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does anyone know if they offer you an interview invite do they let you choose the interview date? for example if I'd like to submit asap but don't want to interview until august.
does anyone know if they offer you an interview invite do they let you choose the interview date? for example if I'd like to submit asap but don't want to interview until august.
Hello,
This is my first post... I am considering TCOM this cycle.
For reference, these are some previous TCOM threads:
UNTHSC/TCOM Discussion Thread 2011-2012
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=815702
UNTHSC/TCOM Discussion Thread 2010-2011
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=738411
UNTHSC/TCOM Discussion Thread 2009-2010
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=650182
UNTHSC/TCOM Discussion Thread 2008-2009
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=525691
UNTHSC/TCOM Discussion Thread 2007-2008
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=452654
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=452646
1 - Does anyone know how TCOM notifies an applicant if there is a problem? Phone call? Email? Do they have a designated contact person for pre-meds?
2 - Is there a cutoff for each MCAT section? How about writing?
3 - Are they enforcing the DO LOR? Previous threads indicate TCOM never cared whether it's DO or MD.
4 - Does it make any difference if I take statistics now or later?
5 - If I get a secondary request, how much time do I have to reply to them?
Thanks for any information, insight, or guesses on these questions.
1. I don't know, but I know TMDSAS will send you a message on the TMDSAS application and you'll get an e-mail saying to check it.1 - Does anyone know how TCOM notifies an applicant if there is a problem? Phone call? Email? Do they have a designated contact person for pre-meds?
2 - Is there a cutoff for each MCAT section? How about writing?
3 - Are they enforcing the DO LOR? Previous threads indicate TCOM never cared whether it's DO or MD.
4 - Does it make any difference if I take statistics now or later?
5 - If I get a secondary request, how much time do I have to reply to them?
Thanks for any information, insight, or guesses on these questions.
There is no "focus" on OMM at TCOM. OMM is a stand-alone module. You just spend like 3 hours per week in OMM lab, and you're done.I have a few more questions if you don't mind since I need more education on this:
6 - What is the focus on OMM at TCOM and clinical experience in general?
OMM is not related to other courses. It's like taking PE.7 - How is OMM related to other courses, and what about courses that have MD professors teaching them?
Well, the TCOM dean is a thoracic/vascular surgeon, and the president is married to an ENT surgeon. A TCOM grad was on TV recently: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videolib/init/64158 - How about surgery? How does TCOM view surgery?
There might be a generic question about osteopathic principles, otherwise it's similar in content. It's more like a conversation to gauge the applicant's fit and interest. BTW, TCOM uses a closed-file format i.e. the interviewer knows next to nothing about you beforehand (including your grades), so you will likely hear Tell me about yourself."9 - What questions does TCOM ask in an interview that's different from the other schools?
I have a few questions about the secondary application.
When you put submit, does it submit just that page/tab or the whole secondary application.
I am not going to get my mcat score back until July, so I won't be able to complete the academic history on the secondary. Do I have to wait for my mcat score to submit the rest of my secondary? Can I submit a DO letter later but submit the rest of the secondary or do I have to wait until I get the letter to submit?
I think it's this one?
https://my.unt.edu/psp/papd01/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=HS_GUEST
If you need additional help, the myHSC Accounts Administrator is available from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at 817-735-2231 or [email protected].
Did you get an e-mail from the schools with your pin and stuff so you could access the secondary? Or do you just create your own pin? I also have an EUID and was able to get to the secondary page.
Also, from what I recall last time I applied, their site is horribly user-unfriendly and very buggy. Not surprising that you're getting error pages. But if I recall correctly, if you can log in from that link greentails posted, there should be a tab called "HSC Admissions." From there, there appear to be two links in a box centered on the page titled "Application Status." I think that's your best bet.
If you're just getting the error when trying to logon to the page, try closing all your browsers and opening a different browser like Chrome and logging in.
Again, it's horribly buggy in my opinion.
Good luck!
Just clarifying...you don't get an EUID until they process your TMDSAS and email it to you right?
Class of 2015 here, feel free to ask anything. Everything I think has been spot on so don't have much to add except for the fact that I don't approve the thread title. Been on here for years and the the University of North Texas thing is awkward.
Hi, I think we should keep the U of North Texas b/c the initials are already in the title, and I don't know schools by initials.
Question about the doctor LOR, is that required (preferably from DO but if not at least from an MD)? I only have professor/TA letters and no doctor letters.
Thank you.
The letter from a doctor was not required last application cycle and I only had letters from undergrad and graduate professors, but having a doctor (either DO or MD) can only benefit your application if they are able to write good and specific things about you, about your character, and about your potential. However I wouldnt utilize a TA as a letter writer. I think a letter has more clout when it comes from a professor who has had more experience teaching, a degree candidate is not as good a reference as someone with an actual degree. You should have the TA write the letter and have the professor co-sign it. That way you get the credentials of the professor plus the benefit of a detailed letter written by someone who can indicate they have worked/taught you and know your character/ability.
Yeah, I have all my TA letters except 1 cosigned by professors, because the TAs know me more intimately and about my performance in lab classes. I will definitely look to see if I can obtain a doctor's letter, but it will take some time, and don't have that at this point, so just want to see if I would be disqualified from applying.
do you know if other Texas med schools require or prefer to see a doctor's letter? On TMDSAS they said the schools only want 2 letters from science professors, and only 1 extra letter will be forwarded to schools, so the doctor or other letters would need to be mailed to each school individually? Thank you very much.
I see, great points, thanks! I would send my 3 best letters.No, not having a letter from a physician will not disqualify you from any school in Texas. My pre-med advisor explained to me that sending more than just the three letters is frowned upon at some schools and others won't accept them. If you have a MD/DO letter I would send it as my third letter to TMDSAS. So I would proceed with caution and pick three evaluators that are able to give the most concise letter about your qualifications and potential for becoming a medical profession instead of five to six mediocre letters.
Anybody know if not sending your evaluation form with the LOR will hurt your chances in any way? I can't reach the doctor I shadowed for to complete the form, but I have a great letter from him on Interfolio. Should I just send the letter from Interfolio w/o accompanying evaluation form?
Any input appreciated.
Just got my email from TCOM with EUID instructions.
+1, I received mine yesterday.
First date last year was late July. They get it rolling pretty quick
Also I just took my MCAT but I don't have the score back yet. Does anyone know what I should put in the field asking for MCAT scores? This is my retake so I put my previous score and date, then I put this upcoming date but left all the scores blank. Does that seem fine?
Sorry but I'm really confused. What is this whole evaluator part of the secondary application? I already have a general letter of recommendation from a DO being sent to TCOM through TMDSAS. Do I put that person's information in this field?