MS-I Schedules:
http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/academics/oms1.shtml
And go here (
http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/students/index.shtml) and click on "Credit Hours Spring 2012" to get an idea of credit hours per semester.
Credit hours tend to be around 29-32 per semester....bahahaha....still sounds ridiculous when I say it almost 2 years in. Most days you're in class/lab for around 6 hrs. That's an average though, so sometimes you have only 4, sometimes you have 8. And sometimes you randomly get a Friday off
Does this school have intramurals? Is there a workout facility? What do students there do for entertainment during their minimal amount of space time? How are the clinical rotations?
Intramurals- yes! And they rock. I don't participate myself, but I go watch and it gets pretty heated. My class implemented a Shuffleboard tournament as well, which occurs through the Surgery club. It's pretty intense...there's a plaque and everything lol.
Workout facility? It's ehhh on campus and at the Inn. But students make it work. I also recall mention of getting some basic equipment put in the building for students to use!!
Entertainment? It's alright but minimal of course. Cheap movie theater, a decent little car and few restaurants. I live in Knox and many people drive out here on weekends or post exam nights to enjoy better food and entertainment. It's really not that big of a deal since time is so limited. And actually, a lot of students throw parties, which end up being cheaper and more fun in my opinion sometimes.
Rotations? Can't speak to those just yet, but I can say I hear great things (for the most part) from upperclassmen. It's definitely a different type of experience than a lot of schools, so make sure you know what you're getting into before you come here. Ask around a lot, read on here, ask administration....we do more of a community hospital setting (unless you place at Knox or Memphis) and you do have to move after 2nd year unless you commute to Morristown, Knox, Greeneville, Norton, etc from Harrogate area. It requires flexibility and willingness for sure, but it seems to be doing the students well for the most part.
I interviewed today - yes they have intramurals (somebody even said that your spouse/significant other can play!).
There is a workout facility, but they say it's nothing special - but they are possibly building a new one for next year...
For entertainment (according to students and staff) - more than 17 miles of hiking trails in the immediate area, small movie theatre with new movies for $3 - $4 per ticket, drives to Knoxville occasionally, one bar in town which is apparently decent depending on who's there, enjoy the BEAUTIFUL mountain views and scenic drives, get involved in one of quite a few clubs/organizations that they have...
Clinicals - very few local options, but a lot within the Knoxville/East TN area and surrounding regions. I believe they are giving our class something like 6 months of elective rotations which seems pretty cool.
Hope this helps. I was impressed!
Sig others do play and it's awesome! You get to know families well this way and they often bring the kids out to support parents that are playing. I love this about this place
Our class only has 11 months of all the rotations being "set" for us....the rest are "selectives and electives." Selectives are "limited" to a list of thousands of docs in tons of specialties across the country, but still, lots of flexibility with them. Electives can be done nearly anywhere. We're getting 3 selectives, 2 electives for 3rd year. Then during 4th year, there are 6 free slots and from what I hear, we're getting 4 electives and only have to do 2 selectives. So that's 6 electives for sure, but even the selectives are quite open honestly.
I'm not going to DCOM, I actually don't even know if I got in yet but I really liked another school so I've decided to go there. I must say this though, everyone I met at DCOM loved the school, they all seemed genuinely happy. The staff also really impressed me. They made a real effort to get to know the students, I was even told that some of the deans/profs have students over for dinner/drinks in order to cultivate personal relationships you don't get in class. I also heard that the head dean teaches students how to BBQ. I thought this was really cool and LMU would be my second choice if I hadn't gotten into my first choice.
As long as you're cool with living in TN then I think its a great choice.
All of this is VERY true. I genuinely feel like the faculty care about me here. They do make such a concerted effort to get to know you personally. They are quite a social bunch. I really love that they make such an effort to support your club events outside of class hours. It means a lot!
Does anyone know if it would be okay/appropriate for my two year old daughter and me to go with my husband to the Pizza Hut meet and greet? He is interviewing there soon and we will be traveling with him. Thanks in advance!!
Absolutely okay to bring them!
I don't see why not. We get a lot of people who bring significant others, etc. Kids aren't nearly as frequent but it's a very casual student-run event so I really don't think anyone would mind.
Hey by the way, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE INTERVIEWED ALREADY:
Would you mind commenting on what you thought of the pizza night specifically? I participate in that event fairly often, but I was thinking about suggesting that we change the location for next year. The service at Pizza Hut is pretty variable (every time at least one person gets the wrong order or doesn't get it at all), and oftentimes people are kinda confused as to what they can order ("should I get a whole pizza," etc). There is a decent Italian place right near the campus - you can actually see DCOM from the restaurant - it's pretty cheap, and there is a lot more selection. Only downside is it is a little farther from the hotel, although it is right next to DCOM so at least you get a better idea of the area. Thoughts?
Originally pizza night was held at Oasis....did you mention going back there? I wasn't sure why they switched it to begin with. Gondolier would be alright I think and definitely offer more options for people. Plus it's more local to the area than Pizza Hut which is cool. Are you on the SOMA board next year? I think a mix up is definitely in order
