Who's going to NYMC this Fall?

I just made my decision to go to NYMC over a few other schools. For me it was a matter of being comfortable with my surroundings, strong clinical rotations, and good residency match. I'm looking forward to meeting and talking to my future classmates!!

I'll most likely be there pending not getting into Rochester or Stonybrook off waitlist. I made a thread about this eariler, probably got lost.

I just made my decision to go to NYMC over a few other schools. For me it was a matter of being comfortable with my surroundings, strong clinical rotations, and good residency match. I'm looking forward to meeting and talking to my future classmates!!

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I was waiting for this thread. I'm almost certain that I'm going to me going to NYMC next year, and glad to see that someone else is starting there.

Has anyone got there financial/housing packages yet? Also, I know some med school classes have their own forums, anyone know if NYMC '09 has a forum, or place to discuss stuff?

Cheers to you all.

Yeah I am most likely going there also, I love everything about the school except the tuition so I'm going unless Stony Brook takes me off the waitlist. Cant wait!

I heard that we will get our housing packages in June sometime. I am still waiting on a response from FA too...

Deciding between this school and Drexel. What do you guys think?

Deciding between this school and Drexel. What do you guys think?

I think I might find myself in that position. I should be hearing from Drexel soon, but I had a good feeling. Right now, I'm leaning towards NYMC. Here's why:
- They teach to the USMLEs (and *I* need that b/c I'm bad at standarized tests.)
- They have clinical starting from the first week.
- Better matches. (This probably means nothing for me individually, but goes to show that it can be done.)
- NYC is better than Phili. (imho)
- More research, more facilities. Drexel campus is very small (one building!?), and I didn't hear about any research on my interview day.
- Drexel has PBL/Trad cirriculums, but according to the Drexel students I met, they never meet. So there's a 1/3 of your class you might not know.
- I kind of like the dorms idea b/c i'm only 21 (22 when I start), I don't know anyone in either area, and don't want to worry about housing my first time there.
- 3/4th years in NYC is more desirable than in Phili. (At least in my opinion right now, having visited each city once.)
- NYMC has a Trauma 1 hospital, right there.
- Easier to fly b/w NYC and Sac (home) than Phili and Sac (not a real factor at all, but whatever)

Things I like about Drexel more:
- The people seemed nicer.
- 3/4th years in Atlantic city (woah!)
- Nice new building.
- Not next to a prison. (but kinda in a crappy area.)

That's what I'm thinking. I'd love to hear from the rest of you about your opinions.

I think I might find myself in that position. I should be hearing from Drexel soon, but I had a good feeling. Right now, I'm leaning towards NYMC. Here's why:
- They teach to the USMLEs (and *I* need that b/c I'm bad at standarized tests.)
- They have clinical starting from the first week.
- Better matches. (This probably means nothing for me individually, but goes to show that it can be done.)
- NYC is better than Phili. (imho)
- More research, more facilities. Drexel campus is very small (one building!?), and I didn't hear about any research on my interview day.
- Drexel has PBL/Trad cirriculums, but according to the Drexel students I met, they never meet. So there's a 1/3 of your class you might not know.
- I kind of like the dorms idea b/c i'm only 21 (22 when I start), I don't know anyone in either area, and don't want to worry about housing my first time there.
- 3/4th years in NYC is more desirable than in Phili. (At least in my opinion right now, having visited each city once.)
- NYMC has a Trauma 1 hospital, right there.
- Easier to fly b/w NYC and Sac (home) than Phili and Sac (not a real factor at all, but whatever)

Things I like about Drexel more:
- The people seemed nicer.
- 3/4th years in Atlantic city (woah!)
- Nice new building.
- Not next to a prison. (but kinda in a crappy area.)

That's what I'm thinking. I'd love to hear from the rest of you about your opinions.


Thanks for the response ruwan. I'm going to make my decision soon and your advice helped.

Thanks for the response ruwan. I'm going to make my decision soon and your advice helped.

I'd like to see anyone talk about Drexel's good points (other than the Eagles and 76ers), because you could use that info for your decision (and that might be something I have to consider later too.)

hey guys:

I think there is a lotta overlap between people deciding between Drexel and NYMC. I'm one of them too:

Here's my takes-

Drexel

Positives- Obviously they try to make it their technology. The fact that everything, lectures, class notes, and slides, are all online. The whole campus is wireless and the path/histology lab is nice. I agree the technology is pretty nice but I don't think it makes the school that much better than NYMC. I personally think the real strength in Drexel lies in their teaching style. The IFM curriculum is what I chose and although it's not like PIL, what with it's completely different small group teaching style. I think it's pretty integrative. The students at Drexel seem to feel the teaching is overall excellent at Drexel, while at NYMC it's a hit or miss. The testing schedule isn't taxing either. The administration seems to be much much more receptive to the needs of students than NYMC. I like the fact that they have an undergrad campus that I can study at. Maybe use their gym... etc. I like that the class is large, which means I'll be this less likely to hate everyone by the end of 4 years.

Negatives- Campus size, lack of teaching hospital, name changing. Although both NYMC and Drexel seem to be fit into one building, Drexel's library is tiny and their gym is inadequate. I didn't get to see the Hanenham hospital but the fact that it is almost across town. You can take the shuttle there but it's still really far away. I know the name changing was due to the hospital's financial problems but Philly is already loaded with med schools (Temple, Penn, Jefferson) and the fact that Drexel is having trouble finding a more secure affliate troubles me. You might have to do a rotation at Pittsburgh. Anatomy lab was crowded. It was sorta ridiculous, they somehow fit 250 people down there in a tiny room.

NYMC:

Positives- Tests are all multiple choice. End of classes have mini-boards, hence the high pass rate and how well students do on the boards. Anatomy lab is excellent. You cant smell the chloroform. It might seem minor but if you spend half a day for three months in a stuffy anatomy lab, you'll notice the importance. Being in the outskirts of NYC is the selling point for this school. if you had a car, you could get to downtown in less than 30 minutes. Thru taxi and then train, maybe 45 minutes. The clinical rotations are diverse and you'll have the opp to do them in NYC. The school has two main hospitals they rotate thru in NYC- St. Vinny's Manhattan and Metropolitan. I've heard Metropolitian is not a good teaching hospital but it's on the Upper East side and the patient pop is diverse.

Negatives- Testing schedule is rough. I think students are overworked and stressed out all the time. I had a 1st year show me the campus on a 2nd look and she was telling me that she had a midterm on Friday and then a neuro midterm on Monday. So she went from finishing her midterm to a review session for a neuro midterm on Monday. The testing schedule seems to be like midterms once every two weeks. Miniboards at the end. A lot of testing. Overall, I've heard clinical rotations are not great and it varies between hospital to hospital. Westchester is not doing so well financially. The new Children's Hospital is great but NYC rotations are okay at best. Housing is a question for NYC cuz they sold their 95th street housing.

It took me a while to decide to attend NYMC. I also got into Drexel and Penn St. I chose NYMC for these reasons...

1. Very good residency match (competetive specialties and excellent hospitals in CA --- I'm from CA)
2. Westchester Hospital located on-campus
3. Patient contact during first year
4. I enjoy the dormitory feel -- I got a good "gut" feeling about the school when I visited.
5. Opportunity to do rotations in Manhattan during third year (I am a city guy)
6. Sure the atmosphere is competetive, but I talked to a lot of people, and they said medical school in general is tough and stressful. For me, I feed off of that and it helps me.
7. Good scribe service for lectures.
8. Very nice facilities --- the anatomy lab
9. I want to come back to CA for residency, however if I end up matching in a "local" hospital, I'd rather live in NY than PA
10. I know a lot of people who have gone to NYMC from my undergrad (UC Berkeley) and they have been able to deal with the stress and testing schedule fine. They are having a great time --- they work hard during the week, and make time to relax during the weekend (go to Manhattan, spend time in Whiteplains).
11. I have relatives/family within 30 min of Valhalla.
12. Diverse patient demographic in Manhattan, and ability to do more hands-on work with residents during clerkships --- busy hospitals of St. Vincents and Metropolitan) rather than at Penn St (not as busy -- have been told you learn from doctors --- not working on patients, you are just taught what to do)

I could go on, but for me it ended up being where I would be most comfortable and happy --- NYMC for me.

hey guys:

I think there is a lotta overlap between people deciding between Drexel and NYMC. I'm one of them too:

Here's my takes-

Drexel

Positives- Obviously they try to make it their technology. The fact that everything, lectures, class notes, and slides, are all online. The whole campus is wireless and the path/histology lab is nice. I agree the technology is pretty nice but I don't think it makes the school that much better than NYMC. I personally think the real strength in Drexel lies in their teaching style. The IFM curriculum is what I chose and although it's not like PIL, what with it's completely different small group teaching style. I think it's pretty integrative. The students at Drexel seem to feel the teaching is overall excellent at Drexel, while at NYMC it's a hit or miss. The testing schedule isn't taxing either. The administration seems to be much much more receptive to the needs of students than NYMC. I like the fact that they have an undergrad campus that I can study at. Maybe use their gym... etc. I like that the class is large, which means I'll be this less likely to hate everyone by the end of 4 years.

Negatives- Campus size, lack of teaching hospital, name changing. Although both NYMC and Drexel seem to be fit into one building, Drexel's library is tiny and their gym is inadequate. I didn't get to see the Hanenham hospital but the fact that it is almost across town. You can take the shuttle there but it's still really far away. I know the name changing was due to the hospital's financial problems but Philly is already loaded with med schools (Temple, Penn, Jefferson) and the fact that Drexel is having trouble finding a more secure affliate troubles me. You might have to do a rotation at Pittsburgh. Anatomy lab was crowded. It was sorta ridiculous, they somehow fit 250 people down there in a tiny room.

NYMC:

Positives- Tests are all multiple choice. End of classes have mini-boards, hence the high pass rate and how well students do on the boards. Anatomy lab is excellent. You cant smell the chloroform. It might seem minor but if you spend half a day for three months in a stuffy anatomy lab, you'll notice the importance. Being in the outskirts of NYC is the selling point for this school. if you had a car, you could get to downtown in less than 30 minutes. Thru taxi and then train, maybe 45 minutes. The clinical rotations are diverse and you'll have the opp to do them in NYC. The school has two main hospitals they rotate thru in NYC- St. Vinny's Manhattan and Metropolitan. I've heard Metropolitian is not a good teaching hospital but it's on the Upper East side and the patient pop is diverse.

Negatives- Testing schedule is rough. I think students are overworked and stressed out all the time. I had a 1st year show me the campus on a 2nd look and she was telling me that she had a midterm on Friday and then a neuro midterm on Monday. So she went from finishing her midterm to a review session for a neuro midterm on Monday. The testing schedule seems to be like midterms once every two weeks. Miniboards at the end. A lot of testing. Overall, I've heard clinical rotations are not great and it varies between hospital to hospital. Westchester is not doing so well financially. The new Children's Hospital is great but NYC rotations are okay at best. Housing is a question for NYC cuz they sold their 95th street housing.



Thanks for the feed back freakingzooming!

It took me a while to decide to attend NYMC. I also got into Drexel and Penn St. I chose NYMC for these reasons...

1. Very good residency match (competetive specialties and excellent hospitals in CA --- I'm from CA)
2. Westchester Hospital located on-campus
3. Patient contact during first year
4. I enjoy the dormitory feel -- I got a good "gut" feeling about the school when I visited.
5. Opportunity to do rotations in Manhattan during third year (I am a city guy)
6. Sure the atmosphere is competetive, but I talked to a lot of people, and they said medical school in general is tough and stressful. For me, I feed off of that and it helps me.
7. Good scribe service for lectures.
8. Very nice facilities --- the anatomy lab
9. I want to come back to CA for residency, however if I end up matching in a "local" hospital, I'd rather live in NY than PA
10. I know a lot of people who have gone to NYMC from my undergrad (UC Berkeley) and they have been able to deal with the stress and testing schedule fine. They are having a great time --- they work hard during the week, and make time to relax during the weekend (go to Manhattan, spend time in Whiteplains).
11. I have relatives/family within 30 min of Valhalla.
12. Diverse patient demographic in Manhattan, and ability to do more hands-on work with residents during clerkships --- busy hospitals of St. Vincents and Metropolitan) rather than at Penn St (not as busy -- have been told you learn from doctors --- not working on patients, you are just taught what to do)

I could go on, but for me it ended up being where I would be most comfortable and happy --- NYMC for me.

Thanks for the reply bbtbay!

Hi,

I'm deciding between Stony Brook and NYMC. I've noticed that some people would rather go to SB if pulled off the waitlist. I'm from CA, and NYMC's matches in CA are enticing, but financially, I could get in-state tuition at SB after a year. I've been trying to organize pros and cons for each, but I would appreciate anyone else's input. Thanks!

Has anyone recieved any financial info or student housing from NYMC yet? I'd like to get mine done asap so I can travel this summer, but just want to check with everyone else.

Who is planning to live in the dorms? Anyone living off campus?

What about laptops/desktops/handheld computers and other equipment? Anyone planning to get any of those?

I think we don't get housing info until the end of May. I am going to bring a laptop, but I had a similar question regarding which kind we should get???

I’m getting a new laptop to bring too. I think I am either going with a Dell or a powerbook. I'm not sure if the campus has wireless. I only know that the dorms have high speed internet of some sort.

I’m getting a new laptop to bring too. I think I am either going with a Dell or a powerbook. I'm not sure if the campus has wireless. I only know that the dorms have high speed internet of some sort.

at the interview they mentioned that the main medical ed building has wireless.

hope that helps.

I'm almost certainly going to bring a laptop too. I'm thinking Dell, but maybe I'd like an IBM -- they seem "better" but more expensive. Or Toshiba. I'm sure there's wireless internet around, at least in the lecture hall/anatomy/library building (they've gotta be wireless now, don't they?).

Do you guys know of any NYMC-specific message board? Should we make one or something like that?

I made my decision to attend NYMC today over Drexel. Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll see you guys this summer and fall. Since most will be living on campus, I'm sure we all will have a chance to meet.

i might join you guys/girls at nymc next year. i found out today that i got a $80K scholarship ($20K a year) from nymc. i had my heart set on rush, but now I am seriously considering accepting nymc's offer. what do you guys think?

I got the dell 700m (when the 750 off 1500 laptop deal was available), altho I talked to my friend who is an MS1 there nad he siad there really is no use for it.

I’m getting a new laptop to bring too. I think I am either going with a Dell or a powerbook. I'm not sure if the campus has wireless. I only know that the dorms have high speed internet of some sort.

i might join you guys/girls at nymc next year. i found out today that i got a $80K scholarship ($20K a year) from nymc. i had my heart set on rush, but now I am seriously considering accepting nymc's offer. what do you guys think?


Dude, that's awesome. I've seen your posts around and saw that you were really interested in Rush. I actually interviewed at Rush as my first interview and it went horrible, mainly because I didn't know what I needed to know for interviewing. If Rush had been a later interview, I might have been able to have gone there. Anywho, man that's awesome. Congrats. I'm from California too.

i might join you guys/girls at nymc next year. i found out today that i got a $80K scholarship ($20K a year) from nymc. i had my heart set on rush, but now I am seriously considering accepting nymc's offer. what do you guys think?

hey man, congratulations! looking forward to seeing you there. btw, when did you fill out your financial aid stuff?, and when did you hear back from NYMC? I'm just wondering what the time-frame is on these sorts of things.

Hey sdnstud-

Congratulations on the scholarship offer! That is a really good amount also, since it cuts your tuition in half! I am biased because I already decided to go to NYMC, but I think you should go too! You are in the same boat as me (coming from CA, wanting to return to CA for residency, and from Berkeley). From everyone I talked to who goes there -- I know a lot of people from Cal who go there, went there -- it seems like a great place to attend. I don't know much about Rush, but I've posted why I chose NYMC. Congratulations again! And what type of scholarship was it (need based or did you apply for it (private)??

wow, 80k from NYMC, not bad man congrats. As for laptops im prob gona get a 15" powerbook, ive had 2 dell laptops over the past few years and both of them blew. I know for a fact that the school has wireless within the main buildings, not sure about the dorms (but im sure you can hook your own router up). Im pissed about having to give my parents info for financial aid because i know im not going to get a dime from NYMC, eventhough im totally on my own throughout school. I would really love to get one of those unfurnished apts because i have a ton of stuff from my apt. Im not sure that i can get one of those though... any thoughts on the other dorm style apts? Anyway, see u guys in august

I was under the impression that all the student housing dorms were pretty much furnished (bed, desk, dresser, chair, a couch+coffee table in the common area). I'm not 100% sure though. has anyone gotten their student housing packet?

i might join you guys/girls at nymc next year. i found out today that i got a $80K scholarship ($20K a year) from nymc. i had my heart set on rush, but now I am seriously considering accepting nymc's offer. what do you guys think?

hey man, i got that same thing yesterday. I wondered, what is the actual cost of nymc per year? that is, tuition + housing but excluding all the other stuff. I'm seriously considering nymc over downstate if i can figure out how much of an award this really is

I too received an 80K scholarship. It's split 40K in grants, 40K in low interest loans. I just received the letter yesterday, and it is decided by the "scholarship committee". Not sure if it's need-based or merit-based.

BTW, I will be attending NYMC, and doing a combined MD/MPH. Anyone else taking MPH classes this summer?

hey everyone--

i'll be going to nymc this fall too. i actually applied during the previous app cycle, but took a year off to work and travel, so now i'm pumped about starting school.

re: financial aid
nymc asks that you fill out fafsa w/ the student's AND parents' tax info. i originally tried to file fafsa as an independent, but had to go back and include my parents' financial info also. the nymc portion of the FA app can be found on their website under "student financial planning", and requires your date of birth and SS# to log in.

re: housing
i received an email from candy hack (housing director) saying the best time to submit housing forms is may/june. these forms can also be found online. there are 2 types of housing, dorm-style suites which are furnished single bedrooms attached to a common room and the unfurnished garden apartments, which, from what i could tell, are better for families or students who prefer to live alone.

o, and btw, i'll be a southern transplant (having only lived in atlanta and houston so far)...any tips for making the transition up north?

~marie

When did you guys turn in the financial aid app to get the 80 k scholarship package letter? At the beginning of April?

When did you guys turn in the financial aid app to get the 80 k scholarship package letter? At the beginning of April?

i never did turn in the financial app

Just curious, for those who got the $20K scholarship offer, are you asking other schools to match the $$$?

Also, did NYMC's $20K scholarship offer change anyone's mind about which schools to drop before May 15th?

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I too received an 80K scholarship. It's split 40K in grants, 40K in low interest loans. I just received the letter yesterday, and it is decided by the "scholarship committee". Not sure if it's need-based or merit-based.

BTW, I will be attending NYMC, and doing a combined MD/MPH. Anyone else taking MPH classes this summer?
How can u call it a scholarship if 40K is loans???

How can u call it a scholarship if 40K is loans???

Well, technically it is all packaged together, i.e. you must take out the loans with the grants (this is how I interpret the letter). But yeah, 40K in "free" money.

How can u call it a scholarship if 40K is loans???

Decisions, decisions...

my parents just called me saying a FedEx package came saying I got a $20K scholarship (not as much as the others out here, probably because I wasn't on the ball with financial aid stuff). If i took it, it'd only cover probably the cost of living, seeing how tuition is so high and living in westchester is high. Stonybrook, unfortunately, doens't give out their packages until June!!!

Oh how nerve-racking.

hearing all this talk of scholarships has made me pretty envious... but thankful to know i'll be going to school with some pretty bright folks.

anyway, i'm planning to submit by finaid paperwork soon, and just want to make sure that i'm not forgetting anything:
- 2 copies of MPN
- NYMC finaid app
- my + parents 2004 taxes
- credit report

for the credit report, did you guys get all three companies to give you one? i was able to get one from equifax for $5, but the other two companies were unable to get me one. my equifax is score is pretty good, so what do you think i should do?

oh, and is all hope lost for people doing the finaid thing for scholarships at this late-ish date?

I hadn't even turned everything in (just the fafsa) and i still got something.

I hadn't even turned everything in (just the fafsa) and i still got something.

that's just downright impressive.

a little offt topic.... but anyone plan on doing any research?

anyone know if the class is full yet?

i wonder if they're still giving out straight acceptances or if they're all just waitlist spots.

i interviewed in march and haven't heard back yet :(

a little offt topic.... but anyone plan on doing any research?

yeah i'll probably end up doing some. i didnt like research during my undergrad years because i felt it was useless and too difficult. after i stopped doing it, i began to appreciate it more, and i'd like to get involved with it at NYMC. i'm thinking maybe clinical research instead of scientific maybe, but i'm not 100% sure yet.

anyone know if the class is full yet?

i wonder if they're still giving out straight acceptances or if they're all just waitlist spots.

i interviewed in march and haven't heard back yet :(
i would say it is full.....waitlist is probably where all late interviewees are headed.

i might join you guys/girls at nymc next year. i found out today that i got a $80K scholarship ($20K a year) from nymc. i had my heart set on rush, but now I am seriously considering accepting nymc's offer. what do you guys think?


I have decided to decline NYMC's scholarship offer and withdraw my application. You future NYMCers are an awesome group. It is my loss that we will not be future classmates. Good luck, all you NYMCers and I hope one of you gets my scholarship. :thumbup:

Hey sdnstud, where did you decide to go?? Does anyone know when the whitecoat ceremony is??

The White Coat Ceremony is October 7, during the Convocation. This date, along with many others should have been/will be sent to you via email.

The White Coat Ceremony is October 7, during the Convocation. This date, along with many others should have been/will be sent to you via email.

Thanks rummaMd! Does anyone know what the public transportation system is like in the area? I'm trying to decide if it'd be worth it for me to bring my car to school. I'd have to bring it all the way from CA!

Cars are not "essential". There is an intra-county bus system - BeeLine, which is pretty good (covers a lot of places). To get into NYC, there is Metro North (stops in Valhalla and White Plains). However, as you know, the campus is somewhat "isolated", and from talking to other students, it seems having a car on campus is a great idea. Quick and easy way to get around. (I'm bringing mine). Also, I believe parking for students is free.

BTW - great resouces on the area:
www.westchesterny.com
http://www.westchestergov.com/planning/research/

Bring a car if you can. We are by no means isolated however, life with a car is so much easier. Metro North is key for getting to and from the city (never drive into manhattan unless you are really familiar with the area), but to do every day things, you will probably need a car, or know someone who has one..... I for one am bringing mine. Anyone know the parking situation? Is it free, or do we need to pay monthly?

i would say it is full.....waitlist is probably where all late interviewees are headed.
I can't say for sure about this year, but last year I interviewed right at the end and was accepted without being waitlisted. It wasn't until June, but no waitlist.

For anyone deciding on their car, bring it if you can. You can certainly get by without one, but it is really nice to have.

Bring a car if you can. We are by no means isolated however, life with a car is so much easier. Metro North is key for getting to and from the city (never drive into manhattan unless you are really familiar with the area), but to do every day things, you will probably need a car, or know someone who has one..... I for one am bringing mine. Anyone know the parking situation? Is it free, or do we need to pay monthly?


My friend who goes there told me the parking situation, but I dont remember the details, I believe that the students who live on campus get free parking and the students who live off campus pay a small amount to park on campus, but it might be the other way around, and I'm not sure of the price. I do remember I thought it was not even slightly a big deal (but I pay $150/month to park my car outside my apartment now).

Thanks rummaMd! Does anyone know what the public transportation system is like in the area? I'm trying to decide if it'd be worth it for me to bring my car to school. I'd have to bring it all the way from CA!

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm debating on bringing the car. On one hand, it seems super useful to have it there, but driving across the country isn't too appealing to me. Can you ship a car? How do these things even work?

In other news, I submitted all the paperwork I need for the financial aid step 1 process today. It should get to NYMC early next week. I'll let you guys know what I hear.

Btw, I've been reading the student handbook they gave us at the interview, it seems pretty helpful.

You can ship a car, but I have to look into the rates for that (I heard it can be quite expensive). Also, I have a two-door car (Accord) and I don't know if it will be able to stand those icy highways in the winter -- something else you may want to consider.

I also sent in my financial aid stuff yesterday. I'm not planning on getting any financial aid (my parents make too much) but what sucks is that I'm paying (like mostly everyone else) by myself. So it's going to be a lot of low-interest loans hopefully. --- That scholarship would be soo nice, but I didn't get it...

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm debating on bringing the car. On one hand, it seems super useful to have it there, but driving across the country isn't too appealing to me. Can you ship a car? How do these things even work?

In other news, I submitted all the paperwork I need for the financial aid step 1 process today. It should get to NYMC early next week. I'll let you guys know what I hear.

Btw, I've been reading the student handbook they gave us at the interview, it seems pretty helpful.

I had some friends in the opposite situation as you about a year ago (they were moving (with some belongings) across the country, but didnt have a car, and they hooked up with someone like you (had a car but didn't want to drive it across country) and it worked out well for them. I'm not sure exactly how they found that person though, craigslist.com maybe. I think you can also ship it, but it might be expensive.

anyone interview late march and hear back yet? i know it's only been about 6 weeks, but still wondering... i haven't gotten anything yet, but i heard from some first years that acceptances are still offered even if you interviewed late in the cycle.

You can ship a car, but I have to look into the rates for that (I heard it can be quite expensive). Also, I have a two-door car (Accord) and I don't know if it will be able to stand those icy highways in the winter -- something else you may want to consider.

I also sent in my financial aid stuff yesterday. I'm not planning on getting any financial aid (my parents make too much) but what sucks is that I'm paying (like mostly everyone else) by myself. So it's going to be a lot of low-interest loans hopefully. --- That scholarship would be soo nice, but I didn't get it...

Are all the scholarships gone? Is there no hope left for us?

anyone interview late march and hear back yet? i know it's only been about 6 weeks, but still wondering... i haven't gotten anything yet, but i heard from some first years that acceptances are still offered even if you interviewed late in the cycle.

6 weeks... sorry... i had to wait 10 weeks for mine, and i interviewd mid february. i'm afraid you probably have at least a month more waiting to go. but good luck.

Are all the scholarships gone? Is there no hope left for us?

There were people who were getting scholarships solely on turning in a FAFSA. Others were getting scholarships prior to committing to NYMC (sending in a deposit). A part of me feels like they were sending out scholarships to people who hadn't decided on NYMC yet --- and needed a little enticing. If that's the case, then I don't think I'll be getting anything considering I already sent in my deposit (saying I'll see you in the fall) and turned in all my financial paperwork. Oh well...

There were people who were getting scholarships solely on turning in a FAFSA. Others were getting scholarships prior to committing to NYMC (sending in a deposit). A part of me feels like they were sending out scholarships to people who hadn't decided on NYMC yet --- and needed a little enticing. If that's the case, then I don't think I'll be getting anything considering I already sent in my deposit (saying I'll see you in the fall) and turned in all my financial paperwork. Oh well...

i emailed my withdrawal today. still too expensive with the scholarship.

There were people who were getting scholarships solely on turning in a FAFSA. Others were getting scholarships prior to committing to NYMC (sending in a deposit). A part of me feels like they were sending out scholarships to people who hadn't decided on NYMC yet --- and needed a little enticing. If that's the case, then I don't think I'll be getting anything considering I already sent in my deposit (saying I'll see you in the fall) and turned in all my financial paperwork. Oh well...

FYI I received the scholarship AFTER (weeks after) I sent the $100 deposit in.

I can't say much about the public transportation, but from the looks of the campus most people need a car. I wasn't planning on bringing my car to med school, but when I got to NYMC and talked to people there I decided I couldn't live without it! There's not much to do in the area of the school (not even a grocery store!). Just my opinion though. Maybe you should try to get in contact with a current student to see if living there without a car is that big of a deal.
Living without a car here is definitely doable -- a lot of people do it and manage. But the upshot is that you have to rely on people who *do* have cars to get around. So make friends and don't be an a**hole. :meanie:

Seriously though it is manageable if you don't mind the dependency and the inconvenience of not having one.

Hey guys, I got an email from NYMC today. Registration begins Aug 1, welcome week/orientation is Aug 2-5 and classes begin Aug 8. Wow, things are happening so quickly. Anyway, just wondering if anyone knows anything about signing up for housing? Anyone heard from student housing officially yet?

Did NYMC ever offer a re-visit day? Did I miss it or it never happened?

I do not think there was a re-visit day.

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i would say it is full.....waitlist is probably where all late interviewees are headed.

Not true - synapse I interviewed march 31st and I just got my acceptance email today! I wrote back already saying I am accepting, but they're sending a formal letter via regular mail for me to fill out and send back with my deposit. Hang in there! =) I'm so excited; still waitlisted at Stony Brook and Upstate, though and let's see if I hear anything from Stony Brook.

NYMC Class of 2009!

Not true - synapse I interviewed march 31st and I just got my acceptance email today! I wrote back already saying I am accepting, but they're sending a formal letter via regular mail for me to fill out and send back with my deposit. Hang in there! =) I'm so excited; still waitlisted at Stony Brook and Upstate, though and let's see if I hear anything from Stony Brook.

NYMC Class of 2009!

Email ? I thought they would send it to you via the mail. In that case, I should be checking my email more often. I was also interviewed at the end of March. Have my fingers crossed everysingle day. :D

Not true - synapse I interviewed march 31st and I just got my acceptance email today! I wrote back already saying I am accepting, but they're sending a formal letter via regular mail for me to fill out and send back with my deposit. Hang in there! =) I'm so excited; still waitlisted at Stony Brook and Upstate, though and let's see if I hear anything from Stony Brook.

NYMC Class of 2009!

Congrats Daisee, I interviewed on March 31st as well, but haven't recieved an email or anything yet. Hopefully, I'll have your luck and hear from them soon enough!

Email ? I thought they would send it to you via the mail. In that case, I should be checking my email more often. I was also interviewed at the end of March. Have my fingers crossed everysingle day. :D

No no.. sorry i guess my post was confusing. I got an email saying I have been accepted, but to expect a letter in the regular mail and to return that within a week along with a deposit. So don't worry, they'd contact you via snail mail too. Good luck! =) man, i am stoked!

Congrats Daisee, I interviewed on March 31st as well, but haven't recieved an email or anything yet. Hopefully, I'll have your luck and hear from them soon enough!


Hmm, we were probably there together then? Now that May 15th has passed i'm sure they'll send out their decisions soon enough. But geez, we sure had to wait in agony didn't we? Good luck! I hope you get great news soon =)

:( no word yet for me... interviewed early march
sadness.... :scared:

thx daisee, i'm sure it won't be too long til a decision is made (hopefully).

synapse-- hang in there, i called today and the secretary said 10-12 weeks (which isn't always true) and i know of some people who had to wait that long til they got their acceptance. i'm sure you'll be hearing soon, maybe you should try calling, it may speed up the process.

don't worry guys, they aren't just waitlisting people now. I interviewed on March 9th and found out last Friday (May 13) that I was accepted (no waitlist, yay!). I'm sending in my deposit tomorrow and will be there in August unless one other school that I'm waitlisted at comes through for me.

On another note, I haven't seen the acceptance packet yet--they emailed me saying I was accepted and that they were also sending out the package via snail mail and I had to accept within 7 days, except they said they were sending it to my permanent address (parent's house)--so my parent's have to fill it all out and send it in since I'm not living at home right now....anyways, my question is: what do i have to do for financial aid stuff? all I've done so far is submitted my FAFSA (i did that about a month ago)--now what do I have to do specifically for NYMC? Thanks!

Hi guys,

My name is Peter, I've been posting in the UIC Class of 2009 thread, trying to decide whether to attend UIC or NYMC...Reading an earlier post in this thread, someone said they got a good "gut feeling" about the school, and that's the boat I'm in.
For the past few days I've had a mental WrestleMania steelcage match in my head trying to decide where to go. Today, I decided on NYMC, one big reason being tuition ($46K/year vs $37K). Also, I love NYC, and I'd be bringing my car, so doing 3rd/4th years IN the city is ridiculously incredible.
But every time I think I made a decision, I get doubts...do you guys think that choosing this school over UIC is a good decision?
Regarding interviews/acceptances: I interviewed April 28th, was told I'd have to wait 8 weeks, but received my acceptance on May 13th, basically 2 weeks later. I was super surprised, I wasn't expecting it, but believe me I'm not complaining. So I guess spots are still being filled, so don't lose hope.
Anyway, I guess I'm just looking for reinforcement in my choice. You guys are happy to be going to NYMC, right?
And, if we have to move in August 1st, and classes don't start till Aug. 8th, that gives us 7 days to start all sorts of drama. Let's give "Melrose Place" a run for its money!

don't worry guys, they aren't just waitlisting people now. I interviewed on March 9th and found out last Friday (May 13) that I was accepted (no waitlist, yay!). I'm sending in my deposit tomorrow and will be there in August unless one other school that I'm waitlisted at comes through for me.

On another note, I haven't seen the acceptance packet yet--they emailed me saying I was accepted and that they were also sending out the package via snail mail and I had to accept within 7 days, except they said they were sending it to my permanent address (parent's house)--so my parent's have to fill it all out and send it in since I'm not living at home right now....anyways, my question is: what do i have to do for financial aid stuff? all I've done so far is submitted my FAFSA (i did that about a month ago)--now what do I have to do specifically for NYMC? Thanks!

if you go to the nymc website, theres a pretty detailed description of what you're supposed to do. get your 2004 and your parents 2004 taxes photocopied and ready to send out. also you'll have to do something with T.H.E. loan program (master promissory note or something like that), and one or two other documents depending on your status.

it's not difficult, just a pain to put everything together.

Hi guys,

My name is Peter, I've been posting in the UIC Class of 2009 thread, trying to decide whether to attend UIC or NYMC...Reading an earlier post in this thread, someone said they got a good "gut feeling" about the school, and that's the boat I'm in.
For the past few days I've had a mental WrestleMania steelcage match in my head trying to decide where to go. Today, I decided on NYMC, one big reason being tuition ($46K/year vs $37K). Also, I love NYC, and I'd be bringing my car, so doing 3rd/4th years IN the city is ridiculously incredible.
But every time I think I made a decision, I get doubts...do you guys think that choosing this school over UIC is a good decision?
Regarding interviews/acceptances: I interviewed April 28th, was told I'd have to wait 8 weeks, but received my acceptance on May 13th, basically 2 weeks later. I was super surprised, I wasn't expecting it, but believe me I'm not complaining. So I guess spots are still being filled, so don't lose hope.
Anyway, I guess I'm just looking for reinforcement in my choice. You guys are happy to be going to NYMC, right?
And, if we have to move in August 1st, and classes don't start till Aug. 8th, that gives us 7 days to start all sorts of drama. Let's give "Melrose Place" a run for its money!


Glad that you decided about NYMC.... but you know that the estimated cost of living at NYMC is 57k right? At least that's what it says on the financial aid website. I think like 10-12k of that is for housing+food, but just to let you know. I think "tuition" by itself is 37k though. I'm not sure about UIC, so just don't want you to make a bad decision.

Anyway, if you're still coming to NYMC, it's good to meet you. Have you gotten your financial/student housing stuff taken care of yet? I'm still waiting for my fin.aid. package and any info from housing. Are you thinking about moving in Aug 1? I figured that since orientation starts Aug 1, we'd have to move in earlier....I don't know. What's everyone's thoughts on that?

Peter-

It sounds like you had a real hard time making your decision, but I'm glad that you chose NYMC! I was one of those people who went with their "gut" and chose NYMC over a couple other schools. For me, what it came down to was where I would feel the most comfortable. I'm a huge city guy (living in SF right now) and I enjoy working with a wide diverse range of patients --- which I will be able to do in Manhattan, 3rd and 4th years. As far as the competetive atmosphere that people talk about, I know people who are second years there, talked to people who are third years, and those that are residents right now who graduated from NYMC, and they said the competetiveness comes from a small group of students who are "hard core." In reality, there are always a few people who are like this --- gunners. But everyone said that an overwhelming majority are very friendly and they have formed quite a close-knit community --- I trust these opinions more than any other that I could have heard (specifically from this website).

Its going to be hard for me leaving my family, friends, and nightlife of SF in July, but I'm looking forward to beginning fresh in NYC. I can't wait to meet you and the other NYMC students for orientation and have a great time...

bbybay, casanova70, and all the rest of the people on the thread who are NYMC '09, how about we be the overwhelmingly friendly group, and definitely not the gunners. I hated gunners in college, and I'm not looking forward to dealing with the best of the gunners in med school.

Yech, i totally agree. I work with this girl who is going to go to einstein and she is totally the gunner type. She may be the most miserable Bitch that i have ever met. That aside, I think you made a good choice pete. NYMC is great, cya in Aug.

Yech, i totally agree. I work with this girl who is going to go to einstein and she is totally the gunner type. She may be the most miserable Bitch that i have ever met. That aside, I think you made a good choice pete. NYMC is great, cya in Aug.
totally agree with Donny and ruwan - i honestly don't think i CAN be the gunner type if i tried... i'm just not like that. and donny, I feel your pain man cause a girl that works in our lab is totally a gunner and user/abuser - only friendly when she needs something. sooo... yea I still haven't received my formal acceptance packet yet (was told by email), or housing/fin aid info. i feel soooo rushed since classes start so early. i guess i should get on top of fin aid stuff but when are people moving in? i have to decide when i am ending work here at the NIH. see ya'll soon!

WORD!

Yeah, I saw that the estimated budget @ NYMC is like 57K, but at UIC, for out-of-staters like me, is like 70K...that's a 26K difference the first 2 years, and, after interest, it'll balloon to like 35K or something, and that's money I can invest into putting a stripper pole in my Manhattan penthouse apartment. JK!!! THAT WAS A JOKE! I plan to live in Beverly Hills.

I haven't gotten ANYTHING done yet, not even my FAFSA, cause there was some trouble with my parents' tax return, and they barely worked it out last week.

Yeah I want to get up there as soon as possible, but I haven't received any financial aid/housing info, so I don't know when that will be.

As far as being a gunner, I'm far from it. I think that it's gonna be vital for all of us to help each other out, we're going to need it.

Let's keep our eyes on this thread, ok? I'd really like to be able to meet up with ya'll somewhere in the city a few days before school starts or something so we can get to knowe each other.

I was in the same boat as you guys as far as deciding on NYMC goes, but I followed that gut feeling and now I'm really glad I did. I think most people move in the weekend before orientation (July 30th & 31st). I also heard orientation is a blast. Last year they went on a night cruise up the Hudson and went to a Yankees game. I thought August 1 was kind of early to start too, but I am really looking forward to getting started and to meeting you all!

P.S. I’m definitely not a gunner! :)

TWAAAAAAAAT??? A cruise up the Hudson, and a Yankees game? Oh man that spells all sorts of trouble. I can't wait!

Hey all in the class of 2009!

To those of you late interviewers who haven't gotten in yet, don't worry. I interviewed 3/28 and got my acceptance on 5/17. I wasn't expecting it so early, but they sent the Fed Ex package to my parents house.

Right now I have 5 days to decide on NYMC since it is past the 5/15 deadline. I'm WIGGING out ppl, and would love any advice, words of wisdom you have to offer. :confused:

When I visited NYMC I fell in love w/ NYC, but was ho-hum about Valhalla. Then again, how much free time will we have? : )

I guess I just wanted to ask everyone this for some perspective. I'm from Ohio and if you have ever lived in the mid-west people are usually very warm and friendly, say hi, etc. NYMC was my only non mid-west school, but it is also the only school where the current students didn't really say hi or chat to the kids who were interviewing.

Is this more of a big city thing? An east coast thing? The current students were kinda hard to read. The first girl who talked to us came up from Manhattan, she was a 4th year and was super super nice. But the girl who gave us our tour was stand off-ish. She was a REAL gunner and pretty much stated that you could choose to be friends with your class mates or you could choose to beat them in test scores,

I'm just trying to read the flavor/personality of the students there. What are your thoughts guys/gals? Also, if you were wrestling with this VERY hard decision, how did you make it. What were 2 or 3 of the things that SOLD you on NYMC?

Thanks for any help!

Hey all in the class of 2009!

To those of you late interviewers who haven't gotten in yet, don't worry. I interviewed 3/28 and got my acceptance on 5/17. I wasn't expecting it so early, but they sent the Fed Ex package to my parents house.

Right now I have 5 days to decide on NYMC since it is past the 5/15 deadline. I'm WIGGING out ppl, and would love any advice, words of wisdom you have to offer. :confused:

When I visited NYMC I fell in love w/ NYC, but was ho-hum about Valhalla. Then again, how much free time will we have? : )

I guess I just wanted to ask everyone this for some perspective. I'm from Ohio and if you have ever lived in the mid-west people are usually very warm and friendly, say hi, etc. NYMC was my only non mid-west school, but it is also the only school where the current students didn't really say hi or chat to the kids who were interviewing.

Is this more of a big city thing? An east coast thing? The current students were kinda hard to read. The first girl who talked to us came up from Manhattan, she was a 4th year and was super super nice. But the girl who gave us our tour was stand off-ish. She was a REAL gunner and pretty much stated that you could choose to be friends with your class mates or you could choose to beat them in test scores,

I'm just trying to read the flavor/personality of the students there. What are your thoughts guys/gals? Also, if you were wrestling with this VERY hard decision, how did you make it. What were 2 or 3 of the things that SOLD you on NYMC?

Thanks for any help!

Well, I guess there's people like that in every group. I'm making a promise to you SDN people I'll meet at NYMC that I'll work hard, ask for help, and help as many people I can as possible. We're all going to be in this thing together... and fortunately, it seems like the fellow SDNers are with me on this one.

I liked NYMC's scores and the fact that they do mini-boards. I also like that there are so many hospitals to choose from. And that we can choose if we want to go to the Manhattan life or not. So there's a lot of choice, and hopefully a lot of good friends.

cassanova70, et al: I'm down for a meet-up in the city. Maybe the day before we move in or something, because I'll be coming from california.... most likely with parents in tow (extra suitcases for my crap :)). anyone have AIM? I'm "ruwan83". Creative, I know.

Well, I guess there's people like that in every group. I'm making a promise to you SDN people I'll meet at NYMC that I'll work hard, ask for help, and help as many people I can as possible. We're all going to be in this thing together... and fortunately, it seems like the fellow SDNers are with me on this one.

I liked NYMC's scores and the fact that they do mini-boards. I also like that there are so many hospitals to choose from. And that we can choose if we want to go to the Manhattan life or not. So there's a lot of choice, and hopefully a lot of good friends.

cassanova70, et al: I'm down for a meet-up in the city. Maybe the day before we move in or something, because I'll be coming from california.... most likely with parents in tow (extra suitcases for my crap :)). anyone have AIM? I'm "ruwan83". Creative, I know.

Ruwan83 - you are so nice! I hope all the NYMC, or at least a large # are like you? Are you bringing your car? Mine isn't that reliable, so I think I may not....I certainly don't want to be spending money on a car I would have for 2 years b/c I would do the manhattan roataions.

Hey guys, where is everyone from? undergrad etc? I went to BU, ive been in boston for like 5 years, originally from Long Island. BTW if you are within driving distance to NY, bring a car, its worth it for the first 2 years. As for living in manhattan, a car is the last thing you need. My jeep rocks in the snow but any 4wd car would be fine. Ive spent tons of time in the city, and only on a rare occasion would i ever drive in. Metro North and the LIRR could be the most efficient mass transet system in the USA. Dont let this thread die :)

received email acceptance offer~ 1 hr ago!! really pleased as i had a great interview day and also got great feeling about the campus/children's hospital/research potential/etc... I also received an acceptance to drexel on monday... so--tough decision here, any comparisons?

NYMC: exceptional location, on campus hospitals/research pavilions, great rotations...didn;t see many current students...any comment on boards/match?

Drexel: decent location (i've lived in philly for the past 6yrs), cozy-modern medical education bldg, very friendly and accomodating student body/staff... any comment on boards/match?

I'm suddenly leaning towards NYMC as i am a huge fan of the metropolitan area that, in my humble opinion, has a singular monopoly on global culture and commerce...

excited,
biffer

That's what I'm talking about! I think we're about to enter into 4 of the hardest years of our lives man, and we need to be surrounded by people that are going to encourage each other and not try to back-stab to get ahead.

Yeah we definitely should meet up a few days before move-in. I'll be in the same boat (i.e. parents in tow), but it's cool, it won't matter. Plus, I have friends in the city, so they can tell us what would be a good place to go for whatever type of scene we're looking for.

I too am bringing my car, I don't think it's gonna be too good for snow-weather, it's definitely NOT a 4wd, but hell I'm not going to leave it here for my little brother to tear it to pieces.

Just got my email acceptance today and *think* I will be joining all of you at NYMC in August! Any other older and/or married students thinking of living in their family housing on campus? Has anyone seen it and care to share what it is like? Also, does financial aid/housing info come with the acceptance package they mail out or is it separate? Looking forward to meeting all of you in August!

dobs737 - I also plan to do my part to contribute having NYMC being a friendly, cooperative environment for the next four years. Med school should be a time simply to learn as much as is possible in a supportive environment. I can't wait to start!

DonnyV17 - I have lived in northern CA my whole life, and graduated last July from UC Berkeley with a Bioengineering/Business major. I am currently living in San Francisco and am working in an Americorps program called HealthCorps --- it has been the most amazing experience of my life. I finish on June 10, and leave for Eastarn Europe on June 12 (until June 30).

Biffer - I also got into Drexel (and Penn St...yea I got a lot of love from the PA schools. For me NYC much better suits me than Philadelphia, but since you lived there for 6 years you may have a stronger affinity to it. I liked NYMC's match better than Drexel's and I liked the overall feel of the school more than Drexel. I have friends who currently go their and I stayed with them for a couple days. I went with my gut, and my friends even told me to go to NYMC over Drexel. (for the reasons I listed in this post before)

pumpkin628 - Housing applications come out in the last week of May. Financial aid comes randomly, depending upon when you turned everything in (FAFSA, NYMC appliation, credit reports, tax returns). Hopefully you'll stick with NYMC!!

Yo Donny,
I'm originally from El Salvador, was there for 4 years, and then moved to the states (Miami->NY->McAllen, TX)...Did my undergrad at UT Austin (best school ever), then moved to Dallas where I've been for the past 3 years. I moved back to McAllen upon getting accepted @ UIC (which I'm turning down to in order to go to NYMC) so I could spend some good quality time with my 4-year-old daughter, Londyn, who lives with her mom, before shipping out for school.

BTW, along the lines of pumpkin's question, does anyone out there have kids/family/is married?

Is anyone thinking of getting a single in the dorm instead of sharing a room?

Hey, I was thinking about getting a single room if I go just because I pull weird hours and study better at home vs. the library. Who knows. I am kinda hesitant on the apartments. Ever have the freshman roomate from hell? That is what I'm scared of reliving!

So I have a question for all you folks out there, it has been nagging me in the back of my head. For all the other schools you had visited, how many students did they have per cadavar? For my schools it was 4-6. 6 max. And then NYMC said 8. I am really not liking that part. The best way to learn is to do the dissection yourself, not watch everyone else do it...I think we will be bumping elbows with all those people around the table!

Hey, I was thinking about getting a single room if I go just because I pull weird hours and study better at home vs. the library. Who knows. I am kinda hesitant on the apartments. Ever have the freshman roomate from hell? That is what I'm scared of reliving!

So I have a question for all you folks out there, it has been nagging me in the back of my head. For all the other schools you had visited, how many students did they have per cadavar? For my schools it was 4-6. 6 max. And then NYMC said 8. I am really not liking that part. The best way to learn is to do the dissection yourself, not watch everyone else do it...I think we will be bumping elbows with all those people around the table!


I thought it was 6 per cadaver. Regardless, I have talked to some students and they had only good things to say about the Gross Anatomy component of the first year curriculum. They said the professor did a great job of incorporating the systems and outlining each of their clinical siginificance.

I had the freshman roomate from hell, believe me it wasnt fun. I lived in an apt ever since. Im not to crazy about goin back into the "dorm" life and would love to get one of those 1br/2br apts... but whatever how bad can it be im sure we will all be buisy. I thought there were only 6/body, i always hated dissections, never really learned form them, i learned more from the atlas and books, i was never a lab person.... oh well i guess that has to change.

Hi Everyone,

I received my e-mail acceptance today and am really excited! While still waiting on waitlists at other schools, the comments and questions are really helpful on this thread. I'm glad I can finally read it and actually know I could be a part of NYMC Class of 2009! Although I'm not sure if I'll be attending NYMC in the fall, you all seem like a great bunch :)

I will continue to read this thread and keep you guys updated with what's going on with me. Congrats to all those already accepted and good luck to all of you who are still waiting..I sincerely hope you hear soon :)

Man this is getting out of control.
Ok, so not only did I like NYMC better than UIC, but it was cheaper. UIC tuition is $46,000/year for out-of-staters, while NYMC tuition is $37,000. So I chose NYMC and withdrew from UIC. Well, the dean of admissions at UIC wrote me and said that they would waive out-of-state tuition for me, bringing it down from $46,000/year to under $19,000, which would make it $18,000 cheaper to go to UIC! But like I said, I had my heard set on NYMC, but can I ignore this opportunity? That means that, in total, I could go to med school for like $120,000...and that's crazy...now I don't know what to do!

x

Casanova70 - I got to go w/ MDRapper, UIC. Chicago is a GREAT GREAT place! And such a good bargain too. Just ask yourself this. If you go to UIC, do you think you will ever look back? If not, then take it!

casanova70, BTW, how did you pull the extra money from the dean? I mean, you already withdrew and everything! Did you have a 40 mcat or something? Tell me how you did it so I can get some extra money from schools!

Nah man, all I did was wrote them an email telling them I was withdrawing, and that financially it was better for me to go to NYMC, and they said that in that case waiving the out-of-state tuition wouldn't be a problem. I've written back asking him to clarify, so we'll see what he says.

Nah man, all I did was wrote them an email telling them I was withdrawing, and that financially it was better for me to go to NYMC, and they said that in that case waiving the out-of-state tuition wouldn't be a problem. I've written back asking him to clarify, so we'll see what he says.

That is beyond SWEET! I'm still really struggling w/ the NYMC decision. At first I was going to reject, but now I see that these NYMC kids are really nice.

Question: Why does NYMC attract so many California students? If I go I can almost gaurentee i will be the only ohio girl there!

dobs -

You should come! I doubt you'll be the only Ohio girl, but even if you are that wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing! I'm from CA, and I don't really know why there are so many kids from CA there. I think it has to do partly with the match list (matched well to a lot of good CA schools/hospitals), NYMC having goodluck with "CA students" in the past, and NYC being similar to other big cities in CA like SF and LA. Regardless, I'm really looking forward to getting started and meeting everyone!

Hey does anyone know more about how you are introduced to working w/ patients initially? Our tour got cut short so I missed out on it : (

In most of the ohio schools I interviewed at the school has anywhere from 15-30 "exam rooms" with video. You swipe your ID, enter the room and the camera starts recording your exam w/ the standardized patient. This helps you fix your mistakes b/c you get to watch them later. The footage is usually put on a CD for you or on the web. It was hard for me to gague the technology of NYMC. You start patient care in the first semester like this, not shadowing/observing.

Plus, are the exams @ NYMC on the computer or paper/pencil? Most places I know are at/going to the computer format which helps for the boards, and you only get the same time per question as the boards.

At some of the schools I've interviewed at, especially U cincinnati, they have GREAT teaching labs like the SimMan, I don't know if you are familiar w/ that. You can practice starting lines, drawing blood, intubating, etc before you try it on a real patient. The robot can tell you what you are doing wrong, etc. All this is done in years 1 and 2. Any idea what NYMC does?

I thought it was 6 per cadaver. Regardless, I have talked to some students and they had only good things to say about the Gross Anatomy component of the first year curriculum. They said the professor did a great job of incorporating the systems and outlining each of their clinical siginificance.

8. You work in groups of 4, each group assigned to one side of the body.

Anatomy was a good experience. However, you guys will really appreciate the pathology preparation in your second year.

Also, don't listen to people who tell you to leave your car at home. Unless you enjoy waiting hours for the bus, or nagging other people for rides, you WILL miss having your car. Contrarary to popular belief, you can even bring your car to manhattan for your 3rd/4th years.

Hey does anyone know more about how you are introduced to working w/ patients initially? Our tour got cut short so I missed out on it : (

In most of the ohio schools I interviewed at the school has anywhere from 15-30 "exam rooms" with video. You swipe your ID, enter the room and the camera starts recording your exam w/ the standardized patient. This helps you fix your mistakes b/c you get to watch them later. The footage is usually put on a CD for you or on the web. It was hard for me to gague the technology of NYMC. You start patient care in the first semester like this, not shadowing/observing.

1st year: you are assigned to a preceptor in the community. There, you get to learn to take a good history. You may even get hands-on experience, depending on your M.D.
2nd year: You are also assigned to a preceptor (often at a hospital) where you get to practice taking histories and performing complete physicals. You also get to practice writing up your sessions, as well as presenting them orally. You will also learn how to perform GYN/GU exams.
At the end of the year, you will have a taped, standardized patient exam where you will be evaluated on your ability to do a complete Hx/PE

Plus, are the exams @ NYMC on the computer or paper/pencil? Most places I know are at/going to the computer format which helps for the boards, and you only get the same time per question as the boards.

Our exams are paper/pencil. Miniboards are also paper/pencil

At some of the schools I've interviewed at, especially U cincinnati, they have GREAT teaching labs like the SimMan, I don't know if you are familiar w/ that. You can practice starting lines, drawing blood, intubating, etc before you try it on a real patient. The robot can tell you what you are doing wrong, etc. All this is done in years 1 and 2. Any idea what NYMC does?

We do phlebotomy labs before the start of 3rd year

What is the word on housing anyone? Do we initiate the procedure or do we wait for NYMC to send us applications?? ThankS!!

yeah-also curious about housing here. I would rather not live in dorms if I could find a studio apt around white plains/yonkers/anywhere within 15min drive... Any current students with input? I wouldn't want to pay more than 1k for a studio... after this is all said and done, I think I'll have little choice but to go into derm and invent the new proactive in order to make ends meet.

peace,
bifffffrrrrrrrr

yeah-also curious about housing here. I would rather not live in dorms if I could find a studio apt around white plains/yonkers/anywhere within 15min drive... Any current students with input? I wouldn't want to pay more than 1k for a studio... after this is all said and done, I think I'll have little choice but to go into derm and invent the new proactive in order to make ends meet.

peace,
bifffffrrrrrrrr

for-1.2k it is doable. Start searching now, before everyone else starts the same search. Also, check to see if you already have access to your nymc email - many students send out a head-up to others when they move out of their apartments.

how do you get at your nymc email? I haven't received anything else from the admission dept regarding that.

i just got an email today saying that they'd recieved my deposit, and more things are coming in the mail.

idq1i -- any idea on when they let you move into the dorms?

from what student housing has told me, they wait to get a list of people who've made deposits from admissions, and then send housing info out to those people after they have the list.

how do you get at your nymc email? I haven't received anything else from the admission dept regarding that.

i just got an email today saying that they'd recieved my deposit, and more things are coming in the mail.

idq1i -- any idea on when they let you move into the dorms?

iirc, you can log on @ isweb.nymc.edu to validate your account
firstname_lastname = login, ssn = password
They may not have created an account for you just yet. If so, you could contact them:
!!! For problems with e-mail, remote access, LAN, or
employee terminals, contact the Help Desk at 914-594-4582
or E-Mail them at helpdesk@nymc.edu.

Move-in is generally on the weekend before orientation - most likely 6th/7th of august. I don't know all the details - I have lived in NYC all these years. Btw, the commute to school from the city is quite doable (by car, only)

idq1i- you've lived in NYC since 1st year? How'd you manage parking down there? Also, how long was the commute?

Would you do it again or choose to live in the dorms, they are after all, right there...

Thanks!

idq1i- you've lived in NYC since 1st year? How'd you manage parking down there? Also, how long was the commute?

Would you do it again or choose to live in the dorms, they are after all, right there...

Thanks!

I park in a garage (~250/month). Street parking is possible if you live in northtern manhattan (me) or the bronx (tons of street parking). However, I chose to pay the $ rather than having to spend time cruising the streets for parking.

If I had to do it over again, I'd still live in NYC. There is nothing wrong with the dorms - it was simply a matter of personal preference. How comfortable are you living with 3 strangers for a whole year?
Dorm pros: (relatively) cheap, can start strong friendships, class/library right across the street
Dorm cons: 3 strangers (at least for a while), you are living in the middle of nowhere (Valhalla :sleep: )
NYC pros: You are in NYC, you get to laugh at your classmates as they scramble to rent apartments for their 3rd/4th years
NYC cons: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$

Commute: Morning = 30 minutes if keeping up with traffic, 20 minutes if making the traffic keep up with you(it helps to have your military ID handy :cool: )

afternoon: 30 minutes if I pay the toll (~$2), 50 min if I avoid the toll road

Has anyone gotten housing information yet???

Anyone considering doing the Md/MPH that starts in the summer? Does anyone know the actual day its supposed to start, please let me know, thanks

Anyone considering doing the Md/MPH that starts in the summer? Does anyone know the actual day its supposed to start, please let me know, thanks

I was considering it boyz of 4d. It seems like we have until August 1st to apply. I was interested in doing a MPH in emergency medicine. Not sure what kind of classes I would take for it though. It seemed to be hot poshly put together. The classes for MPH are at night and I think it starts in September? Not too sure. I would look at the website and try calling.

It seems really easy to get into the MPH program. Only a couple years old. I'm still on the fences to doing it though. The testing at NYMC is already hard as it is.

I was considering it boyz of 4d. It seems like we have until August 1st to apply. I was interested in doing a MPH in emergency medicine. Not sure what kind of classes I would take for it though. It seemed to be hot poshly put together. The classes for MPH are at night and I think it starts in September? Not too sure. I would look at the website and try calling.

It seems really easy to get into the MPH program. Only a couple years old. I'm still on the fences to doing it though. The testing at NYMC is already hard as it is.

i got a brochure & letter in the mail regarding the mph program-- i think summer classes for the mph degree start june 6th, or something ridiculously soon. you can knock out 12 hrs from the 40+ hr requirement. otherwise, you can declare the md/mph dual degree once you start school. like freakingzooming said earlier, the program should be available for anyone who wants to participate, and the cost is around $7000. when i get back home, i'll post the specifics.

later,
marie

EDIT-- ok, here are the details from the letter and brochure
summer term: june 6-july 27, total 12 hrs credit

class schedule: 4:30pm-6:50pm, 7pm-9:20pm, mon-thurs. (fall, spring, and summer sessions)

MPH degree: 45 credits, requires core curriculum of 6 courses plus a thesis (21 credits), $7500

optional concentration: for additional 24 credits in
* behavioral sciences and health promotion
* biostatistics
* disability and human dvelopment
* environmental health science
* epidemiology
* general public health
* health informatics
* health policy and management
* international health
* maternal and child health

NOTE: there's also the option of obtaining a certificate (18 credits), rather than an mph.

Has anyone gotten housing information yet???

bbtbay, you can download and print out the housing forms from nymc's website. if you've already been accepted, you can go ahead and fill them out and send in your housing deposit during may/june.

bbtbay, you can download and print out the housing forms from nymc's website. if you've already been accepted, you can go ahead and fill them out and send in your housing deposit during may/june.

I asked housing if I could do this, but they said no, I have to wait for them to send me a packet. Where did you hear this?

class schedule: 4:30pm-6:50pm, 7pm-9:20pm, mon-thurs. (fall, spring, and summer sessions)


that sounds brutal. what's the benefit of getting an MPH?

I asked housing if I could do this, but they said no, I have to wait for them to send me a packet. Where did you hear this?

strange. well, i actually deferred a year, so i didn't have my original housing forms. the first time, i actually sent my forms in too early (the housing dep't was still processing apps from current students), and candy hack (the director), returned my deposit and app and e-mailed me, saying to send them again in late may/june.

that sounds brutal. what's the benefit of getting an MPH?

well, i'm guessing that the curriculum isn't designed so that you're booked solid four nights a week. perhaps the classes are just offered during the afternoon or evening sessions, and you can choose the ones that best fit your interests and schedule.

Hi guys! I am thinking of accepting my nymc acceptance... i was wondering if anyone would be willing to share what it was about nymc that helped them make a definitive decision on the school? Was anyone else wavering between two schools?

thanks guys.... and i may very well see you all in august!

Hi guys! I am thinking of accepting my nymc acceptance... i was wondering if anyone would be willing to share what it was about nymc that helped them make a definitive decision on the school? Was anyone else wavering between two schools?

thanks guys.... and i may very well see you all in august!

I just pm'ed you...

I'm in the same boat - deciding btwn NYMC and another school...its a difficult decision and I keep changing my decision...

I'm in the same boat - deciding btwn NYMC and another school...its a difficult decision and I keep changing my decision...

I just pm'ed you...

for ruwan and anyone else who's been wondering, here's the final word on the housing apps:

holly baker from the student housing office said that basically, they're waiting for the list of admitted students from the admissions office who have submitted their deposits. then they'll send out the "official" housing apps the 1st or 2nd week of june. so even if you've been accepted, whether you mailed your deposit last week or last year, just sit tight-- if you jump the gun, your app will be returned to you. (sorry for the bad info earlier-- in her e-mail to me last month, the housing director didn't specifically tell me to wait until after the "official apps came in.)

for ruwan and anyone else who's been wondering, here's the final word on the housing apps:

holly baker from the student housing office said that basically, they're waiting for the list of admitted students from the admissions office who have submitted their deposits. then they'll send out the "official" housing apps the 1st or 2nd week of june. so even if you've been accepted, whether you mailed your deposit last week or last year, just sit tight-- if you jump the gun, your app will be returned to you. (sorry for the bad info earlier-- in her e-mail to me last month, the housing director didn't specifically tell me to wait until after the "official apps came in.)

thanks for the info! the waiting sucks. at least its better than waiting for admissions... almost there guys.

so this might be the height of dorkiness, but...

are any of you guys on friendster? i'm curious to know who our classmates will be...might as well start the networking now! ;)

you can find my profile by using the e-mail search: marieng@alumni.rice.edu

Marie- haha. I use friendster and just sent you a request to add you to my buddy list. I'm the one with the funny picture. (no that is not me!)

harharhar-- phew...

yeah, i was thinking to myself, "this jesson kid seems kind of sketchy...no real info, but he's got a pic of a couple banging away in a car..."

i like that guy's expression. It's classic- holy snikes what is going on! Kudos for David Sedaris. I've read every book he's written, even the short stories/scripts. He's on NPR sometimes in Chicago.

Anyone here use thefacebook.com?

Just wanted to say that I got my scholarship today ($20k :) ) . I sent in financial aid stuff 2 weeks ago...so they have a fast turnaround.

patrickstarfish-

Did you get your scholarship after you turned in your $100 deposit? Are you going to keep it?? Congrats!

patrickstarfish-

Did you get your scholarship after you turned in your $100 deposit? Are you going to keep it?? Congrats!
Yeah, i turned in the deposit may 16 (last minute decision) and turned in fa i tihink the 12th. yeah im going to keep it? unless i get off a waitlist i suppose. of which i am on 8.

so this might be the height of dorkiness, but...

are any of you guys on friendster? i'm curious to know who our classmates will be...might as well start the networking now! ;)

you can find my profile by using the e-mail search: marieng@alumni.rice.edu

I think i started using friendster, but never kept it up. I'm on facebook though. Just search for "Ruwan" at UC Davis.

I think i started using friendster, but never kept it up. I'm on facebook though. Just search for "Ruwan" at UC Davis.

same here... never check my friendster anymore - just signed up on facebook. Find "Diana" at Union College. :) i tried searching for you Ruwan at UC, but couldn't find you... :confused:

same here... never check my friendster anymore - just signed up on facebook. Find "Diana" at Union College. :) i tried searching for you Ruwan at UC, but couldn't find you... :confused:

I found two Dianas at Union, both Diana G.s... are you the "Student" or the "Grad Student"? But I'm surprised that you couldn't find me at UC Davis. Interesting... any other NYMC '09ers on the facebook? I guess we could do myspace/friendster too... Wow, we sure are geeky.

What I'd really like to set up is a forum for med students. I know all the UC med schools have medical student forums, and they seem to be full of cool stuff and informative posts. Anyone have any idea how to set those up?

Well guys, my financial info is finally at NYMC and it's being worked on by the FinAid people. Anyone know about how long it takes from getting your info in to knowing about your package? Also, I haven't heard from Student Housing yet... and after VitaminNG's last post, I'm definitely not sending anything in until I hear from them.

I guess I'm going to try to sign up for the suite-style housing, any comments on that? Anyone here thinking of the same?

hey guys:

I called and asked about the financial aid- they still haven't gotten to the Class of 2009. So it'll be a while. The scholarships are given by admissions office.

The Health services wanted to remind me that they'll be sending out the packages out soon (about immunization shots and physical). They require people get the usual + a varicella (chicken pox) titer aka blood test that shows you have antibodies for chicken pox.

i don't know about you guys, but i got my financial aid package today. i logged into the online application system yesterday and then overnighted them my tax returns and the like, and they gave me a package today. they are definitely doing class of 2009

I found two Dianas at Union, both Diana G.s... are you the "Student" or the "Grad Student"? But I'm surprised that you couldn't find me at UC Davis. Interesting... any other NYMC '09ers on the facebook? I guess we could do myspace/friendster too... Wow, we sure are geeky.

What I'd really like to set up is a forum for med students. I know all the UC med schools have medical student forums, and they seem to be full of cool stuff and informative posts. Anyone have any idea how to set those up?

I'm Diana K.- alumn from Union College. I don't think first years have much of a choice with housing. I wanted to do a one bedroom or studio but those are pretty much reserved so I guess I'll be doing suite style.... =)

i don't know about you guys, but i got my financial aid package today. i logged into the online application system yesterday and then overnighted them my tax returns and the like, and they gave me a package today. they are definitely doing class of 2009

I just called a minute ago and got that answer from the lady who answers the phones. How did you get your package, via email? Or mail?

i'm going for the suite-style dorms-- being on campus and 2 secs. away from classes is just too convenient to pass up. this was the living arrangement i had at rice for 2 years (4 ppl in 4 singles, sharing a bathroom and common room), and then i went to having 1 other roommate in an apartment this year...hopefully making the change back to dorm-life won't be too painful...

ruwan from UC davis and diana k. from union: i can't find you guys on the facebook. jesson, i found and added you. i'm listed under "marie ng" at rice.

as far as boards go-- someone could try setting one up at phpbb.com or ezboard.com, or we could make a yahoo! group.

I just called a minute ago and got that answer from the lady who answers the phones. How did you get your package, via email? Or mail?
Yeah i got my package today too. (scholarship yesterday, and the rest of it online today). class of 2009. i think she said they are done. so go to the website.

they sent me an email saying my package was available for viewing. its all electronic.

they sent me an email saying my package was available for viewing. its all electronic.
"Class of 2009 - as files are completed after Monday, June 06, 2005"

This is the message on the nymc FA website indicating when students should recieve FA award letters. How are you guys recieving packages already? Am I the only one who has not recieved anything? Tell me i'm not alone here guys.

"Class of 2009 - as files are completed after Monday, June 06, 2005"

This is the message on the nymc FA website indicating when students should recieve FA award letters. How are you guys recieving packages already? Am I the only one who has not recieved anything? Tell me i'm not alone here guys.

I was initially going to type: "Don't worry, you're not alone"... but I'm going to take that "don't worry" part out cause I'm worrying. I know they have my stuff, but they haven't let me know anything about my financial situation. (Or housing, or health for that matter.)

*EDIT* See next post.

Hey guys,

I was just accepted last week and I think I'll be joining you guys this Fall. I was also accepted to USUHS, SLU, and Drexel but I had a better impression of NYMC during my interview. Anyone care to comment about these schools? Also, does anyone know if NYMC has a gym by any chance? I know there isn't much to do there, so I was hoping to get away from studying by lifting some weights or running.

Thanks

Also, does anyone know if NYMC has a gym by any chance? I know there isn't much to do there, so I was hoping to get away from studying by lifting some weights or running.

Thanks

We do, and it is laughable. There are other gyms around here within easy driving distance. Mine charges ~$54 a month (w/ a student discount)

Hey guys,

I was just accepted last week and I think I'll be joining you guys this Fall. I was also accepted to USUHS, SLU, and Drexel but I had a better impression of NYMC during my interview. Anyone care to comment about these schools? Also, does anyone know if NYMC has a gym by any chance? I know there isn't much to do there, so I was hoping to get away from studying by lifting some weights or running.

Thanks
I chose nymc over slu so i could say something about this. When i went to visit slu i felt sort of awkward because i am from california. i rode the metro a few times to check out the city and it seemed a bit scary. but other things: the rent is cheap. i think about$350. you do need a car. the hospital is right next door. nymc: a lot quieter but also close to nyc. uhh, i guess just go with your instinct and where you feel comfortable (the universal sdn answer)

I chose nymc over slu so i could say something about this. When i went to visit slu i felt sort of awkward because i am from california. i rode the metro a few times to check out the city and it seemed a bit scary. but other things: the rent is cheap. i think about$350. you do need a car. the hospital is right next door. nymc: a lot quieter but also close to nyc. uhh, i guess just go with your instinct and where you feel comfortable (the universal sdn answer)

I'm from Cali too. Yea, SLU was pretty ghetto. Maybe it's because of all the Cali people at NYMC, but my gut instinct told me I'll be fine at NYMC...see you guys in fall!

Congrats NYMC Class of 2009! See you at the end of July, I'll be helping you guys move in if you are in building 14 or 15. :)

Anyone from UCSD?

Prepare to have a blast orientation week. Then bust your butts 1st week.

Tip:
Get an air conditioner as soon as possible (it's gonna be hot and humid). Either buy a used one or a new one at Sam's. I recommend at least 6,000 BTU (8,000+ if you are on the 4th floor, gets hot in herre...so take off all your... ahem). If you are in Grassland 2, the way you figure out where you are is the first 2 numbers is the building number and the last two is your apt number. 01 - 04 is first floor, 05 - 08 is second floor, 09 - 12 is third and, 13 - 16 is fourth. (example: 1415 will be building 14, fourth floor).

Ben

Hey guys & gals-

Has anyone gotten the official housing information packet sent to them yet? I'm leaving in a couple weeks and will be out of the country and would like to get that done as soon as possible.

Just turned in my deposit, so it looks like I'll be joining all you cool people in fall!!

Just turned in my deposit, so it looks like I'll be joining all you cool people in fall!!

I just called my top 2 waitlists and found out I most likely wont get off them so im 99.9% sure I'll be at NYMC in august as well

For those of you who finished step 1 of the fin aid, did you guys send in your FICO credit score from one agency or all three?

For those of you who finished step 1 of the fin aid, did you guys send in your FICO credit score from one agency or all three?

I believe Fin Aid requires scores from all 3 reporting agencies.

Anyone know how quickly they process your financial aid once they receive all of your paperwork?

I was complete with my financial aid stuff about 3 weeks ago, and haven't heard anything back yet...

When are people planning on moving into the on-campus housing? I was thinking July 29??

When are people planning on moving into the on-campus housing? I was thinking July 29??
DId u get hosuing already?

Nope, I haven't even gotten the housing application yet but I was trying to figure this out so I could book an airplane ticket. Does anyone have the housing office contact info handy??

Nope, I haven't even gotten the housing application yet but I was trying to figure this out so I could book an airplane ticket. Does anyone have the housing office contact info handy??


Why don't you guys keep this an acceptance Thread and start a separate housing one? It's very nerve racking to see this Thread pop and think someone else got in who interviewed after me.


Do I sound annoying? Probably, but please understand...

thanks

Why don't you guys keep this an acceptance Thread and start a separate housing one? It's very nerve racking to see this Thread pop and think someone else got in who interviewed after me.


Do I sound annoying? Probably, but please understand...

thanks
Hang in there Ifellinapothole....u do sound a little annoying though...hehe

btw guys...what is the grading system @ NYMC?

Honors, High Pass, Pass, Fail

i think in past orientation week schedules, the first weekend is set aside for move-in (i.e. july 30-31). on the housing form, you can specify when you would like to move in, although i don't know if you'd need a special reason if you want to move in july 29 or earlier.

i think it's silly to specify different threads for different topics for each school-- can you imagine everyone rolling their eyes if "NYMC housing" and "NYMC financial aid" and "NYMC OMGZ wut R U wearing 1st day of schOoL?@!" threads started popping up? :rolleyes:

I just recieved my FA package today and recieved $0 free money. 57K of pure loans. Anyone else in the same boat??

I just recieved my FA package today and recieved $0 free money. 57K of pure loans. Anyone else in the same boat??


It means your parents have money; time to go a-beggin'.

I just recieved my FA package today and recieved $0 free money. 57K of pure loans. Anyone else in the same boat??

Wow, I was just going to make the exact same post. Yep got my good ol' 57k in loans for next year coming up.

My question for current NYMC studnets is: it has living cost at 17300. Is that enough? Too much? What do you think? Also, if you don't use all 57k, what do you do with the extra? Do you have to give it back? Put it towards the already out loans?

Anyone have any good loan re-paying strategies? Because, the reality of having nearly 240k in loans after 4 years is going to hit me very hard, very soon.

Bigsheed - any housing/health stuff yet?

It means your parents have money; time to go a-beggin'.


Not the case Ifellinpothole, I worked all of 2004 so that is why I got no help. Ruwan I did not recieve housing health info but the lady @ hosuing did inform me they will mail out applications this friday. Still bumming about the 57K :( :(

Bigsheed-

I got my "online financial award package" today and I also received no free money. 57K in loans. I wasn't really expecting much because my parents make too much money. I wish they wouldn't take this into consideration, especially since I vowed that I would pay for medical school by myself (receiving no help at all from them)...Oh well, debt for a long time...

Hey all welcome to NYMC, damm these pages grew fast! I wrote a long reply last night but SDN was down by the time I tried to submit it, so here we go again:

Fin Aid-
I feel the pain of those who got the big 0k in scholarships, I am in the same boat and it kind of sucks. I hate everytime people bring up that they are only getting Xk in loans or daddy is only paying the cc bill and the BMW lease. I have no savings, and am getting almost no help from my parents. So, I take all the 57k of loans each year. Occationally my parents help with my flights home but that is it. I think some may be need based but from who i talk to there also seems to be a competitiveness aspect, and those with more acceptances early in the cycle have more $.

Car-
If you can, bring it. I am a huge public transit/bike guy, but biking here is just dangerous on the side of the road, and the public transit aint great. Having a car keeps me saine esp since I took a year off and got used to being able to go shopping when I want where I want, something that is much much harder without a car.

NYMC vs Drexel-
I feel like a good chunk of the 2008 class was also torn in their choices. One thing drexel never told me was their lecture hall is too small to fit their entire class!!! That is why they have so much technology, so you can webstream it to your house and not take up a seat!!! I hear that if the whole class shows up the overflow goes to a separate room to watch the lecture on a screen. I haven't talked to people from drexel about this but you might want to. Also the NYC vs. Philly thing is huge!! NYC is an experience, so for 2 years i will try manhattan, something that supposedly we should all try at some point.


If you have any questions let me know.

Oooh new news, just announced yesterday, the entire campus is going wireless!!! The dorms will be wireless when you arrive! In terms of computers, I read my scribes on mine so I love having a nice laptop, but some people rarely use their computers (most people print out their scribes), so don't feel that you need to run out and buy a new one.

A few (more) questions: (thanks in advance).

How does the scribe service work? Is it just for notes or does it include old exams and stuff? Oh and what do we have to do for the health insurance stuff? Thanks guys. Looking forward to seeing you in the fall. (Or rather, the late summer.)

Oh by the way, anyone hear play football? Weekend football kept me sane in college, and I'm hoping that I can continue playing with the folks there. (very very non-competitive, just for fun, touch/tackle/flag?, just mainly for running around purposes). Is there a field we can use in the area?

The scribe service is like $400 a year which is word for word dictations of the lectures done in a coop sort of way where everyone takes a turn. Health insurance you automatically get enrolled in and can opt out with proof of health insurance. There is a little round robin the first week to take care of all these issues.

there is a flag football league and softball league set up as well as an interclass powderpuff game. The games are usually fridays. There is a large oval in front of the ER for all the field sports you can use all the time.

A few (more) questions: (thanks in advance).

How does the scribe service work? Is it just for notes or does it include old exams and stuff? Oh and what do we have to do for the health insurance stuff? Thanks guys. Looking forward to seeing you in the fall. (Or rather, the late summer.)

Oh by the way, anyone hear play football? Weekend football kept me sane in college, and I'm hoping that I can continue playing with the folks there. (very very non-competitive, just for fun, touch/tackle/flag?, just mainly for running around purposes). Is there a field we can use in the area?

hey everyone--

got my financial aid package of pure loans yesterday via e-mail. like another all-loans kid who posted earlier, i spent the year working. perhaps nymc will be more generous w/ their scholarships after i've spent a year accumulating debt. :scared: on a positive note, the FA office was extremely fast w/ their response...took less than a week after i mailed in all my documents.

also, i received my housing forms in the mail yesterday, and will be sending that in soon too.

-m

Just wanted to say that if you didn't get a scholarship this time around, don't expect one within the next 4 years. Most people get full loans here.

That 18K in living expenses... that includes your rent. So really, you'll have about 700 - 800 per month as far as living goes (food, cell phone, gas, clothes, household items, entertainment, etc). For some it's more than enough... for me, it's tough because I had a well paying job before med school.

Guys,
I just accepted my 57k in loans form today. Man that felt... interesting -- knowing I'm signing up for 240k of debt. Oh well.

Still no housing info here, but VitaminNG gives me hope.

I'll be out of the country in a week... do you guys know of anything else I need to get sorted out before I come there? (When is move in date btw?)

THanks,
Ruwan

I got my housing stuff last thursday. I guess you guys should receive it soon cuz it's priority due date is June 30.

hey guys:

I just wanted to toss some info about the loans. I too got the 57 K in all loans deal. Not sure if I want to accept the T.H.E. loan though.

The break down of each one:

Stafford's interest rates are right now at 4.7% for next year's academic year. They went up by two percent from last year.

The T.H.E. loans have an interest rate of 4.8% if you don't have a cosigner and 4.6% if you do. They are capped at 18%. I asked the financial aid lady if they have ever gotten that high and she told me she's worked there for 18+ years and they have gotten that high when she first started. Dont know what to make of that.

Other than like 8,500 from the Stafford subsidized, the rest of the package (49K) is all unsubsidized... it's going to be painfully expensive for me to go to NYMC. Oh well. I already knew that.

For the housing, does anyone know how hard it is to get a triple instead of a quadruplet apt.? Was anyone confused on the utilities? Does the 600-710 cover the utilities (excluding telecom charges)?

hey guys:

I just wanted to toss some info about the loans. I too got the 57 K in all loans deal. Not sure if I want to accept the T.H.E. loan though.

...

For the housing, does anyone know how hard it is to get a triple instead of a quadruplet apt.? Was anyone confused on the utilities? Does the 600-710 cover the utilities (excluding telecom charges)?

If you aren't going to take the THE loan how are you going to pay for things? THE loan is as cheap as you will find a loan, and you don't really have that much extra money without taking out all the loans. Trust Tony for the 1st year, take the whole budget, you can always take less next year, or decrease the spring term's money if you have a ton left from fall (yeah right)

The housing fee includes utilities except "telecom charge" which is 100% BS if you ask me, no one uses their phones and we are mandatorily charged the fee.

I have no idea about triple vs. quad call candy hack at housing if you have a question about room assignment.

what is the deal on parking?? anyone know? Thanks

If you aren't going to take the THE loan how are you going to pay for things? THE loan is as cheap as you will find a loan, and you don't really have that much extra money without taking out all the loans. Trust Tony for the 1st year, take the whole budget, you can always take less next year, or decrease the spring term's money if you have a ton left from fall (yeah right)

The housing fee includes utilities except "telecom charge" which is 100% BS if you ask me, no one uses their phones and we are mandatorily charged the fee.

I have no idea about triple vs. quad call candy hack at housing if you have a question about room assignment.

The thing is, my parents have offered to pay for the living expensives or at least to cover the 14K or what the THE loan would have been. I don't want to suck them dry of their retirement fund.

But, I guess I'm going to probably take the THE loan for my first year. Thanks for the input and help. Its hard not to be a little worried about the mounting debt I'm going to accrue.

what is the deal on parking?? anyone know? Thanks

You get access to a parking lot. Commuters park in the back of the classroom building. On-campus folks park either by the dorms, or across the street @ the hospital lot.

what is the deal on parking?? anyone know? Thanks
I just got your AIM, but will reply here for everyone's sake. There is a huge lot that is a 2-3min walk away. A $30 deposit is required, for the access card, but other than that it is free, and there are ALWAYS empty spots!!

Sparky5-
Could you provide some insight into the schedule for an MS1? When I interviewed they essentially said 9-5 most days. Is this the case? How often are you finished with lectures/labs before 5? After 5? Thank you!

Sparky5-
Could you provide some insight into the schedule for an MS1? When I interviewed they essentially said 9-5 most days. Is this the case? How often are you finished with lectures/labs before 5? After 5? Thank you!


I can help u with this one, as I'll soon be an MS2 after our last neuro test tomorrow (whooohoo!!)

Sorry, I've gone a little crazy from all the studying these past two weeks. Anyways, you'll have those 9-5 days, but mostly in the first block of Anatomy/Histology. After that, the full on 9-5 days are few and far in between. Expect lecture every day, M-F, from 9-12. Some mornings in the first block are lighter, only 9-10 or 9-11, but once the 2nd and 3rd blocks start it is 9-12 every morning. Lots of people go to every lecture, and lots of people skip lectures and read the scribes. You end up doing what works for you, I personally like hearing it in lecture 1st, and so I go to them all.

The afternoons are variable. Some Anatomy days you'll have lab from 1-5. Some days you'll have a class from 1-2 and that's it for the entire day. Some days you'll have nothing at all! I didnt feel like I spent too much time in classrooms. If you're in one till 5pm on tuesday, chances are wednesday will have 9-12, and then 1-2 and you're free.

-Renox

p.s. CONGRATS to all you incoming 2009'ers. I'll meet you all soon, as I'm helping to organize and volunteer at orientation. Feel free to ask me any questions here, I'm off campus and so can help other people who are thinking of going that route.

p.p.s. to all those nerdy kids talking about friendster and myspace before...yeah, I'm a huge dork and have profiles on both of those. all I can say is that it's a great procrastination tool! u can look me up there, i have red hair.

I posted in the other thread first, but I'll be coming to NYMC in the fall, too - I'm really excited.

I have a question for you current students. With the scribe service, how long after the class do you get the notes? Also, is there any old tests available, or notes from previous years? It would be nice to have these to read before the class.

I was wondering if some of you current 1st year students can comment on the housing situation. I just want to get some sort of inside info on the +/- for the choices... How new are the buildings? can 1st years get 1br apts on campus or are they really reserved for the older students with families etc... thanks a lot

I posted in the other thread first, but I'll be coming to NYMC in the fall, too - I'm really excited.

I have a question for you current students. With the scribe service, how long after the class do you get the notes? Also, is there any old tests available, or notes from previous years? It would be nice to have these to read before the class.

Scribes take 1-2 days to get posted, the lecture notes 95% of the time are given to you in a huge packet at the beginning of the block. All of last year's scribes are available. The powerpoints are most of the time posted on the web the week before. So, there is plenty of stuff to read before class if that is your sort of thing :)

I was wondering if some of you current 1st year students can comment on the housing situation. I just want to get some sort of inside info on the +/- for the choices... How new are the buildings? can 1st years get 1br apts on campus or are they really reserved for the older students with families etc... thanks a lot

The 1 bedrooms are reserved for 3rd/4th year students. The buildings seem 10-15 years old. There are furnished apartments which have lounges and smaller bedrooms and unfurnished apartments which have almost no common area and larger bedrooms.

I think for the price you can't do anybetter. I am in a furnished 4 person room, and love it. I have a married friend in a unfurnished 2bdrm and he loves it. You really can't do much better for the price. If you have some extra $ or really want the independance you can live off campus, talk to renox9 about it.

For anyone else waiting for info and seeing who is getting what at this time, I would just like to let you fellow MSzeros know that I got my housing packet today. I'll hopefully get it done tonight, and submitted tomorrow. So now i'm only waiting on the health/insurance info, and I should be good to go.

BTW -- I'll be out of the country (and not avail. via telephone, only email) from June 18th to July 9. Do you guys think I should let Admissions know that I'll be going? Should I let any other department know?

For you MS1s, When do we get to move in to the dorms? Since July 29th is the Friday before orientation, can we start then? Also I'm planning to buy a car fairly soon after I get there (almost certainly an Accord/Corolla), any recommendations on where to look (dealerships etc)? Thanks in advance.

Looking forward to you guys when I get there. How will we be able to know eachother from SDN? (I'm easy, Ruwan is my name)

bump

For you MS1s, When do we get to move in to the dorms? Since July 29th is the Friday before orientation, can we start then?

I think that is when we can start moving in.

I started a yahoo group for the class. We had one at georgetown this year and it was very useful. You can either receive emails of all the posts, or you can just use it as a message board. It was a good way for everyone in the class to communicate. Go here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYMC09

I think that is when we can start moving in.

I started a yahoo group for the class. We had one at georgetown this year and it was very useful. You can either receive emails of all the posts, or you can just use it as a message board. It was a good way for everyone in the class to communicate. Go here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYMC09
A call to the housing dept would answer this question, but looking at the schedule from last year it is sat.&sun move in. If you have a real need to move in early you can arrange that with the housing dept. but I think they want everyone to move in sat/sun.

Here is the webpage from last year:
http://www.nymc.edu/orientation/2004/

at some point they will make this site active:
http://www.nymc.edu/orientation/2005/

When I called about it last year, I was told I could move in friday, no problem. They said earlier might work too, I would need to talk to the super. All I wanted was friday, so I didn't push for earlier. I was damn glad I moved friday, since I had a moving truck (I'm married and in married housing), and saturday and sunday were a bit of a zoo.

hey does anyone know when the white coat ceremony will be?

If we wait and don't turn in the housing application now but later and it is received before June 30th, it won't affect our chance of getting a trio instead of a quad?

hey does anyone know when the white coat ceremony will be?

Early/mid-october. It's a :sleep: . You will have the oath read to you.

Early/mid-october. It's a :sleep: . You will have the oath read to you.

so it's not worth the parents flying out from CA right?

so it's not worth the parents flying out from CA right?

Absolutely not. You sit outside, in a big tent. Someone gives a speech about Medicine. Someone else reads the hippocratic oath to you. You don't even get to say it :rolleyes:

Here are a few pics from my class: http://www.nymc.edu/convocation/2003/index.htm

PS: but you do get free cake!

so it's not worth the parents flying out from CA right?
I felt like most people in my class had family there. Many had flown out from CA. But, I decided that it wasn't worth the trip with thanksgiving only a month away. There is tour of the campus for the parents, and a speech to them while you are in class by the deans. Not having family there was a little wierd with so many people having family there, but, as was said it was a short ceremony, so in the end it probably wasn't worth it for people to fly out for me since it is costly, and i wasn't totally alone, I got to hang out with another "no family" friend and we just drank beer and watched a movie.

So apparently I am a "no family" friend. Yep, Sparky and I were about the only ones there without family. I don't feel like anyone missed anything, but there are some parents who are so proud, you just can't keep them away. If family is looking for an excuse to visit, it's as good a time as any, but I wouldn't make the trip just for the ceremony.

hey does anyone know when the white coat ceremony will be?

If we wait and don't turn in the housing application now but later and it is received before June 30th, it won't affect our chance of getting a trio instead of a quad?

October 7

Renox9 had answered some of my questions regarding schedules for an MS1, but I wanted to know approx how many days/week during the Anatomy/Histology cycle are 9-5 days. I am trying to line up childcare for my son which is hard to do not knowing what my schedule will be. How far in advance did you MS1's get your schedule for the day/week? Is there any way to access this schedule on line? Thanks in advance for your help!
-P

Absolutely not. You sit outside, in a big tent. Someone gives a speech about Medicine. Someone else reads the hippocratic oath to you. You don't even get to say it :rolleyes:

Here are a few pics from my class: http://www.nymc.edu/convocation/2003/index.htm

PS: but you do get free cake!


aw man- I thought it was in Carnegie Hall. Why so late into first year? I thought most schools stick the white coat ceremony into orientation. I went to Rush's in August or early September.

aw man- I thought it was in Carnegie Hall. Why so late into first year? I thought most schools stick the white coat ceremony into orientation. I went to Rush's in August or early September.

Graduation is at Carnegie. Yeah, so we are screwed up like that. Got a problem? :laugh:

I PMed this to someone in reply to a question. I figured I'd contribute my view on 1st block books to the rest of the incoming class. Main point: don't waste $$$. I'd like to think that my study methods work since I got H's in almost all 1st classes, and in all of 2nd year classes

<<Warning: desire to use proper grammar and spelling atrophies in advanced stages of step 1 preparation>> I did not proofread this

I was one of those people who never used review books. I will say that many of my classmates swore by the "small Moore" (abridged anatomy book). Many others get Netter's flashcards. There is also a Larsen review book (embyo) that people rave about. However, it is out of print - check your email when you get to campus - upperclassmen should be selling them.

Speaking of upperclassmen... When first year starts, you will be barraged by multiple daily emails about books for sale by 2nd and 3rd years. You will be able to pick up all the review books (and regular books too!!!) you want for $2-10 a book. Hold off spending money now - you can always pay full price at the bookstore

A couple of points about Histo:
DO NOT waste $$$ on cell bio books. You don't need them for class. Plus, you can find alberts for FREE online (pubmed)
Do get ross and Romwell. Most histo lecturers will refer to this particular book
Wheater's histo helps in lab - buy it

Anatomy:
Moore Anatomy: Good book. Get it!
Larsen embryo - get it only if you can't find the review book by same author
Radiology book: Ehh... somewhat useful. You can find better pictures online, for FREE
Netter: Hah! You do need it. If you didn't know, withdraw from med school now. :eek: Do not get the hardcover - no, it's not "cool"
Rohen: Picture of cadavers. Don't need. You can get the same effect from spending an extra hour in the anatomy lab before the exam

I PMed this to someone in reply to a question. I figured I'd contribute my view on 1st block books to the rest of the incoming class
looks like that pm hit me too... here was my response:

For histology, use your undergrad cell/micro book ex. Alberts(The Cell) or Cooper or Lodish for the first part of the course. That all depends on how strong your bio background is. Most of the bio is simple cell bio so depending on your background you may not even need a reference. The rest of histo I would recommend Histology A Text and Atlas, Ross, M.H., Kaye, G.I. and Pawlina, W., 4th ed., 2003, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. It is a pretty through book.

Anatomy is mostly textbook/reference book based. The notes are slim at best. You need mandatory:
*Grant's Dissector 12th Edition by E.K. Sunderland
*Atlas of Human Anatomy by Netter
and one of the Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore and Dalley books. Moore makes 3 different anatomy books nicknamed: big, little, tiny. Tiny is strongly advised aganist. I used little and big, and ended up liking big better. Everyone will tell you different things, the big is well bigger, thus more pictures and more text, the little moore is condensed with terse language which sometimes i found helpful. You also might find larsen's embryo book useful.

If I was you I really would relax, not go out and buy books unless you really feel you need to. Unlike undergrad, since everyone takes the same classes there are TONS of used books for sale at the beginning of the term, and the bookstore stays well stocked.

also, if you sign up for the AMA you get a free big moore (i think) soooo... you might want to wait. Afterall, the first week of school is orientation where you are relaxing and getting things like books. You don't really need all the books till second week. I don't think anyone showed up with textbooks in hand at orientation.

at the beginnning of orientation i felt a little wierd that everyone had different choices of books, and there was no single source, but that is med school. There are 3-4 different review books: pretest, brs, highyield,.... for everyclass plus all the texts. I would strongly urge you to study from real books, and use a review book for just that, review.
good nightall

Renox9 had answered some of my questions regarding schedules for an MS1, but I wanted to know approx how many days/week during the Anatomy/Histology cycle are 9-5 days. I am trying to line up childcare for my son which is hard to do not knowing what my schedule will be. How far in advance did you MS1's get your schedule for the day/week? Is there any way to access this schedule on line? Thanks in advance for your help!
-P
http://dcdb.nymc.edu/

this will be a really useful sight for you in the future when you get a login. i am pretty sure without a login you can view the schedule for the first year, link on the front page. The schedule does change on occasion, but very rarely, and they give a week or more's notice.

I would strongly urge you to study from real books, and use a review book for just that, review.
good nightall

WORD :thumbup:

Anybody know if pets are allowed in the dorms? Little semi-caged and litter-trained pets?

:D

I don't know about pets, but I was wondering if anyone had heard about room assignments yet? Or do we have to wait until after the June 30 deadline?

Thanks! Happy Friday to all.

Anybody know if pets are allowed in the dorms? Little semi-caged and litter-trained pets?

:D

No pets...well, only pet fish in an aquarium.

I PMed this to someone in reply to a question. I figured I'd contribute my view on 1st block books to the rest of the incoming class. Main point: don't waste $$$. I'd like to think that my study methods work since I got H's in almost all 1st classes, and in all of 2nd year classes


hey idq1i- thanks for the help and advice for us incoming first years. Whatcha planning on doing for summer?

this is a more general question directed to all nymcers- how hard is it to get honors? Like on average, is there a certain % of students who get it? do you find different professors grade so that a certain number of students only get honors?

hey idq1i- thanks for the help and advice for us incoming first years. Whatcha planning on doing for summer?

this is a more general question directed to all nymcers- how hard is it to get honors? Like on average, is there a certain % of students who get it? do you find different professors grade so that a certain number of students only get honors?

Summer? LOL. Peds then surgery

Honors: top 10-15% of the class (about 25 people, usually w/ an average >= 87). There may be exceptions with tough classes (Path II was H >= 84.8) Don't kid yourself if you think that these are "low" grades.

HP: next 15 % of the class

Pass: generally > 69-70% cumulative average

P/F mini-courses: Stats, ethics I and II. :sleep:
P/F big course: 2nd year Clinical Skills

SO, I'm a little late on the uptake (surprise, surprise). I'll be a first year in AUgust. I was supposed to be class of 2008, but then decided to defer. All in all, I will have been out 2 years which makes me 24. Does anyone know how many people are fresh out of college and how many have had a year or two off? Also, I've been spoiled here in NC by an apartment the size of a small house and my own bathroom. I'm thinking of living off campus. Has anybody heard anything about it (other than it's expensive). How many students live off campus? How horribly will it impact my (already nonexistent) social life?

Also, how about those loan packages? Anyone else having to take out the entire amount in loans? I pray I'm not the only one!!! Ok, I think that's about it.

Ashley
:)

I don't know about pets, but I was wondering if anyone had heard about room assignments yet? Or do we have to wait until after the June 30 deadline?

Thanks! Happy Friday to all.

I emailed Candy Hack (housing director) and she said that all housing decisions will be made after the July 4th holiday and we will be notified right after that. Anyone else planning on living in the family/older student apartments?

Can you guys help me with a tough decision?

GW or NYMC???? Any thoughts?

(any insight you may have will be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Can you guys help me with a tough decision?

GW or NYMC???? Any thoughts?

(any insight you may have will be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)


Who is cheaper (ha!)? Who has a better match list? Who can you get some additional financial aid from? DC or NY?

One thing I will say for NY is that I liked the idea of being at a level I facility from day one. THey serve a lot of square mileage. Plus doing rotations in the city will be nice. I didn't really end up with a choice though. Good luck.

Having worked out my whole entire life and having seen the NYMC "gym" I was just wondering if anybody had suggestions regarding gyms to join. Which have good hours? Which are (somewhat) affordable? Is there one that's super close? Thanks in advance for the help.

Hey everyone. I really need some help. The lady from downstate called me this morning and offered me a position off the waitlist. Needless to say i am very happy about this, however, i really did not think i would have to make a decision on where i was going to go this late in the game. Did any of you have to choose between NYMC and downstate? I have read all of the forums but nothing sticks out besides cost. I know the upsides and the downsides to both, they seem very similar in all respects. Im really looking for some help here. I love NYMC, and from the minute i interviewed i knew that i would fit in. However, since i havent really thought about downstate much i really dont know what to do (im screwed in a good way). Can anyone who had to go through this give me some advice. I have 2 weeks to make my decision. Thanks

ascrimmins -
thanks for your input!

ive decided on NYMC! Yay class of 2009! :)

DonnyV17

If you are close enough, it might be a good idea to go and see the schools again and the areas around them.

For months I was trying to decide which school would be my top-choice (though I was accepted at one, waitlisted at another, and waiting for initial decision on the third). Finally the week I got all 3 acceptances, something clicked in me and told me Stony Brook was the best for me (the others were Albany and NYMC, which is why I'm reading this thread).

Try making a list of things that are important to you - cost, things to do around there, residency placements (like where you would want to be), school prestige (where you would be PROUD to be a med student). I really liked all the hospitals that Stony Brook matched into.

Don't worry, you still have 2 weeks, try your best to evaluate in this time, and you'll definitely make a good decision. It's easy to get stressed about the decision, rather than focus on the lifestyle you want.

If you have a pre-med office to discuss this with, that might help too. You can ask for advice on the pros and cons of both schools.

Good Luck! You'll definitely make the right choice!

Having worked out my whole entire life and having seen the NYMC "gym" I was just wondering if anybody had suggestions regarding gyms to join. Which have good hours? Which are (somewhat) affordable? Is there one that's super close? Thanks in advance for the help.

NY Sports Club in White Plains gives a deal to NYMC students and the Tarrytown YMCA does as well. They'll have information about it usually during orientation week. Good luck ~ NYMC's my alma mater and I really enjoyed my time there. Have fun!

only 26 more days until school starts! yay! I'm excited to start school again, I've been out of undergrad for 3 years. Looking forward but kinda nervous too about moving from California to NY when I've lived in CA all my life.

Did anyone get their housing assignment in the suites yet? ARe the dorms wireless?

Also, (this is really important ;) ) is there cable TV hookups in every bedroom in the suites of just in the living room?

only 26 more days until school starts! yay! I'm excited to start school again, I've been out of undergrad for 3 years. Looking forward but kinda nervous too about moving from California to NY when I've lived in CA all my life.

Did anyone get their housing assignment in the suites yet? ARe the dorms wireless?

Also, (this is really important ;) ) is there cable TV hookups in every bedroom in the suites of just in the living room?

Yay! I am finalizing my move early this week. I've been out two years, so I'm nervous too!! I heard that they are processing housing assignments today, but wouldn't know too much because I am living off campus. I don't know about wireless, but I would assume you could bring a wireless router and make your room and apartment wireless!!

Anybody up for a pre-orientation drink/dinner/SOMETHING? I know most people won't be there until the 30th or 31st, though. Maybe something on the 31st?

I'm currently an '09 living in 1201, Grasslands II. (I started early for MD/MPH) The dorms will be wireless come this fall. Also, there are cable hookups in every bedroom.

I'm currently an '09 living in 1201, Grasslands II. (I started early for MD/MPH) The dorms will be wireless come this fall. Also, there are cable hookups in every bedroom.

Hey rummaMD,

How are things going in Valhalla thus far? Any specific things that we should look forward to or be prepared for? Good times so far??

Hey everyone!

I'm looking forward to meeting you all in a few weeks! Is everyone planning on moving in on Saturday (7/30)? I'm thinking that it could get pretty chaotic there if the whole class moves in on the same day. Anyway, I think getting together before orientation is a great idea!

Hey, I'm moving in on the 30th also, Does anyone know what times the move in goes from (I only live like 40 min from the schools but I still dont like waking up early to move in.) I'd also be down for a pre orientation hang out

Hey everyone!

I'm looking forward to meeting you all in a few weeks! Is everyone planning on moving in on Saturday (7/30)? I'm thinking that it could get pretty chaotic there if the whole class moves in on the same day. Anyway, I think getting together before orientation is a great idea!

Im not moving in untill late sunday, I dont get back from my cruise untill the morning of the 31st. Anyway, if any of you are planning a pre-orientation get together im down.

Hey, I'm moving in on the 30th also, Does anyone know what times the move in goes from (I only live like 40 min from the schools but I still dont like waking up early to move in.) I'd also be down for a pre orientation hang out
I think it is 10-4 since that was last year's time slot, http://www.nymc.edu/orientation/2004/Orientation_Schedule_Class-of-2008.htm
Have fun!!!! I'll see ya'all when I get to campus 8/14, they give us a little more of a break. It is a mad house on sat. I showed up around 11 I think and there were lots of people, not unbearable, but it is move in and there was 10 other people moving thru the checkin stuff at the same time. After I moved in I went to my cousins going away party till late sunday, and everything worked out great!! Say, are any of you the 1st yr in my appt? 1113?

Has anyone received their housing assignments for the fall? I know they were working on it this week.

I havent received it yet and I live only 40 min from campus, but ill post on this when I receive it. Seeing you're from cali you shoudl prob receive a few days after me.

Has anyone received their housing assignments for the fall? I know they were working on it this week.

hey everyone!

i just decided to attend nymc this fall!

does anyone have any info about living off campus - towns, buildings, etc???

thanks!

hey everyone!

i just decided to attend nymc this fall!

does anyone have any info about living off campus - towns, buildings, etc???

thanks!

White Plains - close, but expensive. Yonkers, not so close, but less expensive. The student housing office has off-campus listings too. I'm living off campus - my parents and I are buying a place in Yonkers. Try newyork.craigslist.org - there are lots of sublet, temp, and apartment ads up. Good luck!

I'm currently an '09 living in 1201, Grasslands II. (I started early for MD/MPH) The dorms will be wireless come this fall. Also, there are cable hookups in every bedroom.


What do you think about the MD/MPH program after having taken some classes. I'm planning on starting it this fall but was worried that I might be overwhelmed with the workload. Any comments?

Hey guys, just keeping you all up to date on my situation...

I just got my first Billing Statement from NYMC, and boy is that a scary thing to see. I've got 28k of "Anticipated Aid" coming in and 20k of "Charges" on my account. So does this mean that the office of the Bursar is going to cut me a check for 8k when the aid comes in? How do I know when the aid has come in, or is there anything further that I need to do? Currently, the bill says "Balace Due: 20k", but they're not expecting me to pay that are they? I mean, the aid will come through by August 1... I hope. Anyway I can check on this/make sure? so I stop worrying about it.

Also, I got the form to sign-up for Blue Cross health insurance, but fortunately, I'll be on my dad's work health insurance until 4th year, so I'll save some money there.

I also got a packet of info about registration procedures, and a bunch of forms to fill out and hand in on August 1.

No housing info yet though. (I sent it in 3 weeks ago along with the initial health/physical examination stuff.)

BTW -- would any current student be kind enough to explain how loan deferrment works there? Thanks!

I was looking into MD/MPH, but it seemed like too much work for me. If i want to pick it up later after MD, i might, but for me, it seemed too daunting... but kudos and good luck to those of you who are working on it now!

Anyone hear back about housing yet?

not yet, and getting a little concerned...

not yet, and getting a little concerned...


I called the housing office today and they said they made assignments to SOME ppl already and those were mailed out today.

I called housing today and was notified that I recieved a four bedroom furnished apartment. The details, they said, would be mailed out next week. (I'm in Cali if that makes any difference.)

I called housing today and was notified that I recieved a four bedroom furnished apartment. The details, they said, would be mailed out next week. (I'm in Cali if that makes any difference.)

Yeah- I got the 4 bedroom thing too. I was hoping for a trio but I guess all the returning students got them ahead of us. I dont know yet what my room number is.

I got my housing info today, im in grasslands 1312

I got my housing info today, im in grasslands 1312

Is that grassland I or II?

you got me, my housing sheet just says grasslands, but its a 4 person suite (i asked for that)

Is that grassland I or II?

Got my housing assignment yesterday. I got a four person Grassland suite. Two of my roommates are from NY and one, along with myself, are from CA. Two weeks left...can't wait!

Grasslands 1305 for me ... any of you know why they dont give us email addresses for our roomates?

maybe post the first name and last initials of your roommates if you've been given housing assignments (and if they those are avail). see if any SDNers are near eachother/roommates. (of course you feel there might be privacy issues, dont worry about it.)

I don't remember from the tour - but are the suite style apartments the grey color buildings? Or is it the brick ones in the picture on the housing website? Does anyone have a picture of the outside of the suite apartments?

http://nymc.edu/depthome/housing/5.jpg
or

http://nymc.edu/depthome/housing/2.jpg

I'm pretty sure the suite style buildings are the grey ones. Those brick ones look really nice though. Here's a stupid question, how do you know if you are Grasslands I or II?

The suite style apartments are the brick ones and the 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms for families/married students/older singles are the grey colored buildings. I think the suite style are considered Grasslands II and the grey ones are Grasslands I.

Quick question...any current students living in the grey apartments know where to get 200 Volt AC's at a decent price? And, is it definitely the case that all of the rooms in these apartments require 200 Volt units (vs 115 volt units)? Thanks for the help!

The suite style apartments are the brick ones and the 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms for families/married students/older singles are the grey colored buildings. I think the suite style are considered Grasslands II and the grey ones are Grasslands I.

Quick question...any current students living in the grey apartments know where to get 200 Volt AC's at a decent price? And, is it definitely the case that all of the rooms in these apartments require 200 Volt units (vs 115 volt units)? Thanks for the help!


Thanks, I was hoping the suite style were the brick ones - they look nice. (at least in the picture they do)

hey ill be joining you all as MS-1's in about two weeks, hard to believe its so soon.

i believe that the brick buildings are the suite style dorms. ill be in apt 1408.

The suite style apartments are the brick ones and the 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms for families/married students/older singles are the grey colored buildings. I think the suite style are considered Grasslands II and the grey ones are Grasslands I.

Quick question...any current students living in the grey apartments know where to get 200 Volt AC's at a decent price? And, is it definitely the case that all of the rooms in these apartments require 200 Volt units (vs 115 volt units)? Thanks for the help!
I am pretty sure all the plugs are 115volts in both grasslands

Did everyone from CA get their assignments already? I was told on the phone that mine was ready and mailed last wednesday. I just opened the mailbox and still nothing. :confused:

Did everyone from CA get their assignments already? I was told on the phone that mine was ready and mailed last wednesday. I just opened the mailbox and still nothing. :confused:


I'm from SoCal and I received my housing assignment.

Any MS2's have advice about buying an AC unit. We received something about AC in our housing packets quoting us for $419 for 115 Volts. I think that's the price with installation but it seems kind of steep to me. Also, is it possible to share a microscope with someone or not even buy one at all? Thanks for the input!

I'm from SoCal and I received my housing assignment.

Any MS2's have advice about buying an AC unit. We received something about AC in our housing packets quoting us for $419 for 115 Volts. I think that's the price with installation but it seems kind of steep to me. Also, is it possible to share a microscope with someone or not even buy one at all? Thanks for the input!

Yeah, seriously, I'm all about sharing a microscope if that's possible.

I called the school today to attempt to get a booklist for first year - I was going to try to track down some of the books. I was told that they don't provide booklists because they don't want us going to amazon, etc because it threatens the bookstore's financial stability. Hmmm...interesting that they don't seem to care about MY financial stability much!

i think i'm planning to buy most of my books from 2nd years who'll probabaly sell them for less than the bookstore/amazon. i'm sure there are some 2nd years who'll want to get rid of their stuff. (i think that's what one MS1 said earlier in this thread.)

also, i'm in nor-cal and just received my housing info today. I'm in grasslands 1307. that's pretty close to a lot of you, and i think i'm your neighbor donnyv17, and right down the hall from boyzof4d. right on.

as for sharing microscopes, count me in on that too. lets try to save money any way we can. um for you MS1s... how hot does it get up there? do we really need an a/c -- and can any of you tell us what books (if any) we should try to get before we get there?

also, is anyone starting this after a very long break from school/work? i haven't taken notes really since march, and have been enjoying an extended vacation since then... hopefully i'll be able to jump right into the frenzy without too much difficulty.

Yeah, seriously, I'm all about sharing a microscope if that's possible.

I called the school today to attempt to get a booklist for first year - I was going to try to track down some of the books. I was told that they don't provide booklists because they don't want us going to amazon, etc because it threatens the bookstore's financial stability. Hmmm...interesting that they don't seem to care about MY financial stability much!

1 - You can share the scope with someone else - just make sure that the second person is in the same room for histo lab

2 - look at the earlier posts - all the books that you need are listed/described. Also - the "required" book list is available on the NYMC bookstore webpage

i think i'm planning to buy most of my books from 2nd years who'll probabaly sell them for less than the bookstore/amazon. i'm sure there are some 2nd years who'll want to get rid of their stuff. (i think that's what one MS1 said earlier in this thread.)

also, i'm in nor-cal and just received my housing info today. I'm in grasslands 1307. that's pretty close to a lot of you, and i think i'm your neighbor donnyv17, and right down the hall from boyzof4d. right on.

as for sharing microscopes, count me in on that too. lets try to save money any way we can. um for you MS1s... how hot does it get up there? do we really need an a/c -- and can any of you tell us what books (if any) we should try to get before we get there?

also, is anyone starting this after a very long break from school/work? i haven't taken notes really since march, and have been enjoying an extended vacation since then... hopefully i'll be able to jump right into the frenzy without too much difficulty.


This is my yr off, so I haven't sat in a lecture room since June 2004. Don't worry about it and enjoy what's left of your break!

I was reading old threads and I came across a MS2 saying that 4th floor suites can get extremely hot, so he needed the a/c. Yeah, for the tuition that we're paying, microscopes should be included in each lab. I went to a public high school and each lab class was equipped with microscopes for everyone in the class.

Buy an air conditioner. It will be the best investment you can make over the next 4 years. Welcome to NY everyone, where its hot and humid from may--> sept and starts to snow in late october.

Are there any banks on campus? What banks do most students use?
I'd like to find a bank that is both at home and at school.

i think i'm planning to buy most of my books from 2nd years who'll probabaly sell them for less than the bookstore/amazon. i'm sure there are some 2nd years who'll want to get rid of their stuff. (i think that's what one MS1 said earlier in this thread.)

also, i'm in nor-cal and just received my housing info today. I'm in grasslands 1307. that's pretty close to a lot of you, and i think i'm your neighbor donnyv17, and right down the hall from boyzof4d. right on.

as for sharing microscopes, count me in on that too. lets try to save money any way we can. um for you MS1s... how hot does it get up there? do we really need an a/c -- and can any of you tell us what books (if any) we should try to get before we get there?

also, is anyone starting this after a very long break from school/work? i haven't taken notes really since march, and have been enjoying an extended vacation since then... hopefully i'll be able to jump right into the frenzy without too much difficulty.

Looks like KCAccidental and I are also neighbors...I'm in 1407.

I also was wondering about sharing a microscope. But in the information that was sent, for the rental of the microscope (the cheaper one), it says $400 for 2 years, and it says "first come first serve" which leads me to believe we can't wait to find out what histo room we are in to find someone to share with. What do you all think?

Looks like KCAccidental and I are also neighbors...I'm in 1407.

I also was wondering about sharing a microscope. But in the information that was sent, for the rental of the microscope (the cheaper one), it says $400 for 2 years, and it says "first come first serve" which leads me to believe we can't wait to find out what histo room we are in to find someone to share with. What do you all think?
bbtbay-
yes, that's exactly what i am thinking. i want to share a microscope, but how do i find out who? or if i chose to share with my roommate(s?)/SDN folks is there anyway to switch people's histo labs around?

idq1i -- how do you deal with this problem? (also, should i accept that microscopes are necessary unlike in undergrad when you can get by without one?)

idq1i -- how do you deal with this problem? (also, should i accept that microscopes are necessary unlike in undergrad when you can get by without one?)

You should have access to a microscope during your 1st year. They will also tell you that you need it in your second year - however, you can get by without one.

The administration makes it difficult (why = ?) to share scopes because you sign up for a rental during orientation, but you get assigned to a histo lab room on your first day of classes. Frankly, I don't know how you can make arrangements to share a scope. Try calling the department in early August to see if they already broke up the class into different modules

Anyone have any recommendations for what kind of a/c to buy? I'm a little worried about the size of the things though, they might not fit in the sleeves the apartment provides.. I'm in Grasslands II I believe, one of the 4-person apartments..

YES!!! I finally found an apartment off campus! Its actually quite big for one person but at $900 (in westchester especially), it was a steal and I took it. Now if I can get past that 30 min commute everyday, I'd be golden.

Do we have to wait till orientation to get stethoscopes, microscopes and other equipment?
I ask because my aprents offered to buy me a stethoscope and I am thinking of going for a really top model and was wondering if it's really worth it.

About the AC, I talked to my friend who is going to be an MS2 and he said go to a local shop and buy one, they are like 100 bux, but theres no exact fit, so he recommends you buy like 12 bux of insulation and make it fit. I guess it wont look as clean but it will be like 1/4th of the price (according to him).

I'll be in a double in grasslands I (unfurnished)--which is exactly what I requested. I am really excited to get things underway and look forward to meeting my future classmates...

love,
biffy

i have a question about our addresses-

the housing booklet says to use this format -
name, apt #, Old Farm Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 -
when listing our apartment do we list is as:
just 1408 or should we include our room number, 1408-4?

thanks guys

Hey all. I know I mentioned a pre-orientation get-together so thought I'd follow up. I'm thinking the evening of the 31st would be a good time to do it. I will call my uncle who lives in the area to see any place he might suggest. If you are interested, PM me.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know if the suite Grassland apartments come with a television (probably just wishful thinking)? Also, still was wondering how we know if we have Grasslands I or II? Thanks.

hi future classmates :)

this might be a silly question but...do we get a closet in our rooms? im going to be in a grasslands 3-person suite. also, i wasnt planning on getting an aircon since it was so expensive but then someone mentioned we could find one locally for maybe 100 dollars..? where locally? and what else is in the area in general? easy to get to grocery stores and stuff? i wont have a car so maybe there is a bus?

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know if the suite Grassland apartments come with a television (probably just wishful thinking)? Also, still was wondering how we know if we have Grasslands I or II? Thanks.

Grasslands II is the suite style apartments and I is for the 1,2,or 3 bedroom apartments for married/ older single students. I think it said this on the housing application.

Anyone familiar with the area know how to use the bus system (how far is the nearest bus stop from the school) to get to a grocery store or shopping area (I am not bringing a car) or do we have to bum rides from our suite mates?

Do not list the room number, all suitemates share a mailbox.

i have a question about our addresses-

the housing booklet says to use this format -
name, apt #, Old Farm Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 -
when listing our apartment do we list is as:
just 1408 or should we include our room number, 1408-4?

thanks guys

There are no TV's provided, but all rooms are cable-ready.

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know if the suite Grassland apartments come with a television (probably just wishful thinking)? Also, still was wondering how we know if we have Grasslands I or II? Thanks.

All rooms have fairly spacious closets, with 2-3 shelves above the rack. There is also a communal closet.

As for the AC - Definetely worth it. It gets very hot and very very muggy in the Hudson Valley.

Lastly, there are basicallt two shopping areas nearby; Elmsford - Sam's Club, Restaurants, Deli's etc.
White Plains-ish - A&P, Kmart and other various stores

There is also White Plains propper with 4 malls and many many smaller shops, restaurants, etc.

Lastly, from what I can tell there are two main buses routes on campus, 14 and 11. Check the westchester.gov site for more info. A car would be best though.

hi future classmates :)

this might be a silly question but...do we get a closet in our rooms? im going to be in a grasslands 3-person suite. also, i wasnt planning on getting an aircon since it was so expensive but then someone mentioned we could find one locally for maybe 100 dollars..? where locally? and what else is in the area in general? easy to get to grocery stores and stuff? i wont have a car so maybe there is a bus?

http://www.sovo.com/2005/6-24/view/actionalert/action.cfm

"Officials at the New York Medical College in Westchester County, N.Y., continue to hold fast against allowing a gay student group to form, arguing that the group would “advocate and promote activities inconsistent with the values” of the Catholic school."

This article surprised me a little bit; I was under the impression that NYMC isn't explicitly religious.

Does anybody know exactly how big a role Catholicism plays in student life on campus, and also in what they teach their med students?

First off realize that I am not religious whatsoever. What you people need to realize is that although NYMC has a "catholic tradition" there is no catholic doctrine in their teaching. That aside, people have to realize that as a private institution, whose hierarchy is somewhat influenced by the church, there may be some issues that the school will favor the laws of the church, ie homosexuality and abortion. There arent priests running around teaching the M1 classes, there are no nuns. Relax. Just because a student group doesnt get the backing of the school, doesnt mean that they cannot meet and have activities. I was in an off campus frat and believe me we had a better time when we were off campus than on (i know its a horrible comparison but you get the picture).

Hey all,
In case any of you are buying any books - Harry Potter, Netter's Anatomy (softcover, apparently ***Thanks idq1!***) there is a coupon from Border's - 30% off. Here's a link: http://f.chtah.com/i/9/276579820/071905_coupon.htm

It's good through 7/24.

Onto other topics - I've only heard one positive response re: a pre-orientation get-together (Yay Ruwan). Anyone else???

if you visited the campus, you'll see why we call it the "catholic tradition" but in essence, it's more of a convenience for the school to be Catholic so it can maintain their Catholic hospitals affliations.

When I visited, I saw that there were no nativity scenes or crosses hanging around. I don't even think very many of the students there are even Catholic or Christian.

Compared to SLU and Loyola, both Jesuits schools (SLU had a ministry office next to lecture rooms with crosses in each classroom), there wasn't much of a visible religious presence on the campus. You really have to visit the three schools to see the difference.

Could anyone tell me what info they have received in the mail from NYMC over recent weeks (since late June/early July)? I have been away from home for the past 3+ weeks and was having my mail forwarded, but there was a mix up and I have not gotten all of it. The last thing I received was a packet from Fin Aid with my first billing statement and info on health insurance. Have I missed anything???

I'm not sure if this applies to you, but we also received a packet from the housing office with our assignments. In that packet was also information regarding moving in, air conditioners to rent, and other relevant brochures. You may also have it already, but we also got something from health services regarding information for immunizations and a physical history form that needed to be filled out by a doctor (this may have been more than 3 weeks ago).

Hey guys, I'll be joining you at NYMC. Im new to SDN but have been reading the posts and you all seem really cool, which is definitely comforting. Well i cant wait to meet everyone, and I'll see you in about a week.

hey--

i just got back from a 2 1/2 week jaunt in japan...and wow, this thread has really exploded! anyway, i just found out i'm in 1413 grasslands. see you guys soon! and whoever is planning the pre-orientation get-together, please post the details once things are finalized.

There arent priests running around teaching the M1 classes, there are no nuns. Relax.

Um, actually there is a priest running around at NYMC teaching first year classes - Dr. Pravetz. He's a monk, actually, says mass fairly frequently on the chapel on campus, and is one of the most humble and excellent teachers I have ever met in my life. His religion doesn't affect his teaching, but he does offer a type of reverence in anatomy lab that students pick up on quickly and respect. He is often one of the favorite faculty members. And Dr. Sulmasy that does the ethics curriculum is also a monk. Just so you know. (That's what OFM after someone's name means - Order of Franscican Monks).

But otherwise, as an alum, I loved every second of NYMC and am so glad of the clinical experience I got when I was there - it has paid off 10 fold in residency. :love:

hey, so i'm officially leaving atlanta this morning to make my way by car to new york for school-- it'll be a combined send-off/mini-family vacation/b-day celebration for brother type thing. see you kids at orientation! :D

"The nightlife in Westchester is pretty bland. Your social circle will consist of medical students, so the only way to avoid this crowd will be to go to the city and hang out with friends who don’t go to NYMC." - Survival guide for NYMC

This guide is sweet! It's got tons of useful stuff.

"The nightlife in Westchester is pretty bland. Your social circle will consist of medical students, so the only way to avoid this crowd will be to go to the city and hang out with friends who don’t go to NYMC." - Survival guide for NYMC

This guide is sweet! It's got tons of useful stuff.

Hahaha. I got a kick out of that same line when I read it also. At least you know the information in that guide is going to be honest with no sugar-coating. Although after reading it, I'm really thinking that a car would not just be useful but essential.

I am living off campus in Yonkers, anyone else living off campus?
(I know ascrimmins is :) )

One more call for interest in a pre-orientation get-together. Who's up for it? Come on, you know you are. A few beers with classmates before class starts? I'll even DD :). Ok, well, let me know. I will post the location here. I'm thinking 7 pm on the 31st (for selfish reasons - have to drop someone at the airport at 6). Come on, you know you want to!

Count me in for the get together. But where??

Ok, executive decision. Let's meet at Grasslands. I will scout out a place earlier in the weekend.

Who: ANYONE - I think we could use a few older and wiser students if they would care to "tag along" (ha, just kidding), but ESPECIALLY ANYONE who is NYMC Class of 2009.

What: a few drinks, a few appetizers, some fun!

When: 7:30 PM (I originally said 7 PM, but changed to reflect the barbeque that is on the orientation schedule)

Where: Let's meet in front of the suite-style apartments and go from there. That way people won't get lost!

Why: to kick off a very long four years the RIGHT WAY!!!

How will you know? Well, I'm 5'0" (and therefore one could reasonably assume I'm a girl :))and have shoulder-length brownish-reddish hair. I will have my car - a white Volvo S40.

Should you bring your car? Well, I will be DD, but I'm hoping we'll end up with 10 people or so. So, bring your keys and if we need another car someone can get theirs??

YAY! Can't wait!!!

PM me for my cell # if you would like it!!