GA-PCOM Class of 2010 [Archive] - Student Doctor Network Forums

samdwi

12-21-2005, 05:18 PM

I received my acceptance to GA-PCOM just after returning from Thanksgiving. I was thrilled as this is my first acceptance and second year applying. I'm a GA boy and I've got a couple friends in the first class. I do have a couple questions.
1. When will the AOA accredit GA-PCOM? I'd guess residencies will require graduation from an accredited school.
2. Where does it look like 3rd and 4th year rotations will end up being located?
3. Do most of yalls classmates seriously want to do primary care, or are there some planning on neurosurgery at Hopkins? Just wanting to get a feel for how most of the class feels about residency.

Yo GAdoc, check out above posts for answers to most of your questions. Some answers in brief:

1. By April of 2006, assuming we don't really mess something up.

2. from what we (the students) have been told: sevberal sites in Atl as well as around GA, SC, TN, AL. We may also have Philly sites available for those who want to see their sneeze freeze.

3. Many are interested in primary care fields such as Peds, OB/GYN, Family Practice, and many are not. There a quite a few fans of surgery, internal medicine specialties, emergency med etc as well. From what I know, there are a few radiology nuts. As we are all first-years, I doubt too many people have really nailed down what they want to do.

HooahDOc

12-21-2005, 11:56 PM

I will be attending next year as well. Hooray! Now some questions :)

Does anyone attend classes at the Francis Fong Academy in Norcross? (Used to be in Duluth) I'm trying to find some information about it. Sigung Fong is my Sifu's (teacher) teacher, and one of the very few schools in the south that teaches my style.

Are there many affordable homes for rent in the area? My wife, two cats, and creatively-named doberman puppy Dobie will be relocating in June, so apartments are probably a no go.

Any word on when the new med center will be opening? My wife should have her GA RN license by the time we move and is applying for jobs at the new hospital.

That's about all for now. We are going to try to take a trip back to the area in the next week or so, as I didn't really get a chance to check it out during my interview.

Little Bear

01-05-2006, 01:22 PM

Hi, everyone...I be interviewing on 1/12 and will be staying in the until 1/14 to see the area surrounding the school. Any suggestions on what to see?

GAdoc

01-06-2006, 04:37 AM

Hi, everyone...I be interviewing on 1/12 and will be staying in the until 1/14 to see the area surrounding the school. Any suggestions on what to see?

Having lived in Georgia my whole life, I can say that Atlanta (which includes Suwanee) is like an oasis. By that I mean it is totally different than any other part of Georgia. I'm not going to say better....just different. You should have no trouble finding things to do. It depends on what you want. The Buckhead area is probably the nicest. You can find awesome malls (like Lennox), and restraunts (Cheescake factory, Dante's Down the Hatch, etc.). The new aquarium has just opened and is supposed to be fantastic. Just check it all out. If it were summer I'd suggest seeing a Braves Game. They're always a lot of fun.

Medic813

01-28-2006, 11:16 PM

pinkscrubs

01-29-2006, 10:35 AM

Hi guys,
I got my acceptance letter this afternoon :D and I have a big smile on my face, but I'm trying to decide between here and VCOM. I'm 55% PCOM-GA and 45% VCOM, but still thinking hard about it. :(

Congratulations!!! It is exciting isn't it!!! Both VCOM and GA-PCOM are great schools, good luck deciding. The schools are in very different settings. GA-PCOM does not have an attendance policy or dress code. I would ask the schools more questions to help you decide, like where the rotations are going to be, what the curriculums are like, etc. (GA-PCOM has an integrated curriculum, not sure about VCOM) Keep us posted!

Medic813

01-29-2006, 12:43 PM

When you say that GA has an integrated curriculum do you mean that all classes correlate with each other in reference to what subjects are being taught? This is what I'm thinking: VCOM- 1 Big University setting w/ the availability of using Va Tech resources, 2 Rotations are in smaller places 3rd year and then you have to choose somewhere 4th year (I'm from a small place and have worked in health care here, so I would like to see some big places) However VCOM students are rotating in a lot of one on one settings w physicians and I think that GA students may have more competition w MS4's and Residents at the bigger places. GA- in my opinion had nicer facilities than VCOM, the student body was much more friendly than VCOM, GA has a pt simulator, its closer to home by about 1.5 hrs than VCOM, but I have lots of family in VA (Not that you get time to go home, but I have some aging family members in declining health) :confused: I like the absence of the dress code at GA. What kind of other issues should I look at when comparing the 2 programs? :)

KYmedic

01-29-2006, 09:14 PM

I might be partial because I attend GA - PCOM but I can tell you what I think about the school. I know one important factor that you should consider is the class size. With a class of only 85 students and a total of 170 students in the school the professors will be able to dedicate more time to your learning. I know the anatomy lab facilities are really nice and conducive to learning. Meaning, you only have 6 people on each cadaver. I don't really know how VCOM does their labs. I know that I learned most of my anatomy in the lab because of the small group size.
You were correct in the interpretation of integrated learning. We are taught basically the same system in anatomy, primary care skills and OMM at the same time. I think it is an excellent way to teach medicine.
PLUS, you have a great group of second years to mentor you next year. We seem to be a very cohesive class that in general wants to help the people who are struggling with the material. I know they are getting together a group of people to help with gross anatomy lab next year to aid in determining what you are dissecting if it is possible with our schedule.
We do have the largest OMM facility with a really great professor. Dr. Ehrenfeuter is helpful and more than willing to drop anything he is doing to help out students. He is very approachable and just a kind-hearted individual. We also have two physicians in the area that come to lab and help with manipulations.
Lastly, Dr. Evans our vice-dean (head-honcho down here) is very student friendly. His goal is to provide the most student-friendly environment that is conducive to learning. He is easily approachable and listens to your concerns. He is not some far-off head figure that no one can approach for fear of getting struck down by lightening. He also comes into our OMM lab and primary care skills labs to help in teaching us. Call me partial but I really think what they are doing down here in GA is going to result in some great physicians. :D

Medic813

01-29-2006, 10:40 PM

Amy,
Thanks for all of the info, it has been very helpful. I was also wondering how classes are scheduled, meaning do you get breaks after tests. For example at VCOM, they have a block system where they go 11 weeks on and have a week off followed by 5 weeks on and 1 week off for the rest of the first year. How does GA compare to this?

HooahDOc

01-30-2006, 06:09 PM

Anyone have the timeline on stuff for the GA campus? My check has yet to be cashed and I have yet to receive the packet that the PA people are getting.

:confused:

pinkscrubs

01-30-2006, 06:29 PM

Anyone have the timeline on stuff for the GA campus? My check has yet to be cashed and I have yet to receive the packet that the PA people are getting.

:confused:

I would not be too concerned. I interviewed in October, was accepted 12/7 and mailed my check 12/8. It was cashed 1/6/2006, almost a month later. I called Aisha and she said they are just slow to cash checks. I haven't received a package either. I would not be too worried. If it takes much longer maybe you should call to check on it. I wish you could pay with a credit card so that you know they get the payment right away!!!

HooahDOc

01-30-2006, 06:51 PM

I would not be too concerned. I interviewed in October, was accepted 12/7 and mailed my check 12/8. It was cashed 1/6/2006, almost a month later. I called Aisha and she said they are just slow to cash checks. I haven't received a package either. I would not be too worried. If it takes much longer maybe you should call to check on it. I wish you could pay with a credit card so that you know they get the payment right away!!!

Well, that's a bit comforting, although you have the holidays during that time.

I mailed my check over the holidays and it was received (confirmed three times) on Jan 5. *shrug* I guess so long as they have it that's all that matters.

KYmedic

01-30-2006, 11:10 PM

Well, I am not going to candy coat this at all but the first term was ridiculous in the scheduling. We had hardly any days off and it really caused a stink. The student body brought this up to the dean and the schedule for second term was more student friendly. Our days during first term were 8 - 12 with 10 minute breaks for each 50 minutes of lecture. Then 12 - 1 was lunchtime which is a significant amount of time to get lunch out or eat in the cafe. Then 1 - 2 lecture and lab 2 - 5 usually consisted of lab like gross anatomy, omm or pcs. Usually on Fridays we were out at 12 and some Mondays were the same way. This term the mornings are either from 9 - 12 with 10 minute breaks for 50 minutes of lecture OR 8 - 10 break from 10 - 11 then 11 - 12 lecture and 12 -1 is lunch. This term the lab for OMM and PCS are only 1 - 4. Usually Mondays and Fridays are short days being we get out at 12. Tuesdays and Thursdays are days of OMM and PCS lab till 4. Wednesday used to be a short day till Medicine and Society came into the picture. The labs for OMM and PCS are split into two separate groups so you are only in lab for 1.5 hours. You rotate weekly between being the early group and the late group.

Last semester we did not get any days off before the exams which was really overwhelming. The student body raised concerns about this and this term it is different. The first exam we were not tested on the information presented two days before the test. The second exams were midterms and that took up a whole week of scheduling so we did not have classes at all that week. That week included a practical for OMM, written exam for OMM and written exam for Preclinical. This seemed to be ample amount of time for everyone to study for these tests. Our PCS instructor moved his midterm to after Christmas break which was greatly appreciated by the student body. The third exam was on a Monday so we had a full weekend to study new material. The fourth exam or finals for all classes are all in one week again with no classes between. I don't forsee any problems with this scheduling style.

Between the first and second term we did not get any additional days off. We again raised concerns and this term we get at least one day off (a Friday) before we have to start the third term.

First term was 12 weeks and this term is 14 weeks. We do not have the schedule for third term yet. I don't know how VCOM does their scheduling but we started school on Aug 14th and we get out for summer break on June 6th. We get about 9 weeks off for summer. We have a week long spring break also. Our Christmas break was only two weeks long.

I don't know if this is true but I heard that the reason our schedule is so busy this first year is because they want to make the last two terms of our second year light. This is to help us study for COMLEX. Which I personally don't mind.

I also know that Dr. Evans promised to bring in a well-known reviewer for the COMLEX to aid in our studying. Which is another plus I see in coming to the school. :)

If you have anymore questions just send them my way and I will answer them as soon as I can. And I will be as honest as I can. If that whole schedule thing confused you I could send you the schedule for our first term and second term via email. Just give me your address.

Little Bear

01-31-2006, 05:33 AM

Hi Guys!

I received my acceptance letter yesterday....YEAH!... :D
The check for the deposit is in the mail and am looking forward to August..

babloo

02-07-2006, 10:35 PM

Where do you as Ist year students go for clinicals? Example WVSOM student go to a hospital right across the campus, NSU students get clinical exposure in the 1st and 2nd year at various sites also. During my interview at PCOM I forgot to ask about clinics in the 1st and 2nd year? Also, when will the rotation sites be confirmed? These are my two big concerns about PCOM, GA. What if rotation sites are not established for all students because of the competition aroun: More House, Emory, Mercer etc? It is possible. One university in GA is facing this problem of finding enough rotations for all its students.

BMW19

02-07-2006, 10:45 PM

We do not have much clinical exposure 1st year in terms of going to clinics or hospitals. Are curriculum is all integrated so we are learning a great deal of clinicial medicine interspersed within our basic sciences. In addition we have had some great guest lectures from physicians in the field. This may change if/when we get our own clinic on campus which may be in the works for the future. A few of the clubs on campus have gotten involved with volunteer efforts so you could go thru that route.

About rotations. We have been assured that 95% of our rotation sites have been confirmed (CORE anyway). I can only tell you that this is what we are being told, but I trust our Dean on a very high level. Beyond that I don't know what more we can say about 3rd year because no one has gotten there yet!

Hope this helps a little

BMW-

Where do you as Ist year students go for clinicals? Example WVSOM student go to a hospital right across the campus, NSU students get clinical exposure in the 1st and 2nd year at various sites also. During my interview at PCOM I forgot to ask about clinics in the 1st and 2nd year? Also, when will the rotation sites be confirmed? These are my two big concerns about PCOM, GA. What if rotation sites are not established for all students because of the competition aroun: More House, Emory, Mercer etc? It is possible. One university in GA is facing this problem of finding enough rotations for all its students.

KYmedic

02-08-2006, 07:50 AM

Just to add on to what BMW said. The Osteopathic Institute of the South had a network of clinical rotations set up in GA for ten years now. They were trying to get more doctors to rotate down here to get them to stay down here and work. This network is still intact and it is what we are going to be using to do our clinical rotations. I think the main thing they are working on now is our in-hospital rotations.

HooahDOc

02-15-2006, 07:38 AM

My wife and I may be looking for a roomie this fall. We will be renting a spacious home and would like to take on a roommate to share some of the costs.

The home should be 4ish bedrooms and 2.5 or more baths, close to 2000+ sq ft. Anyone interested should be prepared to deal with two sweet dogs, two cats, and a married couple. :D Be prepared to spend around $400-$600 a month.

Anyone interested PM me and I will update with the actual home and more details this summer. My wife prefers a female roommate (I swear this wasn't my idea!) and will be working as a RN.

HooahDOc

02-21-2006, 10:22 AM

Has anyone received their packets yet?

Little Bear

02-28-2006, 05:48 AM

I received a packet from Financial Aid this past Saturday...

Spankete87

03-04-2006, 02:05 PM

So, I decided on Friday that I am going to be attending PCOM-GA this fall :) Needless to say, since i"m from NC, my family was much happier that I decided on PCOM-GA over LECOM-PA :) I look forward to seeing everyone in the fall!

jones'n

03-06-2006, 01:10 AM

Scheduled to interview there in a week. Sounds like a great program and culture. Amy, Samdwi and BMW thanks for your insight.

Spankete87

03-06-2006, 10:49 AM

KYmedic

03-06-2006, 02:22 PM

I was wondering if I would be able to hang out and follow someone around one day at the school just to get a feel for what it will be like in the fall? Anyone know who I need to talk to to see if I can do that and to see if someone wants to host me and show me around the place a little bit :) Thanks!

I would say the best person to speak to is Student Affairs person which is Angela. She would be able to help you out. Her email is angeladi@pcom.edu. Make sure you put something in the subject line to catch her attention because our pcom accounts separate non-pcom emails to a junk box.

HooahDOc

03-06-2006, 02:39 PM

I got the packet too. Is the school's annual budget in there somewhere? I sure could not find it.

Spankete87

03-06-2006, 03:43 PM

I would say the best person to speak to is Student Affairs person which is Angela. She would be able to help you out. Her email is angeladi@pcom.edu. Make sure you put something in the subject line to catch her attention because our pcom accounts separate non-pcom emails to a junk box.

Thanks!

Little Bear

03-06-2006, 04:23 PM

Spankete, When did you interview?

Spankete87

03-06-2006, 04:57 PM

Spankete, When did you interview?

I interviewed on 1/12

doctorjoy

03-06-2006, 06:20 PM

:love: :laugh: :love: :laugh: I am happy to finally say that I am going to medical school this fall at PCOM-GA. I interviewed on the 23rd of February and received my acceptance today in the mail. It was dated the 2nd of March. See all of you in the fall
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap:

BMW19

03-06-2006, 07:50 PM

Congrats and welcome to the family. Feel free to contact any one of us if you have any Q's from us pioneers in the 2009 class. PM me if you want my email address.

BMW-

:love: :laugh: :love: :laugh: I am happy to finally say that I am going to medical school this fall at PCOM-GA. I interviewed on the 23rd of February and received my acceptance today in the mail. It was dated the 2nd of March. See all of you in the fall
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap:

jmebme

03-06-2006, 09:20 PM

jones'n

03-06-2006, 10:16 PM

For those already attending and those accepted:
As selection criteria...How would you rate the relative importance of:
Volunteerism
Experience in medicine/patient contact
Undergrad grades
MCAT scores

Little Bear

03-07-2006, 07:07 AM

For those already attending and those accepted:
As selection criteria...How would you rate the relative importance of:
Volunteerism
Experience in medicine/patient contact
Undergrad grades
MCAT scores

If they invited you to interview, they are interested in you. :) Be yourself. Sell yourself. Know your strengths and your weaknesses. Be prepared to address both of them in the interview.

The following only a guess, only some one on the admissions committe knows how they rank these items. Undergrad grades and MCAT scores are probably toward the top of the list and then experience in medicine/patient contact and volunteerism are factored in based on your role and time commitment. You didn't mention letters of recommendation. I sure those factor, too.

Spankete87

03-07-2006, 07:56 AM

Congrats to everyone on acceptances! I am anxiously awaiting news myself, I interviewed 2/28. Does anyone know how often the committee meets? At the interview they mentioned it would be two weeks, but I thought I had heard they might meet once a week on here. Also, how do the acceptances come...a phone call, a big envelope, or signature required mail? Just curious! Thanks in advance ;)

The acceptances come by mail in a small envelope - or at least that's what I think. I had to get mine via fax. ;) I'm having problems with my mail at my apartment complex.

Spankete87

03-07-2006, 08:11 AM

Does anyone know if they are going to have a list of potential roommates for those of us who are not married and looking for someone to share expenses with in the fall?

pinkscrubs

03-07-2006, 09:19 AM

Does anyone know if they are going to have a list of potential roommates for those of us who are not married and looking for someone to share expenses with in the fall?

Last year the school kept a list of roomates and also someone started a roomate forum. I think it is Angela you can email at GA-PCOM.

This past year I have lived at the Reserve at Sugarloaf and love it! Very upscale and gated, but expensive at $855 for a 2 bedroom. These apartments are about 5 minutes from the school across from the Sugarloaf Country Club.

My fiance (he is a 1st year student) and I are moving to a house this month that is a little closer to the school. It has 4 bedrooms so we are thinking about renting out 1 room. It has its own private entrance, harwood floors and enough space for a bed, desk, etc. Please PM me if you are interested.

tsazmand

03-07-2006, 01:04 PM

Congrats to everyone on acceptances! I am anxiously awaiting news myself, I interviewed 2/28. Does anyone know how often the committee meets? At the interview they mentioned it would be two weeks, but I thought I had heard they might meet once a week on here. Also, how do the acceptances come...a phone call, a big envelope, or signature required mail? Just curious! Thanks in advance ;)

yeah the committee meets this friday. I had an interview yesterday. They said they will mail us their decision in two weeks. Does anyone know if GA-PCOM has any fellowships where they might pay for some of ur tuitions. I know NOVA does. Hopefully ill get accepted to both, but im not sure which one i like better yet

doctorjoy

03-08-2006, 10:14 AM

I need a clear understanding how does the whole financial aid thing work with getting housing and things like that bills etc.... :confused:

HooahDOc

03-08-2006, 11:31 AM

Could any current students post what the budget was for this year?

pinkscrubs

03-08-2006, 11:44 AM

I need a clear understanding how does the whole financial aid thing work with getting housing and things like that bills etc.... :confused:

From what I heard students are able to get $38,500 in student loans for the first 2 years and a little more for the 2nd two years. The money mostly goes toward tuition but there is a little left over to go towards other expenses. Most students get private loans to cover living expenses. Some students do work study for extra money. Also, there are many students who have army scholarships and get a stipend to pay for living expenses. There are some need based scholarships but I think it is not much and is based on your parents income (no matter how old you are). Those of us without army scholarships can expect to have a lot of debt after graduation. No fancy cars or houses any time soon. $40,000 for 4 years plus interest will be a least $1400 a month for 10 years :( I wish I had a rich uncle!!!

KYmedic

03-08-2006, 04:41 PM

Could any current students post what the budget was for this year?

This is the best breakdown I can give you of my financial situation. I currently live in Sugar Mills Apartment which is 5 minutes from the school. And very close to numerous shopping centers but is also really quiet and gated. We have a brand new 4000 sq foot gym with great equipment, TV on each cardio machine for individual entertainment. I know the school has a nice gym but sometimes I don't want to workout there cause I already spend so much time there to begin with. My apartment is around 1380 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It came with a large brand new washer and dryer and our water bill is included in the rent and is not variable. (Some apartment complexes do not keep the water bill a constant but takes an average of three months to determine the charge for water.) I live with another medical student and the rent is $889 per month. Here is a run down of the bills we have:

Rent - $889
Electric - $55.00 (my roommate likes the heat on 73, she's from FL)
Gas - $100.00 (water heater only)
Cable/Internet - $84.90

TOTAL - $564.45 per month (I took half of everything)

These bills are variable for everyone
Cell Phone - $70.00
Car Insurance - $107.89
Car Payment - $200.00

TOTAL - $377.89 per month

Textbooks this year - $1,200.00 (aprox)
Equipment (Otoscope, Opthalmascope...) - $750.00 (aprox)
Tuition and Fees - $34,122
Student Fee - $150
Insurance from the school - $2,196

TOTAL - $38,418

The federal government will give you a $38,500 (this increases to about 46,000 during your 3rd and 4th year) of loans some subsidized and some unsubsidized and I think that is based on income. Yes, parents' income is taken into account even though you may not live with them unless you are married. The school gives some need-based scholarships which mine is $500 per semester. If you have reasons why your parents' income should not be considered, you can write to the financial aid office. I did that and I have a need based scholarship. I also signed up for a private educational loan from Wachovia Bank. The interest rate on that is based on your credit score and if you can get your parents to co-sign you might get a lower interest rate based on their credit score. I am receiving $18,000 per year.

TOTAL AMOUNT IN LOANS - $56,500

TOTAL COST - $49,726.08

Leaving a sum of - $6,773.92 for misc. expenses

Now this is for a full year of rent and bills. We have the summer off so I plan on working part-time during the summer so my funds will increase. The loan disbursements come out in three increments which are in relation to each term ending. Allow they say the disbursement is on one day, it usually takes a week before the money will show up in your account. It is doable but takes a budget. Also remember that you will probably want to attend conventions (hotel cost and convention fee cost), be a member of clubs ($10 - $50), buy t-shirts for clubs ($20), buy a OMM table ($325 good for practicing on innocent victims) and other things. Some students decided to buy a house and rent it out. That is a good way to cut back on rent costs but remember that also increases the cost of electric and gas heating.

Some Good Advice I can give you:

1) Get a roommate - Like someone else said, give your name to Angela Dickson.

2) Get a place close to the school - The farther you are away the more time you have to spend on the road in traffic. (UGH)

3) Get a place close to shopping centers - The less time you have to use driving to run errands the better.

These three things will help alleviate unneeded stress and time is the most valuable asset to a medical student.

Hope this helps and it is not too long.

Amy

KYmedic

03-08-2006, 04:48 PM

yeah the committee meets this friday. I had an interview yesterday. They said they will mail us their decision in two weeks. Does anyone know if GA-PCOM has any fellowships where they might pay for some of ur tuitions. I know NOVA does. Hopefully ill get accepted to both, but im not sure which one i like better yet

I know GA-PCOM is going to have a fellowship for those after their fourth or second year (I can't remember) to stay at the school and help with OMM. They will get a stipend to live on and medical insurance free. For doing this for one year you get one year of tuition forgiveness. The only downside is you have to wait an extra year to graduate.

Amy

gobeavers

03-09-2006, 06:28 PM

I know GA-PCOM is going to have a fellowship for those after their fourth or second year (I can't remember) to stay at the school and help with OMM. They will get a stipend to live on and medical insurance free. For doing this for one year you get one year of tuition forgiveness. The only downside is you have to wait an extra year to graduate.

Amy

I was hoping that sombody would answer a question of mine real quick. I was just wondering if there is a list of books that correspond to the required courses, or if we were on our own with finding a book that we like??
If there is a list, could sombody show me where to find it?
Thank you so much guys!! And congrats!!!

HooahDOc

03-09-2006, 06:35 PM

I know GA-PCOM is going to have a fellowship for those after their fourth or second year (I can't remember) to stay at the school and help with OMM. They will get a stipend to live on and medical insurance free. For doing this for one year you get one year of tuition forgiveness. The only downside is you have to wait an extra year to graduate.

Amy

I assume from your above post that the school budgets around $58,000 / yr for students? I'm specifically looking for what the maximum the school sets is, since I am eligible to take the difference between the value of my HPSP scholarship and whatever the school says we can have.

KYmedic

03-09-2006, 08:35 PM

I assume from your above post that the school budgets around $58,000 / yr for students? I'm specifically looking for what the maximum the school sets is, since I am eligible to take the difference between the value of my HPSP scholarship and whatever the school says we can have.

The maximum the school sets is $56,833 as the maximum amount you can receive in loans.

KYmedic

03-09-2006, 08:39 PM

I was hoping that sombody would answer a question of mine real quick. I was just wondering if there is a list of books that correspond to the required courses, or if we were on our own with finding a book that we like??
If there is a list, could sombody show me where to find it?
Thank you so much guys!! And congrats!!!

We received our book list about a week before school started. They sent a whole list of books that were required and recommended for the whole first year. I would not recommend buying all the books for the whole year because it changes (at least it did for us). They will send this to you in an email to your new PCOM account. Don't expect to get it right now. I do recommend getting various anatomy books for your first term. Each book has different views and different ways of describing things. Some books are more thorough and some are better with pictures.

HooahDOc

03-09-2006, 10:30 PM

The maximum the school sets is $56,833 as the maximum amount you can receive in loans.

That seems a bit low given the cost of living for the area, but luckily is spot on to what I had anticipated. Thanks for the info.

KYmedic

03-10-2006, 03:56 PM

That seems a bit low given the cost of living for the area, but luckily is spot on to what I had anticipated. Thanks for the info.

Yes, we know that is low for the cost of living. One of our students this year actually faught with Philly and the bank and got an increase of I think $6,000 this year. He had to make a descriptive list of all his expenses and turn it into the bank I think. It took him about 2 months of pulling teeth to get them to budge.

doctorjoy

03-10-2006, 04:24 PM

SO when do you start receiving information for the school (financial aid, schedules, etc....)

HooahDOc

03-10-2006, 06:20 PM

SO when do you start receiving information for the school (financial aid, schedules, etc....)

I got my financial aid packet last week. I was waiting to hear back from my HPSP board before finishing it, which happened today. I'm mailing the check for the big deposit this week too.

BMW19

03-10-2006, 10:38 PM

They will go over everything you need to know at orientation, so don't sweat it. For now just relax and enjoy your last few months of freedom! You guys are at a big advantage, because you have us to tell you which books are good and which aren't so don't waste time now trying to figure it out. But if you really are gung-ho and just can't wait, you can't go wrong with Netter's Atlas, Rohen and Yakochi's (real pics) Atlas. We used a book called Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy which I personally liked b/c it had real pics, drawings and a brief synopsis of Anatomy gone wrong and not just pics like the other two books. But again each style of learning is different so you might want to wait.

BMW-

SO when do you start receiving information for the school (financial aid, schedules, etc....)

KYmedic

03-10-2006, 10:51 PM

They will go over everything you need to know at orientation, so don't sweat it. For now just relax and enjoy your last few months of freedom! You guys are at a big advantage, because you have us to tell you which books are good and which aren't so don't waste time now trying to figure it out. But if you really are gung-ho and just can't wait, you can't go wrong with Netter's Atlas, Rohen and Yakochi's (real pics) Atlas. We used a book called Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy which I personally liked b/c it had real pics, drawings and a brief synopsis of Anatomy gone wrong and not just pics like the other two books. But again each style of learning is different so you might want to wait.

BMW-

I agree with Brian. Also know that if you plan on joining Student Osteopathic Medical Association you will get Netter's Atlas for free.

doctorjoy

03-12-2006, 07:32 PM

Hey let's get to know each other a little bit before we get to school. Who is coming with a family? Single? Coming straight from undergraduate? Took sometime off before going? etc, etc... :D

Spankete87

03-12-2006, 10:39 PM

I'll start things off - I'm Lori, 25, single and obviously did not come straight from undergrad. I graduated in Dec 2003 from UNC-CH and have been doing research at Duke in Alzheimers/dementia related diseases and traumatic brain injury since. I did work as a medical assistant in a derm office for 6 months in there and can't wait to get back to patient care! Mice just aren't good company. ;)

I love to hike, snowboard, scuba dive, read, listen to music, and generally hang out with people.

I'll also use this opportunity to also say that I'll be looking for a roommate when I move down to GA in the beginning of August. If anyone is interested let me know! :)

doctorjoy

03-13-2006, 08:48 AM

LEt me put mine up since I started with the questions. My name is Liza, 28. I have 4 step children; 3 currently live with me. I won't be able to bring my family with me :eek: the two oldest boys have scholarships at their high school so I am not moving them becuase they are in great programs. I want to find a townhouse or large apartment for my family to visit whenever they like. I am teaching gross anatomy and general biology at a private institution. I like to crochet, read, sing, have lots of fun and ready to kick but in medical school. :laugh:

Spankete87

03-14-2006, 09:38 PM

where's the rest of our class? ;) Oh wait, it's spring break isn't it? D**n work!

Little Bear

03-15-2006, 01:17 PM

I'm Marcus, 30, single. I graduated from the Coast Guard Academy and served as a Coast Guard Officer for six years, before beginning the journey to medicine. I have lived in upstate NY, CT, Portsmouth, VA, Northern VA, worked in Washington,DC, and Hawaii. I am currently working in manufacturing. I am looking forward to moving to GA and starting school.

I enjoy running, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, walking, flying, and skiing.

Spankete87

03-16-2006, 09:01 AM

Is GA-PCOM H/P/F or do they give letter grades?

JSlammit

03-16-2006, 10:06 AM

Is GA-PCOM H/P/F or do they give letter grades?

Hey Spankete,
Grading is the same as in Philly - Numerical grades only. Passing is >70.
At the end of 4th year students are ranked in groups of 5, and that whole group gets the same rank. (i.e. the top 5 are considered #1, next 5 - #2, etc.)

But don't worry about your grades... it's more important that you learn the material for the long run (and for boards, which matters more). As long as u pass, you'll still be Dr. Lori Spankete (or whatever your last name is) ;)

~J

Spankete87

03-16-2006, 10:27 AM

Hey Spankete,
Grading is the same as in Philly - Numerical grades only. Passing is >70.
At the end of 4th year students are ranked in groups of 5, and that whole group gets the same rank. (i.e. the top 5 are considered #1, next 5 - #2, etc.)

But don't worry about your grades... it's more important that you learn the material for the long run (and for boards, which matters more). As long as u pass, you'll still be Dr. Lori Spankete (or whatever your last name is) ;)

~J

Thanks for the info! My last name is actually Durham - quite a bit more boring than Spankete.....although maybe I'll change it in med school just to see what my patients do when confronted by an almost Dr. Spankete ;)

cbertino

03-18-2006, 12:06 PM

Hey let's get to know each other a little bit before we get to school. Who is coming with a family? Single? Coming straight from undergraduate? Took sometime off before going? etc, etc... :D

Hey guys! I am Cheryl. I am 25, single and from Tampa Florida. I went to the University of Central Florida for my undergrad and did my med school prerequites at North Carolina State University. I decided after I graduated that I wanted to go to medical school so I had to go back for two more years to finish all the science courses. Talk about taking the long way! Anyways I love running, biking, weight-training, painting, jewery making. I look foward to meeting you all!

samdwi

03-19-2006, 09:06 AM

Hey guys! I am Cheryl. I am 25, single and from Tampa Florida. I went to the University of Central Florida for my undergrad and did my med school prerequites at North Carolina State University. I decided after I graduated that I wanted to go to medical school so I had to go back for two more years to finish all the science courses. Talk about taking the long way! Anyways I love running, biking, weight-training, painting, jewery making. I look foward to meeting you all!

Hey Cheryl,

I'm a first year at GA-PCOM and from Tampa/Orlando as well. Went to USF and UF.

Hope to see you soon. PM me if you have any questions.

I can't belive I'm on SDN on Spring Break...

BMW19

03-19-2006, 09:55 PM

I can't believe you are either Sam, you are such a Dork! Oh wait i'm on as well. Hmmmmmmmmm, Cancun or SDN? I think we made the right choice Sam. By the way incoming students it is a bad time to ask us any Q, since we all got "Spanketed" on our Biochem/Genetics/Intro to Pharm/welcome to real medical school exam on Friday.

BMW-

Hey Cheryl,

I'm a first year at GA-PCOM and from Tampa/Orlando as well. Went to USF and UF.

Hope to see you soon. PM me if you have any questions.

I can't belive I'm on SDN on Spring Break...

Spankete87

03-19-2006, 10:07 PM

I can't believe you are either Sam, you are such a Dork! Oh wait i'm on as well. Hmmmmmmmmm, Cancun or SDN? I think we made the right choice Sam. By the way incoming students it is a bad time to ask us any Q, since we all got "Spanketed" on our Biochem/Genetics/Intro to Pharm/welcome to real medical school exam on Friday.

BMW-

lol. I definitely should've changed my screen name at some point prior to posting on my future school's thread..... ;)

Hope you all have some fun on your spring break!

~Lori~

doctorjoy

03-21-2006, 01:01 PM

bump :)

Drugtech

03-21-2006, 10:02 PM

we all got "Spanketed" on our Biochem/Genetics/Intro to Pharm/welcome to real medical school exam on Friday.

hmph...speak for yourself...j/k. I didn't think it was THAT bad though...then again I didn't even sleep the night before the test. It was literally like trying to take the exam with about 6 Jagerbombs in you...won't be doing that again....unless I did well :laugh:

FYI, the Cancun-ers aren't leaving until tomorrow AM (Thursday)...never to late to join us!

candyland

03-21-2006, 11:20 PM

lol. I definitely should've changed my screen name at some point prior to posting on my future school's thread..... ;)

Hope you all have some fun on your spring break!

~Lori~

wow my first time on this thread and I just spent about an hour reading everything in here...well I also got accepted to Ga-PCOM and as of now I am 99% sure that's where I will be going next year (I declined my offer to touro-nevada: my parents live in atlanta now but are moving to arizona in the summer so I must say they supported my decision but I could tell they weren't too happy about it).

oh and Lori I think I interviewed the same day as you (if I'm thinking of the right person)...were you there on the day when there were 6 girls and no guys interviewing?

I had some questions too:
1. I was thinking about renting a single apartment for the first year at least to try and find someone I will be comfortable living with for the next year...BUT I want to live in an apartment complex where a lot of the students live (or at least a good number of them)...I also prefer a gated community and one that is fairly new...any suggestions on where students like to live? also close to the school is important too.

2. yeah I just forgot my other questions...

oh and about me: I'm Nancy, 22 (the youngest so far????), graduating from Emory this semester, and certainly don't mind staying in the ATL for at least 4 more years (I'm very attached to my family though so I might need a little adjusting time and some comforting from you guys :D ).

doctorjoy

03-22-2006, 07:57 AM

Well I just mailed off the 2000 dollar deposit today :barf: :wow:

HooahDOc

03-22-2006, 09:29 AM

Well I just mailed off the 2000 dollar deposit today :barf: :wow:

I mailed mine last week sometime. They got it, but as usual have yet to cash it. That's fine with me, for now.

As for introductions, I'm Josh. 24 and married. We have no children yet, unless you count our 8-month old Great Dane, "Duke". I sure consider him a child :)

I will be attending GA-PCOM on the Army HPSP, so I will be the guy with no hair who looks like he is about 17; young looks run in the family.

So are most of you renting apartments near campus, or looking to rent homes? My wife and I are trying to get a house, but nobody will hold anything longer than four weeks with a deposit. :rolleyes:

Nicola1926

03-22-2006, 10:02 AM

Congrats to everyone who will be a part of the GA-PCOM class of 2010. My name is Tiffany, and I currently attend GA-PCOM. This school has great potential, and I do believe you all will be pleased with your decision. I know everyone is currently looking for housing, and I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to make some extra money. I live at 5375 Sugarloaf Parkway(The address is the name of the apartment complex-unique huh), which is about 3-5 mins from school. This apartment has a free wash and dry service(apt maid), garbage pick up, and free breakfast every morning. The apartments are upscale but affordable and with all of the amenities its worth it. If you are interested in apt living then you should check this place out. If you do decide to live here tell the the leasing agent that Tiffany Sanders referred you and I will split the $500 referral fee with you. It is that easy, if you have any questions please PM me. Once again, congrats and I am eager to meet each and everyone of you in the Fall. :)

Nicola1926

03-22-2006, 10:24 AM

Here is some additional information on 5375 Sugarloaf Parkway(www.5375sugarloaf.com).

Interior Features....
Cherry cabinetry in kitchens
Designer countertops and black appliances
Ceramic tile entry ways
Oversized tubs
High speed internet...and many more cool interior features

Community Amenities...
Spectacular clubhouse
Resident business center with conference room
Fully equipped fitness center
Clothes care center
Refreshing swimming pool with leisure desk
Tennis courts and playground
Car care center
Garages and gated access

Once again, if you decide to stay here be sure to mention that Tiffany Sanders referred you and we will split the $500 referral fee. I have loans, and do not work and this apartment complex had no problems with this unlike some in the area. Oh, do not go with ProMove because they do not give you any money for your business. Go to Rent.com or the address above to check this place out, fyi rent.com will only pay you $100 for the referral as opposed to $250 from me Just giving you all the heads up. PM me with any questions.

Best Regards,

Tiffany Sanders
GA-PCOM c/o 2009

candyland

03-22-2006, 11:22 AM

(www.5375sugarloaf.com).

just fyi for everyone, when clicking on the link remove the paranth. ) at the end for it to work

(www.5375sugarloaf.com).

this should work

oshbgosh

03-22-2006, 11:32 AM

HooahDOc

03-22-2006, 02:58 PM

Tiffany,

Any idea what Sugarloaf's pet policy is?

Spankete87

03-22-2006, 08:52 PM

Ok so I'm in a bind, having been accepted to both schools. Not sure which way to lean. On the one hand, LECOM - PA has been around for a little while and has established rotations, but their administration is apathetic at best. PCOM -GA has an awesome administration, from what I hear at least. Do they currently have a list of rotation sites that we can see? I know that most schools do, but PCOM - GA being so new I'm not sure. As it is my understanding, our CORE rotations must be limited to what the school allows, but what about elective rotations? I know LECOM allows you to set up elective rotations to any hospital in the nation as long as you do the paperwork yourself. I'm considering radiology or anesthesiology, and would like to put myself in the best position to get there. Thanks for anyone's input!

I was faced with the same dilemma- LECOM-PA or GA-PCOM.....And eventually I decided that GA-PCOM was for me. I was nervous at first about the newness of the school, but with the philly campus to back it up, I realized it isn't REALLY a totally new school. I mean the cirriculum is pulled from the philly campus - which has proven to be respectable. In the end, Georgia just felt right to me. It's closer to my family, it's still in the south, and it has a critical need for rural primary care physicians - which is what I want to do. From what I've heard, because of the shortage of doctors in GA, PCOM is really welcomed in the community. Whatever you decide, I don't think you can go wrong. Both places will have their pros and cons, but both will make you into what you want. TO me, GA-PCOM would just get me there in the way that was more to my liking. Good Luck!

Nicola1926

03-22-2006, 09:45 PM

Tiffany,

Any idea what Sugarloaf's pet policy is?

5375 Sugarloaf Parkway is pet friendly.

Best,

Tiffany

HooahDOc

03-22-2006, 10:33 PM

5375 Sugarloaf Parkway is pet friendly.

Best,

Tiffany

Thanks. I will try to call them sometime this week. I have seen many, "Pets OK", "We love pets", "Large pets welcome" in ads for apartments and townhomes, only to discover they place a 40lb weight limit and require several hundred dollars per pet as a deposit. One place wanted $500 per pet on top of the normal deposit. :rolleyes:

medhacker

03-23-2006, 10:29 PM

Thanks. I will try to call them sometime this week. I have seen many, "Pets OK", "We love pets", "Large pets welcome" in ads for apartments and townhomes, only to discover they place a 40lb weight limit and require several hundred dollars per pet as a deposit. One place wanted $500 per pet on top of the normal deposit. :rolleyes:

So much for being pet-friendly, right? LOL

doctorjoy

03-29-2006, 10:34 AM

Has anyone heard from PCOM since sending in your 250 deposit

cbertino

03-29-2006, 11:13 AM

Has anyone heard from PCOM since sending in your 250 deposit

I payed my $250 deposit in the beginning of March and I have recieved a binder of information with the school schedule, a little bit of housing info, my pcom e-mail address, etc. and then a few days ago I got a financial aid packet. Hope this helps!

cbertino

03-29-2006, 11:20 AM

Has anyone heard from PCOM since sending in your 250 deposit

Oh yeah, and someone called me to see if I had any questions.

Spankete87

03-29-2006, 11:33 AM

Are we required to have a laptop?

doctorjoy

03-29-2006, 12:28 PM

I payed my $250 deposit in the beginning of March and I have recieved a binder of information with the school schedule, a little bit of housing info, my pcom e-mail address, etc. and then a few days ago I got a financial aid packet. Hope this helps!

How long did it take to receive that info. I had to call about my financial aid packet. They told me they forgot to mail it out.

Little Bear

03-29-2006, 01:14 PM

I received the financial aid packet about two to three weeks before I received the binder.

We are not required to have a laptop or to own a computer, as they provide access to computers in the informations commons. We are however required to check our PCOM email address daily as that is the school's primary venue for communication to us. Additionally it is stated in the binder that DSL or other high-speed internet is useful... :)

cbertino

03-29-2006, 01:21 PM

How long did it take to receive that info. I had to call about my financial aid packet. They told me they forgot to mail it out.

They cashed my check on 3/10 and I received the packet on the 22nd, so about 2 weeks. I just received my financial aid stuff yesterday.

KYmedic

03-29-2006, 03:53 PM

I currently live at Sugar Mill Apartment. It is a very nice apartment complex that is gated but not as upscale as 5375 Sugarloaf. The rent for a 1 bedroom starts at probably 605 to 700 a month. Water is included with your rent and you also can have a brand new Maytag washer and dryer in your apartment without any extra charge. The community is small and quiet. We have a brand new 3000 square foot gym with "state of the art" equipment. We also have a trainer. I know the school has a gym but sometimes I don't want to stay at the school and workout after being there for 8 hours already. Plus, the gym is open 24hr. It is only 5 - 7 minutes away from the school and very close to Target, Publix, Kroger and other shopping areas...I mean close as in walking distance. If you visit there tell them Amy Gessford sent you and I will split the referrel which is 350 I think. Not that I am trying to take away from Tiffany. :)

candyland

03-29-2006, 04:03 PM

KYmedic

03-29-2006, 09:07 PM

hey,
are there other students living there too that you know of? also can you give me their full address please...I'm gonna be apartment shopping later and I will definitely stop by to check it out.
thanks for the info, it really helps to know where other people are living and what they think of the place. :)

My roommate and I are the only ones right now. But I think of my apartment complex as a hidden jem among many. But I just might be partial. :)

Address

855 Walther Blvd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

doctorjoy

03-30-2006, 08:06 AM

Spankete87

03-30-2006, 11:07 AM

So I broke down and decided to create a Facebook profile - anyone else on there? I saw that the LECOM people have created a LECOM group to get to know one another....... Maybe they have a good idea?

samdwi

03-30-2006, 02:26 PM

Laptops are not required. I have a desktop at home, which works fine for me. I'll get a laptop during second year.

Here is an apartment you DO NOT want to lease at - Sterling Riverside Apts. I and my roommate have had a real problem with flooding and leaks, and they refuse to reimburse for damages etc even though it was their maintenance man who caused the "Great Flood of '06" in our apartment.

So, bottom line, DO NOT RENT AT STERLING RIVERSIDE, even though some other students may tell you otherwise. In fact, I encourage all of you incoming students to stop by the Sterling Leasing Office, and tell them you are there specifically NOT to rent an apartment - and you can tell 'em I said so.

brent311

03-30-2006, 03:44 PM

Hi, I just wanted to put in a quick advertisement.
My name is Brent and I'm a current student at GA-PCOM. We looking for another roommate (Guy/ girl - first year or second year) to live with since one of us is living elsewhere next year. The 3 of us living in the house next year will be Brendan, Josh and myself. If location is important to you we live .7 miles from the school, which I believe is the closest out of everyone in the class. Rent for the room available is 300/mo plus 1/4 utilities, which averages to about 100/month/person. Contact me for anymore details at brentcl@pcom.edu
Brent

candyland

03-30-2006, 04:03 PM

So I broke down and decided to create a Facebook profile - anyone else on there? I saw that the LECOM people have created a LECOM group to get to know one another....... Maybe they have a good idea?

hey, I'm already on it...look me up: Nancy Bello-Emory University :)

and I don't think you can create a group on facebook BETWEEN schools...groups are specific to each school...but I could be wrong.

doctorjoy

03-30-2006, 04:42 PM

Spankete87

03-30-2006, 04:51 PM

Maybe after we all get our email addresses from pcom
:thumbup: :idea:

Probably not a bad idea. ;) And I'm probably the least capable person to do this sort of things anyway - I know next to nothing about facebook or myspace. I think I was thinking of myspace when I thought about the group thing......

sketches

03-30-2006, 05:48 PM

You all should seriously consider rooming with some second years before deciding on an apartment. I know a good number of people are looking for roommates, and it could save you a lot of money since the apartments in this area are so overpriced.

And about the facebook thing... we tried to create a group but never got it to work (I think the groups are tied to your undergrad institution). There is a PCOM 2009 group on Myspace, though. Maybe one of you should start a group for 2010 :)

samdwi

03-31-2006, 05:21 PM

You all should seriously consider rooming with some second years before deciding on an apartment. I know a good number of people are looking for roommates, and it could save you a lot of money since the apartments in this area are so overpriced.

Exactly, and....

DO NOT RENT AT STERLING RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS (Did I say that already?)

Also, I have a brand-spanking new Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy with CD I need to get rid of (still in plastic shrink-wrap). Any future GA-PCOM students who would like to get rid of $65 (including shipping), PM me.

For those who may be unfamiliar, the Netter's Atlas is the gold-standard in anatomy - and you wil need it for first year, and then keep it on your shelf for the rest of your careers for ready reference.

candyland

04-01-2006, 12:21 PM

so I received my packet with all the financial aid info and other stuff...I tried to log in into nucleus and it worked but once I'm logged in and I try to click on "email" "calander" or "groups" it doesn't work and it logs me out right away...all the other clickable icons in there are working fine though...is anyone else having the same problems? can anyone help?

thanks,
Nancy

BMW19

04-01-2006, 04:30 PM

Nancy,

You may have to create a separate login and password for your email. Some of us current students were having some probs with that as well. Welcome to the love/hate relationship btwn. technology at GA-PCOM

BMW-

so I received my packet with all the financial aid info and other stuff...I tried to log in into nucleus and it worked but once I'm logged in and I try to click on "email" "calander" or "groups" it doesn't work and it logs me out right away...all the other clickable icons in there are working fine though...is anyone else having the same problems? can anyone help?

thanks,
Nancy

doctorjoy

04-03-2006, 11:00 AM

Does anyone know about the day that PCOM-GA has that is about financial aid stuff and other things. They mentioned it at the interview and tour. Anyone know when it is?

candyland

04-03-2006, 01:51 PM

Does anyone know about the day that PCOM-GA has that is about financial aid stuff and other things. They mentioned it at the interview and tour. Anyone know when it is?

I got something in the mail for April 28th...I think that is what you're talking about, but you should receive a letter that asks you to RSVP.

hope to see some of you there :)

doctorjoy

04-03-2006, 02:23 PM

I got something in the mail for April 28th...I think that is what you're talking about, but you should receive a letter that asks you to RSVP.

hope to see some of you there :)
Who knows when I will receive something from them. I have sent in both deposit and have not heard a word. Thanks for the info.

Spankete87

04-03-2006, 05:57 PM

Who knows when I will receive something from them. I have sent in both deposit and have not heard a word. Thanks for the info.

I would call them. I just sent in my first deposit at the beginning of March (the 9th) and I received the invite to the New Student Reception on April 28th today in the mail. I've also received my financial aid stuff already.

How many people are planning on attending the Reception? I know I'm going and plan to do a little apartment hunting while I'm down there :)

doctorjoy

04-03-2006, 07:28 PM

I will attend the student day when I get my invitation in the mail.

gobeavers

04-04-2006, 06:00 PM

JSlammit

04-05-2006, 09:09 PM

hey everybody! I am very excited to be starting at GA-PCOM in the fall, i think it will be an awsome experience.
A few questions, is it required that we attend all of these meetings and orientations, or are they set up for those who can make it. Also, when do we need to send transcripts in, and to what mailing address do we send them?

Thanks so much guys, and I hope you all enjoy the spring/summer!

I dont see why you wouldn't want to go to orientation... I think its actually mandatory anyway. Here's why you should go:
1. Adjusting to med school is tough and crazy. You'll get info and activities/events to help you get settled in more quickly than we did.
2. You will set up your email and network accts, fix any probs with financial aid, insurance, sign up for student clubs, etc. etc.
2. You get to meet your profs, faculty, classmates, and some of us OMS-IIs. Personally, I think med school would be impossible to survive if it weren't for the great peeps in the class.
3. The school, SGA, and SOMA are working together to have one or two outings to give you guys a chance to hang out and relax before classes start.
4. you might get your first assignment (probably medical vocab, as in our case)

So, in other words, go to orientation. As far as your transcripts and stuff... you'll have to email Aisha deBerry. I assume do it as soon as your new one comes out.

gobeavers

04-05-2006, 09:32 PM

I dont see why you wouldn't want to go to orientation... I think its actually mandatory anyway. Here's why you should go:
1. Adjusting to med school is tough and crazy. You'll get info and activities/events to help you get settled in more quickly than we did.
2. You will set up your email and network accts, fix any probs with financial aid, insurance, sign up for student clubs, etc. etc.
2. You get to meet your profs, faculty, classmates, and some of us OMS-IIs. Personally, I think med school would be impossible to survive if it weren't for the great peeps in the class.
3. The school, SGA, and SOMA are working together to have one or two outings to give you guys a chance to hang out and relax before classes start.
4. you might get your first assignment (probably medical vocab, as in our case)

So, in other words, go to orientation. As far as your transcripts and stuff... you'll have to email Aisha deBerry. I assume do it as soon as your new one comes out.

Woops,
I didnt mean orientation, I meant the few dates that they have set up in june, one is for financial aid and one is for somthing else. I am from the west coast, so it would be hard to make it out for those dates, but i plan on heading down in the middle of July to get a place and settle in...im so excited for life in ATL.

Thanks for the suggestion to email Aisha deBerry, I will do that.

KYmedic

04-06-2006, 12:26 AM

Do theyhave a web address

Sugar Mill does not have a website and if you google the name you will get various apartments with the same name. You also might find a comment board about the apartment which I think is ridiculous. I looked over all the complaints and it seems as though I am living in a different apartment as they are. The complaints given, I have not experienced myself.

anxiousnadd

04-06-2006, 10:50 AM

anxiousnadd

04-06-2006, 10:54 AM

also, one more question...

does anyone know where i can find where pcom grads got their residencies for the past year or even 5 years?

thanks everyone

Spankete87

04-06-2006, 01:55 PM

also, one more question...

does anyone know where i can find where pcom grads got their residencies for the past year or even 5 years?

thanks everyone

PCOM-GA is a new program - it just opened in 2004, therefore it hasn't graduated a class of med students yet.

If you are looking for PCOM-PA match lists, here is one from 2004

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=247214

Just search on this site and I'm sure you can find what you're looking for.

Spankete87

04-06-2006, 01:58 PM

what do you guys think? and dont be biased!! please!!

You are asking on the GA-PCOM 2010 thread - if you would like unbiased opinions, you might want to ask this in the pre-osteo forum. ;)

Personally, I'd say go for GA-PCOM - it's a great school!! No bias of course.... :p

BMW19

04-06-2006, 02:29 PM

There are several reasons why I do not believe you should go to a carribean school over a DO school:

1) Med school is tough enough without having to worry about the stress of
-island living (might seem appealing at first, but it gets old quick and most of the islands with med schools except for like AUC are in a 3rd world country). You will not have a support system i.e. family to call or go to easily when stressed, few amenities that you are used to in the US. Very expensive to bring goods into a carribean island. I have heard of people at Ross that have lost electricity for days at a time! Don't need this, med school is stressful enough.

2) The carribean schools in my opinion, are there to make money. Even the "best" ones like SGU. The faculty could really care less about you (just what I have heard). Our faculty cares about the students. Everyone of your classmates will be cut-throat to try and get that "best residency". Our classmates help each other out.

3) It is my understanding that rotations are a free for all, "set them up yourself" which means you will be calling around the country to even try to get that Surgery rotation to look good for that "best residency". More stress.

4) I think there are one or two states that still give carribean students a problem coming back to practice. Minor detail, but not if you want to get licensed there!

5) This point people may argue. I have a brother that was chief resident and now chooses residencies for his program. He has told me that carribean students are always looked at last (even SGU). It is 1) Allopathic 2) DO 3) Carribean. Those few residencies that you heard at Yale or whatever were prob. very slim shots and the students may have even known people there. Bottom line: Although people think DO students have a stigma, we are treated like American Med. students because that is what we are. You can be a great Dr. coming out of the carribean but how stressful is it getting there?

Bottom line: Go DO whether it is our school or somwhere else.

BMW-

ok, so here is a question for everyone...

i got into PCOM-GA, but i also got into st.george's in the carribbean. i'm from atlanta so i have family here that i'd probably live with, so i'd save a ton of money that way. but i know that sgu grads have received some pretty prestigious residencies (harvard, yale, stanford, etc). i'm trying to make up my mind...i'm just very concerned about getting the best residency placement possible.

what do you guys think? and dont be biased!! please!!

sketches

04-06-2006, 02:30 PM

ok, so here is a question for everyone...

i got into PCOM-GA, but i also got into st.george's in the carribbean. i'm from atlanta so i have family here that i'd probably live with, so i'd save a ton of money that way. but i know that sgu grads have received some pretty prestigious residencies (harvard, yale, stanford, etc). i'm trying to make up my mind...i'm just very concerned about getting the best residency placement possible.

what do you guys think? and dont be biased!! please!!
I am extremely biased, but go to GA-PCOM. Not only do you have ties to the area, you will get a better education here. Don't let a few anecdotes about prestigious residencies lead you to believe that you will have the same experience. Besides, who is to say that you wouldn't end up at a top tier program after graduating from GA-PCOM :)

Woops,
I didnt mean orientation, I meant the few dates that they have set up in june, one is for financial aid and one is for somthing else. I am from the west coast, so it would be hard to make it out for those dates, but i plan on heading down in the middle of July to get a place and settle in...im so excited for life in ATL.

Thanks for the suggestion to email Aisha deBerry, I will do that.
In my opinion, missing the financial aid meeting/accepted students day should not be a problem for you. I was glad to go last year, but I probably would not have gone if I were in your situation. However, anyone within a day's drive should definitely come. I met a lot of my classmates there and had a great time.

anxiousnadd

04-06-2006, 04:54 PM

BMW19

04-06-2006, 06:15 PM

welcome to the family

BMW-

thanks everyone! yeah, after i saw the match list and talking to a few folks, being a DO wouldnt restrain me from the "top tier" residencies. i just needed to make sure, ya know?

anyways, looks like i'll be at ga pcom in the fall! getting excited!

samdwi

04-06-2006, 06:41 PM

thanks everyone! yeah, after i saw the match list and talking to a few folks, being a DO wouldnt restrain me from the "top tier" residencies. i just needed to make sure, ya know?

anyways, looks like i'll be at ga pcom in the fall! getting excited!

Welcome..

1) glad you chose us over "Pay at the First Window, pick up degree at second" COM

2) DON'T RENT AT STERLING RIVERSIDE, but if you do, mention me, and we can split the referral fee :D (wait, that rhymes...)

3) As sketches mentioned, if your within a day's distance, try to make it to the reception in April and Fin Aid in June. Oddly, the reception is scheduled when many of us will be in Washington DC (DO Day on the Hill), but a good amount of the class should still be around.

4) Guess what we did in our practical exam today? - First one with the right answer wins a tube of Surgi-Lube!! (that rhymes too...)

Does anyone think the following is funny?

Q: What do you call it when a another physician sends you a patient to manage their injury? A: Referred Pain (HAR!!) "Sketches" doesn't find that funny, can you believe that??

Q: How many Dr. Giglio's does it take to change a light bulb? A: WHERE'S MARKEL?? (It'll make sense later, trust me)

Thank you, Thank you, I'll be here all week.

tsazmand

04-07-2006, 01:35 PM

I have a question for GA-Pcom current students or anyone elso who might have some good info....what r my chances to get in this year if im in the TOP 8 on the waitlist.
thanks

anxiousnadd

04-07-2006, 01:43 PM

does anyone know if we'll be able to do rotations at the pcom-pa sites? i'd personally love to do my er rotations at albert einstein, and i believe that pcom-pa is affiliated with them and has their students do rotations there...

thanks!!

BMW19

04-07-2006, 01:49 PM

4th year you will have the opportunity to go where you want for electives. 3rd year you will have to stick to the core/required sites in the Southeast (GA, SC, NC, AL). Perhaps we will have some electives 3rd year that you can get permission to go to Philly but we have not heard that as of yet.

BMW-

does anyone know if we'll be able to do rotations at the pcom-pa sites? i'd personally love to do my er rotations at albert einstein, and i believe that pcom-pa is affiliated with them and has their students do rotations there...

thanks!!

JSlammit

04-07-2006, 02:19 PM

I have a question for GA-Pcom current students or anyone elso who might have some good info....what r my chances to get in this year if im in the TOP 8 on the waitlist.
thanks

I applied late, interviewed late, and got waitlisted. Then I got accepted a little bit over 1 week before orientation. Even then, one student had to leave for certain reasons a week after classes started, and they accepted another student to replace him. I don't know where I was on the list, so I can't give u real odds. But i hope this gives u an idea that u just never know when u'll get the call. good luck.

samdwi

04-07-2006, 03:47 PM

I have a question for GA-Pcom current students or anyone elso who might have some good info....what r my chances to get in this year if im in the TOP 8 on the waitlist.
thanks

If you are indeed in the first 8, I would say chances are good. There is always quite a bit of movement on the list around May and June (at all DO and MD schools). Assuming you are in the first 8 to 10 people, I would stay optimistic.

samdwi

04-07-2006, 03:55 PM

ditto what BMW said, 3rd year would be down here, and 4rth year electives you should be able to access PA sites if you want. As always, we're not there yet either, so take our words with a grain of salt.

Heck, call the school and ask them. You can get a more "official" answer that way.

Usually were so tied up in books/lectures/labs we sometimes don't know about administrative developments or can't keep track of all of them.

gvora

04-07-2006, 05:08 PM

Hey Tsazmand,
If you are on the waitlist, DO NOT GIVE UP!!! Jslammit was talking about me. I got accepted 2 weeks after the classes had started. So basically I missed 2 weeks worth of classes.... I kept calling every few days, updated my file did whatever there is out there to do and here I am. Especially if you are on top 8, I wouldn't give up that easily.
Good luck.
I got good wishes from a current classmate and never even knew her, I guess her wishes worked for me.

I have a question for GA-Pcom current students or anyone elso who might have some good info....what r my chances to get in this year if im in the TOP 8 on the waitlist.
thanks

BMW19

04-07-2006, 05:43 PM

Gvora,

Good to see you posting again!

Hey Tsazmand,
If you are on the waitlist, DO NOT GIVE UP!!! Jslammit was talking about me. I got accepted 2 weeks after the classes had started. So basically I missed 2 weeks worth of classes.... I kept calling every few days, updated my file did whatever there is out there to do and here I am. Especially if you are on top 8, I wouldn't give up that easily.
Good luck.
I got good wishes from a current classmate and never even knew her, I guess her wishes worked for me.

gobeavers

04-08-2006, 04:43 PM

samdwi

04-09-2006, 10:23 AM

Hey everyone,
I hope everybody is getting excited for the summer and school.
I had a question for current students; How was the white coat ceremony, do they make it pretty fancy, or is it more of a casual thing? Just trying to figure out who I should invite ect...
Thank you so much guys

They usually send invitations to your family, and you can invite just about as many people you want (within reason, of course). You'd have to let them know how many are coming so they can arrange for seats/food etc.

We had to wear ties (no jackets though, since we had the white coat), and there's a casual reception which follows. Not too fancy at all. I think we actually had class that morning before the event :sleep:

I don't know if they are going to change anything for this year, but since there will 2nd year students around, they'll probably make us a part of it somehow.

You're obviously itching to get started!! Believe me, when you hit endocrinology, you'll wish it was summer vacation again!!

Glad to see y'all are excited.

Zerosixjt

04-09-2006, 10:50 AM

I was recently waitlisted too, but I was told that I was at the top part of the list, so I am staying optimistic.

gvora

04-09-2006, 02:52 PM

Nope Sam we had class before the opening ceremony day not the white coat. I think the white coat ceremony lasted approximately 30-40 mins not more then that.

KYmedic

04-09-2006, 10:28 PM

I have a question for GA-Pcom current students or anyone elso who might have some good info....what r my chances to get in this year if im in the TOP 8 on the waitlist.
thanks

DON'T GIVE UP! I have been told that our class of 2009 had a lot of people that were waitlisted. A lot of people reserve spots at multiple schools and then when GA-PCOM sends out a letter to reserve your spot for $2000 then I am sure a lot of people will drop this school if they don't want to go. At least last year they required $250 first and then $2000. That $250 was a low amount compared to other medical schools so a lot of people reserved their spot at GA-PCOM. Being in the top 8 is great.

doctorjoy

04-10-2006, 11:11 AM

I have created a group on myspace for the georgia campus for the class of 2010. The philadelphia campus has a group also. I was not sure if we should join their group or create our own. Let me know what you think?

http://groups.myspace.com/PCOMGA2010

Drugtech

04-10-2006, 01:13 PM

You're obviously itching to get started!! Believe me, when you hit endocrinology, you'll wish it was summer vacation again!!

Glad to see y'all are excited.

I'm glad to see that they're excited about school as well...at least someone is. Is it just me or is everyone looking a little fatigued?...myself included :D Endocrinology? It took you that long? It only took me until the infamous head and neck exam/exam #2 before I was ready for summer vakay! :laugh: 38 school days and counting, everyone! I'm ready for the survivor's picnic...they'd better supply the keg!!

candyland

04-10-2006, 01:29 PM

KYmedic

04-10-2006, 02:10 PM

anyone knows the deadline for the $2000 deposit? I've already sent my $250 deposit a long time ago, but I don't want to miss the big deposit deadline and have them think that I'm declining my seat (b/c I am not :D ).

thanks,
Nancy

Trust me they will notify you by mail when they want your $2000. Ours was due around mid-May, I think.

Amy

doctorjoy

04-10-2006, 02:43 PM

tsazmand

04-10-2006, 03:26 PM

DON'T GIVE UP! I have been told that our class of 2009 had a lot of people that were waitlisted. A lot of people reserve spots at multiple schools and then when GA-PCOM sends out a letter to reserve your spot for $2000 then I am sure a lot of people will drop this school if they don't want to go. At least last year they required $250 first and then $2000. That $250 was a low amount compared to other medical schools so a lot of people reserved their spot at GA-PCOM. Being in the top 8 is great.

thanks for the feedback guys :)

candyland

04-10-2006, 04:42 PM

May 15th
thanks!

HooahDOc

04-10-2006, 04:45 PM

doctorjoy

04-10-2006, 05:37 PM

I finally received my binder, financial aid info, and invite to new student day. I had to get my parents to physically go to the philadelphia campus to figure out was going on. I am glad it is all straight now. I feel a bit better :D

Spankete87

04-10-2006, 07:14 PM

samdwi

04-11-2006, 04:44 PM

Nope Sam we had class before the opening ceremony day not the white coat. I think the white coat ceremony lasted approximately 30-40 mins not more then that.

Oh, SPOM's a blur now.

But the fact remains that it (white coat, ribbon cutting) was not very formal - more family oriented etc. I had my tie off and sleeves rolled up before you could say "tie off and sleeves rolled up".

anxiousnadd

04-12-2006, 02:59 PM

i've tried asking this question on general osteopathic threads, but i thought i'd ask it here too. i'm pretty interested in international health and thought it'd be interesting to do a rotation or two in the uk (preferably london of course :D ) anyways, i was wondering if anyone knew of any DO students that had gone abroad to do a rotation. i know in the uk that the DO degree isnt favourable like the MD is, but I'd love to at the least do a rotation, and have the option to practice abroad if i chose.

anyone have any ideas? thanks!

BallGame

04-12-2006, 06:50 PM

My name is Scott and I was accepted into GA-PCOM back in November 2005. I decided to attend GA-PCOM because of its cohesiveness amongst the student body and the friendly environment. I'm just now jumping on the introduction-to-myself bandwagon here. Hey, better late than never. I graduated in August 2004 from North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, GA with a B.S. in Biology/Pre-med. I took time off to get married and let my wife, Miranda, finish her masters in Occupational Therapy. Now she gets to be my sugar momma and support me while I attend med school! What an awesome deal! I am 24 (25 when school starts) and my wife is 25 (26 when school starts). We have no children and do not plan to attempt any until my residency. However, we are getting some good practice with our two dogs (a Pomeranian, Tucker, and Jack Russell, Duke). Until school begins, I am a licensed insurance agent in Gainesville, GA. This job has fully taught me that my place is in medicine, and medicine only. Anyway, I look forward to joining/starting lots of clubs and organizations with you guys, and to meeting my new friends at our New Student Reception on April 28! :D I hope to find someone in our class that likes to run and workout as much as me, because I am going to need some fellow exercise buffs to keep me from getting lazy with the workload that awaits us! :laugh:

Drugtech

04-13-2006, 10:22 PM

I decided to attend GA-PCOM because of its cohesiveness amongst the student body and the friendly environment.

If by "cohesiveness" you mean lying, cheating, and backstabbing, then I would say you are right on the money!

Drugtech

04-13-2006, 10:25 PM

If by "cohesiveness" you mean lying, cheating, and backstabbing, then I would say you are right on the money!

I'm just kidding...we really are a family, for the most part. We've really had to stick together during the making of a medical school. We've bonded over somthing that most people will never ever get to experience, and we hope to bring y'all in under our wings next year. Now, that doesn't mean we aren't going to clothesline y'all freshmen on a daily basis! :laugh:

candyland

04-14-2006, 10:03 AM

I'm just kidding...we really are a family, for the most part.

phew you had me worried there for a minute! :laugh:

Little Bear

04-14-2006, 07:04 PM

If any sophomore attempts to closeline me, they can expect to kiss the deck :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Little Bear

04-14-2006, 07:15 PM

If any sophomore attempts to closeline me, they can expect to kiss the deck :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

BallGame

04-15-2006, 08:33 AM

I'm just kidding...we really are a family, for the most part. We've really had to stick together during the making of a medical school. We've bonded over somthing that most people will never ever get to experience, and we hope to bring y'all in under our wings next year. Now, that doesn't mean we aren't going to clothesline y'all freshmen on a daily basis! :laugh:
Now, now...there will be no clotheslining of incoming freshman. Unless, of course, you clothesline with the use of a cadaver arm. That one might just be funny enough to be deemed acceptable. Seriously though, the class of 2009 will have a lot of bragging rights after chartering the first successful class at GA-PCOM; for that you are commended :thumbup: Thanks for breaking the school in for us. Now that respect has been given, be prepared for the class of 2010 to put up a first year performance that makes the class of 2009 fail in comparison! :laugh: Who's with me?! Just don't remember that comment when I come begging for help and guidance throughout the year! :D In all honesty, I do look forward to meeting all of you, working with all of you, and borrowing your brains and experience during our first year. Thanks for working out the first year kinks for us!

BallGame

04-15-2006, 08:41 AM

[QUOTE=HooahDOc]
I will be attending GA-PCOM on the Army HPSP, so I will be the guy with no hair who looks like he is about 17; young looks run in the family.
HooahDOc- I will be attending this year and was accepted for the HPSP scholarship through the Air Force...then turned in down after a lengthy decision with my wife. Will this be your first time in military dealings, and when do you start the Army's version of commissioned officer training? I still wonder if I made the right decision concerning the scholarship...?

BMW19

04-15-2006, 09:54 AM

Yes and in order to out perform us you will most certainly need the best textbooks including but not limited to: Histology, Embryo, Medical Neurosciences (barely used)......Please contact me immediately for the best prices to further you performance and ability to outdo us!!

BMW-

Now, now...there will be no clotheslining of incoming freshman. Unless, of course, you clothesline with the use of a cadaver arm. That one might just be funny enough to be deemed acceptable. Seriously though, the class of 2009 will have a lot of bragging rights after chartering the first successful class at GA-PCOM; for that you are commended :thumbup: Thanks for breaking the school in for us. Now that respect has been given, be prepared for the class of 2010 to put up a first year performance that makes the class of 2009 fail in comparison! :laugh: Who's with me?! Just don't remember that comment when I come begging for help and guidance throughout the year! :D In all honesty, I do look forward to meeting all of you, working with all of you, and borrowing your brains and experience during our first year. Thanks for working out the first year kinks for us!

BallGame

04-16-2006, 05:52 AM

Yes and in order to out perform us you will most certainly need the best textbooks including but not limited to: Histology, Embryo, Medical Neurosciences (barely used)......Please contact me immediately for the best prices to further you performance and ability to outdo us!!

BMW-
Good point BMW...and I do plan on taking any used texts off your hands (or at least the ones that I'll actually need). Speaking of which- don't you plan to keep your old texts for COMLEX prep, or is the school going to assist with COMLEX prep? As helpful as everyone has portrayed the professors and staff, I wouldn't be shocked if they planned on doing a free month-long review course for it. I wouldn't argue with it :D
So, do you guys have time to get together for basketball/flag football games and stuff like that, or does everyone rush out of school each afternoon to get a jump on studies? I would like to have some fun while I'm here afterall!

rwjuf

04-17-2006, 09:54 AM

Spankete87

04-17-2006, 10:25 AM

This is my first time on this forum deal and it has nothing to do with what ya'll are talking about but are any of the people attending 2010 going to this meet and greet thing on April 28th, if you are what kind of dress is it, I'm pretty sure it isn't formal but I don't really want to show up in jeans and sandals if it is. Appreciate it.

I am planning on attending the meet and greet, so I'll see you there :) I'm planning on wearing something in between formal and jeans - probably a casual skirt or something along those lines. Unless someone from the c/o 2009 tells me otherwise....

BallGame

04-17-2006, 11:52 AM

This is my first time on this forum deal and it has nothing to do with what ya'll are talking about but are any of the people attending 2010 going to this meet and greet thing on April 28th, if you are what kind of dress is it, I'm pretty sure it isn't formal but I don't really want to show up in jeans and sandals if it is. Appreciate it.
I called about what to wear and they said business casual. Stick to dress pants/khakis and a button-up shirt for men, and pants/nice skirt and a suitable top for women. I'll be there as well by the way- see you all then!

Spankete87

04-18-2006, 07:07 AM

Hey guys. Cheryl and I are looking for a third roommate to share a 3BR house with us in the fall. We are going to meet up at the new student reception and are going to look at houses on that Saturday. If anyone is interested or has any questions, you can PM me or send me an email at durha015@mc.duke.edu. I'll be posting this on nucleus as well.

Oh - we will have both a dog and a cat living in the house, so you must be dog and cat friendly! :) Thanks guys!

Lori

JSlammit

04-18-2006, 11:25 AM

Hey everyone!

If any 2010s or 2009s are interested in living w/ a couple of 2009s (Corey Brown and myself) shoot me a private message. I need room to stretch my legs, grill out, and play host and my little 1BR isn't cuttin' it. I have some great houses and townhouses in mind, but I need an idea of how many are interested for a 3/4/5BR.

Females, Males, dogs... are more than welcome as long as you'd make a good roommate. We're really laid back and easy to get along w/; unfortunately, we'll be in DC (w/ half of the class) when ya'll are here for the meet & greet. Hit me up w/ a private message and I'll give you more info. We'll stay in touch. Thanks!

~Judd Salamat

samdwi

04-18-2006, 09:20 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried about dress at the meet n' greet. Although I'm not the one you want dressing advice from.

For whoever will be apartment hunting when they're here for the meet/greet:

Do NOT rent at "sterling riverside" apts on Duluth Hwy.

DO check out the "The Preserve at Legacy Park" on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd (ask for Amber).

If you sign a lease at any of these places, let them know Sam and Anand sent you.

We get a nifty referral fee for it.

On another note, even though about half the class won't be there when you guys come visit, we will try to make sure all the clubs/organizations have some information to provide to you. Below are the organizations currently active at GA-PCOM:

1. Emergency Medicine Club - by far the coolest club.

2. Pediatric Club - they're called P.L.A.Y. - I forget what the acronym means though - but still cool.

4. Athletic Club - they keep us moving and bruised.

3. Surgery Club - SOSA (Student Osteop. Surgery Ass.) - don't ask about the "Iowa Trip".

4. UAAO - Undergrad. Academy of American Osteopathy - our certified OMM nuts - under the command of Nut-in-Chief Dr. Ehrenfeuchter - he's groovy - ask him about the "Harrowgate String Band".

5. Pain Management (ask to speak with "Chow Time")

6. SNMA (Student National Medical Association) - student chapter of the NMA - represents mainly minority medical professionals - Their leader is "Out Of Order" (inside joke...).

7. SOMA - Student Osteop. Medical Association - the student/resident portion of the AOA - they are the 800-pound gorilla of organizations - they're the reason 40 of us are going to Wshngtn DC on April 28th.

8. GA-PCOM Student Governement Association & various committees - (the Three Stooges meet the Marx Brothers - they're a weird group to say the least).

9. CMDA - Christian Medical Dental Assn. - another very active group.

10. we have an unofficial alternative medicine club (will be officialized soon), and a couple other unofficial groups such as "GA-PCOM GAPI-AAPI-FLAPI" (don't ask, thanks), the international club etc.

11. forgive me If I forgot anyone.

If there is any club in particular you would like to get in touch with, PM me. We're always on the lookout for speakers, activities, etc, so if you think you know someone or some organization , volunteer opportunity, professional conferences etc that we could benefit from, let us know.

BMW19

04-19-2006, 08:21 AM

I am VP of the EM club so if you are interested in emergency medicine make sure you find me!! I will be one of the few at school that day, as I am not going to march on the hill.

BMW-

Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried about dress at the meet n' greet. Although I'm not the one you want dressing advice from.

For whoever will be apartment hunting when they're here for the meet/greet:

Do NOT rent at "sterling riverside" apts on Duluth Hwy.

DO check out the "The Preserve at Legacy Park" on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd (ask for Amber).

If you sign a lease at any of these places, let them know Sam and Anand sent you.

We get a nifty referral fee for it.

On another note, even though about half the class won't be there when you guys come visit, we will try to make sure all the clubs/organizations have some information to provide to you. Below are the organizations currently active at GA-PCOM:

1. Emergency Medicine Club - by far the coolest club.

2. Pediatric Club - they're called P.L.A.Y. - I forget what the acronym means though - but still cool.

4. Athletic Club - they keep us moving and bruised.

3. Surgery Club - SOSA (Student Osteop. Surgery Ass.) - don't ask about the "Iowa Trip".

4. UAAO - Undergrad. Academy of American Osteopathy - our certified OMM nuts - under the command of Nut-in-Chief Dr. Ehrenfeuchter - he's groovy - ask him about the "Harrowgate String Band".

5. Pain Management (ask to speak with "Chow Time")

6. SNMA (Student National Medical Association) - student chapter of the NMA - represents mainly minority medical professionals - Their leader is "Out Of Order" (inside joke...).

7. SOMA - Student Osteop. Medical Association - the student/resident portion of the AOA - they are the 800-pound gorilla of organizations - they're the reason 40 of us are going to Wshngtn DC on April 28th.

8. GA-PCOM Student Governement Association & various committees - (the Three Stooges meet the Marx Brothers - they're a weird group to say the least).

9. CMDA - Christian Medical Dental Assn. - another very active group.

10. we have an unofficial alternative medicine club (will be officialized soon), and a couple other unofficial groups such as "GA-PCOM GAPI-AAPI-FLAPI" (don't ask, thanks), the international club etc.

11. forgive me If I forgot anyone.

If there is any club in particular you would like to get in touch with, PM me. We're always on the lookout for speakers, activities, etc, so if you think you know someone or some organization , volunteer opportunity, professional conferences etc that we could benefit from, let us know.