went and looked at computers today. i think that i am leaning towards an HP of fujitsu, most likely an HP. still on the fence about getting another DELL.

how much do ya'll plan on spending?

went and looked at computers today. i think that i am leaning towards an HP of fujitsu, most likely an HP. still on the fence about getting another DELL.

how much do ya'll plan on spending?

I think I'm getting a Toshiba for $850 at bestbuy. Hey, are you gonna spend the money on the additional warranty? I'm still trying to decide about that one. I heard the tech support at WVSOM is not that good, and I'm not the best with fixing computers....but I'm still cheap.

I have IBM R40 but the thing is so heavy. I am considering buying another one but this one has everything required by WVSOM.

Hello fellow white water rafters!!! Here's the deal, I have been several times and have gone with several outfitters and USA Raft has the best rates. Their web site is http://www.usaraft.com

I am thinking we should shoot for either the lower New River or the middle or lower Gauley River. Depending on how many people want to come, we may get a $5-10.00 discount. The cost ranges from $60-70 for a Saturday trip and $45-60 for a Sunday-Friday trip. Trips range from 4-6 hours, which will be decent since we will doing a lot of paddeling and getting soaked!

The Gauley trips may book up fast, especially if we do a weekend trip, but the new River stays pretty open. So if people can let me know which trip you all want to do and which day of the week would be best I can e-mail USA raft and reserve our spot. I am thinking either the second of third week of July, but everyone let me know what you think and don't forget to check out the website!!!

Sorry I know this post was from awhile ago but I've been crazy busy and haven't found much time to be on SDN. Count me in! But I'd prefer a weekday, and most likely towards the end of July since I'll be moving to Lewisburg mid-July (probably some other people will be doing the same). How many people do we have so far?

Come on guys, it'll be a great experience! And a chance to unwind before we have to start harcore-studying.

guys,
I probably come down there, stills wait for more school. However, my close friend is debating b/w WVSOM and SGU? (he get accepted last Fri). He told me that both schools are very expensive ( 300k vs 240k) but have similar match results. Plus an MD for SGU. I'm not trying to convince him b/c this is a personal matter. What you do think about this? I'll pass this thread to him.
Thanks

guys,
I probably come down there, stills wait for more school. However, my close friend is debating b/w WVSOM and SGU? (he get accepted last Fri). He told me that both schools are very expensive ( 300k vs 240k) but have similar match results. Plus an MD for SGU. I'm not trying to convince him b/c this is a personal matter. What you do think about this? I'll pass this thread to him.
Thanks

If he has his heart set on a MD, go to SGU. If he doesn't care what title is behind his name but only wants to be a physician, stay in the states and come to WVSOM. Thats all I can advise your friend on this matter.

guys,
I probably come down there, stills wait for more school. However, my close friend is debating b/w WVSOM and SGU? (he get accepted last Fri). He told me that both schools are very expensive ( 300k vs 240k) but have similar match results. Plus an MD for SGU. I'm not trying to convince him b/c this is a personal matter. What you do think about this? I'll pass this thread to him.
Thanks

there is absolutely no question that any US school, whether it be DO or MD, is far better than SGU. and i find it hard to believe that SGU's match list is similar. i have a friend that is there right now and she says that she has made the wrond decision in going there and is really not that happy at all. you have to remember that if you go to SGU you will be living in a third world country. she sent me some pictures of the campus and the surrounding area, watch out for the cows when you go grocery shopping. i will post the pictures later.

From what I understand SGU's match list is kind of artificial because you cant move on to the next level until the school knows you will make it on. So if the school doesnt' think your ready for step 1 you dont take it, and so on. This means only the better students keep moving forward so by the time you get to the end the filter effect has ensured that those students will have the grades and scores to match.

so...this is the first time i've posted on this thread....

looking forward to meeting everyone in the fall :)

quick question: i've noticed this last semester that my grades (and my brain functioning!!) have kinda gone downhill. i am suffering from what some might call a bad case of senior-itis--and it is apparent in my GPA. SO...my question is whether or not WVSOM could do anything about it since i've already been accepted and sent in my deposits. could they tell me i can't come in august, based solely on my grades this spring??

so...where is everyone from? I'm from Dallas, Texas. The weather change is going to be tough...I'm not even sure i know what snow is! :p

so...this is the first time i've posted on this thread....

looking forward to meeting everyone in the fall :)

quick question: i've noticed this last semester that my grades (and my brain functioning!!) have kinda gone downhill. i am suffering from what some might call a bad case of senior-itis--and it is apparent in my GPA. SO...my question is whether or not WVSOM could do anything about it since i've already been accepted and sent in my deposits. could they tell me i can't come in august, based solely on my grades this spring??


i highly doubt it, but i guess anything is possible when it comes to the medical school admissions game. i would think that as long as you dont get any D/F's you will be alright.

so...this is the first time i've posted on this thread....

looking forward to meeting everyone in the fall :)

quick question: i've noticed this last semester that my grades (and my brain functioning!!) have kinda gone downhill. i am suffering from what some might call a bad case of senior-itis--and it is apparent in my GPA. SO...my question is whether or not WVSOM could do anything about it since i've already been accepted and sent in my deposits. could they tell me i can't come in august, based solely on my grades this spring??


I know exactly what you mean about senioritis! Finals are next week and it's so hard to focus and study now that I'm sitting on an acceptance. Undergrad just seems so pointless now that I'm going to go on to med school and be taking classes that will actually help me in my career. Call WVSOM just to make sure, but as long as you don't fail (D/F) I think you'll be fine. But keep in mind (from what I've gathered here on SDN) that when applying for residencies they do see your undergrad GPA (and MCAT score! :eek: ) so don't let your grades fall TOO much.

Hey Everybody,

I have just discovered this board, and I am glad that I have. Anyways, I'll be attending WVSOM in the Fall and I am currently looking for housing and roomates. Anyone need to fill a bedroom? Now that I have discovered this board I'll be posting very frequently, so I look foward to chatting with y'all.

~Nathan

I just called the financial aide people yesterday, and they told me what kind of loans I qualify for. One loan that I'm not all too familiar with is the Grad Plus loan. The rate is locked at 8.5% with a 3% origination fee. She said this is better than alternative loans because the rate is locked at 8.5%. My questions is that if you get an alternative loan, isn't the rate of the alternative locked at the rate you get approved on for the life of the loan? I'm thinking of seeing what kinda rate I can get with T.H.E. with a cosigner. However, I think I might not be understanding something. Any help on this whole loan understanding process would be greatly appreciated.

Not that I would really consier Indianapolis a big city, but here's what I will miss:

1. running on the canal downtown
2. coffee shops
3. good Italian and Mexican food
4. Target and 3 malls within 20 minutes of me
5. my running friends and swimming buddies
6. an imported beer list with more than 2 beers on it.....General Lewis take notes
7. alas, the radio stations!! Does West Virginia know what alternative music is and what "unplugged" means??

Hey wake920 I live in the Indianapolis area too...

Here's my list:

1. swimming: I have yet to find a pool or masters swimming group near Lewisburg
2. Wakeboarding, and the lake
3. My "highschool" and "undergrad" buds
4. Free time (I've got lots of it now)
5. And good old Naptown, USA

Hey Everybody,

I have just discovered this board, and I am glad that I have. Anyways, I'll be attending WVSOM in the Fall and I am currently looking for housing and roomates. Anyone need to fill a bedroom? Now that I have discovered this board I'll be posting very frequently, so I look foward to chatting with y'all.

~Nathan


I am looking for housing as well, preferably within a few miles of the school. My income will (hopefully) be Army HPSP, so there's stability in that regard. If anybody's interested, let me know:
Aim: EventHorizonGWH

Hey all........Saw a couple of postings for people looking for roomates. My friend James and I found a 3 bedroom house ($400 month/per person and then split utilities 3 ways). Only problem is we need a third roomate. The house is less than a mile from the school so you could easily bike there or walk if you wanted. Less than a two minute drive(always a plus....since I hate getting up early) Anyone interested just send me a message and Ill try and get back to you with more details as soon as possible...

P.S. Cant wait to meet everyone in the fall!

Later guys,
Brad

I know exactly what you mean about senioritis! Finals are next week and it's so hard to focus and study now that I'm sitting on an acceptance. Undergrad just seems so pointless now that I'm going to go on to med school and be taking classes that will actually help me in my career. Call WVSOM just to make sure, but as long as you don't fail (D/F) I think you'll be fine. But keep in mind (from what I've gathered here on SDN) that when applying for residencies they do see your undergrad GPA (and MCAT score! :eek: ) so don't let your grades fall TOO much.

I thought they only looked at your med school grades, board scores and LORs.

I thought they only looked at your med school grades, board scores and LORs.
Me too! Although, there could be some isolated programs that do as there's one or two Osteopathic schools that ask for your SAT scores. In other words, it's possible but rare, at least I hope so? :confused:

Me too! Although, there could be some isolated programs that do as there's one or two Osteopathic schools that ask for your SAT scores. In other words, it's possible but rare, at least I hope so? :confused:

well hopefully they wont ask for undergrad grades or i'm screwed. MCAT score i'll gladly disclose.

oh wow....totally sinking in that school starts in august. kinda scary!! (but exciting nonetheless).

wondering--if anyone would be willing to share--how much you are planning on budgeting for living expenses each month. i found a place for $475 + electricity & internet (probably looking at about $575 each month...maybe more??) and am trying to figure out a round-about figure to budget. the breakdown the school gave us was a bit elevated--i'm not exatly planning on spending $90/mo. on clothing. .....would love to hear what you are thinking :)

oh wow....totally sinking in that school starts in august. kinda scary!! (but exciting nonetheless).

wondering--if anyone would be willing to share--how much you are planning on budgeting for living expenses each month. i found a place for $475 + electricity & internet (probably looking at about $575 each month...maybe more??) and am trying to figure out a round-about figure to budget. the breakdown the school gave us was a bit elevated--i'm not exatly planning on spending $90/mo. on clothing. .....would love to hear what you are thinking :)
I'm renting a sleeping room for $250 a month which includes internet, utilities, cables, etc... Tuition and rent/utilities should be around $50K. Living expenses and books should get me up to the upper $50,000. I plan to stay well below $60K. I don't plan to borrow from private lenders. I'll just borrow from both subsidized and unsubsidized stafford loans.

What school(s) did you guys/gals give up to attend WVSOM?

did anyone happen to notice or knows whether there is a piano on campus somewhere for anyone to use? i won't be able to bring one with me, for obvious reasons.

Hi!

I am interested in finding out who will be joining the class of 2010 at WVSOM. I got accepted a month ago and still waiting to hear back from a few schools. I have a gut feeling that I will be going to WVSOM this coming fall. I know the tuition is steep but I am excited for the change in environment, people and lifestyle. Anyways, I just want to have a good idea of who I will be sitting in class with. So gimme a holler! :)

SuperDOgirl

I am going to WVSOM. Waited too long to look for living arrangements and now everything I called on the list they provided (that's reasonable) is rented out.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I am going to WVSOM. Waited too long to look for living arrangements and now everything I called on the list they provided (that's reasonable) is rented out.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


Hey whats happening? Congrats on your acceptance. yeah places to live are getting really tight. IF you have not already tell angie to put you on the roommate list /needing a place to stay. Also call a few of the appartment complexes and ask if anyone is looking for a roommate. Some of the appartments complexs have a list of people looking for a person to share with. I know a couple of people found a place to stay this way. Anyways good luck and keep us posted and good luck.

I thought they only looked at your med school grades, board scores and LORs.


Okay, let me re-emphasize that this was what I had gathered from info on SDN. There was a thread about it in the pre-allo forum...I looked for it but couldn't find it. I'll call WVSOM to be sure, and I'll let you know.

I talked to the financial aid director yesterday and she said that I qualified for the max amount of loans. I'm not going to take the full amount though. She said we should be getting an email from the financial aid office in mid June in order to finalize our loans.

Hello, my name is Jonathan Taylor, and I'm addicted to myspace.com :(

Hello, my name is Jonathan Taylor, and I'm addicted to myspace.com :(

what's your myspace page? i think a few of us on here are addicted to it as well. ;) right jiggles? (jgl1980)

www.myspace.com/theresatran

enjoy.

Hey whats happening? Congrats on your acceptance. yeah places to live are getting really tight. IF you have not already tell angie to put you on the roommate list /needing a place to stay. Also call a few of the appartment complexes and ask if anyone is looking for a roommate. Some of the appartments complexs have a list of people looking for a person to share with. I know a couple of people found a place to stay this way. Anyways good luck and keep us posted and good luck.


Thanks! I got in touch with another student heading to WVSOM this fall (through a post on SDN). He is on waitlist at Woodland Ackers and I am hopeful this goes through so I get a roommate.

I will call Angie and area apartments on Monday to ask for the roommate lists,etc.

Thanks for the tip.

what's your myspace page? i think a few of us on here are addicted to it as well. ;) right jiggles? (jgl1980)

www.myspace.com/theresatran

enjoy.

http://www.myspace.com/70426142


glad i'm not the only one.

http://www.myspace.com/70426142


glad i'm not the only one.

Since we're sharing ;)

http://www.myspace.com/katherine330

LOL Sorry Jonathan I guess I fueled your addiction by introducing you to myspace. :laugh: You can't say I didn't warn you though! Oh, by the way you can access my myspace page by clicking on "Duchess's World" link in my signature. Enjoy! ;)

Ummm...okay apparently SDN is being sketchy and only posting peoples' signatures once in awhile. Anyways.....in that case myspace is: http://www.myspace.com/joycedoc

what's your myspace page? i think a few of us on here are addicted to it as well. ;) right jiggles? (jgl1980)

www.myspace.com/theresatran

enjoy.


Hello my name is James Lennon (AKA Jiggles) and I am also addicted to myspace! I am glad to see me and Theresa aren't the only ones. :D

Here's my page

http://www.myspace.com/jameslennon

Ummm...okay apparently SDN is being sketchy and only posting peoples' signatures once in awhile. Anyways.....in that case myspace is: http://www.myspace.com/joycedoc
Your signature is only posted in your first post of each page. This is to save on bandwidth.

Hello my name is James Lennon (AKA Jiggles) and I am also addicted to myspace! I am glad to see me and Theresa aren't the only ones. :D

Here's my page

http://www.myspace.com/jameslennon
I would have figured with a name like Jiggles you were a girl cause I read it as Giggles.

I would have figured with a name like Jiggles you were a girl cause I read it as Giggles.

HAHAHAA :laugh:

Oops sorry I've denied some of you guys as friends on myspace because you don't have WVSOM listed as your school, so I thought you were just some random person. Sorry! Lots of cute pages, by the way. ;)


OH and I called WVSOM and they said that it's doubtful that most residencies go as far back as to looking for your undergrad GPA and MCAT in the application process. They're main interest is boards and med school GPA and class ranking. So there ya go....just goes to show you that you can't believe everything you read on SDN.

Hello All,
I just received my acceptance today and am very excited!!!! Seems like there is going to be a great group of people in our class. Can't wait to meet you all. Also, does anyone know if there is a 2nd look event provided to accepted students?

Am I the only one who prefers the facebook over myspace?

Am I the only one who prefers the facebook over myspace?

I too once was a user of facebook, but a certain someone whose name starts with Duch and ends with ess got me addicted to myspace. But honestly, myspace allows you to do so much more than facebook--time is your only limit.

Since we celebrate independence day in July and its our last month of independence, I would like to see what everyone is doing with that last month.

Here is my tenative itinerary:
1. Take a vacation
2. Resign from my job :D
3. Golf
4. Fish
5. Eat alot/then exercise out of guilt of eating too much
6.Spend time with family and friends
7. Sit on my butt
8. Move to WV

fine, i give in. stupid myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/25175999

Hello All,
I just received my acceptance today and am very excited!!!! Seems like there is going to be a great group of people in our class. Can't wait to meet you all. Also, does anyone know if there is a 2nd look event provided to accepted students?


Congrats!!

just wanted to say congrats to all of you that got accepted!

i used to go on sdn and get help from WVSOM students so i am here to answer some questions for yall as time permits... we have exams almost every week now... so bear with me.

enjoy your summer before you all come here... you will miss it if you don't. it's especially hard if you're from somewhere far, far away like me. (i'm from the lone star state and proud of it)

btw If anyone still needs a place to live please email me at dtran@wvsom.edu. I may be able to help :)

CanuckDiana,
I have a question for you. Do you have any ideas how clinical rotations are scheduled at WVSOM? I talked to the school and it seems like the students are on their own in 4th years. Also, year 3 core rotation requires a lot family medicine, what do you think about this?
Thanks so much
ps: are u vietnamese? it looks like that ;)

CanuckDiana,
I have a question for you. Do you have any ideas how clinical rotations are scheduled at WVSOM? I talked to the school and it seems like the students are on their own in 4th years. Also, year 3 core rotation requires a lot family medicine, what do you think about this?
Thanks so much
ps: are u vietnamese? it looks like that ;)

I'll answer the clinical rotations. I just got my rotations schedule a couple weeks ago (It rocks). I'm doing statewide campus and they pretty much schedule your 3rd year for ya if you do so. However, if you do traditional rotations, you're on your own putting everything together. Your 4th year is like that also, You are completely on your own. Then again it gives you freedom to pick and choose certain physicians and electives. (Important for getting that elusive match slot!) Ok I'm going to sleep. I have group in the morning!

just wanted to say congrats to all of you that got accepted!

i used to go on sdn and get help from WVSOM students so i am here to answer some questions for yall as time permits... we have exams almost every week now... so bear with me.

enjoy your summer before you all come here... you will miss it if you don't. it's especially hard if you're from somewhere far, far away like me. (i'm from the lone star state and proud of it)

btw If anyone still needs a place to live please email me at dtran@wvsom.edu. I may be able to help :)

Hey, you are not from houston are you?

just wanted to say congrats to all of you that got accepted!


so what is the significance of "Canuck" in your username?

Since we celebrate independence day in July and its our last month of independence, I would like to see what everyone is doing with that last month.

Here is my tenative itinerary:
1. Take a vacation
2. Resign from my job :D
3. Golf
4. Fish
5. Eat alot/then exercise out of guilt of eating too much
6.Spend time with family and friends
7. Sit on my butt
8. Move to WV


Well, I don't celebrate Independence Day because I'm not American. ;) But I will be enjoying my last few months here. This is my list:

1.) Going to Europe (I leave this Sunday WOOHOO!)
2.) Enjoying kenpo and kickboxing since God knows when I'll be able to do it again
3.) working out
4.) laying out and enjoying my Florida sun as much as possible
5.) going out ALOT
6.) spending quality time with family and friends
7.) buying stuff for my apartment and moving to WV in my new place. :D

fine, i give in. stupid myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/25175999


........And we rope another one in. ;)

just wanted to say congrats to all of you that got accepted!

i used to go on sdn and get help from WVSOM students so i am here to answer some questions for yall as time permits... we have exams almost every week now... so bear with me.

enjoy your summer before you all come here... you will miss it if you don't. it's especially hard if you're from somewhere far, far away like me. (i'm from the lone star state and proud of it)

btw If anyone still needs a place to live please email me at dtran@wvsom.edu. I may be able to help :)


i'm a TRAN too!!!

and DrBMX, have we met yet? email? are you vietnamese?

-theresa

CanuckDiana,
I have a question for you. Do you have any ideas how clinical rotations are scheduled at WVSOM? I talked to the school and it seems like the students are on their own in 4th years. Also, year 3 core rotation requires a lot family medicine, what do you think about this?
Thanks so much
ps: are u vietnamese? it looks like that ;)

Well to answer your question... as of 2009 they are only letting us do the statewide rotation program. so your 3rd year is set up by the school (and probably be in WV or hospitals/clinics that are affiliated with WVSOM in some other states) and the 4th year you decide where & which rotations you want. Dr. Foster is the GME coordinator and he is the one that will help you with your rotations. Personally I love him! He's one of the anatomists so you will spend beaucoup time with him your first year.

----> However, there has been so many rumors about how things will change, especially since your class size is twice the size of ours... I do know that statewide will be implemented next year and most likely be the same for yall. If they will give another rotation option is unknown.

and yes, i am vietnamese, but canadian born :)

Hey, you are not from houston are you?

how did you know?
hometown : houston, tx

and for the other question:
canuck was a nickname i got because i lived half my life in montreal, quebec (other half in tx)

Well, I don't celebrate Independence Day because I'm not American. ;)

But fireworks are the bomb!!

how did you know?
hometown : houston, tx

and for the other question:
canuck was a nickname i got because i lived half my life in montreal, quebec (other half in tx)

I think I met you when I interviewed. I interviewed on Oct. 19th. If its you, I sat at your table during lunch. I'm a black guy if that helps.

I think I met you when I interviewed. I interviewed on Oct. 19th. If its you, I sat at your table during lunch. I'm a black guy if that helps.
With the cool shoes ;) Dont forget the shoes.

I know that this topic has been discussed a little, but I'm having a little trouble deciding which would be best for me. Can someone describe a typical day for SBLer and same for PBLer as well as test format for each.
Thanks

With the cool shoes ;) Dont forget the shoes.

lol, i'll probably go my whole four years there only known as the guy with shiny shoes. no other accomplishments will matter :p

Would anyone happen to know if there is a method to get to Lewisburg from Charleston Airport without renting a car? I've asked around in the past and was told Greyhound stops at Walmart, BUT I have checked and they do not. Maybe it's a different bus company? Anyone know anything about this?

Thanks!

Hi guys!

I was wondering, can any of you current students at WVSOM tell us what books we might want to start looking for?

It's just that when I was an undergrad, I would buy a book at the book store and it costed me a terrible amount of money :eek:

Is it worthwhile that we start looking for books now? And are there any internet book sources that you would recommend us looking into?

Thanks a million :)

Hi guys!

I was wondering, can any of you current students at WVSOM tell us what books we might want to start looking for?

It's just that when I was an undergrad, I would buy a book at the book store and it costed me a terrible amount of money :eek:

Is it worthwhile that we start looking for books now? And are there any internet book sources that you would recommend us looking into?

Thanks a million :)

Good question. I too would like to know the answer to that. I heard there is a terminology quiz the first week...will any medical terminology book do, or is there a certain one we should get?

I thought you guys might find this interesting. Also, is it true that WVSOM considers Emergency Medicine as a primary care? It seems that way according to their student handbook. Thanks.

STUDENT RIGHT-TO KNOW
Graduation/Completion Rates: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation/completion status of students who enrolled during the (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00 and the 2000-01 school years.

Class of 1999 -
Entering Class Size: 67
Number of Graduates: 64
Percentage Graduation Rate: 96%

Class of 2000 -
Entering Class Size: 65
Number of Graduates: 61
Percentage Graduation Rate: 94%

Class of 2001 -
Entering Class Size: 69
Number of Graduates: 66
Percentage Graduation Rate: 96%

Class of 2002 -
Entering Class Size: 62
Number of Graduates: 57
Percentage Graduation Rate: 92%

Class of 2003 –
Entering Class Size: 77
Number of Graduates: 73
Percentage Graduation Rate: 95%

Class of 2004 –
Entering Class Size: 77
Number of Graduates: 76
Percentage Graduation Rate: 99%



RESIDENCIES
WVSOM offers family practice residencies at five sites. Fast track internal medicine and emergency medicine residencies are offered at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. Forms and information regarding these programs are available on our web site at

I thought you guys might find this interesting. Also, is it true that WVSOM considers Emergency Medicine as a primary care? It seems that way according to their student handbook. Thanks.

STUDENT RIGHT-TO KNOW
Graduation/Completion Rates: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation/completion status of students who enrolled during the (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00 and the 2000-01 school years.

Class of 1999 -
Entering Class Size: 67
Number of Graduates: 64
Percentage Graduation Rate: 96%

Class of 2000 -
Entering Class Size: 65
Number of Graduates: 61
Percentage Graduation Rate: 94%

Class of 2001 -
Entering Class Size: 69
Number of Graduates: 66
Percentage Graduation Rate: 96%

Class of 2002 -
Entering Class Size: 62
Number of Graduates: 57
Percentage Graduation Rate: 92%

Class of 2003 –
Entering Class Size: 77
Number of Graduates: 73
Percentage Graduation Rate: 95%

Class of 2004 –
Entering Class Size: 77
Number of Graduates: 76
Percentage Graduation Rate: 99%



RESIDENCIES
WVSOM offers family practice residencies at five sites. Fast track internal medicine and emergency medicine residencies are offered at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. Forms and information regarding these programs are available on our web site at

hey matt, where'd you get this info from? keep it up, i'm really bad at finding info like this. thanks for sharing

hey matt, where'd you get this info from? keep it up, i'm really bad at finding info like this. thanks for sharing
It's in the "Student Handbook".

I thought you guys might find this interesting. Also, is it true that WVSOM considers Emergency Medicine as a primary care? It seems that way according to their student handbook. Thanks.

STUDENT RIGHT-TO KNOW
Graduation/Completion Rates: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation/completion status of students who enrolled during the (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00 and the 2000-01 school years.

Class of 1999 -
Entering Class Size: 67
Number of Graduates: 64
Percentage Graduation Rate: 96%

Class of 2000 -
Entering Class Size: 65
Number of Graduates: 61
Percentage Graduation Rate: 94%

Class of 2001 -
Entering Class Size: 69
Number of Graduates: 66
Percentage Graduation Rate: 96%

Class of 2002 -
Entering Class Size: 62
Number of Graduates: 57
Percentage Graduation Rate: 92%

Class of 2003 –
Entering Class Size: 77
Number of Graduates: 73
Percentage Graduation Rate: 95%

Class of 2004 –
Entering Class Size: 77
Number of Graduates: 76
Percentage Graduation Rate: 99%



RESIDENCIES
WVSOM offers family practice residencies at five sites. Fast track internal medicine and emergency medicine residencies are offered at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV. Forms and information regarding these programs are available on our web site at

Thanks for the info. Great post!

the class size from 2004 was only about 75. our class size has been increased significantly. how do you guys think this will effect our gross anatomy lab? during my interview they bragged about the student to cadaver ratio. will that low ratio still be possible with the increase in class size? just a thought because i know how much all of us have been dreaming about the day that we finally get a cadaver.

the class size from 2004 was only about 75. our class size has been increased significantly. how do you guys think this will effect our gross anatomy lab? during my interview they bragged about the student to cadaver ratio. will that low ratio still be possible with the increase in class size? just a thought because i know how much all of us have been dreaming about the day that we finally get a cadaver.
At my interview, back in September 2005, we were informed that they were in the processing of expanding the anatomy lab. There were a lot of constructions going on.

At my interview, back in September 2005, we were informed that they were in the processing of expanding the anatomy lab. There were a lot of constructions going on.


this is true, the construction was going on during my interview as well. so another question to ask is whether or not the expansions will be done come fall. i would just kinda feel shafted if my gross anatomy experience was not what they advertised it to be.

The new lab looks awsome. They are finished with it.
It is my understanding that the school is going to maintain the 4:1 ratio for the cadavers.

John - It would be especially helpful if you were to wear those shoes during smart start!

Would anyone happen to know if there is a method to get to Lewisburg from Charleston Airport without renting a car? I've asked around in the past and was told Greyhound stops at Walmart, BUT I have checked and they do not. Maybe it's a different bus company? Anyone know anything about this?

Thanks!
If greyhound isn't doing the walmart thing anymore then I dont think you can get to Lewisburg from Charleston without flying, renting a cab, or driving.

the class size from 2004 was only about 75. our class size has been increased significantly. how do you guys think this will effect our gross anatomy lab? during my interview they bragged about the student to cadaver ratio. will that low ratio still be possible with the increase in class size? just a thought because i know how much all of us have been dreaming about the day that we finally get a cadaver.
Because of the way they are doing your schedule next year it wont be any different. Instead of meeting 3x a week for one semester, your class meets 2x a week for a semester plus some. Tuesday and Thursdays are your lab days and while half the class is doing OPP or physical diag the other half is doing anatomy. Plus they have something like 5 anatomists.. (4 officially) which is more than we have this year. The anatomist at WVSOM rock. They are some of the best teachers I've ever had.

Hi guys!

I was wondering, can any of you current students at WVSOM tell us what books we might want to start looking for?

It's just that when I was an undergrad, I would buy a book at the book store and it costed me a terrible amount of money :eek:

Is it worthwhile that we start looking for books now? And are there any internet book sources that you would recommend us looking into?

Thanks a million :)


I use amazon.com for my books. The bookstore at the school is actually reasonably priced. I've noticed they cost the same as the books on Amazon but without the shipping charges.

I would suggest not buying anything now but that's because I'm PBL and cheap. I dont know if an SBLer would suggest soemthing differently. The PBLers who study at school tend to share books a lot.

Up until Dec I had only spent 5 dollars total at the book store. I used the library a lot and had been given some books before that or got some when I arrived and some people were giving them away. I also use a lot books that have online access through MerkMedicus.

Since PBL had anatomy after SBL I used my friend's books for anatomy.

Good question. I too would like to know the answer to that. I heard there is a terminology quiz the first week...will any medical terminology book do, or is there a certain one we should get?
Theoretically there is a book they recomend. I got a used older copy of it off of the internet for 2 dollars.
The quiz is a walk in the park. The VAST majority of people made 100 on that quiz and I think the lowest grade I know of was soemthing like a 94.

Up until Dec I had only spent 5 dollars total at the book store.




$ 5 Five Dollars, 500 pennies?! :eek: :eek:

$ 5 Five Dollars, 500 pennies?! :eek: :eek:
Whatever it cost to monogram our white coats is all I HAD spent. Now I've spent more cause I get candy and stuff from there and I've bought a couple of books.

Meg,

I can't remember is this was said on my tour or not, but does the library also contain every text book that we need? So thereotically one could just study in there all the time and never have to buy a book?

Oh, thanks for all the other information you've already typed. You are amazing...someone cheaper than me--never thought I would see the day :eek:

guys i have information on an available apartment about 1/2 or less mile from the school. The rent is 450 a month which includes utilities. Anyone interested leave me a PM and i'll give you the contact number to the person.

will we have the option to do our clinical rotations out of state in our third or fourth years? sorry if this has already been addressed or answered.

will we have the option to do our clinical rotations out of state in our third or fourth years? sorry if this has already been addressed or answered.
I know for 4th year rotations you can schedule them anywhere you'd like. As for 3rd year rotations, it has always been required to do them in WV via State Wide Campus but with the drastic increase in class size that could change, or so I hope.

They started something this year called the pilot program. Its a plan to the state wide campus stuff. I dont know a lot about the program but I do know that it's not in West Virginia. Someone who's in it for next year is going to Mississippi first then some northeastern state, etc. for three months at a time.

John - yes the library has technically all the books you need. Although not all the books the bookstore has. I dont know why they dont BUT usually between the Mod man and other students the most current text books are available. Become friends with the students in the military they get all the books already paid for by the government. :D

[QUOTE=FutureDocDO]I thought you guys might find this interesting. Also, is it true that WVSOM considers Emergency Medicine as a primary care? It seems that way according to their student handbook. Thanks.

STUDENT RIGHT-TO KNOW
Graduation/Completion Rates: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation/completion status of students who enrolled during the (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00 and the 2000-01 school years.


Hey everyone if this post interested you, then check out this website http://www.hepc.wvnet.edu/resources/hsreportcard2003.pdf#search='COMLEX%20WVSOM%20scor es'

it has a report of West Virginia higher education and compares WVSOM to Marshall's medical school and WV's medical school.

Does anyone know what the past rate for COMLEX I for the past five years, esp. for SBL? It seems like the average pass rate for 2003 was 75% and 2005 was 92% (94% for SBL). Thanks.


[Taken from school's WEBSITE]
How do our students do on COMLEX? The latest statistics are always posted in the glass case in the main hallway opposite Brentz Thompson’s office. In June of 2003, the 2003 WVSOM Level 1 cohort passed at a 75% rate, while the seniors taking the August 2003 Level 2 performed at an 94% pass rate.

i read in a thread from last year's class about the cell phone service in the area. does anyone know if verizon is still a good service to go with? i plan on keeping with my verizon, because of family plan. will verizon work for me in WV?

I have hust become an SDN sponsor :) :) :) !

i read in a thread from last year's class about the cell phone service in the area. does anyone know if verizon is still a good service to go with? i plan on keeping with my verizon, because of family plan. will verizon work for me in WV?

verizon is a great service. I was there about a month ago and with my verizon plan i had all five bars so its the best for WV.

How about Sprint? I was able to use my cell phone through Sprint when I was there for the interview but have heard that a lot of people have problems with them. I only used it when I was staying at the General Lewis Inn.

How about Sprint? I was able to use my cell phone through Sprint when I was there for the interview but have heard that a lot of people have problems with them. I only used it when I was staying at the General Lewis Inn.

I had Sprint and lost all reception around Beckley coming into Lewisburg. I was able to roam, yet the roaming was horrible.

I had Sprint and lost all reception around Beckley coming into Lewisburg. I was able to roam, yet the roaming was horrible.
That sucks. My two-year contract does not end until summer of 2007. I get a 13 percent discount through them as I'm working in a hospital that has some kind of contract with them.

That sucks. My two-year contract does not end until summer of 2007. I get a 13 percent discount through them as I'm working in a hospital that has some kind of contract with them.

I hear ya...sprint sticks it to you with those contracts...$125 or something to break out and then they don't provide service in the majority of rural areas :mad:

You must work third shift as well. What do you exactly do in the hospital? I'm a registration tech....and its a good non-busy night tonight :thumbup:

I hear ya...sprint sticks it to you with those contracts...$125 or something to break out and then they don't provide service in the majority of rural areas :mad:

You must work third shift as well. What do you exactly do in the hospital? I'm a registration tech....and its a good non-busy night tonight :thumbup:
Yes. I work third shift as well. I am a phlebotomist plus IV (behind closed doors :laugh: ) if nurses can't get them. For some reason it was dead boring last night, I'm not complaining though. I did a whopping five draws from 10PM to 4:00AM then did 17 from 4:00AM to 6:30AM. It was slow for a hospital that has 913 beds - Trauma 1 hospital. I usually draw in the mid 30's a night.

A registration tech huh? You must have a lot of "non-busy" nights. It sounds like an ideal undergrad job.

Yes. I work third shift as well. I am a phlebotomist plus IV (behind closed doors :laugh: ) if nurses can't get them. For some reason it was dead boring last night, I'm not complaining though. I did a whopping five draws from 10PM to 4:00AM then did 17 from 4:00AM to 6:30AM. It was slow for a hospital that has 913 beds - Trauma 1 hospital. I usually draw in the mid 30's a night.

A registration tech huh? You must have a lot of "non-busy" nights. It sounds like a ideal undergrad job.

Oh, sounds impressive. I couldn't imagine working in a hospital with that many beds (although I probably will by clinicals). We only have somewhere around 50 beds :o

Yea, since the weather has warmed up, the nights have been pretty laid back up here...although we still get that occasional night where we might have a few really serious cases with the usual "I have only a cough and sneeze but I have a state medical card that allows me free ER care instead of going to a clinic and paying my $2.00 copay patients" and are scrambling all night (small rural hospitals just aren't built to handle a lot of trauma).

SuperDOgirl,

I just saw your post from November. Are you still going to West Virginia? I'm also going south from Boston.

Jeff

Hi!

I am interested in finding out who will be joining the class of 2010 at WVSOM. I got accepted a month ago and still waiting to hear back from a few schools. I have a gut feeling that I will be going to WVSOM this coming fall. I know the tuition is steep but I am excited for the change in environment, people and lifestyle. Anyways, I just want to have a good idea of who I will be sitting in class with. So gimme a holler! :)

SuperDOgirl

BB,

Everyone I've spoken with on the subject has said that it depends on how you learn. Both PBL and SBL cover the same topics. If you do better when given free reign, and you can motivate yourself, then PBL is for you. If you need structure then go with SBL. With that said, my personal opinion is that, although I think PBL is great (my undergrad was very much PBL), when it comes time for the boards, there's no getting around the need to know a whole lot of stuff. In this regard I think SBL has an edge. Case in point, a good friend of mine is an ER attending at Mass General. He said that every year he sees a new class of residents come through, and the students from Harvard (a school heavy on PBL and notoriously bad in Anatomy) lag far behind. Although they have fantastic detective and analytical skills, they lack a lot of data. My intent is not to talk down to PBL or Harvard, just to point out a part of PBL that, for me, could be problematic. If that's not a problem for you then go PBL.

I think WVSOM needs a mascot. I wanted to finish this with GO...... Mountaineers? Tarheels? We got noth'n.

I'll see you in August.

Jeff

I know that this topic has been discussed a little, but I'm having a little trouble deciding which would be best for me. Can someone describe a typical day for SBLer and same for PBLer as well as test format for each.
Thanks

It was slow for a hospital that has 913 beds - Trauma 1 hospital. I usually draw in the mid 30's a night.




Ok I feel stupid now. :D I have never done an IV or drawn blood before.

Sure, I'm an EMT-B....but...913 beds...yeah I feel like a rookie. :laugh:

Ok I feel stupid now. :D I have never done an IV or drawn blood before.

Sure, I'm an EMT-B....but...913 beds...yeah I feel like a rookie. :laugh:
I don't do that many IV's. I only do them when nurses couldn't get them. Even on those I don't follow through with saline and all that. I just help them get the tubing into the blood vessels. Shhh... I'm not suppose to though. :laugh:

Has anyone tried using Sprint and bought the roaming (add'l $10/mo) package?

I have an awsome plan with them and don't want to switch to another carrier.

Has anyone tried using Sprint and bought the roaming (add'l $10/mo) package?

I have an awsome plan with them and don't want to switch to another carrier.


I tried using my Sprint on roam while I was there....it worked, but i was very very staticy(check spelling).

Has anyone tried using Sprint and bought the roaming (add'l $10/mo) package?

I have an awsome plan with them and don't want to switch to another carrier.
Unlike JohnUC33's experience, I was there two days for the interview and was able to make calls in the General Lewis Inn as well as on WVSOM campus. I was able to hear cleary as well as being heard. Like you, I have a pretty good deal through the hospital I'm working at so I don't want to have to cancel. I could get the same deal with Verizon but my contract is not up yet!

is it possible for you guys to just hang on to your current service and if that doesn't work out, you can always sign up for another service (like Verizon) later when you've settled down in WV. You can probably do it online, that's what I plan on doing if my phone ends up not working! nowadays, the internet is my only "real" form of communication. hahah go SDN!

I know that this topic has been discussed a little, but I'm having a little trouble deciding which would be best for me. Can someone describe a typical day for SBLer and same for PBLer as well as test format for each.
Thanks

Hello, (sorry for the cut and paste, didn't feel like rewriting)

I am a third year student at WVSOM. I am also a member of the first PBL class. There have been some negative threads written about the program. I believe some have been accurate and others have not.

PBL is problem based learning. It is not problem based teaching, or PBT. The cases are designed to encourage and promote learning. They are a springboard to various topics and levels of information encountered in medical school. They may be less than cutting edge, but they provide a good foundation for active student learning. They are certainly not negligent.

I must be completely honest. I absolutely hated PBL the first 10 week block. I felt that I had made a huge mistake. The desire to compare yourself to the SBL students is overwhelming, and sometimes can be discouraging. The varied background of my classmates was also concerning. My perception of, what I perceived as disorganization, was obvious. My problem was that I didn’t understand the concept of PBL. I was concerned that we weren’t learning enough to pass boards. I didn’t trust it, and I didn’t give it a chance before jumping to conclusions.

From what I understand, it is true that my classes pass rate was much lower than the SBL students. The rumor is that the figures posted here earlier are accurate, but what people need to realize is that individuals failed step 1. PBL did not fail the boards. The same goes for the SBL'ers who failed boards. I am not going to try and figure out why they failed, and I’m certainly not going to badmouth any of them. I consider them friends and hope that all have great success in the future. They are all smart and motivated people.

A number of my PBL counterparts made well above the school average. It was somewhere around 485, but I’m not exactly sure what it was. As for myself, my percentile score was 82 and my raw score was 588. These numbers are a comparison to all osteopathic students nationally, both PBL and SBL. I am not disclosing my scores to brag. I just want people to understand that the PBL program at WVSOM has been successful. There were very few tested concepts, on COMLEX, that I had not had some exposure to in the PBL cases. Whether I understood them to the level necessary to answer the questions was entirely my responsibility.

As far as the PBL dean is concerned, I have never felt that he wasn't approachable. In fact, following the release of Step 1 scores, I sent him an email attachment with some suggestions for the program. I’m not sure if any of them were implemented, but they were thankfully accepted. I do not believe he, or any other dean, would be tolerant of anyone trying to completely restructure, or redirect, a program, especially if they haven’t taken boards.

People that know me might respond by making comments about my previous medical experience. That's why he did well on boards. This may be partly true, but it doesn’t explain why a few of my classmates, with no medical experience, did just as well. PBL is their explanation, and I believe the bulk of my success can be attributed to it as well!


I am connected to this program. If it has a bad reputation, then all of the graduates of it may be stereotyped as being inferior. I would like to see everyone pass boards, those in my class and in future classes. PBL is not for everyone. Don’t let a few negative comments discourage you, and for that matter don’t let me make up your mind either. If you are interested in the program, then contact the dean. If you use the cases as a foundation for study, work hard, and find a good board review strategy, then chances are boards will not be a problem.

I have a great amount of respect for all of my classmates, and I made some very good friends during my 2 years in Lewisburg. My clinical rotations are going well, and most of them have been with allopaths (for those of you concerned about a stigma). I have no regrets about doing PBL, and I am certainly not regretful that I didn’t sit in lecture for 40 hours per week!

dnrme44

p.s.-most of my rotations have been with allopathic physicians (M.D.'s). I have had no problems performing to the level that they expect. My rotation grades have been very good, and thier comments on the evaluation forms have been equally as good.

Hello All,

My name is Patrick I anticipate being a second year student next year and I own my own home in Ronceverte, which is just about 5 miles from school (rarely more than an 8 minute drive). I will probably be remodeling the kitchen and bathroom this summer and potentially adding another bathroom. It is a great big house, it will have a great big kitchen. You would be allowed full use of all parts of the house, including highspeed internet, cable, laundry, kitchen, dinning room, living room, basement, swimming pool, yard, nice driveway (i.e. not parking in the street), and a great big deck. I would definitely prefer to live with other guys but my goal is just to get my rooms rented.

Details:
$400 per month
All utilities included

Email me back if you have any questions.

is it possible for you guys to just hang on to your current service and if that doesn't work out, you can always sign up for another service (like Verizon) later when you've settled down in WV. You can probably do it online, that's what I plan on doing if my phone ends up not working! nowadays, the internet is my only "real" form of communication. hahah go SDN!

The comparable service to Verizon down here is U.S. Cellular, if you have Verizon registered at your home address then it will use their network without a problem. However, you cannot buy Verizon's service here. Cingular is not available here either but both Cingular and T-mobile will run on Cellular One's network which offers pretty good coverage, especially around school, but in general Verizon/U.S. Cellular is available/has coverage in more places. Hope I helped.

Hello everyone! I am going to be attending WVSOM this fall, and was wondering if anyone currently down there or someone who knows the area, if they can help me out. I will be moving down to school with my finace', and was wondering what kind of work is available within a reasonable distance from lewisburg for ppl? any help would be much appreciated!thanks

The comparable service to Verizon down here is U.S. Cellular, if you have Verizon registered at your home address then it will use their network without a problem. However, you cannot buy Verizon's service here. Cingular is not available here either but both Cingular and T-mobile will run on Cellular One's network which offers pretty good coverage, especially around school, but in general Verizon/U.S. Cellular is available/has coverage in more places. Hope I helped.

thanks for the info.

anyone care about the NBA playoffs? my heart was broken yesterday in Dallas with the sad performance and loss to the Spurs. there will be redemption in game 2 on tuesday. Dirk is my MVP.

and that brings me to another question. who is going to have a very difficult time moving away from their favorite sports teams. i am an avid mavericks fan and watch them very closey, pretty much every game. i recently bought an authentic dirk jersey off ebay to take with to me lewisburg.

anyone care about the NBA playoffs? my heart was broken yesterday in Dallas with the sad performance and loss to the Spurs. there will be redemption in game 2 on tuesday. Dirk is my MVP.

and that brings me to another question. who is going to have a very difficult time moving away from their favorite sports teams. i am an avid mavericks fan and watch them very closey, pretty much every game. i recently bought an authentic dirk jersey off ebay to take with to me lewisburg.

Cannuck,

I've spent most of my life in Boston, but I have lived in New York for some of it, and I can assure you, following your team when far from home is not as bad as you might think. You actually end up following them more closely because they're not on the front page of the paper every day. True, you won't get all the broadcasts, but there's something cool about finding the odd game on AM radio. And when you find another fan, well that just makes your day. Besides, do you really want a Cowboys game dangling in front of you when you've got an anatomy exam the next day?

Jeff

Cannuck,
Besides, do you really want a Cowboys game dangling in front of you when you've got an anatomy exam the next day?

Jeff

Yes, yes I do. We got T.O. baby.

anyone care about the NBA playoffs? my heart was broken yesterday in Dallas with the sad performance and loss to the Spurs. there will be redemption in game 2 on tuesday. Dirk is my MVP.

and that brings me to another question. who is going to have a very difficult time moving away from their favorite sports teams. i am an avid mavericks fan and watch them very closey, pretty much every game. i recently bought an authentic dirk jersey off ebay to take with to me lewisburg.

I'm going to miss the Colts. They get so close to the Super Bowl and then choke. With my luck, now that I am leaving Indy, they will go all the way!!

I'm going to miss the Colts. They get so close to the Super Bowl and then choke. With my luck, now that I am leaving Indy, they will go all the way!!

I feel your pain. Just be glad you're not a Cubs fan.

I feel your pain. Just be glad you're not a Cubs fan.

haha i just saw that and it made me laugh. I'm a White Sox fan...Cubs just don't do it for me.

To the current students that might know any information regarding this:

I'm in the process of filling out the health information stuff for starting in the fall. I've noticed in the packet that it says that the students need to have a current CPR card and AED training. First question, what does AED represent? Secondly, will the school provide us a CPR course at the beginning of school, or do we need to find our own course?

Thanks in advance

To the current students that might know any information regarding this:

I'm in the process of filling out the health information stuff for starting in the fall. I've noticed in the packet that it says that the students need to have a current CPR card and AED training. First question, what does AED represent? Secondly, will the school provide us a CPR course at the beginning of school, or do we need to find our own course?

Thanks in advance
Yeah. The requirement is that you have to be licensed in CPR. When you take the course they will teach you how to use the AED as well. AED is just another name for the defibrillator. I thought you have to be licensed in CPR BEFORE heading there but I'm not sure. I took the class as soon as I read that. It was only a day long and you take the licensing exam at the end of the day.

AED = automated external defibulator.
I *think* most CPR classes are going to cover this. When I taught CPR it was always included. If you dont have the CPR card by the time you get here you'll have to do a class somewhere here. I'm not sure if the school offers this or not.

They want you to have the CPR card for when you do clinic stuff.

To the current students that might know any information regarding this:

I'm in the process of filling out the health information stuff for starting in the fall. I've noticed in the packet that it says that the students need to have a current CPR card and AED training. First question, what does AED represent? Secondly, will the school provide us a CPR course at the beginning of school, or do we need to find our own course?

Thanks in advance


JohnUC33,

Unless things have changed, they do not offer a CPR course at school. ACLS will be taught before 3rd year rotations.

We tried to encourage them to give a CPR course early in the first year, and again around the time of ACLS. This would carry both certifications through graduation. The CPR card that you get prior to starting school will expire before 3rd year rotations start, you will need a current CPR card for most rotations. ACLS will not count as a replacement to BLS (CPR). They are two separate requirements.

I don't know of any BLS courses that do not have a AED component. The Red Cross and American Heart Association Course's do.

good luck with school.

dnrme44
Class of 2007

you can always just look on the American Heart Association's website and search locally for a location to take the class at. I hear AHA is a 2 year certification whereas Red Cross is only valid for 1 year. Also, if you currently have one and it is expiring soon, you should consider renewing it while it is still active, otherwise, you may have to retake the course all over again. I hear that in order to renew, you just have to take a refresher/review class which takes much less time. This is what i hear from my local volunteer organization.

I was just wondering where you accessed this health form. Is is on the WVSOM website because I have been looking and can't seem to locate it. Thanks for your help!

[QUOTE=t2jmnihs647]I was just wondering where you accessed this health form. Is is on the WVSOM website because I have been looking and can't seem to locate it. Thanks for your help![/QUOT

When you get to the screen that gives you the option of checking your checklist or status, just log in to check your status, and you'll see the form.

The worksheet can be found when you log into your account (not checklist) on the current applicants page under admissions. Its near the bottom of the page along with other forms that they need. Hope that helps!




[QUOTE=t2jmnihs647]I was just wondering where you accessed this health form. Is is on the WVSOM website because I have been looking and can't seem to locate it. Thanks for your help![/QUOT

When you get to the screen that gives you the option of checking your checklist or status, just log in to check your status, and you'll see the form.

Hello everyone! I am going to be attending WVSOM this fall, and was wondering if anyone currently down there or someone who knows the area, if they can help me out. I will be moving down to school with my finace', and was wondering what kind of work is available within a reasonable distance from lewisburg for ppl? any help would be much appreciated!thanks

I don't believe anyone addressed your question about potential jobs in the area. I suppose it all depends on what type of work you're looking for... WVSOM is fond of hiring significant others at times, and they are also growing. :idea:

If you're looking for construction, I'm sure the influx of new students in spurring that on, too. And there are many realtors. There are many agencies dealing with healthcare, including Hospice, Family service centers, and Physical Therapy and fitness clubs. There are many restaurant businesses close to the school and other specialty shops downtown. The Greenbrier often hires for service areas. Then there is Alderson Prison... Each of these places would be within a reasonable distance. Many places are available locally.

I think it would be easier to know what you're looking for... Please e-mail me. If you have specific questions I might be able to help you find answers.

Peace and congrats,
veryvickyish
veryvickyish@yahoo.com

Incidentally, If there is anyone who might be procrastinating on finding a place to live, my landlord is putting in a trailer on the back area of the trailer court. He asked me to spread the word.

I was not fond of living in a trailer, but the price is right, and it's not all that bad. The family, which manages Fair Oaks, is very good at helping you out with things you need. (I have a washer and dryer. They gave me a lot of help to set up mail and power and water... They even let us build on to the trailer we're in, and applied it some toward our rent... ) I have DSL through Verizon, but cable is also available. Half of the trailer court is not able to get Verizon's service :confused: .

I'm not sure when it will be ready, but I know they will do what they can to help. Rent on the trailer would be $250 a month, located in Fairlea. That's about ten minutes from the school on a really bad day, usually only five minutes. I'm sorry I don't know details about the trailer, but you can call and check with them. I know they prefer students, too. My neighbors aren't students, but cool for the most part :) . Please leave me an e-mail and I'll get you the number.

Peace,

Vicky
veryvickyish@yahoo.com

Hey this is a local realtor with quite a few rentals
www.reamproperties.com
Good House Hunting! :luck:

For the MSI's and II's, what are the best health insurance plans for medical students that you have found? I've heard some people have had problems with SOMA. Does the school offer plans or suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.

For the MSI's and II's, what are the best health insurance plans for medical students that you have found? I've heard some people have had problems with SOMA. Does the school offer plans or suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.


Can't we use our parents medical insurance?(if we are <25yrs) :thumbup:

Can't we use our parents medical insurance?(if we are <25yrs) :thumbup:


That all depends on your parents' particular plan. For me, my parents' insurance drops me at 24 irregardless of whether I'm a broke graduate student or not :mad:

I emailed our financial aide office the other day to ask what they thought about T.H.E as a lender. Although T.H.E. lists our school as one it does business with, our financial aide lady said that they are still checking on the details regarding T.H.E. She went on to recommend edamerica and access.org. Comparing the three, T.H.E. seems to hands down be the best. What I would like to know from current students is if you know of anyone in particular having problems with using T.H.E. at WVSOM?

haha i just saw that and it made me laugh. I'm a White Sox fan...Cubs just don't do it for me.
Well Congratulations! Don't if feel great? Enjoy this season champ.

When I did my interview, the admissions lady said that we are supposed to get a medical terminology text over the summer to study for a test on the first week. Did anyone else hear about that? :rolleyes:

When I did my interview, the admissions lady said that we are supposed to get a medical terminology text over the summer to study for a test on the first week. Did anyone else hear about that? :rolleyes:


Yea, just scroll up a little bit cause I asked the same question about two weeks ago, and the current students answered it.

geez, what happened to this thread? where did everyone go?

geez, what happened to this thread? where did everyone go?


I was wondering the same thing myself.

geez, what happened to this thread? where did everyone go?

I'm still here!!! Me!! Me!! Pick me!!! :laugh:

I've been in the Doctor's Lounge part of SDN. I have been getting into some really interesting discussion on the seperation of church and state, the constitution, etc.

It's neat to be around so many well informed people, but I am also shocked by the level of bigotry and misundertanding that is going on in that section of the forum as well.

I will be going for class of 2010! Really really excited, already found housing!
:D :D :D

I will be going for class of 2010! Really really excited, already found housing!
:D :D :D



AWESOME! Congrats chelliemarie. Has everyone nailed down a time when they will be moving over there. I think I will be heading that way about the 3rd week of august or so.

AWESOME! Congrats chelliemarie. Has everyone nailed down a time when they will be moving over there. I think I will be heading that way about the 3rd week of august or so.

you mean 3rd week of JULY right??

you mean 3rd week of JULY right??

I'll be headed on down around the same time. I'm not looking forward to this very long trip by car. :scared:

I'll be headed on down around the same time. I'm not looking forward to this very long trip by car. :scared:

third week of july sounds about right. kinda depends when my apartment at woodland ackers becomes available. my wife and i were told that there is a 99% chance that one will open up for us in july sometime.

you mean 3rd week of JULY right??


oh yeah my bad! 3rd week in july is what I meant. Theresa you catch everything :D

summer school til the 8th of August...Hopefully my prof lets me out early. I'm sure I won't but technically, you think we could miss that first week since we dont have class yet? Really sucks not having a break from school :thumbdown

Hi!

I am interested in finding out who will be joining the class of 2010 at WVSOM. I got accepted a month ago and still waiting to hear back from a few schools. I have a gut feeling that I will be going to WVSOM this coming fall. I know the tuition is steep but I am excited for the change in environment, people and lifestyle. Anyways, I just want to have a good idea of who I will be sitting in class with. So gimme a holler! :)

SuperDOgirl


Hey!!!
I am also going to WVSOM!!! I am so excited. Have you found housing? I went all the way back to the beginning of April to find a place.

I'm still here!!! Me!! Me!! Pick me!!! :laugh:

I've been in the Doctor's Lounge part of SDN. I have been getting into some really interesting discussion on the seperation of church and state, the constitution, etc.

It's neat to be around so many well informed people, but I am also shocked by the level of bigotry and misundertanding that is going on in that section of the forum as well.


Yea, I like posting in that section as well, especially regarding political issues. Some people are well informed, but I'm always surprised by the people who think argue with emotion and use no logic/facts whatsoever. What way do you lean politically if you don't mind me asking?

Hey guys!
I am so excited about WVSOM!! I have a few questions for anyone.
1) Does anyone know the fourth year matchlist???
2) Does anyone know when the first day of class is???
3) is anyone living in the new place they are building right across from the Byrd clinic??? (thats where I am living)
I am so excited if anyone wants to talk just write me!!! You all seem really nice and I can't wait to meet you!

Hey guys!
I am so excited about WVSOM!! I have a few questions for anyone.
1) Does anyone know the fourth year matchlist???
2) Does anyone know when the first day of class is???
3) is anyone living in the new place they are building right across from the Byrd clinic??? (thats where I am living)
I am so excited if anyone wants to talk just write me!!! You all seem really nice and I can't wait to meet you!

What's it called. My place is being built now, but I don't know if it's the same place.

What's it called. My place is being built now, but I don't know if it's the same place.
Hey
I dont know what the place is called but the land lord is JD Loudermilk. He is building it now- it is like a four apartment complex.

Hey
I dont know what the place is called but the land lord is JD Loudermilk. He is building it now- it is like a four apartment complex.
Mine is Westridge, they're townhomes, 4 per building.

Mine is Westridge, they're townhomes, 4 per building.


Anyone else going to be living at Ridgeview??

Hey gang! Good to see the thread is still going.

I passed 2nd year woo hoo! There will be one vacant apartment here in Woodland Akers on June 9th. :laugh:

As for loans, I've never had a problem with T.H.E. and I'm one of them "Out-of-staters" with the big tuition bill.

Best health insurance plan? Blue Cross Blue shield has been good to me but I pay 160 bucks a month for it.

I'll get around to updating my website when I get some time but as for now I'm studying for my boards which I take on June 15th!

Enjoy your summer gang :D

-Richie

Mine is Westridge, they're townhomes, 4 per building.

Hi everyone! I will also be attending WVSOM in the fall. I will be staying in a house turned apartment building on Holt Lane. Can't wait to meet you all!
Zaki :love:

Hi everyone! I will also be attending WVSOM in the fall. I will be staying in a house turned apartment building on Holt Lane. Can't wait to meet you all!
Zaki :love:
I looked at that place! It was really nice, I am sure you will love it there and it is close to the school :-)

geez, what happened to this thread? where did everyone go?


I'm still here! I was just gone in Europe for awhile...which was AMAZING by the way!!! Glad to see that this thread is still going. Congrats to anyone who has gotten accepted since the last time I was here. Can't wait to meet all of you classmates. :D

I'm still here! I was just gone in Europe for awhile...which was AMAZING by the way!!! Glad to see that this thread is still going. Congrats to anyone who has gotten accepted since the last time I was here. Can't wait to meet all of you classmates. :D

Europe eh? You're so lucky! All I get to do is study anymore. 23 days and counting woo woo! :D I smoked my OSCEs last week which helped my confidence too. So I'm flying high.

I hope you all are going to enjoy your summer to the max! The shock and awe of med school is coming! (but really, it isn't THAT bad)

Lemme know if ya'll have any other questions. I try to check my sdn stuff at least once a day!

Much love,
Richie

anyone know anything about ronceverte? i was told it's about 4 miles from school. i'm looking for a place there. just wondering if anyone knows if its a good/nice area? any info anybody?

There are several students that live there. Apparenlty it used to be quite the booming town. Not so much anymore. My only complaint with the place is that the speed limit there is insanely slow. Something like 25 miles/hour. Not that it really matters as its pretty small.

is there any female out there still looking to share a place? PM me, i may have some info... :)

Welcome back,

Europe is awesome!! Last summer, I went on a study abroad to Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, France, and Italy, and it was one my most enjoyable experiences thus far. How about you? Where did you visit? You can PM me if you like....



I'm still here! I was just gone in Europe for awhile...which was AMAZING by the way!!! Glad to see that this thread is still going. Congrats to anyone who has gotten accepted since the last time I was here. Can't wait to meet all of you classmates. :D

So when is our white coat ceremony? I here it varies from school to school. Sorry if ya'll have already talked about it, but humor me anyway :)

So when is our white coat ceremony? I here it varies from school to school. Sorry if ya'll have already talked about it, but humor me anyway :)

I had called admissions about that same question a few months ago. The date they gave me was September 9th. My parents are coming down for it and all, so I hope we don't have any big exams to study for during that time.

This is my 500th post. :scared:

I think I am beggining to show signs of SDN addiction.

This is my 500th post. :scared:

I think I am beggining to show signs of SDN addiction.
You're better off than I am. At 1000+ posts I am currently in rehab. :laugh:

I had called admissions about that same question a few months ago. The date they gave me was September 9th. My parents are coming down for it and all, so I hope we don't have any big exams to study for during that time.
Do you know what time white coat is?? Is it morning or evening???
Thanks sooo much for any info

Do you know what time white coat is?? Is it morning or evening???
Thanks sooo much for any info
The white coat ceremony takes place at the state fair so I'm guessing it's late morning or around noon. Having said that you might want to wait for the real answer from a current student. :D

Last year it was in the morning. Sometime before one cause I remember going to eat lunch afterwards with some friends.

You're better off than I am. At 1000+ posts I am currently in rehab. :laugh:

Oh no! Where are you going for you rehab for addiction to SDN? I am considering going to the Mayo Clinic :laugh:

Welcome back,

Europe is awesome!! Last summer, I went on a study abroad to Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, France, and Italy, and it was one my most enjoyable experiences thus far. How about you? Where did you visit? You can PM me if you like....


SK8DOC,

We kind of hopped around. We started in London, then went to Paris, Barcelona, Venice, and Rome. Gorgeous; all of it! I am so jealous that you went to Scotland and Ireland, those are two countries that I want to see one day. Maybe next time.

I help other people are traveling this summer too! It'll be good memories to last you through the crazy first year. I'm starting to get nervous now that I'm looking up movers and such. :scared:

SK8DOC,

We kind of hopped around. We started in London, then went to Paris, Barcelona, Venice, and Rome. Gorgeous; all of it! I am so jealous that you went to Scotland and Ireland, those are two countries that I want to see one day. Maybe next time.

I help other people are traveling this summer too! It'll be good memories to last you through the crazy first year. I'm starting to get nervous now that I'm looking up movers and such. :scared:

Nice. I, too, went to Rome and London as well as Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Liverpool, York, Stonehenge, Dublin, Paris, and Holyhead. By far, Edinburgh was the best place to visit. There is an incredible view of Edinburgh Castle right in the middle of the city up a cobblestone road called the Royal Mile where you can find Scottish bagpipers piping away! Dublin was nice. The city has a lot to offer, especially the area known as Temple BAAAH. Sorry, Irish pronounciation, it is really Temple Bar.

Nice. I, too, went to Rome and London as well as Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Liverpool, York, Stonehenge, Dublin, Paris, and Holyhead. By far, Edinburgh was the best place to visit. There is an incredible view of Edinburgh Castle right in the middle of the city up a cobblestone road called the Royal Mile where you can find Scottish bagpipers piping away! Dublin was nice. The city has a lot to offer, especially the area known as Temple BAAAH. Sorry, Irish pronounciation, it is really Temple Bar.

I am right there with you on Dublin and Temple Bar, but you need to go to the Cliffs of Moher on the West side of the country.....AMAZING!!

Did you visit the Whiskey museum in Edinburgh? That was probably 90% of the reason my brother and I went there ;)

I am right there with you on Dublin and Temple Bar, but you need to go to the Cliffs of Moher on the West side of the country.....AMAZING!!

Did you visit the Whiskey museum in Edinburgh? That was probably 90% of the reason my brother and I went there ;)

Yeah, It was part of our whiskey tour...some of the craziest whiskey I've ever tasted. I was dissapointed to not have the chance to visit the Western and Southern coastal regions as I have heard elsewhere that Ireland's true beauty lies in these regions. Dublin=typical big city

Hello everyone!

I'll be joining you in the fall - I was accepted back in February, but with my last semester of undergrad and a wedding to plan, I just didn't have the time to bum around on the internet like I wanted to. Now that's all over, so I can finally spend the time to get to know the people I'll be spending the next couple years with! I hope you're all enjoying your summer vacations - I know I am :D

I'm going to be in Lewisburg today to look at some apartments. If anyone is around shoot me a text at 317-345-6782.

Speaking of living arrangements, I kinda waited a little too long to look for somewhere to live. Is anyone still looking for a roomate and/or know of anywhere that still has places to rent (I have no criteria for whom I live with). To be honest, I would live with me if I could.

Speaking of living arrangements, I kinda waited a little too long to look for somewhere to live. Is anyone still looking for a roomate and/or know of anywhere that still has places to rent (I have no criteria for whom I live with). To be honest, I would live with me if I could.

are you male or female? send me a PM (because I couldnt' send you one, you have it disabled) I am still looking for a female roomate if anyone is interested!!!! I have an apartment already, just waiting to sign the lease. PM me ASAP! thanks.

I'm going to be in Lewisburg today to look at some apartments. If anyone is around shoot me a text at 317-345-6782.


Are you still in town? I'm in town today and tomorrow searching for an apartment. Anyone else around?

Nathan

Are you still in town? I'm in town today and tomorrow searching for an apartment. Anyone else around?

Nathan


sorry I'm back in Indianapolis.

Has anyone heard from the finacial aid office yet?

Has anyone heard from the finacial aid office yet?


I recieved a letter about a month ago and gave me a time period to call and talk about Fin Aid. We don't have to do the private loans until mid July. Hope this helps.


I would have to agree with everyone about temple bar in dublin but of you have not partied in Galway then you are missing a truely enjoyable experience! The place is freaking awesome. Also the Cliffs of Moher is probably my favorite place in Ireland! The drive to the cliffs along to coast is also amazing!!! Hope everyone is having a great summer before the madness begins!

Hi! I just found this site so im really excited!

My name is Brianna and I'm coming to WVSOM from California. I will be doing the SBL track... I'm totally excited but pretty nervous.

I'll be getting to WV about the 25th of July... When is everyone else coming in?

Is there anyone else here from Cali? I know when I interviewd at WVSOM about 1/2 of us were from cali... so im sure there will be at least a couple of us that actually attend.

Well, just wanted to check in and introduce myself, hope to hear from all of you!

Ciao!

P.S. Is anyone doing/considering doing HPSP?? I was thinking of signing with the navy (there are lots of heated debates about this in the military medicine thread) just wondering if any of you WVSOMers are doing it?

I was wondering if any of you class of 2010 are already in Lewisburg?

Hi! I just found this site so im really excited!

My name is Brianna and I'm coming to WVSOM from California. I will be doing the SBL track... I'm totally excited but pretty nervous.

I'll be getting to WV about the 25th of July... When is everyone else coming in?

Is there anyone else here from Cali? I know when I interviewd at WVSOM about 1/2 of us were from cali... so im sure there will be at least a couple of us that actually attend.

Well, just wanted to check in and introduce myself, hope to hear from all of you!

Ciao!

P.S. Is anyone doing/considering doing HPSP?? I was thinking of signing with the navy (there are lots of heated debates about this in the military medicine thread) just wondering if any of you WVSOMers are doing it?

Hey!!!
Congrats! I think one of the girls I interviewed with is from Cali. I am coming to Lewisburg the first weekend in Aug (kinda late, but I love being in a rush!). Where are you living?
Oh by the way, my name is Crissy and I am from Va (anyone else from VA?) - so sad about leaving the beach! I am also doing SBL-- anyone else doing SBL?
Can't wait to meet everyone

Hi! I just found this site so im really excited!

My name is Brianna and I'm coming to WVSOM from California. I will be doing the SBL track... I'm totally excited but pretty nervous.

I'll be getting to WV about the 25th of July... When is everyone else coming in?

Is there anyone else here from Cali? I know when I interviewd at WVSOM about 1/2 of us were from cali... so im sure there will be at least a couple of us that actually attend.

Well, just wanted to check in and introduce myself, hope to hear from all of you!

Ciao!

P.S. Is anyone doing/considering doing HPSP?? I was thinking of signing with the navy (there are lots of heated debates about this in the military medicine thread) just wondering if any of you WVSOMers are doing it?

I started the process of signing up for the Air Force, went through the physical, interviewed and started the paperwork, but they ran our of scholarships, so I'll have to do it next year. As long as you are comfortable with three things it's a fantastic deal:

1. You have to go into primary care

2. You go anywhere they want you to go. This includes Iraq, even if you're a pediatrician. Granted, your percent chance of being stationed as a pediatrician in a combat area is close to zero, but you can't go into this thinking you'll wind up in a base near your hometown. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

3. You belong to the military for 4 years or 5 years after residency. Inactive duty is still duty.

Other than that, it's an incredible deal. You walk into a practice after residency. You're a commissioned officer. If you stay in for 20 years the pension is fantastic, and you can't be sued, so there's no malpractice to worry about.

On a different note, how are you planning on arranging your housing? Will you get a place site unseen or come down early? I'm coming from Mass, so I'd rather not make an extra trip, but I don't want to move into a place I haven't visited.

J

Crissy - I'm definitely sad about leaving the beach as well! Im going to try and get as much sand time as I can before fall!

J - I already have a "place"... Its kind of funny, because it isn't BUILT yet... but supposedly it will be ready by july! So im keeping my fingers crossed on that one. It seems like it will be nice, as it is brand new and supposedly right across the street from campus (especially since there is no caf)

I did get it sight unseen, as that was really the only option I had as I didn't want to fly all the way out there just to look at apartments.

Do you not have a place yet? I got the number out of the WVSOM housing handbook... If you dont' have a place yet, you might want to start calling pretty quickly as the majority of the places I called about were already taken.


Have a great Sunday everyone!

Hi! I just found this site so im really excited!

My name is Brianna and I'm coming to WVSOM from California. I will be doing the SBL track... I'm totally excited but pretty nervous.

I'll be getting to WV about the 25th of July... When is everyone else coming in?

Is there anyone else here from Cali? I know when I interviewd at WVSOM about 1/2 of us were from cali... so im sure there will be at least a couple of us that actually attend.

Well, just wanted to check in and introduce myself, hope to hear from all of you!

Ciao!

P.S. Is anyone doing/considering doing HPSP?? I was thinking of signing with the navy (there are lots of heated debates about this in the military medicine thread) just wondering if any of you WVSOMers are doing it?


Hello! Yeah, another Californian! I'm from Orange County. How about you?
I'm heading over there around the 28th of July.

Hi theresa! Im down here in san diego... glad to find another californian!

Hi theresa! Im down here in san diego... glad to find another californian!


For those of us who are getting to Lewisburg early we should plan to all get together! I for one dont' want to be lonely while waiting for school to start!

Also, is anyone here from Lewisburg? I need to buy a car once I get there... know of any good places?

For those of us who are getting to Lewisburg early we should plan to all get together! I for one dont' want to be lonely while waiting for school to start!

Also, is anyone here from Lewisburg? I need to buy a car once I get there... know of any good places?


whats up everyone!! I will be there around the last week of July! I got a place at woodland acres. I am also in the SBL pathway. I will be moving up that way from Georgia. looking forward to it!

I havent posted on here, been more of an observer. Ill be headed to Lewisburg the first week of Aug. Living in Ridgeview Apts. Brianna yeah I decided to do the HPSP with the Air Force it was a big decision for me but I decided it was worth it with everything considered. I am not sure why RedsoxDO is saying you have to go into primary care...To my knowledge you can go into whatever you want as long as your competitive. Let me know if you want any more info. Cant wait to meet you all.

I havent posted on here, been more of an observer. Ill be headed to Lewisburg the first week of Aug. Living in Ridgeview Apts. Brianna yeah I decided to do the HPSP with the Air Force it was a big decision for me but I decided it was worth it with everything considered. I am not sure why RedsoxDO is saying you have to go into primary care...To my knowledge you can go into whatever you want as long as your competitive. Let me know if you want any more info. Cant wait to meet you all.

Actually, that was my fault. I got it mixed up with NHSC. For that you need to go into primary care. I know a guy who did Air Force and is in Emergency Medicine. He had a very good experience.

I saw some posts on here about a medical terminology quiz the first week and a book we are supposed to have for that? I was not told anything about that at the time of the interview...
Does anyone have the final word on this, and what book we need (if we need one)? Many thanks for all your help!

Crissy - I'm definitely sad about leaving the beach as well! Im going to try and get as much sand time as I can before fall!

J - I already have a "place"... Its kind of funny, because it isn't