Hey all! I'm thrilled to be attending this school. Who else is out there? We should organize a pre-orientation week get-together or something, shouldn't we? Especially for those of us that aren't native to California(myself included). Congratulations to everyone.

What struck you most positively about the interview/tour/school? Why did we pick it?

:D

Hey all! I'm thrilled to be attending this school. Who else is out there? We should organize a pre-orientation week get-together or something, shouldn't we? Especially for those of us that aren't native to California(myself included). Congratulations to everyone.

What struck you most positively about the interview/tour/school? Why did we pick it?

:D

Hey MJ!

Well I am pretty sure I will be going to Touro next year. I am really excited about this upcoming year. The thing that took the cake for me was 1st the LOCATION, strong match list and the positive interview experience. My interview group seemed like a great group of people and if the people that they are accepting are like them, then I am stoked. Anyways that is pretty much it for now, I am still trying to get used to saying that I am going to go to touro. :eek: More later... Hopefully more people will join us.

Thanks for the reply! I was starting to think that no one from Touro used SDN! I think that if Dr. Haight hand-picks the classes, that we're going to have a good one, at least based on the folks that were in my interview group! We'll keep each other posted on updates, and congrats!

Marc

Hey guys,

I'm most likely going to be attending TUCOM in the fall as well! I interviewed on the second interview date and was accepted. I'm excited because I really wanted to stay in California! I was starting to think that Touro people didn't use SDN either which I found really strange! Well at least there's a couple people on here who'll be there next year! :)

I actually think touro sets up a group site for the classes, so hopefully there will be more people. Dr. Haight said that they are up 20% in number of applicants from last year, which is unheard of, so I am sure more will come. So what's up with you guys, where did you graduate, live etc.?

I grew up in good ol Reno, NV, but then spent the last 5 years in San Diego going to school and pretending I was a surfer. Before school I plan on getting a job and pay of this massive debt I have incurred from this "fun" application process, then if all goes as plan travel in mexico and central america for a couple of months. I am going to try and get fully refreshed before all the good times begin.

Have you guys considered where you are going to live yet? I have no clue, but I heard Benicia is nice... Anyways.

Oh I didn't know that Touro sets up a group site. I am hoping that they will be changing their main website too...I think that it turns away a lot of people and doesn't give a good impression of the school. But I remember Dr. Haight mentioning that they were aware of that and in the process of making it better!

I grew up in Fremont (Northern CA), about an hour away from Vallejo. I went to school at UCLA which was a nice change and graduated in June. I moved back to Fremont in July and am working at a hospital nearby. I wanna travel a bit before starting school but that all depends on how much I can save in the meantime, so we'll see.

As far as places to live...I have no clue but hopefully will figure that out later on! I've been wondering how hard it will to find roommates and a place to live nearby. Hopefully we'll be able to meet or contacts other people in our class to make it easier.

MJ....i guess u're the only other person goin so far...so where are u from??

I grew up in Colorado, did a study abroad in Mexico, where I met my wife, who was on a Regent Scholarship in Nebraska, so I moved out to be with her. I've been here for about three years now. I miss the mountains.

I was a Spanish major, premed minor in undergrad. I found the Spanish to be a nice break from all of the science prereqs and the "premed" mentality; I'm sure you know what I mean. I just didn't really relish hanging out with the gunners. I'm really looking forward to getting away from cold weather for awhile, although we'll probably end up settling down somewhere where my wife can attend an Ivy League grad. school(we have this deal where she agrees to move wherever I attend medical school, and I agree to move wherever she decides to go to graduate school).

I grew up in Colorado, did a study abroad in Mexico, where I met my wife, who was on a Regent Scholarship in Nebraska, so I moved out to be with her. I've been here for about three years now. I miss the mountains.

I was a Spanish major, premed minor in undergrad. I found the Spanish to be a nice break from all of the science prereqs and the "premed" mentality; I'm sure you know what I mean. I just didn't really relish hanging out with the gunners. I'm really looking forward to getting away from cold weather for awhile, although we'll probably end up settling down somewhere where my wife can attend an Ivy League grad. school(we have this deal where she agrees to move wherever I attend medical school, and I agree to move wherever she decides to go to graduate school).
Hey there everyone!
I just put in my gigantic deposit and will be attending touro next fall. I am actually in Berkeley so I was able to drive up for my interview, go up look at the areas, check out the school and talk to alot of students. I am from Colorado too, went to UCSB, grew up in Arvada. I will post later, see ya and talk to ya later.

----Sorry to cut the last post short. Anyway, I was browsing the Touro "Current Students" site, and found the list of "required equipment", and put a lot of it on my Christmas list. Looks like they picked out a pretty nice stethoscope. I read that LECOM hands out stethoscopes during the white coat ceremony. Wow, because the ones they give out are $180.00. It'd be nice if Touro did that.

I was a nurse aide in a Telemetry unit for over two years, so naturally Cardiology is pretty interesting to me; the work is fascinating. I am currently a phlebotomist in the county hospital; tonight the ER is actually kind of busy with high acuity, low volume. The rest of my extracurriculars are on my mdapplicants.com site, in my signature.

Raise your hand if you hope that they have the wireless internet up and running by the time we matriculate! :thumbup:

Have a fun few months leading up to orientation, and we'll keep in contact, I'm sure!

Marc

----Sorry to cut the last post short. Anyway, I was browsing the Touro "Current Students" site, and found the list of "required equipment", and put a lot of it on my Christmas list. Looks like they picked out a pretty nice stethoscope. I read that LECOM hands out stethoscopes during the white coat ceremony. Wow, because the ones they give out are $180.00. It'd be nice if Touro did that.

Raise your hand if you hope that they have the wireless internet up and running by the time we matriculate! :thumbup:


Marc

Hey Marc,

Maybe I wasn't lookin in the right place but where did you find the list of required items?? :confused:

Also I REALLY hope they have wireless by the time we start altho I don't know if thats even an option!

And Jnino..welcome :D

Hey Marc,

Maybe I wasn't lookin in the right place but where did you find the list of required items?? :confused:

Also I REALLY hope they have wireless by the time we start altho I don't know if thats even an option!

And Jnino..welcome :D

Scorpio,

Here is the link. (http://webmedbooks.com/Touro/default.aspx)

It's from the www.tumi.edu website, then "current students", then "bookstore". There's also some stuff on the website like Mare Island Student Life, found here. (http://misl.neloi.com/)

Scorpio,

Here is the link. (http://webmedbooks.com/Touro/default.aspx)

It's from the www.tumi.edu website, then "current students", then "bookstore". There's also some stuff on the website like Mare Island Student Life, found here. (http://misl.neloi.com/)

Cool...thanks for the site! I didn't realize there was so much we would have to buy before starting...more bills...oye!! :eek:

Hey, so what do you guys plan on doing between now and the start of med school? It would be nice to take some time off and travel - may be our last chance to do it!

Ogre, so what's the story of your life? Introduce yourself, if you don't mind. :)

My wife and I made a month-long trip to Europe this past summer (Madrid, Paris, Lyon, London), so we don't feel a ton of pressure to get out in the world. We'd travel more, if we could, but we're kind of in "buckle down financially, because we're about to have NO money" mode.

Let's keep it rolling!

Thanks MJ for the link. Welcome to all the new people. To answer ogre guestion, definitely going to do the traveling thing. First have to get out of debt then I am off, hopefully untill the start of july. I'll have to see how much money I can save in the next 3 months.

So I was looking at a "cost of living" site, and found that Benicia is actually cheaper to live in than where we are now(Lincoln Nebraska). Anyone from Cali get this vibe, or is the site totally off its rocker?

I'm from CA but don't know too much about how much the Benecia area is...I'm surprised that it's cheaper than where you currently are thought! But good for us poor med students :)

I'm from CA but don't know too much about how much the Benecia area is...I'm surprised that it's cheaper than where you currently are thought! But good for us poor med students :)
I visited Benecia last weekend b/c i've never been, really one of those places that you would never go unless you had to. Anyways, a really nice little town. I thought everywhere up there (north of Berkeley) was a little shady but Benecia is actually quite nice, safe, view of bay, great weather, and cheap, i dont know about compared to lincoln, i grew up in CO and it would probably be close to CO. 2 bedroom for 1000 or less. Also, about 15 min from school, talked with a local and there is hardly any traffic that far north of san fran.
Vallejo is a different story, 5-10 min away from Touro, not as nice, but as a couple locals pointed out that its getting better. Its really like any place, LA, Chicago, good parts and bad, and anywhere in CA is your car up to being broken in to .
What is everyone thinking about living situations? I was at TUCOM a couple of times post interview and thought living on that island right next to school i would get 'cabin fever', for me, i think it would be a toss-up between vallejo and benecia. well, any other q's i'd be happy to answer and if anyone is going to visit let me know, maybe i can help out!

Congrats guys on getting in and looking forward to meeting you all next year!
I live in Glen Cove, an upscale neighborhood of Vallejo. I ended up renting a house we found on craigslist with 3 other 1st years. I recommend that area and Benicia is very nice and safe as well, with more to do. downtown 1st street area is awesome with farmer's markets, restaurants, and shopping. It was something like the 83rd best city to live in America this year's us news

Congrats guys on getting in and looking forward to meeting you all next year!
I live in Glen Cove, an upscale neighborhood of Vallejo. I ended up renting a house we found on craigslist with 3 other 1st years. I recommend that area and Benicia is very nice and safe as well, with more to do. downtown 1st street area is awesome with farmer's markets, restaurants, and shopping. It was something like the 83rd best city to live in America this year's us news
Master,
about what do you pay for rent with 3 other roomates? How big is your apt, is it nice, parking?
Just curious, thanks.

We average 500 apiece, 4 bedroom house, not sure the square footage but it's more space than we use. 3 car garage is nice, though I'm the one who parks in the driveway =)

Well it is OFFICIAL just sent in the 2g deposit. Feels good, but also stings a little. Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be there for sure!!!!! Talk to you all later. D

Well it is OFFICIAL just sent in the 2g deposit. Feels good, but also stings a little. Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be there for sure!!!!! Talk to you all later. D

I made that painful "little" withdrawal as well. I guess we'll meet up at the white coat ceremony, eh? You know, when you're not accepted yet (you're neck-deep in the applications process, waiting for schools to finally look at your application, praying for an interview, praying for a good result), getting into medical school seems like the most impossible feat; lately I've been looking back and thinking to myself that it wasn't that hard. Anyone else feel this way a little bit?

Marc

We average 500 apiece, 4 bedroom house, not sure the square footage but it's more space than we use. 3 car garage is nice, though I'm the one who parks in the driveway =)
When did you get set up with these other students, summer or after orientation? Thanks for all your info, 500/month sound nice albeit 3 other roomates.

Hey all! I'm thrilled to be attending this school. Who else is out there? We should organize a pre-orientation week get-together or something, shouldn't we? Especially for those of us that aren't native to California(myself included). Congratulations to everyone.

What struck you most positively about the interview/tour/school? Why did we pick it?

:D

I'm coming home!

Got my email from Dr. Haight today, and I'll be sending my deposit as soon as I have the real letter in hand. I'm originally from CA, and am thrilled to be heading back to the left coast (I live in Baltimore, MD now).

I had acceptances from both LECOM campuses before my interview at TUCOM, and only went because I already had the plane tickets and my mom was coming to meet me for the weekend. I was having a hard time deciding between Erie and Bradenton, but it became abundantly clear that Touro was where I should be. Not really sure what it was... just a vibe, I guess. funny how things work out in the long run!

I'm coming home!

Got my email from Dr. Haight today, and I'll be sending my deposit as soon as I have the real letter in hand. I'm originally from CA, and am thrilled to be heading back to the left coast (I live in Baltimore, MD now).

I had acceptances from both LECOM campuses before my interview at TUCOM, and only went because I already had the plane tickets and my mom was coming to meet me for the weekend. I was having a hard time deciding between Erie and Bradenton, but it became abundantly clear that Touro was where I should be. Not really sure what it was... just a vibe, I guess. funny how things work out in the long run!


Congrats!!! I was in the same boat, but right after the interview at tucom I knew I wanted to go there. I think it was the vibe and the fact that it is in CA. Good stuff again.

I'm coming home!

Got my email from Dr. Haight today, and I'll be sending my deposit as soon as I have the real letter in hand. I'm originally from CA, and am thrilled to be heading back to the left coast (I live in Baltimore, MD now).

I had acceptances from both LECOM campuses before my interview at TUCOM, and only went because I already had the plane tickets and my mom was coming to meet me for the weekend. I was having a hard time deciding between Erie and Bradenton, but it became abundantly clear that Touro was where I should be. Not really sure what it was... just a vibe, I guess. funny how things work out in the long run!

Congrats, and Welcome! :thumbup:

So...tell us about yourself, since we're going to be classmates!!

Congrats, and Welcome! :thumbup:

So...tell us about yourself, since we're going to be classmates!!


yay! it's starting to get exciting. already decided that my last day of work is 6/30. can't effing wait!

ok, so me. I'm 23, graduated from Mills College in Oakland, CA in 2004, with a degree in women's studies. Right now I'm getting a masters in women's studies at Towson University in MD. I'm a big nerd, and my research interests are the medicalization of childbirth and contraceptive decision making in women. I run a women's health clinic in Baltimore. Love love love my job. but can't wait to get to the part where I'm the doctor instead of the administrator. obviously, I want to be an ob/gyn when I grow up. I like long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and... ahem.

anyway, that's me in a nutshell.

yay! it's starting to get exciting. already decided that my last day of work is 6/30. can't effing wait!

ok, so me. I'm 23, graduated from Mills College in Oakland, CA in 2004, with a degree in women's studies. Right now I'm getting a masters in women's studies at Towson University in MD. I'm a big nerd, and my research interests are the medicalization of childbirth and contraceptive decision making in women. I run a women's health clinic in Baltimore. Love love love my job. but can't wait to get to the part where I'm the doctor instead of the administrator. obviously, I want to be an ob/gyn when I grow up. I like long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and... ahem.

anyway, that's me in a nutshell.

Nerdgrrl ... congrats to you and everyone else in our interview group there on Monday, 12/5. I was the guy in uniform. I took an acceptance at VCOM and withdrew my application to Touro on 12/7 due to several reasons involving practicality, logistics, family, etc etc. I loved Touro and would have enjoyed going there (which I expressed in an email to Dr. Haight) but VCOM just had a better fit with my personal preferences and needs. Any idea of who else from our group of 10 interviewees got in?

Congrats and best of luck to everyone next year!

Nerdgrrl ... congrats to you and everyone else in our interview group there on Monday, 12/5. I was the guy in uniform. I took an acceptance at VCOM and withdrew my application to Touro on 12/7 due to several reasons involving practicality, logistics, family, etc etc. I loved Touro and would have enjoyed going there (which I expressed in an email to Dr. Haight) but VCOM just had a better fit with my personal preferences and needs. Any idea of who else from our group of 10 interviewees got in?

Congrats and best of luck to everyone next year!

Thanks! and congrats on VCOM. so important to find the place that feels right!

No idea who got in. Emails just came out yesterday, so I guess it's a bit soon for everyone to be announcing. Did you have a nice rest of your trip?

Thanks! and congrats on VCOM. so important to find the place that feels right!

No idea who got in. Emails just came out yesterday, so I guess it's a bit soon for everyone to be announcing. Did you have a nice rest of your trip?

Sure did. It was sort-of a second honeymoon, as my wife and I went to SF on our real honeymoon years ago. It was really fun finding some of the same hole-in-the-wall eateries still open for business as we went down memory lane.

Oh, of course, she took advantage of shopping at Macy's and other stores on Union Square while I was at the interview.

Hello all! Well, the good news arrived today... TUCOM-MI class of 2010!!! What an amazing feeling to finally be done with this whole process and know it was all worth it! One email and my world fell into place - so crazy :)

I look forward to chating with you all in the coming months ~ Happy Holidays!

Hi guys, my name is Billy and it's my first time here.
I interviewed in September 2005 and turned in my deposit a week after that. So I guess will see you all there. Can't wait!
Oh yeah I am currently attending UC Irvine, any one heard of it? or live near me?

Hey Future Touro DO's
I'm in the class of '09 and was reading about some of you planning to buy text books. My best advice is not too just yet. After one semester I used two of the required texts. And then only to check the spelling of a word. If i could do it over again I would wait until you meet your Big Sib and get text books from them, check out board reveiw series texts rather than the gianormous ones our Profs recommend. Also as far as instruments go a stethescope and BP cuff are all we needed for the first semester. Shop around for books: half.com and allheart.com for instruments also try using the Mare Island Website and the Touro Student Used book exchange. You probably won't get more info until this summer about what is to come. Enjoy your time off and get ready to learn a LOT really really fast!!
Take Care and Happy Holidays
KEP

Hey all! :D Just wanted to say CONGRATS to those who got accepted! Glad to see you're all excited to go to Touro! :thumbup:

Hey guys,

Hope everyone had a very merry x-mas and have an awesome new year! And thanks for the advice from the c/o 2009 students! :) :D

Jus a quick question...when does the mailin list for the class start and when does the school start sending new students info? Also, when do we find out who our Big Sibs are?? Thanks!

[QUOTE=SotaBGirl] One email and my world fell into place - so crazy :) [QUOTE=SotaBGirl]



I got my acceptance right before the holidays and my whole life came into focus. Really excited about getting in, can't wait to be there. Congrats to everyone else who got in! Looking forward to meeting you all this summer.

:D

Hey guys,

Hope everyone had a very merry x-mas and have an awesome new year! And thanks for the advice from the c/o 2009 students! :) :D

Jus a quick question...when does the mailin list for the class start and when does the school start sending new students info? Also, when do we find out who our Big Sibs are?? Thanks!
The mailing list for the class starts late in the Spring. You get new info depending on when you accepted a seat in the class because interviews don't usually end 'til June. So some students get info ahead of others. As for Big Sibs, last year we didn't get them until July because it took a while to get students paired up with 2nd years. So it'll depend on whoever will be in charge of organizing it next upcoming year when that'll be set up.

Does TUCOM have a Stan or Harvey model?

yay! it's starting to get exciting. already decided that my last day of work is 6/30. can't effing wait!

ok, so me. I'm 23, graduated from Mills College in Oakland, CA in 2004, with a degree in women's studies. Right now I'm getting a masters in women's studies at Towson University in MD. I'm a big nerd, and my research interests are the medicalization of childbirth and contraceptive decision making in women. I run a women's health clinic in Baltimore. Love love love my job. but can't wait to get to the part where I'm the doctor instead of the administrator. obviously, I want to be an ob/gyn when I grow up. I like long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and... ahem.

anyway, that's me in a nutshell.

Hey!

Congrats on the acceptance. I will be at Touro as well in the fall and also want to do OB... actually thinking about GYN ONC but not sure how that will work out so in the meantime I am just excited about getting to be a doctor soon!!!!!

Can't wait to start but I am enjoying making money until then :P

Hey!

Congrats on the acceptance. I will be at Touro as well in the fall and also want to do OB... actually thinking about GYN ONC but not sure how that will work out so in the meantime I am just excited about getting to be a doctor soon!!!!!

Can't wait to start but I am enjoying making money until then :P

gyn onc would be interesting. then again, the day that our doc diagnosed the first endometrial cancer we'd seen in our office, I went home and cried. in the end, I'm way more interested in primary care. I probably should have been a nurse midwife, but I want to be able to do c-sections and abortions and all the other gyn surgery. so yeah, no gyn onc for me.

what are you doing for money making? I just decided to quit my job a month earlier than I originally planned. I figure I'll be poor for the next ten years, why not start a month earlier?

Hello classmates - Happy New Year! Where do you think you are going to live? I didn't get to see the dorms on my tour, but from what the students said... they are questionable. Guess it matters what you want. I am probably going to get a place off campus.

Also wondering when everyone is planning on moving? So far I gave notice at work for the beginning of July so I can travel a little before moving. I wonder if we will have any extra time during orientation to get settled.

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Touro-MI Class of 2010

Hello classmates - Happy New Year! Where do you think you are going to live? I didn't get to see the dorms on my tour, but from what the students said... they are questionable. Guess it matters what you want. I am probably going to get a place off campus.

Also wondering when everyone is planning on moving? So far I gave notice at work for the beginning of July so I can travel a little before moving. I wonder if we will have any extra time during orientation to get settled.



I went to college in Oakland, and I'd LOVE to live there again, but alas, the commute is much too far. I'm thinking probably benicia or vallejo proper. Definitely off campus though, and I'm crossing my fingers for finding a one bedroom that only costs and arm, instead of an arm and a leg. I'm driving from Baltimore around 6/20, heading to my Aunt's in Oakland, and looking for something, then I'll be off to visit family for the rest of July.

Any current students care to post the first semester curriculum? Thanks if you do!!

For those that live out of the state, did you know that AACOM does business with a moving firm that gets osteopathic medical students a 50-60% discount on moving services(loading, unloading, moving vehicles, etc.). I am going to call the service this week, so I'll keep you posted on costs, etc., in case you have a LOT of stuff (stuff, vehicles, pets, etc.) like me to move out a long way!

Marc

Any current students care to post the first semester curriculum? Thanks if you do!!

For those that live out of the state, did you know that AACOM does business with a moving firm that gets osteopathic medical students a 50-60% discount on moving services(loading, unloading, moving vehicles, etc.). I am going to call the service this week, so I'll keep you posted on costs, etc., in case you have a LOT of stuff (stuff, vehicles, pets, etc.) like me to move out a long way!

Marc

At the interview, we were told that they were changing to a systems based curriculum next year, which means that our curriculum will be different than the current students'.

Awesome on the moving company. I've been pricing companies, and everything is upwards of $3000. which I'm pretty sure is more than my stuff is worth. ugh!!

Hi again guys
They are changing your curriculum next year but you can check on the website under the link for current students to see what we have and are facing. I was under the impression that the systems based approach was still being worked out but if they gave you the impression that it was definite so be it. After talking with faculty and other friends based on the same approach, this one seems a bit overwhelming at first but in the long run you spend less class time and more learning time.. always a plus! Just make sure to keep up with the info you learn early on come COMLEX time. As for living, I live in the dorms and rather like it. Its sort of a family feel, there is a communal kitchen and you meet a lot of upperclassmen and form a tight friendship base with the people living there. So far I'm really happy with that experience. As far as living in Vallejo, there are some not so nice places so be aware of where you place that deposit, there are new homes on the island that are renting out rooms to students, also tons of inlaw cottages as well as your classmates who might be buying homes and willing to rent out rooms. I can't emphasize the MISL website enough for those particulars (the link can be found from the tucom mi website). A ton of second years with their own families and single live in Benecia and that town is adorable gives you a nice sense of home away from school. Even still there are some students that commute from Fairfield (about 30 minutes give or take) And some further away in Vacaville (I'm originally from there and the commute can vary from 40-60 min). Hope this helps, I'm off to read for anatomy (yes they gave us homework over our break)

Thank you so much for the living information, but if you have time I have a few more ?'s... How big are the dorm rooms? What kind of storage space is there? What exactly is an inlaw cottage?

Marc - Thank you so much for the moving company tip... what was the name? Using a moving company is so nice. When I moved back from Boston the hospital I work for now set-up my move, and it was wonderful to not have to do it all myself!! And if we get a deal, I may have to find the money to take the stress off of moving.

I have to get back to work... have a great day! :)

At the interview, we were told that they were changing to a systems based curriculum next year, which means that our curriculum will be different than the current students'.

Awesome on the moving company. I've been pricing companies, and everything is upwards of $3000. which I'm pretty sure is more than my stuff is worth. ugh!!


Here is the info on the moving service! (http://www.aacom.org/moving.html)

Thank you so much for the living information, but if you have time I have a few more ?'s... How big are the dorm rooms? What kind of storage space is there? What exactly is an inlaw cottage?

Marc - Thank you so much for the moving company tip... what was the name? Using a moving company is so nice. When I moved back from Boston the hospital I work for now set-up my move, and it was wonderful to not have to do it all myself!! And if we get a deal, I may have to find the money to take the stress off of moving.

I have to get back to work... have a great day! :)


sorry its going to be a short reply lab tomorrow early must sleeeeep
dorm rooms vary as first years you get last pick (sorry) make sure to be on top of the housing situation it was by sheer luck that a few of us got the rooms. dorms are just one bedroom with your own bath, furniture provided its old but its here. if your near vallejo and want to take a look just let me know. my roomate is one of the tour guides, maybe youve met her. an inlaw cottage is just a one or two room mini home with a kitchenette and the base necesities. i'd also advise checking out the campus one more time at least and looking at the living bulletins posted as well as waiting for the list serve to be set up and making friends/roomates that way.
happy new year

Just got my, "thanks for your deposit, don't forget you need to send us another $1000 by may" letter! Also included in that latter, was information about the listserv, etc. and it said that we would be receiving information about orientation, academic calendar, physical exam and immunization requirements, etc in late april, early may. I'm irritated by this. They must realize that people will be travelling and such. Is there any reason they can't give us that information with a little more time? I think I'll give the school a call next week and maybe get some general guidelines.

anyway, just venting.

Just got my, "thanks for your deposit, don't forget you need to send us another $1000 by may" letter! Also included in that latter, was information about the listserv, etc. and it said that we would be receiving information about orientation, academic calendar, physical exam and immunization requirements, etc in late april, early may. I'm irritated by this. They must realize that people will be travelling and such. Is there any reason they can't give us that information with a little more time? I think I'll give the school a call next week and maybe get some general guidelines.

anyway, just venting.

I'm with you, I am going to be gone april till the first of july. I wanted to try and get everything lined up as soon as possible. O well, I'm sure they will let us work something out.

How long after you sent your deposit did you get the letter. I did my deposit over the phone and I am worried... I haven't seen it go through my account yet. I know I should not worry - they said everything was all set, but what if??? As for the knowing more... I completely agree. I am so excited and just want to know more. I check this forum 10x a day just to find out more about our class=)

How long after you sent your deposit did you get the letter. I did my deposit over the phone and I am worried... I haven't seen it go through my account yet. I know I should not worry - they said everything was all set, but what if??? As for the knowing more... I completely agree. I am so excited and just want to know more. I check this forum 10x a day just to find out more about our class=)

My check still hasn't cleared either (sure does make my checking account look pretty while it's still sitting there though!). I overnighted it to them a little over a week ago, they should have gotten it Friday 12/30, got the letter Saturday 1/7. So, just a few days, I guess. I'd say drop Dr. Haight an email. He seems to be happy to help with that kind of thing.

Hi all, grats on getting in to TUCOM, I am in the process of purchasing a 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom condo in Vallejo. It is in a pretty good area and it is about 4.17 miles from school. I will be looking for two roomates. I am from the Bay Area and checked the place out, it is very nice, there are no bars on the windows or anything and I checked the crime rate out, it is very low. The place is also 2 level and there is also nice brick patio. Please contact me if you are interested.

In terms of roomates I am looking for people who are clean, as in I won't have to be doing maid service instead of cramming :eek: , other than that just hit me up and we can discuss the details.

Later,

Matt

Hi guys! I know a couple of you mentioned contacting Dr. Haight about getting information before April/May. I was wondering if anyone actually e-mailed him and what his response was. I didn't want to bug him if people had already asked him about it. Thanks!

Ok fellow classmates... we are falling down the list here! I have a story...

This is ridiculous, but last night I finally packed up all of my holiday decorations (I know... its almost the middle of Jan) and I thought - the next time I see all this - I will be in CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thought I would share! Have a good day!

Hey all---

I feel a little like this thread has stalled, so I thought I'd juice it up a bit. Can you believe it's been over 40 days already since we started this? How fast are the next 7 months going to fly by? It's scary, in a way.
Anyway, I thought everyone could answer some "Getting to know you" questions! I'll get the ball rolling.

1)What was your favorite undergraduate class or classes?

As sacreligious as it sounds, Organic Chemistry I and II were among my favorite classes in undergrad. If they had offered a bunch of advanced Organic classes (and if I had had the time) I would have taken them all. I just seemed to click with it, unlike, say, Physics. Bleh. I also liked my composition classes, because I love to write.


2)What was your undergraduate major?

Spanish.

3)What made you choose TUCOM over other schools?

The location, great weather, intimate-feeling campus, great match lists, and newness of the campus. Also, I think that you can tell a lot about a school by their admissions office. As many of you will agree, not all admissions offices are created equal, and Dr. Haight was exceptional.

4)What are you most excited about for the upcoming year as a first year medical student?

I'm excited for pretty much everything. I don't relish the thought of suddenly not being able to see patients, but from what I gathered, there are opportunities for extracurricular patient contact, like in clinic situations(like the one that the university owns). I was a nurse aide for over two years, and am currently a phlebotomist at the trauma center, where I have been working the past almost three years. Before all that, I was a volunteer in an ER for two years. The thought of not seeing a patient for two contiguous years makes me cringe.

5)What are you most nervous about?
I tend to be pretty insecure academically, even though I always do fine. Medical school seems pretty daunting, but not impossible. The nice thing about Touro will be the nurturing environment and noncompetitive feel.

6)What specialty are you considering?

I was a nurse aide on a Telemetry unit, so I got to converse and watch cardiologists every day. The work is fascinating and dynamic. I'd also consider internal medicine, I think. Who knows until rotations!


7)What's your favorite band?

Dave Matthews Band. I grew up in Denver/Boulder, so there was no chance of not liking them. I also like the Gypsy Kings, Dido, Nickel Creek.

8)List some of your favorite movies

Thirteen Days, The American President, Batman Begins, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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Nice... I'll take the bait!

1)What was your favorite undergraduate class or classes?

So undergrad was along time ago, but Medical Ethics still sticks out. I love getting into the details of a case and thinking about what I would do when no options really exist.

2)What was your undergraduate major?

Biology with a post-bacc in Radiation Therapy

3)What made you choose TUCOM over other schools?

I like that there are other professional schools on campus, that at the interview I was able to show my passion for my patients and for medicine without being worried about sounding cliche',and of course... location. :love:

4)What are you most excited about for the upcoming year as a first year medical student?

I don't even know where to start! I didn't think it was possible, but I get more and more excited each day - at the hospital everyone says they are waiting for me to burst! I can't wait to be sitting there the first day, looking around at everyone and have it finally be happening - really happening. I get chills just thinking about it.

5)What are you most nervous about?
Mj I agree... I am worried about not seeing patients (my inspiration) for such a long time. I have read other posts where students say they don't have the time, but I am going to have to volunteer or something. I have been in the clinic now for about five years, not including my years as a nursing assistant while in undergrad... but I guess this is the way things go:confused:

Academically I am apprehensive about the block schedule... with a finals-type week around every corner. That and I know they say everything financial will be taken care of, but I have been getting a paycheck for a long time now... I am nervous. Actually this is going to be the first time since I was 14 I will not have a job!

Other things... forgetting how to start an IV, take an x-ray or worst case scenario - forgetting what it was like before I became a medical student.

6)What specialty are you considering?

I am thinking peds or peds/medicine right now. Currently my patient population includes all ages, so I am a little worried I will miss the relationship that I am able to develop with older patients. Everyone says they switch in school, so I will keep an open mind. Its funny... I can say which I am not interested in: surgery, derm, neuro or psych.

mj - I too was an NA on a telemetry unit... great patients!

7)What's your favorite band?

New artists I have been listening to... James Blunt & KT Tunstall
As for bands... I love the local live music scene

8)List some of your favorite movies

Remember the Titans, Love Actually, Wedding Signer

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9)List what you like to do outside of medicine (there has to be at least one thing)

Inline skate racing - currently most of my races are in the mid-west or along the east coast... but San Fran has a lot of opportunity, so I hope I can continue to skate a little.

9)What do you like to do outside of medicine?

Golf (which is good, since there's a golf course right on campus), reading, basketball, watching movies, writing, and more golf. :D

1)What was your favorite undergraduate class or classes?

I feel like undergrad was a lifetime ago... but history of women in america, and feminist social ethics were among my favorites.

2)What was your undergraduate major?

women's studies, minors in history and chemistry; also getting a masters in women's studies, concentration women and health

3)What made you choose TUCOM over other schools?

I went to college in the bay area and miss it desperately. I'm really looking forward to being a six hour drive from my family rather than a six hour flight. and, I really felt like Touro wanted me, rather than just tolerating me, which was the feeling I got from some other schools.

4)What are you most excited about for the upcoming year as a first year medical student?

I'm most excited about finally being in med school. It's like this elusive thing I've been working toward for quite some time, and now it's really real.

5)What are you most nervous about?

Not seeing patients. I run a women's health clinic now, and I know all the patients, and know all their stories. I'm going to miss that, while I'm in school, as well as afterwards.

6)What specialty are you considering?

ob/gyn, and that's really the only one I'm considering! It's all I've studied for the last six years, and it's what all of my work experience has been in. It just makes sense to me!

7)What's your favorite band?

My favorite musicians are Edie Carey and Holly Figueroa, favorite band is Carbon Leaf

8)List some of your favorite movies

When Harry Met Sally, Peter Pan, Legally Blonde... I like sappy romantic comedies and really bad teenager movies!

9)List what you like to do outside of medicine (there has to be at least one thing)

I knit. A lot. Some weekends, that's all I do! I'm also a big yoga person.

1)What was your favorite undergraduate class or classes?
It would have to be immunology and latin dance

2)What was your undergraduate major?
Biology and Psych minor

3)What made you choose TUCOM over other schools?
Location, California, Match, Blocks

4)What are you most excited about for the upcoming year as a first year medical student?
Like everyone, finally getting started!

5)What are you most nervous about?
How much I am going to be in debt and lack of time

6)What specialty are you considering?
Have no idea...

7)What's your favorite band?
Dave, John Mayer, Jake Johnson, Sin Bandera

8)List some of your favorite movies
Shawshank Redemption, Dumb and Dumber, Garden State, everything Adam Sandler

9)List what you like to do outside of medicine (there has to be at least one thing)
Anything outdoors, Soccer, Surfing, Backpacking, Triathlons, Traveling!!!

1)What was your favorite undergraduate class or classes?

Although most people will disagree with me, I really liked O-Chem. I hated General chem though! And my other favorite class was Macroeconomics.

2)What was your undergraduate major?

Biology

3)What made you choose TUCOM over other schools?

I wanted to stay in California and since I spent 4 years in LA, I figured it was time to return to the Bay Area. Although the campus isn't the prettiest, I like the area and felt comfortable during the interview day.

4)What are you most excited about for the upcoming year as a first year medical student?

I'm excited to just be starting (like most others). The road to getting into med school was so long, it's nice to actually be able to start.

5)What are you most nervous about?

Jus getting through everythin....the workload seems scary!

6)What specialty are you considering?

I'm considering ER since I've interned at the ER and really enjoyed it. I also got my EMT license a few months ago and really enjoyed the class. But it's just a thought and a lot can change once I go through clinicals.

7)What's your favorite band?

I don't really have a favorite because I'll listen to pretty much everything...but I do really like Greenday.

8)List some of your favorite movies

The Ring, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Serendipity, Momento...bascially anything funny or scary!

9)List what you like to do outside of medicine (there has to be at least one thing)

Swimming, reading, watching TV, hanging out with my friends, ice skating, traveling and seeing new places!

So I officially receieved my letter of acceptance for Tucom-CA class of 2010 yesterday.
I'm so Excited.

I will be joining all you of you in AUgust, and I think its great that we have this class thread started.

So I will go ahead and contribute some information about myself.

1)What was your favorite undergraduate class or classes?

I loved almost every biology course I took at UCI, but I would have to say that Anatomy was great.

2)What was your undergraduate major?

Biology

3)What made you choose TUCOM over other schools?

I only applied to TUCOM and Western, and I primarily chose TUcom because of its location. I'm from Southern Cali and wanted to live up north for a bit, and my BF goes to Dental School in SF so I wanted to move up and be closer to him. Also i have haerd really good things about tucom and got a great feeling when I visted.

4)What are you most excited about for the upcoming year as a first year medical student?

I'm just excited to start, as many of you have already said. I applied really last minute (in like nov) and I am just so happy to be able to start medical school in Aug. I cant wait to get to know other class members, and finally get one step closer to becoming a doctor.

5)What are you most nervous about?

Of course I am nervous about the workload and the crazy exam blocks. I am also a little nervous about finding a safe and ncie place to live...

6)What specialty are you considering?

Of course my mind will probably change through rotations, but as of right now I have interests in Surgery (i've loved my experiences shadowing in teh OR), but I also seem to be intersted in Dermatology and Oncology. As you can see these are all very diff. so I am pretty much open to various specialties (however, from what I have experienced thus far I dont think that I will be going into primary care...like fp, IM, or peds)...but again who knows. :)

7)What's your favorite band?

I love all kinds of music...and dont really have a particularly fav. band.

8)List some of your favorite movies

My best friends wedding, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Wedding crashers, Wedding planner
I love Romantic Comedies

9)List what you like to do outside of medicine (there has to be at least one thing)
I love spending time with family and friends, i love dining out...shopping, doing outdoor activities, and cooking.

Congrats on your acceptance bnoosha!!!!

Hey guys...so ever since i received my acceptance i have been searching online for some places to live...just basically exploring my housing options.
i dont know if i can wait till may for the listserv to be set up...im so anxious :)


anyways...so i know that i defiently want to live off campus...and in a safe place...whether in vallejo..benecia...or surrounding cities...also i know that i want to have a roomate...i was thinking of a 2 bed 2bath (my own bath is would be nice too)...but im also open to getting a 3 bedroom and having two roomates...

what are all you thinking about doing???

So i found this really nice apartment complex...i guess it just opened and its in vallejo and seems pretty close to the school....its a beautiful community with lots of cool features....gated community...fitness center...washer/dryer in apartment...really nice ktichen w/ granit counter tops....but since its got lots of features...its kinda expensive...

if you guys are interested check it out....
http://www.broadstoneliving.com/SV/sterlingvillage.html

alright...well i would be curious to know what you guys are all considering in terms of housing.

:)

Hi Bnoosha,
I am from UCI too. thanks for the link on housing. Looks like a very nice place since I am in the process of searching.

Does anyone have any other links for good housing options near Vallejo?

-Billy

Hey guys...so ever since i received my acceptance i have been searching online for some places to live...just basically exploring my housing options.
i dont know if i can wait till may for the listserv to be set up...im so anxious :)


anyways...so i know that i defiently want to live off campus...and in a safe place...whether in vallejo..benecia...or surrounding cities...also i know that i want to have a roomate...i was thinking of a 2 bed 2bath (my own bath is would be nice too)...but im also open to getting a 3 bedroom and having two roomates...

what are all you thinking about doing???

So i found this really nice apartment complex...i guess it just opened and its in vallejo and seems pretty close to the school....its a beautiful community with lots of cool features....gated community...fitness center...washer/dryer in apartment...really nice ktichen w/ granit counter tops....but since its got lots of features...its kinda expensive...

if you guys are interested check it out....
http://www.broadstoneliving.com/SV/sterlingvillage.html

alright...well i would be curious to know what you guys are all considering in terms of housing.

:)


I'm hoping to live alone. My cat is adorable, but insane, and does best when it's just me and him. That and I like living alone! I'll probably end up in Vallejo or South, definitely not North. I used to live in Oakland, and I'd rather be closer to Oakland than Sacramento.

but... housing is expensive. might end up needing roommates.

I've been looking for apartments too mainly on rent.com and jus searchin google. Ideally I'd like to get a two bedroom and have another roommate. The apartments that you found are so nice bnoosha but wayyy too expensive. Most of the apartments I've been looking at are around $1200. I don't know how nice they are tho. I want to live close by and would like a relatively nice place but something affordable too. Post up links to more places if you guys find any :) .

Hey guys...so ever since i received my acceptance i have been searching online for some places to live...just basically exploring my housing options.
i dont know if i can wait till may for the listserv to be set up...im so anxious :)


anyways...so i know that i defiently want to live off campus...and in a safe place...whether in vallejo..benecia...or surrounding cities...also i know that i want to have a roomate...i was thinking of a 2 bed 2bath (my own bath is would be nice too)...but im also open to getting a 3 bedroom and having two roomates...

what are all you thinking about doing???

So i found this really nice apartment complex...i guess it just opened and its in vallejo and seems pretty close to the school....its a beautiful community with lots of cool features....gated community...fitness center...washer/dryer in apartment...really nice ktichen w/ granit counter tops....but since its got lots of features...its kinda expensive...

if you guys are interested check it out....
http://www.broadstoneliving.com/SV/sterlingvillage.html

alright...well i would be curious to know what you guys are all considering in terms of housing.

:)


Hello everyone! I recently just recieved my acceptance to TUCOM as well. I'm pretty stoked and can't wait to start and meet everyone. I also went to UCI and moving up north will be a change but i'm looking forward to it. I was lookin at the place Bnoosha found and its not too bad price wise if you get the 3 bedroom and split it between 3 people. Let me know if anyone is interested.

Hey Billy

Thats cool you went to uci...when did you graduate...or are you a curenty student.

im finishing up my fourth year right now

as you know...irvine is pretty nice...and defeintly diff. from vallejo...which is why i really liked the apartments at broadstone..

Alright well good luck with your search...and let me know if you find anything else thats nice around the school

Hi Bnoosha,
I am from UCI too. thanks for the link on housing. Looks like a very nice place since I am in the process of searching.

Does anyone have any other links for good housing options near Vallejo?

-Billy

hey scorpio

ya i know the apartments are pretty expensive for vallejo...i saw some others for around $1200 (for a 2 bed)...but i also dont know how nice they are...my biggest concern is safety..i hear there is a high incidence of burglaries and robberies so I really dont want to have to deal with that....

for me personally its a difference of $200 a month...(800 vs. 600)...but im gonna keep looking

let me know if you see anything that is nice and a bit more reasonable in price...

Take care :)


I've been looking for apartments too mainly on rent.com and jus searchin google. Ideally I'd like to get a two bedroom and have another roommate. The apartments that you found are so nice bnoosha but wayyy too expensive. Most of the apartments I've been looking at are around $1200. I don't know how nice they are tho. I want to live close by and would like a relatively nice place but something affordable too. Post up links to more places if you guys find any :) .

Hey RNugg

Congrats on your acceptance...

Thats cool you went to UCI (i guess there are a few of us going to Touro in the fall)...when did you graduate...im currently finishing up my 4th year

your right...vallejo will defiently be a change from irvine...but i think its gonna be a great experience

I thought about doing the 3 bedroom thing as well (it would end up being cheaper....and it seems like teh community is really nice...) I would be intersested...but I defeintly want to have female roomates (I'm not sure if you are male or female...i cant judge by your screen name)

Alright well take care
:)

Hello everyone! I recently just recieved my acceptance to TUCOM as well. I'm pretty stoked and can't wait to start and meet everyone. I also went to UCI and moving up north will be a change but i'm looking forward to it. I was lookin at the place Bnoosha found and its not too bad price wise if you get the 3 bedroom and split it between 3 people. Let me know if anyone is interested.

Hey RNugg

Congrats on your acceptance...

Thats cool you went to UCI (i guess there are a few of us going to Touro in the fall)...when did you graduate...im currently finishing up my 4th year

your right...vallejo will defiently be a change from irvine...but i think its gonna be a great experience

I thought about doing the 3 bedroom thing as well (it would end up being cheaper....and it seems like teh community is really nice...) I would be intersested...but I defeintly want to have female roomates (I'm not sure if you are male or female...i cant judge by your screen name)

Alright well take care
:)


Whattup Bnoosha,

I graduated last june. I think i actually interviewed on the same day as you on the 9th. The place looks real nice and i figure if you're gonna live somewhere you might as well like it so splitting the 3 bedroom is affordable. But i am a guy, i don't really mind living with females but i know you are looking for female roommates so i hope you find some cool ones! Best of luck and i'll see you in the fall.

Hey

Okay i think i remember you...congrats...im glad you got in...r u going here for sure

Ya i hope i find some cool roomates too

I acutally called the apt. complex today...just to find out more info..

and they said they have 180 units...and will reserve an apt. till may...but not till like july (which is what i would want)

they said they are filling up quickly...but who knows they could be just saying that


but its really great cuz each apt. also has a refrigerator, washer dryer and microwave...i guess you save on appliances

im gonna go visit my boyfriend in SF in the middle of february so im gonna go check out this place and see if it is all that it is cracked up to be

good luck finding roomates too (even though it is still really early)

:)

Whattup Bnoosha,

I graduated last june. I think i actually interviewed on the same day as you on the 9th. The place looks real nice and i figure if you're gonna live somewhere you might as well like it so splitting the 3 bedroom is affordable. But i am a guy, i don't really mind living with females but i know you are looking for female roommates so i hope you find some cool ones! Best of luck and i'll see you in the fall.

Hey

Okay i think i remember you...congrats...im glad you got in...r u going here for sure

Ya i hope i find some cool roomates too

I acutally called the apt. complex today...just to find out more info..

and they said they have 180 units...and will reserve an apt. till may...but not till like july (which is what i would want)

they said they are filling up quickly...but who knows they could be just saying that


but its really great cuz each apt. also has a refrigerator, washer dryer and microwave...i guess you save on appliances

im gonna go visit my boyfriend in SF in the middle of february so im gonna go check out this place and see if it is all that it is cracked up to be

good luck finding roomates too (even though it is still really early)

:)

I'm 90% sure i'm gonna go to TUCOM, unless i get accepted to an MD school i'll be at TUCOM for sure. I got into another school back east but I like cali too much to deal with all the snow over there.

When you get a chance to check out that place can you give me the low down on how it is? Thanks!

Hey again, I will repost and stuff as more people ask...I am looking for 2 roomies to share a 4 bed, 2.5 bathroom place 4.17 miles away from school.

The area around is safe, I checked the crime out in the area, one catch: gotta be a dude...sorry ladies! But yeah, hit me up!

Matt

Hey again, I will repost and stuff as more people ask...I am looking for 2 roomies to share a 4 bed, 2.5 bathroom place 4.17 miles away from school.

The area around is safe, I checked the crime out in the area, one catch: gotta be a dude...sorry ladies! But yeah, hit me up!

Matt

Hey KendoDo, so your name is Matt. I replied ur email to me asking what your name was, how silly of me.

And to Rnugg and Bnoosha: Sup to Irvine ppl. Hopefully more from UCI will attend. I am a 4th year at UCI right now. By the picture on ur profile Bnoosha, i think i recognize you from a class or something. Did you take anatomy Fall05 with that cool bald professor?

Hey Rnugg, tell us more about yourself. Maybe I've seen you before on campus. Unlike you, I accepted their offer as an early acceptance. So that means I can't interview anymore, 100% sure i will go there. But hey TUCOM is pretty nice even though it was the only med school I ever visited.

Hey KendoDo, so your name is Matt. I replied ur email to me asking what your name was, how silly of me.

And to Rnugg and Bnoosha: Sup to Irvine ppl. Hopefully more from UCI will attend. I am a 4th year at UCI right now. By the picture on ur profile Bnoosha, i think i recognize you from a class or something. Did you take anatomy Fall05 with that cool bald professor?

Hey Rnugg, tell us more about yourself. Maybe I've seen you before on campus. Unlike you, I accepted their offer as an early acceptance. So that means I can't interview anymore, 100% sure i will go there. But hey TUCOM is pretty nice even though it was the only med school I ever visited.

whattup billytoanle,

My name is Richard and i graduated june of 2005. I was involved in a couple on campus organizations. I was the Publicist for Flying Sams and i was in Kappa Sigma. You probably saw me around campus for sure, UCI isn't that big so after a while everyone looks familiar. As for right now, I don't plan to do anything but party till we matriculate haha Well thats me in a nutshell.

Hey billytoanle

Yes I was in anatomy with Riegle...he was such a nice professor...

ya im still a fourth year at uci...if you see me around stop me and say hello...i would like to put a face to ur name...

im also excited to start touro and i am definetly accepting (i only applied to touro and western...but i really wanted to go to touro)...
alright...take care :)


Hey KendoDo, so your name is Matt. I replied ur email to me asking what your name was, how silly of me.

And to Rnugg and Bnoosha: Sup to Irvine ppl. Hopefully more from UCI will attend. I am a 4th year at UCI right now. By the picture on ur profile Bnoosha, i think i recognize you from a class or something. Did you take anatomy Fall05 with that cool bald professor?

Hey Rnugg, tell us more about yourself. Maybe I've seen you before on campus. Unlike you, I accepted their offer as an early acceptance. So that means I can't interview anymore, 100% sure i will go there. But hey TUCOM is pretty nice even though it was the only med school I ever visited.

Cool cool. School hasn't started and we are already getting to know each other. Laters

my aim sn is Billyle
Hopefully I talk to all you TUCOMs more eventually.

Cool cool. School hasn't started and we are already getting to know each other. Laters

my aim sn is Billyle
Hopefully I talk to all you TUCOMs more eventually.

Hey Guys!

I will be at Touro in the Fall as well, and I just wanted to say that looking on Craigslist is also a good place for housing. The apartments will be quite expensive but sometimes you have better look on Craigslist for something more affordable. I am planning on sharing housing but want a mixed household if over 2 people. I think living with one other girl would be okay but would want to have a mixed household for 3+ people. I live in the east bay right now just working so if anyone ouside of the area needs help with living tips let me know, I have been in the Bay area for a long time :)

Can't wait to meet everyone soon...

Heather

What's up class of 2010? Congratulations! Don't do anything this summer besides travel, relax and party because you won't have much time for it once school starts (although it's not as bad as people make it sound)! I am in the Touro-CA class of 2009 so I can answer any questions you may have. I see that a couple of you are from Colorado? I grew up in Lakewood, CO and went to Bear Creek HS followed by CU-Boulder. Email me at erik_paulson@yahoo.com with questions. See you guys soon!

Hey everyone,

I'm going to be attending TUCOM this comming August, and I'd like to make some new friends before I'd hike to Cali. My name is Tom. I'm 24 years old and currently living and working in Cambridge, MA. (Yes, its freezing!) I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, hiking, weight lifting, soccer, and anime. I'm still working on the logistical nightmare of moving from coast to coast, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

In addition, I am also looking for potential a roomate or two. I'd like to find an apartment or townhouse in Benecia, or somewhere other than Vallejo :p . Please let me know if you are interested. I'm a neat, quiet, and respectful rommate. (If your into video or computer games that's a big plus in my book!) email me at: thomas_scalfarotto@hms.harvard.edu

See you this August!

Welcome to the island, everyone!!! As we sat in lecture today, with the door open... the grass is growing like mad outside on the hill by your future lecture hall... and a bunny hopped by.

And I thought to myself (what a wonderful world)... DAMN I'M GLAD I'M NOT BACK EAST!! hahahahaha!!!

Like Erik posted above, feel free to PM me with questions.

Congratulations!!!

Christine

Welcome to the island, everyone!!! As we sat in lecture today, with the door open... the grass is growing like mad outside on the hill by your future lecture hall... and a bunny hopped by.

And I thought to myself (what a wonderful world)... DAMN I'M GLAD I'M NOT BACK EAST!! hahahahaha!!!

Christine

Hahahha...your description sounds like something one would see on TV! :)

I've been looking more into apartments and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the following places

Austin Creek Apartments
Seabreeze
Blue Rock Village
Fountain Plaza Hills

These seemed to be the most affordable that I found. Anyone have any comments about these places?? Thanks.

For all you out of towners, the weather isn't super wonderful in Vallejo, kinda cold compared to parts of the Bay Area, but, it most def beats other parts of the country, cept maybe San Diego....currently it is 65, was 70 yesterday, I am in shorts and a tee in wintertime, oh I love you California.

Anyways, I am looking into gym memberships in the area, anyone else interested? Their bball court is good for kendo if anyone is interested in learning, but I would love a place to swim and run. PM if interested! :thumbup:

Hey has anyone in here thought of dorming?

What are the pros and cons of dorming in TUCOM?

Does anyone know how hard it is to be approved for dorming in TUCOM?


-Billy

Hey has anyone in here thought of dorming?

What are the pros and cons of dorming in TUCOM?

Does anyone know how hard it is to be approved for dorming in TUCOM?


-Billy


I thought about dorming, but after seeing the campus and whats on the island i think i'm gonna live off campus.

I thought about dorming too at first but my tour guide said it was pretty hard to get into because there's not that many rooms. But then I like the thought of having my own living room and kitchen so I'm gonna get an apartment.

I thought about dorming too at first but my tour guide said it was pretty hard to get into because there's not that many rooms. But then I like the thought of having my own living room and kitchen so I'm gonna gt an apartment.
Yeah it would be nice to just roll out of bed and go to class or study, but there is a lack of food and stuff to procrastinate with :) . So I am going to go with the off the "island" option. Maybe Benicia...

For those of you who are planning trips or going to be out of town before classes start, I called the office to find out about the financial aid packages, roommate list etc. and they told me they are planning on sending that stuff out in early april. Not good for those of us who are going to be gone, oh well what can you do?

Yeah, you guys have a point about the cons of dorming.
Looks like off campus is a good idea. Hopefully I can find one or two guys to share a place with. If any of you guys interested maybe we can start looking for a good place together. I live in southern California, Orange County. So it'd be nice to drive up there before school starts and check out some prospective places.

Aim me up at: BillyLe


-Billy

Hey Everyone!
Well, I am 75% sure I will attend TUCOM next year. I'm from the East Coast, and I have several questions, that I hope someone can answer.

1.) I plan to live with my boyfriend in Berkeley (he will be a grad student there). I was hoping that someone who knows the area could tell me about the traffic from Berkeley to MI in the AM and the reverse in PM. How long does it take? Do students ever take this route? Is it worth saving $10000 in rent to commute?

2.) Are lectures available on MP3? Do we buy classnotes or are they supplied online to us? How is the curriculum changing?

3.) Are laptops required? If so, do you know the min. requirements?

4.) Where are the 3rd year rotations set up? I looked at the list, and most seem to be in AZ, CO, and NV. Do we get to pick where we want to do our rotations? I really want to stay in the SF area. Of the list posted online, do you know which hospitals have great reputations?

5.) How do you know the match list is impressive?

6.) When does orientation begin this year? When do classes start?

These are my questions thus far! Thanks!!
:)

Hey I think you asked some great questions.

I am also intersted in the answers to questions 4-6.

As for # 1, I here the commute from Berkely isn't that bad, b/c you are going in the opposite direction of traffic...when I drove from sf in the morning it took me 50 min (so i assume berkely should only take you 30 min in the morning)
and again in teh PM it will be reverse commute (against traffic)


2) Lectures are not provided in mp3 format...i think professors give out slides (but I am not positive about this one).


Hope i helped a bit...and if anyone else can answer the other questions...i would also really appreciate it.

:)


Hey Everyone!
Well, I am 75% sure I will attend TUCOM next year. I'm from the East Coast, and I have several questions, that I hope someone can answer.

1.) I plan to live with my boyfriend in Berkeley (he will be a grad student there). I was hoping that someone who knows the area could tell me about the traffic from Berkeley to MI in the AM and the reverse in PM. How long does it take? Do students ever take this route? Is it worth saving $10000 in rent to commute?

2.) Are lectures available on MP3? Do we buy classnotes or are they supplied online to us? How is the curriculum changing?

3.) Are laptops required? If so, do you know the min. requirements?

4.) Where are the 3rd year rotations set up? I looked at the list, and most seem to be in AZ, CO, and NV. Do we get to pick where we want to do our rotations? I really want to stay in the SF area. Of the list posted online, do you know which hospitals have great reputations?

5.) How do you know the match list is impressive?

6.) When does orientation begin this year? When do classes start?

These are my questions thus far! Thanks!!
:)

I don' know about the laptops; sorry. Yes, you do get to set up your own rotations, and yes, most of those will be in the Bay Area.

As for match lists, here's the 2004 match list. Read for yourself.


ALLOPATHIC MATCH RESULTS - CLASS OF 2004


Student
Location
Program

****3698 University of Michigan, MI Phys Medicine & Rehab
****3772 Chino Valley Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****6439 Bay Area Corpus Christi, TX Traditional Rotating
****7206 Medical University of South Carolina, SC Psychiatry
****4086 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, VA Medicine - Preliminary
****9632 Swedish Medical Center, WA Family Practice/First Hill
****4924 University of Southern Florida College of Medicine, FL Pediatrics
****4595 Sutter Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****4586 Michigan State University, MI General Surgery
****0851 University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals Psychiatry
****9717 Kaiser Permente, CA Pediatrics
****2026 Nassau University Medical Center, NY General Surgery
****3360 St. Josephs Mercy McComb, MI Emergency Medicine
****9795 University of Southern California, CA Internal Medicine
****5284 New York State University, NY Psychiatry
****8714 Alaska Family Practice Res, AK Family Practice
****6362 UC Irvine Medical Center, CA Pediatrics
****0740 Phoenix Baptist Hospital, AZ Family Practice
****9411 Stanislaus Health Services, CA Family Practice
****1615 San Joaquin General Hospital, CA Family Practice
****1510 Utah Valley Family Practice, UT Family Practice
****9268 Chino Valley Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****4398 University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals, NV Pediatrics
****3855 Alameda County Medical Center, CA Emergency Medicine
****1929 Northeast Ohio College of Medicine, OH OB/BYN
****8976 Alameda County Medical Center, CA Internal Medicine
****3639 New York University School of Medicine, NY Phys Medicine & Rehab
****7784 Rush University Medical Center, IL Phys Medicine & Rehab
****9646 UCLA Medical Center, CA Family Medicine
****5013 Martin L King Jr/Drew Medical Center, CA Psychiatry
****5641 University of Texas HSC, TX Phys Medicine & Rehab
****2496 Stanislaus Health Services, CA Family Practice
****7158 UC San Diego Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****2130 Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD Phys Medicine & Rehab
****1909 UC Irvine Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****0678 Glendale Adventist, CA Family Practice
****0027 University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals, NV Pediatrics
****6731 Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, VA Internal Medicine
****5716 University of New Mexico School of Medicine, NM Pedatrics
****4098 Memorial Fam Prac Res, TX Family Practice
****9875 UMDNJ-New Jersey Med, NJ Family Practice
****7062 UC San Francisco, CA Surgery-Preliminary
****5423 University of Hawaii Integ Ob/Gyn, HI OB/GYN
****5095 University of New Mexico SOM, NM Pediatrics
****4720 UC Irvine Medical Center, CA Internal Medicine
****7295 Albert Einstein Medical Center, PA Emergency Medicine
****9683 UMDNJ-New Jersey Med, NJ Pediatrics
****2299 UC Davis Medical Center, CA Anesthesiology
****8490 Exempla St. Joseph Hosp, CO Internal Medicine
****6976 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, NC Family Practice
****8967 Good Samaritan Medical Center, NY Traditional Rotating
****8881 St. Josephs Hospital, AZ Pediatrics
****4845 Stanislaus Health Services, CA Family Practice
****1113 San Joaquin General Hospital, CA Family Practice
****4027 Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, CO Family Practice
****6393 University of Southern California, CA Emergency Medicine
****3497 St. Elizabeths Hospital, MA Internal Medicine
****3694 University of Rochester, Strong Memorial, NY Family Practice
****4722 Northside Hospital and Heart Institute, FL Phys Medicine & Rehab
****1831 St. Anthony Hospitals, CO Family Practice



OSTEOPATHIC MATCH RESULTS - CLASS OF 2004


Student
Location
Program

**987 Memorial Hospital, PA Traditional Rotating
**988 UNTHSCTCOM/Plaza Medical Center, TX Internal Medicine
**991 Pacific Hospital - Long Beach, CA Family Practice
**992 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, CA OB/GYN
**994 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, CA Traditional Rotating
**995 Sun Coast Hospital, FL Traditional Rotating
**996 Columbia Hospital, FL Family Practice
**997 Genesys Health Systems, MI Emergency Medicine
**999 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, MI Emergency Medicine
**026 Naval Hospital (San Diego), CA Traditional Rotating
**027 Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, NY Traditional Rotating
**030 Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, NY Family Practice
**035 Travis Air Force Base/Grant Medical Center, CA Traditional Rotating
**037 Garden City Hospital Osteopathic, MI Emergency Medicine
**100 Henry Ford HS/Horizon/Bi-County, MI Psychiatry
**102 Good Samaritan Hosp, NY OB/GYN
**110 Ingham Regional Medical Center, MI Phys Medicine & Rehab
**113 Good Samaritan Hosp, NY Pediatrics
**117 Northside Hospital & Heart Institute, FL Traditional Rotating
**122 Naval Hospital (Portsmouth), VA Traditional Rotating
**942 New York United Hosp, NY Traditional Rotating
**132 Doctors Hospital Medical Center, CA Family Practice
**125 Madigan Army Medical Center, WA Traditional Rotating
**127 Kennedy Memorial/Univeristy Medical, NJ Traditional Rotating
**961 Detroit Riverview, MI Internal Medicine
**131 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, MI Emergency Medicine
**137 Naval Hospital (San Diego), CA Traditional Rotating
**145 DCH Foundation Hospital, CA Traditional Rotating
**148 DCH Foundation Hospital, CA Family Practice
**993 Genesys Health Systems, MI Family Practice
**150 Palmetto General Hospital, FL Emergency Medicine
**157 Naval Hospital (Portsmouth), VA Traditional Rotating
**158 AZ GME Consortium, AZ Family Practice
**160 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, MI Diagnostic Radiology
**161 Pacific Hospital - Long Beach, CA Family Practice
**166 Grandview Hospital and Medical Center, OH Orthopedic Surgery

I don' know about the laptops; sorry. Yes, you do get to set up your own rotations, and yes, most of those will be in the Bay Area.

Orientation will run the first week of August, class starts the second week.

As for match lists, here's the 2004 match list. Read for yourself.


ALLOPATHIC MATCH RESULTS - CLASS OF 2004


Student
Location
Program

****3698 University of Michigan, MI Phys Medicine & Rehab
****3772 Chino Valley Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****6439 Bay Area Corpus Christi, TX Traditional Rotating
****7206 Medical University of South Carolina, SC Psychiatry
****4086 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, VA Medicine - Preliminary
****9632 Swedish Medical Center, WA Family Practice/First Hill
****4924 University of Southern Florida College of Medicine, FL Pediatrics
****4595 Sutter Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****4586 Michigan State University, MI General Surgery
****0851 University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals Psychiatry
****9717 Kaiser Permente, CA Pediatrics
****2026 Nassau University Medical Center, NY General Surgery
****3360 St. Josephs Mercy McComb, MI Emergency Medicine
****9795 University of Southern California, CA Internal Medicine
****5284 New York State University, NY Psychiatry
****8714 Alaska Family Practice Res, AK Family Practice
****6362 UC Irvine Medical Center, CA Pediatrics
****0740 Phoenix Baptist Hospital, AZ Family Practice
****9411 Stanislaus Health Services, CA Family Practice
****1615 San Joaquin General Hospital, CA Family Practice
****1510 Utah Valley Family Practice, UT Family Practice
****9268 Chino Valley Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****4398 University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals, NV Pediatrics
****3855 Alameda County Medical Center, CA Emergency Medicine
****1929 Northeast Ohio College of Medicine, OH OB/BYN
****8976 Alameda County Medical Center, CA Internal Medicine
****3639 New York University School of Medicine, NY Phys Medicine & Rehab
****7784 Rush University Medical Center, IL Phys Medicine & Rehab
****9646 UCLA Medical Center, CA Family Medicine
****5013 Martin L King Jr/Drew Medical Center, CA Psychiatry
****5641 University of Texas HSC, TX Phys Medicine & Rehab
****2496 Stanislaus Health Services, CA Family Practice
****7158 UC San Diego Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****2130 Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD Phys Medicine & Rehab
****1909 UC Irvine Medical Center, CA Family Practice
****0678 Glendale Adventist, CA Family Practice
****0027 University of Nevada Affiliated Hospitals, NV Pediatrics
****6731 Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, VA Internal Medicine
****5716 University of New Mexico School of Medicine, NM Pedatrics
****4098 Memorial Fam Prac Res, TX Family Practice
****9875 UMDNJ-New Jersey Med, NJ Family Practice
****7062 UC San Francisco, CA Surgery-Preliminary
****5423 University of Hawaii Integ Ob/Gyn, HI OB/GYN
****5095 University of New Mexico SOM, NM Pediatrics
****4720 UC Irvine Medical Center, CA Internal Medicine
****7295 Albert Einstein Medical Center, PA Emergency Medicine
****9683 UMDNJ-New Jersey Med, NJ Pediatrics
****2299 UC Davis Medical Center, CA Anesthesiology
****8490 Exempla St. Joseph Hosp, CO Internal Medicine
****6976 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, NC Family Practice
****8967 Good Samaritan Medical Center, NY Traditional Rotating
****8881 St. Josephs Hospital, AZ Pediatrics
****4845 Stanislaus Health Services, CA Family Practice
****1113 San Joaquin General Hospital, CA Family Practice
****4027 Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, CO Family Practice
****6393 University of Southern California, CA Emergency Medicine
****3497 St. Elizabeths Hospital, MA Internal Medicine
****3694 University of Rochester, Strong Memorial, NY Family Practice
****4722 Northside Hospital and Heart Institute, FL Phys Medicine & Rehab
****1831 St. Anthony Hospitals, CO Family Practice



OSTEOPATHIC MATCH RESULTS - CLASS OF 2004


Student
Location
Program

**987 Memorial Hospital, PA Traditional Rotating
**988 UNTHSCTCOM/Plaza Medical Center, TX Internal Medicine
**991 Pacific Hospital - Long Beach, CA Family Practice
**992 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, CA OB/GYN
**994 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, CA Traditional Rotating
**995 Sun Coast Hospital, FL Traditional Rotating
**996 Columbia Hospital, FL Family Practice
**997 Genesys Health Systems, MI Emergency Medicine
**999 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, MI Emergency Medicine
**026 Naval Hospital (San Diego), CA Traditional Rotating
**027 Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, NY Traditional Rotating
**030 Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, NY Family Practice
**035 Travis Air Force Base/Grant Medical Center, CA Traditional Rotating
**037 Garden City Hospital Osteopathic, MI Emergency Medicine
**100 Henry Ford HS/Horizon/Bi-County, MI Psychiatry
**102 Good Samaritan Hosp, NY OB/GYN
**110 Ingham Regional Medical Center, MI Phys Medicine & Rehab
**113 Good Samaritan Hosp, NY Pediatrics
**117 Northside Hospital & Heart Institute, FL Traditional Rotating
**122 Naval Hospital (Portsmouth), VA Traditional Rotating
**942 New York United Hosp, NY Traditional Rotating
**132 Doctors Hospital Medical Center, CA Family Practice
**125 Madigan Army Medical Center, WA Traditional Rotating
**127 Kennedy Memorial/Univeristy Medical, NJ Traditional Rotating
**961 Detroit Riverview, MI Internal Medicine
**131 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, MI Emergency Medicine
**137 Naval Hospital (San Diego), CA Traditional Rotating
**145 DCH Foundation Hospital, CA Traditional Rotating
**148 DCH Foundation Hospital, CA Family Practice
**993 Genesys Health Systems, MI Family Practice
**150 Palmetto General Hospital, FL Emergency Medicine
**157 Naval Hospital (Portsmouth), VA Traditional Rotating
**158 AZ GME Consortium, AZ Family Practice
**160 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, MI Diagnostic Radiology
**161 Pacific Hospital - Long Beach, CA Family Practice
**166 Grandview Hospital and Medical Center, OH Orthopedic Surgery

I e-mailed Dr. Haight (who referred me to the curriculum director) about the laptops and he said that laptops will most likely be required in the upcoming year especially since they are trying really hard to make the campus wireless. He didn't know the requirements yet and said that once they figure it out, they would let the students know. Therefore, he told me to wait on buying a computer.

As far as the curriculum, I was told that it has not been finalized yet and they will let the students know as soon as they figure it out. The same goes for orientation and the start date.

It basically seems like everything is in the works and will be finalized in the next month or two. Hopefully, we'll be able to find out soon cuz I'm curious to know all this stuff too :)!

Scorpio Thanks so much for that info.
It was defeintly useful...i am going to wait till june probaby to purchase a laptop...but i am really curious to know when orientation is and when school starts...so hopefully they will have the schedule up soon.

:luck: :luck: :luck:



I e-mailed Dr. Haight (who referred me to the curriculum director) about the laptops and he said that laptops will most likely be required in the upcoming year especially since they are trying really hard to make the campus wireless. He didn't know the requirements yet and said that once they figure it out, they would let the students know. Therefore, he told me to wait on buying a computer.

As far as the curriculum, I was told that it has not been finalized yet and they will let the students know as soon as they figure it out. The same goes for orientation and the start date.

It basically seems like everything is in the works and will be finalized in the next month or two. Hopefully, we'll be able to find out soon cuz I'm curious to know all this stuff too :)!

Hey Guys,

Does anyone know what time the interviews are held/what time we need to be at Touro? I flew up to No. Cal for my Monday interview and I forgot my letter that had all the info on it.. Can someone PM me on what time to be there?

Thanks!

Aman

You need to meet at the admissions office at 9am

GOOD LUCK!


Hey Guys,

Does anyone know what time the interviews are held/what time we need to be at Touro? I flew up to No. Cal for my Monday interview and I forgot my letter that had all the info on it.. Can someone PM me on what time to be there?

Thanks!

Aman

Now it's official, I'm going to touro-mi :D I believe I'll get a great education and enjoy my time while doing so. The staff seems quite personable esp. Dr.Haight and my interview group was great. Although mare island is not the most ideal place, it's pretty close to the bay area. I couldn't ask for more.
I look forward to meeting everyone in the fall.


Now to get rid of that travel bug...


tfp

Congrats TFP! See ya in August!

Another couple of questions:

Anyone working on their student loans?

Which ones are will you be taking out?

Has anyoen heard of HEAL loans? (I called the financial office, and their response was bascily... WTF?!) I know a couple of DO's that financed some of their education with it.

Its kinda freaking me out how much I'm going to be in debt for this. :scared: I know I'm going to make it back. But that's going some major pressure after medical school.

Hi All Potential Future Classmates,

I have an interview at Touro (my top choice school) in March and I'm nervous about the class already being filled by the time I interview. Any advice? Also, can you let me know what your interview experience was like? I got the interview invitation less than 2 weeks after all my secondary materials were in and I'm very excited about the possibility that I will be in medical school come August. Let's hope that's the case!

Thanks,
Stephanie

Hey Stephanie

Congrats on your upcoming interview. Touro is great in that they offer very quick turn around time on application processing. My best advice for the interview at TOuro is to knwo your primary and secondary application really really well. I cant stress that enough...Be prepared to elaborate about any/everything that you may have mentioned in yoru app. I would have someone you know look at your apps and ask you questions...(to help you practice) ..I prepared by looking at the interview feedback...whcih was really helpful.

As far as the interview goes...its pretty chill...Dont be scared about the whole group interview thingy...it actually is more laid back than one on one...Dr. Haight makes you feel so comfortable and happy to be there...and this is a great positive vibe right before you interview. He will even ask you a sample question, that you will answer in front of a group...just so you get the feel of how things will go in teh group interview.

I wish you all the luck...just be yourself...and show them what you have to offer (obviously you have done well and have receieved and interview...so confirm all your qualities)

If you have any more questions please feel free to PM me.

GOOD LUCK AGAIN.

Bana :luck:


Hi All Potential Future Classmates,

I have an interview at Touro (my top choice school) in March and I'm nervous about the class already being filled by the time I interview. Any advice? Also, can you let me know what your interview experience was like? I got the interview invitation less than 2 weeks after all my secondary materials were in and I'm very excited about the possibility that I will be in medical school come August. Let's hope that's the case!

Thanks,
Stephanie

Stephanie,

Congrats on getting an interview. Another "trick" you might want to try is to call the admissions office and find out who will be interviewing you. Then you can do some reasearch of your own on your interviewers and ask some well thought out questions. And as suggested... look over your app, dress well, practice interviewing. Just think of it as a job interview.

Don't stress too much about if your going to make it in this year or not. They have an early accept program for next year. So if they fill up this year, and your a prime candiate, you can get a spot for next year and not have to fill out any applications. (Dr. H will explain it better than I can) And I speak from experience, this program ROCKS :meanie: . I went for my interview in April, and I live on the East Coast, so if I had gotten in that year it would have been a nightmare for me to move to Cali in that amount of time. This also gave me another year to spend on my research, travel some more, and spend time with my girlfriend.

Best of Luck!
Tom

Bana and Tom,

Thanks for the advice, especially about rereading my application materials. I wouldn't have thought of that. I was also unaware that this is a group interview--that should be interesting and conducive for more casual conversation. Though my interactions with Dr. Haight have been limited, they have been awesome. I could tell right away by speaking to him that the energy of the program was perfect for me and it had a huge influence on my decision to making this my top choice. It's nice to hear that confirmed by your posts. Congratulations to both of you and perhaps we'll see each other come August.

All the best,
Stephanie

Tom,

I came across some information on the web regarding HEAL loans. It looks like they were discontinued in 1998. Here's the link to DHHS's website:
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/healsite/

Good luck--I agree that the debt can feel incredibly scary, but just think of all the people before you who have done it. They all say it's no big deal. And, when it comes down to it, what's the alternative? Can you think of anything that you would want to do more in your life than this journey?

:) Stephanie

Stephanie,

Thank you SO much for that link! I've been searching and searching for the info on this loan. I guess that means Stafford loans, here I come. Best of luck on your interview and PM me if you have any other questions about it.

Tom

Stephanie,

I second everything Tom and Bana said :thumbup: and you might want to check the medical school feedback link on this site as well for other ppl's experiences. Goodluck !! :D

I know it's still early, but what's everyone's plans for housing? As of now, I'm looking between Glen Cove or Benicia with costs being the ultimate decider.

Hey all! I'm thrilled to be attending this school. Who else is out there? We should organize a pre-orientation week get-together or something, shouldn't we? Especially for those of us that aren't native to California(myself included). Congratulations to everyone.

What struck you most positively about the interview/tour/school? Why did we pick it?

:D
Hey there MJ! Nice to meet you. Just received my acceptance letter and dropped 2 Grand and some change! Wow! I'm completely excited to be a member of the Class of 2010! I am a recent transplant to Norfolk VA. Followed my husband who is stationed out here in Virginia. We are really glad to have the opportunity to return to California! I grew up in San Diego, but I am unfamiliar with the area. I concur, we definitely need to have a pre-orientation get-together!

I loved general area and the atmosphere. Mostly though, I really liked Dr Haight. He really set the tone. The interview was fantastic.

Hey all! I'm thrilled to be attending this school. Who else is out there? We should organize a pre-orientation week get-together or something, shouldn't we? Especially for those of us that aren't native to California(myself included). Congratulations to everyone.

What struck you most positively about the interview/tour/school? Why did we pick it?

:D
Hey there MJ! Nice to meet you. Just received my acceptance letter and dropped 2 Grand and some change! Wow! I'm completely excited to be a member of the Class of 2010! I am a recent transplant to Norfolk VA. Followed my husband who is stationed out here in Virginia. We are really glad to have the opportunity to return to California! I grew up in San Diego, but I am unfamiliar with the area. I concur, we definitely need to have a pre-orientation get-together!

I loved general area and the atmosphere. Mostly though, I really liked Dr Haight. He really set the tone. The interview was fantastic.

Hey there MJ! Nice to meet you. Just received my acceptance letter and dropped 2 Grand and some change! Wow! I'm completely excited to be a member of the Class of 2010! I am a recent transplant to Norfolk VA. Followed my husband who is stationed out here in Virginia. We are really glad to have the opportunity to return to California! I grew up in San Diego, but I am unfamiliar with the area. I concur, we definitely need to have a pre-orientation get-together!

I loved general area and the atmosphere. Mostly though, I really liked Dr Haight. He really set the tone. The interview was fantastic.

I will second my own idea for a pre-orientation get-together(and obligatory pre-class toast!). Congrats on joining us! It's sounding like there's certainly a diverse group of folks coming together for the 2010 class. If you get some time, tell us some more about yourself. Most of us have already posted some info here, but more couldn't hurt!

Marc

Hello, All!

How does Touro inform you of your interview, if they grant you one? Telephone or email?

Thanks!
Allen
:scared:

Hey Allen,

Usually its by mail. Best of luck!

Tom

Hey Flt Surg WannaB! Congrats on your acceptance, your dad told me at Saturday kendo practice, hope to see you soon in sd!

Matt

Hello all - not sure if I set this up right, but I thought it would be nice to see where we are all moving from while we wait for spring. Check out the link below to see the map (you don't have to join the site to add yourself).

http://www.frappr.com/tucommareisland

Great Idea!

I just added myself :)


Hello all - not sure if I set this up right, but I thought it would be nice to see where we are all moving from while we wait for spring. Check out the link below to see the map (you don't have to join the site to add yourself).

http://www.frappr.com/tucommareisland

This map is a cool idea. I added myself already. So far only couple ppl have joined.

Sooooooooo...

This poor thread has been, how you say, 'stagnate' lately. I KNOW that more than the dozen and a half or so folks that have posted on here have been accepted. I also know that about 90 % of applicants surf this web site more than they'd like to admit. My question, therefore, is "where's the other folks?"

I got ROASTED over in Pre-Osteo for saying that Mare Island's anatomy lab was better than TUCOM-LV. They were on me like a pack of dogs on a three-legged cat! I wasn't trying to be a jerk, but the thread was "TUCOM-MI VS. TUCOM-LV"; how was I SUPPOSED to answer?:D

I work overnights as a phlebotomist at the trauma center. Recently, the hospital(due to budget issues) has decided that the ICU nurses will be doing their own blood sugars, which sounds reasonable to me. Truthfully, ours was the only facility I had ever worked at or heard of where the laboratory did ALL of the blood sugars. Obviously this was a source of contention amongst the ICU greek chorus, and last month they decided to circulate a nasty rumor about the phlebotomists on our shift (all TWO of us for the ginormous hospital). The rumor was that we spent all of our time in Radiology watching cable TV and that we had been up on the Unit laughing at the nurses for having to work so hard. They took it all the way to the VICE PRESIDENT of the corporation! How ludicrous. Yes, we've been to Radiology before, but just to say hello to some friends that work there. Never had we watched TV, as was alleged.

The reason I'm sharing this completely irrelevant anecdote is that I was thinking to myself how happy I am that I am almost to the point that I don't have to have my supervisor sit me down and accuse me of things that nurses made up to be spiteful. Yes.

Someone post something; this thread was almost off the page. DMU is showing us up big time!! Hope everyone is well!!!

Ha! I'll post because I just happen to be on SDN. My boyfriend and I were trying to figure out housing for next year. Does anyone know of good areas between Touro and Berkeley? We are looking into the Richmond/El Cerrito/Albany/San Pablo areas. It's so difficult to look into housing when you live on the East Coast. We want to live in a safe area near the 80, either in a one or two bedroom. Any ideas?

Also, does anyone know why the Mare Island Student Life website isn't working? Thanks :)

Also, does anyone know why the Mare Island Student Life website isn't working? Tnanks :)

If you are thinking about living in Berkeley area.... I suggest North Berkeley because it is pretty safe and not too far from 80. If you start looking, PM me with some of the areas and I can maybe give some insight. I live in bay area and my bf lives in Berkeley and I remember when he was looking for housing with his roommates.

Sooooooooo...

This poor thread has been, how you say, 'stagnate' lately. I KNOW that more than the dozen and a half or so folks that have posted on here have been accepted. I also know that about 90 % of applicants surf this web site more than they'd like to admit. My question, therefore, is "where's the other folks?"

I got ROASTED over in Pre-Osteo for saying that Mare Island's anatomy lab was better than TUCOM-LV. They were on me like a pack of dogs on a three-legged cat! I wasn't trying to be a jerk, but the thread was "TUCOM-MI VS. TUCOM-LV"; how was I SUPPOSED to answer?:D

I work overnights as a phlebotomist at the trauma center. Recently, the hospital(due to budget issues) has decided that the ICU nurses will be doing their own blood sugars, which sounds reasonable to me. Truthfully, ours was the only facility I had ever worked at or heard of where the laboratory did ALL of the blood sugars. Obviously this was a source of contention amongst the ICU greek chorus, and last month they decided to circulate a nasty rumor about the phlebotomists on our shift (all TWO of us for the ginormous hospital). The rumor was that we spent all of our time in Radiology watching cable TV and that we had been up on the Unit laughing at the nurses for having to work so hard. They took it all the way to the VICE PRESIDENT of the corporation! How ludicrous. Yes, we've been to Radiology before, but just to say hello to some friends that work there. Never had we watched TV, as was alleged.

The reason I'm sharing this completely irrelevant anecdote is that I was thinking to myself how happy I am that I am almost to the point that I don't