About the ads

Go Back   Student Doctor Network Forums > Pre-Medical Forums > Pre-Medical Osteopathic [ DO ] > Osteopathic School-Specific Discussions
Reload this Page PCOM (Philadelphia) Discussion Thread 2011-2012
Register FAQ SDN Live Mark Forums Read

Osteopathic School-Specific Discussions For discussion of specific schools RSS: Feed Icon


Reply
Page 6 of 21 « First 2345 6 7891016 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-26-2011, 12:09 PM   #251
Senior Member
 
Fox800's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 329
SDN 5+ Year Member
Default

SDN Members don't see this ad. (About Ads)
Still waiting on my completion e-mail...
Fox800 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 01:17 PM   #252
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 100
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox800 View Post
Still waiting on my completion e-mail...
How long has it been since you turned in your supplementals? They lost mine and didn't find out until 4 weeks after I turned mine in. They said to give them 10 business days to send out a complete email so if its been longer than that... call them up.
Uspchef is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 01:33 PM   #253
Member
 
EvryDayImHustln's Avatar
 
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Nevada
Posts: 67

Default
Interviewed here today. PCOM is such a great school!
The interview, along with breakfast and tour, was very laid back and conversational. It seems like the majority of people in my group got asked Why PCOM and why philadelphia
EvryDayImHustln is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 01:41 PM   #254
Senior Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 245
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Still no interview =\ completed 09/06
seraphkz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 01:47 PM   #255
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 100
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Do interview invites come via mail or email?
Uspchef is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 01:49 PM   #256
Member
 
EvryDayImHustln's Avatar
 
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Nevada
Posts: 67

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Uspchef View Post
Do interview invites come via mail or email?
They come via email. Also, you may get an interview before you get a "complete" email. As what happened to me
EvryDayImHustln is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 02:44 PM   #257
Junior Member
 
Status Pre-Medical
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 8

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Uspchef View Post
How long has it been since you turned in your supplementals? They lost mine and didn't find out until 4 weeks after I turned mine in. They said to give them 10 business days to send out a complete email so if its been longer than that... call them up.
This also happened to me. They deposited my check on 8/18 and I didn't find out they lost my app until last week. Still not complete yet...
ian1605 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2011, 04:52 PM   #258
Dr. Mantis Toboggan
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 448
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Anyone interviewing tomorrow: do NOT base your opinions of the students from what you see tomorrow.

Why?

Head and neck exam for first years. Second years? They just had an exam that covered six weeks of material so they should be on cloud nine--talk to them tomorrow
__________________
"I like toast..........they're not all winners"
TallScrubs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 12:00 AM   #259
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Glen Cove, NY
Posts: 112

Default
Congratulations on your interview! Can you tell me more about the structure of it? Committee? Open/closed file? Was it a group interview? My interview is tomorrow. Thanks!
SabrinaEstrella is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 12:03 AM   #260
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Glen Cove, NY
Posts: 112

Default
Quote:
Interviewed here today. PCOM is such a great school!
The interview, along with breakfast and tour, was very laid back and conversational. It seems like the majority of people in my group got asked Why PCOM and why philadelphia
Congratulations on your interview! I was hoping you could explain the structure of the interview. Committee or individual? Open or closed file? Was it group interviews? My interview is tomorrow. Thanks
SabrinaEstrella is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 03:24 AM   #261
Member
 
EvryDayImHustln's Avatar
 
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Nevada
Posts: 67

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by SabrinaEstrella View Post
Congratulations on your interview! I was hoping you could explain the structure of the interview. Committee or individual? Open or closed file? Was it group interviews? My interview is tomorrow. Thanks
Thank you! It is a committee/panel interview. You will have it with 2/3 faculty members. It is open file and no group interviews. Good Luck!
EvryDayImHustln is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 08:13 AM   #262
Junior Member
 
Status Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5

Default Interview Invite!
Got an invite today to interview on 10/3!
So excited!!
05272011 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 08:43 AM   #263
Senior Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 245
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by 05272011 View Post
Got an invite today to interview on 10/3!
So excited!!
Congrats! Are you in state?
seraphkz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 09:51 AM   #264
Junior Member
 
Status Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by seraphkz View Post
Congrats! Are you in state?
Thanks and yes, I am in state.
You?
05272011 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 09:51 AM   #265
Senior Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 245
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by 05272011 View Post
Thanks and yes, I am in state.
You?
New Jersey =\ Haven't heard back from them yet. Sigh. Losing hope haha.
seraphkz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 10:59 AM   #266
Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 26

Default
They don't even give ya a weeks notice?esp. this early in the cycle. I hope I have more notice than that if I get an invite.
nyk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 11:46 AM   #267
Junior Member
 
Status Pre-Medical
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 9

Default
Anyone interviewing tomorrow? I just got into philly about 2 hours ago. Staying at the hilton. PM me if your here
uzzy89 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 07:55 PM   #268
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Glen Cove, NY
Posts: 112

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by uzzy89 View Post
Anyone interviewing tomorrow? I just got into philly about 2 hours ago. Staying at the hilton. PM me if your here
I will be!! Good luck and see ya there!
SabrinaEstrella is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-27-2011, 09:12 PM   #269
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Posts: 174
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by SabrinaEstrella View Post
I will be!! Good luck and see ya there!
likewise! see you both soon!
mbm54 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 08:31 PM   #270
Pre-Medical
 
Pgustin's Avatar
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Utah
Posts: 49

Doctor
Just got my secondary completion email. I swear I mailed in my check like 3 weeks ago. Now just hoping for an interview. (OOS)
__________________
God willing, Class of 2016!
http://roadtodoc.blogspot.com/
Pgustin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 09:07 PM   #271
inside a lobster suit!
 
octupus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 693

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flemon View Post
How long after emailing the secondary did it take you all to get the complete email?
e-mailed secondary 9/8, fee 9/14, received e-mail for completion 9/29
octupus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 09:02 AM   #272
Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 26

Default
interview invite here today. i was complete over a month ago. i'm surprised they don't give you a choice of days. Interviewing on halloween! trick or treat?
minnesota7666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 09:10 AM   #273
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 361
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Congrats! I have been complete since 9/7, hopefully I will hear something soon.
WisdomDoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 09:34 AM   #274
Senior Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 111
Follow My Twitter
Default Invite!
Info in my MDApps. Congrats to everyone with interviews and best of luck to those still waiting!
__________________
http://channeling-martha.blogspot.com
MD 2016
latony is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 09:40 AM   #275
"the anchor"
 
n3xa's Avatar
 
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Pomona, CA
Posts: 1,916
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by WisdomDoc View Post
Congrats! I have been complete since 9/7, hopefully I will hear something soon.
Samesies

__________________
My tigergrandchilluns: nadaba, whatyousay, minerva3121, and idf27.

WesternU COMP 2016.

Quote:
Originally Posted by mauberley View Post
"Likes: the calm, reassuring voice of Dr. Sattar."
Quote:
Originally Posted by Siggy View Post
So you want to rub one out on the patient's chest?
n3xa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 01:52 PM   #276
Member
 
fngerscrossed's Avatar
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 43

Default
Those of you who have interviewed- When did they tell you that you should expect to hear back with a decision? I interview Monday and I'm wondering how long after that I will have to wait.
fngerscrossed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 07:30 PM   #277
Senior Member
 
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 116
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by minnesota7666 View Post
interview invite here today. i was complete over a month ago. i'm surprised they don't give you a choice of days. Interviewing on halloween! trick or treat?

I think that means you get to wear your Halloween costume to the interview instead of the normal suit attire
amberisma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 08:52 PM   #278
Newbie
 
Status: Pre-Medical
MDApps: View Profile
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: California
Posts: 128

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by amberisma View Post
I think that means you get to wear your Halloween costume to the interview instead of the normal suit attire
hahaha I think you're right.
WaffleDoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 08:22 AM   #279
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Posts: 174
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fngerscrossed View Post
Those of you who have interviewed- When did they tell you that you should expect to hear back with a decision? I interview Monday and I'm wondering how long after that I will have to wait.
They said they we should hear a decision within 2 weeks on the interview. The send their decisions through snail mail, so be sure to look out for it!
mbm54 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 01:35 PM   #280
Member
 
Status: Pre-Health
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 99
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Hey, can someone in the school please verify with me..
Does PCOM have a cutoff for mcat subscores? I have a 27 with 6 verbal, and a gpa of 3.86, and I'm not sure if I should even bother to apply.
It'd be great if anyone can get back to me before I use up my 50 bucks for their secondary. Thanks!
retro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 05:59 PM   #281
Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 26

Default
You should definitely apply. I have friends that have gotten a six in verbal. you have a great gpa and did great on the other sections of the mcat. Good luck
beeDOodle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 06:00 PM   #282
Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 26

Default
Sorry I didn't mention that I go to pcom. If you have any other questions feel free to ask
beeDOodle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 12:08 AM   #283
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 101
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
For those who have gotten interviews or are current students, how many of you are from California or other nearby states? Just asking since I heard that there's somewhat of a big regional bias..
flight24 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 10:26 AM   #284
Member
 
Status: Pre-Health
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 99
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Thanks a lot for the encouragement, beeDOodle. I'll def give it a shot, and keep you posted if I ever get some love from PCOM!

Quote:
Originally Posted by beeDOodle View Post
Sorry I didn't mention that I go to pcom. If you have any other questions feel free to ask
retro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 07:03 PM   #285
Dr. Mantis Toboggan
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 448
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by flight24 View Post
For those who have gotten interviews or are current students, how many of you are from California or other nearby states? Just asking since I heard that there's somewhat of a big regional bias..
Definitely a big regional bias. That being said, I know of at least 4 people from Cali in my class.

-Tallscrubs
TallScrubs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-03-2011, 07:44 AM   #286
Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 39

Default
II for 10/10. 3.6 cgpa, 3.6 sgpa, 30N, IS. woohoo
whyrishiwhynot is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-03-2011, 11:17 AM   #287
New Member
 
Status Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by flight24 View Post
For those who have gotten interviews or are current students, how many of you are from California or other nearby states? Just asking since I heard that there's somewhat of a big regional bias..
I'm from CA and have interviewed this cycle. Though I kind of fall into the nontraditional category, my best advice is to apply as early as possible and make sure you communciate your commitment to medicine. From talking to students in current classes it sounds like the number of CA students hovers around 4-5 per class.
ACHSD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-2011, 06:29 AM   #288
Member
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 60
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by ACHSD View Post
I'm from CA and have interviewed this cycle. Though I kind of fall into the nontraditional category, my best advice is to apply as early as possible and make sure you communciate your commitment to medicine. From talking to students in current classes it sounds like the number of CA students hovers around 4-5 per class.
There are many more than 4-5 from Cali per class. Although I'm sure it varies my class has a large number if people from Cali
jyb5011 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2011, 06:53 AM   #289
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 259
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by TallScrubs View Post
Definitely a big regional bias. That being said, I know of at least 4 people from Cali in my class.

-Tallscrubs
I'm not sure that PCOM has a HUGE bias. Just like most schools, more people from the immediate area apply as opposed to people from the opposite coast. Therefore there are going to be more in state residents than from CA.
AMEHigh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2011, 09:11 AM   #290
Member
 
Auchtoritas's Avatar
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 39
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Received my complete email back on 9/6 and haven't heard anything back yet. Getting a little anxious

OOS btw....not that hearing any news of regional bias makes me feel any more assured.
__________________
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.
Last edited by Auchtoritas; 10-05-2011 at 11:50 AM.
Auchtoritas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2011, 10:35 AM   #291
Dr. Mantis Toboggan
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 448
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by AMEHigh View Post
I'm not sure that PCOM has a HUGE bias. Just like most schools, more people from the immediate area apply as opposed to people from the opposite coast. Therefore there are going to be more in state residents than from CA.
~70% of class is from PA, so roughly 189 of the 270 are from PA. I am not certain of this, but I can definitely speculate that PA residents didn't make up 70% of all applications to PCOM.

Combine that with our Dean of Admissions saying that they have an in-state bias leads me to believe that they have an in-state bias.
TallScrubs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2011, 01:02 PM   #292
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 177

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by TallScrubs View Post
~70% of class is from PA, so roughly 189 of the 270 are from PA. I am not certain of this, but I can definitely speculate that PA residents didn't make up 70% of all applications to PCOM.

Combine that with our Dean of Admissions saying that they have an in-state bias leads me to believe that they have an in-state bias.
there go my chances
MilitaryMed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2011, 03:08 PM   #293
Renowned Wolf
 
Rollo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 1,426
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
There definitely is an in-state bias because PCOM wants its graduates to stick around PA/NY/NJ/DE area.

But to all you out-of-state'rs, I wouldn't lose hope if your application is strong. If you have a weak application, then don't keep your hopes up.

Not trying to sound discouraging, just being realistic.
__________________
PCOM 2013
Rollo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 07:14 AM   #294
Senior Member
 
mtmed's Avatar
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 206

Default
Interview invite yesterday!! OOS 33Q 3.75 s&c
__________________
MD Class of 2016!!!!!


Bigger on the inside.
mtmed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 01:54 PM   #295
Senior Member
 
yellowpwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 100
SDN 5+ Year Member
Default
ACCEPTED!!! Love this school!
yellowpwr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 02:05 PM   #296
Junior Member
 
Status Pre-Medical
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 9

Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowpwr View Post
ACCEPTED!!! Love this school!
Hey, first off CONGRATS!!!!

when did you interview btw? I'm at my parents and the letter is supposed to arrive at my campus address which I checked yesterday but didn't have anything.
uzzy89 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 02:06 PM   #297
Senior Member
 
museic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: The nati'
Posts: 188
SDN 2+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowpwr View Post
ACCEPTED!!! Love this school!

congrats!

are u a PA resident? I'm OOS and was in the first group so I'm super anxious!
museic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 02:11 PM   #298
Senior Member
 
yellowpwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 100
SDN 5+ Year Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by uzzy89 View Post
Hey, first off CONGRATS!!!!

when did you interview btw? I'm at my parents and the letter is supposed to arrive at my campus address which I checked yesterday but didn't have anything.
Interviewed on September 21st. Good luck to you

Quote:
Originally Posted by museic View Post
congrats!

are u a PA resident? I'm OOS and was in the first group so I'm super anxious!
I am a PA resident (I grew up/home address 45-50 minutes from PCOM). Hopefully your letter comes in today or tomorrow!!
yellowpwr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 02:45 PM   #299
Member
 
fngerscrossed's Avatar
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 43

Default
ACCEPTED!!!!!! Good luck to my fellow 10/3'ers!
fngerscrossed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-06-2011, 03:32 PM   #300
Junior Member
 
jmulhern's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Posts: 7

Default
Accepted!!! Interview was on 9/26!
Stats: MCAT 24 (so there is hope for those with low scores!! just have excellent references and activities, volunteer etc) overall GPA 3.68
jmulhern is offline   Reply With Quote

Reply
Page 6 of 21 « First 2345 6 7891016 Last »

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:15 AM.


Comments are closed.