I didnt see a thread for this so I figured I would start one!!! I think this would be a cool spot for future class of 2014 people to chat! I have lived in philly for 3 years now so feel free to PM me with questions about anything Philly related.

Regarding apartments: if you decide to live in Manayunk DO NOT RENT from the Glen at Shawmont station. I just moved out of there and to make a long story short was hit with $2800 in damages because my dog "damaged the carpets." She peed in maybe 2 spots yet these guys used this as a reason to replace the entire carpet. So really watch out!!! I live in Conshohocken now..just outside of the city limits and couldnt be happier!

So congrats everyone! PCOM 2014!

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER IN THE MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i've been obsessively checking the mail every day, and i finally found out!!!! congrats to anyone else accepted!! :-)

i'm so happy i could cry

YAY congrats!!! I cried a little when I got my letter and I am a guy! haha. So will you be attending here you think?

thanks, congrats to you too!!
lol crying is okay when we've worked so hard and finally get to this point. all of the studying, hard work, pre-med classes, MCAT...it's finally worth it!! PCOM is the first acceptance i've had so far. i'm still waiting to hear from other schools, but PCOM is definitely one of my top choices, so it's very possible i'll attend. i'm so excited, i can't even believe it. i'm definitely going to celebrate tonight!

thanks, congrats to you too!!
lol crying is okay when we've worked so hard and finally get to this point. all of the studying, hard work, pre-med classes, MCAT...it's finally worth it!! PCOM is the first acceptance i've had so far. i'm still waiting to hear from other schools, but PCOM is definitely one of my top choices, so it's very possible i'll attend. i'm so excited, i can't even believe it. i'm definitely going to celebrate tonight!

Congrats!! such a great feeling isn't it! i will definitely be attending here :D can't wait. where's everyone from?

The Killadelphia hehehe

i live about 20 minutes outside philly. where are you from runner1?

where are you from 20 mins outside Philly?>

i live about 20 minutes outside philly. where are you from runner1?

i'm from delaware county, so excited to stay in philly

suppose I should mention that I got in too... looking forward to meeting all of you in the fall.

where are you from 20 mins outside Philly?>

montgomery county near ambler :)

I got my letter yesterday too! I'm from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton area, I made a facebook group since there wasn't one yet. http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=pcom+class+of+2014+&init=quick#/group.php?gid=201886138744

woo ambler haha. I have been up there plenty....i went to this bar caseys alley once. I live in conshy right now.....and work in havertown.

woo ambler haha. I have been up there plenty....i went to this bar caseys alley once. I live in conshy right now.....and work in havertown.

yea i took a class at temple's ambler campus. fun times. anyone hear anything about an accepted students luncheon yet? can't wait to meet everyone

woo ambler haha. I have been up there plenty....i went to this bar caseys alley once. I live in conshy right now.....and work in havertown.

i LOVE kc's alley! great food! i'm actually thinking about waitressing there to save up some money for med school :eek:

I'm from villanova, and went to Drexel for the last few years, so i know the area pretty well... I saw someone post something about not getting their security deposit back... Well I have never gotten a security deposit back from any landlord in west philly, that's why they call them slumlords. Just assume you're not going to get it back, at least without litigation. Still in the process of suing a Dranoff property over the security deposit (those from philly should know these places by the big signs and terribly overpriced apartments). For PCOM, I would live on or around city-line, much cheaper compared to center city (I shelled out over $2500 a month for an apartment in center city), also manayunk is mostly a dump, no offense. Also the surrounding towns like wynnewood, merion, ardmore, bryn mawr, conshy, (pretty much anywhere on the mainline) is much nicer, safer, and for the most part cheaper compared to city prices. However, please note some of the most expensive real estate in the country is in the surrounding area, so i wouldn't plan to buy a house or condo; not that many people rent in these towns, hence why its somewhat cheaper. Plus west philly is a little scary, especially if you're not used to philly (of course not as bad as like say temple in the northeast, but still not the best place to live). And as I said some of manayunk is pretty scary too. Especially the apartments on Ridge pike. This is where the Drexel Med school students live.

Anyways, that's my shpeal about the real estate situation. Congrats to everyone on getting accepted! See you in August... Does anyone know when we are going to get the student packets, and portal id's? I heard we should get them in December, just wondering if anyone knows for sure.

Received my acceptance today! So excited! Definitely will be going here! :D

Congrats everyone!!

Congrats!! such a great feeling isn't it! i will definitely be attending here :D can't wait. where's everyone from?

I'm from Rochester, NY (wayyyy upstate). So happy to be in Philadelphia! Absolutely LOVE the city!

congrats everyone!
PM me if you have and questions a first year can answer!

I'm from villanova, and went to Drexel for the last few years, so i know the area pretty well... I saw someone post something about not getting their security deposit back... Well I have never gotten a security deposit back from any landlord in west philly, that's why they call them slumlords. Just assume you're not going to get it back, at least without litigation. Still in the process of suing a Dranoff property over the security deposit (those from philly should know these places by the big signs and terribly overpriced apartments). For PCOM, I would live on or around city-line, much cheaper compared to center city (I shelled out over $2500 a month for an apartment in center city), also manayunk is mostly a dump, no offense. Also the surrounding towns like wynnewood, merion, ardmore, bryn mawr, conshy, (pretty much anywhere on the mainline) is much nicer, safer, and for the most part cheaper compared to city prices. However, please note some of the most expensive real estate in the country is in the surrounding area, so i wouldn't plan to buy a house or condo; not that many people rent in these towns, hence why its somewhat cheaper. Plus west philly is a little scary, especially if you're not used to philly (of course not as bad as like say temple in the northeast, but still not the best place to live). And as I said some of manayunk is pretty scary too. Especially the apartments on Ridge pike. This is where the Drexel Med school students live.

Anyways, that's my shpeal about the real estate situation. Congrats to everyone on getting accepted! See you in August... Does anyone know when we are going to get the student packets, and portal id's? I heard we should get them in December, just wondering if anyone knows for sure.

I lived in Germantown for 2 years and had the same experience....I am in my 3rd place since I moved to Philly and I am hoping this place will work out better than the last 2 when I moved out......haha Dranoff....yup...wicked overpriced. I looked at the Dranoff property in the yunk a few years back....NUTS.

You think manayunk is dangerous? Oh you grew up in Villanova..that explains it...hehe im just messin with you! I lived in Manayunk for a year and never had issues.....other than parking issues...and drunks rollin around...doin the stuff that drunks do! But if you are a gal...I could understand the aversion to living in Manayunk.

I'm from Rochester, NY (wayyyy upstate). So happy to be in Philadelphia! Absolutely LOVE the city!


Rochester eh? I was born and raised in Albany....then went to a SUNY school for undergrad before moving down here to get my masters! (oh and lived in cuse for a year after college) Go CNY haha

Received my acceptance today! So excited! Definitely will be going here! :D

Congrats everyone!!

congrats!!!!!!!!! i love how the first word in the acceptance letter was "YES!" :laugh:

Rochester eh? I was born and raised in Albany....then went to a SUNY school for undergrad before moving down here to get my masters! (oh and lived in cuse for a year after college) Go CNY haha

haha (I'm so excited to get away from the weather though!)

What SUNY?

So does anyone know when we should be expecting our student packets and portal ids?
Also, I was just wondering if anyone was doing anything to prepare for the upcoming year? Reading any specific books or anything like that... I read a quick blurb about "what to do before starting med school" on about.com or something, lol.. and it said just to take it easy... I mean I read articles and stuff, but I'm currently working as an EMT, so i'm not exactly in an academic environment. I'm also not planning on taking any courses in the interim as that would be a waste of hard earned moneys, if you know what i mean. Plus I think I've taken just about every undergrad bio course there is, and a bunch of graduate bio classes as well. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

Hello, I am currently a pre-med very interested in pcom(hoping for interview invite :xf:). I was wondering if I could get some information on the phi sigma gamma osteopathic fraternity. Id be interested in pledging.


Any members care to chime in?


Have you had fun? made good friends? whats it like to be a member?

Anyone find a place to live yet? Also when are we supposed to get our packets in the mail that give us access to Nucleus?

Anyone find a place to live yet?

Not here! I haven't really started looking yet. I think I want to have roommates so i'm contemplating waiting a little while. Nucleus is supposed to help us be able to find others looking for roommates!

Also when are we supposed to get our packets in the mail that give us access to Nucleus?

I spent some time stalking around the PCOM thread from last year, and it seems like people who sent in their deposit by Dec. 15 received their binders in January. Hopefully they will come soon! I'm excited!! :D

Hooray! I just got my acceptance letter today. I am interested in hearing from some Philly natives about where I should look to live. I have two toddlers, so need good schools and safe area. I was thinking probably Montgomery or Delaware counties?? I don't mind a little driving in to school and husband will likely work from home.
We will probably want to rent a house. Does this seem plausible? We would really love a walkable "village" kind of atmosphere with homes and restaurants and shops. (We are moving from a trendy, historic urban neighborhood and really love the city-neighborhood feel)
Near the trains would be great. Someone else suggested Ardmore area. Does anyone have any ideas?

Hooray! I just got my acceptance letter today. I am interested in hearing from some Philly natives about where I should look to live. I have two toddlers, so need good schools and safe area. I was thinking probably Montgomery or Delaware counties?? I don't mind a little driving in to school and husband will likely work from home.
We will probably want to rent a house. Does this seem plausible? We would really love a walkable "village" kind of atmosphere with homes and restaurants and shops. (We are moving from a trendy, historic urban neighborhood and really love the city-neighborhood feel)
Near the trains would be great. Someone else suggested Ardmore area. Does anyone have any ideas?

I've lived in Northeast Philly for 21 years..all my life..and to be honest decent neighborhoods within the city at a decent price are hard to come by. The worst parts of the city are easily west and southwest (penn, drexel) philly followed by north (temple) philly The northeast is huge but isn't nearly as nice as it used to be Ardmore and Bryn Mawr are nice suburbs but a little bit pricey and I'm not sure about renting houses. For college and graduate students, manayunk (not a dump, in my opinion) and roxborough are popular because of the night and proximity to everything and there are tons of landlords, although there are a lot of bars and is usually loud which may be bad for raising a family.
An up and coming neighborhood is northern liberties just north of center city, it still has some bad spots and is under a lot of new renovation.
Chestnut Hill is in the northwest part of the city and is walkable and has a lot of shops and stores. It is one of the much nicer areas of the city but with that comes a steeper price.
Most people live in the apartments on city line, or belmont ave I think (within walking distance). But if you're looking for a place with kids and a decent neighborhood then I would recommend chestnut hill, maybe even bryn mawr, if you can afford it. For people just out of college manayunk is more or less the yuppie section of the city and features the most things to do i guess haha. Like i said anything in west philly or southwest stay away from, there are constantly shootings and robberies.

I like phillies09's suggestions.

My husband and I rent an apartment in Jenkintown after growing up in NE Philly, and I just want to suggest this area (as well as Abington, Glenside, and other areas nearby), it is in Montgomery County close to the city limits.

The public school system here is supposedly excellent. I have heard from numerous people that it is like private school. There are a few blocks of nice little walkable area with nice shops and restaurants. The Jenkintown-Wyncote train station is just a walk down the hill, so you could commute to PCOM or if you drive just shoot down 611/the Boulevard or Washington Lane/Walnut Lane/Lincoln Drive. It is very safe.

There is great shopping a few miles north in the Willow Grove Mall, but there's also some other big stores that are even a little closer (Target, Old Navy, Bed Bath and Beyond and Barnes & Noble to name a few). My only complaint is the absence of a big, cineplex theatre, but you can easily go into the city, up to Neshaminy (NICE theatre) or a little farther into Montco to Plymouth Meeting or the AMC 309.

I like phillies09's suggestions.

My husband and I rent an apartment in Jenkintown after growing up in NE Philly, and I just want to suggest this area (as well as Abington, Glenside, and other areas nearby), it is in Montgomery County close to the city limits.

The public school system here is supposedly excellent. I have heard from numerous people that it is like private school. There are a few blocks of nice little walkable area with nice shops and restaurants. The Jenkintown-Wyncote train station is just a walk down the hill, so you could commute to PCOM or if you drive just shoot down 611/the Boulevard or Washington Lane/Walnut Lane/Lincoln Drive. It is very safe.

There is great shopping a few miles north in the Willow Grove Mall, but there's also some other big stores that are even a little closer (Target, Old Navy, Bed Bath and Beyond and Barnes & Noble to name a few). My only complaint is the absence of a big, cineplex theatre, but you can easily go into the city, up to Neshaminy (NICE theatre) or a little farther into Montco to Plymouth Meeting or the AMC 309.

Haha right, I forgot about the suburbs closet to northeast. You're right, Jenkintown is very very nice with lots of shopping, as well as Abington. Abington has one of the best school districts around and in both places there are regional rails that go all over city, PCOM is a few blocks from overbrook station.

Haha right, I forgot about the suburbs closet to northeast. You're right, Jenkintown is very very nice with lots of shopping, as well as Abington. Abington has one of the best school districts around and in both places there are regional rails that go all over city, PCOM is a few blocks from overbrook station.

Just wanted to point out that PCOM is a little more than a few blocks from the regional rail station. Not a walk I'd want to do everyday (and I walk a lot too) in case you were looking into that.

I live in the city, near Rittenhouse and take the bus to school everyday which I really like. There is the 44, 65, 1, 38 and 40 all near school.

I'm not sure about schools in my area, but as far as rent goes when I was looking we found anywhere from $800-$2000 for a 1 to 2 bedroom. We found a place in the city that includes parking for a decent amount and we couldn't be happier.

Hey guys, just saw that a class of 2014 was started for PCOM!! I wanted to introduce myself and congratulate everyone... I'm extremely excited!! Anyone have any info about close/safe living?? I'd love any advice. Also, anyone else planning on going to the 2014 luncheon coming up in the next couple months?!?!?

~Adam

Thanks so much, Phillie09 and Amehigh, for additional input. I definitely have some more areas to check out. What do you think of Ambler???

Thanks so much, Phillie09 and Amehigh, for additional input. I definitely have some more areas to check out. What do you think of Ambler???

I have driven thru Ambler a few times. It is a VERY cute little town. If you chose to drive to school, 309 is VERY close, and from there you can take the turnpike to 476 to 76 to PCOM.

[QUOTE=AMEHigh;9105802]Just wanted to point out that PCOM is a little more than a few blocks from the regional rail station. Not a walk I'd want to do everyday (and I walk a lot too) in case you were looking into that.



.....what does "more than a few blocks" equal? Just curious. I have been walking just under a mile to and from work for the past several years, so a similar walk would not be a big deal to me. Is "more than a few blocks" 8 blocks or 20?

[QUOTE=AMEHigh;9105802]Just wanted to point out that PCOM is a little more than a few blocks from the regional rail station. Not a walk I'd want to do everyday (and I walk a lot too) in case you were looking into that.



.....what does "more than a few blocks" equal? Just curious. I have been walking just under a mile to and from work for the past several years, so a similar walk would not be a big deal to me. Is "more than a few blocks" 8 blocks or 20?

I've never actually walked it. I have only driven by the station 2 times and that was during the summer. But as I'm sure you know City Ave is a pretty major street, so it's not like they're city blocks. From what I remember it was about a 5 or so minute drive, so I'm not sure what that would convert to in walking. I do know 1 of my classmates would take it to go to the city to visit friends before she knew about the buses and she would drive to the station.

If you PM me and give me your email address I could probably be a little more specific and help you out more :)

PCOM looks to be closest to the Bala station, which is about .7 miles down City Line from PCOM.

Hooray! I just got my acceptance letter today. I am interested in hearing from some Philly natives about where I should look to live. I have two toddlers, so need good schools and safe area. I was thinking probably Montgomery or Delaware counties?? I don't mind a little driving in to school and husband will likely work from home.
We will probably want to rent a house. Does this seem plausible? We would really love a walkable "village" kind of atmosphere with homes and restaurants and shops. (We are moving from a trendy, historic urban neighborhood and really love the city-neighborhood feel)
Near the trains would be great. Someone else suggested Ardmore area. Does anyone have any ideas?

Congrats on getting accepted! I got my acceptance just before Christmas! Nice gift.

BTW - I have two sons a 3 3/4 yo and a 2 yo! I will be feeling your pain. Be careful, don't move too far from the school if you want to see your kids. You will be spending a lot of time at school, early mornings or late evenings or both, at least for the first year.

Maybe there are others in our class wth toddlers/young children that we can set up a child care sharing arrangement? It might be easier on the wallet?

Anyone else coming straight from undergrad?? I saw that several posts talked about children, anyone bringing a spouse along with them to Philly?? I'm getting married this summer, and I was hoping there would be some other girlfriends or wives for my fiance to spend time with while we're all hitting the books

Congrats on getting accepted! I got my acceptance just before Christmas! Nice gift.

BTW - I have two sons a 3 3/4 yo and a 2 yo! I will be feeling your pain. Be careful, don't move too far from the school if you want to see your kids. You will be spending a lot of time at school, early mornings or late evenings or both, at least for the first year.

Maybe there are others in our class wth toddlers/young children that we can set up a child care sharing arrangement? It might be easier on the wallet?


Funny. I have two boys as well......4 and 2 1/2...and I am also in VA ( Richmond) so not very far from you. I have not even begun to explore child care yet. It would certainly be worth looking into. Where are you thinking about living?

Anyone else coming straight from undergrad?? I saw that several posts talked about children, anyone bringing a spouse along with them to Philly?? I'm getting married this summer, and I was hoping there would be some other girlfriends or wives for my fiance to spend time with while we're all hitting the books


I am bringing my spouse, but he is male and we are old! :laugh:
Don't worry though. I'm sure there will be plenty of spouses/significant others around to keep your wife company.

I am bringing my spouse, but he is male and we are old! :laugh:
Don't worry though. I'm sure there will be plenty of spouses/significant others around to keep your wife company.

lol, thanks!! I hope so!! Does anyone have any ideas about medical fields they want to go into yet?! I know it's reaaaaaally early and all, but I already have a few interests!!

I am bringing my spouse, but he is male and we are old! :laugh:
Don't worry though. I'm sure there will be plenty of spouses/significant others around to keep your wife company.

I am bringing my wife. She just finished her PsyD requirements. She will be working when we move to Philly... My sugar mama.

Funny. I have two boys as well......4 and 2 1/2...and I am also in VA ( Richmond) so not very far from you. I have not even begun to explore child care yet. It would certainly be worth looking into. Where are you thinking about living?

Not sure where we are moving to yet... we were thinking of going up next Tuesday to scope the place out a little bit. I'm going to take a look at some of the areas recommended in previous posts.

Heidiho... do you guys want to meet up? We can come to Richmond, or you can come to our house... we have a lot of room for the kids to play and we have a nanny to watch them while we talk. Just a thought.

lol, thanks!! I hope so!! Does anyone have any ideas about medical fields they want to go into yet?! I know it's reaaaaaally early and all, but I already have a few interests!!

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Peds, Internal Medicine.

lol, thanks!! I hope so!! Does anyone have any ideas about medical fields they want to go into yet?! I know it's reaaaaaally early and all, but I already have a few interests!!


peds, med-peds, IM, endocrine
............ would like OB if not for the crazy high malpractice.
Hmmmm.......

osteopathmarine.....I sent you a message on your page

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Peds, Internal Medicine.

That's great OsteopathMarine. I'm also interested in ER Med ... that and gen surgery. I heard that past classes at PCOM have been very helpful with one another (i.e. not cut-throat). I'm hoping our class will be the same...I know I'm willing to share as much notes, help, etc as I can!!

Congrats to all of you who found out you are in the PCOM class of 2014! It's a really exciting time for you right now and you should enjoy it while you can. I am presently a 2nd year (class of 2012 holler) and in response to questions about housing, here are a few things I wish people would have told me. This is just my opinion, so for what it's worth...
-First, live close by, and by that I mean 5 minute drive or within walking distance. I read about these people that drive in from Jenkintown or wherever and you'd be doing yourself a serious disservice living that far away if you are the conventional non-married, no kids kind of student. Manayunk may be the maximum distance away I would live and even with that you have to consider the daily annoyance of traffic crossing the bridge (hello, 8 am classes, exams etc and you will be strapped for time like you probably can't imagine). There are half a dozen decent apartment complexes within a few blocks of PCOM so make the trip sometime and just take a day to check them out. Also, check out craigslist. I found my present apartment on there.
-Parking. If you fill out a form in the Bursar's office early enough you might be able to get garage parking. Monument lot parking is fine too though, just a chilly walk up the hill in the morning. FYI for all you monument lot people: garage parking is free after 5pm for all students. They don't publicize that information, so you're welcome. BE SURE wherever you reside that parking is available at any and all times. I had a friend who lived at a place with "street parking" but she couldn't park there til after 2 or something messed up like that. It was super aggravating, so avoid situations like that. You'll have enough to worry about.

I could go on, but this is long enough. If anyone has any more specific questions I can try to answer them. Again, congrats to all of you!

neurology... i saw in last year's match list that quite a few pcom students got into neurology residencies.. also I'm coming straight from undergrad! (well not really, took off a year to work)

Congrats to all of you who found out you are in the PCOM class of 2014! It's a really exciting time for you right now and you should enjoy it while you can. I am presently a 2nd year (class of 2012 holler) and in response to questions about housing, here are a few things I wish people would have told me. This is just my opinion, so for what it's worth...
-First, live close by, and by that I mean 5 minute drive or within walking distance. I read about these people that drive in from Jenkintown or wherever and you'd be doing yourself a serious disservice living that far away if you are the conventional non-married, no kids kind of student. Manayunk may be the maximum distance away I would live and even with that you have to consider the daily annoyance of traffic crossing the bridge (hello, 8 am classes, exams etc and you will be strapped for time like you probably can't imagine). There are half a dozen decent apartment complexes within a few blocks of PCOM so make the trip sometime and just take a day to check them out. Also, check out craigslist. I found my present apartment on there.
-Parking. If you fill out a form in the Bursar's office early enough you might be able to get garage parking. Monument lot parking is fine too though, just a chilly walk up the hill in the morning. FYI for all you monument lot people: garage parking is free after 5pm for all students. They don't publicize that information, so you're welcome. BE SURE wherever you reside that parking is available at any and all times. I had a friend who lived at a place with "street parking" but she couldn't park there til after 2 or something messed up like that. It was super aggravating, so avoid situations like that. You'll have enough to worry about.

I could go on, but this is long enough. If anyone has any more specific questions I can try to answer them. Again, congrats to all of you!

Ok, my wife, and 2 sons visited the area the past couple of days. There are new apartments within a couple of hundred yards from PCOM called Mansions at Bala... very nice. A little pricier than Presidential, but a whole lot nicer. We were very impressed with the Lower Merion area! Beautiful mansions! My oldest son will be in 1st and 2nd grade during my 3rd and 4th year, so I am very interested in the school district. The money is flowing in this area, so even if it is a little bit more expensive, it will be worth it to have my boys in a great school district. We took a look at Manayunk. Nice depending on where you are, some areas are a little bit more troubled and some areas are nice. But not far from PCOM.
My suggestion is to get a Realtor and find houses that are for rent in the area and find yourself a room mate! I was able to find 3bdrm 2.5 bath houses ranging from $1400 - $3000/month. Split the rent and utilites and you will be paying about $800 - $1500/mo.
Good Luck everyong!

Just wanted to let you guys know that I got my binder in the mail today!! It has lots of great information. Has anyone else received it yet??

I didn't get it today, but you are in Pannsylvania and I am a bit further afield, so maybe this weekend? I am looking forward to it!

Just wanted to let you guys know that I got my binder in the mail today!! It has lots of great information. Has anyone else received it yet??

do you get the binder if you just submitted the $250 deposit or do you have to send in the $2000 to get it?

Hi everyone,

I just received an acceptance from here - really excited. Anyone else thinking of going for the dual degree pathway? Also, and sorry if this question has been asked, does anyone know PCOM's book list for the class of 2014? Congrats to those who are accepted!

do you get the binder if you just submitted the $250 deposit or do you have to send in the $2000 to get it?

$250.

Hi everyone,

I just received an acceptance from here - really excited. Anyone else thinking of going for the dual degree pathway? Also, and sorry if this question has been asked, does anyone know PCOM's book list for the class of 2014? Congrats to those who are accepted!

Congrats on getting accepted!

I thought about the dual degree until I realized that I will be lucky just to keep up with the normal course load. As you have heard, med school is the most difficult you will ever encounter par none! So, go ahead go for the dual degree, as you know you won't even start the other classes until you finish the first year... by then you will know if you will be able to handle both.

As far as the book list... that has not come out, however, if you can, you can go by the book store on campus and look at the books on the rack under M1. Those are the books that 1st years had to get this year... I know Physiology by Guyton, Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine published by the American Osteopathic Association, and the Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy are on the shelf. But those are reference books that are also in the library, so you might want to hold off on purchasing them.

Me too!I didn't get it today, but you are in Pannsylvania and I am a bit further afield, so maybe this weekend? I am looking forward to it!

Hi everyone,

I just received an acceptance from here - really excited. Anyone else thinking of going for the dual degree pathway? Also, and sorry if this question has been asked, does anyone know PCOM's book list for the class of 2014? Congrats to those who are accepted!

As far as getting ahead, you can start reading Guyton and Hall's Textbook of Physiology or Berne and Levy's Physiology textbook. Both are great books and will definitely give you everything you need to start. I had to read both cover to cover (~ 1000 pages each) for my MS. Johns Hopkins 1st year med students and biomedical engineers use the Berne and Levy Physiology textbook. However, the Berne and Levy is a little heavier in the analytic engineering aspect than Guyton and Hall. Guyton and Hall is easier to read and does a better job of explaination of the processes. Anyway, either book is a very good start.

Hey folks, I'm a first year at PCOM. I haven't been on here in awhile but will check in regularly to answer/clarify any thing you guys want to know about.

Starting with...

As far as getting ahead, you can start reading Guyton and Hall's Textbook of Physiology or Berne and Levy's Physiology textbook.DON'T do this.

Enjoy your summer, folks. Travel, relax, go places, see things, do stuff, etc.

NOTHING will give you a leg up or prepare you for your first trimester. Or any trimester really.

Some of my classmates who read ahead during the summer regretted doing that because they would have rather spent the extra time doing nothing. Yes even if they spent only an hour reading up some basic biology, they want that hour back now.

As far as books you want to get for SPOM (Anatomy), here is what majority of people used (and you really need these):

Netter's (any edition) - yes library has some copies but buy a copy for yourself because trust me, you will be waking up on 6 AM the day of your practical and paging through this beast like a mad man to frantically memorize all the branches of axillary artery

Grant's Dissector - only one copy per your lab group. Most people didn't buy another copy for themselves because the group copy was sufficient to study off of

Grant's Anatomy - only one copy per lab group. DO NOT spend your money and buy a copy of this for yourself. Trust me when I tell you that whoever drew the anatomy pictures for this book were drunk/high/blind because they are not accurately drawn. You need this for the lab group because Master Kvist follows this in lab

OMT Atlas - you will use this book for 2 years so buy it and its pretty helpful for OMM lab/practical

Bates Guide to Physical Exam - you will use this book for 2 years, and I say well into your residency, because it is not only easy to follow as M1/M2 but it's also filled with details that you would need to know in your clinical years

BRS Anatomy - GREAT review book for exams. Spend the money on this if you can.

That is all you will need.

Don't buy Moore, don't buy Histology books, don't buy developmental books, and certainly don't buy the big OMM book (Foundations of whatever its called)

Everything you will need to know/learn will come from either the books I listed up there or your lectures

And YES, it is awesome that 76ers practice at our gym all the time...

Hey folks, I'm a first year at PCOM. I haven't been on here in awhile but will check in regularly to answer/clarify any thing you guys want to know about.

Starting with...
DON'T do this.

Enjoy your summer, folks. Travel, relax, go places, see things, do stuff, etc.

NOTHING will give you a leg up or prepare you for your first trimester. Or any trimester really.

Some of my classmates who read ahead during the summer regretted doing that because they would have rather spent the extra time doing nothing. Yes even if they spent only an hour reading up some basic biology, they want that hour back now.

As far as books you want to get for SPOM (Anatomy), here is what majority of people used (and you really need these):

Netter's (any edition) - yes library has some copies but buy a copy for yourself because trust me, you will be waking up on 6 AM the day of your practical and paging through this beast like a mad man to frantically memorize all the branches of axillary artery

Grant's Dissector - only one copy per your lab group. Most people didn't buy another copy for themselves because the group copy was sufficient to study off of

Grant's Anatomy - only one copy per lab group. DO NOT spend your money and buy a copy of this for yourself. Trust me when I tell you that whoever drew the anatomy pictures for this book were drunk/high/blind because they are not accurately drawn. You need this for the lab group because Master Kvist follows this in lab

OMT Atlas - you will use this book for 2 years so buy it and its pretty helpful for OMM lab/practical

Bates Guide to Physical Exam - you will use this book for 2 years, and I say well into your residency, because it is not only easy to follow as M1/M2 but it's also filled with details that you would need to know in your clinical years

BRS Anatomy - GREAT review book for exams. Spend the money on this if you can.

That is all you will need.

Don't buy Moore, don't buy Histology books, don't buy developmental books, and certainly don't buy the big OMM book (Foundations of whatever its called)

Everything you will need to know/learn will come from either the books I listed up there or your lectures

And YES, it is awesome that 76ers practice at our gym all the time...

Just to clarify... I was only stating what is on the bookshelf in the bookstore for M1. I have no idea what the pace and/or expectation will be placed on us. My only thought was that IF :rolleyes: you must read something, then read Guyton and Hall... at least you can read it and become familiar with processes and mechanisms... and it's a lot easier to read than an anatomy book :sleep:.

I'm excited to meet everyone. :D:D:D

Thanks for the good advice, Rollo. I plan on doing just that. :)

I'm excited to meet everyone. :D:D:D

Thanks for the good advice, Rollo. I plan on doing just that. :)

Congrats on getting accepted!

I'm right there with you! I plan on focusing on relaxing, hiking and camping!

Hey folks, I'm a first year at PCOM. I haven't been on here in awhile but will check in regularly to answer/clarify any thing you guys want to know about.

Starting with...
DON'T do this.

Enjoy your summer, folks. Travel, relax, go places, see things, do stuff, etc.

NOTHING will give you a leg up or prepare you for your first trimester. Or any trimester really.

Some of my classmates who read ahead during the summer regretted doing that because they would have rather spent the extra time doing nothing. Yes even if they spent only an hour reading up some basic biology, they want that hour back now.

As far as books you want to get for SPOM (Anatomy), here is what majority of people used (and you really need these):

Netter's (any edition) - yes library has some copies but buy a copy for yourself because trust me, you will be waking up on 6 AM the day of your practical and paging through this beast like a mad man to frantically memorize all the branches of axillary artery

Grant's Dissector - only one copy per your lab group. Most people didn't buy another copy for themselves because the group copy was sufficient to study off of

Grant's Anatomy - only one copy per lab group. DO NOT spend your money and buy a copy of this for yourself. Trust me when I tell you that whoever drew the anatomy pictures for this book were drunk/high/blind because they are not accurately drawn. You need this for the lab group because Master Kvist follows this in lab

OMT Atlas - you will use this book for 2 years so buy it and its pretty helpful for OMM lab/practical

Bates Guide to Physical Exam - you will use this book for 2 years, and I say well into your residency, because it is not only easy to follow as M1/M2 but it's also filled with details that you would need to know in your clinical years

BRS Anatomy - GREAT review book for exams. Spend the money on this if you can.

That is all you will need.

Don't buy Moore, don't buy Histology books, don't buy developmental books, and certainly don't buy the big OMM book (Foundations of whatever its called)

Everything you will need to know/learn will come from either the books I listed up there or your lectures

And YES, it is awesome that 76ers practice at our gym all the time...

Ditto this advice. I also wouldn't recommend any other books.

Enjoy some relaxation for the next few months. Congrats on the acceptances!

Hey!! FINALLY GOT AN INTERVIEW!! March 4, 9am. Anyone else goning to be there that day? For those who already went, any hints or warnings? Congrats to all those who already got accepted, hopefully see you in august!

I'm excited to meet everyone. :D:D:D




Elftown......does this mean you have made your decision?? I know you were debating.....

I'm right there with you! I plan on focusing on relaxing, hiking and camping!


This is my plan for the summer too..... !

Oh, and much thanks to Rollo and Amehigh for the book recommendations.

I plan on buying my books right before classes start...in Aug. lol,
So the bookstore won't even give you a heads up as to which books to buy!? They'll have you buy everything for M1?!? that's sounds annoying and like a major waste of $!! :thumbdown

I plan on buying my books right before classes start...in Aug. lol,
So the bookstore won't even give you a heads up as to which books to buy!? They'll have you buy everything for M1?!? that's sounds annoying and like a major waste of $!! :thumbdown

I would recommend buying the few books you need online through amazon.com or half.com or ebay or anywhere really.

The Netters atlas you can get a used or old copy from a friend if you know anyone that has one.

The book that you split with your anatomy group you can even get online when you meet during orientation or you can all just chip in $10 to get it from the bookstore.

You really aren't going to need to buy anything other than what we recommended :)

Just wanted to let you guys know that I got my binder in the mail today!! It has lots of great information. Has anyone else received it yet??

I got my binder today.

Elftown......does this mean you have made your decision?? I know you were debating.....
Not yet. I've been thinking about PCOM a lot though since my acceptance. I'm trying to figure out if it is still post-acceptance glory or the school for me. :)

hi everyone :) so I'm looking at housing as well, and was just wondering if anyone knew anything more about center city housing? I've been browsing apartments for awhile, but don't know the distinction between old city, university city, rittenhouse, washington square, etc. I've heard that the area around Drexel and Upenn isnt the best, so is University city not a good option?

Also, someone else posted if I was a traditional student (in the sense that I'm not married/have no kids) I should probably live closer to campus...can someone please elaborate? I'd heard because lectures are all recorded from other PCOM students that living closer by doesnt provide too much of an advantage...

Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

hi everyone :) so I'm looking at housing as well, and was just wondering if anyone knew anything more about center city housing? I've been browsing apartments for awhile, but don't know the distinction between old city, university city, rittenhouse, washington square, etc. I've heard that the area around Drexel and Upenn isnt the best, so is University city not a good option?

Also, someone else posted if I was a traditional student (in the sense that I'm not married/have no kids) I should probably live closer to campus...can someone please elaborate? I'd heard because lectures are all recorded from other PCOM students that living closer by doesnt provide too much of an advantage...

Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

Hopefully I won't be giving bad gouge... I kind of got the smack down by the 1st years earlier... I'll leave the issue of what the best areas are to the ones who know. But, I've heard that you will rely less on the recorded lectures in the 1st year because most of it is lab (anatomy and histology labs being the biggest portion). If you received your Nucleus login and password you can look at the M1's schedule and see what requirements of your time will be. I've been told by some that group study is important so if you live too far away then it is harder to get hooked up. It all depends on your learning style.

Where you wanna live depends on your budget, type of neighborhood/environment you prefer (or can tolerate), attending lectures, etc.

Your first trimester, which will last until November, you will be required to be at school for most of the time. It's usually 3 hours every day in the AM for anatomy lab with OMM lab in the afternoon once a week, pcs lab every now and then, case conferences, and histo quizzes.

If you're like me and can't study by going to lectures, then you are going to love tegrity! Also, if you think you'd do well by studying with other people then by all means live close to school.

Just know that once November rolls around, and CMBM starts, mandatory attendance will be reduced. Same thing when third trimester rolls around, it's more lectures, and even less mandatory attendance.

hi everyone :) so I'm looking at housing as well, and was just wondering if anyone knew anything more about center city housing? I've been browsing apartments for awhile, but don't know the distinction between old city, university city, rittenhouse, washington square, etc. I've heard that the area around Drexel and Upenn isnt the best, so is University city not a good option?

Also, someone else posted if I was a traditional student (in the sense that I'm not married/have no kids) I should probably live closer to campus...can someone please elaborate? I'd heard because lectures are all recorded from other PCOM students that living closer by doesnt provide too much of an advantage...

Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!

I live in center city and I love it! The area around PCOM is kind of boring as far as it's not very walkable and doesn't have as many fun things to do. We (I'm married) decided that we wanted to live in the city and I don't have any regrets. I take the bus and on occasion I drive to school. It really only takes 15-20 minutes max and the traffic usually isn't too bad.

I really think that during the 1st trimester is the only time when it might have been an advantage to live a little closer. Anatomy labs are mandatory and then once tests got closer I would stay on campus sometimes until midnight or 1 am in the lab to study. Since I didn't live within walking distance I would bring my food with me and have to eat dinner on campus, but it really wasn't a big deal at all.

From here on out there aren't too many mandatory things and I'm not on campus nearly as much. I rarely stay past 7 pm. Although I don't go to most classes, I still go to the library or somewhere on campus to study most days.

I'm happy with our decision to live in the city, so if you have any specific questions about living in the city, feel free to ask me. As far as University City goes, I'm not too sure....I know a couple of people that live in that area, but not sure if they like it or not.

Hey I am also accepted into Philly and I am a traditional student from NJ. I would like to say congrats and I can't wait to meet all of you. Does anyone know whether their going to the April luncheon?

Hey I am also accepted into Philly and I am a traditional student from NJ. I would like to say congrats and I can't wait to meet all of you. Does anyone know whether their going to the April luncheon?

Congratulations! Unless something changes, I will be there.

I am planning to go to the luncheon in April. I can combine it with a trip to visit my parents and let the kids see Grandmom and Granddad.

Ok cool...Do you guys remember what day and what time the luncheon is gonna be... I had the info in the first acceptance letter that I got but I seemed to have misplaced it = (

also, do you guys know if family is also invited?

Ok cool...Do you guys remember what day and what time the luncheon is gonna be... I had the info in the first acceptance letter that I got but I seemed to have misplaced it = (

also, do you guys know if family is also invited?

not sure about family but the welcome brunch is sunday, april 11th at 11

I read somewhere that said accepted students only.....no family. They also did point out that there would be events to include the families during the orientation week, but not for the April luncheon.

I read somewhere that said accepted students only.....no family. They also did point out that there would be events to include the families during the orientation week, but not for the April luncheon.

Ok thanks so much! :)

I read somewhere that said accepted students only.....no family. They also did point out that there would be events to include the families during the orientation week, but not for the April luncheon.

Hmmm...I thought I remembered reading that they would be sending a formal invitation in the mail soon with RSVP and amount of people attending..so I thought that was implying that family was invited. Not sure though!

has anyone read the 2009 match list.. i was pretty interested to compare it to md schools, and found that the matches are better than temple and drexel.. obviously, we are all here because we want to be osteopaths and not mds, but its still interesting information. It looks like the matches are on par or better than these schools...

http://www.pcom.edu/Student_Life/Student_Affairs_Main/match_2009_phl.html
http://www.temple.edu/medicine/education/documents/MATCH2009-STATE.pdf
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:B3TuHzeHfJoJ:www.temple.edu/medicine/education/documents/MATCH2009-STATE.pdf+match+list+drexel+2009&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgBkbzLL6tDHoUxJX2ikpJQj_HPdDOoaFajtF8l KZ2AwZQgWPKXC4Btu4twSc4xORR4njqBe-5Y8Of1_dWfvh606CcdLskr4U9COVgn78gs5Oz-kdURsoIUTl8naMzLhr2eHn4o&sig=AHIEtbT3h1fyH3Ll--vLejAh0O5x0rsRZg

has anyone read the 2009 match list.. i was pretty interested to compare it to md schools, and found that the matches are better than temple and drexel.. obviously, we are all here because we want to be osteopaths and not mds, but its still interesting information. It looks like the matches are on par or better than these schools...

http://www.pcom.edu/Student_Life/Student_Affairs_Main/match_2009_phl.html
http://www.temple.edu/medicine/education/documents/MATCH2009-STATE.pdf
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:B3TuHzeHfJoJ:www.temple.edu/medicine/education/documents/MATCH2009-STATE.pdf+match+list+drexel+2009&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgBkbzLL6tDHoUxJX2ikpJQj_HPdDOoaFajtF8l KZ2AwZQgWPKXC4Btu4twSc4xORR4njqBe-5Y8Of1_dWfvh606CcdLskr4U9COVgn78gs5Oz-kdURsoIUTl8naMzLhr2eHn4o&sig=AHIEtbT3h1fyH3Ll--vLejAh0O5x0rsRZg


What about UMDNJ SOM? How is the match list there?

I got my binder a couple weeks ago ... definitely love having the PCOM email address now (seems to make everything feel very official!!). I'm planning on going to the luncheon as well.

I read in the binder that we can test out of histology lab if we've previously had a histo class and lab. I just recently completed this class in my undergrad, and I am definitely planning on taking the test out exam. Any first/second-years take this opportunity?? Any advice??

Not yet. I've been thinking about PCOM a lot though since my acceptance. I'm trying to figure out if it is still post-acceptance glory or the school for me. :)

What other schools are you still considering??

Hey!! FINALLY GOT AN INTERVIEW!! March 4, 9am. Anyone else goning to be there that day? For those who already went, any hints or warnings? Congrats to all those who already got accepted, hopefully see you in august!


Congrats on the interview!! I'm sure you'll do great. Best advice is to be yourself... don't act overly confident or cocky. Just stay relaxed and focused. The interview process is very informal in that the interviewers are really just trying to get to know you better. Let's put it this way, you wouldn't have received an interview if they weren't interested in your application, so don't feel extremely pressured!!

Also, get to the campus EARLY on your interview day. You do not want to feel rushed into the scenario, and showing up late looks really bad (someone showed up almost an hour late during my interview day and it was really embarrassing!!).

I prepared by looking at the interview reviews on sdn...there will usually be 3 interviewers with 3 big laptops asking you questions. Also try to prepare by going over questions with a career advisor.

YES!!!!!

TEST OUT OF HISTOLOGY LAB IF YOU CAN!!!

I personally didn't take histology in undergrad so I couldn't test out of it.

However

I can tell you that histo quizzes/practical aren't difficult. They will just take away from your studying time. Lab and lecture will be time-consuming enough as it is...having histo quizzes on top is just annoying.

Make your life easier and test out if you can.

You will still be responsible for histology LECTURE material that will appear on the written exams though.

YES!!!!!

TEST OUT OF HISTOLOGY LAB IF YOU CAN!!!

I personally didn't take histology in undergrad so I couldn't test out of it.

However

I can tell you that histo quizzes/practical aren't difficult. They will just take away from your studying time. Lab and lecture will be time-consuming enough as it is...having histo quizzes on top is just annoying.

Make your life easier and test out if you can.

You will still be responsible for histology LECTURE material that will appear on the written exams though.



Thanks for the advice!! Yeah, I figured if I could eliminate something right off the bat, it would make everything else a little easier. Do you know anyone who tested out of the lab portion in your class?? Was the test out exam difficult?

I got my binder a couple weeks ago ... definitely love having the PCOM email address now (seems to make everything feel very official!!). I'm planning on going to the luncheon as well.

I read in the binder that we can test out of histology lab if we've previously had a histo class and lab. I just recently completed this class in my undergrad, and I am definitely planning on taking the test out exam. Any first/second-years take this opportunity?? Any advice??

I didn't because I had never taken histology, but definitely try and test out! You will love yourself for it! It'll free up a few hours and you'll have a few less tests to study for. Congrats on the acceptance!

Congrats on the interview!! I'm sure you'll do great. Best advice is to be yourself... don't act overly confident or cocky. Just stay relaxed and focused. The interview process is very informal in that the interviewers are really just trying to get to know you better. Let's put it this way, you wouldn't have received an interview if they weren't interested in your application, so don't feel extremely pressured!!

Also, get to the campus EARLY on your interview day. You do not want to feel rushed into the scenario, and showing up late looks really bad (someone showed up almost an hour late during my interview day and it was really embarrassing!!).
thanks for the advice!!

Hey everyone,

I was just accepted to PCOM, and wondered your opinions on the housing around the area. I am thinking about living alone, but am open to a roommate if things fall into place. I would love to save the money, but I've had some bad roommates experiences in the past. If anyone is looking for a roommate, feel free to message me. I'm a gay male, and currently live with a girl, so any sex is fine, I have been looking online at various apartment complexes, but wanted to know your thoughts.

-Phill

What other schools are you still considering??
UMDNJ-SOM and VCOM. It's a hard decision because these are the three schools that I was most interested in to begin with.

Imperial (have a friend there, nice) - $1000ish
Lincoln Green (really nice from their website) - $850-$1200
Green Briar (reviews online said NO!) - maybe $700?
Belmont Apts - know nothing about them
Beekman (Next to Belmont) - $900-$1000
Iriquois (Heard good things but exterior is ugly) - $800?
Presidential (Nice depending on which building) - $750-$900

Hey everyone,

I was just accepted to PCOM, and wondered your opinions on the housing around the area. I am thinking about living alone, but am open to a roommate if things fall into place. I would love to save the money, but I've had some bad roommates experiences in the past. If anyone is looking for a roommate, feel free to message me. I'm a gay male, and currently live with a girl, so any sex is fine, I have been looking online at various apartment complexes, but wanted to know your thoughts.

-Phill

I live in the city and I love it. There are some other 1st years that I know live in the city too. A lot of people live in the apartment complexes near school, but I'm not too sure about the info on them. Other areas closer to school are Manayunk and Art Museum.

It all depends on what kind of environment you're looking for. Out around school there isn't too much going on as far as restaurants and bars/lounges/clubs.

We found our place on craigslist and based on past experiences I've always had good luck dealing with private land lords, so that's what I usually try to stick with until I'm ready to buy.

Good luck and let me know if you have any specific questions!

I have a friend who recently bought a house in Philly who says I can room with him for PCOM.

I was wondering if someone more familiar with the city could tell me if N 42nd St is good/bad neighborhood? It's about 3 miles from PCOM, which would be perfect, but I'd like to know more about the area, if possible.

Thanks!

UMDNJ-SOM and VCOM. It's a hard decision because these are the three schools that I was most interested in to begin with.

Yea, good luck with your decision (hopefully you'll go with PCOM!!). I was fortunate enough to get into several schools (both allo and osteo). PCOM was always my number one choice, however, because of their professional reputation and residency placement (wide range of specialties). I've spoken to many MD's and DO's, and I've never heard anything but good things regarding PCOM. I've not only been told (by physicians) that it's hands down the best osteopathic school, but that its educational program surpasses typical allopathic institutions. I obviously prefer DO over MD, so going with PCOM was a no brainer!!

If you need any help with you decision (in any way) let me know!! I'll help in any way that I can (even if it's not with PCOM)!!

Anyone get any info yet on the background check??

Anyone get any info yet on the background check??


Not yet. I got a packet from financial aid on Thursday, but nothing yet about the background check...

Don't think I did my B-ground check until closer to summer.

^^ Same here. You just fill out a form on some website and it takes like 10 minutes max maybe.

does anybody know how much in the grad plus loans we can take out? I called financial aid and they told me its usually around 16,000... this just seemed really low and hard to live off of... anywhere else we can get loans from?

Imperial (have a friend there, nice) - $1000ish
Lincoln Green (really nice from their website) - $850-$1200
Green Briar (reviews online said NO!) - maybe $700?
Belmont Apts - know nothing about them
Beekman (Next to Belmont) - $900-$1000
Iriquois (Heard good things but exterior is ugly) - $800?
Presidential (Nice depending on which building) - $750-$900

Also check out Mansions at Bala - it's brand new only ~ 150 yds from school. Still being built, but some units are available. It's a little pricier than the others listed, but if you want luxury it's the place to go. And, you really can walk to class.

Don't think I did my B-ground check until closer to summer.
I don't know if you are a PA resident, but if you are: did you use the PA state police background check, or does PCOM use the certiphi applicant screening service? Thanks

Yea, good luck with your decision (hopefully you'll go with PCOM!!). I was fortunate enough to get into several schools (both allo and osteo). PCOM was always my number one choice, however, because of their professional reputation and residency placement (wide range of specialties). I've spoken to many MD's and DO's, and I've never heard anything but good things regarding PCOM. I've not only been told (by physicians) that it's hands down the best osteopathic school, but that its educational program surpasses typical allopathic institutions. I obviously prefer DO over MD, so going with PCOM was a no brainer!!

If you need any help with you decision (in any way) let me know!! I'll help in any way that I can (even if it's not with PCOM)!!
Thanks ams007! I plan on visiting PCOM again soon and sitting in on a class. My girlfriend and I also want to check out Fairmount Park when the weather clears up. I'm with you on the MD/DO situation - I chose not to even send out my secondaries to the MD schools when it came down to it, aside from the couple that only required a signature and a check. I can't wait to get my packet from PCOM. I love this school. :D

Anyone able to change their password on nucleus yet? I still don't see a "my account" button.

Anyone able to change their password on nucleus yet? I still don't see a "my account" button.

i havent been able to either--no "my account buttom" as well

Hey guys! Congrats to all of you! I am also going to PCOM! I'm excited but was wondering if you all filled out your fafsas and stuff. Does that stuff come with the binder?

Hey guys! Congrats to all of you! I am also going to PCOM! I'm excited but was wondering if you all filled out your fafsas and stuff. Does that stuff come with the binder?

Nope, doesn't come with the binder. I got a second envelope this past week saying the forms for financial aid would be available on Nucleus in early March.

I just got my acceptance letter! I'm looking forward to meeting y'all soon. I'm coming straight from undergrad and will be bringing my husband along!

I just got my acceptance letter! I'm looking forward to meeting y'all soon. I'm coming straight from undergrad and will be bringing my husband along!

Congratulations! Now the waiting begins! Still five months to go.

I've looked at all of the options of apartments on cityline:
I would be careful about the Presidential and Lincoln Green, they're a little gross inside; especially the presidential.
The Iroquois is kind of old, as is the Belmont, anyways for the money it would be a bad decision not to entertain the idea of living in the mainline. The apartments are for the most part nicer, and they are cheaper. The Sevilla is very nice, as is the mansion at Bala (this is actually on cityline). However, the mansion at bala is expensive, they quoted me $2800 for a 3 bedroom. I'm still thinking about it. The sevilla is in my opinion just as nice, but only $1800 for a 3 br (the sevilla is directly across the street from the mansion at bala). Also there's a bunch of other places i've looked at in the area (since I live in the area and work at the JCC on cityline, down the street). I have a pretty comprehensive list because i've been looking into it for a few months, if anyone needs help finding a place my email is weinymew@gmail.com Also the corinthian condos are incredibly nice as well! But those are a bit out of all our price ranges.

Congrats to all you guys for your acceptance! I'm a 4th year and love this school! You guys can message me if you have any pressing questions. I'll be down right honest with you.

Congrats to all you guys for your acceptance! I'm a 4th year and love this school! You guys can message me if you have any pressing questions. I'll be down right honest with you.

Seriously, what do you think of Tina??

:eek:

Thought this was hilarious, i've heard of the omm championships; maybe one day espn will cover them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWw2AD6RzrA

Seriously, what do you think of Tina??

:eek:

I actually like her a whole lot. What are you getting at? :rolleyes::D

What do you all think of Fairview Place? It's close to school and an alright price at 785 for a jr. one bed room. Anyone live there? Love to hear opinions. Anyone know if it comes furnished?

hey everyone, for those who have paid their 2k deposit (due by April 15), did you pay via check or credit card? Thank you, and congrats to everyone who has been accepted!

seriously, what do you think of tina??

:eek:

lol

So, I'm thinking that we should all meet up on the 11th. Just sayin'. :)

Will everyone be in attendance?

did anyone who interviewed in march hear anything back yet?!?!

Hey!! FINALLY GOT AN INTERVIEW!! March 4, 9am. Anyone else goning to be there that day? For those who already went, any hints or warnings? Congrats to all those who already got accepted, hopefully see you in august!

I was also at the march 4th interview, Yuliya... dark hair, pretty tall, talk ALOT, from philadelphia, where are you from?? did you hear anything back yet??

Sean, the one from NY who currently lives in Pittsburgh. Havnt heard anything yet, but checking the mail daily! you?!!

So, I'm thinking that we should all meet up on the 11th. Just sayin'. :)

Will everyone be in attendance?

I'll be there!! :)

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I was also at the march 4th interview, Yuliya... dark hair, pretty tall, talk ALOT, from philadelphia, where are you from?? did you hear anything back yet??
Hey! I was also in the March 4th interview. I received a letter today saying that they are delaying a decision until no later than April 26th. Gosh... I was so nervous to open a thin envelope. This news is much better than the other possibility :) Good luck!! Let me know what you hear back.

Nobody has really brought up manayunk as a living option. I don't know about everyone else, but even the buildings within walking distance at $700-800/month are steep for me, despite their proximity. After a bit of craigslist searching, there seems to be a large variety of options in manayunk in the $400-500 price range. Any current students care to weigh in? I realize this would necessitate having a car and dealing with occasional traffic....

Thing about manayunk is their parking situation is pretty bad. If you can deal with having to frequently park a block or so away from your place and walking the rest of the way, then no problem.

Another issue with manayunk is winter. Manayunk is very hilly so if there is a bad snow storm, like we had one or two this year, it's not very fun to try and get out of there.

OF COURSE, all of that is irrelevant if you don't go to classes and therefore are only required to be at school once a week for OMM (sometimes twice for PCS). I should make a disclaimer that during your first trimester, you WILL be at school 3-4 days a week because of anatomy lab (which is mandatory). Though first trimester only lasts until end of October.

If that is the case, then you can live anywhere in Philly and be fine.

I personally plan on living in center city somewhere next year since I don't go to classes.

Nobody has really brought up manayunk as a living option. I don't know about everyone else, but even the buildings within walking distance at $700-800/month are steep for me, despite their proximity. After a bit of craigslist searching, there seems to be a large variety of options in manayunk in the $400-500 price range. Any current students care to weigh in? I realize this would necessitate having a car and dealing with occasional traffic....

I wouldn't worry about not living super close to school. I live in center city and I love it and wouldn't want to live anywhere else even though it takes about 20 or so minutes to get to school.

I can't really comment on Manayunk too much. I think I've heard parking can sometimes be a problem and make sure you go to look at the place you want to live because some of the houses can be run down. Other than that, if you find a place you like in Manayunk I would say go for it.

After 1st trimester you don't have to be on campus very much if you prefer to go over lectures on your own like many of us do.

Does anyone have the telephone number for beekman place apartments that are close to school? thanks a lot. I heard its pretty good and fairly close to school

there seems to be a large variety of options in manayunk in the $400-500 price range.

They'd probably be pits at that price, and parking over there is awful. But, I know many people that live over there for the social scene. You should expect to pay more than that though, many times you have to google map the places because people will stretch the trendy 'manayunk' label.

Most people I know pay in around $700/month for rent which was too high for me, and that's not including the cost of using a car. IMHO Manayunk was also not a desirable place as it's very 'yuppie': it is not at all representative of the philly i know and love. But, if you want to live next to dozens of bars, gyms and designer clothes shops, it is the place to be!

Any current students care to weigh in? I realize this would necessitate having a car and dealing with occasional traffic....

I have a house in wynnefield heights, it's within walking distance to school, and is a very cheap/quite place to live. Most people don't talk about it as it's a residential area. Plenty of people around me also rent rooms for around $300-500

A lot of my peers don't go to school, and that's fine, it works for many people, but I need to go as I'm not very self-motivated. Hopefully if you've made it this far you know which category you fall into. Living close to school is great for me: we have class in 7 min, I'll walk over in 2 and still make it in time. That's what I call a good commute :thumbup:

what will everyone be wearing to the accepted students luncheon on the 11th?

I'm not getting too fancy. Some people at UMDNJ's Accepted Students Day were wearing suits. I wore brown slacks with an argyle sweater and black t-shirt underneath. Being that the weather has been much hotter, I'll probably just wear a decent short sleeve collared shirt.

I'll be there!! :)
Awesome! You can find me on the facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=201886138744) with a profile picture of a yellow lab. She passed recently. :(

Awesome! You can find me on the facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=201886138744) with a profile picture of a yellow lab. She passed recently. :(

I'm sorry to hear that :( and I think I know who you are!! I'm female....and my last name is in my ID..so it's pretty easy to find me :). Anyway...talked to a couple students who are PCOMers. I guess the brunch is pretty casual. Some students were business casual...some wore jeans. They said def. don't wear anything suit-like...i'm most likely going to wear jeans.

So, I'm thinking that we should all meet up on the 11th. Just sayin'. :)

Will everyone be in attendance?


Hey elftown, I will definitely be there ... love to meet up with whoever. I think knowing people going into med school will help out alot!! (Also, sorry to hear about your dog ... I'm a dog person and know how tough that can be).

Anyone look outside of the city, towards KOP or Valley Forge?? My fiance and I found a really nice apartment complex called The Lofts at Valley Forge that we just put a deposit on. I personally do not mind a commute (only 16.5 miles from PCOM). After looking at the apartments on City Line, I just got depressed. There wasn't anything that I felt was worth the money. Plus I'm not a huge city guy, so living outside of the craziness and traffic on City Line is a good choice for me!! If anyone is looking for housing, don't limit yourself to the places right around the school!!

Excited for Sunday Brunch!!

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! I already just posted this on the D.O. Class group's wall on facebook, but I am currently a college senior looking for 1-2 female roommates to live with close to campus (within walking distance of PCOM or near City Ave.)...I've started looking at Lincoln Green, Wynnefield Heights, Beekman, and Presidential...if there are any girls who are interested, let me know or e-mail me at nsirohi@mail.widener.edu I will also be at the accepted students brunch on Sunday too.! :)

Anyway...talked to a couple students who are PCOMers. I guess the brunch is pretty casual. Some students were business casual...some wore jeans. They said def. don't wear anything suit-like...i'm most likely going to wear jeans.

Thanks for that! I was just coming on here to see if anyone knew what the dress code was........ I am trying to pack a suitcase for the weekend.

I'm totally confused regarding the financial aid application of pcom. So do I take out the max loans 40,500. Is tuition a separate loan or do the subsiz/and unsubsiz stafford cover tuition. So take out as much as I can so it covers tuition? Sigh. Can anyone clarify or know what to do? Thanks guys

I'm totally confused regarding the financial aid application of pcom. So do I take out the max loans 40,500. Is tuition a separate loan or do the subsiz/and unsubsiz stafford cover tuition. So take out as much as I can so it covers tuition? Sigh. Can anyone clarify or know what to do? Thanks guys

Assuming you need to take out money for tuition and living expenses you need to determine how much your living expenses will be and add that to the tuition costs for this year and that's the total that you need to take out.

So lets say you need 40,000 for tuition, plus 10,000 for living expenses, you'll take out a total of 50,000 in student loans.

You will probably need subsidized, unsubsidized and PLUS loans depending on how much you take out.

If you need to take out money for everything (school, room and board, etc. -which I am doing), you take out the make $40,500 to cover tuition and school stuff and then after you calculate your own living budget, you take out the rest using Grad PLUS loans. I met with financial aid last week and that is pretty much what she told me. However if you have any money saved up or get scholarships you can take out less. Hope that helps!

One interesting thing to note that I've noticed with several classmates and myself is work-study money. The new fiscal year starts July 1. If you get an on-campus job during the summer you more than likely will be paid workstudy. If you take out the full cost of attendance using loans and scholarships, you will not be eligible for workstudy until the new fiscal year. For us, that means volunteer (work for free) for almost a month or live off loans. Everyone has a little extra money lying around, so if you plan to work during the summer perhaps leave out $1000 or $2000 from your loans so you can work for money instead of free. It works out regardless because you're living off the loan money or workstudy...you just don't have to pay workstudy back.

What bank is common in Philadelphia? I'm thinking of opening up a bank account close to school but wanted to know what are some banks/atms close to school . Thanks guys

PNC, BoA, and Citizens. There is a Citizens in the Acme on City Ave or down from there is an actual office. I believe BoA is across from Presidential City apts. PNC is in the Target shopping center as a standalone.

Sovereign Bank is next to Acme too.

Does anyone know how the Federal Direct loan works? Our tentative aid package shows in nucleus for all of our federal sub/unsubsidized loans but what do we have to do to get our direct loans rolling?

Congrats to everyone!! Very excited to meet you all! I am also entering the class of 2014 and, for what its worth, am a philly native. I am from the suburbs, but currently live in the city(East Falls). If anyone has any questions about different areas or locations in the city feel free to message me.


Congrats again!:laugh:

Does anyone know anything about the CCDA (Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging)? Is it easy for PCOM students to get a research position there during summer/winter break?

I'm not really into the research thing, so I don't know specifically, but I know some of my friends have talked to different professors throughout the year to ask about doing research with them. One of our professors mentions pretty often that he's doing research with Alzheimer's (I think with the CCDA). I know there are students doing research this summer. I would think it would be up to you to initiate talking to a professor and letting them know you're interested in finding out what they're researching. Most professors are very friendly and helpful.

I'm not really into the research thing, so I don't know specifically, but I know some of my friends have talked to different professors throughout the year to ask about doing research with them. One of our professors mentions pretty often that he's doing research with Alzheimer's (I think with the CCDA). I know there are students doing research this summer. I would think it would be up to you to initiate talking to a professor and letting them know you're interested in finding out what they're researching. Most professors are very friendly and helpful.

Okay, thanks a lot for your answer.

Yeah, Dr. Balin is the head of CCDA and he will give you few lectures throughout the year (starting in CMBM). Dr. Young (pharm prof) is also involved with CCDA, if I'm not mistaken. Like AME said, they're all nice and friendly so you won't have problem finding a research gig.

I followed PCOM's financial aid website when applying for financial aid, but I am not sure I completed it right. I did the entrance counseling for Stafford/Plus loans but I never picked an amount for Grad plus loans... do I need to go to another website to do that? Does anyone know the maximum amount we can apply for? I heard about studentloans.gov, is this different from the entrance counseling I did on the other website. I'm pretty confused but when I call the financial aid office they just tell me to be patient, but I just don't want to have missed something and then not get the financial aid I need... any help would be very much appreciated! Happy Memorial Day everyone! Excited to meet you all in August :)

If the office tell you to be patient, then be patient. The Fin Aid office is pretty top on their stuff and they will let you know if you had missed any deadlines.

I personally didn't take out any grad plus this past year, but I was told by my classmates that the maximum amount was 20K.

forgive me if this is a dumb question, but as a male do i have to turn in any of the title IX forms for financial aid?

To any current PCOM DO students who did the biomed program- do you feel like taking the Biomed program helped prepare you for med school in anyway?

I got done the first year of the Biomed program last month and just got accepted to the DO program. I'm wondering if the material we learned in Biomed is a good representation of the depth of what we'll be learning in the DO program? Like was MBM similar to CMBM, etc.?

Are videos of each lecture online? - I read a post somewhere that mp3's and scribe service are available. Is this still the case?

Do the majority of students attend lecture? (When I was at the interview it looked like the lecture hall was packed on that day)

Are videos of each lecture online? - I read a post somewhere that mp3's and scribe service are available. Is this still the case?

Do the majority of students attend lecture? (When I was at the interview it looked like the lecture hall was packed on that day)

Tegrity records videos for each lecture...well it records the powerpoint slides projected on the computer with corresponding audio. Mp3's are available for free but scribe service is student run so you will have to pay for it. Our class set the price at 225 for the entire year for scribe service.

I think about 80-100, on average, were in attendance at most lectures from my class. I don't really understand why such a large number of students are attending lectures but hey if that's what works for them then great.

Excellent idea, but make sure you have time to study. PCOM is an excellent school and you will def get a volunteer position. The research labs are in the same building as class.

Thanks Rollo

where is the "on line status check" to check for information that pcom has received

To any current PCOM DO students who did the biomed program- do you feel like taking the Biomed program helped prepare you for med school in anyway?

I got done the first year of the Biomed program last month and just got accepted to the DO program. I'm wondering if the material we learned in Biomed is a good representation of the depth of what we'll be learning in the DO program? Like was MBM similar to CMBM, etc.?

I just got done with the biomed program too. I think it'll definitely put us ahead of the class in terms of the materials covered as well as the fact that we know what style questions professors ask. But if you want an actual comparison of the biomed classes vs. the DO classes I would ask someone like Johnny about it.

I just got done with the biomed program too. I think it'll definitely put us ahead of the class in terms of the materials covered as well as the fact that we know what style questions professors ask. But if you want an actual comparison of the biomed classes vs. the DO classes I would ask someone like Johnny about it.

Just finished m1 at PCOM...Not having been a Biomed I can say that there's an interesting dynamic between biomeds/non-biomeds, but it will fade as the year goes on. The biomed program WILL make the first two trimesters of first year easier. Biomeds typically have an advantage in SPOM and CMBM. They have recently seen the identical material and are used to different professors, their styles, and their questions...this is half the battle in figuring out how to do well. My advice to non-biomeds: don't worry...you are in the same position as the majority of your class. MY ADVICE TO BIOMEDS: don't be arrogant and act like things are easy and you just do well with minimal effort. This is something that really bothered me early in the year. Overhearing biomeds with NON-BIOMEDS saying how "fair" or "easy" the head&neck practical was or raising your hand to answer questions no one should know...just have some tact. I assume people doing this thought it would impress their peers or profs, but believe me it doesn't. Regardless, things will even out in third term so don't fret.

BTW as a disclaimer I have nothing against the Biomed program. I did a post-bacc program and in retrospect would have done the program at PCOM if I knew more about it. It's a great program and serves its purpose well.

Are videos of each lecture online? - I read a post somewhere that mp3's and scribe service are available. Is this still the case?

Do the majority of students attend lecture? (When I was at the interview it looked like the lecture hall was packed on that day)

Yes the power points and lectures are recorded (tegrity), along with the mp3. Also the scribe service is $225 for the entire year.

You can also watch the classes live from the library or computer labs.

Attendance depends on the class and professor with some classes more packed than others. You'll figure out what works best for you. During CMBM attending class was a waste of time for me and I did tegrity most of the time. I had to learn things on my own pace. Now that we have more clinical lectures I attend some of those more depending on who is teaching.

Just finished m1 at PCOM...Not having been a Biomed I can say that there's an interesting dynamic between biomeds/non-biomeds, but it will fade as the year goes on. The biomed program WILL make the first two trimesters of first year easier. Biomeds typically have an advantage in SPOM and CMBM. They have recently seen the identical material and are used to different professors, their styles, and their questions...this is half the battle in figuring out how to do well. My advice to non-biomeds: don't worry...you are in the same position as the majority of your class. MY ADVICE TO BIOMEDS: don't be arrogant and act like things are easy and you just do well with minimal effort. This is something that really bothered me early in the year. Overhearing biomeds with NON-BIOMEDS saying how "fair" or "easy" the head&neck practical was or raising your hand to answer questions no one should know...just have some tact. I assume people doing this thought it would impress their peers or profs, but believe me it doesn't. Regardless, things will even out in third term so don't fret.

BTW as a disclaimer I have nothing against the Biomed program. I did a post-bacc program and in retrospect would have done the program at PCOM if I knew more about it. It's a great program and serves its purpose well.

Okay cool, thank you for the feedback; I can see how that would be annoying. I'll be sure to lend a hand instead of rubbing it in. One quick question, what classes is SPOM composed of? (I assume Anatomy's in there, but let me know) Thanks:)

Okay cool, thank you for the feedback; I can see how that would be annoying. I'll be sure to lend a hand instead of rubbing it in. One quick question, what classes is SPOM composed of? (I assume Anatomy's in there, but let me know) Thanks:)

In the 2009-2010 PCOM course catalog SPOM is composed of gross anatomy, developmental anatomy, histology, and radiographic anatomy.

Here is the link: http://www.pcom.edu/academic_programs/catalogs/09-10_CATALOG.pdf

Has anyone had their nucleus books/supplies list link uploaded yet?

Do you guys know when we take pharmacology?

I just got an email the other day from PCOM about the Introduction and Information course on blackboard. Is anyone else missing the link for it when they log into blackboard?

I don't have the Information course link available on Blackboard yet either. Or the booklist on Nucleus. I just called the Registrar and left a message for her. They're probably just overwhelmed with registering everyone right now. If I hear anything, I'll post it.

Does anyone know what the standard Cost of Attendance (the max you can take out in loans) is for a first year DO student? Something around $60,000?

Has anyone had their nucleus books/supplies list link uploaded yet?
The book list is at this link:
http://www.pcom.edu/Registrar/FALL_2010_TEXTBOOK_7.pdf

The total costs of books is about $775!! As to be expected but I am not sure which ones should I buy. Do people do better if they have all books?

I just got an email the other day from PCOM about the Introduction and Information course on blackboard. Is anyone else missing the link for it when they log into blackboard?
And I haven't seen anything on black board either about this course. I would love to get some more info about everything cause I am pretty bored here. Just can't wait for classes to start lol!

Whoohooo!

Do you guys know when we take pharmacology?

You will begin pharm principles at the start of CMBM in Nov and then really get into specific drugs after the new year (still in CMBM).

The usual books like BRS, Netters and Lipincott are ones you should refer too.

The book list is at this link:
http://www.pcom.edu/Registrar/FALL_2010_TEXTBOOK_7.pdf

The total costs of books is about $775!! As to be expected but I am not sure which ones should I buy. Do people do better if they have all books?

I ain't sure if you guys have received anything like this but I find this very helpful last year before school starts. It's prepared by class of 2012. By the time you guys are done with SPOM in first trimester, you will know that studying class notes is more than sufficient to do well in class.

https://docs.google.com/a/pcom.edu/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1225b9812da61df4&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/a/pcom.edu/?ui%3D2%26ik%3Decb1783860%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1225 b9812da61df4%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dattd%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTivp37obIZnk2o_C-ureso6v_xQw

I would like to add one thing to the list. For embryology, the recommended text is "before we are born". Some students find it helpful but I personally regreted buying it. Just study Dr. Kuvist's notes and you will do fine.

I ain't sure if you guys have received anything like this but I find this very helpful last year before school starts. It's prepared by class of 2012. By the time you guys are done with SPOM in first trimester, you will know that studying class notes is more than sufficient to do well in class.

https://docs.google.com/a/pcom.edu/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1225b9812da61df4&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/a/pcom.edu/?ui%3D2%26ik%3Decb1783860%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1225 b9812da61df4%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dattd%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTivp37obIZnk2o_C-ureso6v_xQw

I would like to add one thing to the list. For embryology, the recommended text is "before we are born". Some students find it helpful but I personally regreted buying it. Just study Dr. Kuvist's notes and you will do fine.

I definitely agree with not buying the embryology book..I personally didn't use Histo either but I'm sure more people found it to be more helpful than the embryo one

And I haven't seen anything on black board either about this course. I would love to get some more info about everything cause I am pretty bored here. Just can't wait for classes to start lol!

Whoohooo!

The Registrar called me back and said she was mistaken in her email that she sent out to everyone. She said the Information course should be available in Blackboard on Wednesday.

Has anyone received any financial aid award information in paper format in the mail? I know we have access online but I was told we would receive award packets in the mail. Also - has anyone found out that ACTUAL C.O.A this year? I can't find it anywhere on the PCOM website and have not received any information at home about it. It seems like we should have received all this stuff by now considering school starts in a month!

Has anyone received any financial aid award information in paper format in the mail? I know we have access online but I was told we would receive award packets in the mail. Also - has anyone found out that ACTUAL C.O.A this year? I can't find it anywhere on the PCOM website and have not received any information at home about it. It seems like we should have received all this stuff by now considering school starts in a month!

My friend and I both requested for the maximum amount of loans and we're both getting the same amount of aid, so I assume that the cost of attendance is $64,587.

My friend and I both requested for the maximum amount of loans and we're both getting the same amount of aid, so I assume that the cost of attendance is $64,587.

Did that show up on your tuition statement or online?

Has anyone received any financial aid award information in paper format in the mail? I know we have access online but I was told we would receive award packets in the mail. Also - has anyone found out that ACTUAL C.O.A this year? I can't find it anywhere on the PCOM website and have not received any information at home about it. It seems like we should have received all this stuff by now considering school starts in a month!


I am in the same boat...I wish the Financial Aid office would get in gear! Anyone else have better luck?

Did that show up on your tuition statement or online?

It was shown online via nucleus. I don't think PCOM gives out a paper copy of your financial aid. I did the biomed program here last year and I don't recall getting one.

I found it to be very strange that on the "Essential Medical Reference Points to Learn" on Blackboard, the human figure showing bodily reference points/landmarks has his penis blurred out. We are about to embark on an extreme anatomical journey; this is no time to be prudish. (Not only will we be seeing penises, but we will be seeing the inside of penises.) I'm not sure what this says about the person/dept that posted that page on Blackboard, but I almost feel like my intelligence has been insulted. Just wanted to share that randomness. :confused:

I found it to be very strange that on the "Essential Medical Reference Points to Learn" on Blackboard, the human figure showing bodily reference points/landmarks has his penis blurred out. We are about to embark on an extreme anatomical journey; this is no time to be prudish. (Not only will we be seeing penises, but we will be seeing the inside of penises.) I'm not sure what this says about the person/dept that posted that page on Blackboard, but I almost feel like my intelligence has been insulted. Just wanted to share that randomness. :confused:


if youve looked through any of the textbooks yet, you wont find anything blurred out. I understand your point, but I dont think learning the essential reference points require the penis. If it isnt essential, why stare at it?
It also makes studying a photo of a naked man a little bit easier in public places...

What is everyone doing in regards to getting thier textbooks? Are most people buying them now or waiting till orientation week? I was thinking that a lot of second or third years might be looking to sell first years thier old books..is that wrong?

if youve looked through any of the textbooks yet, you wont find anything blurred out. I understand your point, but I dont think learning the essential reference points require the penis. If it isnt essential, why stare at it?
It also makes studying a photo of a naked man a little bit easier in public places...

Of course the penis is not an essential reference point; good point about studying in public.
Just weird that extra effort was taken to blur something out on the human body.

Is PCOM-philly and PCOM-GA the only DO school that doesn't allow for deferral for one year for any sort of justifiable reason?

Is PCOM-philly and PCOM-GA the only DO school that doesn't allow for deferral for one year for any sort of justifiable reason?

There's actually a guy in my Anatomy lab group who was supposed to be in C/O 2013, and took a leave of absence, so they do do it. I don't know his circumstances or anything, but it's not impossible.