

Anyway, this isn't official by any means, but I was psyched to hear about a rough outline. To current students - how similar/dissimilar does this sound to your 1st year experience?

civic4982

02-19-2005, 09:51 AM

I know him. I'll let him know. You won't regret coming here, I promise.

Hey wait, Van, I am Shane. I think you are the guy I interviewed with before. We talked at nauseum during lunch when you came here. You were applying to the MD MBA program right? If so, congrats man. I was hoping to see what the word was from you but had no way of getting in contact with you. Wake Forest is a good school too. I had a buddy go there. Congrats on getting in,....to several schools. Well good luck making up your mind. Let me know what your final decision is. Later

Wait I think that was me, Vinh :) . I'm working in CA and doing MD/MBA. I met so many ppl I forgot all the names by now. O wait Shane, I think that was you that I met. You went to UNT right? I remember you telling me about it since I was a 2nd time interviewer there at Tech and you'd mentioned you got ni your 2nd time too.

Alos, does anyone know med students looking for a subleaser? I know summer subleases can be a little bit cheaper since when I subleased back in austin we usually did it for about 70% of the usual rent cost. Tht way I saved the 70% and didn't have to pay the utilities instead of eating the costs all summer long. If you guys know anyone looking for someone to sublease give them my e-mail, vqnguyen@gmail.com . Thanks.

techmed

02-19-2005, 01:32 PM

theringworm

02-19-2005, 05:24 PM

Wait I think that was me, Vinh :) . I'm working in CA and doing MD/MBA. I met so many ppl I forgot all the names by now. O wait Shane, I think that was you that I met. You went to UNT right? I remember you telling me about it since I was a 2nd time interviewer there at Tech and you'd mentioned you got ni your 2nd time too.

Alos, does anyone know med students looking for a subleaser? I know summer subleases can be a little bit cheaper since when I subleased back in austin we usually did it for about 70% of the usual rent cost. Tht way I saved the 70% and didn't have to pay the utilities instead of eating the costs all summer long. If you guys know anyone looking for someone to sublease give them my e-mail, vqnguyen@gmail.com . Thanks.

Yea, Congrats man. Let me know if I can help you out in any way. I do know that some people in my class came up early in the summer and bargained with the apt manager for a price on their apt. They got a great deal. Not sure where it was though. Anyhow, congrats again. My email is shane dot huffman@ttuhsc.edu

theringworm

02-19-2005, 05:31 PM

amy2003uva

02-19-2005, 05:56 PM

Hi Amy2003uva

I was just wondering where did you get the information about the way the new curriculum would be next year?

hey techmed -
it's not on the website yet as far as i know, but i just heard through word of mouth on campus. i work at umc so i heard through the lubbock grapevine. :)

techmed

02-19-2005, 06:07 PM

hey techmed -
it's not on the website yet as far as i know, but i just heard through word of mouth on campus. i work at umc so i heard through the lubbock grapevine. :)

Ok thanks... was just wondering because they seem kind of cautious to tell us anything about the upcoming years' curriculum at this point.

Another question... are we going have big classes or are they going to break us up into smaller groups?

amy2003uva

02-19-2005, 06:09 PM

Ok thanks... was just wondering because they seem kind of cautious to tell us anything about the upcoming years' curriculum at this point.

Another question... are we going have big classes or are they going to break us up into smaller groups?

that's a great question, though i have no idea.

so, where are you from? are you psyched about being a red raider? :D

techmed

02-19-2005, 06:21 PM

that's a great question, though i have no idea.

so, where are you from? are you psyched about being a red raider? :D

I actually go to Tech so I'm super psyched about staying a red raider. :thumbup:

civic4982

02-19-2005, 06:31 PM

I feel like such the underachiever right now. Am I the only one who doesn't give a flying #### about how the curriculum is? I'm just stoked about going back to school!!! ;) I will however miss actually HAVING money.

amy2003uva

02-19-2005, 08:08 PM

I'm just stoked about going back to school!!! ;) I will however miss actually HAVING money.

haha dude i couldn't agree more. i'm working major OT right now to save up some $$ so i don't feel completely broke picking up those loan checks once school starts. working 80+ hour weeks on the ambulance has REALLY made me appreciate the "real world", and i am STOKED to be a student once again.
:D :D :D

theringworm

02-19-2005, 09:31 PM

haha dude i couldn't agree more. i'm working major OT right now to save up some $$ so i don't feel completely broke picking up those loan checks once school starts. working 80+ hour weeks on the ambulance has REALLY made me appreciate the "real world", and i am STOKED to be a student once again.
:D :D :D

I know eveyone is trying to work and save as much as possible before school. That's great, especially if you are trying to pay off debt. But, try and make time for yourselfs prior to school starting. You may regret busting your hump all spring and summer instead of enjoying it. You'll get more than enough money in financial aid, so don't let that be your reason for working so hard.

In regards to your classes, everyone will be in the same class, all 140 of you.

civic4982

02-20-2005, 12:22 AM

Lily22

02-20-2005, 09:55 AM

amy2003uva

02-21-2005, 01:33 PM

hey is anyone going to be in Western Europe in April? Just wondering if any of you are taking a trip since I'll be there.

nice! i wish i could say i was going to be there as well, but i'm not. :) where are you traveling to? sounds like a great trip idea. i went to vegas in december and am hoping to take a scuba trip somewhere this spring, because i know once the fall rolls around i won't the time. i think the key is balancing work and fun so we're not burned out by the time school starts in august. :thumbup:

hope you all are having a great week. :D

amy2003uva

02-21-2005, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the info about the curriculum, Amy. Sounds like they haven't tied up the loose ends on it yet though. I like the block idea, but it seems like we won't be able to use old tests or upperclassmen for as much help. We'll all be in the same boat though, and I'm psyched to see they are trying to modernize it a little bit.
As for apartments, living in Lubbock is cheap and the majority of places will be under 700 for a one bedroom. Plus it doesn't take very long to get across town so you can be pretty open as to where you want to live.

hey lily! yes, i like the block idea, too. i hear anatomy and biochem are the worst so we may as well get those out of the way early!

i was wondering about old exams and exam returning in general - if we were able to see our exams afterwards to see what we missed. i think i asked some students when i was interviewing and they said that exams are not returned, in general. can we set up appts w/the profs to review them? that's kind of a big thing for me and i'm hoping we can. as for old exams, i doubt we'll be so lucky :laugh: :luck:

civic4982

02-21-2005, 03:26 PM

nice! i wish i could say i was going to be there as well, but i'm not. :) where are you traveling to? sounds like a great trip idea. i went to vegas in december and am hoping to take a scuba trip somewhere this spring, because i know once the fall rolls around i won't the time. i think the key is balancing work and fun so we're not burned out by the time school starts in august. :thumbup:

hope you all are having a great week. :D

I'm starting off in Paris April 5th and leaving from there May 4th. Somewhere inbetween those dates will hopefully be the biggest single adventure of my life. I've never traveled alone to a foreign country with n oone I know living there before so this will be exciting. The plan so far is to spend some time in France/Spain/Italy/Greece. I'm picking up my internal frame backpack and eurorail pass this week!

I wish I was like the rest of you and got to start in the fall. I'd save up more money and go see Asia as well. I have to start May 30th so I'm packing my trip in ASAP. With the extra program I think I lose the next 2 summers and then the 2 summers after that will probably confine me to some type of preceptorships from what my friends have told me. SOOO... this is my last break before going to prison for the next 8+ years.

Anyways there was a point to this and that is : If you're gonna be in any of these 4 countries in April we should meet up!

theringworm

02-21-2005, 06:46 PM

hey is anyone going to be in Western Europe in April? Just wondering if any of you are taking a trip since I'll be there.

Shane: how much is the max we can get for fin. aid for first year? Do you remember how mcuh they allowed you to take out? Any tips on place to rent from that are nice out there and where I can find a 1 bedroom for less than 650-700?

Vinh, according to FAFSA they alotted me around ~31,000. Now keep in mind I have a kid and a wife. The funny thing was though, my buddies who were single were getting just as much. So this is how it will play out. You'll send in your FAFSA (hopefully real soon), then it goes to Tech and Tech comes back with a figure on how much they are going to loan you. For some it's enough for others it's not even close, esp. if you are working in a high paying field right now. If you need more, go up to Student Services and talked to Sherrie (I think that's her name) and tell her you want a budget revision form. You'll take this form, put in the exspenses that are more realistic and then give it back to her. Generally within a day or two, she'll notify you of how much more you are eligible for. It's literally that simple. The max from the fed. govt you can loan is 38,500. You can always go to the private sector if you need more, though I would try to avoid that (hihger interest rates). Just as an example, I have a guy in my class who is taking out about 60,000 a yr in loans. He has 4-5 kids, and is making two mortgage payments. If you need the money it's accessible.

One more thing, Spring Training for you guys is April 8th-10th so put it down on your calendars. Friday night will be a nice dinner/get together w/ all your classmates and the current first years at the Caprock winery. Sat will have a golf tournament, a picnick at the lake, and apt shopping. Sun morning will be breakfast. You'll get a letter about this in the mail. I just wanted to give yall the heads up b/c last year we got our letter in regards to this a little late.

civic4982

02-21-2005, 09:30 PM

One more thing, Spring Training for you guys is April 8th-10th so put it down on your calendars. Friday night will be a nice dinner/get together w/ all your classmates and the current first years at the Caprock winery. Sat will have a golf tournament, a picnick at the lake, and apt shopping. Sun morning will be breakfast. You'll get a letter about this in the mail. I just wanted to give yall the heads up b/c last year we got our letter in regards to this a little late.

aww shiet!!! I'm leaving April 5th!!! I guess I have to reschedule my trip then... When do they let us know the for sure date on this?

civic4982

02-22-2005, 04:30 PM

theringworm

02-22-2005, 08:11 PM

how many of you are going to that spring training? I'm not sure if I shoudl reschedule my trip and go to the spring oreintation or not. if I leave after April 10th the nI have to stay until mid may to get a full month in and it puts me really close to have to hurry back to Tech by May 30th. Anyone who's had experience of going/not going could tell me whether or not it's worth delaying my trip?

Vinh, in my opinion I would skip the training and go on the trip. The positives about going to spring training are that you get to meet your class mates, you'll have an opportunity to look at several apts for rent, and you'll have a good time. If you don't go, you'll meet your classmates when school starts and you'll end up looking for a place to stay after you get here. So in my opinion, go to Europe and enjoy yourself. Spring training is fun and all, but it's definitely no where close to Europe. Besides, if you need a place to stay for a couple of days before you find an apt to move into, I've got an extra bedroom as I am sure so do others here.

civic4982

02-22-2005, 10:06 PM

Vinh, in my opinion I would skip the training and go on the trip. The positives about going to spring training are that you get to meet your class mates, you'll have an opportunity to look at several apts for rent, and you'll have a good time. If you don't go, you'll meet your classmates when school starts and you'll end up looking for a place to stay after you get here. So in my opinion, go to Europe and enjoy yourself. Spring training is fun and all, but it's definitely no where close to Europe. Besides, if you need a place to stay for a couple of days before you find an apt to move into, I've got an extra bedroom as I am sure so do others here.

well I'd still go to Europe I'd just postpone it until after the spring training. thanks for the info though I'll definitely think about it. Plus, that way I can get down there and sign a lease on a place to live and just move in once I get back mid may. we'll see....

amy2003uva

02-23-2005, 01:08 PM

well I'd still go to Europe I'd just postpone it until after the spring training. thanks for the info though I'll definitely think about it. Plus, that way I can get down there and sign a lease on a place to live and just move in once I get back mid may. we'll see....

that is a tough decision to make. have you already purchased flight tix/made hotel/hostel arrangements? if not, you could obviously be more flexible with your dates. in any event, it looks like a win/win situation to me. :)

civic4982

02-23-2005, 04:04 PM

that is a tough decision to make. have you already purchased flight tix/made hotel/hostel arrangements? if not, you could obviously be more flexible with your dates. in any event, it looks like a win/win situation to me. :)

well my tix are on hold and my railway pass I can start at any time. I haven't really made any arrangemetns for living yet so... it's very flexible at the moment. Maybe I'll change teh dates to go from April 12th-May 10th. 4 weeks seems like plenty of time to get homesick and overspend.

Are any of you in this 2009 class going to be there for this Spring Training or plan to as of now? If someone's traveling from Dallas maybe we can carpool.

civic4982

02-23-2005, 04:12 PM

is there a list out yet that shows who all those who got accepted for TTSOM are? Wanna see if I recognize any of the names.

Lily22

02-23-2005, 04:27 PM

is there a list out yet that shows who all those who got accepted for TTSOM are? Wanna see if I recognize any of the names.

I'd like to see that too. A&M has their list out, but I haven't seen one for Tech.
Definitely don't skimp on the Europe trip...you will have plenty of time in Lubbock soon enough!

civic4982

02-23-2005, 04:35 PM

I'd like to see that too. A&M has their list out, but I haven't seen one for Tech.
Definitely don't skimp on the Europe trip...you will have plenty of time in Lubbock soon enough!

O well I'm definitely going on my trip, the question is just when. I dind't want to show up in Lubbock this summer and have no friends :(

thehopeful

02-24-2005, 08:34 AM

thackl

02-24-2005, 09:24 AM

O well I'm definitely going on my trip, the question is just when. I dind't want to show up in Lubbock this summer and have no friends :(
Don't put too much on this. Spring training is fun, but no big deal. I wouldn't have made a special trip for it, but I was already here so it was easy.

civic4982

02-24-2005, 09:55 AM

Hey just out of curiosity, I wanted to know how many people are waiting on decision from baylor or out of state school and will go to that school if accepted. Please let me know b/c, obviosly...
Thanx

If I get into Harvard I'm sooooo going.

Too bad I didn't apply. :laugh:

No but I was still waiting (aka dreaming) of an inteview from USC/UCLA but since it's so late in the game now I've more or less given up. I haven't recieved the "we had a bajillion applicants this year and only 3 spaces, we're sorry to inform you that you suck" letter from them quite yet so...

hjt

02-24-2005, 10:48 AM

I'm still keeping my hopes up for Baylor. either :) or :( or :o

hjt

civic4982

02-24-2005, 11:45 AM

You should all read 2Tall's post.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=2268212&postcount=13

He/she is my hero!

WestTexasRambler

02-24-2005, 11:58 AM

amy2003uva

02-24-2005, 12:46 PM

You should all read 2Tall's post.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=2268212&postcount=13

He/she is my hero!

i know! i read that post and i was like, daaaayum! i am really psyched to be able to call 2Tall a future classmate. what he accomplished totally epitomizes the heart and soul of one of my favorite Winston Churchill quotes:

"Never, never, never give up."

congrats 2Tall! :thumbup: :) :thumbup: :)

thackl

02-24-2005, 10:54 PM

Hello,

I am a 27 year old, borderline non-trad, who will be applying next year and I would appreciate the opportunity to begin a dialog with some of you, especially non-trads, who have been accepted to TTUSOM. Unfortunately the pre-med office here has been of little help in advising me as a non-trad. You know the typical "3.7GPA 30 MCAT, lots of EC's, research, etc." I do not feel that the MCAT will be my toughest hurdle but rather my overall GPA from my original undergrad (Accounting/Finance 3.1). I left a position in commercial banking in Austin to return to school and I have a 3.86 since coming back (1 B in Gen Chem).

Anyway, there is a little background info if it is worth anything. I am most interested in some of your advice on the nuances of the application process.

Here is my email: invictustx@yahoo.com

Thank you.
I was 28 when I applied (former engineer in Austin for Moto and 3M), married with kids.....but my ap was pretty strong all around. There are a few non-trad's in the class though who said they had some hurdles to jump based on MCAT/old undergrad GPA's. I know one had to apply more than once. If you have some specific questions, I can take them to these guys and see what they say. Let me know.

=))

02-25-2005, 11:57 AM

civic4982

02-25-2005, 12:02 PM

to those who are in lubbock: i'm going to be out of the country until a few days before orientation, so i was wondering if it was possible to find housing a few days before the actual move-in date...i thought it might be since it's a small town...i was going to have my sister go up there for me..but i'd rather do it myself since it would be an 8 hour drive for her..would it be too risky for me to try finding housing myself???

civic4982: just wanted to introduce myself to you...i'll also be doing the MD/MBA program...i actually graduated from UT-austin this past december :) ...i wont be able to make the orientation...so no need to worry about being the only one there this summer who doesn't know anyone else...anyhoo...look forward to meeting you then...have a good time in europe~

Nice to meet you. The name is Vinh. I'll PM you my number. We should talk. There's 8 of us that'll be there this summer I believe. You just came from UT as well? I graduated May '04 so we were probably in at least one of the same classes.

amy2003uva

02-25-2005, 12:22 PM

civic4982

02-25-2005, 01:15 PM

civic & =)) -
so what classes do you guys have this summer? will you have mba classes during the year, too, or only on breaks? sounds pretty hardcore to me! at least you all will be in the groove of studying by the time august rolls around, unlike the rest of us (unless we crack a book this summer, which most people say is a stupid idea). good luck :D

I think the recommended class schedule is as follows:

Summer I (June 05)

Mkt Concepts & Strategies: MTWRF 10AM-12AM
Info Technology for Managers: MWF 12PM-1PM
Statistical Concepts-Bus & Mgt: MTWRF: 1PM-3PM
Executive Skills: MTWR 3PM-7PM

Summer II (July 05)

Financial & Managerial Acct: MTWRF: 8AM-10:30AM
Production and Operations Mgt: MTWRF 10:40AM-12:30PM

Notice that Mondays and Wednesdays for June we have class from 10AM-7PM straight with no breaks for lunch or dinner.

Talk about a butt rapin'...

omarsaleh66

02-25-2005, 09:00 PM

to those who are in lubbock: i'm going to be out of the country until a few days before orientation, so i was wondering if it was possible to find housing a few days before the actual move-in date...i thought it might be since it's a small town...i was going to have my sister go up there for me..but i'd rather do it myself since it would be an 8 hour drive for her..would it be too risky for me to try finding housing myself???

civic4982: just wanted to introduce myself to you...i'll also be doing the MD/MBA program...i actually graduated from UT-austin this past december :) ...i wont be able to make the orientation...so no need to worry about being the only one there this summer who doesn't know anyone else...anyhoo...look forward to meeting you then...have a good time in europe~

there is a company called digital moving. They found me a place in Lubbock. I didnt move in until 2 weeks after classes started!! Talk about slacker!!
Nah actually the place I was supposed to move into screwed me over, so I called up Digital Moving and they found me temp housing for like a month and they also helped me find a really nice place to move into. I dont have their number but im sure u can find it once u get there.

later

thackl

02-25-2005, 09:29 PM

there is a company called digital moving. They found me a place in Lubbock. I didnt move in until 2 weeks after classes started!! Talk about slacker!!
Nah actually the place I was supposed to move into screwed me over, so I called up Digital Moving and they found me temp housing for like a month and they also helped me find a really nice place to move into. I dont have their number but im sure u can find it once u get there.

later
Get out of here traitor :meanie: Omar isn't a red raider anymore. He left us for jacktown. BTW, remember that first phys test last yr? They did it again this yr with even worse resuslts...... I hope somebody gets their ass kicked this time.

Sorry for the highjack.....

omarsaleh66

02-25-2005, 10:19 PM

Get out of here traitor :meanie: Omar isn't a red raider anymore. He left us for jacktown. BTW, remember that first phys test last yr? They did it again this yr with even worse resuslts...... I hope somebody gets their ass kicked this time.

Sorry for the highjack.....

LOL, dang man, thats hard to imagine low grades with ur superachiever class. The phys department is rough but hey I actually know my stuff (pathophys in 2nd year isnt bad thanks to tech) so they are doing something right.

thackl

02-26-2005, 09:12 AM

LOL, dang man, thats hard to imagine low grades with ur superachiever class. The phys department is rough but hey I actually know my stuff (pathophys in 2nd year isnt bad thanks to tech) so they are doing something right.
I don't personally care that much, but there is a certian amount of randomness associated with this test that could be a problem. I'm not talking about low averages or individual questions, but the fact that many at the top of the class failed and several who have never been near the plus side of the class average beat it on this test. After a few regrades and tossing out 10 questions,the ave stands at a 71. On some level, I think this might be good for certian students, but then again, the action needs to be taken against the phys dept for writing such a rediculously irrelavent test.

techmed

02-26-2005, 11:32 AM

Have any of you gotten another information packet from Tech yet besides the one with the acceptance letter in it?

amy2003uva

02-26-2005, 04:19 PM

Have any of you gotten another information packet from Tech yet besides the one with the acceptance letter in it?

techmed - nope! just the all-important acceptance letter. on another note: how many of your classmates are going to be in our som class? i wish they'd put a listing out of acceptees so we can see who's on it!

to everyone looking for housing - i don't know how hard it will be to find a place once school starts, since there are soo many students here. however, i do know that the options are plentiful and the houses for rent/purchase here are inexpen$ive (and in most cases, spacious with fenced yards).

in particular, tech terrace is a great neighborhood; i highly recommend it. the tech terrrace park is two houses away from our house, and it's great for our german shepherds (as it would also be for those of you with children). the park is well-manicured and it's also very safe. the neighborhood is well-kept, established, quiet, and affordable. there are frequently a few homes for rent, so you just have to hit it at the right time. there are mostly single families in tech terrace, with some undergrad students and even more graduate students. our next door neighbor is an accounting professor and across the street is a resident and his family. anyway, if any of you want any more info about the neighborhood or living here in general, give me a holla! ps - tech terrace is located in the vicinity of 20-30th streets and indiana-boston (check out a lubbock map to see what i mean). basically this area is MUCH closer to the SOM than places further south. the med school is located around 5th and indiana, for reference. some housing recommendations have been south of the loop, and these places are definitely newer and nice, but they can be located at 60-100th street; this would put you almost 100 blocks from class, versus 20 blocks. personally, i plan to bike to class on nice days - definitely a perk of living close to campus!

hope this information helps you all!! :)

amy

2tall

02-26-2005, 05:47 PM

civic...amy...your comments about my post were incredibly kind. Now it makes what I'm about to say a little awkward. I (am a he) haven't posted much here because I'm waiting to hear from a couple schools. thehopeful, I would gladly relinquish my spot to you if I could.

The class is definitely going to be filled with outstanding people. I really enjoyed my interview day in El Paso. I felt that our interview group really bonded. It's funny...we were together for a looong time. After the interview session, just when you think to yourself...I'll never see these people again (at least for a while)...you're sharing a shuttle to your hotel...then to the airport...now we're waiting at the airport together. The conversation kept flowing. There were very few awkward silences. All really cool people. I can say the same about all of you post here.

civic4982

02-28-2005, 03:58 PM

amy2003uva

02-28-2005, 05:15 PM

amy2003uva

02-28-2005, 05:17 PM

2tall: good luck to ya then. I hope you get one your top picks if not we'll see ya soon!

for any of you online junkies (like myself) I just started up a group fo TTUHSC SOM on thefacebook.com . join up! I've been using thefacebook to find buddies from way back when and so I figured I'd start a group up for all of us!

nice! facebook. that site was before my time (c/o 2003 undergrad), so i don't know many people my age who use it (thank god, b/c it prob would have been another form of procrastination!). i'll look for the group and try to join.

edit: how do you find the group? i did a group search for "ttuhsc som" and came up with nothing. i think it's only letting me look at UVA groups.

amy2003uva

02-28-2005, 05:51 PM

2tall: good luck to ya then. I hope you get one your top picks if not we'll see ya soon!

for any of you online junkies (like myself) I just started up a group fo TTUHSC SOM on thefacebook.com . join up! I've been using thefacebook to find buddies from way back when and so I figured I'd start a group up for all of us!

ahhhhh... it's under "texas tech university health science center school of medicine". so thing is, you can only join groups that are created within your school. since you created the school from "UT", and i'm from UVA, i can't join that group! sucks, huh? i wonder if there's a way to create a "global" group, so everyone can access it.

MedicoTre

02-28-2005, 05:56 PM

Hey Future classmates:

I was wondering if any of you all have filled out the FAFSA and if so have you guys heard anything back from Tech.

Thanks
MedicoTre

thackl

02-28-2005, 08:26 PM

Hey Future classmates:

I was wondering if any of you all have filled out the FAFSA and if so have you guys heard anything back from Tech.

Thanks
MedicoTre
Get it in quick. Everything is available. You have to do the national and institutional (tech). There is a 'texas grant' of $1600/yr that is given on a first come, first serve basis until they are gone. Free money........ :thumbup:

civic4982

02-28-2005, 10:47 PM

ahhhhh... it's under "texas tech university health science center school of medicine". so thing is, you can only join groups that are created within your school. since you created the school from "UT", and i'm from UVA, i can't join that group! sucks, huh? i wonder if there's a way to create a "global" group, so everyone can access it.

really? damnit... I'll try to fix that...

civic4982

02-28-2005, 10:55 PM

nice! facebook. that site was before my time (c/o 2003 undergrad), so i don't know many people my age who use it (thank god, b/c it prob would have been another form of procrastination!). i'll look for the group and try to join.

edit: how do you find the group? i did a group search for "ttuhsc som" and came up with nothing. i think it's only letting me look at UVA groups.

really? I graduated c/o of 2004 undergrad and lots of people from my highschool days I found back on there after what seemed like forever. oh and i guess the group would pull up for "Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine" and the groups are only in one school at a time :(

arsenalgunner

03-01-2005, 02:06 AM

To those of you interested in housing...the office of Student Affairs is putting together a packet of housing in the area including current student reviews of each place. Should give you all a head's up instead of just searching around on the internet like I did.

I don't know that I'd just show up before orientation & try to find housing then. Remember, there's a whole application process & they have to prepare the apartment before you move in so it could take longer than you think. I found mine on the internet (too lazy to drive 9 hours to Lubbock), called to get an application sent to me, sent that back with the application fee, & then called a week later to make sure I was good. The whole thing took nearly a month. I showed up the day before orientation with my deposit check & 1st month's rent. I wouldn't suggest doing it this way, but it's possible if your summer is hectic.

Hey Ted, stop complaining about the Phys test! The typical overachieving students did poorly b/c they were actually required to apply information instead of just regurgitating it!!! Besides, your scaring off our new classmates! We must console them with phrases like "Lubbock's really not that bad..."

hjt

03-01-2005, 02:21 AM

:p Right. I love the apts in Lubbock (some nice ones on the web), but I'm still kind of unsure about Lubbock (kinda :rolleyes: ) But, I suppose if my classmates aren't all from the same area, that'd be cool enough :).

....still up, writing stuff for class in snowy Boston.

hjt

civic4982

03-01-2005, 09:40 AM

arsenalgunner: are there any apt. complexes you guys would suggest? where is everyone else living?

joe19

03-01-2005, 11:08 AM

Hey everyone,

I just got a packet from student affairs, with some class 0f 09 info, so you all should be getting it today or soon.

Lily22

03-01-2005, 10:07 PM

I'd probably also agree not to wait until right before orientation to find a place to live. You may luck out and find a good place, but since there are so many students, they fill up quickly. Also, I'd agree that tech terrace is a great neighborhood with a nice mix of people, plus it's super close to campus. I live south of the loop and I love it out there, though. I am right by restaurants and shopping, and I can make it to campus in 10 minutes, which is close enough for me. Be careful of a couple of apartment complexes right around campus-a couple of them are full of undergrads and are like the dorms (loud and lots of parties).
I was excited to get my packet in the mail today. What is everyone thinking about preferences for 3rd and 4th year?

civic4982

03-02-2005, 12:21 AM

omarsaleh66

03-02-2005, 12:35 AM

amy2003uva

03-02-2005, 09:20 AM

anyone staying in lubbock all 4 years? or is that not how it works? i was always confused about that.

oh and any complexes you guys have lived at and can name off that are nice places with decent 1 bed/1 baths ? I'm trying to find a place for less than $650 if possible.

hey civic - i will prob try to stay in lubbock all 4 years, if only because we already have a house/established jobs here (in case i want to go back on-call or part-time with Lubbock EMS sometime over the course of school). that's what the "campus preference form" is for - you have to rank where you want to be for the 3rd and 4th years. i think someone said on this site that 50% go to El Paso, 30% to Amarillo, and 20% stay in Lubbock. therefore, you have to have a really really convincing reason to stay in Lubbock. while i recommended looking at houses in Lubbock to rent/buy, i would now NOT ADVISE buying a home, due to the disclaimer in the packet we got yesterday (namely the part about buying a house in Lubbock does not guarantee placement in Lubbock for the second two years). i hope this helps. also, i do know that people can swap campus placements if they later change their minds/don't get their 1st pick.

also - i agree with lily22 about staying away from some of the apartment complexes right next to campus, as they are full of rowdy undergrads (unless, of course, this is what you're looking for!) namely, steer clear of most apartments on 4th street, east of Quaker road. off the top of my head i know that Raider Pass is one such complex - nice and new, so tempting, but really catered to undergrads. do steer clear of pretty much everything east of avenue Q, too, as you are getting into sketchy, high(er) crime areas at that point. places around the south loop are great and central to shopping and such, just further from campus.

so, how are you all going to rank the campuses?

civic4982

03-02-2005, 10:31 AM

hey civic - i will prob try to stay in lubbock all 4 years, if only because we already have a house/established jobs here (in case i want to go back on-call or part-time with Lubbock EMS sometime over the course of school). that's what the "campus preference form" is for - you have to rank where you want to be for the 3rd and 4th years. i think someone said on this site that 50% go to El Paso, 30% to Amarillo, and 20% stay in Lubbock. therefore, you have to have a really really convincing reason to stay in Lubbock. while i recommended looking at houses in Lubbock to rent/buy, i would now NOT ADVISE buying a home, due to the disclaimer in the packet we got yesterday (namely the part about buying a house in Lubbock does not guarantee placement in Lubbock for the second two years). i hope this helps. also, i do know that people can swap campus placements if they later change their minds/don't get their 1st pick.

also - i agree with lily22 about staying away from some of the apartment complexes right next to campus, as they are full of rowdy undergrads (unless, of course, this is what you're looking for!) namely, steer clear of most apartments on 4th street, east of Quaker road. off the top of my head i know that Raider Pass is one such complex - nice and new, so tempting, but really catered to undergrads. do steer clear of pretty much everything east of avenue Q, too, as you are getting into sketchy, high(er) crime areas at that point. places around the south loop are great and central to shopping and such, just further from campus.

so, how are you all going to rank the campuses?

Thanks for the tips!

Last I talked to the advising office I would be staying in Lubbock all 4 years b/c of the joint program business so I guess that goes onto my 2nd question. I'm trying to find a place that I can stay in all 4 years and NEVER move. I hate moving. I moved every single year in undergrad and I have no idea why I kept moving...

Anyways so I saw a place online called St. Francis Village:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=22

Quail Creek Apartments:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=3

Heritage Apartments:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=17

Ashton Pointe:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=57

Just wondering if any of you have visited any of these places yet. I'm probably gonna sign in beginning of April.

EDIT: also looking at this Bear Creek apartments:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=7

Could someone let me know how safe these neighborhoods are? Like say if it says NW/NE/SW/SE Lubbock what that should mean to me?

whtdasheezy

03-02-2005, 01:01 PM

hey,

have you guys received any more correspondence from TT since the acceptance letter??

thanks guys

arsenalgunner

03-02-2005, 03:32 PM

Be careful of a couple of apartment complexes right around campus-a couple of them are full of undergrads and are like the dorms (loud and lots of parties).

Lily is absolutely right. Anything that's right on top of Tech's campus is going to be a horrible place to live - over priced & loud. I'd also be a little careful with Canyon Crossing, lots of our classmates live there, but several of them are having issues with maintenance. I know at least 2 students who have roofs that are leaking that have taken forever to be repaired. If I were you, I'd do some of my own research online - only you know what really matters to you most in an apartment, and once you have it narrowed down to a few, post em here or email a current student (Possibly your Big Bro/Sis) for their thoughts to help you decide.

I live at Summer Place Apts. They are more like duplexes than apartments, as there is only one floor. Whole area is very quiet with a mix of families, retirees, & students living here. Apartments are nice & they are putting hardwood floors in most of them now. They have 1 bedroom/1 bath, but I opted for a 2 bedroom/1 bath since everything was so cheap & I just turned 1 room into study area. I pay $550/month plus an extra $20 for pet rent. They have backyards, but they are pretty small, W/D connections, etc. Cable comes free with rent. I'm 5-8 minutes from school & 5 minutes from Super Walmart. Only complaints are that the grounds have been kind of messy over the winter & I wish they took better care of landscaping, but it's Lubbock & after a few months you won't even miss things like...grass...or...trees.

amy2003uva

03-02-2005, 03:36 PM

current students - what's the big bro/sis for? we have to decide if we want one by 3/31. thnx!

civic4982

03-02-2005, 04:10 PM

I live at Summer Place Apts. They are more like duplexes than apartments, as there is only one floor. Whole area is very quiet with a mix of families, retirees, & students living here. Apartments are nice & they are putting hardwood floors in most of them now. They have 1 bedroom/1 bath, but I opted for a 2 bedroom/1 bath since everything was so cheap & I just turned 1 room into study area. I pay $550/month plus an extra $20 for pet rent. They have backyards, but they are pretty small, W/D connections, etc. Cable comes free with rent. I'm 5-8 minutes from school & 5 minutes from Super Walmart. Only complaints are that the grounds have been kind of messy over the winter & I wish they took better care of landscaping, but it's Lubbock & after a few months you won't even miss things like...grass...or...trees.

wow sounds great there at Summer Place Apts.

if you have any photos of your place would you mind sending them to me? at $550 a month for a 2 bedroom that's a STEAL! I can turn one room into a study too!!! :D

do they have garage parking there? how much was your pet deposit?

priya25

03-02-2005, 04:29 PM

Hey guys!

Congrats on coming to Tech.

I'm a first year as well....I live at Bentwood Apts....its pretty nice and I like it here. Its a sister property of Canyon Crossing, just across the street. My friends have been having lots of problems with the management at Canyon Crossing but the people at Bentwood are really nice. I pay $500 per month for a 1/1 and it takes me 7-10 min to get to school. Its pretty quiet with families and students.

amy2003,

The big sib/lil sib program basically pairs you up with a second year who is your big sib. You can ask them any questions, advice on classes, whatever you like. Some people pass down their books or notes to their little sibs as well.

civic4982

03-03-2005, 10:32 AM

one more for the list: http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=31

how about this one? Willow Hill

2tall

03-03-2005, 11:57 PM

hey,

have you guys received any more correspondence from TT since the acceptance letter??

thanks guys

I received the packet today (Thursday). It's pretty exciting. You've probably received by the time of this post. Clinical campus info. Immunization stuff. Housing Info. Student Gov't welcome. Spring Training invite.

2tall

03-04-2005, 12:50 PM

The Financial Aid Application is Up! (http://www.ttuhsc.edu/FINANCIALAID)

amy2003uva

03-05-2005, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the tips!

Last I talked to the advising office I would be staying in Lubbock all 4 years b/c of the joint program business so I guess that goes onto my 2nd question. I'm trying to find a place that I can stay in all 4 years and NEVER move. I hate moving. I moved every single year in undergrad and I have no idea why I kept moving...

Anyways so I saw a place online called St. Francis Village:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=22

Quail Creek Apartments:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=3

Heritage Apartments:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=17

Ashton Pointe:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=57

Just wondering if any of you have visited any of these places yet. I'm probably gonna sign in beginning of April.

EDIT: also looking at this Bear Creek apartments:
http://www.lubbockapartments.com/Search_Directory/Communities/community.asp?Communities_ID=7

Could someone let me know how safe these neighborhoods are? Like say if it says NW/NE/SW/SE Lubbock what that should mean to me?

hey civic -

those NW lubbock complexes are v. nice - bear creek and ashton pointe. a big plus to those, also, is that all you have to do to get to campus is head down 4th street and - bam - you hit TTU. also, i don't think a lot of undergrads are in that area.

quail creek and heritage are in the SW parts of town, which is much removed from the university and thus will tend to be quieter.

in terms of safety, both NW and SW lubbock are comfortably safe and friendly - i think the key word here is "west". east lubbock tends to have higher crime/higher drug use. i know this b/c as a medic we go to the overdoses, shootings, stabbings, etc. predominately on the east side. granted, lubbock is not the crime hub of the country, but i'd stay to the west of ave Q or university ave.

like i said, NW lubbock has some nice complexes, ashton pointe and bear creek being two that i have seen in person. running 911 calls, i've been able to see a sampling of virtually all areas of lubbock. i hope this helps!

amy

techmed

03-05-2005, 01:06 PM

When is the information in the packet they sent us due? It went to my permenant address for some reason and it may be a while before I get it. Also is it from admissions or student affairs?Thanks.

hjt

03-05-2005, 06:07 PM

:) hey,

Nice to see so many people getting excited! Me too! I can't wait to be done with my last term here and move on to med school.

I just got my packet in the mail. After looking over some materials, I seem to like Amarillo (good hospitals, more hands-on experience during surgeries), but I'm also interested in El Paso because of the whole border health experience, and I'm interested in learning Spanish. Ummm...choices, choices. Anyone else? :confused:

For those whose who are at TTHSC right now, which's a better place to go for Internal Med? And, which hospitals do students get assigned to in Amarillo? I read somewhere that Public/Private hospitals may give different rotation experiences. What are people's thoughts on that, or rotation directors at the various locations?

Okie Dokie. Good luck on everyone's choices. :thumbup: :luck:
I will definitely try to show up for spring training.

Helen (hjt)

hjt

03-05-2005, 06:18 PM

Oh, i've also been looking over this website to get some ideas
http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Lubbock.html

Right now, I'm considering for 1 bedroom (starting rate from $450 to $577) the following. Some of them have already been mentioned.

Bentwood
Summertime Villa ($450)
Dakota Arms ($577)
The Fountains
Hunter's Way
Oakridge
Sagewood
Sundowner
Willage West
Willow Hill
...still looking. Looks like plenty of options, good options.

Most of them have good reviews (or no really bad ones...especially on noice/UG) and have good floor plans =).

Helen

2tall

03-05-2005, 09:51 PM

When is the information in the packet they sent us due? It went to my permenant address for some reason and it may be a while before I get it. Also is it from admissions or student affairs?Thanks.

I think March 25th or 30th. It's not in front of me now, but it's one of those dates.

DualSuperLead

03-05-2005, 11:08 PM

Hey guys,

Congratulations on getting into Texas Tech! I just wanted to let you all know that I am from Amarillo and would be happy to answer any questions that you might have about going to Amarillo for your 3rd-4th years. I also interned at the Amarillo campus for 3 summers and worked with quite a few faculty members in various departments.
I can answer anything from "what is the surgery department like?" to "is it true that you have hail the size of softballs up there?" (Yes).
I know that relatively few Tech students get to stay in Lubbock, so I know at least some of you will end up in A-town. Let me know if I can help.

hjt

03-06-2005, 05:12 AM

This might be useful for those who are still trying to decide on MS3/MS4.
You can find other posts by searching for "Texas Tech Class of 2008"

***************Post from last Year*************

If u want to do ortho (from a previous post)

I think what matters most is ur grades, ur step 1 score, research( publications in anything is impressive and theres alot of opportunites here at tech), grades in ur 3rd year which u can accomplish at any of the 3 campuses.

Now this is what will probably happen: U come to med school do great ur first 2 years, get published, get a high USMLE score, then u do really well ur 3rd year at any of the campuses. In ur 4th year do ur away rotations at a bad ass ortho program and impress them, then when u apply for ortho u can use that away rotation as a means into getting into that competitive program or many others. So it really doesnt matter where u do ur 3rd year as long as ur grades are good.

Here is what I've heard about the various campuses:

lubbock: u will learn alot here, u are forced to.

amarillo: a whole lot of surgery exposure, there are no residents, its very laid back and ive heard some people get a false idea about surgery here cuz no resident to tell them how it is, and the attendants are kinda laid back. So when some people actually started a surgery residency, they ended up hating it cuz it was nothing like there rotations. However, this place is easy and chill

El paso: a lot of partying, everyone has fun here, alot of drama, residents hooking up w med students etc... its easy to sneak out of rotaitons and slack off cuz its so busy and noone cares like they do in lubbock. So u can learn alot here if u are motivated.

Its easy to switch to el paso, so if u are unsure, u can pick lubbock or amarillo now and change later on.

Again, im only a first year, so what im saying is just what fourth years have told me; i really dont know so take it for whatever its worth. if u got questions about the first year
holler at ya boy

Omar
*******************another post**********************
"Its easy to switch to el paso, so if u are unsure, u can pick lubbock or amarillo now and change later on. "

Actually, that's not true. I'm a second year at Tech, and I was fortunate enough to get the switch to El Paso, but I know of at least 4 people who didn't get to switch. One of my good friends didn't get to switch, and she was devastated, leading to much heartache all around. I think it's a really crappy thing to make people decide where they want to go four months before school even starts, since we know nothing about the school, the facilities at any of the campuses, or who our friends are going to be. So I would recommend doing as much research as possible before making your request. Making the switch is not as much of a slam dunk as many people have suggested. And for the most part, you need to be either married or and MD/MBA to stay in Lubbock. But congratulations to all who were accepted, and I'm sure you will love Tech as much as I do.
**********************************************
Luck!

Helen....El Paso?

thackl

03-06-2005, 08:17 AM

Unless you have a good reason for being in lubbock, I've been told by past students that Amarillo is the way to go. The call it "They Country Club" for a reason and you will get expirience and exposure there that you may not see until 2-3rd yr of residency. Past students have told me that you have to work to remember that you are not a Dr yet when in Amarillo. This is just what I have heard and if I wasn't bound here in lubbock with wife and kids, that's where i would go.

amy2003uva

03-06-2005, 05:01 PM

hey all - do any of you raiders know any current students in el paso who might be willing to show me & my boyfriend the hospital/campus there? :confused:

we're going down there for the last weekend in march b/c we've never been there and are unsure of how to rank el paso for the 3rd and 4th years. my bf is into the idea of border medicine and he thinks that there would be a lot of good trauma in el paso, but i am interested in surgery and am leaning towards amarillo (between ranking the two 2nd and 3rd).

we are hoping that visiting the campus in el paso will help us make the decision, but we have no idea where the school is/what would be good to see while we're there. since we'll be driving 8 hours, i want to make the most of our time there!

if any of you have any contacts or other info, that would be MUCH appreciated!!! thanks so much for your help. :D

amy

civic4982

03-06-2005, 11:38 PM

Dr.Isabella

03-07-2005, 09:06 AM

Hi everyone!
I've been trying to figure out a way to be able to attend the spring training, but it doesn't seem like it will be possible for me to go. I was hoping that any of the current med students would tell me how important is it to attend this training?
I'm afraid that I'll be missing out on important stuff.
What do you think?

Thanks

Dr.Isabella

03-07-2005, 09:11 AM

I forgot to mention that I was in Lubbock a couple of weeks ago, and I've already decided on a place to live so I won't be needing to look for apartments anymore.

civic4982

03-07-2005, 09:14 AM

I forgot to mention that I was in Lubbock a couple of weeks ago, and I've already decided on a place to live so I won't be needing to look for apartments anymore.

What complexes did you see? Any ratings on them? What'd you end up getting and for how much?

sallazar

03-07-2005, 12:34 PM

Congrats to all of you who will entering the class of 2009. I am a 1st year who lives at Canyon Crossing. For the most part, it is a nice place to live. Although what Arsenel Gunner said about the roof leaking is true--that was my roof! The maintenance is a little slow at getting things done. Other than that is a great place to live. I pay $500 for a very large one bedroom facing the pool. One important piece of advise though for all of you incoming students signing leases for apartments. Many apts in Lubbock will give you a better deal if you sign a year lease instead of 6 or 9 month leases. They do this to keep the apts full during the summer when many students leave. Make sure you will be staying for the summer here before you sign the lease!! Otherwise you'll be stuck paying the summer rent whick will be far more than the discount they gave you for signing the 12 mo. lease. I got sucked into this and will now have to stay here or go somewhere for the summer and still pay the rent.

If anybody has any other questions about anything feel free to PM me.

theringworm

03-10-2005, 07:55 PM

ok I've postponed my trip to Europe until April 12th so I:could make Spring Training! :D Is anyone driving up from Dallas that w/end? I'm flying into Dallas from Orange County just about a week earlier and I'm not sure if I'll be able to buy my new car by then or if I might have to wait a while for them to have it built to my specs. I might think about just flying to Lubbock but just seeing if anyone was going that way anyways...

Oh and where are we gonna stay that w/end? Should I start booking hotels now? Will I need to rent a car when I get there or will the bus us around that w/end? Thanks.

Hey Vinh, we are trying to make some housing available to you guys so that you don't have to fork out the extra cash for a hotel. There should be somewhere on those papers that says something in regards to you RSVPing for this. If not let me know and I'll see what I can do.

dndn

03-11-2005, 09:52 AM

For the spring training weekend are we all going to drive to the different events around Lubbock in our own cars or will we all be going in a school van?

TX_Longhorn

03-11-2005, 01:58 PM

For the spring training weekend are we all going to drive to the different events around Lubbock in our own cars or will we all be going in a school van?

good question.

arsenalgunner

03-11-2005, 04:46 PM

Trying to address the last couple of pages of questions...

Those looking for housing, try www.lubbockapartments.com
The site is so-so, but you can order a free apartment guide from the site which is very good & has pics of all the places.

During spring training, members of our class are currently signing up to drive you guys around to various events. So, unless you want to drive yourself, everyone should have a ride to each of the events & for apartment browsing.

Campus selection: Don't sweat this decision too much, it's not as important as it seems. Everyone who has an opinion on the topic will have a biased opinion b/c they have either never been on a rotation at either hospital as of yet (like me), or they selected one or the other so they only know what their location was like. I've never spoken with a student unhappy with their decision. The rumors are...go to Amarillo to be a surgeon, go to El Paso for primary care/internal med. Despite your decision, you will still be able to go into whatever field you want no matter which site you choose. The bad thing is, that Tech forces you to make this decision too early. You'll find that a lot of your friends will be going to a different campus than you are. It sucks, but on the other hand, you are going to be given more responsibility than almost any other 3rd & 4th years in the country due to the nature of these hospitals, which will, in the end, make you a better doc.

Spring training: Fun, but certainly not mandatory. Don't sweat it if you can't go. We're going to golf, eat, drink, listen to bands, tell you all to relax & enjoy your summer, and the single 1st & 2nd years are going to ogle you. If you can't make it now, they'll be plenty of time for eating, drinking, & ogling during orientation!