Lincoln Memorial DeBusk (LMU-DCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

Discover Your Odds of Getting into Medical School
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Anyone know when DCOM's class tends to fill up? Also are there any current students willing to answer questions I have about the school via PM?
Members don't see this ad.
 
About how long after did you guys get an II after your complete email? I'm currently at day 25.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Members don't see this ad :)
final exams said:
Anyone know when DCOM's class tends to fill up? Also are there any current students willing to answer questions I have about the school via PM?
Click to expand...

DCOM fills up slow. They don't rush to fill the class up.
 
trs88 said:
DCOM fills up slow. They don't rush to fill the class up.
Click to expand...
How does this work? Will they fill all 225 seats first and then fill then next 225 on an alternative list? Or will they put some people on the alternative list even before the enrolled seats are unfilled?

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using SDN mobile
 
Last edited:
dwmok001 said:
How does this work? Will they fill all 225 seats first and then fill then next 225 on an alternative list? Or will they put some people on the alternative list even before the enrolled seats are unfilled?

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

Every school accepts 1.5-2x the students that attend because most will go to their places.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
dwmok001 said:
How does this work? Will they fill all 225 seats first and then fill then next 225 on an alternative list? Or will they put some people on the alternative list even before the enrolled seats are unfilled?

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using SDN mobile
Click to expand...


From each interview, they will accept, wait list and reject applicants. Repeat until school starts. No school will accept their whole class right now because that just shoots themselves in the foot regarding applicants.
 
Hey guys, so how do you know the requirements for this school?!
 
trs88 said:
From each interview, they will accept, wait list and reject applicants. Repeat until school starts. No school will accept their whole class right now because that just shoots themselves in the foot regarding applicants.
Click to expand...

They have an acceptance rate of like 75% if you interview, so I doubt they reject/waitlist too many


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
Members don't see this ad :)
ATPsynthase123 said:
They have an acceptance rate of like 75% if you interview, so I doubt they reject/waitlist too many


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

You'd be surprised. The wait list is usually between 50-100 people, which they always pull from at the end of the cycle just to fill the class. DCOM's cycle is long and slow.


Sent from my iPad using SDN mobile
 
How long does it take to hear back after an interview?
 
Sitting in the Cumberland Gap right now... Good luck to anyone else interviewing tomorrow!!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
Marrowist said:
Any advice my friend?
Click to expand...
1st year here. It is relaxed interview, just sit back and enjoy. Stack up on food in the cafeteria since it will be free! Hope you are liking the area and campus if you visited earlier. Good luck with your interview!
 
Thanks!!! I will definitely need coffee in the morning...
 
Marrowist said:
Any advice my friend?
Click to expand...

Don't freak out, it's super laid back and relaxed. If they want to interview you, they think you can handle it academically, so don't worry about that (I was legit told that by the assistant dean, 2 different med students, and a couple admissions faculty). Just have well thought out answers to the why Medicine, why DO, why LMU, and tell me about yourself questions. They want to make sure you've really thought about this career and that you are a real person and not some autistic robot lol

You'll enjoy it.

Oh and be super nice to the admissions faculty and the shuttle driver! They are all very nice and I think they may have had some impact on the decisions.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
BlueSlurpee said:
1st year here. It is relaxed interview, just sit back and enjoy. Stack up on food in the cafeteria since it will be free! Hope you are liking the area and campus if you visited earlier. Good luck with your interview!
Click to expand...

Lol the Lincoln room was the best part of the tour


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
just withdrew my II from here after a super fierce internal struggle.
hope it goes to one of you guys! :nod:
 
All the best to those who will be interviewing here. I interviewed here last week and loved the school! The interview is closed file, which means the interviewers only know your name. The faculty really just wants to sit down with you and to learn more about your personality. Be honest with them and be yourself; and do not be afraid to take a pause to gather your thoughts before answering their questions. My interview took about 40 minutes and it felt short because of the fact that it was very conversational. Feel free to ask the interviewers questions as well.

I suggest attending the meet and greet the night before because you get a chance to meet the second year students so that you can learn more about the school. Also, if you have free time, visit the campus the day before your interview so that you know where to go and what to expect. Regarding admission decision, the faculty meets on Wednesday and the Dean will make calls either Saturday or Sunday; acceptance email will be sent on the following Monday. I hope this information helps :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
dwmok001 said:
Out of curiosity. How do you figure they have a 75% acceptance rate?

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

DCOM just published an info sheet that outlines all their stats. 75% is correct but remember some of that is from those who were interviewed then accepted off the wait list. You can find the info sheet on their FaceBook page.


Sent from my iPad using SDN mobile
 
I just realized that I never got the Completion email, only the Thank you for submitting one right after I submitted my Secondary.. Thoughts?
 
saltydog15 said:
DCOM just published an info sheet that outlines all their stats. 75% is correct but remember some of that is from those who were interviewed then accepted off the wait list. You can find the info sheet on their FaceBook page.


Sent from my iPad using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

So yeah, they receive 5129 applications, interview 604 candidates, accept 460.

That gives a total acceptance rate of 9%. About 4.5% of total applicants actually attend DCOM.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
ATPsynthase123 said:
But why???


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

I recently received some acceptances and additional interviews, so unfortunately have to pick and choose due to limited funds!

LMU seems like an awesome program, and I was really sad in declining the chance to interview here.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Just added this school on AACOMAS and received secondary this morning. Hopefully I didn't come into the race too late :(
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
getfat said:
Just added this school on AACOMAS and received secondary this morning. Hopefully I didn't come into the race too late :(
Click to expand...
you should be fine. It seems like they have only sent out one batch of IIs so far!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I have decided that I am going to attend LMU. I'm looking for another student to rent a house with near the school. If anyone is interested, PM me.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
ATPsynthase123 said:
So yeah, they receive 5129 applications, interview 604 candidates, accept 460.

That gives a total acceptance rate of 9%. About 4.5% of total applicants actually attend DCOM.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

That's applicants to acceptance, right? Their quoted rate is interviewed to acceptance. Dean Kessler wants higher stats so I'm sure it will become more competitive in the future.


Sent from my iPad using SDN mobile
 
For people who have already interviewed, would it be appropriate to bring my girlfriend to interview day? The II email said that significant others and parents are welcome and I would like for her to get an idea of the school.
 
PamSpammer said:
For people who have already interviewed, would it be appropriate to bring my girlfriend to interview day? The II email said that significant others and parents are welcome and I would like for her to get an idea of the school.
Click to expand...

Don't, it was weird when they did it at my interview. It makes you look dependent on that person. Albeit most of the people brought their moms, but still it's better safe than sorry


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
ATPsynthase123 said:
Don't, it was weird when they did it at my interview. It makes you look dependent on that person. Albeit most of the people brought their moms, but still it's better safe than sorry


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
Click to expand...
Thanks for the response! Are you pretty much with the person the whole day if you chose to bring them or do they wait in a separate room while we interview?
 
saltydog15 said:
That's applicants to acceptance, right? Their quoted rate is interviewed to acceptance. Dean Kessler wants higher stats so I'm sure it will become more competitive in the future.


Sent from my iPad using SDN mobile
Click to expand...

Yes, 5129 applicants, 604 interviews, 460 acceptances.

And I think it's a good thing that Dr. Kessler wants to make DCOM more competitive. I won't see the effects, but it would be nice for people to stop sh*tting on DCOM on SDN because it's in a rural area and doesn't have rotations at a 1000 bed hospital. Most of their rotations sites are in TN and growing up in TN, most of the hospitals are 100-200 beds max (excluding hospitals in Memphis, Nashville, of Knoxville). Plus the schools mission is rural medicine, so don't get all bent out of shape when you don't do rotations at UCLA.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
PamSpammer said:
Thanks for the response! Are you pretty much with the person the whole day if you chose to bring them or do they wait in a separate room while we interview?
Click to expand...

They wait in the holding area with other applicants, but tag along the whole day.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
How long has it been between secondary submitted to II's for people?
 
PamSpammer said:
For people who have already interviewed, would it be appropriate to bring my girlfriend to interview day? The II email said that significant others and parents are welcome and I would like for her to get an idea of the school.
Click to expand...

Another perspective - if a school emphasizes that you can bring SO & families, then do it if you'd like. LMU is BIG on family. When I interviewed, we had two parents there and I didn't think it was awkward or weird at all. They were incredibly nice and my only thought was, "Damn, I wish my parents would have driven with me, that drive was ****!" You will probably be focused on the interview before and after it, so it might be helpful if your girlfriend is there for a clear mind during the financial aid presentation.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

PapaGuava
2022-2023 Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
24 25 26 27 28
Replies
1K
Views
163K
juliealbright
J
PapaGuava
2021-2022 Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
30 31 32 33 34
Replies
2K
Views
222K
GetmeacceptedAnon
G
T
LMU DCOM Masters
Replies
0
Views
997
tofu22
T
C
ARCOM vs. ACOM vs. LMU-DCOM?
Replies
3
Views
2K
BuffaloRiver10
BuffaloRiver10
PapaGuava
2020-2021 Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
25 26 27 28 29
Replies
1K
Views
244K
Aiguo
A
Top