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

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

SuperDOgirl looks like we will be sitting in class together! I have already turned in my deposit and in the process of trying to find a place to live.

I might be joining you as well.. I sent my deposit in but still waiting from other school as well..

Very, very likely that both my wife and I will be attending WVSOM in the fall. We were accepted late October. Pretty sure that we will be sending our deposits this week. The only thing that will keep us from going is if we get into TCOM (we are TX residents), our interviews were earlier this month but we will not know of acceptance until Feb 1st. WVSOM is our first choice for out-of-state schools.

I might be going there as well. I'm still torn between LECOM-PA and WVSOM.

Anyone with two or more acceptances but decided to attend WVSOM knowing how much higher the tuition is? What factors made you decide on WVSOM? Thank you.

I'll more than likely be there. Got my acceptance last Tuesday. I'm going to interview at PSCOM and check out their school. However, I'm really leaning towards WVSOM.

I am interested in finding out who will be joining the class of 2010 at WVSOM.
SuperDOgirl
:) Hi! I was accepted to WVSOM and will be sending my deposit soon! I'm really excited because I loved the school and everyone there. I just got a really good vibe. Plus the school is nationally ranked and in a beautiful town. A nice little get-a-way while getting your medical education. The only change that may happen is if I get accepted to an in-state school. The tuition difference would be the only reason I would not go to WVSOM. We'll see Feb 1st.

Hey guys I'll be interviewing at WVSOM in Dec. any advice? I'm out of state so the cost is really riding on my shoulders.

Hey guys I'll be interviewing at WVSOM in Dec. any advice? I'm out of state so the cost is really riding on my shoulders.

If you are flying, National is the cheapest rental car agency there. Be prepared to pay several tolls on the drive there. Stay at THE GENERAL LEWIS :thumbup: That place is awesome, and you can't beat the rate they give interviewees. Be yourself and enjoy the interview. Just know why be a doctor, DO, and WVSOM and you'll be fine. I honestly enjoyed my interview there. EVERYONE is so friendly. Oh, be sure to have several questions to ask your interviewers. I hope that helps. If you want to know anything else, just PM me.

Hey guys I'll be interviewing at WVSOM in Dec. any advice? I'm out of state so the cost is really riding on my shoulders.

I agree. It is a very laid back interview. Just be yourself and show your intrest in osteopathic medicine and you will be alright! Good luck with everything

Hi there.

It looks like I will be going to West Virgina Ost as well. I have picked it over LECOM and AZCOM.

My two concerns with this school is 1) It's expensive and 2) It doesn't have a cafateria :eek:

Hi there.


My two concerns with this school is 2) It doesn't have a cafateria :eek:

When I interviewed there, the students said that somebody is always cooking lunch for them or some organization is always hosting a lunch that not having a cafeteria isn't really a big deal.

When I interviewed there, the students said that somebody is always cooking lunch for them or some organization is always hosting a lunch that not having a cafeteria isn't really a big deal.

This is true. When I went for my interview I met a couple of the students the day before and I was treated to a free meal that was prepared by some organization. Apparently, this happens quite often.

Just wanted to say Grats to all of you who were accepted to WVSOM. As for the lack of a cafeteria, you'll be eating so many club lunches you'll be sick of pizza, Subway, and food from The Tavern. However, there is this sweet lady who works at the Library named Jerry who cooks the best food. You'll never tire of it ;)

As for the cost, I'm an out of stater and yes it's expensive but as a doctor, you'll be able to pay it back eventually. So many hospitals and physician groups have loan payback incentive programs these days.

If ya have questions, please feel free to PM me or post here, I'll try to check in every so often!

Best Regards,
Richie

Just checked my mailbox, and it is full. I'm working on getting some replies out as we speak but I might not get to all of them as I'm getting mighty sleepy :)

-Richie

Just checked my mailbox, and it is full. I'm working on getting some replies out as we speak but I might not get to all of them as I'm getting mighty sleepy :)

-Richie

There is a new WVSOM thread titled, "WVSOM, where its at." do you have any answers for that one. thanks for the help, get to it when you can.

Hi there.

It looks like I will be going to West Virgina Ost as well. I have picked it over LECOM and AZCOM.

My two concerns with this school is 1) It's expensive and 2) It doesn't have a cafateria :eek:
What's your reasoning for choosing WVSOM over AZCOM and LECOM when you're "eeking" over the cost of tuition?

2) It doesn't have a cafateria :eek:
This really isn't so much an issue. There is a lot of food around here. With clubs, churches, faculty, going with interviews to lunch, etc. . .

This week for example: I've gotten lunch every day. :D

And for block weeks we get dinner every day. Not to mention the food around town if you keep up with when churches are having dinners or picnics.

There's also an abundance of candy which is especially good!! Dr. Adelman keeps a selection of good quality chocolate.

This really isn't so much an issue. There is a lot of food around here. With clubs, churches, faculty, going with interviews to lunch, etc. . .

This week for example: I've gotten lunch every day. :D

And for block weeks we get dinner every day. Not to mention the food around town if you keep up with when churches are having dinners or picnics.

There's also an abundance of candy which is especially good!! Dr. Adelman keeps a selection of good quality chocolate.

I love candy, that makes me happy. Any sour patch kids?

There might be somewhere... it seems every other office has candy of some kind.

Free food and candy...I'm sold :laugh:

Go to WVSOM. I had the option of either, and I am much happier at WVSOM than I would have been in Erie, although I will be poorer.

-Bill Brasky
"Third: Did you know Bill Brasky is the godfather of my son?

Fourth: Bill Brasky?

First: He's a big fella!

Second: Oh yeah, he's a big guy! Goes about 6'7", 385.

Third: Well, anyway.. he shows up at the church in his golf pants, caked in mud. Well, ol' Bill Brasky pushes the priest aside and says, "I'll baptize that piece of calamari!" Then he pours Scotch all over my baby son and says, "There! You're baptized!"

Fourth: And your son is blind to this day!

First: Yeah, he makes brooms somewhere in Georgia, doesn't he?

Third: I have no idea. [ pause ] To Bill Brasky!

Together: Bill Brasky!!"

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 there, I also will be attending WVSOM in the fall. Was accepted early back in Sept. Very excited about starting this fall!!

wondering what everyone wants to specialize in. I am hoping to go into rural medicine, or maybe urban. I've also thought about peds hem-onc.
:)

wondering what everyone wants to specialize in. I am hoping to go into rural medicine, or maybe urban. I've also thought about peds hem-onc.
:)

Dont want to limit myself by deciding on anything now, but maybe emergency medicine or anesthesiology. Dont know really.

come on yall, lets keep this thread going.

I was hoping to maybe revive this thread :thumbup:

I was hoping to maybe revive this thread :thumbup:

Hi there everybody!

I'll be going to WVSOM too. For me it was a spilt between WVSOM and LECOM and in the end I just couldn't stand the place LECOM was situated in.

Pluse LECOM is like one big office building too. (Which makes sense for them since you don't want to be outside walking around in in the winter up north!)

But WVSOM, I went there when the flowers were blooming and the trees were green. Everything was soooo green. And I love wide open spaces of grass too!

I was hoping to maybe revive this thread :thumbup:

Come on people, lets keep this going.

So why did everyone decide to attend WVSOM? What makes WVSOM a top notch DO school? everyone chime in with their opinion.

If you're accepted to WVSOM and there's a chance (even if slim) that you'll attend what do you plan to specialize in knowing 87% of the students go into primary care? They require a substantial amount of time for primary care rotation.

I'm not interested in primary care and the amount of debt I'll be in if attending does not help either. Thanx.

If you're accepted to WVSOM and there's a chance (even if slim) that you'll attend what do you plan to specialize in knowing 87% of the students go into primary care? They require a substantial amount of time for primary care rotation.

I'm not interested in primary care and the amount of debt I'll be in if attending does not help either. Thanx.

emergency medicine, anesthesiology, radiology. not really sure yet. maybe even family practice, hard to say at this point.

emergency medicine, anesthesiology, radiology. not really sure yet. maybe even family practice, hard to say at this point.


I am interested in IM, EM, maybe ortho not sure only time will tell. How has everyone been coming along with the housing situation? I have been talking to a buch of super nice people that have no available housing? I went up there 2 weeks ago to look around at some houses and aslo hit the ski slopes while I was there. Does anyone know when they are planning on moving over there yet?

Can ya'll believe it's still snowing in west virginia? It'll be quite the change for this Texan!! But i'm excited. I think i've seen snow once or twice.

emergency medicine, anesthesiology, radiology. not really sure yet. maybe even family practice, hard to say at this point.
I'm interested in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Anesthesiology.

I'm interested in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and Anesthesiology.


are you still on the fence with which school to go to?

have you seen WVSOM's residency match list for the most recent graduating class?

are you still on the fence with which school to go to?

have you seen WVSOM's residency match list for the most recent graduating class?
Yes. I'm still "on the fence". I've seen the match list. It is very comparable to LECOM's.

Can ya'll believe it's still snowing in west virginia? It'll be quite the change for this Texan!! But i'm excited. I think i've seen snow once or twice.




SNOW :scared: I hear that stuff is cold!!!!!!!! We don't get a whole lot either in south GA. So what part of Tesas are ya from? I lived in Dallas for a while and loved it there.

Hey I was looking around the WVSOM website and saw the info on smart start Orientation and was wondering if anyone new what the exciting social events are that is in store for us!!! :D :laugh:

Hey I was looking around the WVSOM website and saw the info on smart start Orientation and was wondering if anyone new what the exciting social events are that is in store for us!!! :D :laugh:


Good question. I am ready to get this party started.

For those that have multiple acceptances, why have you chosen WVSOM?

For those that have multiple acceptances, why have you chosen WVSOM?
I'd like to know as well. What make you ignore the HUGE pricetag?

is it that nobody has anything to say on this thread anymore, or is it that not enought of our classmates are aware that it is here? i am getting tired of checking the thread and there not being any new posts.

sorry, im just bored.

is it that nobody has anything to say on this thread anymore, or is it that not enought of our classmates are aware that it is here? i am getting tired of checking the thread and there not being any new posts.

sorry, im just bored.
Hi. I think it's because there's not a whole of applicants deciding on WVSOM at this point because they're waiting for another good but cheap school. IMO.

Hi. I think it's because there's not a whole of applicants deciding on WVSOM at this point because they're waiting for another good but cheap school. IMO.


Whats up Futuredoc DO and Cannuk. I have the same feelings as you. I am getting bored with this thead but maybe it will pick closer to the end of MARCH or so. Who knows!!! So when are you going to make up your mind FutureDocDO, about the which school to go to? Have ya'll found a place to live? I think I have a spot secured at those apartments next to the school but time will tell. What do ya'll think of angie? She is freaking awesome isn't she!!!!! :) Angie if you are read this I give ya :thumbup: :thumbup: You rock!!!

I just accepted to WVSOM 2 weeks ago!! I'm not so excited about the tuition, but can't wait to relocate and meet everyone. I'm new to SDN, so any WVSOM students feel free to e-mail me!!

Whats up Futuredoc DO and Cannuk. I have the same feelings as you. I am getting bored with this thead but maybe it will pick closer to the end of MARCH or so. Who knows!!! So when are you going to make up your mind FutureDocDO, about the which school to go to? Have ya'll found a place to live? I think I have a spot secured at those apartments next to the school but time will tell. What do ya'll think of angie? She is freaking awesome isn't she!!!!! :) Angie if you are read this I give ya :thumbup: :thumbup: You rock!!!

I am looking at the moment and have put my name on a waitlist for an apartment complex near the school. I wonder if it is the same place. Did you have to put your name on a waitlist?

has anyone thought about buying a house instead of throwing money away on rent?

True that, Angie is freakin awesome. Nicest person I have met in a long time.

I just accepted to WVSOM 2 weeks ago!! I'm not so excited about the tuition, but can't wait to relocate and meet everyone. I'm new to SDN, so any WVSOM students feel free to e-mail me!!

Cheers on your acceptance. We will all get over the tuition once we get there and things get started. And when it is all said and done it wont seem so bad when we are making enough money to pay it back.

so are ya'll excited to be the first class in all the new buildings? So high tech :)

so are ya'll excited to be the first class in all the new buildings? So high tech :)


heck ya, wireless internet. and all the rooms will have that new "fresh" smell.

Cheers on your acceptance. We will all get over the tuition once we get there and things get started. And when it is all said and done it wont seem so bad when we are making enough money to pay it back.

Thanks for the cheers!! The financial aid dept. said they have 100% success of their students paying back the debt, so I am not too worried. So when is everyone moving to Lewisburg?? I am thinking mid summer, though hopefully I will secure a place to live here very soon!

What's the number to that aparment across the street/within walking distance from the school? Is it nice/decent? What's the lay-out...are there any pictures? Who do I call to add my name to the waitlist and whether it cost anything to do so? Thanks a bunch!

What's the number to that aparment across the street/within walking distance from the school? Is it nice/decent? What's the lay-out...are there any pictures? Who do I call to add my name to the waitlist and whether it cost anything to do so? Thanks a bunch!


What happening everybody!!! I am most likely going to be moving up that way around mid july but I have to get me a place secured first. I'm pretty pumped about the WiFi in the new buildings. I can't remember the name of those apartments but I will try and find that phone # for you I have it around here some where. But you could call angie and she will give it to you. The woman that runs the apartments will send you pics through the e-mail if you ask her to. They are 2 bedroom. One is much larger than the other one and one bathroom both of which are upstairs. Downstairs there is a place for a living room and a small eating area with a kitchen with a washer and dryer hook up. You can not beat the location. I wonder if you would be able to pick up the schools WiFi signal at the apartments????

I just got the email from the landlord. I put my name on the waitlist and she said the sooner you get on the waitlist the better. I was impressed with the pics and I heard that most of the place is rented out by students. Really good price for what you get. $550/month for a two bedroom/two story apt. I was paying $700/month for a closet in Dallas, TX. I'm excited :D

What happening everybody!!! I am most likely going to be moving up that way around mid july but I have to get me a place secured first. I'm pretty pumped about the WiFi in the new buildings. I can't remember the name of those apartments but I will try and find that phone # for you I have it around here some where. But you could call angie and she will give it to you. The woman that runs the apartments will send you pics through the e-mail if you ask her to. They are 2 bedroom. One is much larger than the other one and one bathroom both of which are upstairs. Downstairs there is a place for a living room and a small eating area with a kitchen with a washer and dryer hook up. You can not beat the location. I wonder if you would be able to pick up the schools WiFi signal at the apartments????
Thank you. Two bedrooms apartments only huh? Maybe it's time I decide on a roommie.

Thank you. Two bedrooms apartments only huh? Maybe it's time I decide on a roommie.


So does that mean that you have finally made the right decision?

I saw pictures of the those woodland acres apts, they look great. pretty, pretty, pretty good. you definitely cant beat the price for what you get and the location.


Anyone know that board pass rates over the past few years?

For those that are moving from another state, is anyone bringing pets along.

Sorry that I haven't added much to this thread. I plan on moving near the end of July. I have a nice one bedroom apartment a mile from the school for $375 a month. Just found out this week that I'm accepted into the PBL program. Is anyone else thinking about PBL? If so, what are your reasons? As for what I plan to specialize in, I have not the foggiest idea. Of course, I am a little inclined towards primary care, but that might change once I get started.

For me, the tuition is not that big of a thing. At first, I was weary of it, but I got to thinking that I only do the med school experience once; so I best go to the place that I know I want to attend. I got accepted to another school, yet I really didn't want to attend there although it is pretty cheap. Since I'll be paying for my education, I figure that I might as well attend the school that I like best regardless of the cost. Honestly, if I do primary care, I'll just return home or to another rural area and get loan repayment negotiated into my contract. If I specialize in something highly competitive, then I'll probably make enough money that the payments won't hardly hurt me.

Can't wait to see you guys/girls in the fall!!!

Sorry that I haven't added much to this thread. I plan on moving near the end of July. I have a nice one bedroom apartment a mile from the school for $375 a month. Just found out this week that I'm accepted into the PBL program. Is anyone else thinking about PBL? If so, what are your reasons? As for what I plan to specialize in, I have not the foggiest idea. Of course, I am a little inclined towards primary care, but that might change once I get started.

For me, the tuition is not that big of a thing. At first, I was weary of it, but I got to thinking that I only do the med school experience once; so I best go to the place that I know I want to attend. I got accepted to another school, yet I really didn't want to attend there although it is pretty cheap. Since I'll be paying for my education, I figure that I might as well attend the school that I like best regardless of the cost. Honestly, if I do primary care, I'll just return home or to another rural area and get loan repayment negotiated into my contract. If I specialize in something highly competitive, then I'll probably make enough money that the payments won't hardly hurt me.

Can't wait to see you guys/girls in the fall!!!

So what state are you moving from??? I am coming from Indiana, though I was born and raised in Ohio. What is the name of the apartment complex you are moving into? I am trying to find a single apartment as well.

Congrats on the PBL!! I am sticking with SBL. I have to have the organization. I was thinking about pediatrics or internal medicine. I am really counting on working in a rural area to sign a "forgive your debt" contract.

Pretty sure that I have made my decision to go with SBL.

Ya, if you dont mind, could you give the name and number of the apartment complex. That is a great price. Are there other students in the same complex? If you would prefer you can send a PM.

For me, the tuition is not that big of a thing. At first, I was weary of it, but I got to thinking that I only do the med school experience once; so I best go to the place that I know I want to attend. I got accepted to another school, yet I really didn't want to attend there although it is pretty cheap. Since I'll be paying for my education, I figure that I might as well attend the school that I like best regardless of the cost. Honestly, if I do primary care, I'll just return home or to another rural area and get loan repayment negotiated into my contract. If I specialize in something highly competitive, then I'll probably make enough money that the payments won't hardly hurt me.

Can't wait to see you guys/girls in the fall!!!

Well spoken, this is exactly how I feel about the tuition.

When did you pick out that apartment? Did you do it without actually seeing it, or were you able to see it when you went for your interview?

So does that mean that you have finally made the right decision?

I saw pictures of the those woodland acres apts, they look great. pretty, pretty, pretty good. you definitely cant beat the price for what you get and the location.


Anyone know that board pass rates over the past few years?
Yup. I think I've decided to attend WVSOM now that there's more information in the Pre-Osteopathic forum about the LECOM-PA's pass rate being 76%. I thought it was 87%, which is low but bearable. 76% is too darn low! for me. There are a few other negatives about LECOM that I find disturbing. I think I'll start looking for an apartment now or fly there around Spring Break to look for one. Woodland acres apts are two bedrooms only right?

Is everyone thinking about hauling their furnitures (i.e., bed, couch, table, etc..) to Lewisburg since there's not a single furniture store in town? I would NOT want to drive all the way there if at all possible. Is there a place to get a used/new car in Lewisburg... something that will run forever such as a Nissan of Toyota? If not, I suppose I could fly into Charleston or Roanoke, buy a car there and drive to Lewisburg. Thanks.

So what state are you moving from??? I am coming from Indiana, though I was born and raised in Ohio. What is the name of the apartment complex you are moving into? I am trying to find a single apartment as well.

Congrats on the PBL!! I am sticking with SBL. I have to have the organization. I was thinking about pediatrics or internal medicine. I am really counting on working in a rural area to sign a "forgive your debt" contract.


I'm moving from TN. I'm renting from the McGraw's. They own the funeral home in town. No, I didn't get to check out the apartment. Instead, the guy who stays there now sent me a bunch of pics and only had praise for the apartment and landlords. I got it from Ethel McGraw. The number should be on the housing list, but PM me if you can't find it.

Pretty sure that I have made my decision to go with SBL.

Ya, if you dont mind, could you give the name and number of the apartment complex. That is a great price. Are there other students in the same complex? If you would prefer you can send a PM.

See my above post. Yea, there are like ten units in the apartment complex and nine house WVSOM students. I know she had a two bed-room available as well. How many rooms are you looking for? For me, I just went small and cheap :D

See my above post. Yea, there are like ten units in the apartment complex and nine house WVSOM students. I know she had a two bed-room available as well. How many rooms are you looking for? For me, I just went small and cheap :D

Just wanted to stop in and post some love for the class of 2010! I'll be doing my best to make the board pass rate look good in these next 119 days for ya'll (Well and myself hehe)!

You guys live it up from now until then. PBL or SBL...doesn't matter! Prepare for a wild ride come late August!

Mind and Body Strong Grasshoppers ;)

-Richie

Sorry that I haven't added much to this thread. I plan on moving near the end of July. I have a nice one bedroom apartment a mile from the school for $375 a month. Just found out this week that I'm accepted into the PBL program. Is anyone else thinking about PBL? If so, what are your reasons? As for what I plan to specialize in, I have not the foggiest idea. Of course, I am a little inclined towards primary care, but that might change once I get started.

For me, the tuition is not that big of a thing. At first, I was weary of it, but I got to thinking that I only do the med school experience once; so I best go to the place that I know I want to attend. I got accepted to another school, yet I really didn't want to attend there although it is pretty cheap. Since I'll be paying for my education, I figure that I might as well attend the school that I like best regardless of the cost. Honestly, if I do primary care, I'll just return home or to another rural area and get loan repayment negotiated into my contract. If I specialize in something highly competitive, then I'll probably make enough money that the payments won't hardly hurt me.

Can't wait to see you guys/girls in the fall!!!

did they send you more info on PBL and SBL, or was it from the checkmark you chose on your application?

Just wanted to stop in and post some love for the class of 2010! I'll be doing my best to make the board pass rate look good in these next 119 days for ya'll (Well and myself hehe)!

You guys live it up from now until then. PBL or SBL...doesn't matter! Prepare for a wild ride come late August!

Mind and Body Strong Grasshoppers ;)

-Richie

do you know the SBL board scores over the past few years?

did they send you more info on PBL and SBL, or was it from the checkmark you chose on your application?

I heard they send you stuff after you get accepted and pay your deposit. I was impatient after I got accepted and contacted the head guy myself. You mainly just write an essay on why you want to do PBL and a committee reviews your essay to see if you get in or not. It only took like 2-3wks for them to decide after I submitted my essay

Jus curious, how old is everyone? I'm 23.

Jus curious, how old is everyone? I'm 23.

23, but will be 24 in the fall when classes start.

Jus curious, how old is everyone? I'm 23.

I'm 23. Gosh, ten years ago I said that I would be married, have kids, and working in my career job by now. Lol, I'm 0 for 3 on that one :D

I'm goin to be 21 starting in the fall. I'm new at this, so just sayin hi for now

I'm 24.

Is anybody here debating doing the Armed Services health professions scholarship?

hey trish! you're a young one! (no offense) I thought I would be one of the younger ones, (i'm 22) but I guess I will be 23 once we start. I guess not so young anymore. :(

I'm young at heart, that's all that matters!

Jus curious, how old is everyone? I'm 23.

Wow, I feel old. I'm 25!!

Is anybody here debating doing the Armed Services health professions scholarship?

Yes I am considering the military options. I just got some information today on the Navy. I'm not sure yet what the pro's and con's are of all the different branches.

Yes I am considering the military options. I just got some information today on the Navy. I'm not sure yet what the pro's and con's are of all the different branches.


I am doing the Navy. I always had an interest in it, plus they help tremendously in paying for med school. I feel like it will be a great experiance. I grew up with it- my dad is a colonel in the army. Let me know if you have any questions. Guess I was just wondering if anyone would be at 'officer training camp' with me in newport, RI this summer.

Many people had contacted me about the apartment that I will be renting this upcoming year. Well, I contacted her today, and she said that she has 3 more two bed-room apartments for $400 a month available. If you need some more info, drop me a pm. Best of luck to everyone in their hunt!

I'm not sure how to send the private message, so sorry I have to post this! But if you could send me the info about the apartments, like a name or phone number that would be awesome. Have you been able to see what they look like? I think I read they house a good deal of the med students, and I like that idea. Talk to you soon, thanks for the help

I'm 29 and will be 30 when school starts in the Fall.

Moving from Indiana in mid to late June. I am not having much luck with the apartment complexes. I have called a few and left messages (Woodland Akers, Ridgeview, etc.) but they have not responded. I visited Lewisburg this past weekend and I thought many of the places looked sketchy. Can someone send me the email address of the Woodland Akers landlord or forward me the email containing the pictures?

andrew.simpson@mail.com

Thanks!

I'm 29 and will be 30 when school starts in the Fall.

Moving from Indiana in mid to late June. I am not having much luck with the apartment complexes. I have called a few and left messages (Woodland Akers, Ridgeview, etc.) but they have not responded. I visited Lewisburg this past weekend and I thought many of the places looked sketchy. Can someone send me the email address of the Woodland Akers landlord or forward me the email containing the pictures?

andrew.simpson@mail.com

Thanks!


Hey! Email is on its way...The Woodland Akers landlord was really nice when I talked to her and the apartment complex looks pretty nice compared to some of the others. In an old historical town, it's hard to find what I'm used to (the big city)...which is brand spankin' new apartments EVERYwhere. I really like the idea of a little change. I think it'll only help me to focus on med school and not be distracted by city life/friends/family....you get the idea!

hope the email helps

See you in Fall!

Hey! Email is on its way...The Woodland Akers landlord was really nice when I talked to her and the apartment complex looks pretty nice compared to some of the others. In an old historical town, it's hard to find what I'm used to (the big city)...which is brand spankin' new apartments EVERYwhere. I really like the idea of a little change. I think it'll only help me to focus on med school and not be distracted by city life/friends/family....you get the idea!

hope the email helps

See you in Fall!
Can I get a hold of those pictures and if you could may I get the phone number for the landlord? Thank you.

Can I get a hold of those pictures and if you could may I get the phone number for the landlord? Thank you.


I have it in my inbox....so PM me your email and I'll send it to ya! Anyone else interested can do the same.

what class is everyone most excited about taking? what class are you dreading?

what class is everyone most excited about taking? what class are you dreading?


i'm dreading anything with BioChemistry and I'm really excited about System Based Learning. The gross anatomy lab is really nice, so I look forward to that class too! Has anyone heard about what the new lecture hall looks like? It was under construction when I went for my interview in Sept.

Anyone have any luck with getting apartments yet?

what class is everyone most excited about taking? what class are you dreading?


I'm looking forward to PBL. Yet, I'm really dreading Biochem because I didn't take it in undergrad.

whats the deal, is everyone hibernating? this thread is slacking.

anyone have any new WVSOM news?

Hello everyone ... my name is Alex and I just sent in my deposit to WVSOM. I am really excited about going to school but am also really confused by the housing situation!! Is anyone looking for a roommate? I'm a girl (real name is Alexandria haha) but wouldn't mind living with a guy. Let me know if anyone is looking! Can't wait to meet you all in the fall.

Glad to meet another "class of 2010" student! You should call Angie about getting a list of available apartments. It's really helpful.

Hello everyone ... my name is Alex and I just sent in my deposit to WVSOM. I am really excited about going to school but am also really confused by the housing situation!! Is anyone looking for a roommate? I'm a girl (real name is Alexandria haha) but wouldn't mind living with a guy. Let me know if anyone is looking! Can't wait to meet you all in the fall.

I believe Angie keeps a running list of people looking for roommates. Just drop her a line or call.

I believe Angie keeps a running list of people looking for roommates. Just drop her a line or call.
There are currently three people looking for a roommate and they're ALL girls.

Just a bit of advice. Do not go into the PBL track @ WVSOM. Last year six of twenty-one students in the PBL track failed the COMLEX. Don't belive the "Comlex scores are as good or better than those of the SBL" line. The PBL class of 2007 did and now one-third of the had to take the COMLEX at least twice and some of them more that twice. By comparison 90% of last years SBL class passed the first time.

Just a bit of advice. Do not go into the PBL track @ WVSOM. Last year six of twenty-one students in the PBL track failed the COMLEX. Don't belive the "Comlex scores are as good or better than those of the SBL" line. The PBL class of 2007 did and now one-third of the had to take the COMLEX at least twice and some of them more that twice. By comparison 90% of last years SBL class passed the first time.

Thanks for the advice. Where did you get those statistics?? I have been looking everywhere for the pass numbers and even asked during my interview, but no one could tell me how the PBL students did compared to the SBL.

Just a bit of advice. Do not go into the PBL track @ WVSOM. Last year six of twenty-one students in the PBL track failed the COMLEX. Don't belive the "Comlex scores are as good or better than those of the SBL" line. The PBL class of 2007 did and now one-third of the had to take the COMLEX at least twice and some of them more that twice. By comparison 90% of last years SBL class passed the first time.
This is true. According to a current professor at WVSOM: "Last year our overall passage rate for first time takers was 87.5% - SBL did better with over 92% passage rate, the PBL passage rate was only 71.4% but most that failed indicated they did not prepare well."

If you want to do PBL, LECOM-Erie would be a better choice as they consistently outperform LDP (lecture discussion pathway) students. But then again it wouldn't be hard to do so since I've heard their LDP students only have a 76% first time pass rate.

I am currently a student @ WVSOM. If you guys have any question feel free to ask. BTW someone said that there are no furniture stores here but there are at least three and they are building another.

As for the comment(s) about PBL at WVSOM - let me warn against looking too much into one set of data and extrapolating everything from that. The PBL tract is an excellent option at WVSOM and is getting better and better as the program matures. If anyone has any questions about it - feel free to PM me.

Dan

I am currently a student @ WVSOM. If you guys have any question feel free to ask. BTW someone said that there are no furniture stores here but there are at least three and they are building another.
That's good to know. They do sell mattresses right?

:laugh: Sorry for not posting in awhile. Been burrowed studying for boards and a POM exam! :P

First Board failure stuff: It's fairly simple...if you don't prepare for boards you don't pass. Before you all ask, I started studying for boards back in November. We'll see how that approach pans out. :)

As for Woodland Akers, I know there is a waiting list for people right now, however there are at least 5 apartments coming available in June that I know of (including my own :laugh: ) Julie is slow but she will get back to you eventually as she is a part time college student. It is usually in the evenings.

Had a couple messages about immunizations. Please be sure to have your titers taken for Hep B (or start your series). It will save you time having to wait in like at the Robert C. Byrd clinic during the year.

Addressing another private message: The medical terminology "quiz" you get at the beginning of class is cake. Don't stress over it.

Ok back to notecards I go. 100 down, 26 to get down cold still :) Gah, I've turned into a memorizing machine.

Much love,
Richie

Yes they sell mattresses. Actually I didn't include a Mattress Warehouse in the list of three stores. Also didn't include the Lowes, WalMart, or K-Mart in the list of three either and they all sell some furniture. If you get too sick of the small town Beckley, (large town by WV standards) is only 40 min away and Roanoke VA isn't much further although in thr opposite direction.

Just a bit of advice. Do not go into the PBL track @ WVSOM. Last year six of twenty-one students in the PBL track failed the COMLEX. Don't belive the "Comlex scores are as good or better than those of the SBL" line. The PBL class of 2007 did and now one-third of the had to take the COMLEX at least twice and some of them more that twice. By comparison 90% of last years SBL class passed the first time.




As a current WVSOM student, I agree with this post but for additional other reasons. No, I do not at all feel prepared for boards because we simply don't get enough information. You basically start off with systems from the very beginning and skip over basic physiology, biochem, genetics, micro, etc. As nice as it sounds, no group ever goes back to study these basic topics and you are left with HUGE gaps in your education that you spend valuable board review time trying to fill. Especially if you haven't had biochem as an undergrad, you'll find yourself up a creek without a paddle for sure.

The other major reason is that you just don't get squat for your $42k (for out-of-state). You get a seat at a table for a few hours each week and about 60 "cases" that I could write in a weekend with a Harrison's (not to mention the ones that were ripped off from a certain OTHER osteopathic school and have not been updated since the mid 90s). We don't get access to the histology lab or microscopes, even though they charge you for them in your tuition. School events are never scheduled with our exam/class schedules in mind. They keep switching the exam format and the entire PBL curriculum is constantly shifting. And any time there is a lecture for the entire class, we either watch it via video camera in a separate uncomfortable classroom or have to try and find seats in the larger SBL classroom.

Maybe individually these things aren't a big deal, but for what they charge especially for out-of-state students, they should be handing you your education on a silver platter. Right now we are lucky if we get the scraps from the table.

Hi all......I have been reading some of the posts lately and it seems everyone is getting pretty excited about getting things going. I plan on moving down there around July or so. Found a great house less than a mile from campus which is awsome considering I am somewhat lazy...lol Anyway just wanted to say whats up and cant wait to meet everyone in the fall.

As a current WVSOM student, I agree with this post but for additional other reasons. No, I do not at all feel prepared for boards because we simply don't get enough information. You basically start off with systems from the very beginning and skip over basic physiology, biochem, genetics, micro, etc. As nice as it sounds, no group ever goes back to study these basic topics and you are left with HUGE gaps in your education that you spend valuable board review time trying to fill. Especially if you haven't had biochem as an undergrad, you'll find yourself up a creek without a paddle for sure.

The other major reason is that you just don't get squat for your $42k (for out-of-state). You get a seat at a table for a few hours each week and about 60 "cases" that I could write in a weekend with a Harrison's (not to mention the ones that were ripped off from a certain OTHER osteopathic school and have not been updated since the mid 90s). We don't get access to the histology lab or microscopes, even though they charge you for them in your tuition. School events are never scheduled with our exam/class schedules in mind. They keep switching the exam format and the entire PBL curriculum is constantly shifting. And any time there is a lecture for the entire class, we either watch it via video camera in a separate uncomfortable classroom or have to try and find seats in the larger SBL classroom.

Maybe individually these things aren't a big deal, but for what they charge especially for out-of-state students, they should be handing you your education on a silver platter. Right now we are lucky if we get the scraps from the table.
And actually this still does not cover it all. All the problems I mean. There seems to be no master plan to get from new to medicine to ready for the COMLEX. And you are dicouraged from using bourd review books or the SBL notes as a blueprint for study. Any complaints are viewed with hostility by the dean. You spend the first several months just trying to learn how to study and this wastes valuable time. Another waste of time is trying to really understand the lab values that are in the case. They are often not there or wrong or simply don't fit. You are reminded that these are actual cases written by doctors but in some cases if the doctor did not order any more tests than are given in the case then it is simply gross negligence. After a while this becomes very frustrating. Part of the attraction is that it seems easier. But there isn't an easy way to get ready for COMLEX.

Well...then, SBL here i come :) Was kind of the plan all along. How can i resist being the first class in the new fancy lecture hall.

I just wanted to say thanks to all the current WVSOM students who are posting advice on this thread. I'm sure all future students would agree that we will listen to whatever advice is given.

Not to start a PBL vs SBL war, I would like to discuss this subject a little more. I just got accepted into the PBL program and look forward to starting. Why? Mainly because I learn best on my own and find lectures to be a complete waste of time for me. For me, PBL seems to be the perfect fit. I know the main argument presented in this thread against PBL is the COMLEX preparation. If I understand correctly, do not PBL students have a lot more spare "time" and liberty to study what they choose. I know this is coming from someone who does not actually have first-hand experience in the subject. But, if a person is disciplined enough to study on his own and go over the board review material on his own, why would he want to sign up for ineffectual lectures (from his prospective)?

About biochem, I never took that in undergad. But, I basically taught myself O-chem I and II w/A's in both. I would like to know if biochem is that much harder than O-chem to learn?

Anyways, I really would like to hear more discussion on this topic. Current students please continue to contribute because your prospectives are very valuable.

I just wanted to say thanks to all the current WVSOM students who are posting advice on this thread. I'm sure all future students would agree that we will listen to whatever advice is given.

Not to start a PBL vs SBL war, I would like to discuss this subject a little more. I just got accepted into the PBL program and look forward to starting. Why? Mainly because I learn best on my own and find lectures to be a complete waste of time for me. For me, PBL seems to be the perfect fit. I know the main argument presented in this thread against PBL is the COMLEX preparation. If I understand correctly, do not PBL students have a lot more spare "time" and liberty to study what they choose. I know this is coming from someone who does not actually have first-hand experience in the subject. But, if a person is disciplined enough to study on his own and go over the board review material on his own, why would he want to sign up for ineffectual lectures (from his prospective)?

About biochem, I never took that in undergad. But, I basically taught myself O-chem I and II w/A's in both. I would like to know if biochem is that much harder than O-chem to learn?

Anyways, I really would like to hear more discussion on this topic. Current students please continue to contribute because your prospectives are very valuable.
Have u found an apartment/house yet? I'm still searching.

Have u found an apartment/house yet? I'm still searching.


Yep, got a one bed-room about a mile from the school for $375 a month. When I called her a few weeks ago, she had three two-bedroom for $400 a month available. Just scroll up to one of my previous posts on this thread. But I'm glad that you finally decided on WVSOM :D It took you awhile, but you finally came over to the light!

I will be getting a place at Woodland Akers (1/4 mile from the school) in July. $550/month for a two bedroom/two story!

As far as the pbl vs. sbl. I can see why both would be very helpful. I'm just glad that I'll be at a school that offers multiple approaches for their students. That way everyone can feel like they're getting the most out of med school.

So? What is everyone here doing in the mean time before med school starts? I'm leaving for Europe on Sunday!!! :)

So? What is everyone here doing in the mean time before med school starts? I'm leaving for Europe on Sunday!!! :)
I'm working to save up money :( . I wish I could travel but oh well. I'm planning to quit a month or two before school starts and take a much needed rest.

I'm working on graduating college first haha. As for everyone asking about biochem, it is a lot of information, it's true. But at the same time, its a great class because it ties in gen bio, gen chem and orgo. I know it will be tougher and contain more information when we take it in med school, but still it ties in everything. I found it to be more like a total capping course for being a science major (I actually chose to major in biochem too)

I'm heading down to the WVa next week to look at places, and check out the area in general again- anyone else planning on going down soon?

I just wanted to say thanks to all the current WVSOM students who are posting advice on this thread. I'm sure all future students would agree that we will listen to whatever advice is given.

Not to start a PBL vs SBL war, I would like to discuss this subject a little more. I just got accepted into the PBL program and look forward to starting. Why? Mainly because I learn best on my own and find lectures to be a complete waste of time for me. For me, PBL seems to be the perfect fit. I know the main argument presented in this thread against PBL is the COMLEX preparation. If I understand correctly, do not PBL students have a lot more spare "time" and liberty to study what they choose. I know this is coming from someone who does not actually have first-hand experience in the subject. But, if a person is disciplined enough to study on his own and go over the board review material on his own, why would he want to sign up for ineffectual lectures (from his prospective)?

About biochem, I never took that in undergad. But, I basically taught myself O-chem I and II w/A's in both. I would like to know if biochem is that much harder than O-chem to learn?

Anyways, I really would like to hear more discussion on this topic. Current students please continue to contribute because your prospectives are very valuable.



I also learn best when studying on my own and not wasting time in lecture. That is probably the one saving grace about the PBL program. However, you are bound to study whatever the group agrees on for that day, so if you have already studied that topic in a previous group you have to waste valuable time going over the same material you learned months ago. I just love being tested on the same material twice!

Reviewing material is ok (and necessary before exams of course) but the insane volume of material that we are expected to master in two years simply doesn’t allow it. Compare the daily workload that SBL gets vs. PBL- it just doesn’t compare. In medical school you want to err on the side of getting too much thrown at you rather than too little (ref COMLEX performance).

But don’t PBL students learn the material better? Probably. But if SBL had two weeks to study just one class of drugs, they would know it inside and out too!

Another major flaw in our PBL program is that 30%-40% of your final grade is based on your participation and group discussion skills, not on your knowledge base about the material you have learned. So unless you are an alpha dog and gun for control of the group, even if you ace the content exam, there is no guarantee of a decent grade. It is absolutely ridiculous to grade someone in MEDICAL SCHOOL based on whether or not they “work well with others” – wasn’t that an elementary school thing?

When I was applying, they presented the PBL program to us as the best thing since sliced bread. Even though it was only in its second year at WVSOM, we were told that the exact same system had worked fine for 10 years at a different school, all of the bugs were worked out, that board pass rates were excellent, etc. Nothing could be farther from the truth, because it is obvious that this thing was simply thrown together. And as ronin put it, any complaints or suggestions to better the program are viewed with hostility by the administration, and you are sent on your way with a “Don’t worry about it, the system works, you’ll see.” Sorry, but I don’t like other people gambling with my education (or my money).

Regardless, in the grand scheme SBL vs. PBL doesn’t really matter (so long as you pass boards)…what really matters is clinical education. I don’t mean to discourage or pi$$ any of you off, but clinical ed here is another circus sideshow all of its own. If you haven’t laid down that awful $2k deposit yet, I would seriously consider other options for your medical education. Even if you have paid it, it is a small loss.

Regardless, in the grand scheme SBL vs. PBL doesn’t really matter (so long as you pass boards)…what really matters is clinical education. I don’t mean to discourage or pi$$ any of you off, but clinical ed here is another circus sideshow all of its own. If you haven’t laid down that awful $2k deposit yet, I would seriously consider other options for your medical education. Even if you have paid it, it is a small loss.
Can you elaborate a little more on clinical rotation? What make you think it's a "circus sideshow"? Thanks.

Yes there are bumps in the road. Yes you may have some regrets. BUT WVSOM is still a very good school.
If I had it to do all over again I may not go to an osteopathic school. But if I did it would still be either WVSOM or MSU-COM.
When I applied to med school I only applied to osteopathic schools. I was excited to learn about OMT and thought the trade of of being a DO would be worth it. The OPP Dept. @ WVSOM has done a lot to change my mind.
Having said this I should also point out that I have not had a lot of clinic time with real patients involving OMT. When I came here I thought OMT was mostly HVLA (the stuff that causes a "pop"). This is not the case and a lot of the stuff you are expected to take on faith that it works. At the same time they are telling you "Trust us this OMT stuff works" they are saying that treatment should be evaluated by what has the best outcome based on clinical trials and studies. Most OMT has not been proven in clinical trials and those techniques that have been in trials often have no better outcome than placedo. But I digress.
The point is that WVSOM for all of its flaws is still a good school. At least within WV where WVSOM students and WVU and Marshall students are compaired, WVSOM is not found to be lacking and in fact are often evaluated to be superior to out allopathic brethren.
All of the major problems seem to be in the administration, not the faculty. So while WVSOM will give you headaches, it will also give you a good education.
Part of the problem is that WVSOM tries to cram so much into the first two years. This can be very frustrating at times but can pay big dividends during rotations which is where you usually make or break your residency chances.
In short (too late I know) have no regrets about choosing WVSOM, but PBL is best avoided at least for now.

Trish Im going skiing at snowshoe the march 14-19 and I will be coming to the area one of those days to look around. So any opinions on getting a roomate first year or living alone?

So has everyone figured out loans yet. I havent really recieved anything from WVSOM yet other than what I got at interview. Are citizens bank rates competitive to others. Any comments would be appreciated.

Trish Im going skiing at snowshoe the march 14-19 and I will be coming to the area one of those days to look around. So any opinions on getting a roomate first year or living alone?


I had actually called Angie and was put on a roomate list, then a first year down there (who lives with a 2nd year now) contacted me. I'm going to be checking her place out when I go down. Truthfully, I thought I'd like having a roommate because I live in a house with 7 now and am used to having people around ALL the time, but it can work both ways you know.

I'm going to be down there the 13th and 14th. Let me know what your plans are.


So where are you from?

Trish Im going skiing at snowshoe the march 14-19 and I will be coming to the area one of those days to look around. So any opinions on getting a roomate first year or living alone?


How close is snowshow to WVSOM? Is it a pretty nice ski resort?

How close is snowshow to WVSOM? Is it a pretty nice ski resort?

I believe its about an hour or so away

Is anybody getting a "sleeping room" instead of an apartment or a house. I'm looking into getting just a sleeping room with six other people.

Is anybody getting a "sleeping room" instead of an apartment or a house. I'm looking into getting just a sleeping room with six other people.



That sounds pretty hard core! haha Whatever works for you :)

So how many of us are there on Student doctor??? We should make a list!

WVSOM Class of 2010!

RD330

WVSOM Class of 2010!

RD330
jgl1980

WVSOM class of 2010!!!

Any of you want to get a white water rafting trip planned this summer??

WVSOM class of 2010!!!

Any of you want to get a white water rafting trip planned this summer??

count me in!!!

In short (too late I know) have no regrets about choosing WVSOM, but PBL is best avoided at least for now.[/QUOTE]


I'm still deciding between SBL and PBL and thanks for everyone's incite. Does anyone have anything really good to say about PBL? It seems to me that it just depends on how each person learns and studies best.

Also for the current students, how hard was it to get all the loan money? Any help would be appreciated.

I really like PBL. There is no way I would have done SBL, even with the PBL faults. Granted I'm also not increadibly stressed at the moment worried about boards since mine are over a year away.

I have had no probs with loan money. I just applied and it was given to me. Way more than I needed; the amount that is alotted to students is more than you actually need.

I really like PBL. There is no way I would have done SBL, even with the PBL faults. Granted I'm also not increadibly stressed at the moment worried about boards since mine are over a year away.

I have had no probs with loan money. I just applied and it was given to me. Way more than I needed; the amount that is alotted to students is more than you actually need.



Who did you get your loans through and at what rates? Also how much do you think the average 1st year should take out?

Who did you get your loans through and at what rates? Also how much do you think the average 1st year should take out?
Honestly I dont remember who I got my loans through. It was through whoever the school suggested in their finantial aid packet. I remember the rates being about the same as the interest on an INGdirect account; thus I got an INGdirect savings account to put my extra loan money.

I took out the maximum just in case. At the end of my second year I'll just give the school all the money I have in that INGdirect account.

Because I was rather frugal with money last semester...eg. I didn't get cable or internet, was minimal with electricity and just general spending money (other than beer money) I could have done this semester with half of what I accepted. . . Just to give you an idea of how much they do overestimate what they predict.

Damnit Dan!

Are you guys getting stoked yet? :P Med school, for all the drama and crazy stuff you hear about, is infinitely better than working for "the man!" So kick the tires and light the fires, it's SHOW TIME!!

Oh if you want a good laugh...here's a video for ya ;) It's MXC and I think every med student should watch it to relieve stress!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6255253347121795757&q=MXC

P.S. my studentdoctor.net mailbox is full so please send email to:

richie@richietruxillo.com <---OR---> RTruxillo@wvsom.edu

Much love,
The Richie

Oh if you want a good laugh...here's a video for ya ;) It's MXC and I think every med student should watch it to relieve stress!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6255253347121795757&q=MXC

Much love,
The Richie


HA! That just made my grave yard shift in the ER a little better :) Thanks dude

I am posting this for a very good friend of mine, Lance. He has some snazzy property for sale. Good stuff for you future WVSOM peeps :)


Why waste your money with rent when you can use that money to purchase?? A 3 bedroom 2 bath house on 1 acre of land with hardwood flooring throughout for sale in Lewisburg!! It is located about 3 miles from the school! If interested in purchasing the house please email me at LJustice@wvsom.edu Thanks!!

-Lance



I'll try to get some pictures up for him soon when he gets em to me!

P.S. Lance rocked his boards! :P Sorry I have to brag on him.

I really like PBL. There is no way I would have done SBL, even with the PBL faults. Granted I'm also not increadibly stressed at the moment worried about boards since mine are over a year away.

I have had no probs with loan money. I just applied and it was given to me. Way more than I needed; the amount that is alotted to students is more than you actually need.

I am glad that you like PBL. I really am. There are some in the 2nd year class that are still pro-PBL but they are the minority. And unless there are some big changes then at this time next year a majority of students in PBL 2009 will be less than enthusiastic also.
There are some good things about PBL. Getting a more clinical side of the basic sciences is a big plus. And SBL is not without iys faults. But right now the minuses of PBL far outweigh the pluses.

Hi guys, future classmate here! I just got accepted to WVSOM yesterday! :D I am SO glad that I can relax now with my acceptance. This upcoming weekend will be nothing but celebrating!

I'm going on the SBL track, so it's nice to meet some of you heading on the same route. I am not so sure about how separate SBL is from PBL, but since the classes are different then I'm not sure we'll have so much interaction...which sucks because I'd like to work with some of you PBL'ers too.

I've started looking for an apartment, but it's been alot harder than I thought. I wish that WVSOM had dorms for the med students. Congrats to everyone that has an acceptance! :)

Are you guys getting stoked yet? :P Med school, for all the drama and crazy stuff you hear about, is infinitely better than working for "the man!" So kick the tires and light the fires, it's SHOW TIME!!

Oh if you want a good laugh...here's a video for ya ;) It's MXC and I think every med student should watch it to relieve stress!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6255253347121795757&q=MXC


LMAO! I LOVE that show! I'm probably one of the few girls that watches Spike t.v. once in awhile. :laugh:

I've started looking for an apartment, but it's been alot harder than I thought. I wish that WVSOM had dorms for the med students. Congrats to everyone that has an acceptance! :) [/COLOR]
Have you emailed ANGIE BOWYER for a housing list? It is getting shorter as they fill up but it's helpful. I wish WVSOM has dorms as well but they WILL NOT and DO NOT have plans to build any. The school helps support the town by bringing money there so it's important to have the students rent from the town's people than having dorms.

Have you emailed ANGIE BOWYER for a housing list? It is getting shorter as they fill up but it's helpful. I wish WVSOM has dorms as well but they WILL NOT and DO NOT have plans to build any. The school helps support the town by bringing money there so it's important to have the students rent from the town's people than having dorms.


No, I haven't contacted Angie Bowyer yet but I will do that tomorrow. I am thinking about going up to WV soon to check out the apartments available...I'm not really comfortable renting something that I've never seen before. Many of the places that I've called are full, so I'm sure an updated availability list would be helpful. Thanks for the advice!

No, I haven't contacted Angie Bowyer yet but I will do that tomorrow. I am thinking about going up to WV soon to check out the apartments available...I'm not really comfortable renting something that I've never seen before. Many of the places that I've called are full, so I'm sure an updated availability list would be helpful. Thanks for the advice!
I'd fly there to check the place out myself but I'm short on money. Flying there costs money and for each day I'm gone I lose potential earning money from my current job so I'd rather not. I'm cheap I know :laugh: . For a guy that's thinking about attending the second most expensive DO schools that doesn't make a whole lot of sense!

I'd fly there to check the place out myself but I'm short on money. Flying there costs money and for each day I'm gone I lose potential earning money from my current job so I'd rather not. I'm cheap I know :laugh: . For a guy that's thinking about attending the second most expensive DO schools that doesn't make a whole lot of sense!

Oh, I'm not flying...road trip, baby! Of course, it's not really a road trip because I'll be alone. Blah. After looking at my class schedules it would be best for me to leave this weekend before my tests start picking up again, and everyone already has set plans. Sucks. From Florida it's a 12 hour drive. I'm not looking forward to it. But I looked up tickets and it's RIDICULOUSLY expensive if you want to go last minute (range of a couple of weeks in advance) and I don't have the courage to spend that much.

Oh, I'm not flying...road trip, baby! Of course, it's not really a road trip because I'll be alone. Blah. After looking at my class schedules it would be best for me to leave this weekend before my tests start picking up again, and everyone already has set plans. Sucks. From Florida it's a 12 hour drive. I'm not looking forward to it. But I looked up tickets and it's RIDICULOUSLY expensive if you want to go last minute (range of a couple of weeks in advance) and I don't have the courage to spend that much.
Keep me posted if you find any good and cheap apartments! Some pictures would do. :)

Keep me posted if you find any good and cheap apartments! Some pictures would do. :)


FutureDocDO,

Yes, I am bringing my digital camera. I am going to look around at one-bedrooms mostly, and I already have one apartment in mind so I might not look around too much if there's an opening and I can put my name down on it right away. But whatever I get, I will send to you.

FutureDocDO,

Yes, I am bringing my digital camera. I am going to look around at one-bedrooms mostly, and I already have one apartment in mind so I might not look around too much if there's an opening and I can put my name down on it right away. But whatever I get, I will send to you.
Cool. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

Congrats to everyone on acceptances. I have also been accepted and look forward to attending WVSOM. I know it a good school and people there are the nicest in the world but is anyone, besides me, concerned about the fact that WVSOM has nearly doubled its class size. Do they have enough faculty members to be able to provide the kind of assistance they were able to provide with a smaller class? Also, do they have enough locations for clinical rotations to accommodate this increase in class size?

I am sure they must have thought if this as well but I wanted to know if anyone has asked them about this and what kind of a response did they receive?
I would also appreciate any input from current student on this topic as well.
Thank you.

I am glad that you like PBL. I really am. There are some in the 2nd year class that are still pro-PBL but they are the minority. And unless there are some big changes then at this time next year a majority of students in PBL 2009 will be less than enthusiastic also.
There are some good things about PBL. Getting a more clinical side of the basic sciences is a big plus. And SBL is not without iys faults. But right now the minuses of PBL far outweigh the pluses.

"People are never more insecure than when they become obsessed with their fears at the expense of their dreams."-Norman Cousins

I have had experience in both worlds. I left SBL last year to take a personal leave for palliative care of my mother. Now I am in PBL. I believe that PBL is best for me. Yes, it is possible to learn both ways. Your education is what you make it!

My mother once gave me advice... Pay attention to all of your options. Think about them carefully. Weigh the possibilities and problems... and then do as you damn well please... you will anyway!

Hi everyone,

Congrats to everyone on acceptances. I have also been accepted and look forward to attending WVSOM. I know it a good school and people there are the nicest in the world but is anyone, besides me, concerned about the fact that WVSOM has nearly doubled its class size. Do they have enough faculty members to be able to provide the kind of assistance they were able to provide with a smaller class? Also, do they have enough locations for clinical rotations to accommodate this increase in class size?

I am sure they must have thought of this as well but I wanted to know if anyone has asked them about this and what kind of a response did they receive?
I would also appreciate any input from current student on this topic as well.
Thank you.




They are currently interviewing and hiring new faculty members for several disciplines, and for the most part the faculty are great at making sure you can get access to them during office hours, email, etc. I don't think that the increased class size will change this too much because I think it is a personal thing- they want to be involved with students, they don't wall themselves off in an office or a lab (for the most part).

In terms of clinicals, your guess is as good as anyone's. This is something I wish I had looked into more before I got to WVSOM and I strongly encourage you to inquire directly to the clinical education office about this concern now, not later. Perhaps by the time your class reaches third year they will have created enough slots for students but I just don't see it happening- there aren't enough hospitals in the entire freaking state!

"I am sure they must have thought of this as well but " <-- Don't count on it

LMAO! I LOVE that show! I'm probably one of the few girls that watches Spike t.v. once in awhile.

You realize you have officially earned yourself cool points now don'tcha? :laugh:

Let us know when ya come in town and we'll give ya a warm WVSOM reception. (if we aren't hunched over a pile of board review books that is hehe)

P.S. I also replied to all my private messages regarding housing. Hope it helps ya'll.

I'm a frequent lurker here at SDN, but haven't posted too often.

I just want to give a big thanks to everybody who's posted here because your advice/tips/inside info has been of tremendous help to me throughout the mind-numbing application process!

It gives me great pleasure to add, that I've been accepted at WVSOM for the Class of 2010!!!

Currently looking to find a place to live...definatley prefer Woodland Akers and have joined the ever growing waiting list there...

**keeping my fingers crossed!**

A hearty congrats to everybody else who's been accepted there...can't wait to meet all my future classmates in August!

Congrats Mystic!!! Good luck on the housing hunt. Happy St. Patty's Day to everyone else. I am going to celebrate my irish heritage!



I'm a frequent lurker here at SDN, but haven't posted too often.

I just want to give a big thanks to everybody who's posted here because your advice/tips/inside info has been of tremendous help to me throughout the mind-numbing application process!

It gives me great pleasure to add, that I've been accepted at WVSOM for the Class of 2010!!!

Currently looking to find a place to live...definatley prefer Woodland Akers and have joined the ever growing waiting list there...

**keeping my fingers crossed!**

A hearty congrats to everybody else who's been accepted there...can't wait to meet all my future classmates in August!

With all these posts, I am getting more and more eager to begin school. What is wrong with me?!? Anyways, I can't wait to meet you guys/gals in the fall. Class of 2010 representing :thumbup:

You realize you have officially earned yourself cool points now don'tcha? :laugh:

Let us know when ya come in town and we'll give ya a warm WVSOM reception. (if we aren't hunched over a pile of board review books that is hehe)


Hey Richie! I'm in town now. :p Getting up early tomorrow and looking at apartments all day. yay. Yeah, that's sarcasm. I get NO cell phone reception here (I guess I will have to switch companies when I move up here), but check your PM box for ways to reach me.

Hey Richie! I'm in town now. :p Getting up early tomorrow and looking at apartments all day. yay. Yeah, that's sarcasm. I get NO cell phone reception here (I guess I will have to switch companies when I move up here), but check your PM box for ways to reach me.
Verizon works here...i dont like us cellular.. but thats only cause US us cellular isnt an option back home for me and Verizon is... .
Have fun with apt searching...

WVSOM Class of 2010!

RD330
jgl1980




RD330
jgl1980
catsandcradles


Now wouldn't it be funny if we used our SDN names in school

You could call me "cats". Or better yet, "biblecat" :laugh:

Verizon works here...i dont like us cellular.. but thats only cause US us cellular isnt an option back home for me and Verizon is... .
Have fun with apt searching...


What about Cingular?

What about Cingular?

I do know that verizon says they dont work here.. but if you call and ask they'll tell you that there is service here.

I haven't heard of anyone with cingular service here but it's possible that there is service here.

I do know that verizon says they dont work here.. but if you call and ask they'll tell you that there is service here.

I haven't heard of anyone with cingular service here but it's possible that there is service here.

I have verizon and i think my phone did work when i was there for the interview.

Does anyone have the updated list of available apartments near WVSOM? I would appreciate all the help i can get. Thank you.

Any of you current students know when the white coat ceremony is scheduled. My parents are trying to schedule a cruise date in September, and they want to make sure they are there for the white coat ceremony.

Any of you current students know when the white coat ceremony is scheduled. My parents are trying to schedule a cruise date in September, and they want to make sure they are there for the white coat ceremony.

Hey, Congratulations. Can't wait to see all the new students. But don't expect me to remember all your names... :)

Commencement will be observed on May 27, 2006, while the Convocation/White Coat Ceremony takes place on September 9, 2006.
The State Fair Event Center will be the future site of these two important West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine events for years to come.

For events in the near future, check out:
http://www.wvsom.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentEvents.cfm

Peace,
Vicky

Hey, Congratulations. Can't wait to see all the new students. But don't expect me to remember all your names... :)

Commencement will be observed on May 27, 2006, while the Convocation/White Coat Ceremony takes place on September 9, 2006.
The State Fair Event Center will be the future site of these two important West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine events for years to come.

For events in the near future, check out:
http://www.wvsom.edu/StudentAffairs/StudentEvents.cfm

Peace,
Vicky
When do first year students get their white coats? Vicky, do you know what WVSOM is doing as far as rotation in preparation for the increase in students? Are they starting to allow 3rd students doing rotations outside of WV? Thanks.

When do first year students get their white coats? Vicky, do you know what WVSOM is doing as far as rotation in preparation for the increase in students? Are they starting to allow 3rd students doing rotations outside of WV? Thanks.

I went to the book store over the summer and fitted my white coat way before time. Note: You have to get it monogrammed with your name at some point, too. It is required for clinic... and there is a small fee. I'm not sure they do the monograms before the ceremony :confused: The gals at the book store are great at answering any questions.

As for rotation sites, I have had only a brief conversation with Dean Adelman about that. He assured me there would be no problem. (My husband hopes to be a future student, so we are concerned, too). I didn't have time to ask specifics on WVSOM's plans. I was hoping for rotations closer to my hometown. He seemed to think that would be happening... the year after my clerkship begins. But, hey, that means more sites for your class (but where and how many are a mystery). Maybe after I get through my exams this week, I can hunt down a better answer for you... I didn't ask about out of state rotations. Anyone else have some answers?

Peace,
Vicky

RD330
jgl1980
catsandcradles


Now wouldn't it be funny if we used our SDN names in school

You could call me "cats". Or better yet, "biblecat" :laugh:

RD330
jgl1980
catsandcradles
theresa83

i wouldn't mind being called by my SDN name! :cool:

RD330
jgl1980
catsandcradles
theresa83

i wouldn't mind being called by my SDN name! :cool:


I'll call ya theresa83 if you want to or maybe there's a 83 ;) I think mine be a little hard to sound out but ya'll can give it a shot!!!

I'll call ya theresa83 if you want to or maybe there's a 83 ;) I think mine be a little hard to sound out but ya'll can give it a shot!!!


i'll call you "jiggle" :laugh:

WVSOM Class of 2010
RD330
jgl1980
catsandcradles
theresa83
Duchess
JohnUC33 (I just went ahead and added you on! ;) )


Oh, and I'm back from WVSOM and found a GREAT one bedroom apartment! I'm really happy about it. I looked at other places and took some pics. So if you want me to e-mail them to you, along with descriptions for each place, let me know: jsol1818@aol.com

WVSOM Class of 2010
RD330
jgl1980
catsandcradles
theresa83
Duchess
JohnUC33 (I just went ahead and added you on! ;) )

thats perfectly fine with me. So who are you renting from? How much and how far from the school if you don't mind sharing.

Oh, I'm not flying...road trip, baby! Of course, it's not really a road trip because I'll be alone. Blah. After looking at my class schedules it would be best for me to leave this weekend before my tests start picking up again, and everyone already has set plans. Sucks. From Florida it's a 12 hour drive. I'm not looking forward to it. But I looked up tickets and it's RIDICULOUSLY expensive if you want to go last minute (range of a couple of weeks in advance) and I don't have the courage to spend that much.

You might want to consider a train ride.

For me, a car ride takes about 10 hours if I were to drive very fast. A train ride is takes just about as much time. It is nice in that you can relax a bit and the chairs are just huge and comfortable. They also have a hot foods counter in their train too :)

The closest train station is in a town called "White Sulphur Springs" and they have the Greenbrier resort. I'm not kidding you that place looks like the White House. I'm told that a lot of big golf tornaments take place their.

The bad news is that the station is about 7 miles from the school. So I had to take a cab to get me to Lewisburg. :(

I think my train ticket, round trip, came out to be about 150 dollars total.

You might want to consider a train ride.

For me, a car ride takes about 10 hours if I were to drive very fast. A train ride is takes just about as much time. It is nice in that you can relax a bit and the chairs are just huge and comfortable. They also have a hot foods counter in their train too :)

The closest train station is in a town called "White Sulphur Springs" and they have the Greenbrier resort. I'm not kidding you that place looks like the White House. I'm told that a lot of big golf tornaments take place their.

The bad news is that the station is about 7 miles from the school. So I had to take a cab to get me to Lewisburg. :(

I think my train ticket, round trip, came out to be about 150 dollars total.

Hey, Do you have a website or number for that train station?

Hey, Do you have a website or number for that train station?

Try doing an Amtrack search on line. My trip was Wilmington, Delaware going to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

If you do consider the train please keep in mind that the train station at White Sulphur isn't something huge. It's just a waiting station out in a forest - there's nobody at the station so you might want to search for a cab before you consider the train ride. I searched for a taxi service on line before I went to the interview - cause I didn't know anything about the area. I remember searching for a cab to be very problematic, despite the fact that there was a famous golf resort right next to the train station. I guess I just didn't know the area and ended up paying $70 for a cab service :eek:

And then when I finished with the interview, someone told me that there was this $5 shuttle service - and when I confessed to them that I had payed $70 the admissions committe laughed at me. :D

And the price of the train ride for me was actually cheaper now that I have found the ticket stub, $112.

I guess if you live on the east coast, or in the midwest the train is a viable option - but if your from the west coast the cost of the trip might become problematic.

Has anyone else received a letter from the financial aid office asking you to call them between specific dates to discuss your financial aid package? I just thought that was a bit odd since most schools usually send out packets with the information.

Hey guys, if you requested apartment info then check your mailbox.

JohnUC33,
I rented the apartment from the Kahlers' (listed Helge Kahler in the WVSOM directory). It's an amazing one bedroom...I'm so happy with it! And close to the school too. It's pretty darn big, and $550 per month. A great deal. I hope everyone is as happy with their place as I am with mine.

CatsandCradles,
Thanks for the train info, I'll keep that in mind for next time. Although the next time I go up there will probably be to move in sometime around July.

When do you guys think you'll be moving up there (or down there, depending on where you are now :rolleyes: )

i'm not sure when i'll get there, but if possible, we should plan to all meet up. i'd like to put a face to all these funky screen names!

i'm not sure when i'll get there, but if possible, we should plan to all meet up. i'd like to put a face to all these funky screen names!


I don't think I'll say who I am. I preffer to have an anonymous internet screen name.

Ok ok I'm weird - I admit it :eek:

I don't think I'll say who I am. I preffer to have an anonymous internet screen name.

Ok ok I'm weird - I admit it :eek:


Whatever. We're all classmates now.

By the way, you guys might want to add your names to the *Official Acceptance Thread* in the pre-osteo forum. I'm the only WVSOM person on there right now... :laugh:

By the way, you guys might want to add your names to the *Official Acceptance Thread* in the pre-osteo forum. I'm the only WVSOM person on there right now... :laugh:
Uhhh... you're not the only person. ;) I added my name to it way back in September 2005. You'll see what I'm talking about if you scroll up a couple of posts. Someone must have removed it because it's getting too long, i.e., over the character limit. I've added WVSOM back on and removed all the extra/unnecessary characters people added so there should be plenty of space for others to add.

Has anyone else received a letter from the financial aid office asking you to call them between specific dates to discuss your financial aid package? I just thought that was a bit odd since most schools usually send out packets with the information.
I just received mine today. I guess they had to wait for the 2nd deposit before giving me a MI with their proposed tuition increase, $46,736. That's a 3K increase from last year. They told me at the interview that there has been an increase every year so tuition could be over 50K by the time we graduate! They're going to surpass MSUCOM pretty soon.

i'm not sure when i'll get there, but if possible, we should plan to all meet up. i'd like to put a face to all these funky screen names!


Yeah that would cool for all of us to meet up. Some one mentioned a white wate r rafting trip this summer! Any news on that :D Anybody got any big plans for this summer before med school?!?!?!

Yeah that would cool for all of us to meet up. Some one mentioned a white wate r rafting trip this summer! Any news on that :D Anybody got any big plans for this summer before med school?!?!?!

Hey that was me suggesting the white water rafting trip. I can look up costs and dates if people are interested?? I usually go every summer with USA Raft and the cost is usually around $80 for a 4 hour weekday trip down the lower New River. If anyone is interested e-mail me at wakefieldee@hotmail.com

oh, and rather calling me by my screen name, just call me erin!!

Who in here is an out-of-state student?

I am.

Who in here is an out-of-state student?

I am.

I am out of state....from Ohio, but right now in Indiana.

Out-of-state here. Live in Florida, originally from Brazil. :)

I am also an out of state student from North Carolina. Originally from India.

If any one is concerned about the increase in class size, as i was, then i have good news. I wrote an email to Dr. Pence, who is part of the faculty and involved in some rotation set up. His reply was "The school has added new faculty (Both PhD's and physicians) and had to have all the new rotations in place before the AOA would grant the increase in class size. Also new hospitals and rotation sites have been added and additional sites are currently being developed. The school will be ready including the opening of the new buildings in August 2006.

:thumbup:

I am also an out of state student from North Carolina. Originally from India.

If any one is concerned about the increase in class size, as i was, then i have good news. I wrote an email to Dr. Pence, who is part of the faculty and involved in some rotation set up. His reply was "The school has added new faculty (Both PhD's and physicians) and had to have all the new rotations in place before the AOA would grant the increase in class size. Also new hospitals and rotation sites have been added and additional sites are currently being developed. The school will be ready including the opening of the new buildings in August 2006.

:thumbup:

I'm glad to hear that. How many people are going to be in our class now? 180?

I'm out of state...from TN.

Since us out-of-staters will have to take out private loans, I am curious as to where you guys/gals will be getting your private loans.

I'm out of state...from TN.

Since us out-of-staters will have to take out private loans, I am curious as to where you guys/gals will be getting your private loans.
I heard T.H.E has one of the lowest interest rates.

Oh if you want a good laugh...here's a video for ya ;) It's MXC and I think every med student should watch it to relieve stress!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6255253347121795757&q=MXC




Oh my Lord. :laugh:

Oh my Lord. :laugh:


Another out of stater here from the great state of GA!

Hello Everyone! I'm an out-of-stater from California. I can't wait to meet you all this fall!

Hello Everyone! I'm an out-of-stater from California. I can't wait to meet you all this fall!


OMG!!! i'm from California too! Finally, someone else who is totally going to be shocked by WV's weather! :)

What part of CA are you from?

Anyone here from TN?

OMG!!! i'm from California too! Finally, someone else who is totally going to be shocked by WV's weather! :)

What part of CA are you from?


Hey theresa83! I'm from San Diego, where are you from?

I'm from good old Massachusetts :)

I'm in NC too, where are you? I'm in Wilson/Greenville. I'm a SC resident, though.

WVSOM Class of 2010: Just accepted today :) :) :)


Feel free to IM me at any time, as I'd love to make new friends in the area!

WVSOM Class of 2010: Just accepted today :) :) :)


Feel free to IM me at any time, as I'd love to make new friends in the area!
Congratulations!

So excited to meet all my 2010 peeps in August! I'm still a little uncertain about living accomodations. I'd like to be walking distance from the school but no luck in securing a place yet. Anybody still looking for a roommate?

currently i'm in Statesville, NC but i attended UNC-Chapel Hill. How about you?

I'm in NC too, where are you? I'm in Wilson/Greenville. I'm a SC resident, though.

Looking for apartments but it seems many of them are taken. Wondering if anyone needs a room mate or wants to get a two bedroom apartment with me being that many of those are available. Well let me know if you are in the same dilemma. Thank you.