I started a thread for class of 2011 but of course I meant 2010! Anyone else here?

I am actually struggling between PCOM and NSU right now. I really LOVED PCOM though. I was very surprised during my visit there by how much I really liked it. It seems like a great school and I like the way the classes are set up (systems based). But ... it is expensive which is making me hedge about it. I think I'm going to put the first deposit down to think about it some more but I may see you there next fall!

For me it's PCOM or UVM in the fall. I just turned down UNECOM. It wasn't an easy decision, but I think I made the right one. Anyway, whether I end up in Philadelphia or Burlington in the fall I'll be thrilled.

Does PCOM have a mascot? Silly question, I know, but I've been wondering.

I have been waiting for AWHILE to hear back from them and I sent in my stuff long time ago. How long did you guys wait to hear bout an interview?? is it still early in the admissions process?? everytime i call they say they're still looking at my file. any advice???

I'm sold on PCOM... officially the class of 2010. I can't wait to meet my colleagues this friday at the accepted luncheon. Congrats to everyone else.

I'm also going to the luncheon on Friday--see you there. Congrats to everyone!

I wanted to know if a laptop was an important commodity to have during M1 and M2??

hey all you pcomers i was wondering if i should apply right now. i have overall 3.50 g.p.a with MCAT 23O, i don't know if i should do it now because it is pretty late in the application cycle, should i give it a shot?

Hey everyone! I just received my acceptance letter. I will see everyone in August! Can't wait. :eek:

hey all you pcomers i was wondering if i should apply right now. i have overall 3.50 g.p.a with MCAT 23O, i don't know if i should do it now because it is pretty late in the application cycle, should i give it a shot?


Do It! The worse they can say is No. See what happens.

I just wanted to wish all my fellow incomming 2010 colleagues at PCOM a happy holidays, and I can't wait to join everyone in August!!!!

Happy Holidays to you KMMD and to all future Doctors of Class of 2010! Be Careful..Have Fun..Enjoy life now!!

About to go make some Mojitos and see Santa at the mall..Awww how cute? :mad: What I will do for Grandma.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :laugh:

I was excited to see a thread started for the PCOM class of 2010, as I am also planning to attend in the fall! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. :)

Do It! The worse they can say is No. See what happens.
I agree!

Congratulations to all of you. I look forward to meeting all of you next year. I will be a 5th year OMM Fellow. If you have any questions about PCOM, please feel free to post them there and I will try to answer as best I can.

Again, congrats!

Anybody else get their welcome binder? It got me really excited, although all this financial aid crap is a drain... Does anyone know where they're going to live? I currently live right by the art museum--if you're up for a drink, lemme know!

Anybody else get their welcome binder? It got me really excited, although all this financial aid crap is a drain... Does anyone know where they're going to live? I currently live right by the art museum--if you're up for a drink, lemme know!

I'm driving up there the beginning or middle of march to look for apartments. We should meet up..you can show me around a little. Class of 2010!

Don't let the financial aid stuff bother you. Everything works pretty much the same as it did in undergrad except you have a greater allowance of funds that you can take out (stafford - sub & unsub) than you could in college.

You can take up to $38,500.00 per year (30K unsub, 8,500 sub).

On top of this many people also take private loans to bring the total close to $50,000/year.

One company I chose was THE (www.northstar.com). Im not endorsing them, but I have always had good customer service with them.

The PCOM Financial Aid office has plenty of resources regarding THE, Sallie Mae and other lenders which would be more than happy to have your business.

As a medical student you probably won't get turned down for loans so it is sometimes difficult to be responsible and not go overboard!

The total loan debt that you can rack up is around $190,000.00 which includes all government loans. More information on this can be found at www.pcom.edu and click on Financial Aid.

Hope this helps.

Hey guys,

I had my interview 12/12 and recently found out I got accepted! Congrats to all of you and look forward to meeting you all in August! :)

ahoy guys and gals!

I was accepted in November and am happy to say that I will be attending PCOM this year! I live in northeast philly, so if anyone needs a place to crash while looking around the area for places, let me know. also, if anyone from the area is up for a drink just post or PM me. chao.

Anybody else get their welcome binder? It got me really excited, although all this financial aid crap is a drain... Does anyone know where they're going to live? I currently live right by the art museum--if you're up for a drink, lemme know!
PM me...I live in Germantown.

Hey just wanted to let everyone know...There is a PCOM Class of 2010 group on MYSPACE. I know a few other people are on it already. Just filling everyone else in.

Hasta la pasta. :D :D :D

hey guys, i just applied to PCOM via AACOMAS on 01/17, do you guys think i have any chance of getting an interview invite with an MCAT of 23O, 3.45 overall g.p.a and science and non-science around 3.40

hey guys, i just applied to PCOM via AACOMAS on 01/17, do you guys think i have any chance of getting an interview invite with an MCAT of 23O, 3.45 overall g.p.a and science and non-science around 3.40

Seriously..I dont think so. AACOMAS takes 3-4 weeks. Then you have to wait to recieve your secondary. Then you would have to wait another 2 or more weeks for PCOM to review your file. Then hopefully get an interview invite. That is putting you somewhere around march (on a good day). I wish you the best of luck..I believe they are interviewing in april..but most likely for waitlist spots. Just have everything ready man. If you are close...drop off your secondary application & fee by hand.

Buena Suerte.

What up...What up?


Medhacker in the house to say I am PCOM class of 2010!!!!

What up...What up?


Medhacker in the house to say I am PCOM class of 2010!!!!


See you this summer bro!

Congratulations medhacker

If you can sing it take histology before you get to PCOM and get a B or better in the class. No name U, community college all work. The department allows you to place out of the pratical portion of the class by taking a test during orientation. You have to get an 80 or better and that becomes your whenever there is a histology pratical. This allows you to get 25% of your grade done before classes start. The place out test is designed for you to pass and they give a review the day before the test that shows you Everything that will be on the test. You have tot kae histology and get at least a B to be able to take the test. It makes life so much easier because the test is much easier than the other praticals and frees up more time for the anatomy portion of SPOM.

If you can sing it take histology before you get to PCOM and get a B or better in the class. No name U, community college all work. The department allows you to place out of the pratical portion of the class by taking a test during orientation. You have to get an 80 or better and that becomes your whenever there is a histology pratical. This allows you to get 25% of your grade done before classes start. The place out test is designed for you to pass and they give a review the day before the test that shows you Everything that will be on the test. You have tot kae histology and get at least a B to be able to take the test. It makes life so much easier because the test is much easier than the other praticals and frees up more time for the anatomy portion of SPOM.

I wish I knew that before I decided to graduate. Damn.

I wish I knew that before I decided to graduate. Damn.

You should not take the summer biochem course and find a histology course at a local school. This can be taken anywhere. This course is more valuable then summer biochem.

Hey PCOMers!
I'm going to have to plead major ingorance here, but I'm a bit in the dark when it comes to financial aid. I was fortunate enough during undergrad that I didn't have to pay for anything, but I've been on my own for a while now, hence the need for financial aid. I'm confused about with whom I apply for Stafford loans. Is it understood that this is what I'm applying for when I file FAFSA? And on PCOM's financial aid application, should I indicate the full amount of Stafford loans possible? And how do Perkins loans fit in? And what is this special PCOM Stafford loan (Keystone Best), and how is that different than anything else? Many thanks in advance to anybody who can help shed some light on this stuff! Obviously, I have no idea what I'm doing...

Thanks and see you in August!

You should not take the summer biochem course and find a histology course at a local school. This can be taken anywhere. This course is more valuable then summer biochem.

I'm checking into that now. Thanks

ooh yea...Has anyone been on NUCLEUS yet? Its pretty cool. They have all the names of the people in our class. A hella lot of people have put in their deposits already..i'm guessing ~150 people. Time is ticking down.

What's up class?

PCOM's site says the fitness facilities are available to student's family members, does anyone know if they are available free of cost? or how much are they for say wife, kid etc? thanks

ooh yea...Has anyone been on NUCLEUS yet? Its pretty cool. They have all the names of the people in our class. A hella lot of people have put in their deposits already..i'm guessing ~150 people. Time is ticking down.


Hey Sigma homie

how did you access that?

Hey Sigma homie

how did you access that?

I just got my admissions binder in the mail today...it contained more information and also my PCOM email address. You wont get it until you send in your deposit..and then wait 2-3 weeks

Sorry!

I just got my admissions binder in the mail today...it contained more information and also my PCOM email address. You wont get it until you send in your deposit..and then wait 2-3 weeks

Sorry!

ahh no wonder!
Hurry PCOM I want my login or I will hack my way in :laugh:

ahh no wonder!
Hurry PCOM I want my login or I will hack my way in :laugh:

HaHA thats what i'm talking about...just hack your way in and make your own email addy.

Viva Cuervo! haha i just love tequila

ahh no wonder!
Hurry PCOM I want my login or I will hack my way in :laugh:


When is your deposit due?

When is your deposit due?


Feb 1st :eek:

Feb 1st :eek:

Oh shoot thats soon. U send it yet?

Oh shoot thats soon. U send it yet?

It's going out tomorrow with the quickness... :love:

so do you see any latino last names from that student list?
I am telling you man...look at star trek, no latinos! you know what that means? They just weren't planning to have us around in the future...

LOL j/k

It's going out tomorrow with the quickness... :love:

so do you see any latino last names from that student list?
I am telling you man...look at star trek, no latinos! you know what that means? They just weren't planning to have us around in the future...

LOL j/k


HAHAHA...yea thats true. It was funny because my father checked the list out..and asked me if there were any hispanics that I know there. I found 1 or two...but you really can't go by last name...I have an american last name...my spanish name is my two middle names...kinda weird.

HAHAHA...yea thats true. It was funny because my father checked the list out..and asked me if there were any hispanics that I know there. I found 1 or two...but you really can't go by last name...I have an american last name...my spanish name is my two middle names...kinda weird.


yeah but you are weird like that LOL/j.k.
chances are with a latino you will get: Martinez, Sanchez, Lopez, Gomez

well at least we won't be alone :meanie:

yeah but you are weird like that LOL/j.k.
chances are with a latino you will get: Martinez, Sanchez, Lopez, Gomez

well at least we won't be alone :meanie:


LOL my grandmother's maiden name is Martinez..and my step-father..every puerto rican has martinez. My father's last name is Encarnacion. Now thats pretty rare

Hey who is going to be in the philly area the weekend of March 17-19? I'm traveling up there for apt searching and if anyone wants to grab a bite to eat/chill at a bar send me a PM or post.

LOL my grandmother's maiden name is Martinez..and my step-father..every puerto rican has martinez. My father's last name is Encarnacion. Now thats pretty rare

Bendito! Ese!

Encarnacion is almost as puerto-rican as las alcapurrias... hmm que rico!

http://www.ghphotography.org/alcapurrias.jpg

Bendito! Ese!

Encarnacion is almost as puerto-rican as las alcapurrias... hmm que rico!

http://www.ghphotography.org/alcapurrias.jpg

Haha I just had some of them last thursday. Damn so goood

Hey guys:

I hope I don't have to post this in other places. But for anyone in the know about this, I am debating whether to move to PA or stay in so. Jersey. According to Mapquest my driving time should be about 21 minutes. Of course this doesn't include jams and accidents etc. Should I realistically expect to drive in the morning from so. jersey and back from PCOM at +/-21 minutes a pop?

This would be my route:

3: Merge onto NJ-42 N toward WALT WHITMAN BR / CAMDEN. 5.5 miles Map

4: NJ-42 N becomes I-76 W. 2.0 miles Map

5: Merge onto I-676 N via EXIT 2 toward CAMDEN / B FRANKLIN BR (Portions toll). 5.4 miles Map

6: Take the I-676 W / US-30 W exit on the LEFT. <0.1 miles Map

7: Merge onto US-30 W. 2.6 miles Map

8: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto I-76 W. 2.7 miles Map

9: Merge onto US-1 S via EXIT 339 on the LEFT toward CITY AVE. 1.0 miles Map

10: Merge onto US-1 S / CITY AVE E via EXIT 339 on the LEFT. 0.6 miles Map

11: End at 4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1610, US



I would prefer for now to stay in so. Jersey but only if I won't be spending an hour in traffic each way. Your advice is greatly appreciated ;)

Well I'll be in the class of 2010!!! "DO"-ing it at PCOM!!!!! (I know I'm only mildly funny) Anyway I hope to meet all you great people in August or sometime sooner.

Well I'll be in the class of 2010!!! "DO"-ing it at PCOM!!!!! (I know I'm only mildly funny) Anyway I hope to meet all you great people in August or sometime sooner.


Thats my bro! MY future roommate Dr. Monkey represent Virginia man!

Hey MedHacker-
That route will be absolutely nuts every morning. Both 676 and 76 are horrific to commute on, however, there really isn't a great way to do it without using one of them. 21 minutes is a laugh of an estimate--I'd say it's closer to 35 on a good day and a very serious "who-knows" on a bad day. You could take 676 to the art museum, and then use either West River Drive or Kelly Drive to get to City Ave--the flow of traffic on these streets is mostly into the city, where you'll be going away from the city. Hopes this helps, but if classes are at 8AM, I'd be prepared to leave at 7... If anyone else has any questions about commuting and/or Philadelphia in general, let me know--I've lived in or around Center City for almost 8 years now.

Hey MedHacker-
That route will be absolutely nuts every morning. Both 676 and 76 are horrific to commute on, however, there really isn't a great way to do it without using one of them. 21 minutes is a laugh of an estimate--I'd say it's closer to 35 on a good day and a very serious "who-knows" on a bad day. You could take 676 to the art museum, and then use either West River Drive or Kelly Drive to get to City Ave--the flow of traffic on these streets is mostly into the city, where you'll be going away from the city. Hopes this helps, but if classes are at 8AM, I'd be prepared to leave at 7... If anyone else has any questions about commuting and/or Philadelphia in general, let me know--I've lived in or around Center City for almost 8 years now.

Hey MedHacker-
That route will be absolutely nuts every morning. Both 676 and 76 are horrific to commute on, however, there really isn't a great way to do it without using one of them. 21 minutes is a laugh of an estimate--I'd say it's closer to 35 on a good day and a very serious "who-knows" on a bad day. You could take 676 to the art museum, and then use either West River Drive or Kelly Drive to get to City Ave--the flow of traffic on these streets is mostly into the city, where you'll be going away from the city. Hopes this helps, but if classes are at 8AM, I'd be prepared to leave at 7... If anyone else has any questions about commuting and/or Philadelphia in general, let me know--I've lived in or around Center City for almost 8 years now.

Hey Hibby 417, i want to attend PCOM really badly, what are your stats, my stats are 23O MCAT, 3.38 science overall and nonscience g.p.a's. do i have a chance?

Hey MedHacker-
That route will be absolutely nuts every morning. Both 676 and 76 are horrific to commute on, however, there really isn't a great way to do it without using one of them. 21 minutes is a laugh of an estimate--I'd say it's closer to 35 on a good day and a very serious "who-knows" on a bad day. You could take 676 to the art museum, and then use either West River Drive or Kelly Drive to get to City Ave--the flow of traffic on these streets is mostly into the city, where you'll be going away from the city. Hopes this helps, but if classes are at 8AM, I'd be prepared to leave at 7... If anyone else has any questions about commuting and/or Philadelphia in general, let me know--I've lived in or around Center City for almost 8 years now.



Hibby417

Thank you homes, this is great help. Now if you could just tell me where I would get off on 676 to get to the art museum. I found Kelly Drive on a map and it sure does lead to city avenue which I thought was nice. Could you tell me where to get off to get to these in case I neded to, many thanks.

yeah but you are weird like that LOL/j.k.
chances are with a latino you will get: Martinez, Sanchez, Lopez, Gomez

well at least we won't be alone :meanie:

I am hispanic and was accepted and deposited, although not sure where I am going. Either here or UMDNJ-SOM. Can't make up my mind, but I will know by this weekend.

I am hispanic and was accepted and deposited, although not sure where I am going. Either here or UMDNJ-SOM. Can't make up my mind, but I will know by this weekend.


Sis. drop the SOM like it's hot and head on to PCOM, believe you me when I tell you this. If you are still confused I will PM you my reasons to choose PCOM over UMDNJ any day, any time for sure :)

Jaynine - I also chose PCOM over UMDNJ-SOM, so if you're interested in my reasons, feel free to PM me as well...

MedHacker - the exit off of 676 is the one right after the Broad Street exit if you're driving towards PCOM. I think it's called Art Museum Circle or something--it'll spit you out on the parkway (where the Live 8 concert was) and point you directly at the art museum. Once you're at the museum, you can either head to the right side and use Kelly Drive, or you can cut left and use West River Drive--both run right into City Ave. Traffic heading in this direction in the morning is pretty light (I'll be doing the same commute, but starting at the museum--I live just up the street from it). Hope this helps...

Ppormansdoormd - your GPA is fine for PCOM; not sure of your MCAT, although I think it's okay. Of course, a complete application includes good letters of rec, extracurriculars, clinical experience, research, etc. so you can help yourself out to compensate for the MCAT score. Not to sound condescending in the least bit, but since you asked, my stats are on the higher end of PCOM's spectrum: 3.55 GPA and 37 MCAT.

To everybody else: I'm getting really pumped about this thread finally taking off a bit and people joining our class. I'm literally just sitting at the art museum waiting for people to have a drink or two with me, so let me know if you want to meet up. We can get a head start on anatomy.

Yes, that was a joke.
:)

We can get a head start on anatomy.

Yes, that was a joke.
:)

Whoa You Scared Me.

I am hispanic and was accepted and deposited, although not sure where I am going. Either here or UMDNJ-SOM. Can't make up my mind, but I will know by this weekend.


Go to PCOM! I can already tell our class is going to be filled with cool ass down to earth people. (Hopefully)

You know, I have yet to hear an arguement over why jersey is better than PCOM that I couldn't easily give a counter too. PCOM has the better reputation hands down.



(I wonder if any jersey kids will invade the thread to start a flame war, that be itneresting)

PCOM just recieved my AACOMAS application today, how long will it take for me to recieve the secondary application? how do they send the secondary via emai? one more thing the tuition is $34,000, does that include living expenses, food, housing or is it just tuition, and if it doesn't include these things how much is it with all of these things included? thank you.

PCOM just recieved my AACOMAS application today, how long will it take for me to recieve the secondary application? how do they send the secondary via emai? one more thing the tuition is $34,000, does that include living expenses, food, housing or is it just tuition, and if it doesn't include these things how much is it with all of these things included? thank you.

1) It took about 2 weeks for my secondary to come in. (From my memory..this was way back in september)

2)The secondary comes in the mail. Three questions. Why PCOM? Why Osteopathic Medicine? What health-care related expierences do you have?

3)34,000 is just tuition. Students I spoke too said they take out max of 38K in federal loans and then get approx. 15K in private loans/grants/whatever. But that varies with the type of apartment you want to get and overall lifestyle you want to have while in school.

Me and DO SIgma NU guy will be in philly sometime around March 4-11. To Any class of 2010 PCOM peoples lets get together one night burn MCAT books and make our livers work overtime!!! (Again only mildly funny but you'll figure that out later) Can't wait to meet all you peoples!!!! :clap:

The PCOM website says that they recruit under-represented minorities heavily, is that true and if so am i a minority since i am southeast asian?

You guys should not be passing up any opportunities to booze hard and meet classmates....trust me....you'll miss those days of freedom......anyway--> sell your MCAT books on ebay...i got over 200$ for my kaplan books......then spend that money on more beer...

Me and DO SIgma NU guy will be in philly sometime around March 4-11. To Any class of 2010 PCOM peoples lets get together one night burn MCAT books and make our livers work overtime!!! (Again only mildly funny but you'll figure that out later) Can't wait to meet all you peoples!!!! :clap:

Oh shoot! We are?

:laugh: :laugh:

You guys should not be passing up any opportunities to booze hard and meet classmates....trust me....you'll miss those days of freedom......anyway--> sell your MCAT books on ebay...i got over 200$ for my kaplan books......then spend that money on more beer...


Man its weird Taus. I said I was gonna sell my books way back in december after my acceptance. I still havent....i've become attached to them :( lol (taking MCAT twice).

Oh well let me grow some balls and take some pics and post them.

:thumbup: :laugh: :laugh: :meanie:

How long after the secondary did you recieve an interview invite? and also if i get an interview invite after my secondary, since they stop interviewing in march, i would probably get it in a week or two after my secondary is recieved by them right? I think i have a chance at PCOM because their website says that the average g.p.a is 3.36 and average MCAT is 24 and mines are 3.38 and 23 MCAT, so i have a chance right? i know i ask a lot of questions, but its because i really want to go to it since it is close to nj where I have a lot of family.

How long after the secondary did you recieve an interview invite? and also if i get an interview invite after my secondary, since they stop interviewing in march, i would probably get it in a week or two after my secondary is recieved by them right? I think i have a chance at PCOM because their website says that the average g.p.a is 3.36 and average MCAT is 24 and mines are 3.38 and 23 MCAT, so i have a chance right? i know i ask a lot of questions, but its because i really want to go to it since it is close to nj where I have a lot of family.

I submitted my secondary at the beginning of August and received an interview invite around the middle of Sept. If you were to get an interview, you'd probably get an admissions decision by the end of whichever month you interview...If I remember correctly, the committee meets the last week of every month to make their acceptance decisions. Good luck!

How long after the secondary did you recieve an interview invite? and also if i get an interview invite after my secondary, since they stop interviewing in march, i would probably get it in a week or two after my secondary is recieved by them right? I think i have a chance at PCOM because their website says that the average g.p.a is 3.36 and average MCAT is 24 and mines are 3.38 and 23 MCAT, so i have a chance right? i know i ask a lot of questions, but its because i really want to go to it since it is close to nj where I have a lot of family.

After I submitted my secondary I recieved an interview invite within 3 weeks. I'm not sure how fast the turnover is now.

You guys should not be passing up any opportunities to booze hard and meet classmates....trust me....you'll miss those days of freedom......anyway--> sell your MCAT books on ebay...i got over 200$ for my kaplan books......then spend that money on more beer...

Words of wisdom from one further along the journey. I apologize I got too excited at the thought of burning MCAT books :D Well the proposed equation makes sense
MCAT books = $$$$$
Alcohol = $$$$$
MCAT books = Alcohol
This equation will be up there with that e=mc square one!!!

Brilliant!!!!! :idea:

The PCOM website says that they recruit under-represented minorities heavily, is that true and if so am i a minority since i am southeast asian?

Bengali counts as SE asian? I thought it was just S Asian?

Bengali counts as SE asian? I thought it was just S Asian?

You could be right, , but S Asian or SE Asian, not really a big difference, still Asian right?

You could be right, , but S Asian or SE Asian, not really a big difference, still Asian right?


Well, it matters in regards to your prev post - S Asians aren't underrepresented in medicine, so it wouldn't give you an advantage. However, if SE Asians are (and I don't know if they are or aren't) then listing yourself as SE Asian would give you an advantage. I'm not sure how they (the ADCOM) confirms your race.

I'm not sure how they (the ADCOM) confirms your race.

They don't. I think they just take your word for it.

Does shadowing a D.O. increase the chances of acceptance because I plan to shadow starting next week, I just want to give myself the best chance for admitting to PCOM this application cycle even if it is late.

Hi guys, i am waiting to recieve my secondary from PCOM, i was wondering if i should write a letter to admissions stating my desire to attend PCOM and that if accepted i would definitely go there because it is the my number #1 choice. would this sort of thing help or hurt me? PCOM is my #1 choice and i want to attend there for the class of 2010.

does anybody know how many people have been accepted to PCOM so far? i have an interview feb.8th (i was complete oct. 24) and I just wanted to know what my chances are.

thanks a lot!

does anybody know how many people have been accepted to PCOM so far? i have an interview feb.8th (i was complete oct. 24) and I just wanted to know what my chances are.

thanks a lot!

hmm DO Sigma Nu guy can probably answer that one :)
congratulations on your interview

From nucleus it looks like ~150...could be less or could be a little more. The class size is suppose to be 250 people...so I think your chances are very good as long as you have good stats...or just have an excellent interview. GOOD LUCK!!

From nucleus it looks like ~150...could be less or could be a little more. The class size is suppose to be 250 people...so I think your chances are very good as long as you have good stats...or just have an excellent interview. GOOD LUCK!!


I talked to an admissions lady today, and she said PCOM interviews until the end of march and that less than half (half is around 125) of the seats have been filled. this is pretty good, my hopes are definitely high now (not too high though), so things may look good for me (hopefully).

Im currently awaiting PCOMS decision...i live in center city, do you plan on living where you are, or moving closer to pcom?

Im currently awaiting PCOMS decision...i live in center city, do you plan on living where you are, or moving closer to pcom?

Good Luck man!

I was wondering for those of you guys who have their responses to their secondaries for PCOM saved if you could email me the responses, i won't copy them word for word, i'll just look at them and bascially get an idea of what kind of secondary response is neccessary for an interview invite. thank you.

I was wondering for those of you guys who have their responses to their secondaries for PCOM saved if you could email me the responses, i won't copy them word for word, i'll just look at them and bascially get an idea of what kind of secondary response is neccessary for an interview invite. thank you.

Just write why you want to attend PCOM (area..standardized patients...just look at their website and look at what they have to offer)...why Osteopathic Medicine..(being able to treat someone with just your hands...allowing them to feel better before you give them medication)...and what healthcare related experiences you have.

I doubt they are looking for one specific thing. PCOM wants a diverse class...dont be a cookie cutter pre-med...put things in your secondary that will make you stand out.

Putting things on your secondary that are false or misleading might come back to hurt you during your interview.

AACOMAS mailed my AACOMAS profile to PCOM on 2/1/2006 which is also the deadline for PCOM for primary application, does this mean that PCOM recieved my application on 2/1/2006 or did they recieve a day after or two after that which would mean that i missed the deadline?

AACOMAS mailed my AACOMAS profile to PCOM on 2/1/2006 which is also the deadline for PCOM for primary application, does this mean that PCOM recieved my application on 2/1/2006 or did they recieve a day after or two after that which would mean that i missed the deadline?

Call the admissions office tomorrow for clarification.

Does shadowing a D.O. increase the chances of acceptance because I plan to shadow starting next week, I just want to give myself the best chance for admitting to PCOM this application cycle even if it is late.

It seems from all your posts-asking about minorities, shadowing a DO, asking for secondaries for those who were accepted that you are trying to find "short-cuts" to increase your chances of getting in. You should know that most osteopathic schools require that you shadow an osteopathic physician, and i wouldnt play up on being a minority (i dont consider asian a minority-look around) it would only be selling yourself short. Lastly, although important, invites arent given solely on secondaries...make your first priority your PS and primary application. goodluck.

I just recieved my supplemental application from PCOM today (8 days after they recieved my AACOMAS application) and was wondering how much is appropriate for my responses to each question. is one page too much for each question, or is half a page more appropriate? thank you.

I just recieved my supplemental application from PCOM today (8 days after they recieved my AACOMAS application) and was wondering how much is appropriate for my responses to each question. is one page too much for each question, or is half a page more appropriate? thank you.


I put half a page for each question. Depends on how much you have to say. Once again...every case is different.

I just recieved my supplemental application from PCOM today (8 days after they recieved my AACOMAS application) and was wondering how much is appropriate for my responses to each question. is one page too much for each question, or is half a page more appropriate? thank you.

Write however much it takes you to say what you want to say. Thats whats important, what you say, not the amount.

Welcome to PCOM!
We are 2 current 2nd year students (females) looking for a roommate for next school year, the lease begins July 1, 2006. We have a 3 BR rowhome in Manayunk - (which, if you are not familiar with Philadelphia, is a fantastic place to live..there are lots of bars, restaurants, shopping, etc.) The house is newly renovated, all modern appliances, central air/heat, parking in front, washer/dryer, and more:) Rent is $600/person + utilities - we will be on rotations next year so there will be a lot of time to have the house to yourself and we can help you out with anything you need - congrats again and let us know if you are interested...

hey guys, i am currently an undergrad and will graduate in july, i was wondering for the LOR for PCOM, if it is ok if my pre-med advisor writes it, do i need any other letter of recommendation (i.e. is this sufficient) and if i do that will my file be considered complete, i have already turned in my secondary, and also i have noticed in other threads that some students whose first choice is PCOM (like mine) that they let the admission people or whoever know that they want to go there, who should i talk to? the dean? since i noticed the dean's number is posted on their website. thank you

hey guys, i am currently an undergrad and will graduate in july, i was wondering for the LOR for PCOM, if it is ok if my pre-med advisor writes it, do i need any other letter of recommendation (i.e. is this sufficient) and if i do that will my file be considered complete, i have already turned in my secondary, and also i have noticed in other threads that some students whose first choice is PCOM (like mine) that they let the admission people or whoever know that they want to go there, who should i talk to? the dean? since i noticed the dean's number is posted on their website. thank you

Your advisor's letter is probably enough to suffice the letter from advisor etc. That would probably make your file complete. Personally, I would not only have that one sent. Did you let them know in your secondary that you def. want to go there?

yeah i told them in the secondary that it is my first choice and if accepted i would go there, i told them that i am originally from the east coast(NJ)and that i visited UMDNJ-SOM and NYCOM and that i like PCOM hands down, i also told them that i would start shadowing a D.O. in march.

yeah i told them in the secondary that it is my first choice and if accepted i would go there, i told them that i am originally from the east coast(NJ)and that i visited UMDNJ-SOM and NYCOM and that i like PCOM hands down, i also told them that i would start shadowing a D.O. in march.


Shadowing osteopathic physicians is a huge benefit for the secondary and interview. I'm pretty sure you need it for secondary and LOR is required but they love when you have seen OMM technique applied. It was a focal point of my very pleasant interview at PCOM. I can't wait.

BTW guys, i haven't been posting too much on this site in a while because this site was the absolute cause of dreadful stressing out for the MCATs and application process. I just surf the nuclues at PCOM waiting for my fellow colleagues. Congrats to all those accepted so far. Can't wait to meet everyone. Seems like we have an awesome class.

Shadowing osteopathic physicians is a huge benefit for the secondary and interview. I'm pretty sure you need it for secondary and LOR is required but they love when you have seen OMM technique applied. It was a focal point of my very pleasant interview at PCOM. I can't wait.

BTW guys, i haven't been posting too much on this site in a while because this site was the absolute cause of dreadful stressing out for the MCATs and application process. I just surf the nuclues at PCOM waiting for my fellow colleagues. Congrats to all those accepted so far. Can't wait to meet everyone. Seems like we have an awesome class.


Haha I'm glad to know im not the only one surfing on nucleus. KMMD can u send me a PM with your full name so I can find you on nucleus. I will be sending a message to all people on nucleus seeing if some people want to meet up March 5th ish for some drinks/food/whatever with DrMonkey and I.


I agree with KMMD...my interviewers also asked me what I knew about OMM and if I ever saw it practiced.


WooHoo Class of 2010.

I wonder when I am going to get my access to nucleus :confused:

Congrats on getting into PCOM! I am a first year (2009) and I love it. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer.

By the way, I couldn't log into Nucleus until like a couple of days before school started. Don't worry...there is nothing that interesting on there...just stuff like access to your class scribe notes (which you won't have until you start classes).

good luck

I wonder when I am going to get my access to nucleus :confused:

:laugh: :thumbup:

I wonder when I am going to get my access to nucleus :confused:

Hey medhacker, I like your avatar.

Shadowing osteopathic physicians is a huge benefit for the secondary and interview. I'm pretty sure you need it for secondary and LOR is required but they love when you have seen OMM technique applied. It was a focal point of my very pleasant interview at PCOM. I can't wait.

BTW guys, i haven't been posting too much on this site in a while because this site was the absolute cause of dreadful stressing out for the MCATs and application process. I just surf the nuclues at PCOM waiting for my fellow colleagues. Congrats to all those accepted so far. Can't wait to meet everyone. Seems like we have an awesome class.

How long after your interview did it take for PCOM to accept you? I interviewed at the end of Jan, and i was wondering how long it would take. Thanks

How long after your interview did it take for PCOM to accept you? I interviewed at the end of Jan, and i was wondering how long it would take. Thanks

When I interviewed in Dec it took approx. 8 days to recieve my acceptance in the mail. I think wait 2-3 weeks as a max..then call the school. :thumbup:

How long after your interview did it take for PCOM to accept you? I interviewed at the end of Jan, and i was wondering how long it would take. Thanks

I interviewed second week in Nov and the commitee met b4 the third week (Thanksgiving) so i only took like a week to hear back. That was under holiday conditions tho, keep in mind.

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oops

can anybody tell me specifically when the PCOM admissions committee meets, if not the exact date at least what day do they normally meet?

Hey medhacker, I like your avatar.


Thanks homie, awesome procedure :thumbup:

How long after your interview did it take for PCOM to accept you? I interviewed at the end of Jan, and i was wondering how long it would take. Thanks

Got my AL (acceptance letter) 7 days afterwards, best wishes

can anybody tell me specifically when the PCOM admissions committee meets, if not the exact date at least what day do they normally meet?

I dont think anyone specifically knows...I believe its twice a month so usually people find out if they have been accepted within 2 weeks.

Got my AL (acceptance letter) 7 days afterwards, best wishes

Pretty fast turn around...gotta love it!

Yo MedHacker...wanna hang out March 4th or 5th?

Pretty fast turn around...gotta love it!

Yo MedHacker...wanna hang out March 4th or 5th?

hey hey!

wuz up?

who's coming?

When I interviewed in Dec it took approx. 8 days to recieve my acceptance in the mail. I think wait 2-3 weeks as a max..then call the school. :thumbup:

Thanks and congrats...the committee said we were the first bunch of the new group and that we should hear back within a month, although im hoping not to wait that long, either way.

an admissions lady told me today that it takes PCOM 3 weeks to "process" the supplemental application, does anybody know what the f*** that is supposed to mean?

:) ;) Accepted Student Reception Sunday April 30th at 11 am. Hopefully i'll be able to make it.

:) ;) Accepted Student Reception Sunday April 30th at 11 am. Hopefully i'll be able to make it.

I thought PCOM had already had its luncheon... :confused:

I thought PCOM had already had its luncheon... :confused:

Guess they do more than one. Nucleus says they will be sending out invitations soon.

PCOM had a luncheon scheduled in December, however it was cancelled due to bad weather (at least, I think it was--I didn't show!). I'm glad to hear that they've scheduled a new one. Here's to meeting everyone...

PCOM had a luncheon scheduled in December, however it was cancelled due to bad weather (at least, I think it was--I didn't show!). I'm glad to hear that they've scheduled a new one. Here's to meeting everyone...

True, true!

can someone tell me how many people have put down the initial deposit for PCOM according to nucleus?

Has anyone who interviewed on jan 25th been accepted????Thanks

Got secondary end of Jan, got my LORs ready to roll, will send in secondary on Monday. Is it too late to bother?

Got secondary end of Jan, got my LORs ready to roll, will send in secondary on Monday. Is it too late to bother?

:luck: The secondary deadline is March 15th I believe. Just make sure PCOM recieves EVERYTHING by that deadline. There is always a chance you can get in. I've heard some people say they interviewed in April and were accepted.

Have a back-up plan just in case.

Good Luck!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

can someone tell me how many people have put down the initial deposit for PCOM according to nucleus?

seems to be approx. 178 as of today 2-17-06. But don't worry, there is still time!

Where is everyone from?

I'm from Portsmouth, Va....very boring city.

Where is everyone from?

I'm from Portsmouth, Va....very boring city.


Originally from Miami and currently a So. Jersey survivor!!! :laugh:




P.S. hey no one is using our class chat... :thumbdown

Originally from Miami and currently a So. Jersey survivor!!! :laugh:

P.S. hey no one is using our class chat... :thumbdown

haha I told you. hmmm what would a future public relations coordinator do? :laugh: :laugh: :thumbup:

anybody know when the PCOM admissions committee is "dishing'' out interview invites for march and april? (i.e. when do they meet)

Hey has anyone finished all their financial aid info in the packet...or all the required immunizations?

It sucks because now I have to search for a needle in a haystack to find the date of my Polio/Measles/Mumps blah blah blah shots. Way back when I was 1 or 2.

Ahh

I just got the letter today...I'm in! PCOM class of 2010!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to meet everyone. I just received my welcome package and I saw that 95% of students own or lease a car. My parents told me that they will give me their new car (they are buying it today) if I can go the first two years without a car. I have no money and would never be able to afford the car they are buying. Anyone have advice?? Is anyone else going to try to not have a car?? I still dont know what to do.

can someone tell me how many people have put down the initial deposit for PCOM according to nucleus?

Does PCOM really interview in april because i have heard of people getting interviewed in april, or do the interviews end in march? i've heard both and am confused.

I just got the letter today...I'm in! PCOM class of 2010!!!!!!!!

congrats...Im in as well. found out last saturday. Im puzzled why the down-payment (250$) is due so soon (march) which doesnt really allow for us to choose between other schools. congrats to all.

congrats...Im in as well. found out last saturday. Im puzzled why the down-payment (250$) is due so soon (march) which doesnt really allow for us to choose between other schools. congrats to all.

You can pay the deposit and decide not to go to the school. The next deposit is due May 15th..thats the final pre-tuition deposit. Just pay the 250 then you can decide if you want to send in the 2K in May.

can someone tell me how many people have put down the initial deposit for PCOM according to nucleus?


Hey bengali


last I checked, about 2 weeks ago about 181 students. Best wishes

:thumbup:

I interviewed in April last year and didn't get in. This year I interviewed early and did.

Just wanted to once again direct people's attention to our group on myspace...

congrats...Im in as well. found out last saturday. Im puzzled why the down-payment (250$) is due so soon (march) which doesnt really allow for us to choose between other schools. congrats to all.

I was accepted to LECOM also and they wanted a 1500 dollar deposit 2 weeks after my interview (back in Nov.) So I think PCOM does a much better job at making it possible to choose another school. But either way it kinda sucks because the decision still has to be made...congrats btw :)

I was accepted to LECOM also and they wanted a 1500 dollar deposit 2 weeks after my interview (back in Nov.) So I think PCOM does a much better job at making it possible to choose another school. But either way it kinda sucks because the decision still has to be made...congrats btw :)



LECOM! LECOM! LECOM! sorry, i no i am crazy but what can i do?

I was accepted to LECOM also and they wanted a 1500 dollar deposit 2 weeks after my interview (back in Nov.) So I think PCOM does a much better job at making it possible to choose another school. But either way it kinda sucks because the decision still has to be made...congrats btw :)

Whoa i'm so glad PCOM doesnt do that. I wouldnt of had the money...250 was a piece of cake.

Hey luv..is the 1500 refundable? Hopefully it is.

hahaha

one more time

What is PCOM's myspace site? (the url)

What is PCOM's webspace page?

Whats that? :confused: :confused:

Hey-
Why is PCOMS class so damn big???250???

Hey-
Why is PCOMS class so damn big???250???

'cause the more the merrier :laugh:

Hey-
Why is PCOMS class so damn big???250???
They have the facilities and staff to handle it. Plus a high demand to go to the school. It actually is really nice having the big school. The faculty and staff make it feel small though. We are able to have a ton of clubs, sports teams, sports leagues, and a lot of events through out the year. We have over a hundred people playign dodgeball right now.

I'm going to ask this as well--anyone have the link to PCOM 2010's MySpace site? For those who were in Philly this weekend (sorry, I was in Florida), how did it go??


hahaha

one more time

What is PCOM's myspace site? (the url)

Whoa i'm so glad PCOM doesnt do that. I wouldnt of had the money...250 was a piece of cake.

Hey luv..is the 1500 refundable? Hopefully it is.

No, the LECOM 1500 isn't refundable. That's why I declined it. Isn't that crazy???

Hey bengali


last I checked, about 2 weeks ago about 181 students. Best wishes

:thumbup:

How do you check that?

Wanted to say hi to everyone. I got accepted today and will be giving up my seat at Nova. Their inital deposit is $750 with the rest due later in march, $1200. I'm glad to avoid giving up that 1200. I currently am a master's student at Drexel college of medicine. For those people saying PCOM class size is big Drexel's is the same size. They currently do not have a room large enough to fit all 250 students and they telecast their lectures. I hope this puts it into a bit more of a prospective having experienced a large allopathic institution. I think their tution is about the same or slightly more expensive.

How do you check that?


Ahhhh!

That's for me to know and for you to find out!























:laugh: LOL just kidding, log on to nucleus, then click on the DO class of 2010 link and then click on "members" you will see everyone's name, date of birth social security number, undergrad grades MCAT etc


oh my bad...I guess only my access shows that ;)

Wanted to say hi to everyone. I got accepted today and will be giving up my seat at Nova. Their inital deposit is $750 with the rest due later in march, $1200. I'm glad to avoid giving up that 1200. I currently am a master's student at Drexel college of medicine. For those people saying PCOM class size is big Drexel's is the same size. They currently do not have a room large enough to fit all 250 students and they telecast their lectures. I hope this puts it into a bit more of a prospective having experienced a large allopathic institution. I think their tution is about the same or slightly more expensive.


Congrats Airzonk! See ya in August!

I'm going to ask this as well--anyone have the link to PCOM 2010's MySpace site? For those who were in Philly this weekend (sorry, I was in Florida), how did it go??

http://groups.myspace.com/pcom2010

I was in philly this weekend. I had a blast. Checked out roughly 10 apartment complexes and stuffed my face at some restaurants.....then consumed lots of alcohol. :( :(

I went to the admissions office and saw lots of people in the fishbowl. On monday PCOM was interviewing almost 20 people.

Oh yea... I tried to get my PCOM ID...and I was rejected. HAHA I guess I really have to send in that 2000 deposit. :meanie:

Forgot to tell everyone that I'm a big dork. I bought my first PCOM shirt.

Hot!!

http://myspace-742.vo.llnwd.net/00551/24/71/551711742_l.jpg

Forgot to tell everyone that I'm a big dork. I bought my first PCOM shirt.

Hot!!

http://myspace-742.vo.llnwd.net/00551/24/71/551711742_l.jpg


Awesome! :thumbup:

hi everyone,

this is my 1st time posting and I just want to congratulate everyone for their acceptance. I got my acceptance letter last week and I will see you guy in August. Is there any current Pcom student who can give an insight of what it is like for first year. Do we need to buy the textbook? what about class attendance? when I interviewed at Pcom, a MSIV said he stopped going class after the 1st 10 weeks and a MSII, who is also our tour guide, said she never bought the textbooks because she never use them. Just try to save some money you know. last question, how do you guy prepare for the Complex? I know, so many questions because I just so excited + nervous :eek: to go to Med school.

hi everyone,

this is my 1st time posting and I just want to congratulate everyone for their acceptance. I got my acceptance letter last week and I will see you guy in August. Is there any current Pcom student who can give an insight of what it is like for first year. Do we need to buy the textbook? what about class attendance? when I interviewed at Pcom, a MSIV said he stopped going class after the 1st 10 weeks and a MSII, who is also our tour guide, said she never bought the textbooks because she never use them. Just try to save some money you know. last question, how do you guy prepare for the Complex? I know, so many questions because I just so excited + nervous :eek: to go to Med school.


Hey goped, congrats on your acceptance


I am not a student yet and I am sure you will get an entire miriad of opinions from current students

Nonetheless I wanted to point out that the test is COMLEX not COMPLEX, although I am sure anyone taking it would prefer calling it the COMPLEX :laugh:

hi everyone,

this is my 1st time posting and I just want to congratulate everyone for their acceptance. I got my acceptance letter last week and I will see you guy in August. Is there any current Pcom student who can give an insight of what it is like for first year. Do we need to buy the textbook? what about class attendance? when I interviewed at Pcom, a MSIV said he stopped going class after the 1st 10 weeks and a MSII, who is also our tour guide, said she never bought the textbooks because she never use them. Just try to save some money you know. last question, how do you guy prepare for the Complex? I know, so many questions because I just so excited + nervous :eek: to go to Med school.

I just wanted to congratulate you on your acceptance. Just relax and enjoy your summer. Like MedHacker said..you will get answers to all your questions soon. Or at least during orientation...

hey guys, my pre-med advisor was supposed to send in my LOR three weeks ago, i called PCOM yesterday and they said it didn't show up on their computer, does that mean that they didn't recieve it or that it didn't get processed? does the LOR take three weeks to be "processed" just as the supplemental application or does it show up on the computer immediately? the interview season is winding down and i am hoping to get one from PCOM, is it possible if i tell them to consider me for an interview w/o the LOR and that it will be sent to them this week or next week by my pre-med advisor?

Whats up people...congrats on your acceptances. I'll try to answer as many of your questions as possible when I have time (ie when I'm procrastinating from studying). I was in your shoes last year and asked a ton of questions in the PCOM class of 2009 thread. Check that thread out for some really good advice...many of your questions will be answered.

hey guys, my pre-med advisor was supposed to send in my LOR three weeks ago, i called PCOM yesterday and they said it didn't show up on their computer, does that mean that they didn't recieve it or that it didn't get processed? does the LOR take three weeks to be "processed" just as the supplemental application or does it show up on the computer immediately? the interview season is winding down and i am hoping to get one from PCOM, is it possible if i tell them to consider me for an interview w/o the LOR and that it will be sent to them this week or next week by my pre-med advisor?

I seriously doubt the LOR takes 3 weeks to be processed. Your LOR must of been 'lost' or something. Don't know what else to tell you..hopefully they find it and send you an invite. Check with ur pre-med advisor again to double check that they sent your LOR.

hey guys, my pre-med advisor was supposed to send in my LOR three weeks ago, i called PCOM yesterday and they said it didn't show up on their computer, does that mean that they didn't recieve it or that it didn't get processed? does the LOR take three weeks to be "processed" just as the supplemental application or does it show up on the computer immediately? the interview season is winding down and i am hoping to get one from PCOM, is it possible if i tell them to consider me for an interview w/o the LOR and that it will be sent to them this week or next week by my pre-med advisor?


Tell them you are really interested and concerned that the letter is holding you back, ask if in the mean time the letter can be faxed in, if yes, you know what to do - best wishes

Tell them you are really interested and concerned that the letter is holding you back, ask if in the mean time the letter can be faxed in, if yes, you know what to do - best wishes



Thanx a lot medhacker! great advice, i didn't even think about that. I am definitely going to do that. Should I send an email or do it by phone and also with the people who talk on the phone from admissions, are they part of making any decisions as to who to interview? and also with the fax machine, do faxes go immediately?, im just not familiar with a fax machine. THANX AGAIN.

Wanted to say hi to everyone. I got accepted today and will be giving up my seat at Nova. Their inital deposit is $750 with the rest due later in march, $1200. I'm glad to avoid giving up that 1200. I currently am a master's student at Drexel college of medicine. For those people saying PCOM class size is big Drexel's is the same size. They currently do not have a room large enough to fit all 250 students and they telecast their lectures. I hope this puts it into a bit more of a prospective having experienced a large allopathic institution. I think their tution is about the same or slightly more expensive.


Hey...congrats! When did u have ur interview? I see u r from Pittsburgh? Me too!

Thanx a lot medhacker! great advice, i didn't even think about that. I am definitely going to do that. Should I send an email or do it by phone and also with the people who talk on the phone from admissions, are they part of making any decisions as to who to interview? and also with the fax machine, do faxes go immediately?, im just not familiar with a fax machine. THANX AGAIN.


A pleasure. Call them and let them hear your voice - don't blow it! this may be your chance, ask them about the option of faxing it because you really want to attend PCOM because it is your dream school.

Faxes go in immediately the moment you are having them sent.

Is there any current Pcom student who can give an insight of what it is like for first year. Do we need to buy the textbook? what about class attendance?

Hey guys, congrats on your acceptance. I am an MSI and will be more than happy to answer any questions you all have. As far as textbooks, for the first semester you definitely need an anatomy book, there is NO way around this. As far as the other books go, you can get by without some of them. A few you will use extensively throughout the first two years (Bates Guide to H and P, Robbins Pathological Basis of Disease), but again you can get by without all of the "recommended" texts.

As far as class attendence goes, OMM prelabs, anatomy lab, OMM Lab, and PE Labs are mandatory, but besides that lecture attendance is not mandatory. At the beginning of the year everyone attended lecture, but now maybe 70% come regularly. We record the lectures on an mp3 player which is then posted online and people scribe the lectures and lecture notes are distributed to the class for a small yearly fee(the students do the scribing and are paid for it so if you scribe you can technically get all the notes free for the year in return for your services).

Lecture attendance is really up to you, I personally have not missed a class. I can usually follow along during class and then just reinforce it at night studying. The people that don't go to class usually pick and choose what lectures they go to based on the lecturer. For guest lecturers (we have alot of local docs not necessarily part of PCOM, usually faculty from some of the other med school, big name hospitals, a person doing research in the topic we are covering or alumni lecture) most people attend. Some students say they don't get much out of early morning lectures or are more productive studying on their own. It really depends on your studying preference.

can someone tell me when orientation starts this year? when do classes start? i just sent in my deposit the other day... which is a big relief since that I know I will be going to med school next year.

[/QUOTE]Lecture attendance is really up to you, I personally have not missed a class. I can usually follow along during class and then just reinforce it at night studying. The people that don't go to class usually pick and choose what lectures they go to based on the lecturer. For guest lecturers (we have alot of local docs not necessarily part of PCOM, usually faculty from some of the other med school, big name hospitals, a person doing research in the topic we are covering or alumni lecture) most people attend. Some students say they don't get much out of early morning lectures or are more productive studying on their own. It really depends on your studying preference.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your detailed description, it is really help and I will keep that in mind.

:D I got my received my acceptance the end of last week. It took awhile to get here since I moved and they hadn't changed my address in their system. I can honestly say that the wait darn near killed me, but the letter was pure delight! I now need some info on housing and I noticed that many people keep mentioning another board to go look at. Where do I go for some info?

:D I got my received my acceptance the end of last week. It took awhile to get here since I moved and they hadn't changed my address in their system. I can honestly say that the wait darn near killed me, but the letter was pure delight! I now need some info on housing and I noticed that many people keep mentioning another board to go look at. Where do I go for some info?


Hi Mitawa


Congrats!!!

Wait till you can get your access to "nucleus" so you can login to the official PCOM site, links etc :thumbup:

Hi Mitawa


Congrats!!!

Wait till you can get your access to "nucleus" so you can login to the official PCOM site, links etc :thumbup:
Thanks I kept hearing everyone else mention nucleus but I didn't know if i was something that I should have already known about and had access to. I guess I'll have to wait patiently. :rolleyes:

Thanks I kept hearing everyone else mention nucleus but I didn't know if i was something that I should have already known about and had access to. I guess I'll have to wait patiently. :rolleyes:

You will recieve an acceptance binder once you send in your deposit (about 1-2 weeks after they deposit it). The binder will have your PCOM email addy and password...then you can access nucleus.

You will recieve an acceptance binder once you send in your deposit (about 1-2 weeks after they deposit it). The binder will have your PCOM email addy and password...then you can access nucleus.
Well I spoke to them today and I know that they received my deposit so I'll keep my eyes glued to the mailbox :D

Well, i officially give up on PCOM today. yesterday i sent them an email but they didn't respond, they say they didn't recieve a letter from my pre-med advisor although i think they did but lost it, i did my secondary pretty late, it is late in the cycle, interviews are almost done. nothing is going my way so i'll have to try for next year i guess.

Well, i officially give up on PCOM today. yesterday i sent them an email but they didn't respond, they say they didn't recieve a letter from my pre-med advisor although i think they did but lost it, i did my secondary pretty late, it is late in the cycle, interviews are almost done. nothing is going my way so i'll have to try for next year i guess.

email?

why didn't you call them?

Well, i officially give up on PCOM today. yesterday i sent them an email but they didn't respond, they say they didn't recieve a letter from my pre-med advisor although i think they did but lost it, i did my secondary pretty late, it is late in the cycle, interviews are almost done. nothing is going my way so i'll have to try for next year i guess.

Sorry man!

Class of 2011?

Sis. drop the SOM like it's hot and head on to PCOM, believe you me when I tell you this. If you are still confused I will PM you my reasons to choose PCOM over UMDNJ any day, any time for sure :)

i'm trying to make this decision right now as well (umdnj-som vs. pcom), so any reasons you have would be appreciated...thanks. :)

Hey

what has everyone been up to since they recieved that acceptance letter?

Hey

what has everyone been up to since they recieved that acceptance letter?

study and try to pass all my classes. I feel so lazy now after receiving my acceptance letter; can't wait until this semester is over. Also I am still waiting for pcom package for logging on to nucleus. They have been deposited my check for a week now.

study and try to pass all my classes. I feel so lazy now after receiving my acceptance letter; can't wait until this semester is over. Also I am still waiting for pcom package for logging on to nucleus. They have been deposited my check for a week now.

Hey PM with your name. They just updated nucleus and there are apprx. ~275 students listed there.

hi everyone,

I never have been to Philly before (not travelling that much), I just wonder what are there to do when you have some free time or when you want to take a break from studying.

i really appreciate your avatar, medhacker.

i really appreciate your avatar, medhacker.

With love!


Hey, anyone know if we have a talent show at PCOM? I know other schools have it, I think that would be fun :love:

With love!


Hey, anyone know if we have a talent show at PCOM? I know other schools have it, I think that would be fun :love:

I'm sure they do. Whats your talent?

hey, random question, does anyone know where pcom does rotations...what hospitals? thanks

hey, random question, does anyone know where pcom does rotations...what hospitals? thanks

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=3457324&postcount=34

I'm sure they do. Whats your talent?


hmm i duno man, but I can surely pick something up real quick just to be on it :laugh:

http://www.pcom.edu/Clinical_Education/Affiliate_Lists_/affiliate_lists_.html

http://www.pcom.edu/Clinical_Education/Affiliate_Lists_/affiliate_lists_.html

thanks for the posts. i guess i'm a little confused though. from what i've heard at umdnj som you have to rotate at the three (?) affiliated hospitals. you have to work "within system." but it seems like with pcom there are a lot of hospitals you can rotate at. do they have mandatory hospitals you have to rotate at during 3rd year?

With love!


Hey, anyone know if we have a talent show at PCOM? I know other schools have it, I think that would be fun :love:

That would definitely be fun...I'll have to bust out the irish dancing :luck:

That would definitely be fun...I'll have to bust out the irish dancing :luck:

:laugh: :laugh: NICE :thumbup:

thanks for the posts. i guess i'm a little confused though. from what i've heard at umdnj som you have to rotate at the three (?) affiliated hospitals. you have to work "within system." but it seems like with pcom there are a lot of hospitals you can rotate at. do they have mandatory hospitals you have to rotate at during 3rd year?
in all honesty I don't know too much else about rotations....you can try to look around on the pcom site that I posted for more detailed info....or try contacting some older pcom'ers on this site

do you get access to nucleus after the 250 deposit or the 2000 deposit?

[QUOTE=luv2jig]do you get access to nucleus after the 250 deposit or the 2000 deposit?[/QUOTE

You get access after your $250 deposit. Our 2000 is due May 15th, right? Also, do any of you happen to know how long it takes PCOM to send us our financial aid info after filling out the FAFSA?

Last year, we didn't get our info till the end of June.

Hey you all,

I'm really interested in PCOM, but I have a question. Does PCOM accept students evenly distributed all over the country, or do they want students particularly from the PA area.

Also, What kind of GPA/MCAT do I need to be accepted there as someone not from PA? (I'm from NC, BTW.)

Hey you all,

I'm really interested in PCOM, but I have a question. Does PCOM accept students evenly distributed all over the country, or do they want students particularly from the PA area.

Also, What kind of GPA/MCAT do I need to be accepted there as someone not from PA? (I'm from NC, BTW.)

I don't know if this is true for others( I am from MD), but while GPA/MCAT are important they are not the only factors that will get you accepted. So there is no real GPA/MCAT score you need to definitely have to get you in, I am sure there is a range.

Things like outside activity, whether study abroad, volunteering, clubs, leadership roles, theatre, etc. are things that also way heavily. Can you be well rounded and stay on track for medical school?

Remember, Always play up your strengths.

Is anyone in the know of where we get the forms or information about what physical evaluations we need (shots, tests, etc?) prior to matriculation?

I still haven't found anything on nucleus about it.

I don't know if this is true for others( I am from MD), but while GPA/MCAT are important they are not the only factors that will get you accepted. So there is no real GPA/MCAT score you need to definitely have to get you in, I am sure there is a range.

Things like outside activity, whether study abroad, volunteering, clubs, leadership roles, theatre, etc. are things that also way heavily. Can you be well rounded and stay on track for medical school?

Remember, Always play up your strengths.

I understand what you're saying. What I mean is, Are those outside of the NE held to a higher standard of acceptance because you're not in the geographical area?

Maybe some one knows here.

Is anyone in the know of where we get the forms or information about what physical evaluations we need (shots, tests, etc?) prior to matriculation?
:cool:
I still haven't found anything on nucleus about it.

I called and asked about it..and Monica Jones from Student Services sent me a packet with the form. Basically you need all your immunization records sent over...a current Tetnas/Diptheria shot (within 5 years), PPD test (within 6-12 months), 4-5 polio shots, and of course MMR (Mumps measels and rubella).

You will also have to get 5 titers...chickenpox, hep b, and MMR.

Easy stuff. Just call PCOM if u need the form now. I believe they will send it to everyone in the spring...but I got it early because I scheduled a visit with my PCP so i wanted to get it over with.

Any other questions just shoot me a PM... I copied the form so I could fax it to you...then you can give it to your PCP.

Hasta Luego,
Jesús

Did anyone receive the invitation for april 30th? :cool:

Did anyone receive the invitation for april 30th? :cool:

I just recieved mine today. WooHoo. :)

I just recieved mine today. WooHoo. :)

Yo C, what up? you going?

Yo C, what up? you going?

Oh yea man you know i'm going. I'm trying to get a hotel right now..the reception gives me an excuse to request monday off work and maybe that friday. :laugh: :laugh:

Oh yea man you know i'm going. I'm trying to get a hotel right now..the reception gives me an excuse to request monday off work and maybe that friday. :laugh: :laugh:

Cool, God willing - nos vemos!

Hey guys,

I just got my invite too- very excited!! :D

Is the biochem summer start program in June required? That is what it said on my letter of acceptance...I wasn't sure if this was true because when I talked to people they said it wasn't.

Is the biochem summer start program in June required? That is what it said on my letter of acceptance...I wasn't sure if this was true because when I talked to people they said it wasn't.

I'm not sure. I'm taking the summerstart class. I'll see ya there if you decide to go. I'm pretty excited just to leave Virginia.

Adios

Hi guys...just wanted to say hello...I'm gonna be starting up at PCOM this August as well and will be at the reception on April 30th ..can't wait to see you all! :)

Had a question regarding the Summerstart courses...when did you guys receive information about this? I didn't get any info about the summerstart course on my acceptance letter. Is the course for anyone who is interested or is it mandatory for everyone? I already took Biochem, so I'm thinking maybe that's why they aren't requiring me to take it :confused:

Thanks :)

Hi guys...just wanted to say hello...I'm gonna be starting up at PCOM this August as well and will be at the reception on April 30th ..can't wait to see you all! :)

Had a question regarding the Summerstart courses...when did you guys receive information about this? I didn't get any info about the summerstart course on my acceptance letter. Is the course for anyone who is interested or is it mandatory for everyone? I already took Biochem, so I'm thinking maybe that's why they aren't requiring me to take it :confused:

Thanks :)

Dont wasteyour time with summer start, It is totally useless even if you have never had biochem before. The people who took it had no advantage in cell and tissue. Work a job and earn some money, you will need that more

Dont wasteyour time with summer start, It is totally useless even if you have never had biochem before. The people who took it had no advantage in cell and tissue. Work a job and earn some money, you will need that more
But on my letter it says it is mandatory. Maybe I should just call PCOM.

But on my letter it says it is mandatory. Maybe I should just call PCOM.



What up girl?
This is how it works, you can probably talk the admins out of requiring you to go. Do make sure, however, you do well in it during the year. If you don't and need to remediate/appear before the academic committee they will consider against you the fact that you declined the extra help when given... :cool:

Dont wasteyour time with summer start, It is totally useless even if you have never had biochem before. The people who took it had no advantage in cell and tissue. Work a job and earn some money, you will need that more

I already decided to go. I'm tired of the area i live in and i've saved enough money to live off of for a few months. Philly here I come. :)

But on my letter it says it is mandatory.

I called a couple months ago and they said in a round about way that the SummerStart is for students that showed academic difficultly on their transcripts in the past. I saw a thread about SummerStart on SDN and they didn't mention anything on my acceptance letter, so I called to be safe.

I would call to make sure if it is mandatory for some students and not others (I think anyone can take it too if they want a "head start," but I don't see how a superficial summer BioChem course is gonna help all that much--just my 2 cents).

If someone is on the waitlist and reads this I am giving up my seat. Sucks, I was really excited to start at PCOM. Good luck all.

If someone is on the waitlist and reads this I am giving up my seat. Sucks, I was really excited to start at PCOM. Good luck all.

Best wishes Airzonk, hopes alive for somone I am sure

I called a couple months ago and they said in a round about way that the SummerStart is for students that showed academic difficultly on their transcripts in the past. I saw a thread about SummerStart on SDN and they didn't mention anything on my acceptance letter, so I called to be safe.

I would call to make sure if it is mandatory for some students and not others (I think anyone can take it too if they want a "head start," but I don't see how a superficial summer BioChem course is gonna help all that much--just my 2 cents).
I think a big part of it is that I never had biochemistry. It always conflicted with classes in my major...the downside of a small school I suppose :cool:

I think a big part of it is that I never had biochemistry. It always conflicted with classes in my major...the downside of a small school I suppose :cool:

HAHA thats so funny. That was the first question I was asked when I interviewed. "Why didnt you take biochemistry?"

Now i'm in summerstart. :laugh:

HAHA thats so funny. That was the first question I was asked when I interviewed. "Why didnt you take biochemistry?"

Now i'm in summerstart. :laugh:

go figure...yea, i am pretty sure that if it wasn't my first question it was my second.

See here is the thing, I already planned my vacation to PR starting July 9th and summerstart doesn't finish till the 14th. hmmm....pr? summerstart?

I will call them manana...lets see what they will say :o

go figure...yea, i am pretty sure that if it wasn't my first question it was my second.

See here is the thing, I already planned my vacation to PR starting July 9th and summerstart doesn't finish till the 14th. hmmm....pr? summerstart?

I will call them manana...lets see what they will say :o

Nice. My trip to PR is July 18th-August 3rd ish. Can't Wait. Go see some familia.

hey for all those in apartment hunting mode rather than school or job working mode here is a great website off of PCOM for housing.

http://www.pcom.edu/Student_Life/Housing/housing2004.htm

Hey guys, congrats on the acceptances. I participated in the summer start program this past year for the biochemistry portion only. Is the course required? For some people their acceptance is conditional upon them participating in this course for whatever reason(I am not sure what criteria they use). I believe these people may also have to take a summer anatomy course in addition to the biochem. I really do not know the specifics on this so don't quote me, call student affairs or admissions if you have further questions. I felt the course was helpful in that I knew the area, was moved into my apartment earlier and got to meet people in our class and some of the professors. I can't say that the couse helped me to prepare much for cell and tissue in the winter. It definitely helped somewhat, but since the course is not graded not everyone "gives it there all". We do cover some of the exact lectures from cell and tissue, we cover almost all of the glycolytic pathways, if you wanted to know what specific topics are covered. Therefore, you can get alot out of it if you want, but the value of the course is more than just the material you cover. You can PM me if you have any other specific questions. Good Luck!

I don't think the summer program is a bad idea. Good opportunity to make connections.


BTW is there anyone planning to attend PCOM Hospital Visitation Day this year? it should be fun.

What are the details of that program- I've never heard of it?

Hi guys...just wanted to say hello...I'm gonna be starting up at PCOM this August as well and will be at the reception on April 30th ..can't wait to see you all! :)

Had a question regarding the Summerstart courses...when did you guys receive information about this? I didn't get any info about the summerstart course on my acceptance letter. Is the course for anyone who is interested or is it mandatory for everyone? I already took Biochem, so I'm thinking maybe that's why they aren't requiring me to take it :confused:

Thanks :)

I haven't received anything about the summerstart program either. I didn't even know it existed until just now! haha

Hi all. Did anyone receive the physical form the Student Wellness Center yet?

Did you get the mailing regarding the required deposit by May 15th? I didn't get this yet.

I called and asked about it..and Monica Jones from Student Services sent me a packet with the form. Basically you need all your immunization records sent over...a current Tetnas/Diptheria shot (within 5 years), PPD test (within 6-12 months), 4-5 polio shots, and of course MMR (Mumps measels and rubella).

You will also have to get 5 titers...chickenpox, hep b, and MMR.

Easy stuff. Just call PCOM if u need the form now. I believe they will send it to everyone in the spring...but I got it early because I scheduled a visit with my PCP so i wanted to get it over with.

Any other questions just shoot me a PM... I copied the form so I could fax it to you...then you can give it to your PCP.

Hasta Luego,
Jesús

Here is a previous post.

I'm not sure about the background check, sorry.

Does anyone know if parents (or other family members) are also invited to the class of 2010 luncheon on the 30th?

I called the admissions office and they told me that spouses and others are welcome to the brunch. They also said if you had any other questions to email the office of admissions.

For all the OOS'ers which hotel are you staying in for the Welcome Reception on Sunday?

For all the OOS'ers which hotel are you staying in for the Welcome Reception on Sunday?


Anyone know what what kind attire is required for this sundays shindig?

thanks for the posts. i guess i'm a little confused though. from what i've heard at umdnj som you have to rotate at the three (?) affiliated hospitals. you have to work "within system." but it seems like with pcom there are a lot of hospitals you can rotate at. do they have mandatory hospitals you have to rotate at during 3rd year?


I just came across this post and I'm unsure whether is has been answered on the last few pages but I will do the best I can to clarify this.

PCOMs affiliate list is long and has many different sites for rotations.

The way rotations are structured can be found here:

http://www.pcom.edu/Clinical_Education/Third_and_Fourth_Year_Programs/Third-_and_Fourth-Year.html

Each clerkship is one month unless otherwise noted:

Third year clerskships include: Peds, OB/GYN, Psych, IM, Cardio, Family, OMM/Family, Gen Surgery, Specialty Surgery, IM Selective and Radiology.

Fourth year clerkships include: IM, Rural Medicine, Urban Medicine (2 months), EMed, Sub-Internship, Ambulatory Surg/Surg Sub-I, 5 electives.

Near winter break of MS-II you will be placed into rotation groups. This is done by a lottery system...no need to worry about the details yet.

There are 11 rotations groups and each group has 22-25 students in it and it is among these 22-25 students that you will select your rotation site. You are given a list of the core rotations, all of which must be done at the listed sites, along with the hospitals that offer each rotation.

For example...it will look something like this:

Family Medicine
Hospital A - 3 spots
Hospital B - 1 spot
Hospital C - 4 spots
...
Hospital Z - 2 spots

Now, here is where things get tricky. Some rotations have many spots. So lets say Peds has 30 spots...higher likelihood that no one in the group will have to go to their absolutely last choice.

Some rotations ONLY have as many spots as there are students in the group. So lets say Cardiology has 25 spots...each spot will fill up.

There are also MUST FILL sites. For Urban Medicine there are 4 PCOM clinics which MUST fill each of there spots before any other person in the rotation group can select another site. So if there are 20 MUST FILL spots and 24 students, only 4 will get to go somewhere other than a PCOM clinic.

Dont worry...the rotations arent all too restrictive with non-core rotations.

For your electives you can pretty much do anything...and go anywhere. And 5 electives is really pretty nice.

Just as an example, here is a list of some of the places I rotated at:

City Avenue Peds
Roxborough Hospital
Northeastern Hospital
Mercy Catholic Medical
Misericordia
Lankenau Hospital
Abington Hospital
Mercy Suburban Hospital
Surgical Orthopedic Associates
Chestnut Hill Hospital
Frankford Hospital - Bucks County Campus
Sacred Heart Hospital - Allentown

I hope this has helped clarify some of this. Its really not something to worry about just yet. Concentrate on meeting people and passing