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hopefulfuturedo

10-18-2005, 04:22 PM

hopefulfuturedo,

What did you like so much about LECOM and what path do you think you are going to take? How much did you have to shell out to reserve your seat and when was it due (I saw $500 for acceptance but then $1000 for matriculation, a little confused)? Thanks. :thumbup:

If you are accepted before November 15 you have to send them $1500 before December 15. That is then applied to your tuition once you matriculate. Like other schools it is non-refundable.

I am an the Lecture Discussion Pathway. They preach all day that if you lecture style learning has worked for you up until now why change it. I thought I didn't have enough self motiviation at this point for Independant study, and even though I have a good science background I just didn't think the Problem Based Learning was right for me.

At first I really wasn't excited about LECOM, I actually wasn't even going to go to the interview but my advisor said I should. I really like that city of Erie it seems like it is large enough without being a metropolis by any means. The school was fantastic, it is really nice and everyone I talked to was extremly outgoing. Some people complain about the dress code, but it seems like we should dress professionally since we are going to medical school. It also was by far the easiest and most fulfilling interview I had. It had tons of information to help you make your decision and they day wasn't filled up with nonsense and the interview was so easy and relaxing. I would recommend this school to anyone now that I have a seat.

What did you think of Erie? Will you go if you get in? When do you guys hear from them? Sorry it took so long to get back to you big Histology and Biochem test last week. If you have anymore questions just asked.

immunograd

10-18-2005, 07:24 PM

I also thought Erie was not terribly metropolitan, but when I realized after 9 hours of driving from NY thatI forgot a tie at 8:50pm the night before my interview, and I saw a Men's Warehouse as soon as I got off the highway it was like an oasis in the desert. I guess they liked my tie, be joining everyone there in August.

hopefulfuturedo

10-19-2005, 09:53 AM

anutka21

10-19-2005, 01:57 PM

Hey, guys I have a question. How do you know which pathway were you accepted in. My letter didnt specify the pathway. Is that decided based on ratings you gave during interview? Thanks

hopefulfuturedo

10-19-2005, 02:12 PM

Hey, guys I have a question. How do you know which pathway were you accepted in. My letter didnt specify the pathway. Is that decided based on ratings you gave during interview? Thanks

I dont' know. I signed up for LDP as my number one choice. So I just assumed that was the pathway I was admitted into. Hope that helps. How did you rank your pathways. I think we are so early that we get what ever pathway we chose as number 1.

anutka21

10-19-2005, 04:04 PM

I dont' know. I signed up for LDP as my number one choice. So I just assumed that was the pathway I was admitted into. Hope that helps. How did you rank your pathways. I think we are so early that we get what ever pathway we chose as number 1.
Thats what I thought too. thanks :)
I picked LDP also.

DODO

10-19-2005, 04:46 PM

Hey guys,

Thanks for the input hopefulfuturedo. I wasn't super impressed with Erie, but I see it as I will not have that much time to go out anyways plus not as much distractions... But the cost of living and tuition are nice. I was impressed by the school however. Really well maintained, professional atmosphere and friendly faculty and students, plus one of my friends is a first year there and he is happy with his decision and knows the school will prepare him well. Don't know if I could get used to taking test with a shirt and tie (normal attire is sweats and sandals, went to school at UC san diego). About the 3 different learning pathways, I think it is a great idea. Half the people I ask tell me for sure to take ISP and the other half say no way take LDP. I like that with ISP you will have a little more flexability in your schedule and will only have to focus on one subject at a time, however, you will only have one Big test at the end of each module (sp.). However with LDP you will have a set schedule and a little more room for error with more than one exam per subject... What a decision (I guess I don't need to think about that yet since I don't even know if I am in yet)

Do you guys know about the vacation time, like how much time we have off for our first summer etc.? About which pathway you are in, they will talk with you a little latter to make sure that is the one you want since there are a set number per each pathway (140 LDP, 40 PBL, and 30 ISP). Well I guess that is it for now. Congrats to both of you guys, and keep your fingers crossed.

Dorkus Maximus

10-21-2005, 09:18 PM

Hey Guys and Girls!

I just sent in my deposit yesterday, so I'll be joining you all come next fall! I'm currently finishing up O-Chem at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana. I received my undergraduate degree in business from the University of Colorado - Boulder in 2003, decided on a career change, and now I'm going to be a DO! Whoohooooo!!! :D

HopefulfutureDO, it'll be nice to have another Bronco fan in Erie - we'll have to set some Sundays aside soley for the Broncs. Hopefully Plummer doesn't do his usual later this year! :rolleyes:

I was really impressed with Erie. I had never been there and really just went for some interview experience. However, I loved the city, the school, and the people I met there. So, that's where I'll be attending! I also interviewed at Touro-NV. Wasn't really that impressed. Got an interview invite to DMU right after I mailed my deposit, so I think it was God's way of telling me I should go to LECOM. I don't mind the dress code at all - professional atmosphere breeds professional doctors!

I am in the LDP. I chose it mostly because I'm from a non-science background and will benefit greatly by being in lecture and learning how I always have!

I look forward to meeting you all. Has anyone started looking into housing? I'm used to paying a ton for an apartment (Boulder was crazy expensive), so I'm excited to tone the prices down a bit!

Cory

Dorkus Maximus

10-21-2005, 09:43 PM

Oh, forgot my stats:

MCAT: 23Q (V:9 B:7 P:7)
GPA: 3.8ish.

There is hope for all you that didn't do too stellar on your MCAT! No worries!!! :D

Doctortobee

10-22-2005, 05:43 PM

Hey

If you guys or gals have any questions about LECOM, feel free to PM me. I am an MS3, was in LDP, and do not have a degree in the sciences.

As far as vacation time, this year I believe they are getting 3-4 weeks off for Christmas/New Year's just the way the days fall. Normally you get a good 2 weeks for Christmas. Thanksgiving classes end at noon on Wednesday. I think for summer between MS1 and MS2 years you get at least 8 weeks if you don't have to remediate anything.

If your acceptance letter doesn't say anything, that means you are in LDP.

hurricanedodger

10-23-2005, 07:10 PM

I'm a 2nd year at LECOM B, and am really disconcerted with everything down here. For one, the library is lackluster and no one listens to student input. I hope the system works better for you guys in Erie. If you asked me a year ago I would have told you that it doesn't make sense to bash one's own med school, but I've lost the luxury of optimism in that time. The PBL system sucks, every single facilitator has a different idea of what a group should be and each time we switch groups we find that everyone has had different learning issues up to that point (which they're not willing to repeat) and because of that we'll all take the boards this summer not having covered the necessary topics. Fine, LECOM has a formidably high average on the boards, but that's because the Ferrettis won't let anyone take it that doesn't look like they're going to "do" the institution proud (make no mistake, the second you sign with LECOM your rear end belongs to the Ferrettis). One of the PBL heads, Dr. Coty, perfectly punctuates the disrespect most of the faculty have for us with his practice of addressing our class (in emails) as "dear future doctors and wannabes". You can't even transfer out, the appropriate person to write the letter (he knows who he is) says he isn't going to do so because he could lose his job. Any soon to be LECOM B MS1'ers, I have no doubt that the class of 2009 will do everything to help you guys out when you get here, but if at all possible; don't shoot yourself in the foot by accepting admissions here.

Dorkus Maximus

10-24-2005, 10:45 PM

Where'd you go, LECOM buddies? :scared:

Jezzielin

10-25-2005, 07:57 AM

Where'd you go, LECOM buddies? :scared:

I hope I can start posting on here soon... interviewed 9/29, still waiting to hear back... this is killin' me!

hopefulfuturedo

10-25-2005, 11:43 AM

I am right here. Just don't know exactly what to post anymore. waiting for more people to be accepted and decide if they are going to go there.

mrm1682

10-25-2005, 07:26 PM

doctorE2010

10-26-2005, 07:02 PM

Dorkus Maximus

10-27-2005, 08:58 PM

Hi guys, I'm pretty sure I'll be attending in the Fall. I liked the school and really like the low cost of living (would like to buy a house). I originally put Lecture pathway, but when I interviewed at Bradenton they kinda sold me on PBL. Now I'm not sure if I want to try to switch to PBL. Any thoughts???

Hey! My sister graduated from DMU-COM and highly recommended the PBL for anywhere its available. She said as long as you're fine with your sciences, then you'll be able to contribute to the conversations and cases without making a fool out of yourself! :o

I come from a business background and haven't had a whole lot of science courses. I thought I'd spend most of my time trying to grasp the science stuff without really contributing to the cases if I went the PBL route. As such, I chose the LDP so I can get my hands on the science bull's horns. :scared:

I've heard from friends that all the pathways are great. It just depends on your learning style!!! :D Choose what will suit you the best and go for it! Hope to see you around! Are you going to go to Bradentown or Erie?

jjmcentee@hotma

10-27-2005, 10:01 PM

Hey, guys I have a question. How do you know which pathway were you accepted in. My letter didnt specify the pathway. Is that decided based on ratings you gave during interview? Thanks

Last year if your letter didn't specify, that usually meant you were LDP, but if you want in on PBL this is the time to remind them.

I am currently an MS1, PBL and if anyone has any questions feel free to email me.

I love the school and its met all me expectations.

Some things I learned: Palarmo properties are excellent and they seem to be very easy to deal with, but be specific, they tend to say thing then forget. Also if you look at a place, be sure insist that you look at the exact unit you will be renting.

north west pennsylvania apartment association is an excellent site, check it out.

If I could go back in time, I would have taken an anatomy class in the spring prior to starting. Anatomy is fast and its pretty tough, if you've had it before, I think it takes the edge off. Some say Biochem is also important.
Don't bother taking histo, its tough, but from what I've heard, taking it in undergrad doesn't help much.

The MS2's were excellent with us this year, we will try to do the same for you guys next year.

and congrats to all

jjmcentee@hotma

10-27-2005, 10:12 PM

but if at all possible; don't shoot yourself in the foot by accepting admissions here.[/QUOTE]

Wow, that students not happy. I have heard similar feelings about brandonton, but the opposite seems true here in Erie. The system is well developed, we have had zero intimidation from the administration, besides the normal "rules" that exists in schools. But if your not doing anything wrong, and it seems that as long as you put in your best honest efforts, the administration will work very hard to get you through.

The numbers are important. 88% passed the boards last year, I think the national average is 89%. So that's the truth. Numbers get thrown around alot. Retention is 97% over the four years. Pretty good. I beleive one school has a retention rate of 70%, that's kinda scary, so keep these things in mind.

So, I would recommend Erie. Florida is still new and it comes with the newness problems. But it will get there.

Lecom is also pretty tight with dress codes, attendance ect. But hey, its med school, its two years and I don't mind dressing up and going to class, hey, its what we pay for anyways.

anyways, any questions. email me

j

dpw68

10-28-2005, 04:39 AM

but if at all possible; don't shoot yourself in the foot by accepting admissions here.

anyways, any questions. email me

j[/QUOTE]

damn it Jim, I'm a doctor! :p

dave

Dorkus Maximus

10-28-2005, 06:01 PM

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm so excited to attend next fall!!!

It's going to be hard paying attention in next semester's classes (especially O-Chem! :sleep: ) knowing that I'm moving on to bigger and better things at LECOM! It'll be like senior year of high school all over again!!!

Anyway, I was wondering if one of you that is already there could possible walk me through a typical day. I know we are there to learn, but is there any time for fun? If so, what do you all like to do? Are the students cohesive in recreational activities? I heard there was a gym (sort of) on campus but I didn't get to see it during our tour. Where do you all work out?

Thanks in advance for all your help! I look forward to meeting you all! :D

BadVB750

10-28-2005, 08:46 PM

It's going to be hard paying attention in next semester's classes (especially O-Chem! )

How did you get accept without O-chem?

I heard there was a gym (sort of) on campus but I didn't get to see it during our tour. Where do you all work out?

The YMCA gives deals to LECOM students.

Dorkus Maximus

10-28-2005, 09:33 PM

How did you get accept without O-chem?

You just have to finish all your pre-reqs by the time you matriculate! :D All I have left is O-Chem this semester and next.

jjmcentee@hotma

10-30-2005, 10:40 PM

That line about shooting yourself in the foot was not mine. I think the disgruntled brandonton person said that.

Most of what we do is study, but there are always thing going on that are usually spin off's on volunteer work through the clubs, and they are usually pretty fun. As a matter of fact there are so many options that you just have to be sure you don't over commit yourself and then find yourself crunched for study time.

was up dave,
j

doctorE2010

10-31-2005, 07:29 PM

I got permissions to switch to the PBL track so I think that's what I'm going to do. If anyone here is currently in PBL or going that route next year, let me know (any tips would be great!). Also, for current students, I'm pretty sure my husband and I are going to buy a house (considering it is such a great buyer's market in Erie and houses are very affordable). Are there any particular neighborhoods that are recommended (or to stay away from?) Thanks!!

jjmcentee@hotma

10-31-2005, 10:00 PM

Here is the web site for the NW penn apartment assoc. Great site for finding apartments.

http://www.aptassoc.com/index.vnx

The streets are set up numbered, the lower the number the closer it is to the lake, the higher the number the closer it is to the expressway. And what's better is its devided into East and West. LECOM is on the West side, and its at about 38th street. So if you get a place on East 2nd street, your pretty far away. Yet West 36th street is close. Lower East side is bad between East 5th and up to East 26th.

Thought that may help

Dorkus Maximus

11-01-2005, 10:45 AM

jl7777

11-02-2005, 12:21 PM

anutka21

11-02-2005, 02:34 PM

I have a question about the interview at LECOM- ERIE...i keep hearing something about summarizing an article during the interview...i haven't received any article and i was wondering what article everyone is talking about...i understand that there are around 9 questions asked, which are pretty straight forward, but im a but confused as to what article people are talking about...any help on this would be appreciated...thanks

It's a small ( one page) article about some healthcare issue they give you to read during the orientation. Then when you have an actual interview they will ask you to summarize it, and maybe give your opinion on it. Really nothing to worry about, it is written in plain English. Good luck :luck:

kota315

11-02-2005, 04:10 PM

Well....I hope you feel better now that you have vented here.....now try and refocus your energy for the better and make your voice be heard in the school!

NUcat1

11-03-2005, 09:48 AM

Anyone know how well LECOM-Erie students matched into residency programs?? I too just got accepted. thanks

Dorkus Maximus

11-03-2005, 08:06 PM

Anyone know how well LECOM-Erie students matched into residency programs?? I too just got accepted. thanks

I heard LECOM doesn't release their residency matches. I'd like to know too! :confused:

Dorkus Maximus

11-03-2005, 08:09 PM

Hey hopefulfuturedo,

How 'bout the Broncos shellacking of the Eagles last week?!? Whooohoooo! :D

FutureDocDO

11-03-2005, 11:40 PM

I heard LECOM doesn't release their residency matches. I'd like to know too! :confused:
They do not release those info. I wonder why or what they're trying to hide. Kinda strange if you ask me.

Dorkus Maximus

11-04-2005, 05:46 PM

They do not release those info. I wonder why or what they're trying to hide. Kinda strange if you ask me.

It is a little fishy... but I'm not too worried! I guess I'll find out first hand whether LECOM has good residency matches or not! ;)

hopefulfuturedo

11-09-2005, 09:15 AM

Hey hopefulfuturedo,

How 'bout the Broncos shellacking of the Eagles last week?!? Whooohoooo! :D

That was sweet. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I had a histology, psychology and Biochem test this week. I am so excited to attend next year, each day that goes by is a day closer to starting med school. I am excited to start but I am going to enjoy the free time I have now. How many of you are going to buy something up there due to cheap housing. If anyone wants to e-mail me my e-mail is kenneth.anderson@western.edu.

doctorE2010

11-10-2005, 05:19 PM

My husband and I are looking into buying a house. We contacted a real estate agent at Howard Hanna and she's been very helpful so far. Also, the best place I've found to search for houses is at realtor.com Also, after searching realtor.com if I find a house I'm interested in I've been looking at the company's website (Remax, coldwell banker, etc). These websites give you more specific info and pictures. We're trying to stay under $125,000 and have found a lot of very nice properties. Hope this helps!

tryinhard

11-10-2005, 08:56 PM

Hey guys,
I look forward to meeting all of you!!! I was accepted today!!!!

Dorkus Maximus

11-10-2005, 09:10 PM

Hey guys,
I look forward to meeting all of you!!! I was accepted today!!!!

Congrats! I'm so excited for everyone! Isn't it the best feeling in the world?!?

Here's how it was for me:

Waiting for the letter in the mail: :confused:
Opening the letter: :scared:
Reading the word "Congratulations!": :eek:
After putting the letter down: :D

Raven Feather

11-15-2005, 05:51 PM

Congrats! I'm so excited for everyone! Isn't it the best feeling in the world?!?

Here's how it was for me:

Waiting for the letter in the mail: :confused:
Opening the letter: :scared:
Reading the word "Congratulations!": :eek:
After putting the letter down: :D

Same experience for me too. Hey Dorkus, you have kids, right? (I thought I read that somewhere.) Anyway, I heard the Mill Creek area has an awesome school system. I know a MS 4 there.

So anyway, I chose the PBL pathway, I come from a medical background and thought it would better suit me.

Im 90% sure I will be attending LECOM.

Dorkus Maximus

11-17-2005, 05:46 PM

Same experience for me too. Hey Dorkus, you have kids, right? (I thought I read that somewhere.) Anyway, I heard the Mill Creek area has an awesome school system. I know a MS 4 there.

So anyway, I chose the PBL pathway, I come from a medical background and thought it would better suit me.

Im 90% sure I will be attending LECOM.

Hey Raven Feather,

I don't have any kids of my own. For the past year, I've been helping my sister take care of her three kids (2, 5, and 8). She just started her own pediatric practice and her husband has a job that keeps him away a lot (at least for now). In exchange for free room and board while I finish up prereqs, I've pretty much been a nanny! Thank for the tip, though.

I was thinking about the Millcreek area for an apartment. I hear its pretty nice and not too expensive! Guess we'll see! Thanks again.

iwillbesoon

11-17-2005, 08:35 PM

Hi!
I was accepted to the PBL program in PA and in Florida, and I'm TOTALLY torn over which to go to. Basically, I have a never-ending supply of questions...some of which are:
1. Do you feel like there's enough people in PBL that you don't get stuck with the same ones over and over (more for Erie than Bradenton)?
2. In your opinion, is the grading method fair?
3. If you could do it again, would you do PBL?
4. If I get stuck, are the professors as open to helping me as opposed to a LDP person?
5. How many times a week do you meet with your group in your first year? Second year?
6. If I decide to specialize instead of doing primary care, will the school help me with my goal, or will there be hurdles for my to jump over?
7. Have older students (MS3, maybe) complained that they aren't exposed to everything on the boards?
8. Do you live in an apartment? Does it have a garage? Was it hard to find somewhere nice?
9. Have you heard good/bad things about the PBL in Florida?

Is there anything else that springs to mind that was a surprise to you when you first started, or that wasn't as good as it was made out to be?

Sorry this is so long. I'm really happy to have found a PBL LECOMer on here - usually everyone is lecture based.

~Amy

kota315

11-17-2005, 11:16 PM

Hi Amy,

Maybe I can help a little, as I am a LECOM-Bradenton kid....

1. We here in Bradenton as you already know only do PBL (it rocks!).
2. Yes, the grading method is fair.
3. I now understand why PBL'ers say once you go PBL you won't go back...
4. The beauty of PBL is that you work together as a team with your other PBL'ers, helping each other work through the problem areas....believe me, this method is very effective.
5. Meeting times for the 1st year here is variable because we have Anatomy for the first 10 wks. During that time we only meet once a week, and it is really relaxed during that time. Once Anatomy is over, it is full speed ahead, and we meet three times a week for a minimum of 2hours per session as a group. This is the same for the second years as well. Don't let that mislead you though, you are responsible for about 8-10 hours of out of class material (ie. you read!).
6. You can do whatever you want, you determine what level of interaction you want, if you want the help, it is here.
7. I haven't met any MS3's since I am the second class through this place, but the board scores speak for themselves....PBL'ers have something like a 98% pass rate....one of the LECOM erie PBL'ers scored the highest on COMLEX 1 this year....can't beat them apples.
8. I have an apt....I had a garage, but it was an extra 125 a month and all I kept in it was my motorcycle....seemed silly so I just store it in a friends garage now....Finding someplace nice isn't too difficult, I do recommend looking early though, Colonial Grand (where I live, as do a ton of other students) is close and they offer a 5% LECOM student discount.... Bear in mind that apts in Florida are a little pricey...I have two roommates and our 3bdrm is $1300/month, electric was crazy high with the heat ($140), and water avgs around another $40. We have straight DSL and nothing else, no land lines or anything of that nature and that runs an additional $32 a month.
9. I have heard the Good, the Bad, and the whatever about Florida, as with any institution, it will be what you make of it....if you work hard and study you will do fine. I find the PBL to be addictive and don't want to stop, but it is a lot of responsibility....you have to take charge of your own education, they won't hold your hand....until your in academic trouble...then they will hold your hand just long enough to smack it with a ruler (kidding....)

As for surprises.....I would have to say the whole laptop thing is over rated....I went out and dropped a small fortune thinking I needed this super computer....don't do it....get something that is cheap and meets the bare minimum, in fact, I will sell you mine for cheap....okay, kidding about selling mine, but really that was one thing that heated me up, you don't need the lap top, especially if you have a desk top and a printer. Also, I am still peaved at the fact that we don't have a book store, the library is growing slowly but surely, but the book store thing sucks. But it is a new school and the aches and pains of such are expected and are only minor in nature.

If I had to choose again, I would still come.....

I hope this helps....if you have any other questions feel free to contact me directly and I will try and help.

M-
LECOM-B c/o 09'

Dorkus Maximus

11-18-2005, 08:39 PM

kota315

11-18-2005, 08:50 PM

Wow! Thanks for all the insight. Makes we want to call the school and ask if I can switch from the LDP to the PBL! :laugh:
do it....do it, just do it....

Dorkus Maximus

11-19-2005, 06:14 PM

do it....do it, just do it....

Peer... pressure..... Don't know if I can hold out...... OK, I'll do it!

kota315

11-19-2005, 07:01 PM

Peer... pressure..... Don't know if I can hold out...... OK, I'll do it!

You will be happy....I am sure....

iwillbesoon

11-21-2005, 10:51 AM

Thanks, everyone, for the LECOM comparisons. I appreciate it!

DOtonijay

11-23-2005, 04:38 PM

I have decided this is where I will be attending, lets get our posts up here and get to know each other before next August. Congrats to everyone. :D

I also just found out I got accepted and will be attending LECOM!!! :D Where are you from? I agree, it would be nice to get to know eachother before we start school.

nerdgrrl

11-25-2005, 07:50 AM

hopefulfuturedo

11-25-2005, 05:50 PM

I also just found out I got accepted and will be attending LECOM!!! :D Where are you from? I agree, it would be nice to get to know eachother before we start school.

I am from Gunnison, Colorado and am currently getting my Bachelor's in Cell and Molecular Biology. When I have more time I will write a little more about my self. Where are you from?

NUcat1

11-26-2005, 04:11 PM

cabinbuilder

11-26-2005, 08:47 PM

Hi I just got accepted to LECOM-Erie. I really wanna do my rotations in Philly or pittsburgh b/c I just love being in a city since I go to school in chicago. Is it easy to do this from LECOM that I can easily pick my rotations or would i have to do amazingly well in school to pull this off??? thanks

Hi I am LECOM MSIV. I can answer just about anything you guys need to know. As far as rotations it is super easy to go where you want. You really have no limitations as to which hospitals in the nation you rotate at. Then only thing is that if its a non-affiliate you have to do the leg work yourself and set up the rotation, housing, flights, paperwork, etc. The rotations office will pretty much approve anything you want and long as you set it up first. There are people in my class who have spent the last 2 years living in California doing all their rotations there, or Seattle, or MI or wherever. It's really whatever you want which is nice. Good luck all, LECOM is a good school with a good reputation.

iwillbesoon

11-26-2005, 09:32 PM

Hi I am LECOM MSIV. I can answer just about anything you guys need to know. As far as rotations it is super easy to go where you want. You really have no limitations as to which hospitals in the nation you rotate at. Then only thing is that if its a non-affiliate you have to do the leg work yourself and set up the rotation, housing, flights, paperwork, etc. The rotations office will pretty much approve anything you want and long as you set it up first. There are people in my class who have spent the last 2 years living in California doing all their rotations there, or Seattle, or MI or wherever. It's really whatever you want which is nice. Good luck all, LECOM is a good school with a good reputation.

Hey! Thanks for helping us out. What learning pathway are you?

cabinbuilder

11-26-2005, 09:37 PM

Hey! Thanks for helping us out. What learning pathway are you?
I did LDP. It worked for me since I really like a schedule and I like the fact that you have more than one exam per subject. Plus I am an auditory learner and in LDP you really don't have to buy many text books whereas in PBL you buy about $2000 worth of texts because there is no one teaching you. I like lecture because we got lots of clinicians from around town who came in to talk about patients, etc. Plus in LDP you start your cinical training the second semester. We have a class called CODA which really preps you for the step II clinical exam. I just took it and the CODA final at LECOM was way harder than the step II national test.

FutureDocDO

11-26-2005, 10:11 PM

I did LDP. It worked for me since I really like a schedule and I like the fact that you have more than one exam per subject. Plus I am an auditory learner and in LDP you really don't have to buy many text books whereas in PBL you buy about $2000 worth of texts because there is no one teaching you. I like lecture because we got lots of clinicians from around town who came in to talk about patients, etc. Plus in LDP you start your cinical training the second semester. We have a class called CODA which really preps you for the step II clinical exam. I just took it and the CODA final at LECOM was way harder than the step II national test.
Hi. I hope you don't mind answering a couple of questions I have about LECOM-PA as I'm trying to decide between it and WVSOM. What time is lecture over? What are the format of exams? How much snow accumulation does Erie get dump with at any one time? <-- quite possibly the most important question :) . How easy/hard is it to set up your own rotation site? What's the closest one can live to the school - trying to decide if I need to get a car? If you have any opinion about WVSOM I'd like to hear. Thank you and good luck finishing up your last year of medical school!

Forgot. What do you suggest incoming students buy (steths, etc... ) before heading to Erie?

NUcat1

11-26-2005, 10:26 PM

Dorkus Maximus

11-26-2005, 11:36 PM

NUcat1

11-27-2005, 12:51 AM

what area do most students live in???

Raven Feather

11-27-2005, 07:58 AM

If I wanted to do rotations in chicago for my 3rd and 4th years, could it be at any hospital there along with the allopathic med students??? Or does it have to be a DO affiliated hospital in some way??? Sorry I'm still new on the idea that I can do my rotations almost anywhere. thanks

I stayed with at 4th yr for my interview and I was told that the FP rotation is the only one that had to be with an osteopathic physician.

cabinbuilder

11-27-2005, 10:24 AM

Hi. I hope you don't mind answering a couple of questions I have about LECOM-PA as I'm trying to decide between it and WVSOM. What time is lecture over? What are the format of exams? How much snow accumulation does Erie get dump with at any one time? <-- quite possibly the most important question :) . How easy/hard is it to set up your own rotation site? What's the closest one can live to the school - trying to decide if I need to get a car? If you have any opinion about WVSOM I'd like to hear. Thank you and good luck finishing up your last year of medical school!

Forgot. What do you suggest incoming students buy (steths, etc... ) before heading to Erie?

I can't really say the time lectures are over since every day is different. It ranges from 2pm to 5pm depending on the week/day/course/system. As far as exam format?? Everything is multiple choice just like the boards with the exception of the anatomy lab practical which is a lined sheet of 50 and you write in what the structure is for that number.

As far as the weather in Erie, You are on the great lakes so I have seen 3 feet overnight -no joke. But it doesn't not last long and the storms come and go. Erie avgs about 120inches of snow a year. Bad weather makes for good studying though.

Setting up your own rotations is very easy but you have to do the leg work and get the hospital to accept you. The clinical office only does the leg work for affiliates off the list (the list is very long btw) but once you get a hospital to accept you then you just do the online rotation request form and they send your info to that site. You need the contact name, hospital name, phone number and fax number and you are set. You are also responsible for setting up your own housing at a non-affiliate site.

As far as housing everything is close in Erie. I live 7 minutes from the school. Most students live 3 - 5 minutes away. I think the farthest I know is 20 minutes. For those of you from the big city there is no traffic in Erie and the longest I've been in the car to get to school/rotation here was 20 minutes. With that said I don't know how you would survive here without a car. You have to get to the store for food/supplies and I don't trust the bus system that much. Plus in the winter if you can have 4WD you are doing yourself a huge favor.

I do not know anything about the West Virginia school.

As far as supplies? Not really. Erie is about the cheapest place on Earth to live. There is no tax on non-food items and the sales are unbelievable. Having a computer is over rated unless you like to type your notes. If you get note service its really not necessary. I only took my computer to school about 3 times/semester to download the class notes and I printed them at office max with my LECOM discount - cheaper than note service. The school gives you a steth during the white coat ceremony.

I think that answers everything?? Good luck in your career.

iwillbesoon

11-27-2005, 10:41 PM

cabinbuilder

11-28-2005, 06:04 AM

Hey, PBL people!
My parents are asking me if there's any books or equipment I want for Christmas...got any suggestions? I say if my parents want to buy me books, I should let them, but I don't know which ones are good! If you've got one you really like, could you give me the ISBN # so I get the right edition? Thanks!
All you have to do is go to the LECOM website under the bookstore and get the book list for your class. You can order everything on line if you want. It comes in a couple days

iwillbesoon

11-28-2005, 04:22 PM

Thanks, cabinbuilder, for the book advice.

Got another question: Has anyone here had experience with buying/selling a house in Erie? I THINK (read: could change at any moment) I'm headed for LECOM-Erie instead of Bradenton. I started looking for houses and found a lot of them on that Coldwell Banker site. Thing is, I probably will end up selling it after four years if I don't do my res in PA (and I'm not sure I want to if it's true that I'd have an extra year tacked on...something about a rotating year or something?). Does anyone have any advice either way? In my eyes, the benefits are that hopefully I will break at least even on room & board by the end of the four years, I'll have a garage, no roommates (probably), and since I have a HUUUGE family it will be easy for me when they visit. Plus, I just want a house. But since I saw SOOO many for sale, I wonder if it's hard to sell...?

Oh, hey, the mail just came & I got accepted to CCOM. Hm, something else to think about.

FutureDocDO

11-28-2005, 05:13 PM

I can't really say the time lectures are over since every day is different. It ranges from 2pm to 5pm depending on the week/day/course/system. As far as exam format?? Everything is multiple choice just like the boards with the exception of the anatomy lab practical which is a lined sheet of 50 and you write in what the structure is for that number.

As far as the weather in Erie, You are on the great lakes so I have seen 3 feet overnight -no joke. But it doesn't not last long and the storms come and go. Erie avgs about 120inches of snow a year. Bad weather makes for good studying though.

Setting up your own rotations is very easy but you have to do the leg work and get the hospital to accept you. The clinical office only does the leg work for affiliates off the list (the list is very long btw) but once you get a hospital to accept you then you just do the online rotation request form and they send your info to that site. You need the contact name, hospital name, phone number and fax number and you are set. You are also responsible for setting up your own housing at a non-affiliate site.

As far as housing everything is close in Erie. I live 7 minutes from the school. Most students live 3 - 5 minutes away. I think the farthest I know is 20 minutes. For those of you from the big city there is no traffic in Erie and the longest I've been in the car to get to school/rotation here was 20 minutes. With that said I don't know how you would survive here without a car. You have to get to the store for food/supplies and I don't trust the bus system that much. Plus in the winter if you can have 4WD you are doing yourself a huge favor.

I do not know anything about the West Virginia school.

As far as supplies? Not really. Erie is about the cheapest place on Earth to live. There is no tax on non-food items and the sales are unbelievable. Having a computer is over rated unless you like to type your notes. If you get note service its really not necessary. I only took my computer to school about 3 times/semester to download the class notes and I printed them at office max with my LECOM discount - cheaper than note service. The school gives you a steth during the white coat ceremony.

I think that answers everything?? Good luck in your career.
Thank you so much for posting. I have a couple additional questions if you don't mind answering. What was last year's COMLEX I & II pass rates? What kind of stethoscope is provided at the white coat ceremony? I hope it's a Cardiology III. When is the white coat ceremony? Is the anatomy practical straightforward naming or contains those 2nd and 3rd order questions? Again, thank you. I might bug you as more questions come to mind. If you can't tell I'm trying to decide where to send my deposit. I'm now leaning towards LECOM-Erie.

cabinbuilder

11-30-2005, 04:47 PM

Thank you so much for posting. I have a couple additional questions if you don't mind answering. What was last year's COMLEX I & II pass rates? What kind of stethoscope is provided at the white coat ceremony? I hope it's a Cardiology III. When is the white coat ceremony? Is the anatomy practical straightforward naming or contains those 2nd and 3rd order questions? Again, thank you. I might bug you as more questions come to mind. If you can't tell I'm trying to decide where to send my deposit. I'm now leaning towards LECOM-Erie.

The Comlex I & II pass rates we as students are not privvy to. I only know what I hear through the grapevine. I know historically about 30 students fail each year. But like I said before you have to pass both steps in order to graduate from LECOM. IT is required and you have to do it in 6 years fro starting. I know in my class about 15 failed step I the first time, 6 failed step I the second time. 4 failed the 3rd time and were dismissed. I know afew who failed step II (<10) and passed the second time. There are always a few but ultimately everyone has to pass.

It is the cardiology III steth given out.

The white coat ceremony is at the begininng of second semester. Early February.

The anatomy practice is hard. LECOM has the hardest anatomy course of any school. Most of it is straight but there are many 2nd, and 3rd order questions. We also get bones, and x-ray questions.

I don't mind answering questions. LECOM prepares you well. It has a good reputation for putting out quality doctors.

FutureDocDO

11-30-2005, 08:39 PM

The Comlex I & II pass rates we as students are not privvy to. I only know what I hear through the grapevine. I know historically about 30 students fail each year. But like I said before you have to pass both steps in order to graduate from LECOM. IT is required and you have to do it in 6 years fro starting. I know in my class about 15 failed step I the first time, 6 failed step I the second time. 4 failed the 3rd time and were dismissed. I know afew who failed step II (<10) and passed the second time. There are always a few but ultimately everyone has to pass.

It is the cardiology III steth given out.

The white coat ceremony is at the begininng of second semester. Early February.

The anatomy practice is hard. LECOM has the hardest anatomy course of any school. Most of it is straight but there are many 2nd, and 3rd order questions. We also get bones, and x-ray questions.

I don't mind answering questions. LECOM prepares you well. It has a good reputation for putting out quality doctors.
Thank you!

NUcat1

12-01-2005, 01:41 AM

Whats harder...the USMLE or COMLEX???

iwillbesoon

12-03-2005, 06:48 PM

Ok, guys...I've decided. Erie it is. I'm not changing the check again.

NUcat1

12-03-2005, 07:17 PM

Why did you choose erie over ccom, azcom, pcsom???

Ok, guys...I've decided. Erie it is. I'm not changing the check again.

iwillbesoon

12-04-2005, 11:00 PM

Why did you choose erie over ccom, azcom, pcsom???

Hmm..just liked it better overall I guess. Besides Bradenton, it's the only one with PBL (that I've been accepted to). I wasn't in love with AZCOM - it's a good school and pretty and all, but I just didn't think I'd be all that happy with it or with the "set up your own rotations" policy. Plus, it's a few hundred $ to make a trip home. LECOM is about a $60 plane ride - round trip. CCOM is only an hour from my house - it makes sense that I'd go there, but when I interviewed I just wasn't impressed. Plus, I have two friends going there and they brought up some things I hadn't thought of that they weren't thrilled with. I think if I went there, I'd be happy with it in the end...but I guess I just don't want to go there. PCSOM had the NICEST people, but they limit you to four hub sites for your rotations, and they indicated that they want to to stay there for your res too.... The thing is, I really LIKED that school, but again, no PBL and I'm not sure I want to dedicate the next several years to their hub site areas. With LECOM, I know that it's possible for me to set up my own rotations (possibly even back home) if I want to.

Plus, tuition at CCOM for instate is still $32k....and tuition at LECOM is $25k....I bet overall (even with moving expenses and all) it'll be cheaper at LECOM. Housing in Downer's Grove is EXPENSIVE, and I'd go crazy if I tried to live an hour away from CCOM at home.

Other Erie draws: reminded me a bit of IL, people were nice, PBL program is what I want (that was the biggest deciding factor), area was pretty, lots of research opportunities, board scores were lower than AZCOM but higher than CCOM - so I know they're somewhat competitive, I'm a technology freak & they had lots...meh, who knows - I just liked it best. Honestly, if CCOM had PBL, I'd probably go there.

Sounds like youi're from Chicago, so you probably think I'm crazy for leaving.

NUcat1

12-05-2005, 11:03 AM

Yea I'm from Chicago. I'm gonna be finishing up my senior year at Northwestern U. i know for sure i'm gonna miss living in a city. thats why i'm tryin to see how easy it is to set up my own rotations so that maybe i can come back someday. hopefully it'll work out. i think i'm still waiting to here from nova and pcom. if those dont work out, which looks like it wont, then i guess i'll be at lecom-erie then.

Hmm..just liked it better overall I guess. Besides Bradenton, it's the only one with PBL (that I've been accepted to). I wasn't in love with AZCOM - it's a good school and pretty and all, but I just didn't think I'd be all that happy with it or with the "set up your own rotations" policy. Plus, it's a few hundred $ to make a trip home. LECOM is about a $60 plane ride - round trip. CCOM is only an hour from my house - it makes sense that I'd go there, but when I interviewed I just wasn't impressed. Plus, I have two friends going there and they brought up some things I hadn't thought of that they weren't thrilled with. I think if I went there, I'd be happy with it in the end...but I guess I just don't want to go there. PCSOM had the NICEST people, but they limit you to four hub sites for your rotations, and they indicated that they want to to stay there for your res too.... The thing is, I really LIKED that school, but again, no PBL and I'm not sure I want to dedicate the next several years to their hub site areas. With LECOM, I know that it's possible for me to set up my own rotations (possibly even back home) if I want to.

Plus, tuition at CCOM for instate is still $32k....and tuition at LECOM is $25k....I bet overall (even with moving expenses and all) it'll be cheaper at LECOM. Housing in Downer's Grove is EXPENSIVE, and I'd go crazy if I tried to live an hour away from CCOM at home.

Other Erie draws: reminded me a bit of IL, people were nice, PBL program is what I want (that was the biggest deciding factor), area was pretty, lots of research opportunities, board scores were lower than AZCOM but higher than CCOM - so I know they're somewhat competitive, I'm a technology freak & they had lots...meh, who knows - I just liked it best. Honestly, if CCOM had PBL, I'd probably go there.

Sounds like youi're from Chicago, so you probably think I'm crazy for leaving.

turbosloth

12-05-2005, 03:21 PM

iwillbesoon

12-05-2005, 10:42 PM

i'm hoping i get into lecom, i'm from erie so going back home to lecom would be awesome, i'm interviewing soon and would like to know if anyone has any tips for me, also any questions about erie let me know, considering i grew up there.
hopeful for the class of 2010

Excellent, I do have one. What should I look for in a house in Erie? Do you guys have flooding problems ever? Just stuff like that that I might not think of.

As far as tips: be enthusiastic about SOMETHING in your file. They don't give many facial expressions, so sometimes when you're excited about something, they smile too. Also, read over those feedback posts! There is a set list of questions, and it will help you to practice them. The rest of your day besides the interview is pretty structured, so that's really your only contact with people who make recommendations (unless other people rate you that you don't know about).

MikeyLu2010

12-06-2005, 12:30 AM

turbosloth

12-06-2005, 11:19 AM

As far as tips: be enthusiastic about SOMETHING in your file. They don't give many facial expressions, so sometimes when you're excited about something, they smile too. Also, read over those feedback posts! There is a set list of questions, and it will help you to practice them. The rest of your day besides the interview is pretty structured, so that's really your only contact with people who make recommendations (unless other people rate you that you don't know about).[/QUOTE]

I've never had problems with flooding where i lived. as for looking for a place to live, the new apartments/condos that are being built around lecom seems to be the best way to go, my friend lives in one and the rent is pretty cheap for a two bedroom apt, with a garage and two levels, i think it's 700 bucks. Staying close to lecom would most likely be beneficial especially in the winter with the lake effect snow.

NUcat1

12-06-2005, 01:39 PM

As far as tips: be enthusiastic about SOMETHING in your file. They don't give many facial expressions, so sometimes when you're excited about something, they smile too. Also, read over those feedback posts! There is a set list of questions, and it will help you to practice them. The rest of your day besides the interview is pretty structured, so that's really your only contact with people who make recommendations (unless other people rate you that you don't know about).

I've never had problems with flooding where i lived. as for looking for a place to live, the new apartments/condos that are being built around lecom seems to be the best way to go, my friend lives in one and the rent is pretty cheap for a two bedroom apt, with a garage and two levels, i think it's 700 bucks. Staying close to lecom would most likely be beneficial especially in the winter with the lake effect snow.[/QUOTE]

Can ya give me some names of these new condos/apt complexes???

FrogE7

12-06-2005, 02:22 PM

not to be pessimistic or anything..but if i were you iwillbesoon..i would go to CCOM..despite the extra costs...mainly because of their clinical education..as one of the other SDNers have mentioned..clinical education is probably more valuable than the first 2 years...and the school is also near your home town..if it were me it'd be a no-brainer..but if you felt that LECOM is the better fit...which i totally understand (NSUCOM just felt so right for me)..than im happy for you :)

mikeypo0--Did you interview at Erie? I know that I was impressed with it. I went in not even considering it, and left thinking that I would be happy.

Seriously, a lot of the talk that goes on on these boards are just talk. People have oppinions about schools with out even visiting them. I am stunned at how awsome some of the schools were, in comparrison to others. (not a direct attack to mikey)

To iwillbesoon, sorry you are not coming to Bradenton. But I understand your process of thinking. I am thinking of turning down MSU (a pretty highly ranked school with awsome rotations) for Bradenton and PBL. There was just something about that school that made me love it. Sorry to hear that you wont be coming there though. Would have been nice to be classmates. Best of luck.

iwillbesoon

12-06-2005, 09:50 PM

not to be pessimistic or anything..but if i were you iwillbesoon..i would go to CCOM..despite the extra costs...mainly because of their clinical education..as one of the other SDNers have mentioned..clinical education is probably more valuable than the first 2 years...and the school is also near your home town..if it were me it'd be a no-brainer..but if you felt that LECOM is the better fit...which i totally understand (NSUCOM just felt so right for me)..than im happy for you :)

Yeah, CCOM is closer, but it doesn't have PBL!! That's like, a HUGE minus. I really hate lecture. There were a few other things that bugged me about CCOM. So many of the students seemed run down and generally tired. Plus, there was some of the "IF you go to class" attitude there...I would prefer if the students thought class was really valuable (e.g. good and interesting and worthwhile). That's not a reflection on the students exactly, more on the administration. The cost doesn't really bother me. I use it to compare, but money isn't a huge deal. I think that if CCOM was less than LECOM that I'd still probably go to LECOM. I was impressed with CCOM's match list though. Wish LECOM would make theirs available...

iwillbesoon

12-06-2005, 09:53 PM

MikeyLu2010

12-07-2005, 12:31 AM

mikeypo0--Did you interview at Erie? I know that I was impressed with it. I went in not even considering it, and left thinking that I would be happy.

Seriously, a lot of the talk that goes on on these boards are just talk. People have oppinions about schools with out even visiting them. I am stunned at how awsome some of the schools were, in comparrison to others. (not a direct attack to mikey)

To iwillbesoon, sorry you are not coming to Bradenton. But I understand your process of thinking. I am thinking of turning down MSU (a pretty highly ranked school with awsome rotations) for Bradenton and PBL. There was just something about that school that made me love it. Sorry to hear that you wont be coming there though. Would have been nice to be classmates. Best of luck.

No i decided not to apply to LECOM erie..because my friends brother went there.and he absolutely hated it..this of course was like 6 years ago..when the school didnt have as many clinical affiliations..and the city wasnt as developed..but i respect ya'lls decision..some schools just feel like a perfect fit..and a happy student = a student that studies well, etc...so definately go to a place where you feel the most comfortable..so you can rock it..and be the best doc you can!! let us know which school you guys ultimately decide..

for me..it was NSUCOM.i absolutely loved the place :love: ..and i interviewed rite after the hurricane hit too..hehe..

hopefulfuturedo

12-08-2005, 04:40 PM

Dorkus Maximus

12-08-2005, 08:26 PM

so as you all know I have decided to go to Erie and sent in my check and signature page like two months ago. The check hasn't cashed yet and I haven't recieved anything from them saying they recieved my acceptance documents. Has anyone of your checks cashed or have you recieved anything. thank you so much. I am so worried because next week is December 15 and everytime I call them they say she is to busy to talk to me and she won't return my e-mails or phone calls. :mad:

Funny you posted this! I was just about to do the same! :laugh: I sent in my acceptance and check about two months ago as well, but haven't heard a thing and my bank account still looks like it's in good shape (it will be a different story once that check goes through!). I was going to call tomorrow, but from what you've said, it would be a lost cause anyway... It would be nice to have some confirmation though, wouldn't it? :confused:

anutka21

12-08-2005, 10:00 PM

I sent in my check last week, and I called yesterday to check, my hasnt been cashed as well. Lady in admissions said that they received it, but it hasnt been processed yet. So I guess they dont cash checks right away. :)

iwillbesoon

12-10-2005, 08:12 PM

Which cell phone carriers have service in PA? Does Cingular? My f***ing Sprint contract finally ended. If you aren't sure who has decent service, can you tell me the names of some of the cell phone companies that have stores in the area?

anutka21

12-11-2005, 12:01 AM

NUcat1

12-12-2005, 04:20 PM

so whats social life like in erie?? how far is it from pittsburgh?? anyone have any ideas where to live?? i called the office and they said they got my deposit but havent processed it yet.

cabinbuilder

12-13-2005, 05:10 PM

Erie is 2 hours by car to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Buffalo.

If you have kids you want to live in Millcreek, the schools are way better than Erie city schools. Othere wise if you are single there are tons and tons of apts close to the school within 10 mintues drive. Erie is a very small city so nothing is really that far. If you have specific housing questions I should be able to help you as far as location. You don't want to be too far away since winter storm driving is hell and Erie is not flat so people tend to get stuck easily. I prefer my 4WD over anything but that's just me.

NUcat1

12-13-2005, 06:02 PM

Ever hear about an apt complex called Lovell Place??? Its somewhere on French Street.

Erie is 2 hours by car to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Buffalo.

If you have kids you want to live in Millcreek, the schools are way better than Erie city schools. Othere wise if you are single there are tons and tons of apts close to the school within 10 mintues drive. Erie is a very small city so nothing is really that far. If you have specific housing questions I should be able to help you as far as location. You don't want to be too far away since winter storm driving is hell and Erie is not flat so people tend to get stuck easily. I prefer my 4WD over anything but that's just me.

cabinbuilder

12-14-2005, 06:58 PM

French street is on the East side of the city from the school and way down the hill close to the lake. It's about 20 minutes to the school from there but a real bitch to do during the snow storms. You can live way closer with less hassles in the winter.

LECOM is on West Grandview. I know they give out lots of housing fliers in the acceptance letter packet. I know many classmates lives in Grenada on Kuntz road and hated it there. There are really nice townhouse appt on West 38th and West Grandview about 3 mintues from the school. Unless I know where you are looking that's about the best I can give you right now.

BirdMomDO2B

12-15-2005, 06:35 PM

Ever hear about an apt complex called Lovell Place??? Its somewhere on French Street.

I have known people who live at Lovell and really like it - it's a gorgeous renovation, and nice to be able to walk to the clubs and restaurants in the "downtown," if you like that feature.

tw2345

12-16-2005, 12:04 PM

Jezzielin

12-16-2005, 12:15 PM

Hi, im new here and i was wondering if someone could help me out...i interviewed about 5 weeks ago, but i still haven't heard anything from the school and i was wondering if that was very unusual...when i was there they told everyone that we would hear in a month...but its already been 5 weeks...any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks

Hey, I interviewed 9/29, and my app was complete 10/26. They finally told me my app went to the committee on 11/30. Elaine told me this past Monday that a decision was made and that they were sending out the letters this week.

She said that it took so long because they had to wait for the dean to sign the letters. I don't know if she signs both waitlists and acceptances, but I do not think that she signs rejections... Can anyone clarify?

Anyway, call Elaine and you can ask if your app has alreayd gone to the committee. If it has expect the letter soon, probably by next Friday.

Good luck!

kota315

12-16-2005, 02:28 PM

Dorkus Maximus

12-16-2005, 04:26 PM

I have known people who live at Lovell and really like it - it's a gorgeous renovation, and nice to be able to walk to the clubs and restaurants in the "downtown," if you like that feature.

Hey, I heard that the company that was renovating and managing Lovell place filed for bankruptcy. Does anyone know if this is true? And if so, how it might affect tenants of the complex. Thanks! I look forward to meeting everyone next summer!!!

NUcat1

12-17-2005, 12:08 PM

just out of curiousity....whats the nicest and priciest apartment complex in town whether its erie or milcreek? I'm tryin to find out so I have something to compare to as to whats expensive and whats cheap.

Dorkus Maximus

12-17-2005, 01:14 PM

LECOM cashed my deposit yesterday! So I guess it's official!!! Whoohoooo! :D

poormansDO

12-18-2005, 09:35 PM

nerdgrrl

12-19-2005, 08:37 AM

can you guys help me? i want to apply to lecom-erie but dont know if i should since it is late in the application cycle, do i have any chance right now? should i apply? my stats are 3.50 overall g.p.a 3.52 science g.p.a and 23O mcat. thanx for feedback

You'd have a better chance if you applied early in the cycle. at this point, most schools are about to start interviewing for a very few spots/waitlist spots. I'd save your money and apply next year.

also, a bunch of premeds don't know what your chances are. seriously. they're in the same boat as you. call the school and ask.

NUcat1

12-19-2005, 12:21 PM

i had the same stats and i got in but that was EARLY in the cycle.

cabinbuilder

12-19-2005, 12:43 PM

can you guys help me? i want to apply to lecom-erie but dont know if i should since it is late in the application cycle, do i have any chance right now? should i apply? my stats are 3.50 overall g.p.a 3.52 science g.p.a and 23O mcat. thanx for feedback

LECOM interviews until the end of May so its really up to you to decide whether you want to apply now.

KCW

12-21-2005, 06:34 AM

NUcat1

12-21-2005, 07:41 PM

I want to do the same thing too...just stick around for 2yrs and do rotations in a city. I hear LECOM is really lenient on that.

Dorkus Maximus

12-28-2005, 05:57 PM

Chances are good I'll be attending the PBL tract in the fall. What's up with housing? What does it cost to rent a house? Where are the nicer places to live? I was in Erie less than 24 hours so I wasn't able to get a good sense of what the town is like. I'd consider buying a place, but I'd really like to do my rotations in the Philadelphia area so I would most likely be around for only two years. Do people do this?

Thanks!

I'm in the same boat! My flight got into Erie at about 4:00 pm the day before my interview. Next day interviewed till 1:00 pm or so, then went to the airport and flew out at 3:00!

Here's a website that has some great apartment info:
http://www.rentalguideerie.com

Hope this helps!

doctorE2010

01-01-2006, 05:41 PM

Hey, just wondering if any current students know where the good "cute" neighborhoods are to buy a house. My husband and I drove around for a few hours and we really like Green Garden area...I'm not all that concerned with being too close to campus (within 20 minutes though) and I know how to handle the drive in the snow (I'm from Buffalo!) so any advice would be geatly appreciated! Thanks!

cabinbuilder

01-04-2006, 08:33 PM

I have not been able to get on the site for about 2 weeks so I will try to answer a bunch of the above posts in one.

There are lots of folks in my class who bought houses and only lived in Erie for 2 years. One guy I know bought a duplex and rented the other side for income. They put there houses on the market mid second year and then left for rotations.
Housing is pretty inexpensive in Erie. I rent a huge house with a 1.5 acre yard, close to the school (7minutes) for $900/mo. Compare that to a friend of mine who rents a 2 bedroom apt in DC area for 1200/mo. I have a husband who works so that's how I swing that one. I think most people rent between 300-500/month and house payments are comparable to that.

The West side of the city is traditionally safer. The school is on the West side. More upper/middle class on the West side. East side is traditionally where the poor/low income folks/high crime area live.

If you look on the map of Erie I would think most students live close to the school. West 26th to I-90 between Peach and Sterretania. Hope that helps.

gwynnetn

01-05-2006, 12:51 PM

Some time ago someone asked for the match list and I finally found it. So here goes :cool:
Institution Name Program Name
Geisinger Health System Internal Medicine
WSU/Detroit Medical Center Obstetrics - Gynecology
UPMC Hospital Traditional Rotating
Horizon Hospital Pediatrics
Cook County Hospital Traditional Rotating
Bassett Hospital Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center Traditional Rotating
Mt Sinai Hospital Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital Family Practice
St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb Obstetrics - Gynecology
Garden City Osteopathic Hospital Traditional Rotating
Oakwood Southshr Medical Center Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital Traditional Rotating
Ingham Regional Medical Center Family Practice
A Eisenhower Army Medical Center Family Practice
St. Joseph's Hospital of Macomb Traditional Rotating
Botsford General Hospital Emergency Medicine
Allegheny General Hospital Oncology- Radiation
Garden City Osteopathic Hospital Traditional Rotating
Leigh Valley Medical Center Emergency Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
Osteopathic Medical Center of TX Traditional Rotating
San Diego, CA Naval Medical Center General Surgery
Maimonides Medical Center Pediatrics
St. Vincent Mercy Medicine Emergency Medicine
Sisters of Charity Hospital Peliminary Medicine
St. Joseph's Hospital of Macomb Obstetrics - Gynecology
West Penn Hospital Internal Medicine
Riverside Medical Center Obstetrics - Gynecology
Western PA Hospital Anesthesiology
Duluth Graduate Medical Education Family Practice
North Shore -LIJ health System Pediatrics
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh of Pittsburgh Family Practice
Conemaugh Memorial General Surgery
NY Hospital Medical Center - Queens Internal Medicine
Waterbury Hospital in CT General Surgery
St. Joseph's Health Center Family Practice
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Traditional Rotating
U Michigan Hospital - Ann Arbor Anesthesiology
Wellington Regional Medical Center Traditional Rotating
Frankford Hospital Internal Medicine
Western Pennsylvania Hospital Internal Medicine
Synergy Med Ed. Alliance -MI Obstetrics - Gynecology
Synergy Med Ed. Alliance -MI Internal Medicine
Altoona Hospital Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh of Pitts General Surgery
Luthern General Hopital Preliminary Medicine
L Darnall Army Community Hospital Emergency medicine
Riverside Methodist in Ohio Internal Medicine
Western Pennsylvania Hosp General Surgery
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh Phys Medicine & Rehab
Memorial Medical Center Family Practice
Grandview Medical Center Emergency Medicine
Henry Ford Bi-County Comm Hospital Internal Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center Internal Medicine
University of Connecticut Obstetrics - Gynecology
Christiana Care General Surgery
Portsmouth VA Naval Medical Center General Surgery
Sinia Hospital Pediatrics
Mtn Area Health Ed. Center Family Practice
Sisters of Charity Hospital Family Practice
Greenville Hospital System Obstetrics - Gynecology
Mount Clemens Hospital Emergency medicine
Doctor's Hospital - Columbus Facial Plastic Surgery
St. Elizabeth's Hospital Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh of Pittsburgh Traditional Rotating
Henry Ford Bi-county Community Hospital Traditional Rotating
National Naval Medical Center Internal Medicine
Ingham Regional Medical Center Internal Medicine
Meadville Medical Center Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center Pediatrics
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh General Surgery
Beth Israel Medical Center Internal Medicine
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh Internal Medicine
Washington Hospital Center Internal Medicine
Lancaster General Hospital Family Practice
Abington Memorial Hospital Traditional Rotating
St. James Hospital & Health Diagnostic Radiology
Ohio State University Medical Center Psychiatry
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Radiology - Diagnostic
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Family Practice
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Psychiatry
Rush University Medical Center Obstetrics - Gynecology
Grandview Medical Center Anesthesiology
Conemaugh Valley Hospital Traditional Rotating
Osteopathic Medical Center of TX Internal Medicine
University of Connecticut Internal Medicine
University of Maryland Medical Center Psychiatric
Allegheny Gen Hosp Pathology
Hamot Medical Center Traditional Rotating
UPMC Medical Education Program Anesthesiology
Geisinger Health System Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph's Hospital - IL Obstetrics - Gynecology
Ohio State University Medical Center Anesthesiology
Allegheny Gen Hosp Medicine - Preliminary
Sisters of Charity Hospital Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh - Pittsburg Anesthesiology
Northside Hospital & Heart Inst. Internal Medicine
Lahey Clinic - Ma Internal Medicine
UPMC, St. Margaret Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Medical Center Family Practice
Drexel( MCP Hahnemann) U COM-Pa Internal Medicine
Riverside Reg. Medical Center Obstetrics - Gynecology
University of Connecticut Pediatrics
University of Connecticut Health Center Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital Internal Medicine
John Hopkins Hospital Phys. Medicine & rehab
Philadelphia Consortium General Surgery
Meadville Medical Center Traditional Rotating
Clarion Hospital Traditional Rotating
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital Family Practice
University of Connecticut Health Center Traditional Rotating
Western PA Hospital Traditional Rotating
Trinity Medical Center North Family Practice
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh Obstetrics - Gynecology
Geisinger Health System Traditional Rotating
Medical Center of Independence Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital Traditional Rotating
Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital Traditional Rotating
Albert Einstien Medical Center Internal Medicine
Jacksonville Naval Hospital Family Practice
Altoona Family Practice Family Practice
Millcreek Community Hospital Internal Medicine
NCC Walter Reed Army Medical Center Psychiatry
Community Hospital of Lancaster Family Practice
University of Connecticut Obstetrics - Gynecology
University of Connecticut Emergency Medicine
Community Hospital of Lancaster Family Practice
Henry Ford HS/ Horizon HS Traditional Rotating
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Internal Medicine
St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital General Surgery
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Pediatrics
U Colorado SOM - Denver Psychiatric
Botsford General Hospital General Surgery
Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Traditional Rotating
Richmond Heights Hospital Pediatrics
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh Internal Medicine
Millcreek Community Hospital Traditional Rotating
Richmond Heights Hospital Traditional Rotating
UPMC Horizon Traditional Rotating
St. Vincent Health Center Traditional Rotating
Garden City Osteopathic Hospital Internal Medicine
Western Pennsylvania Hospital Anesthesiology
Western Pennsylvania Hospital Anesthesiology
Shands Hosp Anesthesiology
Frankford Hospital Internal Medicine
Meadville Medical Center Traditional Rotating
Memorial Family Practice in TX Family Practice
Henry Ford HS/ Horizon HS Traditional Rotating
Florida Hospital - Orlando Memorial Family Practice
U Florida Program Shands Hosp Internal Medicine
Leigh Valley Hospital & Health Center Traditional Rotating
Arrowhread Reg. Medical Center Traditional Rotating
Doctor's Hospital - Columbus Traditional Rotating
St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb Traditional Rotating
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh Radiology/Diagnostic
Richmond Heights Hospital Internal Medicine
Portsmouth VA Naval Medical Center Traditional Rotating
UHHS - Richmond Heights Traditional Rotating
Kennedy Medical Center Internal Medicine
Doctor's Hospital - Columbus Neurological Surgery
Western PA Hospital Traditional Rotating
Millcreek Community Hospital Family Practice
Richmond Heights Hospital Traditional Rotating
Conemaugh Memorial General Surgery
Doctor's Hospital of Stark County Emergency Medicine
Portsmount Naval Medical Center Traditional Rotating
University Hospital of Richmond Heights Traditional Rotating
St. Lukes Hospital Traditional Rotating
University Hospital Internal Medicine
Martin Army Community Hospital Family Practice
Kennedy Medical Center Internal Medicine
Brooke Army Medical Center Transitional Year
Conemaugh Valley Center Traditional Rotating
Universtiy of TN Medical Center Family Practice
Pinnacle Health Com. Gen. Osteo. Hos. Family Practice
Hamot Medical Center Traditional Rotating
DeWitt Army Community Center Family Practice
MGMC Air Force Family Practice

Breakdown of Programs
Traditional Rotating - 51
Family Practice - 31
Internal Medicine - 27
General Surgery - 12
Obstetrics - Gynecology - 12
Anesthesiology - 10
Emergency Medicine - 10
Pediatrics - 8
Phys. Medicine & Rehab - 3
Preliminary Medicine - 3
Psychiatry - 3
Radiology/Diagnostic - 3
Neurological Surgery 1
Orthopedic Surgery- 1
Oncology - 1
Pathology - 1

Raven Feather

01-06-2006, 07:55 AM

Funny you posted this! I was just about to do the same! :laugh: I sent in my acceptance and check about two months ago as well, but haven't heard a thing and my bank account still looks like it's in good shape (it will be a different story once that check goes through!). I was going to call tomorrow, but from what you've said, it would be a lost cause anyway... It would be nice to have some confirmation though, wouldn't it? :confused:

Hey all! I narrowed my list down to 2 schools LECOM-PA and KCUMB. I really loved the fact I could do PBL and tuition was cheap but I also liked KCUMB's curriculum and Kansas City. Having said that, I accepted my seat at KCUMB my sig other going to be paid less than half of what he makes now in Erie was the deciding factor for me. Uugggh, I was soo torn b/w the two schools. It did make the decision easier though.

Anyway, I think LECOM is just monitoring the people who DON'T send deposits. I just received a letter from Elaine yesterday confirming that I have forfeited my seat by not sending in the deposit. I didn't have time to send a letter that I was declining my seat. I know, shame on me.

MARGARET4

01-09-2006, 02:35 AM

Hey everyone:
I got accepted to LECOM in October and have already mailed my deposit.
I have a question about the possibility of setting up your own clinical rotations. I live in the Chicagoland area now and would like to come back home for rotations, how possible is that idea. When I interviewed at LECOM I met a girl that was also from IL and she's doing the same thing, but haven't gotten too much info.

margaret

kota315

01-09-2006, 06:47 AM

Hey Margaret,

I am a first year at LECOM - B, and I have already set up my 3rd/4th year rotations with a hospital from my home town in Michigan. You don't necessarily have to set them up as early as I did, I do however, recommend looking into it as early as possible. Case in point, if I would have waited until the start of my second year my slot would have been lost.

So, in short, yes you can set up your own rotational sites. There is a catch though....the catch is that the family practice rotation must be with a D.O. My family doctor in MI is a D.O., so I am all set to go home for my 3rd/4th years.

I hope this helps....

M-

wertyjoe

01-10-2006, 11:28 AM

Hey Guys and Girls!

I just sent in my deposit yesterday, so I'll be joining you all come next fall! I'm currently finishing up O-Chem at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana. I received my undergraduate degree in business from the University of Colorado - Boulder in 2003, decided on a career change, and now I'm going to be a DO! Whoohooooo!!! :D

HopefulfutureDO, it'll be nice to have another Bronco fan in Erie - we'll have to set some Sundays aside soley for the Broncs. Hopefully Plummer doesn't do his usual later this year! :rolleyes:

Dorkus

What time is it when a sheep gets stuck in the fence?

Mounting time :laugh: :laugh:

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I'm glad to see another person from my neck of the woods going to LECOM. I'm from Western ND about 25 miles from Sidney MT and 15 miles from Williston ND.

My wife is the only Broncos fan around the Erie area that I know of. She got a bright orange Broncos coat for Christmas from her parents. Everyone keeps giving her dirty looks when she wears it so she might have to retire it a bit early.

Congratulations on getting into LECOM and I'll save the rest of the Montana jokes for next time.

Werty

hopefulfuturedo

01-10-2006, 01:51 PM

GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Dorkus

What time is it when a sheep gets stuck in the fence?

Mounting time :laugh: :laugh:

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I'm glad to see another person from my neck of the woods going to LECOM. I'm from Western ND about 25 miles from Sidney MT and 15 miles from Williston ND.

My wife is the only Broncos fan around the Erie area that I know of. She got a bright orange Broncos coat for Christmas from her parents. Everyone keeps giving her dirty looks when she wears it so she might have to retire it a bit early.

Congratulations on getting into LECOM and I'll save the rest of the Montana jokes for next time.

Werty

MARGARET4

01-11-2006, 01:27 AM

MARGARET4

01-11-2006, 02:04 AM

MARGARET4

01-11-2006, 02:14 AM

I am planning to take my cat with me to Erie, do any of you know if there are a lot of apt around the school that will allow small pets?

margaret

cabinbuilder

01-11-2006, 05:33 PM

Thank you so much for the response, it helps a lot.
I already work at a teaching hospital in the Chicagoland area and I just switched to a D.O. primary, so I should be set up.
What do you exactly mean by setting up your own clinicals. Where do you go in the hospital, who did you talk to, do you just ask them for clinical rotations?

thanks a lot

margaret
If you already work at a teaching hospital you should have no problem. Just go to the medical education office and ask about clinical rotations. You have to give them the rotation date. They should give you confirmation of acceptance, the name of a preceptor, the phone number LECOM can reach them, and a valid fax number. Once you have an extablished rotation then you fill out the rotation approval form online for LECOM and they send your paperwork. If you want a rotation at a non-affiliate hospital it is up to you to find a preceptor and housing. LECOM will approve just about any rotation anywhere because there are so many students. Many of the larger hospitals have the info on their websites for visiting students and have paperwork to fill out to request the rotation. The only rotation that has to be with a DO is family practice rotation-third year core.

Feel free to PM me with other questions about rotations.

cabinbuilder

01-11-2006, 05:47 PM

I will be starting LECOM this fall, but I chose the lecture and discussion path because I don't know too much about the other pathways. I know the independent pathway is not for me, but what is so good about the PBL pathway? Can you tell me a little more about it? Do you feel like you are on your own learning the sciences?
I was initially very excited about the fact that LECOM has the 3 pathways to choose from, but when I interviewed my interviewers suggested that if you are to pay for going to school and can have someone lecture and teach you the sciences then use it. I don't know how true that is.
Do more people choose the LD pathway? Are people happy witht he PBL pathway once they start? Is there a possibility to switch after you start school?

This is not on this topic, but what suggestions do you have for books? Buy them from students, Ebay, bookstore? I hear you can get a lot of book and instruments from Ebay pretty cheap.

thank you
The majority of LECOM students (3/4) are in LDP - that the nature of lecture. I was in LDP and felt it was right for me. You get a lot more clinical exposure in LDP and don't have to buy nearly as many books because we are tested on the material presented. I know most who are in PBL enjoy that path but they learn the material by case studies and a friend of mine spent something like $2000 on books vs I spent $300. As far as switching pathways after starting, that rarely happens except under certain circumstances. All three pathways are in lecture together for the first 10 weeks during anatomy, embryo, and hist. All are together every Wed for OMM. I think if you start PBL and want to switch to lecture you can but not the other way. There are about 35 students in PBL only.

I would not even buy books until you get there but you will need a good anatomy atlas for the lab. You can get away with not buying any texts if need be and just check them out of the library for reference. I personally bought Netter, the anatomy text, biochem, micro, embryo, histo, and path. I did not buy anything second year except board review. I did not subscribe to note service either and just printed my own lectures for 1/10th the cost at office max (we get a LECOM discount).

I think that answers everything? Good luck at school.