LMU-DCOM Discussion thread 2008-2009 [Archive] - Page 4

NPEMTIV

02-08-2009, 11:28 AM

Can you give me any advice as far as Volunteering? or improving my profile somehow? did they give you an advice when you got interview? I have shadowed 3 DO's, played 4 yrs of lacrosse, volunteer lacrosse coach, worked in a lab for 8months...Im just fearing that its not enough :-(

It's difficult to assess the validity of someone's experiences, but as a general rule shadowing three DOs can be good if it was for more than a day or two. One day a week for a year is nice. Three days a week for six months is good too. One day each is no good. Lacrosse volunteering doesn't really count (albeit more fun).

Here's what you need to do to assess yourself. Imagine you're the admissions committee and you have 3,500 applications for ~160 spots. You want to pick people who are academically capable, pleasant to work with, want to be a doctor, and KNOW what it's going to be like to be a doctor (as best they can). The only way you can have any understanding of what the medical profession is like will be through meaningful time spent working/volunteering in the medical profession along side physicians. When you feel as though your application shows enough relevant exposure that an admissions committee would feel comfortable that you know what you're getting into you've done enough.

CoachPutMeIn

02-08-2009, 01:12 PM

Hey can anyone that goes to LMU tell me how schedule is like your first year? Like Monday-Friday what is the daily schedule like? ie 8 am to 4 pm?

On top of that, is there a student run website / blog where there are a ton of LMU pictures and dorm pictures? Thanks!

missdochopeful

02-08-2009, 01:42 PM

Hey can anyone that goes to LMU tell me how schedule is like your first year? Like Monday-Friday what is the daily schedule like? ie 8 am to 4 pm?

All of the class schedules are available on the school website. Here's ours this semester:

http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/pdfs/oms1_spring_schedule_09.pdf

CoachPutMeIn

02-08-2009, 01:46 PM

So pretty much everyday its like 8-4 then?

Yeah I've seen that schedule lol but sometimes that thing looks confusing.

missdochopeful

02-08-2009, 02:08 PM

So pretty much everyday its like 8-4 then?

Yeah I've seen that schedule lol but sometimes that thing looks confusing.

We have lectures starting at 8:30AM everyday for 3 hours. Then we break for lunch. Depending on what courses you're in, you'll have lab a couple of days a week (more when you're in anatomy) and those are in the afternoon. The class is split into A and B group, so if you see those on the schedule, you only have to be present during your block of time. It varies from week to week, but on lab days, you either get a long lunch (11:30AM - 2:30PM) or you get out of class early that day (2:30PM). Does that help?

cassrae

02-08-2009, 03:03 PM

So pretty much everyday its like 8-4 then?

Yeah I've seen that schedule lol but sometimes that thing looks confusing.

During first semester you are guaranteed to be in class 8:30-11:30 Mon-Fri.

We had anatomy lab or OPP lab Mon, Wed, and Thurs, which would be from 12:30-2:30 or 2:30-4:30 depending on whether you were an A or B (we switched each week so that the same group didn't always have first lab)

Tuesdays we had EPC in the afternoon (essentials of patient care), which normally resulted in a lecture from 12:30-1:30 and then lab time to learn how to do the exams (cardio exam, lung exam, abdominal exam, etc)

It seems like we had a lot of friday afternooons off, and if we didn't, we would occasionally have lectures, or have case studies for one of the classes.

Now this semester, we don't have anatomy lab twice a week, so we have a lot less non-class time. We have OPP on wednesday afternoons still, and EPC on tuesday afternoons, but Mon, Thurs, and Fri afternoons now have classes. So far, we have usually been having 2 lectures after lunch, so here from 12:30-2:30 on Mon, Thurs, and Fri. (still have lectures every morning from 8:30-11:30) But I think as the semester goes on and we get into the systems, our schedules are going to get a bit more full.

Hope that helps some! I know the schedule online is kind of confusing!

CoachPutMeIn

02-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Premed Worrier

02-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Awhile back people were asking about financial aid packets. I received what I would consider a financial aid packet today in the mail FYI.

NPEMTIV

02-09-2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the clarification. Can't wait till I start in August/late July!

Just one more question, I recently submitted my housing application (like a month ago, with my deposit) for a single bedroom studio. Do the rooms get full, or will there most likely be plenty of rooms to accommodate students?

They should have quite a few, but I it depends on how many are interested as to whether they will have enough rooms. It's first come, first serve though. I'm sure you'll be fine.

CoachPutMeIn

02-10-2009, 02:02 AM

They should have quite a few, but I it depends on how many are interested as to whether they will have enough rooms. It's first come, first serve though. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Alright, thanks. I sure hope so, otherwise I'll have to scramble at the last minute and find some housing. And I don't think that'll be too fun lol.

bioman2006

02-10-2009, 08:45 AM

Hey guys, I withdrew my acceptance today, so hopefully one of you who is waiting will hear good news soon!

detroitdo

02-10-2009, 08:58 AM

if you dont mind me asking where did you decide to go otherwise?

bioman2006

02-10-2009, 09:43 AM

if you dont mind me asking where did you decide to go otherwise?

It's looking like VCOM unless my state's medical school accepts me.

JagerDO

02-10-2009, 02:39 PM

Hex311- apply early and I think you have a great shot at an acceptance! I had lots of Bs too. I think they consider your curriculum.

SoccerchicOC- I hope you get that call soon! I'm rooting for you still!

I received my financial aid packet in the mail. Those of you that anxiously await any mail from DCOM like myself should know that there is no new information in the packet. It has either been presented to us at interview day or can be found online.

sardaukar

02-11-2009, 08:49 AM

Hi guys. I might be heading to LMU-DCOM for an interview soon.......the school is about an hour drive from the closest airport.....so technically I would have to rent a car from the airport? or is there a school shuttle? :xf:

soccerdo

02-11-2009, 09:05 AM

I got the call this morning about 11 I'll be going to DCOM this fall!

Grey11

02-11-2009, 09:22 AM

When did you interview?

soccerdo

02-11-2009, 09:28 AM

I interviewed February 2nd

cassrae

02-11-2009, 01:53 PM

prisonmedtech

02-11-2009, 02:16 PM

Alabamacub5

02-11-2009, 06:57 PM

Hey everyone,

Ive just put in my AACOMAS application for LMU-DCOM and am working on my secondary. I have just recently got a D.O. to right a letter of Evaluation for me and that is why I am applying so late. I have an interview at UT next week but I really would like to have an opportunity to go to LMU. Do I have a chance this late in the game or am I just waisting my time/money.

you're definitely not wasting your time. I applied this time last year, and got called for an interview in March, interviewed in April, and accepted in June. Definitely do it... it's a great school!

calebherndon

02-11-2009, 08:54 PM

I can officially say that I will be attending in the fall...phew...what a draining process. Deposit has been received and look forward to meeting everyone in the oh so near future. I've got to hurry up and start slacking off before we get started:D Best of luck to everyone still interviewing/waiting. :thumbup:

ultraprevention

02-12-2009, 10:57 AM

I'm interviewing next week for LMU-DCOM. What should I expect?

missdochopeful

02-12-2009, 12:00 PM

Congratulations to all who have been accepted!!! :hardy: You will love LMU-DCOM :love:

I just wanted to express to all those starting the rental housing search that if you find a house you like, ask the landlord for a list of references of current/past renters that you can contact. While the majority of landlords in the area are cooperative, friendly people who have been renting properties for years and are excited that you are pursuing your medical education here, some have jumped on the rental house bandwagon to make a quick buck with the recent influx of students and are less than interested in the reason you came here (and the importance of a peaceful living & studying environment.) Also, be sure to look over your contract (if your landlord is offering one) thoroughly before signing. The last thing you want to be dealing with mid-semester is finding a new place to live because your landlord won't fix the air conditioning, water, driveway, is planning to sell the house (or starts construction on the property :eek:), etc. Just a word to the wise, since it has happened enough to students that I found it worth mentioning!

You may want to begin your search with houses for rent by current students. There are some OMS-II students who purchased houses here and will be renting them out when they leave for rotations.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all in the Fall!:D

missdochopeful

02-12-2009, 12:13 PM

I'm interviewing next week for LMU-DCOM. What should I expect?

I think it's changed somewhat from last year, but you arrive at the school in the morning, meet some faculty and staff and learn about the school, go for your interview (2 faculty members will question you), then you get tours and lunch. You can check out the Interview Feedback link here to read about the experiences of past interviewees and what questions they were asked in the interview:

http://more.studentdoctor.net/interviewlist.php?school=391

Good luck at your interview!:luck: What day is it?

ultraprevention

02-12-2009, 12:38 PM

I think it's changed somewhat from last year, but you arrive at the school in the morning, meet some faculty and staff and learn about the school, go for your interview (2 faculty members will question you), then you get tours and lunch. You can check out the Interview Feedback link here to read about the experiences of past interviewees and what questions they were asked in the interview:

http://more.studentdoctor.net/interviewlist.php?school=391

Good luck at your interview!:luck: What day is it?
Thanks for your comments. But my interview is on Tuesday, Feb 17. Was supposed to be the 10th but had another interview somewhere, which is a good thing because I'm sick and lost my voice. But hopefully, I will get it by next week.
From reading the threads I'm a little confuse whether there are other students being interviewed at the same time with me or is it just me alone. 30 minutes is kind of short when there's two faculty interviewing you and other students as well. Also what is my chance of getting in this late in the application process? I'm also from California and my plane do not arrived until 4:30 the night before in knoxville. Do you think I would have sufficient time to go to the Pizza party the night before or should I skip it altogether. I really want to go to LMU and want to get the most out of my visit. What are my probabilities of getting in if I get an interview? Also how long did it took you to find out if you're in after the interview? Thanks

Premed Worrier

02-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Thanks for your comments. But my interview is on Tuesday, Feb 17. Was supposed to be the 10th but had another interview somewhere, which is a good thing because I'm sick and lost my voice. But hopefully, I will get it by next week.
From reading the threads I'm a little confuse whether there are other students being interviewed at the same time with me or is it just me alone. 30 minutes is kind of short when there's two faculty interviewing you and other students as well. Also what is my chance of getting in this late in the application process? I'm also from California and my plane do not arrived until 4:30 the night before in knoxville. Do you think I would have sufficient time to go to the Pizza party the night before or should I skip it altogether. I really want to go to LMU and want to get the most out of my visit. What are my probabilities of getting in if I get an interview? Also how long did it took you to find out if you're in after the interview? Thanks

Damn, just firing off those questions. kidding...the interview is very relaxed.
There are more people at the interview day with you, but you interview with the two interviewers by yourself.
Definitely go to the pizza place if you have the chance, makes the next day much more relaxing.
If you have average statistics it is not too late, a few posts earlier someone mentioned interviewing at this time and still getting in in June.
It has been taking an average of around 10 days to get a response.

Hope this helps. Good Luck at your interview.

ultraprevention

02-12-2009, 04:14 PM

Damn, just firing off those questions. kidding...the interview is very relaxed.
There are more people at the interview day with you, but you interview with the two interviewers by yourself.
Definitely go to the pizza place if you have the chance, makes the next day much more relaxing.
If you have average statistics it is not too late, a few posts earlier someone mentioned interviewing at this time and still getting in in June.
It has been taking an average of around 10 days to get a response.

Hope this helps. Good Luck at your interview.

Thanks for all your words of wisdom. It really helps me prep. Do you get a chance to look around the school? I know this is a weird question but is the drive from Knoxville scary at night or just OK.......anyways, when you say the interview is relaxed, what do you mean exactly, they do not ask hard questions or they just ask them in a relaxed manner..........sorry for all the questions

TXDO

02-12-2009, 05:03 PM

Premed Worrier

02-12-2009, 05:17 PM

Thanks for all your words of wisdom. It really helps me prep. Do you get a chance to look around the school? I know this is a weird question but is the drive from Knoxville scary at night or just OK.......anyways, when you say the interview is relaxed, what do you mean exactly, they do not ask hard questions or they just ask them in a relaxed manner..........sorry for all the questions

You get a tour of the med. school itself by 1st year students. You get a tour of the campus from 2nd year students. I didn't drive from Knoxville so I can't help there. When I say relaxed I meant that the worst part of it was trying to figure out how long I should look at each interviewer in order to not upset the other one. The questions are what you would expect. Why medicine. Why osteopathic path. Why DCOM. Nothing out of the ordinary. They do look at your application so be ready to answer questions about that. It worked out well. Just be able to answer the forementioned questions in a clear and concise manner, and possibly elaborate with some personal experience or knowledge and you will be fine. Good Luck.

missdochopeful

02-12-2009, 05:35 PM

Hi you guys

I just wanna ask if anyone know the booklist for the first semester of M1. Since I already graduated in Dec and have been taking vacation for more than 2 months. Have enough fun and now it's time to hit the books just for fun also. I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Steven D.:D

Hey Steven,

They probably won't post your booklist for a while, but they will likely be close to the same books, if not exactly the same, that were on our list... which I now see has been replaced with our Spring booklist, so the link won't be any help to you! Let's see... you'd be safe getting Gray's Anatomy for Students , Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (9th ed.), and Gray's Dissection Guide for Human Anatomy (2nd ed.). Other than that, I used Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry: A Clinical Approach (3rd ed.), BRS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (4th ed.) and also Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy (4th ed.) *but* I would wait on Netter's because you get a free one for joining SOMA (which basically everyone joins) so don't waste money on a combo pack like I did and end up with 2 copies!

That should get you started until they release a book list for your class. And keep in mind that if there is a different text that covers the same material, you can get that instead. The only thing that I found I needed the exact edition for to follow along was the Dissector. To be honest, I didn't find there was much time for reading, but it all depends on your learning style. For me, if it comes down to crunch time, I get more out of re-watching lectures than reading a chapter, but it's different for everyone. Hope this helps :thumbup:

CK7218

02-12-2009, 06:10 PM

Damn, just firing off those questions. kidding...the interview is very relaxed.
There are more people at the interview day with you, but you interview with the two interviewers by yourself.
Definitely go to the pizza place if you have the chance, makes the next day much more relaxing.
If you have average statistics it is not too late, a few posts earlier someone mentioned interviewing at this time and still getting in in June.
It has been taking an average of around 10 days to get a response.

Hope this helps. Good Luck at your interview.
Definately go to the Oasis. We were asked numerous times if we went. I was also asked specifically during my interview.

CK7218

02-12-2009, 06:14 PM

Hello all LMU-DCOM. I interviewed on Feb 10th. I had a great experience. The faculty I met seemed to be very friendly and helpful. Is this true for the most part?? The facilities were amazing. Do you find it hard to find time to study the cadavers since there are only 8?

rockchalkjdoc

02-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Hello all LMU-DCOM. I interviewed on Feb 10th. I had a great experience. The faculty I met seemed to be very friendly and helpful. Is this true for the most part??

Friendly and helpful faculty? This is true for the entire part!

Do you find it hard to find time to study the cadavers since there are only 8?

As for anatomy lab, there are only 8 cadavers but this isn't a problem for learning. You're in a lab group of 5, and within that group you have 2 hours per week with your body. In lab, it can get a little crowded when you're on head and neck, but this is because the structures are so much smaller- from the neck down there's no problem with being able to see everything necessary. However, I learned the most on my own outside of lab time, and for that purpose the lab is open from when Dr. Cross arrives in the morning until about midnight each night (longer hours approaching practicals) Granted, the lab can get busier as you approach an exam, so plan accordingly. Long story short, 8 bodies means there are fewer structures to be tagged during practicals (although there are a couple "reserve bodies" we don't see until then). To make up the difference they integrate imaging and models

ultraprevention

02-12-2009, 09:16 PM

Friendly and helpful faculty? This is true for the entire part!

As for anatomy lab, there are only 8 cadavers but this isn't a problem for learning. You're in a lab group of 5, and within that group you have 2 hours per week with your body. In lab, it can get a little crowded when you're on head and neck, but this is because the structures are so much smaller- from the neck down there's no problem with being able to see everything necessary. However, I learned the most on my own outside of lab time, and for that purpose the lab is open from when Dr. Cross arrives in the morning until about midnight each night (longer hours approaching practicals) Granted, the lab can get busier as you approach an exam, so plan accordingly. Long story short, 8 bodies means there are fewer structures to be tagged during practicals (although there are a couple "reserve bodies" we don't see until then). To make up the difference they integrate imaging and models

Do you think it would help me tremendously if I teach anatomy several weeks before medschool starts? I've been offered to teach anatomy for four weeks from my university and therefore I'm contemplating whether it would be better for me to relax before medschool start, go on a mission trip in a foreign country, or teach anatomy and physiology I instead?

NPEMTIV

02-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Do you think it would help me tremendously if I teach anatomy several weeks before medschool starts? I've been offered to teach anatomy for four weeks from my university and therefore I'm contemplating whether it would be better for me to relax before medschool start, go on a mission trip in a foreign country, or teach anatomy and physiology I instead?

Can't hurt, but the level of depth will probably not be to the level of medical school. Do whatever is more fun and enjoy your time off.

aliDO

02-14-2009, 07:11 AM

The package I received stated all records must be sent by May 30th. I have never had Hep B and it won't be possible for me to get all three shots and a titer by then. Did anybody have this problem last year and what did you do? I plan on calling on Monday.

rockchalkjdoc

02-14-2009, 08:41 AM

Not a problem at all, start now and let Jody know that you're working on it.

lonestar16

02-14-2009, 05:45 PM

cassrae

02-14-2009, 10:56 PM

Does anyone have advice on how to find a house or apartment rental?? I've been trying the "google" method and I can't find anything :confused: I live in Texas and I plan to fly back to tennesse to show my family the school and the surround area. It would also be nice to use that time to look around at places for rent. ANY help would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

You could start by looking at the class of 2013's facebook group, some people have listed apartment rentals there, and there is a DCOM housing facebook profile on there that lists apartment/house rentals. There are also some listings on the SGA website.. some of these may overlap, I'm not sure.

Class of 2013 Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=39090372273)

SGA Website (http://www.dcomdo.com)

JasonI

02-15-2009, 05:09 AM

Does anyone have advice on how to find a house or apartment rental??
See the link in my signature.

jcrewtriathlete

02-17-2009, 10:20 AM

here we go... anyone who interviewed feb 9 or 10 heard anything back yet? sigh.

TXDO

02-17-2009, 10:57 AM

here we go... anyone who interviewed feb 9 or 10 heard anything back yet? sigh.

Hang in there buddy, give them 2 weeks or so. Good luck to you.:D

TXDO

02-17-2009, 10:59 AM

Hey guys,
Out of curiosity, when are you guys gonna take COMLEX-I? and how long you guys prep for it?

Thanks

GraceEuphoria

02-17-2009, 03:09 PM

Hey guys...I have been reading on here now and then for a year or so, but it has picked up recently as I am fully immersed in this process.

Just wanted to say i am interviewing at LMU on March 2. Anyone else scheduled for this day??

NPEMTIV

02-18-2009, 09:27 PM

Hey guys,
Out of curiosity, when are you guys gonna take COMLEX-I? and how long you guys prep for it?

Thanks

I'm testing USMLE on June 12th & COMLEX on June 16th. I've started studying a little already (2-3hr /wk), but I'll really start studying about 60 days out.

TXDO

02-19-2009, 10:38 AM

I'm testing USMLE on June 12th & COMLEX on June 16th. I've started studying a little already (2-3hr /wk), but I'll really start studying about 60 days out.

Great, it sounds good to me. Good luck to you. If you don't mind, can I ask what materials are you using for both tests and particularly for COMLEX? Since I know they are somehow different. BTW, does school provide the prep course for you guys ( etc.kaplan..)? Thanks for the replying my concern.

:D TXDO

brenster99

02-19-2009, 06:28 PM

Anyone interviewing 2/23?

ajeffries43

02-20-2009, 04:17 PM

Has anyone that's interviewed in the last few weeks heard anything?

NPEMTIV

02-20-2009, 05:32 PM

Great, it sounds good to me. Good luck to you. If you don't mind, can I ask what materials are you using for both tests and particularly for COMLEX? Since I know they are somehow different. BTW, does school provide the prep course for you guys ( etc.kaplan..)? Thanks for the replying my concern.

:D TXDO

The school is providing us with KAPLAN Lecture series, QBank, and a week in-house Kaplan review, but I'm personally using First Aid for most of my studies since it consistently outranks Kaplan.

jcrewtriathlete

02-21-2009, 08:48 PM

Has anyone that's interviewed in the last few weeks heard anything?

not yet but they said to give the adcom 2-4 weeks before you start to go bananas.

following my own advice is getting harder every day though :o esp since they apparently meet every week.

anyone know of the acceptance rate post-interview btw? and how many ppl make it off the waitlist, should we end up on it?

TXDO

02-22-2009, 07:15 AM

not yet but they said to give the adcom 2-4 weeks before you start to go bananas.

following my own advice is getting harder every day though :o esp since they apparently meet every week.

anyone know of the acceptance rate post-interview btw? and how many ppl make it off the waitlist, should we end up on it?

Hey there,
chin up and relax, hope everything will be fine for you guys. I don't know what the rate, but for my interview last Dec, it took me 2 days to get accepted after the interview. It may take a lit longer at this time, I guess but hang in there and just keep in tough with Amy, she's really nice and so helpful.
Wish you guys luck and let us know how it goes.

TXDO:):xf:

dominate

02-22-2009, 08:26 AM

The waiting is by far the slowest part of the process. I interviewed on Jan 20 and was accepted Jan 30. For most of the groups before me it took a little less time. The phone call came on a friday afternoon when I was least expecting it. I can't offer any words of wisdom... you have already done all you can at the interview and just try to keep yourself busy. Try not to check sdn 8 times a day like I did to see if people were getting accepted... it only made it worse

jcrewtriathlete

02-22-2009, 12:19 PM

Thanks TXDO.

i really do need to break my sdn addiction at some point... it's helping me cope, though :) my friends are getting kind of sick and tired of listening to me vent so this is like my own personal support group.

honestly, i don't know how people go through this process a second or third time. repeat applicants are my heroes!

cassrae

02-22-2009, 03:21 PM

Just think of all the people that have to wait MONTHS to find out any news! DCOM is merciful that way :)

aleese

02-22-2009, 05:31 PM

TXDO

02-22-2009, 06:02 PM

aleese

02-22-2009, 06:07 PM

So basically it's ok or not when you brought this issue up to school? Mine was done and mailed to school last week.:)

I don't really understand your response.

FutureDR09

02-22-2009, 07:57 PM

CoachPutMeIn

02-23-2009, 02:01 AM

I've heard people talk of mailing in a list of the shots they've had, of getting a drug screen and mailing it in, etc....where is all of this coming from. :confused: Have they asked for it? If so, where? Thanks!
You get it in the mail. Mine has been taking forever all week long at my physicians office. I just want to get all my stuff sent out and wrapped up asap.

dominate

02-23-2009, 06:38 AM

jcrewtriathlete

02-23-2009, 12:21 PM

OOOOMMMMMGGGG
HAPPY DANCE HAPPY DANCE
:banana:

good luck to everyone else who interviewed feb 9 & 10!!!!

TXDO

02-23-2009, 04:17 PM

OOOOMMMMMGGGG
HAPPY DANCE HAPPY DANCE
:banana:

good luck to everyone else who interviewed feb 9 & 10!!!!

Congrat!!! Happy for you. Move to LMU-DCOM class 2013 thread to join with us.
:D

CK7218

02-24-2009, 05:30 AM

Congrats jcrew! I received the phone call as well yesterday. I am very excited!!

missdochopeful

02-24-2009, 08:29 AM

I am attending LMU DCOM this summer and of course have to take a drug test. I am currently prescribed to a medication that will show up on a ten panel. I spoke with the appropriate person and kind of got a strange answer. He was basically like don't worry about it, as long as you're straight before clinicals it doesn't matter. I can't imagine they can hold it against me if I have a prescription, but just wondering.

Is it a medication you are just taking temporarily? It sounds like he's assuming it is and, therefore, since you currently have a prescription for the drug, it won't be a problem at this point. However, if it's not a temporary situation, you should definitely call back and explain that because if it's medication that can alter your state of awareness, they will not let you go on rotations and potentially endanger your patients.

When I had my drug test done, it was in the middle of my typical battle with spring allergies and I FREAKED OUT when it came back positive for diphenhydramine. The adcom just laughed and said don't worry about it. He's probably assuming it's something like that. I would call back for clarification because it's important to find out now if it's going to be a problem your third year! Good luck to you :xf:

ajeffries43

02-24-2009, 10:55 AM

aleese

02-24-2009, 12:26 PM

Is it a medication you are just taking temporarily? It sounds like he's assuming it is and, therefore, since you currently have a prescription for the drug, it won't be a problem at this point. However, if it's not a temporary situation, you should definitely call back and explain that because if it's medication that can alter your state of awareness, they will not let you go on rotations and potentially endanger your patients.

When I had my drug test done, it was in the middle of my typical battle with spring allergies and I FREAKED OUT when it came back positive for diphenhydramine. The adcom just laughed and said don't worry about it. He's probably assuming it's something like that. I would call back for clarification because it's important to find out now if it's going to be a problem your third year! Good luck to you :xf:

yes, I scheduled my physical and everything a few days after I am having my wisdom teeth taken out. I went ahead and rescheduled anyway just because I'd rather just not have to worry about it.

jcrewtriathlete

02-24-2009, 12:54 PM

Congrats on getting accepted!

So you both interviewed on the 9-10th? Since you got called yesterday, does that mean that people who interviewed on the 17th and haven't gotten a call should be worried?

thanks! :soexcited: <---- this was me all day yesterday.

yep, i interviewed on the 9th, so i wouldn't sweat it until next week. however, don't be surprised if you get a call sooner - not sure if they always have a delay like that when they review files. i think dean Stowers was out of town part of the week before i interviewed... that may have had something to do with it. also, on my interview day they specifically told us to remain calm for at least two weeks, possibly four.

amy's super cool with answering neurotic e-mails though, so you can always ask her for an update.

jcrewtriathlete

02-24-2009, 12:55 PM

Congrats jcrew! I received the phone call as well yesterday. I am very excited!!

congrats!!

did you interview the 9th or 10th?

Premed Worrier

02-25-2009, 06:51 AM

What county is Harrogate in?

forks4spoons

02-25-2009, 07:18 AM

What county is Harrogate in?

Claiborne!

Congrats to all the new acceptances!!

Whatsyourname

02-25-2009, 10:43 AM

I was just wondering if anyone planning on attending is Muslim? is there an MSA

CK7218

02-25-2009, 04:00 PM

congrats!!

did you interview the 9th or 10th?

I interviewed on Tuesday the 10th.

Alabamacub5

02-26-2009, 07:26 AM

after you complete the fafsa and get your SAR...do they send it to the school and do you wait for LMU to send you for loan amounts...this is what i thought the process entailed. Anyway, thanks to anyone who responds.. it would save a call to LMU for them to have to explain it to me.

Hmmm, I'm not sure... I was doing all this stuff within like two months, so I'm not a great one to ask, but once you get accepted, and you have completed FAFSA, they send you the form that says this is how much you can take out in loans (and it breaks it down by loan types). Basically, you can take out the whole loan amount regardless of what the FAFSA says (unless you are filthy rich). It has to do with some federal govt mumbo jumbo (as does most things these days, unfortunately). Call Pat Peace at the Fin. Aid office... she's more than happy to field your questions

Alabamacub5

02-26-2009, 07:27 AM

I was just wondering if anyone planning on attending is Muslim? is there an MSA

I am pretty sure that there are a three or four people of the muslim faith here. And I bet the same will hold true in your class.

dominate

02-26-2009, 07:43 AM

Hmmm, I'm not sure... I was doing all this stuff within like two months, so I'm not a great one to ask, but once you get accepted, and you have completed FAFSA, they send you the form that says this is how much you can take out in loans (and it breaks it down by loan types). Basically, you can take out the whole loan amount regardless of what the FAFSA says (unless you are filthy rich). It has to do with some federal govt mumbo jumbo (as does most things these days, unfortunately). Call Pat Peace at the Fin. Aid office... she's more than happy to field your questions

Thanks for the quick response... I am looking forward to coming to DCOM and maybe you can be on my said yelling roll tide! when they play to vols.. haha.

ultraprevention

02-26-2009, 09:09 AM

did any of you interviewing on the 17th got a call yet? I'm getting nervous since I haven't heard from them and it's almost 2 weeks.....how long should I wait before bugging LMU for my status?

dominate

02-26-2009, 09:15 AM

did any of you interviewing on the 17th got a call yet? I'm getting nervous since I haven't heard from them and it's almost 2 weeks.....how long should I wait before bugging LMU for my status?
I was in your exact position about a month ago. I got a call ten days after my interview on a friday afternoon. Hang in there... you might get a call tomorrow.:xf:

ajeffries43

02-26-2009, 10:57 AM

did any of you interviewing on the 17th got a call yet? I'm getting nervous since I haven't heard from them and it's almost 2 weeks.....how long should I wait before bugging LMU for my status?
I interviewed on the 17th and received a letter today saying I got put on the waiting list. :( I hope you have better luck than I.

SO depressed right now.

ultraprevention

02-26-2009, 01:35 PM

I interviewed on the 17th and received a letter today saying I got put on the waiting list. :( I hope you have better luck than I.

SO depressed right now.

OH, I'm sorry. But don't be too discouraged as you're still wait-listed. You probably have more chances than me as you're from that area....I'm from California.....I'm sure they'll give you an acceptance letter soon as people withdraw and accept other schools. Hang in there!

ultraprevention

02-26-2009, 01:38 PM

I was in your exact position about a month ago. I got a call ten days after my interview on a friday afternoon. Hang in there... you might get a call tomorrow.:xf:

Thanks for your comforting words. I hope I get a call tomorrow. I just came back from new jersey and haven't looked over my mail....I'm so afraid I'll find a rejection or wait-listed letter........which might still be a good thing so that way I don't have to put in the $2,000 deposit while I'm still waiting to get interviewed from other schools....there's always a bright side to everything....but thanks....I really appreciate your cheerful comments

sailorgal

02-26-2009, 03:03 PM

I'm interviewing in beginning of march, are there still spots open or is the interview for a waitlist spot?

ultraprevention

02-26-2009, 03:35 PM

I'm interviewing in beginning of march, are there still spots open or is the interview for a waitlist spot?

If I remember correctly, they said that they do not give out all the spots right away. They keep some for later in case they needed to give a really great applicant a seat in the later part of the interview process. That could be you so don't stress out about it. I've heard of others who interviewed late in May who still got in so you're definitely a few months earlier than May

ultraprevention

02-26-2009, 03:45 PM

I was in your exact position about a month ago. I got a call ten days after my interview on a friday afternoon. Hang in there... you might get a call tomorrow.:xf:

do they leave messages in case you don't picked up or they'll just try again later? I have bad reception in the lab (where I worked)

bioman2006

02-26-2009, 05:01 PM

do they leave messages in case you don't picked up or they'll just try again later? I have bad reception in the lab (where I worked)

The Dean left a message on my cell phone when I got in.

Styria

02-27-2009, 08:58 AM

I would wait to hear from one of the second year students about rotations. As a first year, I know nothing but rumors, and those stink. I know this isn't for sure (so I guess this is technically a rumor, but it is fairly solid info...) I'm pretty sure that UTMC - Knoxville made an offer to our school for us to be able to do CORE rotations there, but the offer had to be refused because it was unfair to our students (it cost way more per student than should normally be charged, they would require our students to take the USMLE boards as well as the COMLEX (which you are required to take as an osteopathic student, etc.) UTMC - Knoxville is also looking down the road when the med school in Memphis is going to have to enlarge their classes, so they can't take a whole bunch of students from DCOM now just to say no later. It's kind of a catch 22 for them. HOWEVER... as a third and fourth year student, you can do as many elective and selective roations as you want there, and those are good times to get to know some of the program directors and residents if you wanted to do a residency there. Plus, they might change their minds... you never know.

As to core rotation sites, Knoxville is hospital-saturated. There are 4-5 hospitals for sure that are great hospitals, places I would go to if I needed something done (in fact, I get to test that out here after 1st semester when I have my ACL reconstructed). The doctors are great at each of them, and they will be great teachers.

I'm not sure about Erlanger in Chattanooga. I know they have a relationship with UT - Memphis, but I'm pretty sure they have signed onto our students coming for both CORE and selectives, electives.

Don't worry about the third and fourth year rotations. Our Associate Clinical Dean, Dr. Lenz, is doing a great job and will make sure everybody has a great place to go. Focus on getting in for now... that's the hardest part.

How much competition would there be with residents and students from other schools in Knoxville rotations sites?

missdochopeful

02-27-2009, 12:58 PM

How much competition would there be with residents and students from other schools in Knoxville rotations sites?

I don't think there are medical students from other schools on our rotations... someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I was thinking that's why people are excited about getting so much one-on-one time. :confused:

TXDO

02-27-2009, 06:46 PM

hi guys,
I just wonder if it's possible to bike from school apartment to school everyday since I am trying to save some gas $:D

Thanks

missdochopeful

02-27-2009, 07:15 PM

hi guys,
I just wonder if it's possible to bike from school apartment to school everyday since I am trying to save some gas $:D

Thanks

You could... you'd probably get sick of it real fast though! :p I live about the same distance from the school in the other direction and I seriously fill up the gas tank like once every 5 weeks. You have to figure if it's a short enough distance that you could bike it, it wouldn't use much gas to drive it! You could always carpool too if you'll be in the apartments.

TXDO

02-27-2009, 07:31 PM

You could... you'd probably get sick of it real fast though! :p I live about the same distance from the school in the other direction and I seriously fill up the gas tank like once every 5 weeks. You have to figure if it's a short enough distance that you could bike it, it wouldn't use much gas to drive it! You could always carpool too if you'll be in the apartments.

Thanks for an advice. I have 1 more Q about Financial Aid. Does school have scholarship for us? or we just primarily take the loans? Besides, which loan program is the best for us from the list?
Thanks

missdochopeful

02-27-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks for an advice. I have 1 more Q about Financial Aid. Does school have scholarship for us? or we just primarily take the loans? Besides, which loan program is the best for us from the list?
Thanks

There aren't any major scholarships that I know of, aside from joining the military. Most people take out loans. You will probably qualify for some subsidized loans (around $8500), and the rest is unsubsidized (or GradPlus if you need more yet.) I don't know how to advise on who to borrow from. I'm with Chase and have been pretty happy. There was one lender that was having all kinds of problems at the beginning of the school year and was late getting people money, but I can't remember which one it was. You should contact Pat Peace. She's really helpful with this stuff. I just picked the one with no origination fee.

sailorgal

02-28-2009, 10:13 AM

nysheth

02-28-2009, 06:43 PM

I am interviewing early March also, March 2nd. Good luck on the 10th!

ultraprevention

02-28-2009, 07:13 PM

I got my wait-list letter last Friday....very depressing....I really wanted to get into that school and I thought my interview went well....even the interviewers told me that but maybe the school so something that I didn't see.....can anyone help me know what to write in my letter of intent or interest? Also what is my chance of getting off the wait-list considering that I'm out of state?

ultraprevention

02-28-2009, 07:16 PM

ScotFoo

03-01-2009, 12:08 PM

Hey all -

I see that LMU-DCOM uses mediasite to record lectures. Do any of the current students know if the lectures are enabled as podcasts, so students can re-listen to them on their ipod, or other mp3 device? I know mediasite has the capability, just wondering if it is used at LMU-DCOM.

Thanks

rockchalkjdoc

03-01-2009, 05:12 PM

In our most recent dean's hour, it was explained that podcasting has been approved. However, at this point it's a matter of implementation.

futuredoc20

03-01-2009, 08:51 PM

so i am interviewing march...anyone else? also, any general advice? does interview invite mean strong consideration?

ScotFoo

03-01-2009, 10:31 PM

In our most recent dean's hour, it was explained that podcasting has been approved. However, at this point it's a matter of implementation.

Thanks for the information.

Styria

03-02-2009, 11:35 AM

so i am interviewing march...anyone else? also, any general advice? does interview invite mean strong consideration?

The students at the pizza party the night before mine said that if you're invited to interview at DCOM, it's because they want you. Though you're still up against the class size and the timing in the cycle. It's very worth going to.

Just relax and be yourself. Although every school is said to be friendly and 'they just want to get to know you' in the interviews, I have never seen the level of kindness and encouragement that I was shown at DCOM. That includes the interviewers themselves. I'm a quiet person and still overcoming some shyness. They told me they'd rather go to a quiet, shy doctor who cares for his patients any day than an arrogant, overconfident a-hole.

Check the DCOM admissions welcome page. Everything they say they're looking for on that is pertinent. Be prepared to answer any questions about weaknesses, and to be specific if they ask for it, but don't obsess about it: growing and learning in life means you already answered the question for yourself in the past and you're just telling them what you know. This will take care of all sorts of questions (what will you do differently next time/what will you do if you don't understand material or are in trouble/have you seen something unethical and what did you do about it, etc.) and let you move on to being friendly and interesting and showing your humanity.

GraceEuphoria

03-02-2009, 09:44 PM

Gah, all this news of waitlisting has me nervous about the outcome of my interview already. It makes me wonder how many are actually going to be pulled from it in the long run and how late they wait to notify you...

JasonI

03-03-2009, 05:13 AM

hi guys,
I just wonder if it's possible to bike from school apartment to school everyday since I am trying to save some gas $:D

Thanks
There is a paved hiking/biking trail that goes from the student apartments to campus through an OLD train tunnel. It's well lit and fairly flat. Well, flat for around here.

Edit: Just a piece of news I heard this week, if you have seen the recent construction on LMU campus, it's a new cell phone tower going in.

nysheth

03-04-2009, 10:21 AM

I recently interviewed at DCOM and really liked it. Its so strange seeing such state of the art facilities in the middle of a rural area. I know their Adcom meets this thursday, so I hope I get a call soon!

bsteven2

03-04-2009, 02:54 PM

Hi all I will be interviewing March 30th, got the call this AM from Amy. Who else will be there with me?

blondeshell15

03-04-2009, 04:01 PM

Hi all I will be interviewing March 30th, got the call this AM from Amy. Who else will be there with me?

March 24th :xf: I got the call from Amy this morning too! I will let you know how it goes :D

awwadcj

03-04-2009, 06:04 PM

March 24th :xf: I got the call from Amy this morning too! I will let you know how it goes :D

How long ago did you submit your secondary? Just trying to figure out if/when I might get invited.

GraceEuphoria

03-04-2009, 08:25 PM

How long ago did you submit your secondary? Just trying to figure out if/when I might get invited.

Turnover has been super quick. My secondary was in on either Feb 11 or 12. I got called on the 16th for an interview on Mar 2nd. Hope that helps give you an idea of the time frame you might be working with.

GraceEuphoria

03-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Just thought of this though- responses might slowed a little here lately. Dean Stowers has been out of town some and the school has several things going on right now, including an AOA conference and trip to DC for DO on the Hill Day, or something like that. They told us March 2nd interviewees to give it at least 2 weeks before calling and that we should have responses in 2-4 weeks.

FutureDR09

03-05-2009, 09:49 AM

forks4spoons

03-05-2009, 09:50 PM

I was just wondering if any of the class of 2013 have received their award letter from the financial aid department? I'm not talking about the packet, I'm talking about the letter that states how much we are allotted from each lender. Thanks!

I e-mailed Pat yesterday asking if anything had been sent out since someone has been stealing things from our mailbox :mad: and aside from the generic Financial Aid packet, nothing has been sent out. She said she anticipated award letters being sent in April.

Hope this helps... And darnit, I still need to go get a PO Box.

mareo03

03-06-2009, 10:27 AM

GraceEuphoria

03-06-2009, 12:43 PM

Falling Gator

03-06-2009, 04:02 PM

bioman2006

03-06-2009, 08:40 PM

sc1085

03-07-2009, 11:25 AM

Does anyone have an interview March 10th at LMU-DCOM? I'm staying at the holiday in and didn't know if any others would be staying there? Thanks! I'm so exicted!

ultraprevention

03-07-2009, 11:11 PM

So I was waitlisted here at LMU in February, and after seeing other schools (also being waitlisted), I've really decided that LMU is my first choice. I plan on sending an update of what I've been doing this semester, since I am out of school. What advice does anyone have on what to say? And how should I go about sending it (ie email, mail typed letter,...)? :confused:

What date did you interview. I am wait-listed too and I interviewed on the 17th....I'm just wondering if anyone interviewed on that date got in....it seems so many people are wait-listed on that date of interview. But I just emailed Janette a letter of interest (which includes an attachment of the letter) and she said that was fine and that she's going to put it in my profile so you can always do that and send in a hard copy if you want. I hope you get in though. Yes, LMU is a neat school and is my top choice right now even after interviewing at several schools all over the country. Good luck and don't give up.

ultraprevention

03-07-2009, 11:15 PM

I recently received an interview date with LMU. Is there anyone out there that has gone through the process and can maybe share his/her interview experience. Can someone hint on what should I expect and the school's atmosphere? This is my first interview so I'm both nervous and excited:)

How exciting. You'll definitely enjoy the interview experience. LMU is probably one of the most accommodating and hospitable schools I've interviewed so far and it's pretty out there. It's pretty laid back but don't slack off and still maintain professionalism during the interview process. Have fun definitely and make sure you talk to Bob, he's the nicest and informative tour guide ever. He'll make your nervousness go away. Good luck!

ultraprevention

03-07-2009, 11:17 PM

Does anyone have an interview March 10th at LMU-DCOM? I'm staying at the holiday in and didn't know if any others would be staying there? Thanks! I'm so exicted!

If you go to the Oasis pizza the night before, you'll meet several people who are staying at the same hotel. They also serve great breakfast (free) downstairs.....I didn't know this until I was about to leave for the interview...but Bob will pick you up at around 8:30 AM........enjoy...it's a great hotel and people are great!

ajeffries43

03-08-2009, 06:08 PM

Things just keep getting worse. Did any of you that have also been put on the wait list receive any type of confirmation from the school when you emailed within the 14 days your interest in remaining on the list? I hope that makes sense...

Anyway, I sent a message within a few days of receiving the letter my interest in remaining on the wait list. I realized last night that I never heard back from the school (I'm such an IDIOT for not checking up on it...I've never had a problem like this before though)....so I get to checking my email and I check my Sent folder....and there is no such email there.

So now I'm freaking out that they didn't get the email. And now it is past the 14 day requirement! I just sent another email explaining the situation, but I'm just really afraid that it won't matter. I'll be heartbroken if this is what completely knocks me out.

GraceEuphoria

03-08-2009, 06:57 PM

Alabamacub5

03-09-2009, 06:52 AM

Is anyone interviewing on March 10? Is this really late to be interviewing?? I'm very very very excited to have an interview!!! And I'll definitely be going to the oasis pizza hoopla. Do I still have a good chance at acceptance if I'm OOS and its march? I'd love to go here!! Any advice would be appreciated!

Sailor gal (as well as others interviewing on March 10)-

Me and a friend will be there at Oasis that night to answer any and all of your questions, as well as to help ya'll relax a bit before the big day. I hope everyone comes out to enjoy the evening... It's not the greatest pizza in the world (NY and Chicago have that one covered) ut it is tasty and they have other stuff if you don't want pizza.

Alabamacub5

03-09-2009, 06:57 AM

Does anyone have an interview March 10th at LMU-DCOM? I'm staying at the holiday in and didn't know if any others would be staying there? Thanks! I'm so exicted!

I bet most interviewees who are staying at a hotel will be there. Be sure to come to the pizza deal at Oasis the night before - it's a lot of fun and helps you relax a bit

Alabamacub5

03-09-2009, 07:01 AM

So I was waitlisted here at LMU in February, and after seeing other schools (also being waitlisted), I've really decided that LMU is my first choice. I plan on sending an update of what I've been doing this semester, since I am out of school. What advice does anyone have on what to say? And how should I go about sending it (ie email, mail typed letter,...)? :confused:

I would write what is generally referred to as a letter of intent. Basically, address it to the Director of Admissions, cc: to your interviewers, that states your intent. FOR ME, this was the only school that I interviewed at, so I told them that. If accepted I would come without a doubt, so I told them that. Basically it is something else that you can send them to express your interest in the school so when they pull out your file again, they'll see that you haven't given up. Obviously, don't write that stuff if it's not true, but you get the picture.

Keep it up... don't get discouraged. It's out of your hands now!

Alabamacub5

03-09-2009, 07:14 AM

Is ANYONE getting accepted that has interviewed recently?? From what I understood while I was there, the class was not even close to full, so what's the story? Is it just a matter of having to wait on students who have been accepted to respond with a yes or no so they know how many seats they are working with?

Also, sorry if it's been covered, but does anyone know how their waitlist works- is it ranked or done by order of interview? And will they tell you what spot you hold on the list if you do end up on it?

People are getting accepted but then again, people are getting on the wait-list too. Wait-list is not bad, ya'll... think of it (because it really is) a sign of "not yet. I'll say this again for those who didn't read a previous post. I submitted my primary February 2 of last year. I got a call inviting me for an interview March 16. I interviewed April 4, got a wait-list letter May 5, and then practically nothing until June. June 16th was kind of the date when AACOMAS schools start moving a lot from their wait-list - so i got a call then. All that to say, keep your head up.

In a sense, it is a matter of how many acceptances are "accepted" by the student, but at this stage, they don't give out a ton of acceptances unless they are just certain they want that individual. I bet that 1/3 our class was on the wait-list at some point of the year, even if it was earlier in the cycle.

The wait-list, as I understand it, is ranked in tiers (at the least), but also by numbers within those tiers. The tiers are determined by "top choice", not by interview date, so even if you're like me and got a late start on things, if they like you well enough and interviewed the last day possible, you can still get in... (although rmeember, it is always better to apply/interview early. The admissions offices can't tell you where you are on the list, unfortunately

Alabamacub5

03-09-2009, 07:16 AM

nysheth

03-09-2009, 07:26 AM

GraceEuphoria, I think we interviewed on the same day! I hope we hear something soon...!

GraceEuphoria

03-10-2009, 12:13 AM

GraceEuphoria, I think we interviewed on the same day! I hope we hear something soon...!

We did- I can pick out who you were based on your picture because you talked so much about your dog! :) I was across the table from you in the conference room. And I realized today (yesterday? haha) it was only a week since we interviewed, so it seems it might be a while still! :(

rockchalkjdoc

03-10-2009, 04:48 AM

Jeez 'bamacub... 5 straight posts. Obviously no upcoming tests :laugh:

missdochopeful

03-10-2009, 05:04 AM

Jeez 'bamacub... 5 straight posts. Obviously no upcoming tests :laugh:

That's right - 4 weeks test free :banana: That might be the longest stretch we've had without one! Thank you spring break! :D

Alabamacub5

03-10-2009, 07:29 AM

Jeez 'bamacub... 5 straight posts. Obviously no upcoming tests :laugh:

you got it... plus, I haven't figured out how to reply to multiple people in one post...

plus Iwant to be like you and have more posts so people will take me seriously:laugh:

awwadcj

03-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Just got an invitation to interview April 6th. Anyone else going to be there?

Falling Gator

03-10-2009, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll send a letter to Janette and my interviewers this week. I also plan on sending in 1 or 2 additional LoR's regarding my work for the past 2 semesters, so hopefully that will help too.

I would write a letter to your interviewers and mail it. Tell them about what you've been doing since your interview, like working, more shadowing, etc. Clearly state your interest in LMU and that it is your top choice among the other schools you've applied to. Hopefully there will be enough movement on the waitlist for you to get in!

BTW, we interviewed on the same day. I hope you get good news at some point in this cycle. Although I won't be attending LMU, I was very impressed by it and I think it has great potential.

Bioman: Congrats on your acceptances, I'm glad things worked out for you.

What date did you interview. I am wait-listed too and I interviewed on the 17th....I'm just wondering if anyone interviewed on that date got in....it seems so many people are wait-listed on that date of interview. But I just emailed Janette a letter of interest (which includes an attachment of the letter) and she said that was fine and that she's going to put it in my profile so you can always do that and send in a hard copy if you want. I hope you get in though. Yes, LMU is a neat school and is my top choice right now even after interviewing at several schools all over the country. Good luck and don't give up.
I interviewed on Jan 27 but didn't get waitlisted until Feb.

I would write what is generally referred to as a letter of intent. Basically, address it to the Director of Admissions, cc: to your interviewers, that states your intent. FOR ME, this was the only school that I interviewed at, so I told them that. If accepted I would come without a doubt, so I told them that. Basically it is something else that you can send them to express your interest in the school so when they pull out your file again, they'll see that you haven't given up. Obviously, don't write that stuff if it's not true, but you get the picture.

Keep it up... don't get discouraged. It's out of your hands now!

Falling Gator

03-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Regarding my leter of intent, should I mention that I've applied to some post baccalaureate programs (Plan B lol)? Or should I just mention the work I've done the past two semesters, as well as what I plan to do in the upcoming weeks/months?

CoachPutMeIn

03-10-2009, 11:55 AM

Idk about mentioning the Plan B thing, I'm not sure, maybe someone else can give better input.

gobluegirl

03-10-2009, 04:27 PM

I wouldn't recommend mentioning anything about plan b in your letter of intent. Instead, focus on explaining how you stand out from the other people on the waitlist. Explain why you deserve to be accepted. Think about how the school would benefit from you, and vice versa. Also, write about your accomplishments and activities since the interview, and update them on your GPA (if it's changed).

Good luck to those of you waiting to hear from LMU-DCOM :D

hoss22

03-10-2009, 05:35 PM

you got it... plus, I haven't figured out how to reply to multiple people in one post...

plus Iwant to be like you and have more posts so people will take me seriously:laugh:
My post count means I am your superior MD ;).

You should click the button that says Multi-quote. Click as many people as you want to quote using the multi-quote button then on the last person click the regular "Quote" button

Good luck to all those waiting to hear. This is a great place...we all work very hard, but we have lots of fun in between!

nysheth

03-11-2009, 11:51 AM

yay!:laugh: Dr. Stowers called me today for acceptance into Class 2013!! I'm so happy!

Styria

03-11-2009, 12:04 PM

yay!:laugh: Dr. Stowers called me today for acceptance into Class 2013!! I'm so happy!

Congratulations!

I had already decided on DCOM, but had two more interviews this past weekend. They helped affirm my decision that this one will be the best place for me. So I'll see you this fall too!

3dee

03-11-2009, 12:57 PM

does LMU send any sort of confirmation that they received your application in the mail?

hoss22

03-11-2009, 04:04 PM

does LMU send any sort of confirmation that they received your application in the mail?
Yep...an interview ;).
I don't remember getting a confirmation. If you would like to know they have all of your documents, I would just give admissions a call. Good luck!

GraceEuphoria

03-11-2009, 04:35 PM

yay!:laugh: Dr. Stowers called me today for acceptance into Class 2013!! I'm so happy!

Congrats!

I hope this doesn't mean a definite wait-listing for myself since we interviewed the same day! I wish some of our other groups members were on here so I might have a better idea of how many people heard from him...we'll see...

123880

03-11-2009, 05:08 PM

Congrats!

I hope this doesn't mean a definite wait-listing for myself since we interviewed the same day! I wish some of our other groups members were on here so I might have a better idea of how many people heard from him...we'll see...I was in y'alls group. Haven't heard anything but still keeping my fingers crossed. LMU is far and away my top choice.

123880

03-11-2009, 05:10 PM

yay!:laugh: Dr. Stowers called me today for acceptance into Class 2013!! I'm so happy!Congrats!!!!! That's sooooo exciting!

Let the apartment hunting begin... :)

123880

03-11-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the quick response... I am looking forward to coming to DCOM and maybe you can be on my said yelling roll tide! when they play to vols.. haha.
I have a feeling the sounds of 'Rocky Top' would drown out your yelling.

:)

GraceEuphoria

03-11-2009, 05:52 PM

I was in y'alls group. Haven't heard anything but still keeping my fingers crossed. LMU is far and away my top choice.

Mine too :xf: I am guessing you were from TN based on the name, but I am not sure if I have placed who you were- help me out here!

I suppose I might be slightly negative only because after perusing the posts in here, most of the people who interviewed together got their calls on the same day :(

123880

03-11-2009, 06:09 PM

Mine too :xf: I am guessing you were from TN based on the name, but I am not sure if I have placed who you were- help me out here!

I suppose I might be slightly negative only because after perusing the posts in here, most of the people who interviewed together got their calls on the same day :(

Oh, I understand the negativity. But remember the married 2nd year? Got a call super late and didn't have tons of time to spend looking for housing.

I just have to stay positive. I want this so school badly.

I'm thinking Nysheth is the other UT loving person that was there? But I haven't read enough to place you. :(

I was in red and black with blonde curls pinned up.

GraceEuphoria

03-11-2009, 06:41 PM

Oh, I understand the negativity. But remember the married 2nd year? Got a call super late and didn't have tons of time to spend looking for housing.

I just have to stay positive. I want this so school badly.

I'm thinking Nysheth is the other UT loving person that was there? But I haven't read enough to place you. :(

I was in red and black with blonde curls pinned up.

Haha well I haven't really posted enough for you to place me probably...I was a couple people down from you at Oasis on your left and across the table from you in the conference room. Actually now that I think about it the best way to remember probably is that I was the one that followed your looooong interview :)

I know immediate acceptance isn't a closed door. I was just really hoping not to have to hold out any longer than march or april because of trying to make plans for elsewhere is necessary for a masters. I refuse to sit around this next year doing nothing if things don't pan out this fall somewhere. The idea of waiting until june to get pulled off of a waitlist though just makes me want to cry, knowing that classes start at the end of july. I have a cool landlord where i live who agreed to let me pay monthly when my least ends in May, but I would LOVE to be able to tell him how many months that would be, yadda yadda yadda. But who knows- maybe Stowers just didn't get to all the calls.

123880

03-11-2009, 06:50 PM

Haha well I haven't really posted enough for you to place me probably...I was a couple people down from you at Oasis on your left and across the table from you in the conference room. Actually now that I think about it the best way to remember probably is that I was the one that followed your looooong interview :)

I know immediate acceptance isn't a closed door. I was just really hoping not to have to hold out any longer than march or april because of trying to make plans for elsewhere is necessary for a masters. I refuse to sit around this next year doing nothing if things don't pan out this fall somewhere. The idea of waiting until june to get pulled off of a waitlist though just makes me want to cry, knowing that classes start at the end of july. I have a cool landlord where i live who agreed to let me pay monthly when my least ends in May, but I would LOVE to be able to tell him how many months that would be, yadda yadda yadda. But who knows- maybe Stowers just didn't get to all the calls.

Hahaha. Yeah. I was just thinking that-maybe he only makes x calls/day. Made me feel better. :)

And yeah, my interview was kinda long. It was weird because I didn't realize that while it was going on...

peachate

03-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Congrats!

I hope this doesn't mean a definite wait-listing for myself since we interviewed the same day! I wish some of our other groups members were on here so I might have a better idea of how many people heard from him...we'll see...

I was in your group too. I was the one on the end by the clock that wasn't on the wall, the side of the table opposite the door... I guess that explains who I am? Anyway, I got a message from the dean today that I have been accepted. I'm going to turn it down though cause I think I would fit in more at AZCOM. Good luck!

123880

03-11-2009, 07:29 PM

I was in your group too. I was the one on the end by the clock that wasn't on the wall, the side of the table opposite the door... I guess that explains who I am? Anyway, I got a message from the dean today that I have been accepted. I'm going to turn it down though cause I think I would fit in more at AZCOM. Good luck!Thanks! Good luck to you too! You liked their 'punk rock' approach, I believe?

peachate

03-11-2009, 07:52 PM

Thanks! Good luck to you too! You liked their 'punk rock' approach, I believe?

Yeah. Gotta go with the punk rock.

GraceEuphoria

03-11-2009, 09:15 PM

*oops, quoted wrong person* :)

brenster99

03-11-2009, 09:19 PM

Yeah. Gotta go with the punk rock.

What did you like about AZCOM vs LMU-DCOM
I just got accepted to LMU and i have an int at AZCOM on the 27th or so... I really liked LMU but i gotta give AZ a fair shake.

GraceEuphoria

03-11-2009, 09:19 PM

I love how everyone is coming out of the woodwork here! Haha, its funny because I know EXACTLY who you are (peachate) based on that description in the room....hope they got that clock back up in its proper place! It's very important while you sit there for however long twiddling your thumbs waiting to get called right?? Well congrats on the acceptances- you just call them in with that decline though and tell them I will happily take that spot :D

brenster99

03-11-2009, 09:24 PM

And by the way for anyone who is looking for time frames...
I interviewed 2/23 and the admissions committee didn't meet 2/26 like normal they met 3/4 a week late and I got accepted today.

JasonI

03-12-2009, 05:19 AM

Congrats to everyone getting in and hang in there to everyone still waiting.
Looking forward to seeing all the new faces this summer/fall.

peachate

03-12-2009, 09:38 AM

What did you like about AZCOM vs LMU-DCOM
I just got accepted to LMU and i have an int at AZCOM on the 27th or so... I really liked LMU but i gotta give AZ a fair shake.

I think both schools are pretty even. For me it came down to the fact that I prefer being closer to a city. What if I really need to have Vietnamese food one night? I don't think there are any Vietnamese restaurants in Harrogate. LMU is an amazing school and if it were somewhere bigger, it would be my top choice due to the faculty, labs, creepy talking patient dummies, group testing stuff, etc... Definitely check out AZCOM though. It has a great campus, great faculty, and the interview was actually fun. Like a lot of people say on this SDN thing, med school is what you make of it. I don't think there are any bad schools out there, it just comes down to where you think you fit in.

nysheth

03-12-2009, 12:55 PM

Makati2008

03-12-2009, 05:31 PM

nascardoc

03-12-2009, 05:47 PM

I will be attending your school next fall and I was wondering if you could tell me just a small description about the typical first semester of medical school there. Also how is the studying going along for the COMLEX with the second years? Does DCOM prep us for the Boards?

Thanks so much in advance guys!
eric.

First off....congrats on your acceptance!!! Check out this link (http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/pdfs/oms1_fall_schedule_08.pdf) as it shows you the schedule for the first semester. The schedule starts when the last schedule update occured, so you just need to move a couple pages....just use the arrows in acrobat reader. That is the best way to understand the schedule. But in a nutshell....you will be busy.

As for boards, they do teach board material very well. We have a couple profs who do Kaplan COMLEX review, so the experience is there. Also, DCOM provides the 2nd year students Kaplan review materials/classes at no cost. We have access to qbanks, lectures, practice exams, etc. So your boards will be more than covered. But remember, board study begins with your classes ;).

123880

03-12-2009, 06:17 PM

Peachgate, I know exactly who you are too! Just some info: I asked Dr. Stowers if there were any seats open when he called me and he said they keep seats open for good candidates that apply close to the deadline.
Also, Vols I think you were sitting beside me in the conference room and I was the UT fan. I wish you all the best luck, I'm sure he doesn't call all people on the acceptance list.Welllll, I didn't get a phone call b/c I got to join the group chilling on the waitlist. As sad as I am over it, it just means I'll have to send more papers telling them all about how LMU and me would go so well together.

:)

nascardoc

03-12-2009, 07:40 PM

First off, congrats to everyone on their acceptances!!! You all will love LMU-DCOM :highfive:

So I was waitlisted here at LMU in February, and after seeing other schools (also being waitlisted), I've really decided that LMU is my first choice. I plan on sending an update of what I've been doing this semester, since I am out of school. What advice does anyone have on what to say? And how should I go about sending it (ie email, mail typed letter,...)? :confused:

I am using the quoted post above as a reference in which to answer all questions regarding waitlist stuff, so the advice is for anyone in that situation.

Words of advice:

- Keep the school updated on any activites you are involved in, albeit grades, clinical experience/shadowing, volunteering, teaching, etc. It shows the school you are still interested in them and you are continuing to improve your application. Please don't send them something everyday. Every 2 weeks or so, if you have a VALID update (not going to your doctor who's a DO and getting a check-up). If more than one, send it in a group. This late in the cycle, make yourself stand out, but don't be annoying.

- Send a Letter of Inent (LOI). Basically, its a letter stating you will forego any other acceptance should LMU-DCOM take you off the waitlist and accept you. Personally, I would type it, print it out on nice paper and send it to the school, but emailing or faxing works too.

- Be patient. The wait-list sucks b/c all you do is sit and wonder....its hurry and wait. But trust the process. The number of seats changes b/c you have people who have been accepted, but are still deciding on whether to go or not (and the school has to assume they will take the seat), you still have more interviews in the upcoming weeks, etc. Trust me (and the other DCOMers here on SDN), people are taken off the waitlist, and sometimes a week before school starts. Remember, keep the school updated and let know you WANT to go there.

Regarding my leter of intent, should I mention that I've applied to some post baccalaureate programs (Plan B lol)? Or should I just mention the work I've done the past two semesters, as well as what I plan to do in the upcoming weeks/months?

Um...don't talk about plan B...doesn't look good. Talk about the stuff you've done to show have you've improved. In the background, still apply to those programs, but there is no need to let the school know. Should this application cycle end and you aren't offered a seat, then you can send a letter stating you've applied and been accepted to a post-bach program in order to improve your application for next year. Don't be afraid to keep in touch either.

The best thing ANYONE can do who is applying next year is to attend the OMAC conferences DCOM has. One is in September and the other in December. All the big wigs in admissions are there, so stop by and talk to them. Also, talk to current students and get advice from them.

Things just keep getting worse. Did any of you that have also been put on the wait list receive any type of confirmation from the school when you emailed within the 14 days your interest in remaining on the list? I hope that makes sense...

Anyway, I sent a message within a few days of receiving the letter my interest in remaining on the wait list. I realized last night that I never heard back from the school (I'm such an IDIOT for not checking up on it...I've never had a problem like this before though)....so I get to checking my email and I check my Sent folder....and there is no such email there.

So now I'm freaking out that they didn't get the email. And now it is past the 14 day requirement! I just sent another email explaining the situation, but I'm just really afraid that it won't matter. I'll be heartbroken if this is what completely knocks me out.

If I were you, I would call Janette and talk to her.

Finally, just some other words of wisdom, coming from a 2nd year at LMU-DCOM about med school. First and foremost, remember to take time for yourself, your family and friends...loosen up, laugh, and enjoy the little things in life. There is always time to study (and there never seems to be enough of it), so remember those around you. Hand out with classmates...shoot the breeze with faculty, get to know them, and talk more than medicine. Get involved with clubs and leadership positions. Don't be afraid to try something new or break out of your shell a bit. Look to the 2nd year students (next year's 2nd year students) for advice...they know what you'll be going thru, more than you. Advice from people who have gone thru it is invaluable. We 2nd year students are leaving the school in great hands with the current first year students, they are great people and a great class. They will do a great job at continuing, evolving, and creating the legacy we've left behind. That's one of coolest parts about going to a new school. You have a great opportunity at now only leaving your mark or footprint on a school, but your legacy. Take advantage of that. Your voice and ideas will never be heard louder, so act on them. Make the school yours. But remember, you'll also take some crap from the class above you. It comes with the territory with being the new kids on the block. Don't worry, its not malicious, its fun. Best of all, you get to do it to the class after you. If you do all of these things, I guarantee you will have some of the best years of your life in medical school.

Oh....one last thing....don't be a gunner.....they are a**holes. :slap:

dominate

03-12-2009, 07:56 PM

The best thing ANYONE can do who is applying next year is to attend the OMAC conferences DCOM has. One is in September and the other in December. All the big wigs in admissions are there, so stop by and talk to them. Also, talk to current students and get advice from them.

I went to an OMAC conference in December and since I am from alabama and came to visit the school at a time other than the interview... they could tell I was very interested...LMU-DCOM was always my number one choice and my visit cemented it, and I made sure to let them know that. I was on the lower end of the MCAT scale and I truly believe that my attending the OMAC conference helped get me an intervie.... I honestly think I would not have had the chance if I had not met faculty, admissions, and taken advice from current students. My dream came true and I was accepted. It's too late for people this cycle to attend an OMAC, but if any future applicants are lurking take my advice. Good luck to those still waiting.:xf:

Styria

03-13-2009, 06:52 PM

missdochopeful

03-14-2009, 09:07 AM

Have any of you current students taken the speed reading course that will be offered April 4th and 5th? It's nice to see Dr. D'Eramo plug it, but what do you guys think? I'm considering it as an opportunity to check out the area more closely and meet more students in addition to improving skills.

http://www.execuread.com/speed-reading-courses-at-debusk-college-of-osteopathic-medicine.htm

I didn't take it (little short on cash right now!), but a few of my friends did and said it was very helpful. If you are going to be in the area, it can't hurt to take it. It might make you a more efficient studier when you start school!

futuredoc20

03-15-2009, 08:08 PM

futuredoc20

03-15-2009, 08:17 PM

GraceEuphoria

03-15-2009, 08:40 PM

so i have an interview coming up and i was wondering what the day itself was like. i read in one of the posts that bob the tourguide picks you up..is that the case or can you drive on your own. also, is there a coatcheck or a place for students to leave their coats/purse/etc? how long does the campus tour last? i know these are random neurotic questions on my part, but i cant help myself since i am so nervous. any other advice/what to expect/etc. much appreciated.

Here's the basic gist of the day...

-check-in with light breakfast snacks and drinks (Bob will bring you over on the shuttle but if you want to drive, that's fine too)
-presentations on curriculum, financial aid, etc by various admistrative faculty and professors
-3 30min interview sessions (you only participate in one though)
-building tour with students
-lunch with students
-housing tour with Bob

Throughout all of this, your stuff is safe and sound in the conference room that you sit in during presentations and while waiting for your interview slot, so no need to worry about that. Regardless, I wouldn't bring anything personal in with you besides the bare necessities.

Other advice: don't sweat the small stuff. :)

tatstyl

03-16-2009, 02:41 PM

Need for some info please
Those of you at LMU-DCOM
1- how are the stats of test for the first and second year students?
2- are many students taking the USMLE?

MJB

03-16-2009, 04:39 PM

Need for some info please
Those of you at LMU-DCOM
1- how are the stats of test for the first and second year students?
2- are many students taking the USMLE?

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking with #1. Can you clarify?

As for #2, a significant number of my classmates that I know plan to take both the COMLEX and USMLE Step 1 this summer.

3dee

03-16-2009, 06:33 PM

yay! i got an interview!! is it really a 2 hour drive from the airport to the campus? does GPS work in that area?

tatstyl

03-16-2009, 07:34 PM

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking with #1. Can you clarify?

As for #2, a significant number of my classmates that I know plan to take both the COMLEX and USMLE Step 1 this summer.

sorry I can't even understand myself what I was asking

What is the percentage of students who take and pass the USMLE or COMLEX in the first and second year.
I heard that in some schools, about 80 to 90 percent of students pass it at their first time. How about LMU-DCOM?

TXDO

03-16-2009, 08:46 PM

sorry I can't even understand myself what I was asking

What is the percentage of students who take and pass the USMLE or COMLEX in the first and second year.
I heard that in some schools, about 80 to 90 percent of students pass it at their first time. How about LMU-DCOM?

I am not sure if I totally understood your question here. students can only take USMLE/COMLEX after they finish their first 2 years ( First and second year). Moreover, LMU-DCOM is a new school so this summer is the first time for them to take exams, therefore, there is no stats yet.
:)

TXDO

03-16-2009, 08:48 PM

yay! i got an interview!! is it really a 2 hour drive from the airport to the campus? does GPS work in that area?

Yes, I think so since I drove from Atlanta, GA to LMU-DCOM easily so I think yes.

TXDO

03-16-2009, 08:57 PM

TXDO

03-16-2009, 09:30 PM

Hello people,
I applied FAFSA and got the SAR report back. Do I need to send it or any financial documents to school? I am new to the loan process, so can anyone tell me what happen after I accept the loans from Financial Award Letter. Do I get the loans as it's a check pay to me or it's automatically paid to school? What happen if I want some loan money to buy textbooks online rather than buy them at bookstore (money save), then what I need to tell them?

I really appreciate for your help:)

JasonI

03-17-2009, 06:18 AM

yay! i got an interview!! is it really a 2 hour drive from the airport to the campus? does GPS work in that area?
Knoxville airport? Yes.
GPS and Sat radio, yes.
FM radio and cell phones, sometimes.

Your GPS will tell you to come up Hwy33 from Knoxville.
It lies.
Take I75 from Knoxville up to Hwy63 and come across that way. Much easier drive. Much less chance of getting stuck behind a tractor or school bus.

MJB

03-17-2009, 06:26 AM

sorry I can't even understand myself what I was asking

What is the percentage of students who take and pass the USMLE or COMLEX in the first and second year.
I heard that in some schools, about 80 to 90 percent of students pass it at their first time. How about LMU-DCOM?

The class of 2011 will be the first class to take Step 1.

So, no stats on that yet.

I'd put the time of airport to LMU at closer to 1.5 hours, especially if you stay off that Hwy 63. That way takes forever. (I'll just add that I hadn't seen Jason's edited comment before I posted this. That being said, I stand by what I said. The 75 to 63 route adds at least 30 minutes to your drive in my experience...and, it's boring.)

GPS, pretty sure it works. Haven't needed one.

missdochopeful

03-17-2009, 07:13 AM

While allopathic residencies will "take" the COMLEX alone, it is not directly comparable to the USMLE, so I'm considering taking both to show that I'm an equally strong candidate as an allopathic student, should I decide to apply to an MD program (to clear any doubt from their mind). Also, at the National Spring SOMA Meeting a few weeks ago, we were asked to report allopathic residency programs who are discriminating against DO applicants (by doing things like asking for tuition), which makes me believe that it has been a problem for some students. Not that I would want to end up in a program that doesn't think I'm a worthy candidate, but doing well on the USMLE if you plan to apply to MD residencies may prevent this.

That being said, if you have good grades, good COMLEX scores and have a strong application otherwise, iand you do poorly on the USMLE you are shooting yourself in the foot. I'm only going to take it if I'm confident I will do well and am fully prepared.

But you have PLENTY of time to worry about that. Just do well on your exams first, then you can talk to your advisor about things like this ;)

a significant number of my classmates that I know plan to take both the COMLEX and USMLE Step 1 this summer

Thanks for letting us know. Just out of curiousity, why do y'all want to take both? is there any advantage for taking both of them since I know now allopathic residencies are willing to take COMLEX alone? Lastly, do you think school stuffs acurately prepare for board exams? I am studying COMLEX books, high yields and Goljans lectures and I think they are so helpful. Once again, I humbly ask this question without of any intention to brag or something. BTW, I am matriculating in LMU-DCOM in this fall.

Thanks very much.;)\:)

tatstyl

03-17-2009, 12:15 PM

tatstyl

03-17-2009, 12:18 PM

I am not sure if I totally understood your question here. students can only take USMLE/COMLEX after they finish their first 2 years ( First and second year). Moreover, LMU-DCOM is a new school so this summer is the first time for them to take exams, therefore, there is no stats yet.
:)

I though the exams were to be taken in the first and second years. Thanks

TXDO

03-17-2009, 05:29 PM

:D Hi guys,
I am new to the loan applying process, so can anyone tell me what are the next steps after I already applied FAFSA and got the SAR report?

Thanks guys

nascardoc

03-17-2009, 05:45 PM

a significant number of my classmates that I know plan to take both the COMLEX and USMLE Step 1 this summer

Thanks for letting us know. Just out of curiousity, why do y'all want to take both? is there any advantage for taking both of them since I know now allopathic residencies are willing to take COMLEX alone?
Thanks very much.;)\:)

MissDocHopeful really covered the bases well with her answer, but I still wanted to plug my opinion into the conversation. I really think taking both USMLE and COMLEX depend on which residency you are looking at, in terms of specialty. Things like IM, FP, Peds, Ob/Gyn, etc, then I would only take COMLEX, things like Surg, EM, Ortho, Rads, etc. I would think about taking both, only b/c they are more competitive and you give yourself the best chances. I have found some programs that take only USMLE, even in cities that have osteopathic schools. Yes, any specialty has its own osteopathic residency, and as I do more research on them, the osteopathic programs are very strong. But if you want to do residency in a city that has a lot of allopathic programs, then you are best off taking both, unless its one of the specialties mentioned above.

TXDO

03-17-2009, 06:23 PM

MissDocHopeful really covered the bases well with her answer, but I still wanted to plug my opinion into the conversation. I really think taking both USMLE and COMLEX depend on which residency you are looking at, in terms of specialty. Things like IM, FP, Peds, Ob/Gyn, etc, then I would only take COMLEX, things like Surg, EM, Ortho, Rads, etc. I would think about taking both, only b/c they are more competitive and you give yourself the best chances. I have found some programs that take only USMLE, even in cities that have osteopathic schools. Yes, any specialty has its own osteopathic residency, and as I do more research on them, the osteopathic programs are very strong. But if you want to do residency in a city that has a lot of allopathic programs, then you are best off taking both, unless its one of the specialties mentioned above.

Thanks to MissDocHopeful, nascardoc and to all whom answered my question. I know each person has his/her own choice of specialty, but with the majority people in class, which specialty is the most favorite one among everyone? Lastly, within the same field, the one from osteopathic is relatively easier to get in compare to allopathic ( Osteo Rad vs. Allo Rad), is it true?

jcrewtriathlete

03-18-2009, 10:15 AM

yay! i got an interview!! is it really a 2 hour drive from the airport to the campus? does GPS work in that area?

I have AT&T and drove in to harrogate. GPS on my iphone worked fine except for a few spots on some of the roads through the hills, and through the tunnel between my hotel/campus. I printed directions ahead of time, and I would definitely recommend that esp if you're driving in at night. Everything is pretty easy to locate during the day, but after a 7 hour drive and arriving at night I was glad I wasn't going to get lost in the middle of a one stoplight town :laugh:

NPEMTIV

03-18-2009, 10:17 AM

I have AT&T and drove in to harrogate. GPS on my iphone worked fine except for a few spots on some of the roads through the hills, and through the tunnel between my hotel/campus. I printed directions ahead of time, and I would definitely recommend that esp if you're driving in at night. Everything is pretty easy to locate during the day, but after a 7 hour drive and arriving at night I was glad I wasn't going to get lost in the middle of a one stoplight town :laugh:

:thumbup:

nascardoc

03-18-2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks to MissDocHopeful, nascardoc and to all whom answered my question. I know each person has his/her own choice of specialty, but with the majority people in class, which specialty is the most favorite one among everyone? Lastly, within the same field, the one from osteopathic is relatively easier to get in compare to allopathic ( Osteo Rad vs. Allo Rad), is it true?

In our class, it seems as if EM is the most popular, with IM, FP, Ortho, and Surg (if I remember correctly...i know EM is right). In terms of one being easier than the other, its hard to say. People will say osteo is easier b/c there are less people competing for the spot since its only osteo students, but there are less total osteo spots, so the competition is even among all of them. I personally don't think osteo rads is easier than allo rads and I wouldn't assume that either. You definitely have to approach both with the same vigor. Now both allo and osteo will have easier or harder residency programs to get into, so you will have to do research to find those within the field you are interested.

tatstyl

03-18-2009, 02:40 PM

we all become doctors. some patients don't even know the difference. who cares

kcopp

03-19-2009, 11:18 AM

is LMU-DCOM still interviewing?

forks4spoons

03-21-2009, 09:13 PM

Hello my fellow LMU-DCOMers. My land lady has 3 places to rent for this upcoming year and she is looking to rent them to the medical students. She has a 3 bedroom house for rent in Middlesboro, KY, either to 1 person who wants to rent the entire thing or for use between 3 people, and she also has 2 apartments for rent in Harrogate within walking distance to the school. I live 2 houses down from the house in Middlesboro and it is about 5 minutes away from the school. It is a brick house right beside a produce store with a baptist church across the street. Dairy Queen is next door as well as a Food Lion. It is very convenient! If anyone is interested, please call Judy at (606) 499-3340. The land ladies are the best to rent from and you'll have an wonderful time renting from them.

Fortunately for me and my arse, I just put a deposit down on an apartment. Living right next to Dairy Queen would be a sin. :laugh:

nysheth

03-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Fortunately for me and my arse, I just put a deposit down on an apartment. Living right next to Dairy Queen would be a sin. :laugh:

May I ask where you found your apartment? I'm having a really hard time finding apartments or townhouses close to the campus. I can't live in the DCOM apartments because I own a dog.

cbtk18

03-23-2009, 01:58 PM

Does anyone know of any good/recommended real estate agents in or around Harrogate?

JasonI

03-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Does anyone know of any good/recommended real estate agents in or around Harrogate?

Just met a local realtor, Steve Mason, with Century21. Also has a small flower shop here in town. Seems like a pretty nice guy.
423.869.3335
stevemaso@gmail.com

cbtk18

03-23-2009, 02:44 PM

Just met a local realtor, Steve Mason, with Century21. Also has a small flower shop here in town. Seems like a pretty nice guy.
423.869.3335
stevemaso@gmail.com

I figured that an agent could help with both purchasing and renting? Don't know which one I want to do yet.

JasonI

03-23-2009, 02:53 PM

I figured that an agent could help with both purchasing and renting? Don't know which one I want to do yet.
Agents generally don't help much with renting unless they have rental units of their own. There's nothing in it for them.

missdochopeful

03-23-2009, 05:19 PM

I figured that an agent could help with both purchasing and renting? Don't know which one I want to do yet.

Actually, it seems strange, but the real estate agents really do seem to handle rentals down here in addition to sales (way different than where I'm from!) and they get some sort of commission out of it. You may want to friend "dcom houses" on Facebook to check out listings there to cut out the middle men. There's also some listed at SGA's new website: www.dcomdo.com (http://www.dcomdo.com) . There should be a lot more available for your class than there was for ours since the OMS-IIs are moving out. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, though, be sure to get references from your potential landlord so you can contact current renters. Find out if he or she has rented to DCOM students in the past. It's important that you end up in an environment that's conducive to studying. The last thing you want to be dealing with mid-semester is an uncooperative landlord and having to move.

malisa

03-24-2009, 02:02 PM

Just to say missdochopeful had some excellent advice! See if you can get in contact with the current renters. Advice I wish I had thought about last year.

sailorgal

03-24-2009, 04:56 PM

Has anyone who interviewed March 9th or 10th heard anything back about acceptances? I interviewed the 10th and they said they would review our files last Thursday. Just wondering...

sc1085

03-24-2009, 09:12 PM

I received an e-mail from Janette today saying Dean Stowers signed the letters and they would be mailing them out tomorrow. I heard he sometimes calls accepted students, but I haven't received a phone call. I hope that's not a bad thing. Anyway, good luck. Let me know if you hear something.

forks4spoons

03-25-2009, 07:34 AM

May I ask where you found your apartment? I'm having a really hard time finding apartments or townhouses close to the campus. I can't live in the DCOM apartments because I own a dog.

Sorry, just now seeing this post. I really lucked up with my apartment. It's quaint and livable - nothing fancy. But he was the first to allow me to bring my dog, so I jumped at the opportunity. I, too, found mine on dcomdo.com. All I can say is keep watching that and the DCOM houses profile on facebook. Contact realtors. Heartland Real Estate called me yesterday to see if I'd found a place, so maybe he has some openings.

And good luck. I know exactly how hard it is to find a place with a dog in tow.

sc1085

03-25-2009, 12:50 PM

Styria

03-25-2009, 01:06 PM

I just got a call from the Dean and I'm IN! LMU-DCOM here I come. Any advice on what I should be doing now? Now that I'm in, I really don't know what to do! Housing, financial aid, non-refundable deposit? Help!

Yay!

The letter will include information on the deposit. After you pay that, they'll send you a matriculation packet with things to sign and directions/forms for a physical, as well as a separate financial aid packet.

We're in the same boat on housing. There are a few ads out, whether posts on here or on the SGA site. I need to go visit to get an idea what's there.

sc1085

03-25-2009, 10:03 PM

Do you know where I could look for students who want roomates? I really would like to live with someone instead of staying by myself. I need a good study partner.

missdochopeful

03-26-2009, 05:35 AM

Do you know where I could look for students who want roomates? I really would like to live with someone instead of staying by myself. I need a good study partner.

Join the 2013 Facebook group and post that you're looking for a roommate.

3dee

03-26-2009, 02:11 PM

do LMUDCOM students get federal aid? how is everyone paying for education?

cassrae

03-26-2009, 03:40 PM

do LMUDCOM students get federal aid? how is everyone paying for education?

Yes. Most people are paying for school with federal loans and Grad PLUS loans. Some decided to join the military, and thus get their education paid for.

3dee

03-26-2009, 04:19 PM

Yes. Most people are paying for school with federal loans and Grad PLUS loans. Some decided to join the military, and thus get their education paid for.

I thought you couldnt get federal loans until the school is fully accredited?

MJB

03-26-2009, 04:27 PM

I thought you couldnt get federal loans until the school is fully accredited?

That's not the situation.

There is a program that is more difficult to obtain monies from but since I cannot remember exactly which one it is, I'm not going to make any guesses.

That being said, yes, you can go the military route or take out federal loans. I know those two for a fact.

tatstyl

03-27-2009, 08:27 AM

Does any one knows what is the maximum loan a student can take? does this includes Grad plus?

cassrae

03-27-2009, 09:15 AM

Does any one knows what is the maximum loan a student can take? does this includes Grad plus?

The maximum loans you can take out is the cost of education, which is listed somewhere on the DCOM site. I think it's around $55,000? Don't quote me on that. This included Grad PLUS, as there is a limit to how much in federal loans you can take out (around $42,000) When you get your financial aid information, it will have the maximum amount you can take out in federal loans per year on there, and then the difference between that and the cost of education will be how much you can take out in Grad PLUS loans.

Syncope82

03-27-2009, 09:17 AM

Does any one knows what is the maximum loan a student can take? does this includes Grad plus?
This link should answer all of your questions on yearly and lifetime maximums

http://www.finaid.org/loans/studentloan.phtml

soccerchicoc

03-27-2009, 11:14 AM

sailorgal

03-27-2009, 01:46 PM

I have a quick question for you all. I am on the waitlist at LMU and its my first choice, the Dean and Janette know that LMU is my first choice. I have already sent in my LOI. I have been accepted at TUCOM-NV. I also have military training this summer so I have to be moved to wherever I am starting school at by June 1st. I want to go to LMU but I'm not sure how long I can wait and hopefully get off the waitlist. I owe another deposit to NV on the 15th of May and I know thats normally when the list will start to move. Anyone have suggestions of what i should do? Should I call and tell Janette this?

Were you accepted there before your LMU-DCOM interview? When I was interviewed, they asked me if I had any acceptances yet and where. I was wondering if anyone else who has been waitlisted at LMU has been asked this in an interview and if it weighs on their decision negatively. Well, I hope you get in off the waitlist!

JagerDO

03-27-2009, 02:09 PM

Yes, I think you contact DCOM and let them know your situation. Perhaps they'll take an extra look at your file which would def be a positive thing. If they are not really concerned with your situation, nothing changes. I think your only outcomes from contacting them would be neutral or positive so why not? Plus, you know I've been rooting for your acceptance all along! :)

nascardoc

03-27-2009, 02:59 PM

I have a quick question for you all. I am on the waitlist at LMU and its my first choice, the Dean and Janette know that LMU is my first choice. I have already sent in my LOI. I have been accepted at TUCOM-NV. I also have military training this summer so I have to be moved to wherever I am starting school at by June 1st. I want to go to LMU but I'm not sure how long I can wait and hopefully get off the waitlist. I owe another deposit to NV on the 15th of May and I know thats normally when the list will start to move. Anyone have suggestions of what i should do? Should I call and tell Janette this?

Definitely give Janette a call...it won't hurt. Also, don't be afraid to lose some money either by securing a med school spot at Touro, but then decide to go to DCOM. I lost a $1500 deposit at LECOM-E when I decided to come here and it was the best $1500 I've ever lost due to coming to DCOM instead....so don't be afraid of that money aspect either.

TXDO

03-27-2009, 03:03 PM

I have a quick question for you all. I am on the waitlist at LMU and its my first choice, the Dean and Janette know that LMU is my first choice. I have already sent in my LOI. I have been accepted at TUCOM-NV. I also have military training this summer so I have to be moved to wherever I am starting school at by June 1st. I want to go to LMU but I'm not sure how long I can wait and hopefully get off the waitlist. I owe another deposit to NV on the 15th of May and I know thats normally when the list will start to move. Anyone have suggestions of what i should do? Should I call and tell Janette this?

Hi soccerchicoc,
I wish you the best of luck and I am praying for you too. I agreed with other people in this forum about letting DCOM know your situation. It's absolutely a positive thing because you let them see that DCOM is your first choice even you already got accepted in the other one. Medical school is a hard and long journey, you will be called doctor in 4 more years and people don't care what school you went to. All medical schools are good so do not let one turns you down.
Wish you luck with everything.:xf::D

TXDO

03-27-2009, 03:37 PM

Hi guys,
I just have a real quick question about LMU-DCOM summertime. Does LMU-DCOM have summer school or research activities which can count for Electives. I know that MD school have it, but not sure if LMU-DCOM does.

Thanks.:D

gina617

04-01-2009, 06:26 AM

What did you like about AZCOM vs LMU-DCOM
I just got accepted to LMU and i have an int at AZCOM on the 27th or so... I really liked LMU but i gotta give AZ a fair shake.
how did your AZ interview go?? im thinking of applying there next year. TN is to rural for me

missdochopeful

04-01-2009, 08:25 AM

TN is to rural for me

... says the COWGIRL! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Sorry, just couldn't let that one go!

missdochopeful

04-01-2009, 08:27 AM

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missdochopeful

04-01-2009, 08:52 AM

brenster99

04-01-2009, 11:07 AM

how did your AZ interview go?? im thinking of applying there next year. TN is to rural for me

I think it went really well, I guess I will find out tomorrow though (I think). I really hope I get in there, I have family there and Arizona is Awesome!

TXDO

04-01-2009, 06:39 PM

That count for electives? You mean between 2nd and 3rd year or as part of your 3rd or 4th year?

To be honest, I am not sure how that works. I used to intern at UTMB- Galveston, and a medical student who just finish his first year, stayed over summer and did the research as it counted for elective courses, Iguess in 3rd or 4th year. That's pretty much for a MD school since they care about research, I don't know about DO school, particularly our school. I just gave a thought about that since summer between first and second year is not long enough to go home. Correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks

missdochopeful

04-01-2009, 07:17 PM

To be honest, I am not sure how that works. I used to intern at UTMB- Galveston, and a medical student who just finish his first year, stayed over summer and did the research as it counted for elective courses, Iguess in 3rd or 4th year. That's pretty much for a MD school since they care about research, I don't know about DO school, particularly our school. I just gave a thought about that since summer between first and second year is not long enough to go home. Correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks

Ok, gotcha. It doesn't sound like something that LMU-DCOM has set up for after your first year (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but I know a lot of people are doing research this summer. I think they had to set it up on their own and I'm not sure what it counts for. You can do a research rotation I believe in your 3rd and 4th years. Dr. Teitelbaum is our Dean of Research. He might be able to answer your question: howard.teitelbaum@lmunet.edu . Sorry I couldn't be more help. I plan to do as little as possible on my break :D

JasonI

04-02-2009, 05:52 AM

If anyone is in town this weekend apartment hunting or just checking out the area, the SAA (Student Advocate Association) is having a yard sale to help raise money. It'll be at No Bucks Coffee House from 7am-3pm. The address is 200 Nettleton Rd, right at the base of the pedestrian bridge from LMU campus.

futuredoc20

04-02-2009, 08:40 AM

anyone know if dr stowers is in town this week?
do u think its a smart idea to call adn ask>

missdochopeful

04-02-2009, 10:12 AM

anyone know if dr stowers is in town this week?
do u think its a smart idea to call adn ask>

What day did you interview? It can take anywhere between 1 week and 4 weeks to hear something depending on Doc's schedule and how your interview falls around holidays. I think it takes a little longer this time of year especially, because there are fewer spots and and need to decide carefully to whom those spots should be offered.

Personally, I would advise against calling. If the adcom hasn't met yet, you don't want their last impression to you of calling and being impatient if they told you they would contact you. I know it's a difficult wait, but don't worry, they haven't forgotten about you! Best of luck! :luck:

TXDO

04-02-2009, 10:14 AM

anyone know if dr stowers is in town this week?
do u think its a smart idea to call adn ask>

When did you have your interview? If you just had it recently then give them some more days. Try not to bug them so much, especially at this time when there are only few spots left.

Good luck:xf:

cassrae

04-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Ok, gotcha. It doesn't sound like something that LMU-DCOM has set up for after your first year (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but I know a lot of people are doing research this summer. I think they had to set it up on their own and I'm not sure what it counts for. You can do a research rotation I believe in your 3rd and 4th years. Dr. Teitelbaum is our Dean of Research. He might be able to answer your question: howard.teitelbaum@lmunet.edu . Sorry I couldn't be more help. I plan to do as little as possible on my break :D

I second that. I debated back and forth about trying to find something productive to do during my break, but I got some advice from a second year friend to do as little as possible, just enjoy my break, because it's supposedly easy to get burned out fast in 2nd year. Can't wait!

TXDO

04-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Do MSI need to have it for the first year? If yes, which one? and where to buy it? Try to pack stuffs and head to Harrogate for the next 2 weeks.

Thanks

sardaukar

04-02-2009, 11:53 AM

forks4spoons

04-02-2009, 01:29 PM

Hey peeps! I think I'll be joining you guys in August!

Just wanted to ask the upperclassmen if there are students in your class from big cities like NYC, and how they are liking Tennessee. (I'm from NYC btw, and I am pretty excited about living in a rural community. I'm just a little nervous about how convenient it would be to buy a car over there (where to buy a car), get a license plate, etc. etc. because its way easier to do that in a city.

You'll be about an hour away from Knoxville.. which is a big-ish city. There are TONS of car dealerships in the area. Pretty much anything you could ask for, save a lambo (and you might get lucky and find one of those) , would be there somewhere in the immediate area. Shouldn't be too bad. I'm from a small city in TN, so I don't really have much insight as far as moving to a small town. :/ But, shouldn't have a problem with getting a car!

malisa

04-02-2009, 02:04 PM

Hey peeps! I think I'll be joining you guys in August!

Just wanted to ask the upperclassmen if there are students in your class from big cities like NYC, and how they are liking Tennessee. (I'm from NYC btw, and I am pretty excited about living in a rural community. I'm just a little nervous about how convenient it would be to buy a car over there (where to buy a car), get a license plate, etc. etc. because its way easier to do that in a city.

Getting the license plate and DL should be fairly easy. You have to do a little bit of driving to get there but they don't have long lines if a line at all. Compared to getting that stuff done in a big city it takes forever because the lines are so long.
You could easily buy a car in Knoxville since you can probably find every type of car there. There are some dealerships closer than that but the biggest selection would be knox.

missdochopeful

04-02-2009, 02:17 PM

brenster99

04-02-2009, 05:12 PM

Has anyone successfully asked for an extension on their deposit? and how did they go about doing this? I just need another week and I'm stressing....

Styria

04-02-2009, 05:26 PM

Has anyone successfully asked for an extension on their deposit? and how did they go about doing this? I just need another week and I'm stressing....

My letter saying I needed to pay the deposit within two weeks didn't have a due date on it. When I called to ask when I needed it in by, they practically asked if I needed a little more time. It takes time for mail to get places from DCOM, so the two weeks starts from a guestimated arrival time of about a week later that's in their computer. Just call and tell them what you need and they'll work with you.

jcrewtriathlete

04-02-2009, 11:43 PM

Has anyone successfully asked for an extension on their deposit? and how did they go about doing this? I just need another week and I'm stressing....

call Janette Martin (423-869-7102 or janette.martin@lmu.edu) in the admissions office. she's pretty responsive to requests for help, and i'm pretty sure most people work out some sort of deposit payment plan... not all of us have $2000 cash in hand :). important thing is just to explain your situation to avoid losing your seat. i had to contact her initially because my letter took two weeks to get to me from harrogate to VA... so mail does take a bit longer. it turns out my due date was a full week later than i calculated, based on when i got my phone call.

tatstyl

04-03-2009, 10:33 AM

Has anyone successfully asked for an extension on their deposit? and how did they go about doing this? I just need another week and I'm stressing....

My deposit was due in November the 7th and I called to request for an extension of the deadline. It was not a problem. She gave one more week, and I paid on the 15th of November. I will ask them if I was you

rockchalkjdoc

04-04-2009, 08:08 AM

Do MSI need to have it for the first year? If yes, which one? and where to buy it? Try to pack stuffs and head to Harrogate for the next 2 weeks.

Thanks

OMS-I will definitely need a diagnostic kit, because you spend the first semester of EPC (essentials of patient care) learning how to use all the tools within one. You can try and track down a diagnostic kit if you so desire, but they will have them for sale at the end of orientation for a significant discount. I think ours was $900 for two ophthalmoscopes (a pan-optic and coaxial), an otoscope, a BP cuff and a tycos master cardiology steth. I'll list below the components of the kit we got

http://www.orsupply.com/product/Welch-Allyn-Tycos-Harvey-Elite-Stethoscope/3569/category/Diagnostic-Instruments/470/category/Stethoscopes/482 (http://www.orsupply.com/product/Welch-Allyn-Tycos-Harvey-Elite-Stethoscope/3569/category/Diagnostic-Instruments/470/category/Stethoscopes/482#description-block)

http://west-op.com/welal35vcoax.html

http://west-op.com/panoptic.html

http://www.rehaboutlet.com/sphygmomanometers.htm (the first one in the list)

http://www.cwimedical.com/macroview-otoscope.html?=froogle

If, however, you already have one component they can swap that out for you (several people already had a stethoscope and didn't need the one from the kit)

Premed Worrier

04-04-2009, 08:43 AM

OMS-I will definitely need a diagnostic kit, because you spend the first semester of EPC (essentials of patient care) learning how to use all the tools within one. You can try and track down a diagnostic kit if you so desire, but they will have them for sale at the end of orientation for a significant discount. I think ours was $900 for two ophthalmoscopes (a pan-optic and coaxial), an otoscope, a BP cuff and a tycos master cardiology steth. I'll list below the components of the kit we got

http://www.orsupply.com/product/Welch-Allyn-Tycos-Harvey-Elite-Stethoscope/3569/category/Diagnostic-Instruments/470/category/Stethoscopes/482 (http://www.orsupply.com/product/Welch-Allyn-Tycos-Harvey-Elite-Stethoscope/3569/category/Diagnostic-Instruments/470/category/Stethoscopes/482#description-block)

http://west-op.com/welal35vcoax.html

http://west-op.com/panoptic.html

http://www.rehaboutlet.com/sphygmomanometers.htm (the first one in the list)

http://www.cwimedical.com/macroview-otoscope.html?=froogle

If, however, you already have one component they can swap that out for you (several people already had a stethoscope and didn't need the one from the kit)
Did you have the opportunity to buy a lot of things at orientation? And if so, were they all deeply discounted like the diagnostic kit?

TXDO

04-04-2009, 11:15 AM

OMS-I will definitely need a diagnostic kit, because you spend the first semester of EPC (essentials of patient care) learning how to use all the tools within one. You can try and track down a diagnostic kit if you so desire, but they will have them for sale at the end of orientation for a significant discount. I think ours was $900 for two ophthalmoscopes (a pan-optic and coaxial), an otoscope, a BP cuff and a tycos master cardiology steth. I'll list below the components of the kit we got

http://www.orsupply.com/product/Welch-Allyn-Tycos-Harvey-Elite-Stethoscope/3569/category/Diagnostic-Instruments/470/category/Stethoscopes/482 (http://www.orsupply.com/product/Welch-Allyn-Tycos-Harvey-Elite-Stethoscope/3569/category/Diagnostic-Instruments/470/category/Stethoscopes/482#description-block)

http://west-op.com/welal35vcoax.html

http://west-op.com/panoptic.html

http://www.rehaboutlet.com/sphygmomanometers.htm (the first one in the list)

http://www.cwimedical.com/macroview-otoscope.html?=froogle

If, however, you already have one component they can swap that out for you (several people already had a stethoscope and didn't need the one from the kit)

Isn't it a bit fancy stethoscope for Med students? I am just curious though. Anyway, I already have 3M 2290 28'' length Littman ostethoscope from my previous medical internships. Is it ok right? Just wanna save 232 dollars for books or something else, j/k:D
Thanks