Someone had to start it.... Congratulations to everyone.

I would love to meet some of my future classmates before school begins for drinks or dinner or house hunting! I am ready for the long nights of studying, the endless lack of sleep, and the enormous amount of material we will absorb in the next four years... I do think, however, it will be easier and more fun if we have some people with which we can share the pain!

I am Shannon... a 23 yr old female living in NJ, finishing my master's at UMDNJ in May, and originally from NY.

Sooner or later housing and roommate opportunities will pop up, so why not get to know each other now.

Happy New Year!

Congratulations, just got NYCOM acceptance other day as well but already had to put down a deposit earlier in the month on LECOM-Erie. Any one know the procedure of how to withdraw once you put down a deposit (have to notify NYCOM for anything or just LECOM?).

Congratulations, just got NYCOM acceptance other day as well but already had to put down a deposit earlier in the month on LECOM-Erie. Any one know the procedure of how to withdraw once you put down a deposit (have to notify NYCOM for anything or just LECOM?).


Hi-

I put a deposit down at UNECOM in December. This morning I called and spoke to Lisa, the admissions coordinator up there. I simply told her I was withdrawing my application and forfeiting my seat for the entering class of 2006 due to receiving an acceptance to a school closer to home and a better fit for me. I did not say "NYCOM is my top choice, and UNECOM was only my second choice." I was polite, and she was thankful for the heads up so early. Most schools will require an e-mail or snail mail letter for proof of withdrawal, but I would suggest taking the personal step and calling as well.

Good luck!
-Shannon

Thanks for the advice! I called up LECOM, and will follow up with a letter, although I don't think they will be refunding my $1500 anytime soon...

congratulations!! yay NYCOM! :o

Thanks for the advice! I called up LECOM, and will follow up with a letter, although I don't think they will be refunding my $1500 anytime soon...

You are welcome. Look at the $1500 as a drop in the bucket to an amazing future. It is a lot of money, but it was well worth the peace of mind knowing you were going somewhere next year and would definitely become a doctor somewhere. Welcome to NYCOM, and congratulations!

Just sent in my deposit today , :D
By the way congrats to all , and look forward to meeting my future classmates

did you guys get anything from finacial aid with your acceptance materials? Thanks!

did you guys get anything from finacial aid with your acceptance materials? Thanks!

Nope, they did not send any financial aid info... just fill out your fafsa asap, and take care of the forms as soon as you get them ( thats the advice I got from people giving the tour when i had the interview)

Whats up, After everything has played out for me I have put my deposit down at NYCOM. Class of 2010 here I come! Im real excitied about the next four years and although i think I know how hard and fun it will be it is actually more likely that I have no idea. My name is Mike (obviously), I am 22 and from fishkill NY. I finished Undergrad (Biology) in May and am working and saving money until I go back in August. Hopefully I'll get to meet a few people before we start up. Congrats to everyone else here!

I havent recieved any financial aid stuff yet, my deposit was recieved certified two days ago though, so I assume they will be sending some more forms of various types shortly including aid packets, I cant fill out FAFSA anyway until all of my W2s come in i think (I have 1 out of 4).

I have a question for you guys though... What do you think about the PBL curriculum? I am going to apply for it b/c I think it is a better overall learning approach but I am kind of scared about how well it prepares you for the COMPLEX/USMLE. I dont know.

Whats up, After everything has played out for me I have put my deposit down at NYCOM. Class of 2010 here I come! Im real excitied about the next four years and although i think I know how hard and fun it will be it is actually more likely that I have no idea. My name is Mike (obviously), I am 22 and from fishkill NY. I finished Undergrad (Biology) in May and am working and saving money until I go back in August. Hopefully I'll get to meet a few people before we start up. Congrats to everyone else here!

I havent recieved any financial aid stuff yet, my deposit was recieved certified two days ago though, so I assume they will be sending some more forms of various types shortly including aid packets, I cant fill out FAFSA anyway until all of my W2s come in i think (I have 1 out of 4).

I have a question for you guys though... What do you think about the PBL curriculum? I am going to apply for it b/c I think it is a better overall learning approach but I am kind of scared about how well it prepares you for the COMPLEX/USMLE. I dont know.

Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to join us at NYCOM next year. I am very excited for you.

Regarding your FAFSA, you can file it without your W2s. FAFSA will ask you if you "Have Filed", "Will File", or "Will Not File". You can choose "Will File", and it will ask you to estimate your gross and net incomes. Otherwise, you can fill in everything else since you know it, and they will complete the FAFSA form as is. Then, once you have filed, you can go into the FAFSA website and file a correction to update your income information. I would suggest filling out the FAFSA as soon as possible, so you have a better chance at receiving first come first serve loans, such as the Perkins Loan.

Otherwise, none of us have received any financial aid documents. As far as I know, all anyone has received is the information given to us during the interview, our acceptance letters, and the technical standards pamphlet that came with the letter.

Regarding the PBL program, I do think it is an amazing program. However, I am not applying for a position in it, purely out of fear. I only have one shot at getting my medical school education, and I am fearful of being a guinea pig to a new program. I am sure everyone at NYCOM gets an equally good education, but I am still fearful. Call me a traditionalist :). A medical school education is what you make of it, and I know I will make more of it with lectures, textbooks, exams, and a traditional systems-based lecture style. My learning style is one that can be adapted to either, but I know many people who have learning styles that lend them to one or the other. A person who cannot sit still or absorb enough information sitting in a lecture or a person who is self-driven enough to make good use of the time given to PBL students to do research is a good fit for the program. That is just my two cents.

By the way, I am Shannon, a 23 year old female currently finishing my Master's at UMDNJ in Newark, NJ. I went to college at Indiana University, and I have lived in NY, California, Indiana, and NJ. Now, I am definitely ready to go back home to NY :)!

wtf happened to the NYCOM 09 thread? I guess no one loves us anymore.

:mad:

wtf happened to the NYCOM 09 thread? I guess no one loves us anymore.
Our 15 minutes in the spotlight has expired.

It's on this forum on the same page. You need to set your UserCP to "show all posts" and not cut off older posts.

wtf happened to the NYCOM 09 thread? I guess no one loves us anymore.

:mad:

For those who have sent in their deposits, did you hear anything back to the effect that they have recieved your deposit. I sent mine certified mail and someone picked it up b/c I got the card back showing someone signed for it. However I haven't heard anything from them or have not seen a $1500 decrease in my checking account. Do you think I should call them? Theyve had it for about a week now and the last day deposits are accepted (for my acceptance batch) is the 20th. Im just a little nervous about it.

For those who have sent in their deposits, did you hear anything back to the effect that they have recieved your deposit. I sent mine certified mail and someone picked it up b/c I got the card back showing someone signed for it. However I haven't heard anything from them or have not seen a $1500 decrease in my checking account. Do you think I should call them? Theyve had it for about a week now and the last day deposits are accepted (for my acceptance batch) is the 20th. Im just a little nervous about it.

I drove to school and hand delivered the deposit to them. Still gotta check if they took the money or not!

I drove to school and hand delivered the deposit to them. Still gotta check if they took the money or not!

I called them up today, They said they have everything and should be cashing the check soon. :cool:

-What I want from them is a username and password for the website so I can look at the Apt. Rental board on the NYCOM website. **I may be in the Market for a roommate(s), if anyone is interested in finding out more about me let me know** In my undergraduate career I got along with every roomate I lived with (only 4 total, except for my semester in Australia where i lived in a flat with 5 foreigners, i got along with all them too.). I am a clean and real easy going 22yr old male.

So who is already accepted and definitely going to NYCOM?
dude11
Mike 2010
immunograd
*shenningdo

* - confirmed

I called them up today, They said they have everything and should be cashing the check soon. :cool:

-What I want from them is a username and password for the website so I can look at the Apt. Rental board on the NYCOM website. **I may be in the Market for a roommate(s), if anyone is interested in finding out more about me let me know** In my undergraduate career I got along with every roomate I lived with (only 4 total, except for my semester in Australia where i lived in a flat with 5 foreigners, i got along with all them too.). I am a clean and real easy going 22yr old male.

I spoke to Joanne in admissions yesterday. Here is the deal... letters stating that they have received your deposit and confirmed your seat were mailed out yesterday. They cannot deposit the checks for a little while because they need an IT person to set up a few things in the computer that will allow the bursar to set up personal bursar accounts for the new class of students. Your bank account will not show a decrease for a while, but you should have a confirmation letter in hand within the next few days. NYCOM does not hold housing days for students to meet with any representatives of real estate offices or housing complexes (or each other for that matter). Joanne said your best bet is to find current students that are leaving their apartments via this website or coming to campus, talking to real estate broker, driving around the local areas and putting your name in at apartment complexes, and watching the local papers, like Newsday. We will not have access to the webboard where people post the need for a roommate or housing they are giving up until March or April, if the past predicts the future. Last year, it was not until late March. We should keep each other informed of roommates wanted and housing information we find here on this thread if we are going to get anywhere with the housing situation early on. However, late March is still not too late to find an apartment for July. Glen Cove is a large town with plenty of housing and is close to campus, as is Roslyn Heights, Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Hempstead, West Hempstead, etc. Good luck, and yes, I was accepted to NYCOM and am definitely attending, to answer HunterGatherer's question. I am a 23 yr old female in NJ finishing my Master's at UMDNJ.

I noticed alot of housing questions on the thread. I'm working in the real estate industry now before orientation is August, so if anyone has any questions about the market, housing, or renting in Nassau County private message me and I'll get right back to you. Congratulations again!


I spoke to Joanne in admissions yesterday. Here is the deal... letters stating that they have received your deposit and confirmed your seat were mailed out yesterday. They cannot deposit the checks for a little while because they need an IT person to set up a few things in the computer that will allow the bursar to set up personal bursar accounts for the new class of students. Your bank account will not show a decrease for a while, but you should have a confirmation letter in hand within the next few days. NYCOM does not hold housing days for students to meet with any representatives of real estate offices or housing complexes (or each other for that matter). Joanne said your best bet is to find current students that are leaving their apartments via this website or coming to campus, talking to real estate broker, driving around the local areas and putting your name in at apartment complexes, and watching the local papers, like Newsday. We will not have access to the webboard where people post the need for a roommate or housing they are giving up until March or April, if the past predicts the future. Last year, it was not until late March. We should keep each other informed of roommates wanted and housing information we find here on this thread if we are going to get anywhere with the housing situation early on. However, late March is still not too late to find an apartment for July. Glen Cove is a large town with plenty of housing and is close to campus, as is Roslyn Heights, Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay, Hempstead, West Hempstead, etc. Good luck, and yes, I was accepted to NYCOM and am definitely attending, to answer HunterGatherer's question. I am a 23 yr old female in NJ finishing my Master's at UMDNJ.

Hey guys my Name is Yakov and I'm a 22 yr. old College Senior @University of Rochester from Kingston, NY. I found out I was accepted 2 days ago to NYCOM!!!!!....This schol is at the top of my list, but there are still a few acceptances to mull over so I cannot ssay yet that I'm officially going, but it is sure looking that way. I'm filling out FAFSA right now, and had a question fore anyone willing to listen:

I have been a fulltime college student last year and during the summer and winter break I volunteered and interned. Sooo I have no income. Does that mean I will not file a W-2 and don't need to worry about that section of the FAFSA? Or are there other factors that will force me to file and make estimates on FAFSA about my W-2? Also I heard that since were being treated as independants, Parental info can be left blank. My parents have substantial income, but won't be involved at all in paying for medical school, so I prolly shouldnt fill that optional section out. This is what I have heard from others. Yet the FAFSA states that if you're in Health professions etc. it is in your best interest? which is correct any ideas?

Kak Dela?

Do you still have that Financial aid packet?

If you plan to pay for everything(housing,tuition,etc.) with just grants, stafford loans, perkins loans, and private loans then you do not need to enter parental info.

All title VII loans need parent info regardless of student age/marital status.
Scholarship for Disadvantage students
Loans for Disadvantaged students
Primary Care Loan
Maybe there are others but those were on the list.


My parents have substantial income, but won't be involved at all in paying for medical school, so I prolly shouldnt fill that optional section out. This is what I have heard from others. Yet the FAFSA states that if you're in Health professions etc. it is in your best interest? which is correct any ideas?

So who is already accepted and definitely going to NYCOM?
dude11
Mike 2010
immunograd
*shenningdo

* - confirmed

I'm still not sure if I'm going to NYCOM.

sposiba Hunter;

- I guess no titel VII loans for me, Title VI seems like the best way to go then, sans parent info. I still wonder tho if I need to file a W-2..seems like that would require a job in the first place...maybe?...

pahzhalusta.

A w-2 form is something you fill out when you start a job. Come tax time all the jobs you had for that tax year will send you a w-2 form to show the taxes you owe and tax withheld based on earnings and deductions claimed.

If you did not work at all in 2005 then you don't have w-2 forms.

Some situations you will not have w-2's when working such as the self-employed.

Call financial aid if you need further clarification.

sposiba Hunter;

- I guess no titel VII loans for me, Title VI seems like the best way to go then, sans parent info. I still wonder tho if I need to file a W-2..seems like that would require a job in the first place...maybe?...

What are the gyms that NYCOM students go to for workouts? Anything in the nearby neighborhoods with deals for NYCOM students? Any of them have personal trainers? Thanks!

What are the gyms that NYCOM students go to for workouts? Anything in the nearby neighborhoods with deals for NYCOM students? Any of them have personal trainers? Thanks!

Its been said that you have access to the General NYIT gym on campus which is bigger/better than the NYCOM one, not sure about the surrounding area though

LA Fitness, located in New Hyde Park, close and cheap at $49 and open 24 hours a day during the week.

Hey everyone,

I just received my confirmation letter from NYCOM that they got my deposit. Looks like I'll be NYCOM class of 2010!

Hey everyone,

I just received my confirmation letter from NYCOM that they got my deposit. Looks like I'll be NYCOM class of 2010!

Congratulations! There are a few of us on here that have been e-mailing and talking on AIM to get to know one another and share information about NYCOM. Keep in touch!

Hey everyone! It's official- I'll see you all in class in August!
I'm a native Long Islander living in Manhattan for the year so I have plenty of info about the area that may be of assistance. I look forward to chatting & getting to know you!!

Congrats!

when was your interview and when did you get the letter?


Hey everyone! It's official- I'll see you all in class in August!
I'm a native Long Islander living in Manhattan for the year so I have plenty of info about the area that may be of assistance. I look forward to chatting & getting to know you!!

Hey, I interviewed Dec. 15 and received acceptance letter in mail Dec. 29 (dated Dec. 23). (if i may, why do u ask? I thought you were in the class?)
Today I called admissions to confirm receipt of my deposit since I did not get the mailed confirmation yet. Still waiting to hear from 5 other schools for an interview or, 'decline', but at this point-- I'm a NYCOM'er !! It was always a top choice for me. Nothign left to do now but start applying for financial aid.

Congrats!

when was your interview and when did you get the letter?

I interviewed 1/4. I'm hoping to get an acceptance letter in the next couple of weeks and thought we may have interviewed around the same time. Thanks for getting back to me. I can go workout now. :D



Hey, I interviewed Dec. 15 and received acceptance letter in mail Dec. 29 (dated Dec. 23). (if i may, why do u ask? I thought you were in the class?)
Today I called admissions to confirm receipt of my deposit since I did not get the mailed confirmation yet. Still waiting to hear from 5 other schools for an interview or, 'decline', but at this point-- I'm a NYCOM'er !! It was always a top choice for me. Nothign left to do now but start applying for financial aid.

Hey, I interviewed Dec. 15 and received acceptance letter in mail Dec. 29 (dated Dec. 23). (if i may, why do u ask? I thought you were in the class?)
Today I called admissions to confirm receipt of my deposit since I did not get the mailed confirmation yet. Still waiting to hear from 5 other schools for an interview or, 'decline', but at this point-- I'm a NYCOM'er !! It was always a top choice for me. Nothign left to do now but start applying for financial aid.


Hey Dahlia, I also interviewed on the 15th, maybe we met, were you in the morning session by any chance? I'd like to think I remember a few people from that group

Well, its official! I'M going to NYCOM! Class of 2010 rocks!

It took some serious deliberating, and NYCOM was my #1 school all along, yet the difference in cost made another school very appealing. Yet, when it all came down to it, I believe the quality of education, fantastic residency matching and amazing facilities really sold me and I believe will be worth more to me in the long run then the cost difference between my other options. Sooooooo jacked up to be attending my top choice!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that I have decided I would like to get in touch with all/any of you who would care to meet your future classmates to discuss housing, life on LI, and the upcoming process of acclimating ourselves to our school. Shenningdo, any chance I could get on that contact list of yours? PM me wiht any details.

I interviewed 1/4. I'm hoping to get an acceptance letter in the next couple of weeks and thought we may have interviewed around the same time. Thanks for getting back to me. I can go workout now. :D

I interviewed a week after you. I was told that the adcom had met and that the letters would be coming soon. How soon?....I have no idea. But I would assume it will be by the end of the week.

Good luck

Hi All Current and Future NCYOMers of 2010!

I just wanted to let you all know that I am compiling a list of names, email addresses and screennames of any Class of 2010 students who have committed to going. It started with a few people that personally got in contact with me, and now it is growing. If you want to be included (AND you do not mind your information being given to your future classmates), pm me your information, I will add you to the list, and then I will send you the updated list. This is in an attempt for some of us to get to know each other before school starts, share housing information as soon as it comes in, share any information we can about financial aid, health insurance, etc., and to maybe meet before classes start.

I hope this finds you all well and excited!

Hey, congrads on your acceptances. I have a question I am hoping someone can answer.I had my interview with NYCOM on the 15th of Dec and at that time they told me that I could expect an answer by 2-3rd week of Jan. I spoke to the admission department today and they told me that their committe will meet next week and I can hope to hear by two weeks from now. I realize that some people with the same interview date as mine have already recieved acceptances. Does anyone know if this is a bad harbinger or they are just backed up with the interviews? Has anyone recieved an invitation that has interivewd after me?

Hi All!! I'm definitely going to NYCOM!! I'm looking forward to talking to people, and I'm on shenningdo's list, so feel free to im me when she sends it out. I will be looking for a roommate, and housing as well! My name is Kate and I'm 22, and from upstate NY (Albany areay).

Hey, congrads on your acceptance. I interviewd on the same day as you did, Dec 15th of last year and have not yet recieved a response from the school. I spoke to the admissions people today and they said The admissions comitee is meeting next week and I can hope to hear from them in two weeks. Do you know if anyone else that interviewd the same day as us recieved a response? Do you know if them not having responded to me yet indicates that they simply didnt get to me yet?

Just wondering if anyone else who has confirmed intereviewed w/ me. Nov 30, afternoon.

Hey all-
I'm a first year student now..if you have any questions PM me and I'll answer...

see you all next year!

Just wondering if anyone else who has confirmed intereviewed w/ me. Nov 30, afternoon.


Hey KateGia

I interviewed the same time as you. I was the second to last person to go in for an interview (I had the man not the woman). I was the one from Brooklyn.

I KNOW i've seen a match list for NYCOM here before... but I can't find the thread and the search doesn't work too great - any help?

Hi everyone! My name is Julie and I'll be attending NYCOM this fall. Anyone planning on living in an apartment near school?

Hope to talk to you guys/see you guys!! :p

Got the letter today...I'm in!!!

See everyone in August!!!

Hi everyone, Congrads!!!

I have an interview at NYCOM on 2/2/06. I have been playing phone tag with a D.O. for a chance to shadow him and for a LOR. I am not sure I will be able to see him before my interview, so here's my question; was anyone accepted with out a letter from a D.O.?

If you are free Jan 30th/31st you may be able to get it from somewhere else. PM me if you feel your source is unreliable. Hopefully someone responds to reassure you that a DO letter is uneeded.

Hi everyone, Congrads!!!

I have an interview at NYCOM on 2/2/06. I have been playing phone tag with a D.O. for a chance to shadow him and for a LOR. I am not sure I will be able to see him before my interview, so here's my question; was anyone accepted with out a letter from a D.O.?

ME:
35yo married male
6yo son that I like to beat in gamecube games and basketball! Tough love!
:meanie:
graduating in June with BA Biochem
personal trainer. Passed the CSCS exam and waiting for full certification after proof of graduation with BA.
live in Forest Hills and will stay here throughout school if matriculating to NYCOM

Got a somewhat thick letter in the mail today. I'm accepted.

Don't worry if you call and they don't want to tell you anything. I called 1/27 and was told "we can't say anything over the phone but something was mailed out around 1/23". I think this SOP.

By Monday I will decide on NYCOM vs UMDNJSOM. I will add my name to the AOL chat list if I decide to matriculate to NYCOM. My interview process is over!

i'm going to nycom.. i am so excited.
27 y/o female from long island!!

Hi everyone, Congrads!!!

I have an interview at NYCOM on 2/2/06. I have been playing phone tag with a D.O. for a chance to shadow him and for a LOR. I am not sure I will be able to see him before my interview, so here's my question; was anyone accepted with out a letter from a D.O.?


I didn't have a letter from a D.O. I had two LORs from MDs who practice and teach at universities. It's possible to get in without a DO LOR.

Good luck!

:p <- I love that face!

Its about time you all heard some good news! :thumbup:
btw, Hunter, you forgot to add to your mini-biography that you know/speak Russian......good luck on your decision, they're both fantastic schools, you can;t lose!

I've decided on NYCOM. :D
A lady who only spoke russian came up to me complaining she could not find a drug store and I gave her directions in russian. Either my pronounciation is really bad or she had mental problems because she just kept repeating "Gde apteka?" So I'll leave that out of the mini profile for now. :meanie:

Its about time you all heard some good news! :thumbup:
btw, Hunter, you forgot to add to your mini-biography that you know/speak Russian......good luck on your decision, they're both fantastic schools, you can;t lose!

Thanks Jellibelli and HunterGatherer,

I just finished (last semester) my undergraduate and will be getting a LOR from the pre-med committee of that school. In addition I participated in a summer medical education program (SMEP) in 2004 and have the certificate to show. Do you think this will suffice or should I try to get an LOR from an MD also?

i had problems validating the new bloatware "AIM Triton". Supposedly there are conflicts if you have an old version of NERO BURNING ROM or language support for windows in another language besides english. I have both.

You can download and use Trillian for free, no adds or spyware. You can use the interface to hook up to AIM,ICQ,IRC,Yahoo, and MSN messenger from this one application. This is how I resolved my problem.

http://www.download.com/Trillian/3000-2150-10047473.html?part=dl-trillian&subj=dl&tag=button

Thanks Jellibelli and HunterGatherer,

I just finished (last semester) my undergraduate and will be getting a LOR from the pre-med committee of that school. In addition I participated in a summer medical education program (SMEP) in 2004 and have the certificate to show. Do you think this will suffice or should I try to get an LOR from an MD also?

did the pre-med committee letter get sent to and received by NYCOM yet? If the committee letter was not sent yet then you should definitely shoot for that DO letter. My PM hopefully helps.

i had problems validating the new bloatware "AIM Triton". Supposedly there are conflicts if you have an old version of NERO BURNING ROM or language support for windows in another language besides english. I have both.

You can download and use Trillian for free, no adds or spyware. You can use the interface to hook up to AIM,ICQ,IRC,Yahoo, and MSN messenger from this one application. This is how I resolved my problem.

http://www.download.com/Trillian/3000-2150-10047473.html?part=dl-trillian&subj=dl&tag=button

I have been trying Triton ou recently, can't say it excites me....."bloatware" is the perfect description

did the pre-med committee letter get sent to and received by NYCOM yet? If the committee letter was not sent yet then you should definitely shoot for that DO letter. My PM hopefully helps.



I asked the head of the committee since 1/17/06 to send the letter. He is usually good with sending them out but I will comfirm with him and NYCOM tomorrow if it was sent and received respectively.

HunterGatherer,

Thanks for the advise via PM. I will try your recommendation(s) and let you know the out come.

Thanks Jellibelli and HunterGatherer,

I just finished (last semester) my undergraduate and will be getting a LOR from the pre-med committee of that school. In addition I participated in a summer medical education program (SMEP) in 2004 and have the certificate to show. Do you think this will suffice or should I try to get an LOR from an MD also?


THe LOR from the pre-med committee is important. It tells them how the profs think of you and how the head of the committee thinks of you. You may want to have the guy fax the letter over. Say something to the effect of "Hi. I'm so sorry to bother you but I have an interview soon with X school and they just notified me that I don't have any LORs!" I did that AFTER I had an interview and the administrator was such a sweetheart - he did it immediately.

As for a LOR from a MD/DO... that's pretty important, too. Under their requirements they state that they want a LOR from a DO "but it's not required." I assumed that they want a LOR from ANY physician you have worked with... but it does not have to be from a DO.

Can you get a letter from the SMEP coordinator saying something to the effect that you're awesome and responsible.. aka not a looney? That would be like the cherry on top of an icecream sundae.

Good luck! Get the premed LOR and definitely get a physician LOR!

:p

Does anyone know if we have a white coat ceremony during 1st year orientation? I saw some threads where NYCOM had the ceremony after 2nd year and one post mentioning they had the ceremony before first year.

Does anyone know if we have a white coat ceremony during 1st year orientation? I saw some threads where NYCOM had the ceremony after 2nd year and one post mentioning they had the ceremony before first year.

one of my tours, an MS-I had one on, so by that I assume first year we get it, but not too sure

From what I was told the white coat ceremony is after year II (we also get our PDAs then). The tour guides had the white coats but it wasnt theirs to keep- I saw them returning it to the admissions office after the tours.

Just a side note: I just wanted to introduce myself: I am a 22 year old female Brooklynite who graduated from college last spring with a major in English. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Hello all! I was accepted to NYCOM back in early January, and I've finally made my way onto this forum :rolleyes: Congrats to everyone who's made it so far!! I look forward to meeting you all in person.

My deposit's in, and though I'm still waiting to hear back from quite a few schools, as of now, I'm a NYCOM-bound also! Woohoo 2010!

Shenningdo and Mike2010 -- when did you both interview? I interviewed on 12/13 and I have a feeling at least one of you were amongst the 7 of us there that day :)

FYI, I'm a 24 year old Univ of Pennsylvania graduate living in Philadelphia currently, working in clinical research, looking forward to being back in my hometown!! I grew up in Little Neck, Queens :cool:

Hello all! I was accepted to NYCOM back in early January, and I've finally made my way onto this forum :rolleyes: Congrats to everyone who's made it so far!! I look forward to meeting you all in person.

My deposit's in, and though I'm still waiting to hear back from quite a few schools, as of now, I'm a NYCOM-bound also! Woohoo 2010!

Shenningdo and Mike2010 -- when did you both interview? I interviewed on 12/13 and I have a feeling at least one of you were amongst the 7 of us there that day :)

FYI, I'm a 24 year old Univ of Pennsylvania graduate living in Philadelphia currently, working in clinical research, looking forward to being back in my hometown!! I grew up in Little Neck, Queens :cool:

I interviewed on 12/13 as well! I was the first to be interviewed that day, and I was interviewed by a man who reminded me of Meatloaf, the singer :). I remember you! Congratulations on your acceptance! When you decide 100% that you will be a future classmate of ours, shoot me a pm with your name, email address, and AIM name, so we can get you on the ever-growing contact list. Congratulations again! It is so great to hear that day was successful for someone else, too!

I live in Little Neck, where did you grow up? This would've prob made a good PM, oh well, next time.

repeat post... I am such a novice at this posting business.

Hello Fellow Classmates and Colleagues,

My name is Jessica and I am so excited! I interviewed at NYCOM Dec. 7th, thought I had a terrible interview with an ALLOPATHIC DOCTOR who didn't speak much English.... acceptance letter a couple weeks later.

NYCOM was my first choice, so I withdrew all other applications and sent in the deposit. I am 21, graduating from SUNY Geneseo this May with a BA in Political Science :cool: . I'm from central NY (near Utica). I've known I was going to be a doctor since I was 15. I love the art of medicine and the challenge of it.

I only applied to Osteopathic schools (it's the wave of the future, and it is going to be HUGE, it is such a better approach). I have a best friend who just got accepted at Drexel in Philadelphia, and we have indepth discussions about which is better.

I am excited to get to know some of you before classes begin.... :laugh:

So, is there a final list for those of you on here who got in? Or an AIM list or something. My AIM name is JEdoublSizzle.

I'm babbling. CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!!!

Hello Fellow Classmates and Colleagues,

My name is Jessica and I am so excited! I interviewed at NYCOM Dec. 7th, thought I had a terrible interview with an ALLOPATHIC DOCTOR who didn't speak much English.... acceptance letter a couple weeks later.

NYCOM was my first choice, so I withdrew all other applications and sent in the deposit. I am 21, graduating from SUNY Geneseo this May with a BA in Political Science :cool: . I'm from central NY (near Utica). I've known I was going to be a doctor since I was 15. I love the art of medicine and the challenge of it.

I only applied to Osteopathic schools (it's the wave of the future, and it is going to be HUGE, it is such a better approach). I have a best friend who just got accepted at Drexel in Philadelphia, and we have indepth discussions about which is better.

I am excited to get to know some of you before classes begin.... :laugh:

So, is there a final list for those of you on here who got in? Or an AIM list or something. My AIM name is JEdoublSizzle.

I'm babbling. CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!!!


Check your pm box for the information on the contact list!! Congratulations again!

Apply for the PBL - We'll do better on the boards, we start rotations second semester, we get TONS of one on one attention from the best and newest proffessors at the school and you get a cadre of the highest acheiving applicants at the school to study and drink with.

You want to talk about boring? Try being in a lecture hall 10 hours a day with 300 people hours a day watching Friedman lecture on another subject that's "really not my topic" with binoculars.

The only downside is you have to buy some books.

The school's gym actualy isn't that bad if you can make the hours work.

Starting rotations 2nd semester of 1st year?

These rotations are not the 3rd year clerkships for Lecture based curriculum?[QUOTE=endAIDScom]Apply for the PBL - we start rotations second semesterQUOTE]

Anyone here apply with an MCAT <24 and get accepted? If so, what was your MCAT and GPA. Please let me knwo, thanks.

Anyone here apply with an MCAT <24 and get accepted? If so, what was your MCAT and GPA. Please let me knwo, thanks.

JO300 supposedly did. He's probably lurking but shoot him a PM. Hopefully you'll get more than just complaints about NYCOM. ;)

You don't need any books for the lecture based curriculum. You can honor just using the notes.

We do one day a week in a GP practice starting in Feb and running until the end of second year.
Rotations starting early is a good thing, something the other students are jealous of us for. I spend more time studying with friends than most of my lecture based friends do, so no it's not lonley unless you prefer studying alone.

This is only an experiment for NYCOM. All the top allopathic schools are PBL now, and when OSU started their program (which was also administrated by our current vice dean Portanova) their board scores went up by 3 points vs the lecture based students.

You will study more (because you have to perform every day) than folks in lecture based who only have to cram for a couple weeks before tests. I probably spend 6 hours a day studying (non-class time) and have one day off on the weekends. If the idea of studying more turns you off, this is the wrong program for you. BUT we learn a lot more medicine than the lecture based students.

Most of the time, being in the PBL is like being in a totally different (and better) school.

Starting rotations 2nd semester of 1st year?

These rotations are not the 3rd year clerkships for Lecture based curriculum?[QUOTE=endAIDScom]Apply for the PBL - we start rotations second semesterQUOTE]

2 Questions:

(1) Is NYCOM a 'bottom ranked' ostepathic school?

(2) How difficult is it to get into the PBL program? Not that I should be asking bc I haven't even gotten in to NYCOM yet, but just curious. What do they look at? Your application again, but only selecting the "best"?

Thanks!
nvshelat


You don't need any books for the lecture based curriculum. You can honor just using the notes.

We do one day a week in a GP practice starting in Feb and running until the end of second year.
Rotations starting early is a good thing, something the other students are jealous of us for. I spend more time studying with friends than most of my lecture based friends do, so no it's not lonley unless you prefer studying alone.

This is only an experiment for NYCOM. All the top allopathic schools are PBL now, and when OSU started their program (which was also administrated by our current vice dean Portanova) their board scores went up by 3 points vs the lecture based students.

You will study more (because you have to perform every day) than folks in lecture based who only have to cram for a couple weeks before tests. I probably spend 6 hours a day studying (non-class time) and have one day off on the weekends. If the idea of studying more turns you off, this is the wrong program for you. BUT we learn a lot more medicine than the lecture based students.

Being in the PBL feels a lot more like being in a mid-ranked allopathic school than a bottom ranked osteopathic school.

[QUOTE=HunterGatherer]Starting rotations 2nd semester of 1st year?

These rotations are not the 3rd year clerkships for Lecture based curriculum?

2 Questions:

(1) Is NYCOM a 'bottom ranked' ostepathic school?

(2) How difficult is it to get into the PBL program? Not that I should be asking bc I haven't even gotten in to NYCOM yet, but just curious. What do they look at? Your application again, but only selecting the "best"?

Thanks!
nvshelat


[QUOTE=endAIDScom]You don't need any books for the lecture based curriculum. You can honor just using the notes.

We do one day a week in a GP practice starting in Feb and running until the end of second year.
Rotations starting early is a good thing, something the other students are jealous of us for. I spend more time studying with friends than most of my lecture based friends do, so no it's not lonley unless you prefer studying alone.

This is only an experiment for NYCOM. All the top allopathic schools are PBL now, and when OSU started their program (which was also administrated by our current vice dean Portanova) their board scores went up by 3 points vs the lecture based students.

You will study more (because you have to perform every day) than folks in lecture based who only have to cram for a couple weeks before tests. I probably spend 6 hours a day studying (non-class time) and have one day off on the weekends. If the idea of studying more turns you off, this is the wrong program for you. BUT we learn a lot more medicine than the lecture based students.

Being in the PBL feels a lot more like being in a mid-ranked allopathic school than a bottom ranked osteopathic school.


Yea, I got this as a PM and I was really put off of NYCOM. It was in response to questions I asked about their PBL curriculum. I thought that that comment about it being a bottom ranked osteopathic school was ridiculous, why would anyone knowingly go there if that was a fact? Didn't even make sense to me.... I didn't think it was a bottom ranked osteopathic school at all, I thought it was one of the best (obviously, that's why I chose to go there). Really great location for building connections with affiliated hospitals, streaming lectures, PBL, STAN, etc. And, in regards to your second question, I'm not sure exactly what they are looking for. I think they only take 40, but I could be wrong (??)

I heard they take 40 people. You need to write an essay. I dropped off my deposit today and was told that more info on the DPC is coming out to us in the comming months.

I heard they take 40 people. You need to write an essay. I dropped off my deposit today and was told that more info on the DPC is coming out to us in the comming months.


Did they tell you anything about financial aid? They didn't send anything to me :confused:

If you are in the NY area check out the exhibit BODY WORLDS:
http://www.koerperwelten.de/en/pages/plastination.asp

buy tickets:
http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=FRANKLIN&linkID=global-franklin&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

It's at the Southstreet Seaport until about April. I think you can see an IMAX show with some of the tickets.

A thread on SDN:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=247449&highlight=body+worlds

The Ambassodors at my interview stated that the school had a free kaplan step 1 program last year for NYCOM students because of an arrangement made with Carribean students. Any idea if this will be done in 2006 and in future years? Thanks!

Apply for the PBL - We'll do better on the boards, we start rotations second semester, we get TONS of one on one attention from the best and newest proffessors at the school and you get a cadre of the highest acheiving applicants at the school to study and drink with.

You want to talk about boring? Try being in a lecture hall 10 hours a day with 300 people hours a day listening to Friedman while your tuition goes to pay for the PBL curriculum.
Bold statements. Better on boards? I bet you and your closest, sharpest study partner, dinner at Le Bernardin. Lowest step1 score picks up the tab. If you have confidence in your curriculum, your early clinical experience, and your comrades this should be a worthwhile offer.

Bold statements. Better on boards? I bet you and your closest, sharpest study partner, dinner at Le Bernardin. Lowest step1 score picks up the tab. If you have confidence in your curriculum, your early clinical experience, and your comrades this should be a worthwhile offer.

Is that the restaurant on Glen cove road? Is the food pretty good? I was thinking that may be a celebration spot for me. Do they have Steak Tartare, Steak Frites, escargot bourgignon, Tuna Nicoise, and pate au poivre?

No, midtown. Most expensive place I could think off while writing the post. I'm unfamiliar with glen cove cuisine. For a celebration spot I say find some unconventional spot in the city. If the snails ain't upto par atleast the atmosphere will be celebrational.

L'Express is good for food price wise and Steak frites in union square. But I guess you are looking at expensive places. ;)

I need to hit Blue Ribbon & Les Halles before school starts.

any comments on the step 1 prep at NYCOM I posted above?

No, midtown. Most expensive place I could think off while writing the post. I'm unfamiliar with glen cove cuisine. For a celebration spot I say find some unconventional spot in the city. If the snails ain't upto par atleast the atmosphere will be celebrational.

Did they tell you anything about financial aid? They didn't send anything to me :confused:

I spoke to Tom in the Financial aid office and he said that the info will be sent out around April.

The Ambassodors at my interview stated that the school had a free kaplan step 1 program last year for NYCOM students because of an arrangement made with Carribean students. Any idea if this will be done in 2006 and in future years? Thanks!
They are trying to continue the arrangement. Did the ambassador tell you whether it was a full lecture based ordeal or did they just hand out books?

From what he explained It was lecture based for one of the carribean schools and NYCOM students were able to attend for free. There was not a mention of books. I can email my ambassador for more info and post here if you'd like. He was a second year so his info was second hand.

Tried to get info on the NBOME. Did searches on google and on the site and PM'd some people. I have one more person to hit up though.

They are trying to continue the arrangement. Did the ambassador tell you whether it was a full lecture based ordeal or did they just hand out books?

From what he explained It was lecture based for one of the carribean schools and NYCOM students were able to attend for free. There was not a mention of books. I can email my ambassador for more info and post here if you'd like. He was a second year so his info was second hand.

Tried to get info on the NBOME. Did searches on google and on the site and PM'd some people. I have one more person to hit up though.

based on what was said in a recent dean's meeting with the 1st years, they will be continuing this program for us, so chances are you guys will get it also. and i think we are getting books, because i remember getting an e-mail stating that we shouldn't buy kaplan books from the previous years b/c we'll be getting them... or something like that - i apparently sent that e-mail to the trash a little too quickly. can any other e-mail pack-rat 1st years check and confirm that?
otherwise i'll ask around and i'll get back to you on that.

From talking to Joanne I had the impression we won't be getting mail from NYCOM about anything until March.


Did they tell you anything about financial aid? They didn't send anything to me :confused:

I think the first year program is systems based. Is biochem,pharm,immino,behavioral, and cell bio integrated into the system based lecture from the start of first year? Seems like it would be hard to do and easier to keep them seperate. Thanks.

I think the first year program is systems based. Is biochem,pharm,immino,behavioral, and cell bio integrated into the system based lecture from the start of first year? Seems like it would be hard to do and easier to keep them seperate. Thanks.

I was told that within each system, all of those subjects will be covered, as they pertain to that given system.

I think the first year program is systems based. Is biochem,pharm,immino,behavioral, and cell bio integrated into the system based lecture from the start of first year? Seems like it would be hard to do and easier to keep them seperate. Thanks.

histo, biochem, pharm, physio, anat, embryo, genetics and micro have been broken up and distributed among the different systems, and although most of the time they flow pretty well with the system at hand, some of the topics that come up seem a little out of place. but i'm sure it's not easy to find a home for every topic that needs to be covered, and all in all it doesn't happen that much and it's not a big issue. they'll probably fix it up a little better for you guys anyway.

immuno was pretty much taught all together in the hematology/immunology system. the immuno course really could hold up as it's own system though, and the prof that teaches it has been here forever and is very good. you might get more of one topic in a particular system than in the others according to relevance - e.g. in our heme/immuno system we got a ton of micro, etc. i think most of behavioral will be covered with our neuro system, which we're plowing through right now.

there are some mixed feelings about dividing up some courses, like anatomy, so it'll be interesting to see how they tweak it for you guys. but overall i think the systems based curriculum is really a positive change and it just makes more sense. just my $.02.

btw, congrats to all of u~! :thumbup:

I made a bad assumption that anatomy would be taught straight through! :scared:

What is the schedule for teaching gross anatomy to your class?

Previously the first year was basic sciences and the second was integrated systems. Is your class spreading all of the systems out over 2 years?

there are some mixed feelings about dividing up some courses, like anatomy, so it'll be interesting to see how they tweak it for you guys. but overall i think the systems based curriculum is really a positive change and it just makes more sense. just my $.02.

btw, congrats to all of u~! :thumbup:

Hey guys, I was wondering when you guys were going to start looking for apartments. I'm trying to decide whether to stay at home or get a apartment in LI. When filing the FAFSA do we file a renewal or just a new one?

Well my name is Tricia I'm senior at Syracuse University and I'm very excited about going to NYCOM. I grew up NYC and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. I applied to 2 DO schools and 3 carib schools and what I've learned about this whole process is staying true to yourself and that pre-med advisiors are Evil.

Congrats! I hope your name is in reference to the great nintendo series.



Hey guys, I was wondering when you guys were going to start looking for apartments. I'm trying to decide whether to stay at home or get a apartment in LI. When filing the FAFSA do we file a renewal or just a new one?

Well my name is Tricia I'm senior at Syracuse University and I'm very excited about going to NYCOM. I grew up NYC and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. I applied to 2 DO schools and 3 carib schools and what I've learned about this whole process is staying true to yourself and that pre-med advisiors are Evil.

If you are in the NY area check out the exhibit BODY WORLDS:
http://www.koerperwelten.de/en/pages/plastination.asp

buy tickets:
http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=FRANKLIN&linkID=global-franklin&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

It's at the Southstreet Seaport until about April. I think you can see an IMAX show with some of the tickets.

A thread on SDN:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=247449&highlight=body+worlds

I haven't read the SDN thread about Body worlds yet, but FYI, actually the "real" Body Worlds exhibit is on display right now in PHILADELPHIA at the Franklin Institute Science Museum (on through April 2006). I went a few months ago and it is simply incredible, scientifically and artistically. This exhibit in Philadelphia is the actual exhibit of the specimen made by Gunther Von Hagens, the man who created the process of plastination. I believe the NYC /South Street Seaport exhibit is a little different b/c it is not Gunther von Hagens who made those bodies, it is another individual who used the same technique of plastination. I heard some controversy a while back that the bodies used in the NYC exhibit were un-consented, un-informed, un-willing former Chinese prisoners, but I am not sure of the facts surrounding that.

Anyway come to PHILLY! :))

You don't need any books for the lecture based curriculum. You can honor just using the notes.

Do PBL students have access to the same online notes as the lecture-only students?

We do one day a week in a GP practice starting in Feb and running until the end of second year.

If you are doing one day a week of clinical work more than the lecture-only students, that's great experience and early hands-on experience, but that is not *rotations* is it?

This is only an experiment for NYCOM. All the top allopathic schools are PBL now, and when OSU started their program (which was also administrated by our current vice dean Portanova) their board scores went up by 3 points vs the lecture based students.

Most (or "all the top") allopathic schools probably incorporate PBL in varying degrees to their curriculum, but that's not what NYCOM is trying. NYCOM's program involves PBL ONLY. That's a huge difference from having BOTH lecture and PBL on the side/interspersed. The "experiment" is in trying to have PBL only. I think many MD schools right now have both lecture and PBL but how many have tried a curriculum of PBL only? Does anyone know?

BUT we learn a lot more medicine than the lecture based students.

I can see why PBL teaches you more medicine. But from what I hear, the boards test mostly basic science , facts, and concepts. Is the breadth of material covered in PBL as good as the depth?
Any (real, non-sarcastic) insight would be very helpful :) Thanks!

Congrats! I hope your name is in reference to the great nintendo series.


LOL YEAH IT IS, ZELDA ROCKS (WELL LINK DOES AS WELL)



are u guys going to study anything in particular b4 school starts, someone told me i should take biochem b4 med school, do u guys have any advice?

That was the most amazing scientific exhibit I have ever seen, I went with a friend of mine who is an MS-I when I was in Chicago, and she said what makes it all the more amazing is how phenominal the dissections are, it is an art in itself. Being a first year anatomy student butchering some cadavers makes you appreciate just how good these specimens really are.

LOL YEAH IT IS, ZELDA ROCKS (WELL LINK DOES AS WELL)



are u guys going to study anything in particular b4 school starts, someone told me i should take biochem b4 med school, do u guys have any advice?

Hey lilzelda! What day did you interview? I interviewed the second week of Jan, too. Maybe we met? :p

yup, all the systems are spread out over the 2 years for us...
we actually just started dissecting in jan (at the beginning of this system) and we had 2 labs (1x per week for 2 weeks) so far dissecting the back. prior to this, anatomy labs were osteology labs (looking at bones), and no dissection. i think that's how it's gonna be for us - a couple of anatomy dissection labs at the start of each system. it has it's +'s & -'s, and who knows, maybe they'll change it for you guys next year...

I made a bad assumption that anatomy would be taught straight through! :scared:

What is the schedule for teaching gross anatomy to your class?

Previously the first year was basic sciences and the second was integrated systems. Is your class spreading all of the systems out over 2 years?

Hey lilzelda! What day did you interview? I interviewed the second week of Jan, too. Maybe we met? :p


I interview on 1/10 at 11am :)

OK I think I have reached the end of the internet. Thanks for all of the info. We'll see how NYCOM tweaks things for us. I guess I can stop worrying about getting crushed in Gross Anatomy.

What's up everybody...I'm attending NYCOM in the fall as well, sent in my deposit almost a month ago. Just wanted to start getting to know some of my future classmates before we get to work in August so feel free to drop a line on AIM or whatever. Speaking of August, anybody want to predict the date orientation will start. Any inside info would be appreciated. It's probably too early though. I'm going to spend the summer on the beach and I'm trying to decide about when I should be prepared to be ready for school...

When dropping off my deposit I was told:
tenantive start of orientation Aug 21st
Tentative start of class Aug 28th

What's up everybody...I'm attending NYCOM in the fall as well, sent in my deposit almost a month ago. Just wanted to start getting to know some of my future classmates before we get to work in August so feel free to drop a line on AIM or whatever. Speaking of August, anybody want to predict the date orientation will start. Any inside info would be appreciated. It's probably too early though. I'm going to spend the summer on the beach and I'm trying to decide about when I should be prepared to be ready for school...

dr.aldehyde -- why do you think are the plusses and minuses of spreading out Gross Anatomy over two years and dividing it by system? I am looking forward to that type of a curriculum, but i am interested to hear what you and other current NYCOM students like and don't like about the new way of dividing up Anatomy.

moonlightgraham -- i LOVE your name :) Is that from Field of Dreams? That's one of my favorite movies :love: Btw, congrats and welcome!
Based on the old copy of the Student Handbook that's on the NYCOM website, i think last year they started around Aug 23rd. But it could be different this summer, who knows. Any current NYCOM student might know more about that....?

lilzelda -- it might be easier to live at home, depending on how far home is from Old Westbury. It could save you about $10K ! Where is home?

Yes, moonlightgraham is from Field of Dreams, very good! It is a great movie. I've been calling myself that name since undergrad when my baseball career ended and I began to focus on becoming a doctor. If you remember the character in the movie, he loved baseball and wished he could have played it for a living but ends up becoming a doctor. Amazing dialgoue relating to this throughout...go watch it if you have it, you'll appreciate what I'm talking about all the more!

Hi-

My name is Shannon, and I am also a committed NYCOM student for the fall. I have compiled a list of currently commited students for our class that includes our names, email addresses, and AIM names. If you would like access to the list and your information to be added to the list, shoot me a pm with the information and I will send it on over. I am also planning social get togethers all in NYC once a month until we start school, so we can get to know each other, find potential roommates, study groups, and friends, and just get excited about our future. You should also check out our MySpace group that another classmate, Jess, has put together for us! Congratulations on your acceptance! I really look forward to hearing from and meeting all of you!

-Shannon

My name is Andrea and I too will be joining you next fall at NYCOM. I interviewed the first week of January and sent my deposit in this week. I currently live in Manhattan and have been out of school for 5 years doing clinical and lab research at a hospital in the city.

I'm looking forward to starting school again next year and meeting all of my fellow classmates.

Does anyone know if many NYCOM students commute from Manhattan?

Most people live around the school and a small amount live in Brooklyn and Queens. I have not heard of anyone commuting from the other 3 boroughs but i'm sure there are some. The LIE can be tough so comming from Manhattan might give you a 1+ hour trip one way if driving.

I'm sure it could be done short term but in the winter months it could suck if it is a snowy season.

congrats! See you soon.

My name is Andrea and I too will be joining you next fall at NYCOM. I interviewed the first week of January and sent my deposit in this week. I currently live in Manhattan and have been out of school for 5 years doing clinical and lab research at a hospital in the city.

I'm looking forward to starting school again next year and meeting all of my fellow classmates.

Does anyone know if many NYCOM students commute from Manhattan?

hey marimba - don't get me wrong, the curriculum overall is great now that it's systems based, and some of the good things about spreading out the anatomy is that 1. we don't get overwhelmed with too much anat at one time and 2. we'll be able to visualize and reorient ourselves with the cavaders with each system over the course of 2 years. however, there's a part of me that would have liked to explore the human body in it's entirety/get a sense of how things connect overall right off the bat... b/c it's like putting together a puzzle - it's a little easier when you have a good idea of what the puzzle is supposed to look like when you're trying to make the pieces fit, ya know? and the other thing is that when you're dissecting, the systems based approach doesn't exactly apply since you're running into other structures and you can't just disregard them just because they're not "part of the system." that's probably my top 2 pros and cons, hope that helps~

dr.aldehyde -- why do you think are the plusses and minuses of spreading out Gross Anatomy over two years and dividing it by system? I am looking forward to that type of a curriculum, but i am interested to hear what you and other current NYCOM students like and don't like about the new way of dividing up Anatomy.

moonlightgraham -- i LOVE your name :) Is that from Field of Dreams? That's one of my favorite movies :love: Btw, congrats and welcome!
Based on the old copy of the Student Handbook that's on the NYCOM website, i think last year they started around Aug 23rd. But it could be different this summer, who knows. Any current NYCOM student might know more about that....?

lilzelda -- it might be easier to live at home, depending on how far home is from Old Westbury. It could save you about $10K ! Where is home?

Just found this thread. Nice that ppl are so firiendly, we are new yorkers afterall.

Anyways, i interviewed there 12/1. Got in around xmas. Just plunked down the depo, and got that letter saying they got it. Why dont they deposit it already!

I am 23 (last week), male, married, and have a little me running around somewhere. live in brooklyn.

Dreading the commute next year. Anyone else commuting from brooklyn next year? I may lease a car and just realized that the mileage is going to be a problem. Good thing the lectures are streamed.


This is kind of exciting, we are going to be classmates and eventually doctors (well 90% of us at least).

BTW, i just posted this in the DO thread.

Does anyone know if there is a summer thing at nycom??? I think i heard something about it.

look at the name of the OP. What's up with you skiiers? I'm not sure if you are able to take it unless they offer it to you.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=179166&highlight=nycom+medprep

a few posts about medprep start at post #141 on page 6 or so
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=169459&page=6&pp=25&highlight=nycom+medprep

I followed the 2009 thread last year and some people mentioned they were able to get the T.H.E. loan
http://www.northstar.org/Med/default.aspx

BTW, i just posted this in the DO thread.

Does anyone know if there is a summer thing at nycom??? I think i heard something about it.

Thanks for the links.

However, it really doesnt make sense that they would offer it to weak students. Do they have problems getting NOT weak students? Why take ppl that they feel are weak.

Anyways, i guess it is pointless to take unless maybe you ve been out of school for a long time or something.

Anyways thanks for the reply.



BTW - Did an1 get any letters about finaid?

Thanks for the links.

However, it really doesnt make sense that they would offer it to weak students. Do they have problems getting NOT weak students? Why take ppl that they feel are weak.

Anyways, i guess it is pointless to take unless maybe you ve been out of school for a long time or something.

Anyways thanks for the reply.



BTW - Did an1 get any letters about finaid?

Financial aid packets will be going out in april.

[QUOTE=Marimba82]Do PBL students have access to the same online notes as the lecture-only students?

We do, but they come out weekly based on what the lecture based folks are studying. Occasionally this happens to be what you are studying, but most of the time it's not. And I am more likely to watch a lecture on something (previous years lectures are available) than go find the notes, as Harrisons is more searchable and quoteable than the notes are.

It remains to be seen if we will get internal med credit for the clincal hours. The're going to let us know by the end of the school year.

Most (or "all the top") allopathic schools probably incorporate PBL in varying degrees to their curriculum, but that's not what NYCOM is trying. NYCOM's program involves PBL ONLY. That's a huge difference from having BOTH lecture and PBL on the side/interspersed. The "experiment" is in trying to have PBL only. I think many MD schools right now have both lecture and PBL but how many have tried a curriculum of PBL only? Does anyone know?

It does depend on the school. We can, however attend lectures if we want, and our clinical course has a strong lecture component. Also, we can request lectures on topics we are having trouble with, and are given a few on topics they think are problematic (we got lectures in action potential propigation and pharmacological clearance, and requested a couple lectures on radiology)

It's true, you can prepare quite well for the boards using the lecture notes.
But the PBL is more fun, helps you make more contacts, and better prepares you for rotations.

Incidentaly, when I said we were second worst, it was from an unconfirmed rumor (still trying to track down the supposed literature source) that the class of 2006 was second worst only to UNCOM on the COMLEX I. That said, they had the benfit of the old lecture based curriculum, and Dean Ross-Lee has made a lot of changes (and brought in a lot of great new faculty) that will benefit the classes of 2009 and 2010.

Oh and don't let anyone talk you into wasting money on Netter's anatomy, The whole Theime atlas will be out by the time you gals start anatomy and it's FAR superior.

So we probably aren't anywhere near the second worst anymore. :thumbup:

Bold statements. Better on boards? I bet you and your closest, sharpest study partner, dinner at Le Bernardin. Lowest step1 score picks up the tab. If you have confidence in your curriculum, your early clinical experience, and your comrades this should be a worthwhile offer.

Beastmaster, you wouldn't be offering that bet if you knew what my MCATs were like, but I'm finicky and happen not to like french food. And I can't afford dinner for 1 at le benardin, much less 2.

How about beer and a burger at the BP? Or the new edition of G&G?

Regarding PBL. Is it worth the risk? it IS afterall an experimental program, with no defintite results. I am really wary about being the first here (at least in the bgeinning stages of the program)

It is, by far, more interesting than LBL no doubt.

Regarding the better prep for clinicals. does it really matter? The goal of the first 2 years, mainly, is to do well on step1. PERIOD. That score hugely determines your residency placement. Ofcoarse being a d*ck during your rotations will hurt you, but the LBL gives you patient interaction prep. Given you will still be very green in your first few weeks of roations but i think its worth THAT to get a better score on step 1.

Anyone?

Beastmaster, you wouldn't be offering that bet if you knew what my MCATs were likeI put my MCAT scores up against anyone.
How about beer and a burgerYou're on. :thumbup:

NYCOM class of 2010 baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So psyched!!! I must have been one of the most annoying SDN'ers , but it was well worth it. Glad to be a party of the NYCOM family. I know you guys are planning a get together - and i wanted to suggest a saki bombing and sushi in the city. Let us know what your opinion is.

NYCOM class of 2010 baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So psyched!!! I must have been one of the most annoying SDN'ers , but it was well worth it. Glad to be a party of the NYCOM family. I know you guys are planning a get together - and i wanted to suggest a saki bombing and sushi in the city. Let us know what your opinion is.

Congratulations! The first get together has already been scheduled, but I am more than happy to take suggestions for the remaining get togethers we will have once a month. A saki bombing and sushi in the city sounds fantastic! Send me some suggestions on places, and I will work out the details, no problem! Thanks for the suggestion! Congratulations again.

saki bombing? just drinking a lot of saki right?

saki bombing? just drinking a lot of saki right?


You are so asking the wrong person. I can't find a single alcoholic drink I can stand for more than a sip, so I have never been drinking to an excess :). Ask Timbo, it was his idea :)!

I've never had Saki before, which is suprising given the epic levels and partying and alcohol consumption that characterized my undergrad years. I really like sushi though and would def try Sake, so I would be down for doing anything when we all meet up. As for the 'bombing' ( I assume thats drinking alot), I still drink a little once in a while but I have retired from getting drunk (except for very special occasions). I'm looking forward to meeting everyone ill be spending he next 4 years with. A little fun before the intesity sets in.

On another note,, My deposit cleared the bank today. I wonder when theyll send us some more infomation.

Did anybody put their parents info on their fafsa?

Saki Bomb is that like a Jagerbomb but with Saki?

Ditto on my check clearing! It's about time, because I've been really tempted to spend that money.
Sushi sounds good to me, however if saki bombing has anything to do with dropping a shot of liquor in saki and chugging, i think i'm gonna have to pass on that part! I'll just take the shot, and leave the saki for someone else. :)

I was also wondering about putting my parents on my fafsa. I currently live at home, but come august I will be completely independent of my parents. Any insight would be appreciated

During the financial aid presentation we were told NYCOM's students are indepedent for financial aid considerations regardless of age.

If you plan to pay for everything(housing,tuition,etc.) with just savings/work, grants, stafford loans, perkins loans, and private loans then you do not need to enter parental info.

All title VII loans need parent info regardless of student age/marital status.
Scholarship for Disadvantage students
Loans for Disadvantaged students
Primary Care Loan
Maybe there are others but those were on the list



I was also wondering about putting my parents on my fafsa. I currently live at home, but come august I will be completely independent of my parents. Any insight would be appreciated

I wouldn't put the parent info on there if you don't have to, although with NYCOM i guess it doesnt matter. The new York state requirements for independance are more stringent than the federal ones. Your parents income will work against you for the TAP grant, even if you won't see any of it, or it won't be used for medical school in any way. Thank god FAFSA is more reasonable.

I put my MCAT scores up against anyone.
You're on. :thumbup:


Since we just had a lecture on personality disorders today, I figured that it would be appropriate:

http://open-site.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Psychiatric_Disorders/Personality/Narcissistic/

Whats up guys, I got the DPC application packet today from NYCOM and after looking through it I have dont think i'll be doing it, even though i was initially very interested. I just feel like it is a huge risk. I know I can excel in the traditional lecture based style and it is a time tested method so i might as well just go with it. I guess I have two main problems with the DPC. First, no-one has seemed to come up with any concrete numbers on how DPC student fair against lecture based students on the COMPLEX (if there were hard facts suggesting the same outcomes i would be swayed towards DPC i think). Second and more important to me is the student-driven aspect. I feel like to be in comfortable in the program you have to be confident in the talent and abilities of your peers in the program. I dont think the packet explains the facilitator's role well enough for me...
What do you guys think about the program?, It seems like if you can excel in it you will be better set up for the clinical years. I dont know.

I am glad you guys all like the sushi and saki bomb idea. Saki-bombing is taking a qaurter glass of sapporo japaense beer, and then dropping a saki cup filled with saki into. You then proceed to drink the whole thing. I know, it prob sounds awful, but it actually tastes preety good. If you have never done it before, it can't hurt to try one. Those of you who have had irish car bombs, saki bombs are nothing like that. Saki bombs a light. Car bombs make you vomit. See the difference. Regarding the NYCOM PBL program, I know for the first few weeks we will be together with the pbl kids so that should give us time to figure things out. I am confused myself but we shall see.

I'm in! NYCOM here I come! :D

Since we just had a lecture on personality disorders today, I figured that it would be appropriate:

http://open-site.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Psychiatric_Disorders/Personality/Narcissistic/
Hey now, my narcissism is a caricature. At best, a convincing "forme fruste." The joke's on the believers :D

Anyone have any clue what is done during the first full week of orientation and how much time we spend each day?

Anyone have any clue what is done during the first full week of orientation and how much time we spend each day?

Orientation for us ran 9-3 with a break for lunch thrown in. Each day had tons of speakers plus information sessions. They really expound on the osteopathic philosophy and they also pair you with a second year who will be there to advise you. Anything else during my orientation was a blur to me, but hopefully you'll get the idea from this.

Hey Guys,

What do you think about living in Queens? My longterm gf and I were thinking about living together; she is a master's student at Columbia (washington heights campus) and we wanted to live together. we figured queens would be a less expensive place to live and for her its about 30-40 mins by mta, which she doesn't mind. How would I fare going the other way to Old Westbury?

Thanks for the help!

I live in Forest Hills and you can commute to the Jamaica station by the MTA or just take the LIRR(about $7) to Glenvale or Old Westbury. Once you get to your final destination you need to take a cab, have someone pick you up, or take the bus.

also nice areas in Queens close to the LIRR are probably not much cheaper than living near NYCOM especially if you include a commute of over $10 roundtrip.

I'll be doing the commute until I get a car which may not happen for some months into the school year.




Hey Guys,

What do you think about living in Queens? My longterm gf and I were thinking about living together; she is a master's student at Columbia (washington heights campus) and we wanted to live together. we figured queens would be a less expensive place to live and for her its about 30-40 mins by mta, which she doesn't mind. How would I fare going the other way to Old Westbury?

Thanks for the help!

Hey Guys,

What do you think about living in Queens? My longterm gf and I were thinking about living together; she is a master's student at Columbia (washington heights campus) and we wanted to live together. we figured queens would be a less expensive place to live and for her its about 30-40 mins by mta, which she doesn't mind. How would I fare going the other way to Old Westbury?

Thanks for the help!

I live in Queens (Glen Oaks) and plan to stay there. It's right near the LI border and takes me about 15-20 mins to get to NYCOM by car. I share a 2 BR with my roommate, and our rent is $1250/month. My friends in the area have no problem commuting to Manhattan for work or school each day by train. Hope this helps!

Does NYCOM have one?

Also, what kind of research opportunities are available? I remember hearing something about Parkinson's research and Lyme disease...

Did anybody put their parents info on their fafsa?



I read the earlier post that said we won't be getting financial aid information until April. Does that mean we should go ahead and fill out the FAFSA in the meantime or should we wait til the packet comes?

Does NYCOM have one?

Also, what kind of research opportunities are available? I remember hearing something about Parkinson's research and Lyme disease...

I think NYCOM only has an MS and an MBA combined degree program but as far as i can tell, no MPH.
http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/Admissions_DO_MBA_Program.htm

This information about research fellowships that second years can apply to is actually interesting. Does any current NYCOM student know more about these fellowships?

http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/Admissions_Fellowship_Program.htm

Does NYCOM have one?

Hope I dont get in trouble for saying this, but there is a DO/MPH in NYCOM's near future.

I think there are still a bunch of extra "NYCOM research opportunities" handouts in the basement of NYCOM III, so you curious bastards can just drag your asses over there and take a look for yourselves.

Timbo,
Don't take em all!! :laugh:

I was tempted to grab some notes during our interview tour. Hehe.



I think there are still a bunch of extra "NYCOM research opportunities" handouts in the basement of NYCOM III, so you curious bastards can just drag your asses over there and take a look for yourselves.

NYCOM has at least one clinical summer research program and you can do lab research as well. I know you want to learn about research opportunities set up by NYCOM but you can set up your own research if you start asking around early.


Does NYCOM have one?

Also, what kind of research opportunities are available? I remember hearing something about Parkinson's research and Lyme disease...

Hey guys,

I'm now in the NYCOM 2010 class!! Getting a little worried about how I am going to pay for this already!! And of course anatomy scares me! Looking forward to meeting you all. :)

Hope I dont get in trouble for saying this, but there is a DO/MPH in NYCOM's near future.

I think there are still a bunch of extra "NYCOM research opportunities" handouts in the basement of NYCOM III, so you curious bastards can just drag your asses over there and take a look for yourselves.

I might take you up on that offer - I'm heading over there this Friday just to check it out again, get a feel for the environment, talk to more students, and gawk at the homes in Old Westbury. =)

I was looking for something more in line with epidemiology/biostat that would help me with clinical research as opposed to lab research, so we'll see if anything is available.
Looking forward to March when I get to meet you guys

I was so happy to get into NYCOM that I forgot to introduce myself to you all. My name is Kurt and I grew up in upstate NY (near Rochester), went to Northeastern University (Boston) for college (Toxicology major), and have been working in Boston for the past 1 1/2 years as a study coordinator in Ophthalmology. I am an avid tennis and racquetball player.

I am currently looking for roomate(s) near the school so if anyone has ideas as to where to find some (or other housing), post or PM me. I'm not sure if I will be making the March get together but I'm sure I will make one or two of them. Hopefully will be able to make some study partners too!

I read the earlier post that said we won't be getting financial aid information until April. Does that mean we should go ahead and fill out the FAFSA in the meantime or should we wait til the packet comes?

there really is no need to fill it out yet since NYCOM won't be ready to do anything with it for a few months. But if you want to do it, make sure your info has been entered into the system at NYCOM. If you finish it before they enter you in the system, your ap will be lost.

I interviewed Jan 4th and our interview gorup was told to fill it out now. FAFSA is electronic now so I'm unsure how they can "lose" your application.

:rolleyes:

I believe TAP and other grants are first come first serve so there is no advantage in waiting.




there really is no need to fill it out yet since NYCOM won't be ready to do anything with it for a few months. But if you want to do it, make sure your info has been entered into the system at NYCOM. If you finish it before they enter you in the system, your ap will be lost.

hi everyone!
i recently got my acceptance letter from nycom, and they want mycheck obviously and a copy of my transript...in general biology I i got a C- and im worried that this will affect my acceptance...does anyone know NYCOMs policy on grades below a C??? i greatly appreciate your responses

hi everyone!
i recently got my acceptance letter from nycom, and they want mycheck obviously and a copy of my transript...in general biology I i got a C- and im worried that this will affect my acceptance...does anyone know NYCOMs policy on grades below a C??? i greatly appreciate your responses

Hi. First of all, congratulations on your acceptance! Previously, there has been a posting about acceptable grades at NYCOM. I believe that NYCOM does not accept anything lower than a C in your premed reqs. However, you should just call and verify with administration yourself.

Good luck!! :p

Be sure to discuss this with Rodika Zaika(Dir of Admin) or Taryn Croot(Assoc Dir of Admin).




hi everyone!
i recently got my acceptance letter from nycom, and they want mycheck obviously and a copy of my transript...in general biology I i got a C- and im worried that this will affect my acceptance...does anyone know NYCOMs policy on grades below a C??? i greatly appreciate your responses

I interviewed Jan 4th and our interview gorup was told to fill it out now. FAFSA is electronic now so I'm unsure how they can "lose" your application.

:rolleyes:

I believe TAP and other grants are first come first serve so there is no advantage in waiting.


I'm just repeating what was told to me in a conversation with the financial aid office. They said that if you fill it out before your info is entered into their system, there is nothing to direct the application to so it can get "lost." Thats why nobody has received any info from the fin aid office yet. It seemed a little odd to me too, but what what the hell do i know.

Hi. First of all, congratulations on your acceptance! Previously, there has been a posting about acceptable grades at NYCOM. I believe that NYCOM does not accept anything lower than a C in your premed reqs. However, you should just call and verify with administration yourself.

Good luck!! :p
thanks so much for your response...i cant get a hold of the office until monday unfortunately, do uthink its a good saign though that they accepted me already? i mean, wouldnt it be ridiculous for them to accept me without even looking at any of my grades??? that sounds crazy

thanks so much for your response...i cant get a hold of the office until monday unfortunately, do uthink its a good saign though that they accepted me already? i mean, wouldnt it be ridiculous for them to accept me without even looking at any of my grades??? that sounds crazy

I thought the transcript request was just for official purposes........previously they had looked at your transcript through the one you sent to AACOMAS no? So if they accepted you they are already aware of all your grades and this transcript is just another final formality? That's my guess - or am i wrong about that?

Someone is in the same situation as yourself. There is a thread about it. She was accepted and found she had a C- on her transcript. She spoke to someone about it and was told not to worry. She called again and spoke to Ms Zaika or Ms Croot and was told she had to retake it. I believe that is how it went.

1)So yes you may be accepted and have unfulfilled requirements such as retaking a C-
2) You are accepted but need to complete all requirements such as getting a degree, passing grades etc.


thanks so much for your response...i cant get a hold of the office until monday unfortunately, do uthink its a good saign though that they accepted me already? i mean, wouldnt it be ridiculous for them to accept me without even looking at any of my grades??? that sounds crazy

Some of us applied without completing all prereqs so I don't know if it can be called a formality. Whether they actually will go over all 250+ students from the incoming class with a fine tooth comb I don't know. Whethere they will be on your azz for getting in your transcripts before the start of school: I don't know.

Nothing to worry about if everything is legit in your transcripts.



I thought the transcript request was just for official purposes........previously they had looked at your transcript through the one you sent to AACOMAS no? So if they accepted you they are already aware of all your grades and this transcript is just another final formality? That's my guess - or am i wrong about that?

Oh well. I filled out my FAFSA early January because of what I was told during the fin aid presentation on my interview. When people start talking about receiveing fin aid stuff from NYCOM I will look into it. Thanks for the heads up.

I'm just repeating what was told to me in a conversation with the financial aid office. They said that if you fill it out before your info is entered into their system, there is nothing to direct the application to so it can get "lost." Thats why nobody has received any info from the fin aid office yet. It seemed a little odd to me too, but what what the hell do i know.

hi everyone!
i recently got my acceptance letter from nycom, and they want mycheck obviously and a copy of my transript...in general biology I i got a C- and im worried that this will affect my acceptance...does anyone know NYCOMs policy on grades below a C??? i greatly appreciate your responses

First, congrats on your acceptance. Second, I am in the same position you are regarding a C- on a pre-req course (chem I for me). There was no mention in my acceptance letter about the need to retake the course. Fortunately, after speaking with another accepted student I called the school and spoke with Taryn Croot. She told me that I would need to retake this class in order to matriculate :mad: The form you send in with your deposit has a section for you to list the pre-req courses taken, the date of completion and institution where you took them...I assume this allows the admission staff to quickly go through your transcript and make sure all the pre-req grades are at least a C...Personally, I think the admission staff should review an individuals pre-req info BEFORE sending out an acceptance letter. In so doing, the letter of admission would note any deficiencies and, prevent the accepted student from sending in a deposit thinking that he/she was all set only to find out later that a course(s) needed to be retaken. That being said, gen. bio I is not the worst pre-req to have to retake...good luck!

So, I've been hearing alot about online streamed (audio or video?) lectures. Is this the main or only method of note-taking at NYCOM? Various other schools provide you with powerpoint printouts/printed notes prior to lectures. Does this happen at all at NYCOM, or is there an alternative method besides the streamed lectures? This seems largely like a personal preference issue, but I (and others too, I think) prefer the printed note approach. Can any current NYCOMer explain what actually goes down at school in regards to this topic? Any clarification would be much appreciated.


...also, anybody know the typical going rate or range of prices for 1-BR and 2-BR housing around Old Westbruy? Thanks.

Some of us applied without completing all prereqs so I don't know if it can be called a formality. Whether they actually will go over all 250+ students from the incoming class with a fine tooth comb I don't know. Whethere they will be on your azz for getting in your transcripts before the start of school: I don't know.



Wow ok, so if you know you have a blemish and you bring it to their attention after being accepted.......then you have to retake the course in order to matriculate. But if you don't bring it to their attention (or you don't realize that there is such a policy at NYCOM), then they may not realize your blemish either and you might just be able to matriculate without an issue or anything to retake? That's not a very nice situation! How true is this? Honestly, I am asking b/c this is the first I have heard of a below C- policy for NYCOM, but if one exists, shouldn't they make it more clear when they accept you, take your money and ask for your transcript without telling you why?

Anyone know a good bank while I'm a student @ NYCOM? Which ATMs are on campus?

Hey Guys,

I recently interviewed at NYCOM and it went quite swimmingly. It was laidback and it seemed a large portion of the discussion was the professor trying to convince me why I should attend this school. I had some reservations and wanted to inquire how you guys felt about them - and for those of you who are committed to going, how you resolved this issue for yourselves. Taking in such a large class, NYCOM has 6-8 individuals per cadaver. While the interviewer claimed this is not a prohibitory factor to learning, it bothers to me a bit. Further, they have a huge 10% attrition rate which is higher than I have ever heard of before. If it's such a great institution why are so many students being first screened, accepted, then failing out? Finally, the board scores are in the 70s%. I asked my interviewer about this as well and he acknowledged it was true and that they don't presently know the reason it is so low. Thanks for the replies/info.

Sorry if my previous post seemed like a suggestion to try to sweep this under the rug.

My only advice on this matter is to call NYCOM and discuss this with Taryn Croot or Rodika Zaika. They are not going to take away your acceptance. Claiming ignorance is probably not going to help you if this issue comes up later.



Wow ok, so if you know you have a blemish and you bring it to their attention after being accepted.......then you have to retake the course in order to matriculate. But if you don't bring it to their attention (or you don't realize that there is such a policy at NYCOM), then they may not realize your blemish either and you might just be able to matriculate without an issue or anything to retake? That's not a very nice situation! How true is this? Honestly, I am asking b/c this is the first I have heard of a below C- policy for NYCOM, but if one exists, shouldn't they make it more clear when they accept you, take your money and ask for your transcript without telling you why?

Hey Guys,

If it's such a great institution why are so many students being first screened, accepted, then failing out? Finally, the board scores are in the 70s%. I asked my interviewer about this as well and he acknowledged it was true and that they don't presently know the reason it is so low. Thanks for the replies/info.


Is it really 70%, that seems too low. I think the islands have s/t like 95%. It doesnt make sense.

Anyone???

I, too was really surprised by the numbers. They were confirmed by students attending and by Dr. Sohouais (sp?), head of the anatomy department.

Finally, the board scores are in the 70s%. I asked my interviewer about this as well and he acknowledged it was true and that they don't presently know the reason it is so low. Thanks for the replies/info.

That doesn't seem to correlate with their matches, so that's pretty odd. It could be that with such a big class, they have some ppl who do great on boards and then a lot who do poorly?

I read somewhere that if you're accepted between some dates you can pay the deposit in 2 separate installments? 500 up front then 1000 later? Is this true?

I have hear the same about their retak