I guess I'll start. Anybody else send in their $100?
...Bueller?

-First sign of any chatter regarding OSU-COM for way too long. Anyone have any information regarding interviews and acceptances thus far...only two acceptances listed on the class of 2010 acceptance list thus far. I know that OSU-COM interviews began 2-3 weeks later than 2004 (I interviewed before the break last year). I have not heard anything from OSU-COM yet this year and have been complete since October. I am not seeing anything on the interview feedback or the forums. What's the scoop...anyone? I called admissions prior to the break just to check in but am hesitant to do so now as I know that they are busy and likely receive 100+ phone calls a day from anxious applicants...any suggestions other than patience?

Thanks.

From what I understood at the interview, everybody received word on their status within 2 wks, whether it was fedex or thin envelope. Maybe it takes longer since you interviewed right before break? I don’t think it would hurt to call them. I’ve called them about a fajillion times myself (called them a couple of weeks ago, actually, to make sure my deposit check made it) and they’ve never been outwardly annoyed with me

I was waitlisted on 11/25 and since then I have called OSU many times. From what I've gathered, February will most likely be the month a lot of people are pulled off the waitlist. I don't think anyone has been pulled from the waitlist as of yet. Plus, I think they've only had three interview weeks including this week, so there has to still be many spots left in the class. Well, I hope that helps a little.

I interviewed on Jan. 12. They said they have already filled 26 spots, so I assume that is 26 people have put in their $100 deposit, or perhaps they have 26 acceptance offers out. They also said they are going to go slower this year and try to interview 250 applicants. They had interviewed less than 100 as of my interview date. We are supposed to expect notification in 4 weeks. I was complete in late December, major AACOMAS problems (lost transcripts).

man, I've been waiting for someone to start this thread! Welcome!

I can't take it anymore!!! I have been complete since the middle of June - that is over 7 months of waiting! First, I waited for an interview and now I'm waiting for a decision. I think waiting is more stressful than just knowing whether you're accepted or rejected. The initial reaction from everyone whom I tell I'm on the waitlist is "Congratulations!". Well, it doesn't really feel like congratulations yet, but I guess if I didn't have a chance there would be no need to keep me waiting for so long. I hate being in limbo, though! Oh, and on a second note, I called OSU the other day and they said that the 26 spots filled meant that 26 people have already put down their $100 deposit. I hope one of the remaining 54 spots has my name on it. By the way, if OSU is hoping to interview 250 this year, how many did they interview last year?

hang in there, futured.o. Yes, the wait is frustrating, but since OSU started interviewing later this year it is still pretty early in their process. Also, not all of those 26 people will really take their spots at OSU, so in reality there are more than 54 OSU-COM class of 2010 people waiting out there. :)

hang in there, futured.o. Yes, the wait is frustrating, but since OSU started interviewing later this year it is still pretty early in their process. Also, not all of those 26 people will really take their spots at OSU, so in reality there are more than 54 OSU-COM class of 2010 people waiting out there. :)

To piggy back the all knowing DrMom, do not hesitate to call and to let the school know your interest. If you don't tell the school you want to be here, how will they know?

This is your education, tell them where you want to be!

To piggy back the all knowing DrMom, do not hesitate to call and to let the school know your interest. If you don't tell the school you want to be here, how will they know?

This is your education, tell them where you want to be!

At this point, I don't think they have any doubt where I want to be come August. I call pretty much every week to ask questions or to check on my app. I'm not trying to badger them, but I'm pretty sure my name is branded into their minds by now. By the way, for all of us whom are waiting on an answer - OSU will be sending out some type of correspondence tomorrow (Wed.). I'll cross my fingers!!!

At this point, I don't think they have any doubt where I want to be come August. I call pretty much every week to ask questions or to check on my app. I'm not trying to badger them, but I'm pretty sure my name is branded into their minds by now. By the way, for all of us whom are waiting on an answer - OSU will be sending out some type of correspondence tomorrow (Wed.). I'll cross my fingers!!!
Man, I was hoping to hear something tomorrow! I called Monday and they said I would hear something by the end of the week. So Wednesday departure from Tulsa, makes Fedex a lock for Thursday arrival in Stillwater.. or snail mail on Friday/Saturday.

anybody get anything yet

Two people have. One that lives in Stillwater, and I think one that lives in Talequah. I sure haven't though.

I finally got the FedEx today after three months of limbo. I am so relieved and excited! I'm going to be a doctor - WOW! Dr.Dad, I met you at my interview in November. Thank you Dr.Dad and Dr.Mom for all of your encouraging words.

Congrats! :)

I'm also a new member of the OSU Class of 2010! I'm extremely happy to be attending OSU and also to be done with the application process.

Congratulations everyone! Good to see this thread is finally picking up.

Congrats to you as well, BB! :)

If any of you guys have questions, feel free to post them here or PM me or one of the other OSU-COMers here (ie: Idiopathic, DrDad, etc)

And, no, don't study anthing between now and august (other than for classes you're actually enrolled in).:D

Is there much of a break between the morning and afternoon sessions? I was thinking of living somewhere between 51st and 71st, and would like to go home for lunch, let the dog out, etc..

I just found out that I will be going to OSUCOM and will be saving a lot of money by not going out state for school.

Is there much of a break between the morning and afternoon sessions? I was thinking of living somewhere between 51st and 71st, and would like to go home for lunch, let the dog out, etc..

Your first semeter, classes are as follows:

Monday: 1-3pm OR 3-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-Noon & 1pm-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-Noon & 1-3pm OR 3-5pm
Thursday: 9am-Noon & 1pm-5pm
Friday: 9am-Noon

Therefore, you will only need to leave & return for lunch only 3 days a week.

I live at 71st & Lewis, and it takes exactly 10 minutes to get to school every day. I would recommend living along Riverside, as it is a good route to get up to school.

does anyone know where a good apt. complex would be to stay at. Ive heard some stories that the complex next to the school is not all that and I would like to stay somewhere decent at least.

does anyone know where a good apt. complex would be to stay at. Ive heard some stories that the complex next to the school is not all that and I would like to stay somewhere decent at least.

The complex next to the school is good for the following reasons:
1. Walk to school
2. On the banks of the river with a jogging/walking trail
3. Good quality apartments & facilities (with workout room, pool etc.)

The complex is bad for the following reasons:
1. Adjacent to the "projects"
2. Crime --> car break-ins, etc.
3. The only fast food within a mile is McDonald's, Sonic & Subway. Someone was gunwhipped at Subway last year when it was robbed. Their bread is always stale there anyway.
4. There are no good restaurants, grocery stores, or shopping in the area.
5. You are next to the school. Sometimes you don't want to see that place every day of your life.

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I live about 7 miles from the school at 71st & Lewis, in Fountain Crest apartments. These apartmens are about of duplicate quality as the apartments near campus, but about $100 cheaper a month. I'd recommend any apartment complex down Riverside as well. There are some very nice apartments at 68th & Riverside, but I'm not sure how much they cost.

PM me if you would like some more specific information on apartments south of campus down Riverside.

The benefit of living in this part of town is the numerous fast food places, restaurants, and other stores. South Tulsa is known to be the safest part of Tulsa.

Also, have to add that you won't be able to escape the smell of the refinery if you live that close to campus. Notice that there weren't any gas stations within site of the medical school? Kinda tells you something about how bad the crime in the area is..

I guess I'll start. Anybody else send in their $100?
...Bueller?

I brought my deposit to the school today. I only live about 15 minutes away and was too nervous about putting it in the mailbox. Ahhh...at least that part's over with. Anyone else just excited to go into the bookstore and get a license plate? Yeah, I know, I'm a dork.

The complex next to the school is good for the following reasons:
1. Walk to school
2. On the banks of the river with a jogging/walking trail
3. Good quality apartments & facilities (with workout room, pool etc.)

The complex is bad for the following reasons:
1. Adjacent to the "projects"
2. Crime --> car break-ins, etc.
3. The only fast food within a mile is McDonald's, Sonic & Subway. Someone was gunwhipped at Subway last year when it was robbed. Their bread is always stale there anyway.
4. There are no good restaurants, grocery stores, or shopping in the area.
5. You are next to the school. Sometimes you don't want to see that place every day of your life.

__________________________________________________ _
I live about 7 miles from the school at 71st & Lewis, in Fountain Crest apartments. These apartmens are about of duplicate quality as the apartments near campus, but about $100 cheaper a month. I'd recommend any apartment complex down Riverside as well. There are some very nice apartments at 68th & Riverside, but I'm not sure how much they cost.

PM me if you would like some more specific information on apartments south of campus down Riverside.

The benefit of living in this part of town is the numerous fast food places, restaurants, and other stores. South Tulsa is known to be the safest part of Tulsa.
thank you for the information. I figured that there werent many good reasons to live near campus since it was in the ghetto part of tulsa.

I brought my deposit to the school today. I only live about 15 minutes away and was too nervous about putting it in the mailbox. Ahhh...at least that part's over with. Anyone else just excited to go into the bookstore and get a license plate? Yeah, I know, I'm a dork.

Nah, you're not any more of a dork than the rest of us! ;)
I went and got a sweatshirt within days (maybe hours) of getting my acceptance letter.

Man the thread for OSUCOM students is pretty dead. Has anyone heard anything about an admitted students day on Feb. 25. I was talking to someone in student services and they mentioned that it was coming up and had not sent out information on that. If so who is going. I know I will be there

I'll definitely go if I get sent info on it. I was planning on going to Tulsa to look for places to live that weekend anyways.

I plan on going. Free food!

I plan on going. Free food!


Said like a true med student! :thumbup:

Man the thread for OSUCOM students is pretty dead. Has anyone heard anything about an admitted students day on Feb. 25. I was talking to someone in student services and they mentioned that it was coming up and had not sent out information on that. If so who is going. I know I will be there

They haven't even told the medical students that go to it (student ambassadors) about it yet.

I just got the e-mail invite on thursday. Do they always have an Admitted student day this early? I thought there were still several seats to fill.

I just got the e-mail invite on thursday. Do they always have an Admitted student day this early? I thought there were still several seats to fill.


I have not even got an email yet from the school about the event. I just know about it because they had mentioned it to me. Did anyone recieve any information on it?

I just got the e-mail invite on thursday. Do they always have an Admitted student day this early? I thought there were still several seats to fill.

They don't wait to fill all of the seats to have an admitted student day.

Wut is the purpose of the admitted students day? Like what do we do?

wow. class of 2010. i feel old now, lol.

don't live at westport. there are plenty of places in tulsa with similar amenities are are only a short drive away, even in the mornings. :) i live in the DC area now, and it some days it takes me over an hour to go 15 miles. :mad:

anyway-- best friend of mine lived in the brookside area and really liked it there. great food. i highly recommend the Grapevine if it's still there :thumbup:

--your friendly neighborhood class of '04 caveman

Can't wait to meet all you guys. O-state rocks! Is anyone going to be in Tulsa from March 14-17? I'm going to fly back to look at apartments, etc. It'd be great to hook up with a few fellow classmates.
-Mindy

For those looking at apartments, call ahead and ask student affairs if they have any of the new tulsa city apartment guides. But if it were me, I would buy a house, why throw 400-800 a month away when you can build equity? I wish I hadn't wasted 2 years living in westport.

Im just a little curious, where is everyone from? I'm from Ada, OK. For those of you unfamiliar with it, its a small little town in SE OK. Anyone from out of state going to OSU?

I'm from Ada, OK.


I'm sorry :meanie: I grew up and went to HS in Byng.

Im just a little curious, where is everyone from? I'm from Ada, OK. For those of you unfamiliar with it, its a small little town in SE OK. Anyone from out of state going to OSU?

Bixby, OK *represent*

Im just a little curious, where is everyone from? I'm from Ada, OK. For those of you unfamiliar with it, its a small little town in SE OK. Anyone from out of state going to OSU?


Glenpool, OK

Anadarko, OK
graduate from OSU-Stillwater in May..

Whoa. Class of 2010.

As homunculus' trusty sidekick who lived in the brookside area, I'd second the notion that you can do better than westport. Im from tulsa, by the way.
There are some nice apartments in the cherry street area - I initially lived at 17th and St. Louis. The best arrangement I found was actually my wife's (then girlfriend) set up. Search around the swan lake area (14th and St. Louis area). Many of the houses have small, free standing "houselets" located on the alleys behind their back yard. Small, affordable, yet like having a house to yourself and in a great part of town near the school. Im from the 61st and Peoria area, remember to stay the hell outta there, but north of I44 Brookside has some good deals on rental stuff, and traffic on riverside is usually not too bad and will take you directly to school - in average traffic, 12 minutes from our door at 49th and Peoria to school after moving from the aforementioned cozy shack. Remember that a lot of your commutes will be made before/after rush hour traffic anyway.

oh, another point is that I would say buy a house if you can - will cost a little more (due to upkeep, etc more than monthly payments) but if you get in trouble and need money, OSU is good about taking care of you.

Ok guys here is the deal. I was accepted in KCOM mid November. Waited for OSU what seemed like forever, finally interviewed and got my acceptance Tuesday. My wife went with me to the interview at KCOM and liked it. We are planning to attend OSU now thank goodness. She went with me to the interview at KCOM and wonders if she will feel as comfortable here. We will be there this Saturday for admitted student day and need help in making her feel as comfortable and stoked as I am.

By the way I am from Broken Arrow

Ok guys here is the deal. I was accepted in KCOM mid November. Waited for OSU what seemed like forever, finally interviewed and got my acceptance Tuesday. My wife went with me to the interview at KCOM and liked it. We are planning to attend OSU now thank goodness. She went with me to the interview at KCOM and wonders if she will feel as comfortable here. We will be there this Saturday for admitted student day and need help in making her feel as comfortable and stoked as I am.

By the way I am from Broken Arrow

I REALLY don't think it will be a problem.

To the class of 2010:

Congrats on deciding to join not only the top rated medical school in Oklahoma, but one of the best medical schools in our great land. This may seem like boasting but I rotated far and wide and always felt like my knowledge and "skills" matched up to any other med student I met.

DrMom when did I get downgraded to etc status (and behind Idio - for shame!)

Live at Westport = roll out of bed 15 min before class and still make it on time.

Anyone interested in preparing for allopathic Emergency medicine residency PM me I will be glad to help set you a course.

Good luck on your first year....And welcome to "The House of Pain." :meanie:

Best Wishes

The Mish

DrMom when did I get downgraded to etc status (and behind Idio - for shame!)



etc is better than no mention at all :meanie: ;)

I won't even touch your *issues* with being behind idio :p

How much correspondence is too much? Should I send a letter telling them all the different things I like about their schools every month and why I want to be an osteopathic physician or should it be more frequent.

AAAhhhhhhhhh!!!!! I want off of this waitlist!!!!!!!!!!

I would only send 1 letter, but a monthly call to check on your status shouldn't drive student affairs nuts. :)

Class of 2010,
I just registered as a member of SDN. I was excited to see the postings from my classmates and can't wait to become aquainted with all of you. I also rushed to the bookstore to buy a tag and t-shirt, it's not dorky its pride in our school and in our accomploshments. Congratulations to everyone!!!!!! I'm sure we are going to have an exciting future together!

Does OSU always mail decisions on Wednesdays? I am sure hoping for that FedEx this week. Anybody else ???

Does OSU always mail decisions on Wednesdays? I am sure hoping for that FedEx this week. Anybody else ???
When did you interview?

When did you interview?


Thursday Feb. 23.

:confused:

Does anyone know when the committee met or when they will send decisions?? Man, I am getting anxious!!

Man, I am getting anxious!!

been there, done that. You'd think they'd give you 3 weeks worth of valium after an interview for this very reason, I mean, come one, at least 1 of the interviewers tend to have rx rights.

I was wondering if anyone could help me with some student loan questions. I have never had to take loans out and was wondering if anyone could tell me what I should look for when choosing a provider. I know that interest rate is a big one but beyond that Im lost. I have already filed my FAFSA so now im just confused on which provider. Any and all suggesstions would be appreciated.

Thanx

:confused:

Does anyone know when the committee met or when they will send decisions?? Man, I am getting anxious!!
Any word Tiagao?

Any word Tiagao?


Not yet, but I did some checking. According to the FedEx website, it should take 1 business day to receive the package where I'm at. At first someone mentioned that it took 2 days for delivery. Those who found out last month got their FedEx on a Friday, or a least that's when they posted. In any case, I am still sitting by the window while my kids are atching "Littlefoot". I guess I'll just have to wait a bit longer......


Thanks for asking though. :)

How about you???

I was wondering if anyone could help me with some student loan questions. I have never had to take loans out and was wondering if anyone could tell me what I should look for when choosing a provider. I know that interest rate is a big one but beyond that Im lost. I have already filed my FAFSA so now im just confused on which provider. Any and all suggesstions would be appreciated.

Thanx

Wait until you recieve your financial aid package from the school.

The loan provider that most people use is Total High Education (T.H.E.) --> http://www.northstar.org

Not yet, but I did some checking. According to the FedEx website, it should take 1 business day to receive the package where I'm at. At first someone mentioned that it took 2 days for delivery. Those who found out last month got their FedEx on a Friday, or a least that's when they posted. In any case, I am still sitting by the window while my kids are atching "Littlefoot". I guess I'll just have to wait a bit longer......


Thanks for asking though. :)

How about you???
I'm still waiting. I sent an update letter and a letter of intent a few weeks ago. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

:( Waitlisted. I guess I'll just have to hope. :luck: everyone!!

Waitlist is not a rejection :)

As has been said many times on here, approx 1/2 of each entering class spent some time on the waitlist. It isn't the worst place to be. :thumbup: Hang in there.

:( Waitlisted. I guess I'll just have to hope. :luck: everyone!!


don't take it badly, there are many people who were called the day before classes and told they had spots. And as DrMom says, more than 1/2 of average incoming class were on the wait list.....

THANKS for the encouragement. You guys are great. :thumbup:

Yeah, the waitlist stinks. I was on it for three months! I talked to Leah and she told me the biggest thing I could do was continue shadowing doctors and keep the school updated with that information. Hang in there and keep yourself busy with activities that will make you stand out from the rest of the waitlist pool. Hope to see you both in August.

Hello fellow class mates. Has anyone started thinking about where you plan to live.

Hello fellow class mates. Has anyone started thinking about where you plan to live.


if you have some money, buy a house, it's far cheaper than renting for 4 years you'll have equity in it and you could potentially get that money back instead of flushing it down the toilet. And for what you'll pay in rent vs mortgage, you'll have 2-3 times the space of an apartment, for what I paid for 600 sq ft, I know have 1500 plus the garage and a 1/4 acre including insurance. I lived in westport (the apartment next to the school) for 2 years, and it's ok, very convenient, but I found myself cramped and there were several other irritating things that eventually got to me.

How long and typically what dates are winter break? Do we go back a week before MLK, or just after New Years?
I remember someone on here saying they lived in Glenpool... What do you think about it? I'm thinking of living there, too. Mapquest said the place I'm looking at is only 13 miles away from the school, and the price is right..

How long and typically what dates are winter break? Do we go back a week before MLK, or just after New Years?
I remember someone on here saying they lived in Glenpool... What do you think about it? I'm thinking of living there, too. Mapquest said the place I'm looking at is only 13 miles away from the school, and the price is right..

Glenpool is a quick drive since it's highway 75 all the way up. I live on 71st & Riverside, and it takes me 10 minutes from pulling out my parking lot to parking at school.

Winter break for us this year was Saturday, 12/17 --> Tuesday, 1/3.

How long and typically what dates are winter break? Do we go back a week before MLK, or just after New Years?
I remember someone on here saying they lived in Glenpool... What do you think about it? I'm thinking of living there, too. Mapquest said the place I'm looking at is only 13 miles away from the school, and the price is right..

I live in Glenpool. BobBarker, I met you at the Admitted Student's Day - I was the girl that recognized your screen name because you are from Anadarko, right? I like Glenpool a lot. My husband and I just bought a really nice house here in November and we really love the location because it is really close to the school, but not right in the center of the busy city. The only drawbacks are that Glenpool has no Wal-Mart (we have to go to Sapulpa to grocery shop) and only a handful of places to eat (McDonald's, Arby's, Taco Bueno, Mazzio's, Cheezie's pizza, and a chinese place), so you can get burnt out really fast. PM me if you need any other info. like realtors, etc.

I live in Glenpool. BobBarker, I met you at the Admitted Student's Day - I was the girl that recognized your screen name because you are from Anadarko, right? I like Glenpool a lot. My husband and I just bought a really nice house here in November and we really love the location because it is really close to the school, but not right in the center of the busy city. The only drawbacks are that Glenpool has no Wal-Mart (we have to go to Sapulpa to grocery shop) and only a handful of places to eat (McDonald's, Arby's, Taco Bueno, Mazzio's, Cheezie's pizza, and a chinese place), so you can get burnt out really fast. PM me if you need any other info. like realtors, etc.

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http://www.grist.org/comments/interactivist/2005/06/20/al_norman_200.jpg


Are you kidding? I love Wal-Mart - where else can you get filet mignon and toilet paper both in the same place?!

Are you kidding? I love Wal-Mart - where else can you get filet mignon and toilet paper both in the same place?!


Exactly!

Exactly!
Heya DrMom,

How extensive would you say OSU's online training video library is?

Some schools have all or most of their lectures archived for students to rewatch later, or have videos for training in anatomy, disease recognition, etc.

I don't remember seeing much about that when I toured OSU, but it'd be real helpful to someone like me who needs info beat into their head over and over.

Thanks
Johnny

Heya DrMom,

How extensive would you say OSU's online training video library is?

Thanks
Johnny

None, nada, zip. there is the exception for step 2 board review, but that may disappear when Goljan leaves. There are online tools for anatomy, however I found them somewhat limited. Many people recorded the lectures themselves, but personally I found that to be too time intensive when I could reread the material 4-5 times in the same time period it took to listen to a lecture. not to mention I had a hard enough time staying awake in the lecture much less listening to them through head phones. YMMV.

Goljan is leaving?

Goljan is leaving?
Unfortunately he's not superman ... or Deputy Dog ... so I hear.

He's approaching retirement age. Hopefully he'll stay on for a few more years (like when I apply). But rumors have it it will be soon. :(

Are you kidding? I love Wal-Mart - where else can you get filet mignon and toilet paper both in the same place?!

http://www.wolin.com/Super%20Target%20JC%205.JPG

super target That's too far.

I'd be leary of Walmart meat as well ... not the best, esp if your going to splurge for the filet mignon! I'd go to alberton's or a butcher. And if anyone knows a good butcher in the area, I'd like to know about it! :)

That's too far.

I'd be leary of Walmart meat as well ... not the best, esp if your going to splurge for the filet mignon! I'd go to alberton's or a butcher. And if anyone knows a good butcher in the area, I'd like to know about it! :)

I always buy my meat at Albertson's. If I need to get non-groceries and am too lazy, I'll try to get it all at Wal-Mart, but I prefer to get my food at Albertson's in general. The Albertson's on Peoria is next to a very good health food store (Wild Oats) AND a very good liquor store.

I always buy my meat at Albertson's. If I need to get non-groceries and am too lazy, I'll try to get it all at Wal-Mart, but I prefer to get my food at Albertson's in general. The Albertson's on Peoria is next to a very good health food store (Wild Oats) AND a very good liquor store.
I'm a fan of that liquor store :) Their wine selection is quite good as well. Although ... I'd like to see a few of their prices dropped for their more expensive wine.

Apparently Wild Oats is the place for sushi as well ... or so I hear. I'm not a fan of it so I don't go there for that.

I'm a fan of that liquor store :) Their wine selection is quite good as well. Although ... I'd like to see a few of their prices dropped for their more expensive wine.

Apparently Wild Oats is the place for sushi as well ... or so I hear. I'm not a fan of it so I don't go there for that.

I don't even like my sandwiches raw---how could I eat fish raw?

(I just put a turkey sandwich in the George Foreman a couple of minutes ago. Yes, I'm a Quizno's junkie.)

I don't even like my sandwiches raw---how could I eat fish raw?

(I just put a turkey sandwich in the George Foreman a couple of minutes ago. Yes, I'm a Quizno's junkie.)
You aren't a fan of Bill and Ruth's? :laugh:

You aren't a fan of Bill and Ruth's? :laugh:

Never heard of it. We don't have those in http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~dems/images/texas.gif

Never heard of it. We don't have those in http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~dems/images/texas.gif
Its right across the street from the liquor store :laugh:

Goljan is leaving?


eventually. He was all set to retire a few years ago & then changed his mind & stayed on. I don't know of anything imminent. (sp?)

Its right across the street from the liquor store :laugh:

Oh yeah I've seen it. Never knew what it was.

I always buy my meat at Albertson's. If I need to get non-groceries and am too lazy, I'll try to get it all at Wal-Mart, but I prefer to get my food at Albertson's in general. The Albertson's on Peoria is next to a very good health food store (Wild Oats) AND a very good liquor store.

At least you're all about a balanced diet! :laugh:

Never heard of it. We don't have those in http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~dems/images/texas.gif

Where in Texas are you from originally? I was born in Big Spring.

Where in Texas are you from originally? I was born in Big Spring.

Born in Dallas and raised in the suburbs of Dallas (Cedar Hill & Frisco)

Born in Dallas and raised in the suburbs of Dallas (Cedar Hill & Frisco)
I lived in Dallas for about a yr...then Grapevine for a bit (bartender at the DFW hilton).

In Dallas I live by harry hines blvd...that's the only time I've ever had a hooker actually come to my door soliciting like a jehovas witness. :)

Okay, I have a question about OSU student football tickets. Do students get a discount or do they just ask if you'd like to purchase student tickets to be included in your tuition? I know the vet school has some kind of special package for students and family, but I'm not sure about the med school. Thanks.

Okay, I have a question about OSU student football tickets. Do students get a discount or do they just ask if you'd like to purchase student tickets to be included in your tuition? I know the vet school has some kind of special package for students and family, but I'm not sure about the med school. Thanks.
You are eligible to purchase student tickets for the games for main campus in Stillwater

any1 not lookin foward to the rural rotation? I think i heard it was mandatory, for some reason it just doesnt look appealing to me at all.. dont get me wrong im glad i got in, but thats just one part that i really dont want to do.

any1 not lookin foward to the rural rotation? I think i heard it was mandatory, for some reason it just doesnt look appealing to me at all.. dont get me wrong im glad i got in, but thats just one part that i really dont want to do.

I'm doing my "rural" month in Ardmore. I will be spending a portion of my time likely at Mercy hospital in town, and my family practitioner is big on OB, so I will get that experience as well.

I'll be getting 1 on 1 experience with a physician, as well as additional OB experience and hospital experience without any other students or residents around. I am looking forward to it.

However, if you aren't looking forward to that month, then you do it and move on. It's kinda silly to already be thinking about a few weeks at some point in your 3rd year that you may or may not enjoy. You'll be dreaming of a rural medicine rotation while dissecting the rotting pelvis of your cadaver late in the first semester.

any1 not lookin foward to the rural rotation? I think i heard it was mandatory, for some reason it just doesnt look appealing to me at all.. dont get me wrong im glad i got in, but thats just one part that i really dont want to do.


It isn't bad, and, yes, it is a required rotation.

And you can do anything for a month.

any1 not lookin foward to the rural rotation? I think i heard it was mandatory, for some reason it just doesnt look appealing to me at all.. dont get me wrong im glad i got in, but thats just one part that i really dont want to do.

some are good, some are bad, while it sucks to either have to commute to the rural local or stay there for a month, the rotations I did were actually educational and I saw more rare disorders there than I did in my Clinic months in Tulsa. The trick is taking the time to read the Student eval sheets to see what they say about the preceptors and switching them out after the lottery to get the good ones, and make sure to look for docs that let you do more than just shadow them.

what time do classes start in the morning? I think they talked about this at the tour, but is the library open 24/7?

Library closes during the night, but is open pretty late. The school itself is open 24/7.

Classes start at 8 am in MS2. The start times are variable in MS1: first semester you have one day that is afternoon only & the others start at 9. 2nd semester I think they all start at 8.

what time do classes start in the morning? I think they talked about this at the tour, but is the library open 24/7?

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Oh, yeah...some people don't go to class & then PM classmates on SDN to see if they're missing anything. :p

Oh, yeah...some people don't go to class & then PM classmates on SDN to see if they're missing anything. :p

I know. Can you believe those slackers? :thumbdown

I know. Can you believe those slackers? :thumbdown

It is amazing their classmates put up with that crap

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;)

Regular Hours
Mon-Thu 7:00am-midnight
Fri 7:00am-9:00pm
Sat 9:00am-9:00pm
Sun 9:00am-midnight

Holidays and Breaks
The library may or may not be open depending on the holiday. Breaks the library is usually open from 7:30-4:30/5:30

http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/medlibrary/schedule.htm


Its sad that I know all these hours. It wouldn't be because I study there at all though :) (I'm not a med student there ... YET!)

It is amazing their classmates put up with that crap

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they should be flogged

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If anyone is looking to buy a house, I've found a great development in Sapulpa. It is called Hickory Place, which is on Hickory St in the south part of town. Rausch Coleman is the developer. They will build you a new 3br 2 bath house for around 90K. Larger 3/2 houses cost a little more and come with more options. The mortgage, insurance, and property tax on it would be less than many apartments. They have several model homes that you can look at and either buy that home, or select its floorplan and modify it to your taste. Their website is http://www.rauschcolemanhomes.com. I looked all over town and this is by far the best deal that I found.

I was wondering if anyone could help me with some student loan questions. I have never had to take loans out and was wondering if anyone could tell me what I should look for when choosing a provider. I know that interest rate is a big one but beyond that Im lost. I have already filed my FAFSA so now im just confused on which provider. Any and all suggesstions would be appreciated.

Thanx

First thing to do: File your taxes and fill out your fafsa. The school's id number can be looked up on the form online. Financial aid money usually gets disbursed the first week of school, so be sure to have a cushion for rent, etc.
While you are waiting, check out this link from the school website:
http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/student/financialaid/lenders.html
It kinda hilights the benefits. I went with Total Higher Education/NorthStar. They are nonprofit, have been in the business for 10 years, and focus on medical students. We are their bread and butter. They respect us. Their benefits start the day you start payback. Other programs require on time payments for like 33 months before you start seeing any relief.

Anyway, most of it's in the packet you'll get. There are scholarships available through outside companies like the military, Physician manpower, etc. with strings attached.

I'm a MS2.

any1 not lookin foward to the rural rotation? I think i heard it was mandatory, for some reason it just doesnt look appealing to me at all.. dont get me wrong im glad i got in, but thats just one part that i really dont want to do.


Ah, the rural rotation...actually, not that bad for me. Mine was in Langley, which is right by Grand Lake and I did the rotation in August. Didn't really work that hard either. :cool:

Seriously, you may find that the rural rotation is much more interesting than any of the others simply because the doctors are well known and well loved...and you meet some truly interesting patients.

Don't sweat it for now though...get through your first year, then your second, then just go from month to month, and before you know it, it'll all be over with and you will be a doctor!!! :D

Has anyone looked into Insurance?

At first glance it is looking like SOMA is a better plan than AMSA or BCBSOK.

Are there others I should consider?

The company that administers SOMA's plan (Mega Life & Health) is horrible. The coverage itself isn't great & the company tries to deny everything. We've (or actually, my husband has) spent a ton of time on the phone with them getting things paid for. Many other organizational policies are managed by Mega, too, so look them over carefully.

If you really need to be on a group policy (ie: to have preexisting conditions covered) then you may not have any better choices, but if you have no health probs you might look at some individual policies. (keeping in mind that it may come back to haunt you later if you're diagnosed with anything significant in the meantime)

Has anyone looked into Insurance?

At first glance it is looking like SOMA is a better plan than AMSA or BCBSOK.

Are there others I should consider?

avoid SOMA AND AMSA

I've only heard bad things about both

The 2007 US News & World Report is out.

OSU-CHS is 45th in Primary Care. (We were 54th last year.)

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/med/brief/mdprank_brief.php

The 2007 US News & World Report is out.

OSU-CHS is 45th in Primary Care. (We were 54th last year.)

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/med/brief/mdprank_brief.php
And 2nd osteopathic school ranked behind TCOM. WVCOM dropped in the rankings this year.

Anybody want to buy a 55 gallon fish tank with stand and accessories?

When should I expect a financial aid package?

When should I expect a financial aid package?

June or July

So, MS3 and MS4's get their financial aid processed by June and then the first and second years get ours in June or July?

So, MS3 and MS4's get their financial aid processed by June and then the first and second years get ours in June or July?

MS3's & 4's get their money disbursed in mid-July, so it has to be done before then. MS1's & 2's don't get their money until late August.

You will recieve your financial aid package when you come to the admitted students' day in the summer in June (at least I did.)

I thought there might be a problem with deadlines, if we didn't get them until this summer. That only leaves a month for any problems to be worked out or applying for the perkins loan.

You'll have no problem getting loan $ no matter when you get the paperwork/fafsa in. Obviously you want your $ with the first disbursement in August, but you don't have to have anything done imminently to have that happen. I didn't do anything for fin aid until July before MS1 (because I kept putting it off :o) & had no problems.

I thought there might be a problem with deadlines, if we didn't get them until this summer. That only leaves a month for any problems to be worked out or applying for the perkins loan.

The Perkins loan is distributed by the school. Since everyone in your class will recieve the financial aid package at the same time as everyone else, you will be at no disadvantage.

With that said, keep in mind that Perkins is distributed to out of state students first, as available. This is contigent upon your FAFSA being completed in a timely manner. If the FAFSA is done---you are done.

Did anybody get some love this week?

I got nothin' and am beginning to think they hate me. :(

:) Cheer up MS you're not alone! I keep hoping that those of us still waiting will get the good word soon. I mean, you and Mech-E have been waiting for a while and it seems like it's been a while for me too.

Last month, when decisions were mailed out my wife saw a FedEx truck pass the house, come back, slow down, stop :scared: ...................and then leave a package at our next door neighbor's pad. She was so excited that she actually went over to the neighbors' home (since noone was there) and picked up the package to see if the FedEx person made a mistake. :laugh:

Anyways, GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Hello,

I am in the OSU-COM class of 2009 and I help to run the Class forum. I don't know if it has been discussed here or not but...

I am in need of a couple of tech savvy accepted students that are definitely coming to OSU next year.

If you:

-Say "hello world" in multiple languages
-Feel that your laptop is an extra extremity
-want to dedicate some time to helping out your entire class
-feel you can moderate a group of people with integrity

you can PM me or email me with the email under my username if you are interested.

Cheers,
Scott Mackey

Hello all, I haven't posted in the OSU forum for quite a bit now. Congratulations to all who've been accepted! I was waitlisted in November and was held in limbo until March 9th when the FedEx truck finally came. It was a hard decision, but we've decided to stay here in Colorado where we are settled (was accepted to CU SOM in December). I sent in the decline form with a heavy heart on March 23rd, so hopefully one of you fellow SDNers will get the spot. I interviewed with you Fraggle - I truly wish you and all of the other soon to be MS1s the best! You are going to an awesome school!

Hello all, I haven't posted in the OSU forum for quite a bit now. Congratulations to all who've been accepted! I was waitlisted in November and was held in limbo until March 9th when the FedEx truck finally came. It was a hard decision, but we've decided to stay here in Colorado where we are settled (was accepted to CU SOM in December). I sent in the decline form with a heavy heart on March 23rd, so hopefully one of you fellow SDNers will get the spot. I interviewed with you Fraggle - I truly wish you and all of the other soon to be MS1s the best! You are going to an awesome school!

I remember meeting you & fraggle when you interviewed. :) Congrats on your CU spot.

Now go take it easy as much as you can between now & school starting :D

I remember meeting you & fraggle when you interviewed. :) Congrats on your CU spot.

Now go take it easy as much as you can between now & school starting :D

Thanks Dr. Mom (almost officially doctor eh?) Where are you doing your intern year and what specialty did you choose? I'll think of you guys when I'm back in Tulsa for family get-togethers.

I am doing exactly as you suggest and taking it easy before classes start. I've been spending tons of time with my wife and kiddos - watching movies, reading books, playing, and simply relaxing. Take care and thanks again!

I was wondering how much stuff actually happens in between the months of late june to day of orientation for us future MS1's. The reason I ask is Im going to Europe for 4 wks and wont really have access to a computer or cell phone for the most part of my trip. I was told that we hear from our MS2's a couple of weeks before classes start but besides that is there anything else I should prepare for in advance or be on the look for while across seas?

anything else I should prepare for in advance or be on the look for while across seas?


sounds like you've got it covered, enjoy your next to last free summer as much as you can.......

I was wondering how much stuff actually happens in between the months of late june to day of orientation for us future MS1's. The reason I ask is Im going to Europe for 4 wks and wont really have access to a computer or cell phone for the most part of my trip. I was told that we hear from our MS2's a couple of weeks before classes start but besides that is there anything else I should prepare for in advance or be on the look for while across seas?

There really isn't too much you will miss. Maybe a call from your 2nd year or something. I was out of the country for most of the 7 months before starting medical school and didn't miss out on anything, just make sure you get your FAFSA and loans done before then.

I know I have asked many times but does anyone have any suggesstions on apartments that are near the school and are cheap?

There are decent & inexpensive apartments around the 71st & Riverside/Lewis area. There's also the complex right next to the school.

There are decent & inexpensive apartments around the 71st & Riverside/Lewis area. There's also the complex right next to the school.

If you would like some information on the apartments in the 71st & Riverside/Lewis area, PM me (this is where I live.)

I wouldn't recommend living right next to school, unless one of your priorities is being able to walk to class. There are no good fast food restaurants, sit down restaurants, grocery stores, or businesses in the area. The apartment I live in is only 7 miles away, is around all of these businesses, is a little bit better in quality of an apartment, and actually has cheaper rent.

You will also find that waking up to see the school out of your window every morning can become a bit tiresome.

I would recommend anything along riverside, as that is a fast route. As far as "fun" areas to live, I would recommend the riverside or peoria areas.

Anything off of the BA 54/61 or towards the southeast will get you traffic in the morning.

If you would like some information on the apartments in the 71st & Riverside/Lewis area, PM me (this is where I live.)

I wouldn't recommend living right next to school, unless one of your priorities is being able to walk to class. There are no good fast food restaurants, sit down restaurants, grocery stores, or businesses in the area. The apartment I live in is only 7 miles away, is around all of these businesses, is a little bit better in quality of an apartment, and actually has cheaper rent.

You will also find that waking up to see the school out of your window every morning can become a bit tiresome.

I would recommend anything along riverside, as that is a fast route. As far as "fun" areas to live, I would recommend the riverside or peoria areas.

Anything off of the BA 54/61 or towards the southeast will get you traffic in the morning.


Thank you for the advice I will look into those apartments on riverside. Now I have a starting place for apartments.

The apts by the school really aren't that bad. When you are tired and need to go to school you have a 5 min walk. With gas hikes, it would be nice. Also, they are cheap. Although OSUdoc says they aren't near anything, he also said he only lives 7 miles away. Unless you're a city person and not used to driving, then you are going to drive 5-10 mins for a food store.

If you are a single person, for the first two years its not a bad option to have a small apt right next to the place that you will be living, breathing and peeing for the next two years. You can walk to school, if you have late night or early morning study sessions you don't have to worry about parking or being late to class with traffic (but watch the trains!) You are right next to the riverwalk to go running and of the sort. If it were me, I would rent westport apts. But there are other alternatives. But don't take just one view. You can look up on apartments.com or a few of the other apt sites out there for tulsa apts then ask about them on here.

The apts by the school really aren't that bad. When you are tired and need to go to school you have a 5 min walk. With gas hikes, it would be nice. Also, they are cheap. Although OSUdoc says they aren't near anything, he also said he only lives 7 miles away. Unless you're a city person and not used to driving, then you are going to drive 5-10 mins for a food store.

If you are a single person, for the first two years its not a bad option to have a small apt right next to the place that you will be living, breathing and peeing for the next two years. You can walk to school, if you have late night or early morning study sessions you don't have to worry about parking or being late to class with traffic (but watch the trains!) You are right next to the riverwalk to go running and of the sort. If it were me, I would rent westport apts. But there are other alternatives. But don't take just one view. You can look up on apartments.com or a few of the other apt sites out there for tulsa apts then ask about them on here.

Note: This is more true for people who like to attend lecture and study at school.

For those who like to study in parks, restaurants, sports bars, coffee shops, bookstores, et. al., it would be better to live around these areas.

You will obviously find views on both, but many of the upperclassmen I know wish they didn't waste 2 years paying extra money to live next door to section 8 (project) housing, when they could live a few miles away within (safe) walking distance of multiple businesses and study areas.

You have your opinion which you have stated, I was merely making sure it was an unbiased view.

And anyone with a family who wants to buy a home 20 minutes from school in a nice suburb, call me...quick ;)

:) Cheer up MS you're not alone! I keep hoping that those of us still waiting will get the good word soon. I mean, you and Mech-E have been waiting for a while and it seems like it's been a while for me too.

Last month, when decisions were mailed out my wife saw a FedEx truck pass the house, come back, slow down, stop :scared: ...................and then leave a package at our next door neighbor's pad. She was so excited that she actually went over to the neighbors' home (since noone was there) and picked up the package to see if the FedEx person made a mistake. :laugh:

Anyways, GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!


Hi, guys! I just wanted to say keep your chins up. I did not get my acceptance letter until August 4th, 2005 for the Class of 2009!! And, I had already filed my FAFSA so I got my loan money with everyone else. Just remember, there's always hope. ;)

Good luck!

Tiffany Baumgartner
Class of 2009

Okay, I know this should probably not be at the top of my priority list right now, but I am interested in what OSU-COMers have to say. I am 24 years old. My husband and I have been together for five years (married two) and have been talking about a baby for a few months now, but we're unsure about the timing. I have heard from some that the summer between your first and second year is a good time to have a baby because that is your last "real" summer and the first two years are more or less structured with a concrete schedule. However, that would mean I would be pregnant pretty much all first year and I don't know how I'm going to handle the whole morning sickness thing! Then, I've heard to wait until third year because, from what I understand, you get 2 weeks off when you choose. The drawback to that theory is I'll be traveling on rotations and pretty much never home. I know we have plenty of time, but I just wanted your opinions. I know many of you have children and have had them during medical school. Thank you.

3rd year isn't the greatest time. You can take a month off (no 2 week increments) and it isn't quite whenever you choose but whenever you have an elective month. Third year is pretty full with required rotations.

Summer before 2nd year would be better. 4th year can be manageable, but you'll also be going on residency interviews during the fall/winter.

I've had classmates have babies anywhere from 2nd semester of 1st year to 4th year. They've all managed, but it definitely helps to have plenty of family support.

3rd year isn't the greatest time. You can take a month off (no 2 week increments) and it isn't quite whenever you choose but whenever you have an elective month. Third year is pretty full with required rotations.

Summer before 2nd year would be better. 4th year can be manageable, but you'll also be going on residency interviews during the fall/winter.

I've had classmates have babies anywhere from 2nd semester of 1st year to 4th year. They've all managed, but it definitely helps to have plenty of family support.

When someone has a baby during a semester, does the school work with her? How does that situation work? Thank you.

You're somewhat limited in the time you can take off simply because of the volume and scheduling. They've all been back pretty quickly. Sometimes they're back to take a test(s) within a week or two, but they've pretty much been back to normal class/rotation within 4 weeks. Don't expect a normal maternity leave unless you're doing this during the clinical years and have 2 elective months in a row that happen to fall when you deliver.

You're somewhat limited in the time you can take off simply because of the volume and scheduling. They've all been back pretty quickly. Sometimes they're back to take a test(s) within a week or two, but they've pretty much been back to normal class/rotation within 4 weeks. Don't expect a normal maternity leave unless you're doing this during the clinical years and have 2 elective months in a row that happen to fall when you deliver.

And in your opinion, does it slow down any during your residency years? The reason I ask is because the D.O. I shadowed had her first child during the first year of her Ob/Gyn residency.

First year of residency would be tough like 3rd year of medical school, but again...people manage. Right at the end of residency has worked really well for some women I've talked with.

First year of residency would be tough like 3rd year of medical school, but again...people manage. Right at the end of residency has worked really well for some women I've talked with.

Okay, that's what I needed to know. Now, we have some decision making to do. Thanks again.

You're welcome. :)

You're somewhat limited in the time you can take off simply because of the volume and scheduling. They've all been back pretty quickly. Sometimes they're back to take a test(s) within a week or two, but they've pretty much been back to normal class/rotation within 4 weeks. Don't expect a normal maternity leave unless you're doing this during the clinical years and have 2 elective months in a row that happen to fall when you deliver.
Has anyone taken a year off or had that situation?

Has anyone taken a year off or had that situation?

I've not heard of anyone trying to do this for a baby, but people have been permitted to stop mid year for other personal reasons. They end up having to do an entire year to make it up even if they had successfully completed part of the school year. I'm not sure if the same requirement would hold for the clinical years, though, cause I've only run across people who've done it during the pre-clinical years.

Anbody hear anything on the scholarships that we could apply for after our acceptances? Any upperclassmen know about how much they award?

I was wondering I cant remember much from interview day, but do we get free printing at school as long as we provide paper or how does that work. I think I may be getting schools mixed up.

I was wondering I cant remember much from interview day, but do we get free printing at school as long as we provide paper or how does that work. I think I may be getting schools mixed up.

You get free printing to an extent (you are given a specific number of pages.) After that, you must provide paper.

The library has laser printers and color printing.

That kinda stinks. At OSU-Stillwater, we have free printing with no limit on quantity.

That kinda stinks. At OSU-Stillwater, we have free printing with no limit on quantity.

this changed within the past year, I know OSU-tulsa has gone to this system as well and I'd bet OSU-stillwater isn't far behind.

this changed within the past year, I know OSU-tulsa has gone to this system as well and I'd bet OSU-stillwater isn't far behind.
The printing is really not that bad, for about six bucks, you get 1000 pieces of paper on top of the 500 they give you. This is more than enough for the semester. My undergrad institution had unlimited free printing too, but nwo that I'm here I don't mind at all.
Westport isn't that bad either, I konw alot of people from my class who live here. It's perfect for your first semester, and i haven't heard many complaints. The crime isn't as bad as it is talked up on here.

Congratulations to all of you on your acceptances, we'll see you in August!

Alright we have our own teaching hospital. Lets hear it for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. It's about time.

http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/communications/press_release/2006/2006_05_08_agreement.html

Technically OSU doens't have the hospital as Ardent still owes and operates it. OSU-COM just has the "residencies" but also policy control for the residencies which is great. So we'll see what Ardent actually has control over. ;) Its great news and I'm glad that its over. One less thing to worry about for the next 50 years! :D

Anybody going to the next admitted student day in June?

Anybody going to the next admitted student day in June?

Fraggle, did you go to the last one? I didn't know if I needed to go to both of them.

I was at the last one, so I'm not sure if it would be that necessary to go to the next one. It would be nice to meet some more of our classmates, but I don't really want to sit through all the other stuff again. The food was pretty good though...

Anybody going to the next admitted student day in June?

I went to the one in Feb. I was actually wondering the same thing, do we need to go to the one in June if we have already been to the one in Feb? Will there be anything different?

I went to the one in Feb. I was actually wondering the same thing, do we need to go to the one in June if we have already been to the one in Feb? Will there be anything different?

Neither of them are required, so you don't need to go. Most of the agenda will be the same, but there may be some new faces. If you have the free time, go for the free food and social time with your new classmates. If it is inconvenient for you to go to, then no big deal.

Hi everyone! I have just recieved my acceptance letter yesterday from the UPS man (I love him)! YEA! I am very excited to attend OSU in the fall, and meet everyone. I will be there in June at the admitted student day, so hope to see you there. Just wanted to say HELLO! :p

Hi everyone! I have just recieved my acceptance letter yesterday from the UPS man (I love him)! YEA! I am very excited to attend OSU in the fall, and meet everyone. I will be there in June at the admitted student day, so hope to see you there. Just wanted to say HELLO! :p

CONGRATS!

Enjoy your summer, and don't do anything school related!

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the school schedule for MS1 throughout the week. I am trying to figure out exactly what my schedule may permit during the school year? All I know is that we have lecture in the morning and labs in the afternoon. So I guess can anyone one tell me like what a typical day would be like Monday through Friday?

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the school schedule for MS1 throughout the week. I am trying to figure out exactly what my schedule may permit during the school year? All I know is that we have lecture in the morning and labs in the afternoon. So I guess can anyone one tell me like what a typical day would be like Monday through Friday?

M- 1pm-3pm OR 3pm-5pm: Anatomy Lab (changes throughout the semester)

T- 9am-Noon: Lectures; 1pm-5pm: Anatomy & Histology Lab

W- 9am-Noon: Lectures; 1p-3p OR 3p-5p: OMM Lab (changes during semester)

R- 9am-Noon: Lectures; 1pm-5pm: Anatomy & Histology Lab

F- 9am-Noon: Lectures

I just thought of another question that I have been really thinking about. My question is concerning internship/residency. How was time is there typically from graduating and beginning of internship? Also at what point in our education do we find out results of our match? Oh...last question...how was time is there typically from the end of the second year and begining of rotations in third year?

I just thought of another question that I have been really thinking about. My question is concerning internship/residency. How was time is there typically from graduating and beginning of internship? Also at what point in our education do we find out results of our match? Oh...last question...how was time is there typically from the end of the second year and begining of rotations in third year?

The match occurs in the spring of your 4th year. You will start your internship year a couple of months after graduation.

The second year ends the first week of May. Board review occurs during May. People typically take boards in mid-June. First day of clinicals is July 1st.

You have the option of taking 1-2 months off during your clinical years.

The match occurs in the spring of your 4th year. You will start your internship year a couple of months after graduation.

The second year ends the first week of May. Board review occurs during May. People typically take boards in mid-June. First day of clinicals is July 1st.

You have the option of taking 1-2 months off during your clinical years.

Thank you OSUdoc08 for the quick responses. I really appreciate it.

Time offfrom graduation is from about now in May (graduation is Saturday) until mid June when you will start your internship. You have off in May though ;)

Keep in mind, too, that many people have to move to another part of the country during that time between graduation and starting residency. Also, although most residencies officially start July 1, most of them have some sort of orientation before that...often at least a week long.

But don't worry about any of that yet :)

what goes on during the admitted student day?

what goes on during the admitted student day?

Mostly just social time with your class. There are a few informational presentations as well.

Any native students going here? I am going to cornell and I can't seen to find any other native american med students anywhere.

We usually have quite a few students in each class who are on the tribal registries.

Cool.

We usually have quite a few students in each class who are on the tribal registries.

Most of the students must be about 1/1000th Cherokee or some other civilized tribe with low blood requirements..

Most of the students must be about 1/1000th Cherokee or some other civilized tribe with low blood requirements..

I'd say just about everyone is that much at least.

I'm 1/16 Cherokee, but do not report it.

Any native students going here? I am going to cornell and I can't seen to find any other native american med students anywhere.


Next year will be the first year of a Association of Native American Medical Students club here at OSU-COM. I will be the Vice President for the year, and we hope to have some great activities throughout the semesters.

I have tried to look for resources on internship and residencies. Does anyone have ideas where I may be able to find this information. I am just curious to see what programs are ranked and where in the nation.

I have tried to look for resources on internship and residencies. Does anyone have ideas where I may be able to find this information. I am just curious to see what programs are ranked and where in the nation.

There are no rankings of residency programs. The information is here:

http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/college/resident-intern/index.htm

I have tried to look for resources on internship and residencies. Does anyone have ideas where I may be able to find this information. I am just curious to see what programs are ranked and where in the nation.

These 2 lists are about as comprehensive as they get. The first is mainly Allopathic, the 2nd is supposedly the complete Osteopathic list. FREIDA (http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997.html) and AOA Database (http://opportunities.aoa-net.org/search/search.cfm?searchType=1&CFID=823910&CFTOKEN=76227201). but as far as I know, there are no formal rankings.

Are individuals just accepted to the Bridge Program invited to the Admitted Students Day in June? I know a guy that started last year in the Bridge Program whom is participating in this years White Coat Ceremony, so I was unsure as to when they are considered MS-I's. Thanks.

They're medical students after they've successfully completed the bridge program. The bridge program lasts 1 year (including the summer before and the summer after the regular semesters)

They're medical students after they've successfully completed the bridge program. The bridge program lasts 1 year (including the summer before and the summer after the regular semesters)


So, are they able to go to the admitted students day?

That I don't know. A call to student affairs would clear that up pretty quickly, though. :)

Cool! I am 3/4, cherokee eastern band and enrolled Ojibwa. The reason why I ask. When I was at Harvard, I was working on a project called Choctaw Familial scleroderma. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has the highest rate of this disease in the world. It is terrible disease. The Choctaw Nation, Cherokee, Mohawk, Inuit, Ho-Chunk, and Ojibwa also have extraordinary high rates of the relatives lupus (mostly pediatric lupus), pediatric arthritus, all the vascultis--my brother had the Henoch Schonlein form and almost died. I know numerous sick native kids with these diseases. Anyway, a choctaw law student (she has lost a lot of family to scleroderma) and I formed a nonprofit, called the choctaw scleroderma foundation. We have raised a great deal of money and have convinced rheumatologists at Brigham and Women's Hospital to donate their time for free care. However, we are looking for future native physicians to be on the board etc or be involved with the project. We are extending it to care for all of the rheumatic disease. We want to put the word out.
Next year will be the first year of a Association of Native American Medical Students club here at OSU-COM. I will be the Vice President for the year, and we hope to have some great activities throughout the semesters.

How many people plan to take the pre-histology course this summer?

How many people plan to take the pre-histology course this summer?

Two of my friends and I are planning on taking it. Can anyone say if it is very helpful? I've heard both ways.

Anyway, a choctaw law student (she has lost a lot of family to scleroderma) and I formed a nonprofit, called the choctaw scleroderma foundation.

Sounds like a neat project there, But someone correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Scleroderma pts have the same life expectancy as healthy pts and only differ in the morbidity?

How many people plan to take the pre-histology course this summer?

Part of me would tell you don't take it, enjoy your time off, but then when half of the class will fail the first anatomy and histo tests, I find it hard not to say go for it if you wish.

Unfortunately, it depends. It depends on what type. Often on the path analysis of the skin, if there is a loss of the marker t-bet, it is quite sever, with skin, lung and kidney fibrosis. This often has a life expectany of 5 years. Diffuse scleroderma often is milder. It really depends on what type and what transcription factors are downregulated.

Sounds like a neat project there, But someone correct me if I'm wrong, but don't Scleroderma pts have the same life expectancy as healthy pts and only differ in the morbidity?



Part of me would tell you don't take it, enjoy your time off, but then when half of the class will fail the first anatomy and histo tests, I find it hard not to say go for it if you wish.

Oh and for you '07 applicants that are lurking some inside information that the class size will increase to 98 students from 88 students in 2007. So I'm guessing it will be for class of '12.

i got my financial aid stuff last week im pretty lost with this stuff what lender is every1 choosin? why am i choosing a lender if all i want is stafford loans? I thought they come from the government

i got my financial aid stuff last week im pretty lost with this stuff what lender is every1 choosin? why am i choosing a lender if all i want is stafford loans? I thought they come from the government

No, the loans do not come from the government.

Use Total Higher Education (T.H.E.) for your loans, as they have the best plan --> http://www.northstar.org

No, the loans do not come from the government.

Use Total Higher Education (T.H.E.) for your loans, as they have the best plan --> http://www.northstar.org

Yep. I'm chose T.H.E. because I have heard from everyone that it is the best.

Part of me would tell you don't take it, enjoy your time off, but then when half of the class will fail the first anatomy and histo tests, I find it hard not to say go for it if you wish.
So, I guess this class is actually beneficial? They were really pushing it on us at admitted student day. I don't mind taking it this summer if it will help. It also gives me a good excuse to quit my crappy job :thumbup:

So, I guess this class is actually beneficial? They were really pushing it on us at admitted student day. I don't mind taking it this summer if it will help. It also gives me a good excuse to quit my crappy job :thumbup:

They didn't offer it for my class. It must have been in the past 1-2 years that they have offered this.

How are nelnet loans? I've heard they are pretty good too.

How are nelnet loans? I've heard they are pretty good too.

The financial aid office gave us a presentation of the best and most popular loan companies. They never mentioned nelnet.

? How is that possible as most of my med school friends back east have nelnet and so does a few poeple at OSU that I know.

? How is that possible as most of my med school friends back east have nelnet and so does a few poeple at OSU that I know.

That's because T.H.E. is the best one out there for med students.

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If anyone other than OSUdoc would care to comment I'd appreciate it! Thanks! :)

If anyone other than OSUdoc would care to comment I'd appreciate it! Thanks! :)

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No offense meant really I just want other input. I have loans already with nelnet and would like to keep them there but I want to hear about the advantages and disadvantages.

Think you can be unbiased an explain? ;)

No offense meant really I just want other input. I have loans already with nelnet and would like to keep them there but I want to hear about the advantages and disadvantages.

Think you can be unbiased an explain? ;)

Nah, I just got my info from the financial aid office. They would be your best resource for unbiased information about different loan compaines.

How are nelnet loans? I've heard they are pretty good too.

If you went to the first admitted student day they gave an overview of the nelnet loans with a booklet of information. I do not know which lender is best, but I have only heard good things about the T.H.E. lender. I don't know which lender I am going to use.

If you went to the first admitted student day they gave an overview of the nelnet loans with a booklet of information. I do not know which lender is best, but I have only heard good things about the T.H.E. lender. I don't know which lender I am going to use.

That must be a new thing. I don't remember hearing about them a couple of years ago.

Either that or they hyped up T.H.E. so much, and barely mentioned nelnet, so I didn't pay attention.

I went to the admitted student's day, too. I don't remember a nelnet presentation at all. 4 presentations: THE, Citi, Chase, and BOK or someone like that..

I went to the admitted student's day, too. I don't remember a nelnet presentation at all. 4 presentations: THE, Citi, Chase, and BOK or someone like that..

nelnet was marketed through the Bank of Oklahoma

Hi I'm new to SDN and to the Tulsa area. I don't know if this has been discussed before, but can anyone give me any advice on where to live? I have heard of some condos in the downtown area that are also nice. What about renting vs. owning? Does Tulsa have a good re-sale value?

Hi I'm new to SDN and to the Tulsa area. I don't know if this has been discussed before, but can anyone give me any advice on where to live? I have heard of some condos in the downtown area that are also nice. What about renting vs. owning? Does Tulsa have a good re-sale value?

Here are some popular areas to at:

-Riverside (61st through 96th and Riverside) --> short commute to school
-Cherry St. (15th & Peoria area) --> very short commute to school
-Brookside (31st & Peoria area) --> short commute to school
-Broken Arrow/Southeast Tulsa --> long commute to school (nicest area)

I would avoid living near the school, or anywhere in north Tulsa.

(Some people live right next door to the school, but the rent is high, and there is absolutely nothing to eat near school other than McDonald's, Sonic, and Subway. Those restaurants are adjacent to a large number of project housing, as is the school.)

As for areas to live it depends on what you are looking for. Some people have more than one person so I know people who have bought or rented houses in the areas mentioned above. Additionally, quite a few students live next to the school in Westport apartments for the first two years then move out afterwards as some like the ease of just walking to school. Although OSUdoc is right, there aren't many places to eat near by, all the places he mentioned are 10 mins away and it really isn't that much of a inconvienence. It depends on how much you want to pay for rent. But usually $4-500/mn is average.

When we were looking to find a home that would be affordable to live trying to find a house that was reasonably priced and big enough for us was our problem. We wanted something 1200sq ft+ But we looked at many reasonable houses that were in the nicer areas but were smaller. You can always browse the housing on realtor.com if you might want to buy but for the price to rent downtown/midtown area we found it optimal to buy. Everyone is different.

I would suggest something in the areas that OSUdoc mentioned unless you want the convience factor of living next to the school. I observe that most guys don't really care about living there and most femals that live there aren't thrilled about it.

I live at Westport and haven't had any problems (and I am female). I plan on moving out after my second year, but you can't beat the convenience your first 2 years! Oh, and as for the histo summer course, I didn't take it and did fine in the class. I say enjoy your summer and then hit the books hard in August!

Has anyone heard anything about waitlist movement ??

Thanks

Yeah, I agree with Wendy on the summer histo class. I actually was a music major and had very few science classes beyond the pre med reqs...so basically I had no histo experience but I still did alright (B).
Do you guys actually come up to the school for the histo class? You guys should stop in and say hi to Wendy, me and the rest of the MSI (MSII now!) suckers who are spending the summer working in labs!

Yeah, I agree with Wendy on the summer histo class. I actually was a music major and had very few science classes beyond the pre med reqs...so basically I had no histo experience but I still did alright (B).
Do you guys actually come up to the school for the histo class? You guys should stop in and say hi to Wendy, me and the rest of the MSI (MSII now!) suckers who are spending the summer working in labs!
I think it's online, but I could be wrong. You guys are bad influences on me -- I'm becoming more tempted to just slack off during the summer. That's gotten me in trouble before though. I was an art/beer double major in college.

I vote for slacking, honestly. I hadn't had any histo experience and did quite decently in the class. Enjoy your summer. :)

You really do need to enjoy your summer and not worry about school...you'll have plenty of time to worry later! This is one of your last real summers so take the time to enjoy it!

I think it's online, but I could be wrong. You guys are bad influences on me -- I'm becoming more tempted to just slack off during the summer. That's gotten me in trouble before though. I was an art/beer double major in college.

Slack off your last summer before medical school.

I think the verdict may be in in favor of slacking.
For those of you who decided to buy instead of rent, did anyone use T.H.E. as a private lender? I've never bought a house before, so I don't really know what I'm doing, but it seems like it would be really hard to get anyone else to lend me $ for a down payment, closing cost, etc., when I will have zero income in a couple of months.

I think the verdict may be in in favor of slacking.
For those of you who decided to buy instead of rent, did anyone use T.H.E. as a private lender? I've never bought a house before, so I don't really know what I'm doing, but it seems like it would be really hard to get anyone else to lend me $ for a down payment, closing cost, etc., when I will have zero income in a couple of months.

You can work the closing costs into the mortgage, but you'll need "secured" funds to be use for a down payment, and most places will have you sign some paper work to show that they are secured funds.

I think the verdict may be in in favor of slacking.
For those of you who decided to buy instead of rent, did anyone use T.H.E. as a private lender? I've never bought a house before, so I don't really know what I'm doing, but it seems like it would be really hard to get anyone else to lend me $ for a down payment, closing cost, etc., when I will have zero income in a couple of months.


My husband and I bought our first house in November. We went through Lending Tree and we didn't have a down payment at all. As far as closing costs go, you can compromise with the seller, sometimes they will pay closing costs for you. Also, if you have a job right now, I wouldn't mention that your income will soon cease when applying for loans (just my opinion). If you need more detailed info., pm me. Good luck!

You won't be able to qualify for a mortgage if you don't get the mortgage while you are working or go for a no-document loan (which requires excellent credit for a no-downpayment loan). So I suggest you get a home soon while you are still working. Some mortgage companies will call a few days before closing for a VOE (Verfication of Employment). :luck:

If you can't swing 20% down payment you will have to pay PMI which you don't want to do. Get one 80% mortgage and another 20% mortgage. Where are you looking? I'm getting a brand new house in Sapulpa in a nice, new subdivision for much less than older construction in the area.

And you don't need 20% down these days either. PMI is pretty much going away in trade for a tad bit higher interest rate. We got a 5% down, no PMI, FHA loan. As well as I used to be a mortgage underwriter for a national mortgage company. If you have a job I would recommend FHA loans for a first home buyer.

My wife and I just closed on Tuesday. Wegot goverment bond money to buy our house. We bought our house with no money down, no closing costs, and a fixed rate of 6.125%. In fact at the closing we got a refund of 360 dollars. If you want some info on oklahoma bond money and how it works I woudl be glad to field any questions. I will also be at the next student day.

Does anyone have constructive advice on insurance?
I have looked at comparable plans for SOMA and AMSA.
Cost: Soma- $1512, Max per S/I $100,000, $1500/Day, $15 co pay generic drugs
Amsa- $1184, Max per S/I $20,000, $1000/Day, $10 co pay generic drugs

Both basicly the same on other areas, deductable, 80% etc.

Someone mentioned they had difficulty getting Soma to pay. Has anyone else had this problem?

I believe that both the SOMA and the AMSA policies are administered by the same company, so the payment problems will be similar. I couldn't find this out for sure on the AMSA website, but the underlying problem with SOMA insurance is Mega Life and Health, the administrators.

If you need to keep group coverage (ie: pre-existing or potential pre-existing conditions), then go ahead with one or the other policies. If not, check with blue cross/blue shield of OK (or some other big company that'll offer individual coverage). They'll exclude anything preexisting, but they'll pay better for a cheaper premium than either SOMA or AMSA can offer.

I was wondering should we become members of SOMA and AMSA before coming to school or can we do it through the school during orientation?

You can do it at school. All of the clubs will be hitting you up. ;)

No doubt! And you ESPECIALLY want to join the clubs that have alot of lunch meetings! This means free lunch 1-2 times per week, sometimes free t-shirts, and lots of interesting guest speakers. Make sure to set aside some of your loan money for membership dues. A couple of my friends wouldn't have eaten lunch at all if not for being members of the different clubs bcs they spent all of their loan money by the end of the semester! LOL. While I don't suggest doing THAT, free pizza, chinese, and Zio's really comes in handy when you don't want to go out!

I thought it was hilarious at the admitted student's day when the "dean of discipline" or whatever she titled herself detailed how we wouldn't have enough time during medical school to take a dump, but then strongly encouraged everyone to join tons of clubs and volunteer reading books to disadvanted children in our free time during schoo