I'll split an order with you. I was probably going to order around 4 pairs as well. Does the smell from anatomy permeate everything? I only have one pair of tennis shoes, and I don't want them to end up smelling so bad that I have to throw them away. They had these slip on clogs on allheart.com for only $10, and I was curious if it might be worth it to get those too.LadyWolverine said:
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Hi guys,SuzieQ3417 said:
Wow, that's really sudden notice. They aren't kidding when you hear stories of people accepted off waitlists right up until classes begin.LadyWolverine said:Scrubs are ordered. I sent an email to those of you in on it. That took a lot longer to do than I thought it would.
I should get a big box in a week or so...yay, scrubs!
I just found out that one of our would-be classmates just withdrew today because she got into an MD/PhD program at a different school...I wonder if they will replace her with someone else? Someone's gonna get a phone call from UMD saying "get your stuff together and move to Baltimore, we have an open space and orientation is in 2 weeks!" So for all you wait-listers, good luck getting that coveted spot!
It's too bad, though, because she was really nice.
SuzieQ3417 said:Wow, that's really sudden notice. They aren't kidding when you hear stories of people accepted off waitlists right up until classes begin.
Also, thanks for ordering those scrubs. Hooray scrubs!
Try the UMB res life website: http://www.housing.umaryland.edu/commercial.cfmKatdyerA1A said:
I'm not going to UMD, but I'm moving out of Bmore soon and trying to sell furniture. If there's anyone who's still looking for furniture, I have a list of items that I'm planning on selling. Please PM me if you're interested
LadyWolverine said:T-minus 10 more days of freedom and counting!!!
SuzieQ3417 said:
Of course, the first few days shouldn't be too demanding...otherwise they wouldn't have us scheduled to go out to bars each night.
I just checked and found the email. Mine came through my mizzou account and worked fine.akestler said:Did you guys get that HIPAA training email? Did you have to sign up or anything? The email didn't come through right on gmail and I'm having some difficulty deciphering it.
Also, where did you see that $200 fee we have to bring on the first day?
Thanks
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lol though i'm anxious and excited to start!LadyWolverine said:Dude, I feel like such a chump. I got that email today, but I spent over an hour yesterday completing ALL THREE. What a waste of time!
Here are the things we have to do:
1) Grr...HIPAA training. I think I'll print all 3 certs and frame them.
2) Submit transcripts from all undergrad/grad schools - I JUST got a letter about this last week. Why they waited until NOW to let me know that the AMCAS transcripts aren't acceptable is beyond me, but apparently we have to give them official transcripts from all schools.
3) Submit immunization forms to UMD and get TWO (not one, but TWO) PPDs. They have to be administered at least a week apart, so make sure you do it soon!
4) Decide to keep current health insurance plan, or get the University's coverage.
5) Stay sober enough to make it to 11am orientation next Thursday. Bring $200 check with me for a locker that I've already been using for 2 months, and a box of bones.
On a lighter note, I just found out that my state delegate is giving me another $2,000 to go to Maryland. Doesn't put a huge dent in the loans, but hell, every little bit helps. Hooray, local government!
I got that same transcript letter, and the funny thing was that I already submitted my transcripts because I thought there was a July 1 deadline. Turns out my Mizzou transcript had to be re-sent because the initial copy did not have my final degree awarded info....it did not contain that info until well after July 1 (I didn't get my diploma until last week), so I knew I would have to send a new copy. As for my transcript from a community college that I took classes through in high school...they thought I didn't send them a copy, but I did, and I had to point out to their admissions office that they should try looking under my maiden name. Lol....I wonder what they were thinking when a transcript rolled in that didn't match anyone's last name. It's all been straightened out, though.LadyWolverine said:
I heart my new George Forman grill...it makes yummy mesquite grilled chicken breasts.
LadyWolverine said:Hey akestler, I'm getting doggie fever again. I think I'm going to go to the animal shelter today and take a look around.
Of course, more than a dog, I want that plasma TV and surround sound system that I've been eyeing at Sam's club. Then I can invite you guys over for Tuesday night TV each week - House & SVU would be sooooo much better on a plasma.
I should probably get a couch, first, though.
LadyWolverine said:Happy Belated Last Day of Work, LS!! You're well on your way (as are the rest of us) to joining the ranks of the not-so-gainfully unemployed for the next 4 years. What are you going to do with your extra 12-or-so hours a week? Now that you're not spending them in the car...you must not know what to do with yourself.
No word on the scrubs yet. But don't worry, I think we have a week plus until anatomy lab actually begins. I'm still waiting for my coffee shipment from Gloria Jeans...I bought like 100 pods for my Keurig. Once again, I'm hopelessly addicted to coffee.
Deepy, I found out about the PPDs when I went to the student/employee health center to drop off my forms last week. My boss's office is close to the health center, and after meeting with him last week, and I decided that, rather than mailing my immunization records, I'd stop over to deliver them in person and introduce myself. I'm lucky I did, because the nurse told me that all incoming med students need to have TWO PPDs done. Luckily, she wasn't too busy, so she gave me the injection on the spot, and I came back 2 days later to have it read. I get my second round tomorrow morning (they need to be administered at least one week apart). I can only imagine what a cluster-**** it's going to be once everyone finds out they need to have them done, because it's not just the med school, but law/pharm/etc, too. So make an appointment now. The address is 29 S. Paca. I'm not sure what the number is, but it should be on one of those forms that you got from them. Call & set up an appointment with the nurse that does student immunizations - she's really nice.
So, moral of the story - go get your PPDs NOW so you don't have to wait in line later. It only took 10 minutes, and that was including the time it took the receptionist to enter all of my new information and make me a new account.
Docster, please don't be that person who shows up to orientation with a stethescope around their neck. That will just give the rest of us license to make fun of you for the rest of the year.
I think we should wait to get our doctor-y stuff. But that's just me. I don't forsee using a stethescope during the first couple weeks of class. But I do think we start learning that stuff in the clinical skills portion of our curriculum...one of the second-years demonstrated a physical exam to us during PSP, and he used a stethescope.
Nah, that's cool that you are moving up here this weekend. I definitely want you to come dog-shopping with me. I need help! I have no idea what I'm going to do with my floors, though, if I get a dog. I'm afraid it'll scuff my tile. I guess I could put down rugs or something, and just banish poor poochie from my room. Are you going to get a dog, too, or do you just want to "borrow" mine? How about if it's YOUR dog, but it just lives at my house?
Yes, you just have them sent to the admissions office. They don't really tell you when they receive them, but they're all nice folks so you can call to check on them if you get worried. Or just be like me, and wait until you get a letter telling you they still need your transcripts.KatdyerA1A said:
dogs, and wouldn't miss an opportunity to hang out with them.
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