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Hey all, I interviewed at Bradenton today and here is my general take on the day and a synopsis for those who couldn't already glean a tremendous amount of info from the thread and @HopefulDoc12 .
Like HopefulDoc12 said, the day starts off with all the intervieews in a room. Admissions will give some introductions and then you are taken upstairs for the interview. I found getting the interview out of the way right away in the AM is great because you do not have to worry about it the rest of the day. We had 6 interviewees to a room with 2 interviewers (Phd and MD for mine). Our interview group was unbelievably relaxed. The interviewers talked for about 10 minutes about themselves and their background. Then they asked us to describe ourselves, what we read/listened to on the trip to Bradenton, and another question which I cannot remember that sparked a long group discussion about the World Cup (needless to say we digressed a little). Basically our interviewers asked one question, told us they were just there to observer and wanted us to interact with each other. It was extremely chill. I did hear from other groups that their interview was more intense and they were asked typical questions like why DO, why Bradenton, and also about the Affordable Care Act so be prepared for that. Then we came back to the lounge room for a break and then headed up to the PBL rooms to observe a PBL session. This was very interesting to me as the students had been given a case and had done reading prior to the session. It was not very structured in that each student would give their thoughts and the students would be basically teaching each other and the professor was just there to ask How and Why questions and insure that the students stayed on track. If the students decided they wanted to see the results of an EKG, the facilitator would pull it up on the screen. Following that, we had another break and then we were talked to about the PBL Curriculum and how LECOM students have done so well because of it. Following that was a financial aid talk, and then lunch with student ambassadors who answer any questions you might have. And as others have confirmed it is a sandwich or wrap, a bag of chips, and soda or water. One question that seemed to be problematic in answering by the staff and ambassadors is the problem of rotations. From what I found, the students are put into a room and must figure it out themselves. They decide if they want to do it by class rank or whatever, and then they choose in an order. Another problem is that it seems like some students had problems in that some hospitals that had agreed to rotations would inform the student a week before rotations were to start that they could no longer do the rotation there. Anyway, it looks to be a problem that has not been solved. Can any current students help with this? After lunch we had a tour (anatomy lab, etc). BTW, again rumors are true the cadavers have already been dissected by professors, so no dissection by students. After the tour is a presentation by admissions about LECOM and the community and then they give you a sheet where you check a box if you want to be notified November 15th, or September 30th. Apparently they will not be informing anyone before September 30th if you interviewed on the 22nd. This seems different than others who have already interviewed and have found out acceptance or rejection or wait-list, so just a heads up for those of you still to interview. Day ended a little early as well so those who need to catch a flight should be fine. Also, check the portal ahead of time and make sure you have all your letters and everything in otherwise you will get a post it note on our info packet as soon as you walk in the door. Flustered me a little bit because I thought I had everything in, so just a heads up on that too. If anyone has anything to add feel free! I hope between HopefulDoc12 and I we covered everything you guys need to know to be prepared!
What the heck you stats are strong though!
