Well, since this is a thread for people applying to/accepted to the class of 2018, it's more relevant to talk about the curriculum they will have, isn't it?
Well, since this is a thread for people applying to/accepted to the class of 2018, it's more relevant to talk about the curriculum they will have, isn't it?
In fact, UTSW has sort of a combined curriculum with a more traditional subject-based MS1 and an integrated systems-based MS2. Compared to newer curricula at other schools, it has less small group learning, which can be either an advantage or a disadvantage depending on your preference. Also, compared to some newer curricula, it has fewer mandatory classes, which medical students I've talked to almost unanimously see as a great advantage.
To be honest, I like Baylor's curriculum with it's 1.5 years of integrated preclinical a lot more, and Baylor does have one of the highest median Step 1 (and Step 2) scores in the country.
So, the truth is, there are better schools and better curricula than that of UTSW. The other truth is, UTSW is still a great school (one of the doctors I know *loves* it and Parkland; she graduated from UTSW, did her residency in IM at Parkland, fellowship "in Boston" - a pseudomodest euphemism for MGH - and returned to Parkland as an attending) and for quite a few people it's their best school, so they may understandably get offended for someone criticizing their top choice.
It's quite possible; Penn students who also have some of the highest step scores also take Step 1 after some clinical rotations (Penn also has a 1.5 year preclinical curriculum that I like a lot). Or it may be their student selection
Though haha, I already got some heat for saying that some students are better than others here This is a fair point.
Aren't fin aid packages supposed to come by mail?
I honestly don't know at all. I just assumed it would be electronic.
Neither do I
But from the second look fin aid talk I got an impression fin aid packages would be sent by snail mail.
Call them.
Wow, I wonder why they are so late? I'll give them a call and report back what I hear.
LOL- SDN is editing today's holiday to "awesome thing". This is hilarious.
on your utsw email? im trying to reset my password but cant find a way to do so..
Yes, on my UTSW email. I was able to log in with my user name and password without any problems. Apparently, you can't reset your password online but have to contact the IT guys: https://my.swmed.org:44350/utdocs/forgottenpassword.html (same info here: https://my.swmed.org:44350/utdocs/portalLoginHelp.html).
) which I like more for oh so many reasons anyway, so I'm going to make someone here happy and withdraw from UTSW.
It was a $500 grant. Basically, no grant money at all.
I got the same email about my UTSW account info.
I am sure the admission office can email your UTSW account info to you again.
I think if they rejected some, the remaining applicants have better chance because the WL pool is smaller. Keep your hope!
Congrats! See you in Aug.
Congratulations! So happy for you.
