Hi everyone. Just sent in my deposit for LECOM - erie... Whoo.


I've been hopelessly addicted to these forums for way too long without ever posting anything...

Now that the fear and loathing that is the application process into medical school is over, I feel like it's time for my first post!

So... In response to a prior question about late interviews, I was interviewed in Erie on March 2 and did not receive my admittance until the very end of march, so there's still hope (i think) for anyone waiting to hear back from LECOM about their status... Good luck to everyone and hope to see many of you in the fall!

As I'm printing out out apt information and getting ready to take a trip to Erie in two weeks I was wondering if any of you encoutered other apts that were not listed. Like, single apts for rent by private owners, etc. Is this kind of thing popular among LECOM students or do people mostly rent from these known, couple apt buildings like Landmark Square, Baldwin Brothers. etc.?

Margaret

When are interviews over?

I think they said that they would be interviewing people until the end of march....

Hey Everyone...I just got my LECOM acceptance today! I'm totally excited...just wanted to give out a general thanks for all the info people have posted regarding this school :)

is a 3.35 overall and science g.p.a with a 23 MCAT good enough stat wise for LECOM-PA. thanx

is a 3.35 overall and science g.p.a with a 23 MCAT good enough stat wise for LECOM-PA. thanx


Yes, those are their average stats for incoming students.

I know at LECOM anatomy lab is prosection, but I heard them mention that if one would like to dissect the cadavers, he/she could apply to do this over the summer. Is this only offered to students after they complete the anatomy course? Can anyone provide information about doing this?

I know at LECOM anatomy lab is prosection, but I heard them mention that if one would like to dissect the cadavers, he/she could apply to do this over the summer. Is this only offered to students after they complete the anatomy course? Can anyone provide information about doing this?

I was told those who got an "A" in anatomy would be offered the opportunity to dissect the cadavers for the next years class.

Also, I took some initiative and started a group for members of the class of 2010 at http://groups.myspace.com/LECOM. Join us!

LECOM is still acepting students, not just interviewing for the alt list. I interviewed 2 weeks ago, got accepted ISP yesterday. And, if you are on the alternate list, there is a good chance. I know 2 2nd years who got in off the list. From what I know, there is usually a lot of movement throughout the next few months.

I interviewed 2 weeks ago and found out the next day I got in to ISP. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=5187104

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=5187104

:laugh: LOL :laugh:

Awesome, right? Maybe I should change that profile picture though.... lol

When are interviews over?


They interview until the end of April

I know at LECOM anatomy lab is prosection, but I heard them mention that if one would like to dissect the cadavers, he/she could apply to do this over the summer. Is this only offered to students after they complete the anatomy course? Can anyone provide information about doing this?


This is how the bodies get prosected for you. So the summer after first year you can apply to be a dissector. I think it's a 40 hours week at about $6/hr the last I heard. So, yes it's only offered after the anatomy course. The gross lab is not large enough to have bodies at different stages of dissection through out the year. The new "batch" of bodies starts in the summer for the following year. Remember that school there starts the end of July so its a lot of work to do in a short amount of time.

Awesome, right? Maybe I should change that profile picture though.... lol

Damn! I was showin my wife your picture on My Space but you changed it! I thought it went well with your "Yah, I'm pretty awesome" SDN title :laugh: Just givin ya a hard time :meanie: So are you a longhorn? Damn that texan football team!

They interview until the end of April

Ouch, I thought it was the end of March. Okay thanks! :)

So when is everyone headed to Erie for the move in!?! I've got to UHAUL it across the country, so I'm going to start my drive on the 13th of July! Anyone else?

So when is everyone headed to Erie for the move in!?! I've got to UHAUL it across the country, so I'm going to start my drive on the 13th of July! Anyone else?

Hey:
I don't know when I'll be moving yet, I don't even have an apt. Did you find a nice apt for yourself already? I'm going to Erie in about a week to check out some places.

Margaret

Donvb:

lol, yeah the picture will be changed back soon enough!! I WAS a longhorn fan until UTMB-Galveston went from wait-listing me to not even interviewing me the following year! lol I went to a private university in Austin and I currently stay in Houston during the week to serve with Americorps and go to Austin to see my best friend, my brother, and girlfriend's family on the weekends. Speaking of this weekend, I'm turning 24 on saturday!!!!

Whats up with all these LECOM bashing threads?? I say don't bitch, get into the Independent Study Pathway, and then bust your ass studying ( or rather, LEARNING) 8-10 hours a day. I decided to go to LECOM over allopathic schools, "top" DO schools, etc b/c of their ISP program (That and the fact that I've never really seen snow before!)

I think that I'm with ya'll...probably move in july 15ish. Too expensive to take a UHAUL from Houston to Erie, so I'll be buying all new furniture, bed, etc... At least my fiance is coming so she can shovel the snow... (hey, I just had back surgery!)

Where is everybody looking at moving in to? -CHRIS

Hi to those headed for Erie. My family has lived here for 5 years now. I'm in ISP starting in July; my sweetie started last July. If we can answer any questions about the area, ISP, or life in Erie, PM us (also if you're looking for used furniture, of which we have a lot!).

All the best to all of you about to tackle Erie for the first time, as well as med school!

Hi to those headed for Erie. My family has lived here for 5 years now. I'm in ISP starting in July; my sweetie started last July. If we can answer any questions about the area, ISP, or life in Erie, PM us (also if you're looking for used furniture, of which we have a lot!).

All the best to all of you about to tackle Erie for the first time, as well as med school!


I was wondering if you can give me some suggestions regarding apts. I am going to Erie next weekend to look at some apts that take pets. Here are some apts I'll be looking at: Landmark square, Maple Lane, Appletree (Baldwin-Hawthorne), Tanglewood. Any suggestions on those, or other ones I don't know about?
Also how else should we be getting ready for school? Should we be buying books, equipment, atlases, etc. I've heard that we won't use all of the books that are on the list. ???!
Thank you in advance

Margaret

I was wondering if you can give me some suggestions regarding apts . . (snipped) . . Should we be buying books, equipment, atlases, etc. I've heard that we won't use all of the books that are on the list. ???!
Thank you in advance

Margaret

Since we own our home and have never done the apartment thing, I can't advise you there... Sorry!

With regards to the buying of books and equipment, I can offer this:

If you like to have your own copies of books for your own library, you can probably get them online cheaper than at school. If you don't need to have your own copies, they should be available in the school library, if you actually need them. MOST (not all) of what you need to know will be in the notes/powerpoints that are distributed by your instructors, IF you're in LDP.

I was wondering if you can give me some suggestions regarding apts. I am going to Erie next weekend to look at some apts that take pets. Here are some apts I'll be looking at: Landmark square, Maple Lane, Appletree (Baldwin-Hawthorne), Tanglewood. Any suggestions on those, or other ones I don't know about?
Also how else should we be getting ready for school? Should we be buying books, equipment, atlases, etc. I've heard that we won't use all of the books that are on the list. ???!
Thank you in advance

Margaret
Is anyone of you interesting in a renting a house together? I'm going to be a student there this Fall also. Please let me know what you guys think.
Kel

Where do most students live?? Laurel Ridge?? i was thinking about looking there for a place.

Hi everyone, I was accepted a while ago and decided to join in. Where is everyone planning to live? I have looked at a few places down there and talked to a few people from the school. The Appletree apartments seemed nice and I have heard from several people that the Granada Apartments are horrible. If i do a one bedroom I think Appletree may be the way to go. Has anyone else been apartment hunting? What are your thoughts?

Hi everyone, I was accepted a while ago and decided to join in. Where is everyone planning to live? I have looked at a few places down there and talked to a few people from the school. The Appletree apartments seemed nice and I have heard from several people that the Granada Apartments are horrible. If i do a one bedroom I think Appletree may be the way to go. Has anyone else been apartment hunting? What are your thoughts?

Hi: I've been researching the apt info for a while and I'm actually going to look at some places this weekend. Appletree is one of the apts I'm going to look at. I'm also looking at Maplelane, Landmark Square, and some apt that a private person is renting out. My research was a little more specific b/c I need an apt that will take a cat and I guess not too many apts do.
Let me know which apts you think are good?

In addition, I'll be in LDP and never really thought about the other pathways. Does anyone know details about what the differences are, how life in med school actually looks in the other pathways. I usually used the class notes to study and always attended lectures, therefore, chose the same pathway.
What are your thoughts everyone?

Margaret

Hi: I've been researching the apt info for a while and I'm actually going to look at some places this weekend. Appletree is one of the apts I'm going to look at. I'm also looking at Maplelane, Landmark Square, and some apt that a private person is renting out. My research was a little more specific b/c I need an apt that will take a cat and I guess not too many apts do.
Let me know which apts you think are good?

In addition, I'll be in LDP and never really thought about the other pathways. Does anyone know details about what the differences are, how life in med school actually looks in the other pathways. I usually used the class notes to study and always attended lectures, therefore, chose the same pathway.
What are your thoughts everyone?

Margaret


I looked at Landmark Square and was a little iffy on them. They are remodeling them and seem to have big plans for their complexes but they didnt seem to be to sure when they would be able to complete them. Also, they were not sure if they would have any 1 bedrooms available before school starts and they currently onle have 1 LECOM student renting from them. The other thing that concerned me was the location and parking. These apartments were in an industrial area and I was a little unsure of the neighberhood, but with all that being said. The interior of the apartments, being newly remodeled, dont look to bad. Let me know what you think when you look at them. I think for the price Appletree has imoressed me the most so far.

Has anyone seen Laurel Ridge apartments in person? How close to LECOM is it and what's the general consensus for those currently living there? Thanks.

Has anyone seen Laurel Ridge apartments in person? How close to LECOM is it and what's the general consensus for those currently living there? Thanks.

I was inside once. Std basic white wall apt. Newly built. Nice. They are located on the corner of Granview/Ellsworth. The school is also on the corner of Grandview/Ellsworth. With the way the parking lot for the school is and the door you enter: It would take you 5 minutes to walk. 2 minutes to drive.

I was inside once. Std basic white wall apt. Newly built. Nice. They are located on the corner of Granview/Ellsworth. The school is also on the corner of Grandview/Ellsworth. With the way the parking lot for the school is and the door you enter: It would take you 5 minutes to walk. 2 minutes to drive.
Awesome! Thanks for the response.

Do any of you know anything about health insurance from LECOM?

Do any of you know anything about health insurance from LECOM?


I know that they do offer a plan for students. I am not sure of the details, however- check out their website. I also don't know if it is included in the cost of living.

I know that they do offer a plan for students. I am not sure of the details, however- check out their website. I also don't know if it is included in the cost of living.
Dr Trek 1-
Are you retaking the MCAT and applying again this cycle?

Do any of you know anything about health insurance from LECOM?

If you have your own insurance stick with that. The LECOM policy is very poor - basically catastrophic coverage. It's not for everyday doctors visits and I don't think it covers OB. And Watch out for the SOMA policy they try to say is "better". I ended up having to get a lawyer my first year to get my bills paid because they refused to cover certain things. Turns out it was a billing/coding error but it took a long time to resolve - huge hassle. Unfortunately you have to have some kind of coverage. The good thing is that Millcreek hospital is basically run by the school so if soething super emergent happens you can go there and not get hassled about the bill. They work with you.

Dr Trek 1-
Are you retaking the MCAT and applying again this cycle?

No, I am not retaking the MCAT. I have an acceptance to LECOM which I deferred for a year so I am a member of the c/o 2011. However, I may reapply to a few other schools this year. Why?

No, I am not retaking the MCAT. I have an acceptance to LECOM which I deferred for a year so I am a member of the c/o 2011. However, I may reapply to a few other schools this year. Why?
Just curious as you've indicated in a couple of posts on SDN that you are going to reapply. I didn't know if you're going to retake the MCAT or just reapply. Either way, make sure you start EARLY, and good luck :luck:!

Just curious as you've indicated in a couple of posts on SDN that you are going to reapply. I didn't know if you're going to retake the MCAT or just reapply. Either way, make sure you start EARLY, and good luck :luck:!


Glad to know someone actually reads my posts on SDN :laugh: :laugh:

I think LECOM is a great school- especially ISP. I just want to really explore my options. And there is no way I am taking the MCAT again, hehe.

Yeah, I'll definately send my AACOMAS primary in on June 1st.

Has anyone seen Laurel Ridge apartments in person? How close to LECOM is it and what's the general consensus for those currently living there? Thanks.

Laurel Ridge is right across the street (Ellsworth?)!!! We looked at them, very nice! But they don't accept pets, so they had to be crossed off the list. :( My favorite apartments that were near the school were the Lakeview Townhomes. I would have definitely lived there - again, however, no pets!

Oops... guess I should read before I post, I see that cabinbuilder already answered your question!

Laurel Ridge is right across the street (Ellsworth?)!!! We looked at them, very nice! But they don't accept pets, so they had to be crossed off the list. :( My favorite apartments that were near the school were the Lakeview Townhomes. I would have definitely lived there - again, however, no pets!

Oops... guess I should read before I post, I see that cabinbuilder already answered your question!
No problem. It's good to hear from more than one person.

Can anyone take that 360 degree tour of LECOM via IPIX? It doesn't work fo rme.

Laurel Ridge is right across the street (Ellsworth?)!!! We looked at them, very nice! But they don't accept pets, so they had to be crossed off the list. :( My favorite apartments that were near the school were the Lakeview Townhomes. I would have definitely lived there - again, however, no pets!

Oops... guess I should read before I post, I see that cabinbuilder already answered your question!



I'm actually looking into Lakeview apts. right now. Do a lot of students live there?

I'm actually looking into Lakeview apts. right now. Do a lot of students live there?

From what the landlord said, there are lots of LECOM students that live there. Whether that's true or not, I'm not sure! I was at the apartments for probably half-hour total - they would have been at the top of my list had they allowed pets.

Can anyone take that 360 degree tour of LECOM via IPIX? It doesn't work fo rme.

Doesn't work for me either, from home or work! :mad:

I'll be in Erie tomorrow looking at apt's that take pets, I won't leave my cat Edie behind. So for anyone that's interested I'll give you guys the information I found regarding the apts I'll look at. I have appointments at: Maplelane, Appletree, Landmark square, some private apt from the ads that LECOM mailed us, Tanglewood (kind of far), Boston Store Place, etc

Margaret

Hey guys!

I was just wondering if anyone got the roommate list? They definitely said that they were sending them out at the beginning of March.

Hey guys!

I was just wondering if anyone got the roommate list? They definitely said that they were sending them out at the beginning of March.
NOPE

I'm actually looking into Lakeview apts. right now. Do a lot of students live there?


Yes, I would say that the majority of LECOM students live at lakeview. It's about a 4 mintues drive to the school and their is access from both 38th and Grandview. Nice during the blizzards to be able to get home quickly and easily.

Yes, I would say that the majority of LECOM students live at lakeview. It's about a 4 mintues drive to the school and their is access from both 38th and Grandview. Nice during the blizzards to be able to get home quickly and easily.



How about Belle Village or Brookwood Village?

I just got back from Erie and there are not too many options for people that are looking for apts that allow pets. As far as I know Belle and Brookwood Village are only 2 bedrooms (no one bedroom), so won't work for me.
I looked at Landmark Square, Boston Store Place, MapleLane, Appletree, and in a private house that had an apt for rent. I was not really impressed with any of them, but I have to say that I liked Mapleland and Appletree the best. They are nice, cozy apt in a nice area. Not too modern, but the new and modern places don't take pets. I will go with either one of them.
Is anyone thinking of Maplelane or Appletree?
Anyone heard of other close by apts that will take pets?

Margaret

PS. As far as I know, I'm calling the guy this week and will be living in Appletree or Maplelane.

How about Belle Village or Brookwood Village?

I looked at both Brookwood and Belle Village when I was in Erie a few months ago. I really liked both, but they are a ways from the school compared to some of the other apartments. However, both were very nice and allowed pets!

From what the landlords told me, both places have their fair share of LECOM students, as well as Penn State - Behrend and Mercyhurst. Lots of college-aged kids. I also saw a whole ton of grade school kids waiting for the bus at Brookwood!

I will be living in Belle Village - West. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm planning on moving mid-June to get settled, travel around New England a bit, and go to Creation! :D

I looked at both Brookwood and Belle Village when I was in Erie a few months ago. I really liked both, but they are a ways from the school compared to some of the other apartments. However, both were very nice and allowed pets!

From what the landlords told me, both places have their fair share of LECOM students, as well as Penn State - Behrend and Mercyhurst. Lots of college-aged kids. I also saw a whole ton of grade school kids waiting for the bus at Brookwood!

I will be living in Belle Village - West. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm planning on moving mid-June to get settled, travel around New England a bit, and go to Creation! :D


Does Belle village have one bedroom apts?

Margaret

How about Belle Village or Brookwood Village?


I'm sure there are quite a few LECOM students here too. Rememeber that LECOM has a huge student population between the medical school, pharm shcool, and post-bacc program. The above appts will add 10 minutes to your drive and are on the East side of town. I have never been there so I can't say how many students live there or the condition of the buildings.


Everyone needs to remember that Erie gets super cold in the winter. Be sure where you live has good windows, hot water, and try to get the utilities included in your rental agreement. The utility companies have increased their rates tremendously this past winter and it's only going to get worse. Just FYI.

I just got back from Erie and there are not too many options for people that are looking for apts that allow pets. As far as I know Belle and Brookwood Village are only 2 bedrooms (no one bedroom), so won't work for me.
I looked at Landmark Square, Boston Store Place, MapleLane, Appletree, and in a private house that had an apt for rent. I was not really impressed with any of them, but I have to say that I liked Mapleland and Appletree the best. They are nice, cozy apt in a nice area. Not too modern, but the new and modern places don't take pets. I will go with either one of them.
Is anyone thinking of Maplelane or Appletree?
Anyone heard of other close by apts that will take pets?

Margaret

PS. As far as I know, I'm calling the guy this week and will be living in Appletree or Maplelane.


I looked at appletree and liked it a lot. Washer/dryer hookups are nice. I didnt look at Maplelane though. What were the apartments there like? Similar to Appletree?

Aaron

I looked at appletree and liked it a lot. Washer/dryer hookups are nice. I didnt look at Maplelane though. What were the apartments there like? Similar to Appletree?

Aaron


Maplelane are the same as Appletree and they are closer to the school (2 mins), however, the scenery around Appletree is better, more trees, like a little park just like you saw.
hopes it helps
Are you going to live there 2? I'm getting my application on Monday and I guess I'll ask Allen which apts get more of LECOM students this fall.
But I think it will be Appletree.

Margaret

Maplelane are the same as Appletree and they are closer to the school (2 mins), however, the scenery around Appletree is better, more trees, like a little park just like you saw.
hopes it helps
Are you going to live there 2? I'm getting my application on Monday and I guess I'll ask Allen which apts get more of LECOM students this fall.
But I think it will be Appletree.

Margaret

Yeah, Im thinking that is probably where I will end up going. Im going back down on Thursday to look a last look at a few places and will make a decision then. One of my relatives is dating someone who is starting the pharmacy school this year so Im going to look at the Lakeview townhomes as well, but I would prefer to have my own place so if they dont wow me, I will probably end up at Appletree. Thanks for the info, maybe we will be neighbors. Let me know which apartments he thinks draws more LECOM students.

Thanks,
Aaron

Anyone in the area already that knows some good, two bedroom small family houses that my wife and I could rent? Shes going to be goin to nursing school at Gannon, and I at LECOM, so a house right in between them would be excellent! If anyone has any links or anything, help would be greatly appreciated!

I'm not going to be able to go look at them, we live in Oregon, so were going to have to do a "blind" selection process of our new home! :eek:

Anyone in the area already that knows some good, two bedroom small family houses that my wife and I could rent? Shes going to be goin to nursing school at Gannon, and I at LECOM, so a house right in between them would be excellent! If anyone has any links or anything, help would be greatly appreciated!

I'm not going to be able to go look at them, we live in Oregon, so were going to have to do a "blind" selection process of our new home! :eek:



I started my search at www.rentalguideerie.com
There are a lot of townhomes to rent, it seems. I would recommend to find something closer to LECOM, I looked at some apt that were near Gannon and over all around the downtown area and I have to say I didn't like it.

Margaret

I called Allen who showed me both the Appletree and Maplelane apts and asked him which apts have more LECOM students. He said Appletree, so this is where I'll be living, hopefully I'll have some of you as my neightboors.


Margaret

Just got accepted to the Air Force HPSP program, so I won't have to worry about the financial side of things too much. Any one else out there going to military route to pay for school?

I'm curious about the research at LECOM. Does anyone know much about it - i.e. how many students work as research assistants, how much of a time commitment it is, if students can use electives during the 3rd and 4th year to do research? Any research on OMM?

Any info is appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt

is a 23O MCAT with a 3.35 overall and non-science and a 3.3 science g.p.a good enough for LECOM-PA statswise?

Does Belle village have one bedroom apts?

Margaret

I think they only have two bedroom apartments, but I'm not 100% sure. You might give them a call if you are at all interested. They worked out great for us because they are located in betweent LECOM and Penn State - Behrend (where my girlfriend is going) and they allow pets! Anyway, hope your search ends well and you end up living where you want! Let me know if you have anymore questions!

FYI, IPIX 360 degree tour of LECOM-Erie is now working.

[QUOTE=mjbaker]Just got accepted to the Air Force HPSP program, so I won't have to worry about the financial side of things too much. Any one else out there going to military route to pay for school?

Congratulations on the Air Force HPSP selection. I too will be using the Air Force HPSP. I was confused for a while between the Air Force and Army. I got the Army Feb 7 and Air Force March 24. I think I will be going Air Force route since I'm currently a reserve Medic (for a few more days) in the Air Force.
Let me know if you got a place to stay yet in Erie.
Good luck

Do you guys know when we get our schedule for the fall semester. I went online and they had the 2005 schedule (in detail), but not our schedule.
In addition, are any of you buying any books off of the list? any supplies that we need?
I heard it's mostly notes that we will use, but who knows.

Margaret

Do you guys know when we get our schedule for the fall semester. I went online and they had the 2005 schedule (in detail), but not our schedule.
In addition, are any of you buying any books off of the list? any supplies that we need?
I heard it's mostly notes that we will use, but who knows.

Margaret



What book list are you talking about?? I just got information about housing and health forms to fill out. Was it included in any of these?? Anyways i'm gonna go visit this monday to check out apartments...mainly interested in Lakeview Apts.

What book list are you talking about?? I just got information about housing and health forms to fill out. Was it included in any of these?? Anyways i'm gonna go visit this monday to check out apartments...mainly interested in Lakeview Apts.



There is a book list that's on www.lecom.edu for the first semester of MS1

margaret

There is a book list that's on www.lecom.edu for the first semester of MS1

margaret
Thats not for our class its for this year and last years, 2006-07 isn't on there I don't think... So don't buy any books that will be updated or something!! :eek:

Do you guys know when we get our schedule for the fall semester. I went online and they had the 2005 schedule (in detail), but not our schedule.
In addition, are any of you buying any books off of the list? any supplies that we need?
I heard it's mostly notes that we will use, but who knows.

Margaret


If you are LDP, don't buy any books EXCEPT the anatomy atlas (it's required for lab) and the OMM book (they test out of the book without presenting that material) You don't have to worry about books until you get there. Plus, if you are super tight on money they have all the texts in the library to check out. Don't waste your time. I bought certain texts like anatomy, atlas, path, embryo just because I had interest and found them helpful. THe other courses the powerpoints are tested from. Plus they pretty much tell you what slides to study.

Plus they pretty much tell you what slides to study.


That's awesome. I wish ISPers had it that easy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

If you are LDP, don't buy any books EXCEPT the anatomy atlas (it's required for lab) and the OMM book (they test out of the book without presenting that material) You don't have to worry about books until you get there. Plus, if you are super tight on money they have all the texts in the library to check out. Don't waste your time. I bought certain texts like anatomy, atlas, path, embryo just because I had interest and found them helpful. THe other courses the powerpoints are tested from. Plus they pretty much tell you what slides to study.


Hey:
thank you, this is very helpful.
When it comes to the anatomy atlas, I heard Netter's is the best, true or not really?

margaret

Hey:
thank you, this is very helpful.
When it comes to the anatomy atlas, I heard Netter's is the best, true or not really?

margaret

I love Netter, it's easy to follow when in the lab. I also bought Clemente - it's more detailed but better as a reference. There is also an atlas that is actual photos of dissections. Some people just studies from that book instead of spending all their time in the lab. (I checked it out of the library)

Thats not for our class its for this year and last years, 2006-07 isn't on there I don't think... So don't buy any books that will be updated or something!! :eek:


Look for the book list under the bookstore link off the LECOM website. Sara is usually pretty good about keeping it updated as soon as she knows. You can order books from her directly if you don't want to wait. However, I think they charge an outrageous shipping for minor items. Be sure to check.

FYI, IPIX 360 degree tour of LECOM-Erie is now working.

:eek: Whoohooo! It's about time!

I e-mailed Sara today. She said that the list wouldn't be out until at least June. She said that most of the books will be the same, but there are always changes, so we shouldn't count on using the old list (possible expensive oops). I'm just using the old list to prepare for budgeting for books.



By the way http://groups.myspace.com/LECOM for those that are interested.

Look for the book list under the bookstore link off the LECOM website. Sara is usually pretty good about keeping it updated as soon as she knows. You can order books from her directly if you don't want to wait. However, I think they charge an outrageous shipping for minor items. Be sure to check.

Anybody married/ engaged/ living with s.o. at erie? I've heard rumors that single students don't like hanging out with us boring old married folks (I'm not that old....really!!!) I have sort of grown out of the bar scene/ keg party thing though...anybody have similar thoughts/ feelings?

Anybody married/ engaged/ living with s.o. at erie? I've heard rumors that single students don't like hanging out with us boring old married folks (I'm not that old....really!!!) I have sort of grown out of the bar scene/ keg party thing though...anybody have similar thoughts/ feelings?

When I enter LECOM in the fall of 2007 I will be living alone. Although I will be 24, I have never been into the bar/hardcore party scene. I enjoy hanging out with people who also aren't into that. And I have lots of friends from 30-80! So I also, worry about this.

When I enter LECOM in the fall of 2007 I will be living alone. Although I will be 24, I have never been into the bar/hardcore party scene. I enjoy hanging out with people who also aren't into that. And I have lots of friends from 30-80! So I also, worry about this.


Hey everyone at LECOM, just writting to say that I tried to get that thread closed for you but have failed. I am sorry if I offended anyone in my attempt or that it went on for FAR too long. I would keep it up, but, it is becoming the reason that I write less and less on SDN. I am just glad to see that there are so many of you on this thread who have chosen to go to your school despite what others have claimed to know. Good luck in the future and I will forever be here if you need some cocky comeback for any more bashers!! :laugh:

Anybody married/ engaged/ living with s.o. at erie? I've heard rumors that single students don't like hanging out with us boring old married folks (I'm not that old....really!!!) I have sort of grown out of the bar scene/ keg party thing though...anybody have similar thoughts/ feelings?

I'll be living with my girlfriend of 2 years. I'll be 26 and she will be 28. We've both pretty much grown out of the bar/keg scene too! For a change of pace, we'll head downtown for a beer or two every now and then. I'll go to the bars as long as they're smoke-free and not overly crowded. Other than that, I'd just as soon have some friends over, drink a few brews and play cards in my smokeless apartment!

I am an MS1 (2009) at Lecom Erie and my current roommate is moving out. I live in the Lakeview (Maleno) Townhomes which are 2 minutes from the school and I think they are one of the best places to live here. They have a gym and pool on site, which are both nice. The house is 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, garage, and deck. It is really nice for the price and a garage is key in Erie. The house is $715 w/o gas, cable, and electric (307.50 rent per person). If anyone is interested please let me know and I can give you more details.
Thanks!

The house I live in will be available. I am moving June 13th, I have lived here for 5 years. My landlord is great and easy going. A large old farmhouse. It's a 3 bedroom/2 bath. Den, dining, living, office, full basement (unfinished). Kitchen is huge -almost the size of a garage. No kidding!! My kids practice thier skateboarding. 1.5 acres of lawn. 7 minutes to LECOM. 2 minutes to the MALL. Right on I-79 for access to everywhere in town. 10 minutes to Gannon. $900/mo + utilities. I pay my rent every 6 months when the loan checks come. It is affordable if you have a spouse who works. Great house if you have kids. No pets.

PM me if interested and I will forward you to my landlord.

glad to hear there's some other married/ attached folks who have outgrown the bar scene...maybe we can have a couples get-together for semi-non-trads!!!

Wondering if any current Erie folks could give me recommendations for good:

-veterinarian
-cell phone company
-regular phone company
-cable/ internet comapny
-electric/gas (if there's a choice??)

We're buying a house so we'll have to do all this stuff on our own...what fun!!

P.S. in case anyone is going to have to deal with a heating/cooling company I do NOT NOT NOT recommend Nerthlings...they have been so rude and unprofessional with me. If anyone is buying a house I have a great inspector to recommend--he was wonderful.

Wondering if any current Erie folks could give me recommendations for good:

-veterinarian
-cell phone company
-regular phone company
-cable/ internet comapny
-electric/gas (if there's a choice??)

We're buying a house so we'll have to do all this stuff on our own...what fun!!

.

Vet?? unsure
Cell phone? most my friends have verizon
Reg phone? No choice. Verizon only. Be careful with their plans, you have to specify unlimited local calls or they will charge you for each call. That goes for every time your computer dials too. You can rack up a huge bill and not even know it. (I got burned when I first moved here).

Cable? I really like Adelphia, plus they are slow when you stop service so you end up with about 2 months free cable until their people come around.

Electric? No Choice (Penelec)
Gas? No Choice. (National Fuel) It's cheaper to run electric heaters than heat with gas. If you have a huge house it is cheaper to do balanced billing. Otherwise you have a $400/mo bills in the Winter. Also, they only read the meter every other month so the months inbetween are estimates. I found the estimates to be higher so I just paid a portion until the "real" bill came next cycle.


Hope that helps

Vet?? unsure
Cell phone? most my friends have verizon
Reg phone? No choice. Verizon only. Be careful with their plans, you have to specify unlimited local calls or they will charge you for each call. That goes for every time your computer dials too. You can rack up a huge bill and not even know it. (I got burned when I first moved here).

Cable? I really like Adelphia, plus they are slow when you stop service so you end up with about 2 months free cable until their people come around.

Electric? No Choice (Penelec)
Gas? No Choice. (National Fuel) It's cheaper to run electric heaters than heat with gas. If you have a huge house it is cheaper to do balanced billing. Otherwise you have a $400/mo bills in the Winter. Also, they only read the meter every other month so the months inbetween are estimates. I found the estimates to be higher so I just paid a portion until the "real" bill came next cycle.


Hope that helps




Thanks!! I saw that Time Warner also does cable/internet/local phone...not sure if it's worth it though.

Vet?? unsure
Cell phone? most my friends have verizon
Reg phone? No choice. Verizon only. Be careful with their plans, you have to specify unlimited local calls or they will charge you for each call. That goes for every time your computer dials too. You can rack up a huge bill and not even know it. (I got burned when I first moved here).

Cable? I really like Adelphia, plus they are slow when you stop service so you end up with about 2 months free cable until their people come around.

Electric? No Choice (Penelec)
Gas? No Choice. (National Fuel) It's cheaper to run electric heaters than heat with gas. If you have a huge house it is cheaper to do balanced billing. Otherwise you have a $400/mo bills in the Winter. Also, they only read the meter every other month so the months inbetween are estimates. I found the estimates to be higher so I just paid a portion until the "real" bill came next cycle.


Hope that helps

Does Adelphia provide cable internet too? I'm looking for cable internet vs DSL

Does Adelphia provide cable internet too? I'm looking for cable internet vs DSL
Yes,

In the phone book it says

Cable Digital-High SPeed Internet
1-888-683-1000
Give them a call for rates

Wondering if any current Erie folks could give me recommendations for good:

-veterinarian
-cell phone company
-regular phone company
-cable/ internet comapny
-electric/gas (if there's a choice??)

We're buying a house so we'll have to do all this stuff on our own...what fun!!

P.S. in case anyone is going to have to deal with a heating/cooling company I do NOT NOT NOT recommend Nerthlings...they have been so rude and unprofessional with me. If anyone is buying a house I have a great inspector to recommend--he was wonderful.

Vet - Not sure about a vet, but something I need to look into...
Cell - I'm going with T-mobile prepaid since I don't use it all that often.
Phone - We're doing VOIP through Sunrocket - something you might look into. We haven't had any problems and it's $199/yr prepaid for unlimited usage. But it does go through your cable modem or dsl, so you need that too.
Cable/Internet - I've heard Adelphia is the only one, at least at Belle Village where I'm living.
Electric/Gas - only one choice.

Yah, i'm married but seem to be one of the youngest people going into the LECOM class!! (21, wife is 21 also)... My wife and I are definately over the undergrad, "lets get wasted!!" mentality and would like to got to know some couples once we get there! Were looking into renting a house, so maybe we'll have some "get togethers" for all the other couples at LECOM! She is going to be going to Gannon University for nursing school, so we'll both be studyin like craaazy, but could always use a break! See everyone in a couple months(wow... that's sooon....)

I am not married, but have been in a relationship for the past 6 years.
Unfortunately my boyfriend will be staying in Chicago and not moving with me to Erie b/c of work. I am very much over the "let's get wasted" phase and looking forward getting together with all of you (including the married couples).
see you soon

margaret

hooray for us non-partyers!!! I was starting to think I'd be the only one!! It would definitely be fun to get together before orientation if everyone is all settled in. The reality of moving has started to sink in. Before it seemed all fun and exciting, now I'm dreading all the boxes, furniture lugging, and un-packing. Plus I have to re-paint my apartment back to white before I leave--yuck!! Anyone have any recommendations for rental trucks. I'll probably go with U-haul but haven't had time to look into other options.

anybody out there who's currently finishing up undergrad like me??

anybody out there who's currently finishing up undergrad like me??

I graduated college in 2005 and am now working on my master's degree. I'll be 24 when I enter LECOM.

anybody out there who's currently finishing up undergrad like me??


I am... I'm having a major case of senioritis!!! argh! :eek:

hooray for us non-partyers!!! I was starting to think I'd be the only one!! It would definitely be fun to get together before orientation if everyone is all settled in. The reality of moving has started to sink in. Before it seemed all fun and exciting, now I'm dreading all the boxes, furniture lugging, and un-packing. Plus I have to re-paint my apartment back to white before I leave--yuck!! Anyone have any recommendations for rental trucks. I'll probably go with U-haul but haven't had time to look into other options.

I've used U-haul before with no problems (from Phoenix, AZ to Whitefish, MT), although I have heard horror stories from other people about them breaking down, etc. etc... For our move out to Erie, we are using Budget. When comparing prices we found that we could get the Budget truck for $300 less than U-haul! I guess the price depends on the supply of trucks in the area and the demand for trucks where you're going. You might check all the usuals: U-haul, Budget, Penske, and Ryder in addition to any others you might know about! See you soon!

I am... I'm having a major case of senioritis!!! argh! :eek:

Me too! I'm so over O-chem... I just can't bring myself to study for the next test on Wednesday!

Does anyone know what LECOM expects for health insurance? Do we need to get a plan through them, or whats the guidelines?? Thanks for any info if anyone knows!

Just wanted to let everyone know...I priced some rental companies and Penske is definitely the cheapest (at least for my move). It's about $200 cheaper than uhaul and about the same price as budget, but penske gives unlimited miles which I need because I have to make a few extra trips with the truck.

Does anyone know what LECOM expects for health insurance? Do we need to get a plan through them, or whats the guidelines?? Thanks for any info if anyone knows!

LECOM requires that you have some form of health insurance whether it be your own policy, your parents, or your spouse. If you have your own you have to provide a copy of your current card and fill out the waiver. If you don't have your own then you have to buy their policy. I know the coverage isn't that great but its better than nothing. I have heard horror stories about pregnancy not being covered and I recall from a lecture I went to the max lifetime payout is like $150,000. Now if you get injured and end up in ICU, that only covers about 10 days of care. It's a bad policy. However, if anyone approaches you about the SOMA policy - it is worse. The company comes up with any excuse to deny claims. I had it for one semester and changed quickly when my claims were denied for $1000's and I had to get a lawyer to eventually get it paid.

Bottom line: If you can maintain your own insurance. DO IT

O-Chem is over! Whoohoooo! :thumbup:

I was looking into getting a Gateway Convertible Tablet/Laptop, mainly because I like taking notes by hand over typing. Anybody have one and can tell me the pros and cons? Or can you recommend something else? I have a laptop, but its from my senior year of high school, so now its over 7 years old! :o

Can someone please explain to me the details of setting up your rotations with LECOM? How many students do their rotations away from the school and how many stay in the area? What is the selection process like and how difficult is it to accomplish (setting up the rotations)? I have the list of affiliate hospitals and vaguely have an idea of how it works. The reason I ask is that it will have an impact on what type of place I choose to live in for the first two years of school.

Can anyone shed some light on the topic?

THANKS! :)

Ya i wanna know too. I'm hoping to do all/most rotations in nyc.

rotations Questions answered Can someone please explain to me the details of setting up your rotations with LECOM? How many students do their rotations away from the school and how many stay in the area? What is the selection process like and how difficult is it to accomplish (setting up the rotations)? I have the list of affiliate hospitals and vaguely have an idea of how it works. The reason I ask is that it will have an impact on what type of place I choose to live in for the first two years of school.

Can anyone shed some light on the topic?

THANKS! :)

I would say about 80% of students do their rotations away from Erie. If you have the affiliate list and want to do your rotations from that list you just let the clinical ed dept know by the online rotation approval form and put in that hospital for the rotation slot depending on which group you are in. If you want to do your own rotations outside of the affiliates then it is up to you to see if that hospital (say Las Vegas) will take you, you do the paperwork and get it approved on the other end. Once they have told you yes and you have paid your fee, etc to them. Then you do the online rotation approval form and go to your rotation, wherever it may be. If you do a rotation outside of the affiliate list it is up to you to find your own housing and get yourself there. I have done rotations all over the country so if anyone wants to PM me feel free. If you feel you are planning on trying to get an allopathic residency as a DO then it is wise to do a rotation at that hospital site and be seen. Plus you must be very organized, most rotations are schedule 10 - 12 months in advance. I tried to get rotations in California 10 months ahead and they were already filled. The way the rotation groups are set up, the entire class is divided into 13 rotation groups, each group has approx 17 students. Within that group there are usually 4 Erie people, 4 Ohio, 4 Michigan, 2 Pittsburgh, 2 Eastern PA, and 2 floaters. So, for instance, the Erie people have first dibs on the hospitals in Erie and once they decide for that rotation slot then its open to the rest of the group. Everyone takes turns to get that dream rotation they want since there are certain afflilate hospitals that MUST be filled by a LECOM student for every rotation. ONce those are filled then the others in the group are free to pick in another area or go somewhere else in the country. (I hope that's not too confusing) I think it's changed a little bit since I set up rotations. Anyhow, it's easy, don't stress about it. PM me if others have questions.

Anyone has any info regarding seating chart? My last name starts with a "T" so I guess I'll be sitting a mile away :laugh: . Is it possible to change seats due to hearing or sight difficulties? I assume since it's a huge lecture hall the professor will use a microphone? Thanks.

Anyone has any info regarding seating chart? My last name starts with a "T" so I guess I'll be sitting a mile away :laugh: . Is it possible to change seats due to hearing or sight difficulties? I assume since it's a huge lecture hall the professor will use a microphone? Thanks.


The first week or so you will need to sit alphabetical because all three pathways start lecture together. "A" sits in the front cornet by the podium and then it winds row by row. T's usually are on the second tier (about the 12th row). Remember that the screen is something like 30 feet high and you can always plug in your laptop at your seat and follow the lecture that way to type notes as they talk. And, yes, the room is wired so the volume is the same wherever you seat. If you want to change seats, you can switch with someone down front and put in the paperwork so they know where you are when attendance is taken. Not to worry.

rotations Questions answered

I would say about 80% of students do their rotations away from Erie. If you have the affiliate list and want to do your rotations from that list you just let the clinical ed dept know by the online rotation approval form and put in that hospital for the rotation slot depending on which group you are in. If you want to do your own rotations outside of the affiliates then it is up to you to see if that hospital (say Las Vegas) will take you, you do the paperwork and get it approved on the other end. Once they have told you yes and you have paid your fee, etc to them. Then you do the online rotation approval form and go to your rotation, wherever it may be. If you do a rotation outside of the affiliate list it is up to you to find your own housing and get yourself there. I have done rotations all over the country so if anyone wants to PM me feel free. If you feel you are planning on trying to get an allopathic residency as a DO then it is wise to do a rotation at that hospital site and be seen. Plus you must be very organized, most rotations are schedule 10 - 12 months in advance. I tried to get rotations in California 10 months ahead and they were already filled. The way the rotation groups are set up, the entire class is divided into 13 rotation groups, each group has approx 17 students. Within that group there are usually 4 Erie people, 4 Ohio, 4 Michigan, 2 Pittsburgh, 2 Eastern PA, and 2 floaters. So, for instance, the Erie people have first dibs on the hospitals in Erie and once they decide for that rotation slot then its open to the rest of the group. Everyone takes turns to get that dream rotation they want since there are certain afflilate hospitals that MUST be filled by a LECOM student for every rotation. ONce those are filled then the others in the group are free to pick in another area or go somewhere else in the country. (I hope that's not too confusing) I think it's changed a little bit since I set up rotations. Anyhow, it's easy, don't stress about it. PM me if others have questions.



Where can i find info on which hospitals in a specific city (like nyc or Chicago or Philly) takes incoming students for rotations?? Would I have to ask other students about this or would LECOM have that info??? I'm trying to avoid moving around so much for rotations. I want to do most/all rotations in the same area.

Just go to LECOM's site...then clinical ed...then rotation sites. I think there might be some locations missing, but I'm not 100% positive.

Our class didn't seem to have too many people who wanted Ohio. I ended up getting lucky as the only Ohio person in my group!

Is it easy to do all your rotations in or around Erie?

Oh it's the easiest to do ALL your rotations in Erie!!!!!!

Oh it's the easiest to do ALL your rotations in Erie!!!!!!

That's what I have heard- but how about quality rotations (i.e. not Milcreek hospital rotations)?

Yeah there is Hamot which has great rotations and there is St. Vincents too. This is just what I've heard from my classmates. They seemed to have very good experiences at Hamot and it's a trauma center.

Yeah there is Hamot which has great rotations and there is St. Vincents too. This is just what I've heard from my classmates. They seemed to have very good experiences at Hamot and it's a trauma center.

I did almost all of my third year rotations at Millcreek. It's not that bad and you get to do as much or as little as you want. I have had both good and bad at St Vincent and Hamot. It's really the luck of the draw I think. I also did many of my rotations at the various clinics in Erie which gives you great opportunity to learn a lot since you are usually the only student. IF you want to stay in Erie, its super super easy. Not to worry. I had to stay in Erie for most of mine since I have small children in school and I wanted to be home in the evening. Also, having rotations in Erie - NO CALL and the latest I was ever home was 5:30pm. Most rotations I was home by 3, which is great when you just doing a required rotation and are just putting in your time.

rotations affiliates (http://www.lecom.edu/lecom/application/rotations.asp)

Here is the link for the rotations affiliates. Any hospital not on the list you would have to set up yourself as I stated in my previous rotations post.

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Hey
When is orientation for your class?

If you have any questions feel free to PM me as I'm on my VACATION rotation!

Hey Green912, how was Cancun?

So I just got my laptop today and I realized that I ordered the wrong edition of microsoft office. I got the basic edition and it doesnt have powerpoint. We need powerpoint don't we? Is there any way I can just buy powerpoint or do I have to buy the whole thing? I'd appreciate any help you can give. I am such a moron when it comes to computers.

Just find a friend with the student edition of MS Word (or deluxe, etc.). Do a fresh install that way. You can also buy the student edition fairly cheaply.

Hey
When is orientation for your class?

If you have any questions feel free to PM me as I'm on my VACATION rotation!

Hey Green912, how was Cancun?

Orientation, I believe, starts on July 29th :)

Just find a friend with the student edition of MS Word (or deluxe, etc.). Do a fresh install that way. You can also buy the student edition fairly cheaply.


Thanks for the quick response :)

I am curious...

Does LECOM want the class of 2010 to do this homework assignment like last year's MS1s did?:

http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf

I am curious...

Does LECOM want the class of 2010 to do this homework assignment like last year's MS1s did?:

http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf


Must be an Erie thing... We didn't do anything like that in Bradenton last year....

I am curious...

Does LECOM want the class of 2010 to do this homework assignment like last year's MS1s did?:

http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf
That's stupid. I HATE PHYSICS.

Long Beach Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
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Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Mercy General Health Partners MI Family Practice
Advocate Luthern General Hospital IL Traditional Rotating
UPMC Pittsburgh PA Orthopedics
Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Emergency Medicine
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Family Practice
Kalamzoo Center MI Family Practice
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
St. John's Oakland MI Emergency Medicine
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Internal Medicine
Schneider Children'sHospital NY Pediatrics
Albert Einstein Medical Center NY Emergency Medicine
Case Western/ Metro Health Hos. OH Internal Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
University of Florida - Jacksonville FL Surgery
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Internal Medicine
Memorial Hospital PA Emergency Medicine Osteopathic
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Emergency Medicine
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Western PA Hospital PA Anesthesiology Allopathic
Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Mount Clemens General Hospital MI General Surgery
Memorial Health Care MA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Peninsula Hospital NY General Surgery
North Colorado Medical Center CO Family Practice
North Colorado Medical Center CO Family Practice

Frankford Hospitals PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Scranton- Temple PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Geisinger Health System PA Internal Medicine Osteopathic
Kalamzoo Center MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
UPMC, Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Mount Clemens General Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
Hennepin County Medical Center MN Internal Medicine
Doctor's Hospital CA Traditional Rotating
Eastern VA Medical School VA Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Eastern VA Medical School VA Family Practice
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
St. Elizabeth's Hospital NY Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Winthrop University Hospital NY Pathology
Kern Medical Center CA Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent Medical Center OH Traditional Rotating
USAF Medical Center IL Traditional Rotating Air Force
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
St. John West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
Saint Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
Metro Hospital OH Internal Medicine
Frankford Hospitals PA Emergency Medicine
Clarion Hospital PA Family Practice Osteopathic
Rush University Hospital IL Anesthesiology
Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Genesys Health System MI General Surgery Osteopathic
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Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Brooke Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Family Practice Osteopathic
Mercy Catholic Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
Allegheny General Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center OH Emergency Medicine
Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
WSU/ Detriot Medical Center MI Physical Med. & Rehab.
St. John Oakland Hospital MI Family Practice Osteopathic
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hsopital MI Internal Medicine
Botsford General Hsopital MI Ob/Gyn Osteopathic
ETSU - Quillen College of Medicine TN Family Practice

Altoona Regional Health System PA Traditional Rotating
Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Family Practice
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
Summa Health / NEOUCOM OH Internal Medicine
Case Western/ Metro Health Hos. OH Emergency Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Foundation OH Psychiatry
Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
Detroit Riverview MI Ob/Gyn Osteopathic
Beth Israel Medical Center NY Internal Medicine
Danbury Hospital CT Pathology
Lahey Clinic MA Internal Medicine

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health PA Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph Medical Center PA Family Practice Osteopathic
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Emergency Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
LSU LA Traditional Rotating
Riverside Methodist OH Traditional Rotating
Columbia Hospital FL Traditional Rotating
St. John Oakland Hospital MI Pediatrics
University of Kentucky KY Internal Medicine
St. Joseph - Eastland OH Family Practice
Frankford Hospitals PA Internal Medicine
Portsmouth Naval Hospital OH Family Practice Navy
Mount Clemens General Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
Memorial Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Internal Medicine
St. James Hospital and Health IL Traditional Rotating
Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Traditional Rotating
Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
St. John West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
Madigan Army Medical Center WA Traditional Rotating Army
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Emergency Medicine
Northside Hospital & Heart Institute FL Internal Medicine
Wright State Univ. OH Pediatrics
St. Barnabas Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating
Illinios COM IL Internal Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
University of Buffalo NY Pediatrics

St. John's West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent Hosp. MA Traditional Rotating
Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hospital MI Diagnositic Radiology Osteopathic
Mercy Suburban Hospital PA General Surgery
Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Universoty of Rochester/Strong Mem. NY Emergency Medicine
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
Rapid City Regional Hospital SD Family Practice
Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
Summa Health / NEOUCOM OH Internal Medicine
Univ. of Maryland Medical Center MD Ob/Gyn
Allegheny General Hospital PA Pathology
Berkshire Medical Center MA Pathology
Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Internal Medicine
Shands Hospital FL Emergency Medicine
University of Florida - Shands FL Emergency Medicine
Kennedy Memorial Univ. Medical Center NJ Traditional Rotating
Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hospital MI General Surgery
Geisinger Health System PA Pediatrics Osteopathic
William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
Univ. of Connecticut Health Center CT Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph - Eastland OH Traditional Rotating
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
Doctor's Hospital - Stark County OH General Surgery Osteopathic
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH General Surgery

Nesbitt Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Doctor's Hospital - Columbus OH Family Practice

Central Washington WA Family Practice
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Brommen Medical Institute IL Family Practice
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Family Practice
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Hennepin County Medical Center MN Internal Medicine
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Internal Medicine
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
Hershey Medical Center PA Emergency Medicine
Graduate Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
Latrobe Medical Center PA Family Practice
University of Buffalo NY Pediatrics
Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
University Hospital OH Psychiatry
San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
UC Irvine Medical Center CA Internal Medicine

Diagnostic Radiology = 1 CA = 3
Emergency Medicine = 19 CO = 2
Family Practice = 23 CT = 1
General Surgery = 8 FL = 4
Internal Medicine = 20 IL = 7
Ob/Gyn = 3 KY = 1
Pediatrics = 7 LA = 1
Traditional Rotating = 87 MA = 1
Pathology - 4 MI = 19
Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation - 4 MN = 3
Pyschiatry - 2 NJ = 3
NY = 21
OH = 29

Well done!!! Thanks for the informative information. Now, if you have the true pass rate I'd worship you. :laugh:


Long Beach Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
UPMC Horizon PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Mercy General Health Partners MI Family Practice
Advocate Luthern General Hospital IL Traditional Rotating
UPMC Pittsburgh PA Orthopedics
Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Emergency Medicine
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Family Practice
Kalamzoo Center MI Family Practice
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
St. John's Oakland MI Emergency Medicine
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Internal Medicine
Schneider Children'sHospital NY Pediatrics
Albert Einstein Medical Center NY Emergency Medicine
Case Western/ Metro Health Hos. OH Internal Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
University of Florida - Jacksonville FL Surgery
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Internal Medicine
Memorial Hospital PA Emergency Medicine Osteopathic
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Emergency Medicine
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Western PA Hospital PA Anesthesiology Allopathic
Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Mount Clemens General Hospital MI General Surgery
Memorial Health Care MA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Peninsula Hospital NY General Surgery
North Colorado Medical Center CO Family Practice
North Colorado Medical Center CO Family Practice

Frankford Hospitals PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Scranton- Temple PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Geisinger Health System PA Internal Medicine Osteopathic
Kalamzoo Center MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
UPMC, Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Mount Clemens General Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
Hennepin County Medical Center MN Internal Medicine
Doctor's Hospital CA Traditional Rotating
Eastern VA Medical School VA Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Eastern VA Medical School VA Family Practice
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
St. Elizabeth's Hospital NY Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Winthrop University Hospital NY Pathology
Kern Medical Center CA Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent Medical Center OH Traditional Rotating
USAF Medical Center IL Traditional Rotating Air Force
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
St. John West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
Saint Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
Metro Hospital OH Internal Medicine
Frankford Hospitals PA Emergency Medicine
Clarion Hospital PA Family Practice Osteopathic
Rush University Hospital IL Anesthesiology
Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Genesys Health System MI General Surgery Osteopathic
Institution Name State Located Program Name Military, AOA, Allopathic
Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Brooke Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Family Practice Osteopathic
Mercy Catholic Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
Allegheny General Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center OH Emergency Medicine
Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
WSU/ Detriot Medical Center MI Physical Med. & Rehab.
St. John Oakland Hospital MI Family Practice Osteopathic
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hsopital MI Internal Medicine
Botsford General Hsopital MI Ob/Gyn Osteopathic
ETSU - Quillen College of Medicine TN Family Practice

Altoona Regional Health System PA Traditional Rotating
Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Family Practice
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
Summa Health / NEOUCOM OH Internal Medicine
Case Western/ Metro Health Hos. OH Emergency Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Foundation OH Psychiatry
Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
Detroit Riverview MI Ob/Gyn Osteopathic
Beth Israel Medical Center NY Internal Medicine
Danbury Hospital CT Pathology
Lahey Clinic MA Internal Medicine

Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health PA Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph Medical Center PA Family Practice Osteopathic
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Emergency Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
LSU LA Traditional Rotating
Riverside Methodist OH Traditional Rotating
Columbia Hospital FL Traditional Rotating
St. John Oakland Hospital MI Pediatrics
University of Kentucky KY Internal Medicine
St. Joseph - Eastland OH Family Practice
Frankford Hospitals PA Internal Medicine
Portsmouth Naval Hospital OH Family Practice Navy
Mount Clemens General Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
Memorial Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Internal Medicine
St. James Hospital and Health IL Traditional Rotating
Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Traditional Rotating
Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
St. John West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
Madigan Army Medical Center WA Traditional Rotating Army
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Emergency Medicine
Northside Hospital & Heart Institute FL Internal Medicine
Wright State Univ. OH Pediatrics
St. Barnabas Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating
Illinios COM IL Internal Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
University of Buffalo NY Pediatrics

St. John's West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
St. Vincent Hosp. MA Traditional Rotating
Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hospital MI Diagnositic Radiology Osteopathic
Mercy Suburban Hospital PA General Surgery
Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Universoty of Rochester/Strong Mem. NY Emergency Medicine
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
Rapid City Regional Hospital SD Family Practice
Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
Summa Health / NEOUCOM OH Internal Medicine
Univ. of Maryland Medical Center MD Ob/Gyn
Allegheny General Hospital PA Pathology
Berkshire Medical Center MA Pathology
Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Internal Medicine
Shands Hospital FL Emergency Medicine
University of Florida - Shands FL Emergency Medicine
Kennedy Memorial Univ. Medical Center NJ Traditional Rotating
Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hospital MI General Surgery
Geisinger Health System PA Pediatrics Osteopathic
William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
Univ. of Connecticut Health Center CT Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph - Eastland OH Traditional Rotating
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
Doctor's Hospital - Stark County OH General Surgery Osteopathic
Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH General Surgery

Nesbitt Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Doctor's Hospital - Columbus OH Family Practice

Central Washington WA Family Practice
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Brommen Medical Institute IL Family Practice
Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Family Practice
Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
Hennepin County Medical Center MN Internal Medicine
Millcreek Community Hospital PA Internal Medicine
Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
Hershey Medical Center PA Emergency Medicine
Graduate Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
Latrobe Medical Center PA Family Practice
University of Buffalo NY Pediatrics
Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
University Hospital OH Psychiatry
San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
UC Irvine Medical Center CA Internal Medicine

Diagnostic Radiology = 1 CA = 3
Emergency Medicine = 19 CO = 2
Family Practice = 23 CT = 1
General Surgery = 8 FL = 4
Internal Medicine = 20 IL = 7
Ob/Gyn = 3 KY = 1
Pediatrics = 7 LA = 1
Traditional Rotating = 87 MA = 1
Pathology - 4 MI = 19
Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation - 4 MN = 3
Pyschiatry - 2 NJ = 3
NY = 21
OH = 29

That's stupid. I HATE PHYSICS.


I still haven't gotten an answer as to if they are making the class of 2010 do that homework assignment. Anyone care to enlighten me?

I still haven't gotten an answer as to if they are making the class of 2010 do that homework assignment. Anyone care to enlighten me?
Shouldn't your concern be for the class of 2011? You can always quit your masters program and join the crowd ;) .

Match list for class of 2006
I hope you don't mind I went through and categorize them as it's easier on the eye. :D


Anesthesia (2) <-- :confused: only TWO out of 200+ students???
• Western PA Hospital PA Anesthesiology Allopathic
• Rush University Hospital IL Anesthesiology

Emergency Medicine (21)
• Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Emergency Medicine
• St. John's Oakland MI Emergency Medicine
• Albert Einstein Medical Center NY Emergency Medicine
• Memorial Hospital PA Emergency Medicine Osteopathic
• Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Emergency Medicine
• Kern Medical Center CA Emergency Medicine
• St. John West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
• Frankford Hospitals PA Emergency Medicine
• Allegheny General Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
• St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center OH Emergency Medicine
• Case Western/ Metro Health Hos. OH Emergency Medicine
• St. Vincent Health Center PA Emergency Medicine
• Memorial Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
• St. John West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
• St. Vincent Health Center PA Emergency Medicine
• St. Barnabas Hospital PA Emergency Medicine
• St. John's West Shore Hospital OH Emergency Medicine
• University of Rochester/Strong Mem. NY Emergency Medicine
• University of Florida - Shands FL Emergency Medicine
• Hershey Medical Center PA Emergency Medicine
• Shands Hospital FL Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine (23)
• Mercy General Health Partners MI Family Practice
• Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Family Practice
• Kalamzoo Center MI Family Practice
• North Colorado Medical Center CO Family Practice
• North Colorado Medical Center CO Family Practice
• Eastern VA Medical School VA Family Practice
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Family Practice Osteopathic
• Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
• St. John Oakland Hospital MI Family Practice Osteopathic
• ETSU - Quillen College of Medicine TN Family Practice
• Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Family Practice
• Cuyhoga Falls General Hospital OH Family Practice
• Clarion Hospital PA Family Practice Osteopathic
• St. Joseph Medical Center PA Family Practice Osteopathic
• St. Joseph - Eastland OH Family Practice
• Portsmouth Naval Hospital OH Family Practice Navy
• Rapid City Regional Hospital SD Family Practice
• Doctor's Hospital - Columbus OH Family Practice
• Central Washington WA Family Practice
• Latrobe Medical Center PA Family Practice
• Brommen Medical Institute IL Family Practice
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Family Practice

General Surgery (8)
• Mount Clemens General Hospital MI General Surgery
• University of Florida - Jacksonville FL Surgery
• Peninsula Hospital NY General Surgery
• Genesys Health System MI General Surgery Osteopathic
• Doctor's Hospital - Stark County OH General Surgery Osteopathic
• Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH General Surgery
• Botsford General Hospital MI General Surgery
• Mercy Suburban Hospital PA General Surgery

Internal Medicine (20)
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Internal Medicine
• Case Western/ Metro Health Hos. OH Internal Medicine
• Southe Pointe- Cleveland Clinic OH Internal Medicine
• Geisinger Health System PA Internal Medicine Osteopathic
• Hennepin County Medical Center MN Internal Medicine
• Botsford General Hsopital MI Internal Medicine
• Summa Health / NEOUCOM OH Internal Medicine
• Beth Israel Medical Center NY Internal Medicine
• Lahey Clinic MA Internal Medicine
• University of Kentucky KY Internal Medicine
• Frankford Hospitals PA Internal Medicine
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Internal Medicine
• Northside Hospital & Heart Institute FL Internal Medicine
• Hennepin County Medical Center MN Internal Medicine
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Internal Medicine
• UC Irvine Medical Center CA Internal Medicine
• Illinios COM IL Internal Medicine
• Summa Health / NEOUCOM OH Internal Medicine
• Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Internal Medicine
• Metro Hospital OH Internal Medicine

OB/GYN (3)
• Botsford General Hsopital MI Ob/Gyn Osteopathic
• Detroit Riverview MI Ob/Gyn Osteopathic
• Univ. of Maryland Medical Center MD Ob/Gyn

Orthopedics (1)
• UPMC Pittsburgh PA Orthopedics

Pathology (5)
• Winthrop University Hospital NY Pathology
• Winthrop University Hospital NY Pathology
• Danbury Hospital CT Pathology
• Allegheny General Hospital PA Pathology
• Berkshire Medical Center MA Pathology

Pediatrics (6)
• Schneider Children'sHospital NY Pediatrics
• St. John Oakland Hospital MI Pediatrics
• University of Buffalo NY Pediatrics
• Geisinger Health System PA Pediatrics Osteopathic
• Wright State Univ. OH Pediatrics
• University of Buffalo NY Pediatrics

Physical Med. & Rehab (1)
• WSU/ Detriot Medical Center MI Physical Med. & Rehab.

Psychiatry (2)
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation OH Psychiatry
• University Hospital OH Psychiatry

Radiology (1)
• Botsford General Hospital MI Diagnositic Radiology Osteopathic

Traditional Rotating (90)
• Long Beach Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• UPMC Horizon PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Advocate Luthern General Hospital IL Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Frankford Hospitals PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Scranton- Temple PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Memorial Health Care MA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Kalamzoo Center MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
• UPMC, Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Mount Clemens General Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Doctor's Hospital CA Traditional Rotating
• Eastern VA Medical School VA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• St. Elizabeth's Hospital NY Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• St. Vincent Medical Center OH Traditional Rotating
• USAF Medical Center IL Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Saint Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Brooke Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
• Mercy Catholic Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
• Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Altoona Regional Health System PA Traditional Rotating
• Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
• Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
• LSU LA Traditional Rotating
• Riverside Methodist OH Traditional Rotating
• Columbia Hospital FL Traditional Rotating
• Mount Clemens General Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• St. James Hospital and Health IL Traditional Rotating
• Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Traditional Rotating
• Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Madigan Army Medical Center WA Traditional Rotating Army
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• St. Vincent Hosp. MA Traditional Rotating
• Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating
• Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
• William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
• Univ. of Connecticut Health Center CT Traditional Rotating
• St. Joseph - Eastland OH Traditional Rotating
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Graduate Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
• Nesbitt Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
• Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Kennedy Memorial Univ. Medical Center NJ Traditional Rotating
• Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating


TOTAL= 183

Shouldn't your concern be for the class of 2011? You can always quit your masters program and join the crowd ;) .

I would but:
A) I enjoy my MS program too much.
B) Having a MS in counseling may help me get a better psychiatry residency.



In regards to the homework assignment, I would like to see if they have retired it for the c/o 2010.

LECOM requires that you have some form of health insurance whether it be your own policy, your parents, or your spouse. If you have your own you have to provide a copy of your current card and fill out the waiver. If you don't have your own then you have to buy their policy. I know the coverage isn't that great but its better than nothing. I have heard horror stories about pregnancy not being covered and I recall from a lecture I went to the max lifetime payout is like $150,000. Now if you get injured and end up in ICU, that only covers about 10 days of care. It's a bad policy. However, if anyone approaches you about the SOMA policy - it is worse. The company comes up with any excuse to deny claims. I had it for one semester and changed quickly when my claims were denied for $1000's and I had to get a lawyer to eventually get it paid.

Bottom line: If you can maintain your own insurance. DO IT
We are required to use the plan provided by LECOM (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Blue). The only other options are if you are covered by a parent, spouse, or military. However, we just received a notice that our plan would be improved for the coming year (slightly more expensive, of course...its $160/mo.).

We are required to use the plan provided by LECOM (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO Blue). The only other options are if you are covered by a parent, spouse, or military. However, we just received a notice that our plan would be improved for the coming year (slightly more expensive, of course...its $160/mo.).


Do you have the web link to the details of this plan (either via BCBS or LECOM)?

Thanks!

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Residents.

I would also like to provide a link, but of LECOM grads at a very prominent allopathic hospital in central NY in the emergency department (which is a level 1 trauma facility):

http://www.upstate.edu/emergency/residency/residents.php

What's the deal with needing a mumps titer now???? I did all me medical stuff already and sent it in months ago!!! Now we need a mumps titer?? uuuuugggghhhhh.

Anyone have any recommendations/ suggestions about good banks in the area?

Go with PNC bank...They are everywhere in Erie and there's an PNC ATM at school. Also the loan money from the school is or used to be a PNC check. That means no waiting for the check to clear since it will be a PNC to PNC transaction. Plus they have a student account with no fees.

As far as the mumps thing...probably because there was a recent outbreak of mumps in the midwest

Does anyone have pictures of the Laurel Ridge or Lakeview apartments? I'm looking for pictures of the inside of the apartments. Also, are there any apt available in those apartment complexes? Thanks.

Lakeview virtual tour is at www.malenodevelopment.com

can any current LECOMers tell me how the loan money works? Do we get a check for the whole amount (minus tuition) the first week of class? When I got my loan letter there was something about half the funds being given in August, and the other half in the winter??? Just wondering when I can start spending, lol.

DON'T SPEND NOW! You need to save...you'll get a cut in August or so. About 3-4 weeks after school starts. Then you'll get another check for 2nd semester.

Traditional Rotating (90)
• Long Beach Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• UPMC Horizon PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Advocate Luthern General Hospital IL Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Frankford Hospitals PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Scranton- Temple PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Memorial Health Care MA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Kalamzoo Center MI Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
• UPMC, Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC St. Margaret PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Mount Clemens General Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Doctor's Hospital CA Traditional Rotating
• Eastern VA Medical School VA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• Garden City Oseopathic Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• St. Elizabeth's Hospital NY Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• St. Vincent Medical Center OH Traditional Rotating
• USAF Medical Center IL Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Saint Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Brooke Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
• Mercy Catholic Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
• Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Altoona Regional Health System PA Traditional Rotating
• Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• St. Luke's Hospital PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating Osteopathic
• UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
• Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
• LSU LA Traditional Rotating
• Riverside Methodist OH Traditional Rotating
• Columbia Hospital FL Traditional Rotating
• Mount Clemens General Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• Henry Ford Hospital MI Traditional Rotating
• St. James Hospital and Health IL Traditional Rotating
• Newark Beth - St. Barnabas NJ Traditional Rotating
• Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Madigan Army Medical Center WA Traditional Rotating Army
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• St. Vincent Hosp. MA Traditional Rotating
• Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center NY Traditional Rotating
• Meadville Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh PA Traditional Rotating
• UPMC Shadyside PA Traditional Rotating
• Clarion Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Sisters of Charity Hospital NY Traditional Rotating
• William Beamount Army Medical Center TX Traditional Rotating Army
• Univ. of Connecticut Health Center CT Traditional Rotating
• St. Joseph - Eastland OH Traditional Rotating
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Graduate Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• UPMC - Horizon PA Traditional Rotating
• Nesbitt Memorial Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Wright Patterson AFB OH Traditional Rotating Air Force
• Millcreek Community Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• San Diego Naval Hospital CA Traditional Rotating Navy
• Hamot Medical Center PA Traditional Rotating
• St. Vincent Health Center PA Traditional Rotating
• Western PA Hospital PA Traditional Rotating
• Kennedy Memorial Univ. Medical Center NJ Traditional Rotating
• Geisinger Health System PA Traditional Rotating


TOTAL= 183


Hey:
Sorry, i'm asking about this now, was in Mexico using up what's left of my free time, but these hospitals that you listed...do they accept LECOM students for rotations? Is the school somehow affiliated with them?
I work for Advocate Lutheran General now (in the E.R.) and it is an awesome hospital, it would be nice to come back here for rotations.

Hey:
Sorry, i'm asking about this now, was in Mexico using up what's left of my free time, but these hospitals that you listed...do they accept LECOM students for rotations? Is the school somehow affiliated with them?
I work for Advocate Lutheran General now (in the E.R.) and it is an awesome hospital, it would be nice to come back here for rotations.
That is a list of places that LECOM students are rotating in. If they let one student rotate they have to let others from the same school rotate if there's room. So yes, those are considered affiliated hospitals. IMO.

EDIT: Ooops! I was confused. Matchlist is for residencies only. Of course, if you do your rotation at a particular hospital you have a good chance if you apply for their residency program.

The above list is the (almost complete) match list for the class of 2006, I found it on our server. That does not mean they are all affilliates of Lecom, though as a fourth year student, you can rotate at almost all residency programs providing your schedules match. This is sometimes difficult b/c we have a strict month to month schedule.

Anyone know of any hospitals in nyc where i can rotate in???

Anyone in Erie already that would know about how long it would take to drive from Fairview to LECOM or Erie in general?? There is a house there my wife and I are thinking about, how inconvenient would this be? She will be attending nursing school at Gannon as well. Is there a bus system at all? Thanks for any info on this!

Anyone in Erie already that would know about how long it would take to drive from Fairview to LECOM or Erie in general?? There is a house there my wife and I are thinking about, how inconvenient would this be? She will be attending nursing school at Gannon as well. Is there a bus system at all? Thanks for any info on this!
Try Yahoo maps or mapquest.

I just got a phone call from Elaine Morse today. I was moved off the wait list and was accepted! LECOM Class of 2010 here I come!!! :)

I just got a phone call from Elaine Morse today. I was moved off the wait list and was accepted! LECOM Class of 2010 here I come!!! :)
Congrats and welcome!

Anyone have any thoughts on Brookwood village? Anyone live there, or checked it out? I'm from Oregon, so I can't go on a tour so any help would be appreciated!

Anyone in Erie already that would know about how long it would take to drive from Fairview to LECOM or Erie in general?? There is a house there my wife and I are thinking about, how inconvenient would this be? She will be attending nursing school at Gannon as well. Is there a bus system at all? Thanks for any info on this!


From Fairview to LECOM is minimum 30 minute drive. That in itself is not that bad in the summer but you have to remember that Erie has blizzards and the weather is no excuse to miss class at LECOM. No Kidding!! It would be miserable in the winter for the both of you expeically when the weather is bad. Yes, there is a bus system in Erie but I have no idea if there is a bus to fairview? Doubt it. I would try to live closer. My house is 7 minutes to LECOM and during the winter when the weather is bad, its very dangerous and sometime I wish I lived closer.

Anyone know of any hospitals in nyc where i can rotate in???
Just do a google search for NYC hospitals. Email their education depts and see if they will take a visiting student. That's how you find out. Easy.

Anyone have any thoughts on Brookwood village? Anyone live there, or checked it out? I'm from Oregon, so I can't go on a tour so any help would be appreciated!

I checked Brookwood out back in January. They were really nice compared to some of the other places I looked at. Plus they accept pets, which is a bonus for me. I looked at them fairly early in the morning and there were a ton of little kids getting waiting for the bus. Might be a good thing if you have kids of your own. The landlord told me that there are alot of students there - Penn State-Behrend, Mercyhurst, and LECOM - which could or could not be a good thing depending on how loud parties get! :cool:

As for me, my girlfriend and I are living right next door to Brookwood at a place called Belle Village. They just built a few new townhouses that are ready to be rented. They accept pets too! The landlord, Julie, is very nice and will work with you on your lease. Let me know if you have any more questions that I might be able to answer.

I checked Brookwood out back in January. They were really nice compared to some of the other places I looked at. Plus they accept pets, which is a bonus for me. I looked at them fairly early in the morning and there were a ton of little kids getting waiting for the bus. Might be a good thing if you have kids of your own. The landlord told me that there are alot of students there - Penn State-Behrend, Mercyhurst, and LECOM - which could or could not be a good thing depending on how loud parties get! :cool:

As for me, my girlfriend and I are living right next door to Brookwood at a place called Belle Village. They just built a few new townhouses that are ready to be rented. They accept pets too! The landlord, Julie, is very nice and will work with you on your lease. Let me know if you have any more questions that I might be able to answer.

Does belle village accept Dogs and cats, or just cats? My wife and I want to get a dog! Thanks!

Hey did anyone hear about the three year program LECOM is starting in 2007? Its geared towards family practice. Sounds cool but kind of sucks that we will be graduating the same time as someone who started a year later than us. :confused: There is an article on it on goerie.com

Hey did anyone hear about the three year program LECOM is starting in 2007? Its geared towards family practice. Sounds cool but kind of sucks that we will be graduating the same time as someone who started a year later than us. :confused: There is an article on it on goerie.com

Yeah. I was actually in Erie today and I looked at a newspaper and on the cover was the story. I was also thinking that it kind of sucks that the first class will graduate the same time as us.

Will those students be forced to go into family practice? I don't see how that's possible as one can choose to change specialty afterwards, can they not?

Will those students be forced to go into family practice? I don't see how that's possible as one can choose to change specialty afterwards, can they not?

The newpaper article says that only 6 people will be accepted into the 3 year program. It's year round with no breaks like the pharm program. I am sure that LECOM will monitor the match progress of those six and will not issue a diploma if those students don't match in FP. They will find a way to force those in the accelerated program to stay with that track. You would probably have to sign a binding contract at the start of the program and would be sued for breech on contract should you want out. I would not put it past the school. I would not even go into it thinking a switch would be possible later. No worth it. Do the extra year if you are not sure.

The newpaper article says that only 6 people will be accepted into the 3 year program. It's year round with no breaks like the pharm program. I am sure that LECOM will monitor the match progress of those six and will not issue a diploma if those students don't match in FP. They will find a way to force those in the accelerated program to stay with that track. You would probably have to sign a binding contract at the start of the program and would be sued for breech on contract should you want out. I would not put it past the school. I would not even go into it thinking a switch would be possible later. No worth it. Do the extra year if you are not sure.
Just curious. I wouldn't want to attend school year round. But can't a current practicing family physician go back and do residency in another specialty if they don't want to do family medicine anymore?

Just curious. I wouldn't want to attend school year round. But can't a current practicing family physician go back and do residency in another specialty if they don't want to do family medicine anymore?


Yes. That is another loophole.

I commend LECOM for trying to proactively deal with the shortage of FPs. However, even if they force you to do a FP residency, they cannot follow you around for the rest of your life to make sure you are still a FP. So, I guess like if you wanted to be a cardiologist, you could do a IM residency and then do a cardio fellowship in this program, technically.

I think perhaps a better approach would be some type of guaranteed FP residency program. For instance, they may have FP residencies from around the country agree to guarantee a spot for graudates of a "FP track" program, that is still the typical 4 year DO program. This way, you would be guaranteed that 95% of the applicants for that program would really want to go into FP.

From what I've heard, you only get 1 funded residency spot. So if you would want to do a 2nd residency, you wouldn't get $$. Now if you wanted a surgery residency initially, you get funded for 4 years. If you decide that you don't like that and want to switch to a 3 year FP residency you can because you were "funded" for 4 years.

This is just what I've heard...

What's the difference with the BS/MD 6 year programs? THey are completing their undergrad in <2 years...

Did anyone go up and get their picture taken for their id yet?

Did anyone go up and get their picture taken for their id yet?
I was thinkin about driving 2800 miles to get a picture, and decided to wait until July... :laugh: lol! I'm not going to be able to go until a couple weeks before school starts, i'm not sure if other people have gone?

I was thinkin about driving 2800 miles to get a picture, and decided to wait until July... :laugh: lol! I'm not going to be able to go until a couple weeks before school starts, i'm not sure if other people have gone?



Can't we just get the id thing done during orientation?

Did anyone go up and get their picture taken for their id yet?
I did since I was looking for the apartment up there anyways, but they dont actually give it to you, just take a picture and will give you id and the parking pass during orientation, so I think it can wait. Also, they send you to configure your laptop, but all they did for me was they wrote down serial number and checked if there was antivirus installed - not much configuring, took about 5 minutes :cool: :)

I did since I was looking for the apartment up there anyways, but they dont actually give it to you, just take a picture and will give you id and the parking pass during orientation, so I think it can wait. Also, they send you to configure your laptop, but all they did for me was they wrote down serial number and checked if there was antivirus installed - not much configuring, took about 5 minutes :cool: :)


Do i need to let them know before doing this or could i just walk in to get the id pic taken and parking pass???

Do i need to let them know before doing this or could i just walk in to get the id pic taken and parking pass???

The letter that they sent said to make an appt, so I did. But they didnt look very busy when I was there :)

I have an appointment for June 12 so I figured I would look at appartments or houses that weekend. Man did the price of hotels go up during the summer months. :eek:

Those were my exact MCAT stats!


Sweet that makes two of us that are going. Maybe we should post our stats to help give others hope.
VR-9, PS-7, BS-8, WS-O
Science G.P.A.-3.45
Overall G.P.A.-3.47
I love LECOM so much, I was so shocked because at first I wasn't even going to go there, but Erie and the school are so awesome I can't wait to be up there next August.

So I am currently a 5th year senior at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. I will graduate in May with a B.A. in Biology-Cell and Molecular and a minor in Chemistry and Business. I love skiing and anything outdoors. I truely do enjoy the D.O. philosophy. Lets keep the thread going. :D

glad to hear there's some other married/ attached folks who have outgrown the bar scene...maybe we can have a couples get-together for semi-non-trads!!!

I will be living with my fiance in Erie. We have never been the hardcore party types. Maybe we can all get together some time!

My fiance and I are looking into apartment places...specifically Vineyard Village, West Lake Townhomes, and Carriage Hill Townhouses because everything else seems pretty booked. Any thoughts??? :) Has anyone just recently gotten an apartment and where did you find that there were available apartments for the middle of July? Thanks and I can't wait to meet everyone!

My fiance and I are looking into apartment places...specifically Vineyard Village, West Lake Townhomes, and Carriage Hill Townhouses because everything else seems pretty booked. Any thoughts??? :) Has anyone just recently gotten an apartment and where did you find that there were available apartments for the middle of July? Thanks and I can't wait to meet everyone!


My wife and I are living in Brookwood village next year. It is VERY nice, allows a dog (just in case), washer/dryer hookups, dishwashing, soundproof walls, etc. etc. They were available for middle of July and we put down our downpayment. You should look into them!

My wife and I are living in Brookwood village next year. It is VERY nice, allows a dog (just in case), washer/dryer hookups, dishwashing, soundproof walls, etc. etc. They were available for middle of July and we put down our downpayment. You should look into them!

Yes we are also looking into Brookwood Village...thanks for the advice. I am crossing my fingers to get something nice. :)

Yes we are also looking into Brookwood Village...thanks for the advice. I am crossing my fingers to get something nice. :)

When I was up there a couple weeks ago, I looked at Willow Wood Village and they seemed to have a lot of townhouses available in the middle of July. They're pretty nice and affordable. Some have garages and others just have basements. Also, I looked at Lakeview and thats where I will be living but they did have a few apartments available at their Scenery Hills location available on July 1st.

Anyone know when we take the COMLEX I/ USMLE I ??? I know it's after second year, but are there a range of dates or is it only offered once? My sister in law is getting married the summer between my second and third year and they live out of the country, so I'm just trying to see if I'll be able to make it. Thanks!

A few things...
1. You haven't even started therefore don't be thinking about boards already
2. Yes, there are multiple dates it can be taken
3. The MS2s had only 2-3 weeks off between classes and the first day of rotations.

Hey guys,

Is the class of 2010 required to do this pre-MSI module like last year's MS1s were? Thanks.

http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf

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I'd also like to know if we will need to do this assignment. When will we find out about it if we do have to do it?

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I'd also like to know if we will need to do this assignment. When will we find out about it if we do have to do it?


I was snooping around the class of '09 thread and the earliest date that anyone mentioned it was June 22 of last year. So I'm guessing that if we don't hear anything about it in a few weeks then we should be ok. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have to do it.

Hi! Planning on attending LECOM this year. New to the forums, in case no one noticed. Does anyone know if you can change your preferences for learning pathway? I orginally put PBL>LDP>ISP, but now I want ISP. I was going to call them this week and ask, but I figured I'd see if anyone knew something first.

Thanks and hello to all my future classmates! :)

Hi! Planning on attending LECOM this year. New to the forums, in case no one noticed. Does anyone know if you can change your preferences for learning pathway? I orginally put PBL>LDP>ISP, but now I want ISP. I was going to call them this week and ask, but I figured I'd see if anyone knew something first.

Thanks and hello to all my future classmates! :)


Yeah for fellow ISPers!! :laugh:

I hear ISP is the hardest to switch in to and holds a waiting list. But I would call tomorrow just to see. I would imagine that at this point in the game it will be difficult, but mabe there will be some people switching around during the first semster.

Yeah for fellow ISPers!! :laugh:

I hear ISP is the hardest to switch in to and holds a waiting list. But I would call tomorrow just to see. I would imagine that at this point in the game it will be difficult, but mabe there will be some people switching around during the first semster.

I think I could do well in any of the pathways, its just preference now. I'm in LDP at the moment. I figured the worst they can tell me is that ISP and PBL are still full. Thanks!

I was snooping around the class of '09 thread and the earliest date that anyone mentioned it was June 22 of last year. So I'm guessing that if we don't hear anything about it in a few weeks then we should be ok. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we don't have to do it.

Good thinking! I will keep my fingers crossed, too! But I have a feeling we will probably have to do it. :( I hate physics...but I am sure knowing it will help for physiology and such.

Good thinking! I will keep my fingers crossed, too! But I have a feeling we will probably have to do it. :( I hate physics...but I am sure knowing it will help for physiology and such.

I think we'll probably have to do it too. I also hate physics but I guess if it will help.

Don't you think they would have told you by now if they wanted you to do it and maybe even updated it? The one on the site is only dated 2005.

Don't you think they would have told you by now if they wanted you to do it and maybe even updated it? The one on the site is only dated 2005.

How did you find it on the website? It doesn't look like other aspects of the website, such as the MS1 schedule, have been updated yet.

How did you find it on the website? It doesn't look like other aspects of the website, such as the MS1 schedule, have been updated yet.


I found in last year in the class of 2009 thread.

Hi! Planning on attending LECOM this year. New to the forums, in case no one noticed. Does anyone know if you can change your preferences for learning pathway? I orginally put PBL>LDP>ISP, but now I want ISP. I was going to call them this week and ask, but I figured I'd see if anyone knew something first.

Thanks and hello to all my future classmates! :)

Hey, I'm not sure about the process of changing pathways, but I was wondering that myself. I'm currently enrolled in the ISP pathway, but want to switch to LDP...so if it's full, I do intend to drop my spot in ISP as soon as I'm able...

Hey, I'm not sure about the process of changing pathways, but I was wondering that myself. I'm currently enrolled in the ISP pathway, but want to switch to LDP...so if it's full, I do intend to drop my spot in ISP as soon as I'm able...

Why would you want to switch from ISP?

However, I have heard that it's easy to switch into LDP.

Hey, I'm not sure about the process of changing pathways, but I was wondering that myself. I'm currently enrolled in the ISP pathway, but want to switch to LDP...so if it's full, I do intend to drop my spot in ISP as soon as I'm able...


I talked to Cinda earlier today and she said that if you want to change that you need to put it in writing. Emailing Elaine Morse is fine. ISP and PBL are full at the moment, but I think that there's not really any problems to switch into LDP. I guess I see that one as the default pathway anyway, since it is the largest one.

I'm enrolled in the ISP program which I feel is best for me because it enables you to work on your own without being forced to stay in class.

Most med students prefer not to go to class because it is often more efficient time management to study your notes. The LDP Program at LECOM requires that you be in class every day, which limits your study time.

If you are the kind of person that is self motivated and very disciplined, I would stay in the ISP Program.

By the way, do you need a roomate? I would prefer rooming with another ISP or LDP student.

If anyone is still looking for a place to live, this older couple who are renting two large bedrooms both with private baths still have one bedroom to rent (at least the last time I talked to them they were). I am renting the other one for $400/mth, no utilities, with all appliances. Just send me a private IM and I can give you more details if interested and a number to call.

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I am currently on the waiting list for starting in the fall and i have not received any news regarding my status. I have sent in several interest letters, a rec from a DO doctor, updated transcript, and an additional prof letter to add to my file. How can we find out our status? Has anyone been accepted off the current waiting list? And if so, could you tell me what your stats are so I could get a good idea if I should start reapplying for next year? Thanks!

Also, is it okay to email Elaine Morse and ask about my status or ask her about my chances of being accepted this summer?

Not related to your question but I recommend submitting your re-application now just in case things don't work out. That way you're not going to be behind other applicants.



Does anyone know of any place that open 24/7 that students can study at since LECOM closes at 11PM? Also, LECOM's lecture are on MP3 for download from the web right? Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I am currently on the waiting list for starting in the fall and i have not received any news regarding my status. I have sent in several interest letters, a rec from a DO doctor, updated transcript, and an additional prof letter to add to my file. How can we find out our status? Has anyone been accepted off the current waiting list? And if so, could you tell me what your stats are so I could get a good idea if I should start reapplying for next year? Thanks!

Also, is it okay to email Elaine Morse and ask about my status or ask her about my chances of being accepted this summer?

You should call every week to check on your status. You can definitely e-mail Elaine Morse too and she will respond. They may not tell you anything but keep trying...it worked for me. I was on the wait list back in May. I called every week for a couple of months and finally on May 16 they told me I was on the wait list...and in the top ten of the list. Elaine Morse told me to hold tight and that I had a very good chance of getting in. Then I received a phone call on May 22 and I was accepted! My stats are GPA - 3.85 and MCAT - 25. Good luck!

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Sooo.....the start of school is less that 2 months away. Who's excited/nervous?!!

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Sooo.....the start of school is less that 2 months away. Who's excited/nervous?!!

I've actually never been so excited or nervous about anything in my life! I'm sure the excitement and nervousness will be replaced by agony and exhaustion a few weeks in but hey, I'll enjoy the excited anticipation while it lasts ;)

I've also lead a pretty sheltered life I think, I've never actually lived more than 60 miles from my parents and I'm kind of a mommy's and daddy's girl so living two states over will be just one of many tests of independence I guess!

I've actually never been so excited or nervous about anything in my life! I'm sure the excitement and nervousness will be replaced by agony and exhaustion a few weeks in but hey, I'll enjoy the excited anticipation while it lasts ;)

I've also lead a pretty sheltered life I think, I've never actually lived more than 60 miles from my parents and I'm kind of a mommy's and daddy's girl so living two states over will be just one of many tests of independence I guess!

I feel the exact same way!! I'm really excited to start but I'm nervous because I have no idea what to expect. For me it's worse than going to college because I at least knew a few people but this time I don't know anyone. I too have lead a sheltered life and will still lead a sheltered life because I am only moving 3 hours away from my family so we'll see how my test of independence goes. :)

Thanks for the reply DnB607. I was under the impression that Admissions does not want to be "bugged" so I stayed away from calling them so often. However, I have continuously sent in interest letters. I will email Elaine Morse today and see what she says. Thanks again!


You should call every week to check on your status. You can definitely e-mail Elaine Morse too and she will respond. They may not tell you anything but keep trying...it worked for me. I was on the wait list back in May. I called every week for a couple of months and finally on May 16 they told me I was on the wait list...and in the top ten of the list. Elaine Morse told me to hold tight and that I had a very good chance of getting in. Then I received a phone call on May 22 and I was accepted! My stats are GPA - 3.85 and MCAT - 25. Good luck!

You're welcome, Docmon. :) Keep up with e-mails and phone calls...it doesn't matter if you bug them. lol Half the time they don't even ask for your name when you call. Good luck!

So...my fiance and I just got an apartment in Vineyard Village. Anyone else living there? When are you all moving in? I will be heading up there on July 21. I am looking forward to meeting everyone!

You're welcome, Docmon. :) Keep up with e-mails and phone calls...it doesn't matter if you bug them. lol Half the time they don't even ask for your name when you call. Good luck!

So...my fiance and I just got an apartment in Vineyard Village. Anyone else living there? When are you all moving in? I will be heading up there on July 21. I am looking forward to meeting everyone!


Yeah, i am moving in to vinyard village on July 15th and will be on concordia drive. my roomate actually moved in already. Let me know where you are in the complex so we can meet up. See you soon!

Is anyone living in Lakeview?

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I am currently on the waiting list for starting in the fall and i have not received any news regarding my status. I have sent in several interest letters, a rec from a DO doctor, updated transcript, and an additional prof letter to add to my file. How can we find out our status? Has anyone been accepted off the current waiting list? And if so, could you tell me what your stats are so I could get a good idea if I should start reapplying for next year? Thanks!

Also, is it okay to email Elaine Morse and ask about my status or ask her about my chances of being accepted this summer?


Hey Docmon, I'm withdrawing from the class of 2010, hopefully that creates an opening for you. Goodluck.

Is anyone living in Lakeview?



I'm living in Lakeview. I'm gonna move in all my stuff this week and then fly home right after.

If anyone is interested, there is a LECOM 2010 group on myspace. We have 39 members, but could certainly welcome more.

http://groups.myspace.com/LECOM

Thanks for the heads up studybug! I was just wondering when you were placed on the waitlist so I can get a good idea if I may be called soon/or at all? Thanks again...where are you going to school btw?

Hey Docmon, I'm withdrawing from the class of 2010, hopefully that creates an opening for you. Goodluck.

Thanks for the heads up studybug! I was just wondering when you were placed on the waitlist so I can get a good idea if I may be called soon/or at all? Thanks again...where are you going to school btw?

Yeah, I am curious about this too! Thanks for letting us know! :)

I'm up in Erie!! I got here about a week ago, the weather has been great. Just about any store you could want is all on Peach street, only a few minutes from LECOM. I've been having a nice time getting to know the area, but haven't had too much time to explore yet. When is everyone else coming up?

I'm up in Erie!! I got here about a week ago, the weather has been great. Just about any store you could want is all on Peach street, only a few minutes from LECOM. I've been having a nice time getting to know the area, but haven't had too much time to explore yet. When is everyone else coming up?

I will be moving up there on July 21. Can't wait! :)

I will be moving up there on July 21. Can't wait! :)


I'll be there about July 25th. Can't wait to get familiar with the city and meet all of you.

Do any of you have any new information regarding school and what we should be expecting from the first semester?

Anybody have updates regarding the movement of the waiting list? Thanks! :)

Anybody have updates regarding the movement of the waiting list? Thanks! :)

They won't give out any information really. They just keep telling me to sit tight... :(

Hessian, where is this place at that has the bedroom available with a bathroom? Is her name Emilia? Maybe we are roommates and don't know it yet. Let me know. I currently rented an apartment of of Emilia which is above her three car garage. She also had two bedrooms for rent, each with thier own bathroom. Let me know if this is where you are renting.

I'll be there about July 25th. Can't wait to get familiar with the city and meet all of you.

Do any of you have any new information regarding school and what we should be expecting from the first semester?

I'd also like to know if anyone has gotten any new information. :)

Can anyone send me a link for the academic calendar of 2006. I just wanna know when exactly orientation and classes start. Thanks

Can anyone send me a link for the academic calendar of 2006. I just wanna know when exactly orientation and classes start. Thanks

I don't think there is any updated calendar online...but here is the list I received in the matriculation packet.

July 29 Open House
July 31-August 2 Orientation
August 3 First Year - First Semester Begins
September 4 Labor Day - No Classes
November 22 Thanksgiving - No Classes
November 27 Classes Resume
December 22 Semester Ends
January 8 Second Semester Begins
January 15 Martin Luther King Day
May 25 Semester Ends

Hi guys...can someone do me a favor and PM me with a list of required immunizations. I just went to the Dr. today and he still has my physical examination paperwork. Thanks!

I'll be moving in on July 1st at Mill Glen off of Kuntz Rd which lies off of Peach St. If you know of anyone looking for a place, I'm looking for a roommate.

Total rent is $550/mo. + utilities




I will be moving up there on July 21. Can't wait! :)

I'm up in Erie!! I got here about a week ago, the weather has been great. Just about any store you could want is all on Peach street, only a few minutes from LECOM. I've been having a nice time getting to know the area, but haven't had too much time to explore yet. When is everyone else coming up?

I'll be up there on the 21st as well. Can't wait to meet everyone!!

I'm guessing orientation has to be professional dress code as well, right? And I'm assuming that just to walk in the door to get my id picture taken I need to be in professional dress? uuugggghhhhh!!!!

Anyone get any response from their "big brother/ sister" from the form we were supposed to send in? just curious.

Yup gotta be in professional dress because that will be your ID pic.

You'll get matched up with your big on the last day of orientation...at least that is how it was 2 years ago

Yup gotta be in professional dress because that will be your ID pic.

You'll get matched up with your big on the last day of orientation...at least that is how it was 2 years ago

Hey:
Any last minute medical school survival tips?
Typical day? How many hrs did you spent in school, studing every day, weekends?

margaret

Hey:
Any last minute medical school survival tips?
Typical day? How many hrs did you spent in school, studing every day, weekends?

margaret
I'd like to know this as well! Since the school's library closes at 11PM. I plan to study everyday from 6 to 11 for a total of 5 hours and more on the weekends. Is that okay to more than pass the class?

Hey

I paid attention in class so I actually got something out of it. Sometimes I drifted. I do have to say that I NEVER pulled an all nighter and was in bed every night by 10-11pm. I would come home from class, grab dinner/snack and hit the books. I'm very good with time management so I made sure I got to see all my favorite TV shows. Yea there are nights when you just CAN"T study. I hit it pretty hard on the weekends. Got up around 8-9am and studied until 7pm or so with breaks. You'll here people say that you have to make time for yourself each day and find something you enjoy doing. I thought that was nuts how could I NOT do that...it's tough. You'll have to pull yourself away from the books or you will go nuts.

In LDP there will be plenty of days where you get out at noon or just have a 3/4 day. That makes a huge difference. Some classes you have to put in the extra time and other classes you don't study that much for. It all depends on your strengths and weaknesses.

Don't expect to pass every exam/quiz/practice. At one point you'll fail something or come close to it. Nobody's perfect. All the pre-meds are used to getting straight A's. Some of you will struggle with getting your first C. It happens and get past it.

Feel free to PM me at any time.

Hey

I paid attention in class so I actually got something out of it. Sometimes I drifted. I do have to say that I NEVER pulled an all nighter and was in bed every night by 10-11pm. I would come home from class, grab dinner/snack and hit the books. I'm very good with time management so I made sure I got to see all my favorite TV shows. Yea there are nights when you just CAN"T study. I hit it pretty hard on the weekends. Got up around 8-9am and studied until 7pm or so with breaks. You'll here people say that you have to make time for yourself each day and find something you enjoy doing. I thought that was nuts how could I NOT do that...it's tough. You'll have to pull yourself away from the books or you will go nuts.

In LDP there will be plenty of days where you get out at noon or just have a 3/4 day. That makes a huge difference. Some classes you have to put in the extra time and other classes you don't study that much for. It all depends on your strengths and weaknesses.

Don't expect to pass every exam/quiz/practice. At one point you'll fail something or come close to it. Nobody's perfect. All the pre-meds are used to getting straight A's. Some of you will struggle with getting your first C. It happens and get past it.

Feel free to PM me at any time.




Is there a good amount of students coming straight out of undergrad??

Is there a good amount of students coming straight out of undergrad??

I don't know about everyone else but I just graduated undergrad in May.

I don't know about everyone else but I just graduated undergrad in May.

Me too! Well actually in December. :)

So has anyone heard anything about an assignment yet? People got information about it around this time last year. I am hoping that the answer is no. lol

Me too! Well actually in December. :)

So has anyone heard anything about an assignment yet? People got information about it around this time last year. I am hoping that the answer is no. lol


This was last year's assignment: http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf

Haven't heard about this year's, however.

I'm up in Erie!! I got here about a week ago, the weather has been great. Just about any store you could want is all on Peach street, only a few minutes from LECOM. I've been having a nice time getting to know the area, but haven't had too much time to explore yet. When is everyone else coming up?

Hey! We (my girlfriend and I) just got here last Thursday!!! We've spent all weekend moving stuff into our apartment in Belle Village. I didn't know before I moved in, but my neighbor is a second year, so that's a plus! Where are you at? You should PM me se we can get together and have a beer or something. :rolleyes: Yep, I've made about 6 trips to Peach Street for various items... I thought with all the crap I had stuffed into the U-Haul that I wouldn't need to buy anything else - I was WAY off!!! :laugh:

Does anyone suggest buying a backpack/laptop carrier? Or is it better to just buy a laptop carrier and keep your books in your locker? Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant about this and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something I don't need. I ended up going with a laptop that has a widescreen (17") which sounds like it'd be really huge and heavy but it's actually extremely light and thin. However, I looked at Fry's electronics and couldn't find any backpack-laptop carriers that could hold a 17-incher but that doesn't mean there aren't any anywhere else. Anyone have any suggestions?

Does anyone suggest buying a backpack/laptop carrier? Or is it better to just buy a laptop carrier and keep your books in your locker? Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant about this and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something I don't need. I ended up going with a laptop that has a widescreen (17") which sounds like it'd be really huge and heavy but it's actually extremely light and thin. However, I looked at Fry's electronics and couldn't find any backpack-laptop carriers that could hold a 17-incher but that doesn't mean there aren't any anywhere else. Anyone have any suggestions?


I'm also interested in an answer to this! I bought a 17 inch labtop, and am wondering where to get a carrier? suggestions? Thanks!

Does anyone suggest buying a backpack/laptop carrier? Or is it better to just buy a laptop carrier and keep your books in your locker? Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant about this and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something I don't need. I ended up going with a laptop that has a widescreen (17") which sounds like it'd be really huge and heavy but it's actually extremely light and thin. However, I looked at Fry's electronics and couldn't find any backpack-laptop carriers that could hold a 17-incher but that doesn't mean there aren't any anywhere else. Anyone have any suggestions?

Try this: http://www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?N=200024+4294964847&Ne=304027&Cn=Accessories_Notebook_Carrying_Cases

I purchased a soft neoprean-like case which I can then shove into my backpack or into a briefcase-like bag if needed. I bought mine on the internet because I am cheap and like to price shop, yet for some reason always spring for shipping. Anyways, it is a case logic brand protective sleeve, similar to the NCLE-2 from the link below.

http://www.caselogic.com/laptop_and_pda/laptop_sleeves/category_search/index.cfm?N=4011+20025998&sourceid=CLOVCLLT14&couponid=7302200&gcid=S15703x003&keyword=case+logic+laptop+sleeve&ovmkt=RT0P3885L8873A4QBJQM2AHRJ4

Did anyone else get the stuff about orientation today? It says that we must be in professional dress for all activities but business casual is allowed for bowling. Can someone please answer this question for me....What is the difference between professional dress and business casual?

Thanks to FutureDocDO and FieldDoc!

Did anyone else get the stuff about orientation today? It says that we must be in professional dress for all activities but business casual is allowed for bowling. Can someone please answer this question for me....What is the difference between professional dress and business casual?


I would definitely like to find out the difference too?

Margaret

Did anyone else get the stuff about orientation today? It says that we must be in professional dress for all activities but business casual is allowed for bowling. Can someone please answer this question for me....What is the difference between professional dress and business casual?

Professional dress is full suits for men and skirts/slacks, blouses, suits, or dresses for girls. Business casual is khakis, polo shirts, skirts/slacks, blouses.

Professional dress is full suits for men and skirts/slacks, blouses, suits, or dresses for girls. Business casual is khakis, polo shirts, skirts/slacks, blouses.
Full suit for men? How many days is orientation?

Full suit for men? How many days is orientation?

Wait so we have to dress up like we did for our interview for orientation? I think orientation is like 5 days.

Wait so we have to dress up like we did for our interview for orientation? I think orientation is like 5 days.
5 days huh? Ladies, you need to stay clear of us guys from day 3 to 5!!! I'm pretty sure most guys don't have 5 suits to wear for each day of orientation, including myself. What's that stench?

5 days huh? Ladies, you need to stay clear of us guys from day 3 to 5!!! I'm pretty sure most guys don't have 5 suits to wear for each day of orientation, including myself. What's that stench?

I'm thinking nice tie and shirt, with pants is what they are looking for. They wouldn't expect us to wear a suit for five days.... right? If so, i only have one :laugh:

5 days huh? Ladies, you need to stay clear of us guys from day 3 to 5!!! I'm pretty sure most guys don't have 5 suits to wear for each day of orientation, including myself. What's that stench?
Orientation is only 3 days, so you should be fine! :)

Orientation is only 3 days, so you should be fine! :)Whewww!!! I'll see you on day 3 then. :laugh:

Everyone needs to quit stressing about the dress code. For the guys just wear nice slacks/pants with a shirt and tie. Don't forget the tie but the rest is really variable.

And for girls who think flip-flops are ok, they are not. You will be stopped at the door and sent home.

If i needed to defer admission one year to do a masters, how would i do that? who would I have to call and are there certain steps i have to go through???

Sorry if I stressed anyone out about the dress code stuff! That's just what I have usually seen professional dress as for guys...but a nice shirt and a tie and pants are just fine!

If i needed to defer admission one year to do a masters, how would i do that? who would I have to call and are there certain steps i have to go through???
Dr Trek1 would have an answer as LECOM accepted his defer request. I would assume you have to write to them explaining your reasons for requesting a deferral.

Congrats to all of the incoming LECOM students. I am a current graduate in LECOMs Class of 2006. Enjoy the great feelings you have about entering the field of medicine. Those feelings pass soon after the first day of class. The honeymoon will be over and the work will begin. You won't feel those feelings again until graduation day... at least not to the same extent. I can tell you it feels even sweeter once you walk across that stage. Of course, my honeymoon is soon to end as well, with first day of residency starting this week.

Anyway, if any of you are still looking for a place to live, you may want to check this place out. <www.geocities.com/rob1175> Contact information is on the website. Again, congrats and best of luck. Its a great journey. ;)

Contary to popular belief, medical school is not all that depressing and you are still happy and proud to be in the field of medicine throughout it.

what are most girls planning to wear to orientation/classes? I'm a super casual person so I'll probably take it as casual as I can get. When I worked in a private doctor's office I could get away with khakis or other casual but nice pants, along with a button down shirt (un-tucked!!) or polo shirt. Is this feasible? What about nicer tee shirts (not logos)???? I really don't plan on getting too fancy--how about everyone else? I know the tie thing is annoying for guys, but at least you know exactly what you're supposed to be wearing!

what are most girls planning to wear to orientation/classes? I'm a super casual person so I'll probably take it as casual as I can get. When I worked in a private doctor's office I could get away with khakis or other casual but nice pants, along with a button down shirt (un-tucked!!) or polo shirt. Is this feasible? What about nicer tee shirts (not logos)???? I really don't plan on getting too fancy--how about everyone else? I know the tie thing is annoying for guys, but at least you know exactly what you're supposed to be wearing!
I don't think your problem is knowing what to wear. It's just because you ladies can manipulate the rules while us guys can't. ;) If you want to make it simple for yourself you can always wear business attire (i.e., suit and blouse with high heels?).

what are most girls planning to wear to orientation/classes? I'm a super casual person so I'll probably take it as casual as I can get. When I worked in a private doctor's office I could get away with khakis or other casual but nice pants, along with a button down shirt (un-tucked!!) or polo shirt. Is this feasible? What about nicer tee shirts (not logos)???? I really don't plan on getting too fancy--how about everyone else? I know the tie thing is annoying for guys, but at least you know exactly what you're supposed to be wearing!


I was wondering about the dress code for girls, too. I think that as we go along we'll learn what is allowed and what is not. I would say a nice, plain tee shirt with a pair of dressy pants will fly too. I have been wearing scrubs to work for the past 6 years and then mostly casual clothes, so I had to do some shopping for clothes for our school's dress code.

what are most girls planning to wear to orientation/classes? I'm a super casual person so I'll probably take it as casual as I can get. When I worked in a private doctor's office I could get away with khakis or other casual but nice pants, along with a button down shirt (un-tucked!!) or polo shirt. Is this feasible? What about nicer tee shirts (not logos)???? I really don't plan on getting too fancy--how about everyone else? I know the tie thing is annoying for guys, but at least you know exactly what you're supposed to be wearing!

You will not get away with the T-shirt thing. I would rethink your idea of going super casual. I can tell you that you will be talked to during orientation and probably at the door. LECOM does not hesitate to let you know if your clothes are not business - especially if Dr. Sylvia sees you. Just be aware of what is acceptable and what isn't.

I would wear a nice dressy t-shirt and never had a problem with it. It didn't look like a tshirt, just a plain shirt. Button down shirts and dress pants are fine. Same with polo shirts.

Just don't wear open toed shoes!!!

I don't see the big deal. Just get used to dressing business casual and business formal. You will be doing it for the rest of your life. It will also give you more self confidence.

I don't see the big deal. Just get used to dressing business casual and business formal. You will be doing it for the rest of your life. It will also give you more self confidence.


The problem is "business casual" is very vague for women. What is appropriate in one place may not be appropriate at LECOM. I'd be interested to know what current/foremer LECOM female students wore. Obviously I get the no open toed shoes. For a button down shirt, does it have to be tucked in? What if it is shorter and difficult to tuck in?

The problem is "business casual" is very vague for women. What is appropriate in one place may not be appropriate at LECOM. I'd be interested to know what current/foremer LECOM female students wore. Obviously I get the no open toed shoes. For a button down shirt, does it have to be tucked in? What if it is shorter and difficult to tuck in?

Anyone check the LECOM student manual for their specific regulations for the dress code?

Best way is to look at the pictures posted in the "news" and "events" sections on LECOM's website. There are tons of pictures of events you can look at to get an idea of what's acceptable.

So did anyone get the information in the mail from the class of 2009.....some pretty interesting stuff.

So did anyone get the information in the mail from the class of 2009.....some pretty interesting stuff.

Can you define "pretty interesting"?

Hey C/O 2010, congrats for getting in, we can't wait to meet you all! As for the dress code question that I see, it is a little harder on guys than girls. Yes, there are some things you can't get away with, but the majority of the girls had no problems with any faculty as long as they looked nice (i.e. khakis and polo shirts) Truthfully, the dress code is a bend but not break philosophy for ladies at LECOM. They will tell you they will send you home, but as long as you aren't wearing flip flops and wrinkled up clothes you will be fine! Feel free to ask me anything, I'll be glad to help! But guys, gotta wear the ties, no way around it.

hope to meet you all, enjoy these last few weeks!!!

Can you define "pretty interesting"?

It was just a profile of the class of 2009 and it listed a bunch of suggestions on how to survive medical school and such. There was also a list of clubs, an order form for a "Class of 2010" T-shirt, and a paper about SOMA.

Hey C/O 2010, congrats for getting in, we can't wait to meet you all! As for the dress code question that I see, it is a little harder on guys than girls. Yes, there are some things you can't get away with, but the majority of the girls had no problems with any faculty as long as they looked nice (i.e. khakis and polo shirts) Truthfully, the dress code is a bend but not break philosophy for ladies at LECOM. They will tell you they will send you home, but as long as you aren't wearing flip flops and wrinkled up clothes you will be fine! Feel free to ask me anything, I'll be glad to help! But guys, gotta wear the ties, no way around it.

hope to meet you all, enjoy these last few weeks!!!


Thanks :D Hope to meet you as well! BTW the goonies do rule (I'm assuming your name is referring to the movie :) )

So did anyone get the information in the mail from the class of 2009.....some pretty interesting stuff.

I never got this, when'd you get it? Anyone else receive this info?

I never got this, when'd you get it? Anyone else receive this info?

I just received this information today and I live on Long Island. Everyone else should be getting it soon.

Thanks :D Hope to meet you as well! BTW the goonies do rule (I'm assuming your name is referring to the movie :) )

The Goonies is my favorite movie! Maybe we could have a Goonies get together before school starts!

I can't believe orientation is less than 3 weeks!!!!! where did the time go? I don't think I'm mentally prepared to start studying again :scared: :scared:

I know I must seem like a complete and utter crazy person when I post this but I am actually excited to get back to studying again! I am a dork I know but I have been able to enjoy these last few months, working only about 10 hrs/week and partying and relaxing the rest of the time!! (I'm sure people probably hate me for that last comment ;) I'm the type of person that needs some sort of schedule though and I tend to get antsy when I have a lot of free time on my hands and don't know what to do with it. However, I've been squeezing in as much fun as I possibly can this past month so far and am planning on squeezing in some more before it's time to hit the books! :D

Hey C/O 2010, congrats for getting in, we can't wait to meet you all! As for the dress code question that I see, it is a little harder on guys than girls. Yes, there are some things you can't get away with, but the majority of the girls had no problems with any faculty as long as they looked nice (i.e. khakis and polo shirts) Truthfully, the dress code is a bend but not break philosophy for ladies at LECOM. They will tell you they will send you home, but as long as you aren't wearing flip flops and wrinkled up clothes you will be fine! Feel free to ask me anything, I'll be glad to help! But guys, gotta wear the ties, no way around it.

hope to meet you all, enjoy these last few weeks!!!

Thank you!! I look forward to meeting everyone as well. I'm excited about orientation and getting to know many people who I will be spending the next couple of years with (at least). However, I probably will be kind of dragging because my brother's wedding is Saturday, the 29th and I'm a bridesmaid. I'm going to try to limit the alcohol consumption though :( and try to have as much fun as I can at the reception while putting in some solid sleep as I will have to get up at the a** crack of 4:30 to be there on Sunday at the appropriate time (I'm from Indianapolis). My mom said that she will be doing nothing but crying that weekend since her son is getting married (happy tears) but her daughter is leaving her. My mom tends to be a little dramatic. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Did anyone take the online orientation sessions yet? If so, do you know what "certificates" we are supposed to print out when we're done? I took the first one, but no certificate came up! :eek:

Scratch that, when you complete all of sessions, there's a form you can fill out that sends your information to the school!

This summer has flown by! I'm excited to meet everybody and get started!

Did anyone take the online orientation sessions yet? If so, do you know what "certificates" we are supposed to print out when we're done? I took the first one, but no certificate came up! :eek:

Yeah I noticed no certificates came up. I just printed each of the pages with how many I got correct and the final form at the end just in case they want to see that when we pick up our IDs.

Anyone mind sharing what this online orientation involved?

Anyone mind sharing what this online orientation involved?

I'm interested in what this is too. What's the website?

I'm interested in what this is too. What's the website?
You have to read a bunch of rules regarding security, parking, badge colors, which doors to enter and exit and how, etc... then take a quiz. You have to pass.

You have to read a bunch of rules regarding security, parking, badge colors, which doors to enter and exit and how, etc... then take a quiz. You have to pass.

So I take it they are not making you do this this year?:
http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf

You have to read a bunch of rules regarding security, parking, badge colors, which doors to enter and exit and how, etc... then take a quiz. You have to pass.

when did everyone get this? I have not recieved any info about this in the mail... any info would be helpful!

when did everyone get this? I have not recieved any info about this in the mail... any info would be helpful!
go to www.lecom.edu/orientation

Did anyone look at the Alumni section? It's under "student".

I know it's REALLY early to be asking this question and most people might not know this but am I correct in concluding that we can only do our core clinical rotations at specific LECOM-affiliated hospitals but can do our electives at any site we want? I'm not so sure that's right but it seemed like that's what the website said. I'm sure I'll be finding this info out later but I'm just too curious to wait! :rolleyes:

So I take it they are not making you do this this year?:
http://www.lecom.edu/physmed.pdf

Nope I guess not, I haven't received any information about an assignment.

As for the online orientation information, I received that stuff on July 7.

Who's going to the open house?

Who's going to the open house?

I'll be attending the open house with my girlfriend. Anybody else?

The Goonies is my favorite movie! Maybe we could have a Goonies get together before school starts!


I am sooo up for that!! By the way, I once dated a guy that looked like Corey Feldman. I know, you guys are soooo jealous ;)

Thanks for your help.

I'll be attending the open house, too. I'm having my boyfriend and my sister with her boyfriend coming with me.
see you guys there.

should our guests at the open house be in lecom dress code as well? I'd assume so to be on the safe side, but that seems a bit excessive.

I know it's REALLY early to be asking this question and most people might not know this but am I correct in concluding that we can only do our core clinical rotations at specific LECOM-affiliated hospitals but can do our electives at any site we want? I'm not so sure that's right but it seemed like that's what the website said. I'm sure I'll be finding this info out later but I'm just too curious to wait! :rolleyes:


from what I understand you can do all your rotations at ANY hospital. HOWEVER, for elective rotations the hospital only has to accept YOU. If you want to do a core rotation at a non=affiliated hospital, they have to agree to accept any LECOM student from that point on. That's my understanding anyway.

Are any of y'all from the post-bacc. program?

How did people find out about the online orientation? Did you get something in the mail? All I got was the packet about the 2009 class profile and the clubs/organizations--nothing about an online orientation!!?? :eek:

How did people find out about the online orientation? Did you get something in the mail? All I got was the packet about the 2009 class profile and the clubs/organizations--nothing about an online orientation!!?? :eek:

I received the orientation information a few days after the class profile. So you should be getting it soon!?!?! :luck:

That online orientation freaked me out!!! Too many rules... what have I got myself into? :eek:

Hello all,
I guess I'm one of the last ones into the class of 2010, as I just received the phone call from Elaine yesterday morning. My name is Jeremy Johnson, and I guess I'll be meeting a whole lot of you at the openhouse and orientation. I plan on heading out to Erie on the 27th, as I have an appointment with security for all of the pictures etc on the 28th. Haven't had much of a chance to look for a place to live, so if anyone is looking for a roommate, or knows of a decent area to live, I wold appreciate a heads up.

I don't even know if I'm posting this right, I find this site kinda tricky... But anyhow, my name is Sarah Kate. I'm from Toledo, OH, going to be class of 2010 too. Just found out like 1 1/2 months ago I got in, due to a mail mixup I didn't get my letter from january til then! So... anyways, just wanted to say hi to everyone. Hope everybody will be cool and easy to get along with. Moving to PA w/my boyfriend and I will definitely need to make some friends there! :)

just curious as to where people are going to be living. I'm going to be @Royal Villa on w. 38th (if they will ever get back to me to tell me when the current tenant is moving out-- my lease starts 8/1 but I want to move in like next weekend!)

just curious as to where people are going to be living. I'm going to be @Royal Villa on w. 38th (if they will ever get back to me to tell me when the current tenant is moving out-- my lease starts 8/1 but I want to move in like next weekend!)

Hi, I will live in Royal Villa too, I just moved in last week. Finally, I found some neighbors :)

Hey guys,

I am an incoming MS2 and I also live in Royal Villa.

I'm currently home in Chicago right now but let me know if I can answer any questions you might have.

Regards,
Ish

Hi everyone! I just moved to Erie last week & so far I love it! I'm living downtown & it seems like there is always something going on. Can't wait to meet everyone!
*Meg*

Hey guys,

I am an incoming MS2 and I also live in Royal Villa.

I'm currently home in Chicago right now but let me know if I can answer any questions you might have.

Regards,
Ish


Cool!

Hi Everyone:
I'm still in Chicago (Niles exactly), too, I'll be moving on the 24th and hopefully it is a little cooler in Erie b/c it's way too hot in Chicago.
Any last advice for us MS1s?

Margaret
Margaret

I'll be a senior this coming fall, finishing my undergrad. Right now, I'm in the application/interview stage of everything. I'm applying to LECOM - Bradenton and I just wanted to get some input on what it's like. I also was trying to find out what their stats are for those taking the boards. Feel free to send any comments/suggestions my way. Thanks :)

*bethany

from what I understand you can do all your rotations at ANY hospital. HOWEVER, for elective rotations the hospital only has to accept YOU. If you want to do a core rotation at a non=affiliated hospital, they have to agree to accept any LECOM student from that point on. That's my understanding anyway.


THIS is totally untrue. You can actually do a core rotation at a non-affiliated hospital without them taking anyone else. You just have to have a decent reason to want to rotate at that hospital and get it approved before hand. They just do the rules/regulations to cut down on the extra paperwork so the majority of the students stay with the affiliates. The rules are bendable you just have to get permission ahead of time and do all the calls to get accepted on the other end before requesting the site on the LECOM end. It's pretty easy since there are so many LECOM students to place for rotations. Anyone have any questions be sure to PM me if you need help.

LECOM class 2006