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I don’t think so, I’ve been looking out for one too. Probably waiting til match to make one.Is there a facebook group for the class of 2023 yet?
I don’t think so, I’ve been looking out for one too. Probably waiting til match to make one.Is there a facebook group for the class of 2023 yet?
I don’t think so, I’ve been looking out for one too. Probably waiting til match to make one.
I was told they send the scholarship applications starting in January to your utmb email. However I believe they wait until the deadline to hand them out as there’s not a first come first serve aspectDoes anyone know how UTMB gives out scholarships? Do you have to apply or are you offered it?
CorrectAccepting an admission offer here (prematch offer) this early isn’t binding, correct ?
Also trying to decide between these two. Any help would be appreciated!I am having some trouble choosing how to rank utmb vs long school of med in my rank list. I am currently looking to do emergency med, but that could easily change. Also, I would like to match outside of texas for residency. I am impressed by utmb's step scores, but both schools seem to match well. Also I know that utmb does pass fail based on a curve and was wondering if this causes stress among students. Does anyone have any insight??
It's worth mentioning that Long has a dedicated emergency med rotation during third year, which is still pretty uncommon. Take a look at the match list for the past few years, the school is pretty EM- heavy I'd say.I am having some trouble choosing how to rank utmb vs long school of med in my rank list. I am currently looking to do emergency med, but that could easily change. Also, I would like to match outside of texas for residency. I am impressed by utmb's step scores, but both schools seem to match well. Also I know that utmb does pass fail based on a curve and was wondering if this causes stress among students. Does anyone have any insight??
Not really. They have the honors/high pass/pass/fail systemCan someone remind me if Long SOM is pass/fail?
Essentilly A/B/C/F but rebranded. I believe they do change the cutoff %s for each distinction but it's essentially graded.Not really. They have the honors/high pass/pass/fail system
This is correct, the cutoffs have been changed slightly. It's worth mentioning there's no curve, so 100% of the class could feasibly get an A. Most people wind up with A's and B's.Essentilly A/B/C/F but rebranded. I believe they do change the cutoff %s for each distinction but it's essentially graded.
I could be mistaken, but that might only be for AMCAS schools? I know UTSW told us that our links for background checks wouldn't go out until like June and that they'd be done through Castlebranch.Has anyone received the Certiphi email for the background check? Wondering when those start
ooh gotcha, you're probably right. Just wanted to make sure I was on top of everythingI could be mistaken, but that might only be for AMCAS schools? I know UTSW told us that our links for background checks wouldn't go out until like June and that they'd be done through Castlebranch.
I believe the students were saying it was high honors/honors/pass/fail on the interview dayCan someone remind me if UTMB is truly pass fail, or if there is some sort of curve/internal ranking system?
I definitely remember them mentioning pass / fail, I don't recall honors distinction being mentioned however. That's not to say it isn't so, though.I believe the students were saying it was high honors/honors/pass/fail on the interview day
it's H/HP/P/F. Test scores are reported to students in % or numerical, end of course goes by these letter grades.I definitely remember them mentioning pass / fail, I don't recall honors distinction being mentioned however. That's not to say it isn't so, though.
It's worth mentioning that Long has a dedicated emergency med rotation during third year, which is still pretty uncommon. Take a look at the match list for the past few years, the school is pretty EM- heavy I'd say.
For me SA vs galveston was a pretty easy choice as well, especially once you start looking into cost of living.
So for grading essentially Long and UTMB are the same except UTMB uses a curve??it's H/HP/P/F. Test scores are reported to students in % or numerical, end of course goes by these letter grades.
Send your updated transcripts to TMDSAS and they will distribute them to all your schools.Has anyone sent over their transcripts electronically? If so, did you just have it sent to the enrollment services email?
San Antonio by far.Which one did you find to be cheaper cost of living?
Nope. The "curve" is a figment of y'alls imagination.I'm almost certain UTMB is just P/F but with a curve, not H/HP/P/F
Did everyone who prematched receive the criminal justice email? I noticed a few of you have already sent it over. I haven’t received an email yet so I’m a bit curious about this.
It was at least in our acceptance letters. I'm not sure if I got an email either. Either way, I'm waiting until after match to fill it out depending on how I end up ranking/matching.
@houston2017 is a current MS1 or if you PM me I might be able to answerAre there any current students that can message me? I've pre-matched and want to ask a few questions before we have to submit out rank orders Friday. Highly considering putting UTMB #1.
Oh yeah and our exams are curved but for an average of 4.75 points in the four exams we've taken.Hey guys! Current MS1! I'll try to answer questions for y'all as best as I can.
Just wanted to clarify that UTMB is Pass/Partially Competent/Fail in the first and second years, with PC meaning failing either the lecture or lab portion and Fail failing both lab and lecture. Every 8 weeks we start a new module with a midterm and final at the 4 and 8 week mark. If you fail one module, you get the chance to remediate it during the summer; if you fail two modules during an academic year, you have to retake the whole year.
Thanks so much, preparing for match rank FridayHey guys! Current MS1! I'll try to answer questions for y'all as best as I can.
Just wanted to clarify that UTMB is Pass/Partially Competent/Fail in the first and second years, with PC meaning failing either the lecture or lab portion and Fail failing both lab and lecture. Every 8 weeks we start a new module with a midterm and final at the 4 and 8 week mark. If you fail one module, you get the chance to remediate it during the summer; if you fail two modules during an academic year, you have to retake the whole year.
Thanks so much I appreciate it.1b) Yes lecture speed for online viewing can be increased as you mentioned.
sounds normal to meQuick question, on the TMDSAS website under "school rank preferences" my rank list is no longer visible, and no schools appear. Is this normal? On the TMDSAS app however, the schools are still listed, though I am obviously not able to edit the ranking. I find it odd that the ranking list does not appear on the website page itself, so I am hoping nothing went wrong with my ranking process.
It looks that way for me too. I actually took a "just in case" screenshot after submitting and it says "this page will no longer be accesible after the deadline has passed" so I wouldn't worry about it!Quick question, on the TMDSAS website under "school rank preferences" my rank list is no longer visible, and no schools appear. Is this normal? On the TMDSAS app however, the schools are still listed, though I am obviously not able to edit the ranking. I find it odd that the ranking list does not appear on the website page itself, so I am hoping nothing went wrong with my ranking process.
My ranking list doesn't appear on the webpage itself either!Quick question, on the TMDSAS website under "school rank preferences" my rank list is no longer visible, and no schools appear. Is this normal? On the TMDSAS app however, the schools are still listed, though I am obviously not able to edit the ranking. I find it odd that the ranking list does not appear on the website page itself, so I am hoping nothing went wrong with my ranking process.