Where are my fellow sharks?

Anyone else from the 9/11 interview?

Where are my fellow sharks?

Anyone else from the 9/11 interview?

Right here. I got accepted Friday (09/22) and interviewed on 09/11

my name is steve i was the second tallest one there, are you the guy from bradenton?

my name is steve i was the second tallest one there, are you the guy from bradenton?


9/11 here and accepted on 9/22..my name is jennifer i was the one from university of miami

my name is steve i was the second tallest one there, are you the guy from bradenton?

I interviewed on 9/11, too. Are you from Michigan? I was the tallest - from North Carolina.

Yes, I was the nurse from Bradenton. I enjoyed meeting all of you.

I interviewed 9-11 and will definately be attending next year. Are you guys all going there for sure or are you waiting to hear from other places?

Umm . . . I guess I was the 3rd tallest?? Actually I think we were just a random group of abnormally tall guys.

I interviewed 9-11 and will definately be attending next year. Are you guys all going there for sure or are you waiting to hear from other places?

Umm . . . I guess I was the 3rd tallest?? Actually I think we were just a random group of abnormally tall guys.

NOVA is a great school, but I'm definitely going to see how it works out at a few other schools. I think I would be very happy at this school, however.

I interviewed 9-11 and will definately be attending next year. Are you guys all going there for sure or are you waiting to hear from other places?

Umm . . . I guess I was the 3rd tallest?? Actually I think we were just a random group of abnormally tall guys.
YES!

...I love tall guys--keep sending them here!

Have you guys received your acceptance packets in the mail yet?

Have you guys received your acceptance packets in the mail yet?

no not yet. I'm paranoid that Delia's call was just a mistake and i really wasnt accepted lol. I need the acceptance packet, I need assurance.

Two years ago it took me about 6 weeks to get my acceptance package in the mail (and that was back when they wouldn't "officially" tell you that you got admitted over the phone).

It takes awhile, but take a deep breath--you are in.

no not yet. I'm paranoid that Delia's call was just a mistake and i really wasnt accepted lol. I need the acceptance packet, I need assurance.

HAHAHA, SAME HERE, it's almost too good to be true. And i've already told everyone I'm already in. I would love to see it on paper as well! :laugh:

I heard they will be sending out the packages sometime next week.

Does anyone know about your obligations once you are accepted. Like I am taking 15 credits at the moment (Orgo II, Genetics, Biophysics and Public Health) and next semester I was planning on takng Biophysics II, Cell Bio and Biochem. I was only going to do this to strengthen my application, but now that I am accepted I really don't care. I'd rather work and lower my debt. I have put down on AACOMAS that I will be taking these classes. What does NOVA require you to take once you are accepted ?

onmywayRN - ask Nova, they cant take your acceptance back because of you asking:D

onmywayRN - ask Nova, they cant take your acceptance back because of you asking:D

Yes, I know but it's been hard to get ahold of them. They must be busy with interviews.

Yes, I know but it's been hard to get ahold of them. They must be busy with interviews.
From the website:

Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the first-year class must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation:

A bachelor's degree is preferred and must be from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum of 90 semester hours of accepted work from a regionally accredited college or university may be considered for admission.


Have successfully completed:

Eight semester hours of each of the following courses:


General biology (including laboratory)
General chemistry (including laboratory)
Organic chemistry (including laboratory)
Physics (including laboratory)

Three semester hours of each of the following courses:


English literature
English composition


These are minimum academic requirements for admission. Students are encouraged to take additional courses such as embryology, genetics, behavioral sciences, and the humanities.

Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. However, the Dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to modify requirements in unusual circumstances.

So, I believe you will be all set after you take Orgo II. Biochem, Genetics, etc...will just help you get an overview before the actual medical school curriculum. Don't let your GPA suffer because of all these science courses. You will have to send NOVA an updated transcript of all the courses you have taken prior to matriculation. So, you do not want them to see a decline in your GPA. Congrats on getting accepted! :)

Hi. Interviewed on the 18th and was accepted. I will probably choose NOVA inthe end, but am continuing with the other interviews I already had scheduled. Any of you guys received your acceptance packet yet? I was hoping it would be back by the time I came home from AZCOM yesterday.

Congrats to you all.

Hi. Interviewed on the 18th and was accepted. I will probably choose NOVA inthe end, but am continuing with the other interviews I already had scheduled. Any of you guys received your acceptance packet yet? I was hoping it would be back by the time I came home from AZCOM yesterday.

Let me ask you a question about AZCOM. I was supposed to interview there on the 29th. I thought I had sent them an email to tell them that I was withdrawing, but sent two emails to TUCOM instead. As a result I got a message from a lady there saying that they were expecting me there. Did you have to wait for me or did they get started right away. I would feel awful if I delayed your day in any way.

yeah my name is steve, i am from michigan

it is funny you all said you were waiting for the written confirmation because i was doing the same thing, must be cuz we are all "obsessive, compulsive, and intelligent" ha ha

Heard from Delia this morning. Highly considering NSU.

I just heard from Delia. I'm in!!!!!

I just heard from Delia. I'm in!!!!!
:thumbup: How did I know aishoo??

:thumbup: How did I know aishoo??

Lol... i dunno...maybe u're a mind reader? lol

Lol... i dunno...maybe u're a mind reader? lol
Oooooo that'll come in handy in the future!

Heard from Delia this morning. Highly considering NSU.

Hey you - you're title says DMU acceptance! Are you anticipating MORE good news??!! ;)

Thanks Class of 2010!

The 2006 matchlist for NSU:

http://medicine.nova.edu/academics/clinical/forms/intern_sites06.pdf

keep in mind that the matchlist for NSU is very misleading...because FL is one of the 5 notorious sites that require an extra year... thats why there are a lot of ppl doing TRI (traditional rotating internship) or transitional year.. This hides the fact that some of these ppl have already matched into a competitive program but have to fulfill this requirement..

Thanks for pointing that out. Could you further explain it? Thanks.

keep in mind that the matchlist for NSU is very misleading...because FL is one of the 5 notorious sites that require an extra year... thats why there are a lot of ppl doing TRI (traditional rotating internship) or transitional year.. This hides the fact that some of these ppl have already matched into a competitive program but have to fulfill this requirement..

About the TRI.... I hear that if you just submit a request that you cant do the TRI bec of hardship, then most likely your request will be approved... dont know the stats.. but i've been talking to some NSU alumni...including my brother.. n that's the general opinion that i'm getting...

About the TRI.... I hear that if you just submit a request that you cant do the TRI bec of hardship, then most likely your request will be approved... dont know the stats.. but i've been talking to some NSU alumni...including my brother.. n that's the general opinion that i'm getting...
Does this mean that you have to stay in Florida a year doing a rotation before starting at another competitive program. Does this have to do with going to an approved residency program or you won't be able to practice in those five states.

Does this mean that you have to stay in Florida a year doing a rotation before starting at another competitive program. Does this have to do with going to an approved residency program or you won't be able to practice in those five states.

Honestly.. i'm not too sure of the logistics of exactly how it all works.. all i know is that if you are in DO school in florida... u are required to do a one year internship in the state of florida (before you start your residency) if you want to practice medicine in florida in the future.... but like i said... there are ways around it...

What i do know..is that if you want to practice out of state. you do NOT have to do the extra TRI year..assuming its not 1 of the 5 states..and even if u do want to settle down in the 5 states..there are fast track programs that pretty much cancel out the extra year..I plan on going back to TX so i dont have to worry about any of that

What i do know..is that if you want to practice out of state. you do NOT have to do the extra TRI year..assuming its not 1 of the 5 states..and even if u do want to settle down in the 5 states..there are fast track programs that pretty much cancel out the extra year..I plan on going back to TX so i dont have to worry about any of that
Okay, it is what I thought. Thanks! :)

Nova was great!:thumbup: The absolute only turnoffs are high living cost and only 2(soon 4) research fellowship spots. Everything else was incredible. I hope to join use acceptencees in 2 weeks:)

Good Luck DrKUBA!! I have a feeling that you'll def. get accepted!

What i do know..is that if you want to practice out of state. you do NOT have to do the extra TRI year..assuming its not 1 of the 5 states..and even if u do want to settle down in the 5 states..there are fast track programs that pretty much cancel out the extra year..I plan on going back to TX so i dont have to worry about any of that


which 5 states are those?? (i only know about florida..)

which 5 states are those?? (i only know about florida..)
I know of Penn. If you do a search on SDN, you should find it.

which 5 states are those?? (i only know about florida..)

I may be completely delusional, but I swear I heard somewhere that Florida may be dropping off this list soon. If that is true, I sure hope it gets finalized before our 4 years are up.

Has anyone received the packet yet??

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.

Wazaaaaaaaa all you incoming M1's!!!

As a 4th year at NSU here, I'd like to say congrats! It's been a wonderful ride here at Nova and I would love to let you know that if you have any questions about getting down at Nova, whether it be hot beaches(although being of the brown persuasion..I can not offer advice on which SPF to use for sun tan lotion...sorry :cool: ) or hot tips in biochemistry....whatever your trouble may be...I am here to answer!

Shot out to all those from the midwest...especially the windy-city(my hometown - Chicago)...and shot out to fellow "brownies"(aka indians)...but much love to all the great races that make the classes here so exotic and diverse!! ...Hek, people have thought I am from trinidad, jamaica, cuba, brazil, columbia, venezuela here...and I love it!!

Again, PM or post if you have any questions about anything Nova
:)

da brown from chi-town,

$ :p

I just wanted to let you guys know that i just received an email regarding the 5 state internship stuff..and where everything CURRENTLY stands (things can still change by the time you guys apply for residency):

Since the resolution that passed in July at the House of Delegates in Chicago, there have been several modifications to this resolution.


With the help of Dr. DeGaetano, this is how it currently stands:


There are 3 main subtitles to the internship year:


Rotating internship: This is the traditional internship that is not tracked with any specialty. This choice will continue to exist as always
Internship that is tracked with multiple disciplines:


Just to name a few…….


IM
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Family Practice
Internal medicine



Students track into one of these 5 disciplines will be tracked into their specialty and it will count as their internship year.


Unique specialties – here is where the problems occur. Specialties such as radiology, anesthesiology, ortho etc. all require a first year of training prior to starting the PGY2 year in these disciplines.


The problem is:


There are few osteopathic programs in these specialties that have linked internships incorporated with them. All of these programs must now provide a first year experience along with the remainder of the residency. Will these programs be able to develop their own first year experiences or identify partner programs that have a first year available to affiliate with?



Regardless of all of the above…FL, PA, WV, MI, and OK will all still require that osteopathic physicians meet the requirement of having completed an approved AOA internship to earn a license in these states.


SO in summary: if u do any of the 5 programs, IM, FP, Gen surg, peds (i think maybe EM due to typo in above email since IM is listed twice) there will be NO extra year.. i hope this clears up any confusion

I just wanted to let you guys know that i just received an email regarding the 5 state internship stuff..and where everything CURRENTLY stands (things can still change by the time you guys apply for residency):

Since the resolution that passed in July at the House of Delegates in Chicago, there have been several modifications to this resolution.


With the help of Dr. DeGaetano, this is how it currently stands:


There are 3 main subtitles to the internship year:


Rotating internship: This is the traditional internship that is not tracked with any specialty. This choice will continue to exist as always
Internship that is tracked with multiple disciplines:


Just to name a few…….


IM
General Surgery
Pediatrics
Family Practice
Internal medicine



Students track into one of these 5 disciplines will be tracked into their specialty and it will count as their internship year.


Unique specialties – here is where the problems occur. Specialties such as radiology, anesthesiology, ortho etc. all require a first year of training prior to starting the PGY2 year in these disciplines.


The problem is:


There are few osteopathic programs in these specialties that have linked internships incorporated with them. All of these programs must now provide a first year experience along with the remainder of the residency. Will these programs be able to develop their own first year experiences or identify partner programs that have a first year available to affiliate with?



Regardless of all of the above…FL, PA, WV, MI, and OK will all still require that osteopathic physicians meet the requirement of having completed an approved AOA internship to earn a license in these states.


SO in summary: if u do any of the 5 programs, IM, FP, Gen surg, peds (i think maybe EM due to typo in above email since IM is listed twice) there will be NO extra year.. i hope this clears up any confusion
Thanks, I have not gotten an update since September.

Thanks Mickey for the detailed email!! I really hope they do away with the TRI by the time my class graduates in 2011!

BTW, random question... does anyone know the dates yet for when classes are starting next yr??? and what's with the whole week or orientation thing i was hearing at my interview?? something about week of welcome.... M2's and M1's interacting etc etc...? i heard this the c/o 2010 were the first ones to go thru this...

I am a prospective student amd heard there was a dress code at the school. Does anybody have any information on that?

For us: the orientation was really more like 3.5 days....really boring stuff..1 day is for cpr/first aid..so its really only 2.5 days of randomness...We are the first class to utilize academical societies which divides the class into 10 groups..and each society has M2,M3 and an advisor to help transition first years to med school...For me, the academical societies werent that helpful i wouldve gotten along fine without it..

As for the dress code: business cas...or scrubs...or in 50% of my class scrub pants + tshirt...closed toe shoes for anatomy lab...any other time u can wear sandals or anything..but it does get really cold in the lecture room..

For us: the orientation was really more like 3.5 days....really boring stuff..1 day is for cpr/first aid..so its really only 2.5 days of randomness...We are the first class to utilize academical societies which divides the class into 10 groups..and each society has M2,M3 and an advisor to help transition first years to med school...For me, the academical societies werent that helpful i wouldve gotten along fine without it..

As for the dress code: business cas...or scrubs...or in 50% of my class scrub pants + tshirt...closed toe shoes for anatomy lab...any other time u can wear sandals or anything..but it does get really cold in the lecture room..
What percentage of students do you think find the academical societies helpful? I suppose it helps with cohesiveness and cooperation if you know a smaller group of students.

academical societies are great if you need someone to talk to..or if you need advice on classes..But ive got a great group of friends and everyone in my class loves to help each other..Even the M2s give us helpful websites for current classes..AND future classes..all in all its a good idea and nice to have..but its not a necessity to survive

Thanks Mickey for the detailed email!! I really hope they do away with the TRI by the time my class graduates in 2011!

BTW, random question... does anyone know the dates yet for when classes are starting next yr??? and what's with the whole week or orientation thing i was hearing at my interview?? something about week of welcome.... M2's and M1's interacting etc etc...? i heard this the c/o 2010 were the first ones to go thru this...
M1s have Orientation the first week of August historically, so that is my best guess. They have been changing orientation over the last few years, and is slowly getting better (I hope).

Dress code: see what Mikey said.
My only addition to the dress code comment is that they have not historically enforced it except on test days of M2 year.

kaikai or mickey... are either of you doing the DO/MPH program?? i'm REALLY interested in that... n had a few questions...

I am not, sorry...but I'd be willing to try to answer questions if you have them.

I am not, sorry...but I'd be willing to try to answer questions if you have them.
Since you're offering :)...what is the exam schedule like? I think it's every Monday, but I've gotten schools confused with each other! Also, do you know offhand what the passrate for the COMLEX/USMLE Step I and II is? Thanks!

Since you're offering :)...what is the exam schedule like? I think it's every Monday, but I've gotten schools confused with each other! Also, do you know offhand what the passrate for the COMLEX/USMLE Step I and II is? Thanks!

I really don't know for sure what the pass rate was. It was somewhere in the mid 90s i think...but don't quote me on that.

Historically, we have had tests every Mon. We have complained about having every weekend ruined (which is good and bad--lots of time to study, but you get burned out after awhile somtimes), so they are working on moving some of the tests to Thursday (with Wed off to study). They want to keep us happy. :D

I really don't know for sure what the pass rate was. It was somewhere in the mid 90s i think...but don't quote me on that.

Historically, we have had tests every Mon. We have complained about having every weekend ruined (which is good and bad--lots of time to study, but you get burned out after awhile somtimes), so they are working on moving some of the tests to Thursday (with Wed off to study). They want to keep us happy. :D
Thanks a bunch kaikai128. Do you know where I get get information about the COMLEX and USMLE pass rate. I know that it is pretty high.

Once a week isn't bad at all. It's not too frequent where you think you're studying for a test every other day and not too infrequent where you slack off too much. I'm liking the sound of this :)

I like our schedule very much..its very rare...maybe once a week max where we stay till 5..normallly get out by 230-3...and every other friday is half day!! this is 11 weeks into 1st year...

My NSU fate was decided today:scared:

I like our schedule very much..its very rare...maybe once a week max where we stay till 5..normallly get out by 230-3...and every other friday is half day!! this is 11 weeks into 1st year...
Sounds fantastic.

My NSU fate was decided today:scared:
I was thinking that today DrKuba. :) Crossing my fingers for you. By the way, you may not hear until Monday because of the conference that they are having this week. That's what I was told by another applicant.

I was thinking that today DrKuba. :) Crossing my fingers for you. By the way, you may not hear until Monday because of the conference that they are having this week. That's what I was told by another applicant.

grrr. If I don't get a call, do you think I can call them?

they usually call on Fridays..or Mondays....so be a lil bit more patient ..and best of luck.

So, I was trying to figure out why books and supplies for the NSU budget was a whopping $11k vs. other schools who estimate about $3-4K for that.

I called up the office and they said the larger value is to ensure that you can pay for all the books and supplies. Can someone account for the discrepency? That's a big differential! I'm figuring it factors in a laptop computer, but that should only run you about 3K and usually that's factored into the tuition?

That's one of the factors that makes NSU's cost of attendance a bit higher than other schools with comparable tuitions. Thanks in advance! :D

lol..noone spends nowhere near that..from what ive heard..NSU allows for a bigger budget for "supplies" to help out the students that have to support a whole family "wife, kids, etc"...ie the non-trads..Books can get expensive..but if u shop online..u can save ALOT...theres more then enough money to buy a laptop for yourself..or twoo..:)

lol..noone spends nowhere near that..from what ive heard..NSU allows for a bigger budget for "supplies" to help out the students that have to support a whole family "wife, kids, etc"...ie the non-trads..Books can get expensive..but if u shop online..u can save ALOT...theres more then enough money to buy a laptop for yourself..or twoo..:)
Thanks for the answer!

That's great that NSU does this, but if you have money left over, can you use it towards next semester (assuming that there are two installments per year, one per semester) so you don't have take out as much loans or is that already predetermined at the beginning of the school year? In any case, it's extra spending money.

Two comptuers, sweet! One for me and one for my clone! :D

Great question HOD, id been wondering the same thing. The price of living in FL is still getting to me a bit. I dont want to be down 200k after 4 years... heres hoping for research fellowship (oh, and the acceptance first:laugh: )

Great question HOD, id been wondering the same thing. The price of living in FL is still getting to me a bit. I dont want to be down 200k after 4 years... heres hoping for research fellowship (oh, and the acceptance first:laugh: )
You think the COL in Florida is vastly different from New England? Maybe it's more expensive than CT, but not MA. The cost of housing in Davie and Plantation is much lower than in MA. The COL is about the same.

NSU provides students an allowance of $12000 for Room and Board per year. If you plan to live alone, you will probably use all that money. If you get a two a three bedroom place, the prices drop pleasantly. I could see myself in a $500-600/month condo rent and still have a decent amount for amenities and food.

Too early to look for roommates though. I've heard that people suggest that first years come down in April to scope out and put themselves on waiting lists. The closer you live to school, the more expensive housing is.

You think the COL in Florida is vastly different from New England? Maybe it's more expensive than CT, but not MA. The cost of housing in Davie and Plantation is much lower than in MA. The COL is about the same.

NSU provides students an allowance of $12000 for Room and Board per year. If you plan to live alone, you will probably use all that money. If you get a two a three bedroom place, the prices drop pleasantly. I could see myself in a $500-600/month condo rent and still have a decent amount for amenities and food.

Too early to look for roommates though. I've heard that people suggest that first years come down in April to scope out and put themselves on waiting lists. The closer you live to school, the more expensive housing is.


CT is more expensive than MA (about same cost + higher taxes.) But some of the other states I could end up are cheaper (ME.) I havent done any concrete research yet. but 500-600/month is not very expensive and I would definitely want roomate(s). When I get acceptances this will be one hard decision.

Im from TX where the COL is dirt poor..and i dont think the COL is that bad here..Just get at least a roommate.u'll be saving hundreds a month.. And yes..You can use ur money left over for next semester..OR u can just give it back..the smartest thing is to invest it ...And yes they give the money to you in 2 payments..1 at beginning of school..other after xmas

Investing in a condo would be smart..as the location around NSU is good..and you will be making some sort of profit in the end..

CT is more expensive than MA (about same cost + higher taxes.) But some of the other states I could end up are cheaper (ME.) I havent done any concrete research yet. but 500-600/month is not very expensive and I would definitely want roomate(s). When I get acceptances this will be one hard decision.
Yeah, ME is cheaper. It's Maine though :) I have been impressed by the research I've done. Trying to get a place like that in Boston will probably run you $1000 per person/month...yikes!

If my friend gets into Nova, we'll be scoping out places around the school in the spring.

Yes, it is a hard decision. One that you'll hopefully enjoy making.

Im from TX where the COL is dirt poor..and i dont think the COL is that bad here..Just get at least a roommate.u'll be saving hundreds a month.. And yes..You can use ur money left over for next semester..OR u can just give it back..the smartest thing is to invest it ...And yes they give the money to you in 2 payments..1 at beginning of school..other after xmas

Investing in a condo would be smart..as the location around NSU is good..and you will be making some sort of profit in the end..
Most schools do not recommend investing on a house, but I guess a condo is much more manageable. Good idea. I know I'll probably live frugally and "play" at the end of every semester. This plan will probably be down the drain.

HOD, you are officially going to be my financial consultant. I am no good with those things, I just do science.

HOD, you are officially going to be my financial consultant. I am no good with those things, I just do science.
lol! That's hilarious. If we go to the same school we could be roommates. See you at UNECOM if not sooner on AIM.

Hi, can I join you guys? I :love: NSU

Hey everyone -

I've done some research on this, but the more I do, the more I seem to get confused. When does a post grad need to do a transitional year (PGY-1) or so? Is it only for certain specialties that you want to get into? Searching through SDN gave a lot of information about PGY opportunities, but not necessarily the reason for them and the specialities. If anyone knows where I can be directed or could shed any light on this, it would be greatly appreciated.

I am asking this here because of Florida's added traditional rotation. Is that the same as transitional? On the match list, they separate them. Thanks!

Edit: Okay got some okay information on it, but would still like some more input or another interpretation. Thanks :)

Hey everyone -

I've done some research on this, but the more I do, the more I seem to get confused. When does a post grad need to do a transitional year (PGY-1) or so? Is it only for certain specialties that you want to get into? Searching through SDN gave a lot of information about PGY opportunities, but not necessarily the reason for them and the specialities. If anyone knows where I can be directed or could shed any light on this, it would be greatly appreciated.

I am asking this here because of Florida's added traditional rotation. Is that the same as transitional? On the match list, they separate them. Thanks!

Edit: Okay got some okay information on it, but would still like some more input or another interpretation. Thanks :)

A specific definition from a physician friend of mine at DFC:
Transitional = rotations in various specialties, typically for an internship year, before moving on to a several-year program in your residency of choice.
So, most residencies require an internshp year, and
if this is listed as their match ("transitional") then it usually means the person only matched for internship.

A specific definition from a physician friend of mine at DFC:
Transitional = rotations in various specialties, typically for an internship year, before moving on to a several-year program in your residency of choice.
So, most residencies require an internshp year, and
if this is listed as their match ("transitional") then it usually means the person only matched for internship.
That's the impression I got. Thanks Orthodoc40!

But now, what is traditional rotating? I'm guessing it's the added extra year in one of the five states.

That's the impression I got. Thanks Orthodoc40!

But now, what is traditional rotating? I'm guessing it's the added extra year in one of the five states.

Basically the same thing. It is an extra year, just in the sense that you're sort of having to do an internship year twice. It might be that transitional is more likely to be linked into a residency. She didn't seem to know the answer more specifically than that

Basically the same thing. It is an extra year, just in the sense that you're sort of having to do an internship year twice. It might be that transitional is more likely to be linked into a residency. She didn't seem to know the answer more specifically than that
If you choose your traditional or transitional year wisely, it may count as your first year of residency.

If you choose your traditional or transitional year wisely, it may count as your first year of residency.

Sometimes.
Sometimes the choice is not yours.

Hi guys,

I've been accepted to NSU & I would really love to go there. But I have a question: they mentioned in the interview that a majority of 3rd & 4th yr rotations are done at one of 14 sites in FL. I don't plan on staying in FL after graduation, so is it going to be a pain to start my internship/residency at a place other than those 14 sites? I've seen the match list & all, so are there electives that you can do at places where you'd like to do your post-grad training? Hope this made sense :o Thanks :)

Hi guys,

I've been accepted to NSU & I would really love to go there. But I have a question: they mentioned in the interview that a majority of 3rd & 4th yr rotations are done at one of 14 sites in FL. I don't plan on staying in FL after graduation, so is it going to be a pain to start my internship/residency at a place other than those 14 sites? I've seen the match list & all, so are there electives that you can do at places where you'd like to do your post-grad training? Hope this made sense :o Thanks :)
The match list shows where students have done their fourth year clerkships. The majority of the 3rd year rotations are done in Florida through the lottery. 4th year is open to you less the rural med, fam med and int. med rotations I believe. You can go wherever you want and can do three weeks in a row of a specific specialty.

The match list shows where students have done their fourth year clerkships. The majority of the 3rd year rotations are done in Florida through the lottery. 4th year is open to you less the rural med, fam med and int. med rotations I believe. You can go wherever you want and can do three weeks in a row of a specific specialty.

I think Emergency med is in there too as a required for 4th year

I think Emergency med is in there too as a required for 4th year
Most likely. I know there is ambulatory care, but I think it's part of rural med or EM. Either way, there's a good chunk of time for your own electives.

Hi guys,

I've been accepted to NSU & I would really love to go there. But I have a question: they mentioned in the interview that a majority of 3rd & 4th yr rotations are done at one of 14 sites in FL. I don't plan on staying in FL after graduation, so is it going to be a pain to start my internship/residency at a place other than those 14 sites? I've seen the match list & all, so are there electives that you can do at places where you'd like to do your post-grad training? Hope this made sense :o Thanks :)

I dont plan on staying in FL either...just go out of state during 4th year rotations...not a prob...

The only rotations that are in 4th year are Rural Med and Emergency Med. Everything else (Family, Internal, Surgery, Psych, Peds, etc) is in 3rd year.

Boy do I feel special. I now get to officially post in an official acceptance thread! Just found out I got into Nova, and LECOM, but I'd rather go to Nova. So it looks like for now, I'll be going to Nova, unless I like NYCOM or UNECOM or PCOM decides to give me an interview. But I'm thrilled either way. It's such a great feeling, and the school is gorgeous.

<---- Recent acceptee as well!

I loved my visit to NSUCOM and really looking forward to starting medical school in 2007!

Congrats you two!


Boy do I feel special. I now get to officially post in an official acceptance thread! Just found out I got into Nova, and LECOM, but I'd rather go to Nova. So it looks like for now, I'll be going to Nova, unless I like NYCOM or UNECOM or PCOM decides to give me an interview. But I'm thrilled either way. It's such a great feeling, and the school is gorgeous.

<---- Recent acceptee as well!

I loved my visit to NSUCOM and really looking forward to starting medical school in 2007!

I've gotta stop reading these posts or I will have to add my application to Nova soon!! Congrats everyone! :luck:

Does anyone know if the rural rotations in 4th year can be done at any point, or there is a required order of completing 4th year core rotations before getting to electives? Thanks.

Does anyone know if the rural rotations in 4th year can be done at any point, or there is a required order of completing 4th year core rotations before getting to electives? Thanks.

From what i understood at the interview...there's no required order for the core rotations...everyone's pretty much on a different cycle...n how u get to choose when u wanna do what...that i dont know... maybe its the lottery system or they just assign it to u?

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the acceptance letter via snailmail? Also, when is the deposit due?

Thanks and congrats all!

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the acceptance letter via snailmail? Also, when is the deposit due?

Thanks and congrats all!

I got my package about 1 week later, and $750 is due by Dec 14th, then $1250 is due by Mar 15th.

I got my package about 1 week later, and $750 is due by Dec 14th, then $1250 is due by Mar 15th.


Thank you!

Totally random question that I probably shouldn't be too concerned with yet....


When you are setting up 3rd year rotations through the lottery you have the possibility of landing in places like Orlando or Tampa. Ok, so far so good. But given that the rotations are not that long, how do you handle housing? Do 3rd years typically craiglist an apt for a month? Is there hospital housing? Do you live out of your car?


Thanks!

Congrats, all recent acceptees!

I just had a question about the acceptance packets. There's a bunch of stuff in there, and I"m trying to sort it out. That accept or decline sheet, do we send it in with the deposit if we accept? Or can we send it ahead of the deposit and hten send the deposit closer to the deadline? Also, those bootleg postcard things, the ones that say first depost $750 and then there is one for the second deposit, I would assume that gets mailed along with our deposits? Thanks for the help, because I'm a little confused with the papers.

I just had a question about the acceptance packets. There's a bunch of stuff in there, and I"m trying to sort it out. That accept or decline sheet, do we send it in with the deposit if we accept? Or can we send it ahead of the deposit and hten send the deposit closer to the deadline? Also, those bootleg postcard things, the ones that say first depost $750 and then there is one for the second deposit, I would assume that gets mailed along with our deposits? Thanks for the help, because I'm a little confused with the papers.
I intend on sending them all together if I decide on NSU.

Totally random question that I probably shouldn't be too concerned with yet....


When you are setting up 3rd year rotations through the lottery you have the possibility of landing in places like Orlando or Tampa. Ok, so far so good. But given that the rotations are not that long, how do you handle housing? Do 3rd years typically craiglist an apt for a month? Is there hospital housing? Do you live out of your car?


Thanks!
from what I gathered at my interview date, they provide housing for you during rotations that take you out of the city.

from what I gathered at my interview date, they provide housing for you during rotations that take you out of the city.

Really? I missed that! That is really a plus!

yeah I got into NSU-COM recently and they sent me their acceptance letter about a week after the phone call.

I loved the campus and the program at NSU. Congratulations to all who were accepted and best of luck to those who are in the process!

Really? I missed that! That is really a plus!

I missed that too. Any lurking M1 2 or 3 students on this thread that can let us know about housing when on 3rd year away rotations? :)

Thanks!

I missed that too. Any lurking M1 2 or 3 students on this thread that can let us know about housing when on 3rd year away rotations? :)

Thanks!

I remember at my interview, they mentioned that they provide housing. I remember when they were telling us about hte correctional facility rotation, they have trailers or cabins on the edge of the prison for the month that you live there. And I think I remember them saying when they send you for the rural rotations, they provide you with housing, but I'm not sure about the rest of it.

They dont provide housing on ALL your 3rd year rotations...only some places...especially in the rural rotation for sure..... my bro just graduated from NSUCOM in may...n for the most part, he was responsible for gettin his own housing....

I have a question for a Florida resident who has been accepted to NSU....

So in the acceptance package.....if u claim "instate tuition based on my residency"....instead of being a dependent of your parents or spouse.....

To prove your residency, they provided a looooooong list of possible things that we can send in.... Is it okay to just send them a photocopy of my Florida Drivers' License? or do we need to send in more than one kind of proof?
I've been calling the admissions office..but as usual...no luck today..

Thanks

I have a question for a Florida resident who has been accepted to NSU....

So in the acceptance package.....if u claim "instate tuition based on my residency"....instead of being a dependent of your parents or spouse.....

To prove your residency, they provided a looooooong list of possible things that we can send in.... Is it okay to just send them a photocopy of my Florida Drivers' License? or do we need to send in more than one kind of proof?
I've been calling the admissions office..but as usual...no luck today..

Thanks
Hey, I think you might need to send in something like a copy of your tax return or something like that. Im not sure a driver's liscense will do it but I could be mistaken. When I was sending in residency proof to UF that is what I had to do, send in a copy of tax return showing that my taxes were paid in the state of FL.

Also, did you receive that residency form after you reserved your spot or did it come initially with the acceptance letter?

no a DL is not enough..they need a LOT of stuff...and u wont get instate status until pretty much right until school starts..so dont panic...(not instate..but friends are) u have months to get all ur instate crap together..so dont worry..and congrats..i'll see u in aug!

Actually the letter says we only have 30 days :scared:

About the TRI.... I hear that if you just submit a request that you cant do the TRI bec of hardship, then most likely your request will be approved... dont know the stats.. but i've been talking to some NSU alumni...including my brother.. n that's the general opinion that i'm getting...

What I've been hearing a lot is that if there is a TRI located in the same area as where you did your allopathic residency, then you're gonna have a hard time explaining as to why you couldn't do one.

I like our schedule very much..its very rare...maybe once a week max where we stay till 5..normallly get out by 230-3...and every other friday is half day!! this is 11 weeks into 1st year...

I'm just curious about this one...at the interview the student tour guides said they are typically at school until 4 or 5 :)

im now in week 15..and things havnt changed..some ppl stay late to mess around in anatomy lab, it gets way to packed so i go a different time..usually a weekend or 2 b4 the exam...

im now in week 15..and things havnt changed..some ppl stay late to mess around in anatomy lab, it gets way to packed so i go a different time..usually a weekend or 2 b4 the exam...

That's pretty cool. Thanks!

Thanks for pointing that out. Could you further explain it? Thanks.

This means that those that have matched into competitive fields and are doing a traditional internship first then you are only listed as traditional internship. i.e. if you match into plastics or derm and are required to do an internship year first, then the matchlist will not list you as matching into derm or plastics or whatever.

Congrats to all of you that have gotten in.

Just wanted to note here that I have a 2 bedroom/2 story condo one block away from school that I will be renting out next year. I will be a 4th year student on elective rotations so it's likely I will be here for only about 3-4 months the entire year. So if you want a huge townhouse pretty much all to yourself for most of the year, send me a message. Thanks.

I know it's early to think about housing but if you are interested let me know. I'm posting here b/c I would like a medical student to live here.

Really? I missed that! That is really a plus!

only for 2 months of rural. If you do an elective it's up to you to find housing.

Hi everyone! I'll be joining the NSU crowd next year. I'm superexcited to be going there. Cheers!

I'm just curious about this one...at the interview the student tour guides said they are typically at school until 4 or 5 :)


Well it depends on what group you are in and how studious you are. They split the class into Group A and B for purposes of labs. For example on wednesday, Group A has Clinical Practicum from 1-3, then Histo lab from 3-5.... group B does the flip. You cannot miss CP at all, but if you want to, you can get away without going to histo lab much (altough I warn you, Dr. Dribin will know you're not there). So in that case, you should be there till 5, but many leave at 3. B group however, must still till 5 because of CP.

All in all though, I think we're normally there till 3 or 3:30 majority of days.

Hi everyone! I'll be joining the NSU crowd next year. I'm superexcited to be going there. Cheers!

Congrats indynshrty!

I had a "i:love:Nova" moment a second ago, so I decided to post in the class thread. Anyone thinking of going for another look in the coming months? I know HOD is.

I had a "i:love:Nova" moment a second ago, so I decided to post in the class thread. Anyone thinking of going for another look in the coming months? I know HOD is.
Oh thanks Kuba...let everyone know! lol. Any love from the schools?

I had a "i:love:Nova" moment a second ago, so I decided to post in the class thread. Anyone thinking of going for another look in the coming months? I know HOD is.

I wanted to go for another look. Is there a formal way of asking for it? For instance, are you just going to go on your own and walk around campus, or are you going to request a tour or something?

Thanks!

I wanted to go for another look. Is there a formal way of asking for it? For instance, are you just going to go on your own and walk around campus, or are you going to request a tour or something?

Thanks!
I'd probably do a little of both. Why both? I can not get access to certain areas (labs) without the presence of a medical student or a general tour guide. Plus, if I have questions, they'll be about to answer them. Afterwards, I'd like to tour around myself because you get a different sense for the environment and curriculum when you don't have someone watching your every move. :)

I'd probably do a little of both. Why both? I can not get access to certain areas (labs) without the presence of a medical student or a general tour guide. Plus, if I have questions, they'll be about to answer them. Afterwards, I'd like to tour around myself because you get a different sense for the environment and curriculum when you don't have someone watching your every move. :)

Right on.

Oh thanks Kuba...let everyone know! lol. Any love from the schools?

No love yet. EMT2ERDOC called and they told him they might not even cal today and postpone until tomorow again. Bummers

I'd probably do a little of both. Why both? I can not get access to certain areas (labs) without the presence of a medical student or a general tour guide. Plus, if I have questions, they'll be about to answer them. Afterwards, I'd like to tour around myself because you get a different sense for the environment and curriculum when you don't have someone watching your every move. :)

You should get a hidden camera and microphone, live internet feed, and let us "go with you on the UNE/NSU tours", so we all can get a second look!

TR: "Hey, HOD!"
HOD: "Yeah?"
TR: "Ask that biochem professor to hop up and down on one leg!"
HOD" "Uh, No!
TR: "Bark like a dog?"
HOD: "Dude, no!"
TR:"Ok, what about a wedgie? Pull my finger?"
HOD: ...
TR: "Hello?"

You should get a hidden camera and microphone, live internet feed, and let us "go with you on the UNE/NSU tours", so we all can get a second look!

TR: "Hey, HOD!"
HOD: "Yeah?"
TR: "Ask that biochem professor to hop up and down on one leg!"
HOD" "Uh, No!
TR: "Bark like a dog?"
HOD: "Dude, no!"
TR:"Ok, what about a wedgie? Pull my finger?"
HOD: ...
TR: "Hello?"
Don't tempt me. I just might do that. I might be going down with a few people from here.

Don't tempt me. I just might do that. I might be going down with a few people from here.

Hey, if you get a chance, could you maybe find out about the fellowships? I think there are at least two, maybe three: anatomy, OMM, and research. I was wonderng things like:

-how many spots
-criteria for acceptance
-how competitive
-pros and cons

There's not a lot of in depth information on their website, and I emailed the program director, but so far no response.

I would love to get the experience, and only pay two years of tuition.

Only if you have the time!:)

for omm, it's 8/9 spots, for anatomy i believe it's something along those lines. Research spots are limited to two right now and possibly opened to 4 beginning next year. like i told HOD, they will break ground on a new medical research building next year so in a couple of years those spots will soar. Don't know much else. Just wanted to begin answrering your question and let others fill in the meaty details....ummmm, meaty (drooling).

for omm, it's 8/9 spots, for anatomy i believe it's something along those lines. Research spots are limited to two right now and possibly opened to 4 beginning next year. like i told HOD, they will break ground on a new medical research building next year so in a couple of years those spots will soar. Don't know much else. Just wanted to begin answrering your question and let others fill in the meaty details....ummmm, meaty (drooling).

Thanks, Ossari! Do you know if you are able to apply simultaneously for different ones? I would enjoy either OMM or research, but I think #1 would be research. You do have to work on someone else's project though, so unless its an interesting one...:sleep:

Thanks, Ossari! Do you know if you are able to apply simultaneously for different ones? I would enjoy either OMM or research, but I think #1 would be research. You do have to work on someone else's project though, so unless its an interesting one...:sleep:
I don't see why not but don't know for sure. I wanna start getting more info. from them cuz there is nothing new for me to learn from the info they have available online.

Thanks, Ossari! Do you know if you are able to apply simultaneously for different ones? I would enjoy either OMM or research, but I think #1 would be research. You do have to work on someone else's project though, so unless its an interesting one...:sleep:
Email the fellows. Make sure that you put in a "subject" so that they don't delete you.

This is what I have written:

Alberto: caban@nova.edu
Graves: fromang@nova.edu

Post your results!!

Email the fellows. Make sure that you put in a "subject" so that they don't delete you.

This is what I have written:

Alberto: caban@nova.edu
Graves: fromang@nova.edu

Post your results!!
POST DAMMIT!!!!!!! LOL

Email the fellows. Make sure that you put in a "subject" so that they don't delete you.

This is what I have written:

Alberto: caban@nova.edu
Graves: fromang@nova.edu

Post your results!!

Subject: Is your research topic boring?

Thanks, HOD! Will post my results!

Subject: Is your research topic boring?

Thanks, HOD! Will post my results!
More like, QUESTION FROM NSU APPLICANT, DO NOT DELETE, but yours may work *delete* :p

Thanks, Ossari! Do you know if you are able to apply simultaneously for different ones? I would enjoy either OMM or research, but I think #1 would be research. You do have to work on someone else's project though, so unless its an interesting one...:sleep:

That's what I am thinking too. OMM has a research component to it. Either way, I'd love to be a fellow.

That's what I am thinking too. OMM has a research component to it. Either way, I'd love to be a fellow.

There are surgeries available to make this dream a reality!

There are surgeries available to make this dream a reality!

im not prepared to go through the hormone therapy.

im not prepared to go through the hormone therapy.

I understand, lol. Hey, you have some real cute dogs!

I understand, lol. Hey, you have some real cute dogs!

I only have 1. He's a wire-haired dachshund.

I only have 1. He's a wire-haired dachshund.

He looks a litle different in your current avatar. One of my dogs was a short-haired dachshund. They are little stinkers! Now I got me two cats. Actually three. One is a stray living on my porch until his feline leukemia test comes back. Then he's going to my mom's "for the winter". Meet Trouble, Tess, and Skankers:

well NSU is starting to look more and more like my destination next year after my UMDNJ waitlist. The only way I might not be going to Nova is if UMDNJ magically gets me off of their waitlist.

Hey, if you get a chance, could you maybe find out about the fellowships? I think there are at least two, maybe three: anatomy, OMM, and research. I was wonderng things like:

-how many spots
-criteria for acceptance
-how competitive
-pros and cons

There's not a lot of in depth information on their website, and I emailed the program director, but so far no response.

I would love to get the experience, and only pay two years of tuition.

Only if you have the time!:)
You have to realize that also the one extra year of living in florida + being one year behind on getting a residents/attending salary far surpasses the two years of tuition you get. So, really only go into it if you ABSOLUTELY love it. Otherwise you are losing a year of your life and also a years worth of an attending's salary.

I believe that with most of the fellowships there is about one spot for every 2-3 people that apply. It is not ultra-competitive because most of the class will not want to do it. On the flip side, however, you must show strong interest in OMM during your first two years to be considered. This means going to the OMM clinic during your free time and sucking up to the profs.

Anatomy fellowship is the summer after your first year. OMM spots are available after second year AND after 3rd year now. So you can even do one year of rotations first then do the fellowship. Research fellowship is after your second year and it pretty much is a year to slack off but at the same time possibly get a publication or two. anyway that's all I can think of.

What is the MedStart program? I was just looking at the Nova page and saw it mentioned, but no explanation.

What is the MedStart program? I was just looking at the Nova page and saw it mentioned, but no explanation.
It's a preorientation so you can get to meet students beforehand. There is a registration form for it. Not sure if this is for the upcoming year or this current year.

http://nsucomsga.nova.edu/comforms.html

And this may be premature, but I found this orientation information and forms...well, exciting!

http://medicine.nova.edu/comorientation/

You have to realize that also the one extra year of living in florida + being one year behind on getting a residents/attending salary far surpasses the two years of tuition you get. So, really only go into it if you ABSOLUTELY love it. Otherwise you are losing a year of your life and also a years worth of an attending's salary.

Thanks, HoodyHoo. Yeah, I was worried about this. Seems like saving 70K of tuition would be better in the long run, but i haven't sat down and actually done the math yet. I am interested, but must be realistic.

Oh right, then subtract living expenses for the extra year, duh! Much less attractive.

You have to realize that also the one extra year of living in florida + being one year behind on getting a residents/attending salary far surpasses the two years of tuition you get. So, really only go into it if you ABSOLUTELY love it. Otherwise you are losing a year of your life and also a years worth of an attending's salary.


But you need to factor in the interest on the debt you will accrue if you pay all 4 years of tuition.

Does the anatomy fellowship also pay for the 2 years?:confused:

well NSU is starting to look more and more like my destination next year after my UMDNJ waitlist. The only way I might not be going to Nova is if UMDNJ magically gets me off of their waitlist.

Dr Kuba, how long are you willing to wait for NJ? The day before classes start? :eek: I don't think you will wait long at all. There is probably going to be a lot of movement. Hang in there!!! :luck:

Does the anatomy fellowship also pay for the 2 years?:confused:

no

Dr Kuba, how long are you willing to wait for NJ? The day before classes start? :eek: I don't think you will wait long at all. There is probably going to be a lot of movement. Hang in there!!! :luck:

Ill wait until Early March. If you are reading this, UMDNJ, your deadline is March 5th.

Hi Everyone. I'm going to be joining you all at NSU next year. I'm so excited!

Ill wait until Early March. If you are reading this, UMDNJ, your deadline is March 5th.

Hoping you get in man. Still on for late January/Early February?

Hi Everyone. I'm going to be joining you all at NSU next year. I'm so excited!

Congrats Bella11!

Is there an official second look or accepted students day?

Congrats to all already accepted for NSU-COM Class of 2011.:clap:
Just interviewed today and fell in love with it all over again.:love:
Best of luck to all hoping to be accepted.:luck:

Is there an official second look or accepted students day?

anybody? Bueller....bueller...?

I received notification from Dr. Whitehead today that I have been accepted at NSU!! My wife and I loved the south Florida area and we are definately going down to Nova!

I received notification from Dr. Whitehead today that I have been accepted at NSU!! My wife and I loved the south Florida area and we are definately going down to Nova!

Congratulations! Its a great school in an awesome location! :)

Congrats all!

Congrats to all already accepted for NSU-COM Class of 2011.:clap:
Just interviewed today and fell in love with it all over again.:love:
Best of luck to all hoping to be accepted.:luck:
good luck. I'm sure you did fine. they are very meticulous to whom they send out interviews to and therefore about 85% of those interviewed in previous years get accepted. So, you are practically 85% my classmate! Yay! and 100% by my standards.

anybody? Bueller....bueller...?
yes, they have various upcoming events that they will let those accepted know of, including orientations. It is still very early and will probably not hear from them this year.

Congratulations to all those newly accepted. YOU are going to medical school!!!! and a really nice one at that! lol

good luck. I'm sure you did fine. they are very meticulous to whom they send out interviews to and therefore about 85% of those interviewed in previous years get accepted. So, you are practically 85% my classmate! Yay! and 100% by my standards.

Hey Ossari,
Thanks...I really appreciate the vote of confidence.
The Adcom is meeting tomorrow and hopefully I'll hear from them really soon.
Cool school in sunny South Florida; how can that be beat?:D

yes, they have various upcoming events that they will let those accepted know of, including orientations. It is still very early and will probably not hear from them this year.

thanks a lot ossari!

NSU COM Class of 2011.

What's up with the $750 Non-Refundable Deposit so early on in the interview season? :thumbdown

NSU COM Class of 2011.

What's up with the $750 Non-Refundable Deposit so early on in the interview season? :thumbdown
not so early, for nearly all schools, if you were accepted before december, you are supposed to pay for your seat on that day.

thanks a lot ossari!
No prob!! always glad to help

Hey Ossari,
Thanks...I really appreciate the vote of confidence.
The Adcom is meeting tomorrow and hopefully I'll hear from them really soon.
Cool school in sunny South Florida; how can that be beat?:D
You can't, maybe HOD will realize that! lol j/k

You can't, maybe HOD will realize that! lol j/k:laugh:

agreed.

NSU COM Class of 2011.

What's up with the $750 Non-Refundable Deposit so early on in the interview season? :thumbdown

they have the same system as most of the other DO schools..and its on the AACOMAS website...shouldve done more research (not trying to sound like an ass)

I'm going to revisiting NSU in late January to try to dissect the school's curriculum and what the school itself has to offer. I'm trying to go in there blindly since I may have been overwhelmed by the schools exterior and the area itself.

Do you think it is premature for me to be looking for housing at that time? I've begun to search and have found some places that look nice. Also, when do most students secure their housing? I've heard that it's better to do it sooner than later to beat the mad rush since SoFL housing is seasonal. Thanks in advance for any advice. :D

PS. Looking at house prices, I may be looking for one or two roommates. Anyone interested in looking for housing around that time? Thanks.

This may be late or premature, but I was wondering if any of the first years know the list of the standard books and supplies that are required. This will help when someone inquires about holiday or birthday gifts.

In particular,

What steth do first years use? Such as the Littman Cardio III?
Blood pressure cuffs?
Special manuals or books?
Scrubs?

Thanks!

Deposit=PAID:cool:

Deposit=PAID:cool:

Same here! It feels good to have it finally secured :)

I've joined the paid pool ;)

Deposit=PAID:cool:

Same here! It feels good to have it finally secured :)

I think I'm leaving the NSU love fest. I got into NYCOM and thought about it, and I came to the conclusion I could not live without the cold weather. I also liked that I could rotate in NYC 3rd year, since I do want to workt here after med school. Also, no mandatory lectures is a nice plus, even though I probably will go to lectures, it still is nice to be able to skip a class here or there if I need to.

But I wish all of you almost my classmates the best of luck. NSU really is a great school adn I had a great time when I visited, everyone was really nice and friendly, but me and the heat and humidity just don't mix well. If only they could transport it to a place somewhere further north.

I think I'm leaving the NSU love fest. I got into NYCOM and thought about it, and I came to the conclusion I could not live without the cold weather. I also liked that I could rotate in NYC 3rd year, since I do want to workt here after med school. Also, no mandatory lectures is a nice plus, even though I probably will go to lectures, it still is nice to be able to skip a class here or there if I need to.

But I wish all of you almost my classmates the best of luck. NSU really is a great school adn I had a great time when I visited, everyone was really nice and friendly, but me and the heat and humidity just don't mix well. If only they could transport it to a place somewhere further north.
:( good luck at Nycom.

Alright, what they tell you that you need and what you really need are different. You'll find this all out when you start school, but for now.

Netters Anatomy Atlas (although you get this free when you join one of the clubs here)

Rohens Anatomy Atlas (has real pictures, not drawings like netters... i use both personally)

Physiology book by Linda Costanza (optional, but helps a lot)

You don't really need a book for biochem or histology. For histology you'll be buying DVD's from a club that are absolutely essential. You'll also join SOMA in order to get the test packet (compilation of old exams for every class). The rest of the classes... the teachers provide you with note packets that are pretty much all inclusive. Remember that text books will be on reserve in the library if you decide one day you want to read a section in them for clarification or something.

Stethoscope... anything with a bell AND diaphragm. There's an equipment fair by Welch Allyn at the beginning where they sell us all the equipment at a discount. Blood pressure cuff you can get from them or anywhere else.

For scrubs, CONFIRM first that you guys are going to in fact where Ciel Blue like our class, and then if so you get get them from anywhere including the bookstore.

Oh yea, its only December... so try to RELAX. Enjoy what time you have left before med school, you have plenty of time to get all this once you get here in the fall.

Thanks for the help Faraaz

I also have plopped down my duckets! $$$

I've joined the paid pool ;)

Yah - at how many schools?? ;)

Yah - at how many schools?? ;)
Two. Hey, don't hate the player, hate the game. Ahem Ahem, UMDNJ and DMU...Ahem. :p

Two. Hey, don't hate the player, hate the game. Ahem Ahem, UMDNJ and DMU...Ahem. :p

I can either start a POLL, or pay 2 deposits.....or go strictly by Depakote's impressive spreadsheet! Decisions, decisions......

You're going to do well! NYCOM is lucky to have you

I think I'm leaving the NSU love fest. I got into NYCOM and thought about it, and I came to the conclusion I could not live without the cold weather. I also liked that I could rotate in NYC 3rd year, since I do want to workt here after med school. Also, no mandatory lectures is a nice plus, even though I probably will go to lectures, it still is nice to be able to skip a class here or there if I need to.

But I wish all of you almost my classmates the best of luck. NSU really is a great school adn I had a great time when I visited, everyone was really nice and friendly, but me and the heat and humidity just don't mix well. If only they could transport it to a place somewhere further north.

I can either start a POLL, or pay 2 deposits.....or go strictly by Depakote's impressive spreadsheet! Decisions, decisions......
No matter what you choose, December 14th is the date. Remember that you're not only paying a deposit, but sending in the required forms to the school. That takes time. I know you'll make the right decision.

Hmm.... I thought I was done with NSUCOM, but now that I decided, I'm not quite sure. I haven't sent out any deposits or decline to either NYCOM or NSUCOM, I just thought about it, and figured NYCOM would be the better place for me. Only now Im having second thoughts. So if you guys don't mind sharing, why are you choosing NSU over any other school? And please don't say the weather, as I've said before, I hate the heat and humidity of south Florida.

HemaOncDoc, I'm now understanding your confusion about which school. I am now feeling confused, and neither school really felt more right to me than the other, so I think my gut is also confused.

Hmm.... I thought I was done with NSUCOM, but now that I decided, I'm not quite sure. I haven't sent out any deposits or decline to either NYCOM or NSUCOM, I just thought about it, and figured NYCOM would be the better place for me. Only now Im having second thoughts. So if you guys don't mind sharing, why are you choosing NSU over any other school? And please don't say the weather, as I've said before, I hate the heat and humidity of south Florida.

HemaOncDoc, I'm now understanding your confusion about which school. I am now feeling confused, and neither school really felt more right to me than the other, so I think my gut is also confused.
No! I think toothless is right, I'm contagious. I need to be quarantined! Have you used Depakote's table? It can help some because it allows you to assign weight to each interest area. It helped me. I didn't like the -2 to +3 scale though. I didn't like how it would subtract points from already assigned points. There is probably a good reason to it though.

Hmm.... I thought I was done with NSUCOM, but now that I decided, I'm not quite sure. I haven't sent out any deposits or decline to either NYCOM or NSUCOM, I just thought about it, and figured NYCOM would be the better place for me. Only now Im having second thoughts. So if you guys don't mind sharing, why are you choosing NSU over any other school? And please don't say the weather, as I've said before, I hate the heat and humidity of south Florida.

HemaOncDoc, I'm now understanding your confusion about which school. I am now feeling confused, and neither school really felt more right to me than the other, so I think my gut is also confused.

I think if you value reputation highly then NYCOM has that edge, but I can't see NYCOM beating NSU in facilities and location.

Does anyone know if they stream lectures, or have lectures recorded to play via internet at NSUCOM?

they dont

they dont
They told me they do in second year. In fact, a student told me he was not going to class as much cuz they were online.

They told me they do in second year. In fact, a student told me he was not going to class as much cuz they were online.

I hope that they do decide to do this for us next year too. I plan on missing the entire 30% of allowable classes, per class, but still would like to be able to get the lecture at my leisure. Good for review too, maybe.

Thanks for the book list, Faraaz!

I was told that they do record lectures.
Let's hope so, because even if I go to class, it's nice to be able to listen to the lectures again. :)

No! I think toothless is right, I'm contagious. I need to be quarantined! Have you used Depakote's table? It can help some because it allows you to assign weight to each interest area. It helped me. I didn't like the -2 to +3 scale though. I didn't like how it would subtract points from already assigned points. There is probably a good reason to it though.

I tried to use that spreadsheet, but it just confuses me. I have no idea how to work it. I just wrote out a list. What I like is that NYCOM would let me do rotations in NYC during 3 and 4 year, whereas NSUCOM I would be in Florida. At this point, I plan on practicing in NY, so wouldn't it be better to do rotations in the area? But hten, plenty of people who went to NSU get residencies in NY. And NSU is just gorgeous. Oh the confusion. Thanls a lot HOD, you really are contagious. :laugh:

Sorry...:laugh: Oops!

I made a list of the pros and cons. It did help. If you have questions about it, ask someone who has used it already. Shoot me a PM if you want.

Some people have put down two deposits to give them some extra time to make their decision, visit the schools again, and re-evaluate their options. I think this is good if you're on the fence. This IS a good problem to have.


I tried to use that spreadsheet, but it just confuses me. I have no idea how to work it. I just wrote out a list. What I like is that NYCOM would let me do rotations in NYC during 3 and 4 year, whereas NSUCOM I would be in Florida. At this point, I plan on practicing in NY, so wouldn't it be better to do rotations in the area? But hten, plenty of people who went to NSU get residencies in NY. And NSU is just gorgeous. Oh the confusion. Thanls a lot HOD, you really are contagious. :laugh:

I tried to use that spreadsheet, but it just confuses me. I have no idea how to work it. I just wrote out a list. What I like is that NYCOM would let me do rotations in NYC during 3 and 4 year, whereas NSUCOM I would be in Florida. At this point, I plan on practicing in NY, so wouldn't it be better to do rotations in the area? But hten, plenty of people who went to NSU get residencies in NY. And NSU is just gorgeous. Oh the confusion. Thanls a lot HOD, you really are contagious. :laugh:

Music, it isn't as hard as it looks at first. Depakote also posted a "tutorial" on it that helps clarify the point system. Take the 2nd column's list of features, write them out in the order that's most important to you, top to bottom. (I actually added 2 features and threw out 2 others for mine). Enter your list into that column and the spreadsheet's formulas will calculate the points for you. My schools came to be 1.3 difference, which doesn't seem like enough to choose one over the other!! But yours could be more clear cut.

Lectures are NOT recorded during first year...they may be during 2nd year..because the 2nd year lecture room is far more technologically superior then the 1st year..this isnt a problem...just have a friend get u the lecture notes...and u can study on ur own time..just look up what u dont know in some sort of supplemental text and u'll be fine.

Do we send in that letter of intent along with that first deposit slip even if we are not 100% sure we are matriculating? Linda told me to send it, but I didnt know what kind of ethical obligation was connected to it.

Do we send in that letter of intent along with that first deposit slip even if we are not 100% sure we are matriculating? Linda told me to send it, but I didnt know what kind of ethical obligation was connected to it.
Send it. Otherwise they won't send you your orientation information and all that good stuff. I think that schools are well aware that other factors change our decision. As the Dean said, "the reason for the tuition being only $750 is that we want our students to really want to come to the school, not to bind them to a school." Not that $750 is small change...

Does anyone know how and when they disburse the money that we get from loans. From my understanding, it all goes into your account and you use the account to pay for tuition and your expenses (everything indicated in the budget). Also, I think they disburse this money the first day of classes. So, this may pose a problem since we must pay for housing, supplies, make various payments, etc... Any ideas? Thanks.

Does anyone know how and when they disburse the money that we get from loans. From my understanding, it all goes into your account and you use the account to pay for tuition and your expenses (everything indicated in the budget). Also, I think they disburse this money the first day of classes. So, this may pose a problem since we must pay for housing, supplies, make various payments, etc... Any ideas? Thanks.

Good question! Especially as I plan to take a month off before school starts to earn some well deserved bedsores on my tuckus.

I may even have a coma induced and get hooked up to life support to relax as much as I possibly can before revving up the terrible study engine.

Money was disburesed end of july if I remember correctly.

Good question! Especially as I plan to take a month off before school starts to earn some well deserved bedsores on my tuckus.

I may even have a coma induced and get hooked uo to life support to relax as much as I possibly can before revving up the terrible study engine.
You're hilarious. I nearly burst out laughing at work. :p

Money was disburesed end of july if I remember correctly.
Thanks. So the beginning of orientation. I wonder how people pay for their deposit and their first month's rent...I guess people secure housing in August? Interesting! I'm sure NSU will send out information about this. I'll just email them...

Don't wait till august to secure housing... more and more apartments are going condo so it's tough to find apartments if you wait that late. Given that, this year several people were still frantically looking to fill up an extra bedroom in an apartment they'd secured even the week before school.

it depends...if u use sallie mae...its quick...thats the default lender..if you go with another lender..it can get delayed a bit..i got my fafsa money in the week b4 school..but it took a month to get my gradPLUS money..and they automatically take out the tuition money..so pretty much the government gives the school money..the school then takes out watever they want..and give u the rest..hehe

oh my lender is T.H.E. btw

Send it. Otherwise they won't send you your orientation information and all that good stuff. I think that schools are well aware that other factors change our decision. As the Dean said, "the reason for the tuition being only $750 is that we want our students to really want to come to the school, not to bind them to a school." Not that $750 is small change...

I paid on the phone and Linda said she would send out orientation materials that day. But I will go ahead and send in that form.

I paid on the phone and Linda said she would send out orientation materials that day. But I will go ahead and send in that form.
Material that day? Lucky! They told me they'll send it in January and I should send in that form with it. :p

Material that day? Lucky! They told me they'll send it in January and I should send in that form with it. :p

really? wow, we got vastly different responses, lol. Did you speak with Linda Ferris?

really? wow, we got vastly different responses, lol. Did you speak with Linda Ferris?
Yep yep. I went over all the forms that I had in my packet so I didn't have to send out more than one thing. I wasn't going to mention the acceptance sheet, but when I did she said I should send that in too. I included the survey form while I was at it. No need to use another stamp.

BTW, Depakote's spreadsheet is great, but I ended up with 42 items. I'm insane... and with the weighted average, there is only a one point difference! lol. I'm screwed.

and with the weighted average, there is only a one point difference!

:wow: Good luck man:luck: ! Maybe UMass wil make it easier for you.

:wow: Good luck man:luck: ! Maybe UMass wil make it easier for you.
Yeah, I'm hoping that other schools will be able to bail me out, but I'm totally content with where I am right now. Following me around...dude, you're stalking! It's 3 for 3. I'm not going to touch the UMDNJ threads!!!

I have definitely caught your disease. I have no idea how I will choose between UMDNJ and NSU at this point. It's funny since I am not even officially accepted to UMDNJ, but I treat it as if I am...

I have definitely caught your disease. I have no idea how I will choose between UMDNJ and NSU at this point. It's funny since I am not even officially accepted to UMDNJ, but I treat it as if I am...
Tootless rufus coined it. I have to live with it and spread it around.

I know what you mean about considering a school before you're actually accepted to it. I did that with UNE.

I have another good friend that is in the same place that you're in. She interviewed last week and will hear from UMDNJ in the middle of December. She will be deciding between NSU and UMDNJ. You set your own deadline for March. UMDNJ better abide by it or Kuba's gonna go psycho.

Tootless rufus coined it. I have to live with it and spread it around.

I know what you mean about considering a school before you're actually accepted to it. I did that with UNE.

I have another good friend that is in the same place that you're in. She interviewed last week and will hear from UMDNJ in the middle of December. She will be deciding between NSU and UMDNJ. You set your own deadline for March. UMDNJ better abide by it or Kuba's gonna go psycho.


Yea, but I have a feeling I may get a straight acceptance rather than pulled of the waitlist in Januray after my Fall grades come in. I have a solid 3.5 this semester (i know nothing special to you , HOD, but still raises my gpa.) I also am going to be published soon, so hopefully a bunch of things combined can raise my composite score that 1 point.

maybe I should retake the MCAT in Januray and raise my composite that way... hm...lol, cant believe I am actually considering it.

Yea, but I have a feeling I may get a straight acceptance rather than pulled of the waitlist in Januray after my Fall grades come in. I have a solid 3.5 this semester (i know nothing special to you , HOD, but still raises my gpa.) I also am going to be published soon, so hopefully a bunch of things combined can raise my composite score that 1 point.
Are you putting me on a pedestal? A 3.5 is friggin awesome dude!

You're going to get in Kuba. Your grade is going to push you over or you'll be the first one off the waitlist. Either way, you're in and you'll have to go psycho with the spreadsheets like I have.

maybe I should retake the MCAT in Januray and raise my composite that way... hm...lol, cant believe I am actually considering it.

I double dog dare you! :laugh:

OMG, I'm in!!! Got called today with the acceptance. I'm so happy that I can barely believe it.
Thank you all here for the support and advise, especially toothless rufus, ossari, DrKuba, HemaOncoDoc, and exigente chica. I hope we all end up at NSU-COM (or at whatever school is #1 for each of us).
Peace.:)

Did anybody else get a holiday card from them today? I thought it was nice of them.

OMG, I'm in!!! Got called today with the acceptance. I'm so happy that I can barely believe it.
Thank you all here for the support and advise, especially toothless rufus, ossari, DrKuba, HemaOncoDoc, and exigente chica. I hope we all end up at NSU-COM (or at whatever school is #1 for each of us).
Peace.:)

Oh, you rocked it! Congrats!

Did anybody else get a holiday card from them today? I thought it was nice of them.

Holiday card? Whoa there! All I got was a thank you letter for sending them a present. A bribe...no, the deposit. :rolleyes:

At least I got orientation and email information. One step closer.

OMG, I'm in!!! Got called today with the acceptance. I'm so happy that I can barely believe it.
Thank you all here for the support and advise, especially toothless rufus, ossari, DrKuba, HemaOncoDoc, and exigente chica. I hope we all end up at NSU-COM (or at whatever school is #1 for each of us).
Peace.:)

NICE! CONGRATS!

Oh, you rocked it! Congrats!



Holiday card? Whoa there! All I got was a thank you letter for sending them a present. A bribe...no, the deposit. :rolleyes:

At least I got orientation and email information. One step closer.

Looks like they like Musiclink and me better, we got holiday cards. Booyah!

I put down my deposit today and I got a Christmas card. I'm still not 100% that I'm going to end up at NSU, I'm still playing the game. I have interviews at UMDNJ and CCOM and then DMU, PCOM, and NYCOM still to hear from...

Hmm.... I thought I was done with NSUCOM, but now that I decided, I'm not quite sure. I haven't sent out any deposits or decline to either NYCOM or NSUCOM, I just thought about it, and figured NYCOM would be the better place for me. Only now Im having second thoughts. So if you guys don't mind sharing, why are you choosing NSU over any other school? And please don't say the weather, as I've said before, I hate the heat and humidity of south Florida.

I hear ya! I had to pick between NSU and KCUMB. I wasn't really sure about the Midwest and my gut was NSU but even though the spreadsheet was WAAAY in favor of NSU I agonized over it. I'm sure everything'll work out! I'm kinda worried I might end up like HOD if I get accepted at UMDNJ/CCOM/etc.

! I'm kinda worried I might end up like HOD if I get accepted at UMDNJ/CCOM/etc.

Im going to be going through the UMDNJ - NSU debate

Im going to be going through the UMDNJ - NSU debate

Well I'm going through the UMDNJ - DMU debate.... oh wait, wrong thread!! :o You guys are just too crazy not to hang out with, though! :D

I put down my deposit today and I got a Christmas card. I'm still not 100% that I'm going to end up at NSU, I'm still playing the game. I have interviews at UMDNJ and CCOM and then DMU, PCOM, and NYCOM still to hear from...



I hear ya! I had to pick between NSU and KCUMB. I wasn't really sure about the Midwest and my gut was NSU but even though the spreadsheet was WAAAY in favor of NSU I agonized over it. I'm sure everything'll work out! I'm kinda worried I might end up like HOD if I get accepted at UMDNJ/CCOM/etc.
I'm going to infect you, watch out! I really don't wish this on anyone. It's just funny that I've been singled out as the poster boy of this. :p

And yes, I'm MAD JEALOUS that you got a holiday card Kuba! Wait...Olie sid it was a Christmas card. Wouldn't that be bad? Shouldn't it just be a holiday card? Maybe they think I'm Buddhist...Hmm...NSU I'm not buddhist, send me my card, please!

Maybe they think I'm Buddhist...Hmm...NSU I'm not buddhist, send me my card, please!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I cracked up when I read that!

Congrats sasevan!!!! that is great, hopefully we will end up together there. And I also got the christmas card, and it is really nice!

I'm going to infect you, watch out! I really don't wish this on anyone. It's just funny that I've been singled out as the poster boy of this. :p

And yes, I'm MAD JEALOUS that you got a holiday card Kuba! Wait...Olie sid it was a Christmas card. Wouldn't that be bad? Shouldn't it just be a holiday card? Maybe they think I'm Buddhist...Hmm...NSU I'm not buddhist, send me my card, please!

Nope, it's definitly a holiday card. It has a picture of the earth on the front and a banner that says Peace on Earth and then inside it says
Best Wishes for peace and joy this holiday season and a New year of health, happiness, and prosperity.

I gotta say, still being on the fence, when I opened hte card, I thought for sure I was going to NSU. Maybe they only sent it to those of us who haven't paid the deposit yet? THen again, maybe they do just like me and Kuba more :laugh:

Nope, it's definitly a holiday card. It has a picture of the earth on the front and a banner that says Peace on Earth and then inside it says
Best Wishes for peace and joy this holiday season and a New year of health, happiness, and prosperity.

I gotta say, still being on the fence, when I opened hte card, I thought for sure I was going to NSU. Maybe they only sent it to those of us who haven't paid the deposit yet? THen again, maybe they do just like me and Kuba more :laugh:
Probably do like you two more. I've got an email address though! Wait, that sounded better in my head. Oh well...

What are the two sides of your fence? Have you figured out how ot use Depakote's hand dandy chart?

Probably do like you two more. I've got an email address though! Wait, that sounded better in my head. Oh well...

What are the two sides of your fence? Have you figured out how ot use Depakote's hand dandy chart?

I am right now between NYCOM and NSUCOM. And i need to make a decision soon. I played around with the chart, only I didn't actually have time to sit down and do it seriously. Im going to do that right now. But maybe I'll have to add quality of holiday cards as one of my points to consider :D :D

i got a holiday card last year too..was definately surprised....for those of you trying to decide between multiple schools dont stress out so much!! you guys are going to be doctors and all of the schools you are choosing between are excellent...u have better things to worry about..like what you are going to do to relax b4 school :)

i got a holiday card last year too..was definately surprised....for those of you trying to decide between multiple schools dont stress out so much!! you guys are going to be doctors and all of the schools you are choosing between are excellent...u have better things to worry about..like what you are going to do to relax b4 school :)
Europe! Does anyone know whether it's advisable to get supplies now or to wait and get discounts during the orientation week? Littman cardio III steth? Will they provide a list of supplies?

Has anyone looked in the piggy bank lately? :scared:

I am right now between NYCOM and NSUCOM. And i need to make a decision soon. I played around with the chart, only I didn't actually have time to sit down and do it seriously. Im going to do that right now. But maybe I'll have to add quality of holiday cards as one of my points to consider :D :D
Do it! I went psycho and had 42 pieces of criteria.

wow, I have been browsing NSU's webpage all day. There is such a ridiculous amount of information on that web page:wow: I could spend all day looking through those PDFs.

I got the card today too!

I think I am going to take the leap and pay my deposit tomorrow. Congrats to all who recently got accepted ;)

You too jp.

OMG, I'm in!!! Got called today with the acceptance. I'm so happy that I can barely believe it.
Thank you all here for the support and advise, especially toothless rufus, ossari, DrKuba, HemaOncoDoc, and exigente chica. I hope we all end up at NSU-COM (or at whatever school is #1 for each of us).
Peace.:)

Hey, that's awesome! Congrats! :)

I double dog dare you! :laugh:

I am truly sorry, but I am invoking...TRIPLE DOG DARE!! Ugh. Don't take the MCAT again, unless you really have to.

Did anybody else get a holiday card from them today? I thought it was nice of them.

No, but I got a half a pound of ground beef! Time for chili! Maybe they just send them out to people who haven't paid a deposit yet. The strength of the woo of a personal touch works wonders!

Do it! I went psycho and had 42 pieces of criteria.

Dude, I think its time for astrology.



Looks like we got a great group of people who will (and might) be at NSU next year!! :thumbup:

Well I'm going through the UMDNJ - DMU debate.... oh wait, wrong thread!! :o You guys are just too crazy not to hang out with, though! :D

Hey Ortho, there's still plenty of time to add NSU to your ACCOMAS!! :p

HMaybe they just send them out to people who haven't paid a deposit yet.


But I think I paid my deposit the same day you did.. or at least the same day HOD did. Like I said before... now we know who NSU loves more..:D

But I think I paid my deposit the same day you did.. or at least the same day HOD did. Like I said before... now we know who NSU loves more..:D

Hey, don't rub it in! :D

But I think I paid my deposit the same day you did.. or at least the same day HOD did. Like I said before... now we know who NSU loves more..:D

:laugh: I factored in the card last night into Depakote's chart and now UNE is winning by a landslide! And yes Kuba, you're feeling the mad love from NSU. NSU, I want them perks!

Hey, don't rub it in! :D

Dude, I've used astrology, rolled a die, read tea leaves, among other things. This is going to come down to my revisits to schools.

Dude, I've used astrology, rolled a die, read tea leaves, among other things. This is going to come down to my revisits to schools.

Lol. Then I shall pester you no more until after this has occurred.

Lol. Then I shall pester you no more until after this has occurred.
That's all it took!? lol :laugh:

:laugh: I factored in the card last night into Depakote's chart and now UNE is winning by a landslide! And yes Kuba, you're feeling the mad love from NSU. NSU, I want them perks!



Dude, I've used astrology, rolled a die, read tea leaves, among other things. This is going to come down to my revisits to schools.

What about Tarot?? Did you forget to visit the fortune-teller lady down the street? Has anyone done a palm reading?? I mean really - if you're not going to go all out......:p

What about Tarot?? Did you forget to visit the fortune-teller lady down the street? Has anyone done a palm reading?? I mean really - if you're not going to go all out......:p
Done, done, and done. It depends on my second look.

Hey Ortho, there's still plenty of time to add NSU to your ACCOMAS!! :p

Believe me, it's crossed my mind....! But I'm confused & broke enough as it is, plus FL is not a climate that would make me happy!! You'll have to enjoy it without me...

Believe me, it's crossed my mind....! But I'm confused & broke enough as it is, plus FL is not a climate that would make me happy!! You'll have to enjoy it without me...

Yeah, I really really HATE humidity, but I LOATHE winter! i understand that you adapt to the heat, hopefully. Minus that, FL is really very nice! And another factor for me is the availablilty of very high quality chinese martial arts! WaTaaaaH!

Good luck on your decision!

Yeah, I really really HATE humidity, but I LOATHE winter! i understand that you adapt to the heat, hopefully. Minus that, FL is really very nice! And another factor for me is the availablilty of very high quality chinese martial arts! WaTaaaaH!

Good luck on your decision!
You're really good for my mental health. :laugh: Right now it's in the 70s in the day and 50s at night. Score! Compared that with UNE...average low in January, 13F! That's a seat number, it can't be a temperature :scared:

That's a seat number, it can't be a temperature :scared:

HA HA! And its by the window! :scared: :D Man, I had to get over a major fear of flying to go on these interviews, and while it is a great view at the window, it is torture when you're 6'4", and just a head resting on legs. I learned about the aisle seat, and the blessed exit row!

You're really good for my mental health. :laugh: Right now it's in the 70s in the day and 50s at night. Score! Compared that with UNE...average low in January, 13F! That's a seat number, it can't be a temperature :scared:

don't most airlines take out row 13?

HA HA! And its by the window! :scared: :D Man, I had to get over a major fear of flying to go on these interviews, and while it is a great view at the window, it is torture when you're 6'4", and just a head resting on legs. I learned about the aisle seat, and the blessed exit row!
I had not flown in 14 years, so I was a bit apprehensive during my first flight. It was by far the LONGEST ever. 8+ hours.

I think I was in a row 13 before, yeah for my trip to Des Moines. 13D. Maybe it's just for elevators? Either way, that wasn't my point. :p

I had not flown in 14 years, so I was a bit apprehensive during my first flight. It was by far the LONGEST ever. 8+ hours.

I think I was in a row 13 before, yeah for my trip to Des Moines. 13D. Maybe it's just for elevators? Either way, that wasn't my point. :p

Ohdearmotherofgod! 8 hours! I had a 4 hour to SF that had me nearly ready to chloroform out one of the flight attendants, conceal him/her in the bathroom, and wear his/her uniform just so I could stand up the rest of the flight!

I did get to sleep under some stairs at the Houston airport though!:thumbup:

How do you get to the 13th floor if there are no elevators?

And that's kooky that unlucky number 13 holds so much dread they'd do that! The Baker's Dozen is pure EVIL!!

Ohdearmotherofgod! 8 hours! I had a 4 hour to SF that had me nearly ready to chloroform out one of the flight attendants, conceal him/her in the bathroom, and wear his/her uniform just so I could stand up the rest of the flight!

I did get to sleep under some stairs at the Houston airport though!:thumbup:

How do you get to the 13th floor if there are no elevators?

And that's kooky that unlucky number 13 holds so much dread they'd do that! The Baker's Dozen is pure EVIL!!
Someone should really film your antics. Watching them will de-stress us when we're over our heads in body parts studying for anatomy. You'll be quite the popular one then.

I think you could take the stairs or do the spiderman thing.

try 18 hours...to taiwan...umm yea..never doing that again..unless its 1st class..lol

try 18 hours...to taiwan...umm yea..never doing that again..unless its 1st class..lol

DING! DING! DING! We have a Winaaaah!! Ok, this is by far the worst! I can't imagine how you could endure it! Wow, I guess I won't ever be able to visit Taiwain, unless I stop at like 7 places along the way.

the proper way to do it..is to OD on sleeping pills..but for me..i owned the batteries of my laptop and ipod....and i was contemplating suicide for the last 10 hours..haha

the proper way to do it..is to OD on sleeping pills..but for me..i owned the batteries of my laptop and ipod....and i was contemplating suicide for the last 10 hours..haha

LOL! Yeah, that'll do it!

I fly 10 hours to Poland every single year. Sometimes twice a year. Its really not that big a deal.

I fly 10 hours to Poland every single year. Sometimes twice a year. Its really not that big a deal.

10 hours:Oof! I bow to your nonchalance!:D

C'mon - I fly for 18 hrs to (former Soviet) Georgia 2x a year - its a 24 hr trip usually.

Des Moines was 14 hrs for me... I hear it's normally 5 or so. :D

C'mon - I fly for 18 hrs to (former Soviet) Georgia 2x a year - its a 24 hr trip usually.

Des Moines was 14 hrs for me... I hear it's normally 5 or so. :D

You guys are insane!! I cannot stand sitting still for long periods of time, especially in those teeny tiny airplane seats!!

Ortho, how did they shave off 6 hours? Did you take the Concord. or something? And how did they add 9? Layovers?

I flew 12 hours from Israel to NYC. And there were a lot of orthodox men there who went up to pray in the back of the plane, where the bathrooms were. I had the luck to be in the bathroom when they all came up, and I was stuck there until they were done praying. But at least i got to stretch my legs.

I flew 12 hours from Israel to NYC. And there were a lot of orthodox men there who went up to pray in the back of the plane, where the bathrooms were. I had the luck to be in the bathroom when they all came up, and I was stuck there until they were done praying. But at least i got to stretch my legs.

Did the plane tip up at an angle? Seriously, though, why the back? What's the difference when you are up in the air?

Did the plane tip up at an angle? Seriously, though, why the back? What's the difference when you are up in the air?

:laugh:

You guys are insane!! I cannot stand sitting still for long periods of time, especially in those teeny tiny airplane seats!!

Ortho, how did they shave off 6 hours? Did you take the Concord. or something? And how did they add 9? Layovers?

It is very rough and I'm not 6'4"!!
The Des Moines trip was delay, reroute, delay, reroute, delay, reroute.... and thus the infamous story of my lost luggage and midnight shopping spree to Walmart for my interview! :laugh: After getting accepted to a place that appreciated my efforts, how can I say no to them??!

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It is very rough and I'm not 6'4"!!
The Des Moines trip was delay, reroute, delay, reroute, delay, reroute.... and thus the infamous story of my lost luggage and midnight shopping spree to Walmart for my interview! :laugh: After getting accepted to a place that appreciated my efforts, how can I say no to them??!

Oh yeah! They lost your suit, and you had to wear a jumper, right?:p That sounds like it was a lovely time! From now on, I will only fly direct flights, unless of course I can't.

I flew 12 hours from Israel to NYC. And there were a lot of orthodox men there who went up to pray in the back of the plane, where the bathrooms were. I had the luck to be in the bathroom when they all came up, and I was stuck there until they were done praying. But at least i got to stretch my legs.

I had that a few times on the way to Poland. They go and visit the concentration camps.

22 hour flight to Pakistan... if anyone even has a remote idea what these planes smell like... you'll know how bad that is...

22 hour flight to Pakistan... if anyone even has a remote idea what these planes smell like... you'll know how bad that is...

:laugh:

Just realized NSU has by far the most active class of 2011 page. Thats a point in my book.

Just realized NSU has by far the most active class of 2011 page. Thats a point in my book.
I agree, though we go off on a tangent to talk about our long, smelly, religious, plane trips. :)

I haven't posted as much lately cuz of work. I need money!!!! but I still find time when I get home to check the thread and laugh my a@# off! keep it up and I will fill in more Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. lol.

I agree, though we go off on a tangent to talk about our long, smelly, religious, plane trips. :)

LOL! Hours and hours of stinky feet of any denomination on Delta.

Did the plane tip up at an angle? Seriously, though, why the back? What's the difference when you are up in the air?

Its probably because that is where they have a nice area with some privacy to sit down and do their prayer. I think they did it at either dusk or dawn, but I can't remember.

Oh yeah! They lost your suit, and you had to wear a jumper, right?:p That sounds like it was a lovely time! From now on, I will only fly direct flights, unless of course I can't.

That was the resolution I came to at the time myself!

22 hour flight to Pakistan... if anyone even has a remote idea what these planes smell like... you'll know how bad that is...

:eek: :laugh:


I haven't posted as much lately cuz of work. I need money!!!! but I still find time when I get home to check the thread and laugh my a@# off! keep it up and I will fill in more Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. lol.

We are here to entertain!! Up 'til around the second week of August, anyway! :laugh:

Are you sure you don't want to join us Orthodoc?

Wow! In terms of the X of 2011 threads, NSU is kicking butt.

277 posts and growing!

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Sorry, stupid, I know!

Dr. Kuba, you are right, and I need help!

I will not post for two whole days!

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Sorry, stupid, I know!

Dr. Kuba, you are right, and I need help!

I will not post for two whole days!

Who'd you pay to tie you up for that long?? :laugh:

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Sorry, stupid, I know!

Dr. Kuba, you are right, and I need help!

I will not post for two whole days!

You know Toothless, continously editing your post instead of just using a new post is not an effective way of psot-whoring..

i.e. I meant to write post-whoring, not psot-whoring

You know Toothless, continously editing your post instead of just using a new post is not an effective way of psot-whoring..

Good-natured kidding, or genuine irritation?

Good-natured kidding, or genuine irritation?

Seriously? Come on now toothless, just because I like to bicker with Jamers on the Pre-osteo threads does not mean I'm meanspirited:D Of course Im kidding around.

Seriously? Come on now toothless, just because I like to bicker with Jamers on the Pre-osteo threads does not mean I'm meanspirited:D Of course Im kidding around.

Sorry! I know I write a lot of silly garbage, but I mean no harm! I couldn't tell where you were coming from.:) I think it must be the accent! :p


In that case, I will keep posting! :D


You know Toothless, continously editing your post instead of just using a new post is not an effective way of psot-whoring..

BTW, this is seriously funny that you noticed this! I thought I was being all sly!

Sorry! I know I write a lot of silly garbage, but I mean no harm! I couldn't tell where you were coming from.:) I think it must be the accent! :p


In that case, I will keep posting! :D




BTW, this is seriously funny that you noticed this! I thought I was being all sly!
Kuba is the sh*t!

Geez, I'm trying to burn thru this book before testing time, and I guess its making me paranoid! that i will fail the exam Wish me:luck:

Who said that!

Wha?

:scared:


edit: why not?

Actually, finished it yesterday!








HellooooOOO? (tap! tap!) Is this thing on?

Actually, finished it yesterday!








HellooooOOO? (tap! tap!) Is this thing on?
Sorry...preoccupied. My head is buried in Aetna reading material. Why does managed care have to be so difficult?

Sorry...preoccupied. My head is buried in Aetna reading material. Why does managed care have to be so difficult?

It really doesnt. They make it that way so you don't ask questions, as you expect the answers to be even weirder. I am not a fan of managed care, although if the concept were properly and humanitarianly applied, it could be better.

Which anatomy class do you all think you would like to have? The prosection or dissection? I keep reading about dissection being a phenomenal waste of time. I think our interview tour guide said we a randomly assigned to one or the other, but then that we can trade out with someone. A friend of mine at NEOUCOM said that unless you plan on surgery, prosection is the way to go; that you aren't mising out on anything except time. Anyone catch any of the details on this?

Which anatomy class do you all think you would like to have? The prosection or dissection? I keep reading about dissection being a phenomenal waste of time. I think our interview tour guide said we a randomly assigned to one or the other, but then that we can trade out with someone. A friend of mine at NEOUCOM said that unless you plan on surgery, prosection is the way to go; that you aren't mising out on anything except time. Anyone catch any of the details on this?
Very good question and point!

I'm a proponent for prosection, though I would like to be able to go through the process of dissection. I've also read numerable articles about how dissection is a "waste" of time, but the students seem to perform the same on their tests.

My question is, how much experience would you actually get by doing a dissection unless you're doing multiple ones? Does NSU have an anatomy fellowship or a pre-school anatomy course like some other schools have? If so, those interested in surgery may want to take that course. You will get a lot of cutting time and will get money by helping teach the first years anatomy.

Very good question and point!

I'm a proponent for prosection, though I would like to be able to go through the process of dissection. I've also read numerable articles about how dissection is a "waste" of time, but the students seem to perform the same on their tests.

My question is, how much experience would you actually get by doing a dissection unless you're doing multiple ones? Does NSU have an anatomy fellowship or a pre-school anatomy course like some other schools have? If so, those interested in surgery may want to take that course. You will get a lot of cutting time and will get money by helping teach the first years anatomy.

Yeah, there are 8 or 9 anatomy fellowships, if I remember correctly from a post that I can't seem to find. I also would like to get some dissection experience, then switch over to prosection. I am going to guess that transition isn't the easier of the two.(At least I think this was mentioned at the NSU tour)

Yeah, there are 8 or 9 anatomy fellowships, if I remember correctly from a post that I can't seem to find. I also would like to get some dissection experience, then switch over to prosection. I am going to guess that transition isn't the easier of the two.(At least I think this was mentioned at the NSU tour)
I'll add that to my compiled list of questions. So, do I need to have a concealed cam and mic during my revisit per order of D.H.?

Hmm...from what I remember, anatomy is split into two groups, A and B. Group A would be doing the dissection one week and Group B would be doing prosection. They alternate every other time between the two. So, inevitably, you have eight or so students assigned to a cadaver. For me, I thought that would be a problem, but I'd be getting the advantage of both prosection and dissection. Besides, when doing either, you'll be in your own group of three or four other individuals, not the full eight. However, I'll inquire about this anyways.

I'll add that to my compiled list of questions. So, do I need to have a concealed cam and mic during my revisit per order of D.H.?

Hmm...from what I remember, anatomy is split into two groups, A and B. Group A would be doing the dissection one week and Group B would be doing prosection. They alternate every other time between the two. So, inevitably, you have eight or so students assigned to a cadaver. For me, I thought that would be a problem, but I'd be getting the advantage of both prosection and dissection. Besides, when doing either, you'll be in your own group of three or four other individuals, not the full eight. However, I'll inquire about this anyways.

If this is how its set up, I have no problem with it!

almost..but not quite...the anatomy is set up like this...

you are either in Group A or Group B... and you dissect a minimum 1 time per week no mattter wat group you are...you alternate between anatomy lab and OPP lab... Tues and Thurs...so since im Group B...i can go to OPP on Tues..and i dissect on Thurs...after the labs on Tues and Thurs theres a "mixer" where you go and see what the other group did...so on Tuesday after OPP lab u can go to the mixer to see wat group A does...

refer to: http://medicine.nova.edu/forms/m1fallsched.pdf

anatomy A + B lab is the mixer...which is held twice a week..

almost..but not quite...the anatomy is set up like this...

you are either in Group A or Group B... and you dissect a minimum 1 time per week no mattter wat group you are...you alternate between anatomy lab and OPP lab... Tues and Thurs...so since im Group B...i can go to OPP on Tues..and i dissect on Thurs...after the labs on Tues and Thurs theres a "mixer" where you go and see what the other group did...so on Tuesday after OPP lab u can go to the mixer to see wat group A does...

refer to: http://medicine.nova.edu/forms/m1fallsched.pdf

anatomy A + B lab is the mixer...which is held twice a week..
Even better. :) Thanks. So, in this case, how many people in total share the cadaver?