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okay cool...at least it's no longer 106 degrees like this past week
Maybe I'll save the jeans for day 2 then
It says earlier in this thread that 17/18 med masters got into medical school. Anybody know how many med masters EVMS started with? What I am essentially asking is how many fail out or do not complete the program?
It says earlier in this thread that 17/18 med masters got into medical school. Anybody know how many med masters EVMS started with? What I am essentially asking is how many fail out or do not complete the program?
For all who started this year, how are classes going for you?
For all of you current EVMS Master's students!
This program is my #1, be all end all choice for SMP, and I was hoping you could give me some input on my stats!
When I apply I should have a 3.2 overall GPA, 3.1 science, 29R MCAT (10,10,9)
I'm an EMT
1 OChem paper published
I had a 1 year internship for an international hospital
Worked in a clinic abroad for 2 weeks
And jobs and whatnot.
What do you think? I'd really appreciate ANY input.
THANKS!
You seem like a good candidate for the program. Just make sure to apply early. I think they might even be taking applications now, but I am not positive. Either way I would say you have a good chance of being accepted.
I'm not taking my mcat until Jan, should I wait until I get those scores to apply or do it earlier? How big is each class?
I'm not taking my mcat until Jan, should I wait until I get those scores to apply or do it earlier? How big is each class?
Question! I'm from California so I know relatively little about this area of the country! How would one travel there to visit? Which airport? Is it best to fly in close or fly into a bigger airport and then train your way there? Thanks for any advice!
Also, in terms of the location. Could someone describe the Norfolk, Hampton area? It seems really nice, but I am just trying to get a feel for what its like to live there. Quiet, busy, urban, suburban...
Also, does anybody know for sure when they start taking applications? Thank you everyone!
I am not taking the MCAT until May. Does EVMS allow youto apply like some other programs and just be on hold until your scores, or is May way too late?
man i am so depressed right now, just got my mcat score back and i got a 28. My gpa right now is a freaking 2.87. is there any chance i can get into evms now, i was scoring in the range of 32-37 on the aamc practice ones, but i just feel i got killed on this.
My app at EVMS was complete on October 15th. Any idea on when I should be hearing from them either way? Thanks.
i'd say 2-3 weeks from your completion date, but it's extremely early so I'm not sure.
so i'd REALLY like to get into this program at EVMS, but i don't think my chances are so good, what do you think?
MCAT: 23P (and 23 is their minimum )
GPA: 3.26
Research in CT Lab
Tons of shadowing (Emergency Medicine & Pediatric Pulmonology)
Medical Work in Costa Rica
Volunteering in PACU, ER, ER Triage, Radiology, Pediatric ER, Pediatric Obesity Clinic, Pediatric Clinic, Child Care Center...other stuff i can't think of right now
Worked at a free clinic.
Worked in a Medical Clinic in Costa Rica
LOTS of experience in the healthcare field but not such great stats.
What do you think?
Two questions about the Med Masters program at EVMS:
1.) Is there a preference for in-staters to get into this SMP program as there is with the M.D. program itself?
2.) Can you apply by the April 1 deadline without having finished the second semester of pre-reqs yet, then finish them up around May 1 and compete for spots on the waitlist when your file is complete?
i spoke to someone in the admissions office today...she told me that they will start reviewing applications december-ishI don't think acceptances are sent out this early but they are definitely accepting applications.
for people that have been accepted to EVMS previously or know much about the program: any tips for writing the Personal Statement as far as what they might be looking for,etc? Is this basically the same as the AMCAS personal statement?
Thakns!
great info, thanks! im from cali as well, im really keeping my fingers crossed for evms.In an attempt to procrastinate, I have responded to some of the concerns circulating on the board...
I wrote a separate essay for their prompt, a little over a page I think. I included a copy of my AMCAS and some other tidbits like random essays I wrote for other secondaries and my research experience. I believe I applied in late January and I heard back in a little over 2 weeks. I think I got accepted on some random hoilday in Feburary. The envelope comes from the Office of Research and is Fedex'd over night and you have to sign for it (I was unfortunately at a basketball game when it arrived so I had to wait a few days because of the weekend/hoilday, man that was agonizing)
As far as out of staters go, there are 4 of us from California, 1 from Michigan, 1 from Penn, 1 from Ohio, 3 from New York, and I think the rest are from Virginia. There are 23 of us in the program this year and the program has been increasing in size ever since it started. I'm from California and I know someone had mentioned their concerns about coming out to VA. It is definitely different but its not too bad at all. I can think of a lot worst places to be in. Once you're in the program, I dont think they care what state you're from as far as MD admissions go.
In terms of admissions into the program, I have a good MCAT score (all double digits in each section), a terrible GPA < 3.0, fantastic rec letters, and even better extra curriculars. They really do look at your total application here so try and highlight your strengths and show that you have grown from your deficiencies. For me, I was too busy trying to save the world to go to class hence the poor GPA. The program director said they do notice where you went to school (ie a 2.9 from Stanford means you're mentally inept whereas a 2.9 from Berkeley means you just got owned by the curve a lot).
The program mission is simple, if you do well and dont polarize yourself, you'll get in. Essentially, to quote one of our professors, you have a spot waiting for you in the med class and its only yours to lose. That being said, if you work hard and put in the time, you will do well. Its simple physics. The M1s have about 15 hours of more class than us per week (Anatomy and Introduction to the patient) so our afternoons are free to study study study. Everyone here is really on our side and only hope the best for us. M1s actually ask us for help a lot of the time.
As for my typical schedule, I usually wake up in time for morning class, which is, at the very earliest, 9AM, go to class, and then proceed to study till at least 12-1AM everyday. I dont know what weekends are anymore because most of our exams are on Mondays. I think my study habbits are a bit on the extreme edge for our class but I dont think many of them will stray far from my numbers.
Being from a large ridiculously competitive public school, this program is definitely a change in pace for me. Its a private school and they really go out of their way to take care of you. The grading system is mind boggling. To be absolutely safe, we should do at least .5-1 SDs above the M1 average. Averages are in the 80%'s for most exams which is something I still havent gotten used to it.
As far as how this program compares to others, I think this was perfect for me. My thought process was I want an MD, anywhere except the Caribbean. EVMS really places an emphasis on how you do here and not how you've done in the past. I feel like the other programs out there (ie Georgetown, BU, RFU, etc) cant really do that because they're so large and this is reflected in the large number of people that complete those programs that dont end up going there. EVMS is the best bet if you have a questionable GPA like mine and dont want a lag year. There are a good number of people from the Georgetown SMP here and all of the ones I've talked to really think this program is better; primarily because if you end up going here, M1 is a breeeze! Its like med school on the 5 year plan. I might be mistaken but I dont think the other programs let you do that to the degree EVMS lets us. I believe you pass out of all the classes you high pass or above. Some students elect to take classes over to get that honors, esp in physio.
There are people interviewing all over the place. Thus far, I've heard of people interviewing at VCU, GW, UC (Cinci), and the California DO schools.
If anyone has any other questions or concerns, feel free to PM me and I'll do my best to help you out in whatever spare time I have...
PMedHey vahe99, I noticed you went to UCR and were a FIJI. I went to UCR and was an ATO. What's your name? If you don't want to post it just PM me it. I did the Med Masters program in 2006 and am currently a M1.
The program mission is simple, if you do well and dont polarize yourself, you'll get in.