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Yeah,

I'm planning on taking a trip sometime in July to check out some of the apts. A lot of the listings they gave us are pretty decent, though I'd like to find something close to campus. Anyone, considering the phx CHC? I like PHX as its kinda like a smaller version of Los Angeles where I'm from. Plus it would save me the trouble of finding a place again years 2-4. When is everyone planning on officially moving to Mesa?
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jrosario84 said:
Yeah,

I'm planning on taking a trip sometime in July to check out some of the apts. A lot of the listings they gave us are pretty decent, though I'd like to find something close to campus. Anyone, considering the phx CHC? I like PHX as its kinda like a smaller version of Los Angeles where I'm from. Plus it would save me the trouble of finding a place again years 2-4. When is everyone planning on officially moving to Mesa?
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I'm planning on moving down early in the month, after the 4th, and before the 10th. I have a small family and we'd like to get situated before classes start on the 20th.
 
I think we'll probably come down the weekend of the 10th, That way we can have a week to get settled in before school starts
 
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Just got my portal information!!!! It's starting to feel more real now!!!
 
Hey, my name is Kris and I'm a 2nd (almost third, yay) year student at ATSU - SOMA. And we've just found out about 3rd year rotations, so if anyone has any questions about Year 1, 2 or 3 or about the South Carolina CHC specifically, I can help you out. Just send me a private message. =) Welcome to ATSU-SOMA to you all!
 
Joyce sent out the link to buy our computers! I am way excited about this concrete manifestation of the fact that we got into medical school.

The computer that the current first years have (Lenovo X61) is on sale for $800. However, we can't get that one. The one we have to buy is the latest model, and costs $2000. I don't mind though, because this latest one is totally tricked out, like my second-cousin's low rider. And it comes with a bundle that has a docking station, DVD burner, an extended warranty, and some other stuff. It actually seems like a pretty good deal for $2000.

I'm ordering mine today so that I can sit around, sip hot cocoa out of my ATSU mug, and doodle on my new tablet PC, pretending to learn medicine. Man, I never had school spirit before, but I'm already way attached to ATSU, haha. Are ya'll excited about this too, or is it just me?
 
Right there with you Bruce.

At first, I was looking forward to almost a year's worth of relaxing but lately I've been itchin' to get out there and start crackin'.
 
I'm excited about the computer, now I just have to figure out how to pay for it!
 
LOL I was thinking more along the lines of begging my parents to pay for it and I'd pay them back once loans go through :) I really don't want to get in any more debt before school starts
 
natrod13 said:
LOL I was thinking more along the lines of begging my parents to pay for it and I'd pay them back once loans go through :) I really don't want to get in any more debt before school starts
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That sounds like a more responsible idea. I may try it myself, haha. I guess I have a month to convince them... that's when the credit card bill will come. :)
 
I sent in my deposit so I'll be in the class of 2013. :thumbup:

Did you get a confirmation once the school received your deposit?
 
supergumbo said:
I sent in my deposit so I'll be in the class of 2013. :thumbup:

Did you get a confirmation once the school received your deposit?
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Not really, haha. I kept the email copy of my receipts, but as far as an email from the school - nothing. Yeah, that definitely needs to change in the future.

But, you will soon get your login information and other stuff that lets you know indirectly that it has been accepted. I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you called and asked.
 
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anyone know what kind of laptop we have to buy? and if we have to buy it through the school?
 
Congratulations to the class of 2012! I'm in the c/o 2011. Feel free to PM if you have any questions.
 
Hey guys...I'm interviewing at ATSU-SOMA on April 3rd. Just wondering if anyone can give me some interview advice, questions asked and so forth...anything would be helpful. Thanks!
 
OA123 said:
Hey guys...I'm interviewing at ATSU-SOMA on April 3rd. Just wondering if anyone can give me some interview advice, questions asked and so forth...anything would be helpful. Thanks!
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Look in this forum, it's more oriented toward the pre-acceptance process, and several people have asked your specific question:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=525718

Also, check out the interview feedback page:

http://more.studentdoctor.net/interviewlist.php?school=408

There is a lot of info to wade through, but it's all good stuff.

Good luck! :luck::luck:
 
Hello future classmates!

Few questions for you all:

What are the major dates for academic school year? When is the white coat ceremony and then when (if at all) does class get out the following summer?

I'm going to fly down and look at housing this May. I was hoping to have roommate who also went to SOMA both to cut down on housing costs and to study together. I'm a 22 year old male. I like to cook, I don't smoke except for the occasional cigar, but that's never indoors. I don't use any illicit drugs and I also don't have a pet.

If anyone is interested in sharing an apartment or house near campus please email me at [email protected]. I'd be happy to answer any additional questions about myself.

I can't tell everyone how excited I am about meeting you all this summer! We are going to make a great group of doctors!
 
usd732 said:
Hello future classmates!

Few questions for you all:

What are the major dates for academic school year? When is the white coat ceremony and then when (if at all) does class get out the following summer?

I'm going to fly down and look at housing this May. I was hoping to have roommate who also went to SOMA both to cut down on housing costs and to study together. I'm a 22 year old male. I like to cook, I don't smoke except for the occasional cigar, but that's never indoors. I don't use any illicit drugs and I also don't have a pet.

If anyone is interested in sharing an apartment or house near campus please email me at [email protected]. I'd be happy to answer any additional questions about myself.

I can't tell everyone how excited I am about meeting you all this summer! We are going to make a great group of doctors!
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The white coat ceremony and first day of class are July 20th. I haven't recieved any information on when our class gets out for our break, but if it is like the class of 2012 we will go to the beginning of July and then have a break until september when we start at our CHC.

I'm waiting until June to head down to look for housing, since Mesa isn't a college town I'm not too worried about housing being full by then. Good luck with finding a roommate, I already have 2 (my husband and son)! We're hoping to find a house with a yard for our dog. I am so ready to get down there and start, I wish I didn't have bills to pay or I would move now!
 
usd732 said:
Hello future classmates!

Few questions for you all:

What are the major dates for academic school year? When is the white coat ceremony and then when (if at all) does class get out the following summer?

I'm going to fly down and look at housing this May. I was hoping to have roommate who also went to SOMA both to cut down on housing costs and to study together. I'm a 22 year old male. I like to cook, I don't smoke except for the occasional cigar, but that's never indoors. I don't use any illicit drugs and I also don't have a pet.

If anyone is interested in sharing an apartment or house near campus please email me at [email protected]. I'd be happy to answer any additional questions about myself.

I can't tell everyone how excited I am about meeting you all this summer! We are going to make a great group of doctors!
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I might be up for it if I do decide to go to the school. I have yet to look at housing.
 
brucecanbeatyou said:
Good day today -

My computer shipped today, should be arriving in 2-3 days, and Joyce sent out the calendar/booklist!
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Way to be on the ball, brucecanbeatyou! That's exciting that your computer is on its way!! I'm going to wait a little while to get mine.

I was SO EXCITED to get the calendar & booklist!! After the huge excitement of the acceptance in February, I've been wanting to make plans & know more information. It was so nice to get that email from Joyce--made my day!!

Now just waiting for the financial aid info to come through...
 
The booklist is both exciting and scary :D
 
GoGreen said:
Way to be on the ball, brucecanbeatyou! That's exciting that your computer is on its way!! I'm going to wait a little while to get mine.

I was SO EXCITED to get the calendar & booklist!! After the huge excitement of the acceptance in February, I've been wanting to make plans & know more information. It was so nice to get that email from Joyce--made my day!!

Now just waiting for the financial aid info to come through...
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Haha, thanks, I actually got it in the mail today, and spent a long time doodling on it and and pretending to learn medicine, haha.

Yeah, it's getting closer, guys! And I hear you, thenecyan, it is definitely both way exciting and scary to think that we'll be playing for keeps here pretty soon.
 
can anyone tell me the book list?

Also, does anyone still plan on looking for housing. I plan on purchasing a place near campus and rent it w/ soma students.
 
sean3130 said:
can anyone tell me the book list?

Also, does anyone still plan on looking for housing. I plan on purchasing a place near campus and rent it w/ soma students.
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Here you go.


Also - interesting idea for housing. I'm not interested myself, cause I'm married. But are you planning on commuting to your CHC from Mesa? Or just renting the place out to future students?
 

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Also posted on our fbook group:


Has anyone applied for any scholarships yet? I am curious about your experiences.
I've been procrastinating but after being told the final tuition, I am definitely feeling the pressure now! :O
 
brucecanbeatyou said:
Here you go.


Also - interesting idea for housing. I'm not interested myself, cause I'm married. But are you planning on commuting to your CHC from Mesa? Or just renting the place out to future students?
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Thanks bruce,

I would rent it out to future students and hope to have it on the list sent it all accepted students from the admissions office. It would be strictly for students. I'm hoping to be in NY for my CHC so I wouldn't commute from there, rush hour traffic would kill me ;)
 
About scholarships, I think I remember that we did not have to apply separately for the ones from the school, is that correct? Does anyone know of any others that would be good to apply for (besides NHSC and HPSP)? I'm trying to find some I just don't know where to look.
 
Hey bruce, did the computer come with Microsoft Office or do we have to buy that separately?
 
natrod13 said:
Hey bruce, did the computer come with Microsoft Office or do we have to buy that separately?
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Yeah, it comes with Office - and my new favorite program - OneNote. I didn't buy anything but the package for $2000 and got the docking station, the laptop, and a DVD burner.
 
Sweet, I talked my dad into spotting me the money so I should be getting it in the next couple weeks! I can't wait to play medical student with it!
 
hi guys.

can anyone tell me if it is possible to reach SOMA through public transportation? or if there is any remote possibility for on campus housing? i do not know how to drive and i am not sure i can get my license by the start of class in july.
 
JPanda,

I don't know about the public transportation, but I know there is no on-campus housing. However, there are a lot of apartment complexes that are walking distance to the school. Take a look at the portal and join the facebook group if you haven 't yet and you should be able to get a lot of housing information. My dad actually got me the number of a PA he works with who went to school at ATSU and she offered to give me the scoop on housing down there, so I'll post what I find out on here after I talk to her. I don't know how much it is going to help me since we are looking for a house not an apartment, but maybe it'll help you all. Good luck with finding housing!
 
I was going to ask apartment recommendations. However, I think a better question would be any housing people would not recommend? That would make my choices much easier. Thank you!
 
JPanda said:
hi guys.

can anyone tell me if it is possible to reach SOMA through public transportation? or if there is any remote possibility for on campus housing? i do not know how to drive and i am not sure i can get my license by the start of class in july.
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Don't worry about driving, there were a few people in my class who biked to school (hopefully you know how to ride a bike, eh?:D). There are lots of apartment complexes within walking/biking distance. As far as public transportation in Mesa, its pretty weak. A few people who tried the local bus system gave up after a few trips because it took too long, and was not dependable. Maybe others have a different experience. Good Luck!
 
Wow cool

Thanks Bruce
 
hi everyone,

i am having second thoughts about my acceptance to ATSU-SOMA. dont get me wrong; im very excited and think of myself as blessed for getting in. my problem is that i really believe in their aims in their mission (such as training physicians within the underserved communities) and i am not sure if my path through medicine will aline myself with their goals. it seems that the specialities that best serve the underserved are limited (IM, EM, PEDS,PSY,OBG) and i can honestly see myself working within and without those fields. im not sure if i should give up my spot because someone else may use it better or if i am being too idealistic. moreover, im interested in maybe doing more lab or research based work and this is a more patient oriented school. has any of the accepted students felt the same way? is this more of a question in the premedical subforum or is this the right place for it?
 
JPanda said:
hi everyone,

i am having second thoughts about my acceptance to ATSU-SOMA. dont get me wrong; im very excited and think of myself as blessed for getting in. my problem is that i really believe in their aims in their mission (such as training physicians within the underserved communities) and i am not sure if my path through medicine will aline myself with their goals. it seems that the specialities that best serve the underserved are limited (IM, EM, PEDS,PSY,OBG) and i can honestly see myself working within and without those fields. im not sure if i should give up my spot because someone else may use it better or if i am being too idealistic. moreover, im interested in maybe doing more lab or research based work and this is a more patient oriented school. has any of the accepted students felt the same way? is this more of a question in the premedical subforum or is this the right place for it?
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I've had some of the same thoughts. Eventually, I decided that underserved populations' needs don't end with primary care physicians. While PCP's are a great front line defense, and are definitely lacking right now, a lot of times the patient needs help from a specialist or surgeon. And if I decide to be a specialist or surgeon, I will be able to better serve all of my patients, being well acquainted with the Primary Care process and how this patient arrived at my office door.

As for research, you might be right. I hate research, which is part of why this school was appealing to me. (no research requirements). However, you will probably want to call the professors and ask this question of them. Maybe they are dying for research assistants, because nobody else wants to do it, haha. I really don't know what research opportunities there will be at SOMA, but I think it would be unwise to make a decision without definitely finding out the research possibilities first.

Good luck.
 
For research opportunities, it was one of the questions I had asked during my interview. I was told that there weren't many research opportunities available at CHCs, maybe a clinical study here and there.

I did some research as an undergrad so I was a bit disappointed.
What I am hoping for, is that our summer break lines up with some research programs after year 1.



Edit: BTW, I came from a town with 12,000 residents. We have one hospital and while it is mostly filled with PCPs, we do have an ENT, radiologist, and ER doc who live in town. (And I want to think we're also hiring a surgeon in the near future).

So yeah, PCPs are common in small towns, but there is still a need for other specialties as well.

Hope that eases your anxiety.
 
it does, though not entirely.
Does anyone know how rotations are setup during years 3-4? im looking over their site right now and it is still under construction. what if i want to do a rotation that is not available in a chc site? what happens then?

thanecyan said:
For research opportunities, it was one of the questions I had asked during my interview. I was told that there weren't many research opportunities available at CHCs, maybe a clinical study here and there.

I did some research as an undergrad so I was a bit disappointed.
What I am hoping for, is that our summer break lines up with some research programs after year 1.



Edit: BTW, I came from a town with 12,000 residents. We have one hospital and while it is mostly filled with PCPs, we do have an ENT, radiologist, and ER doc who live in town. (And I want to think we're also hiring a surgeon in the near future).

So yeah, PCPs are common in small towns, but there is still a need for other specialties as well.

Hope that eases your anxiety.
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JPanda said:
it does, though not entirely.
Does anyone know how rotations are setup during years 3-4? im looking over their site right now and it is still under construction. what if i want to do a rotation that is not available in a chc site? what happens then?
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3rd year rotations include the usual required, with a little adjustment specific for SOMA inc more weeks of IM and Fam Med rotations. There are 2 electives which you can do at the CHC site/hospital. 4th year you have a few specific rotations that are required, and you have a few selective rotations both done at the CHC. Other than that its elective rotations that you can do anywhere.

Oh yeah--check out my signature for 3rd year rotations.
 
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Posting from my new tablet! I'm still trying to get the hang of it but it's pretty cool!
 
Greetings from year 2, almost 3. I hate to see you guys buy EVERY book on the list like I did, so here's a little friendly advice about each one...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
- Definately buy it, BUT go with a used one - older editions are fine too.

Greenspan’s Basic & Clinical Endocrinology*
- Yeah, I'd probably get this one

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry
- I would probably pass on this one, unless you've got some extra $ burning a hole in your pocket.

Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
- Never heard of it; if I were in your shoes, I'd buy, used.

Atlas of Anatomy (Thieme Anatomy)
- You definately need an anatomy atlas, but any one will do. We use Netter's, and if you join SOMA the club (for about $50 for all 4 years) they give you a free copy. I would contact SOMA (club) and see if they still offer this perk.

Physiology
- We had berne's and levy, but I did a lot of reading from it. So I would say go for it, again used.

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology
- I would get it, used.

Basic and Clinical Pharmacology#
- I'd pass. All the pharm info you need will be given to you in slides, handouts.

Barr's The Human Nervous System
- Never heard of it, but I'd guess its one of these enormous over-priced encyclopedias of Neurology. Buy only if you want to specialize in Neuro and have this as a trophy on your shelf.

The Kimberly Manual Outline of Osteopathic Manipulative Procedures†
- Uggh. Yeah, buy. But used.

Robbins Basic Pathology
- Pass. Everything you need for path will be given to you by Dr. Fish.

Nephrology in 30 Days
- yeah, I'd get it. Used.

Counterstrain Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine§
- Yeah, I suppose.

Elsevier's Integrated Biochemistry
- Pass

Elsevier's Integrated Genetics
- Pass

Medical Genetics
- Pass

Clinical Neuroanatomy
- Pass

Acland’s DVD Atlas of the Human Anatomy: The Upper Extremity, the Lower Extremity, the Trunk, the Head and Neck, Part 1, the Head and Neck Part 2, and the Internal Organs‡
- Pass

The DOs, Osteopathic Medicine in America
- Buy used and read before school only if you are interested in learning the details of the history of DO's.

In general, if you are unsure, I would wait until you get started in the program and have a better idea of how you study. Also, remember you won't even need specialty books (like neuro, renal, etc.) until you're in that module. So hold off on these until you get closer. Hope this helps you guys save a few bucks. Any other SOMA folks feel free to chime in and give your opinion on these books... Good luck, and may the force be with you.
 
aberkovi said:
Greetings from year 2, almost 3. I hate to see you guys buy EVERY book on the list like I did, so here's a little friendly advice about each one...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
- Definately buy it, BUT go with a used one - older editions are fine too.

Greenspan’s Basic & Clinical Endocrinology*
- Yeah, I'd probably get this one

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry
- I would probably pass on this one, unless you've got some extra $ burning a hole in your pocket.

Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System
- Never heard of it; if I were in your shoes, I'd buy, used.

Atlas of Anatomy (Thieme Anatomy)
- You definately need an anatomy atlas, but any one will do. We use Netter's, and if you join SOMA the club (for about $50 for all 4 years) they give you a free copy. I would contact SOMA (club) and see if they still offer this perk.

Physiology
- We had berne's and levy, but I did a lot of reading from it. So I would say go for it, again used.

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology
- I would get it, used.

Basic and Clinical Pharmacology#
- I'd pass. All the pharm info you need will be given to you in slides, handouts.

Barr's The Human Nervous System
- Never heard of it, but I'd guess its one of these enormous over-priced encyclopedias of Neurology. Buy only if you want to specialize in Neuro and have this as a trophy on your shelf.

The Kimberly Manual Outline of Osteopathic Manipulative Procedures†
- Uggh. Yeah, buy. But used.

Robbins Basic Pathology
- Pass. Everything you need for path will be given to you by Dr. Fish.

Nephrology in 30 Days
- yeah, I'd get it. Used.

Counterstrain Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine§
- Yeah, I suppose.

Elsevier's Integrated Biochemistry
- Pass

Elsevier's Integrated Genetics
- Pass

Medical Genetics
- Pass

Clinical Neuroanatomy
- Pass

Acland’s DVD Atlas of the Human Anatomy: The Upper Extremity, the Lower Extremity, the Trunk, the Head and Neck, Part 1, the Head and Neck Part 2, and the Internal Organs‡
- Pass

The DOs, Osteopathic Medicine in America
- Buy used and read before school only if you are interested in learning the details of the history of DO's.

In general, if you are unsure, I would wait until you get started in the program and have a better idea of how you study. Also, remember you won't even need specialty books (like neuro, renal, etc.) until you're in that module. So hold off on these until you get closer. Hope this helps you guys save a few bucks. Any other SOMA folks feel free to chime in and give your opinion on these books... Good luck, and may the force be with you.
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Thanks a lot! This is very helpful.
 
Wow, thanks for that book list! I've been holding out on buying books because I haven't had the time/money, but also because I didn't know if all of them were really helpful.

THANKS!!
 
GoGreen said:
Wow, thanks for that book list! I've been holding out on buying books because I haven't had the time/money, but also because I didn't know if all of them were really helpful.

THANKS!!
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Do all you second years pretty much agree with the above suggestions for the book list?
 
brucecanbeatyou said:
Do all you second years pretty much agree with the above suggestions for the book list?
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For the most part I def agree with the list from my fellow 2011er. But i personally liked the Pathology book, and read from it a lot during 1st year. But aberk is right, Fisch will give you all the Path you need, and the extra reading I got from the book probably did not justify the cost. With that said, your money would be better spent on FirstAid for the USMLE I 2009-2010 whichever. Start on it early, and read the respective chapter for the module you are in. It wont cover everything you need for class, but gives you a lot of high yield info, and gives a good foundation. Oh and for anatomy, the Netter cards were very helpful. I used them a lot before the anatomy tests.
 
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