So, did everybody finally get their NSU holiday card?

Try using your NSU ID. It should start with an N followed by 000 and additional numbers. When you submitted your secondary application, you should have gotten an email back as confirmation. One of those emails, it lists your NSU ID number. Use that instead of your SS# and let me know how that turns out. If you tried the NSU ID number, try the SS#. If that doesn't work, let me know and I'll get to the bottom of this.

I dug up my NSU ID#, and it worked finally. Thanks dude, you da man!

I've been reading through the NSUCOM student handbook and I have a few more questions.

1. What exactly is the attendance policy?

2. Students are assigned seats in lecture? (or did I read incorrectly)?

3. They made mention of students who are licensed in health professional fields not being allowed to work in those fields while in school without permission. So if I had an RN or CST license I could not take a shift a month without permission? (Not that I plan on working, but I would like the option to take a shift to stay loose).

Thanks

1. http://www.nova.edu/cwis/pubaffairs/news/oct-dec2004/nbhd.html

Fine and dandy, but it's going to be finished after we graduate. Hmm?

So, did everybody finally get their NSU holiday card?

I got two finally! Yes! That won me over.

I dug up my NSU ID#, and it worked finally. Thanks dude, you da man!

Word! No problem at all. I used my NSU ID too.

I've been reading through the NSUCOM student handbook and I have a few more questions.

1. What exactly is the attendance policy?

2. Students are assigned seats in lecture? (or did I read incorrectly)?

3. They made mention of students who are licensed in health professional fields not being allowed to work in those fields while in school without permission. So if I had an RN or CST license I could not take a shift a month without permission? (Not that I plan on working, but I would like the option to take a shift to stay loose).

Thanks


1. It varies from year to year, but for certain courses, there is a mandatory attendance policy of 70%. Anything lower than that and points will be taken from your final grade. In some courses, 100% attendance is mandatory less exceptions.

2. There is no assigned seating. Many students "have" a seat, but there is no assigned seating.

3. I don't know about that. You would have to be licensed in FL first and I'm not sure you'll have that much time to do so. I would expect that you need to receive permission first.

Fine and dandy, but it's going to be finished after we graduate. Hmm?

yep, but that wasn't sunnyjohns question:D

yep, but that wasn't sunnyjohns question:D
Yeah. :) but it holds much more relevance...oh well. We're paying to have it erected!!

I've been reading through the NSUCOM student handbook and I have a few more questions.

1. What exactly is the attendance policy?

2. Students are assigned seats in lecture? (or did I read incorrectly)?

3. They made mention of students who are licensed in health professional fields not being allowed to work in those fields while in school without permission. So if I had an RN or CST license I could not take a shift a month without permission? (Not that I plan on working, but I would like the option to take a shift to stay loose).

Thanks


3. I don't know for sure if you are supposed to ask permission or anything, but there are a few people in my class who work on occassion (Nursing I know for sure). I've not heard of anyone being told that they couldn't work.

Yeah. :) but it holds much more relevance...oh well. We're paying to have it erected!!

it sure owuld be more relevant. But what's the fun in that?:meanie:

it sure owuld be more relevant. But what's the fun in that?:meanie:
I went to school with B.J. Novak from the office.

I went to school with B.J. Novak from the office.

at Newton? but John Krasinski also graduated from Newton South...

at Newton? but John Krasinski also graduated from Newton South...
Wasn't aware of that. Word!

thats awesome! that show is amazing.

i might just join you guys since it seems like the pre-allos suck ass.

that seems to be a recurring theme..welcome !

MikeyLu, just curious: how did you change your screen name?

MikeyLu, just curious: how did you change your screen name?

There was an announcement up for a week or so in mid January offering people the option to change their names. I wanted to but couldn't decide... :laugh: Sorta like chosing schools!! :laugh:

Does anyone know more about the Graduate Housing thats supposed to be starting this august???? (besides what it says on the housing website....)

Does anyone know more about the Graduate Housing thats supposed to be starting this august???? (besides what it says on the housing website....)
I don't know what it says on the site. What else is there to know? The pricing? Where it is?

I put pictures of it on Facebook, it's going to be 700 rooms, with a common kitchen area. It will cost about $4k or $7k, I don't remember the figures, but I'm sure it's on the website. They're still building it, so things are not finalized. Also, it's all based on the lottery. So, blah.

Hi everyone -
I've posted on here previously, and I've made my final decision to go to NSU.
Here is my myspace page
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=60632059
feel free to add me!

I went to NSUCOM. Loved it. Congratulations to all that have been accepted and will moving to sunny Florida. Its currently sunny and 78, with a breeze.

I am currently finishing up a rotating internship and will be moving in June 2007.

I live in a wonderful Western Davie neighborhood and will be putting my home on the market soon.

Wanted to offer it to yall first to see if anyone would be interested.

See my post in classifieds if you are interested in buying.

http://more.studentdoctor.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=799&cat=4

Good Luck to yall.

Hey everyone -

There is a facebook group for those who have it. It's free, so please feel free to sign up for it. It's a wonderful way to get to know your fellow students (put a face to a name) and there is a lot of information concerning housing, financial aid, health insurance.

Hope to see you there!

HOD

Hi everyone -
I've posted on here previously, and I've made my final decision to go to NSU.
Here is my myspace page
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=60632059
feel free to add me!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Yeah! Glad to hear it, indynshrty! We have a great bunch of people in the Class of 2011!!! Woo Hoo! :meanie:

Did everybody get their first listserv email today?

Did everybody get their first listserv email today?
I got a listserve email previous to this, but yeah, I'm excited! I was hoping there was more information than that.

What's in the zip file? My %&*#$ Mac can't open it.

What's in the zip file? My %&*#$ Mac can't open it.

they did?! I'm gonna check it out.

What's in the zip file? My %&*#$ Mac can't open it.
it just has the same message and vicky's full name and email so it can be added to your address book.

it just has the same message and vicky's full name and email so it can be added to your address book.

Thanks, Ossari!

Anyone know how we are supposed to measure ourselves to make sure our coat and scrubs fit fashionably? Do we get to try different sizes on before buying?Who is the manufacture? Info is not on order form, and they might have a sizing thing on their website. Manufacturers always differ, and I want to make sure that I look real spiffy for med school.

Also, do you all think sandals will fly?

you can wear sandals to class..but not in the anatomy lab...obviously it wouldnt be pretty if you dropped your scalpel on your feet...and for the white coat the general rule of thumb is to order a couple of sizes larger than your normal coat size. back to studying brain

you can wear sandals to class..but not in the anatomy lab...obviously it wouldnt be pretty if you dropped your scalpel on your feet...and for the white coat the general rule of thumb is to order a couple of sizes larger than your normal coat size. back to studying brain

Thanks Mikey!

Ok, saw Swan makes the coats, and found them on the web for $11.00! (plus $4 embroidery)

What's in the zip file? My %&*#$ Mac can't open it.

very anti-climactic

.

Thanks, Ossari!

Anyone know how we are supposed to measure ourselves to make sure our coat and scrubs fit fashionably? Do we get to try different sizes on before buying?Who is the manufacture? Info is not on order form, and they might have a sizing thing on their website. Manufacturers always differ, and I want to make sure that I look real spiffy for med school.

Also, do you all think sandals will fly?

Oops! I should have mentioned this already, since I asked when I went down. It may have changed since last week, but they don't know who the manufacturer of the the lab coats are going to be this year, so there were no samples for you to try on at the bookstore. the scrubs as you can see from the picture run large. I wear a 30x30 and the small is big on me. If I didn't use the ties, I think I could fit into a XS...since when did I become a med school anorexic?

you can wear sandals to class..but not in the anatomy lab...obviously it wouldnt be pretty if you dropped your scalpel on your feet...and for the white coat the general rule of thumb is to order a couple of sizes larger than your normal coat size. back to studying brain

Oh? I thought they run big also? I have a lab coat from school and a medium is huge on me. The one I used at Mass General Hospital was a small and was adequate. I wish they had samples already at the bookstore. Also, they said that there will have coats for us to try during orientation. So, you don't have to submit the form now. I will be on top of this issue and will post my findings when I find something more concrete.

It may have changed since last week, but they don't know who the manufacturer of the the lab coats are going to be this year, so there were no samples for you to try on at the bookstore. the scrubs as you can see from the picture run large.

Also, they said that there will have coats for us to try during orientation. So, you don't have to submit the form now. I will be on top of this issue and will post my findings when I find something more concrete.

Thanks, HOD! You're on top of things!

Anyone know what the rates are for the school offered insurance, roughly? I could not find it on the chickering site.

Booked a trip to FLL on March 3rd. :cool:

Thanks, HOD! You're on top of things!

Anyone know what the rates are for the school offered insurance, roughly? I could not find it on the chickering site.
Sure do TR. $1694 covered July 1 07 - July 1 08. That's the rate for the 07-07 school year. It may vary some for our class. Should I put this stuff on the website?

Hema, don't forget to add yourself to good ol' matriculation station!

Sure do TR. $1694 covered July 1 07 - July 1 08. That's the rate for the 07-07 school year. It may vary some for our class. Should I put this stuff on the website?

Thanks, HOD! You are my hero! I will sing Bette Midler too you when hammered at the SOMA party, lol! That is not a bad price! Yeah, plop it on facebook!

Thanks, HOD! You are my hero! I will sing Bette Midler too you when hammered at the SOMA party, lol! That is not a bad price! Yeah, plop it on facebook!
Alrighty then. I want my free Netters :)

Alrighty then. I want my free Netters :)

Yeah! Free Netters ROOOLES!! Oh. Gee, thanks SOMA!!! What else do we get for free? I want free stuff!!! :meanie: If anyone wants to send me free stuff, PM me! Thanks!:thumbup:

HOD, is that the "Atlas of Human Anatomy"? It's like $100! We get a free one? Nice! :cool:

Yeah! Free Netters ROOOLES!! Oh. Gee, thanks SOMA!!! What else do we get for free? I want free stuff!!! :meanie: If anyone wants to send me free stuff, PM me! Thanks!:thumbup:

HOD, is that the "Atlas of Human Anatomy"? It's like $100! We get a free one? Nice! :cool:
Yeah. I think that's the club that does it. You'll get the whole schpeel during orientation when the clubs have their recruiting day.

by joining SOMA you also get a copy of old exams for most classes from previous years which is SUPER SUPER helpful when preparing for exams. :)

by joining SOMA you also get a copy of old exams for most classes from previous years which is SUPER SUPER helpful when preparing for exams. :)

Well, sheet! Sounds good! Sign me up!!! :)

Hey, Anyone: Is there a tuition increase during the clinical years, or does the stated tuition apply across all four years?

So does anyone have any good ideas on how to stay in fort lauderdale cheaply for a couple of nights during the first week in March?

Hey, Anyone: Is there a tuition increase during the clinical years, or does the stated tuition apply across all four years?
Yes, for the 06-07 standard student budget,

1st year -
R: $25,785
NR: $32,375

2nd and 3rd year -
R: $26,035
NR: $32,625

4th year -
R: $26,135
NR: $32,725

Hope this helps TR.

Yes, for the 06-07 standard student budget,

1st year -
R: $25,785
NR: $32,375

2nd and 3rd year -
R: $26,035
NR: $32,625

4th year -
R: $26,135
NR: $32,725

Hope this helps TR.

Thanks, HOD! Where do you find this stuff? I thought I scoured the NSU site! So, not a large increase at all! One school I have looked at, the tuition jumps 7K for years 3 and 4.

Thanks, HOD! Where do you find this stuff? I thought I scoured the NSU site! So, not a large increase at all! One school I have looked at, the tuition jumps 7K for years 3 and 4.
What can I say, I'm resourceful.

Ok, this is kinda weird. It seems like I have two NSU ID #'s. The NSU ID I used to sign up for an NSU e-mail account, which is also the one that was listed on my e-mail receipt for the $750 acceptance deposit, is different from the NSU ID that is listed on my e-mail notifications of received documents (i.e. the ID that is on NSU emails that confirm receipt of reference letters, transcripts, etc.), and on my acceptance letter.

What gives? Anyone else notice this?

Ok, this is kinda weird. It seems like I have two NSU ID #'s. The NSU ID I used to sign up for an NSU e-mail account, which is also the one that was listed on my e-mail receipt for the $750 acceptance deposit, is different from the NSU ID that is listed on my e-mail notifications of received documents (i.e. the ID that is on NSU emails that confirm receipt of reference letters, transcripts, etc.), and on my acceptance letter.

What gives? Anyone else notice this?

All my stuff has the same number. I would call them. Could mess something up.

Ok, this is kinda weird. It seems like I have two NSU ID #'s. The NSU ID I used to sign up for an NSU e-mail account, which is also the one that was listed on my e-mail receipt for the $750 acceptance deposit, is different from the NSU ID that is listed on my e-mail notifications of received documents (i.e. the ID that is on NSU emails that confirm receipt of reference letters, transcripts, etc.), and on my acceptance letter.

What gives? Anyone else notice this?
Yeah, mine is the same number...Check in on that.

*bump*

Guess the party moved to the facebook group.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2227950027

bumpitty bump bump.................
FACEBOOK TOOK OVER OUR CLASS!!!!!!

Yeah! We're letting the other school threads catch up! :scared:

damn facebook. come back to SDN!

So, anyone else trying to learn how to cook in preparation for living on their own? I've been fortunate enough to live my parents for the duration of undergrad, and be fed by mommy. I can say bye bye to the homecooking now. :(

So, anyone else trying to learn how to cook in preparation for living on their own? I've been fortunate enough to live my parents for the duration of undergrad, and be fed by mommy. I can say bye bye to the homecooking now. :(

you can always get to know those in the class who know how to cook;)

I'm currently back living with my parents, and I love my mom's cooking. I definitely miss cooking for myself though, and can't wait to try out some recipes next year (my mom doesn't like me in her kitchen) :) :-p

Hey Class of 2011...I hope you are all excited about starting school. I am going to be starting my 3rd year here and still love it!

If anyone has any questions, please PM me (as I don't keep up on here too much anymore)...I am happy to help everyone out as much as a can.

So, anyone else trying to learn how to cook in preparation for living on their own? I've been fortunate enough to live my parents for the duration of undergrad, and be fed by mommy. I can say bye bye to the homecooking now. :(

I've been thinking about learning. Def. should get on it.

Hey Class of 2011...I hope you are all excited about starting school. I am going to be starting my 3rd year here and still love it!

If anyone has any questions, please PM me (as I don't keep up on here too much anymore)...I am happy to help everyone out as much as a can.

She's a great resource everyone. She was even my "tour guide" when I went to revisit the school. You rock. :D

So, anyone else trying to learn how to cook in preparation for living on their own? I've been fortunate enough to live my parents for the duration of undergrad, and be fed by mommy. I can say bye bye to the homecooking now. :(

I actually like to cook, though I don't do it as often as I'd like. I'm thinking of hosting anatomy pot luck dinners. Food, "fun," and lots of gross anatomy...perfect!

I used to cook for a living, so I will be happy to exchange cooking lessons for ID card swipes! Seriously though HOD, I'll be happy to help out with pot luck dinners if you're really considering having them.

lol..anatomy pot luck dinners..nothing like eating a good meal..and having to study penis and vagina afterwards :thumbup:

I used to cook for a living, so I will be happy to exchange cooking lessons for ID card swipes! Seriously though HOD, I'll be happy to help out with pot luck dinners if you're really considering having them.

Sure.

lol..anatomy pot luck dinners..nothing like eating a good meal..and having to study penis and vagina afterwards :thumbup:

Not going there with a 10-foot pole. :eek:

Hey

Whats the listserv address?

Thanks.

did you set up your email? it should have been one of the first emails you received, but here it is:

M2011NSUCOM@list.nova.edu

Hey

Whats the listserv address?

Thanks.

I used to cook for a living, so I will be happy to exchange cooking lessons for ID card swipes! Seriously though HOD, I'll be happy to help out with pot luck dinners if you're really considering having them.

DAMN! Please be my classmate toothless!!:love:

DAMN! Please be my classmate toothless!!:love:

Hey, that would be great!:)

Hey, that would be great!:)

Hey that was easy!! Okay - well, then - I'll see yous in New Joisey!! :cool:

Hey that was easy!! Okay - well, then - I'll see yous in New Joisey!! :cool:

They offer distance learning, like from FL, right? :p

They offer distance learning, like from FL, right? :p

Sure, everything is electronic these days! :D
Except cooking me dinner, of course... ;)

Not a bad way to earn a little spending money during school, though - toothless. Being some families home chef or something. I know a family here that has one & pays them great! Oh - you have that dancing gig, though. Never mind! :p

So, anyone else trying to learn how to cook in preparation for living on their own? I've been fortunate enough to live my parents for the duration of undergrad, and be fed by mommy. I can say bye bye to the homecooking now. :(

I recommend a george foreman grill and lots and lots of chicken breasts with steamed broccli/carrots.

Not a bad way to earn a little spending money during school, though - toothless. Being some families home chef or something. I know a family here that has one & pays them great! Oh - you have that dancing gig, though. Never mind! :p

Yeah, kinda puts a whole new Fabioesque spin on dinner and dancing! :laugh:

For the MS 3 & 4s at NSU, which rotation sites did you like the most? which ones did you dislike and why? which ones offered a residency based (as opposed to preceptor based) rotations? which site do you feel has a kick ass
IM rotation/residency program (i'm interested in IM as a specialty)

I'd really like to know your input here, because this is pretty much the only way us newbs can get a feel for our clinical rotation sites.

big time BUMP!!!!!

:: sneaks in, stealth ninja style ::
<- lowly waitlister

:: sneaks in, stealth ninja style ::
<- lowly waitlister
Best of luck Iceageheatwave! Send in those transcripts, letter of intent letters, and keep doing what you've been doing (working, volunteering, etc..)

I'm a lowly M2...but I'll throw my two cents in here bc many of my friends are M3s...

Many of my friends are at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Miami. It is very strong in IM, and has a residency associated. I think this is where most ppl who are gunning for IM generally try to go.

But WOW...I have to say, you are ahead of the game. You guys are going to have so much of this stuff available to you during your first two years that honestly--you don't need to worry about it now. ;0)

Chill out...ENJOY all of your free time BEFORE medical school. It is precious.

After digging my driveway from underneath a foot of snow here in toronto, I KNOW that I've definitely made the right choice.

I can't wait to move. This is re-effin-diculous!

After digging my driveway from underneath a foot of snow here in toronto, I KNOW that I've definitely made the right choice.

I can't wait to move. This is re-effin-diculous!

Nooooooo DOUBT!!!!!

what apartments should I look at next week? I know palms tracing is one. Any others?

what apartments should I look at next week? I know palms tracing is one. Any others?

http://www.nova.edu/reslife/offcampus/forms/apartment_map.pdf

That map shows a nice selection of apartments near the school.

The most popular ones (at least it seems) are Palm Trace, Sunforest, Cameron Cove, and one or two others that I can remember just now :)

http://www.nova.edu/reslife/offcampus/forms/apartment_map.pdf

That map shows a nice selection of apartments near the school.

The most popular ones (at least it seems) are Palm Trace, Sunforest, Cameron Cove, and one or two others that I can remember just now :)

thanks. yea I had that lin, but I wasn't sure which were the most popular. Thanks for those 3!

palm trace is prolly the nicest...amenity wise and the actual rooms too..the others you are paying for convenience (walking distance/biking distance) like sunforest, sundance, cameron cove

I live somewhere that almost nobody else from school lives--and let me say...I LOVE it. (and I am only about 10 minutes from school). Point in saying this, there are a lot of other apartment complexes so drive around a little bit to see what is out there.

Oh yeah, I recently heard or read somewhere that the school is considering adding other carriers (outside of Aetna) to their insurance plans--which is a VERY good thing...so Yay! I know NO details yet, so please don't ask...but it is a possilbe good cahnge to come (as some don't like Aetna).

I saw Palm Trace Landings today. Those are real nice. Good choice Mike. Very happy to be in ft. lauderdale. I am going to go hit up Sweet Tomatoes with my girlfriend in a little bit.

sweet...gotta neuro final tomar so u guys have fun..be sure to check out beach place/los olas..and if u really have time..south beach

I saw Palm Trace Landings today. Those are real nice. Good choice Mike. Very happy to be in ft. lauderdale. I am going to go hit up Sweet Tomatoes with my girlfriend in a little bit.

I don't want anyone to come to South Fl to visit and go to the same ole chain restaurants that they go to all the time when they are at home--therefore, here are some ideas of some places to go when you are down here. If anyone has specific questions on certain genre's of food for when they are visiting...let me know and I'll try to help you out.

A FEW LAUDERDALE LOCATIONS:

Blue Moon Fish Company
http://www.bluemoonfishco.com/
This is one of my FAVORITE places to eat
Nice Dinner type place
Ft Lauderdale By the Sea--A bit Pricey (25-30/plate), but 5 Stars (Literally)!
--Call Ahead for reservations, ask for seating by the water.

Beverly Hills Cafe
http://www.ezpress.com/thebeverlyhillscafe.htm
Lighter meals in Plantation

TooJays Deli is pretty good too if you aren't a native of Fl.
http://www.toojays.com/
Lunch or dinner type place

Houston's
It is on Biscane Blvd in Aventura (Next to PF Changs) ~174th St, on the left when you are heading south.
A bit Pricy as well...but good food. Probably 20-25/plate.


A FEW SOUTH BEACH LOCATIONS

News Cafe
http://www.newscafe.com/
South Beach Ocean Drive, Good food good views

Clevelander
http://www.clevelander.com/
The Best Margharitas and the Best Garlic Fries I have ever had!
South Beach on Ocean and 10th.
My favorite place to relax on SB.

Mangos
http://www.mangostropicalcafe.com/index2.htm
South Beach Ocean and 8th.
SB in all its glory, salsa music destination.

sweet...gotta neuro final tomar so u guys have fun..be sure to check out beach place/los olas..and if u really have time..south beach

We hit up South Beach today. It was great. Los olas is on the agenda for tomorow. Good luck on that Neuro exam!

Kaikai - Sweet Tomatoes IS local dining for me, lol. The closest one to CT is S. Carolina. Thanks for that list though!

Kaikai - Sweet Tomatoes IS local dining for me, lol. The closest one to CT is S. Carolina. Thanks for that list though!

...lol...just not @ the top of my list for great food. I can make a mean salad from the produce that I purchase at publix. :p

How many of you guys are bringing your cars down for school? What about buying a car to use? Do you think it is possible to manage car payments on financial aid?

How many of you guys are bringing your cars down for school? What about buying a car to use? Do you think it is possible to manage car payments on financial aid?
I am bringing my car. I'm sure that I can make car payments on my financial aid.

If you're already making payments, that's one thing, but if you're thinking about getting a car now, and getting into a long term payment situation, avoid it. Instead, find something that you can just pay a couple of thousand for and be done with, and not have that monthly additional expense hanging over your head. It's just one less thing to worry about. Also, the more consumer debt you're carrying, the tougher it will be to get student loans you need.

...lol...just not @ the top of my list for great food. I can make a mean salad from the produce that I purchase at publix. :p

haha, yea, but that place has some great soups and breads. By the way, I drove by Blue Moon today. A little too swanky for this vacation, but we did find a great place called Aruba. They make a great seafood alfredo and blackened swordfish.

haha, yea, but that place has some great soups and breads. By the way, I drove by Blue Moon today. A little too swanky for this vacation, but we did find a great place called Aruba. They make a great seafood alfredo and blackened swordfish.
Yeah, well the list wasn't specifically just for you.

...just a few ideas. I tried to include in the list fine dining,cafe and deli type places, beach type places, etc for ppl coming down to visit. I was hoping to find something to fit everyones personality.

When I came down a few years ago, I had NO CLUE where to go to eat at...and ended up with some crappy food and some chain restaurants (...and at the time, I worked for a under a private fine dining chef, so good food is important to me--even if it costs a little bit more). I wish I had someone like me who had offered a few suggestions--so I was just trying to help ppl out.

I hope the trip to Fl was all you hoped it would be.

Ok, I'm debating on whether or not to do the concurrent MPH degree offered by NSU. Or is it concurrent? Does it become a five year program if you opt for the MPH?

Can I wait until after first year to decide if I can go and complete the MPH?

Ok, I'm debating on whether or not to do the concurrent MPH degree offered by NSU. Or is it concurrent? Does it become a five year program if you opt for the MPH?

Can I wait until after first year to decide if I can go and complete the MPH?
You will have to wait until after first semester to begin the MPH program.

Ok, I'm debating on whether or not to do the concurrent MPH degree offered by NSU. Or is it concurrent? Does it become a five year program if you opt for the MPH?

Can I wait until after first year to decide if I can go and complete the MPH?

I think I will do it. I am thinking of academic medicine though.

Dania Beach today was awesome:cool: And I suggest taking an airboat ride in the everglades; that was a lot of fun too.

Ok, I'm debating on whether or not to do the concurrent MPH degree offered by NSU. Or is it concurrent? Does it become a five year program if you opt for the MPH?

Can I wait until after first year to decide if I can go and complete the MPH?

The MPH is concurrent and as HemeOnc said you must at least complete first semester to apply/start the program.

Dania Beach today was awesome:cool: And I suggest taking an airboat ride in the everglades; that was a lot of fun too.
I think we go to Dania beach during orientation for a beach party/bbq. Score!

true..theres even a keg there...lol

Hey kuba, did you spot any gators in the everglades?

Hey kuba, did you spot any gators in the everglades?

yea, a little too close:laugh: They swim right up to the boat and apparently they can jump 3 feet out of the water!:scared: The edge of the everglades is very close to the school.

Hey Kuba! Hope you're having fun down in Ft. Lauderdale! Post some of the cool pics ya got, if you can, on the facebook group. Seeing pictures of sunlit beaches will help give us Northerners hope as we slug through this ridiculously cold weather :laugh:

Hey kuba, did you spot any gators in the everglades?

In FL, you don't have to go to the Everglades to see gators, if you're like me, they'll be waiting under your car.....:scared: .....:meanie:

In FL, you don't have to go to the Everglades to see gators, if you're like me, they'll be waiting under your car.....:scared: .....:meanie:

WTF! Was it big?

Ok guys, looks like I've come across a little error on NSU's part with regards to apartment locations.

My roommate went apartment hunting down in florida, and told me that sundance was nearby. I look up sundance on this here map (http://www.nova.edu/reslife/offcampus/forms/apartment_map.pdf) on the NSU site, which shows a location of apartments close to campus. Lo and behold, sundance (#33) on the map is at least 10 miles away from the NSU main capus, waay out in Dania beach.

When double checking with the roommate, he gave me the address of the apartment, which is infact just down the street from the NSU main campus, and nowhere near the location that's shown on the map.

Moral of the story: don't rely completely on the map. Just a heads up.

Ok guys, looks like I've come across a little error on NSU's part with regards to apartment locations.

My roommate went apartment hunting down in florida, and told me that sundance was nearby. I look up sundance on this here map (http://www.nova.edu/reslife/offcampus/forms/apartment_map.pdf) on the NSU site, which shows a location of apartments close to campus. Lo and behold, sundance (#33) on the map is at least 10 miles away from the NSU main capus, waay out in Dania beach.

When double checking with the roommate, he gave me the address of the apartment, which is infact just down the street from the NSU main campus, and nowhere near the location that's shown on the map.

Moral of the story: don't rely completely on the map. Just a heads up.
You probably realized this, but the Sundance on the NSU site map does exist and is located in Dania Beach, but it's a hotel complex now. There's also a Sundance apartment complex in central Florida too. It seems like it's a common name. But yeah, there is a Sundance condo complex next to the Sunforest which is down the street from NSU's main campus.

Ok, I'm debating on whether or not to do the concurrent MPH degree offered by NSU. Or is it concurrent? Does it become a five year program if you opt for the MPH?

Can I wait until after first year to decide if I can go and complete the MPH?
You make the decision about 1/2 way thru your first year...you don't have to decide now.

as HOD noted: Sundance condos are RIGHT across the street from school right next to sun forest...sundance is actually closer to school then sunforest

as HOD noted: Sundance condos are RIGHT across the street from school right next to sun forest...sundance is actually closer to school then sunforest
:thumbup:

Hi NSU-COM Class 2011:)

Hope everyone that has matriculated is doing well and getting some r and r and having some fun before the start of med school; and I hope that everyone that is awaiting an interview/acceptance to NSU-COM gets in this year.:luck:

I know its way early but I thought it would be fun to post our specialty interests:

ANESTHESIOLOGY

CRITICAL CARE

DERMATOLOGY

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

FAMILY MEDICINE

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

INTERNAL MEDICINE & IM SUBSPECIALTIES

---Cardiology

---Gastroenterology

---Nephrology

NEUROLOGY

OB/GYN

OPHTHALMOLOGY

PAIN MEDICINE

PATHOLOGY

PEDIATRICS

PM&R

PSYCHIATRY
sasevan:love:

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

RADIOLOGY

SURGERY & SURGERY SUBSPECIALTIES

---Plastic Surgery

---Neurosurgery

---Orthopedic Surgery

-Otolaryngology

-Urology

Deposit=paid:scared:

Deposit=paid:scared:
double shot of that!!!!

Deposit=paid:scared:

Wow Kuba! Congrats! No worries. Small amount in the grand scheme! :D
Though now you will probably hear from UMDNJ, of course....:rolleyes: (that was at the school, not you!)

double shot of that!!!!

Triple shot!

All paid up too...go NSU-COM!!!:clap:

Does anyone know if commuting from Miami to NSU-COM is advisable?:confused:

That was my plan but a couple of people at the dental school at NSU say that they had to move near the campus cause they're often in the anatomy lab until midnight.

i would highly advise against it...altho there are a couple of ppl from my class commuting from miami, boca, coral springs...so it can be done..

Ask yourself this: Can you handle the prospect of commuting upto 2 hours each day from Miami to Ft lauderdale, because of rush hour traffic?
If the answer is no, then stay away from miami

thanks for the feedback:thumbup:

How can I pay this deposit on the phone or online? Always last minute...

You can do it by calling them, the HPD admissions office and then say you want osteopathic medicine when they ask and just say you want to pay by credit card or whatever.

How can I pay this deposit on the phone or online? Always last minute...

try extensions 1126 and 1139

paid- ouch!

Eek...I just paid to hold my spot. :scared:

paid- ouch!

You were accepted at NSU?

I've been looking to apply very early for the class of 2012 this next application cycle. Stats ~3.2Gpa and 30R MCAT, with a great LOR from a family medicine DO who graduated in '62. Was wondering if I should retake the MCAT and add a few EC's or anything else that might help out my chances. Really interested in emergency medicine with my eye on one of the residency spots at Mount Sinai. I think I would also like to do the concurrent MPH route. Was wondering if anyone had any advice that would help prepare me for a great success (translation=acceptance). Thanks for any help. :cool:

I've been looking to apply very early for the class of 2012 this next application cycle. Stats ~3.2Gpa and 30R MCAT, with a great LOR from a family medicine DO who graduated in '62. Was wondering if I should retake the MCAT and add a few EC's or anything else that might help out my chances. Really interested in emergency medicine with my eye on one of the residency spots at Mount Sinai. I think I would also like to do the concurrent MPH route. Was wondering if anyone had any advice that would help prepare me for a great success (translation=acceptance). Thanks for any help. :cool:


haha, was that a Borat reference? ANyways, I got in very early with a 3.2 gpa and 32 mcat.

No, definitely do not retake the MCAT. Your MCAT is good, your gpa is subpar, but the mcat should counter that. Take the time to polish your application, maybe add an interesting EC, etc. Best of Luck:luck: .

Ask yourself this: Can you handle the prospect of commuting upto 2 hours each day from Miami to Ft lauderdale, because of rush hour traffic?
If the answer is no, then stay away from miami

I currently live in Miami and work in Fort Lauderdale. It really is reverse rush hour traffic so it is not that bad...it can take as little as half hour most days or as much as an hour if you have an accident or traffic for whatever reason. I'm going to be doing the same commute with NSU for the first two years and hopefully can score a Miami placement my last two years, bc my hubby works really long hours, and it makes more sense for me to do the commute especially since it is reverse the flow of traffic.

I currently live in Miami and work in Fort Lauderdale. It really is reverse rush hour traffic so it is not that bad...it can take as little as half hour most days or as much as an hour if you have an accident or traffic for whatever reason. I'm going to be doing the same commute with NSU for the first two years and hopefully can score a Miami placement my last two years, bc my hubby works really long hours, and it makes more sense for me to do the commute especially since it is reverse the flow of traffic.
Sounds good to me. You're used to it so it's become routine. :)

You were accepted at NSU?

either that or I gave them a big tip for nothing...

I currently live in Miami and work in Fort Lauderdale. It really is reverse rush hour traffic so it is not that bad...it can take as little as half hour most days or as much as an hour if you have an accident or traffic for whatever reason. I'm going to be doing the same commute with NSU for the first two years and hopefully can score a Miami placement my last two years, bc my hubby works really long hours, and it makes more sense for me to do the commute especially since it is reverse the flow of traffic.

Yep, I live in NW Miami and 5 minutes from I-95 so going up in the AM (especially on the Turnpike) is about 30 minutes and in the PM probably no more than 45 minutes (of course, this is if there are no accidents on I-95 and/or the Turnpike-which today there was and it took me about 1.5 hours:mad: )
My real concern was with having to stay late at NSU for anatomy lab or something and then getting back to Miami only to have to get up early to go back up to NSU.
In any case its now a mute point for me since I was up there today renting an apartment and I'll now be 5 minutes away from the school:D
P.S. I'm with you on the Miami placement; do you know if JMH or Mt. Sinai have rotations?

Yep, I live in NW Miami and 5 minutes from I-95 so going up in the AM (especially on the Turnpike) is about 30 minutes and in the PM probably no more than 45 minutes (of course, this is if there are no accidents on I-95 and/or the Turnpike-which today there was and it took me about 1.5 hours:mad: )
My real concern was with having to stay late at NSU for anatomy lab or something and then getting back to Miami only to have to get up early to go back up to NSU.
In any case its now a mute point for me since I was up there today renting an apartment and I'll now be 5 minutes away from the school:D
P.S. I'm with you on the Miami placement; do you know if JMH or Mt. Sinai have rotations?

I know that Mt. Sinai has rotations with NSU, but I'm pretty sure that JMH does NOT. Maybe you can do a visiting rotation at JMH during 4th year...but not sure...UMiami and JMH seem to be getting more insular with each day, so I don't know if there is a great chance of that.

Hey all,
I just had a quick question regarding how long it took NSU to get back to you with regards to your acceptance. Did it take a week? Do you know what days the admissions board met on? I interviewed down there on March 9th and Im anxiously awaiting word from them. How did they notify you? email? phone call? website? I've gotten into Lecom-Bradenton and WVSOM, but I don't want to pay 46k (in tuition) / year to go to medical school especially when I could go somewhere else for 20K/yr less. (LECOM-B) But, Im still not sure about which one I want to go to. However, if I get into NOVA, then ill go there for sure. Thanks alot for your help guys, and hopefully I'll see you in the fall.

Don

They also told me in the interview that they wouldn't know how long it would take to get back to me... is that just a generic statement that they told you guys as well, or is it just b/c its so late in the process? Just wondering.

I interviewed on a friday, the adcom met the following monday (I think), and I got the call on the friday of that week, which is exactly what they told me. However, because it's late in the game, things may have changed.

Got a call the friday morning a week after my interview, which was on a thursday the previous week.

Friday afternoon a week and a half after my interview

Hey all,
I just had a quick question regarding how long it took NSU to get back to you with regards to your acceptance. Did it take a week? Do you know what days the admissions board met on? I interviewed down there on March 9th and Im anxiously awaiting word from them. How did they notify you? email? phone call? website? I've gotten into Lecom-Bradenton and WVSOM, but I don't want to pay 46k (in tuition) / year to go to medical school especially when I could go somewhere else for 20K/yr less. (LECOM-B) But, Im still not sure about which one I want to go to. However, if I get into NOVA, then ill go there for sure. Thanks alot for your help guys, and hopefully I'll see you in the fall.

Don

They also told me in the interview that they wouldn't know how long it would take to get back to me... is that just a generic statement that they told you guys as well, or is it just b/c its so late in the process? Just wondering.
It took me almost three weeks to hear because of the adcom's inability to meet on the scheduled review day and the Dean's absence when the letter needed to be signed.

for those commuting from miami..this is something to consider...Even tho you are "used to the routine" ...it may seem to make it more bearable..

however..after class from 8-3ish sometimes till 5...and if you do MPH..till 9 pm!!...and then having to study hours upon hours after class not to mention the extra hours of lab that is usually required (this is medical school you know)...is it really worth your sleep to commute? i dono about you..but my sleep is priceless.. and limited to say the least...just my 2 pennies...

WTF! Was it big?

It was an adult but not full sized. It wasn't the required length for animal control to come get it, so we had to scare it off into the wooded area behind my building:rolleyes:

I know that Mt. Sinai has rotations with NSU, but I'm pretty sure that JMH does NOT. Maybe you can do a visiting rotation at JMH during 4th year...but not sure...UMiami and JMH seem to be getting more insular with each day, so I don't know if there is a great chance of that.

I like Mt. Sinai a lot and LOVE JMH; I hope to do my residency at the latter.
Do you know if one can do all rotations at Mt. Sinai?
Mt. Sinai would be great but actually Broward General may even be better; dunno really.
I wisn NSU's Med Village would be built by the time we're ready for rotations but I guess the best we could hope for would be for it to be built by residency.
Any news on the Med Village?

Does graduation from NSU give you a leg up on residencies at Mount Sinai?
:cool:

I like Mt. Sinai a lot and LOVE JMH; I hope to do my residency at the latter.
Do you know if one can do all rotations at Mt. Sinai?
Mt. Sinai would be great but actually Broward General may even be better; dunno really.
I wisn NSU's Med Village would be built by the time we're ready for rotations but I guess the best we could hope for would be for it to be built by residency.
Any news on the Med Village?

NOBODY...regardless of what rotation you are selected into will be spending their entire 3rd/4th year at the hospital. The months that are usually in the hospital are: OBGYN (1), IM (3), Surgery (2), Peds Inpatient (1), Psych (1), Emergency (1).

For Mt Sinai, usually you will do your surgery, IM, and ER at Sinai. Psych, OB and Peds are sometimes done at other hospitals. The amount of time you spend at your base hospital changes from rotation to rotation.

Everyone will be doing 2 months of Family med OUT of the hospital, Geriatrics (often at nursing home types of places), 1 month of outpatient peds, and 3 months of rural rotations (two in FL, one wherever you choose). The rest of your 4th year is made up of elective/away rotations.

That is what they are like this year at least...things change a little bit from time to time. Don't worry--there is a TON of time to figure out the rotation thing during your 2nd year of medical school. It is absolutly nothing to think about now. Worry about passing Physiology and Microbiology first. ;)

...I have no new news on the medical villiage, I think it's all up in the air.

Does graduation from NSU give you a leg up on residencies at Mount Sinai?
:cool:

Medicine is all about who knows you, and impressing the right people. If you do rotations in the Miami area/Mt.Sinai and IMPRESS everyone, it can definately help you getting a residency slot.

However, you can also be your own detriment if you ruffle feathers while you are on your rotations at Mt Sinai and piss people off. I know a few ppl who have been "moved" from rotations because they were not liked by staff or made other critical errors in judgement. These people probably won't be getting residencies in those hospitals. ;)

Everything in life is what you make of it.

Medicine is all about who knows you, and impressing the right people. If you do rotations in the Miami area/Mt.Sinai and IMPRESS everyone, it can definately help you getting a residency slot.

However, you can also be your own detriment if you ruffle feathers while you are on your rotations at Mt Sinai and piss people off. I know a few ppl who have been "moved" from rotations because they were not liked by staff or made other critical errors in judgement. These people probably won't be getting residencies in those hospitals. ;)

Everything in life is what you make of it.

So, are you hoping to get a residency slot at Mt Sinai through your rotations?

MikeyLu, yes, the commute from miami to ft. lauderdale is not ideal. But the reason why I will most likely end up at NSU over other schools (and likely an MD school) in Florida is its location and/or commuting distance to South Florida (Miami). I love sleep as much as (if not more than) the next person, but my spouse has a really time intensive job in Miami who couldn't move to Ft. lauderdale and make the commute in the direction of rush hour for two years so that I can sleep an extra hour. Plus, I'm not a fan of Ft. Lauderdale...so I'd like to minimize my time there.

Does anyone have any knowledge of when this year's match list will be posted? Thanks.

makes sense...i keep forgetting there are ppl that are married/families that need to be accomodated..best of luck

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Does anyone know when the summer vacation between MS-1 and MS-2 is? And how long? Thanks!

Does anyone know when the summer vacation between MS-1 and MS-2 is? And how long? Thanks!
Every year has a proposed academic calendar. The Class of 2011 has a proposed summer vacation starting May 24, 2008 and starts up July 2, 2008, so a month and a week. If you join the Class of 2011 Facebook group, you would get information about housing, financial aid, health insurance, and the academic calendar. Look at my links, for the link to the group. Hope this helps!

Every year has a proposed academic calendar. The Class of 2011 has a proposed summer vacation starting May 24, 2008 and starts up July 2, 2008, so a month and a week. If you join the Class of 2011 Facebook group, you would get information about housing, financial aid, health insurance, and the academic calendar. Look at my links, for the link to the group. Hope this helps!

Dear lord! I assumed we got 2 months off! L-A-M-E!!!!!

Not trying to hate but ..... one month ?? Lol i was thinking 2 - 3 months was the norm, this sucks :thumbdown

ohhhh well

Not trying to hate but ..... one month ?? Lol i was thinking 2 - 3 months was the norm, this sucks :thumbdown

ohhhh well

The advantage of getting only one month off the first year (and starting second year earlier), is that we get more time off to study for boards than many schools.

Our systems courses (we have other random things to do for a week or two) are over the second week of April this year, and we start rotations the first Monday in July.

It is a tradeoff, but one that I would definately prefer. :)

So, how many of you guys have filed your fafsa application already?

So, how many of you guys have filed your fafsa application already?

im procrastinating.......:o

The advantage of getting only one month off the first year (and starting second year earlier), is that we get more time off to study for boards than many schools.

Our systems courses (we have other random things to do for a week or two) are over the second week of April this year, and we start rotations the first Monday in July.

It is a tradeoff, but one that I would definately prefer. :)

I whole-heartedly agree. The boards can make or break you.

So, how many of you guys have filed your fafsa application already?

Filed.

Does anyone know if Orientation is on 7/23 or on 7/30???

http://medicine.nova.edu/comorientation/forms/medstart2007.pdf

orientation is 1 week b4 school starts..and medstart is the week b4...so im assuming 7/30 is orientation..7/23 is medstart..medstart is totally optional as i did not participate in the activities last year

orientation is 1 week b4 school starts..and medstart is the week b4...so im assuming 7/30 is orientation..7/23 is medstart..medstart is totally optional as i did not participate in the activities last year

cool...thanks for the info...awesome, now i have an extra week...YES.:clap:

orientation is 1 week b4 school starts..and medstart is the week b4...so im assuming 7/30 is orientation..7/23 is medstart..medstart is totally optional as i did not participate in the activities last year

Medstart was new with the class of 2010, and participation was elective since it was a new program. I believe it is going to be mandatory starting with the class of 2011 (or that was the initial plan).

Please verify with any paperwork you have received from the school or with Rachel, but to be on the safe side--be prepared to go to Medstart. I will try to ask tomorrow when I am giving tours to see if Medstart is going to for sure be mandatory or not.

FYI: Here is the pertinant section of the "Proposed 07-08 Academic Calendar"
July 23, 2007 M1 Fall Semester Begins
July 23-August 4, 2007 M1 Student Fall Orientation/Med Start
July 30, 2007 M1 Student Fall Registration Ends
July 31 – August 6,2007 M1 Student Fall Add/Drop Period
August 5, 2007 Opening Exercises/White Coat Ceremony (Family)
August 6, 2007 M1 Classes Begin

You really need to search for AOA Board Resolution 19. This resolution essentially is eliminating the transitional year and it will be going into effect as early as 2008.

This is from an email I received from administration.
" The changes do remove the requirement of a FREE
STANDING/Unattached traditional rotating internship year. However, in
practice since 1989 reforms, more internships have been linked to a
residency, and counted towards residency training. Because of this,
Osteopathic training time for the vast majority of residencies has
been identical to Allopathic for years. "

A lot of it is a change in the wording, but essentially what this is going to do is to eliminated the need to do that Traditional Rotating Internship year. The first year of residency will automatically count (and there are requirements of the breakdown of that year) and therefore in those magic 5 states you don't have to do the rotating internship year anymore.

Much love from the class of 2009.


do you know when i going to go into effect?

orientation is 1 week b4 school starts..and medstart is the week b4...so im assuming 7/30 is orientation..7/23 is medstart..medstart is totally optional as i did not participate in the activities last year

i was accepted to NSU, how have your experiences there been so far?

Medstart was new with the class of 2010, and participation was elective since it was a new program. I believe it is going to be mandatory starting with the class of 2011 (or that was the initial plan).

Please verify with any paperwork you have received from the school or with Rachel, but to be on the safe side--be prepared to go to Medstart. I will try to ask tomorrow when I am giving tours to see if Medstart is going to for sure be mandatory or not.

FYI: Here is the pertinant section of the "Proposed 07-08 Academic Calendar"
July 23, 2007 M1 Fall Semester Begins
July 23-August 4, 2007 M1 Student Fall Orientation/Med Start
July 30, 2007 M1 Student Fall Registration Ends
July 31 – August 6,2007 M1 Student Fall Add/Drop Period
August 5, 2007 Opening Exercises/White Coat Ceremony (Family)
August 6, 2007 M1 Classes Begin

Thanks Kai, you're awesome!

do you know when i going to go into effect?

It is put into effect this coming year. The Class of 2011 is required to attend MEDSTART and the program this year is a lot more structured as you can tell from the schedule.

PS - The NSU Class of 2011 Facebook Group has this information on it. Join and peruse through information on financial aid, housing, orientation, etc.

i was accepted to NSU, how have your experiences there been so far?

Feel free to search my name to look for my experiences @ NSU. I have had a great experience, but with all things in life--they are what you make them. I choose to look at everything as half full. I came to medical school to learn about medicine, to learn to become a great clinician, and to maybe have some time to enjoy the weather--NSU has completely met ALL of my expectations in these categories.

I have a great class, all of which work very hard together to be cohesive and to keep the people upstairs happy (administration). Note to incoming first years: get to know your classmates well, and choose your class officers carefully. Having good leadership and being cohesive is VERY important...this was one of the best pieces of advice I received before starting medical school.

All in all, I think that NSU is an amazing school, and I am getting an amazing education. This specifically became apparent to me when I was at some training last summer with 60 med students from all over the nation (MD and DO), and the 3 NSU students there kicked ass. We know as much as everyone else, and in MANY many situations--we knew more. At many moments in the week, I was asked--WOW where do you go to school?

Some poeple are petty--and complain about the little things, and you are always going to get this (I simply don't spend a lot of time with these ppl). Although everyone in medical school is legally an adult, there are some who don't always act that way. There are some people who always choose to find things to complain about in life, medical school will be no exception.

Anyhow, if anyone has specific questions--feel free to PM me and I am more than happy to answer (as always).

...and to any first years reading this in the middle of their hell months: please remember to just take a deep breah, step back, keep your heads up, and look at the big picture. Life really is rough for you right now, but it gets better. Every semester is gets more enjoyable and easier. You are almost thru the worst of it, and in the end you are going to be a doctor!!!

So, how many of you guys have filed your fafsa application already?

Done and Done, did it today after I got the call, and I just did my taxes a few weeks ago and just got the return so that was nice, but what isnt nice, having a wife who makes money my EFC is about $18,000, OUCH! Ohh well, hello private loans.

It is put into effect this coming year. The Class of 2011 is required to attend MEDSTART and the program this year is a lot more structured as you can tell from the schedule.



Arrrggh!!! Poopies!!

What happens if you might not be able to make it to the MEDSTART portion? I thought it was optional and made plans...

Arrrggh!!! Poopies!!

What happens if you might not be able to make it to the MEDSTART portion? I thought it was optional and made plans...
Dunno.

Dunno.

Hmmm....looks like I might need to make new plans!

Why not just call 'em and find out? NSU's admin will probably give you a better answer than any of us.

Why not just call 'em and find out? NSU's admin will probably give you a better answer than any of us.

Well, that just makes too much sense!

FYI, NSUCOM's last 3 years of residency placement is listed below:

http://medicine.nova.edu/academics/clinical/index.html (look under 'Recent Graduate Placement' headline)


Hopefully 2007's comes out soon.

3 Br/2.5 Bath, one car garage, less than 5 min from the HPD, only one red-light away. Quiet safe neighborhood at Pine Island and Griffin. Perfect for any of you that have a family. Big fenced back yard that opens onto a large park with a play ground, basketball court, and volleyball court. Just across the street from large lake. Our landlord is great and is just right down the street! $1900/month and utilities are reasonable since it's a newer house! PM me and I'll get you more info.


Little advice for just housing in general, don't live north of 595 if you'll be coming down university or pine island. Good luck guys, enjoy yourselves while you have the time.

Hmmm....looks like I might need to make new plans!

ditto...aaarrrggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

Thanks Kai, you're awesome!

:thumbup:...thanks to both you K and ML for always willing to help our incoming class with info...:thumbup:

Well, that just makes too much sense!

:laugh:

Ok, so I know you guys have tests every week. But are the tests cumulative? E.g. you have a test at the end of week 1, and then week 2. Would the test at the end of week 2 cover everything from weeks 1-2, or everything after the week 1 test?

no...but depending on the class the final is cummulative...biochem mainly...cant think of any others at this point

There is a test every week, usually on monday...but for different classes. For example, week one is a biochem test and the following week is physio.

Do you guys find that you can't have any fun on weekends because of the exams every monday?

Do you guys find that you can't have any fun on weekends because of the exams every monday?

No weekend studying for myself, thanks!! Actually, since class is mandatory, I'll just use that as study time, with the scrubs acting to lend verisimilitude. :thumbup:

Actually, since class is mandatory, I'll just use that as study time, with the scrubs acting to lend verisimilitude. :thumbup:


Nice!!!!!!! :cool:

Is it just me...or do this mandatory med start thing sound totally retarded? I mean, I just want to start medical school...I really don't need to be a week earlier in some pre-med society!

I agree that it may be a bit much, but I really don't think it's a big deal. If you're moving in from out of state somewhere, then it's probably best that you move in at LEAST a week prior to classes anyway, so you can get settled in, get a feel for the surrounding area/campus, etc., so you can have a smooth transition into med school. It's only like three hours a day, and there's some fun stuff involved too.

Besides, if for some reason you really couldn't make it, I'm sure you will be able to work something out with the admin. I highly doubt they'd kick you out for not attending medstart :rolleyes:

do we get our ids during orientation or medstart?? is there a way to get into the rec center before we get them?

do we get our ids during orientation or medstart?? is there a way to get into the rec center before we get them?

isn't orientation and medstart one and the same?

Is it just me...or do this mandatory med start thing sound totally retarded? I mean, I just want to start medical school...I really don't need to be a week earlier in some pre-med society!

I really like the idea of Medstart... most schools have an orientation period anyways. You have to get BLS certified, register, sign up for clubs, etc.

You guys see the doc2b post in the osteo forum - "Dont go to NSU"...I find these threads really scary. I know people say med school sucks...and you will always have complaints...but I just don't see this much negative backlash from other schools (particulary MD students in FL).

orientation and medstart are totally different...MEDstart is where you just do mainly social outings, at the pool, wine tasting, D&B..and a couple of lectures on like stress management or some crap. Orientation is stuff you need to take care of b4 school starts, HIPAA cert, FirstAid cert, etc. Pretty much a week of saying congratulations 20 different times.

You guys see the doc2b post in the osteo forum - "Dont go to NSU"...I find these threads really scary. I know people say med school sucks...and you will always have complaints...but I just don't see this much negative backlash from other schools (particulary MD students in FL).

its only 1 internet post...take it with a grain of salt, he prolly got unlucky with the lotto or something...And yes the worst thing about the school is the administration but it doesnt really affect most ppl.

its only 1 internet post...take it with a grain of salt, he prolly got unlucky with the lotto or something...And yes the worst thing about the school is the administration but it doesnt really affect most ppl.

I do dislike this forced rural internship and the lottery system...I'm not typically a lucky person and the fact that I have to rely on luck to get the most out of my clinical education does make me feel uneasy. I mean you do the best you can, spend some serious $$$ for tuition and when all is said and done, it's the luck of the draw that determine where and when you will rotate. I mean if the this forced rural rotation is hurting student's residency choices...the school should re-evaluate. The truth is that I have no choice....I'm going to NSU for geographic reasons.

As far as the lottery is concerned, is it a matter of when you rotate into certain areas, where you do your rotations, or what facets(specialties) of medicine one can participate in. Is there a chance that one can not be allowed to have a rotation in EM, surgery, etc.? I am fairly certain that I want to go into EM, but with posts like, "Don't go to NSU", I guess it just brings a little fear into the equation. If I go into the NRMP without a rotation in EM, it is going to be harder to catch a match in an EM program, right? Was that guy just pissed off, or is he really getting screwed? :cool:

there are unhappy and bitter people at every school. thats life.

orientation and medstart are totally different...MEDstart is where you just do mainly social outings, at the pool, wine tasting, D&B..and a couple of lectures on like stress management or some crap. Orientation is stuff you need to take care of b4 school starts, HIPAA cert, FirstAid cert, etc. Pretty much a week of saying congratulations 20 different times.



its only 1 internet post...take it with a grain of salt, he prolly got unlucky with the lotto or something...And yes the worst thing about the school is the administration but it doesnt really affect most ppl.

I believe that this year, MEDSTART is highly structured. It doesn't seem as relaxed as last year's schedule, unless they didn't include the social outings into the itinerary.

I do dislike this forced rural internship and the lottery system...I'm not typically a lucky person and the fact that I have to rely on luck to get the most out of my clinical education does make me feel uneasy. I mean you do the best you can, spend some serious $$$ for tuition and when all is said and done, it's the luck of the draw that determine where and when you will rotate. I mean if the this forced rural rotation is hurting student's residency choices...the school should re-evaluate. The truth is that I have no choice....I'm going to NSU for geographic reasons.

Lottery isn't based solely on luck. Granted that each class makes its own lottery system, but I believe each class has a chance to trade off the clinical sites so that the vast majority of students are happy. As for the rural internships, it comes with the curriculum and since NSU has been doing this for years, it must work to some degree.

You say that you have no choice so I guess it's a null point. :confused:


As far as the lottery is concerned, is it a matter of when you rotate into certain areas, where you do your rotations, or what facets(specialties) of medicine one can participate in. Is there a chance that one can not be allowed to have a rotation in EM, surgery, etc.? I am fairly certain that I want to go into EM, but with posts like, "Don't go to NSU", I guess it just brings a little fear into the equation. If I go into the NRMP without a rotation in EM, it is going to be harder to catch a match in an EM program, right? Was that guy just pissed off, or is he really getting screwed? :cool:

You are required to do an EM rotation. No one can graduate without doing one. It is "scheduled" for the fourth year, but I know of some students who have squeezed it into their third year.

Instead of a lottery, why not base the rotation selection on class rank?

Instead of a lottery, why not base the rotation selection on class rank?

I'd rather have somewhat of a life outside of studying and not try to undermine my classmates to get ahead during the first two years.

I'd rather have somewhat of a life outside of studying and not try to undermine my classmates to get ahead during the first two years.
Agreed. I'd rather have a cooperative class than a competitive one. Never knew Hasselhoff was so cut throat!

Yah - he's clearly planning on being up there at the top! You obviously have a gunner amongst you! ;)

Lottery isn't based solely on luck. Granted that each class makes its own lottery system, but I believe each class has a chance to trade off the clinical sites so that the vast majority of students are happy. As for the rural internships, it comes with the curriculum and since NSU has been doing this for years, it must work to some degree.

You say that you have no choice so I guess it's a null point. :confused:



When I interviewed, they explained that the order/priority of the lottery was random...whether you get #1 or #230 was entirely random...which I think does come down to luck. I also heard that after the random lottery drawing one of your classmates may or may not want to trade with you, but that still doesn't make it any less random or based on luck. It just means that after the fact one of your classmates may find it in the kindness of their hearts to switch with you so that your clinical years might not be spent at your last choice.

As far as doing something for years going to the conclusion that it works...if current students are complaining that this year's choice of when to do the rural internship is creating an obstacle for ultimately matching and doing audition rotations for their desired career path, I would think that means it's not working. I understand the need to ignore the complaints and believe that everything will work out just fine for you...and that you won't be the one(s) shafted by the random lottery drawing and forced rural internship, but apparently if you look at doc2b's past posts, he/she did just that, but when it was his/her turn at the lottery, wishful thinking didn't get him/her that far.

When I said that I will probably go to NSU simply for its geographic location, I was just being honest, but that doesn't mean that disturbing facts about the school are null.

Doc 2b's "Don't go to NSU!!!" thread mysteriously disappeared...I guess he had a change of heart.

Doc 2b's "Don't go to NSU!!!" thread mysteriously disappeared...I guess he had a change of heart.

or your administration trolls SDN, knows who doc2b is, and threatened him with a lower lottery number. Maybe an SDN moderator is an NSU faculty member. Hmmmmmmmmm?????:confused:


:cool:

Basically, his complaint was this...

During your fourth year, July through December are the "hot" months to do audition rotations at places you'd be interested in for residency. At NSU, we have 3 required rotations to do doing fourth year: 1 month of emergency medicine, and 2 months of rurals. Now most people take the month of July as a study month for Step 2 of your boards, so if you have all 3 of those required rotations during that time, you are left with only 2 months to do away rotations. For the majority of people (myself included), rurals are done later in the year...so I have 4 months in which to do electives.

In his mind (and the minds of many others, including myself), audition rotations are a MAJOR factor in being selected for a residency program. If a program has seen you and know you work really well with them, they are MUCH more likely to take you on as a resident over someone they have not worked with, regardless of board scores, etc.

Its unfortunate that some people get screwed with rotation assignments in that respect, but that's how the system works currently. Fortunately, he WILL have the ability to do an audition rotation during the month of July (which is an extremely competitive month) rather than boards study, and perhaps take his Step 2 later in the year.

Basically, his complaint was this...

During your fourth year, July through December are the "hot" months to do audition rotations at places you'd be interested in for residency. At NSU, we have 3 required rotations to do doing fourth year: 1 month of emergency medicine, and 2 months of rurals. Now most people take the month of July as a study month for Step 2 of your boards, so if you have all 3 of those required rotations during that time, you are left with only 2 months to do away rotations. For the majority of people (myself included), rurals are done later in the year...so I have 4 months in which to do electives.

In his mind (and the minds of many others, including myself), audition rotations are a MAJOR factor in being selected for a residency program. If a program has seen you and know you work really well with them, they are MUCH more likely to take you on as a resident over someone they have not worked with, regardless of board scores, etc.

Its unfortunate that some people get screwed with rotation assignments in that respect, but that's how the system works currently. Fortunately, he WILL have the ability to do an audition rotation during the month of July (which is an extremely competitive month) rather than boards study, and perhaps take his Step 2 later in the year.


Aside from the required rotations during 4th year, how many audition rotations do you believe someone will be able to complete, given the time constraints (I assume that each audition rotation is on the order of a month or so)?

Would it just be one, or could more be fit in?

When I interviewed, they explained that the order/priority of the lottery was random...whether you get #1 or #230 was entirely random...which I think does come down to luck. I also heard that after the random lottery drawing one of your classmates may or may not want to trade with you, but that still doesn't make it any less random or based on luck. It just means that after the fact one of your classmates may find it in the kindness of their hearts to switch with you so that your clinical years might not be spent at your last choice.

As far as doing something for years going to the conclusion that it works...if current students are complaining that this year's choice of when to do the rural internship is creating an obstacle for ultimately matching and doing audition rotations for their desired career path, I would think that means it's not working. I understand the need to ignore the complaints and believe that everything will work out just fine for you...and that you won't be the one(s) shafted by the random lottery drawing and forced rural internship, but apparently if you look at doc2b's past posts, he/she did just that, but when it was his/her turn at the lottery, wishful thinking didn't get him/her that far.

When I said that I will probably go to NSU simply for its geographic location, I was just being honest, but that doesn't mean that disturbing facts about the school are null.
When the lottery happened last year 90-95% of the students received their top five choices when everything was said and done. And according to the list there are more than five desirable rotating hospitals. So, I highly doubt you'd get your last choice.

If many students are not achieving their desired residency spots due to the scheduling of the rural internships, then perhaps our class should rearrange the schedule. NSU doesn't hide the fact that rural care is a core component of their curriculum.

If many students are not achieving their desired residency spots due to the scheduling of the rural internships, then perhaps our class should rearrange the schedule. NSU doesn't hide the fact that rural care is a core component of their curriculum.

Absolutely, I think it would be great if our class or this year's class could rearrange the schedule so that the rural rotations could be done in the late Spring when it won't affect audition rotations/externships....but I get the distinct impression from current student posting on SDN (not only Doc2B but Pegasus), that we, as NSU students, don't get the luxury of deciding when to schedule our rural internship...the school/admin decides, hence Doc2B's complaint. Doc2B's elusive complaint was that for him/her and the majority of his/her classmates the rural internship was during PRIME audition rotation season...thereby, affecting his ability to match into a desired specialty.

No one ever said the NSU tries to keep their mandatory rural care rotation a secret...it is just disturbing that it can be scheduled at a time when you and your future would be better served by doing an audition rotation.

I'd rather have somewhat of a life outside of studying and not try to undermine my classmates to get ahead during the first two years.

Why would you have to try to undermine them? :confused:

Agreed. I'd rather have a cooperative class than a competitive one. Never knew Hasselhoff was so cut throat!

Awww, man! I'm not! :(

Yah - he's clearly planning on being up there at the top! You obviously have a gunner amongst you! ;)

Shhh! You'll spoil my plans, lol! :p

As I think more about going by class rank, I realize that it could be viewed as a competitive thing, I guess, although I don't view it that way. But I think its a lot more fair if it is based on something tangible that can be influenced by the student,versus just luck-of-the-draw! I don't see why we cannot be cooperative and try to do our best. And be rewarded for it.

I only see the competition within the individual to do their best; there's no reason it needs to become cut throat at all. The only person I am ever in "competition" with is myself. I know that I can be a cooperative fellow student, and offer sincere congratulations to another. And if the other does not have an enlightened view of things, and chooses to torment themselves by getting all bent out of shape...oh, well!

If there is no way on the face of the earth to design it so everyone gets what they want for their high tuition, and considering the importance of timing here, then why shoudn't effort be rewarded? You can decide to make this a focus or not. Would you be content if you happen to get screwed and had worked your arse off, while someone with a more "relaxed" style got the best case scenario? I admit, I would be irked.

Shhh! You'll spoil my plans, lol! :p


Right - sorry. Your 'secret' is safe with me! :D

It doesn't sound like a bad idea to me, provided it doesn't breed a cutthroat environment. It just might be hard to get around that in people. Tough to know. Maybe you could do it like the NBA. The highest rank in the class gets the most lottery ping pong balls...and so on, down the line..... :laugh:
Except everyone gets to play. Never mind. I hate the NBA draft....

:D Maybe you could do it like the NBA. The highest rank in the class gets the most lottery ping pong balls...and so on, down the line.

This would also be better than a straight lottery.

Absolutely, I think it would be great if our class or this year's class could rearrange the schedule so that the rural rotations could be done in the late Spring when it won't affect audition rotations/externships....but I get the distinct impression from current student posting on SDN (not only Doc2B but Pegasus), that we, as NSU students, don't get the luxury of deciding when to schedule our rural internship...the school/admin decides, hence Doc2B's complaint. Doc2B's elusive complaint was that for him/her and the majority of his/her classmates the rural internship was during PRIME audition rotation season...thereby, affecting his ability to match into a desired specialty.

No one ever said the NSU tries to keep their mandatory rural care rotation a secret...it is just disturbing that it can be scheduled at a time when you and your future would be better served by doing an audition rotation.

Count me in! If it is actually possible to mush them rurals into late Spring, well then that is what shall have to happen! I can see no reason for NSU admin to say nay to this if it is doable. Unless they're simply not cool like that.

Count me in! If it is actually possible to mush them rurals into late Spring, well then that is what shall have to happen! I can see no reason for NSU admin to say nay to this if it is doable. Unless they're simply not cool like that.
I think the question is, is it feasible? I believe the vast majority of students would prefer to be on the interview rotations rather than be in a rural rotations, but to fit so many students into rural rotations at the same time, may be pretty tough.

Count me in! If it is actually possible to mush them rurals into late Spring, well then that is what shall have to happen! I can see no reason for NSU admin to say nay to this if it is doable. Unless they're simply not cool like that.
There are reasons that all of the rurals are not in the spring...getting all rurals in the spring is NEVER going to happen.

First: There are not enough rurual sites to put everyone in the spring. The school has a limited number of places that we do our rurals with.

Second: These clinics are not just allowing us to work there, but actually COUNT on us being there to handle their pateint load. If all of the rurals were in the spring, then these clinics would be understaffed for six months of the year--there therefore less able to serve their populations (and thus completely defeating the purpose of serving the community).

Third: The school gets grants for having students help staff these clinics. If we aren't there, funding goes away...and tuition rises even more (BAD).

All of that being said, I don't think it is fair for some students to have all of their rurals in the spring and other students having all of their rurals in the fall. Right now, rurals are scheduled in blocks of two months (except June and August are blocked together because we get July off). I think that the best solution would be to split the rurals up. Instead of 1/2 of the class having all of theirs in the spring and 1/2 of them all in the fall, give every student one rotation in the fall and one in the spring.

There are reasons that all of the rurals are not in the spring...getting all rurals in the spring is NEVER going to happen.

First: There are not enough rurual sites to put everyone in the spring. The school has a limited number of places that we do our rurals with.

Second: These clinics are not just allowing us to work there, but actually COUNT on us being there to handle their pateint load. If all of the rurals were in the spring, then these clinics would be understaffed for six months of the year--there therefore less able to serve their populations (and thus completely defeating the purpose of serving the community).

Third: The school gets grants for having students help staff these clinics. If we aren't there, funding goes away...and tuition rises even more (BAD).

All of that being said, I don't think it is fair for some students to have all of their rurals in the spring and other students having all of their rurals in the fall. Right now, rurals are scheduled in blocks of two months (except June and August are blocked together because we get July off). I think that the best solution would be to split the rurals up. Instead of 1/2 of the class having all of theirs in the spring and 1/2 of them all in the fall, give every student one rotation in the fall and one in the spring.


Have you brought that suggestion up to admin?

As I think more about going by class rank, I realize that it could be viewed as a competitive thing, I guess, although I don't view it that way. But I think its a lot more fair if it is based on something tangible that can be influenced by the student,versus just luck-of-the-draw! I don't see why we cannot be cooperative and try to do our best. And be rewarded for it.

I only see the competition within the individual to do their best; there's no reason it needs to become cut throat at all. The only person I am ever in "competition" with is myself. I know that I can be a cooperative fellow student, and offer sincere congratulations to another. And if the other does not have an enlightened view of things, and chooses to torment themselves by getting all bent out of shape...oh, well!

If there is no way on the face of the earth to design it so everyone gets what they want for their high tuition, and considering the importance of timing here, then why shoudn't effort be rewarded? You can decide to make this a focus or not. Would you be content if you happen to get screwed and had worked your arse off, while someone with a more "relaxed" style got the best case scenario? I admit, I would be irked.

I whole heartedly disagree with the idea of making the rotation match based on GPA. There are several students in our class who were previously in PA school, Pharmacy school, have masters of physiology, have phd's or did the masters program at NSU before med school (and get to take classes twice and keep their SECOND grade), etc. There is NO WAY...no matter how hard I study that I can ever compete academically with some of these people. I am SOOO far behind where they were for first year, that even if I never slept--I probably wouldn't have done as well as these students.

It is FULLY known that the most important thing to get a residency is to do well in your CLINICAL years and boards. Rather than focus on the sciences, I chose to take and early focus on the clinical side. I have 7 YEARS of patient experience before starting medical school, and worked full time during undergrad to just get in the minimum classes to go to medical school. My science background was minimal--thus I got my ass kicked first year, but I am kicking a lot of these ppl's butts this year--and have much more clinical knowledge than most of my counterparts.

Is it fair for me to get a bad rotation site becuase I have a lot of patient experience and worked in undergrad and didn't do a masters degree before medical school? I don't think it is.

MOST of the people at the top of the class, have little or no clinical experience, and are NOT the students are are going to shine on clinical rotations. Often times, it is the people in are somewhere in the middle of the class that get the best residencies...and you ask why? It is because of their clinical skills. This is what I am good at, and why I came to medical school.

I believe that the match should be random so much, that if it wasn't--I would not have come to NSU.

...and to the person who elluded that the match wasn't random and that administration somehow influenced it...COMPLETELY wrong. Both the SGA president and our class president who are VERY well liked by administration had match numbers pretty low and the list--and I don't think either got their #1 choice.

I have not, if this is a change that is going to be made...it is going to have to be something that incoming students argue from the beginning. They are not going to retroactively make the change for my class--if this is something your class feels passionately about, maybe your class administration can work on from the beginning.

I agree that rotation sites by class rank = :thumbdown . Sorry, TR, just doesn't make sense to me.

I agree with kai, Pretty much the highest ranked ppl in my class are the masters studets from last year...so i would make friends with them if you can find out who they are...

kai and mike, do you guys find that you have no free time on weekends due to the Monday exams?

kai and mike, do you guys find that you have no free time on weekends due to the Monday exams?

I spend MOST of the weekends before Monday tests studying...but that is because I don't study a lot during the week (I have found that medical school was NOT the end of my procrastination).

If you were to keep up during the week, you would have some time on the weekends to study. My study partner goes out to dinner or does something every Sat night with his girlfriend...regardless of Monday tests.

I generally enjoy my weeks...and then study on the weekends.

Well, other options for rotation site assignment could be:

-arm wrestling
-alligator wrestling
-talent show
-eating contest
-dance off!
-shoe cobbling
-timed assembly/disassembly of assault rifles
-your suggestions?

Heck, I would probably be hurting myself if we went by class rank, but at least I would feel that I had some ability to determine this aspect of my medical education.

If it is actually possible for us to have some say in how this is done, why don't we at least put it to our class for a vote?

All of that being said, I don't think it is fair for some students to have all of their rurals in the spring and other students having all of their rurals in the fall. Right now, rurals are scheduled in blocks of two months (except June and August are blocked together because we get July off). I think that the best solution would be to split the rurals up. Instead of 1/2 of the class having all of theirs in the spring and 1/2 of them all in the fall, give every student one rotation in the fall and one in the spring.

This would be an improvement. So, as it stands right now, half of the class get it good, and the other half get it not so good? I had thought there was more of a graduated high to low thing.

I thought the Monday exam thing was changing? After the last class on Friday, I am not thinking about med school until Monday. Gotta have fun too!

Fun? We're allowed to have during medical school? When did this happen? :D

(I am only kidding around, I do expect to get go out with my wife at leat once a week or something like that, I was able to in grad school)

Tests on Mondays is pretty rough, but at least its done with for the week then and you can spend the weeknights studing for the next weeks test, and if you do happen to "put-off" studying a little you have the weekend to save your butt.

I dont think the schedule is that bad ...its definately doable to relax once a week and in retrospect it should be a good idea to just take it easy at least once or twice a week so you can study efficiently and not get burnt out.. And partying is usually done either on Fri..or mondays.. Friday because ppl may not have igc..and study until night time..then party on friday night..and have all of saturday and sunday to study..dont worry about relaxing and having time to yourself...there will be time for that

it would suck if I couldnt go swim in the ocean once a week

I think anybody that wants to go swim in the ocean, which is full of saltwater, jellyfish, and in the case of south florida, sharks, has got to have a few screws loose in the head.

I have some catching up to do....17 pages on this thread already!

I am a local very non-trad student who interviewed in late March (anyone else there on the 23rd?) and just found out I am accepted! I can help with any local info anyone needs. As for swimming in the ocean, most people are not afraid of the seawater (gasp!) and the other flora and fauna it contains, but swimming in the ocean is not required to get a driver's license or anything. If you make friends with me, I may let you swim in my clean, jellyfish-less pool.

Welcome to South Florida, folks! I look forward to a very cooperative class. I have been so impressed with the students I have met so far (including kaikai...I owe you cookies!)

I've joined the paid pool ;)

I hate to sound pathetic but I am dreading the $2000 I owe soon. I am planning on trying to secure my financial sitch as quickly as possible, but I just found out I got accepted. How long does the financial process take? Did everyone just pay this out of pocket?

Well, other options for rotation site assignment could be:

-arm wrestling
-alligator wrestling
-talent show
-eating contest
-dance off!
-shoe cobbling
-timed assembly/disassembly of assault rifles
-your suggestions?

Heck, I would probably be hurting myself if we went by class rank, but at least I would feel that I had some ability to determine this aspect of my medical education.

If it is actually possible for us to have some say in how this is done, why don't we at least put it to our class for a vote?



This would be an improvement. So, as it stands right now, half of the class get it good, and the other half get it not so good? I had thought there was more of a graduated high to low thing.

I thought the Monday exam thing was changing? After the last class on Friday, I am not thinking about med school until Monday. Gotta have fun too!
I believe that the school is pretty deeply rooted in the way that it assigns clinical rotations. This topic came up with our class as well, but after feeling out administration--we decided it was best to not pursue it. Seriously though, I would have been 100% OKAY with ANY of the rotation sites. Yes, there are some that appealed to me more than others...but I feel as if I would get a good education at ANY of them (and that is the only thing that matters in the end).

Although I understand the desire to make things better, I think it would be smart to get here first...and get a feeling for how the school is run, why it is run this way, etc. Administration definately responds BEST to people who go thru the right channels (i.e. your class officers) to get things done, rather than individuals trying to make unilateral changes.

Finally, there are some things that the school holds onto quite tightly...and no matter how hard you try, you won't be able to change it (think dress code, attendance policy, etc). The school is very deep rooted in professionalism; therefore, remember to always go about things in only the most professional manner possible.

As with all things in life, CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES WISELY.

Happy Fun!

I hate to sound pathetic but I am dreading the $2000 I owe soon. I am planning on trying to secure my financial sitch as quickly as possible, but I just found out I got accepted. How long does the financial process take? Did everyone just pay this out of pocket?
For those who were accepted earlier, we had the chance to make two deposits, one being $750 in December and the other being $1250 in March. In that case, the financial burden came in spurts. The vast majority of us paid out of pocket for the $2K. You will be getting your financial aid information in the upcoming months. As for disbursement of money, it doesn't come until mid-August, so it is prudent that you save money for the first couple of month's rent and moving/living expenses.

If you join the Facebook group, a lot of this useful information is contained within the discussion groups. Congrats once again on your acceptance!

As for disbursement of money, it doesn't come until mid-August, so it is prudent that you save money for the first couple of month's rent and moving/living expenses.

I thought we got our aid the first week of classes. Does anyone know the exact date of disbursement?

I have some catching up to do....17 pages on this thread already!

I am a local very non-trad student who interviewed in late March (anyone else there on the 23rd?) and just found out I am accepted! I can help with any local info anyone needs. As for swimming in the ocean, most people are not afraid of the seawater (gasp!) and the other flora and fauna it contains, but swimming in the ocean is not required to get a driver's license or anything. If you make friends with me, I may let you swim in my clean, jellyfish-less pool.

Welcome to South Florida, folks! I look forward to a very cooperative class. I have been so impressed with the students I have met so far (including kaikai...I owe you cookies!)

:clap:CONGRATS:clap:

We're going to have an awesome class!:love: ...only 4 more months!:scared:

I thought we got our aid the first week of classes. Does anyone know the exact date of disbursement?
Nope, it's more latent than that. It really does depend on your lender too.

It is different for everyone...it can range from before classes start to probably a month after classes have started. Make sure you have everything in and no holds on your account. I would definatly plan ahead to have enough funds available to get you thru August.

As previously stated, it depends on who your lender is sometimes.

besides FAFSA, what else do we need to turn in? how are lenders chosen?

besides FAFSA, what else do we need to turn in? how are lenders chosen?
The NSU Authorization Form. Lenders will be chosen at a later date. I believe they plan to change the list for this upcoming year.

wow. all these posts in a row. its a party!

wow. all these posts in a row. its a party!
How does it feel to be almost done Kuba? Hopefully the game will be good tonight.

The NSU Authorization Form. Lenders will be chosen at a later date. I believe they plan to change the list for this upcoming year.

HOD,
I just turned in FAFSA; where does one get the Auth Form?

nevermind; i found the site for this whole process.

http://www.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/forms/download_forms.html

How does it feel to be almost done Kuba? Hopefully the game will be good tonight.

Feels good. I'm just working the ED a lot now and not really doing anything with school.

Game should be decent tonight.

The NSU Authorization Form. Lenders will be chosen at a later date. I believe they plan to change the list for this upcoming year.

Uh, is there a page telling us what exactly needs to be turned in? (everything on sasevan's link? hi sasevan!)
Uh, do I want to authorize any of those things?
Uh, don't we get to choose our own lenders?
Uh, when can we start applying for private loans?
Uh......sorry for all the questions!

Uh, is there a page telling us what exactly needs to be turned in? (everything on sasevan's link? hi sasevan!)
Uh, do I want to authorize any of those things?
Uh, don't we get to choose our own lenders?
Uh, when can we start applying for private loans?
Uh......sorry for all the questions!

hi tr,
i called 954.262.3380 (or 800.806.3680) Offc of Student Fin Assistance.
they looked up my fin asst status and said i was complete except for the NSU Auth Form; actually they had sent me an e-mail previously to this effect
but i had not checked my NSU e-mail account.
if you've already turned in your FAFSA and Auth Form you should be fine; nothing else needs to be filled out until they e-mail you with the request.
to be sure check out your e-mail account and/or call them.:luck:

hi tr,
i called 954.262.3380 (or 800.806.3680) Offc of Student Fin Assistance.
they looked up my fin asst status and said i was complete except for the NSU Auth Form; actually they had sent me an e-mail previously to this effect
but i had not checked my NSU e-mail account.
if you've already turned in your FAFSA and Auth Form you should be fine; nothing else needs to be filled out until they e-mail you with the request.
to be sure check out your e-mail account and/or call them.:luck:

Thanks, sasevan!

nevermind; i found the site for this whole process.

http://www.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/forms/download_forms.html
Do not fill out forms that you don't need yet.

Thanks, sasevan!
Check out your webstar account. Your financial aid information is located there. You don't choose lenders until you get your fin aid package. At that point, you can go for private loans. You don't want to take out too much or too little until you know what the government is going to give you.

Check out your webstar account. Your financial aid information is located there. You don't choose lenders until you get your fin aid package. At that point, you can go for private loans. You don't want to take out too much or too little until you know what the government is going to give you.

Thanks HOD!

BTW, anyone know if there are bike trails around the area?

There are lots of good nature places. Markham Park is just West of there, and there is always the Everglades.

I filled out my FAFSA but am waiting on my PIN to sign it. I will have to print out the authorization form, and then I wait, right?

Does anyone else have a home loan? i am already living where I plan to live. Do we owe any more money, other than books? Do we need to pay for our coats? I will buy some more scrubs (I know a discount place if anyone needs them...) and do we need to have other equipment (like a stethoscope?) as of when we show up?

Oh right, and I have to get a physical and a bunch of vaccinations. Damn.

Well, other options for rotation site assignment could be:

-arm wrestling
-alligator wrestling
-talent show
-eating contest
-dance off!
-shoe cobbling
-timed assembly/disassembly of assault rifles
-your suggestions?

Heck, I would probably be hurting myself if we went by class rank, but at least I would feel that I had some ability to determine this aspect of my medical education.

If it is actually possible for us to have some say in how this is done, why don't we at least put it to our class for a vote?



This would be an improvement. So, as it stands right now, half of the class get it good, and the other half get it not so good? I had thought there was more of a graduated high to low thing.

I thought the Monday exam thing was changing? After the last class on Friday, I am not thinking about med school until Monday. Gotta have fun too!

that was really funny...i am all about the timed assembly/disassembly of riffles. and then whoever wins, the rest of us could shoot their foot off.

Thanks HOD!

BTW, anyone know if there are bike trails around the area?

Anytime TR.


There are lots of good nature places. Markham Park is just West of there, and there is always the Everglades.

I filled out my FAFSA but am waiting on my PIN to sign it. I will have to print out the authorization form, and then I wait, right?

Does anyone else have a home loan? i am already living where I plan to live. Do we owe any more money, other than books? Do we need to pay for our coats? I will buy some more scrubs (I know a discount place if anyone needs them...) and do we need to have other equipment (like a stethoscope?) as of when we show up?

Oh right, and I have to get a physical and a bunch of vaccinations. Damn.

If you have your PIN, you can electronically sign your FAFSA. Therefore you wouldn't have to physically sign a piece of paper to send it in.

Along with tuition, we have to pay for books and supplies. Supplies include the stethescope, lab coat, scrubs, otoscope, surgical tools, etc. There will be at least one vendor during orientation that will sell us discounted medical equipment. Most students go that route.

Along with tuition, we have to pay for books and supplies. Supplies include the stethescope, lab coat, scrubs, otoscope, surgical tools, etc. There will be at least one vendor during orientation that will sell us discounted medical equipment. Most students go that route.

Hey hilseb, I will check that park out!! Congrats, btw!!

Mars and Venus: do you know where you're headed yet?

Here is a low cost alternative to save more tuition money for beer:

http://brighttotsonline.com/images/little_doctor_kit.gif

When combined with the blue thingie, the oral temperature thingie apparently also doubles for colonoscopies!!

This may seem like a dumb question...blah blah blah....but if we dont get our money disbursed until mid august, how do we pay for books and tuition?

As far as tuition goes, you can tell the school that you're waiting on FAFSA, and get the payments deferred.

For books, you're pretty much on your own, so if you're anticipating a late arrival of your finaid checks, I suggest saving up a little something something.

Thanks, how much can we expect to pay in books? Is it really 12k>?

I just talked to an MS4 on her way out to her residency in OK. She said don;t bother buying many of the books, and instead use your money on monographs. I asked her what I remembered from the tour, which was that all of our textbooks are kept with several copies available in the library.

So what do you guys think is a good amount to save for books?

This may seem like a dumb question...blah blah blah....but if we dont get our money disbursed until mid august, how do we pay for books and tuition?

As far as tuition goes, you can tell the school that you're waiting on FAFSA, and get the payments deferred.

For books, you're pretty much on your own, so if you're anticipating a late arrival of your finaid checks, I suggest saving up a little something something.

Good call. Didn't know you could do that. I would anticipate paying for rent and the cost of living in south florida for the time you're in Florida for half of July and August. That means to save money. If you have leftover money by the end of the year, you can always reject a certain portion of loans the following semester or year.

Thanks, how much can we expect to pay in books? Is it really 12k>?

For books and supplies, save your money on books for now. The second soon to be second years will be our guides during orientation and they know the scoop on which books are crucial, which are good reference guides, and which not to waste your money on. Supplies average around 2-3K depending on how flashy you want your supplies. Mind you, there are standards. The rest of the money is "hidden" money that NSU puts into its budget to offset the cost of living and for those with families. It's a buffer. So shhhh!

I just talked to an MS4 on her way out to her residency in OK. She said don;t bother buying many of the books, and instead use your money on monographs. I asked her what I remembered from the tour, which was that all of our textbooks are kept with several copies available in the library.

Right.

So what do you guys think is a good amount to save for books?

See above. Wait until orientation.

Listen to HemeOnc Doc...he is right.

DON'T buy books before school starts. In fact, if you study at HPD library--there is no need to EVER buy any books. I can honestly think of a total of about 5 that I used over TWO years. You can get good grades on every test with the notes you are given. Books are simply secondary resources used to reinforce what you already have in your lecture handouts.

So I was checking my NSU e-mail, and I got this message from the administrator:

NSU policy (see NSU Computer Removal Policy) requires that inactive computer accounts be removed from service.
Our records indicate that you are no longer an active NSU student or employee; therefore, your email account,
xxxx@nova.edu, is scheduled to be archived and removed on 07/03/2007.


What the freak is going on? I've contacted them about this, but this is just bizzare. Maybe it's because I ended up with duplicate NSU IDs, I don't know. I checked webstar and everything seems fine there.

Anyone else get this message on their nsu e-mail accounts?:

So I was checking my NSU e-mail, and I got this message from the administrator:



What the freak is going on? I've contacted them about this, but this is just bizzare. Maybe it's because I ended up with duplicate NSU IDs, I don't know. I checked webstar and everything seems fine there.

Anyone else get this message on their nsu e-mail accounts?:

Could be the duplicate id thing. I didn't receive that email today.

So I was checking my NSU e-mail, and I got this message from the administrator:



What the freak is going on? I've contacted them about this, but this is just bizzare. Maybe it's because I ended up with duplicate NSU IDs, I don't know. I checked webstar and everything seems fine there.

Anyone else get this message on their nsu e-mail accounts?:

I got that e-mail a couple weeks ago, but I thought it had to do with me deferring my acceptance.....:confused:

Could be the duplicate id thing. I didn't receive that email today.

I got that e-mail a couple weeks ago, but I thought it had to do with me deferring my acceptance.....:confused:

Probably not the case, but it was a thought of mine. Make sure your secondary deposit is recorded. Administration may be dropping people who didn't pay their secondary deposit in anticipation that they intend on attending NSUCOM. Couldn't hurt to make sure. Check webstar.

Well, webstar shows I paid the deposit. Anyhoo, I'm gonna contact their tech support tomorrow.

Well, webstar shows I paid the deposit. Anyhoo, I'm gonna contact their tech support tomorrow.
Let me know how it goes or post what you find on the Facebook wall. There are probably others with the same problem.

I should really try to find my webstar number again...

Just FYI on the graduate housing...
http://www.nova.edu/reslife/oncampus/gradcommons.html

...Total cost was over 10K for 10 months (August-May)...seemed a little $$ to me, and not a lot of space as compared to what you would have in an apartment. I know that includes a lot of food--but eating campus food 3 meals a day, NO THANKS.

Have a good weekend all.

Just FYI on the graduate housing...
http://www.nova.edu/reslife/oncampus/gradcommons.html

...Total cost was over 10K for 10 months (August-May)...seemed a little $$ to me, and not a lot of space as compared to what you would have in an apartment. I know that includes a lot of food--but eating campus food 3 meals a day, NO THANKS.

Have a good weekend all.
Since medstart and orientation occur the two weeks before that, students would have to secure housing somewhere else beforehand. The price is expensive even though utilities and food is included. Besides, it's graduate housing, not COM housing, so you may be living with other students who may not have the same hours, study habits, and what not. I would rather not listen to loud music or a party going on at 2 am in the morning when I have a exam the following day.

I'm biased though. But for those interested, they are beginning to take applications for grad housing this month. So, if you're interested, contact them ASAP. And for those who intend on renting for a semester and buying a house in January, this may be the way to go.

Just FYI on the graduate housing...
http://www.nova.edu/reslife/oncampus/gradcommons.html

...Total cost was over 10K for 10 months (August-May)...seemed a little $$ to me, and not a lot of space as compared to what you would have in an apartment. I know that includes a lot of food--but eating campus food 3 meals a day, NO THANKS.

Have a good weekend all.

I wouldnt pay a grand a month to live in a dorm again. I've been living in dorms for the last 4 years, but 3 years were free.

I wouldnt pay a grand a month to live in a dorm again. I've been living in dorms for the last 4 years, but 3 years were free.

same here. I thought it was gonna be cheaper. But now I am really turned off to the idea, especially after seeing the cramped layouts.

Are the on campus meals really that awful?

Are the on campus meals really that awful?

Campus housing (even the grad housing) is on the undergrad side of campus. I honestly don't know what the food is like over there--but I assume it is typical dorm type food. I do know they have the all you can eat meal thing at one location.

As far as the food @ HPD...it is OKAY...but bland. It isn't bad, but it is essentially the same thing every day (breakfast and dinner options NEVER change...and most of lunch is the same every day, except the hot food rotates about weekly). I don't know about you, but I like more variation in my food choices (but I'm picky). :)

Also, food in the cafeteria is kind of expensive. A lunch entree with meat, one side, and a drink is about 6.50.

Campus housing (even the grad housing) is on the undergrad side of campus. I honestly don't know what the food is like over there--but I assume it is typical dorm type food. I do know they have the all you can eat meal thing at one location.

As far as the food @ HPD...it is OKAY...but bland. It isn't bad, but it is essentially the same thing every day (breakfast and dinner options NEVER change...and most of lunch is the same every day, except the hot food rotates about weekly). I don't know about you, but I like more variation in my food choices (but I'm picky). :)

Also, food in the cafeteria is kind of expensive. A lunch entree with meat, one side, and a drink is about 6.50.
I'm packing my lunch. Hopefully the new cafeteria/food court within the RecPlex will be more appetizing.

I'm packing my lunch. Hopefully the new cafeteria/food court within the RecPlex will be more appetizing.

we'll just hit up that bar between classes:meanie:

we'll just hit up that bar between classes:meanie:
Now you're thinking.

Quarterdeck is MUCH closer than the rec plex. ;)

And they have those cool swinging tables....

Has anyone from the other classes already taken the Medstart Electives? Do you recommend them?

Has anyone from the other classes already taken the Medstart Electives? Do you recommend them?

They are new this year...because of the number of people who have weak science backgrounds and needed a brush-up before med school.

I don't know for sure what classes they are all offering...but the only classes of first year that I felt were really difficult are Physiology and Microbiology (or for my class). These are usually the "weed out" classes.

If I knew then...what I know now...I would have taken more physiology before medical school. I thought that Physio was going to be the end of me last year.

I don't think that it is necessary to take extra courses in Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc. As long as you put in time and energy for these courses, you are going to do fine.

...of course...this is just my two cents.

And they have those cool swinging tables....
Except @ the Quarterdeck across the street from school...the swinging tables no longer swing. Apparently drunk ppl were getting hurt on the swinging tables...lol.

They are new this year...because of the number of people who have weak science backgrounds and needed a brush-up before med school.

I don't know for sure what classes they are all offering...but the only classes of first year that I felt were really difficult are Physiology and Microbiology (or for my class). These are usually the "weed out" classes.

If I knew then...what I know now...I would have taken more physiology before medical school. I thought that Physio was going to be the end of me last year.

I don't think that it is necessary to take extra courses in Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc. As long as you put in time and energy for these courses, you are going to do fine.

...of course...this is just my two cents.


Thanks.
I signed up for anatomy/physio and biochem since I haven't ever taken either; I'm really glad NSU-COM is offering this assistance. They're not offering microbio; they're also offering med terminology but I guess I can do without that for now.
Thanks again.
P.S. What did you mean by " 'weed out' classes? do people actually fail out of the year/school?:scared:

Thanks.
I signed up for anatomy/physio and biochem since I haven't ever taken either; I'm really glad NSU-COM is offering this assistance. They're not offering microbio; they're also offering med terminology but I guess I can do without that for now.
Thanks again.
P.S. What did you mean by " 'weed out' classes? do people actually fail out of the year/school?:scared:
I think when Kai refers to them as " 'weed out' " classes, she means the classes that differentiate those who are up to speed and those who need a little extra push. The attrition rate isn't very high.

Good move in signing up for the courses.

Everyone is different...i thought physio was good..but i sucked at gross anatomy...so far doin ok in micro..so it all depends to how you deal with the professor's test..(i know the anatomy, just cant take conover tests) you guys will see soon enough :)

I am a little confused, but I just got my acceptance packet and I am filling it out now. I am not on the list serve yet, and may not have gotten some of this information sent yet. Where are these classes listed?

I am a little confused, but I just got my acceptance packet and I am filling it out now. I am not on the list serve yet, and may not have gotten some of this information sent yet. Where are these classes listed?

There was an email sent out to the list serve, which you can get on after you get your email, which you can get after you pay your deposit. What I don't get is that I was accepted going on 3 weeks ago now, and still have not received an acceptance packet. Any thoughts classmates?

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I got accepted in mid december of last year, and I didn't receive a packet in the mail until almost a month later! I called their office about it, and got them to fax me a letter of acceptance, so that at least you have something until the packet arrives, and you know what the deadline for the deposit is.

When the damn packet finally arrived, I looked at the envelope and I think I found out why it took so long. The packet was first mailed to Jamaica, New York. Then, there was another stamp on it that showed it was 'airlifted' from Jamiaca, as international mail into Canada. Instead of using first class mail, NSU decided to use regular mail to save a few pennies :rolleyes: , which resulted in a not so timely delivery of my mail. The same thing had happened previously with my interview packet.

However, all mail correspondence after that was sent to me via first class mail, and arrived at my mailbox within a week of the date it was mailed.

There was an email sent out to the list serve, which you can get on after you get your email, which you can get after you pay your deposit. What I don't get is that I was accepted going on 3 weeks ago now, and still have not received an acceptance packet. Any thoughts classmates?
Call. The worse they could do is resend you one.

Has anyone seen the 2007 match lists? Also, what is the standard format for email? I forgot my email address and can't sign up for the listserv.

Has anyone seen the 2007 match lists? Also, what is the standard format for email? I forgot my email address and can't sign up for the listserv.
The 2007 match list is not published yet. I've let people know that I'm looking for it and when it's out, I'll be sure to post it if they don't beat me to it.

The formal extension is: name@nsu.nova.edu, but you can get away with name@nova.edu. And there is not standard format. The NSU webmail designates an email id for you based on your first and last name. Hope this helps.

I'm posting listserve information onto the Facebook Discussion Forums or on the wall.

Welcome Class of 2011!

Congratulations to the newly admitted students! For your information, I started a Facebook NSUCOM Class of 2011 group as a networking tool to find roommates, provide and share information, and to use as a general icebreaker. Also, it is a great opportunity for incoming students to talk about issues concerning the budget, financial aid, orientation, housing, activities in the area, etc. Feel free to post in the discussion group, add pictures, message one another, and what not. There is a great deal of information on the site to peruse through. There are also OMSI and OMSII advisors available to answer your questions. I hope that it is helpful.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2227950027

For those who have already added themselves to the group, thank you very much for contributing to the site. Though we haven't started school yet, I can see that this is going to be a very cohesive class.

Hope to hear from some more of you soon. Thanks!

Take care and see you all soon.

The formal extension is: name@nsu.nova.edu, but you can get away with name@nova.edu. And there is not standard format. The NSU webmail designates an email id for you based on your first and last name. Hope this helps.

I'm posting listserve information onto the Facebook Discussion Forums or on the wall.

Is that firstinitiallastname@nsu.nova.edu?

Is that firstinitiallastname@nsu.nova.edu?

mine is just my last name but its not common sooo.

Is that firstinitiallastname@nsu.nova.edu?
You can't guess it since NSU designates it for you. For me, I'm missing the last letter of my first name. There are too many permutations to try. I would just wait or call up and find out...

Call. The worse they could do is resend you one.
I know what you mean, I had the same thought, called Linda and Rachel and both said it should be here by last week and I called yesterday and today and got Voicemails and left messages. So hopefully they get back to me soon.

You can't guess it since NSU designates it for you. For me, I'm missing the last letter of my first name. There are too many permutations to try. I would just wait or call up and find out...

Yeah; there seems to be absolutly no rhyme or reason to how email addresses are assigned. Mine happens to be the first initial last name then my frist name (I guess my first name is less common than my last)...but there are some ppl with really odd combinations like two or three letters of first and last name.

I wish we did get to pick our email addresses. It just seems a little unprofessional to use the whole zkaikai@nova.edu as my email address when I'm on rotations. :( Oh well, living on the beach next year will make me forget about my email address. hehe.

I know what you mean, I had the same thought, called Linda and Rachel and both said it should be here by last week and I called yesterday and today and got Voicemails and left messages. So hopefully they get back to me soon.
You may want to call up the help desk/IT resources or have admissions call up and set you up. It's really not that crucial right now since I'm posting it on Facebook.

I was also asking because I was told by a 4th yr to email two of the professors, and I was wondering if I could guess their emails. Is there a public listing of faculty emails?

I along with madscientist am more concerned about getting the acceptance packet at this point. I too had problems with the interview packet being late. When I got back from the interview I had two of them on the table. One of which looked like it fell off off the back of an army tank in the Sunni Triangle lol! I'm pretty sure I retrieved some shrapnel from that thing.
How are they saving money when they have to mail out two of everything!

I was also asking because I was told by a 4th yr to email two of the professors, and I was wondering if I could guess their emails. Is there a public listing of faculty emails?
Not sure how complete this is:

http://medicine.nova.edu/faculty/

I along with madscientist am more concerned about getting the acceptance packet at this point. I too had problems with the interview packet being late. When I got back from the interview I had two of them on the table. One of which looked like it fell off off the back of an army tank in the Sunni Triangle lol! I'm pretty sure I retrieved some shrapnel from that thing.
How are they saving money when they have to mail out two of everything!
Unless you're interested in applying for the primary care and military scholarship, there isn't much in the acceptance package. There is the acceptance letter, payment coupons, and instructions on how to set up your email. It's nice to have the letter in your hand.

In the meanwhile, you can put your deposit so you can get your email and enroll into the listserve.