Who's headed to Downer's Grove this Fall!! Let's start sharing ideas, questions, etc and get to know each other. And to all you med students currently at CCOM, anything you can add would be awesome!! :)

Who's headed to Downer's Grove this Fall!! Let's start sharing ideas, questions, etc and get to know each other. And to all you med students currently at CCOM, anything you can add would be awesome!! :)

yo juan, it looks like i will be joining you at CCOM. i just found this website. i hope more future CCOMers post here. Have you submitted your housing app? I think I am going to opt out of the dorms...i've been out of college for a couple years, and i dont think i could go back to that. have you heard of good apt buildings?

-boris

I'm going to CCOM too! See you guys in the Fall!

yo juan, it looks like i will be joining you at CCOM. i just found this website. i hope more future CCOMers post here. Have you submitted your housing app? I think I am going to opt out of the dorms...i've been out of college for a couple years, and i dont think i could go back to that. have you heard of good apt buildings?



-boris

I just signed up for student housing but I'm hoping to get one of the on-campus apartments or at least a single w/ a private bath. If they don't have any of those available I'm going off campus too, 7am exams be damned. I too have been out of college for a while and the dorms are a big "hell no" for me. I've seen some info. on this site for off-campus housing. Neighborhood suggestions that take into account price, proximity, etc. Try a search for CCOM housing.

cool, thanks. I actually found that thread after i posted that question.

where are all the future CCOMers at?! they must not be lurking around sdn too much, which is probably a good thing. i'd still like to know if there were some of you all out there. holla!

Congrats and welcome fellow CCOMers...it seems like only yesterday I was in your shoes, relaxing and enjoying the time off before school started. We are almost done with first year and lemme tell ya...its a whollatta not fun! But great people, awsome proffs. and nice location make it worth while. One bit of advice, if you ever see an MSII trolling/hopping around campus named Billy Bake, a.k.a. Bizness, just turn the other way and run. Hes nothin but trouble!

Congrats and welcome fellow CCOMers...it seems like only yesterday I was in your shoes, relaxing and enjoying the time off before school started. We are almost done with first year and lemme tell ya...its a whollatta not fun! But great people, awsome proffs. and nice location make it worth while. One bit of advice, if you ever see an MSII trolling/hopping around campus named Billy Bake, a.k.a. Bizness, just turn the other way and run. Hes nothin but trouble!

He is damn easy on the eyes though. Concrats CCOMers you have been accepted to a money school

William "Risky Business" Bake

hey guys,

i'm trying to decide between CCOM and COMP....i'm attracted to COMP's block system, non 7:30am exams, and weather...i'm not sure if COMP's rotation are as good as or better than CCOM's??? I know they are both great schools, but i'm still confused.....any thoughts?

Hello, everyone. I will be going to CCOM in the fall too. See you guys there

If you guys have any questions feel free to PM me. Also, if anyone wants my histo atlas I'll sell for cheap and so will my roommate. Also, don't buy the big ***** Green OMM book. HUGE TIP - when it comes time, buy the cheapest medical equipment offered or they (Welsch-Allen) will put the screws to you. I ended up spending about $600 to much. Anywho, off to Anatomy for last practical ever.

Billy

P.S. Anyone that'll be in D.G and ever wants to go out the soon to be MSII's are probably the greatest partiers the school has ever seen.

Anyone know when the ADCOM meets? I interviewed earlier this month and they said they meet toward the end of the month.

Do you know Malo?

Thanks!

Yea I know Malo, he actually interviewed me last year and ended up teaching one of our physiology workshops just about 2 weeks ago. I went to talk to him before class and he remembered me from the interview and specific details about my work and such...amazing memory he has..like a hawk..hawks have great memories right? Well, nonetheless, very nice guy. And I will not be UNDERSOLD by that BillyBake!!!

Hi everyone! I will be attending CCOM this fall as well. I can't wait to meet you all! I have a question, though, for those of you who commute to campus. I am considering living with my parents (much cheaper) and they're about a 25 min. drive from the campus. Will this be a good idea for my first year? I'm just unsure if an hour's worth of driving back and forth will take too much of a toll on my study time.....and I'm wondering how much more convenient it is to live on campus. Thanks! :D

Anyone know when the ADCOM meets? I interviewed earlier this month and they said they meet toward the end of the month.

Do you know Malo?

Thanks!

i meant: Malo, do you know when the adcom meets? ( i know from your blogs that you were an interviewer).

i'll be joining you guys too... can't wait to meet all of you!

the CCOM thread is slowly but surely growing....i like it! :thumbup:

Hey! I guess the Adcom meet today. Im in! :thumbup:

Hey! I guess the Adcom meet today. Im in! :thumbup:

CONGRATS!! Nice Work! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Where are you guys looking for apartments at? I found some online that look really nice for around $8-900 for a 750 sq foot single apt in Downers grove and Lombard. Does anyone know of a good company that is cheaper or is this about the average price?

P.S. Anyone that'll be in D.G and ever wants to go out the soon to be MSII's are probably the greatest partiers the school has ever seen.

Ha! You wish...obviously you haven't met too many 4th years. We're all trying to live it up before internship starts in a few months.

Hey if any of you have any questions for a soon-to-be grad let me know. Congrats on choosing CCOM, you'll be happy here.

Check out Yorktown II in Lombard. 5 minute drive from campus, reasonably priced and very nice.

Billy

P.S. Claymore, perhaps we should join forces


Where are you guys looking for apartments at? I found some online that look really nice for around $8-900 for a 750 sq foot single apt in Downers grove and Lombard. Does anyone know of a good company that is cheaper or is this about the average price?

Pretty sure I'll be at CCOM next year...Hello to everyone:)

I'm also in the "no way in hell i'm staying in a dorm again" category and I really appreciate the advice for nearby affordable housing.

Does anyone know if there's a list at CCOM for people looking to link up with roommates or people with rooms for rent? Man that would be awesome...

Hey BBake, how's the transition from Madtown to Downers?

Looking forward to meeting you all in the fall.

Not to shabby. There are quite a few folks here from Wisco, and thus quite a few parties. if you have any questions PM me


Pretty sure I'll be at CCOM next year...Hello to everyone:)

I'm also in the "no way in hell i'm staying in a dorm again" category and I really appreciate the advice for nearby affordable housing.

Does anyone know if there's a list at CCOM for people looking to link up with roommates or people with rooms for rent? Man that would be awesome...

Hey BBake, how's the transition from Madtown to Downers?

Looking forward to meeting you all in the fall.

Ha! You wish...obviously you haven't met too many 4th years. We're all trying to live it up before internship starts in a few months.

Hey if any of you have any questions for a soon-to-be grad let me know. Congrats on choosing CCOM, you'll be happy here.



Way to represent Claymore. All those Monday and Wednesday nights at Galloways. Not to mention weekend nights when there were tests on Monday. God that place was such a SH!!THOLE!! We called your ass to go out last night, but you had plans with the wifey. Anyway, we'll go that St. Patties party tommorrow night. If any of you are going to the party tommorrow, Claymore is the guy who slams his shot glasses down on the ground breaking them every time he drinks one. How we haven't been kicked out of every bar yet is beyond me!

Oh yea, If anyone has questions about school, or anything else feel free to ask...

I cannot wait to start at CCOM this fall! That will probably change once we get going, but for now I feel ready. I have done a lot of searching and I don't think there are any apartments available near the school for less than $700/ month. Does anyone know if specific books are that important? I have a relative who is a 3rd year at an M.D. school down in Florida, and she is giving me all her books. I will also be moving out there in the beginning of August to set up and get to know the area. Anyone who wants to meet up and go to a ball game or something during that time send me a message.

I cannot wait to start at CCOM this fall! That will probably change once we get going, but for now I feel ready. I have done a lot of searching and I don't think there are any apartments available near the school for less than $700/ month. Does anyone know if specific books are that important? I have a relative who is a 3rd year at an M.D. school down in Florida, and she is giving me all her books. I will also be moving out there in the beginning of August to set up and get to know the area. Anyone who wants to meet up and go to a ball game or something during that time send me a message.


Don't buy ANY books yet. Just make sure you have an anatomy atlas and a histo atlas. DON'T buy any textbooks. BRS physio review book is good to have for physiology because you will use it again during second year to study for boards.

Yo who wants to be my roomate? I can't live on campus again. Ill probably shoot myself.

I was actually in the Downers Grove vicinity last weekend and I swung over to CCOM to check out "the Pines" apartments adjacent to campus. Needless to say, the situation looked kind of bleak and so I'm definitely going to try to find something off campus.

Can we set up a "seeking roommate" network here?

oops.

I assume you went to UW. That's okay that you went to a sub-par Big10 institution. But like I said, I am actively seeking a roomate since I can't really afford it on my own (ok I can but its expensive and Im cheap).

My classmates can vouch for me.

Ha ha. You must be one of those guys who stresses the "THE" in THE Ohio State University.

Yeah - the only conference basketball game I got to this year was that sweet win over your Buckeyes at our place.

Maybe we could put all this Big10 BS behind us and talk living situations for next year:)

PM Me.

Before we discuss any living situations, i feel the need to explain why we have to say THE.

Its actually because we were, at one point, sued by Ohio University for copyright infringement. Since that school, after all, has been aroung longer than OSU.

Fortunately for you, there are a lot of UW and UM kids here, but only 4 OSU kids in my class.

Hi guys, quick question on the side. Does anyone know if i'll need a car living in downers grove? Don't have the money, but kinda worried won't be able to get around. Thanks

Yes, you need a car. Nothing is really in walking distance.

I assume you went to UW. That's okay that you went to a sub-par Big10 institution. But like I said, I am actively seeking a roomate since I can't really afford it on my own (ok I can but its expensive and Im cheap).

My classmates can vouch for me.


Oh hey Buckeye(OH), Im sorry about the bad loss to us on Sunday. Good luck against Davidson. :)

Don't start running your mouth just yet...

How many of you current students live by yourselves?

Congrats new CCOMers. I am selling my condo in Oak Park/River Forest. Great location with 25 min to campus and 10 min into city. Has Panera across the street, movie theater, grocery, Borders, etc 1 block away, and one block from the El/Metra trains. Basically in downtown Oak Park. Good central location for 3rd and 4th years. Served me well for 3 of my 4 yrs at CCOM. 2BR, 1Ba, hardwood floors, back deck, vintage, about 1100 sq ft with one parking space and good storage. If you want more info, contact me.

Hi...To some of you current students that are posting here, on the weekends do you guys usually go out around the Downers Grove area or in the city? Do you guys ever have something set up at a bar downtown for CCOM students?

Uh when we go out, which is rare, because we have no time, we either are in Naperville, at the boom boom room (you'll know when you get here), or at some bar thing set up downtown.

Ha, ha, I like Nweb already. I can't wait to party with him. Nweb, did you have any hotties w/you on interview day? Also, someone should have told WI that they played on Thursday b/c no one showed up for the game and we got ass pasted


Ha ha. You must be one of those guys who stresses the "THE" in THE Ohio State University.

Yeah - the only conference basketball game I got to this year was that sweet win over your Buckeyes at our place.

Maybe we could put all this Big10 BS behind us and talk living situations for next year:)

PM Me.

I was just up in Chicago today looking at apartments.
There were 2 I liked. One was the International Village; it was 925/month with heat included and the rooms were VERY nice - then you have the pool tables, pool, nice gym etc, etc (probably hardly use them). The other was the Yorktown II. They were a bit cheaper, but not quite as nice. The thing I liked about Yorktown was that there seemed to be a lot of Midwesterners living there. I dont want to be alienated from the rest of my classmates, but I dont want to feel like im always at school - need to get away. Does anyone know people who live at the international village or have any advice for choosing between Y-town and Int Village?

Thanks!

Anyone catch the score of "The" Ohio State Luckeye's game?

Whats the name of your mascot? Isn't it Bucky?

I think all of us Big 10ers should be hangin our heads in shame ---- that was a pitiful showing all around.

I did pick the G'town upset over OSU, but I know the Buckeyes are soon to be comforted by the fact that they're getting 4 of the top 30 high school recruits in the country - Ugh.

Any of you guys in the Sports Med interest group at CCOM? If so, is there much exposure to general topics in PM&R and Orthopedics?

Hey everyone ---

I will most likely be joining all of you in the fall at CCOM! :)

Did anyone else get the Meet & Greet email? Is anyone going? Is it worthwhile going? I live in Chicago and don't have a car so it's somewhat difficult for me to get down there, but if it's worth going then I would try to find a ride. Is anyone living in Chicago planning on going and would be willing to give me a ride?

Thanks guys -- hope to meet you all sooooon!

Jenn

When did you get this email and when is this supposed to go down? I didnt get anything :thumbdown

Hey everyone ---

I will most likely be joining all of you in the fall at CCOM! :)

Did anyone else get the Meet & Greet email? Is anyone going? Is it worthwhile going? I live in Chicago and don't have a car so it's somewhat difficult for me to get down there, but if it's worth going then I would try to find a ride. Is anyone living in Chicago planning on going and would be willing to give me a ride?

Thanks guys -- hope to meet you all sooooon!

Jenn

I received it today as an email. It's suppose to be on April 20th from 5:30 until 7? Maybe they only sent it to people in the Chicagoland area?

I got the email too but I think it's not for people who have been accepted to the school. The introduction says:

Meet & Greet Reception
For Prospective Midwestern University Students:

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chicago College of Pharmacy
College of Health Sciences

I just emailed them and they told me that it is for people who have already been accepted.

Anyone going?

Hey all,

Well, it looks as if I'll be joining you guys next year too! I'm also looking for a roomate and I have briefly looked around at apartments in the area. The City View apartments were really nice (I checked them out on my interview weekend), but a bit pricey. I also hung out at a friends place at Versailles, another complex, and that was nice as well (~$900). I'm an HPSP-er, so I'll most likely only be around for two years, anyone else HPSP? Well, if anyone is looking for a roomate, drop me a line (roomate with beer-pong table preferable).

-KB

Dude, Congrats on getting in. I don't need any roommates, but we got a beerpong table set up at my pad. So if any of you guys wanna get sloshed feel free.

Hey all,

Well, it looks as if I'll be joining you guys next year too! I'm also looking for a roomate and I have briefly looked around at apartments in the area. The City View apartments were really nice (I checked them out on my interview weekend), but a bit pricey. I also hung out at a friends place at Versailles, another complex, and that was nice as well (~$900). I'm an HPSP-er, so I'll most likely only be around for two years, anyone else HPSP? Well, if anyone is looking for a roomate, drop me a line (roomate with beer-pong table preferable).

-KB

I just emailed them and they told me that it is for people who have already been accepted.

Anyone going?

I might go, it depends on what I have going on that weekend. Still havent been invited though! Maybe they will shoot me an email after they get my $750.

I might go, it depends on what I have going on that weekend. Still havent been invited though! Maybe they will shoot me an email after they get my $750.


I haven't gotten that email yet either, and I have had my deposit in for a while. Don't know what's up with that, I might email them if it doesn't come this week.

I just emailed them and they told me that it is for people who have already been accepted.

Anyone going?

i got it too, and i live in new jersey. i will not be attending, but please let me know how it is.

any girls out there looking for a roommate? sorry boys, don't know about living with you guys first year.

I haven't gotten that email yet either, and I have had my deposit in for a while. Don't know what's up with that, I might email them if it doesn't come this week.

do you want a forwarded version of the email?

do you want a forwarded version of the email?

Sure, I'll PM you. Thanks!

Did anyone else read this?

http://www.studentdoctor.net/interview/show_entry.asp?ID=15303

What's up with that? Talk about a bitter current student. And why did they even bother to post that in the interview feedback section? It's not like their interview was recent, and it's not even what they are complaining about. Oh well. +pity+

i got it too, and i live in new jersey. i will not be attending, but please let me know how it is.

any girls out there looking for a roommate? sorry boys, don't know about living with you guys first year.


Hey! I'm looking for a roommate, I think. I still haven't decided if I want to brave the dorms yet. I'm also from NJ, but went to school in Chicago so I live there now. PM me if you're still interested!

Hey guys. I'm coming to CHI-TOWN too! yayy.. ok now I need some advice about where to live.. if anyone that already lives there could give me some advice.. that would rock.. I am looking at anything up to $1000-1200 max rent. and just 1 bed/bath. Something I could consider very nice.. and yet still close to campus. at least within 10-15 min drive.. ANY IDEAS??

thanks in advance!!!

Hey guys. I'm coming to CHI-TOWN too! yayy.. ok now I need some advice about where to live.. if anyone that already lives there could give me some advice.. that would rock.. I am looking at anything up to $1000-1200 max rent. and just 1 bed/bath. Something I could consider very nice.. and yet still close to campus. at least within 10-15 min drive.. ANY IDEAS??

thanks in advance!!!

I dont live in chicago, but I did spend a good day looking at places in the area. If you are planning on spending that much money, I would check out the International Village and the Yorktown II apartments. International Village has EXTREMELY nice single bedroom apartments (nice size ~760 sq ft). Solid marble countertops, oversized bath, sunken living room, accented walls etc, microwave, and dishwasher. They also have extra locked storage closets in the building to store excess stuff. The facilities are awesome; they have pool tables, 2 pools (indoor/outdoor), weight room, tennis courts and a really nice lounge. They also pay everything except electric. These apartments are 925/month and about a 10 minute drive to campus.

YorktownII is a high rise building. The rooms are nice (but not as nice as Int. village), and it is a 5 minute drive max to campus. Their rooms are around 850/month but they dont pay for any utilities. The plus to this place is that there seem to be more Midwestern students that live there.

I also looked at:
Clover creek :thumbdown and Bristol club ( nice but kind of far)
I will be heading back up in a week or so to check out some of the other complexes that I missed, and the campus apartments. PM me if you have questions about the other places.

Hey guys, I recently was accepted and am excited for going to school in close vicinity of Chicago. Are there any current students on here that have some feedback (good or bad) about the classes and perhaps rotation sites? How is life around campus and what are the major pros/cons of going to school here? Thanks

Did anyone else read this?

http://www.studentdoctor.net/interview/show_entry.asp?ID=15303

What's up with that? Talk about a bitter current student. And why did they even bother to post that in the interview feedback section? It's not like their interview was recent, and it's not even what they are complaining about. Oh well. +pity+


Actually, I would more or less agree with that assessment.

Hi fellow CCOMers,

When are you all planning to move to Downers Grove? I am from the East coast and thinking about taking some time off to travel and go home before I start school. Is moving there in early August too soon? I guess it also depends on whether or not I will get on-campus housing. Anyways, I am psyched about med school and can't wait to meet you all soon.

Regards,
SDG :D

Actually, I would more or less agree with that assessment.

Great encouraging words for us future CCOMers. :thumbup:

What do you want me to do, lie?

What do you want me to do, lie?

It sounds like you hate your school. Is there anything that you like about it?

I live in Yorktown II and i think it is pretty sweet, but of all my friends from school I'd say those living at City View have the fattest pads. Also, in response to the person who was ripping on OMM and Intro to Clinical Medicine I guess of all the classes I have they are the two that I dislike most. HOWEVER, this is why I choose not to attend either of these classes. I think you guys will all really enjoy CCOM. The faculty is amazing - especially the anatomy dept. The campus is sweet as many of you may know with the exception of those damn geese with their sh!t everywhere, and all my classmates are for the most part awesome. I think as a soon to be MSII, we as a class, will take it upon ourselves to hang with the class of 2010 more so than the current MSII's. Anywho, off to go get big so I can look like Buckeye.

Hey guys. I'm coming to CHI-TOWN too! yayy.. ok now I need some advice about where to live.. if anyone that already lives there could give me some advice.. that would rock.. I am looking at anything up to $1000-1200 max rent. and just 1 bed/bath. Something I could consider very nice.. and yet still close to campus. at least within 10-15 min drive.. ANY IDEAS??

thanks in advance!!!

It sounds like you hate your school. Is there anything that you like about it?


I picked this school over an instate school because I thought this school was supposed to be markedly better.


Im doubting I made the right decision right about now. It might be better, but not 30k better.

I dont love this school, and I dont hate it. It is what it is.

I picked this school over an instate school because I thought this school was supposed to be markedly better.


Im doubting I made the right decision right about now. It might be better, but not 30k better.

I dont love this school, and I dont hate it. It is what it is.


Fair enough. The cost is pretty steep. My choice came down to KCOM or CCOM - I was impressed by the research done at CCOM and great residency match. I hope I made the right decision.

My choice was OUCOM or CCOM. Those were the two that I applied too. OUCOM is 17k and 2 hrs from home. CCOM is 35k and 5.5 hrs from home.


Oops.

My choice was OUCOM or CCOM. Those were the two that I applied too. OUCOM is 17k and 2 hrs from home. CCOM is 35k and 5.5 hrs from home.


Oops.


Damn. Ill buy you a beer when I get there. :thumbup:


... I will also try my best to look past your love for the buckeyes

Where are the City View Apartments? I cant find them online.

Where are the City View Apartments? I cant find them online.

google:" "city view" lombard, IL apartment "

I picked this school over an instate school because I thought this school was supposed to be markedly better.


Im doubting I made the right decision right about now. It might be better, but not 30k better.

I dont love this school, and I dont hate it. It is what it is.


I do appreciate your honest opinion. Thanks for sharing that with us. As an applicant who is waiting with much apprehension to hear back from CCOM, can you share some of your experience there? It seems like your opinion about the school is neutral; can you think of anything weak, terrific, so-so in CCOM? To me, CCOM seems like a great school (I am not trying to pick an argument) but I would like to know its weaknesses too before making a commitment.

Well I'm glad to see things picking up around here...and of course it's good to see another incoming CCOMer from Wisco:)

Housing seems to be the most popular issue so far...and I'll just say again that I'm hoping to find a roommate or two amongst the incoming group to split a 2/3 bedroom. I've taken a look online at Rent.com and am giving the highest consideration to the places recommended in an earlier thread by Aaron Reitmann that give CCOM discounts.

I do appreciate your honest opinion. Thanks for sharing that with us. As an applicant who is waiting with much apprehension to hear back from CCOM, can you share some of your experience there? It seems like your opinion about the school is neutral; can you think of anything weak, terrific, so-so in CCOM? To me, CCOM seems like a great school (I am not trying to pick an argument) but I would like to know its weaknesses too before making a commitment.


Im neutral, because I know deep down that the reputation of the school balances out the things that I hate.

Academically, I would say there are few weaknesses, albeit some of the faculty could go to work.

However, I stopped going to all classes midway through my first quarter, so that's how I got through that part. I hate the exam schedule. It will rip your nads off. Its miserable. I was trying to figure out a weekend to go home this quarter....there isn't one. But on the flip side, we get a 3.5 month summer break.

Little things here get on my nerves. Especially some of the 'security' guards....perhaps you remember the man that at at the front of the library with the glasses.

For me, there is little to hate, but really, there is little to love either. My tune may change when i take the boards, or when Im applying for residency etc.

Damn. Ill buy you a beer when I get there. :thumbup:


... I will also try my best to look past your love for the buckeyes

Oh how I love smack talking from sub-par athletic programs. You can buy me beerS the first week of school


thanks.

Well I'm glad to see things picking up around here - Congrats and welcome to everyone!

...and of course it's good to see another incoming CCOMer from Wisco:)

I'm 100% paid on my deposit and 96% sure I'll be in Downers grove next year (still deliberating over my final decision) - I hope we can continue to use this forum to get to know eachother and network before school starts.

Housing seems to be the most popular issue so far...and I'll just say again that I'm hoping to find a roommate or two amongst the incoming group to split a 2/3 bedroom. I've taken a look online at Rent.com and am giving the highest consideration to the places recommended in an earlier thread by Aaron Reitmann that give CCOM discounts.

Best of luck to those of you just finishing up undergrad or grad programs before heading to CCOM - and a big Keep Truckin' to those of you who are like me and have to continue to surivive the workworld right up 'til classes start.

Have a good weekend-
Nick

On my interview day I swung by City View to check out the apartments, and they look pretty nice, although a bit pricey. 1 bedrooms range from about 1,080-1,700, 2 bedrooms are from about 1,500-2,200, and they have a three bedroom model that, based on the square footage, is probably in the ballpark of 2,300-2,600. So, it is a bit expensive, but what it lacks in price attractivity, it more than makes up for in it's nice decor/amenities. Anyways, jsut thought I'd put this out there for anyone looking for a roomate for the fall...it seems like there are a few of us, so maybe we could put our heads sometime and figure something out!
-KB

Oh how I love smack talking from sub-par athletic programs. You can buy me beerS the first week of school


thanks.

Hah. Ok.

Where is everyone from that is heading to CCOM this fall? It seems like there is a good variety- anyone else from UW-Madison on here?

Where is everyone from that is heading to CCOM this fall? It seems like there is a good variety- anyone else from UW-Madison on here?

not madison, but im a CU-Boulder grad...go buffs!!

Where is everyone from that is heading to CCOM this fall? It seems like there is a good variety- anyone else from UW-Madison on here?

I'm a Jersey girl and proud of it!

University of Iowa!

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Hey everyone ---

I will most likely be joining all of you in the fall at CCOM! :)

Did anyone else get the Meet & Greet email? Is anyone going? Is it worthwhile going? I live in Chicago and don't have a car so it's somewhat difficult for me to get down there, but if it's worth going then I would try to find a ride. Is anyone living in Chicago planning on going and would be willing to give me a ride?

Thanks guys -- hope to meet you all sooooon!

Jenn


Yea, has anyone decided if they are going to this? I am thinking about going...do any current students know if this is worth going to, if you had one last year?

Where is everyone from that is heading to CCOM this fall? It seems like there is a good variety- anyone else from UW-Madison on here?


I'm from the suburbs of Chicago and did my undergrad in Chicago.

Yea, has anyone decided if they are going to this? I am thinking about going...do any current students know if this is worth going to, if you had one last year?


I didnt go last year. Whats the point in meeting the people you will end up seeing day in and day out?

I didnt go last year. Whats the point in meeting the people you will end up seeing day in and day out?

To organize a pre-fall social drinking network.... of course

Hey guys---

I just noticed that this year's CCOM Match list was up on MWU Net.
Here's the link:
2006 CCOM Matchlist (http://mwunet.midwestern.edu/academic/CCOMClinEd/clinicalEdDocs/StudentMatches_2006.pdf)

I'm form good old Minnesota...went to St. Olaf College, but I'm currently in Grad School down at WashU in St. Louis. Go Cards! (And Twins, or course.)
-Kelly B

hi guys, do i have a decent shot at CCOM with a 3.36 overall and 3.34 science g.p.a with 23M MCAT? thanx.

Hey guys---

I just noticed that this year's CCOM Match list was up on MWU Net.
Here's the link:
2006 CCOM Matchlist (http://mwunet.midwestern.edu/academic/CCOMClinEd/clinicalEdDocs/StudentMatches_2006.pdf)

Oh yeah and I'm from just outside of Madison, WI and lived in NJ last year while going to grad school in Philly. UW-Madison undergraduate, Drexel U. grad school, now working as Research Specialist/Clinical Coordinator at UW Med School with an Alzheimer's disease study.


You happen to know the chief of neurosurgery? Really good family friend.

Don't know Dr. Dempsey personally, but I've seen him around the hospital. He's obviously the man here---and he even has his picture on start page of the UW Hospital physician search engine, surely not a coincidence.

My acquaintances at the UW are more in Neurology, Geriatrics, Neuropsychology and Internal Med/Family Med.

And what was that comment earlier about "subpar Big 10 university?"

Please see here:
UW Link (http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/package.jsp?name=fte/partyschool/partyschool&floc=wn-ns)

And, come on, let's not forget that we got the Women's Hockey crown...

For Laboholic---you guys did alright on the Big list too. I've witnessed the Iowa City party atmosphere firsthand, and would have to agree with the recognition.

For Laboholic---you guys did alright on the Big list too. I've witnessed the Iowa City party atmosphere firsthand, and would have to agree with the recognition.



Yea, we are the #8 party school! What an honor.

Yea, we are the #8 party school! What an honor.


i like the sound of that!

In addition to the women's hockey crown, the men are in the national championship game on saturday! The survey says it right- we work hard and play hard at UW

I'm graduating from Indiana University this May.

Don't know Dr. Dempsey personally, but I've seen him around the hospital. He's obviously the man here---and he even has his picture on start page of the UW Hospital physician search engine, surely not a coincidence.

My acquaintances at the Ewe-Dub are more in Neurology, Geriatrics, Neuropsychology and Internal Med/Family Med.

As an aside (somewhat related), the newest Interventional Neuroradiologist and Endovascular Neurosurgeon here is a DO (from NSUCOM).
Link (http://www.uwhealth.org/servlet/Satellite?cid=1051054541187&pagename=A_UWH_HOME%2FPage%2FUWH%2FHC%2FProvider%2 FProviderDetails&providerID=C5B08320-326A-11D5-A696-ABA048E97EC0&updated=2005_11_07_11_50_35_563&specialty=AB43CE9B-B9EA-11D2-B9AB-00A0C9E603DD|Radiology&gender=1|Male&search=null)


Its a small world that you know him. Ive known them since I was in kindergarten.

Im not even going to click on that UW link, whatever it was. My computer prevents me from clicking on viruses.

I'm graduating from Indiana University this May.


I wouldnt run around telling people that.

I just wanted to say hi and congratulate everyone going to CCOM next fall. I'm fairly certain (95%) I'll be there with you and I look forward to meeting everyone!

And after reading some banter about big ten schools, I thought I should end the debate by saying it's pretty clear Penn State is the best big ten school!

PSU can suck on it. Their med school waitlisted me and im still bitter.

BIG 10 Tournament Champs!

UW- Mens and Womens hockey national champions, first time in history both did it from one school in one year!

UW- Mens and Womens hockey national champions, first time in history both did it from one school in one year!

Good thing (for UW) the Iowa Hawkeyes dont have a hockey team :laugh:

Its a sad day when you have to resort to bragging about hockey.

In all seriousness, Im glad to see the Big 10 being represented at MWU. We have great undergrad institutions!
:thumbup:

Hockey is as legitimate as any collegiate sport, and although it is not as popular as basketball or football nationally, it could be the most popular in our state since our football and basketball teams stunk until recently. Perhaps it is not as popular in Ohio, but I remember going to the game this year where we played you guys, so you must have some people that follow it there. Anyways, I was just commenting that it was pretty cool for the big ten that the mens and womens champions came out of the same conference and same school.

Im sure we have a few people that follow OSU hockey. But the majority of us don't care; especially since 90% of the team is from Canada.

all the sports talk is making less excited to come here. ;) hope you boys play as much as you talk about it. i'd rather be actively playing a sport (in other words, not video game sports -- all others i'm ok with though).

i liked it better when it was about partying.

I RSVPd to the "meet and greet" next week. Hopefully they have beer. Who else is going?

I think we have:
ssdoc
Yin Yin

I RSVPd to the "meet and greet" next week. Hopefully they have beer. Who else is going?

I think we have:
ssdoc
Yin Yin


too far for me.

NJ huh. If you are from Wayne, we will get along. Otherwise, good luck.

I've gotta be out of town on April 20th, so I won't be able to get down there for the Meet & Greet. Would you guys mind posting after you go to let me know what I missed?

I'm also curious of where in NJ m_cricket is from...I lived in Jersey for a year and have relatives scattered all over the state.

I've gotta be out of town on April 20th, so I won't be able to get down there for the Meet & Greet. Would you guys mind posting after you go to let me know what I missed?

I'm also curious of where in NJ m_cricket is from...I lived in Jersey for a year and a half, have relatives scattered all over the state (parents grew up there -- my dad's a Rutgers alum) and I used to work summers on LBI at my family's restaurant.

i'm from central jersey. i graduated from rutgers last year and live in the town next to it. east brunswick, if you're familiar with the rutgers/new brunswick area.

I just watched a tornado tear through downtown Iowa City from the 5th floor of a university building. Most powerful thing I have ever seen. Just an interesting tidbit of info for all of you.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/trentonp/album?.dir=/80b8
:thumbup:

I just watched a tornado tear through downtown Iowa City from the 5th floor of a university building. Most powerful thing I have ever seen. Just an interesting tidbit of info for all of you.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/trentonp/album?.dir=/80b8
:thumbup:

Yeah, those look nasty- We got a bunch of golf ball to tennis ball sized hail from that storm but nothing as bad as in Iowa-

I RSVPd to the "meet and greet" next week. Hopefully they have beer. Who else is going?

I think we have:
ssdoc
Yin Yin

Yup, I'll be there.

Hi all,
I am also going to be attending school with you all in the fall (yay!) but I'm trying to figure out a few things first, so I thought I would bounce some ideas off you all.

First off, is anyone else going to be moving an entire apartment? And if so, what moving company or group do you plan to use? U-Haul, one of those containers that you pack yourself and someone moves for you, or a full service moving Co.? I am trying to decide and I'd like to have other's suggestions!

Also, I'm looking to rent a townhouse or condo, approx 2 bedrooms with a real garage (like, with a door that no one else is using, so not a parking garage) and maybe a yard. Does anyone have any suggestions of where I could look on the internet or call to find a place such as this?

Thanks so much!!

How was the meet and greet thing?

How was the meet and greet thing?

It was pretty cool....met a bunch of people who will be in our class. Everyone seemed really nice. We also talked to some current M1's who were there, some alumni, and Dean Nichols.

How was the meet and greet thing?

I got the chance to talk with some alumni; they all seemed very successful. I thought it was great that the dean actually took the time to meet and chat with all the students. Also, our classmates seem to be pretty ambitious and ready to begin. I think we have a great class!... based on the 10/170 people I met.
:thumbup:

Hi all,
I am also going to be attending school with you all in the fall (yay!) but I'm trying to figure out a few things first, so I thought I would bounce some ideas off you all.

First off, is anyone else going to be moving an entire apartment? And if so, what moving company or group do you plan to use? U-Haul, one of those containers that you pack yourself and someone moves for you, or a full service moving Co.? I am trying to decide and I'd like to have other's suggestions!

Also, I'm looking to rent a townhouse or condo, approx 2 bedrooms with a real garage (like, with a door that no one else is using, so not a parking garage) and maybe a yard. Does anyone have any suggestions of where I could look on the internet or call to find a place such as this?

Thanks so much!!

I used UHaul to move down to St. Louis this past year and they were pretty friednly and modestly priced. I'd say use them, rathe than a full service moving company, which usually cost between $1,000-2,000 depending on the distance of course. The bad thing about a UHaul trailer is that you have to drive slower (i think 55 mph), so plan on the time lag. hope that helps!

-KB

Hey guys...welcome to the CCOm family...dont listen to buckeye, he just runs his mouth. Not all of us are that mean, most of us are easy going and accepting of others!

Anyway in all seriousness congratulations on your acceptance and enjoy your summer!!!

One more thing...If anyone is interested in a one bedroom apt. i scored one about 1.2 miles from campus in an independent building. Its a large one bedroom that I rent for $700 and that includes my hot water. I am moving downtown in the middle of may and my lease is up in July if anyone is interested!

Ciao

Hey guys...welcome to the CCOm family...dont listen to buckeye, he just runs his mouth. Not all of us are that mean, most of us are easy going and accepting of others!

Anyway in all seriousness congratulations on your acceptance and enjoy your summer!!!


Incoming people, I strongly suggest you not listen to individuals that have had bilateral bunion surgery.


Thanks.

The side-effects of bunion surgery are quite benign compared to those of "roids"

:) ;)

What other feedback do people have about the Meet & Greet?

Would any of you current CCOM students mind PMing me contact info for Dr. Terreberry? I can't seem to access the faculty directory yet, and I'd like to get in touch with him before getting down there this fall. Thanks so much.

Also, what other feedback do people have about the Meet & Greet. Just the few responses I read really made me wish I could have been there. Any good stories or conversations people had with faculty/alum/current students?

One of the current third year students was saying how respected CCOM was in the chicago medical community. She said she didnt realize it until she began her rotations. I heard this from a lot of the alumni too.

Hey, guys. Can anyone suggest some good apts around school? Thanks a lot. Also, I am looking for a female roommate, if anyone is interested, PM me please! thanks.

Can someone please give us the story on "The Pines" apts....how do they compare to places like yorktown II and the other off-campus places??

Are they super old/run down? Too small? :thumbup: :thumbup: or :thumbdown :thumbdown or :thumbup: :thumbdown ??

any info would be huge....Thanks

Can someone please give us the story on "The Pines" apts....how do they compare to places like yorktown II and the other off-campus places??

Are they super old/run down? Too small? :thumbup: :thumbup: or :thumbdown :thumbdown or :thumbup: :thumbdown ??

any info would be huge....Thanks

It would be great if anyone could share some info on other apartment buildings in the area. Here are the places I have heard students live...anyone know anything about these places? THANK YOU! ~Kim

1. Yorktown II
2. Cityview at the Highlands
3. International Village
4. Versailles
5. AMLI at DAnada Farms ?

Hey you current CCOMers, Im comming up to Chicago on Friday to sign my lease. I am also going to drop by the school and check out some of the research posters at "Research Day". Am I going to run into any problems with security when I am trying to get on campus or will they let me in? They seemed pretty hardcore last time I was there.

It would be great if anyone could share some info on other apartment buildings in the area. Here are the places I have heard students live...anyone know anything about these places? THANK YOU! ~Kim

1. Yorktown II
2. Cityview at the Highlands
3. International Village
4. Versailles
5. AMLI at DAnada Farms ?

Hi Kim, I looked at single apartments for the following...
---I am living at Versailles next year. Its very nice. My rent will be 880 but they raised it to 1045 the day after I signed up. You have to pay your electric but heat and air is produced by their systems so they said the bill is between 40-60/month. It is a 10 min drive to campus.
---International village was by far the nicest place I looked at. 10-15 min drive to campus and 925/month. They had marble counter tops (if you are into that), extra storage nearby for extra belongings, a nice clubhouse (you would probably never use it). The apartments were very well designed and well laid out. They payed heat and water or something like that.
---Yorktown II was my second choice.. Seemed to be a lot of CCOMers that lived there. My problem was that they woudlnt hold a place for me. They told me to start calling in June to see if there were any openings. The nice thing is that it is very very close to campus.. 5 minutes tops. you could even ride a bike fairly quickly.
I believe that i visited the highlands apartments if they are the ones in wheaton.... they were too far from campus for me. Probably a 20 minute drive. They were alright apartments, but i wanted to be closer.

Try going here (http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/apartments/fyp/search/msa.jhtml;$sessionid$BNRHOPP34T2ECCQAQUCSFEY?city= downers+grove&state=IL&source=a10403)

click on lombard and wheaton and it should bring up those apartments you asked about...
versailles is not on there but their website is http://www.versaillesatoakbrook.com/

PM me if you have any more specific questions

is a 3.39 overall, 3.43 science, and 3.34 non-science g.p.a with a 23 MCAT ok for CCOM statswise?

Why do i find myself going to SDN everytime I sit down at the computer? Dont I have anything else to do?... my job for example

is a 3.39 overall, 3.43 science, and 3.34 non-science g.p.a with a 23 MCAT ok for CCOM statswise?



Not really. Your MCAT is going to hurt you.

is a 3.39 overall, 3.43 science, and 3.34 non-science g.p.a with a 23 MCAT ok for CCOM statswise?


I was accepted to CCOM with a 23Q MCAT. They don't only look at MCAT. I had 3.71 science and 3.74 overall, I had lots of research under my belt and club participation as well as volunteer and work experience in the medical field. So if you have the rest of you application to back you up, then you should be fine. CCOM is looking for people who are able to "doctor" rather those who can just ace tests, so they like to see lots of "out of school" experience. GOOD LUCK!

I'm proud to annoucne that im the 50th person with a housing question.

I just got my housing app and they are sticking me in a single w/private bath dorm.

I don't think i can do the dorm thing after having my house for 2 years. Anyone still looking for a roommate? Im gonna call around now and look for apartments. I am from about 20 minutes from CCOM, so i will be able to look at places starting next monday.

If still need a roommate just PM me.

Dont worry about your mcat!!! I know lots of people with a similar mcat score...your gpa shows that you are a strong student and your interview will determine whether you are a good match or not. Your mcat will not likely be the deciding factor. Keep your chin up and good luck!




I'm proud to annoucne that im the 50th person with a housing question.

I just got my housing app and they are sticking me in a single w/private bath dorm.

I don't think i can do the dorm thing after having my house for 2 years. Anyone still looking for a roommate? Im gonna call around now and look for apartments. I am from about 20 minutes from CCOM, so i will be able to look at places starting next monday.

If still need a roommate just PM me.

Anyone interested in tickets to the Pearl Jam show in Chicago Wed. 5-17-06 :horns: ....I have 2 good fan club seats available.....Face value....CATCH: you have to be a Ten Club member to transfer the tickets. Send me a PM for details.

am i the only one that thinks that they should have offered the free scrubs in small?

am i the only one that thinks that they should have offered the free scrubs in small?


Haha, YES...the medium was way to loose. Oh well, it was free.

free scrubs?

shoot...i ordered the large. I just hope the material isnt like construction paper. hate stiff scrubs.

free scrubs?

we got an offer in the mail. all you had to do is write your address on it, pick a size, and send it back.

i would have to say they are not the softest pair of scrubs that i have.

Hi all,

I will joining the CCOM crowd in Sept. I will moving from Texas the 1st of June and was wondering if there are any cyclist in the crowd. I am a mountain biker and road cyclist and would love to use my bike to explore the city before school start.

Dina

Can someone please give us the story on "The Pines" apts....how do they compare to places like yorktown II and the other off-campus places??

Are they super old/run down? Too small? :thumbup: :thumbup: or :thumbdown :thumbdown or :thumbup: :thumbdown ??

any info would be huge....Thanks

I haven't seen these places myself, but I have heard many comments about them. Pines Apartments are 500 sq. feet consisted of a living space, a bedroom, and a small kitchen. I hear that it is relatively old when compared with other dorms on campus...some describe it as small and dusty. Currently, there is a construction for a new gym, so I speculate that it will be more dusty later in the year. For those of you not familiar with Downers Grove, I am a city kid so when compared with innercity Chicago, CCOM is in a high-class neighborhood. There are big houses (for some, I would call them mansions) gigantic yard, ponds, fountains...you get the drill. So my guess is that apartments such as city view and york town II will be much better in terms of quality (much bigger space and better maintenance, perhaps). There is a disadvantage, however; these apartments will be a lot more expensive, esp. if you desire one bedroom. In comparison, pines apts. cost only $2200 per quarter. Unless, you share an 2-3 bedrm apartment, I think that paying about $800 per month (maybe more) is the norm. My opinion is based on what other students had informed me on campus, so don't take it verbatim. I hope that helps.

I haven't seen these places myself, but I have heard many comments about them. Pines Apartments are 500 sq. feet consisted of a living space, a bedroom, and a small kitchen. I hear that it is relatively old when compared with other dorms on campus...some describe it as small and dusty. Currently, there is a construction for a new gym, so I speculate that it will be more dusty later in the year. For those of you not familiar with Downers Grove, I am a city kid so when compared with innercity Chicago, CCOM is in a high-class neighborhood. There are big houses (for some, I would call them mansions) gigantic yard, ponds, fountains...you get the drill. So my guess is that apartments such as city view and york town II will be much better in terms of quality (much bigger space and better maintenance, perhaps). There is a disadvantage, however; these apartments will be a lot more expensive, esp. if you desire one bedroom. In comparison, pines apts. cost only $2200 per quarter. Unless, you share an 2-3 bedrm apartment, I think that paying about $800 per month (maybe more) is the norm. My opinion is based on what other students had informed me on campus, so don't take it verbatim. I hope that helps.


I saw the pines once....
There are some pictures online that make them look pretty nice (great interior design), but when I saw one empty it was kind of depressing. There are hard tile floors and painted cinder block walls. It reminded me of a dorm room with a stove and bathroom. Personally, the positives didnt outweigh the negatives so I went off campus.

Empty rooms depress me in general. I am glad though that you were able to see one in person.

I know that there was a talk of going to Midwestern Research Day, did anyone go? I am just curious to know what others thought of it.

I got an effiency at Versailles for 729. That had studios going for 799, not too bad for a single. My place is smaller though.

Empty rooms depress me in general. I am glad though that you were able to see one in person.

I know that there was a talk of going to Midwestern Research Day, did anyone go? I am just curious to know what others thought of it.


There were more posters that I had expected... probably around 30 - variety of topics - cell biology, pharmacy, public health etc.. Looks like the university is serious about it at least.

Hey everyone...Does anyone know much about our white coat ceremony in September like if we can invite family or if it's for all of Midwestern not just CCOM?

Hey everyone...Does anyone know much about our white coat ceremony in September like if we can invite family or if it's for all of Midwestern not just CCOM?

I think it is all of Midwestern students including students of physical therapies, physician assistants...etc. I am not sure if there is a limit on the number of guest you can bring, but I believe that this is an event for the family as well. By the way, White Coat Ceremoney is not in Sept (unless changed for this year)...more like in the middle of the fall qt right after the first set of exams.

There were more posters that I had expected... probably around 30 - variety of topics - cell biology, pharmacy, public health etc.. Looks like the university is serious about it at least.

There were alot of posters than I expected too. Glad to see that MWU is helping students do research. Publishing an article as a med student will be a plus.

I think it is all of Midwestern students including students of physical therapies, physician assistants...etc. I am not sure if there is a limit on the number of guest you can bring, but I believe that this is an event for the family as well. By the way, White Coat Ceremoney is not in Sept (unless changed for this year)...more like in the middle of the fall qt right after the first set of exams.

It says on the schedule the white coat ceremony will be Sept. 29.

It says on the schedule the white coat ceremony will be Sept. 29.

I am sorry. It is on Sept 29th. When you mentioned sept., I was thinking of orientation since I know of handful of schools that have the ceremony towards the end of orientation. Thank you for the correction.

I think it is all of Midwestern students including students of physical therapies, physician assistants...etc. I am not sure if there is a limit on the number of guest you can bring, but I believe that this is an event for the family as well. By the way, White Coat Ceremoney is not in Sept (unless changed for this year)...more like in the middle of the fall qt right after the first set of exams.



Well, it was sept 30, 2005. Thats pretty much in september.



Each student gets two tickets per person. That means you get to have two guests.

Some students give up their tickets, but other students definately don't get the number of tickets they need to invite large numbers of family.

Its a pretty ****ty ceremony overall. I mean its just in the lecture hall.

Hey guys..jsut signed up and cant wait until next year! :D

Hey guys..jsut signed up and cant wait until next year! :D


Welcome and congrats. We kick ass.

I'm proud to annoucne that im the 50th person with a housing question.

I just got my housing app and they are sticking me in a single w/private bath dorm.

I don't think i can do the dorm thing after having my house for 2 years. Anyone still looking for a roommate? Im gonna call around now and look for apartments. I am from about 20 minutes from CCOM, so i will be able to look at places starting next monday.

If still need a roommate just PM me.

So does that mean you're giving up your single? I got stuck with a double suite and a shared bath -- my 11th choice for on campus. I'm from California and figure living on campus would be a lot easier to sort out. If you're letting that one go, I'd love to try to find a way to get it (if that's even possible...i'm not sure). Otherwise I'm definately moving off campus...

Hey guys!
I am finishing up my second year at CCOM and I am looking to move into the city for my clinical rotations. I need to rent out my place to 3 Midwestern students (preferably CCOM students). It's a really nice townhome ACROSS THE STREET FROM CAMPUS!!! The rent is $650 and internet and cable is included. There is also a government assistance program for electric and gas where the gov. pays most of it, so you wouldn't be paying that much extra in bills (especially between 3 people). The place has everything you need and more...washer/dryer, dishwasher, garbage/recycling, 2 car garage with driveway, back porch (for those post-exam times when you just need to relax and have a nice cold broosky!)...it's 2 1/2 baths, 3 levels, corner unit, 2 fireplaces...it's big and spacious, cheap and convenient...it's AWESOME and a total steal! If anyone who is interested in my place, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!
Take care and congrats on your acceptance to CCOM!
Tamar:)
tamar.gibli@mwumail.midwestern.edu
p.s. I would be more than happy to answer any questions you guys have on anything about CCOM/med school/Downers Grove/really anything... I look forward to meeting you guys!

so i'm coming from california and need some suggestions on what kind of winter clothing to purchase before the big move. gortex? wind resistant? long underwear? needless to say, i've never experienced anything like this yet and i'd like to be as prepared as possible before arriving to school. any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks!

so i'm coming from california and need some suggestions on what kind of winter clothing to purchase before the big move. gortex? wind resistant? long underwear? needless to say, i've never experienced anything like this yet and i'd like to be as prepared as possible before arriving to school. any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks!



Welcome to chicago!!! Chicago winters could be BRUTAL!! This past one was really mild tho. I would bring LOTS of sweaters, nice and warm coats, gloves, hats, scarves, a nice pair of warm winter boots, and long underwear is good to wear when you're outside a lot during the winter. For going to school, long underwear may be a pain because once you get inside you start sweating with them on. Layering is key in the winter cause you are contantly going from warm to cold and back. Good luck!

Hey guys,

Sorry to invade your thread but I'm looking to see if there is interest in having a Chicagoland SDN meetup this fall!

I'm particularly interested in knowing when your classes begin and if you would be interested in spending a night out on the town with your fellow SDNers from Chicago area med schools.

PM me if you think this sounds like fun!

Thanks,

Molly

so i'm coming from california and need some suggestions on what kind of winter clothing to purchase before the big move. gortex? wind resistant? long underwear? needless to say, i've never experienced anything like this yet and i'd like to be as prepared as possible before arriving to school. any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks!

Just wait until you get here to buy anything. It wont get cold for a couple of months (The beginning of september is usually very warm), and you wont have to move all your winter clothes. :thumbup:
Besides, im sure Chicago has a better selection of winter stuff than California.

So does that mean you're giving up your single? I got stuck with a double suite and a shared bath -- my 11th choice for on campus. I'm from California and figure living on campus would be a lot easier to sort out. If you're letting that one go, I'd love to try to find a way to get it (if that's even possible...i'm not sure). Otherwise I'm definately moving off campus...


Actually when i went to the school, found out i have a shared bath. Does double sweet mean you share your room? thats horrible.

I have untill june 1st the turn in the app, so im gonna wait to cancel. If I were you i would get on the waitlists for other dorms because i think that is how they do housing.

Anyone using The Higher Education (T.H.E.) at northstar.org as a lender for private loans?

I was on the phone with financial aid and i want to use this, but the school answer to everything was Sallie Mae

Anyone using The Higher Education (T.H.E.) at northstar.org as a lender for private loans?

I was on the phone with financial aid and i want to use this, but the school answer to everything was Sallie Mae

They want you to give into the beast!

Im so glad im not a first year anymore.


Have fun with that, suckers.

so i'm coming from california and need some suggestions on what kind of winter clothing to purchase before the big move. gortex? wind resistant? long underwear? needless to say, i've never experienced anything like this yet and i'd like to be as prepared as possible before arriving to school. any suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks!
Where in CA are you from? I'm from San Diego and don't know much about cold weather...I'm just a little worried...

Where in CA are you from? I'm from San Diego and don't know much about cold weather...I'm just a little worried...

Just make sure that you dont leave any skin exposed or it will freeze instantly

Just make sure that you dont leave any skin exposed or it will freeze instantly


I've seen it

The winters can be ugly in the midwest- I went to school in Madison, WI for 4 years and the worst was definitely the winds in winter where it got to -30 windchill. A good hat and windproof jacket are key, but since we don't have to walk 25 minutes to class it won't be a huge issue at CCOM.

I've seen it

Excellent....Maybe i'll just never go outside during the winter

can somebody tell me what questions are asked on the CCOM supplementary application?

Where in CA are you from? I'm from San Diego and don't know much about cold weather...I'm just a little worried...

*hugs*

I feel for both of you. I'm from southern CA (LA) and I've had two winters in Chicago, and yes, they've been mild, but I did not do well at all. :(
I never thought I was an outside girl or that I spent that much time outside until I got to DG. SAD might get to you, because I was hit hard with it big time. For me, it wasn't so much the cold that killed, it was the lack of sunlight. Most of the time the skies are gray, and that part sucks big time. :thumbdown

I swear I'd stare at my summer skirts and tank tops wishing to wear them. :laugh:

All I know is that, do whatever it takes to fight off SAD. I opted not to go the drug route, and tanning salons and light box therapy aren't really a long term fix. I think it was the idea of needing to be outside baking in sunlight. :(

Anyway, I'm a third year now, so if you guys have any questions, you can PM me anytime.

Oh, and living on campus was a plus for me since summer storage is relatively cheap, but I ended up studying off campus most of the time to just "get a break" from school. You spend way too many hours to live, eat, and breathe at school without losing some sanity.

Good luck! :luck: I wish someone had warned me about the weather. If you're really a sunny, outdoorsy person, just brace yourself for the winter.

If anyone is in the Boston area this summer, let me know and we can plan a get together. I'll be here until August 14.

hey guys...sorry for not getting back to those that contacted me for the apt. i advertised. As soon as my landlord found out I was leaving he jumped and got the placed rented. Anyway...here is my advice...log onto the chicago tribune and search the classifieds for apts in downers grove. There are plenty of places that advertise on apartments.com and other websites like that but they are significantly more expensive. I lived in a complex like city view my first year, out in naperville, it was amazing but so were the bills and the drive was not worth it for me. My second year i moved within 2 miles of school, i sacrificed all of my princess priorities and lived in a privately owned apt. It was the best thing I had ever done, being that close just makes like so much easier. Anyway there are plenty of apts that are downtown downers grove, just south of ogden that are much cheaper than other places. I lived just north of ogden and that cut out a ton of traffic, and made my commute never longer than 4 minutes...which was priceless on exam days...hmmm well that makes it 3 of the 5 days a week ;) anyway enjoy summer and let me know if you have any questions!!!

Ciao

Hello fellow CCOM class of 2010 classmates. :D I'm so excited to get started. Can anyone recommend any specific threads on here or other resources for first year med students?

Does anyone know if CCOM has their classes viewable or recorded online?

No one tapes our classes as far as I know. Trust me, the notes you are given/have to buy are PLENTY sufficient to excel.

So lecture is for suckers. Gotcha. That a huge relief considering I just decided to communte to school next year.

Well this is a repost, I now have signed for a 2 bed 2 bath at Yorktown II in Lombard. I need a roommate. Email me if you're interested at jerm002@hotmail.com Rent is $1169/month + utilities.
-Jeremy

The lecture notes are money. I went to class about 10% of the time - just to chill and say hi to everyone. BUT, everyone has different ways in which information presented to them 'sticks'. By about 2nd or 3rd quarter you'll have your routine down.



So lecture is for suckers. Gotcha. That a huge relief considering I just decided to communte to school next year.

Ey guys I need a male/female student roommate for a 2bedroom/2bathroom apartment at Yorktown II in Lombard (Astor floor plan, 1056 sq.ft). The total cost = $1169/mo + utilities. I'm easy going, sharing, co-operative, quiet or social as appropriate, non-smoker, was a Resident Assistant at the University of Texas for 2 years, so open-minded, good humored and easy to get along with. I study equally frequently at campus and at home.
Call at (210) 259 7945 or email at siddro@gmail.com if interested.

Sid

Hi everyone,
I'll be joining you in Downers Grove at CCOM! I'm living in the on-campus apts...little did I know that I would be paying a lot of rent for a not-impressive apt...super. Is anyone else living on-campus (esp. the apts?).

Hi Zinnia!

I will be living in Pine Apartment as well. The location will definitely be convenient consider how many morning exams we will have. I hope this advantage will override the disadvantages of living there!

SuperDOgirl,
Apt#7
Hi everyone,
I'll be joining you in Downers Grove at CCOM! I'm living in the on-campus apts...little did I know that I would be paying a lot of rent for a not-impressive apt...super. Is anyone else living on-campus (esp. the apts?).

Hey do y'all know if CCOM offers research preceptorships in the summers for med students? from what i know getting published in med school is money.
O...and really excited to start school...bleh bleh bleh.
Anyone down to put together a mixer a coupla weeks before school? Cos then we can have another one @ the end of 1st year and have a betting pool going on how much weight i'm gonna gain. My bookies standing by.
Anyways email me at siddro@gmail.com if anyone's interested.
And still looking for a roommate for Yorktown II...see above.

Hey do y'all know if CCOM offers research preceptorships in the summers for med students? from what i know getting published in med school is money.


Yes, they do. I think you can get around $4-5K? for a 10 week summer research fellowship. I talked to someone about it during the meet and greet. I think I might do that next summer.

No one tapes our classes as far as I know. Trust me, the notes you are given/have to buy are PLENTY sufficient to excel.

Buckeye! BBake!!! What's going on?!? Hope your summer is going good, definitely enjoying the freedom in chi-town and grateful that the first year is over!

Anyone just recieve the summer reading packet?

Anyone just recieve the summer reading packet?


what is that?

what is that?


I just got a packet in the mail on saturday from CCOM with a letter that contained suggested summer reading books, and a few copies of some articles, a sheet that said i needed to buy medical equipment, immunization reminder. They even suggested taking a medical terminology course.

I just got a packet in the mail on saturday from CCOM with a letter that contained suggested summer reading books, and a few copies of some articles, a sheet that said i needed to buy medical equipment, immunization reminder. They even suggested taking a medical terminology course.

I was told at my interview by the students that you should wait until classes begin to buy equipment. Evidently they sell stethoscopes and other things in bulk at a discount.

Also, does anyone know anything about the immunizations that you can get from the university? They gave us that blue? sheet with all of the prices. They seemed to be a lot cheaper that what my local hospital can do. Can we get those during orientation or should we have them done before hand?.

I was told at my interview by the students that you should wait until classes begin to buy equipment. Evidently they sell stethoscopes and other things in bulk at a discount.

Also, does anyone know anything about the immunizations that you can get from the university? They gave us that blue? sheet with all of the prices. They seemed to be a lot cheaper that what my local hospital can do. Can we get those during orientation or should we have them done before hand?.

The way I understood the immunizations, you should try to get them done before orientation just in case your titers indicate that you need another immunization. I had all my labs done before I graduated in the spring, and my advice is to start them now. It was a hassle to get the blood drawn, return for the labs, and return again for the second round of the TB, plus get the physical. My titers were cheaper to get them done through the hospital.

I got my financial aid letter today. It says tuition is 40,500! Jeeze, I thought it was more like 38K. Whats up with that?

I got my financial aid letter today. It says tuition is 40,500! Jeeze, I thought it was more like 38K. Whats up with that?

OUch! I think last year it was 38K.

OUch! I think last year it was 38K.


gotta love that instate tuition, last years was 32, i don't know what it is this year

I got my financial aid letter today. It says tuition is 40,500! Jeeze, I thought it was more like 38K. Whats up with that?


They raised it 2652$ for out of staters and I think 5k for instaters.


Im pretty excited that it exceeds my stafford loan amount.


I certainly made a poor decision coming to this school from out-of-state. If you have in-state options, I recommend you take them. Im kicking myself.

They raised it 2652$ for out of staters and I think 5k for instaters.


Im pretty excited that it exceeds my stafford loan amount.


I certainly made a poor decision coming to this school from out-of-state. If you have in-state options, I recommend you take them. Im kicking myself.


No kidding - Iowa is ~23k per year for in-state.... you dont even have to tap into private loans to get a top notch education. granted its public, but someone IS making a killing off of us.

I was told at my interview by the students that you should wait until classes begin to buy equipment. Evidently they sell stethoscopes and other things in bulk at a discount.

Also, does anyone know anything about the immunizations that you can get from the university? They gave us that blue? sheet with all of the prices. They seemed to be a lot cheaper that what my local hospital can do. Can we get those during orientation or should we have them done before hand?.

I can't stress this point enough. Buy the cheapest equipment available. The salespeople from WelchAllyn will put the screws to you -as they did me- otherwise

Try to get your titers done in a manner that your insurance can cover you. If you come to the Wellness Center it will be $275 large, but at least the baller drawing your blood is easy on the eyes.

Try to get your titers done in a manner that your insurance can cover you. If you come to the Wellness Center it will be $275 large, but at least the baller drawing your blood is easy on the eyes.

:rolleyes: IF you like washed up Brett Favre wannabe's

Do NOT read a damn thing before first year. Relax enjoy, and then hit the ground running when you get there....then...the hard part...maintain for the entire year...use your summers to relax, catch up and live normally. Watch as much tv as you can, catch up on movies etc!!!! THERE SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO READ BEFORE FIRST YEAR!!!!

Do NOT read a damn thing before first year. Relax enjoy, and then hit the ground running when you get there....then...the hard part...maintain for the entire year...use your summers to relax, catch up and live normally. Watch as much tv as you can, catch up on movies etc!!!! THERE SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO READ BEFORE FIRST YEAR!!!!


Well said Ms. HoosierDO. As a matter a factly, tonight I drank enough beer to kill a small horse watching the Brew Crew put the pick on the Cubs. And as for Buckeye, I believe he'll be pimpin the green and gold when my main man A.J. Hawk is getting crunk in the middle. Listen to Hoosier though, DO NOT study and enjoy your summer.

If WelchAllyn is over priced, where else should we look and how much should we expect to pay? What kind of features do we really need?

If WelchAllyn is over priced, where else should we look and how much should we expect to pay? What kind of features do we really need?

Try the WelchAllyn grade C medical equipment
Sketchy, but affordable

(I understand that it comes with a small flask of gin seen in the bottom left corner)

If WelchAllyn is over priced, where else should we look and how much should we expect to pay? What kind of features do we really need?


A stethescope. An otoscope. A syphgmomanometer (the blood pressure thing, however the **** you spell it)

anybody get into CCOM with less than 25 MCAT?

Are there students that are selling their used equipment? (otoscope and blood pressure thing) I am going to wait until school starts to buy these things because #1. I have no idea what I am doing and #2. I dont know how much anything should cost and I dont want to get ripped off on the internet buying worthless junk.

Are there students that are selling their used equipment? (otoscope and blood pressure thing) I am going to wait until school starts to buy these things because #1. I have no idea what I am doing and #2. I dont know how much anything should cost and I dont want to get ripped off on the internet buying worthless junk.


Good call laboholic. The instructors and MS2s will have more information for us to base our decisions. My guess is we probably don't need all of the bells and whistles for these things we are going to be learning on. But we will find out.

Does anyone know which BRS books are good to have for MSI (my friend told me Biochem) And where can we find our class schedule?

Also I was told by the lady in finaid office that there is no tuition difference between in and out of state anymore. Is that true?

Also I was told by the lady in finaid office that there is no tuition difference between in and out of state anymore. Is that true?

Well for in state it's 36,391, and a previous post said out of state is 40,500, so it looks like there is still a difference.

Does anyone know which BRS books are good to have for MSI (my friend told me Biochem) And where can we find our class schedule?


We didnt have our class schedule until orientation.


I didnt use any BRS books except for physio, and you dont have that until winter and spring.

For fall you will have:

biochem, anatomy, interdisciplinary core class, history of medicine, histology, intro to clinical medicine, and OMM.

Every quarter first year is increasingly worse....well maybe not for you guys since you are starting earlier than we did.

Good call laboholic. The instructors and MS2s will have more information for us to base our decisions. My guess is we probably don't need all of the bells and whistles for these things we are going to be learning on. But we will find out.

Ack! I doubt you'll find an MS2 selling any of their equipment.

Some people went with the expensive welch allyn equipment, and other people bought stuff off the cheap sites on the internet.

Getting the cheap stuff is fine for what you're buying it for (practicing on each other in the lab). However, I highly recommend putting some time and effort into finding a good stethoscope!

Interestingly, one of our professors (an MD), thought it was pretty silly that ccom required the MSIs to buy medical equipment that we'll only use a few times in the lab.

Take that as you will. But at least we get to learn to do heart/lung/eye/ear/reflex exams early. That's fun!

Im just curious...is cell biology covered in any of the courses? I dont see it in the curriculum but it is kind of important isnt it?

Im just curious...is cell biology covered in any of the courses? I dont see it in the curriculum but it is kind of important isnt it?


Oh yeah, Biochem is a big umbrella for cell/molecular and genetics

Oh yeah, Biochem is a big umbrella for cell/molecular and genetics
I see. Thanks

Ack! I doubt you'll find an MS2 selling any of their equipment.

Some people went with the expensive welch allyn equipment, and other people bought stuff off the cheap sites on the internet.

Getting the cheap stuff is fine for what you're buying it for (practicing on each other in the lab). However, I highly recommend putting some time and effort into finding a good stethoscope!

Interestingly, one of our professors (an MD), thought it was pretty silly that ccom required the MSIs to buy medical equipment that we'll only use a few times in the lab.

Take that as you will. But at least we get to learn to do heart/lung/eye/ear/reflex exams early. That's fun!

So what IS a "good stethoscope" for students? The Littmann Cardio III seems to be popular....

Do we need a great stethoscope while learning? I can see a good one enabling you to hear faint sounds whereas a cheaper model might not make them as audible. Is this true...OR are the better ones only really needed for good for cardiologists who know what he/she is doing? OR, maybe there is a happy medium.

Hello future classmates! I'm enjoying all the advice for us students about to start medical school. Anything else we should know?

So are any of the incoming MSI's planning on reading any of the suggested books?

I see. Thanks



So what IS a "good stethoscope" for students? The Littmann Cardio III seems to be popular....

Do we need a great stethoscope while learning? I can see a good one enabling you to hear faint sounds whereas a cheaper model might not make them as audible. Is this true...OR are the better ones only really needed for good for cardiologists who know what he/she is doing? OR, maybe there is a happy medium.

Littman Classic II SE should be fine for now. The chances of you losing it during rotations/it being stolen are high.

I am headin to CCOM in August livin at the Versailles apts in Oakbrook Terrace movin out August 15 just wonderin who else is livin there.

I am headin to CCOM in August livin at the Versailles apts in Oakbrook Terrace movin out August 15 just wonderin who else is livin there.


Im living in building 7 i think. moving in august 19. Looking for someone who is living close to share internet with via a wireless router. If you are in the same building let me know if you are interested.

Littman Classic II SE should be fine for now. The chances of you losing it during rotations/it being stolen are high.

thats me

Yes I'm living in Versailles too. What are these suggested books? I didn't get anything in the mail.

Yes I'm living in Versailles too. What are these suggested books? I didn't get anything in the mail.


1. Read "The DO's: Osteopathic Medicine in America" by Norman Gevitz, Ph.D.
2. Read "The anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness" by Jerome Groopman, MD
3. Read "The Breakout Principle" by Herbert Benson, MD
4. Read "The Paradox of Osteopathy" from JAOA and "Hero DO" (Formerly Hero MD) from Newsweek
5. Complete a course in medical terminology. There are several on-line courses and also self-tutorial books.

I have only read the 2 articles from JAOA and Newsweek, but the others are supposed to give background on the profession and info on dealing with stress.

1. Read "The DO's: Osteopathic Medicine in America" by Norman Gevitz, Ph.D.
2. Read "The anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail in the Face of Illness" by Jerome Groopman, MD
3. Read "The Breakout Principle" by Herbert Benson, MD
4. Read "The Paradox of Osteopathy" from JAOA and "Hero DO" (Formerly Hero MD) from Newsweek
5. Complete a course in medical terminology. There are several on-line courses and also self-tutorial books.

I have only read the 2 articles from JAOA and Newsweek, but the others are supposed to give background on the profession and info on dealing with stress.

The only book I read was the DO's. Not to mention, IM pretty sure we didnt have a 'required reading' list.

Take it for what its worth. I wouldnt bother.

Hey Everyone! So, I got this idea from another fellow med student to start a Google Group (similar to Yahoo groups) because I think it'll be easier to communicate and is a little less flaky than SDN (I've had problems accessing it before, but that may just be me). You can choose whether or not you want to receive messages in your email and we can use it throughout our four years to post things like study guides and social events (work hard, play hard, right?) Also, if you know anyone else in our class or other classes who may be interested, please pass this link along!

http://groups.google.com/group/CCOM2010

Awesome. I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Hey all! I'm moving up to the area around late August and I definately think we should try and plan a class party/BBQ/meet at a bar type get together. Any takers?

So is anyone in Yorktown II?