hey all.. i thought i should start this thread.. dont think it exists yet... has anyone received their packet/paperwork in the mail yet?

i haven't been home yet, but my mom said that i got something in the mail yesterday from them. she mentioned something about a 5 week program that starts the end of june though...so i'm gonna have to check that out! did u get anything back yet?

i haven't been home yet, but my mom said that i got something in the mail yesterday from them. she mentioned something about a 5 week program that starts the end of june though...so i'm gonna have to check that out! did u get anything back yet?

The 5 week program is a pre-matriculation program. You will be given a shortened version of your first year in 5 weeks. You will have classes including Biochemistry, Histology, Physiology, and OMM.

You will have exams but they count for absolutely nothing than just giving you the feel of what it may be like in medical school in addition to getting people who have been out of school for a little while a chance to get back into the groove before school starts. Keep in mind though that the Pre-Matriculation program ends about 1 week before Orientation so you can kiss your summer goodbye.

If you guys have any questions, let me know. I will answer them as best as I can.

heyy.. yea i got my packt last week on saturday with all the forms that i have to send back to them.. but i didnt get anything about a 5 wk program... is this something thats available to everyone or only selected students?

heyy.. yea i got my packt last week on saturday with all the forms that i have to send back to them.. but i didnt get anything about a 5 wk program... is this something thats available to everyone or only selected students?

Everyone. You get this info a lot later. I think after Admitted Students Day in April.

i already got a lot of information about the 5 week program, but it does say its geared toward non-traditional students and those that weren't science majors (which is me), so maybe they send it to everyone else later...?

yea that would make sense cuz i was a bio major... also tcnj, r u goin to be commuting or would u have to move to sth jersey? maybe we could like room together or something... im starting to look at places and costs now before its too late... lemme know.

hey...i am going to have to move to south jersey, but my bf and i are actually moving in together (we've been dating for like 6 years). sorry i won't be able to be your roommate but we def. should exchange info and what not because i'm def. gonna need someone to talk to about the 50 billion questions i'm gonna have...lol..

hey guys, im thinking about applying to umdnj for osteopathic medicine and i was wondering if i can pay in-state tuition if i live in new jersey (as in I rent a place in new jersey). do i have to change my driver's license and stuff as well in order to pay for in-state tuition? or will it not matter? please, someone let me know what qualifies as an 'in-stater'.

also, hows umdnj in terms of board pass rates and % of students going into specialties (both do/md residency)?

is it possible for me to go in a residency in texas after my 4 yrs of medical school? there are some people that i know that live there and i would like to have my residency there.

thanks for the answers.. :)

NJ license needed for instate tuition plus proof of housing.

everything else you don't have to worry about.

hi everybody! got my acceptance last friday. i'm pretty excited! yay c/o 2012!!! (just thought I'd say hi)

NJ license needed for instate tuition plus proof of housing.

everything else you don't have to worry about.

As per Paula this is on a case by case basis and may change in the future.

did you guys get a phone call or mail acceptance? i interviewed about a wk ago and i am want to know now:D!! i really liked it there.:)

Hey you guys! I got my acceptance back in October so I am a part of the 2012 crew too!! :)

As for how they informed me of my acceptance, I got a phone call from Paula. But, I'm not sure if they call each and every person. So there is a chance that some people just get the letter in the mail. They meet every third friday of the month and then start letting people as early as that day. Good luck!!

to all those that got in and plan to go to UMDNJ,

Age/sex/where are you guys from?

I'll start.

23 (24 in one month)/male/Clifton, NJ

21/female/Hazlet, NJ and sooo excited/nervous for next year! :)

25/male/Union, NJ
Mailed in my deposit and paperwork yesterday, though I was notified of acceptance almost a month ago. I had to get a new letter sent since the original was lost somehow in transit.

Garfpa, as FutureDrO said, they meet only once on month (third Friday of the month) so looks like they haven't met to discuss your file yet. They may notify you that day, but it may take longer.

Yeah I am excited to start next year too!

I think it'll be fun to finally meet in person with all of you after months of SDN haha.

Thank you all for the responses....tomorrow is the big day. I hope i get good news!:D

Does anyone know how far UMDNJ is from PCOM? My husband just got a call from UMDNJ that they are very interested in him as an applicant but they need his secondary and LORs first. I don't imagine I have a great chance there but if he submits his secondary I will too. He can't apply to PCOM because he can't fulfill one of the LOR requirements but I can. I'm trying to get an idea of the distance between the two schools should the very slim chance of this situation arise.

Does anyone know how far UMDNJ is from PCOM? My husband just got a call from UMDNJ that they are very interested in him as an applicant but they need his secondary and LORs first. I don't imagine I have a great chance there but if he submits his secondary I will too. He can't apply to PCOM because he can't fulfill one of the LOR requirements but I can. I'm trying to get an idea of the distance between the two schools should the very slim chance of this situation arise.

Google maps says 21 miles, or 33 minutes. Have to factor in traffic of course. I don't know if there is a train station near PCOM, but that may be an option as well. Fill out the secondary, what have you got to lose?

Google maps says 21 miles, or 33 minutes. Have to factor in traffic of course. I don't know if there is a train station near PCOM, but that may be an option as well. Fill out the secondary, what have you got to lose?

Thanks! I think I will go ahead and fill it out this weekend and send it in Monday. I'm trying to get my husband to harrass his school one more time to see if the guy he thinks was his advisor will write him a letter. I still have to ask my Dean for one. You're right it doesn't hurt to try. :)

there are students at UMDNJ-SOM who live in Philly so you guys should be able to make it work even if you're at different schools, check out the PATCO and SEPTA stations for trains in the area.

Is it true that I'll have a better shot at placing into a specialty residency such as dermatology if I went to PCOM over UMDNJ?

Is it true that I'll have a better shot at placing into a specialty residency such as dermatology if I went to PCOM over UMDNJ?

No. It is all dependent on your COMLEX/USMLE scores and how well you interview. The secret to getting into the residency that you want is to network. If you start going to conferences and meeting the residency directors there and getting into a good conversation with them try to get information from them and so on and so on.

24/male/Howell, NJ
Hey guys, I just was recently accepted and plan on attending, congrats to everyone!

To all that were accepted to UMDNJ-SOM...Congratulations!!!

Just a quick question...how were you notified? Phone call? Email? Letter? How long did they take to send your official letter?

To all that were accepted to UMDNJ-SOM...Congratulations!!!

Just a quick question...how were you notified? Phone call? Email? Letter? How long did they take to send your official letter?

I was notified by phone, but my actual acceptance letter took a few weeks to arrive because it got lost in transit somewhere, and I had to ask for a replacement.

I was notified by phone, but still waiting for the official mailed documents

22/f/Cheverly, MD

I'm not sure if I will be attending SOM for sure yet since I don't know if i'll have to decide between SOM and two other schools that I will be hearing from in the next few weeks. However, I do like UMDNJ alot!!

Can any current students give us any advice as to what we should work on getting, the best housing locations in the areas, and your experiences? OH! And does anyone know what the status or any information regarding the new curriculum that is supposed to start next year?

Hey...I'm still waiting to hear for an acceptance from UMDNJ-SOM...could those of you that were accepted post your stats, ECs, etc? It would really help put into perspective how the accepted student profile looks this year...thanks!

...could those of you that were accepted post your stats, ECs, etc? It would really help put into perspective how the accepted student profile looks this year...thanks!

The best estimate of what the accepted class profile will be for for this year is whatever it was last year. I don't know what those numbers are, but they are not likely to deviate much in only one year's time. Those numbers may be posted on their site someplace, or maybe floating around on the boards here (I seem to recall a chart of average MCAT scores for each school, but not sure how up to date it was). AACOMAS has average GPA and MCAT scores listed, but not school specific.

SDN is not a representative sample of either those students applying/accepted to UMDNJ-SOM or medical school in general. I could post my stats, but they would not offer any sort of insight or perspective on the issue.

The only "helpful" perspective I could put this in is that they liked you enough to interview you, it appears that most people who interview get accepted, and hopefully if the interview went well they will accept you. It takes time, they only meet once a month.

my turn:

i'm 27 (which i think qualifies me as the oldest new student to date?...actually, I'll be 28 when we start...eep!)/male/currently living in nyc, but i'm "from" rochester, ny and i did a 2 year stint in northern california after graduation.

looking forward to meeting everyone!!! :thumbup:

BUMP....Come on you guys. We need more action in this thread! How is everyone spending their last few months before school? Has anyone started thinking of housing or anything else. I know I have been.

SKI...mountain bike, travel, and trying to pay off some credit card debt from applications. Any outdoor enthusists out there?:D

I'm not much of an outdoor enthusiast, sorry!! But my plans for the rest of the year is to do just what you're doing....making money to pay some bills! I wish I had money to travel though....

Yeah I don't have any money either, but somehow I am going to find a way to travel

Finally getting a chance to join this group. Yipppiyayoyayayay...


:banana::banana::banana:

Finally getting a chance to join this group. Yipppiyayoyayayay...


:banana::banana::banana:

Congratulations!!!! Welcome!

Hi,
I was interviewed and accepted in September (with the other 2 girls from TCNJ). My name is Becky and I am 22/f/Cherry Hill. I am actually in Honduras volunteering in a clinic for the year, so I am kind of out of the loop...hopefully this site will stay updated so I can keep up with any new news!

Congratulations to you too! It must be a wonderful, eyeopening experience to be working in such a clinic. I've always wanted to do that.

I've recently been accepted! 23/f/Cherry Hill but currently in working at a lab in MO. Does any one of you know when the student accepted day will be? I'm thinking about having a roommate next year who doesn't mind living with two well behaved chihuahuas so I don't want to miss that event.

I've recently been accepted! 23/f/Cherry Hill but currently in working at a lab in MO. Does any one of you know when the student accepted day will be? I'm thinking about having a roommate next year who doesn't mind living with two well behaved chihuahuas so I don't want to miss that event.

April

wooohoooo class of 2012..

anyone going to the accepted students luncheon?

Thanks EMT2ER-DOC!

I haven't heard anything about the accepted students luncheon yet, but I definitely would want to go. Have they sent out information about this yet?

If I remember right, they said it would be in March, but I haven't received anything in the mail either yet.

ok guys
so does everyone HAVE to attend the summer program, or only the untraditional students??
also
im 20yrs old male, looking to share an apartment, im really serious about school
any one interested

looking forward to meet all of you in the fall
BEST OF LUCK to all of us

ok guys
so does everyone HAVE to attend the summer program, or only the untraditional students??
also
im 20yrs old male, looking to share an apartment, im really serious about school
any one interested

looking forward to meet all of you in the fall
BEST OF LUCK to all of us

Congratulations!

If you are required to attend the summer program, it will say that on your acceptance letter. If not, then you aren't required to attend. Generally, nontraditional students, nonscience majors, URMs, and those thatthey feel could benefit from the program based on their undergrad grades and/or MCAT scores, are required to attend.

thanks a lot

guyssssssss
wake up, we have to be more active, :scared:

anybody sent their info for the room-mate matching list yet

i think im the only one who did:laugh:

who is doing the pre-matric program?

Hey guys...I was accepted in October..21/Male/Parsippany, NJ...but I just received a call today saying that landlords and the accepted students meeting will be March 14. I look forward to meeting all of you...

April

Actually it is currently scheduled for March 14th however this may change as this is the Friday before the 1st years have exam block 2.

Hi. I was accepted in November. From Worcester, MA. Have been reading the threads and wanted to ask how u guys found out about the accepted students' day?

I actually received a call today from a 1st year student who asked if I had any questions and then told me that it was going to be on March 14 and that landlords would be present...

Hi. I was accepted in November. From Worcester, MA. Have been reading the threads and wanted to ask how u guys found out about the accepted students' day?

I actually received a call today from a 1st year student who asked if I had any questions and then told me that it was going to be on March 14 and that landlords would be present...

This is the same way I found out. If you didn't get a call from a first year yesterday, then you'll probably be getting one soon.

Hi everyone!

Congrats to you all! I'm very excited to meet everyone and to attend UMDNJ SOM! I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything about the housing nearby? I live in north Jersey (about 1 1/2 hours away) and want to get a 1BR apartment near campus. I'm especially concerned with safety, so does anyone know which nearby towns are the safest? Thanks!

Housing situation in south jersey is very good. you can practically find good apts/houses/condos within 5/10/15mins of the campus.

The nicer areas around here are: voorhees, cherry hill, haddonfield, and collingswood.

However, the stratford area itself is very safe with plenty of housing options. I was in the grad program and walked to school everyday including late nights and no problems. No car break-ins. It is pretty much a quite family residential area.

Overall, you will be very safe in south jersey as long as you dont live in Camden.

good luck...

Thanks for the info, Porco! Are you currently a first year?

no, but in class 2012 :)

bump!

So who is coming in march?

So who is coming in march?

I'll be there! Looking forward to meeting everyone.

hey all
i will be coming to the school March 14th
so i will see you all then

are we supposed to be trying to find room mates now or wait unti march 14th?

i am 21/male/from long island ny
im looking to share a double bed room apt with one person

:D

Hey everyone...I was accepted back in late September...22/Male/Turnersville although I live in Philadelphia.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in March!

hey everyone.. i just got accepted last week!

I was absolutely shocked to hear I got in, but im very very excited..im already here at UMDNJ since I am in the GSBS program so I guess I am one step ahead in that sense, but I cant wait to meet everyone on March 14th!

Hey guys...I know this sounds like a dumb question...but can we just wear jeans and casual wear to this accepted students day or do we have to be dressed nicely?

Hey guys...I know this sounds like a dumb question...but can we just wear jeans and casual wear to this accepted students day or do we have to be dressed nicely?

hey to answer your question - just in case you didn't get it.. i just got an email from April in the admissions office informing us the attire for accepted students day is business casual, cya there!

yeap...just got that email..thanks though..

i would love to come but have to work. Have fun !!

This Thread is getting quiet :sleep:

Is there anyone else who found out recently that they are comming to join us at the GREATEST med school ever :clap::welcome:

Have people decided where they are going to live? I was looking at Echelon Glen/The Village. They seem close and decent places to live. Has anyone heard otherwise? It's getting close to school time!!!:cool: (esp for us prematric people;))

Have people decided where they are going to live? I was looking at Echelon Glen/The Village. They seem close and decent places to live. Has anyone heard otherwise? It's getting close to school time!!!:cool: (esp for us prematric people;))

i liked the Village...but I don't like how there is no Gas utilities at all, but it's ALL Electric.. That is going to be a pain when it comes to bills

I'd prefer to live at a place that has both gas and electric... and the owner pays for gas bills..

your first semester schedule is up guys. Follow the link and start in August for your schedule.

http://som.umdnj.edu/education/academic_program/undergrad/calendar1st.html

hey guys, i just got the call at 3/28. anybody know of the standard places to look for for housing around there? i need to get movin on finding a place to live.

Hi everyone,

It was great meeting some of you at new studen'ts day! I'm required to take the prematriculation program and need to start looking for places ASAP!!
p.s will anyone else be taking the program with me, or will I be alone? :(

I have a couple of questions about housing.

I would love to rent out a semi-furnished room. I have checked craigslist, but was wondering if anyone had any other sites to reference.

Plan B is to rent a studio at the village, but I'll have to furnish....
Lastly, does anyone currently live at the Lakeview apartments - if so do you have any input.

Thank you! I look forward to meeting everyone - thanks for posting the class schedule....it's all very real now.

I have a few things I am looking to sell cheap:

1) Queen Sized Futon Bed. Does not turn into a couch. $100 or B/O and it includes the mattress.

2) Area Rug. I have 2 of the them. $25 each.

3) Dehumidifier: $15

PM me if you are interested.

On another note, the current students are preparing a list of complexes that they live in and will have all the information about that complex. I am not sure when it will be ready.

Hey guys!

I live within walking distance to UMDNJ-SOM, and I've been in this area my whole life. If anyone has any questions about the area, let me know. Feel free to send me a private message. Congrats too, its a really good school! :D

i liked the Village...but I don't like how there is no Gas utilities at all, but it's ALL Electric.. That is going to be a pain when it comes to bills

I'd prefer to live at a place that has both gas and electric... and the owner pays for gas bills..

Some of my friends at the village ended up with very high heating bills in the winter ($200) but some don't so I guess it depends on the unit? I live at Echelon Glen which is nice exc they really will gouge people for their deposit when they leave is what I hear. We're putting together an apt guide for you all that will go out periodically as it is updated w/ students volunteering to answer your Qs on their complexes and even give you tours if you wish so watch for it soon from the Admissions Office. The guide also gives approx rents + utilities.

Also I believe some ppl will be subletting to pre-matrickies. There's one person in the guide so far who is subletting his half of the apt at Timber Ridge. I also believe that someone in GSBS maybe has been putting together a sublet guide for all of you coming to pre-matric

Hi everyone,


p.s will anyone else be taking the program with me, or will I be alone? :(



Hey I will do the pre-matric program as well (I'm not required, but I've been working for a year now... So I thought it could be useful and fun). I think there are lots of others in the same boat also.

See you in June!

I'm going to be in prematric as well. I can't believe how close it is till we begin! Ahhhhh! Kind of scary and exciting at the same time. And the fact that our class schedule is up makes it even more real.
I'm planning to look for housing at the end of this month or beginning of May.Did anyone visit Landings at Pine Lake or knows anything about the complex? I didn't get to visit there but I love their floor plans especially for the tri-level two bedroom-perfect for roommates.

I'm also required to the prematric program. I'm excited to start! I really would like to live somewhere within walking distance of the school (esp. with these crazy gas prices...). 200 bucks in utilities at the village seems very high! any other suggestions on decent places to live within walking distance of school (i would like to live alone, shooting for rent under 800 bones/mo, and have a cat) any advice would be appreciated!!!!

also, any word on the 08 match list? i'm so curious! ;)

it should be available soon. we had some really good matches this year!

it should be available soon. we had some really good matches this year!

That's great! Thanks DOctorJay. Looking forward to seeing the list!:D

Hey guys, I got the call on friday 3/28.

I'm beyond excited.

Anyone looking for a room mate?

I'm also required to the prematric program. I'm excited to start! I really would like to live somewhere within walking distance of the school (esp. with these crazy gas prices...). 200 bucks in utilities at the village seems very high! any other suggestions on decent places to live within walking distance of school (i would like to live alone, shooting for rent under 800 bones/mo, and have a cat) any advice would be appreciated!!!!

Check along the North side of Atlantic Ave West of Laurel Rd; there are some smaller, older, very cheap by local standards rentals in there that are only a few minutes of easy/safe walk from the campus.

I have some misc. furnature in storage; cheap office style desk and office style chairs, some shelving, some other odds and ends. Free to good home.
PM me privately for details.

hey, i'm starting here in the fall...and do most people live with roommates? or do most people mean 'apartment mates', not necessarily roommates. i haven't had a roommate that since sophomore year of college, and not that having a roommate is a terrible thing, but it'd take some readjusting? thanks.

That's great! Thanks DOctorJay. Looking forward to seeing the list!:D

in case you guys haven't seen it...
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=6472493&postcount=90

Housing situation in south jersey is very good. you can practically find good apts/houses/condos within 5/10/15mins of the campus.

The nicer areas around here are: voorhees, cherry hill, haddonfield, and collingswood.

However, the stratford area itself is very safe with plenty of housing options. I was in the grad program and walked to school everyday including late nights and no problems. No car break-ins. It is pretty much a quite family residential area.

Overall, you will be very safe in south jersey as long as you dont live in Camden.

past note...

That housing guide that came with the admission packet had many good housing options. I highly suggest that on top of craigslist.

hey, i'm starting here in the fall...and do most people live with roommates? or do most people mean 'apartment mates', not necessarily roommates. i haven't had a roommate that since sophomore year of college, and not that having a roommate is a terrible thing, but it'd take some readjusting? thanks.

Hey Im a first year who chose to live by myself because i hadnt had a roommate since sophmore year of college. Im not too big a fan of it right now because unlike college im not surrounded by people to hang out with. If anything if you want to have your own apartment live at echelon glenn, stratford court or the village where you'll be surrounded by students. Of those three stratford court is the cheapest and the village most expensive. If you have a roommate, I recommend echelon glen. The village is nice, but all electric and the rent is a little high to begin with. Hope this helps.

anyone know if umdnj offers any educational discounts on laptops? i'm looking to get a tablet pc, possibly and wanted to know if they could hook it up.

Great! I look forward to seeing this list - I'll either need to sublet in July for the prematric program or commute. It's nice knowing that others will be spending their summers in a classroom like me!

Also, I'm seriously considering having a roommate now after seeing a few places. I love the echelon glen, but the price of a one bedroom is a little steep. :(
If anyone's interested, you can send me a personal message - I am female and would prefer a female roommate.

2 answers here

1. i believe the school has a deal with Dell for pcs

2. i live in echelon glenn, if you decide to move here SCOUR your apartment for problems, particularly the carpets and make them put in writing that you are not responsible for any spots that show up on the carpet. multiple friends of mine have been screwed out of their deposits because spots just appear on the carpeting (in my old apartment they appeared in places that absolutely could not have been caused by me). in my new apartment there are spots that are appearing and there is no way to explain them, luckily I have a document that i'm not responsible for them.

if you guys don't mind a bit of a drive "the club" in Deptford has gorgeous places, a bit pricier but some students live there as well as some interns and residents.

(not sure if this is the best place for this, but would certainly be of interest to some UMDNJ-SOM students)

If any incoming (or even current) students are interested, The Joseph E Enright Foundation offers at least 5 scholarships, twice a year, for $1000. I was awarded a scholarship from them before, back when it was only $500, and am not permitted to apply again.

The only requirements are that the money be applied to tuition for students in the health care field, and that students "reside in communities served by The Enright Foundation." I'm not real sure which communities would qualify, but they are based in Summit, NJ. So, if you or your family live reasonably close, give it shot.

Their website is located here:
http://www.josephenrightfoundation.org/artman/publish/index.shtml

The scholarship information and 2008 application can be found here:
http://www.josephenrightfoundation.org/artman/publish/cat_index_30.shtml

The application itself is pretty simple. Should only take a few minutes to fill out. Awards appear to be based mostly on extra circular activities, volunteer work, and an essay.

I hope this helps some people, good luck :)

thanks, Jay. also, i wanted to ask for those students out there who are buying laptops for school next year (or who are already in school)...how useful are the tablet pc's at umdnj. like, are there a lot of people using them? are most of the lecture materials in electronic format??

oh, and is anyone looking for a male roommate :o

What is happening with in-state tuition for OOS this year?

if anyone is looking to sublet a REALLY nice condo, PM me, a classmate of mine has one he wants to rent as he will be doing military residency but doesn't want to sell his place yet.

J

thanks, Jay. also, i wanted to ask for those students out there who are buying laptops for school next year (or who are already in school)...how useful are the tablet pc's at umdnj. like, are there a lot of people using them? are most of the lecture materials in electronic format??

oh, and is anyone looking for a male roommate :o

I know of at least 2 people that are using the tablet PC and they are quite happy with it. Since usually all of our lectures are posted before the class, they have it with them and they write their notes and study right off of there.

All of the lectures are either in PDF format or Powerpoint. They are usually up before the class. How you use them is a very personal thing. Some people print them out and others just write their notes on the computers.

Hi,

I read somewhere in the forum that you live near umdnj-som. I just got into a master's program at the stratford campus and would like to know more about that area. Would you consider that area a safe place to live in? Are there decent/not too expensive apartments near the school for lease? I'm looking for an apartment within 5 miles from the school.

Thanks,
Dr. X

Hi Dr.X,

I live in voorhees, which is less than 5 minutes from the stratford campus. Trust me when I say, this is surburbia. Its safe. But voorhees has some of the more expensive housing...i think one bedrooms will run you about 850 plus utilities. Some complexes are the villiage, labonne vie, and three pond. some of the cheaper areas are in clementon, stratford and lindenwold but i dont know the specific complexes (though there are many). Will you have a car? If so, also consider collingswood. I would try craigslist, the south jersey section.

Around the school there are lots of shopping places, strip malls, etc. There are restaurants and supermarkets in eagle plaza (about 10 minutes down white horse road). The echelon mall is a pretty modest mall, but its there and there is a target close by as well.

-Bella

I have a two bedroom apartment. I live 5 minutes from school. The Pines at Arborwood. Looking to share. Rent is 415 + utilities. Call me at 5084103346 if interested. (Female - 26 from MA). Nice spacious two bedroom, with balcony and enough closet space.

:)Hi guys!
I'm about to be a second yr student at SOM. I have a room that I am renting out so if anyone is interested PM me! Its about 6 blocks from school, really great house with 4 bedrooms and a finished basement. 2 medical students live there currently.
375 + utilities

Hey guys, I was wondering if someone was looking for a roommate or if anyone had a room to rent out..i'm trying to get everything together before pre-matric starts and just trying to get a good place without the ridiculous single-bedroom rents. If anyone is interested or has any information, PM me...Thanks and I hope to see all of you soon...

for everyone doing the prematric program, i was wondering if you were going to buy all of the required books ahead of time or wait to see if you need them once it starts...let me know what you are all doing. thanks!!!

for everyone doing the prematric program, i was wondering if you were going to buy all of the required books ahead of time or wait to see if you need them once it starts...let me know what you are all doing. thanks!!!

Hey

I'm actually not doing the pre-matric anymore (optionally enrolled at first, but realized I wanted to travel instead), but I had originally asked UMNDNJ about this in April. David Ireland (guy in charge of the program) told me NOT to get ANY books yet and to wait until 6/23. So don't spend any $$ yet.

I'm confused about the prematric program. Are there other reasons they would make a student take it other than being non-traditional? I ask because I am a trad. student and my letter said I am required to attend. I was hoping I would have more than 3 weeks off between graduation and med school to find an apartment, furnish it, and hopefully get away for a weekend :/ :scared:

Hey

I'm actually not doing the pre-matric anymore (optionally enrolled at first, but realized I wanted to travel instead), but I had originally asked UMNDNJ about this in April. David Ireland (guy in charge of the program) told me NOT to get ANY books yet and to wait until 6/23. So don't spend any $$ yet.

thanks so much for the advice!!! i really appreciate it! have fun traveling :)

I'm confused about the prematric program. Are there other reasons they would make a student take it other than being non-traditional? I ask because I am a trad. student and my letter said I am required to attend. I was hoping I would have more than 3 weeks off between graduation and med school to find an apartment, furnish it, and hopefully get away for a weekend :/ :scared:

From what I was told, those required to attend the pre-matric program are at least one of the following:
- those that took significant time off between college and med school
- those that had a non-science major in undergrad
- those that are minority/disadvantaged students
- those with gpa/mcat on the lower end of the matriculated class

If you fall into any of these categories, you are required to attend.

On the positive, however, I heard they're using the same lecture notes that will be redistributed to the class in august. I initially joined the program because it would give me a chance to bond with fellow classmates earlier and get to know some of the faculty (since they have preceptorship assignments for the pre-matric student). You can also have time to become familiar with the area as well. Plus, it is a great time for you to see what study methods work for you and test it out.

(I just decided not to go for it in the end because I've been working for a year now and could really use a break.. I can't believe i'm saying this, but I'd rather be back in school than continue with this work life!)

see you guys in august.

Hey, Not accepted but crossing my fingers. Does anyone know when the waitlist begins to move?

hey everyone,
i have a really nice 4 bedroom condo in cherry hill, about 10 minutes from campus. I will be a first year, and we also have another first year and a second year student living there next year, but we have one room left to rent out. If anyone is looking for housing next year and is interested, please email me at beckysmith85@gmail.com. Thanks!

I am giving away the following:

1) Queen Sized Futon bed frame with mattress. It does not turn into a couch
2) 2 nice area rugs in excellent condition.

If you are interested, PM me. You need to pick them up.

I'm going to be coming to UMDNJ, and am looking into housing options - anyone out there looking for a roomate or with a room to rent? I'd prefer within walking distance but no other real constraints (sex, age, # of roommates). PM me if you've got anything.

Since prematric people will probably be moving in to their apartments soon, could anyone who has any input comment on the different apartments around the area? (Distance, what's included, safety, amount of students, discounts, etc)

I'm coming up to look at some places on Wed, and I want to get an idea of what people think. Here are some of the places that I"m considering looking at: Chalet Gardens, Stonington, Echelon, Landings, Lakeview, .and maybe Bishop/stratford court, Kingsrow and Chews landing. I would prefer to live in an affordable 1bedroom with a W/D in unit, but based on rental rates, I may have to get a 2 bedroom. Anything would help! Thanks

Hey guys my name is Bruce Matchin OMSIV. I am graduating in 5 days and plan to move down to maryland for my internship. I have a beautiful two bedroom two bath. I will leave it half furnished with all my first, second, and clinical year books. I have a lake in the backyard and plenty of space to have bbq's. The only thing that's missing are 2 eager med students that want to live in luxury. The place is in voorhees and is located literally 4 minutes and 15 seconds from the school (if you only hit one light). I am very reasonable with pricing just wanted to see what you guys thought. Contact me at bruskie23@gmail.com and I'll send you pictures. I leave for maryland in june but I am willing to drive back to show you the place on the weekends. If you guys have any questions, regarding housing or anything related to med school I would be happy to answer. Talk to you soon.

How is everyone going about looking for a roommate?....what is the best...most efficient method? (the list of ppl that came in the admissions packet was very limited)

If anyone (female) is still looking for housing and a roommate, please PM me. I have not decided on housing yet, but hope to secure it by end of this coming week (preferably walking distance to SOM). If you are interested, we can decide on a place together.

But, if you have already decided on a housing place, and are just looking to find a roommate, I may be interested in that also. :)Thanks!

hey i am also looking for a roommate...i am a female who is going the pre-matric...i messaged you about it.

did anyone order their lab coat for the white coat ceremony yet? Do we just email Ms. Burton about it? I forgot to do it when she first sent out the email.

Ordering the lab coat?..I never received such an e-mail in the first place...When did you receive it?...I hope I am not missing out on any info. from the school:rolleyes:...

What computer is everyone getting? I didn't see a mandatory one for us like some schools-- or did I not look in the right place? Any current student want to chime in?

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What computer is everyone getting? I didn't see a mandatory one for us like some schools-- or did I not look in the right place? Any current student want to chime in?

There wasn't a mandatory one, but they did send us some minimum requirements. I have one I bought back in 2004 that doesn't quite meet the specs, but should hold up just fine. I'm not a mac guy (price outweighs the benefits) and I would rather have something a bit bigger that was more powerful, so I would probably get something like this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8780125&type=product&id=1204332500899

It's a bit of a matter of personal preference - if you want something that ways as little as an iPod, look into a Sony Vaio, but be prepared to pay a bit more for it. From my experience I'd stay away from Dell. I've had nothing but problems with them, and my sister was a Dell rep and her college and said it was a huge headache.

Hi Guys! I am a new member of SOM's 2012 class. Just wanted to see hi to everyone. See you all in August!!!!:)

regarding comp:

buy what is comfortable for you. i ended up getting lenovo t61 from the lenovo outlet store

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/LenovoOutlet/Notebook/

Hi guys
I haven't been on here for awhile, but I'm sick of studying and decided to procrastinate a bit. I saw some questions a few posts up about white coats and computers. I don't know if you guys ever got a response from current students or not so I thought I'd fill you in...

White coat: you will try on and get a white coat the day of the white coat ceremony. No need to worry about ordering or giving a size just yet (unless they changed the procedure, but I don't think they did).

Computers: technically they are manditory. Realistically, you don't need to bring them to classes or anything. Some people use them during class, but most don't. Most people's "school use" of computers is to listen to the lectures you missed (or relisten to the ones you fell asleep during). Just get something that will hold a lot of files, play video files, and something you feel comfortable with.

Congrats! and welcome to SOM!

my friend told me that he basically checks out laptop from library each day for study

Has anyone here converted from OOS to IS yet this year? I turned in my papers but have not heard yet. Double posting here and the in the pre-do thread since this thread doesn't see as much movement(sorry to everyone for the double reading).

Has anyone here converted from OOS to IS yet this year? I turned in my papers but have not heard yet. Double posting here and the in the pre-do thread since this thread doesn't see as much movement(sorry to everyone for the double reading).

Call the financial aid office. Get it straight from the horse's mouth.

Anyone accepted off the waitlist recently???

i am nervous and but excited at the sametime.:scared:

who else is doing the prematric program? if anything, it will get me back in the study mode and hang loose with classmates.

who's the top gunner that already bought the boards book? :laugh:

who's the top gunner that already bought the boards book? :laugh:


Bought it? Don't you mean stole it from a classmate? I have not, but a friend did leave one lying around and I found myself looking at it for an hour out of curiosity. Not doing prematric, but instead being a bum, catching up with TV, sunshine, non-school reading, exercise and margaritas all summer long. Psyched as can be though.

Hey everyone!
Congrats on your admissions!!
Please PM me if you are looking to live close to campus in a nice townhouse. It's a great place to live and the rent is really fair. You would be living with friendly girls and have plenty of privacy along with the luxury of living in a home rather than an apartment ;o)

Hey everyone I just snuck in off the waitlist so I'm getting a late start on the housing situation. If anyone knows of anything still available, or can tell me a good place to look just shoot me a PM, I would appreciate it. I'm 23 yrs old, male from northern NJ.

Hello,
Has anyone gotten the option to take the pre-matric program online? I have not heard back from David Ireland about whether someone could take both - the online course and attend lectures at the same time. Let me know if anyone knows the answer to this query.

Thank you!!

Hello,
Has anyone gotten the option to take the pre-matric program online? I have not heard back from David Ireland about whether someone could take both - the online course and attend lectures at the same time. Let me know if anyone knows the answer to this query.

Thank you!!

i got an official letter with the class schedule and time. I dont think there is an option for online. There is no way they can track you, if you are at home...

This question is geared towards people who are already at UMDNJ--but does the school have a gym? If so, is it any good? What do they offer? Are there any classes?

This question is geared towards people who are already at UMDNJ--but does the school have a gym? If so, is it any good? What do they offer? Are there any classes?

got info from friends:
it is small but does offer various courses. also there is locker rm and showers. good thing is that it costs around $120/ys membership

for everyone doing the prematric program, i was wondering if you were going to buy all of the required books ahead of time or wait to see if you need them once it starts...let me know what you are all doing. thanks!!

There should be a booksale at our small bookstore in the pharmacy during your orientation week.
Student Council (STUCO) will also have a used booksale on Aug 14-15 I believe.

If anybody is signing a lease for Timber Ridge in Lindenwold feel free to PM me. If you put me down as your referral before you sign they give me a check which I’ll split with you 50 50. (Hey, as broke med students every little bit helps :) ).

Timber Ridge is about a five minute drive to school (1.5 miles). The units are all 2 story townhouses with a full size washer and dryer and dishwasher and lots of storage space. The neighborhood is safe and there are lots of families living here.

Also feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the complex or UMDNJ in general.

Thanks, and good luck!

I know some of the upper class students have said that while laptops are technically mandatory, in practice they really aren't and you "don't need to bring them to classes or anything". However, looking at the orientation schedule, and the school website, I'm concerned that maybe they really do expect you to have them?

The orientation schedule says:

2008 FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE MANDATORY FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

2:30 PM Break
Get laptops and report to the Histology labs.

2:45 PM Histology Wireless Configuration- Bring Laptops
(AC- Rooms 341, 342, 346, 347)

Are we expected to have laptops for histology? I know NJMS switched over to a more digital / computer based histology class at some point*, is (has?) SOM doing the same? I'd like to avoid the added cost of having to purchase a laptop if possible. I really just hope I'm reading too much into this.



*
"NEWARK - Microscopes are so 20th century, at least for first-year medical students at New Jersey Medical School .


The microscopes normally used in histology - the study of the structure of tissue using minute samples on slides, a class generally taken in the second semester of a medical student's first year - have been replaced for the Class of 2010 by the students' own laptop computers.


In recent weeks, students' laptops were networked into a national database of 3,000 sample slides from two local Web servers and five remote Web servers - replacing the traditional microscope and box of 100 slides given to each medical student for histology.


The technique is known as "virtual microscopy," or VM. "

Hey,

Im going to be a 2nd year and in terms of Histologyo and computers, last year we were using microscopes and slides in lab. That being said, most people did not go to lab and used computer programs such as Histotime and Digital Histology at home to study the slides. So even if Prof Fischer is requiring laptops from lab, if lab is not mandatory, it may not matter for you.

I had a laptop, but rarely brought it to school, it was easier jsut to borrow a computer from the library. Hope this helps.

Does anyone know when tuition is due?

Does anyone know when tuition is due?

The bill I got in the mail says 8/11/08.