I saw all of the other threads for other schools and figured I would start ours! Let's get to know each other before we get there next fall, share ideas, and help each other out with this tedious process leading up to orientation. I look forward to seeing you all when classes start and getting to know you on the forums!

Chris

Is there anybody else who has comitted to attending TUCOM-NV yet? I know there have been a few acceptances! Anybody out there coming besides me?

(Hey guys, I posted this under the premed section, but thought it might fit in here too.)

Hey guys! First off, congratulations on getting accepted! We’ve just finished up our block exam week so people have been a little fired. Sorry no one got back to you.

Anyway FutureHuskerDoc, if you are in school now Roger will send you a letter around April asking for your official transcript. You’re all ready in, so just make sure that you pass your classes and graduate. Again… MAKE SURE YOU GRADUATE. We lost a guy a week before classes started because he didn’t finish his degree. It’s one of the pre-req’s for our school, so don’t slack off too much now that you’re in. (oh, the guy who didn’t have his degree got rolled into the 2010 class so that he can finish, they aren’t that heartless) If you are planning of buying a house up here you might start looking sometime soon, other than that it’s way too early to be looking at apartments or anything else. Just enjoy life for a while. My class started a google group that really helped people get to know one another. You guys might think about doing the same.

Again, congratulations and welcome to the family. If you have any questions (and I’m sure you do) feel free to PM me.

Hey all,

Congratulations on your acceptances! Touro U is an awsome school, in every regard! I am very glad I came here. I look forward to meeting all of you next year!

Travis S
Class of 2009

PS feel free to drop me an email with any questions about anything :)

Contratulations!
I wish I could put into words what your learning experience will be like. I suppose 'intense' is a good word.
I wish you all the best.
Make sure you all start making living arangements soon. It is hard to find affordable housing/apartments once everybody tries to move in at the same time.
Good luck.

Contratulations!
I wish I could put into words what your learning experience will be like. I suppose 'intense' is a good word.
I wish you all the best.
Make sure you all start making living arangements soon. It is hard to find affordable housing/apartments once everybody tries to move in at the same time.
Good luck.
lol, intense is an understatement. As far as housing is concerned...I signed the paperwork to my apartment a month before I moved in. But if you are going to buy a house, which would probably be a REALLY good investment, starting to look now wouldn't be a bad idea. Congratulations!!!

Hey Everyone,
I will be interviewing on Jan 3, and was wondering if anyone has any advice?

Congrats Class 2010 and welcome to the Touro Nevada family!!!!

Advice for those interviewing is simple. Do a search for TUNCOM or Touro Nevada with the friendly search button. There is some great information you will find that has been posted before. Also PM any of us current students with your questions that are unanswered from the various threads you will find.

Good luck!!

Nik

Hey Everyone,
I will be interviewing on Jan 3, and was wondering if anyone has any advice?



My best advice is just be yourself. And ask questions! Do some research on the school and the types of things going on in this state, exempli gratia, mal-practice insurance premiums, no. of people uninsured, the number of years required before you can legally practice medicine in NV, the costs of medicine (NV ranks 4th in the nation for having the most expensive health care costs). Know a little bit about our state licensure boards, etc. Read up on NOMA, AOA, and SOMA.

Happy Holidays Class of 2010!!! I don't usually say this but...carpe diem...cherish every minute of your free time. Spend as much time with your friends, family and significant others as you can...especially during the holidays. Build as many memories as you can. Live life like your previous one is about to end...because in a way it is...Having said this... med school is definitely a unique experience. There is a lot to fear, but there is A LOT to be excited about and to look forward to. It's a weird kind of craziness. You are stress out to the max, but in a strange way, YOU LIKE IT. You build friendships along the way that you are sure (atleast I am) will be lifelong frienships. In those few hours that you might have on a Friday night, you build memories that you will remember forever. And along the way, through all of this torment, you are reminded that it will all be so very much worth it in the end. Again, congratulations and happy holidays! :)

cardiotonic
TUN-COM
OMS-I

Hey Class fo 2010! I just received my email from Roger that I've been accepted! Really excited, anyone else out there who got the same great news?
A question for those already at Touro about housing. They mentioned that the housing market is pretty tough. I was wondering if there are any certain areas I need to stay away from, and any that I should look into?

Thanks, and looking forward to meeting everyone! :D

Hey Class fo 2010! I just received my email from Roger that I've been accepted! Really excited, anyone else out there who got the same great news?
A question for those already at Touro about housing. They mentioned that the housing market is pretty tough. I was wondering if there are any certain areas I need to stay away from, and any that I should look into?

Thanks, and looking forward to meeting everyone! :D
Congratulations on your acceptance!

The housing market is a little crazy if you are looking to buy a home. If you just want to rent there are more then enough apartments and houses nearby. Rent isn’t bad, but depending on where you are coming from there can be a little bit of sticker shock. My little one bedroom apartment is $860. If you can find some friends, a house is a much better deal. A few of my buddies just rented a really nice three bedroom house for $1300.

Everything right around school is nice. If you want to be a little further away, look into Green Valley or anything around Black Mountain. Stay away from a Las Vegas zip code and anything in old or historic Henderson. The rent will be cheaper, but this is the “bad” part of town.

Anyway, feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I’m more than happy to help.

Again, congratulations and welcome to the family.

oops...double post...see below :o

Hey Class fo 2010! I just received my email from Roger that I've been accepted! Really excited, anyone else out there who got the same great news?
A question for those already at Touro about housing. They mentioned that the housing market is pretty tough. I was wondering if there are any certain areas I need to stay away from, and any that I should look into?

Thanks, and looking forward to meeting everyone! :D
actually, my roommate and i are looking to move houses too so we just did a massive house search, and found quite a few houses in nice areas if you were interested, i would be more than happy to pass the info on to you!

congrats on getting in...and we will see you in august!

oh, yeah, you can PM me too with questions....(im much nicer and much more sane that Kubed :p)

Anything you want to pass along would be great, and thanks for the congrats!

Congratulations! I interviewed on tuesday 1/10. I also was accepted. We don't have much time to decide though. I am leaning toward this school. My only concern is the match list for MI is most primary care, which may make the prospects for specializing more difficult???

Congrats on your acceptances!

Housing is not bad, I can walk to school and pay $750 a month for a one bedroom, 2 bedrooms are around $450 / person. Most people live within a 5 minute drive of school.

Some information to help those making decisions:


http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-16-Mon-2004/news/24529568.html
This is an old story, but this facility is now recognized as a world class surgery training facility. Every weekend about 4-6 students from Touro volunteer and gain experience at this facility.

This is a newer story:
http://merinv.org/news/press_092705.html


http://www.nbj.com/pdf/nbj2005hendsup.pdf
A bit on the booming area and opportunities in Henderson and the Vegas area. And info on the city of Henderson.

welcome class of '10 soon you will learn the true meaing of "getting schooled" my guess is that it will come in the form of the one and only Dr. Ma ( Gross Anatomy)
congrats to you all
if you guys can buy a house, Las vegas grew 85% from 1990 -2000 and is still a hot place to live, it is the 24 largest city in the U.S.
see you in the fall

Is there anybody else who has comitted to attending TUCOM-NV yet? I know there have been a few acceptances! Anybody out there coming besides me?

Just wondering where all the other new acceptances are? There has to be more out there....The other threads have a lot more posts than we do, so let's get to it and get to know each other.... :D class of '10

Just wondering where all the other new acceptances are? There has to be more out there....The other threads have a lot more posts than we do, so let's get to it and get to know each other.... :D class of '10

Count me in....I will be a member of the class of 2010 :)

Count me in....I will be a member of the class of 2010 :)

Have you joined that other link that was started? Anyway, glad to see there are more '10ers out there!

:D

Have you joined that other link that was started? Anyway, glad to see there are more '10ers out there!

:D

Where is the other link? I have not joined it. Where is everyone from?

By the way....does anyone know the Fafsa Code for Touro-NV?

I'm from Phx, so I'm used to the desert and the HEAT...FAFSA is 010142 :D

I'm from Phx, so I'm used to the desert [url] and the HEAT...FAFSA is 010142 :D

I'm from Phx, so I'm used to the desert and the HEAT! This is the other site, it was set up by another student. [url]
...FAFSA is 010142
:D

Thanks....I will check out the other site!

congrats to all the new acceptances...and see you in august! :D

Welcome Class of 2010!

I applied for your ezboard so that I can offer advice... hope to talk to you all soon!

-B

I have just recently been accepted here. I am so excited I am definetly going. We should all try to get together before the school year starts.

Alright, another Broncos fan!!! Did you know to bring this up to Roger during interview? Congrats on acceptance and to all of you let me know if you have any questions.
I have just recently been accepted here. I am so excited I am definetly going. We should all try to get together before the school year starts.

got the paperwork in the mail today!! looking forward to next year with everyone!! :cool:

Congratulations to everyone! Little FYI: we’ve got block exams next week, so if you happen to be in town on Friday the 10th, feel free to join the first years at green valley ranch or a drink or 30!

this is our heaviest block this yr, so friday the 10th is sure to be uh....interesting. :D

hey everyone I'm David from University of North Texas. I will be graduating in May with a BS in Biology and minors in Chem and Psych. I am an academic tutor right now at UNT. Im 23 yrs old with a wife and 1 month old son named Lofton. I can't wait to get to Touro, I love that school.. We should all get together and hang out before school starts in August. I will be moving in June. I interviewed on Jan 3, anyone else interview with me?

-Dave

Broncos fans????? Hope your not Buffs fans too!!! Hahaha just kidding. Congrats on getting in, see you in August.

Broncos fans????? Hope your not Buffs fans too!!! Hahaha just kidding. Congrats on getting in, see you in August.
GO CSU!!!!....sorry, just had to throw that out there :D

TUN-COM
OMS-I

I have to ask...what's it like living in Las Vegas? i.e. what's beyond the strip...

Hey everyone, you can add me to the TUCOM-NV c/o 2010 list! I'm looking forward to meeting all of you this fall!

Hello! I've changed my mind. I am going to join you in henderson next fall! I was all lined up to go elsewhere, but I just can't leave the west. :cool:

So, I'm seriously thinking about buying a house/condo. Can anyone point me in the right direction? My dad and grandpa are going to help me financially, but I have never done anything like this, so I really don't know where to begin. I was looking on craigslist, and saw a lot of nice properties, but I don't know what to do next. Also, any current students have location tips? Thanks!

Hello! I've changed my mind. I am going to join you in henderson next fall! I was all lined up to go elsewhere, but I just can't leave the west. :cool:

So, I'm seriously thinking about buying a house/condo. Can anyone point me in the right direction? My dad and grandpa are going to help me financially, but I have never done anything like this, so I really don't know where to begin. I was looking on craigslist, and saw a lot of nice properties, but I don't know what to do next. Also, any current students have location tips? Thanks!

Congrats on your decision. I was a little torn too after hearing from LECOM-PA. I live in NY right now, but grew up in SoCal, and went to UCI for undergrad, and I'm definitely missing the west. Ironically, my parents purchased property in Henderson last year before I even knew that I was going to apply to med school there. I'll try to get some advice from them and let you know.

1hotaartichoke just did a massive house search. Send her a PM on sat and she can probably steer you towards some good resources. (Saturday afternoon really… blocks end tomorrow and we need some time to sober up :sleep: )

Off the top of my head… stay away from anything that says “old Henderson” of “historic henderson.” Greenvalley is really nice, but a little on the pricy side. Everything around black mountain is also nice (that’s where I am).


sigh... time to study for the anatomy pratical

yeah, i just did a mega house search, so if anyone is interested, just PM me, and i can pass on the info i've got. :D

What's goin on? Congratz to everyone with their acceptances. I got mine on Feb.10! I'm really excited about starting the next phase of my life in Henderson. I'm also looking to buy a house. I just sent a pm to 1hotaartichoke. Hopefully she can pass along that massive info with regard to house hunting. I'm looking forward to getting to know my classmates. Take care.

So now that we're all getting our acceptances and looking for apartments and such, when is everyone planning on making the move? My wife and I are hoping to move the first of June if everything goes right. Anybody else have plans to hang out and have a good time before school starts? It'll be great to get to know everyone before classes start. We'll have to get together with the 09er's too! Im just stoked to make the move!

hi everyone who pmed me...since it was quite a few of you im just going to write a reply here...

but just give me a day or so more to gather all my info...and i will get back to you! i haven't forgotten though!

hi everyone who pmed me...since it was quite a few of you im just going to write a reply here...

but just give me a day or so more to gather all my info...and i will get back to you! i haven't forgotten though!

Thanks so much that would be great.

Hey, congrats to everyone else who have been accepted. For those looking for a house, try www.pulte.com.

pulte is good but expensive. there are also KB homes, DR horton, Engle Homes, Concordia homes, and Beazer homes. I know there are some good homes by Concordia going up soon. the development is called Avalon. You should be able to google any of these h ome developers and be able to find their homes. KB homes is building a whole new development on Horizen Ridge and Gibson called the villas at black mountain (literally up the street from the school.) the Avalon homes are on horizen at the end, and that location is nice as well. Not too far away. About a 5 minute drive, tops. There are also some 1 story homes for sale next to the Avalon homes on Horizen. Those are also by KB homes. And don't forget resale homes. the zip codes i would look for houses in are: 89012, 89014, 89015, and 89074, 89075...and i think green valley is 89012, but if not, then also anythiing in green valley.

here are some links Concordia Homes (http://www.concordiahomes.com/find.asp), and also KB Homes (http://www.kbhome.com/Map~RegionID~12.aspx)


http://www.newhomesource.com/ is a good place to get started.

hope that helps.

i am buying a new home(well my parents are) at the villas at black mountain, and so will have my house up for sale soon. Also, i have another classmate that will be selling his condo soon too.

if you were interested in my house or the condo, just shoot me a PM, and i will get that info for you.

otherwise, happy house hunting! :D

For the people renting (I'm guessing most of you), here is a list of rental housing near the school.

http://www.tun-omsga.com/students/housing.php

(this website is largely still under construction by the student gov, so this is pretty much all that is there at present, we'll be adding more in the future)

Lots of people from our class live in Remmington, Timberlake, and Ventana Canyon.

I live in Remmington and pay $750 month for a single and I think its $890 for a double. I can walk to school. :)

I can walk to school. :)

But do you when it's 115 degrees outside? :p

But do you when it's 115 degrees outside? :p

Then I RUN to school. :)

But do you when it's 115 degrees outside? :p
he's 14 ft tall...he just takes big steps

I am not sure if this was mentioned before, but the new Touro Nevada Web Site is finally ready...

To take a look, go to:

http://www.tu.edu

See you all next year :luck:

-B

he's 14 ft tall...he just takes big steps

lol, this is unfair, I don't know who you all are. :)

Come on "travis..." if that is your real name...you can figure out who everyone is!

Come on "travis..." if that is your real name...you can figure out who everyone is!
Sniff… Sniff… I smell a sarcastic wannabe wildcat lumberjack here. :D

Thanks for the url for the new site. Its a huge improvement over the old one!

For everyone that is still in school isn't it just dragging on at this point!

For everyone that is still in school isn't it just dragging on at this point!


Yeah, it seems like this semester is never gonna end! Cant wait to make the move!

Yeah, it seems like this semester is never gonna end! Cant wait to make the move!
thats what you say now...but when you get to block week, you are totally gonna be thinking: i wish i was back in college :D

enjoy these days while you've got em!

Yeah you're probably right. Cant wait for another foot of snow this weekend, probably my last chance for fresh powder this year.

I just decided that I will be attending Touro in Vegas! :D I'm very excited, and I'm looking very much forward to it. Anyone else going to be be there this August and looking for housing? I'm looking for a roomate.... I'm not too wild.. I promise :laugh:

I stumbled into a student association/government last time i was exploring around, and now I can't find it again. Does anyone know what i'm talking about? do you have the link?

nevermind, I found it...

http://www.tun-omsga.com/students/housing.php

good stuff.

Just an FYI...The Villa Serena apartments will be converting to condominiums...so, you may not want to bother looking here unless you want to buy.

Has anyone looked into Health Insurance providers yet? Who's recommended, who's the cheapest etc... Any help in this department would be much appreciated. Thanks

Has anyone looked into Health Insurance providers yet? Who's recommended, who's the cheapest etc... Any help in this department would be much appreciated. Thanks
I chose HPN (Health Plan of Nevada) but I regret it. I think it is the cheapest out there, but for only a few bucks more, you could go with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. BCBS offers you much more of a selection of doctors to go to, and you are covered nationally (which is big for me, because I can be covered when I go home to St. Louis on break). That is why I will switch to BCBS over the summer. Hope this Helps

cardiotonic
TUNCOM
OMS-I

Yeah, I have Anthem/BCBS and although the rates may be slightly higher, I think they are more comprehensive. It's better to be safe than sorry. I had BCBS back in Chicago and was happy with them.

You may also want to look into SOMA health insurance as well.

I have decided to move into a smaller unit for my second year at Touro, but I have a lot of stuff that I need to get rid of...

I have a queen size “hide-a-bed” (couch with a bed inside) for sale: $150 O.B.O.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/docbjamin/DrB%20Apartment/Apartment001.jpg

Black Chair with foot rest and artwork as well: $100 O.B.O.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/docbjamin/DrB%20Apartment/Apartment002.jpg

Also a fun little candle thing: Make me an offer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/docbjamin/DrB%20Apartment/Apartment004.jpg

PM me for more information

-B

Can any of the 09'ers give us an overview of the housing market around the school. I would like to get some info. on some of these apartment complexes near the school: how's the management?, safety?, cleanliness, etc... Any info would be appreciated.

I saw all of the other threads for other schools and figured I would start ours! Let's get to know each other before we get there next fall, share ideas, and help each other out with this tedious process leading up to orientation. I look forward to seeing you all when classes start and getting to know you on the forums!

Chris

Hello entering class of 2010!
I recently decided to go to Touro-NV and am happy to see that Chris started this 'thread'! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and can't wait to share the wonderful/stressful med school experience with you. Thank you Chris and everyone who takes time from their busy schedule to give us information on housing and other advice.
I was wondering if any of you have advice on the following: I want to be as prepared as possible for the upcoming year, and was thinking about taking a summer course to make Year 1 a little easier. I'm considering biochemistry, anatomy, pathophysiology, microbiology, or medical terminology. If anyone has time to rank these courses in terms of which are most helpful, it would be greatly appreciated!

See you soon,
Brent

.....one more quick question. Does anyone have any 'insider' info on the wall thickness of local apartment complexes? I'm a hypocrite and play guitar loud but want quiet when I need it. BTW, DrB - that apartment looks nice....is it a good building?

Hey guys, on the subject of apartments there’s a good list further up on this page, and it’s got most of the apartments right around school listed. One that isn’t listed is the one I’m at. Allego apartments are nice, clean, quiet, gated and a one bedroom is around $800. The management is fantastic and I really like it. I’ll probably live here next year. Feel free to PM me if you’ve got questions.

As for wall thickness… I’ve got no idea. I never hear my neighbors, but I don’t know if that’s because they’re really quiet or the walls are thick. If you plan on being loud, you might want to take a pass on an apartment or a condo and just look into renting a house. You should be able to find something pretty reasonable right around school. I’ve got some buddies who just rented a three bedroom house for about $1300 a month. You can find one more or less for depending on what you want.

As for taking classes this summer… eh… you’re going to get mixed responses to that. There are some people who will absolutely tell you that must take classes and study your ass off before school starts. Remember people are going to advise you to study what ever they them selves didn’t do well in, so take all the advice with a grain of salt. Some people might actually benefit from cramming all summer, but I suspect that they’re in the minority. If you feel like it will help to take a summer class, out of your list I would say biochem would be the most beneficial to take if you’ve never had it. There’s no way you can successfully study for anatomy until you experience it, med school style. We get an intro to micro in the spring of first year, so you probably won’t remember it by the time that class rolls around. Pathophysiology isn’t until 2nd year, so don’t even bother with that one. Human physiology on the other hand, would not be a bad class to take. But really, you’re going to learn it all a system at a time first year.

Me…. I’m inclined to say just relax, enjoy your summer, and panic about school starting (no reason to panic… everyone will tell you not to panic and stress… but you’re going to anyway, and that’s ok ;) ) Just relax as much as you can, hang out with your current friends, meet your new ones, and enjoy this summer. You’ll have more then enough work to do in just a few months.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I’m more than happy to answer them.

First off, thank you again Kubed! Sounds like biochem is considered by most to be the best course to get out of the way? Unfortunately...I can't seem to find a school out here that offers it (I'm taking care of my mom in Cincinnati for the summer, but am from LA). I have been able to find some anatomy courses, so I'll check those out further to see what level they are. I guess I'm just intimidated by the first year curriculum - 6 med school level courses the first semester seems pretty intense!
Good info on the housing too...thank you. :)

Does anybody have health insurance through SOMA or AMSA? After checking and comparing policies, I think the best route for my wife and I would be through AMSA, but I wanna check and see if anyone has it that could give me some insight.

Thanks

Chris

I can only speak of Timberlakes Apartments, for which I am moving out because they are raising my rent (for a one bed) to 895/month if I do month to month (it is a bit less if I sign a new lease). It is a nice place and the staff is "sorta friendly" (don't be fooled they are all sales people). They have yoga class 2x a week (but I don't go any more) and nice spacious apartments. I do hear my upstairs neighbors, but not the ones next to me... Keep in mind that Kubed is on the top floor, so if you want quiet try to rent one (but also keep in mind the heat in the summer). Also the Timberlakes has a lot of skate borders, kids and people with loud music. They don't have gates or speed bumps so you get speeders and door-to-door solicitors.

PM me with questions...

-B

Thanks....I will check out the other site!

Hey there....what is the url for the other site? I want to get to know my future stressmates!

I want to elaborate on what Kubed said regarding taking classes before coming to school. I am one of those people (and I'm sure there are some of you out there) who was not a science major and who took the minimum necessary to be accepted. I do feel like it would have been nice to have had those classes before, but ABSOLUTELY not necessary. The amount of time you put in, is the result you will get. I have to work hard, but it's doable, and I have never seen any of this before.

My recommendation: Forget about school for the next 4 months! Go out, hang out, do whatever it is you like to do. Whatever you can cram in a summer will not be beneficial enough come September/October when you don't ever want to study again (and that's just one block's worth). Let your brain breathe now (thats some serious medical jargon :) ), because it will not have time to until next summer.

BUT...if you feel the need to take something this summer...nothing else will be beneficial except for biochemistry. It doesn't even matter where...if you go to the local community college and take a BS biochem course that's fine. At least you will have the basics.

And as Kubed said...we were all anxious and worried we wouldn't be able to handle the curriculum, but we have and you will, and the OMSII's will be there to guide you. PM me as well if you have any questions, Kubed is too busy cleaning his "nice, clean, quiet, gated one bedroom apartment."

I want to elaborate on what Kubed said regarding taking classes before coming to school. I am one of those people (and I'm sure there are some of you out there) who was not a science major and who took the minimum necessary to be accepted. I do feel like it would have been nice to have had those classes before, but ABSOLUTELY not necessary. The amount of time you put in, is the result you will get. I have to work hard, but it's doable, and I have never seen any of this before.

My recommendation: Forget about school for the next 4 months! Go out, hang out, do whatever it is you like to do. Whatever you can cram in a summer will not be beneficial enough come September/October when you don't ever want to study again (and that's just one block's worth). Let your brain breathe now (thats some serious medical jargon :) ), because it will not have time to until next summer.

BUT...if you feel the need to take something this summer...nothing else will be beneficial except for biochemistry. It doesn't even matter where...if you go to the local community college and take a BS biochem course that's fine. At least you will have the basics.

And as Kubed said...we were all anxious and worried we wouldn't be able to handle the curriculum, but we have and you will, and the OMSII's will be there to guide you. PM me as well if you have any questions, Kubed is too busy cleaning his "nice, clean, quiet, gated one bedroom apartment."


Wow, you guys are awesome. How you find time to give these answers is beyond me, but it is EXTREMELY helpful. I'll try to do the same for the next entering class, but this is a hard act to follow...
So yeah, biochem huh? That sure is a notorious class! Maybe I can find like a popup book or something this summer - you know, something with a lot of pictures! :idea:

Also, how do students living in houses with other students seem to do compared with students living alone in apt's? Any sig. difference there?

Thanks!

I want to elaborate on what Kubed said regarding taking classes before coming to school. I am one of those people (and I'm sure there are some of you out there) who was not a science major and who took the minimum necessary to be accepted. I do feel like it would have been nice to have had those classes before, but ABSOLUTELY not necessary. The amount of time you put in, is the result you will get. I have to work hard, but it's doable, and I have never seen any of this before.

My recommendation: Forget about school for the next 4 months! Go out, hang out, do whatever it is you like to do. Whatever you can cram in a summer will not be beneficial enough come September/October when you don't ever want to study again (and that's just one block's worth). Let your brain breathe now (thats some serious medical jargon :) ), because it will not have time to until next summer.

BUT...if you feel the need to take something this summer...nothing else will be beneficial except for biochemistry. It doesn't even matter where...if you go to the local community college and take a BS biochem course that's fine. At least you will have the basics.

And as Kubed said...we were all anxious and worried we wouldn't be able to handle the curriculum, but we have and you will, and the OMSII's will be there to guide you. PM me as well if you have any questions, Kubed is too busy cleaning his "nice, clean, quiet, gated one bedroom apartment."
:thumbup: :thumbup:

stretch and kubed speak the truth (although you should be weary to trust them any more than this! :p ) i also was a nonscience major and the only thing i wish i would have known was to get familiar with biochem. and, like they said...don't worry, all of us current OMSI (almost OMSII...so close!) will be here to help. our class is taking pretty active steps to make sure our the OMSI and OMSII students are meshed pretty well.

but until school starts, i think you should ENJOY HAVING A LIFE...cuz it all goes away pretty fast. :D

how do students living in houses with other students seem to do compared with students living alone in apt's? Any sig. difference there?

Thanks!


I have enjoyed living alone, but it is very difficult to do on our budget... In regards to living with a classmate that you don't know yet, I seem to remember a quote, "Life is like a box of chocolates..."

- :luck:

Hello everyone, I will be joining you all this August! Congrats to everyone who has been accepted to the class of 2010 :)

Hello, everyone. I am Sally, and I am from Brea, California. I will be joining you guys in August, but I will be moving to Henderson in Mid-June. Don't forget to contact me if there is a get together (or party)!

Hello everyone, I will be joining you all this August! Congrats to everyone who has been accepted to the class of 2010 :)

Hi socalpremie...congrats on getting accepted! When are you moving out to Vegas? I interviewed with Sally and have been emailing with her so she already knows I'm happy she will be in our class next year. :)

Congratulations again. I look forward to meeting you!
Brent

Thanks bblue, it's great to hear from my fellow classmates! I'm from San Diego, CA and will probably be moving out there mid-July. Sally- my cousin lives in Brea and my sister also lives in Orange County :) I'm also looking forward to meeting everyone-TUCOMNV attracts an interesting bunch of people, so I think it will be fun getting to know everyone :) We should all plan on getting together B4 orientation!

Thanks bblue, it's great to hear from my fellow classmates! I'm from San Diego, CA and will probably be moving out there mid-July. Sally- my cousin lives in Brea and my sister also lives in Orange County :) I'm also looking forward to meeting everyone-TUCOMNV attracts an interesting bunch of people, so I think it will be fun getting to know everyone :) We should all plan on getting together B4 orientation!


Hey again socalpremie...
I was wondering what part of socal you're from. I grew up in L.A....seems like a lot of socaler's are in our class!? There is probably something already in the works, but if not, I definitely want to plan something for our class in mid/early July....assuming others are out there by then! Any ideas for a Touro-NV 2010 get together? Class of 2009, what worked for you?

~Brent

i grew up in San Diego. i moved around a little bit... Texas for a year and Chicago for a year, but live in SD now. most of my family is here in SD, I also have relatives in Orange County and Moreno Valley (Riverside area) so I am really happy to be going to medschool in LV...only a 5 hr. drive or short flight away! i'd be happy doing whatever pre-orientation, maybe we could all go out for a bite...

i am buying a new home(well my parents are) at the villas at black mountain, and so will have my house up for sale soon. Also, i have another classmate that will be selling his condo soon too.

if you were interested in my house or the condo, just shoot me a PM, and i will get that info for you.

otherwise, happy house hunting! :D[/QUOTE]

Hey there,

I'm going to check out the website put up regarding housing...but am actually looking more at purchasing a condo (with some help from my pops!). Do you know the range of prices for a 1 or 2 bdrm condo? The less expensive, but decent, the better....

~Brent

Class of 2009 had many events planned in the summer before...

We first met up in Vegas in April in a "mini class trip" where we had a few parties and even a tour of the school (parts were still being built). Here is the agenda for our April Trip:

Friday April 1

Spice Market Buffet: “voted # 1 Buffet in Las Vegas”
**Meet at front of buffet at 6pm
Location: Aladdin Resort and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Party on the Strip: try your luck at one of the casinos on the strip, who knows maybe you will win enough to pay for medical school… or at least have a good time trying.
Location: as far as your feet will take you

Saturday April 2

Las Vegas/Henderson city tour
Travel with students to see apartments and housing

Touro University Tour: Visit the campus; meet with Roger Corbman and students from the class of 2008
**Meet at the school at 4pm
Location: 874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014

Potluck BBQ Banquet: Join us at Our Classmate's house for a little meal after the tour
Location: TBA


Club Pure: enjoy Las Vegas nightlife with this 36,000 square foot nightclub located inside Caesars Palace. House, re-mix, rock and Hip-Hop. RSVP required for VIP.
Location: Inside Caesars Palace
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Sunday April 3
***Daylight Savings, don’t forget to “spring forward”***

Brunch: TBA

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: Explore the serenity of the Mojave Desert with a walk into the park. Bring water and hiking shoes. Time TBA
Location: West on Charleston Blvd (25min from strip)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

We stayed in touch via email and a google list serve (I hear that you are using ezboard this year... that’s good because it is similar to the format you will be using next year for all your classes).

Then... the week before orientation... we planned an outing every day, starting a legacy of pre-parties that I would love to see Class of 2010 beat. I don't have the agenda for that week; maybe my classmates can help my memory...

I remember that we had a few BBQ parties, we rented a boat and one of our classmates had a speed boat so we spent the day on Lake Mead...

Point is, use your imagination... have fun... and even if you don't remember it... pretend like you will forever!

-B

Class of 2009 had many events planned in the summer before...

We first met up in Vegas in April in a "mini class trip" where we had a few parties and even a tour of the school (parts were still being built). Here is the agenda for our April Trip:

Friday April 1

Spice Market Buffet: “voted # 1 Buffet in Las Vegas”
**Meet at front of buffet at 6pm
Location: Aladdin Resort and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Party on the Strip: try your luck at one of the casinos on the strip, who knows maybe you will win enough to pay for medical school… or at least have a good time trying.
Location: as far as your feet will take you

Saturday April 2

Las Vegas/Henderson city tour
Travel with students to see apartments and housing

Touro University Tour: Visit the campus; meet with Roger Corbman and students from the class of 2008
**Meet at the school at 4pm
Location: 874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014

Potluck BBQ Banquet: Join us at Our Classmate's house for a little meal after the tour
Location: TBA


Club Pure: enjoy Las Vegas nightlife with this 36,000 square foot nightclub located inside Caesars Palace. House, re-mix, rock and Hip-Hop. RSVP required for VIP.
Location: Inside Caesars Palace
3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Sunday April 3
***Daylight Savings, don’t forget to “spring forward”***

Brunch: TBA

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: Explore the serenity of the Mojave Desert with a walk into the park. Bring water and hiking shoes. Time TBA
Location: West on Charleston Blvd (25min from strip)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

We stayed in touch via email and a google list serve (I hear that you are using ezboard this year... that’s good because it is similar to the format you will be using next year for all your classes).

Then... the week before orientation... we planned an outing every day, starting a legacy of pre-parties that I would love to see Class of 2010 beat. I don't have the agenda for that week; maybe my classmates can help my memory...

I remember that we had a few BBQ parties, we rented a boat and one of our classmates had a speed boat so we spent the day on Lake Mead...

Point is, use your imagination... have fun... and even if you don't remember it... pretend like you will forever!

-B

Hmm....that does sound tough to top, but I sure wouldn't mind trying :cool: ! How do we get on the EZboard? Is that the best way to reach most of the 10'ers? If anyone is going to be in Vegas in July, we should try to set up some events throughout the month.

Do any of you have any information (i.e. good or bad) on the following apartments? Please PM me if you do.

Mesa Club Apartments
6151 Mountain Vista Rd.

Camden Commons
6530 Annie Oakley Drive

Crystal Creek Apartments
3001 Warm Springs Road
HENDERSON, NV 89014

Arabella Apartment Homes
4375 E. Sunset Rd.

Bay Breeze Luxury Apartments
3125 W. Warm Springs
Henderson, NV 89014

Sunset Winds Apartments
551 Eiger Way
Henderson, NV 89014

Galleria Palms
625 Whitney Ranch
Henderson, NV 89014

Cielo
1290 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89012


Thanks,
Brent

I just found this "opinion of Remington Canyon" on apartmentratings.com...:
TERRIBLE
From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 8/12/2005
Years at this apartment: 2005-2005


THIS IS A TERRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE
ALL THE GOOD REVIEWS ARE WRITTEN BY THE MANAGER.
I'M AT APARTMENT 2101.

I just found this "opinion of Remington Canyon" on apartmentratings.com...:
TERRIBLE
From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 8/12/2005
Years at this apartment: 2005-2005


THIS IS A TERRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE
ALL THE GOOD REVIEWS ARE WRITTEN BY THE MANAGER.
I'M AT APARTMENT 2101.
I don't live there, so I guess I couldn't give you the most insightful opinion of them, but I don't think they are that bad. There are definitely better apartments in the area, but these are cheap, and there seems to be a lot of people (including Touro students) our age that live there (which could definitely have its benefits :D ). Happy Easter!

The best way is to see the apartments for youself. Make a list of places, take a few days to come to Vegas and tour each one. Don't forget your digi cam to share your findings with your future classmates.

I think Class of 2010 has a ezboard site for you to meet each other. Get on that site as soon as you can, maybe you can share your findings about each apartment complex. You can share more personal info about yourself than you can on SDN.

Can someone from Class of 2010 help bblue out?

Good luck!

I don't live there, so I guess I couldn't give you the most insightful opinion of them, but I don't think they are that bad. There are definitely better apartments in the area, but these are cheap, and there seems to be a lot of people (including Touro students) our age that live there (which could definitely have its benefits :D ). Happy Easter!


...Yeah, soon after I wrote that I read some other reviews and quickly realized that the posts on aptratings.com are either all glowing or awful. So, ummm..ignore that post!

...Yeah, soon after I wrote that I read some other reviews and quickly realized that the posts on aptratings.com are either all glowing or awful. So, ummm..ignore that post!

to get on the ezboard for the class of 2010, hit this link http://p103.ezboard.com/btuncomclassof2010 (or cut & paste it into address bar). You have to register for membership, log in with your new username/password, then apply for membership to the TUNCOM 2010 EZBoard.
hope this helps!

And if you have a question for the students who already go to TUNCOM and live in Vegas then you have to post it here... or PM us... because we can't get into the ezboard to talk to you :rolleyes:

to get on the ezboard for the class of 2010, hit this link http://p103.ezboard.com/btuncomclassof2010 (or cut & paste it into address bar). You have to register for membership, log in with your new username/password, then apply for membership to the TUNCOM 2010 EZBoard.
hope this helps!

Thank you socalpremie!

Thank you socalpremie!
You're welcome.
So what has everyone been up to? I just started filling out all the financial aid and other registration forms...i can't tell you how stoked I am to take out more loans, yay! I've also been looking for homes in Henderson online, which is an OK start, but I definitely need to get out there for a few days to get more accomplished! Can any current students tell me the top few areas to buy a home in Henderson? I've heard the Villas at Black Mountain are nice and very close to school. Anyway, if you guys could rank 3 or 4 (or more) areas or communities, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks :)

Try looking at Green Valley Ranch or 89052 zip code...Legacy is also a nice area in 89074...

I just found this "opinion of Remington Canyon" on apartmentratings.com...:
TERRIBLE
From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 8/12/2005
Years at this apartment: 2005-2005


THIS IS A TERRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE
ALL THE GOOD REVIEWS ARE WRITTEN BY THE MANAGER.
I'M AT APARTMENT 2101.

I live in Remmington and the managers are very nice and I haven't had any problems at all. There are like 7-8 of us from our class (do09) and a few from the 08s too.

Rent is $750/month, not including utiliteis, gas, etc...

I live in Remmington and the managers are very nice and I haven't had any problems at all. There are like 7-8 of us from our class (do09) and a few from the 08s too.

Rent is $750/month, not including utiliteis, gas, etc...


Hey Travis,

Sorry about that...that was the first comment I read on apartmentratings.com. I read on, and that website is bunk. It does sound like a good deal and my dealings with them have been great so far (I contacted them by phone).
Also, I contacted villaserena and they're converting to condos but said they are still renting apartments in 3-6 month leases. Does anyone know if that means after that time, you'd need to find a new place?

Hey Travis,

Sorry about that...that was the first comment I read on apartmentratings.com. I read on, and that website is bunk. It does sound like a good deal and my dealings with them have been great so far (I contacted them by phone).
Also, I contacted villaserena and they're converting to condos but said they are still renting apartments in 3-6 month leases. Does anyone know if that means after that time, you'd need to find a new place?
Yep. I had forgotten to mention that. A lot of the apartments around Vegas get converted into condos. Make sure you ask about this when you are thinking about renting from someplace.

I have also noticed lots of condos in the area. I was hoping to buy right away, but have come to realize it would be to my benefit to get familiar with the area first. So, I think I'm going to live close to campus for a while and take advantage of being able to walk to school. :)

Do any current students know if Touro-NV has some of the same relationships (if any) with clinical rotation sites as Touro-MI? I was wondering because I'm from CA, and it would be great to do some of the non-core rotations in CA. Touro-MI has a good match list, I'm hoping Touro-NV will be similar.

for your non-core rotations, you pick the hospital, and set it up yourself, and then get it approved by the dean. so, i don't know that we have any special relationship with MI's hospitals, but if you call them to set up a rotation, since they are already familiar with the school, it shouldn't be too hard to make it work.

for your non-core rotations, you pick the hospital, and set it up yourself, and then get it approved by the dean. so, i don't know that we have any special relationship with MI's hospitals, but if you call them to set up a rotation, since they are already familiar with the school, it shouldn't be too hard to make it work.

makes sense. has anyone started to make contacts for away rotations? if so, how receptive have the programs been to you? have 2nd years started to set up 3rd year rotations yet, if so, how's it all going?

the rotations for the 2nd yrs are already set i believe. it is harder to get elective rotations as a 3rd yr, b/c teaching hospitals are affiliated with med schools. so, they don't like to take other school's 3rd yr students as well. but from what i know, no one so far has had huge issues getting the elective they wanted, where they wanted. thats just what i think though, i may not be totally right.

your best bet on this sort of info would be from Box29. he knows all about that stuff.

the rotations for the 2nd yrs are already set i believe. it is harder to get elective rotations as a 3rd yr, b/c teaching hospitals are affiliated with med schools. so, they don't like to take other school's 3rd yr students as well. but from what i know, no one so far has had huge issues getting the elective they wanted, where they wanted. thats just what i think though, i may not be totally right.

your best bet on this sort of info would be from Box29. he knows all about that stuff.

Thanks for the info.
Any input Box29?

Thanks for the info.
Any input Box29?
i'll see him at school tomorrow and let him know you are curious...

but, they have blocks starting on monday, so you might have to wait a bit for an answer...this week is crunch time for them!

makes sense. has anyone started to make contacts for away rotations? if so, how receptive have the programs been to you? have 2nd years started to set up 3rd year rotations yet, if so, how's it all going?

Our requests for away rotations were due by May 1st. We are allowed to make 2 changes just in case. In terms of programs being receptive, it depends on the program or physician or medical group. I approached a hospital in Chicago whose policy generally restricts rotating medical students to those of Chicago area medical schools only. I explained my situation and was granted an exception by the program director (thankfully). For the most part, your best bet would be to contact the program through which you are interested in rotating.

In terms of 3 yr rotations, they have already been scheduled for us...probably since late feb or march. Everything is going well and I think most people were given what they requested in the lottery in terms of rotational sites and vacation block.

Gotta get back to studying!

Our requests for away rotations were due by May 1st. We are allowed to make 2 changes just in case. In terms of programs being receptive, it depends on the program or physician or medical group. I approached a hospital in Chicago whose policy generally restricts rotating medical students to those of Chicago area medical schools only. I explained my situation and was granted an exception by the program director (thankfully). For the most part, your best bet would be to contact the program through which you are interested in rotating.

In terms of 3 yr rotations, they have already been scheduled for us...probably since late feb or march. Everything is going well and I think most people were given what they requested in the lottery in terms of rotational sites and vacation block.

Gotta get back to studying!

It's good to hear that the rotation scheduling has been favorable for you guys and that away rotations are doable...where there's a will there's a way, right? Looking forward to more of our upperclassmen's advice as we progress through medschool. Thanks for taking the time & good luck with your studies.

It's good to hear that the rotation scheduling has been favorable for you guys and that away rotations are doable...where there's a will there's a way, right? Looking forward to more of our upperclassmen's advice as we progress through medschool. Thanks for taking the time & good luck with your studies.

Thanks! Good luck with moving and settling in...Enjoy your summer!

Boy...time flies fast! 2 more days of classes as an MS-II! :D :thumbup:

hi!

def attending tu-nv.

I'm wondering what the 08ers thought about the boards (comlex & usmle).
What courses you thought helped you more and where you'd allocate your time if you could start from MS-I again.

hi!

def attending tu-nv.

I'm wondering what the 08ers thought about the boards (comlex & usmle).
What courses you thought helped you more and where you'd allocate your time if you could start from MS-I again.

My fingers are crossed for all you guys!

Any input 08ers?

thanks :)

They don't take them until June as far as I know.

Hey 09ers how were finals? Congratulations on finishing up with the first year!Hope you all have a great summer and thanks for all of your advice for the upcoming year.

Hey 09ers how were finals? Congratulations on finishing up with the first year!Hope you all have a great summer and thanks for all of your advice for the upcoming year.
Hey hey! Now that we’ve had a chance to sober up a little bit, you’ll probably see some responses.http://webforum.mweb.co.za/images/graemlins/alc.gif The tests we had last week were… uh… let’s just go with “intense.” You guys will see when you have your first block exams in September. There’s really no way to describe it, it’s just something you have to experience for yourself. Don’t worry though, we’ll be here to help you through it, and you’ll survive. Anyway, make sure you’re enjoying this summer. Feel free to post any questions you guys have here and we’ll do our best to answer them

Hey hey! Now that we’ve had a chance to sober up a little bit, you’ll probably see some responses.http://webforum.mweb.co.za/images/graemlins/alc.gif The tests we had last week were… uh… let’s just go with “intense.” You guys will see when you have your first block exams in September. There’s really no way to describe it, it’s just something you have to experience for yourself. Don’t worry though, we’ll be here to help you through it, and you’ll survive. Anyway, make sure you’re enjoying this summer. Feel free to post any questions you guys have here and we’ll do our best to answer them
kubed makes us all seem like alki's... he's only speaking for himself...

(although i do enjoy a good drink myself) :D



anyways, finals were fine...and DONE. now its so wierd to not have anything to do...

oh well, back to my rough schedule of taking naps at will, watching tv, and hanging out by the pool...

1. Don't buy a house or condo right away. If you are single or married without children, first look for a house/apartment to share. It will cost less, and you will learn about the area, and get a better idea of the housing market out here.

2. If you don't have a clue about physiology, histology, and biochemistry go to the book store and look up Lippincott's Illustrated Series books on Biochem, Physiology, etc. I would also recommend getting a USMLE 1 book review (this will come in handy, and it is recommended that you review these books along with the material you will be learning in class).

3. Make sure you get settled before Orientation. Some students stayed at hotels/motels until they could find a place to stay. Thus, plan ahead, and weigh all your options when it comes to room and board, etc.

4. Look into scholarship programs now, call financial aid for assistance.

5. And keep asking lots of questions!

5. And keep asking lots of questions![/QUOTE]

Ask and you shall receive..haha! I was wondering what you guys think about Kaplan's Qbank...I hear it's about $33/month, and it can be really helpful in preparing for tests and the boards later. Is it something worth purchasing and using for the first few months of school or is it better used later on in the first year and second year (assuming it's worth it at all)?

Thank you and congratulations again on finishing finals and your first year!

Hey guys,

I have been checking on this thread since I interviewed. I just got a call from Roger yesterday...I will be joining the class this fall.

I, like everyone else, will be looking for a place to live. I want to buy a house but do not know much about house buying. I will be going to Vegas this next weekend to look for a place.

Later,

Matt.

5. And keep asking lots of questions!

Ask and you shall receive..haha! I was wondering what you guys think about Kaplan's Qbank...I hear it's about $33/month, and it can be really helpful in preparing for tests and the boards later. Is it something worth purchasing and using for the first few months of school or is it better used later on in the first year and second year (assuming it's worth it at all)?

Thank you and congratulations again on finishing finals and your first year![/QUOTE]



Don't pay for Qbank, the school will hook you up with USMLE/COMLEX format questions on their computer system, that is analogous to the Kaplan Qbank. Save your money.

Don't pay for Qbank, the school will hook you up with USMLE/COMLEX format questions on their computer system, that is analogous to the Kaplan Qbank. Save your money.[/QUOTE]


Thanks for the heads up. Is Touro one of the few schools that offer the USMLE/COMLEX format Q's? I've heard from students at other schools that Qbank was a necessity...but am not sure if their schools had the USMLE/COMLEX Q's.
Any recommendations on what you would do if you were starting first year again?

Many thanks again!

Hey guys- I haven't posted at all here b/c I've been a little busy this year, but there is lots of advice coming your way- on our bulletin board, my classmates are compiling advice for you from our class. Many people will be able to give you advice about school once you get here.
My biggest suggestion for the moment- relax. Enjoy your summer, and don't worry. Find a house/apartment/condo by coming in to town and looking around (I found it difficult to do from Oregon- I ended up flying in for a weekend, and it was much easier). As for health insurance- I will be using SOMA next year. The insurance I had last year (Fortis) was expensive and didn't work very well when I actually need something. Also, there is a 'bookstore' of sorts that you can use once you get here (on the school's website, www.tourobooks.com) to buy your school books, and unless you get your books used you will save money by waiting.
When you get here- budget your time well. Study when you have the time, but spend some time with your friends and family too. They will miss you and need you around, and trust me, you will need them too. Also- get to know your professors. They can be your greatest ally.
We are so excited to have you here, and we will do our best to support you (we know how difficult the first few months can be).

Katie Mueller, OMS-II (finally!)
OMSGA President

bblue,
I think there are many schools that will invest in different Board exam question programs.
Apropos, they do have Kaplan come by and talk to you about their Qbank. Our library has plenty of resources, and also has some copies of Kaplan's new book on the USMLE/COMLEX.

I am actually very happy with what I did. I planed in advance, found an apartment near the school, looked around and learned more about the community, where to shop, etc. I also became familiar early on with students, professors, etc. I also bought my books in advance.

Just an FYI on the "bookstore" if you are at all interested in buying books... SOMA bookstore offers anywhere from 8% - 15% off your books whereas Touro Bookstore only offers 5% even though they both use Matthew's Books as a distributor.

Here's the link:

http://webmedbooks.com/soma/default.aspx

PS...don't pick any school in the drop down menu on the left hand side of the screen. Pick your books first and then at check out, choose the school.

Or if you are a member of B&N.com or borders.com, go there since shipping will be cheaper and probably the prices too by several dollars. Anyhoo, the shipping for Touro books and SOMA bookstore can get pretty outrageous.

thanks 09ers and 08ers. Welcome matt!

I have tons of questions.

Which usmle review books are good?

Where will clinical rotations be? Will we have a choice? Any international options?

How many "blocks" are there in a semester?

thanks 09ers and 08ers. Welcome matt!

I have tons of questions.

Which usmle review books are good?

Where will clinical rotations be? Will we have a choice? Any international options?

How many "blocks" are there in a semester? I'm figuring that I'll get to relax after the end of each block...I hope...

I managed to get a hold of Lipencott's Biochem review from a friend and I already took biochem and I'm looking at this thing going :eek: ...we maybe covered 10% of that book in my biochem class...that scared me a bit. Still..for sanity sake I promised to stop looking at it come late june.

Is anyone sure of books they'll def re-use for next year? Is Gray's Anatomy for students a def keeper?

Thanks tons! :)
1. I just ordered First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 : 2006. My roommate has it, so I have looked through it, and it looks PERFECT for my style of learning (visual, clear and concise)

2. I'm sure Box will jump all over this one

3. 3 blocks/ semester (6 blocks/year)

4. Lippincott has some good books, and Biochem is definitely a tough and important subject, so this would definitely be a nice book to have. My recommendation is to enjoy your summer until, like you said, about a month before school starts. Then read that book about an hour a day to get your mind in gear and ready for the start of school. Also, be sure to spend some quality time with your family/friends/significant other because come August, things will not be the same.

5. I liked Grays a lot, but I heard a rumor that Dr Ma might make a change for next year.

Medical school is definitely a unique experience. A lot of you will come in thinking, I graduated near the top of my class, and I expect to do really well in Med school. Well, not everyone is going to be in the top of their class in medical school, so it will take some time to get used to the fact that you are in the middle or bottom of your class. From the words of MTV Diaries...You may think you know, but you have no idea. You will be shocked at first, but you will adapt and get somewhat use to the rigors of medical school. I know I had to tell myself "everything will be ok, everything will work out in the end" about 20 times a day for the first month. And you know what, it did (atleast, so far). I was just freakin out. Oh, and there is a lot to look forward to...meeting your classmates, the week before school (should be a lot of fun!), White Coat Ceremony, end of first block, last block, and the blocks in between celebrations, working with your first cadaver, cracking your first neck, finding the low ilium flare out tender point ;) jk, Las Vegas...etc. Just stay positive and enjoy the journey (I know, really corny) Anyway, hope that helps. Can't wait to meet you guys. :)

Which usmle review books are good?

For 1st year, I would get First Aid for the USMLE and go through the pertinent sections as you cover them in BSF. Annotate the crap out it for the physio, anatomy, histo sections of the systems you are covering at that time. When you are in Biochem, write down the nitty gritty. Remember that First Aid is just a basic skeleton outline of some high yield material but you need to take notes in the margins so that when you need to review come the end of second year, all the notes are there...It saves a lot of time.

Currently, First Aid for the USMLE is in its 2006 version. The 2007 version will come out in December 2006 or Jan 2007. Personally, I would wait till the 2007 version comes out since when you all take your boards, the 2008 version will be out. It's up to you but I would hold off till the newer version comes out.

Additionally, you may perhaps want to get the Board Review Series (BRS) book for physiology.

Where will clinical rotations be?

In the Las Vegas/Henderson area...for the class of 2008, there were 3 sites that were available for us to rank in terms of preference:

1. UMC/Valley (which has multiple hospital sites including the VA, Mountain View, Desert Springs, Spring Mountain, Freemont, Nevada Health Centers, Inc., Southwest Medical, and Summerlin)

2. Sunrise Hospital

3. St. Rose Hospital ( Sienna Campus 89052 or de Lima campus 89015)

The administration just got word that Nellis Air Force Base Hospital will also be taking students...(For the class fo 2008, 16 students will be chosen randomly to rotate there).


Will we have a choice?

The only choices you have to make are your preference of rotation site, electives, and your preference for vacation block. Just because you prefer it doesn't mean you will necessarily get it...It's a lottery, just like any other med school that prepares the students' clerkship rotations. You deal with what you get.


Any international options?

This is currently being worked on by several students and the administration.



How many "blocks" are there in a semester?

3 blocks per semester and the 2nd block is usually the shortest! Work hard and MANAGE your time WELL!



Is anyone sure of books they'll def re-use for next year?
Is Gray's Anatomy for students a def keeper?

Your anatomy book is definitely a keeper IMHO...it's good to look up stuff and use as a reference for boards.


Good luck in the fall!

2. I'm sure Box will jump all over this one




You beat me to it... :laugh: I was typing this up as you were posting...

Oh, and there is a lot to look forward to...finding the low ilium flare out tender point ;) jk

Dirty dirty Cardiotonic!!! :laugh: ;)

nice...that answers another question...in which areas should i refrain from asking for help?
j/k
but seriously, i appreciate your input

I have tons of questions.

Which usmle review books are good?



well, there are tons of us with not much to do anymore...so ask away! :D

oh, also, the board review series is good for school. the physiology BRS book (by linda something(i think her last name starts with a c), if you type in board review series into amazon, its a blue book with a graph paper printed like cover) was super helpful for BSF, and also is one that you will be studying out of for the boards, so well worth the investment now (its only like $35 anyways). also, like cardio said, the USMLE first aid book is notorious too.

enjoy your summer! :D

You beat me to it... :laugh: I was typing this up as you were posting...

hey uh, box...don't you have studying to be doing?! get off sdn and the ezboard and go study!! slacker ;)

what was the quote again? "screw around less, study more"? :laugh: or something like that (*ahem* complain less, study more) :D

so get to it!

hey uh, box...don't you have studying to be doing?! get off sdn and the ezboard and go study!! slacker ;)

what was the quote again? "screw around less, study more"? :laugh: or something like that (*ahem* complain less, study more) :D

so get to it!

Oye Vye! It's been going slow! I'm scheduled to take COMLEX I on Monday July 10th...so I've got a good month...except for when I'm on IM rotation.

Hey, did you move yet? When is the big day? Oh, do you have my hard drive? Anyhoo...take it easy...I was relieved to hear that ICM was cake.

You beat me to it... :laugh: I was typing this up as you were posting...
HA! Know why? Cuz I'm a gunner! ;) :cool: :rolleyes: :laugh: jk

Dirty dirty Cardiotonic!!! :laugh: ;)
I knew I shouldn't have said that. :o Oh well...OFF TO GVR POOL!!! (sucks for you :p )

I just noticed I am a senior member! :eek: Sounds like I am getting old! :eek: How long have I been in med school??? :rolleyes:

kubed makes us all seem like alki's... he's only speaking for himself...

I embrace what I am http://webforum.mweb.co.za/images/graemlins/drunk.gif

Hey Box, when are you taking the USMLE? Before, after or will you be filling out two tests at the same time?

Do any of you guys have SOMA Health Insurance? I'm looking into SOMA and HPN right now. I basically want whatever's cheapest! Any input would help....

I embrace what I am http://webforum.mweb.co.za/images/graemlins/drunk.gif

Hey Box, when are you taking the USMLE? Before, after or will you be filling out two tests at the same time?

USMLE after...when...sometime after but not too long after...how's summer treating ya?

Do any of you guys have SOMA Health Insurance? I'm looking into SOMA and HPN right now. I basically want whatever's cheapest! Any input would help....


There are many students with SOMA health insurance at Touro...and as far as HPN, well I know of students who don't like it...As for me, I carry the health plan that I have had for years and years...BCBS, but it's not cheap either.

Most students seem to be happy with SOMA insurance...hey Kubed, 1hotaartichoke, and cardio...what insurance do you carry?

Do any of you guys have SOMA Health Insurance? I'm looking into SOMA and HPN right now. I basically want whatever's cheapest! Any input would help....


There are many students with SOMA health insurance at Touro...and as far as HPN, well I know of students who don't like it...As for me, I carry the health plan that I have had for years and years...BCBS, but it's not cheap either.

Most students seem to be happy with SOMA insurance...hey Kubed, 1hotaartichoke, and cardio...what insurance do you carry?

Anyhoo, I say go for SOMA health insurance. :)

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Most students seem to be happy with SOMA insurance...hey Kubed, 1hotaartichoke, and cardio...what insurance do you carry?
:)
HPN, switching to BCBS.

HPN was cheaper than SOMA for me with Dental and Vision. I have used it in the past few weeks and didn't have any problems. I have had experience with a PPO in the past as well as with Kaiser, but did not experience anything different. HPN people are very difficult to get ahold of on the phone. I like the 24hr advice nurse, they have helped me out a few times. They are also raising my premiums this year by some 4% but it is still cheaper than SOMA. Over all, I am sticking with it.

-Good luck

HPN is a great plan (no deductible, 0% coinsurance, very low monthly premium, etc.) but there are two big drawbacks for me. They are not national and they're and HMO. Here is a site that I have been using to find my health insurance:

https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/ehi/Welcome.ds?ehi.action=changeCensus&mcei.app.terminalID=__tid__2_

I think I am going to go with BCBS- Anthem Blue High Deductible (HSA Compatible) Plan (a PPO). It's actually $5 cheaper/mo. The only drawbacks compared to HPN are the $2,600 deductible and 20% coinsurance.

I still have to check out SOMA though

Hope this helps

USMLE after...when...sometime after but not too long after...how's summer treating ya?
Summer… what’s summer? I started doing the research thing the Monday after blocks. Doing some sweet, sweet rads and cancer genetics research. I’m in it for the papers, but it’s got some nice perks. I spent 6 hours today reading and dictating MRI’s.

I have my health insurance though Teachers Plan. It’s only available to full time employees of Clark County School district and their families. You don’t actually have to be married to get it. I’m my girlfriend’s “domestic partner.” If you can get it, it’s the best I’ve found.

There are many students with SOMA health insurance at Touro...and as far as HPN, well I know of students who don't like it...As for me, I carry the health plan that I have had for years and years...BCBS, but it's not cheap either.

Most students seem to be happy with SOMA insurance...hey Kubed, 1hotaartichoke, and cardio...what insurance do you carry?
im still on my mom's :D

im still on my mom's :D

I'm still on your mom too...haha...(it was just sitting there for the taking, and I figured I would beat Kubed to it)

I'm still on your mom too...haha...(it was just sitting there for the taking, and I figured I would beat Kubed to it)

:mad:

j.k you're right...it was just waiting to be said :rolleyes: :D

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There are spaces, it just doesn't seem that way, but you can park on the side and behind school as well.

There are spaces, it just doesn't seem that way, but you can park on the side and behind school as well.

I hope so.
I don't seem too convinced by looking at an areal view of the school. There's roughly 150 spots in the front. I don't see room for 300 more spots in the sides and back. Go to google locals and look at a hybrid overview/areal....do the math...it's not even close.

I'm raising this because something has to be done.

I chose this school over other schools for many reasons.

We shouldn't have to worry about silly things like parking.

Parking was definitely not a problem at school. That should be the least of your worries... ;)

I hope so.
I don't seem too convinced by looking at an areal view of the school. There's roughly 150 spots in the front. I don't see room for 300 more spots in the sides and back. Go to google locals and look at a hybrid overview/areal....do the math...it's not even close.

I'm raising this because something has to be done.

I chose this school over other schools for many reasons.

We shouldn't have to worry about silly things like parking.
Ah, I see what you’re saying. I pulled up the google earth map of the school and it’s an old one. All of the trailers have been moved from our part of the building, and the back has been restriped for cars. Odds are parking will be kind of exciting for the first few weeks (it certainly was when we showed up) but after everyone gets settled in, it won’t be a problem. Same goes for the study rooms, tables, chairs, couches …etc. At first it will seem like there just aren’t enough, but after people figure out which classes they want to attend and which one’s they don’t and where they want to study and where they don’t, life will be much calmer.

Oh, and don’t worry about stressing the little things. It’s the last summer that you really get to. Case and point, I’m pretty sure my lease for my apartment is up in the next few weeks, and I haven’t even started looking at new places. Am I worried? …naaaaaaa. I’m going on vacation.

I hope so.
I don't seem too convinced by looking at an areal view of the school. There's roughly 150 spots in the front. I don't see room for 300 more spots in the sides and back. Go to google locals and look at a hybrid overview/areal....do the math...it's not even close.

I'm raising this because something has to be done.

I chose this school over other schools for many reasons.

We shouldn't have to worry about silly things like parking.
plus, maybe you aren't factoring in that the 08-ers will be gone, so between your class and 08s class, the difference is ~55 spots. maybe you should wait to get here before you start getting concerned...that way you can see how much of a non-issue parking is...

oh, and if your mom wanted to come, there is tons of street parking, and also a few visitor spots...

also, why would touro need 300 more spots?

plus, maybe you aren't factoring in that the 08-ers will be gone, so between your class and 08s class, the difference is ~55 spots. maybe you should wait to get here before you start getting concerned...that way you can see how much of a non-issue parking is...

oh, and if your mom wanted to come, there is tons of street parking, and also a few visitor spots...

also, why would touro need 300 more spots?


We won't be gone... :p You'll see us when we come back for OMM call backs and to take our post-rotational exams/shelf exams...You can't get rid of us that easily!!! We won't be gone until graduation. :laugh:

I think Touro should build a covered parking garage structure to keep our cars out of the sun...Or, redo the facade of the building...


Hey 1hot...I heard what's in the works for your CS class...looks like it'll be more consistent ...rumor has it that Kalekas and Dr. Mac will be giving a lot of the lectures! I think thats good for you all!

We won't be gone... :p You'll see us when we come back for OMM call backs and to take our post-rotational exams/shelf exams...You can't get rid of us that easily!!! We won't be gone until graduation. :laugh:

I think Touro should build a covered parking garage structure to keep our cars out of the sun...Or, redo the facade of the building...


Hey 1hot...I heard what's in the works for your CS class...looks like it'll be more consistent ...rumor has it that Kalekas and Dr. Mac will be giving a lot of the lectures! I think thats good for you all!
pm me the details please! or, im coming back to vegas tomorrow, i'll call you then, since i have your hard drive to give back anyways :D

oh, and once you guys start rotations, you will effectively be GONE! :p

We won't be gone... :p You'll see us when we come back for OMM call backs and to take our post-rotational exams/shelf exams...You can't get rid of us that easily!!! We won't be gone until graduation. :laugh:


WHAT?!?!?! .... Box, this was not part of our agreement. http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiley_aayp.gif
I don't know if the school can take having MS-3's around. It might make us actually look like a real live med school

mmmwwwwwuuuuhaaahaaahaa! Just when you thought it was over! Actually, we're getting secret tuition reimbursements from administration to torture you guys and make parking even more difficult! :laugh: Maybe well take up ALL the parking and put flyers on all the other cars (j/K)... :p ;) :laugh:

mmmwwwwwuuuuhaaahaaahaa! Just when you thought it was over! Actually, we're getting secret tuition reimbursements from administration to torture you guys and make parking even more difficult! :laugh: Maybe well take up ALL the parking and put flyers on all the other cars (j/K)... :p ;) :laugh:
Just for that, I just got of the phone with Dean Forman, and sorry to say it, but you guys (08ers) have to park on Gibson now. :( Oh and you will have to recycle :p ;) :laugh:

who taught CS?

Just for that, I just got of the phone with Dean Forman, and sorry to say it, but you guys (08ers) have to park on Gibson now. :( Oh and you will have to recycle :p ;) :laugh:

who taught CS?

Actually, Dean Forman must have misplaced the memo from Dr. Bernard Lander, the Founder and President of Touro College, that gave the class of 2008, full reign of the school + dibs on the new secret underground air-conditioned garage parking with proxi card access...oh I forgot the valet service and care detailing :p :laugh:

CS was taught by a gazillion of docs, including Dr. Silvers, from the area for us...and a multitude of notes that didn't necessarily correlate with our text.

Dr. Kalekas and Dr. Mac will definitely give you guys a great course. I'm sure they'll be harder on you guys since they know you already and this will be the meat of introducing basic science to clinical science...Anyways, you'll be better off.

Actually, Dean Forman must have misplaced the memo from Dr. Bernard Lander, the Founder and President of Touro College, that gave the class of 2008, full reign of the school + dibs on the new secret underground air-conditioned garage parking with proxi card access...oh I forgot the valet service and care detailing :p :laugh:

CS was taught by a gazillion of docs, including Dr. Silvers, from the area for us...and a multitude of notes that didn't necessarily correlate with our text.

Dr. Kalekas and Dr. Mac will definitely give you guys a great course. I'm sure they'll be harder on you guys since they know you already and this will be the meat of introducing basic science to clinical science...Anyways, you'll be better off.
So, my adviser left AND second year just got harder...GREAT! :rolleyes:

Don't worry, me and Kubed will take care of the valet and car detailing :cool:

So, my adviser left AND second year just got harder...GREAT! :rolleyes:

Don't worry, me and Kubed will take care of the valet and car detailing :cool:


Who was your advisor? Silvers?

Who was your advisor? Silvers?
Yep :( I wonder how that is going to affect LORs and the Dean's Letter?

It won't...you'll be assigned another advisor. My advisor left after 1st semester 1st year and I was assigned another.

As for the Dean's letter, I know for sure that your clinical evals (from 3rd and 4th year) will play a big part in it. Don't sweat it...

Oh, btw, I prefer Zymol, Lexol, and Meguiar's products for my leather interior surfaces. Anything other than that must be approved by administration. :laugh: :D

Oh, btw, I prefer Zymol, Lexol, and Meguiar's products for my leather interior surfaces. Anything other than that must be approved by administration. :laugh: :D
What!?!? Are those anything like 3rd generation Cephalosporins or Echinocandins??? :confused:

What are you doing? Are you studying pharm?...oh, I forgot, you said you were a gunner... :p

What!?!? Are those anything like 3rd generation Cephalosporins or Echinocandins??? :confused:


Ummm, I don't think so...perhaps you should look up the chemical structures and note their MOAs...I would think they're more like Nystatin, who knows...

are you sure your not a sniper instead of a gunner?

Ummm, I don't think so...perhaps you should look up the chemical structures and note their MOAs...I would think they're more like Nystatin, who knows...

are you sure your not a sniper instead of a gunner?
Nystatin...psst :rolleyes: I was thinking much more along the lines of an Allylamine...please. :sleep: Are you sure you got what you said you did on the shelf exam? :p

Wow...living up to what you say you are huh...

You're definitely in the running for "student DO gunner of the year" huh? :laugh:

How was GVR poolside?

Thread=Hijacked

Cardio, but down the pharm list. Some of us aren't going to learn it until the night before blocks, and you're making us look bad. Box, this dosen't look like studying to me....And isn't this the '10 thread? http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.sml.gif

Good, I'm a little relieved.

Nice. I can get tuition from google earth now.

Good, I'm a little relieved.

Thanks for the update Kubed, that put me to ease.

I withdrew from a certain DO school and I've had jitters since then. :( [I wish I had a twin!]

I was concerned earlier because I figured 135 in our class, maybe 100 prev class, 100 total PA students maybe, 100 from nursing, education, occ therapy, etc, plus eh maybe 30 staff/fac/adm on a given day...that's around 450 spots (not counting the 08ers) and I only saw (as per the old map) 150 spots in the front. But you got the back too then that helps. Kubed's input sounds reasonable to me.

Good point though. I'll be careful not to call certain shots before hand. [I'll take back/edit my previous comments if I find that it isn't a problem.]

Thanks for the input.

I'm happy for now.



Hehehe, there is not at all that many nursing, OT, and education students. I don't think they'll have even that many combined for the fall. Don't worry, it'll all be fine and dandy.

P.s. Just watch out for Kubed...he can get a little crazy...did you see X-men? He's in it... ;) (j/K0

I guess I'm pretty normal stalking the school from old satellite images :laugh:

:rolleyes: :D :)

I guess I'm pretty normal stalking the school from old satellite images :laugh:

:rolleyes: :D :)
and what is your definition of 'normal'?

:p :D

Not you! HAHAHAHAHA...hehehehehe...HAHAHAHA...hohohohoho... (j/k)

I'm getting delerious... :eek: :laugh:

Carbamazepine :idea: :cool:

Wow...living up to what you say you are huh...

You're definitely in the running for "student DO gunner of the year" huh? :laugh:

How was GVR poolside?
Green Valley Ranch pool for Memorial Day was AWESOME! Me and some classmates sitting in the sun for 5 hours, drinking cocktails in perfect weather with a bunch of beautiful tourists all around us...Not bad! This is before we had a BBQ at Remington (also fun). You guys should definitely google Green Valley Ranch. When you get free time...this will be one of the places you will most likely spend your time. Well, just woke up for the day...have to go take a shower...MAN I LOVE SUMMER!

I just checked out UNECOM 2010...1010 posts! I think we can catch'em. :meanie:

Where is everybody?

Where is everybody?

Hopefully enjoying their summer... why aren't you studying??? Don't you have a big test or something important like that? :p

Hopefully enjoying their summer... why aren't you studying??? Don't you have a big test or something important like that? :p
I think we might have scared them away. :(

I really don't think he is all that worried after the score he got on the shelf exam. :eek:

I think we might have scared them away. :(

I really don't think he is all that worried after the score he got on the shelf exam. :eek:

uhm, YOU 09ers may have (maybe 08 too)... they are just going to have to learn to deal with me since I will be in the class with them :p :rolleyes: ok, maybe not. but i imagine most are busy with trips here and there, preparing to move and spending time with family and friends and doing whatever it is that they do.

I really hope they aren't studying... that would be... well.. gunner-ish. ;)

well, box knows i was teasing him... worried or not.... and he is always allowed to give me a bad time...

Where is everybody?
Napping and killing brain cells. What are you doing with your summer, studying? ... lame

I really hope they aren't studying... that would be... well.. gunner-ish. ;)


I embrace what i am.

...ooo, bevis and butt-head is on again ... and it's the happy shiny people video!

Hi, I'm one of the people still on the waitlist. I was wondering if any of you guys had been accepted off the waitlist or have you all been accepted directly. Also does anyone know what day orientation and classes start. I'm just still hoping for something good to happen. Thanks.

i know roger pulled someone off the waitlist last week. orientation starts august 7th. have you called roger and talked to him?

Hey, I'm flying into Vegas on Tuesday (20th) and will be in town until the 22nd. I was wondering if anybody on here wanted to meet up for dinner or something on the 21st? Any 09ers who gave me advice on here get at least 1 free drink!

why are you coming into town?

wow. this place is more lively than ezboard.

Just got back into town from Puerto Vallarta... it was wonderful.

I am starting a mixed review session for myself for the next few weeks, so if you have any questions l will be around.

-B

why are you coming into town?

To see you! :D No...I decided to go the apartment route the first year and so I'm going to check out the ones on the Touro website. I'm on my way back to Los Angeles (from Cincinnati) for a few weeks before moving to Vegas, so I'm going to spend a couple of days in Vegas looking for apartments.

well im around for the next week in vegas if you need any help...

Hi everyone, I'm a fellow 2010er. Just wondering, our white coat ceremony is Sept. 17- do you 09ers think that will be around an exam block? My parents want to know how long to stay and visit. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm a fellow 2010er. Just wondering, our white coat ceremony is Sept. 17- do you 09ers think that will be around an exam block? My parents want to know how long to stay and visit. Thanks!
i think that might be the weekend after exams...so you should be free. they only have a tentative schedule done right now...and who knows when the official one will be done. i know they have been working on it this week...so hopefully soon. but it should be the weekend after your blocks.