Ohio University (OU-HCOM) Discussion Thread 2014 - 2015

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Accepted to Dublin. Non traditional, reapplicant. Interviewed 10/31. I have been thoroughly impressed with OU-HCOM. interview results the very next working day. Now how many schools do that?
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interviewed 11/7 & in yesterday! The interviews went AMAZING. Awesome school!
IS applicant so that does help :soexcited:
 
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This question is mainly for the Dublin campus, but also for the Athens campus. Are IS students required to sign the intent to stay in Ohio for 5 years after like the OS students are? Also I know OUHCOM is focused on primary care. If I want to attend the Dublin campus but am interested in something other than primary care how will that affect my application?
 
I know you asked about primary care in Dublin, but I was in a similar situation with Cleveland, where they're also big on primary care. I was honest with them and told them that while primary care is an interest of mine, I'm not yet sure what I want to specialize in since I haven't had much exposure yet. Even though I have live in and have very strong ties to Northeast Ohio, I was waitlisted for Cleveland (and accepted to Athens), likely because of this. So I'd say don't get your hopes up too high, but it's probably still worth a try!

Oh, and I don't know whether the five-year contract applies to IS students or not.
 
Five year contract does not apply to IS.
Premed wrestler said:
This question is mainly for the Dublin campus, but also for the Athens campus. Are IS students required to sign the intent to stay in Ohio for 5 years after like the OS students are? Also I know OUHCOM is focused on primary care. If I want to attend the Dublin campus but am interested in something other than primary care how will that affect my application?
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alexibluezz said:
I know you asked about primary care in Dublin, but I was in a similar situation with Cleveland, where they're also big on primary care. I was honest with them and told them that while primary care is an interest of mine, I'm not yet sure what I want to specialize in since I haven't had much exposure yet. Even though I have live in and have very strong ties to Northeast Ohio, I was waitlisted for Cleveland (and accepted to Athens), likely because of this. So I'd say don't get your hopes up too high, but it's probably still worth a try!

Oh, and I don't know whether the five-year contract applies to IS students or not.
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Yeah the best thing to do when interviewing here is be very knowledgable on primary care and show an interest. No one is forced to do primary care!
 
Premed wrestler said:
This question is mainly for the Dublin campus, but also for the Athens campus. Are IS students required to sign the intent to stay in Ohio for 5 years after like the OS students are? Also I know OUHCOM is focused on primary care. If I want to attend the Dublin campus but am interested in something other than primary care how will that affect my application?
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At my interview I told them that I was interested in primary care and emergency medicine. I said due to most of my clinical experience comes from working as an Emergency Department Chief Scribe, I do have an interest in emergency medicine. I then said I also have an interest in primary care, because of the variety patients you get to see, and the opportunity to get to know your patients. Emergency Physicians usually don't get to know their patients, unless the patient is chronically ill with frequent visits to the ED. I also said that I am keeping an open mind. Every physician I have worked with has told me that you will change your mind multiple times during medical school. All my interviewers seemed to like my answer. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having an interest in multiple medical specialties. Just be sure to explain why at your interview, and do tie in your clinical experience. Hope this helps.
 
Congrats future DOoctorhere. I was just notified as well :) Look forward to meeting! Been a long journey
 
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Vandy216 said:
Congrats future DOoctorhere. I was just notified as well :) Look forward to meeting! Been a long journey
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Congrats to you too! Yes it definitely has. It's nice to finally feel like all the hard work has paid off.
 
Premed wrestler said:
This question is mainly for the Dublin campus, but also for the Athens campus. Are IS students required to sign the intent to stay in Ohio for 5 years after like the OS students are? Also I know OUHCOM is focused on primary care. If I want to attend the Dublin campus but am interested in something other than primary care how will that affect my application?
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The 5 year contract is for OOS students. To your second question, just be honest. It is well received by most people, and if you can- tie it into how OUHCOM fits your goals. The school looks for qualities more than it does interests, if that makes sense.
 
Hey applicants. First I would like to say congrats to those who have been accepted and don't loose hope if you are still waiting for an interview! I am a first year at the new Dublin campus and figured I would extend an offer for anyone to message me if you have any questions! OUHCOM is seriously an awesome school and I truly never understood how big of an impact the school has on medicine until I was apart of it. The past couple of months I have been in school have flown by and the amount I have learned so far is mind blowing. Again feel free to message me with any questions you might have. Now it's bout time I get back to studying..... Clinical skills final tomorrow!
 
Hi this is great to know as I am really hoping for dublin campus I have written the two secondary essays and just getting them fixed up How is dublin campus? how was interview for you? is it too late for me to send secondaries?
 
Any current students have insight on what the lecture experience is like with the new video conferencing between the different campuses?

Also @meep!! meep!! how do clinical rotation sites work now that there are campuses in the Dublin and Cleveland locations? From what I understand, Dublin students will spend all 4 years in the Dublin/Columbus area and Cleveland students will spend all 4 years in the Cleveland region. Does this mean fewer students from Athens get to do their 3rd and 4th year in the Columbus and Cleveland areas than before? Will most Athens students be doing their clinical rotations in Toledo, Portsmouth, Dayton, etc. rather than Columbus or Cleveland?
 
It looks like my secondary was received around October 3rd, but I haven't heard anything yet. I'm a resident, so I guess I was expecting to hear back by now. Anyone have any thoughts?
 
Dublin campus is great! The small class sizes and the easy accessibility to faculty on campus is perfect. The video conference still of lecturing to me makes learning a lot easier. It is easy to see to PowerPoint and the presenter is always really good at engaging both campuses. Plus our exam averages have been equal between the two. Also there is actually a good amount of lectures given from Dublin and there is always a faculty member in the room if we ever have questions in between the lectures. Also the technology has worked really well so far and only has been improving based on our feedback. COCA was actually just on our campus a couple of weeks ago and were really impressed by everything. Finally the PA program on the Dublin campus starts next May and eventually there will be a nursing program as well as a few others So the campus will be get much bigger very soon. Hope this helps :)

Also if you do get accepted to the Dublin campus I know they do tours so you can see everything.
 
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Dublin campus is great! The small class sizes and the easy accessibility to faculty on campus is perfect. The video conference still of lecturing to me makes learning a lot easier. It is easy to see to PowerPoint and the presenter is always really good at engaging both campuses. Plus our exam averages have been equal between the two. Also there is actually a good amount of lectures given from Dublin and there is always a faculty member in the room if we ever have questions in between the lectures. Also the technology has worked really well so far and only has been improving based on our feedback. COCA was actually just on our campus a couple of weeks ago and were really impressed by everything. Finally the PA program on the Dublin campus starts next May and eventually there will be a nursing program as well as a few others So the campus will be get much bigger very soon. Hope this helps :)

Also if you do get accepted to the Dublin campus I know they do tours so you can see everything.
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I got accepted to Athens and waitlisted at Dublin. Do you know anyone who came off the waitlist to Dublin?
 
how strict are the LOR requirements? I have one from an anatomy prof and one from a PI but I received credit for that research... Also, is it "too late" to submit for OU? My primary is already verified. FWIW: 3.7 cpga, 3.55 sgpa, 27 (11/6/10) and 32 retake (12/8/12) in state.
 
paradoctor1 said:
I got accepted to Athens and waitlisted at Dublin. Do you know anyone who came off the waitlist to Dublin?
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I know plenty of my classmates came off the wait list so you still definitely have a chance! Either way congrats on getting accepted either campus will be an amazing experience!
 
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I don't know about the LOR requirements--I would just call the admissions office. But it is definitely NOT too late--I just interviewed there a couple weeks ago, and at the time they had only filled 90 out of 240 seats. I would say go for it!! Do you have a DO letter? Because they're pretty big on those too. But it is an amazing school that I am even more excited about after visiting there. :D

Omppu27 said:
how strict are the LOR requirements? I have one from an anatomy prof and one from a PI but I received credit for that research... Also, is it "too late" to submit for OU? My primary is already verified. FWIW: 3.7 cpga, 3.55 sgpa, 27 (11/6/10) and 32 retake (12/8/12) in state.
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alexibluezz said:
I don't know about the LOR requirements--I would just call the admissions office. But it is definitely NOT too late--I just interviewed there a couple weeks ago, and at the time they had only filled 90 out of 240 seats. I would say go for it!! Do you have a DO letter? Because they're pretty big on those too. But it is an amazing school that I am even more excited about after visiting there. :D
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Unfortunately I do not have a DO letter :/... I will definitely call the admissions! Thanks.
 
Omppu27 said:
how strict are the LOR requirements? I have one from an anatomy prof and one from a PI but I received credit for that research... Also, is it "too late" to submit for OU? My primary is already verified. FWIW: 3.7 cpga, 3.55 sgpa, 27 (11/6/10) and 32 retake (12/8/12) in state.
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The school is big on osteopathic exposure (aka shadowing a DO), so I would work on that first. You still have time. The DO letter could be the difference between an acceptance and a waitlist. Good luck...
 
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D2thaJay said:
I know plenty of my classmates came off the wait list so you still definitely have a chance! Either way congrats on getting accepted either campus will be an amazing experience!
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Thank you! I really liked the school and am excited for next year! Do you know around what time in the cycle people start coming off the waitlist to Dublin?
 
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Thank you! I really liked the school and am excited for next year! Do you know around what time in the cycle people start coming off the waitlist to Dublin?
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That I do not know exactly. However we did have someone come off the wait list during orientation week so it could be anytime!
 
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Unfortunately I do not have a DO letter :/... I will definitely call the admissions! Thanks.
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I think I had 16 hours of shadowing a DO and I was fine (had more hours with an MD). I think they mostly just want you to talk with a DO, learn about the profession, and see if he/she could see you as a future colleague.

But the gist I got from everyone I talked with was that when the website says a DO letter is "highly encouraged", they really mean "required".

You have great stats, good luck.
 
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Yes, I would try your best to get a letter, too! You've still got time if you get on it now. :) Wish you the best, and hope to see you at OU next year!
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Unfortunately I do not have a DO letter :/... I will definitely call the admissions! Thanks.
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Current MS1 at OUHCOM. Let me know if you have any questions about the curriculum or the school in general
 
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YES I believe you do
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Thank you! I haven't heard anything back yet. I want to send a follow up email but don't want to be annoying haha
Also, can you tell me more about CPC cause both CPC and PCC sound like PBL.
 
Out of curiosity how long did it take you guys to receive any word from Heritage after being complete ?
 
I just got my interview invite for 12/12!! Any tips on the interview process or things I should be prepared for?
 
Fedxup said:
Thank you! I haven't heard anything back yet. I want to send a follow up email but don't want to be annoying haha
Also, can you tell me more about CPC cause both CPC and PCC sound like PBL.
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CPC = Organ systems block based lecture curriculum supplemented with CBL (learn in lecture, apply the concepts in CBL groups to solve cases)
PCC = Problem based learning curriculum, using case to generate LIs for mostly self/group directed learning with a separate anatomy and histology courses during 1st year + some problem sets for certain topics like CV/resp mechanics, acid base, ECG interpretation, etc but very little lecturing.
 
AKZIP03 said:
I just got my interview invite for 12/12!! Any tips on the interview process or things I should be prepared for?
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When were you complete? Also are you and in-state student?
 
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Current MS1 at OUHCOM. Let me know if you have any questions about the curriculum or the school in general
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So are all lectures done in Athens and streamed to the Dublin and Cleveland campuses?

Edit: Thanks for the help!
 
I really really want an interview here!! This was my first complete app and I loved it the minute I did my research.
 
Actually, there are faculty in Dublin and Cleveland that do some of the lectures, and those lectures are being streamed to to the other locations. From what they told us at the interview, most are still done in Athens, but they're going to even it out until about 40-45% are done in Athens, and the rest split between Dublin and Cleveland. You might already know this, but the really cool part is that you can go to class and participate even when the professor is lecturing remotely. Each seat has its own microphone, so anybody can ask questions in real-time!
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So are all lectures done in Athens and streamed to the Dublin and Cleveland campuses?

Edit: Thanks for the help!
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I just got my interview invite for 12/12!! Any tips on the interview process or things I should be prepared for?
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There's nothing to prepare for. It's a laid back interview. I know it's hard, but try to feel relaxed and be yourself as much as possible.
 
FWIW, I've lived in Dublin practically my whole life. If anyone has any questions about Dublin or the greater Columbus area, feel free to ask!
 
Tell me more about ohio experience are there enough residencies to specialize if you want? Do they support you if you are having problems? how are the faculy? How is living in athens? I heard there is a pretest for board taking? do many people fail that? I understood there is no board prep?
 
doc111111 said:
Tell me more about ohio experience are there enough residencies to specialize if you want? Do they support you if you are having problems? how are the faculy? How is living in athens? I heard there is a pretest for board taking? do many people fail that? I understood there is no board prep?
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Not sure if this was directed at me, but i'm not an OU student. I'm applying now.
 
AribaGirl said:
Any current students have insight on what the lecture experience is like with the new video conferencing between the different campuses?

Also @meep!! meep!! how do clinical rotation sites work now that there are campuses in the Dublin and Cleveland locations? From what I understand, Dublin students will spend all 4 years in the Dublin/Columbus area and Cleveland students will spend all 4 years in the Cleveland region. Does this mean fewer students from Athens get to do their 3rd and 4th year in the Columbus and Cleveland areas than before? Will most Athens students be doing their clinical rotations in Toledo, Portsmouth, Dayton, etc. rather than Columbus or Cleveland?
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Thanks for the question and apologies for being absent from the forum for so long. I'm just now catching up, so I hope I'm not too late to help.

The great news is that Athens-based students will still have the same opportunities to be placed at CORE hospitals in central and northeast Ohio. Our partners in the CORE worked with us as we planned our growth so that we can have enough spots for our new campus students as well as Athens students.
 
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Tell me more about ohio experience are there enough residencies to specialize if you want? Do they support you if you are having problems? how are the faculy? How is living in athens? I heard there is a pretest for board taking? do many people fail that? I understood there is no board prep?
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While I suspect you really want to hear a current med student's perspective about their OHIO experience, I can help answer a few of the questions you've posed.

With regard to the question about residencies, the short answer is yes, there are enough spots out there to specialize and sub-specialize if you like. The move toward single accreditation is only enhancing already existing graduate medical education opportunities.

All of our campuses have learning specialists whose job it is to help with everything from finding a peer tutor to test anxiety and stress management. As a whole, HCOM is committed to your success. If we accept you, it is our intent to see you graduate in four years.

I think we have remarkable faculty and I love living in Athens, but again, I'm thinking you are looking for a paying student's perspective. ; )

We do have a pretest for boards called COMSAE (http://www.nbome.org/comsae.asp). These are not really pass/fail tests, but rather tools to help you determine when you are most prepared to take the boards. If you score poorly on a COMSAE then you work with our learning specialists and other faculty to fill in the gaps so that you are in the best position possible to do well on boards. While HCOM does not have a formal board prep program, each class will select a board prep company to come to campus and conduct review sessions. It is not mandatory for students to participate in this, but my sense is that most do.

Hopefully, an HCOM student will post and fill in any gaps or correct me if I'm off the mark anywhere. :)
 
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