I figured it's about time someone set up a place for all prospective UCI students to congregate and become familiar with one another. I'm curious as to who my possible future classmates on SDN may be.

even if you're not totally set but are pretty sure, come in. We OCers are as friendly a bunch as it can get.

hey choco, i'll be seein' you may 7th. i'm excited as hell, i just got accepted the other day

This thread will quickly be moved to the allopathic page (under class threads)...

Anyone strongly considering (after post-acceptance) the UCI PRIME-LC program?

hey choco, i'll be seein' you may 7th. i'm excited as hell, i just got accepted the other day

nice. have you began looking into housing yet? I'm heavily leaning towards vista del campo. I think i'm gonna go visit the place sometime this week. Maybe i can sneak some pictures in so i can post them here.

as for prime-LC, not likely on my part. Although I am very interested in doing work with the spanish community. I'm taking some spanish classes right now and planning on doing a spanish immersion program this summer before school starts.

Hey choco, good of you to start this thread. I'm still not sure where I'll be next year, but naturally im leaning towards UCI. I'm also thinking about vista del campo - that place looks quite nice.
I'm not considering the Prime-LC, but I am 99% sure about doing the joint MD/MBA. Anyone else interested in this?

hey choco, i haven't looked into housing much yet. i'm thinking about getting a place off campus though, like a small commute from campus.

Dear cHocoBo,

I am sure by now you are looking forward to starting your journey toward your medical career. Since the time you received your acceptance into the Class of 2010 at the UC Irvine School of Medicine you may have had questions concerning the curriculum and student life in general. In an attempt to provide a forum to address some of these issues we are inviting you to revisit us on Sunday, May 7, 2006. It will be a great opportunity to meet medical students, faculty and learn more about the UC Irvine School of Medicine experience. An opportunity will be provided for you to address your questions to a panel of faculty and students. You will also participate in interactive workshops hosted by our Emergency Department faculty. You will be able to practice skills such as suturing and intubations. Dress for the day is informal and you are invited to bring a guest.

At the conclusion of the Revisit Day, the students are hosting a reception at our Anteater Recreation Center (ARC). We want to make it easy for you to join us, so if you want to stay the night with a student on Saturday, a list of student hosts will be e-mailed to you in the next few weeks.

We realize that not everyone will be able to join us on May 7th. For planning purposes, we need to know whether or not you will be attending and if you are bringing a guest. Please RSVP by April 18th and address any questions to medadmit@uci.edu .

We look forward to seeing you on May 7th!

Sincerely,

Ellena Peterson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean





wowow. for some reason this email made me really excited. Did you guys all get this? You guys are all going right?

I got this email, and I plan to be there if I can (I'll be in a state of flux with work, perhaps ending a job, perhaps starting a new one, so I'm not sure). But I would definitely like to stop by again before I make a final decision. :thumbup:

i'm gonna be there for sure...see you there chocobo! can't wait!

i'll be there on may 7th... :hardy:

You will be able to practice skills such as suturing and intubations.

and what the heck does that mean?

Hey all,

I'll be lurking around for a while. UCI is my first choice, but I'm on the waitlist, so I won't know my fate until after May. Congratulations to all of you who have been accepted! Hopefully I'll be joining you.

WooHoo! I'm IN - and UCI is my top choice! I'm going to med school! And where I can smell the ocean air every day - can't beat that!

By the way - did you see the 2006 match list for UCI? Woweewowow!

I'm going to the Second Look Day - and am looking forward to meeting you all, my potential fellow classmates!

:clap: :hardy: :horns: :D :) :cool: :thumbup: :laugh: :wow:

WooHoo! I'm IN - and UCI is my top choice! I'm going to med school! And where I can smell the ocean air every day - can't beat that!

By the way - did you see the 2006 match list for UCI? Woweewowow!

I'm going to the Second Look Day - and am looking forward to meeting you all, my potential fellow classmates!

:clap: :hardy: :horns: :D :) :cool: :thumbup: :laugh: :wow:

congrats! we're finally starting to see more and more potential anteaters popping up.

By the way - did you see the 2006 match list for UCI? Woweewowow!



I just searched the uci site for this and couldn't find it, what's the link?
thanks!

and what the heck does that mean?

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. What is this, preschool? I hope I get to fingerpaint when I get done with my sutures. :)

Anyone interested in hitting the local scene on the 6th? Maybe do a little bar hopping in our (potential) future home? :thumbup:

I just searched the uci site for this and couldn't find it, what's the link?
thanks!


The Match List isn't posted (as far as I know). It was included in the acceptance packet that UCI SOM sent to me. The list said "for posting," so think it is public knowledge.

Here are the places on the list:

Institution / Program Name

UCI / Medicine - Prelim
UCLA / Neuro

Duke / EM

Baylor / Peds

Tufts / FP

UCSD / ObGyn

UCI / Psych

UCLA / Ortho

Baystate Med Ctr (MA) / EM

UCI / ObGyn

U. Maryland / Gen Surg

White Memorial (CA) / IM

Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, CA) / Peds

UCLA / Peds

Olive View Med Ctr (CA) / IM

UCSF / Psych

U. Utah Affil Hospitals / Otolaryngology

Kaiser Permanente (SF, CA) / Medicine - Prelim
UCSF / Neuro

UCI / Gen Surg

UCSF / Psych

Medical U. of Ohio / Ortho

Kaiser Permanente (Orange County, CA) / FP

Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr / IM

UCI / Psych

UCSF / Psych

Childrens Hospital (Oakland, CA) / Peds

Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr / IM

UCI / Psych

UCI / Otolaryngology

Olive View Med Ctr (CA) / Medicine - Prelim
UCI / Opthamology

Kaiser Permanente (SF, CA) / IM

N. Shore U. (Manhasset, NY) / IM

Harbor-UCLA Med Ctr / Gen Surg

CA Pacific Med Ctr / Psych

U Nevada Affil Hosp / ObGyn

UCLA / IM

Kaiser Permanente (LA, CA) / Medicine - Prelim
USC / Neuro

Massachusetts General Hospital / Medicine - Prelim
Johs Hopkins / EM

Kaiser Permanente (LA, CA) / Peds
Stanford / Child Neuro

St Mary Med Ctr (Long Beach, CA) / Med - Prelim
U. Maryland / Rad.-Onco.

Mayo / IM

Swedish Med Ctr (WA) / FP

Olive View Med Ctr (CA) / IM

U. Oklahoma / Gen Surg

NY Eye and Ear Infirmary / Otolaryngology

Kaiser Permanente (Fontana, CA) / FP

U Washington Affil Hosp. / IM

UCI / Path

VA Greater LA Health System (CA) / Psych (UCLA/SFVP)

UCI / Peds

UCI / IM

UC Davis / Otolaryngology

UNC / Gen Psych

Sutter Health (CA) / FP

Harbor-UCLA / Peds

UCSD / ObGyn

UCI / Psych

UCI / Peds

Banner Good Samaritan Med Ctr (AZ) / ObGyn

UV / Peds

UC Davis / Peds

UCI / EM

U Maryland / Psych (Sheppard Pratt)

UCLA Neuropsych Inst / Psych

UCSF / Peds

UCLA / Anesthesiology

UCLA Neuropsych Inst / Psych

UCI / Peds

UCLA / Peds

UCI / Medicine - Prelim
UCI / Anesthesiology

Cedars Sinai / IM

White Mem Med Ctr (LA, CA) / FP

Kaiser Permanente (Fontana, CA) / FP

UCI / EM

Cedars Sinai / Psych

Kaiser Permanente (SF, CA) / ObGyn


If I remember correctly, Medicine - Preliminary means that some programs require or suggest that one year of general or semi-directed internship is necessary before the program. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. Hence, in the list when Medicine - Prelim is given, there is another listing directly beneath it. On the list, both listings go together, and to the same person.


Pretty good list, yes?

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. What is this, preschool? I hope I get to fingerpaint when I get done with my sutures. :)

Anyone interested in hitting the local scene on the 6th? Maybe do a little bar hopping in our (potential) future home? :thumbup:


I told my girlfriend that we get to practice sutures and intubations. She said, "On what? You're going to sew up oranges?"

Smartass. Pretty funny though, I was thinking eggplants (saw it on an old episode of ER, I think).

I told my girlfriend that we get to practice sutures and intubations. She said, "On what? You're going to sew up oranges?"

Smartass. Pretty funny though, I was thinking eggplants (saw it on an old episode of ER, I think).

haha. my guess was pig's feet. I'm actually kinda excited about it.

... and that really is a very nice match list.

I heard of an opthamologist that practiced "sutures" on grapes. Wowza...

The Match List isn't posted (as far as I know). It was included in the acceptance packet that UCI SOM sent to me. The list said "for posting," so think it is public knowledge.

Here are the places on the list...

Thanks OctoDoc!!!!

Ummm, that match list for UCI is not really that good (its pretty average). You must be a pre-med. Take a look at other california medical school match lists like USC/Stanford/UCSF --- those are great match lists.

4th year, matched in plastic surg.

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. What is this, preschool? I hope I get to fingerpaint when I get done with my sutures. :)

Anyone interested in hitting the local scene on the 6th? Maybe do a little bar hopping in our (potential) future home? :thumbup:

Bar hopping and Irvine aren't normally found in the same sentence... we'll have to go to neighboring cities to bar hop :p

But I'm definitely down to go hang out on the 6th and meet some of my future classmates :)

Bar hopping and Irvine aren't normally found in the same sentence... we'll have to go to neighboring cities to bar hop :p



Hmmm... how does drinking malt liquor in a parking lot sound? :cool:

Ummm, that match list for UCI is not really that good (its pretty average). You must be a pre-med. Take a look at other california medical school match lists like USC/Stanford/UCSF --- those are great match lists.

4th year, matched in plastic surg.


Maybe for the number in each specialty, I haven't counted. I was referring to the representation. UC schools, MGH, etc. Very encouraging! And no different than the other UC schools.

Yes, I am a pre-med, starting this fall. That is obvious from this thread. Yes, I have done my homework (i.e. looking at other California medical school match lists like USC/Stanford/UCSF). Yes, they are great match lists. And yes, I have been around the block. The UCI match list tells me that I and my fellow UCI students are in good company, and can look forward to residencies at great places.

Congratulations on your match. Try to be nice to the med students, you were in their shoes not too long ago.

Sorry guys, I wasn't trying to be mean, just saying that UCI's match list for this year -- and previous years... is never impressive, and some years downright crappy (1 derm, 0 plastics this year?). This is a reminder for people for which med school you choose, I never really looked at this stuff when I was pre-med, but overall, things don't change much year to year in the match-- and it will affect you 4 years form now when you are looking at residency.

ASX - Are you a UCI student? Or a student at another Cali school? Forgive me for being slow in case you already made it clear, im just curious where you get your perspective from.

Sorry guys, I wasn't trying to be mean, just saying that UCI's match list for this year -- and previous years... is never impressive, and some years downright crappy (1 derm, 0 plastics this year?). This is a reminder for people for which med school you choose, I never really looked at this stuff when I was pre-med, but overall, things don't change much year to year in the match-- and it will affect you 4 years form now when you are looking at residency.


ASX - Why do you judge match lists by the number in certain specialties and not the locations? You said that you matched in plastics. Your example of why UCI's match list isn't impressive is that there are 1 derm, 0 plastics matches this year suggests that you judge match lists, at least in part, by placements in the categories in which you are interested. Few placements in a particular category may simply reflect the interests of the student body at that school.

I, for one, do not intend to go into derm or plastics. Why would I base the quality of a match list on placements in those categories? Without knowing for certain which area of medicine I prefer, is it not better to judge a match list by the locations, instead of the disciplines?

I would deem a match list sub par if the representation of locations is unimpressive. With regard to UCI, the breadth of quality locations is no different than those of the other California schools. Compare specifically UCI to UCSF and USC's 2006 match lists.

Also, the better performing medical students at UCI will match in the specialties that they choose. Just as with other California schools.

Lastly, please consider the scope of this thread. It is for students accepted to the 2010 class at UCI. We all have our reasons for considering UCI as our school of choice. Subverting our enthusiasm (whatever is the intention) won't go well here.

Lastly, please consider the scope of this thread. It is for students accepted to the 2010 class at UCI. We all have our reasons for considering UCI as our school of choice. Subverting our enthusiasm (whatever is the intention) won't go well here.

Amen. The match list looks comparable to USC and UCLA, except there is less specialization. Thats not a bad thing, like what was said, it depends on the scope of the students/school.

is anyone planning to make their own "revisit day"? i can't make it on 5/7, and i'm going the last weekend in april instead. hopefully it will still be an informative visit...it would be great if we could still stay with student hosts, etc.

No real motives here, I just wanted to give you some advice. I go to another California med school. And also, I made a mistake, 0 derm, 0 plastics.

You can't really take that by itself, but I do know quite a bit of their class and that they did have people apply to, but did not match in those 2 specialities.

I wasn't trying to curb your enthusiasm, I initally was just amused at the spin/commentary on UCI. Read the newspaper -- its not all rosy. But don't trust my word, read the LA Times.

Read the newspaper -- its not all rosy. But don't trust my word, read the LA Times.


I read the article to which you referred. There was also one in the Orange County Register.

I was initially concerned about how it would affect the medical students, but realize that the problems with the hospital won't visit upon the students.

Also, UCI has a new hospital in the works. Construction to be completed in 2009. If I remember correctly, it will be on campus. And in time for my 4th year (too bad not a year sooner!). And if I go MD/MBA, the hospital will have had a one-year shake down cruise before I do my "4th" year.

By the way, with regard to the UCI students that you mentioned that tried and did not secure a residency in derm or plastics, without knowing their exact stories, one cannot know why they did not match in those specialties. Maybe they were poor students, didn't have adequate resumes (read: experiences ancillary to grades and board scores), or didn't interview well. I seriously doubt it was simply because they graduated from UCI.

I read the article to which you referred. There was also one in the Orange County Register.

I was initially concerned about how it would affect the medical students, but realize that the problems with the hospital won't visit upon the students.

Also, UCI has a new hospital in the works. Construction to be completed in 2009. If I remember correctly, it will be on campus. And in time for my 4th year (too bad not a year sooner!). And if I go MD/MBA, the hospital will have had a one-year shake down cruise before I do my "4th" year.

By the way, with regard to the UCI students that you mentioned that tried and did not secure a residency in derm or plastics, without knowing their exact stories, one cannot know why they did not match in those specialties. Maybe they were poor students, didn't have adequate resumes (read: experiences ancillary to grades and board scores), or didn't interview well. I seriously doubt it was simply because they graduated from UCI.

theyre building a new hospital? wow i feel kinda stupid for not knowing that. When are they going to begin this project? or is it already in the works.

I don't know all of the details. My faculty interviewer was telling me about it. I think he said the groundbreaking has recently occurred, or will occur soon - I can't remember, I was preoccupied with the interview. I also don't know how big will it be, how comprehensive the services, etc. I'm also surprised that UCI's website doesn't discuss it.

This is from the UCI Medical Center website:

http://www.ucihealth.com/News/UCI%20Health/05WinNewHosp.htm

The foundation of UCI Medical Center’s new university hospital is taking shape!

During the next several months, a steady progression of concrete trucks and construction workers will pour the base from which the state-of-the-art hospital tower will rise.

UCI Medical Center’s new university hospital—expected to open in early 2009—will provide patient-friendly features and the latest equipment to provide the best in patient care, research and education. The seven-story building is being constructed on the north side of the site of the existing medical center, which remains fully functional during construction.

During the past months, tons of earth have been excavated from the site in preparation for the foundation, which will be poured in a series of eight installments through early February. In order to minimize the impact on traffic for patients and others, construction vehicles needed for the foundation pouring are scheduled to be on site only on Saturdays and the two Fridays before Christmas and New Year’s Day.



(Yay!!! And...waaaahhh! It's not going to be on campus. But I guess by 4th year, we'll be spending all of our time in hospitals, so it doesn't really matter. But, if it opens in early 2009, will we be able to go there for the latter part of our third year? I hope so!)

(Yay!!! And...waaaahhh! It's not going to be on campus. But I guess by 4th year, we'll be spending all of our time in hospitals, so it doesn't really matter. But, if it opens in early 2009, will we be able to go there for the latter part of our third year? I hope so!)

I have a feeling it wont be available by our 4th year. These things seem to never be complete by the first projected deadline (e.g. UCLA's new reagan hospital)

nevertheless, it is quite exciting. thanks for the update octodoc.

[QUOTE=cHocoBo 118]I have a feeling it wont be available by our 4th year. These things seem to never be complete by the first projected deadline (e.g. UCLA's new reagan hospital)


Yeah, I know. But it's nice to dream. They started on the foundation before last Christmas, so maybe....

I want to be one of the people who gets to play with the shiny new toys and scuff the walls.

I live pretty close to the site. Maybe I'll go down there and help.

Hey, if any UCI waitlisted people are reading this - you go help, too, and update UCI SOM with another EC! :laugh:

Just recently accepted and jumping for joy. :luck: Im deciding btw UCI and Mt.Sinai...but definitely leaning towards UCI!! I cant seem to escape Cali!!! I'll definitely be there May 7th...cant wait. whooohooo!

Just recently accepted and jumping for joy. :luck: Im deciding btw UCI and Mt.Sinai...but definitely leaning towards UCI!! I cant seem to escape Cali!!! I'll definitely be there May 7th...cant wait. whooohooo!

Congrats! Come to UCI. The air is too thin at Mt. Sinai.

arghhhh :(
i just found out i can't make it to the revisit day. i was really looking forward to meeting you all! but then again, we have 4 loooong years together to get acquainted.

does anyone have any idea when orientation is and around when classes begin? From last year's thread, it seems like the very beginning of aug. i wonder if its the same for this year.

I wish I had some actual info, but all the admissions office will tel me is "early august". So ya, you're pretty much up to date with your info :)

does anyone have any idea when orientation is and around when classes begin? From last year's thread, it seems like the very beginning of aug. i wonder if its the same for this year.

I found this from UCI's website:

http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/com/meded/calendar/courseCalendar/Year1%20Holiday%20and%20Exam%20Schedule%2020052006 .doc

The first exam for last year's first year students was 8:00 a.m., histology, on August 15.

That probably means classes begin at least a week earlier, and so the orientation is probably a couple of days before that.

That probably makes it the the orientation the first week of August, at the latest.

When you factor in moving and settling in, count on a short summer.

(Ugg. 8:00 a.m. exams. I am not a morning person. :sleep: This is going to hurt!)

this article came out today, and i would like some other people's thoughts on it:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1094593.php


It discusses some of the recent problems that the UCI Medical Center has had and of the problems the faculty are facing. UCI now has a chancellor who trained as a physician...I'm not sure how that will impact the medical center but it will be interesting to see...I personally think UCI is on the up and up but maybe I'm biased because I really like the school.

One more thing- I remember someone posting an article a couple months ago about UCI's goal of climbing up in the med school rankings- I was wondering what kind of issues they were going to address? What do you guys think are some of the biggest problems facing UCI today and what do you think it will take to for the school to grow past them?

this article came out today, and i would like some other people's thoughts on it:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1094593.php


wow awesome article. thanks anystream.
about this quote:
"UCI has always been in an iffy (geographical) area," said Sheryl Bourgeois, who, as development director for Chapman University, has watched UCI struggle with medical fundraising. "It's not like Hoag, where they are positioned geographically in a pretty desirable area. And the clientele (at UCI) is not the right constituency to be giving to campaigns."

... this makes me wonder why we are building the new hospital right next to the old one? I feel like building a hospital next to our campus in irvine (a much more affluent city) would bring in a lot more of the desired middle-class patients with private insurance and yet still be close enough to attract patients from santa ana where many of the indigent people of OC reside. i dont know... just a thought.

wow awesome article. thanks anystream.
about this quote:
"UCI has always been in an iffy (geographical) area," said Sheryl Bourgeois, who, as development director for Chapman University, has watched UCI struggle with medical fundraising. "It's not like Hoag, where they are positioned geographically in a pretty desirable area. And the clientele (at UCI) is not the right constituency to be giving to campaigns."

... this makes me wonder why we are building the new hospital right next to the old one? I feel like building a hospital next to our campus in irvine (a much more affluent city) would bring in a lot more of the desired middle-class patients with private insurance and yet still be close enough to attract patients from santa ana where many of the indigent people of OC reside. i dont know... just a thought.

I'm guessing that it has to do with the UCI Medical Center charter. The article also says that they are going to raze the old building.

I'm hoping that there won't be any UCI stink that follows UCI med school graduates to residency and beyond. I'm wondering why the article was written in the negative, instead of in a positive light, i.e. "UCI Medical School is Poised to Meet the Challenges of 21st Century Medicine," or something like that. I'd bet that focusing on the negatives is nothing more than sensationalism - what makes the biggest impact now. In a few years we will see pro-UCI articles in the papers, for the same reason, sensationalism.

I don't think that the problems with the UCI medical campus will affect the medical students in a significant way. I'm still going to get a great education, and UCI, for it's problems, will still put me into a good residency position. Who knows, I may want to go to UCI Medical Center for a neonatology fellowship.

who here is taking a guest to the revisit day? i'm thinking about taking my younger sister since she just found out she's starting undergrad at UCI this fall.. I'm excited to check the place out again with her. I hope I'm not the only one bringing a guest though so she doesn't feel out of place or anything.

and i'm very excited to meet you all. :)

who here is taking a guest to the revisit day? i'm thinking about taking my younger sister since she just found out she's starting undergrad at UCI this fall.. I'm excited to check the place out again with her. I hope I'm not the only one bringing a guest though so she doesn't feel out of place or anything.

and i'm very excited to meet you all. :)


I'm bringing my fiancee to the revisit day. For me, it is a get-another-look-at-the-med-school-that-I'm-going-to day. See you all there!

The new hospital is a replacement hospital for one part of the old hospital (which would have required enough earthquake retrofitting and repairs after northridge to make the costs of doing so about the same as building a new replacement hospital). So it pretty much has to be at the same place as the old hospital--it is afterall a replacement hospital. Despite UCI struggling somewhat financially because of it, I like the fact that UCI is the main hospital serving the lower-income individuals in the area. Such an experience, I believe, shapes you to be a very different doctor than if most your patients were wealthy.

admin is thinking about one day building a hospital on the Irvine campus. But obviously the costs for that...let's just say UC regents doesnt quite have the budget for it. Plus the area is a little bit saturated in the first place.



wow awesome article. thanks anystream.
about this quote:
"UCI has always been in an iffy (geographical) area," said Sheryl Bourgeois, who, as development director for Chapman University, has watched UCI struggle with medical fundraising. "It's not like Hoag, where they are positioned geographically in a pretty desirable area. And the clientele (at UCI) is not the right constituency to be giving to campaigns."

... this makes me wonder why we are building the new hospital right next to the old one? I feel like building a hospital next to our campus in irvine (a much more affluent city) would bring in a lot more of the desired middle-class patients with private insurance and yet still be close enough to attract patients from santa ana where many of the indigent people of OC reside. i dont know... just a thought.

For those going to second look, are you all pretty confident about attending UCI? Or is this trip going to help you make your final decision?

Ok, new question :)

Anyone get their financial aid package yet?

For those going to second look, are you all pretty confident about attending UCI? Or is this trip going to help you make your final decision?

i'm definitely one of those people going to the second look purely for fun. The only thing that would stop me at this point is if i get off the waitlist at UCLA.

and no I didnt receive fin. aid. yet. I'm actually about to file it now that I completed my taxes.

i'm definitely one of those people going to the second look purely for fun. The only thing that would stop me at this point is if i get off the waitlist at UCLA.

and no I didnt receive fin. aid. yet. I'm actually about to file it now that I completed my taxes.


Woah... about to file FAFSA? Arent you... how shall we say this... Screwed? The deadline for priority financing was over a month ago! :eek:

Woah... about to file FAFSA? Arent you... how shall we say this... Screwed? The deadline for priority financing was over a month ago! :eek:


CocoBo probably meant filing for UCI financial aid, the deadline of which is May 1. One can fill out the FAFSA without having filed taxes yet (just use the info on the W-2's, 1099s, etc.).

CocoBo probably meant filing for UCI financial aid, the deadline of which is May 1. One can fill out the FAFSA without having filed taxes yet (just use the info on the W-2's, 1099s, etc.).

haha yeah. I was referring to the UCI financial aid. I have to re-send my info to FAFSA though now that I officially filed my 2005 taxes.

I filed all of my forms, but I am still waiting on my parents tax return... :rolleyes:

So what does UCI financial aid require? Other than FAFSA, I sent in my tax return and my parents tax returns, along with the "primary care" loan sheet... anything else? As far as I know, that's it. That's all the Fin Aid office mentioned when I spoke to them, I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything +pissed+

So what does UCI financial aid require? Other than FAFSA, I sent in my tax return and my parents tax returns, along with the "primary care" loan sheet... anything else? As far as I know, that's it. That's all the Fin Aid office mentioned when I spoke to them, I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything +pissed+

FAFSA
2006-07 Primary Care Certification Form
2005 Student Tax Return
2005 Parent Tax Return

If the website says, "Your application is complete and all documents were submitted on time," then you're fine.

My status is complete as of today, so I hope to hear from them soon!

On another matter, do we have to put down a deposit to secure a spot? I sent in the forms, but I didn't see anything about a deposit. Does anyone know for certain about this?

so is there a curriculum change being made for our class? An MS1 on the UCI v Northwestern thread mentioned this. Anyone know anything regarding the changes?

so is there a curriculum change being made for our class? An MS1 on the UCI v Northwestern thread mentioned this. Anyone know anything regarding the changes?

I saw that other thread too. I'd like to know the schedule, so I can steel myself against it!

Have you guys been looking at UCI housing yet? I was looking at the Vista del Campo website (http://www.vistadelcampo.com), and I've got to admit, it looks pretty sweet. The price is definitely steep, but if the prices include utilities/internet/cable, it's really not too bad, especially considering the money that will be saved on gas from not having to drive to school. Plus, if the fitness center is good enough, a gym membership won't be necessary. Any thoughts on housing? Lets keep this thread alive! :D

Have you guys been looking at UCI housing yet? I was looking at the Vista del Campo website (http://www.vistadelcampo.com), and I've got to admit, it looks pretty sweet. The price is definitely steep, but if the prices include utilities/internet/cable, it's really not too bad, especially considering the money that will be saved on gas from not having to drive to school. Plus, if the fitness center is good enough, a gym membership won't be necessary. Any thoughts on housing? Lets keep this thread alive! :D

I actually just submitted my housing app for VDC. I drove by it yesterday and it really does look nice. The complex itself supposedly has a nice fitness center and its also right next to the arc (UCI's fitness center).

I havent had a random roommate since my first year of undergrad so i'm slightly concerned about that. Hopefully things will work out and i wont get some weird messy guy who never showers.

I havent had a random roommate since my first year of undergrad so i'm slightly concerned about that. Hopefully things will work out and i wont get some weird messy guy who never showers.


That's definitely an issue for me. I'm considering shelling out the extra ~$300/month and getting a single. What's another few grand in debt in the long run anyways? :)

a few people in my class, got in contact with eachother before housing selection and asked to be placed together at palo verde. im not sure how it would work at vista or verano, but im sure you could ask if your concerned about living with a random grad/mba student.

it does seem like those who are living with med students fared better at the roommate thing than those with grad students. you can ask gayle for the contacts of people looking for med student roomies.


That's definitely an issue for me. I'm considering shelling out the extra ~$300/month and getting a single. What's another few grand in debt in the long run anyways? :)

so to my surprise, I already got offered a housing spot for VDC. I didnt expect them to get back to me in less than a week of me submitting my housing app. HOWEVER, the lease for the place they offered starts on September 15th! Do they not know that med school starts in early august?

Did anyone else get an offer?... and if so when does your lease start?

so to my surprise, I already got offered a housing spot for VDC. I didnt expect them to get back to me in less than a week of me submitting my housing app. HOWEVER, the lease for the place they offered starts on September 15th! Do they not know that med school starts in early august?

Did anyone else get an offer?... and if so when does your lease start?

what is up with them? you can't live out of your car for a month and a half while waiting for housing. i submitted my application months ago and i haven't heard anything yet. weird

so to my surprise, I already got offered a housing spot for VDC. I didnt expect them to get back to me in less than a week of me submitting my housing app. HOWEVER, the lease for the place they offered starts on September 15th! Do they not know that med school starts in early august?

Did anyone else get an offer?... and if so when does your lease start?


I talked to someone at VDC on the phone yesterday, and they said leases would start on Sep. 3. Whether its the 3rd or the 15th, it doesnt matter - thats still several weeks too late. I guess I could commute from San Diego, but how crappy would that be? LAME!

I just received, for the third time, an email from UCI regarding their Revisit Day. I have replied each time, stating that I will be bringing a guest. But each email that I receive implies that I have not yet RSVPed. After the second email, I sent an inquiry to the Admissions office, and they said that they had me down, plus a guest. But today I got an email saying that there is still time for me to RSVP. What gives?

Do any of you have this problem?

I talked to someone at VDC on the phone yesterday, and they said leases would start on Sep. 3. Whether its the 3rd or the 15th, it doesnt matter - thats still several weeks too late. I guess I could commute from San Diego, but how crappy would that be? LAME!

Maybe housing isn't aware of, or sensitive to the med student quarter starting earlier than the rest of the university. Perhaps talk to Gayle; maybe she or someone she knows has dealt with this situation before.

I talked to someone at VDC on the phone yesterday, and they said leases would start on Sep. 3. Whether its the 3rd or the 15th, it doesnt matter - thats still several weeks too late. I guess I could commute from San Diego, but how crappy would that be? LAME!

I just talked to someone from VDC Norte on the phone and they said that their leases start in Sept. but VDC has leases that start in summer, so that would be the better option if you can't find temporary housing. I did not realize that VDC and VDC Norte have separate housing applications, but if you signed up for VDC Norte you might want to consider appling to VDC. :luck:

for those of you guys who are discussing housing, what forms did u fill out? i only filled out that short housing form during the interview. was there anything else?? i know i probably sound stupid for asking, but i'm kinda lost. :eek:

Bumping for financial aid - anyone receive any offers? Last week, the financial aid officer said that decisions may go out at the end of this week (i.e. today). Just curious if anyone has heard anything yet.

Not yet. I'm pretty antsy, though.

for those of you guys who are discussing housing, what forms did u fill out? i only filled out that short housing form during the interview. was there anything else?? i know i probably sound stupid for asking, but i'm kinda lost. :eek:

I printed out the application on the VDC website (www.vistadelcampo.com) and mailed it in. I filled out a form on interview day too but I dont even know if they processed that thing so I just assumed that thing didnt exist.

Not yet. I'm pretty antsy, though.

Financial aid email received on Friday.

do you guys know if we're supposed to purchase anything before the first day of class? e.g. stethoscope, diagnostic kit, etc. I ask because i know UCLA requires them.

Anyone have the schedule for the revist day?

Anyone going to the PRIME-LC dinner?

Anyone have the schedule for the revist day?

Anyone going to the PRIME-LC dinner?

AGENDA

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Welcome & Faculty Panel
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Student Panel
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Day in the ER
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ER Workshops
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Tour of UCI
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Student Hosted Reception – Anteater Recreation Center

THE BECKMAN CENTER

The address and phone number for the Beckman Conference Center:

100 Academy Drive, Irvine 92612 (949)721-2211

Thanks mayn. Where did you get that btw?

Thanks mayn. Where did you get that btw?

they emailed it to us. I tried to attach the word document they sent us but it was too big.

I dont know why you didnt get that email though. I can forward it to you if you'd like.

Anyone have the schedule for the revist day?

Anyone going to the PRIME-LC dinner?


Hey, I just cancelled. You'll have to tell me how it goes! :luck:

Hey, I just cancelled. You'll have to tell me how it goes! :luck:

Tito: Definitely!

Choco: UCI just forwarded me the agenda, thank you!

Bumping for Second Look on Sunday... see you all there! :thumbup:

Hi All!! I just signed up for this forum today.... any old fogy's out there? I graduated from USC in 2002 and would like to know that I'm not going to be the oldest one of the first years!!

Hi All!! I just signed up for this forum today.... any old fogy's out there? I graduated from USC in 2002 and would like to know that I'm not going to be the oldest one of the first years!!
I graduated in '01, but I'm still just on the UCI waitlist. It's my first choice though. I didn't see too many nontrads at the interview, which makes me wonder if they have a preference about that.

Hi All!! I just signed up for this forum today.... any old fogy's out there? I graduated from USC in 2002 and would like to know that I'm not going to be the oldest one of the first years!!

I'm the same year as you. Well I technically graduated '03 but thats cause i went to ucla for 5 years.

T-3 days til second look!

Well, I only saw a couple of non-trads @ UCi, but being non-trad actually helped me get into USC and UCI I think, because both of those schools didn't give me the time of day when I applied 4 years ago. I decided to work in industry for a big biotech company and then suddenly everyone loved me... like I am not the same person I was 4 years ago! Sheesh.

it was nice seeing you guys yesterday... well at least two of you. Talk about a loooooong day. I was so exhausted at the end. How'd you guys like it? I thought it was a nice day. Seemed like they tried really hard to make sure we enjoyed our day and got the fullest experience there. I loved the suturing workshop. I wish I got to do the intubation one too but i'm sure there will be plenty more opportunities once school starts.

revisit day = :love:

I had a great time. For everyone who missed it, we basically followed the schedule pretty closely, but they also had a raffle and served a ton of food. There wasn't a campus tour though. They gave this really cute presentation about emergency medicine and acted out a scene like someone was coding while playing the theme from ER. My favorite part of the day was the student panel: the students who go to UCI basically just seem like people you would want to hang out with, and they obviously love their school.

it was nice seeing you guys yesterday... well at least two of you.


Hahaha ya, I think we stuck together in our little interview group. I definitely had fun on Sunday, and it was nice seeing chocobo and anystream. I met several other people, but only did the small talk (whats your name/where did you do undergrad/are you going here next year) so I didnt really get a vibe for what the future class is going to be like.
The ER thing was pretty cool, and i gotta say I enjoyed learning to intubate. I was a little dissapointed, however, that it didnt help me learn any more about UCI. I did get to learn a good deal about ultrasound in the ER :rolleyes: (you secondlookers know what im talking about).
I hope everyone is doing well! Did second look seal the deal for anyone? (i.e. you going to UCI next year?)

hey guys - so i'm starting to totally freak out because May 15 is quickly approaching. Right now I'm trying to decide between UCI and Georgetown. I'm from Cali - grew up in the bay, graduated UCLA 05 and think I am ready to try the East Coast for 4 years and then come back. I definitely want to be back in Cali for residency. Any advice? Did anyone else find themselves in the same situation? Also is that much easier to get residency in CA if you go to school in CA? thanks guys!

hey guys - so i'm starting to totally freak out because May 15 is quickly approaching. Right now I'm trying to decide between UCI and Georgetown. I'm from Cali - grew up in the bay, graduated UCLA 05 and think I am ready to try the East Coast for 4 years and then come back. I definitely want to be back in Cali for residency. Any advice? Did anyone else find themselves in the same situation? Also is that much easier to get residency in CA if you go to school in CA? thanks guys!

So first off, I just found this thread...finally realized that since i got into med school, I should check out these threads instead of just pre-allo.

I will be going to uci next year and am definetely pumped. i interviewed on nov. 21 with choco and sandiegoSOD (I was the waterskiier and bruin fan). i will try to follow this thread now that i know it exists.

anyway, mega, it's noah. I know i told you this the other day in starkman's office, but you should definetely come to uci...it's cali. DC is cool and all, but think about the move, think about the distance, think about the cold. I am currently waitlisted at mich, and now that my gf has a wonderful job on UCI's campus we are def going to uci. I am so thankful that i am not going to have to move far, deal with cold, and being away from my family. just my thoughts.

see you all next year!

Oh yah, in case it hasn't been mentioned (because I know some people asked), orientation is Aug 7-8, and classes start Aug 9.

hey I just got in! and I figured I'd bump this thread up a little. bruinH20 did you ask for the first day of school or do you get access to more info once you send in your intent to register? hello, classmates!

hey I just got in! and I figured I'd bump this thread up a little. bruinH20 did you ask for the first day of school or do you get access to more info once you send in your intent to register? hello, classmates!

awesome. welcome to the club. too bad you missed out on a fun revisit day.

thanks chocobo...I just noticed those dates were on my letter btw... :rolleyes:

anyone have any idea when we should recieve our official paperwork?

So first off, I just found this thread...finally realized that since i got into med school, I should check out these threads instead of just pre-allo.

I will be going to uci next year and am definetely pumped. i interviewed on nov. 21 with choco and sandiegoSOD (I was the waterskiier and bruin fan). i will try to follow this thread now that i know it exists.

anyway, mega, it's noah. I know i told you this the other day in starkman's office, but you should definetely come to uci...it's cali. DC is cool and all, but think about the move, think about the distance, think about the cold. I am currently waitlisted at mich, and now that my gf has a wonderful job on UCI's campus we are def going to uci. I am so thankful that i am not going to have to move far, deal with cold, and being away from my family. just my thoughts.

see you all next year!

Oh yah, in case it hasn't been mentioned (because I know some people asked), orientation is Aug 7-8, and classes start Aug 9.

As an Anteater MS3 killing time at the VA, I thought I'd add my two cents...
Back in the day, I had the choice of a pricey out of state school and UCI. Chose UCI, being from Nor Cali and all I thought it would be better to stay in state for residency and costs. Now with fee increases, the cost is the same. After hearing from countless residents talking smack about our quality of training compared to East Coast schools, I'm living that education gap while on IM. This place doesn't teach you crap, the first two years would be better spent on a set of Kaplan step 1 books and reading. They throw you to the wards with absolutely no practical knowledge and you're on your own to figure out what to learn and who to teach you. Sure, DC is cold, but the OC ain't the Bay Area, and from what I've seen, those visiting MS3s and 4s from East of Rockies seriously know their sh#t.

Hey everyone... haven't visited this thread in awhile but i saw that some of you were at the revisit day. I had a good time, and it was cool to meet some of the people. I guess I'll be seeing you guys next year!

As an Anteater MS3 killing time at the VA, I thought I'd add my two cents...
Back in the day, I had the choice of a pricey out of state school and UCI. Chose UCI, being from Nor Cali and all I thought it would be better to stay in state for residency and costs. Now with fee increases, the cost is the same. After hearing from countless residents talking smack about our quality of training compared to East Coast schools, I'm living that education gap while on IM. This place doesn't teach you crap, the first two years would be better spent on a set of Kaplan step 1 books and reading. They throw you to the wards with absolutely no practical knowledge and you're on your own to figure out what to learn and who to teach you. Sure, DC is cold, but the OC ain't the Bay Area, and from what I've seen, those visiting MS3s and 4s from East of Rockies seriously know their sh#t.

haha thanks for posting this AFTER may 15th. im jk. I didnt have a choice really (i only had this and a WL that im still praying for). But I also have two very close friends that are an MS3 and MS4 at UCI and they both tell me they love it... therefore im gonna take your heed with a grain of salt. But thanks for the honesty.

As an Anteater MS3 killing time at the VA, I thought I'd add my two cents...
Back in the day, I had the choice of a pricey out of state school and UCI. Chose UCI, being from Nor Cali and all I thought it would be better to stay in state for residency and costs. Now with fee increases, the cost is the same. After hearing from countless residents talking smack about our quality of training compared to East Coast schools, I'm living that education gap while on IM. This place doesn't teach you crap, the first two years would be better spent on a set of Kaplan step 1 books and reading. They throw you to the wards with absolutely no practical knowledge and you're on your own to figure out what to learn and who to teach you. Sure, DC is cold, but the OC ain't the Bay Area, and from what I've seen, those visiting MS3s and 4s from East of Rockies seriously know their sh#t.


do you truly believe this ? because i just decided to attend uci over gtown and im starting to freak.

As an Anteater MS3 killing time at the VA, I thought I'd add my two cents...
Back in the day, I had the choice of a pricey out of state school and UCI. Chose UCI, being from Nor Cali and all I thought it would be better to stay in state for residency and costs. Now with fee increases, the cost is the same. After hearing from countless residents talking smack about our quality of training compared to East Coast schools, I'm living that education gap while on IM. This place doesn't teach you crap, the first two years would be better spent on a set of Kaplan step 1 books and reading. They throw you to the wards with absolutely no practical knowledge and you're on your own to figure out what to learn and who to teach you. Sure, DC is cold, but the OC ain't the Bay Area, and from what I've seen, those visiting MS3s and 4s from East of Rockies seriously know their sh#t.

Did you join SDN just to post this? :rolleyes:

I don't see how one could generalize that ALL of the east coast schools provide better training than UCI or any other UC. Perhaps the visitors you're seeing are the cream of the crop.

although I am just an MSII here at UCI, I have plenty of friends who are MSIIIs and MSIVs who have "enjoyed" their clinical years and felt they learned a lot. you can NEVER make everyone happy and that's especially true in medical school...

As an Anteater MS3 killing time at the VA, I thought I'd add my two cents...
Back in the day, I had the choice of a pricey out of state school and UCI. Chose UCI, being from Nor Cali and all I thought it would be better to stay in state for residency and costs. Now with fee increases, the cost is the same. After hearing from countless residents talking smack about our quality of training compared to East Coast schools, I'm living that education gap while on IM. This place doesn't teach you crap, the first two years would be better spent on a set of Kaplan step 1 books and reading. They throw you to the wards with absolutely no practical knowledge and you're on your own to figure out what to learn and who to teach you. Sure, DC is cold, but the OC ain't the Bay Area, and from what I've seen, those visiting MS3s and 4s from East of Rockies seriously know their sh#t.

I'm also an anteater nearing the end of 3rd year. I think the first 2 years were very good and I felt pretty well prepared for entering 3rd year. Parts of 3rd year have been disappointing in terms of the amoung of teaching you are given (though this is highly dependent on the attending/residents leading your team). The east coast visiting students that I've come across don't seem to be any better trained than the UCI students (in several cases, they were significantly worse), though n=small in this sample. If any of you nervous pre-MS1s have questions, feel free to PM me.

Not many future Anteaters on SDN, are there? I know a few of us dropped right before May 15 - anyone excited about August, or what?

Go ANTEATERS!! I dunno if my eyes were lying to me, but it looks like some medschool-looking people won the 5 vs 5 basketball tournament last year!

dude I am still here. I am addicted to teh internets.

Do you guys know if there was any deposit we had to pay or any sort like that? I havent done a thing after sending in the form to matriculate back when I was first accepted and just wanted to make sure that there was nothing for May 15th we had to do.

Do you guys know if there was any deposit we had to pay or any sort like that? I havent done a thing after sending in the form to matriculate back when I was first accepted and just wanted to make sure that there was nothing for May 15th we had to do.


Nope, no deposit. Sweet, huh? I'll keep that $100, thank you very much :)

anybody have any input on what type of laptop to get for uci? tablet or regular? is most of the curriculum electronic (i.e., histology, anatomy, general lectures)?

It looks like on the uci computer store website there is apple, dell, and lenovo/ibm. do they use a lot of macs?

I remember covering this at my interview day...was anything else covered more extensively at the revisit day?

thanks

anybody have any input on what type of laptop to get for uci? tablet or regular? is most of the curriculum electronic (i.e., histology, anatomy, general lectures)?

It looks like on the uci computer store website there is apple, dell, and lenovo/ibm. do they use a lot of macs?

I remember covering this at my interview day...was anything else covered more extensively at the revisit day?

thanks

not about computers. I'm sure any laptop will do. I personally have a sony vaio and theres no way im gonna part with it.

I got an acceptance call last night! I'm so excited! Elena said she was calling 5 more people after me. Yay!!!!! I really love UCI and am so happy!

I got an acceptance call last night! I'm so excited! Elena said she was calling 5 more people after me. Yay!!!!! I really love UCI and am so happy!


Congratulations! :) Welcome to the club! :hardy:

Thanks. So has anyone heard about financial aid? How about housing?

congrats and welcome! I havent heard anything about financial aid, or housing. I just submitted my vista del campo app and they guy said I'd be fine (but I told him I wanted a studio). but I think I might just stay where I am even though its like a 30 minute drive.....

congrats and welcome! I havent heard anything about financial aid, or housing. I just submitted my vista del campo app and they guy said I'd be fine (but I told him I wanted a studio). but I think I might just stay where I am even though its like a 30 minute drive.....
Are you planning to drive to class? Is it possible to get parking on campus? I'll probably stick with one of those on campus places, at least for first year.

I got financial aid a few weeks ago. A little disapointing in the grant dept, but hey, that's life.

I'm on housing waitlists... blah...

I am glad some are as addicited to the internet as I....yeah I am probably just going to drive to class. It's really easy to get a parking pass....you just buy one at the office. I think you can even do it online and they mail it to you. Here is my experience finding a UCI parking spot (2 summers and one fall/winter/spring). Although the 1/2 hour drive gets pretty old after a while....:-(

Parking in the lot nearest the med school (and close to the Biosci library)=no problem. Always a spot, especially in the morning. So for med school, its fine.

Parking in other lots: some are always full, some are usually full, but it can be done if you know the two or three lots that are least used. Sometimes you have to drive and walk a little though.

Parking your car near the dorms/overnight: I have heard from undergrads that consistently finding a spot near their dorm can be a hassle, as can be getting a pass for their lot. But grads have their own lot so its might be different.

see your pass has to have two qualities: one is to park on the campus lots. These are the ones you can just buy no problem. The other is to park on a residential lot. For these I think you apply, and could be harder to get. But like I said, I only heard the word from the undergrads, grads have their own deal.

all in all I think UCI has the best parking situation than any other school I know well (UCLA, UCSB, Berk, and Stanford). In fact, compared to a recent survey among...

I think I know too much about parking. (sigh)

Yeah, I went to UCLA for undergrad and parking is rough. But I dont think I can afford a car or gas anyway. With all the sunshine I might as well bike everywhere.

SanDiegoSOD- does this mean that housing is full or are you on the waitlist for some spiffy competitive building? Since I'm getting my financial aid later than most people I doubt it's going to be very generous. Did they tell you what the current interest rate for the stafford unsubsidized loans is?

all in all I think UCI has the best parking situation than any other school I know well (UCLA, UCSB, Berk, and Stanford). In fact, compared to a recent survey among...

I think I know too much about parking. (sigh)

keep going!! you're on a roll! I know I want to get a spot. any idea how mucht hey cost?

about housing, I haven't heard anything - just filled out that app during the interview. Do I need to contact them, or did you guys get somehting in the mail? Plus every time i go to www.vistadelcampo.com, it doesn't load right. Is this the right website?

thanks

Are you planning to drive to class? Is it possible to get parking on campus? I'll probably stick with one of those on campus places, at least for first year.

I commuted to UCI for 5 yrs and parking's pretty good actually. There's just a dead time in the day from 9-1 when you can't get parking. Get there before 9 and you'll be ok. Irvine is a pretty nice and peaceful area. You guys will like it!

hey beffers I went to UCLA undergrad too!

bam: if you want to get a permit: http://www.parking.uci.edu/
the commuter is the one you can just walk in and buy (I think). Theres some stuff on there about deadlines,pass types blah blah, but I walked in one day, said I needed a permit from april till may 15 and they just made me one.

thats the right site, but it needs flash or one of those plugins for it

SanDiegoSOD- does this mean that housing is full or are you on the waitlist for some spiffy competitive building? Since I'm getting my financial aid later than most people I doubt it's going to be very generous. Did they tell you what the current interest rate for the stafford unsubsidized loans is?

Housing isnt full, its just that the housing office takes their sweet a** time assigning housing for med students. I had to give up my original quest for a 1 bedroom apartment, as all the housing offices say that that simply won't happen due to demand. I'm now hoping to get a room in a two bedroom in verano place - housing is dirt cheap there.

Housing isnt full, its just that the housing office takes their sweet a** time assigning housing for med students. I had to give up my original quest for a 1 bedroom apartment, as all the housing offices say that that simply won't happen due to demand. I'm now hoping to get a room in a two bedroom in verano place - housing is dirt cheap there.
I was also thinking Verano Place because it's quite cheap but does that also mean that it's really crappy? I was looking at the floor plans and it seems that in some of the apartments one bedroom can be a lot bigger than the other. Does each person pay the same rent in that case? Also, any idea how long it takes to walk/bike to classes from the housing?

hmmm, sounds dangerous. no wonder verano is cheaper...

http://www.housing.uci.edu/documents/vp_gazette060529.pdf

So I called UCI this morning, it seems that they won't have housing at Verano or Palo Verde ready for med students (except PRIME-LC students) until mid-late August. Anyone else know anything about this?

thx

That doesnt make sense. Did they give a reason?

So I called UCI this morning, it seems that they won't have housing at Verano or Palo Verde ready for med students (except PRIME-LC students) until mid-late August. Anyone else know anything about this?

thx


That's better than Vista del Campo - housing won't be ready for med students until early September :eek:

How crappy are these housing delays? I definitely dont want to have to live out of a hotel for the first week of med school.

I spent a while on the phone today, here's the scoop:

Vista Del Campo Norte won't be ready till Sept 16 - it's brand new, and that's their opening date

Vista Del Campo leases end Sept 16, so unless someone leaves early, you'll have to wait.

Verano and Palo Verde both offer guaranteed housing to grad students (not med students, unless you're PRIME-LC). It's a new thing they're doing this year, and they haven't ironed out all the wrinkles yet. In mid August, they'll take people off the waitlist, meaning that's the earliest med students could get housing from either of these university housing complexes.

I think UCI is planning on sending an email in ~2 weeks that will have some sort of housing list for students to meet one another and figure out how to get short term (month to month) housing. Personally, I'm thinking about camping out on the beach.

This housing crap is enough to make me withdraw from UCI. It seriously pisses me off. It's one thing to be up front about it and tell students early in the season that they are going to be hung out to dry for a while, and its a whole 'nother thing to keep silent about it until the whole thing is less than two months away (as they are currently doing).

that blows

to be fair, every UC graduate should expect these types of beaurocratic inconveniences. it's nothing new.

I went to a very large middle school and high school and then to UCLA for undergrad. I thought that maybe for once I could have a little bit of hand-holding as one of ~100 entering med students. Plus, I was looking at craigslist for off campus housing and almost started to cry. It was all just as expensive as westwood, and for my own room it's ridiculous!

to be fair, every UC graduate should expect these types of beaurocratic inconveniences. it's nothing new.


Amen to that! (UCSD grad here). I know it doesnt reflect on the quality of the medical education, only on the quality of the tertiary beauracracies, but it still makes for a few additional (and unnecessary) headaches.

i'm reading all these posts, and i can't believe it! so NONE OF THE MED STUDENTS (except PRIME) are getting housing until mid-August???? that doesn't make any sense to me!! is there ANYONE out there who got assigned palo/verano? ugh, i'm so frustrated after hearing all of this...i really thought that i should hear from my housing anytime now..grr

i'm reading all these posts, and i can't believe it! so NONE OF THE MED STUDENTS (except PRIME) are getting housing until mid-August???? that doesn't make any sense to me!! is there ANYONE out there who got assigned palo/verano? ugh, i'm so frustrated after hearing all of this...i really thought that i should hear from my housing anytime now..grr

Oh the joys of housing...

I have already been through this drama and this is what I have learned...

1) IRVINE IS OWNED BY THE IRVINE COMPANY, so if you want to find a place to live in Irvine (not on campus), you better go through them (www.rental-living.com) or the UCI version (www.campusrental-living.com).

2) While most of their apartments are expensive, some of their buildings do offer subsidized housing. I believe you need to contact each apartment individually to find out if they have "affordable housing" available. The best part is that all affordable housing units are on MONTH-to-MONTH leases. (The 2 person maximum salary is around $51,000 based on your 2005 tax return or recent pay stub). The rate for a 1 bedroom is about $1300/month and 2 bedroom is about $1460/month, but the 2 bedrooms are a lot harder to find than 1 bedroom.

3) I would also look into subletting a place in irvine. Like most of the UCs, Irvine will be out on summer from mid-june till the end of sept, so if you are planning on moving into VDC in the middle of sept, this wouldn't be a bad option.

I am living with my fiancee next year, and we had actually found an affordable housing unit at Newport North (one of the Irvine Company Buildings). It is technically in Newport, but just on the other side of the 73 so it is very close. However, I started calling UCI housing (after knowing about the whole no guarantee for MDs) and actually moved into PV last week. They weren't going to give away housing to the guarantees until June, so if I moved in super early, I could have a place. It worked out well because my fiancee already started a job in Irvine, but I am still paying double rent because I am still working in LA. So the benefit is that I have a place, but I am spending a lot of money on rent right now...oh well.

Thanks for the info! I'm starting to think that a short sublet (maybe even on campus) will be the way to go. How is Palo Verde? Have you seen Verano and is there a difference in quality between the two?

Thanks for the info! I'm starting to think that a short sublet (maybe even on campus) will be the way to go. How is Palo Verde? Have you seen Verano and is there a difference in quality between the two?

Palo Verde seems really nice and clean...newer buildings. Stove, fridge, storage closet...no dishwasher though. Verano looks a little older, but definetely not bad by any means. Verano is a little cheaper which is cool, and all utilities (except telephone) are paid. We have to pay electricity and telephone in PV. I was going to take whatever they would give me, and it just happened to be PV.

Palo Verde seems really nice and clean...newer buildings. Stove, fridge, storage closet...no dishwasher though. Verano looks a little older, but definetely not bad by any means. Verano is a little cheaper which is cool, and all utilities (except telephone) are paid. We have to pay electricity and telephone in PV. I was going to take whatever they would give me, and it just happened to be PV.


so you already got assigned to palo verde? are you an PRIME student? when did you apply for housing?

so you already got assigned to palo verde? are you an PRIME student? when did you apply for housing?

yes. no. i called and told them i would move in now (2 weeks ago). They wouldn't let me move in June, July, August, sept...but if I moved in May, it was ok. so I have to pay almost 3 extra months of rent, which is a bummer...oh well.

yes. no. i called and told them i would move in now (2 weeks ago). They wouldn't let me move in June, July, August, sept...but if I moved in May, it was ok. so I have to pay almost 3 extra months of rent, which is a bummer...oh well.

looks like that option is shot.

:idea: when you say you talked to UCI do you mean UCI housing or the medical school? becuase if it was housing, whoever answers the phone might not know if there are any arrangements being made for med students. I find it hard to believe there is a housing SNAFU for 100+ med students....

:idea: when you say you talked to UCI do you mean UCI housing or the medical school? becuase if it was housing, whoever answers the phone might not know if there are any arrangements being made for med students. I find it hard to believe there is a housing SNAFU for 100+ med students....


I talked to the Director of Admissions, Gayle Pierce. Granted she's not in charge of housing, I think she has a pretty good idea of what's going on. I also talked with someone from Palo Verde, who pretty much confirmed what Gayle had said.

I got my acceptance packet yesterday but no financial aid info was included. Has anyone else not received their financial aid "award"?

I have received my aid award, it came about a week after I turned all my paperwork.

yikes! that really sucks about housing. although i dont live on campus, i hear one of the reasons med students got SCREWED this year was because no one from the med school sat on the student housing board so the grad students took over and we ended up with the lowest priority.

anyway, one option that might be worth looking into is renting a house out at newport. i haven't looked into it, but from what i hear the "winter" rental rates are reasonable. you'd probably have to go in together with a few friends, but its an alternative and you can't beat living on the beach. if any of you are interested, let me know and ill see what info i can find out for you guys.

I sent an email to UCI's Assistant Dean for Housing, and also the Executive Director of UCI housing. I laid out the situation and respectfully requested assistance in the matter. How far will that get us? Probably nowhere. But, hey, its worth a shot...

Hey all, I'll be an MSII next year at UCI and was reading you guys posts. Sorry to hear you are having probs.

I live in Vista and I was also told last year that you cant sign a lease until sept. However, there were places available that I could move into earlier and just pay finish out the summer in. You guys may want to see if this is possible. Vista is a little bit of a pain cause you have to sign a year lease whereas Verano and PV are month to month. Some people move out early though, making places vacant for July and or August. The only problem with this is that you may move into one unit for a month or two then have to move again in Sept. This isnt as bad as it sounds because Vista comes furnished so all you are really moving is clother, kitchen stuff, etc. On that note, some of my classmates in Verano and PV are probably moving out this summer, but housing has no idea since they may not have given their 30 days notice yet. It may be worthwhile to get on the waitlist but dont hold your breath.

There were some people in my class who were looking for sub-letters for the summer, but I dont know what the status of that is now. If you guys are interested I can send out an email to the class to see if there may be any places for you guys to sub-let until sept. In case you dont know, you guys start about 5 or 6 weeks before we do. They did the same thing to our class since last year they added the 6 weeks to the fall quarter to stretch it out. Our class generally like this so they kept the idea for you too!

Let me know if I can help!

Does anyone have a first-year schedule, or at least a rough idea of class time (e.g. when class starts in morning, rough hours lecture/day, etc.) Thanks!

Hey guys, I got my housing situation figured out, thought I would share it with y'all in case someone could benefit from it.

I'll be taking a room in VDC Norte starting September 16. The original VDC campus (according to the lease manager) will have extra rooms available before undergrad class starts, so I'll take a room in VDC in early August before Norte opens up. They will pro-rate the monthly charge for as many days as I stay.
On September 2nd, VDC students will be kicked out so VDC can be prepped for the school year. Norte may be ready by then, and if so, I'll take my room; if not, I'll have to crash on someone's couch for a couple weeks :)
Good luck with housing everyone!

Hey guys, I got my housing situation figured out, thought I would share it with y'all in case someone could benefit from it.

I'll be taking a room in VDC Norte starting September 16. The original VDC campus (according to the lease manager) will have extra rooms available before undergrad class starts, so I'll take a room in VDC in early August before Norte opens up. They will pro-rate the monthly charge for as many days as I stay.
On September 2nd, VDC students will be kicked out so VDC can be prepped for the school year. Norte may be ready by then, and if so, I'll take my room; if not, I'll have to crash on someone's couch for a couple weeks :)
Good luck with housing everyone!
Hey, thanks for letting us know. Did you arrange all of this by calling the housing office?

Hey, thanks for letting us know. Did you arrange all of this by calling the housing office?

By calling VDC. The housing office is useless: "Ummm.... sorry, I really have no clue when I'll be able to help you with housing.... maybe call back in mid-August? Oh class starts for you before that? Ummm.... That's too bad..."

Hey guys, I got my housing situation figured out, thought I would share it with y'all in case someone could benefit from it.

I'll be taking a room in VDC Norte starting September 16. The original VDC campus (according to the lease manager) will have extra rooms available before undergrad class starts, so I'll take a room in VDC in early August before Norte opens up. They will pro-rate the monthly charge for as many days as I stay.
On September 2nd, VDC students will be kicked out so VDC can be prepped for the school year. Norte may be ready by then, and if so, I'll take my room; if not, I'll have to crash on someone's couch for a couple weeks :)
Good luck with housing everyone!

sweet. i'll be at VDC norte as well. ill prolly just commute from home til move-in though since I dont live all too far.

Hey is anyone considering purchasing a small meal plan? I'm thinking of getting a voluntary meal plan to use when I'm on campus. I love to cook at home, and will do so every day, but check this out - UCI Dining is all-you-can-eat per meal (unlike UCSD, which was charge-per-item). You can get a 165 meal plan for $809 for the year, working out to $4.90 per meal. Think of the possibilities! Eat a normal breakfast, eat a snack for lunch, and then gorge yourself at an early dinner on campus. You can have, like, three meals in one sitting, if you're so inclined. The potential cost savings are literally blowing my mind... :eek: :D

Hey is anyone considering purchasing a small meal plan? I'm thinking of getting a voluntary meal plan to use when I'm on campus. I love to cook at home, and will do so every day, but check this out - UCI Dining is all-you-can-eat per meal (unlike UCSD, which was charge-per-item). You can get a 165 meal plan for $809 for the year, working out to $4.90 per meal. Think of the possibilities! Eat a normal breakfast, eat a snack for lunch, and then gorge yourself at an early dinner on campus. You can have, like, three meals in one sitting, if you're so inclined. The potential cost savings are literally blowing my mind... :eek: :D

hmm good idea. never thought about the meal plan since dorm days.

on a separate note, is anyone going to that retreat in palm springs? I wonder how many first years are expected to attend this thing.

Hey is anyone considering purchasing a small meal plan? I'm thinking of getting a voluntary meal plan to use when I'm on campus. I love to cook at home, and will do so every day, but check this out - UCI Dining is all-you-can-eat per meal (unlike UCSD, which was charge-per-item). You can get a 165 meal plan for $809 for the year, working out to $4.90 per meal. Think of the possibilities! Eat a normal breakfast, eat a snack for lunch, and then gorge yourself at an early dinner on campus. You can have, like, three meals in one sitting, if you're so inclined. The potential cost savings are literally blowing my mind... :eek: :D
If youre not careful youre going to gain more than the freshman 15!

hmm good idea. never thought about the meal plan since dorm days.

on a separate note, is anyone going to that retreat in palm springs? I wonder how many first years are expected to attend this thing.


I hadn't heard of it. Do you have any details?

If youre not careful youre going to gain more than the freshman 15!


Yes, but think how cost effective those 15 pounds will be! ;)

You could even be our first case study of diabesity! But on a more serious note, do you really want dorm food again? I don't know if I can ever go back to that and the UCLA dorm food was fairly good. $4.90 should be able to buy you a delicious burrito, maybe even with guacamole.

i know in san francisco $4.90 probably won't get you a decent burrito. $4.90 for all you can eat sounds like a pretty good deal. You probably couldn't even buy a sandwich for less than five dollars (without really shopping around).

Is there any other plan, like 50 meals/year or something with fewer meals? It'd be nice to save money there but not have to eat in a dinning commons every day.

I hadn't heard of it. Do you have any details?

I got a snail mail regarding it. Its some annual medical conference they have. This year's is called "Living Medicine: Live the Life You've Imagined." Apparently there are gonna be a bunch of talks, small group sessions, and hands-on workshops. It's from Sept 8th-10th at a resort near Palm Springs. One of my close friends at UCI went to it as a first year and told me its really fun.

I'm sure we'll hear more about it during orientation.

But on a more serious note, do you really want dorm food again? I don't know if I can ever go back to that and the UCLA dorm food was fairly good. $4.90 should be able to buy you a delicious burrito, maybe even with guacamole.

The meal plan I'm going to buy works out to 5 meals per week, so it would be for the occasional on campus meal; it certainly wont be my primary source of food. And while $4.90 may buy me a delicious burrito, will it be able to buy me 17 delicious burritos? Because that's what it would buy me if it were burrito day at the dining hall :D

And BAM!, yes, there are smaller plans, but the average price-per-meal rises a little. Check out the voluntary plans at http://www.ucidining.com/indexNewUCI.cfm?cmd=MealPlans

i know in san francisco $4.90 probably won't get you a decent burrito. $4.90 for all you can eat sounds like a pretty good deal. You probably couldn't even buy a sandwich for less than five dollars (without really shopping around).

Is there any other plan, like 50 meals/year or something with fewer meals? It'd be nice to save money there but not have to eat in a dinning commons every day.
Are you from San Francisco? There are all kinds of cheap burrito places in the mission. I'm from Berkeley and Gordos is my favorite. There are 2 around Berkeley and 2 in the city. Anyone know of good burrito's around UCI?

I used to eat gordo's all the time, i think there're like 3 or 4 in the city. it seems like every time i turn around, there's another gordos sprung up. my favorite is la taqueria in the mission. and yeah, i guess you could get a burrito for less than 490, but i like the really big ones with lots of stuff in it! :)

hell yeah I know where theres good burritos but they are all in Costa Mesa. Its like a 10 minute drive from campus. Its a pretty solid mexican area, and most take call-ins. There's also a good sandwich place nearby.

Hmm as I was perusing my UCI forms like a good little nerdling I noticed what seemed to be a problem....

fees are due August 7. (source: fees form from the email)
we enroll in classes Aug 7/8 (source: orientation information)
financial aid goes through once one is enrolled in classes.(source: uci financial aid and scholarship website)

so how I am supposed to pay my fees the same day I enroll in classes? cause I know they wont get it to me that fast...

I got a snail mail regarding it. Its some annual medical conference they have. This year's is called "Living Medicine: Live the Life You've Imagined." Apparently there are gonna be a bunch of talks, small group sessions, and hands-on workshops. It's from Sept 8th-10th at a resort near Palm Springs. One of my close friends at UCI went to it as a first year and told me its really fun.

I'm sure we'll hear more about it during orientation.


I just checked this out, it looks pretty sweet, I'll definitely be going. Click on the last link on this page for the registration letter: http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/admissions/entering/

Like you said it's Sept 8th-10th, which is apparently the weekend after our "second major exam" (two major exams in a month? Ouch!). Its only $135 for two nights in Palm Springs with all meals included, which is a killer deal (if you've ever been to Palm Springs you'd know what I mean). Plus we get a nifty t-shirt! :D

The hotel:
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hell yeah I know where theres good burritos but they are all in Costa Mesa. Its like a 10 minute drive from campus. Its a pretty solid mexican area, and most take call-ins. There's also a good sandwich place nearby.

Hmm as I was perusing my UCI forms like a good little nerdling I noticed what seemed to be a problem....

fees are due August 7. (source: fees form from the email)
we enroll in classes Aug 7/8 (source: orientation information)
financial aid goes through once one is enrolled in classes.(source: uci financial aid and scholarship website)

so how I am supposed to pay my fees the same day I enroll in classes? cause I know they wont get it to me that fast...
Alright, now that I know that there are good burritos I can be excited about going to UCI! The info from the email said that if you qualify for full financial aid then your fees will be paid electronically for you.

Alright, now that I know that there are good burritos I can be excited about going to UCI! The info from the email said that if you qualify for full financial aid then your fees will be paid electronically for you.
yeah but I thought it said that they get paid electronically once you are enrolled, and that you had to enroll to get paid. I actually just got off the phone with fin aid and they said that the school enrolls you before the 8th so that your financial aid comes through before then. So we don't actually enroll at orientation, we just pay our fees and become "officially" enrolled.

ok, good to know...but I still havent gotten my financial aid!

Is everyone here and old fogy like me?? I'll be 26 in October...

Hi folks... I decided to go to UCI but I got into USC as well.... should I have decided to go there instead of UCI?? What are everyone's thoughts?

The decision has been made, right? What's the point in looking back now?

The decision has been made, right? What's the point in looking back now?

I still have a choice though. It's never too late... what's your opinion?

I still have a choice though. It's never too late... what's your opinion?

Oh, I thought your earlier post implied that the decision has been made.
UCI Pros: Location, cost, teach to the boards
USC Pros: P/NP, organ based curriculum, County (works your a** off, but you learn a lot)

Personally, I would go with UCI if I had to make the choice and cost was a factor, but if I had a full ride at both, I would go to USC.

Oh, I thought your earlier post implied that the decision has been made.
UCI Pros: Location, cost, teach to the boards
USC Pros: P/NP, organ based curriculum, County (works your a** off, but you learn a lot)

Personally, I would go with UCI if I had to make the choice and cost was a factor, but if I had a full ride at both, I would go to USC.

I thought UCI was P/ NP as well? And, aren't we getting new curriculum for MS I this year?

I thought UCI was P/ NP as well? And, aren't we getting new curriculum for MS I this year?

UCI is H/P/F, and I think the curriculum is revamped, but not entirely new.

UCI is H/P/F, and I think the curriculum is revamped, but not entirely new.

Are there many non-trads, like 25 and older in MSI??

I don't remember meeting many non-trads at Second Look; in fact, I cant remember meeting any. You should call the Admissions office and ask for more info, they would probably be able to help with that. Though I should mention that I dont really think of 25/26 as too non-traditional, its not like you're a decade out of college or anything. I think you'll still be able to relate to the 22-23 year olds :)

Are there many non-trads, like 25 and older in MSI??

im 26.

Is everyone here and old fogy like me?? I'll be 26 in October...

25 isn't old. You're only a year older than me, and I'm still young!

Hi! I just finished 1st year and thought I'd comment on a few things.

Meal plan: don't get one. The undergrad campus is too far away to walk to during lunch, and you'll be walking alone. Plus, the 'med cafe' has horribly overpriced food. I'm assuming no one will be living in a dorm and that you'll have kitchens---please use them (or buy cliff bars)

People in there mid-20s or above: around a third of the class (wild guess) falls into this category. And no, no age segregation takes place. As far as non-trads (however you define that) go, we only have a couple people over 30.

The retreat: GO! tons of fun. I guess, if you don't like having a good time, don't go. :-)

Housing: most of the 1st years lived in Palo Verde this past year and a few lived in VDC. I understand that UCI started a new grad-housing guarantee which doesn't seem to include med students. In that case, call up the housing offices and try to work it out with them. Persistence tends to work, especially at VDC (I have no idea how they'll fill all of the new housing they just built).

Hope this was helpful. Enjoy the first month---it's a fun ride (seriously, I loved it)! See ya in September!

I called VDC yesterday and they claim to be out of the 1 bed/1bath spaces at both new and old properties....

I really have no idea about housing and won't be able to get into town until right before the school year starts to look for off campus housing. Maybe we'll set up tents somewhere for homeless first year med students.

I called VDC yesterday and they claim to be out of the 1 bed/1bath spaces at both new and old properties....

I really have no idea about housing and won't be able to get into town until right before the school year starts to look for off campus housing. Maybe we'll set up tents somewhere for homeless first year med students.


Call VDC in mid July and ask about temporary housing. VDC has told me that they will have extra room and should be able to accomodate some med students from August to Sept. 2.

Call VDC in mid July and ask about temporary housing. VDC has told me that they will have extra room and should be able to accomodate some med students from August to Sept. 2.

August to Sept 2nd? Don't the VDC leases start Sept 16th?

August to Sept 2nd? Don't the VDC leases start Sept 16th?

Because most VDC undergrads are gone during the summer, VDC has extra spots available throughout the summer months, given on a first-come, first serve basis. This availability ends Sept. 2nd because VDC closes for two weeks for cleaning before students come back. Good luck with housing from Sept. 3 to Sept. 15, it's going to be an adventure :)

I FINALLY got my financial aid offer. I have no idea whether its good or not since ive never received student loans before but it is more than i expected.

did you guys turn in your paperwork yet? the ones at the bottom of the link..?

I've filled it out except for the vacc form, and I mailed in my palm spring conference form.

what is vacc? vaccinations?

how did you fill out the aamc survey? it's not up yet.

Did you send the papers all on one envelope?


do we have any summer reading? i know last year they had summer reading.

Hey! I just got accepted and now Im trying to decide between UCI and USC. Could any of you give me some advice (although I'm sure there will be some bias). Is it worth it to go to UCI just to save all that money?

i sent all the forms in one envelope. it was super thick and cost 3 stamps.

Hey hero, I doubt going to one school over the other will give you a sizable advantage for residencies. both place well in california. But you have to live in the ghetto vs rich suburbs. I think USC is systems based, i dunno about P/F, but UCI is P/F/H. All I know is that at UCI, the students seemed really happy. good luck!

yeah, I meant my vaccination form.
Didn't fill out the aamc survey yet. the only paperwork I sent in is the conference one. The other stuff is just filled out on my desk, waiting to be sent in.

"do we have any summer reading? i know last year they had summer reading."

<<SHHHHH!!! they might hear you....>>

vaccination form? where did you guys get that from?

I called VDC yesterday and they claim to be out of the 1 bed/1bath spaces at both new and old properties....

I really have no idea about housing and won't be able to get into town until right before the school year starts to look for off campus housing. Maybe we'll set up tents somewhere for homeless first year med students.


I just signed a lease for VDC. I'm moving in July 15th into a 3 bedroom/2 bath. I have a private bath with my bedroom. They've prorated my housing from July 15th-September 15th and then my other lease will begin September 16th. I recommend speaking with the assistant leasing manager, Jean Bennet. She was very helpful in aiding me. They're not kicking me out for two weeks or anything I just start paying rent a little earlier than I planned, but at least I have housing. See you all in August!

I just signed a lease for VDC. I'm moving in July 15th into a 3 bedroom/2 bath. I have a private bath with my bedroom. They've prorated my housing from July 15th-September 15th and then my other lease will begin September 16th. I recommend speaking with the assistant leasing manager, Jean Bennet. She was very helpful in aiding me. They're not kicking me out for two weeks or anything I just start paying rent a little earlier than I planned, but at least I have housing. See you all in August!

O and I forgot... make sure they know you're a med student at VDC when you speak to them on the phone. Their undergraduate and graduate student policies are different--like graduate students are garenteed parking and undergraduates are not... maybe they're only making the undergradautes move out between sept 2nd and sept 16th because they didn't ask me to.

I just signed a lease for VDC. I'm moving in July 15th into a 3 bedroom/2 bath. I have a private bath with my bedroom. They've prorated my housing from July 15th-September 15th and then my other lease will begin September 16th. I recommend speaking with the assistant leasing manager, Jean Bennet. She was very helpful in aiding me. They're not kicking me out for two weeks or anything I just start paying rent a little earlier than I planned, but at least I have housing. See you all in August!


That's pretty sweet. I spoke with Jean two weeks ago and she made it clear to me that everyone would be kicked out on Sept. 2; maybe things have changed? I'll give her a call later this weeks. Thanks for the info.

Hey guys...I thought I'd join this thread since I was officially contacted by Dr. Peterson yesterday and offered an acceptance...YAY!! I'm soooo happy...I can't wait to meet all of you in August :)

for the student ID card, were your names on the computer? does that mean when we get accepted, our names automatically go into the computer to get a student ID? because the student ID card will say "medicine" and have a student ID number...

has anyone gotten theirs yet?

Do most first years live in Vista del Campo or does it just seems that way from this thread?

I was just wondering because I remember during the interview they also talked about Palo Verde and Verano place...any insight on those?

Do most first years live in Vista del Campo or does it just seems that way from this thread?

I was just wondering because I remember during the interview they also talked about Palo Verde and Verano place...any insight on those?

i believe its because VDC opened up a whole new complex (norte). Last year, it seems like most first years lived in PV.

i'm living in VDC norte btw.

i believe its because VDC opened up a whole new complex (norte). Last year, it seems like most first years lived in PV.

i'm living in VDC norte btw.

how did you chose b.w. norte and regular VDC? Did you even try palo verde or verano?

for current students, would any of you recommed living off campus?

how did you chose b.w. norte and regular VDC? Did you even try palo verde or verano?

for current students, would any of you recommed living off campus?

i dont know. They offered me both and i chose norte cause its brand spankin new. I didnt bother with PV or verano... though i hear PV is decently nice.

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how did you chose b.w. norte and regular VDC? Did you even try palo verde or verano?

for current students, would any of you recommed living off campus?


Like Chocobo, I chose VDC Norte because its brand new. The best part about that is new furniture - if my bed is being furnished, its nice to know that its never been used before. Plus, Norte has washers and dryers in each grad apartment, which is a huge plus for me.

Hey is anyone considering purchasing a small meal plan? I'm thinking of getting a voluntary meal plan to use when I'm on campus. I love to cook at home, and will do so every day, but check this out - UCI Dining is all-you-can-eat per meal (unlike UCSD, which was charge-per-item). You can get a 165 meal plan for $809 for the year, working out to $4.90 per meal. Think of the possibilities! Eat a normal breakfast, eat a snack for lunch, and then gorge yourself at an early dinner on campus. You can have, like, three meals in one sitting, if you're so inclined. The potential cost savings are literally blowing my mind... :eek: :D

SanDiegoSOD,

Myself and a classmate of mine have gone to the dining halls periodically. They had this system called punches where you bought credits that were $3 a piece, then you could go for breakfast (1 punch, $3), lunch (2 punches $6) or dinner (3 punches $9). We never really went for dinner but breakfast and lunch was a good deal. They got rid of the punches and now you just put money on your card and use it the same way. Not sure what prices are gonna be. This way you dont have to eat there all the time to get your moneys worth, and you might get sick of it, although the food is actually quite good. On a food note, MedCafe is the closest to Tamkin but the food is not very good, and they raised prices this year so its not even a really good deal. Hope this helps!!

hmm good idea. never thought about the meal plan since dorm days.

on a separate note, is anyone going to that retreat in palm springs? I wonder how many first years are expected to attend this thing.

Choco,

I think you should definitely hit the retreat. It is always a blast, and usually 80-90% of the class goes. In addition, I bet at least half of my class (2nd years) will go too, and since it is the weekend after we get back it is a good chance for us to meet you and you to meet us. I am one of the coordinators for the retreat and we are planning a good time. There are always hands on workshops that are fun and not tested on (I REPEAT) this is not tested on. The admin's whole philosophy on the retreat is that it should be a party environment where we all get the heck away from campus for a weekend. Prices are cheap considering it includes two nights at a resort spa and food. There is a casino a mile away where a lot of people will probably hit. We busted our butts to have it scheduled right after a Biochem exam so you all can relax and not worry about studying. Last year we had the test three days later and it sucked!! Just wanted to put my plug in!

- Dave

Hey all, hit me up if you have questions about UCI. I've been here for 8 (!) years now, so I'm pretty up on the ins and outs of UCI, the School of Medicine, food, living, etc...
Some nuggets: VDC is the best value in Irvine.
Don't buy a meal plan, trust me.
DO NOT STUDY YET, PLEASE!!!
Go to the retreat, it's amazing.
Peace out, hit me up at Theirvinefever@yahoo.com if you need anything.

Hey!...i was wondering if any girls in our class are living in vista del campo- or most are living in palo verde? im moving into vdc starting july 14th (or at least some of my stuff is) and my potential roomie just bailed on me bc she got a spot at pv. :( im just hoping i get paired with a cool laid back med student with zero drama :luck:

Hey!...i was wondering if any girls in our class are living in vista del campo- or most are living in palo verde? im moving into vdc starting july 14th (or at least some of my stuff is) and my potential roomie just bailed on me bc she got a spot at pv. :( im just hoping i get paired with a cool laid back med student with zero drama :luck:


Why is she leaving for PV? It's not much cheaper, and though it is closer to the med campus, it's only a little. I would think that the whole resort-style living of VDC would be a fairly big draw for most people.

Oh, and as for the "cool laid back med students with zero drama"... let me know if you find more, I'll throw a party for us at VDC :D :thumbup:

Why is she leaving for PV? It's not much cheaper, and though it is closer to the med campus, it's only a little. I would think that the whole resort-style living of VDC would be a fairly big draw for most people.

Oh, and as for the "cool laid back med students with zero drama"... let me know if you find more, I'll throw a party for us at VDC :D :thumbup:

PV=1 year newer, unfurnished, no washer/dryer, slightly cheaper, half a mile closer to med campus, officially "on-campus." Parking sucks, more kids/families in the complex.

VDC=furnished, a little more expensive, washer/dryer (the #1 best feature), pool/spa/fitness center/study rooms (useful), but slight supervision ("RA's"). It's "off campus" and owned and run by an outside company so they hire RA's. I recommend BEING one, since you get FREE RENT and work 4-8 hrs/wk. TRUST ME you'll have the time, I wish I did it 1st year. Would've saved me $8k.

OK, enough ranting. Good luck finding cool laid-back med students with zero drama, they don't exist, at least not after the first month :) I still recommend VDC. I also recommend talking to Gayle Pierce about roommates and housing. She knows all...

Why is she leaving for PV? It's not much cheaper, and though it is closer to the med campus, it's only a little. I would think that the whole resort-style living of VDC would be a fairly big draw for most people.

Oh, and as for the "cool laid back med students with zero drama"... let me know if you find more, I'll throw a party for us at VDC :D :thumbup:

I think she's doing PV bc its alittle cheaper and supposedly has bigger rooms?? I dont know but im definitely looking forward to the resort style living! (minus the RA's- what the heck? hopefully they are more for undergrads?) count me in for the VDC party sweet :cool:

hey there,

i too am grappling with the housing situation. so today, vista del campo NORTE emailed me offering a 2bd/2bath place- move in date is sept.16th.

an hour later, i get a call from Palo Verde, saying that they are planning to place people from the waitlist, into 2 bd and 3bd apartments soon....and that i should be able to move in before aug. 7th.

thing is, vista wants me to decide/sign the lease by this Friday noon, and Palo Verde can't get back to me until early next week.

i'm not sure which one to take right now since I haven't visited. palo seemed nice when i stayed wf my student host. is vdc that much better? also, i'd have to move 2X if i go to vista since the move in date is not til sept 16th =(

is anyone else going through this? any advice, thoughts? thanks!



Why is she leaving for PV? It's not much cheaper, and though it is closer to the med campus, it's only a little. I would think that the whole resort-style living of VDC would be a fairly big draw for most people.

Oh, and as for the "cool laid back med students with zero drama"... let me know if you find more, I'll throw a party for us at VDC :D :thumbup:

like i said before, i got an excellent opportunity to move into pv early (as in May 22) but I didn't actually start living here until about 2 weeks ago.

personally, i think pv is awesome. my fiancee and i have a decent sized 2 br/1 bath apt. we converted the second bedroom into an office which is really nice, we have a full kitchen (no dishwasher, but i'm used to that), plenty of living space. because pv is so new, everything feels really clean, but i'm sure vdc will be very similar. while i wish i had a washer and dryer, i think i am getting a great deal at 1250/month. Oh, and utilities being covered (except for phone and electricity) is a pretty nice deal. I don't know what is covered at vdc.

While it seems that there are a lot of families, it isn't really annoying or anything like that, it just isn't as social as say the freshman dorms from undergrad. It is kinda boring for the summer, but i think i will notice it less and less once i have to study.

My only gripe about living on campus (and i'm sure all you sports fans can side with me) is that UCI's on campus cable system does not provide ESPN, nor do they plan on getting it added in the future (how lame is that). There is also no way to get another cable provider to service your apartment. You can get a satellite dish, but it must go IN your apartment. anyway, i won't go through that whole hassel just to get ESPN, but thought i would let you all know. I am not a big tv watcher...the only thing I do enjoy watching though is sports, and now I am greatly hindered. We do get FSW and FSW2 for all of those awesome UCLA games (GO BRUINS!!!).

one more thing...at the pv community center, they do have tvs that get ESPN, so I propose that all those who love watching college gameday get together at 7:30am (I know we won't be studying that early) for some heeb nationals (the low fat kind), memosas, and some good ole college pigskin!

oh yah, invite me to that no drama party...

see you in august,
noah (that was probably my longest post ever)

thanks for the input! i think i will take my chances with PV and i can always put down a deposit with vista.

on a separate note, are any of you girls looking for a place to live in the meantime (between now - sept 15th) before you move into Vista?

I was going to sublet from a grad student at Verano because I had planned on moving into Vista. However, I won't be needing it afterall cuz i found backup housing. The room at Verano is fully furnished, clean, has a bed and desk, and is part of a 2 level townhouse. The girl there is away on internship and she is charging only $500/month including utilities and parking permit.

i'd love to help her find a replacement, so please let me know!





like i said before, i got an excellent opportunity to move into pv early (as in May 22) but I didn't actually start living here until about 2 weeks ago.

personally, i think pv is awesome. my fiancee and i have a decent sized 2 br/1 bath apt. we converted the second bedroom into an office which is really nice, we have a full kitchen (no dishwasher, but i'm used to that), plenty of living space. because pv is so new, everything feels really clean, but i'm sure vdc will be very similar. while i wish i had a washer and dryer, i think i am getting a great deal at 1250/month. Oh, and utilities being covered (except for phone and electricity) is a pretty nice deal. I don't know what is covered at vdc.

While it seems that there are a lot of families, it isn't really annoying or anything like that, it just isn't as social as say the freshman dorms from undergrad. It is kinda boring for the summer, but i think i will notice it less and less once i have to study.

My only gripe about living on campus (and i'm sure all you sports fans can side with me) is that UCI's on campus cable system does not provide ESPN, nor do they plan on getting it added in the future (how lame is that). There is also no way to get another cable provider to service your apartment. You can get a satellite dish, but it must go IN your apartment. anyway, i won't go through that whole hassel just to get ESPN, but thought i would let you all know. I am not a big tv watcher...the only thing I do enjoy watching though is sports, and now I am greatly hindered. We do get FSW and FSW2 for all of those awesome UCLA games (GO BRUINS!!!).

one more thing...at the pv community center, they do have tvs that get ESPN, so I propose that all those who love watching college gameday get together at 7:30am (I know we won't be studying that early) for some heeb nationals (the low fat kind), memosas, and some good ole college pigskin!

oh yah, invite me to that no drama party...

see you in august,
noah (that was probably my longest post ever)

My family (myself excluded) was on a river-rafting trip in Tennessee two days ago. There were a total of three families there, and it turns out that one of the families included the guy in charge of building VDC and VDC Norte. Weird, huh?

yawn

a tinge of nostalgia, going through these forums one year later...

besides what others from my class of 09 have mentioned (go to the retreat, don't study this summer, etc.), I reiterate something that was mentioned a few pages ago - live it up the first month or so. and in that time you'll realize what makes uci different.

not studying every single minute of your free time? the horror (especially to ex-premeds)! no, that time will definitely come...but it would be a pity to miss hanging out with what will inevitably be an awesome class, just because you wanted to cram in that extra bit of histo that you'd most certainly rather forget. I'm not telling you to go wild or anything, but I guess I leave that to your own discretion. beware the digital cameras, though - haha...

it's okay to live a little as a med student. seriously. and one year ago, I never thought I'd be saying that.

Hi!

I just got the call from Dr. Peterson on Friday right b4 my vegas trip! Im so excited cuz UCI has been my first choice since forever and i went to uci undergrad. GO ANTEATERS! I now have to scramble to get everything done. Also, i never turned in the UCI financial aid forms...is that bad? Hopefully i can still get some money. YAY! :love:

Hi,

Does anyone know when we'll get a copy of the 1st year schedule? I'd like to plan some plane flights, etc. Maybe some 2nd years have a copy of this from last year?

Thanks

Hi,

Does anyone know when we'll get a copy of the 1st year schedule? I'd like to plan some plane flights, etc. Maybe some 2nd years have a copy of this from last year?

Thanks


We won't get a copy until next week, according to the Educational Affairs office (or something like that). Last years schedule won't help us because the curriculum has changed and we start a month earlier than all previous classes.

And Gracey, congratulations! Welcome to the club! :D :clap:

thx SanDiegoSOD. an extra month of summer would have been nice... :(

Hi!

I just got the call from Dr. Peterson on Friday right b4 my vegas trip! Im so excited cuz UCI has been my first choice since forever and i went to uci undergrad. GO ANTEATERS! I now have to scramble to get everything done. Also, i never turned in the UCI financial aid forms...is that bad? Hopefully i can still get some money. YAY! :love:

congrats! i remember you from a while back really wanting this. See you in a ... a FEW WEEKS. wow... i didnt realize school is starting so soon. i'm in ecuador ahora learning espanol.

congrats! i remember you from a while back really wanting this. See you in a ... a FEW WEEKS. wow... i didnt realize school is starting so soon. i'm in ecuador ahora learning espanol.

Thanks! I now have the pleasure of going through housing hell. I called PV and the convo sounded promising. VDC was not helpful at all... I mite just live off-campus, but its so expensive.

Ok folks, for all those who have boring summer jobs or otherwise have time to kill, I've created the class of 2010's very own facebook group! :clap:

The groups name is "UC Irvine SOM Class of 2010" (super creative, huh? :))

You have to request to join the group, because that assures that only group members can see what is posted, unlike SDN which is open to anyone with a browser.

See y'all there!

Ok folks, for all those who have boring summer jobs or otherwise have time to kill, I've created the class of 2010's very own facebook group! :clap:

The groups name is "UC Irvine SOM Class of 2010" (super creative, huh? :))

You have to request to join the group, because that assures that only group members can see what is posted, unlike SDN which is open to anyone with a browser.

See y'all there!

i managed to stay away from facebook, my space, etc. throughout all of college...wasn't till after i graduated that i realized it is a decent way to stay in touch (maybe I am just trying to justify it with myself).

anyway, ill bite...

noah

C'mon everyone, Noah and I are having a fantastic time with the facebook group - you know you want to join us! :D

P.S. I think I may have accidently turned down a join request... whoops, sorry about that. Please try again, I know most of us have gone through enough rejection over the past 11 months to not have to deal with it on facebook :)

P.P.S. For those still looking at VDC: the leasing manager there was gracious enough to allow me to start a lease on August 4th, and I wont have to move out when VDC renovates in September. That means I'll be at VDC instead of VDC Norte, but hey, I'll take that if it will keep me from having to move three times in two months. Maybe others who were having issues with VDC timing can get permanent placement in August :cool:

nvmind

I think you rejected me on facebook...

I got offered a 2 bedroom at vdc norte but its for sept 16 start date. I dont know if i should just wait it out. I also dont want some random roommate.

Btw..beckaroo, did you find a roommate yet? Im a really laid back, no drama kind of girl :)

I think you rejected me on facebook...

I got offered a 2 bedroom at vdc norte but its for sept 16 start date. I dont know if i should just wait it out. I also dont want some random roommate.

Btw..beckaroo, did you find a roommate yet? Im a really laid back, no drama kind of girl :)


Congrats Gracey, welcome to the club! :) I have a 2 bed/2bath at vdc with a random roomie who is going to move out beginning of Sept. After that I hope to get a med student- if you get an offer for vdc same apt style let me know! :thumbup:

On another note, Im gona try to join the facebook club...hopefully SanDiegoSOD doesnt reject me... ;) Just to warn you guys though, a friend of mine made my profile awhile ago and it was pretty much a joke...i hope i dont scare you all :scared:

On another note, Im gona try to join the facebook club...hopefully SanDiegoSOD doesnt reject me... ;) Just to warn you guys though, a friend of mine made my profile awhile ago and it was pretty much a joke...i hope i dont scare you all :scared:


Either facebook is acting funny, or I'm a moron (I'll assume the latter :)) because I "accepted" another person this morning and he doesnt show in the group, just like what happened with Gracey. Hmmm... Don't know why.
Anyways, I made Noah and Gracey admins of the group, so they can add people to.

Hi guys,
I'm going to be driving to Cali next week from Seattle. I'm excited! About housing, I called Palo Verde and apparently I'm toward the end of the waitlist (for family housing). I never did the app for VDC, is it worth doing/too late to do? I'm thinking about living in Costa Mesa (seems cheaper than irvine) and commuting. Anyone have any experience with living off campus?

if anyone is down in the irvine area before school and wants to meet up, feel free to contact me.

or if you just want to use me to see what pv looks like, that is cool, too.

ncanvasser@gmail.com

Hi guys,
I'm going to be driving to Cali next week from Seattle. I'm excited! About housing, I called Palo Verde and apparently I'm toward the end of the waitlist (for family housing). I never did the app for VDC, is it worth doing/too late to do? I'm thinking about living in Costa Mesa (seems cheaper than irvine) and commuting. Anyone have any experience with living off campus?

Hi lebam,

I'm not from SOCAL, but I do know that traffic is almost always an issue. I HATE commuting with a capital H, esp with traffic. I had to commute from SF to Oakland for a year (which is theoretically the reverse commute), and it sucked so bad that I moved to Oakland.

It might be a good idea to call in VDC and VDC norte and find out about your chances. From my understanding they've got a ton of new housing. VDC has been called "the best value in Irvine," by a 4th year in this thread, and others seem to like it too. The worst you have to lose is the $20 application fee.

Good luck - see you in 3.

Hi lebam,

I'm not from SOCAL, but I do know that traffic is almost always an issue. I HATE commuting with a capital H, esp with traffic. I had to commute from SF to Oakland for a year (which is theoretically the reverse commute), and it sucked so bad that I moved to Oakland.

I feel you on this, BAM!. I really dislike the concept of living on campus again (VDC), but even more than that, I dislike the thought of commuting. I'll bite the bullet and deal with RAs on campus instead of having to drive to campus every day.

Lebam: A friend of mine (now a third year med @ UCI) lived in Newport last year. He loved it, as his condo was right on the beach, and it was much closer to a night scene than Irvine was. He said he did dislike the commute, especially when he has to go to campus for a stupid reason (small group meeting, for example), but he felt it was worth it overall.

I just signed up for the group too.

lebam I was gonna live in Costa Mesa. If you get a spot close to the 55 you are going to be fine. The 55 connects to the 73, you can get off on Bison before the first toll. Only the 55 would have traffic, but since you are only on it for a mile it would add maybe 15 minutes. The 73 exits almost into the medical school (you also get to avoid the lights with the extremely poor timing, one of my peeves). I would guess your door to door commute time would be the same as walking from VDC or PV.
yours,

A fellow commuter

I was looking into living in costa mesa too. If you find a place near south coast plaza, you can jump on the 73 without going on the 405 or the 55 and get to school in about 5 mins. There is practically no traffic on the 73...ever. Most of the apartments around south coast plaza isn't that much cheaper than housing in irvine, but there is alot more to do around the south coast plaza area. Im trying to decide if i want to live off campus with my little sister (shes starting freshman year at csulb) or live in vdc with a random roommate.

Hi lebam,

I'm not from SOCAL, but I do know that traffic is almost always an issue. I HATE commuting with a capital H, esp with traffic. I had to commute from SF to Oakland for a year (which is theoretically the reverse commute), and it sucked so bad that I moved to Oakland.

It might be a good idea to call in VDC and VDC norte and find out about your chances. From my understanding they've got a ton of new housing. VDC has been called "the best value in Irvine," by a 4th year in this thread, and others seem to like it too. The worst you have to lose is the $20 application fee.

Good luck - see you in 3.

There is no more $20 application fee. Just a $150 deposit with the application. btw..I applied for vdc norte two days ago and they called me yesterday with a spot. So i think the "waitlist" is very small.

thanks for all your help and advice!
Gracey, will they let you move in right away? I'll look into VDC, it sounds like a good option... see you guys soon!

thanks for all your help and advice!
Gracey, will they let you move in right away? I'll look into VDC, it sounds like a good option... see you guys soon!

Unless they have a room that is open (no student has a lease there right now), vdc said that I cant move in until sept 16. vdc norte said that they will try to get the graduates to move in eariler, but the earliest is late august/early sept. So if you can find alternate housing for a month, then it should be ok. I kno that arroyo vista and campus village offer summer on-campus housing until sept 15. Both of these places come furnished so you dont have to worry about that and its pretty cheap..cheaper than vdc. I calcuated it (cuz im looking into it too..not cuz im a nerd like that :o ) and for 6 weeks, campus village comes out to $670. I haven't contacted them yet, so i don't really know how it works or what I need to do. Hope I was some help.

-Grace

I "accepted" someone on facebook, but she didn't show either...hmmm. So if thats you try again!

did they mail you any financial aid packet/information?

did they mail you any financial aid packet/information?

I didn't receive anything yet...I just turned in my financial aid papers last week. BTW, do we need to buy a stethoscope b4 we start school? Are you buying all of the required and recommended books? Just wondering.

im just going to wait til school starts to buy it

if anyone is down in the irvine area before school and wants to meet up, feel free to contact me.

or if you just want to use me to see what pv looks like, that is cool, too.

ncanvasser@gmail.com

You must be a Bruin... blekh... but if you are going to UCI then you must be alright. :) I live in OC, so I'm here if anyone wants to hang:

mekhail@usc.edu

WE HAVE A SCHEDULE!!! It doesn't look too bad...4 hours of lecture a day, then 2-4 hours of lab type work.

http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/som/meded/forCurrentStudents/MS1Calendar.htm

WE HAVE A SCHEDULE!!! It doesn't look too bad...4 hours of lecture a day, then 2-4 hours of lab type work.

http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/som/meded/forCurrentStudents/MS1Calendar.htm


Thanks for the update, I've been looking forward to getting that. Did anyone else notice that our first exam is the morning of the first day of class? What the hell are they going to test us on...

Thanks for the update, I've been looking forward to getting that. Did anyone else notice that our first exam is the morning of the first day of class? What the hell are they going to test us on...

i think the 1st exam is on the 1st Monday of classes. so we have 3 days of classes before our first exam. ouch!

I think the schedule looks brutal. 8AM - 5PM pretty much every day. I hope we get out early most of the time.

i think the 1st exam is on the 1st Monday of classes. so we have 3 days of classes before our first exam. ouch!

I think the schedule looks brutal. 8AM - 5PM pretty much every day. I hope we get out early most of the time.

Agreed - this schedule looks awful. I didn't expect 40 hours/week of lecture/lab... Look's like I'll be continuing my undergrad tradition of never, ever going to class :eek:

Agreed - this schedule looks awful. I didn't expect 40 hours/week of lecture/lab... Look's like I'll be continuing my undergrad tradition of never, ever going to class :eek:

hahaha...see I don't think it's that bad. sure, lecture is always boring, but 4 hours a day ain't too bad, and the labs seem like they will be cool: handwashing, suturing, BLS...if we make it fun, it'll be fun. those days that have lecture all day will suck though...oh well!

You must be a Bruin... blekh... but if you are going to UCI then you must be alright. :) I live in OC, so I'm here if anyone wants to hang:

mekhail@usc.edu

oh man...dec. 2 is gonna be a great day! (for those that don't know, that's the ucla/usc football game) because we are poor med students and won't be able to afford tickets to the game, we'll have to plan something here.

hahaha...see I don't think it's that bad. sure, lecture is always boring, but 4 hours a day ain't too bad, and the labs seem like they will be cool: handwashing, suturing, BLS...if we make it fun, it'll be fun. those days that have lecture all day will suck though...oh well!


Maybe I can test out of that particular lab, as I took a full year sequence on handwashing at UCSD. It was rigorous, I tell you!

As for Dec. 2nd... its definitely going down. I don't have loyalties to any LA teams, but I'm always game for some football and BBQ.

i thought they were going to make the curriculum better... now we have wayyy more classes :(

anyone know what bootcamp is?

Maybe I can test out of that particular lab, as I took a full year sequence on handwashing at UCSD. It was rigorous, I tell you!

As for Dec. 2nd... its definitely going down. I don't have loyalties to any LA teams, but I'm always game for some football and BBQ.

hahaha...at UCLA, handwashing wasn't offered, only Wiping 103 and Nose Blowing 104A

tell me I am not the only one who saw "Boot Camp-Hand Washing Vital Signs Use of Scoops" for 8/10.

We also have exams for nine out of eleven weeks in October through December.

by the way, does anyone know what Tag a long is?

We also have exams for nine out of eleven weeks in October through December.

by the way, does anyone know what Tag a long is?


Wow... I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.

We also have exams for nine out of eleven weeks in October through December.

by the way, does anyone know what Tag a long is?


i think it is shadowing a doctor

i'm having a **** of a time trying to get my housing settled and i thought you guys could help. first, i have an option of living in a 3/2 in palo verde starting 8/1 (tuesday!) with i think med students or living in a 3/2 at vista del campo starting 8/1 living with two non-medicine grads. i would rather live in vdc because i dont' want to have to buy a bed and the whole laundry thing. the pv leasing lady has been super cool and the vdc lady is impossible to get a hold of and not too friendly. what do you first years/second years think? what would be the better option? any opinions much appreciated

did you guys turn in your paperwork yet? the ones at the bottom of the link..?


hi...i am going to be a first year as well and I saw that you had mentioned a 'link' about the paperwork we have to turn in....where did you get the link? I've been looking at that main page where we can download all the forms, but I am worried that I may not be looking in the right place......is there an official vaccination form other than that text doc that tells us what we need to have? Thanks for the help

You have to scroll down a bit to find the links to the forms. This is what it should say:


Please complete and return the forms listed below to the Office of Admissions and Outreach by August 1, 2006. These forms will need to be printed, completed, and signed. Return them to:

UCI-SOM
Admissions Office
Berk Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-4089

• Emergency Notification
• Immunization Requirement Record
• Honor Code
• AAMC Matriculating Student Questionnaire
• Big Sib/Little Sib Questionnaire

i didn't mention it in my previous post, but this is the link you need to go to in order to find the other links:
http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/admissions/entering/

We also have exams for nine out of eleven weeks in October through December.

No one said it would be pretty (we had exams 10 out of the last 11)... That's why I'm telling y'all to enjoy your first couple of months.

by the way, does anyone know what Tag a long is?

Later on during the year, you'll have all Monday and Friday afternoons off. Each one of you has to do something like 11 tagalongs during the year. Each of these are roughly 1-2 hour sessions where you either shadow a doctor or do some other clinically related activity (like visiting your senior partner). You don't have to worry about this until November, I think.

One more week...good luck guys!

hi...i am going to be a first year as well and I saw that you had mentioned a 'link' about the paperwork we have to turn in....where did you get the link? I've been looking at that main page where we can download all the forms, but I am worried that I may not be looking in the right place......is there an official vaccination form other than that text doc that tells us what we need to have? Thanks for the help



what is the text doc????


the vaccination form is the immunization record form... it's in the link they sent us.. listed above

What is the user name and password required to go into the health science webpages? the web address that i copied and pasted from the calender requires some kind of password.

what is the text doc????


the vaccination form is the immunization record form... it's in the link they sent us.. listed above


hey, sorry about that and thanks for the help given. I was looking at the links to the pdf's and word doc's above that like the 'policy on health clearance' etc. At least now I know what's going on. Thanks again.

I cant believe orientation is only a week away. I just got back from being out of the country for a month so I have so much paperwork to fill out and turn in tomorrow.

I'm so excited for school to start and yet... i'm so enjoying this lifestyle of doing absolutely nothing.

I cant believe orientation is only a week away. I just got back from being out of the country for a month so I have so much paperwork to fill out and turn in tomorrow.

I'm so excited for school to start and yet... i'm so enjoying this lifestyle of doing absolutely nothing.


what paperwork??


what is "text doc"?

what paperwork??


what is "text doc"?

Five documents are due tomorrow... Check out our classes webpage.

i dont know. They offered me both and i chose norte cause its brand spankin new. I didnt bother with PV or verano... though i hear PV is decently nice.

Hey there - just curious if your lease at VDC norte stars sometime in August? Or if not, what other plans did you decided to follow until Sep.16...

Thanks.

can you tell... i'm a really bad procrastinator. :eek:

Hey there - just curious if your lease at VDC norte stars sometime in August? Or if not, what other plans did you decided to follow until Sep.16...

Thanks.

can you tell... i'm a really bad procrastinator. :eek:

whats up. My lease doesnt start til sept 16. I'm incredibly fortunate and actually only live about 20 minutes from UCI so i'm planning to commute til I move in. However, I know the head of VDC is working hard to set us med students up with housing during the month of august until official move-in day. so just email Tracy. tbodenschatz@studenthousing.com

gluck.

random question but are you guys planning on getting a binder or just sticking to the simple notebooks? I used to always just slip handouts into my notebooks during UG but from what I hear, you get a ton of handouts in med school.

Did anyone get their email account set up yet? DId you receive anything from the admissions office about our account?

Did anyone get their email account set up yet? DId you receive anything from the admissions office about our account?

I think we're gonna set it up together during orientation. Theres a section in the schedule that says "email" so i'm guessing thats when we're gonna go into a lab and set it up real quick. This is all speculation though. I tried to set mine up online but it wont recognize my SID for some reason.

correct, email comes at orientation.

and yes, you do get a lot of handouts (called "core notes") - and for that reason - wait on textbooks.

I know some people went all out last year and bought textbooks ahead of time, but when you see how large these core notes are, you'll start to wonder if you can even get through those let alone supplementary textbooks.

good luck everyone...

Has anyone else moved into VDC yet?

Has anyone else moved into VDC yet?


Moving in tomorrow! :D

Ok gang, just chill it with the anxiety about the tests. I know, my class was the same way, but that first "test" is a joke. REALLY!!! The schedule is not as bad as it looks. you will have more free time than you are thinking.

Anyways, for those of you who get this and are in the area, me and a couple of my classmates are gonna go out for pizza and beer to a really cool place (Gina's pizza)right next to campus tomorrow night (friday) and invite any of you first years who are here and want to come. We can fill you in on first year, and hopefully alleviate your concerns. We were all in your shoes a short year ago.

If you want to come, dont hesitate to get a hold of me at dajohnso@uci.edu

We will probably go around six or so.

See any of you then!! Dave MS2

anyone need a roomate or still looking for housing?

Alright ladies and germs - its showtime. See you tomorrow! :D