Just found out that I have been accepted to the 2010 class at MSUCOM on my 25th birthday of alldays!

I look forward to meeting all of you and hope that this forum serves us well in our preparation for next July.

Sincerely,

J Wm Decker

I got my acceptance call this morning. I am sooo excited and, I think, in disbelief. My dream came true!!!!! I cant believe it!!!! Woohhhooooo.

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"This Wolverine might just become a Spartan."

Judge & Dr.BB,

Congratulations on your respective acceptances!

MSUCOM is an excellent school. Welcome to the program; I hope to see you around next fall, or during the summer if anatomy is again offered in July. By the way, if you value your leisure time, I would highly suggest the summer anatomy course. The end of your summer will be very intense, but the fall semester, sans anatomy, is freaking awesome!

Admittedly, I don't check SDN as often as I did during the application process, but feel free to post or PM me with any questions about MSUCOM; I will, albeit delayed, reply.

All the best,
-ky

Judge & Dr.BB,

Congratulations on your respective acceptances!

MSUCOM is an excellent school. Welcome to the program; I hope to see you around next fall, or during the summer if anatomy is again offered in July. By the way, if you value your leisure time, I would highly suggest the summer anatomy course. The end of your summer will be very intense, but the fall semester, sans anatomy, is freaking awesome!

Admittedly, I don't check SDN as often as I did during the application process, but feel free to PM me with any questions about MSUCOM; I will, albeit delayed, reply.

All the best,
-ky





Hi. I would like to know how long after the secondary application is received does msucom let you know if you will receive an interview or not. days? weeks? thank you.

Hi. I would like to know how long after the secondary application is received does msucom let you know if you will receive an interview or not. days? weeks? thank you.


I applied really early and was complete 7/21. I was notified of an interivew 9/7. Interviewed 9/19. Accepted 9/28 (officially).
I think it depends because I read on their website that you are scored and they interview based on that. I think I was in the second interview batch, but I am sure it helped that I am a MI resident. How long has it been since you were complete?

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I applied really early and was complete 7/21. I was notified of an interivew 9/7. Interviewed 9/19. Accepted 9/28 (officially).
I think it depends because I read on their website that you are scored and they interview based on that. I think I was in the second interview batch, but I am sure it helped that I am a MI resident. How long has it been since you were complete?

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I finished aacomas 7/14, received secondary 8/15 they received secondary from me 9/27

I applied really early and was complete 7/21. I was notified of an interivew 9/7. Interviewed 9/19. Accepted 9/28 (officially).
I think it depends because I read on their website that you are scored and they interview based on that. I think I was in the second interview batch, but I am sure it helped that I am a MI resident. How long has it been since you were complete?

My timeline was very similar to Dr. BB's; i.e., I finished the secondary application in late July, interviewed in mid-late September, and received my letter of acceptance two weeks later, the first week of October.

Although in state residency is important to MSUCOM (typical class = < 10% non-residents) it seemed to have no influence on either my date of interview or acceptance; as I am a non-resident from that Red & White school over the lake and a short drive West.


All the best,
-ky

My timeline was very similar to Dr. BB's; i.e., I finished the secondary application in late July, interviewed in mid-late September, and received my letter of acceptance two weeks later, the first week of October.

Although in state residency is important to MSUCOM (typical class = < 10% non-residents) it seemed to have no influence on either my date of interview or acceptance; as I am a non-resident from that Red & White school over the lake and a short drive West.


All the best,
-ky




for the interview does msucom tell you when the interview is or are you allowed to set the date and time for the interview.

My timeline was very similar to Dr. BB's; i.e., I finished the secondary application in late July, interviewed in mid-late September, and received my letter of acceptance two weeks later, the first week of October.

Although in state residency is important to MSUCOM (typical class = < 10% non-residents) it seemed to have no influence on either my date of interview or acceptance; as I am a non-resident from that Red & White school over the lake and a short drive West.


All the best,
-ky




for the interview does msucom tell you when the interview is or can you set the date and time for the interview.

My timeline was very similar to Dr. BB's; i.e., I finished the secondary application in late July, interviewed in mid-late September, and received my letter of acceptance two weeks later, the first week of October.

Although in state residency is important to MSUCOM (typical class = < 10% non-residents) it seemed to have no influence on either my date of interview or acceptance; as I am a non-resident from that Red & White school over the lake and a short drive West.


All the best,
-ky




for the interview does msucom tell you when the interview is or can you set the date and time for the interview.

My timeline was very similar to Dr. BB's; i.e., I finished the secondary application in late July, interviewed in mid-late September, and received my letter of acceptance two weeks later, the first week of October.

Although in state residency is important to MSUCOM (typical class = < 10% non-residents) it seemed to have no influence on either my date of interview or acceptance; as I am a non-resident from that Red & White school over the lake and a short drive West.


All the best,
-ky




for the interview does msucom tell you when the interview is or can you set the date and time for the interview and also were your evaluators ever called and asked anything?

My timeline was very similar to Dr. BB's; i.e., I finished the secondary application in late July, interviewed in mid-late September, and received my letter of acceptance two weeks later, the first week of October.

Although in state residency is important to MSUCOM (typical class = < 10% non-residents) it seemed to have no influence on either my date of interview or acceptance; as I am a non-resident from that Red & White school over the lake and a short drive West.


All the best,
-ky




for the interview does msucom tell you when the interview is or can you set the date and time for the interview and also were your evaluators ever called and asked anything?

for the interview does msucom tell you when the interview is or can you set the date and time for the interview and also were your evaluators ever called and asked anything?

When I was invited to interview, I was notified by email and I was able to select the date but not the time for my interview. I do not know whether my evaluators were ever called about anything.

-Decker

When I was invited to interview, I was notified by email and I was able to select the date but not the time for my interview. I do not know whether my evaluators were ever called about anything.

-Decker

Same here.

All the best,
-ky

Same here.

All the best,
-ky


can you guys tell me your gpas mcat scores and whether you guys had osteopathic doctors or allopathic doctors write your recommendation letters.

WELCOME 2010 people:) I look forward to seeing you on campus next year ;)

WELCOME 2010 people:) I look forward to seeing you on campus next year ;)


vegangirl do you know if they will increase the incoming class size for the class of 2010 and also what was gpa and mcat score when you goit in and if an allopathic or osteopathic doctor wrote a recommendation letter for u.

Just wanted to say that I got the acceptance call today! I look forward to see yall in the fall!

Just wanted to say that I got the acceptance call today! I look forward to see yall in the fall!



i am going to interview can you tell me what kind of questions they ask and how i can prepare for it.

i am going to interview can you tell me what kind of questions they ask and how i can prepare for it.


I looked at my secodnary and primary essays, i read all of the interview questions supplied on SDN in the interview feedback section. Especially you should know the osteopathic philosophy, what it means to you, how you came to want to pursue osteopathic medicine, why you would like to be a physician. Also they might throw something out about a current healthcare problem so I would know something about the state of healthcare today (i.e. shortages, premium indigent, uninsurable, unemployed). Just be confident that you know why you want this and everything should be cool. You made it through the hard part now all you have to do is sell yourself to the school and show them that your both mature and confident you can make through four years of med school. I would also know how you plan to pay for school, what you like about MSUCOM, some history about osteopathy and MSUCOM history, finally I would make sure to ask questions when they ask if you have any. This shows a genuine interest in the school and in your education.

I looked at my secodnary and primary essays, i read all of the interview questions supplied on SDN in the interview feedback section. Especially you should know the osteopathic philosophy, what it means to you, how you came to want to pursue osteopathic medicine, why you would like to be a physician. Also they might throw something out about a current healthcare problem so I would know something about the state of healthcare today (i.e. shortages, premium indigent, uninsurable, unemployed). Just be confident that you know why you want this and everything should be cool. You made it through the hard part now all you have to do is sell yourself to the school and show them that your both mature and confident you can make through four years of med school. I would also know how you plan to pay for school, what you like about MSUCOM, some history about osteopathy and MSUCOM history, finally I would make sure to ask questions when they ask if you have any. This shows a genuine interest in the school and in your education.





thanx a lot you really helped, can anyone tell me anywebsites or magazines i can go to read up on current healthcare/medicalcare issues.

First and foremost,
CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptances. It is an extreme honor to have been accepted to any medical school in the US, and MSUCOM is an excellent school that has produced outstanding physicians.

I've heard a few questions in reading the posts and if you have anything to ask, please don't hesitate to PM me and ask anything from curriculum to housing.

From what I've heard, the summer anatomy course will be offered for the incoming class in 2006. I've heard rumblings from the Anatomy Profs and the Administration. Whether it is mandatory I have not heard, but stay tuned for information. Call the Admissions Office with any questions and you'll likely get more information than from me.
Also, from what I understand the incoming class will remain at 200 for a year or so. The next scheduled increase cannot occur until CHM relocates, which may happen at any time between tomorrow and next century (seriously, it's in the works and considering the difficulty and complexity it will be impressive).
If you are an out-of-state student, please hold your acceptance for a bit, if you can. The Non-Resident Scholarship is an excellent way to lower your costs, I speak from experience, and it will be offered around November (most likely). You likely won't have to commit to the school until you know your financial situation.

If you have any other questions, I check my PM Inbox every couple days. Best of luck to everyone and I hope to see you next year!
-s1e

From what I've heard, the summer anatomy course will be offered for the incoming class in 2006. I've heard rumblings from the Anatomy Profs and the Administration. Whether it is mandatory I have not heard, but stay tuned for information.



I'm not exactly "in the know", but when we met with the administrators last month Dr. Falls said they would be making summer anatomy mandatory. But, they also said that they hoped to allow a longer break before fall than we received (essentially two days with homework to do :(). But, don't hold me to this as it seems things are in a modification phase. To future students, do not be turned off by the number of changes being made. Everything is going great for us (2009) and we're the guinea pigs. The changes are excellent and they really seem to be listening to what we have to say about it.

I'm not exactly "in the know", but when we met with the administrators last month Dr. Falls said they would be making summer anatomy mandatory. But, they also said that they hoped to allow a longer break before fall than we received (essentially two days with homework to do :(). But, don't hold me to this as it seems things are in a modification phase. To future students, do not be turned off by the number of changes being made. Everything is going great for us (2009) and we're the guinea pigs. The changes are excellent and they really seem to be listening to what we have to say about it.
Cool!
Sounds like marie337 has it down. Dr. Falls seems like a reliable guy.
I'll echo everything that marie337 has said, even though less has been different for me, as I am taking anatomy now, the administration is amazing here at MSUCOM.

Yeah, that one night transition they gave you from summer anatomy to fall orientation was ridiculous. Especially after the loss of your summer. At least things are easier now during the semester. :D

Cool!
Sounds like marie337 has it down. Dr. Falls seems like a reliable guy.
I'll echo everything that marie337 has said, even though less has been different for me, as I am taking anatomy now, the administration is amazing here at MSUCOM.

Yeah, that one night transition they gave you from summer anatomy to fall orientation was ridiculous. Especially after the loss of your summer. At least things are easier now during the semester. :D

Dr.Falls is reliable and just plain awesome!

Dr.Falls is reliable and just plain awesome!



can someone tell me how many students they toured with and had lunch before the msucom interview?

Dr.Falls is reliable and just plain awesome!


can someone tell me how many students you toured and had lunch with before the msucom interview.?

Just wait until you guys have him for anatomy. :thumbup:

Dr. Paganini showed a video of Dr. Falls from the summer, so much of the brachial plexus made more sense with Dr. Falls explaining it simply and functionally.
Drs. Paganini and Rechtien are very good, but sometimes I wish we had Dr. Falls for parts of the fall. :D

Just wait until you guys have him for anatomy. :thumbup:

Dr. Paganini showed a video of Dr. Falls from the summer, so much of the brachial plexus made more sense with Dr. Falls explaining it simply and functionally.
Drs. Paganini and Rechtien are very good, but sometimes I wish we had Dr. Falls for parts of the fall. :D

I actually preferred Dr. Rechtein (AKA Dr. Speedy) because his test questions were much better than those of Dr. Falls. Dr. Rechtein is very straightforward and clinic based because of his background. Dr. Falls is an anatomist so his questions focused much more on detailed anatomy. Plus, it's hard to fall asleep when Dr. Rechtein is speaking faster than you can process.

I actually preferred Dr. Rechtein (AKA Dr. Speedy) because his test questions were much better than those of Dr. Falls. Dr. Rechtein is very straightforward and clinic based because of his background. Dr. Falls is an anatomist so his questions focused much more on detailed anatomy. Plus, it's hard to fall asleep when Dr. Rechtein is speaking faster than you can process.
Very true about Rechtien, I have definitely enjoyed his style as a contrast to Paganini, who is an anatomist, and I imagine similar to Falls.
Also, Rechtien knows his stuff so cold that he just rattles it off, it's amazing. Like you said, "JR" is a fast talker and his little jokes are priceless.

can someone tell me how many students you toured and had lunch with before the msucom interview.?

at both of my interviews, one in february and one in september, I interviewed/toured with three other prospective students.

at both of my interviews, one in february and one in september, I interviewed/toured with three other prospective students.



my question is how many students are already in msucom toured and lunched with (how many showed you the tour) you not how many prospective students you toured/lunched with and also did you take any folder or anything lor's or transcripts with you to the interview?

my question is how many students are already in msucom toured and lunched with (how many showed you the tour) you not how many prospective students you toured/lunched with and also did you take any folder or anything lor's or transcripts with you to the interview?


did anyone recieve in the mail before their interview at msucom, a letter giving the schedule of interview day, a medical student financial aid page and also a technical standards for msucom admissions to sign and mail or turn in at interview.?

did anyone recieve in the mail before their interview at msucom, a letter giving the schedule of interview day, a medical student financial aid page and also a technical standards for msucom admissions to sign and mail or turn in at interview.?


Shaw,


you have to relax. I know you have a lot of questions, but don't stress yourself out. Trust me it will only make matters worse. You have gotten the hard part over with, now all you have to do is do well in your interview. The latter shouldn't be hard if your confident and have answered the questions I pinpointed for you. To answer your questions I believe everybody receives those pages to sign. Take one step at a time and you'll be cool. Good luck, like I said you can pm me anytime

Shaw,


you have to relax. I know you have a lot of questions, but don't stress yourself out. Trust me it will only make matters worse. You have gotten the hard part over with, now all you have to do is do well in your interview. The latter shouldn't be hard if your confident and have answered the questions I pinpointed for you. To answer your questions I believe everybody receives those pages to sign. Take one step at a time and you'll be cool. Good luck, like I said you can pm me anytime


im not stressing my self out, i'm asking these questions out of excitement because i didn't expect to get this far, i wasn't even going to apply but then my friend convinced me to do it, im just so shocked

Hi everyone,
It has gotten a little quiet on our message board, so I thought I'd say something. Has anyone turned in their deposit and signed those papers? Anyone actually official yet? I did it....

~B.
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Nope, I figured I would wait as long as possible until I had to spend the $500 dollars. I know its due before or on Dec 15th , so I still have some time. It's just hard for me to concentrate on my studies right now, because I have my acceptance. I guess i'm just happy to know i'll be in East Lansing thins summer, but bummed that I still have to take classes in this term and next. ______________________________________________
"This Wolverine is going to become a Spartan."[/QUOTE]

I am taking two classes now (after having dropped one that I knew I wasnt going to concentrate on it). I have decided not to waste money, as an out-of state student, and not take classes this spring. I am just going to work and apartment hunt. I need a car, so I will be saving up for that.
I am really excited about the summer. ~B

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Due to the fact that I don't trust the postal system, I am driving to lansing tomorrow to pay my deposit!

I will be official tomorrow

Jon

Due to the fact that I don't trust the postal system, I am driving to lansing tomorrow to pay my deposit!

I will be official tomorrow

Jon


You can pay it online

You can pay it online

Yeah I know that I can pay it online but my debit card limits the amount of money I can spend with it in one day.

OH GREAT ST. STILL IN THE SKY, I WOULD LIKE TO FINALLY ANOUNCE THAT 100,000 DOLLARS WILL NOT BE SHED FROM THE BLOOD OF MY FUTURE INCOME!

Oh Great and glorious St. Still, be kind to me in my new avocation, please bless me over the next 4 years and beyond. I hope that my devotion to you will be worthy of the title DO.

Oh St. Still I be and plead that you will show me the path of duty and I will prove myself worthy of the joys I am about to partake.

To you St. Still I pledge obedience and lifelong devotion.

My soul is now yours,

AMEN

Yeah I know that I can pay it online but my debit card limits the amount of money I can spend with it in one day.

OH GREAT ST. STILL IN THE SKY, I WOULD LIKE TO FINALLY ANOUNCE THAT 100,000 DOLLARS WILL NOT BE SHED FROM THE BLOOD OF MY FUTURE INCOME!

Oh Great and glorious St. Still, be kind to me in my new avocation, please bless me over the next 4 years and beyond. I hope that my devotion to you will be worthy of the title DO.

Oh St. Still I be and plead that you will show me the path of duty and I will prove myself worthy of the joys I am about to partake.

To you St. Still I pledge obedience and lifelong devotion.

My soul is now yours,

AMEN





i would like to know if anyone can tell me whether i need to take anything to the interview (except myself) such as folders, briefcases, personal statement, etc.

i would like to know if anyone can tell me whether i need to take anything to the interview (except myself) such as folders, briefcases, personal statement, etc.

I didn't take anything with me to either of my interviews (note; i interviewed once in february and again in sept.) The day is very simple and short so don't worry about anything. Your interviewer will have a copy of your essay and they will give you a folder with all of the information that you will need.

so just relax and enjoy the day. Both of the interviewers I had were very relaxed and interesting people. Just sit back and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck.


Jon

I didn't take anything with me to either of my interviews (note; i interviewed once in february and again in sept.) The day is very simple and short so don't worry about anything. Your interviewer will have a copy of your essay and they will give you a folder with all of the information that you will need.

so just relax and enjoy the day. Both of the interviewers I had were very relaxed and interesting people. Just sit back and enjoy the conversation.

Good luck.


Jon
what are the reasons why someone wouldn't be accpeted after the interview?

How much is the deposit for MSUCOM? I thought it was less than $500, although that is what someone posted here. How long after you are accepted do you have to decide?

you have until december 15th but that may change since it is pretty late in the cycle.

you have until december 15th but that may change since it is pretty late in the cycle.


i just had my interview today 11-14-05, how long do i have to wait to hear from msucom if i have been accepted or not?

i just had my interview today 11-14-05, how long do i have to wait to hear from msucom if i have been accepted or not?

The admissions office says that it may take up to two weeks but it will probably be less than that. maybe a week.

The admissions office says that it may take up to two weeks but it will probably be less than that. maybe a week.



if someone gets into msucom does that person have to finish up his/her bachelor's degree or is it ok to get in with let's say 109 credits done. can they reject you after you have been accepted because you didn't get a bachelor's.

The website says:

"Completion of at least 90 semester or 135 term credits in an accredited college or university. Completion of eight semester or 12 term credits, including lecture and laboratory, with all grades at 2.0 or higher, in each of the following blah, bla, blah."

But, I would call for clarification.

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if someone gets into msucom does that person have to finish up his/her bachelor's degree or is it ok to get in with let's say 109 credits done. can they reject you after you have been accepted because you didn't get a bachelor's.

The Deposit is still 500, Secondary application until interview invite was about 3 weeks, yes you need a bach degree, no you dont need to bring anything to the interview but yourself and a smile and... a suit, for charismatic and legal reasons...

Just recieved an acceptance invite, Im so happy I almost forgot im spending the winter in New York State with a bunch of steel workers.

Goodluck to all of you! and Hello to those of you that are well... classmates.

congratulations...see you in July

Eight months left until the end of our real lives.

Eight months left until the end of our real lives.

i want to understand this. the first two years we are at msu taking classes on campus. the next two years we do our clerkship at a hospital that we choose in the statewide campus system .while in our last two years doing the clerkship where are we going to live. on campus at msu? at our house if it is close by? and also the same hospitals we do our clerkship are those the same hospitals we do our residencies?

i want to understand this. the first two years we are at msu taking classes on campus. the next two years we do our clerkship at a hospital that we choose in the statewide campus system .while in our last two years doing the clerkship where are we going to live. on campus at msu? at our house if it is close by? and also the same hospitals we do our clerkship are those the same hospitals we do our residencies?

during the first two years you will live in the Lansing area. I don't recommend living on campus though, It sucks. Living in Owen Hall is aweful, the rooms are small and you barely live in a closet. For the clerkship phase you will move to where the hospital is and live there. You may be able to do your residency at the hospital you are at but there is obviously no guarantee.

I am sure it doing your clerkship there probably will help you in getting a residency there.

during the first two years you will live in the Lansing area. I don't recommend living on campus though, It sucks. Living in Owen Hall is aweful, the rooms are small and you barely live in a closet. For the clerkship phase you will move to where the hospital is and live there. You may be able to do your residency at the hospital you are at but there is obviously no guarantee.

I am sure it doing your clerkship there probably will help you in getting a residency there.


i had my interview last monday (11-14), will they call me and let me know if i have been admitted or not this thursday, or friday even though its thanksgiving weekend or do i have to wait till next week.

i had my interview last monday (11-14), will they call me and let me know if i have been admitted or not this thursday, or friday even though its thanksgiving weekend or do i have to wait till next week.


can some of you guys tell me what time (specific) the admissions office called you in the morning or afternoon or whatever to let you know if you have been accepted or not and also does the admissions office mainly call notifying of acceptances and declines on wednesday, and thursday of the week?

They called me (the first time) on Wednesday afternoon, around 3:30pm. Tamara must have called me right after they finished meeting. She called again on Thursday morning. I interviewed on Sept 19th and found out Sept 28 (ok Sept 29th). I was nervous waiting because I didnt know if I had went in the batch for the Wednesday after my interview or what. Be patient. You'll probably get a call today-- Good luck!!!

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MSUCOM Class of 2010

They called me (the first time) on Wednesday afternoon, around 3:30pm. Tamara must have called me right after they finished meeting. She called again on Thursday morning. I interviewed on Sept 19th and found out Sept 28 (ok Sept 29th). I was nervous waiting because I didnt know if I had went in the batch for the Wednesday after my interview or what. Be patient. You'll probably get a call today-- Good luck!!!

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"This Wolverine is turning into a Spartan."
MSUCOM Class of 2010

why did they call you twice and what did they say each time?

why did they call you twice and what did they say each time?
Tamara called me and I missed the call on Wednesday. I called her back the next morning, and she wasnt there, and she called me back. She asked how my interview went and told me my interviewer recommended for entrance and the admissions committee agreed.

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Tamara called me and I missed the call on Wednesday. I called her back the next morning, and she wasnt there, and she called me back. She asked how my interview went and told me my interviewer recommended for entrance and the admissions committee agreed.

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i just got waitlisted. what does that mean and what do i do next? what are the chances i will get accepted?

I just got in. I guess there is a possibility I might meet you guys.

i just got waitlisted. what does that mean and what do i do next? what are the chances i will get accepted?
Shawmahmed, you really need to chill out. I am reading your posts and have the image that you're some insanely jittery and overstressed pre-med. I live in East Lansing and have talked with several COM students who were accepted from the waitlist throughout the spring semester and into the summer. Being waitlisted simply means that they are keeping you around and will review your file each wednesday meeting and decide whether or not to grant you a seat in the next class. Ultimately, they just want to review some of the upcoming applicants first before giving you an offer. I think they take rougly half of the ppl from the waitlist. Its much better than being rejected, I can tell you that. I honestly wouldnt get yourself worked up over this. You are through the hard part and now all you have to do is sit back and wait. Its out of your hands, and worrying or constantly checking this board isnt goning to do anything but make you more excited than you already are. Go have a beer or something, its not the end of the world. Since your questions are very brief and peripherally related to MSUCOM 2010, would you mind just PMing me your questions to save board space? Thanks

Do they call regardless, even if you are rejected? FrogE, what day did you interview?

I have to agree, having been waitlisted for the 2009 class and then accepted into the 2010 class, just relax and have some fun.

by the time you get into medical school you will have all of the stress that you want.

did you apply to any of the other osteopathic schools?

I just got accepted yesterday. It was everything I hoped it would be, and a little bit more since MSU beat GT last night. I interviewed on the 21st, and the ADCOM will review your file the following wednesday. (They were one week late for me due to the holidays) And I am pretty sure that they will call you regardless of the decision.

FOR HOUSING. What is everyone planning on doing next year?

i just got waitlisted. what does that mean and what do i do next? what are the chances i will get accepted?
IT's still really early in the interviewing season. A lot of students get off of the waitlist at MSUCOM. Getting into medical school was one of the most stressful events of my life. I am now an MSII at MSUCOM and I was waitlisted, and it wasn't until after May 15th that they called and offered me a spot.
Good Luck! :luck:

IT's still really early in the interviewing season. A lot of students get off of the waitlist at MSUCOM. Getting into medical school was one of the most stressful events of my life. I am now an MSII at MSUCOM and I was waitlisted, and it wasn't until after May 15th that they called and offered me a spot.
Good Luck! :luck:



i come from a poor family and being a doctor is my ticket out of the ghetto plus i only applied to one school. lol.

Hello New Admits!!
I've been waiting on the new wave of people and I am excited that we will be classmates this summer! It is really nice to not have to worry night and day about whether I am going to go to med school.
About housing--I am slowly looking into housing for this summer. If anyone comes across nice aprtment close to campus. please post on the board.

Shawnmed--I feel you. I am poor as well, and from Detroit, so I understand your comment. Just hold in there and stay positive and in a few weeks, submit a letter explaning your continued interest. They want to see how much you want this, but stay cool in the meantime. Stressing wont help.

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Congratulations to all who were recently accepted. I looked on MSUCOM website and saw that they have dorms, off campus housing, and co-op housing. Although that co-op housing seemed a little weird (I just haven't heard of it before). I will probably start looking for housing around January or February just to see if any vacancies will be available for the summer. Take care

Congratulations to all who were recently accepted. I looked on MSUCOM website and saw that they have dorms, off campus housing, and co-op housing. Although that co-op housing seemed a little weird (I just haven't heard of it before). I will probably start looking for housing around January or February just to see if any vacancies will be available for the summer. Take care


hey guys jessie from farmington hills, i am new to this forum, i just got on the f***** alternate list at msucom, anybody know the f***** stats of how many getting in out of how many are alternate listed.

can someone confirm this for me. msucom will take approximately 205 students this year. i found out that 66 interviews will take place between now and may. it says on their website that the class is 90% filled by mid-december so 90% times 205 equals around 184 so around 184 seats will be filled up by mid-december. this leaves 21 seats for alternates so whoever is alternate listed from those 66 interviews from now until may will compete for approximately 21 seats. lets say 50 of these people are alternate listed and 16 are declined. so at least 50 people are going to compete for the last 20 seats. does this sound right? and also is there a waitlist rank?

can someone confirm this for me. msucom will take approximately 205 students this year. i found out that 66 interviews will take place between now and may. it says on their website that the class is 90% filled by mid-december so 90% times 205 equals around 184 so around 184 seats will be filled up by mid-december. this leaves 21 seats for alternates so whoever is alternate listed from those 66 interviews from now until may will compete for approximately 21 seats. lets say 50 of these people are alternate listed and 16 are declined. so at least 50 people are going to compete for the last 20 seats. does this sound right? and also is there a waitlist rank?
Keep in mind that some of the people MSUCOM has accepted are being waitlisted at other schools that they would prefer to attend. When I applied, there was some deadline in May when allopathic schools did not allow students to hold acceptances at multiple schools. After this date, the waitlist starts to move pretty fast.

Good Luck!

Having already received one degree from state, I think that I can comment on the housing situation in East Lansing

I am currently living in kzoo and will be looking for a place to live in march or april.

I personally hesitating about living near campus and the reason is the trains.

there are train tracks that run right through campus and a train runs through about once every twenty minutes, and if you want to wake up in the middle of the night to a train whistle, then yes I definitely endorse getting an apartment adjacent to campus over on Hagadorn. Most of these apartments are in great proximity to campus, as in across the street, but the price you pay is insomnia.

There is the upper tier, which opened my last year at state, I am not familiar with the set up of the apartments but you live with three other people and have to drive 10 to 15 minutes to get to Fee Hall.

There is always the student ghetto between grand river and burcham. I am thinking about going in on a house in this area, but be warned, there are plenty of undergraduates and house parties, so once again you will wake up in the middle of the night to rock music down the street.

On campus housing and apartments; DON'T DO IT! especially Owen Graduate Center. unless you are monk and like living in a closet and sleeping standing up, then I fully endorse this option also. Also, the on campus cable SUCKS. You probably won't get much opportunity to enjoy it, but they options are limited.

If you are interested the university will give you free housing to live on one of the research farms between service road and I-96. the price you pay for this is taking care of sheep and mules at three in the morning while they give birth. so unless you are have a degree in animal science I would not endorse this option either.

You can always see what options exist in Okemos, Williamston, mason, and Holt also.

PM me for further questions or post them on here\

Also I am looking for a roommate/roommates next year

JD

IT's still really early in the interviewing season. A lot of students get off of the waitlist at MSUCOM. Getting into medical school was one of the most stressful events of my life. I am now an MSII at MSUCOM and I was waitlisted, and it wasn't until after May 15th that they called and offered me a spot.
Good Luck! :luck:



Can you tell me your stats when you got in? mcat and gpa

Hi guys! I was accepted to MSU via email last week. I am SO excited!!!! :) I graduated from MSU last spring and do research on campus now. Just wanted to throw my 2 pennies in on housing...I live in an apartment west of lasning (almost in Grand Ledge). Rent is SO much cheaper here and campus is only a 10-15 min drive from campus, plus no street lights on the way. Bottem line--the farther from East Lansing you go, the cheaper (and quieter) housing is.

Hi guys! I was accepted to MSU via email last week. I am SO excited!!!! :) I graduated from MSU last spring and do research on campus now. Just wanted to throw my 2 pennies in on housing...I live in an apartment west of lasning (almost in Grand Ledge). Rent is SO much cheaper here and campus is only a 10-15 min drive from campus, plus no street lights on the way. Bottem line--the farther from East Lansing you go, the cheaper (and quieter) housing is.


How much cheaper?

How much cheaper?

I used to live in the Northern Tier in a 1 bed/1 bath for around between 8-850 a month (it included cable and internet but not ConsumersE). To be fair, the Northern Tier is probably one of the most expensive places to live in E. lansing--espeically if you just have a 1 bedroom. I live in a 1bed/1bath now that's just as nice (and larger) for $499 (i pay for all utilities here but it's still at least $250 a month cheaper). There's no issue with guest parking out here like they had in the northern tier when I lived there--this could have changed though since it's been a few years since I lived there.

I used to live in the Northern Tier in a 1 bed/1 bath for around between 8-850 a month (it included cable and internet but not ConsumersE). To be fair, the Northern Tier is probably one of the most expensive places to live in E. lansing--espeically if you just have a 1 bedroom. I live in a 1bed/1bath now that's just as nice (and larger) for $499 (i pay for all utilities here but it's still at least $250 a month cheaper). There's no issue with guest parking out here like they had in the northern tier when I lived there--this could have changed though since it's been a few years since I lived there.


What apartment complex is that? That sounds like a hell of a deal.

What apartment complex is that? That sounds like a hell of a deal.


i'll pm you...

I just finished my last final :D ..and wont be looking at another book until June :D . What is everyone planning to do next semester? Work :) ? School :( ? Relax :D ? Travel :D :D ?

more school

more school

hey judge, are you finishing a degree? where at?

I am finishing a graduate degree in exercise physiology at Western where I currently teach several human anatomy lab courses for the physician assistant department.

I KNOW SCHOOL STARTS IN THE SUMMER, BUT WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO START LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE AND APARTMENT? jUST WONDERING

I KNOW SCHOOL STARTS IN THE SUMMER, BUT WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO START LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE AND APARTMENT? jUST WONDERING

I was wondering the exact same thing.

What is the deal with living with other students? Do they expect us to live alone or with a significant other for the first year? I expected most of us to find other ms1 to live with but havent heard anything about how to meet/find a roommate.

the website for the apartment/roommate match service is http://www.com.msu.edu/ss/apt/index.html

I am going to be looking for an apartment in february/march. probably over spring break myself

I was wondering the exact same thing.

What is the deal with living with other students? Do they expect us to live alone or with a significant other for the first year? I expected most of us to find other ms1 to live with but havent heard anything about how to meet/find a roommate.

A lot of my classmates matched up w/ roommates using the link that judgehopkins posted. If you want to live alone and are willing to shop around for apts for a bit, you can definitely afford to do so on loan money (I spend 499/mo + util and live alone)

btw, hopefully you'll be getting a list of apartment recommendations from the class of 09 soon, I know the class president is working on it right now.

gl, enjoy your break!

raDiOnut

That is so cool of the class president! That would really be helpful for us incoming students. I was looking at the financial aid website...we get $700/month for rent and utilities right?

hi future classmates! i finally took the time to register so that i could post threads instead of just reading yours.

anyway . . . i just started looking for apartments the last couple of days. from what i hear from other people, living away from east lansing is the best because it's cheaper and more quiet.
i looked on rent.com, and they have a lot of apartments listed in the area. i'm going to visit a few next week.
personally, i'm planning on living by myself. i got pretty much every experience there was during my undergrad (dorms, sorority house, apartments with roommates). who knows . . . i might hate it, but i'm going to try it out while i'm living on loans!

has anyone gotten any info about specific orientation dates or deadlines for tuition due? let me know because i haven't heard anything.

talk to you all soon!

That is so cool of the class president! That would really be helpful for us incoming students. I was looking at the financial aid website...we get $700/month for rent and utilities right?

Yeah, it's about 700/mo -- I got lucky this semester and didn't quite spend all my loan money from the Fall (so I went to the mall...)

btw, when planning your expenses I'd 100% recommend high speed Internet -- you'll want it for downloading lectures, etc.

Hello Class 2010! I was hoping someone could tell me who would I contact to shadow a MSU DO or at the OMM Clinic. I'm currently a MSU student hoping to attend MSUCOM Summer 2007. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body - the wishbone~ Robert Frost.

Hello Class 2010! I was hoping someone could tell me who would I contact to shadow a MSU DO or at the OMM Clinic. I'm currently a MSU student hoping to attend MSUCOM Summer 2007. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Hey Killgrove,

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=3209399#post3209399

did you see the answer posted in MSUCOM class of 2009? (don't know if the above link works). futuredo32 posted a few suggestions. You should be able to find email addresses/phone numbers for any of the OMM dept faculty on the MSUCOM website (go to "departments" from main page)

hope this helps

raDiOnut, MSUCOM OMS-I

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Hey guys! I look forward to meeting all of you this summer! I was just wondering if any of you had an idea on how the anatomy class is going to work this summer. Are we completing the entire anatomy course in the summer, or are we just using july and august to get a head start, and we will continue studying anatomy in the fall? Is the course really going to be intensive over the summer or is it possible to work part-time during july and august? Please let me know! thanks!

Hi guys, i am currently on the waitlist for MSUCOM class of 2010,i won't be finished with my bachelor's until august,if they accept me from the waitlist and they don't take me for the class of 2010 because i won't be able to finish my bachelor's by july, can i defer my acceptance for MSUCOM class of 2011, by that time i will be finished with my bachelor's, is that possible? is there a system like this? i think i will do this if they don't take me because i will not be able to finish my bachelor's by july 5 of this year which is when classes start at MSUCOM. i just want to know if they do accept if i can defer the accpetance for next year's entering class, (MSUCOM class of 2011). thanx for the feedback.

Hi guys, i am currently on the waitlist for MSUCOM class of 2010,i won't be finished with my bachelor's until august,if they accept me from the waitlist and they don't take me for the class of 2010 because i won't be able to finish my bachelor's by july, can i defer my acceptance for MSUCOM class of 2011, by that time i will be finished with my bachelor's, is that possible? is there a system like this? i think i will do this if they don't take me because i will not be able to finish my bachelor's by july 5 of this year which is when classes start at MSUCOM. i just want to know if they do accept if i can defer the accpetance for next year's entering class, (MSUCOM class of 2011). thanx for the feedback.

Yes, you can defer your acceptance for a year.

I was looking for the start date of Gross Anatomy for the class of 2010, but I was unable to find it. I was thinking it started the first week of July. Also for those who took it in the summer last year...I was wondering what the workload was like. Any info will be greatly appreciated

I think Anatomy will start July 5th. Orientation will be June 29-30th (maybe 28th too). White Coat Ceremony is on June 30th.

Hope this helps.

Hey I was wondering if anybody knew where to find a copy of the match list for msucom. I tried all the obvious stuff and couldn't find anything. I got a lot of free time now that i got in and this is going to bug me untill i find a copy of it.
thanks

Has anyone received any communication from MSU since they paid the deposit for their spot? When do we start getting more information?

Hey I was wondering if anybody knew where to find a copy of the match list for msucom. I tried all the obvious stuff and couldn't find anything. I got a lot of free time now that i got in and this is going to bug me untill i find a copy of it.
thanks


They gave everyone matchlists when they went for their interview. If you do not have that copy, I would call the office and ask them to mail you a copy.

Has anyone received any communication from MSU since they paid the deposit for their spot? When do we start getting more information?


yes, I just received an email about apartment info and start/orientation dates. I received the email on feb 10.

They gave everyone matchlists when they went for their interview. If you do not have that copy, I would call the office and ask them to mail you a copy.

For whatever reason that wasnt in my folder the day i did my interview ... I am out of the country right now so i dont know if its really worth it to call them then wait 2 weeks for it to get to me ... but thanks anyways i'll just stop by fee when I get back and ask for a copy of it.

yes, I just received an email about apartment info and start/orientation dates. I received the email on feb 10.

I am really excited now that we are receiving more correspondence from MSUCOM. It makes me feel like I am really starting there soon :)

Anybody doing a myspace page for the class of 2010?

I just finished my last final :D ..and wont be looking at another book until June :D . What is everyone planning to do next semester? Work :) ? School :( ? Relax :D ? Travel :D :D ?


Working construction in upstate New York :eek: until April, then putting my brain back in and dusting off the old bookshelf... Oh, and for the record everthing is cheaper in Lansing, taxes, rent etc. I pay 500 a month for an exquisite house in Lansing (5 bedroom) for the mortgage! as opposed to the 420 I was paying for a basement apartment-o-death in East Lansing. And im starting to get light headed thinking about going back to school while so many others of you speak of research projects and lab works, Im concerned with booming 4 tons of steel into a valence so I can automate some conveyor. When I get done in MArch I intend to take a week or two to tour Michigan from border to border one last time... :love:

Anybody doing a myspace page for the class of 2010?


i just joined myspace today . . . i tried to make a group, but it said that i have to be a member for at least 7 days. i think we should do it though. if no one else does it, i'll try again next week!
krista

since MSUCOM is adding 50 people for next years class, do u guys think for those people who have been waitlisted for this year's entering class that if they are not taken off the waitlist and accepted for this year's entering class that they will be taken off the waitlist and be given a spot for next year's entering class for those 50 spots?

I recieved my PIN/PAN numbers yesterday! For some reason, I was really excited :)

I recieved my PIN/PAN numbers yesterday! For some reason, I was really excited :)



I had to call to get my pin and pan numbers, but it all worked out. I know its early, but I think I heard something about a meet and greet in April? I'm still trying to decide if I want a single or a roommate. If anyone has heard of any good deals on housing I would definitely appreciate a heads up...I will do the same! See you in July

Quick question guys... do you need a DO recommendation to apply to MSU-COM ? Can any of you point me in the direction of a match list, I'm wondering if DO residencies have the same cut-throat competition as MD ones do in Rads, and surgery, etc...

With how many DO's MSU is graduating lately it looks like the state might be 50% DO physicians pretty soon :D

i don't know where to find the match list either. but . . . you DON'T need a d.o. recommendation to apply. actually, msucom was the only school i applied to where i didn't use a d.o. recommendation. hope this helps!

i don't know how many people have it, but i made a myspace page for us. just go under groups, and it's "msucom 2010." i don't know how to do anything fancy with it, but if a lot of us are on we can at least keep in touch that way too. see you at the open house in april!

I am driving up for the meet and greet as well. I hope to see you guys then, too. I signed a lease for Berrytree in early Feb, so that's done. I really cant believe it's getting so close to Orientation. Exciting, right?

i don't know where to find the match list either. but . . . you DON'T need a d.o. recommendation to apply. actually, msucom was the only school i applied to where i didn't use a d.o. recommendation. hope this helps!

I just found the MSUCOM match results website last night. Here it it: http://www.do-online.osteotech.org/index.cfm?PageID=sir_match06main

You can get exact MSUCOM numbers here: http://www.natmatch.com/aoairp/ . Click "Results" on the left. Then look at "Statistics: Summary by college".

I just found the MSUCOM match results website last night. Here it it: http://www.do-online.osteotech.org/index.cfm?PageID=sir_match06main

You can get exact MSUCOM numbers here: http://www.natmatch.com/aoairp/ . Click "Results" on the left. Then look at "Statistics: Summary by college".


I was looking for specific residencies more... anyways you in Indy for the Big Ten Tournament? Are you already a full Sparty or are you still cheering on the Maize and Blue ?

I was looking for specific residencies more... anyways you in Indy for the Big Ten Tournament? Are you already a full Sparty or are you still cheering on the Maize and Blue ?

I live in Indy currently so...Hmmm where do my loyalties lie? For now, let's say the place where I have the greatest amount of loans :) So Wolverine it is!

Hey-- Dont forget to register for Summer Anatomy on Friday :) And did you guys see the new Learning Accessment Lab that opens tomorrow? Impressive :)

Hey-- Dont forget to register for Summer Anatomy on Friday :) And did you guys see the new Learning Accessment Lab that opens tomorrow? Impressive :)



I tried to register, but it said although my angel information was valid I was unable to do so at this time. I'm not sure if I was at the correct place or not. Any help would be appreciated!

I tried to register, but it said although my angel information was valid I was unable to do so at this time. I'm not sure if I was at the correct place or not. Any help would be appreciated!

To register:
1. Go to this website http://www.reg.msu.edu/roinfo/enrollment.asp and connect to Webenroll.
2. Log-in and everything.
3. Enroll for Summer 2006, for ANTR 511 Section 301.
4. Done

Your official registration wont show up in STUINfo for 24-48 hrs.

~Brandi

To register:
1. Go to this website http://www.reg.msu.edu/roinfo/enrollment.asp and connect to Webenroll.
2. Log-in and everything.
3. Enroll for Summer 2006, for ANTR 511 Section 301.
4. Done

Your official registration wont show up in STUINfo for 24-48 hrs.

~Brandi


Thak you it all worked out, and I'm registered now! See you guys in the summer

Thought I'd take the time to welcome you all to MSU.
I hope you'll all enjoy it here as much as I do. The opportunities are limitless at this College, just grab and hold on for the ride. :D

I don't really visit these parts of the forums that often, but I check SDN every so often. Shoot me a PM if you like for a question.

BTW - When you get here in the summer start looking up the Friendship Clinic (http://studentdoctor.com.msu.edu/Friendship/) to get some amazing patient contact. It looks like we'll be expanding the days of operation to every weekend, or at least I'll be pushing for that. The prior Coordinator said that the few students last summer did really well. :thumbup:
Hopefully the site will be updated soon! ;)

Hello again,

This is a general question for everyone involved that could possibly help. Many of you speak of match lists, others of friend clinicals, a few already of internships, or work study what not.... Should this be a great concern for us now? If so, I wass unaware first years get patient contact at all! anyway more information on the subject would be helpful.

Sincerely,

Dreamless

Hey,
I was just wondering if anybody had any idea of when we are going to hear anything from the financial aid people. I am getting this feeling like I should be doing something now after getting all that FAFSA stuff turned in two months ago. If somebody could let me know if I’m missing something I’d really appreciate it.
peace

Hey,
I was just wondering if anybody had any idea of when we are going to hear anything from the financial aid people. I am getting this feeling like I should be doing something now after getting all that FAFSA stuff turned in two months ago. If somebody could let me know if I’m missing something I’d really appreciate it.
peace


youll be fine they will submit fianancial aid packages in April, being that they got on me about being slow with my FAFSA... Anyway youll get something soon, otherwise email those mice ladies in the aid office they will always answer your questions promptly...

I can view my financial aid package for Summer in StuInfo. It's been up since a few days ago. Fall/Spring isnt up yet though. Dianne told me it would be up in April, too.

Hello again,

This is a general question for everyone involved that could possibly help. Many of you speak of match lists, others of friend clinicals, a few already of internships, or work study what not.... Should this be a great concern for us now? If so, I wass unaware first years get patient contact at all! anyway more information on the subject would be helpful.

Sincerely,

Dreamless


Dreamless,

As a first year you do get some patient contact, but most of it is self-initiated. As part of your Fall semester Doctor-Patient Relationships class, you'll do 3 taped interviews (gather history info, etc) with standardized patients who are hired by MSU. In the Spring of first year, we just did Physicals for the Area 8 Special Olympics, which was good pt contact.

You can also volunteer at the Friendship Clinic starting in the Fall, though I don't know the details. In January, I went to several health screenings put on by MSUCOM and we did blood pressures/glucose/cholesterol checks for ~70 people in the community. Opportunities like that come up every couple months or so.

You can also sign up for electives as a first year to get involved either by shadowing a doc, volunteering at Cristo Rey/Friendship Clinic, etc. Near the end of 1st year, you can also put your name in the hat to work in the free OMM clinic. Anyway, there are some patient encounters for first years if you're interested.

As far as thinking about internships, matches, etc, it's never too early to start thinking about them; I wouldn't be terribly concerned about them yet however. Do keep in mind that by the end of your first year, it's already time to pick your base hospital.

hope some of this was helpful, pm me if I can help w/ other questions or clarify.

raDiOnut, MSUCOM OMS-1

http://www.com.msu.edu/pub-rel/ranking_apr2006.html

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/med/brief/mdprank_brief.php


:clap: :thumbup: :clap: :thumbup: :clap: :thumbup:

Go MSUCOM!!!! Is anyone going to the Open House? :D

hey, i'll probably be a MSUCHM student in the fall and i just wanted to say that i look forward to hangin with you COM folks (since we'll have some classes together). i've heard the other MD students can be a bunch of stiffs.

The basis of appeal to me is that MSU is one big happy family allopathic and osteos running around in hand in hand in harmony, or something like that. And I lived in Lansing already :D . Radionut, thank you for the info I like getting lists of things to do in order and written down, so thank you for the heads up.

oh yeah, #4 in the nation... why did they let me in again?

j/k go state!

BTW - When you get here in the summer start looking up the Friendship Clinic http://studentdoctor.com.msu.edu/Friendship/) to get some amazing patient contact. It looks like we'll be expanding the days of operation to every weekend, or at least I'll be pushing for that. The prior Coordinator said that the few students last summer did really well. :thumbup:
Hopefully the site will be updated soon! ;)
Okay, so I thought that since I'd posted info regarding the clinic, I should take it upon myself to update you guys (still hoping you're interested :D ).
The clinic will remain operating on a two weekends per month schedule, as it has in the past. There will be regular updates letting everyone know when these are. Unfortunately, my e-board has decided to reserve the summer dates for second years as incoming students as a whole don't have clinical skills and won't be able to participate to any great degree. However, once the semester starts, look us up to hone your clinical and doctor-patient skills.
There will be several outreach programs in the community this year, such as health screenings (bp, cholesterol, glucose, ophtho/glaucoma, etc.) so watch for those!
Once again, CONGRATS to all the future physicians of America and welcome to MSU! :D

hi guys,

Unfortunately I was unable to attend the open house… wondering if there is any feedback from those who got to meet our future classmates… :)

Is it worth it to you OOS applicants to attend MSU-COM? Tell me why you feel this way.

hi guys,

Unfortunately I was unable to attend the open house… wondering if there is any feedback from those who got to meet our future classmates… :)

I went to the Open House. The greatest thing I saw was the LAC (Learning Assessment Center). It was so cool, with the computerized maniquins.
Overall, it was ok. It was kind of hard to tell who was an incoming student, and who was an aspiring incoming student. I did get to meet some students though.

It's been kinda quiet on our thread..how's everyone doing? Did you see the orientation schedule for June?

It's been kinda quiet on our thread..how's everyone doing? Did you see the orientation schedule for June?

been racing, A LOT, nailed a couple top ten finishes in some bike races, with the latest finish being a 12th place out of 45 in the B spring training series race in A2. I will be racing on the road this weekend in A2 for the cone azalia classic and I may be driving to indianapolis this saturday for a criterium in the early afternoon.

Hopefully I will be able to figure out where the race is.

Oh, and my assistantship with western ended, so I am unemployed.

It's been kinda quiet on our thread..how's everyone doing? Did you see the orientation schedule for June?

The orientation seems to be pretty in depth for a 3 day event (If I'm not mistaken). Just looking at the lineup has persuaded me to stop partying completely and memmorize my Anatomy book cover to cover. I was wondering though since the bills are due for the summer already... Even though I posted and agreed and accepted the financial aid it hasnt shown up on my bill as of yet. I have also never had financial aid before anyone know how this is supposed to work?

The orientation seems to be pretty in depth for a 3 day event (If I'm not mistaken). Just looking at the lineup has persuaded me to stop partying completely and memmorize my Anatomy book cover to cover. I was wondering though since the bills are due for the summer already... Even though I posted and agreed and accepted the financial aid it hasnt shown up on my bill as of yet. I have also never had financial aid before anyone know how this is supposed to work?

I think that I read somewhere that we have to call and have the university apply our financial aid to the bill that is due.

I agree that it is weird that our financial aid is not being applied to our bill

Hey Dreamless,

go to the msu financial aid site and then go to the med student info link.

there is a link for US06 COM admit page. I found this statement on the page.



You will receive your MSU registration bill via email in April for summer 2006 and your payment is due May 3rd (these dates may vary depending on when you enrolled for class). Any financial aid that is “ready” when the bill is processed will appear on the bill either as actual aid or a temporary credit and reduce the amount you owe. Note: if your aid is awarded after the registration bill is processed you can contact the Office of Financial Aid to have aid applied to the bill online.

For those of you who have received finaid,


I keep checking the stuinfo page and it only shows summer. I applied for fall as well, but i'm unsure of how to find out online . Or even if it will show until after Summer courses. Just wondering kind of had me a little worried. I didn't get a chance to call the finaid office today, but I will try tomorrow for sure. Just wondering if anybody else is a\ having a similar experience?

Dave

For those of you who have received finaid,


I keep checking the stuinfo page and it only shows summer. I applied for fall as well, but i'm unsure of how to find out online . Or even if it will show until after Summer courses. Just wondering kind of had me a little worried. I didn't get a chance to call the finaid office today, but I will try tomorrow for sure. Just wondering if anybody else is a\ having a similar experience?

Dave


I am worried too, since I applied for 2006-7 year a while ago and when I check my stuinfo it says that I don't have "no fin aid for this aid year"... that's scary...I need to call fin aid people see what's up.

I called financial aid last week about the Fall aid. The lady told me that the fall/spring packages would be done "sometime this summer." I had been told previously that it would be done earlier, so I am still crossing my fingers for that. Now that we registered for Fall/Spring, maybe they can do our packages :rolleyes:

Thanks for the info, I guess i'm not alone in this matter. Hopefully everything will be fine. When are people moving into there apartments? I'm still trying to decide if I want a roommate or not?


Dave

the reason that the financial aid package for the summer is not listed a 06-07 is because it is considered to be 05-06.

called fin aid today, 06-07 aid will show some time this summer, as for 05-06 amt on refund can be seen in Account detail on stuinfo...feel much better now. :)

I am officially moving into my apt june 10th (the great escape from Indy-woohoo). I will prob leave, go to NJ , then come back.

for those of you who shadowed a D.O. in southeast michigan, can you please give me the name, address, email, phone number, whatever you can of that D.O. thanx

Hi Family.

Congrats and welcome to MSUCOM. I am a proud member of the class of 2009 and wanted to offer all of you my opinions, knowledge, assistance, etc. for any questions or concerns that you may have as you begin your transition into medical school. Need help with housing? Have questions about orientation? Want to know about classes? Nothing is taboo. I will answer any and all to the best of my abilities. I look forward to meeting all of you at orientation. Oh, and my advice to ALL of you is simple..... enjoy the rest of your summer as much as possible. Have fun. Travel. Visit relatives. The last thing you want to do is spend your time worrying about Gross Anatomy. You've made it this far, so you'll be fine.

Not sure if youguys know this information. But I was wondering if MSU is still doing acceptances. I have a student waiting and wondering and has not heard a thing from MSU. Can anyone give me the heads up?

Hi Family.

Congrats and welcome to MSUCOM. I am a proud member of the class of 2009 and wanted to offer all of you my opinions, knowledge, assistance, etc. for any questions or concerns that you may have as you begin your transition into medical school. Need help with housing? Have questions about orientation? Want to know about classes? Nothing is taboo. I will answer any and all to the best of my abilities. I look forward to meeting all of you at orientation. Oh, and my advice to ALL of you is simple..... enjoy the rest of your summer as much as possible. Have fun. Travel. Visit relatives. The last thing you want to do is spend your time worrying about Gross Anatomy. You've made it this far, so you'll be fine.

Hi Coach,

thank you very much for the offer and your warm welcome :)
I just recieved an email from fin aid regarding my 06-07 aid and I am a little confused. On efinaid for 06-07 it showes fall and spring as 2 separate amounts and I guess I don't have any aid/loans for summer. But when you look at finaid spread sheet with costs for tuition, housing etc, fall/sping are combined and summer is a separate semester. I guess my question is whether my summer finaid will show later or may be the fall/spring aid that I have on my account is all I get for 06-07 year? :confused:

Thanks again,

nanya

check to see your status for the 05-06 academic year on stuinfo. The summer portion of our year is considered to be part of the previous academic year.

check to see your status for the 05-06 academic year on stuinfo. The summer portion of our year is considered to be part of the previous academic year.


but we are going to have classes next summer 07, which is still 06-07 aid year. my question is do we get aid for next summer or it's included in fall/spring 06-07 package?

nanya

but we are going to have classes next summer 07, which is still 06-07 aid year. my question is do we get aid for next summer or it's included in fall/spring 06-07 package?

nanya

just called fin aid, turns out we have to apply for summer 06-07 aid separately some time in january.
I feel like I am talking to myself :p

nanya

Nanya- u arent talking to yourself. I saw ur post and was going to reply before u answered :) How are u? Ready for school yet?

Nanya- u arent talking to yourself. I saw ur post and was going to reply before u answered :) How are u? Ready for school yet?


Hi Dr.BBasket,

I was joking about talking to myslef but still thanks for replying. To be honest I am not at all ready for school yet, I am a little ( A LOT) scared/worried, so I try not to think about it yet, there is still over a month left :). What about you? are you ready? :)

nanya

LOL! I didnt know Nanya. Its really quiet on our thread a lot, so I was just letting you know I was here :) I think I am more excited about moving from Indianapolis than actually taking classes, you know? I am so ready to come back to Michigan :D

I am assuming everyone got an email on waiver exams for biochem and genetics. I guess my question is to 2nd year students: is it worth taking one/both exams if you think you can pass it or would you be better off taking those classes since they might prepare you better for step 1? :confused: I am really tempted to take an exam but I would rather take the class if it means that I will better remember/know my stuff for step 1...please help. :)

thanks in advance,

nanya

I am assuming everyone got an email on waiver exams for biochem and genetics. I guess my question is to 2nd year students: is it worth taking one/both exams if you think you can pass it or would you be better off taking those classes since they might prepare you better for step 1? :confused: I am really tempted to take an exam but I would rather take the class if it means that I will better remember/know my stuff for step 1...please help. :)

thanks in advance,

nanya

I think it's pretty hard to pass the waiver exams... I wasn't strong in either Genetics (did take in ugrad) or Biochem (never took), so I didn't take them. Hopefully someone who did try them can give you more info, but I wouldn't take them unless you're very experienced in those classes.

lata,
raDiOnut
MSUCOM OMS-1

I was just poking around the pre-DO forum and all I can do is thank God that I don't have to reapply through AACOMAS again. I just remember what a horrific nightmare that entire exercise was. especially considering that I did it two years in a row. And then thinking about all of the money that I threw at applying over the last two years makes me sick. I think I probably spent 3,000 dollars in total applying to medschool over two admission cycles.



have good hollidays!

The decker

For current MSUCOM students...
Question: Are all the lectures recorded? Are they videotaped or just audio?

For current MSUCOM students...
Question: Are all the lectures recorded? Are they videotaped or just audio?

good question...anyone? :idea:

good question...anyone? :idea:

Nearly all first year lectures are recorded using Camtasia -- the instructor uses a tablet pc to project to the overhead (usually using powerpoint), and the audio and the overhead projections with notes are recorded into a file -- so essentially you have audio and video. The only thing you don't get is to actually see the instructor.

OMM lectures aren't recorded, but that's one of the very few exceptions for first yr classes. Camtasia is awesome and I use it almost daily to review lectures or to listen to ones I skipped.

lata, raDiOnut

Nearly all first year lectures are recorded using Camtasia -- the instructor uses a tablet pc to project to the overhead (usually using powerpoint), and the audio and the overhead projections with notes are recorded into a file -- so essentially you have audio and video. The only thing you don't get is to actually see the instructor.

OMM lectures aren't recorded, but that's one of the very few exceptions for first yr classes. Camtasia is awesome and I use it almost daily to review lectures or to listen to ones I skipped.

lata, raDiOnut
thanks for the reply :D

does anyone know msucom 2006 match results? or how to find that info?

thanks,

nanya

does anyone know msucom 2006 match results? or how to find that info?

thanks,

nanya

I actually have seen that match list, but now I can't remember where. I think it was actually emailed to me at one point, but maybe I deleted the message by mistake. I remember seeing lots and lots of family practice and internal med, but there was also some other stuff. Actually, if anyone has a link to this list, I woulldnt mid looking at it again either.

If anyone is interested, DrBBasket and I will be attending this weeks presentation from the summer circle theater presented by the MSU department of theater. The summer circle theater is a three week series of plays put on by the department. we will be attending the saturday showing (June 10). the shows are put on outside of the Auditorium, across from ernst bessey hall on Farm Lane. the plays begin at 8:00 p.m.

the website for the summer circle theater is www.summercircle.org

hope to see you there

Jon

If anyone is interested, DrBBasket and I will be attending this weeks presentation from the summer circle theater presented by the MSU department of theater. The summer circle theater is a three week series of plays put on by the department. we will be attending the saturday showing (June 10). the shows are put on outside of the Auditorium, across from ernst bessey hall on Farm Lane. the plays begin at 8:00 p.m.

the website for the summer circle theater is www.summercircle.org

hope to see you there

Jon
:D :D :D

Id love to go! Its a great excuse for me to stop work early, and from what I hear the weather will be great! Oh, this is completly off topic but one of the 2nd year (heading into 3rd) Human medicine people told me something odd. She said we were all going to get an email about cafeine and how long it will take for it to kill us... She seemed pretty confident that Id quit immeadiatly... Anyway cafeine has been my most loyal of study partners is there something I'm missing? I do not recall hearing anything that bad about it in biochem...

Greetings from the CHM forum. I noticed this thread from the SDN Forums main page and I thought I would link some useful info to you guys and gals. I'm from Cali, but I spent last weekend pretty much assessing all my options in East Lansing (e.g. housing, banks, etc...). I provided this info to the CHMers in our Official Class of 2010 Thread on the Allo side.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=3766127&postcount=13

I hope this may be of use to some of you. I was also hoping you all could add to this if you have any info that I may not be aware. I did not look through your entire thread, so I really don't know whether or not you all had a in-depth discussion of the housing options. There is my contribution to these forums. See you around MSU's hallways! Also, don't hesitate with questions or comments. If I have some misconceptions about certain properties or banks, holla at me because these were my opinions.

Alvin

PM me if you are interested in going to the play saturday so that we can arrange a place to meet at for food.

Also, unfortunately, DrBBasket will not be able to join us

Jon

Greetings from the CHM forum. I noticed this thread from the SDN Forums main page and I thought I would link some useful info to you guys and gals. I'm from Cali, but I spent last weekend pretty much assessing all my options in East Lansing (e.g. housing, banks, etc...). I provided this info to the CHMers in our Official Class of 2010 Thread on the Allo side.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=3766127&postcount=13

I hope this may be of use to some of you. I was also hoping you all could add to this if you have any info that I may not be aware. I did not look through your entire thread, so I really don't know whether or not you all had a in-depth discussion of the housing options. There is my contribution to these forums. See you around MSU's hallways! Also, don't hesitate with questions or comments. If I have some misconceptions about certain properties or banks, holla at me because these were my opinions.

Alvin


Thanks for the info! I have an appointment on Sunday. It seems like a very nice place (Club at Chandler Crossing). They have a complex specifically for graduate law, med, etc...students. Unfortunately for the summer I will be most likely staying in Owen graduate housing. See you guys in a couple of weeks

Hey- I am moving to East Lansing tomorrow :) Anyone else there....or on your way early? ~B

Hey- I am moving to East Lansing tomorrow :) Anyone else there....or on your way early? ~B

See you in two weeks.

Not sure if youguys know this information. But I was wondering if MSU is still doing acceptances. I have a student waiting and wondering and has not heard a thing from MSU. Can anyone give me the heads up?

Sorry to bring this back, but I noticed no one had answered this post. I know for a fact that they were still spots open last week, as I know someone who got in last Friday off the waitlist.

Oh, and hello to all my future classmates.

I just signed the lease over at the club at chandler's crossing. I move in June 27th, anybody else moving there?

Dave

it's getting close...we are soon to be MS1

just freaking out...that's all. :o

nanya

lol! Nanya, I am here in East Lansing in denial. Just chillin and not thinking about the upcoming weeks! But I feel your nervousness and I will join you in it--on July 5th, and hopefully not a moment before :)

does anyone have a good schedule of the dates of importance? I know we start on the 5th.. that's about it though. Dont know when that class ends, fall starts, etc.

does anyone have a good schedule of the dates of importance? I know we start on the 5th.. that's about it though. Dont know when that class ends, fall starts, etc.

Hi MDTDO,

here is a link to our anatomy schedule

http://www.com.msu.edu/aa/unitI/sem1/cal_julyga.pdf

we are basically going to have 3 days off. .and then fall semester will start

http://www.com.msu.edu/aa/unitI/sem1/cal_sem1.pdf

hope that helps.

nanya

There's no schedule for this coming fall lying around, is there? I looked on the COM website and didn't see one, but I was wondering if I had missed it. My family is planning on taking a trip during my winter break, and I need to figure out flight reservations ASAP. Let me know if you guys have seen anything. Thanks.

There's no schedule for this coming fall lying around, is there? I looked on the COM website and didn't see one, but I was wondering if I had missed it. My family is planning on taking a trip during my winter break, and I need to figure out flight reservations ASAP. Let me know if you guys have seen anything. Thanks.

On the Academic Programs site there is a link to "Key Dates" on the far left corner. Click that and it gives some key dates. Also, you can get an approximation of dates based on last year's schedule. It's always tricky to try to get dates for breaks from MSUCOM - I had problems with that trying to plan a wedding over a year in advance.



hope you guys are enjoying your last weeks off

raDiOnut

seven days until the orientation...

then seven more until the S**t hits the fan!

glad to see some other people are freaking about how close orientation is. where did the time go? i have had three weeks off since i quit my job but it feels like it has been only a week! so, i feel like there are things i should be doing to get ready but.... i am basically enjoying the time at the beach and playing tennis. any one doing anything exciting?

also, where is everyone living?

i live in Berrytree.

please people- DENIAL is clearly the key to happiness! dont focus on the doom coming, just enjoy the sunshine (minus these darn clouds this morn) and play outside...la la la. :laugh: :D

Also living at Berrytree for the summer, and possibly for the next academic year as well (meeting potential CHM roommate tomorrow for lunch). Moving into sublet this Saturday, then home for a day, then back to EL for good on Monday.

As for what I'm doing now...working out and reading...a lot. But don't worry, the reading is completely unrelated to med school ;)

Looking forward to meeting you guys soon...peace.

______________________
MSUCOM Class of 2010

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Electrical Engineering/Bioengineering, Class of 2006

The Miami Heat can go **** themselves.

i live in Berrytree.

please people- DENIAL is clearly the key to happiness! dont focus on the doom coming, just enjoy the sunshine (minus these darn clouds this morn) and play outside...la la la. :laugh: :D

I am glad we have people like you in our class... :) to balance out all the freaking out that some of us are/will be doing... :D

I am glad we have people like you in our class... :) to balance out all the freaking out that some of us are/will be doing... :D

i second that. i think we are all freakin' out. i at least have some comfort in knowing that a couple of my friends are also starting at COM this year. yay! however, we don't all get the same emails. we forward every one we get to each other so we don't miss out on anything. i never got the one about biosketch. anyone else having the same problem?

i look forward to meeting everyone, too! it's sooner than we know ;)

Not sure if youguys know this information. But I was wondering if MSU is still doing acceptances. I have a student waiting and wondering and has not heard a thing from MSU. Can anyone give me the heads up?

I came off the waitlist at MCW just yesterday and today I called MSUCOM to decline my spot. So, there is at least one spot open as of now. Someone is going is to receive some very good news soon :)

I am glad we have people like you in our class... :) to balance out all the freaking out that some of us are/will be doing... :D

I freak out...sometimes, but I strive to keep it to the ultimate min. because seriously, i dont retain info when I am stressing. And I am sure as heck not going to stress before I have my first lecture, LOL.

remember, clouds and sunshine, la la la. my freedon isnt gone yet!

Yeah I told myself that I would start getting ready for orientation a week early ... in reality I have watched soccer all day and gone out every night since last tuesday. Denial is the sh*t.

remember, clouds and sunshine, la la la. my freedon isnt gone yet!

lol :p

Yeah I told myself that I would start getting ready for orientation a week early ... in reality I have watched soccer all day and gone out every night since last tuesday. Denial is the sh*t.

are we supposed to be getting ready for orientation? :(
if so then how...
did people get the email about how we need to dress comfy? and how we are going to be crossing dirt roads...hmm..I don't do that.. :rolleyes:

:p

are we supposed to be getting ready for orientation? :(
if so then how...
did people get the email about how we need to dress comfy? and how we are going to be crossing dirt roads...hmm..I don't do that.. :rolleyes:

:p


yeah, how exactly do we get ready? i move on sunday and i told myself two weeks ago that i was going to start packing. has it happened? i think not. haha. oh well. i do everything better at the last minute. but i am going today to get my picture taken and see the place i am livin'.

yeah, i got the email about wearing comfy clothes but i don't remember anything about crossing dirt roads. haha.

hey- i am here on campus already and there is construction going on, that consists of yeah- dirt roads.
nanya- i will co-sign on your comment about not doing dirt roads. but i will just wear some sturdy sandals.

i loving all the conversation going on the thread. it was hella quiet before!
sunshine and clouds people- :D :) :D :)

are we supposed to be getting ready for orientation? :(
if so then how...
did people get the email about how we need to dress comfy? and how we are going to be crossing dirt roads...hmm..I don't do that.. :rolleyes:

:p

I don't know how I was thinking I was going to start getting ready for orientation. I just know that I am not in the school mood after all this time off.

hey- i am here on campus already and there is construction going on, that consists of yeah- dirt roads.
nanya- i will co-sign on your comment about not doing dirt roads. but i will just wear some sturdy sandals.

i loving all the conversation going on the thread. it was hella quiet before!
sunshine and clouds people- :D :) :D :)


Dr.BBasket, I am guessing (for some reason) you are not a girl..you may actially in fact be a guy...I apologize if I am wrong..so sturdy sandals would probably work for you.. :)
but some of us here are girls...like myself...so to hear that I would have to wear sturdy sandals for orientation is ..well..not be best case scenario...especially for girly girls... :rolleyes:
so I think I will disregard the warning and go for something more feminine.. ;)

:luck:

LOLLOLOLOLO I am a woman, and as girly girl as they come! I cant wait to meet you so we can have a good laugh about this one! I cant wait til I tell my friends!!!
I said sturdy sandals as opposed to sandals with high heels- like low sandals.

wow- i thought the "sunshine and clouds, la la la" would have been a giveaway. ~Brandi

LOLLOLOLOLO I am a woman, and as girly girl as they come! I cant wait to meet you so we can have a good laugh about this one! I cant wait til I tell my friends!!!
I said sturdy sandals as opposed to sandals with high heels- like low sandals.

wow- i thought the "sunshine and clouds, la la la" would have been a giveaway. ~Brandi

loooooooooooooll...this is too funny... :laugh:
now that I think about it espcially the "la la la" should have given me a clue..
I am blaming my lack of intuition on the stress of what's coming..MS1 :D
nice to meet you Brandi :)

Anna

oh...what a shame.. :p

Man, seeing all you girly-girls deal with cadavers in anatomy lab is going to be pretty entertaining. Although maybe I shouldn't talk, I guess I have no idea how I'm going to react to all that stuff either.

Out of curiosity, how old are you people? I'm 22.

--S