The curricula at Drexel are actually pretty interesting. They have a PBL and a more traditional (lecture-based) version (PIL and IFM, respectively). You basically choose one of them to follow, though some students do switch after their first year. This level of flexibility was pretty unique and appealing.
. People generally seemed happy when we were there too (always a good sign haha).
The curricula at Drexel are actually pretty interesting. They have a PBL and a more traditional (lecture-based) version (PIL and IFM, respectively). You basically choose one of them to follow, though some students do switch after their first year. This level of flexibility was pretty unique and appealing.
I didn't really like the campus at Drexel though. The medical school campus is located away from their main teaching hospital, which is located in downtown Philadelphia. There is a shuttle bus that goes between the campus and the hospital, but this seems somewhat inconvenient.
I know a couple of people who study here and they all really enjoy it
No essay prompts from what I remember about last year's application. Just got to fill in your course information etc. Somewhat tedious, but the lack of an essay more than makes up for it! Their secondary didn't come out until late July (it was one of the last secondaries I received), so don't be too freaked out if all your other secondaries arrive first. Another interesting aspect about Drexel's application procedure is that you're required to write an ethical dilemma essay at the beginning of the interview day. Hope this helps
No essay prompts from what I remember about last year's application. Just got to fill in your course information etc. Somewhat tedious, but the lack of an essay more than makes up for it! Their secondary didn't come out until late July (it was one of the last secondaries I received), so don't be too freaked out if all your other secondaries arrive first. Another interesting aspect about Drexel's application procedure is that you're required to write an ethical dilemma essay at the beginning of the interview day. Hope this helps
DJDT answered it. Most of my secondaries didn't require us to relist the coursework though. Maybe I just got lucky with my school choices. That essay totally caught me by surprise though and I spent about 10 minutes just sitting there before I thought of an example to use (whew!). I thought it was funny how we all got different prompts. Did they not trust us to not cheat while writing about ethical dilemmas?
Some people like it, some people don't. Just be prepared to go with the flow on the interview day.
Could someone explain PBL vs PIL vs IFM to me?The curricula at Drexel are actually pretty interesting. They have a PBL and a more traditional (lecture-based) version (PIL and IFM, respectively). You basically choose one of them to follow, though some students do switch after their first year. This level of flexibility was pretty unique and appealing.
I didn't really like the campus at Drexel though. The medical school campus is located away from their main teaching hospital, which is located in downtown Philadelphia. There is a shuttle bus that goes between the campus and the hospital, but this seems somewhat inconvenient.
I know a couple of people who study here and they all really enjoy it
Do you remember the cost?No essay prompts from what I remember about last year's application. Just got to fill in your course information etc. Somewhat tedious, but the lack of an essay more than makes up for it! Their secondary didn't come out until late July (it was one of the last secondaries I received), so don't be too freaked out if all your other secondaries arrive first. Another interesting aspect about Drexel's application procedure is that you're required to write an ethical dilemma essay at the beginning of the interview day. Hope this helps
Could you explain how PIL works? I know you guys meet in small groups but are you given a problem and you have to come up with a solution or is it more like a study group and you work together on labs and things? You guys still have exams right?
Could someone explain PBL vs PIL vs IFM to me?
That was probably the best description of this process I've ever heard. Seriously! As far as Drexel goes this school has always been on my list and it's nice to hear this perspective from a current student while we're all beginning the very long year of waiting ahead of us. Thanks
awesome awesome description of the process
I'd say Drexel is more about people. We have a lot of nontrads in our class - and keep in mind Drexel has its own SMP, it'd be kind of weird if they weren't friendly to other SMPs or post-bacs.
