I have no clue actually- the email specifically said that I had been accepted/waitlisted at a school that participates in the AAMC certipho background check program. I haven't been accepted by any other AMCAS schools because I withdrew from all of them except 2, which I'm waiting to hear post interview from both. So I have no idea if they have to request for your consent every time a new school accepts/waitlists you or if they do it just the first time.

I'm pretty sure you only get that email once.

Accepted via snail mail today, interviewed February 18th. I'm speechless... :love:

Good luck to those still waiting! :luck:

Congratulations! Feb 18th crew checking in, though I haven't heard anything back yet.

Congratulations! Feb 18th crew checking in, though I haven't heard anything back yet.

Also part of the Feb 18 crew...I got the waitlist news on Friday.

Awe, sorry orderandchaos, but it's not over yet. Hope you get good news, sunrike. Wondering who you guys are, I met a lot of cool people that day. Where did you guys go to undergrad, if you don't mind? Or PM me if you want to be anonymous.

I was the token Dartmouth undergrad / non science major / oldest person in our interview group. And yes, lots of awesome people in that group.

Amusingly enough, I have received mail from Dartmouth every single day since last Monday. None from DMS, of course - alumni office, outing club, people wanting money, undergrad admissions, etc. I've been having mini heart attacks each time I go out to the mailbox. Someone over there must be toying with me.

Accepted via snail mail today, interviewed February 18th. I'm speechless... :love:

Good luck to those still waiting! :luck:


Congrats as well.

Another Feb 18th crew.

Hope I get a snail mail as well. No decision made yet.

I love you Dartmouth. Please pick me.

I thought Dartmouth accepted via email?

I got the AMCAS background check request yesterday but I have no idea whether it's from Dartmouth... interviewed on 12/18. Good luck everyone! Oops... my bad I meant 2/18.

Edit: Nevermind, question answered.

Anybody know when their last interview date is?

Anybody know when their last interview date is?

I'm pretty sure it's Thursday (2 days from now). Sorry!

pre-interview rejection via email today. oh well :(

good luck to everyone still in the running! :luck:

rejected... finally :(

rejected... finally :(

Sorry for the rejection. Would you mind telling us if it occurred post- or pre- interview?

pre-interview rejection via email today. oh well :(

good luck to everyone still in the running! :luck:

Ditto. At least they are finally getting back to us. That's two pre-interview rejections this week for me so far.

Sorry for the rejection. Would you mind telling us if it occurred post- or pre- interview?


pre-interview. Sorry, I should have been more specific...

Is Dartmouth acceptance in a big fat envelope or small letter envelope? My friend tells me I got a small letter from Dartmouth...so that means rejection?:(

I've heard dartmouth sends acceptances in two envelopes... which is weird

anyone else interview on March 9? Also, any idea how long it takes to hear back from them in general?

hey, i interviewed in early march too! yeah, i was hoping to hear back by the end of next week...anyone know when to expect a decision by...

hey, i interviewed in early march too! yeah, i was hoping to hear back by the end of next week...anyone know when to expect a decision by...
Haha, welcome to the Dartmouth thread. There are lots of us who interviewed in September and are still waiting for decisions.

yeah, i was hoping to hear back by the end of next week...anyone know when to expect a decision by...
Don't know, but would like to know the answer to this question. We could always call the Admissions Office and ask. Any takers? :D

Is Dartmouth acceptance in a big fat envelope or small letter envelope? My friend tells me I got a small letter from Dartmouth...so that means rejection?:(

My acceptance came in one small envelope. It was slightly thick, but thin enough that I expected it to be a waitlist/rejection. So maybe your letter is an acceptance :xf:

hey, i interviewed in early march too! yeah, i was hoping to hear back by the end of next week...anyone know when to expect a decision by...

Another March 9er here. I love trying to place (mostly) anonymous SDN users to the people I met at the interview. I wonder who you two were... :p

Anyways, I'm also anxiously awaiting a letter, which I guess is an actual letter and not an email like I was hoping. I'm glad I haven't had to wait as long as you all. But we should all hear soon... right?

And since its nearly my people's heritage day, here's to a bearable wait :luck:

Bryson, you and I have been waiting since September. Any thoughts on whether the whole "no news is good news" applies to us? Do you know of anyone else around that time still waiting.

Also, does anyone know if they have sent out POST-interview rejections yet?

Thanks

Bryson, you and I have been waiting since September. Any thoughts on whether the whole "no news is good news" applies to us? Do you know of anyone else around that time still waiting.

Also, does anyone know if they have sent out POST-interview rejections yet?

Thanks
I think it's good news, but not necessarily. I figure we probably fit into one of two groups.

A) Between waitlist and acceptance.
B) Between waitlist and rejection.

I've heard of a few getting waitlisted post interview, but I can't recall any rejections.

I just hope we're in group A.

Yes, group A would be awesome.

I called the admissions office a few days ago and futilely tried to get some information out of them. They were vague about when the remaining decisions are going out and by what date everyone would get a decision. They did tell me that the committee is now meeting once a week. It would seem their interviews are ending this week. What that all sums to I am not exactly sure.

Anyone else have any useful information?

finally got rejected pre-interview, what took em so long. I feel like i had sooo many schools that waited to reject me pre-interview that rejected other pple quickly, like stanford, hopkins, mt sinai, dartmouth, uva, cornell...so close, yet soooo far, lol

Yes, group A would be awesome.

I called the admissions office a few days ago and futilely tried to get some information out of them. They were vague about when the remaining decisions are going out and by what date everyone would get a decision. They did tell me that the committee is now meeting once a week. It would seem their interviews are ending this week. What that all sums to I am not exactly sure.

Anyone else have any useful information?

Yes please post if you hear any info! That's too bad they were vague, I am guessing they don't know how long it will take for final decisions to be made once the last interview day is done. I wonder how many more weekly committee meetings there are, probably 1 or 2 left. We'll probably all know our fates here by end of March latest? :xf::luck:

Maybe some of the 3/18 interviewers can ask: "around when can we expect a decision?" and by that date I'm assuming we'd all know, since they are the last interview day.

I guess I am also wondering how many people they have accepted already. That would be interesting to know. Also, I wonder how many applicants they will "overaccept" for a class of 90.

When I called the admissions office it was unclear if we were getting our decisions back by the end of March. I think they are being ambiguous on purpose. However one thing they were rather clear about was that rejections and waitlistings are sent out via email and acceptances are sent out via snail-mail. I assume that won't change.

I guess I am also wondering how many people they have accepted already. That would be interesting to know. Also, I wonder how many applicants they will "overaccept" for a class of 90.

When I called the admissions office it was unclear if we were getting our decisions back by the end of March. I think they are being ambiguous on purpose. However one thing they were rather clear about was that rejections and waitlistings are sent out via email and acceptances are sent out via snail-mail. I assume that won't change.

I thought medical schools were required to inform you of their decision by the end of March if they have already interviewed you--I haven't been able to find this information on the AMCAS or AAMC website, but I've seen people mention it in other forums?

I thought medical schools were required to inform you of their decision by the end of March if they have already interviewed you--I haven't been able to find this information on the AMCAS or AAMC website, but I've seen people mention it in other forums?

I was thinking the same thing. It may very well be true. If that is the case, we will hear in the next week or so. I think the admissions office is vague because they don't want to promise anything they can't follow up on.

Hopefully this is all worth the agonizing wait.

I guess I am also wondering how many people they have accepted already. That would be interesting to know. Also, I wonder how many applicants they will "overaccept" for a class of 90.

When I called the admissions office it was unclear if we were getting our decisions back by the end of March. I think they are being ambiguous on purpose.

I thought medical schools were required to inform you of their decision by the end of March if they have already interviewed you--I haven't been able to find this information on the AMCAS or AAMC website, but I've seen people mention it in other forums?

I had never heard of this policy (requirement to inform post-interview decisions by end of March), but I searched and found it on the AAMC site:
http://www.aamc.org/students/applying/policies/admissionofficers.htm

"By March 30 of the matriculation year, March 15 for MD-PhD programs, each school or program have issued a number of offers of acceptance at least equal to the expected number of students in its first-year entering class and have reported those acceptance actions to the AAMC Section for Medical School Application Services."

I interviewed yesterday and it seems like everyone would hear by April 8th because their last committee meeting of the year will be on April 1st and that is if all the interviewers complete their reports/write-ups on time.
Batting average is currently at ~750.

I interviewed yesterday and it seems like everyone would hear by April 8th because their last committee meeting of the year will be on April 1st and that is if all the interviewers complete their reports/write-ups on time.
Batting average is currently at ~750.

Cool. Thanks for the info yallayafa. I had thought the ADCOM met on Thursdays! Did you actually hear April 8th or are you extrapolating based upon how long it may take mail to reach people on the west coast? Do they send out snail-mail to those accepted THE DAY the committee meets (I wonder)?

So the Batting average average is about 750 eh? Wish I knew about the cuttoffs.

i really want to know my batting average, think they could tell you if you called?

i really want to know my batting average, think they could tell you if you called?

Would love to as well but I highly doubt they will tell you. If they do, everyone will try to normalize their stats to yours and come up with their own average and then perhaps be mislead if they receive an unfavorable decision. Thus, Dartmouth most likely will avoid all of this and having to justify themselves by not releasing the information. I may be wrong but I would be very surprised if they gave that information out.

Do you guys know how the batting average is calculated? Like is it based mainly on stats, or do interview, recs, activities, etc. play a big role as well? would be very interesting to know how it actually works, and if it's a batting average, then what's the point of voting? I was under the impression that the batting average was calculated from how many people voted for you on the admission committee..,

On my interview day, the process by which the admissions committee arrives at an applicant's score was described as something so complicated/unique that you have to experience it a couple times to have any understanding of it. The three people who read your application pre-interview plus the two interviewers obviously have input in the process; I have no idea about everyone else.

Knowing your number wouldn't matter anyway. You would need a lot more information that you are even less likely to get for the number to mean anything ;)

On my interview day, the process by which the admissions committee arrives at an applicant's score was described as something so complicated/unique that you have to experience it a couple times to have any understanding of it. The three people who read your application pre-interview plus the two interviewers obviously have input in the process; I have no idea about everyone else.

Knowing your number wouldn't matter anyway. You would need a lot more information that you are even less likely to get for the number to mean anything ;)

Good point! Given that, unless you get all that information it would be rather stressful to receive a number because then we would all wonder "what does it mean?!"

It is a little more certain when one receives an objective decision :)

Just got the acceptance letter from Andy!!!

I am elated.

I waited 6 months post-interview for this one :laugh:

When is second-look weekend?

Just got the acceptance letter from Andy!!!

I am elated.

I waited 6 months post-interview for this one :laugh:

When is second-look weekend?

CONGRATS!!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Where are you located roughly? Close to the school?

Just got the acceptance letter from Andy!!!

I am elated.

I waited 6 months post-interview for this one :laugh:

When is second-look weekend?
Woohoo! Congrats!

CONGRATS!!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Where are you located roughly? Close to the school?
I'd like to know this too.

Woohoo! Congrats!


I'd like to know this too.

Thanks!

I hope it will help you all to know that they sent it to my address in New Hampshire so it only took one day to get there. They must have mailed it Thursday. I'm living in Boston right now so I found out when my mom called me :)

Just got the acceptance letter from Andy!!!

I am elated.

I waited 6 months post-interview for this one :laugh:

When is second-look weekend?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I believe earlier posters said 2nd Look is first weekend in May, details TBA?

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I believe earlier posters said 2nd Look is first weekend in May, details TBA?

Second look weekend is April 30 and May 1.

Congratulations!

Also, could someone please post the Dartmouth match list?

Congratulations!

Also, could someone please post the Dartmouth match list?

DMS Match List is only listed by specialty. http://dms.dartmouth.edu/news/2009/03/19_match_detail.pdf

This year's Match Day is next week, so we should be hearing about the results from that sometime around then, too.

DMS Match List is only listed by specialty. http://dms.dartmouth.edu/news/2009/03/19_match_detail.pdf

This year's Match Day is next week, so we should be hearing about the results from that sometime around then, too.

Match day was Thursday. The class I started med school with matched (sad/happy for me, happy for them). Most people were very happy with their matches and, as always, the list was very impressive.

If no one else posts the match list over the next couple of days, I'll sanitize (take the names off the list) and post it. If you're interested in a specific specialty now, let me know and I'll tell you where people ended up in that specialty.

Match day was Thursday. The class I started med school with matched (sad/happy for me, happy for them). Most people were very happy with their matches and, as always, the list was very impressive.

If no one else posts the match list over the next couple of days, I'll sanitize (take the names off the list) and post it. If you're interested in a specific specialty now, let me know and I'll tell you where people ended up in that specialty.

Did anyone match into a spot in Canada?

Did anyone match into a spot in Canada?

One. Ortho at the University of Toronto.

Cool. Thanks for the info yallayafa. I had thought the ADCOM met on Thursdays! Did you actually hear April 8th or are you extrapolating based upon how long it may take mail to reach people on the west coast? Do they send out snail-mail to those accepted THE DAY the committee meets (I wonder)?

So the Batting average average is about 750 eh? Wish I knew about the cuttoffs.

I heard that everyone would hear by April 8th provided they finish reviewing everyone by April 1st. Also, I wanted to clarify that on the day I interviewed, the batting score for acceptance is ~750. So, everyone who has been accepted, I'm assuming, has a score of 750 or higher. Good luck to all! :luck:

I heard that everyone would hear by April 8th provided they finish reviewing everyone by April 1st. Also, I wanted to clarify that on the day I interviewed, the batting score for acceptance is ~750. So, everyone who has been accepted, I'm assuming, has a score of 750 or higher. Good luck to all! :luck:

Interviews are over. All decisions should (hopefully) be made within the next 2-3 weeks so you should hear after that, if not sooner.
~Andrew

Waitlisted today :( Interviewed 3/4

^ ^ me too. interviewed early December...

Did you find out via snail mail or e-mail?

Thanks!

I didn't bother posting prelims/transitional years. I think this is complete/accurate:

Anesthesia (10):
University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals – Seattle, WA
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Johns Hopkins Hospital – Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital – Baltimore, MD
University Hospitals Case Medical Center - Cleveland, OH
University of Chicago Medical Center – Chicago, IL
University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals – Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Western Pennsylvania Hospital - Pittsburgh, PA (Temple)
Brigham & Women’s Hospital – Boston, MA (Harvard)

Dermatology (2):
UC San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
Emory University School of Medicine – Atlanta, GA

Emergency Medicine (4):
Boston University Medical Center – Boston, MA
Boston University Medical Center – Boston, MA
Brigham & Women’s Hospital – Boston, MA (Harvard)
Maine Medical Center – Portland, ME

Family Medicine (1):
Grtr Lawrence Family Health Center – Lawrence, MA (Tufts)

General Surgery (5):
Hahnemann Univ Hosp - Philadelphia, PA (Drexel Univ)
Swedish Medical Center - Seattle, WA
University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals – Salt Lake City, UT
UC San Francisco-East Bay – Oakland, CA
Virginia Commonwealth Univ. Health System – Richmond, VA

Internal Medicine (Primary + Categorical = 12)
University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals – Seattle, WA
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, MA (Harvard)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH (Research Track with GI)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH (Research Track with Heme/Onc ?)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
University of Massachusetts Medical School – Worcester, MA
University of Massachusetts Medical School – Worcester, MA
Saint Vincent Hospital – Worcester, MA (U Mass)
NYP Hospital-Columbia University Medical Ctr – New York, NY
Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center - Bronx, NY
Rhode Island Hospital – Providence, RI (Brown)

Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (1):
Ohio State University Medical Center – Columbus, OH

Neurosurgery (1):
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

Neurology (1):
Johns Hopkins Hospital – Baltimore, MD

OB/GYN (7):
Tufts Medical Center - Boston, MA
Univ of New Mexico School of Medicine – Albuquerque, NM
Duke University Medical Center - Durham, NC
University of Connecticut Health Center – Farmington, CT
University of Massachusetts Medical School – Worcester, MA
Women’s & Infants Hospital – Providence, RI (Brown)
Naval Medical Center - San Diego, CA

Ophthalmology (3):
CA Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco, CA (UCSF & DMS))
New York University – New York, NY
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Orthopaedic Surgery (6):
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Pittsburgh PA
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
NYU Hospital for Joint Disease – New York, NY
University of Toronto –Toronto, Ontario
Maimonides Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY (SUNY-Brooklyn)
University of Massachusetts Medical School – Worcester, MA

Otolaryngology (2):
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX
Stanford University – Stanford, CA

Pathology (2):
Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, MA (Harvard)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City, IA

Pediatrics (10):
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
Duke University Medical Center - Durham, NC
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA (Penn)
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA (Penn)
UC San Francisco-Fresno – Fresno, CA
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Tulane University School of Medicine - New Orleans, LA
University of Massachusetts Medical School – Worcester, MA
University Hospitals Case Medical Center – Cleveland, OH
Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, MA (Harvard)

Plastic Surgery (2):
University of South Florida College of Medicine – Tampa, FL
Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI

Psychiatry (2):
Cambridge Health Alliance - Cambridge, MA (Harvard)
UC Irvine Medical Center - Irvine, CA

Diagnostic Radiology (3):
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
Cleveland Clinic – Cleveland, OH
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City, IA

Radiation Oncology (1):
Brigham & Women’s Hospital – Boston, MA (Harvard)

Urology (1):
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale – Scottsdale, AZ

That list seems pretty solid.

physicsnerd, do you know anything about the second look weekend? I think it is April 30th and May 1st. What do we do during those two days?

Also, what is the best way to approach the housing situation. I know there are some Dartmouth resources available but I am planning on getting my own apartment. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

That list seems pretty solid.

physicsnerd, do you know anything about the second look weekend? I think it is April 30th and May 1st. What do we do during those two days?

Also, what is the best way to approach the housing situation. I know there are some Dartmouth resources available but I am planning on getting my own apartment. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

I went to revisit. It is a (very fun) infomercial for Dartmouth. There are a lot of good speakers and events. The first year med students traditionally throw a party for the prospies, so you get to meet a bunch of med students. I would definitely suggest that people go.

For rental info go here (http://www.dartmouthre.com/).

YAY!! accepted, interviewed 3/4 notified by snail mail the other day. definitely wanna go back and spend more time in hanover, it's gorgeous.

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know I decided to decline my acceptance to Dartmouth. It was a painful decision! Good luck to all of you in the future!

Hi everyone!! :hello:

I haven't been on here for a while, so I thought I would check in. I am very excited about revisit!!! Are there any other MD-PhD people that are planning to come early for revisit? Or MD people that want to come a few days early and spend some time exploring the area? I am coming from the west coast, so it makes sense for me to stay for a few days. I would love to find another prospy to spend time with, especially if you'd be interested in going on a hike or sharing a rental car to drive around Lebanon/Hanover :)

Let me know! I am excited to meet everyone who will be there for revisit!! And good luck to those still waiting :luck:

Just wait-listed, interviewed in mid-January - good luck everyone!

Wait listed yesterday as well. Anyone know about how many are wait listed? And historically there have been ~1/4 of the class off the wait list, so like ~20 or so may potentially get an acceptance?

I have heard that Dartmouth is a wait list heavy school. It is correct that some years almost 1/4 of the class has been pulled from the wait list.

Now you must realized that not every person they call (from the wait list) will not accept the spot.

So, if they have 20 open spots, I would assume that they call anywhere from 25-35 people.....

That is my assumption....don't take it for a fact....but it makes sense....I think.

So do you guys think that hearing nothing at all since your interview is better than a waitlist email? Or the other way around?

Just FYI - I received my fin aid package in the mail on Saturday. You have 14 days to accept/decline.

Just FYI - I received my fin aid package in the mail on Saturday. You have 14 days to accept/decline.

Sweet! When was your file complete with the financial aid office?
I don't mean to pry into very personal information, but was their offer generous? Also, if you have only 14 days to accept/decline, can you still go about haggling for a better fin aid package, even if let's say you have yet to receive your fin aid packages from other schools?

Sweet! When was your file complete with the financial aid office?
I don't mean to pry into very personal information, but was their offer generous? Also, if you have only 14 days to accept/decline, can you still go about haggling for a better fin aid package, even if let's say you have yet to receive your fin aid packages from other schools?

I was complete the first week of March - I'll PM you about the rest.

Anyone hear anything recently?

just got the acceptance letter! this is going to be a tough decision...

good luck to everyone still waiting!

Does anyone know if there is a Class of 2014 Facebook group? I couldn't find it while searching through FB.

Thanks!

just got the acceptance letter! this is going to be a tough decision...

good luck to everyone still waiting!

Airforce1 did you get waitlisted first?I am asking because I am waitlistled and in the email it said not to expect any movement till late May,so do us waitlisters actually have to wait till late-may or can we actually hear something before that?

No, I was not wait listed. I interviewed in late February and received an acceptance a few days ago.

So I'm in an interesting position. I interviewed on Feb 23rd and currently haven't heard anything from DMS. I know one person from my interview date who was waitlisted and there were also students that interviewed before my date that have posted here being rejected or waitlisted.
Is it possible that my file still hasn't been discussed by the committee, or am I somehow stuck in limbo?

So I'm in an interesting position. I interviewed on Feb 23rd and currently haven't heard anything from DMS. I know one person from my interview date who was waitlisted and there were also students that interviewed before my date that have posted here being rejected or waitlisted.
Is it possible that my file still hasn't been discussed by the committee, or am I somehow stuck in limbo?

In theory, everyone's file was discussed in a marathon adcom session a few days ago. You should hear something soon.

Does anyone know if there is a Class of 2014 Facebook group? I couldn't find it while searching through FB.

Thanks!

Yep. The Facebook group is located here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=247139086405

FYI, just got waitlisted by e-mail today. Interviewed 1/28.

Awang54, did you get asked to do the criminal background check?

:woot:

I just got a letter in the mail yesterday, thought it would be a rejection because no phone call happened... tore into it halfheartedly and actually ripped in half the hand-written acceptance card from DMS. Totally threw me for a loop! I interviewed on March 16th, I think. It was the last interview day I guess.

Did second look already happen here?

:woot:

I just got a letter in the mail yesterday, thought it would be a rejection because no phone call happened... tore into it halfheartedly and actually ripped in half the hand-written acceptance card from DMS. Totally threw me for a loop! I interviewed on March 16th, I think. It was the last interview day I guess.

Did second look already happen here?

Congrats! Second look is April 30th-May 1st, so you haven't missed it. Is DMS your top choice?

Awang54, did you get asked to do the criminal background check?

Nope.

Does anyone have a class schedule for the upcoming year or the previous year schedule?

Just curious for how much class there is

:woot:

I just got a letter in the mail yesterday, thought it would be a rejection because no phone call happened... tore into it halfheartedly and actually ripped in half the hand-written acceptance card from DMS. Totally threw me for a loop! I interviewed on March 16th, I think. It was the last interview day I guess.

Did second look already happen here?

Hey Flicka,I interviewed on March 16th too,are you from Canada (land of ice and snow);)?

Does anyone have a class schedule for the upcoming year or the previous year schedule?

Just curious for how much class there is

Mostly 8-noon (every day) with occasional afternoon stuff (average 1-2 days per week).

Mostly 8-noon (every day) with occasional afternoon stuff (average 1-2 days per week).

I see that there is a credit of Calculus required. Is there any way to waive it? I've taken several statistics courses in college. Or is it OK if I just take it during the summer before class starts in August?

I know that they accept AP credit for the calc requriement (as long it is on your official transcript), not sure about replacements though.

Does anyone know how much waitlist movement Dartmouth typically sees? Thanks!

Accepted!!

Canadian applicant, got my letter yesterday (Tuesday) and interviewed 02/23.

Pumped.

I see that there is a credit of Calculus required. Is there any way to waive it? I've taken several statistics courses in college. Or is it OK if I just take it during the summer before class starts in August?

You should probably check with admissions about this. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Does anyone know how much waitlist movement Dartmouth typically sees? Thanks!

Typically a good number of students (hugely variable year to year) come off the waitlist because they are more afraid of over-enrolling than under-enrolling before May 15.

You should probably check with admissions about this. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

I'm probably paranoid or something, but could they rescind my acceptance if I ask them these kinds of questions, just worried! lol

I'm probably paranoid or something, but could they rescind my acceptance if I ask them these kinds of questions, just worried! lol

If you're already accepted and you said that you would satisfy the pre-reqs before med school, as long as you actually take those pre-reqs you'll be fine. One thing to consider, however, is that you will need to be in Hanover by the first or second week in August, so I'm not sure you'd actually have time to take a calc class before starting.

If you're really worried, you could call and pretend you're a prospective student applying for the next cyle and ask the question.

I would call, the secondary states that you simply have to take the pre-reqs prior to matriculation so you have time. If you took AP, then you're OK according to the secondary. If you didn't and its just the stats classes, I would call and find out if you could get a waiver or find out what your options for taking a calc. class are that they will accept (summer school, comm. coll., online course). They wouldn't be able to rescind the offer for asking what your options are, they would be able to if by the first day of classes you don't have a pre-req complete.

Congrats to everyone who's gotten acceptances or wait-listed recented. I was just curious if any rejections have gone out since the reportedly ultimate adcom meeting last week, and if so in what form? email or snail mail? Still in limbo myself.

Rejected MD/PhD, accepted MD. Anybody have thoughts about Dartmouth vs. BU?

Rejected MD/PhD, accepted MD. Anybody have thoughts about Dartmouth vs. BU?

Dartmouth ;-)

Obviously, though, I'm biased.

In like Flynn http://smiliesftw.com/x/meebo_023.gif

Interviewed in early sept. Didn't hear anything until today by mail.

In like Flynn http://smiliesftw.com/x/meebo_023.gif

Interviewed in early sept. Didn't hear anything until today by mail.

Congrats! Quite the wait, but well worth it I'm sure =)

On another note, anyone know how fast North Park fills out? Think there'll still be openings in mid May after waitlist starts flowing?

Rejected MD/PhD, accepted MD. Anybody have thoughts about Dartmouth vs. BU?

I went to Dartmouth undergrad so i think it would be kinda strange to go back to Dartmouth med because i was apart of the undergrad scene but can't really be anymore in med school. BU for me feels like a new start. Otherwise,i would go back to dartmouth for sure.

In like Flynn http://smiliesftw.com/x/meebo_023.gif

Interviewed in early sept. Didn't hear anything until today by mail.

Congrats Bryson!

Are you going to second look?

I'm in ! ! ! :D

I'm in ! ! ! :D

congrats! how long did you end up waiting after your interview??

interviewed late october.. what a long wait!

Did DMS 1st year change to pass/fail for 2010 entering class?

Will there still be the quizzes every 2-3 weeks?

Did DMS 1st year change to pass/fail for 2010 entering class?

Will there still be the quizzes every 2-3 weeks?

1. Yes (this change was put into place for the current first year class)

2. Yes

Congrats Bryson!

Are you going to second look?
Thanks, yeah, I'll be there. Still trying to book a flight.

I couldn't find any information about if the acceptance is conditional and stuff like that. I know DMS requires at least 3 years of school in USA or Canada, I'm in my 4th/senior year right now and if I were to fail a course or to get a D in a course or two, would they rescind???

I couldn't find any information about if the acceptance is conditional and stuff like that. I know DMS requires at least 3 years of school in USA or Canada, I'm in my 4th/senior year right now and if I were to fail a course or to get a D in a course or two, would they rescind???

good question! i'm sure a lot of people are slacking off after getting accepted. any one have an answer?

good question! i'm sure a lot of people are slacking off after getting accepted. any one have an answer?

I'm not 100% sure about Dartmouth's policy, but in most schools, you just have to pass your classes prior to matriculation, if you're already accepted.

I'm not 100% sure about Dartmouth's policy, but in most schools, you just have to pass your classes prior to matriculation, if you're already accepted.

Physicsnerd, do you have any input on Dartmouth's conditions?

Physicsnerd, do you have any input on Dartmouth's conditions?

I know that you must finish the pre-reqs before matriculating. I'm not sure, however, whether a D or F in a class that is not a pre-req would affect you acceptance. Do the acceptance letters say anything about that?

If you're worried, you may want to give the admissions office a call. They are the best source of information. The simplest solution is just not to get any Ds or Fs :p I mean, if you're doing that badly in a class (that isn't needed to graduate or is a pre-req for med school), why not just withdraw?

Just breathing some life back in to this thread!

Has anyone else heard back recently?

Also does anyone know when the August orientation week/start of class is? Sorry if it was posted already.

Orientation starts 8/9.

Hey physicsnerd (you're doing an MD/PhD right?), how does one typically go about applying to the MD/PhD program at Dartmouth? Do most students come in as MD/PhDs or do a lot of them apply during first year? I may be considering adding a PhD if I decide to come.

I am wondering about shuttles. I am looking for a place to live right now and price/quality is gravitating me toward Lebanon. Are there shuttles available from Lebanon to DHMC and/or DMS? If so, can you provide a link to their schedules and stop locations?

Thanks! : )

I am wondering about shuttles. I am looking for a place to live right now and price/quality is gravitating me toward Lebanon. Are there shuttles available from Lebanon to DHMC and/or DMS? If so, can you provide a link to their schedules and stop locations?

Thanks! : )

Hi diAGNOSTIC,

Here's the shuttle schedule. I'm a first year student at Dartmouth--several fellow students use the shuttle regularly.

http://www.advancetransit.com/

Orientation starts 8/9.

Hey physicsnerd (you're doing an MD/PhD right?), how does one typically go about applying to the MD/PhD program at Dartmouth? Do most students come in as MD/PhDs or do a lot of them apply during first year? I may be considering adding a PhD if I decide to come.

Hi,
So almost everyone in the MD/PhD program started in the program. Occasionally, however, people are accepted from within Dartmouth (med or grad school). You still need to go through the application process as an internal candidate. I know several people who have applied in the last few years as internal candidates and I only know of one who was accepted so it is by no means a sure thing. Still, it's worth a shot.

I see your background is engineering, so something that may be easier to get into than the MD/PhD program (if that doesn't work out) is the joint MD/MS with the engineering school.

I am wondering about shuttles. I am looking for a place to live right now and price/quality is gravitating me toward Lebanon. Are there shuttles available from Lebanon to DHMC and/or DMS? If so, can you provide a link to their schedules and stop locations?

Thanks! : )

I'm glad ruraldr posted that link. One thing to be aware of, however, is that if you come to Dartmouth you NEED to have a car. Being on the AT line is great (free public transportation). The problem is that most of the busses only run from about ~6 or 6:30 am until 7 pm. There will be rotations when you need to be at the hospital earlier than that and many nights you'll want to be in the library later than that. Also, the shuttles don't operate on the weekend. And, your On Doctoring could be 50 miles away (like mine was). So, it's great to live close to the AT but it cannot be your only means of transportation.

Hi,
So almost everyone in the MD/PhD program started in the program. Occasionally, however, people are accepted from within Dartmouth (med or grad school). You still need to go through the application process as an internal candidate. I know several people who have applied in the last few years as internal candidates and I only know of one who was accepted so it is by no means a sure thing. Still, it's worth a shot.

I see your background is engineering, so something that may be easier to get into than the MD/PhD program (if that doesn't work out) is the joint MD/MS with the engineering school.

Ok, I think that's basically the story at the schools I'm still considering. I like how you can do ANY PhD at Dartmouth in the MD/PhD program. I guess that's probably because it's not NIH funded huh?

Ok, I think that's basically the story at the schools I'm still considering. I like how you can do ANY PhD at Dartmouth in the MD/PhD program. I guess that's probably because it's not NIH funded huh?

I think the lack of a MSTP grant does give us some more flexibility (we also take internationals). Although, we just applied for a MSTP grant and were told that even if we were to get the MSTP we would still allow people to do the PhD in what they want since the MSTP grant only funds a small portion of the spots in almost any program.

I'm glad ruraldr posted that link. One thing to be aware of, however, is that if you come to Dartmouth you NEED to have a car. Being on the AT line is great (free public transportation). The problem is that most of the busses only run from about ~6 or 6:30 am until 7 pm. There will be rotations when you need to be at the hospital earlier than that and many nights you'll want to be in the library later than that. Also, the shuttles don't operate on the weekend. And, your On Doctoring could be 50 miles away (like mine was). So, it's great to live close to the AT but it cannot be your only means of transportation.

~Andrew

Is there any way to survive without a car in 1st year? I might not be able to bring one, would the On Doctoring ppl assign you a spot at DMHC instead? Were there any students that didn't bring cars in your year?

Is there any way to survive without a car in 1st year? I might not be able to bring one, would the On Doctoring ppl assign you a spot at DMHC instead? Were there any students that didn't bring cars in your year?

For 1st year you can request to have On Doc at DHMC or the VA (busses go there too). It's possible, but not ideal to not have a car in first year. There were a couple of people in my class who did not have cars in 1st year and they were ok. Honestly, though, if you're not going to have a car you really want to live in Hanover so that you have easier access to Dartmouth.

I'm glad ruraldr posted that link. One thing to be aware of, however, is that if you come to Dartmouth you NEED to have a car. Being on the AT line is great (free public transportation). The problem is that most of the busses only run from about ~6 or 6:30 am until 7 pm. There will be rotations when you need to be at the hospital earlier than that and many nights you'll want to be in the library later than that. Also, the shuttles don't operate on the weekend. And, your On Doctoring could be 50 miles away (like mine was). So, it's great to live close to the AT but it cannot be your only means of transportation.

~Andrew

Thanks Ruraldr and physicsnerd. I do have a car. I can't imagine not having the option to drive up in Hanover. Anyways thanks again for the advice. I will still use the shuttle service I'm sure.

Are non-need-based scholarships likely at Dartmouth? I was accepted to Boston University's MD/PhD program and Dartmouth's MD program. I'm probably going to go to Boston unless Dartmouth offers some amazing financial aid.

Are non-need-based scholarships likely at Dartmouth? I was accepted to Boston University's MD/PhD program and Dartmouth's MD program. I'm probably going to go to Boston unless Dartmouth offers some amazing financial aid.


Hi Naijaba,

I found Dartmouth's financial aid to be very generous (better even than my state school) but am unsure of the break down of need based vs. non-need based. If you haven't gotten your financial aid from them, or have and don't feel that it measures up I know they are willing to take calls/discuss your situation with you.

Best of luck with your decision!

Are non-need-based scholarships likely at Dartmouth? I was accepted to Boston University's MD/PhD program and Dartmouth's MD program. I'm probably going to go to Boston unless Dartmouth offers some amazing financial aid.

Honestly, if you really love research I'd go with the fully-funded MD/PhD program over a MD program any day. I love Dartmouth, but I wouldn't have come here over a MD/PhD program.

Are non-need-based scholarships likely at Dartmouth? I was accepted to Boston University's MD/PhD program and Dartmouth's MD program. I'm probably going to go to Boston unless Dartmouth offers some amazing financial aid.

during the financial aid presentation on the interview day, we were told there is no merit scholarship. it's all need based.

during the financial aid presentation on the interview day, we were told there is no merit scholarship. it's all need based.

There are some random scholarships (like one for people from Ohio, etc.)

Question for any current students: how's living in hanover/lebanon?

I'm not really that familiar with the area - is there a lot to do around Dartmouth?

Question for any current students: how's living in hanover/lebanon?

I'm not really that familiar with the area - is there a lot to do around Dartmouth?

hahaha.....

uhm, depends. if you are outdoorsy you'll never be bored.

hahaha.....

uhm, depends. if you are outdoorsy you'll never be bored.


What sorts of things are there to do during the winter? I assume skiing/boarding and snowshoeing, but what else?

Question for any current students: how's living in hanover/lebanon?

I'm not really that familiar with the area - is there a lot to do around Dartmouth?

Personally, I love living here (better than Ottawa or SF Bay Area, not quite as good as Portland, OR). Winter = skiing (Dartmouth owns a skiway that's not too far from campus and good (for east coast) skiing is about 30-45 min away in Vermont). Skating on the pond is fun (a lot of pickup hockey games). IM sports.

Summer = hiking, kayaking, etc.

Because Dartmouth is here, there are lots of speakers, shows, events around campus. I actually spend a decent amount of time in the jewelry studio. There are a few bars around campus. Honestly, I'm not often bored.

Question for any current students: how's living in hanover/lebanon?

I'm not really that familiar with the area - is there a lot to do around Dartmouth?

I agree with physicsnerd42--its a nice place to be able to live. Friendly people, not a ton of traffic so I don't waste time traveling. I have a dog and it's been nice for him to be out of the city. Great walking trails/lake/river access and more great talks/shows on campus then I actually have time to attend.

Having moved here from a city the things I miss most are:

1) easily getting to see big name music shows--can do it, but means I have to travel down to Boston or up to Montreal.

2) great food. There are fun restaurants but not the breadth you would find in a city.

With that said--I feel like it's been worth giving up having those things on an everyday basis for the benefits of the school, my classmates and the beautiful surroundings.

Hi, I was a bit worried about my grades this year, but I wanted to ask if you think they would rescind my acceptance based on a 70 as a one of my final marks this year. I haven't been able to keep up my academics as well as my other years and as a result have earned one 70 and one 75, in an otherwise 80+ year. I know I'm probably freaking out, but they wouldn't take away my precioussss acceptance right? :scared:

Hi, I was a bit worried about my grades this year, but I wanted to ask if you think they would rescind my acceptance based on a 70 as a one of my final marks this year. I haven't been able to keep up my academics as well as my other years and as a result have earned one 70 and one 75, in an otherwise 80+ year. I know I'm probably freaking out, but they wouldn't take away my precioussss acceptance right? :scared:

Isn't a 70 like a B- in Canada? I doubt you'll lose your acceptance over a B or 2.

Current students: What are some of the reasons that you decided to go to Dartmouth?

Current students: What are some of the reasons that you decided to go to Dartmouth?

People get along/collaborate here. Med school is tough enough on its own, so I wanted to go a place where people get along. The faculty treat us like junior colleagues. I wanted to do the research that was going on here. I loved the location. It just felt right.

Current students: What are some of the reasons that you decided to go to Dartmouth?

I liked the small size of the school/stories of friendly/helpful faculty and teaching focused attendings at the hospital.

I was excited to be near great outdoors opportunities and in a place that would be comfortable/easy to live as a student and on a student budget.

The financial aid package was solid and coming to Dartmouth moved me to the same coast as my family.

My favorite things as a current student have been how bright, motivated and involved my fellow students are and how available my teachers have been.

I feel like anything I ask to do I get the answer "yes" (from faculty spending one on one time with me in the anatomy lab to review dissections that were confusing to physicians at the hospital letting me shadow them/watch surgeries etc.)

I love that the deans know me by name and send me opportunities that they think I'll be interested on based on knowing me.

It has been a busy but happy year. :)

People get along/collaborate here. Med school is tough enough on its own, so I wanted to go a place where people get along. The faculty treat us like junior colleagues. I wanted to do the research that was going on here. I loved the location. It just felt right.

Sounds like Dartmouth has a great community/atmosphere.

If you don't mind telling me, what research did you find interesting there?

I liked the small size of the school/stories of friendly/helpful faculty and teaching focused attendings at the hospital.

I was excited to be near great outdoors opportunities and in a place that would be comfortable/easy to live as a student and on a student budget.

The financial aid package was solid and coming to Dartmouth moved me to the same coast as my family.

My favorite things as a current student have been how bright, motivated and involved my fellow students are and how available my teachers have been.

I feel like anything I ask to do I get the answer "yes" (from faculty spending one on one time with me in the anatomy lab to review dissections that were confusing to physicians at the hospital letting me shadow them/watch surgeries etc.)

I love that the deans know me by name and send me opportunities that they think I'll be interested on based on knowing me.

It has been a busy but happy year. :)

Wow, thanks for the insight. Sounds like a really amazing place!

Sounds like Dartmouth has a great community/atmosphere.

If you don't mind telling me, what research did you find interesting there?

There's a lot of biomedical engineering going on here: imaging, protein engineering and nanotech. I'm in a lab that uses nanoparticles (antibody targeted and un-targeted) to kill tumors. There's good stuff going on in the med grad departments too.

For the financial aid stuff, does anyone know what forms/information is needed (including parental info)? Thanks!

I withdrew today. Best of luck to all the waitlisters out there!

For the financial aid stuff, does anyone know what forms/information is needed (including parental info)? Thanks!


This link should help..

http://dms.dartmouth.edu/admin/fin_aid/inst.shtml

:luck:

I'm on the waitlist and really want to get into DMS as my top choice school... I've already sent in updates so I'm not sure what else to do at this point. Do I just have to cross my fingers and keep waiting? Any other suggestions?

If you have updated the school with all new and relevant information, then you need to sit tight and cross your fingers.

The director of admissions stated that and sort of LOI is not helpful. Your "batting average" has already been determined. The only thing that can help is a substantial update (publications, grades).

Good luck.

Has anyone gotten mail regarding how to set up your email and stuff?

Doesn't seem like anyone has heard anything for awhile now...anyone out there to disprove this?

Withdrew my acceptance, good luck all.

Woke up this morning with a phone call from Dartmouth; accepted off the wait list!

I had scenarios in my head of intensely waiting until August 8th...I am extremely grateful for not only being accepted but also being informed of it so soon. I will definitely be going to Dartmouth.

Good luck to all who are still waiting!

Woke up this morning with a phone call from Dartmouth; accepted off the wait list!

I had scenarios in my head of intensely waiting until August 8th...I am extremely grateful for not only being accepted but also being informed of it so soon. I will definitely be going to Dartmouth.

Good luck to all who are still waiting!

Congratulations! I look forward to meeting you in August!

May 17, 2010

Dear Members of the Dartmouth Community,

Today we are announcing the creation of The Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science, supported by a spectacular commitment of $35 million from an anonymous donor. The donor believes that Dartmouth is uniquely positioned to lead the advancement of this critical field. More about this new enterprise is included in the following press release (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2010/05/17.html) and at TDC.dartmouth.edu (http://TDC.dartmouth.edu).

Provost Carol Folt and I expect we will identify other major initiatives that draw upon Dartmouth's unique strengths as the strategic planning process continues.

This is an exciting moment for Dartmouth. This gift recognizes the excellent work of our faculty and the collaborative strength of this academic community. The gift also expresses the will of a generous donor to help us tackle one of the most challenging issues of our time.

Sincerely,
Jim Yong Kim
President, Dartmouth College

Woke up this morning with a phone call from Dartmouth; accepted off the wait list!

I had scenarios in my head of intensely waiting until August 8th...I am extremely grateful for not only being accepted but also being informed of it so soon. I will definitely be going to Dartmouth.

Good luck to all who are still waiting!

Congrats!! :thumbup: I hope i get that call too :D

Congrats!! what are your stats...

May 17, 2010

Dear Members of the Dartmouth Community,

Today we are announcing the creation of The Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science, supported by a spectacular commitment of $35 million from an anonymous donor. The donor believes that Dartmouth is uniquely positioned to lead the advancement of this critical field. More about this new enterprise is included in the following press release (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2010/05/17.html) and at TDC.dartmouth.edu (http://TDC.dartmouth.edu).

Provost Carol Folt and I expect we will identify other major initiatives that draw upon Dartmouth's unique strengths as the strategic planning process continues.

This is an exciting moment for Dartmouth. This gift recognizes the excellent work of our faculty and the collaborative strength of this academic community. The gift also expresses the will of a generous donor to help us tackle one of the most challenging issues of our time.

Sincerely,
Jim Yong Kim
President, Dartmouth College

That is very exciting. I went to second look and was blown away by Dr. Kim's speech.

Physicsnerd, I am regular MD but would like to do research (maybe even basic science). Should I be contacting lab PIs or is there an easy way to look for opportunities? Do many MD students do research in the first year or the first summer? Now that I have decided on DMS I want to get the ball rolling on this. Thanks!

That is very exciting. I went to second look and was blown away by Dr. Kim's speech.

Physicsnerd, I am regular MD but would like to do research (maybe even basic science). Should I be contacting lab PIs or is there an easy way to look for opportunities? Do many MD students do research in the first year or the first summer? Now that I have decided on DMS I want to get the ball rolling on this. Thanks!

Lots of people do significant amounts of research during med school. A list of PIs willing to take med students for the summer between years 1 and 2 of med school is typically compiled about halfway through year 1. This list, however, is typically incomplete (there are many more investigators willing to take students than are lister). I would recommend that you start looking at the research that different people do and make a list of people whose research interests you. Then, run that list by one of the older MD/PhD students ;) Once you get feedback about the list, just e-mail the PIs who get the thumbs up. Most investigators would be happy to at least meet with an interested in med student. There is typically also funding available to help fund med student research for a summer.

OK, does DMS Class of 2014 not have a facebook group?
Hrmm...

OK, does DMS Class of 2014 not have a facebook group?
Hrmm...

The group is here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=247139086405&ref=ts

i just got in!! omg omg omg

i just got in!! omg omg omg

congrats! :):) will you be attending 100%?

The group is here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=247139086405&ref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/group.php?gid=247139086405&ref=ts)

Thanks! Looks like many people have already joined

congrats! :):) will you be attending 100%?

most definitely

DMS Students-

What time do classes start during the week for first year?

I understand that only 18 students are going to be living at North Park. Where do most medcial students live first year?

Thanks in advance!

DMS Students-

What time do classes start during the week for first year?

I understand that only 18 students are going to be living at North Park. Where do most medcial students live first year?

Thanks in advance!

I think saw in this thread earlier that orientation starts on Aug 9.

And only 18 DMS live in North Park?? Did they tell you this number? I always thought it would be more popular! I will be living there in August.

I think saw in this thread earlier that orientation starts on Aug 9.

And only 18 DMS live in North Park?? Did they tell you this number? I always thought it would be more popular! I will be living there in August.

Sorry, I meant what time do classes start in the morning? :laugh:

Sorry, I meant what time do classes start in the morning? :laugh:

8am bright and early everyday I believe :D

8am bright and early everyday I believe :D

Thanks!
I private messaged you about North Park ;p.

Who's looking for a roommate? PM me! I'm clean, tidy (not OCD though), easy-going, and don't come with a lot of baggage.

DMS Students-

What time do classes start during the week for first year?

I understand that only 18 students are going to be living at North Park. Where do most medcial students live first year?

Thanks in advance!

Hi CosMd,

As someone already mentioned, classes do typically start at 8am each day (with a few scattered instances of a 10am start instead).

Our class (M1) lives in a variety of locations--including North Park, Sachem Village (another graduate student housing location), and in apartments/houses/condos etc. in Lebanon, West Lebanon, Norwich and Hanover.

Hi CosMd,

As someone already mentioned, classes do typically start at 8am each day (with a few scattered instances of a 10am start instead).

Our class (M1) lives in a variety of locations--including North Park, Sachem Village (another graduate student housing location), and in apartments/houses/condos etc. in Lebanon, West Lebanon, Norwich and Hanover.

Thanks for the info!

Hi, I'm new to NH, but I'm really excited about staring a new school year at Dartmouth. I was wondering, if I'm getting a car, what can I expect the average miles per year to be for the average DMS student? Is it worth it to buy a car? Or can I get by borrowing or renting a car? If I were to rent, what options are there?

And like most students, I've built up quite a bit of debt. Are there any jobs on campus that can help generate some cash flow? Apparently DMS students cant apply for Graduate Resident Advisor positions...

Hi, I'm new to NH, but I'm really excited about staring a new school year at Dartmouth. I was wondering, if I'm getting a car, what can I expect the average miles per year to be for the average DMS student? Is it worth it to buy a car? Or can I get by borrowing or renting a car? If I were to rent, what options are there?

And like most students, I've built up quite a bit of debt. Are there any jobs on campus that can help generate some cash flow? Apparently DMS students cant apply for Graduate Resident Advisor positions...

You pretty much need to buy a car. Trust me. My on doctoring for the first two years alone was a 100 mile round trip every two weeks. If you want to buy anything other than groceries, you need to go to at least West Lebanon (10 min drive). While there are free busses in the area, the only start running at about 6 or 6:30 am (makes it tough to get to the hospital to pre-round on patients at 5), only run until about 7 and don't run on weekends. You might be able to request On Doctoring at DHMC and just live in hanover, but you'll need a car if you're at DHMC for rotations in years 3 and 4, especially if you don't want to walk to the hospital at 5 am when it's 10 degrees outside and snowing. Best bet: buy a used Subaru Outback. I guess you could also try the Zip Car thing I see around here now.

There aren't really too many campus jobs. You can maybe make some money doing research for a summer, but probably not more than $10-15/hour. I am a graduate advisor, but you can't apply because medical and business school students (other than MD/PhD) can't have the job (and the job might be phased out in a year anyway due to budget cuts).

Hi, I'm new to NH, but I'm really excited about staring a new school year at Dartmouth. I was wondering, if I'm getting a car, what can I expect the average miles per year to be for the average DMS student? Is it worth it to buy a car? Or can I get by borrowing or renting a car? If I were to rent, what options are there?

And like most students, I've built up quite a bit of debt. Are there any jobs on campus that can help generate some cash flow? Apparently DMS students cant apply for Graduate Resident Advisor positions...


I too have a car (got it as part of the transition to medical school, didn't own one before)--but do have a couple of classmates that don't. They do their on-doc work at DHMC and bum rides from others to get groceries, etc. Most of us have cars and I believe all of us will need cars by 3rd year.

I would focus on your school work over a job (esp. at first to make sure that you have plenty of time to study/pass. I'd work with the financial aid folks to come up with a plan of how to live over the next year balancing your current debt and med school needs (they are really nice and would be probably willing to sit down with you and walk through a plan). I'm not aware of any classmates that have a substantial job--although a few coach locally and get paid for that, do small research gigs, etc. In 2nd year there are tutoring opportunities that are paid.

You pretty much need to buy a car...
I too have a car...


Thanks! I guess my next question would be, when do we start the On Doctoring at clinical sites? Do we start at our on doc sites from the first week of classes?

Thanks! I guess my next question would be, when do we start the On Doctoring at clinical sites? Do we start at our on doc sites from the first week of classes?

The On Doctoring class (where you learn how to do physical exams, histories, etc.) starts in the first week. You do your first preceptor visit at the clinical site during the 4th (I believe) week.

Is is difficult finding parking at the medical school in the morning? I heard there was less parking because of the construction (btw... does anyone know what they're building?). Thanx!

Is is difficult finding parking at the medical school in the morning? I heard there was less parking because of the construction (btw... does anyone know what they're building?). Thanx!

Not really. It's a big parking lot. The later you get there, the longer it will take to walk to class, but the Dewey lot doesn't really get totally full.

They're building a new biology building (more room for labs).

Any wait list movement recently?

Any wait list movement recently?

+1 for finding out about waitlist movement??

Does anyone know if the North Park apartments come with a bed/desk/chair?

Around Dartmouth/Lebanon/Hanover how's AT&T service? What's the best carrier for the area?
Thanx

Around Dartmouth/Lebanon/Hanover how's AT&T service? What's the best carrier for the area?
Thanx

AT&T is not as good as Verizon.

Does anyone know if the North Park apartments come with a bed/desk/chair?

Yes. The North Park apartments are furnished.

Just a few questions regarding sales taxes in New Hampshire...I've read that there is none except for on prepared meals/food?

Does that mean that cell phone plans don't have any taxes added to them as well?

Just a few questions regarding sales taxes in New Hampshire...I've read that there is none except for on prepared meals/food?

Does that mean that cell phone plans don't have any taxes added to them as well?

Yes. The only taxes are the room and meals tax (hotel rooms and prepared food) and property. There are fees (like to register your car every year). But cell phone plans should not be taxed under the room and meals tax.

I just received a packet with information regarding the "On Doctoring" course. They also want us to order a bunch of expensive equipment. I am wondering what is necessary and what would be a waste of money right now. Also, the Littmann Cardiology III stethoscope seems fine but there are two others. What's the difference?

Thanks!

I just received a packet with information regarding the "On Doctoring" course. They also want us to order a bunch of expensive equipment. I am wondering what is necessary and what would be a waste of money right now. Also, the Littmann Cardiology III stethoscope seems fine but there are two others. What's the difference?

Thanks!

Don't bother buying an Otoscope or Ophthalmoscope. Those instruments will be hanging on the wall of any exam room you go into (and cost way too much). Reflex hammers will also be in the room, but they're cheap, so why not? I'm not sure what else they want you to get...

You do need a stethoscope. I got the Cardio III and like it.

Don't bother buying an Otoscope or Ophthalmoscope. Those instruments will be hanging on the wall of any exam room you go into (and cost way too much). Reflex hammers will also be in the room, but they're cheap, so why not? I'm not sure what else they want you to get...

You do need a stethoscope. I got the Cardio III and like it.

Just what I wanted to hear. Thank you.

On the topic of cell phones, is there 3G coverage in Hanover?

I was looking at AT&T 3G coverage map and it said that 3G is only available in Manchester.

Is this the case for Verizon too?

Hey there,

There is 3G up here--but the capacity doesn't seem to be as high as in bigger metro areas.

How is Sprint's service in town? The few days I was there, I didn't seem to have any problems

any chance that there will be more waitlist movement from dartmouth? has anyone heard about being rejected from the waitlist? does that happen?

any chance that there will be more waitlist movement from dartmouth? has anyone heard about being rejected from the waitlist? does that happen?

A chance? Yes. One person in my class was accepted on the first day of orientation.

You get rejected from the waitlist when the school year starts and the class is full. Other than that? I guess if they found out you lied about something on your app they would reject you. Otherwise, you're pretty much on the waitlist until you get accepted or classes start.

Question for current students:

Are the preceptors in the on doctoring course mostly family practicioners and pediatricians, or do some specialize in other areas?

Thanx!

Question for current students:

Are the preceptors in the on doctoring course mostly family practicioners and pediatricians, or do some specialize in other areas?

Thanx!

Also internal medicine and some nurse practitioners. Heck, I knew some people with cardiologist and gen surg docs. I would suggest requesting family med, no matter what you think you want to do.

Also internal medicine and some nurse practitioners. Heck, I knew some people with cardiologist and gen surg docs. I would suggest requesting family med, no matter what you think you want to do.

Thanks for the advice!

If you dont mind me asking, why family medicine

Thanks for the advice!

If you dont mind me asking, why family medicine

Specialties are pretty terrible for On Doc. You're supposed to learn how to do a physical exam and history taking skills. You won't routinely practice those in a cards clinic.

I have little interest in family med as a specialty, but I got to practice all of those skills and saw adults and children. I think it's a terrible idea to request something like cards for On Doc even if you think you want to be a cardiologist. If you end up at a specialty clinic, make the best of it. I, however, was very happy with On Doc experience in family med.

Has anyone successfully emailed their Student Preference Checklist?

I got my forms a bit late and thought I wouldn't be able to mail it in by June 25th, so I emailed it and heard nothing back...?

Has anyone successfully emailed their Student Preference Checklist?

I got my forms a bit late and thought I wouldn't be able to mail it in by June 25th, so I emailed it and heard nothing back...?

I emailed and asked for confirmation of receipt of my email, but heard nothing either. Let me know if you hear anything!

I emailed and asked for confirmation of receipt of my email, but heard nothing either. Let me know if you hear anything!

Just heard back right after i emailed them a second time. They have received my email.

Just heard back right after i emailed them a second time. They have received my email.

Heard back from them too =)

Thanks!

The apartment that I'm renting will be unfurnished. Does anyone know where the cheapest furniture stores are? I would prefer to get flat pack furniture (i.e. Ikea style... needs to be assembled) so that I can fit it in my car.

Thanks!

Hi futuremdtobe,

I suggest asking your question on the 2014 facebook page as well (I know other Dartmouth folks check there and might have suggestions). Some of our class took a trip down to Ikea near the start of school to get furniture. Others rented a moving van and went to a local good-will type shop called "the listen center" that is in the upper valley--I made use of Craig's list.

BJ's--the local equivalent of a "Costco" might have some sort of flat pack furniture--not really sure...

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The apartment that I'm renting will be unfurnished. Does anyone know where the cheapest furniture stores are? I would prefer to get flat pack furniture (i.e. Ikea style... needs to be assembled) so that I can fit it in my car.

Thanks!

how come the facebook group is so inactive? is there a google groups in addition to this or somewhere else where people are communicating??

Do we have to complete any first aid course before matriculating? i.e. being certified in CPR?

Do we have to complete any first aid course before matriculating? i.e. being certified in CPR?

No. They teach you that here.

how come the facebook group is so inactive? is there a google groups in addition to this or somewhere else where people are communicating??

Anyone?

Anyone?

I'm not sure. Probably a function of the small class size. Plus I don't think that most of these types of groups are too incredibly active, just in general. Don't worry though, I'm sure our class is going to be awesome!

(and I think the facebook group is it, as far as I know)

Does anybody know if we need to buy textbooks? if so, wheres the list?

Don't bother buying an Otoscope or Ophthalmoscope. Those instruments will be hanging on the wall of any exam room you go into (and cost way too much). Reflex hammers will also be in the room, but they're cheap, so why not? I'm not sure what else they want you to get...

You do need a stethoscope. I got the Cardio III and like it.

The order deadline is coming up in a few days and I was wondering...do I really need to order this early to have the stethoscope by mid Aug? Or is it OK to order during mid Aug and have it a bit later? (just wondering because On Doctoring will start)

Is there a consensus that only the stethoscope is really the only thing that we MUST get..and that the other equipment will generally be found in the examination room?

Does anybody know if we need to buy textbooks? if so, wheres the list?


Not sure if the class websites are up yet--but if so, you'll find syllabi, etc by logging in with the same name/password as your dartmouth email at this link:

https://www.dartmouth.edu/~blackboard/cas_index.php

You may just want to wait until you get to campus--many people don't buy any textbooks or use the ones on reserve at the library.

The order deadline is coming up in a few days and I was wondering...do I really need to order this early to have the stethoscope by mid Aug? Or is it OK to order during mid Aug and have it a bit later? (just wondering because On Doctoring will start)

Is there a consensus that only the stethoscope is really the only thing that we MUST get..and that the other equipment will generally be found in the examination room?

You'll want your stethoscope pretty early in the year (last year we had our first clinic time at the beginning of September)--I'd go ahead and order soon. I think the other equipment all falls under the nice to have category (not a must).

Does anybody know if we need to buy textbooks? if so, wheres the list?

These are all the textbooks you will probably need for the first two years:

Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy (http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Anatomy-Professional-Netter-Science/dp/1437709702/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279717726&sr=8-3) (They have a softcover too, but this is one book you'll want to keep).
BRS Physiology (http://www.amazon.com/Physiology-Board-Review-Linda-Costanzo/dp/0781798760/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279717775&sr=1-1)
BRS Pathology (http://www.amazon.com/Pathology-North-American-Board-Review/dp/0781779413/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279717802&sr=1-1)
First Aid for the USMLE Step I (http://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-USMLE-Step-2010/dp/0071633405/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279717838&sr=1-1)

Not sure if the class websites are up yet

https://www.dartmouth.edu/~blackboard/cas_index.php (https://www.dartmouth.edu/%7Eblackboard/cas_index.php)


These are all the textbooks you will probably need for the first two years:

Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy (http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Anatomy-Professional-Netter-Science/dp/1437709702/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279717726&sr=8-3) (They have a softcover too, but this is one book you'll want to keep).
BRS Physiology (http://www.amazon.com/Physiology-Board-Review-Linda-Costanzo/dp/0781798760/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279717775&sr=1-1)
BRS Pathology (http://www.amazon.com/Pathology-North-American-Board-Review/dp/0781779413/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279717802&sr=1-1)
First Aid for the USMLE Step I (http://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-USMLE-Step-2010/dp/0071633405/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279717838&sr=1-1)

Thanks! The class websites aren't up yet, so I'll most likely wait until classes start before I get the books.

Thanks! The class websites aren't up yet, so I'll most likely wait until classes start before I get the books.

I would seriously recommend not buying the "required" books.

when do we get notice of where we're placed for On Doctoring?

when do we get notice of where we're placed for On Doctoring?


I'm not sure of the exact date--but know that we didn't learn ours until after classes had started (I would guess you'll know by the end of August).

Any suggestions on a good bank in the area for a chequing account? Thanks

Any suggestions on a good bank in the area for a chequing account? Thanks

Bank of America. One in Hanover and one in the hospital (very convenient).

Hi everybody!

Does anyone remember the name of this very very pleasant lady, with brown hair, that gives the introduction speech to all interviewees?

I can't seem to remember...I think her first/last name has Bull or something. A little help is much appreciated!