MEDPATH 2016 Ohio State University

[OmoNaijj]

For everyone who has been invited to apply to OSU's postbacc! Applications are up and are due January 31st 2016. Please keep us up to date on your progress. All the best!

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[NaomiM]

Just a question for you @OmoNaijj. When did you apply to OSU and when you were you recommended to apply to the MEDPATH program?

 

[OmoNaijj]

Just a question for you @OmoNaijj. When did you apply to OSU and when you were you recommended to apply to the MEDPATH program?

Hey! I submitted my secondary 10/23 and was invited to apply for MEDPATH 11/6 so about a 2-week window.

 

[believer2015]

if we were recommended for this program does that mean we are no longer being consider for MD admissions? Ive already done a masters and I am not interested in this program. I am ready to start Med school. I feel like it was my MCAT score that may be give reason why I was recommended. Hittin 27 here and I'm not getting any younger.

 

[OmoNaijj]

if we were recommended for this program does that mean we are no longer being consider for MD admissions? Ive already done a masters and I am not interested in this program. I am ready to start Med school. I feel like it was my MCAT score that may be give reason why I was recommended. Hittin 27 here and I'm not getting any younger.

Hey, yes, if you were recommended for the program, it does mean your regular MD application file is no longer under consideration.
I understand your concern and honestly I feel the same way. I'm still waiting to hear back from other schools but I'm very interested in MEDPATH if that does not work out. A year does go by fast

 

[believer2015]

Hey, yes, if you were recommended for the program, it does mean your regular MD application file is no longer under consideration.
I understand your concern and honestly I feel the same way. I'm still waiting to hear back from other schools but I'm very interested in MEDPATH if that does not work out. A year does go by fast

Yea you're right, but I've already taken some of the classes offered by Medpath and I don't want to waste my time taking courses I've already taken. And plus,thats money that will go down the drain..unless the program offers scholarships or waivers to cover the costs of the program. I wish you the best of luck though! I'm also waiting on schools. Luckily I have one interview, so I'm kind of banking on that right.

 

[OmoNaijj]

Yea you're right, but I've already taken some of the classes offered by Medpath and I don't want to waste my time taking courses I've already taken. And plus,thats money that will go down the drain..unless the program offers scholarships or waivers to cover the costs of the program. I wish you the best of luck though! I'm also waiting on schools. Luckily I have one interview, so I'm kind of banking on that right.

Thanks. Yeah all the best on the interview. I applied a bit late so I'm still waiting.

From reading past threads, MEDPATH seems to offer upper level UG classes so I'm not sure how that would work since you've already taken grad level classes. Also, I believe there are scholarships available (don't quote me on that lol)
But yeah, if you were recommended for the program, it doesn't hurt to apply. Take it from someone who regrets passing up on opportunities like this in the past few years.

 

[I'm tachy]

Hey guys, if you have any questions about the program, let me know and I can try to help answer them! I'm currently in the program now

 

[peanutsnjuice]

Hey everyone, I'm also currently in the MEDPATH program. It's a great opportunity and I would encourage you to apply if given the opportunity. I'll admit I was hesitant at first - I was desperately waiting on a med school acceptance and the idea of doing another year out/ spending extra money didn't sound that attractive to me then, but I did some research on the program and I am SO glad I applied. The resources made available to you, the family you gain, I mean the fact that it's freaking OSU, just everything makes it a one of a kind opportunity. I'm loving it thus far

For those curious, there are a few students who have their masters, a few who worked for a few years after graduating college, and a few who went straight from college into the program. So there's different backgrounds. The program also offers some scholarship. Feel free to ask me any questions. I also blog and wrote an info post about it here: http://curveballsandmedschool.com/2015/10/28/the-ohio-state-universitys-medpath-program-the-info/ I'll be writing a reflection post on the first semester soon to provide more insight. All the best with the app!

 

[peanutsnjuice]

Here is some insight into what the first semester was like. All the best with getting the app done!
http://curveballsandmedschool.com/2016/01/27/first-semester-reflections/

 

[OmoNaijj]

The waiting begins guys...

 

[OmoNaijj]

Hey guys, if you have any questions about the program, let me know and I can try to help answer them! I'm currently in the program now

Hey Tachy,
Just curious
What's it like living in Ohio?
Do you feel like you get adequate support from the MEDPATH faculty?
I've heard that scholarships are available for the program, is all your tuition covered?
Thanks

 

[stm894]

Hi everyone! I'm also a current MEDPATH student and would be happy to answer any questions. To answer a few (@OmoNaijj )

1. Living in Columbus is great! There are lots of things to do around Columbus and lots of interesting things to do at OSU itself.
2. MEDPATH gives you a lot of support. Everyone is really invested in your success in the program. Professors, mentors, and our program directors are all extremely helpful. Although I would say the greatest support comes from fellow MEDPATH students.
3. Some people in our year received scholarships which covered their entire tuition, but others did not and needed to take out various loans.

Happy to answer any other questions and best of luck to everyone applying!

 

[kalana]

How's it going guys? Where are you applicants? This thread is pretty dead.

 

[OmoNaijj]

How's it going guys? Where are you applicants? This thread is pretty dead.

I know!! Where's everyone that applied haha. Did you apply?
Hopefully it'll pick up in a couple weeks when interview invites go out!

 

[OmoNaijj]

Hi everyone! I'm also a current MEDPATH student and would be happy to answer any questions. To answer a few (@OmoNaijj )

1. Living in Columbus is great! There are lots of things to do around Columbus and lots of interesting things to do at OSU itself.
2. MEDPATH gives you a lot of support. Everyone is really invested in your success in the program. Professors, mentors, and our program directors are all extremely helpful. Although I would say the greatest support comes from fellow MEDPATH students.
3. Some people in our year received scholarships which covered their entire tuition, but others did not and needed to take out various loans.

Happy to answer any other questions and best of luck to everyone applying!

Thanks for the response!
Do you know what the criteria was for the scholarship recepients?

 

[kalana]

How's it going guys? Where are you applicants? This thread is pretty dead.

I know!! Where's everyone that applied haha. Did you apply?
Hopefully it'll pick up in a couple weeks when interview invites go out!

Haha thanks for replying.Yes I applied! I'm still waiting to hear back from med schools but I really like this program.

 

[stm894]

Thanks for the response!
Do you know what the criteria was for the scholarship recepients?

I'm actually not entirely sure what the criteria for scholarships was. The recipients were notified of their award amount with their acceptance letters.

 

[pba5010]

I applied!

 

[OmoNaijj]

How's it going guys? Where are you applicants? This thread is pretty dead.



Haha thanks for replying.Yes I applied! I'm still waiting to hear back from med schools but I really like this program.

Nice. Did you apply to any other postbaccs? And what med schools have you interviewed at/waiting to hear back from?

 

[OmoNaijj]

I applied!

Yay! What other programs did you apply to?

 

[OmoNaijj]

As for me, still hoping and praying to hear back from about 5 med schools (about 8 others have been rejections)
I am applying to Georgetown GEMS and Indiana's MSMS. I'm on the fence about Drexel's DPMS, I heard not so good reviews about it from current students.

 

[pba5010]

So I applied to a couple other post baccs because I've been getting nothing but rejections. I applied to wake forest and Drexel dpms. I'm also in the process of applying to gems and IU Msms program. I'm kinda on the fence about applying to IU because it's a two year program. What have you heard about Drexel dpms? We're basically applying to all the same programs.

 

[OmoNaijj]

So I applied to a couple other post baccs because I've been getting nothing but rejections. I applied to wake forest and Drexel dpms. I'm also in the process of applying to gems and IU Msms program. I'm kinda on the fence about applying to IU because it's a two year program. What have you heard about Drexel dpms? We're basically applying to all the same programs.

I pm'd you!

 

[kalana]

Nice. Did you apply to any other postbaccs? And what med schools have you interviewed at/waiting to hear back from?

I did not apply to any other post baccs! Waiting on 6 schools. Brutal

 

[OmoNaijj]

Anyone heard anything back yet?
I think we should be hearing back next week.

 

[Muffy96]

I called earlier this week and they said later this month....by later I hope they mean next week lol

 

[Angelyka]

I called earlier this week and they said later this month....by later I hope they mean next week lol

What exactly happens next week?

 

[OmoNaijj]

I called earlier this week and they said later this month....by later I hope they mean next week lol

Oh wow, that sucks lol

 

[OmoNaijj]

What exactly happens next week?

Those that applied should be hearing back regarding interview invites.

 

[nsns]

I called earlier this week and they said later this month....by later I hope they mean next week lol

Later this month? That's brutal fam, I hope it's next week too!! Fingers crossed!

 

[MicrobeMommy]

I'm dying from all this waiting . I hope we hear soon!

 

[OmoNaijj]

While we wait, I guess we might as well got to know each other lol. What's everyone doing currently..work? college?
I currently do research in reproductive toxicology at the EPA.

 

[Muffy96]

That sounds pretty exciting! Graduated last May, currently working as a molecular biologist for a state public health laboratory

 

[MicrobeMommy]

Nice to meet you guys! I'm still in school. Graduating in May. I work in 3 laboratories and teach Micro lab: One in Infant Cognition and two with C. elegans.

 

[OmoNaijj]

Nice to meet you guys! I'm still in school. Graduating in May. I work in 3 laboratories and teach Micro lab: One in Infant Cognition and two with C. elegans.

Oh wow, look at you! Congrats on your upcoming graduation!

 

[OmoNaijj]

That sounds pretty exciting! Graduated last May, currently working as a molecular biologist for a state public health laboratory

THIS is exciting haha!!

 

[Angelyka]

Non-traditional student, I am finishing my MS in pharm and tox in May. I work as a research assistant at a hospital.

 

[success77]

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[MicrobeMommy]

Anyone hear anything?

 

[nsns]

Nope. Officially freaking out and wallowing in despair, but I guess if we all haven't heard back then it's not bad news?

 

[MicrobeMommy]

Nope. Officially freaking out and wallowing in despair, but I guess if we all haven't heard back then it's not bad news?

I would assume so. I hope they give us decisions soon! I can't wait any longer. I'm going crazy waiting for any sign of a decision.

 

[nsns]

Looking back on previous threads, it seems like we might hear back this week for sure.
2010- March 3rd/4th
2011- March 11th
2012- March 8th
2013- March 5th
2014- March 7th
2015- March 6th
The latest interview invite was sent by the 11th and that was due to issues the adcom were facing so I'm really hoping we'll hear back by today.

 

[MicrobeMommy]

Does anyone know if they send out a mass email invite or send out invites separately?

 

[OmoNaijj]

Does anyone know if they send out a mass email invite or send out invites separately?

In the past they call a few people then send out emails. It would probably be the same day for everyone I guess.

 

[MicrobeMommy]

In the past they call a few people then send out emails. It would probably be the same day for everyone I guess.

Makes sense. It is almost the end of the day there, so I'm guessing we won't hear today unless they are waiting until the last hour of the day.

 

[nsns]

We should've heard back by now. Has anyone spoken with them or know what the holdup is about?

 

[MicrobeMommy]

We should've heard back by now. Has anyone spoken with them or know what the holdup is about?

Is it possible none of us were invited?

 

[MicrobeMommy]

I feel like one of should have heard (based on statistics). I'm just so panicky now

 

[OmoNaijj]

I feel like one of should have heard (based on statistics). I'm just so panicky now

No need to panic.
Let's give them till Friday (technically the last day considered 'early March") and then we can start freaking out