2009-2010 Texas A&M Application Thread

[Texan4Life]

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@Skeye777, you're quite welcome!

@EbolaScola, on the rotations, I can only assume that's how it works. I'm not a 100% sure though. What makes sense in my head is you get first dibs at your assigned locations and can transfer to another location if there is a person at the place you want to be that wants to be where you are...Of course, there might be some wiggle room here, and there will be a few open "spots" at the 3 main locations (CS, Temple, and RR), made by those lucky few who can get into Houston (great for networking) and Corpus (great for location and experience). You may want to ask Filo how this works though.

Now, the important thing: sports! I find it so impressive that we are capable of winning games without any star talent. I mean, most of our guys are really good, but if you mention their names outside of Houston, all you'll elicit is "Who?" Well, maybe not for Yao and T-mac, but neither of them are playing! That's $40 million+ on our bench! I do think we have a great coach and awesome team chemistry. But we need a big, athletic, and durable center who can post up and block/play defense. T-mac needs to go. Haha, when I read about Oden's boudoir photos on ESPN, I threw up a little in my mouth...I mean, WHO would want to look at those? And that's so true about Oden's...progeric look; I mean, I am older than HIM, but he looks older than my dad! Even Deke looks youthful in comparison...

 

[LD1234Him]

Is anyone on the waiting list that is OOS?

 

[EbolaScola]

@EbolaScola, on the rotations, I can only assume that's how it works. I'm not a 100% sure though. What makes sense in my head is you get first dibs at your assigned locations and can transfer to another location if there is a person at the place you want to be that wants to be where you are.

Yeah that makes sense, but I'll ask Filo to be sure.

Now, the important thing: sports! I find it so impressive that we are capable of winning games without any star talent. I mean, most of our guys are really good, but if you mention their names outside of Houston, all you'll elicit is "Who?" Well, maybe not for Yao and T-mac, but neither of them are playing! That's $40 million+ on our bench! I do think we have a great coach and awesome team chemistry. But we need a big, athletic, and durable center who can post up and block/play defense. T-mac needs to go. Haha, when I read about Oden's boudoir photos on ESPN, I threw up a little in my mouth...I mean, WHO would want to look at those?

We've beaten plenty of elite teams with our group of "scrubs". How awesome is that?! I really like Yao's offense, but it doesn't look like he's going to pan out. His body can't handle playing for us and China 🙁. I hope we can get something good for McGrady. I trust Morey (except for Ariza--jury is still out on that one). Unfortunately, I SAW Oden's pics when I was reading through some message boards . I watched Rockets clips for 2 hrs just to get my mind out of the gutter. Hopefully, we'll be able to play out of this slump soon!

 

[Warped Apostle]

So I just received my alternate list e-mail also.

Can someone explain to me how many people are on the waitlist? Is it pretty much everyone that interviewed that didn't get in? Is it a reasonable amount of people that they think would be put into the class if people backed out?

I emailed inquiring about that same question and the ad com lady said that not everyone who interviews gets on the waitlist.

 

[Warped Apostle]

Got on the alternate list today too

I called this morning and they said they didn't have the alternate list, and that we'll find out the end of the week. I'm hoping that getting the e-mail today means I'm high on the list (as are all you guys!)

Orrr that's just being overly optimistic, but whatever. I need some optimism in my life at the moment

I think receiving the alternate list email early doesn't necessarily mean we are high on the list. It could be alphabetically, because my last name is at the beginning of the alphabet.

 

[MDtobe31311]

I think receiving the alternate list email early doesn't necessarily mean we are high on the list. It could be alphabetically, because my last name is at the beginning of the alphabet.

It's probably not alphabetical because I'm at the end of the alphabet. But I did talk to my pre-health advisor -- med schools don't have ranked waiting lists necessarily because depending on what "type" of student gives up a spot (i.e. research oriented, super involved in ECs, perfect scores, etc) that's the "type" of student they look for in the waitlist pool.

 

[cher25]

I don't know about Temple, but there are A TON of housing options in College Station. Most of us prefer living in a quieter area (i.e. away from the undergraduate population), but the apartments that cater to undergrads tend to be a little cheaper, and some are very nicely appointed/furnished. The Presidio and Royal Oaks are the most popular among our class, but there are plenty of people living in duplexes, houses, or other apartment complexes.

Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm actually going to be in CS this weekend and am going to be sure to check out those places that you mentioned. Also on my list are the Enclave, Arbors, and Plantation Oaks. Do you have an opinion on these places? Also, is the college of medicine on the TAMU shuttle route?

 

[bigslick]

has anyone decided which campus they want to attend yet? can any current students provide some insight into what they think about college station, temple, and impressions of round rock? I'm pretty sure I want to do college station for the first two years, since that's where most of the basic science faculty are at (and I live in Houston, so it's more convenient for me).

However, how does the clinical opportunities differ between CS, temple, and round rock? I like how there aren't any residents to overshadow you at CS, but supposedly scott & white is supposed to be a top ranked teaching hospital and everyone at my interview day seemed to stress how great it was. Any thoughts?

 

[Ag2007]

Also, is the college of medicine on the TAMU shuttle route?

As far as routes go, you can ride the same buses that go to west campus since Reynolds is right next to Wehner and all the other west campus buildings.

However, with the new campus off of 47, I don't know what their plans are.

 

[Texan4Life]

has anyone decided which campus they want to attend yet? can any current students provide some insight into what they think about college station, temple, and impressions of round rock? I'm pretty sure I want to do college station for the first two years, since that's where most of the basic science faculty are at (and I live in Houston, so it's more convenient for me).

However, how does the clinical opportunities differ between CS, temple, and round rock? I like how there aren't any residents to overshadow you at CS, but supposedly scott & white is supposed to be a top ranked teaching hospital and everyone at my interview day seemed to stress how great it was. Any thoughts?

Bigslick,

I addressed these questions not too long ago. I'm sure you'll find my post on the previous page, in the middle or towards the end. Basically, I explained why I picked the traditional 2+2 BCS/Temple track. I love large cities, and normally, I would avoid Temple like the plague, if not for the ridiculously awesome hospital they have out there. But, the good thing is that there is a lot of flexibility when choosing where you want to do rotations. You won't be "stuck" in one place; you can go to RR, CS, or Houston from Temple, if so wish. You do rank where you'd like to do your rotations during your second year, and you can divide them up evenly b/t all the campuses or spend most of your time at the same place. What you said about S&W vs B/CS is what the upperclassmen tell me. In CS, you don't see residents, you have more access to the attendings, and you are more involved (but you see less than you would at S&W). At Temple, you do have put up with residents so you have less access to the attendings, but this doesn't have to affect how much you learn. Basically, in Temple, it's more up to the student how much he/she wants to learn in that environment so things seem like they would be more intense in Temple than in CS (and some people prefer this). Temple is more structured and CS is more laid-back. When talking to some 3rd and 4th years, it seems like everyone is content with where they are. Temple people are happy in Temple (and some say they couldn't imagine being in CS), and I hear the same from CS people about being in CS. I have yet to talk to someone at the RR campus. Remember to look back at my old post for CS vs Temple for basic sciences. Hope this helps!

 

[Warped Apostle]

It's probably not alphabetical because I'm at the end of the alphabet. But I did talk to my pre-health advisor -- med schools don't have ranked waiting lists necessarily because depending on what "type" of student gives up a spot (i.e. research oriented, super involved in ECs, perfect scores, etc) that's the "type" of student they look for in the waitlist pool.

Interesting, I never thought about trying to fill a spot based on a "type" of student.

 

[skeye777]

Hi All:

I'm taking a trip to College Station this Saturday to check it out (interviewed in Temple). Can anyone suggest any "must-see" locations/restaurants while I'm there?

 

[Ag2007]

Hi All:

I'm taking a trip to College Station this Saturday to check it out (interviewed in Temple). Can anyone suggest any "must-see" locations/restaurants while I'm there?

not particularly. I mean, there's freebirds, but if you're from SA, I think there's one by i 10 and heubner or somewhere in that area.

Food wise, CS doesn't have much to write home about.

location wise, not a whole lot either. if you go on a saturday, the campus will be mostly empty. It's in stark contrast to game days. You can drive past kyle field, the association, bonfire memorial, etc. The rec center might not be bad either. You should be able to get in if you just tell them you're a visitor/future student. Also, research park is really nice as well the George Bush library.

Also, you should be able to at least walk into the med sci library. You should be able to park most anywhere without getting a ticket since it's the weekend.

I would recommend making a trip out to 47 and at least passing the new HSC campus. However, if you're coming in from SA, most people come in on 47 anyways so you'll see it on your left inbound and on your right outbound.

 

[Texan4Life]

Hi All:

I'm taking a trip to College Station this Saturday to check it out (interviewed in Temple). Can anyone suggest any "must-see" locations/restaurants while I'm there?

Pretty much ditto to what Ag2007 said. It would be a good idea to take a stroll through the main campus, if you haven't seen it already. The medical school is just one boring building (as is the case with most medical schools...except Harvard...that campus is huge and beautiful). The G.B. Library is really nice, and the bonfire memorial is pretty neat. There are also quite a few parks around the city that you can walk through (especially nice if you're coming with someone), and I hear Lake Bryan can be pretty at night. CS truly is nothing more than a college town, so there isn't much to do here. Fortunately, both Houston and Austin are close enough to drive to on the weekends (something I find myself doing often). On those weekends I don't feel like driving, I actually have a blast at Northgate or chilling with friends at Fox & Hounds or the Tap, etc. Movies are dirt cheap.

My two passions are driving and food. I love highway 21 to get to Austin, and I think driving down 6 is quiet scenic. Driving in CS sucks *****. There are just so many students here, all using the same 3 damn roads. Lunch-time traffic is the worst. As for food, for me, coming from Boston back to Houston, was like going from drinking Chateau Margot everyday to drinking...grape juice. Still, I have found plenty of acceptable places in Houston (one reason I like going back every now and then). While the food may not be as good as Houston, I have found a few gems here in CS. For lunch, I would try Boston's, Blue Baker, or Freebird's. For dinner, my favorites are Cenare, Luigi's, and Cafe Capri. For Tex-Mex, Abuelo and On the Border are pretty good. Cafe Eccell is a pretty good bistro-type place. For pizza, I like Boston's, Blue Baker, and Cafe Eccell; Antonio's makes good calzones. I don't trust Asian food and sushi around here, but I've heard good things about Atami. Sweet Eugene's is a great coffeeshop and they have some killer desserts there; Veritas has AWESOME desserts. I really can't tell you about steakhouses...Oh, I guess I should've mentioned that I'm vegetarian, but most of my carnivorous friends enjoy the places I enjoy (I'm a quality over quantity sort of guy, and this usually translates well for both veg and non-veg selections at any given place). Hmm...reading back over all that, I sound really pompous or full-of-it; I apologize for that. I really don't mean to be, but I do care a lot about what I eat. I'm probably the pickiest eater you'll ever meet. Anyhoo, I hope that helps. And remember, since this is a college town, there are plenty of chains and fast-food places around here, if you're running short on time or low on funds.

 

[da8s0859q]

On what T4L said: Café Capri is a pretty neat place. It's a little bit out of College Station, and I've only been there for dinner once, but I really enjoyed it. Might be worth a look.

 

[bigslick]

Bigslick,

I addressed these questions not too long ago. I'm sure you'll find my post on the previous page, in the middle or towards the end. Basically, I explained why I picked the traditional 2+2 BCS/Temple track. I love large cities, and normally, I would avoid Temple like the plague, if not for the ridiculously awesome hospital they have out there. But, the good thing is that there is a lot of flexibility when choosing where you want to do rotations. You won't be "stuck" in one place; you can go to RR, CS, or Houston from Temple, if so wish. You do rank where you'd like to do your rotations during your second year, and you can divide them up evenly b/t all the campuses or spend most of your time at the same place. What you said about S&W vs B/CS is what the upperclassmen tell me. In CS, you don't see residents, you have more access to the attendings, and you are more involved (but you see less than you would at S&W). At Temple, you do have put up with residents so you have less access to the attendings, but this doesn't have to affect how much you learn. Basically, in Temple, it's more up to the student how much he/she wants to learn in that environment so things seem like they would be more intense in Temple than in CS (and some people prefer this). Temple is more structured and CS is more laid-back. When talking to some 3rd and 4th years, it seems like everyone is content with where they are. Temple people are happy in Temple (and some say they couldn't imagine being in CS), and I hear the same from CS people about being in CS. I have yet to talk to someone at the RR campus. Remember to look back at my old post for CS vs Temple for basic sciences. Hope this helps!

Thanks for the reply! I think you have a good point about not being "stuck" in one place for clinical. So I think I decided on 2+2 CS/Temple since I still want to do the majority of my rotations at S&W, and I think I would prefer a more structured rotation system rather than just laid-back. If not, 4 years in College Station won't be so bad since I'll be close to the basic sciences faculty in my first two years, and I still have the chance to hop around for my clinical years.

Btw, are the Houston rotations in high demand (i.e. many people requesting them and not being able to rotate there). And also, when you say the medical school is moving to the new Bryan campus, is it completely moving or are we still going to utilize the old building? Will we get to have lectures in the new building in Bryan this next Fall?

 

[skeye777]

Thanks, Ag2007, Texan4Life, and exi! Can't wait to check CS out this weekend!

 

[Texan4Life]

Btw, are the Houston rotations in high demand (i.e. many people requesting them and not being able to rotate there). And also, when you say the medical school is moving to the new Bryan campus, is it completely moving or are we still going to utilize the old building? Will we get to have lectures in the new building in Bryan this next Fall?

I think my class will be the first class offered the Houston rotations. Considering Methodist is an option, I suspect that they will be quite popular. I have no clue about what's going to happen next year with the new campus. I've heard a variety of things...including, since the anatomy labs won't be ready in the new building, either the first year students will have to commute (it's a short distance, but still a nuisance) or the first year students will stay put in the old building. That would mean that the following year is when EVERYONE will be in the new place. This is all speculation and subject to change, based on how quickly they complete the new buildings. I have a feeling the new anatomy lab will be in the Medical Research building, which isn't set to be complete before 2011. They don't really tell us much, but from the pictures, it seems like we are moving right along. You may want to email the Office of Institutional Advancement and ask where we're at with the move. Hopefully, everything will be ready this summer, and we'll all get to move together

 

[longhorn09]

Although I won't go to A&M anyway given the other acceptances I have already, I still have to say that:

Being rejected by the same school twice, first for undergraduate, and now for medical school, really hurts!😡

 

[Server10]

Although I won't go to A&M anyway given the other acceptances I have already, I still have to say that:

Being rejected by the same school twice, first for undergraduate, and now for medical school, really hurts!😡

Haha, that's crazy that they rejected you...but hey, at least you got into UT for undergrad and some pretty sweet medical schools too. 👍

 

[Texan4Life]

Although I won't go to A&M anyway given the other acceptances I have already, I still have to say that:

Being rejected by the same school twice, first for undergraduate, and now for medical school, really hurts!😡

Maybe some hardcore Aggie in this thread reported what your SDN username is to the school....😏 Haha, just playing. I'm sorry to hear about A&M. While you will be missed here, I'm sure you'll be happy at the school you pick in the end. Good luck with everything!

 

[longhorn09]

Thanks guys 🙂 Good luck to you guys too!

 

[DALee33]

Thanks guys 🙂 Good luck to you guys too!

Which Texas school did u end up choosing for the match? Looks like u are doing really well IS and OOS! Congrats & good luck choosing--you've got great options!. 🙂

 

[longhorn09]

Which Texas school did u end up choosing for the match? Looks like u are doing really well IS and OOS! Congrats & good luck choosing--you've got great options!. 🙂

Um...I've picked UTSW, but I think that UTHSCSA is a really good school too~! Enjoy your med school life in the upcoming years🙂.

-longhorn09

 

[skeye777]

We had a great time in College Station this weekend, and my husband and I have decided that the CS campus will be the best fit for me. We have already picked the neighborhood we want to live in. I'm so excited!

Going to Medical school has been a dream for so long; it's going to take some time to get used to it being a reality!

Thanks to everyone for all your helpful advice.

 

[EbolaScola]

I think my class will be the first class offered the Houston rotations. Considering Methodist is an option, I suspect that they will be quite popular.

So it has been confirmed that they will be adding 2 years in Houston as a rotations option?

 

[Texan4Life]

So it has been confirmed that they will be adding 2 years in Houston as a rotations option?

Well...not quite. There will probably not be a 2+2 with Houston being the second "2" at any point in the near or distant future, but during your fourth year, you will have the opportunity to rotate at Methodist, MH-Southwest, and one other hospital in Houston, I think. These will likely be specialty rotations and there may be a few internal med opportunities as well. I suspect the number of seats will be tiny for each block. Oh, and by rotation, I don't mean a clinical year; each clinical year is divided into "rotation" blocks where you focus on a particular topic for 4 or 8 weeks. Basically, you would leave your home campus (RR, CS, or Temple) during your fourth year for 4-8 weeks to focus on an area of interest, in Houston. You may have the opportunity to do a lot of your 4th year rotations in Houston, but like I said, it will probably be very competitive to get a spot and may just be up to pure luck that you do. I think you should contact Filo for more info on Houston because there really isn't too much about Houston online yet.

*Correction: Blocks are 6 or 12 weeks long for third year (these are referred to as clerkships) and 4 or 8 weeks long for fourth year.

 

[Server10]

Filo actually told us during the second look that they might be adding a permanent clinical rotation campus at Houston (3rd and 4th years) sometime within the next two years, similar to how they added Round Rock as a permanent campus after first only using it for individual rotations.

 

[Texan4Life]

Filo actually told us during the second look that they might be adding a permanent clinical rotation campus at Houston (3rd and 4th years) sometime within the next two years, similar to how they added Round Rock as a permanent campus after first only using it for individual rotations.

That would be pretty awesome. We have been told literally nothing about the Houston plans (or even plans for the new building). If you ask most current students about either, their response often starts with "well, I've heard that..." It's almost never "I've been told that..." There's a big difference in those two introductory phrases. I felt that at my interview they pretty much glossed over Houston, and the impression I got was that we MIGHT be able to rotate their our 4th year. Now, I've been told that 4th year rotations at Methodist, MH-Southwest, and MD Anderson (yeah, babyyy!) will most likely be an option for us. If they are planning on making Houston a clinical rotation campus, that would be amazing for us and for the school. I think affiliations with those hospital (respected hospitals in a large city) will bring a lot of prestige (and hopefully some rank) to our school. As great as S&W is and as big a deal as A&M likes to make out of it, if you ask anyone about S&W in Houston (including a lot of doctors), you will just get blank stares. I think the hospital affiliations in Houston will play a big role in the transforming A&M COM as an institution. I can't wait to see where it is 10 or 20 years after I graduate from here.

 

[TexasPKP]

So when was the earliest that someone found out about getting off the waitlist last year?

 

[Warped Apostle]

When does the waitlist experience the most movement? March/April?

 

[Texan4Life]

When does the waitlist experience the most movement? March/April?

I don't know the earliest people have come off the waitlist, but, last year, the majority of the movement occurred in May and some in early June. I think they do take that supplemental stuff you send in February pretty seriously.

 

[Ag2007]

Kyle Field snowed in: http://twitpic.com/14yd7m

would be awesome to see a game with snow.

 

[Warped Apostle]

I don't know the earliest people have come off the waitlist, but, last year, the majority of the movement occurred in May and some in early June. I think they do take that supplemental stuff you send in February pretty seriously.

Haha, I better get started on all that stuff. Thanks!

 

[LD1234Him]

I'm OOS, but got an email asking me if I wanted to be on the waitlist a few weeks ago. All I had to do was fill out one form and send it in. Am I missing more things I should be filling out-specifically, the aforementioned "supplemental" materials.

 

[Texan4Life]

I'm OOS, but got an email asking me if I wanted to be on the waitlist a few weeks ago. All I had to do was fill out one form and send it in. Am I missing more things I should be filling out-specifically, the aforementioned "supplemental" materials.

In addition to that form, you want to send in another letter of interest or a second personal statement, a detailed list of everything you've done since the summer or since the interview (these are major things the school doesn't know about...try incorporating these things into your PS), and I think it's up to 2 more rec letters that are allowed. And get this done soon! Last year, these things were due by now, if not very early March. Good luck!

 

[MullieWins]

Haven't posted in a while, but I'm wrapping up my third year in Temple (spent first two in CS) and I might be of some help in picking a campus.

Some things to consider that will matter to you in a couple years:

1) Specialty choice: If you are considering anything outside of primary care, you need to be in Temple. Your exposure to surgical and medicine subspecialties is vastly superior in Temple. In addition, you will need advisers and LORs from TAMHSC/S&W faculty in these specialties and the only way to know them is by being here. Out of about 25 in RR and CS from my class, less than 5 are doing anything outside of primary care. This isn't to say its not possible, but it's hard to have other interests without appropriate exposure and advice.

2) Working with residents is a crucial part of being in medical school. This is how you learn how to be a resident when it's your time. You also need to see what a residency is like in your field of interest. I can assure you that it will be a shock to anyone rotating on surgery in CS or RR to see what a surgery residency is like. I'm sure it's nice to first assist in CS or RR, but this experience means very little to your medical education. You should learn how to operate as a 2nd/3rd year resident and learn how to manage patients as a medical student.

3) Switching around campuses will likely not be an option with future classes. My class and the class below me are allowed to do some rotations at other sites if spots are open because we are smaller. Future classes will not have this luxury. The plan is to keep students at their home location.

Congrats on being accepted to the best public medical school in Texas. You will get the best clinical experience, best board scores (highest average in TX last year), and best personalized education in your 4 years here. This school has more than exceeded my expectations. Good luck.

 

[da8s0859q]

Haven't posted in a while, but I'm wrapping up my third year in Temple (spent first two in CS) and I might be of some help in picking a campus.

Whoa, hey Mullie. Was actually wondering how things were going for you a week or two back; realized I hadn't seen your posts.

 

[skeye777]

The campus designations went out today. I hope everyone got what they wanted!🙂

 

[sd2010]

Yea I just got mine!

I got CS/RR. Its not my first choice, but I'm still pretty excited. I am still hoping for Temple for my last two years at A&M. I've signed up to be on the waitlist for CS/Temple, and I was just wondering if anyone knows whether there is any sort of movement on that waitlist?

Also, I know Mullie mentioned that doing rotations at other sites will be difficult for future classes, but does anyone have advice for how a student should go about getting to do a rotation at another site?

One last thing... any opinions about the RR campus? I know its fairly new, so I haven't heard much about it.

 

[da8s0859q]

Yea I just got mine!

I got CS/RR. Its not my first choice, but I'm still pretty excited. I am still hoping for Temple for my last two years at A&M. I've signed up to be on the waitlist for CS/Temple, and I was just wondering if anyone knows whether there is any sort of movement on that waitlist?

Also, I know Mullie mentioned that doing rotations at other sites will be difficult for future classes, but does anyone have advice for how a student should go about getting to do a rotation at another site?

One last thing... any opinions about the RR campus? I know its fairly new, so I haven't heard much about it.

1. Not sure.

2. I suspect that there's not much to be done at this point -- that's a few years away! Might be worthwhile to just back-burner that and talk to the staff when you get here.

3. Have only heard limited comments about it, but they've all been good.

 

[MullieWins]

From talking with several people, this is the general consensus on rotation experience by campus:

Internal medicine (interested or not): Temple > RR > CS

Surgery (interested in surgery): Temple > CS > RR

Surgery (NOT interested in surgery): CS > RR > Temple

Pediatrics (interested in pediatrics): Temple > CS > RR

Pediatrics (NOT interested in pediatrics): CS > RR > Temple

Family Medicine (interested or not): CS > RR = Temple

Psychiatry (interested or not): Temple > RR > CS

OB/GYN (interested or not): CS = RR > Temple (however still do this rotation in Temple if you are interested to see what residency is like)

Good luck.

 

[cheesemonkeys]

Congrats on being accepted to the best public medical school in Texas. You will get the best clinical experience, best board scores (highest average in TX last year), and best personalized education in your 4 years here. This school has more than exceeded my expectations. Good luck.

Highest avg really? What was it?

 

[MullieWins]

Highest avg really? What was it?

232. I think Baylor was higher, but they are private.

 

[TexasPKP]

As anyone gotten off the waiting list/Anybody KNOW of anyone that has gotten off the waiting list? Finding out in April will make a huge crunch of finding apartments and such...

 

[Server10]

I know a couple people on the waiting-list, but no one who has been accepted yet.

Also, just fyi, Filo specifically told our class at the second look that we would be able to participate in away rotations at campuses other than our own during our 4th year. That being said, I believe students in previous classes have been able to rotate at different campuses during their 3rd and 4th years. So the options for away rotations might be reduced for our class, but not completely eliminated. Also, we'll be applying to residency after our 3rd year, so the rotation experiences we have at our assigned campus during our 3rd year will be crucial.

From talking to 3rd/4th year medical students, I've heard that at CS/RR you have a lot more 1-on-1 attention with attending physicians, and get to do more individual procedures (especially w/ surgery), while at Temple there's more of a hierarchy with attending physicians-residents, then medical students.

 

[da8s0859q]

From talking to 3rd/4th year medical students, I've heard that at CS/RR you have a lot more 1-on-1 attention with attending physicians, and get to do more individual procedures (especially w/ surgery), while at Temple there's more of a hierarchy with attending physicians-residents, then medical students.

This is true. But you'll find that certain locations are still preferred for certain rotations; I know that Mullie posted this somewhere in this (or one of the other?) TAMHSC threads, but I forget how it went.

 

[Server10]

Right, that post was earlier in this thread...however, I believe those rotations were all 3rd year rotations, which students from our class will have to do at their assigned campus (according to Filo).

But during 4th year, we'll be able to schedule rotations anywhere within the A&M system (CS, RR, Temple, Houston, CC), as well as 2 rotations outside of the A&M system (around the country/internationally). So if you really wanted to see what it would be like working with residents (particularly within the field of residency you're interested in), you could simply schedule a rotation in Temple during 4th year.

 

[da8s0859q]

From talking with several people, this is the general consensus on rotation experience by campus:

Internal medicine (interested or not): Temple > RR > CS

Surgery (interested in surgery): Temple > CS > RR

Surgery (NOT interested in surgery): CS > RR > Temple

Pediatrics (interested in pediatrics): Temple > CS > RR

Pediatrics (NOT interested in pediatrics): CS > RR > Temple

Family Medicine (interested or not): CS > RR = Temple

Psychiatry (interested or not): Temple > RR > CS

OB/GYN (interested or not): CS = RR > Temple (however still do this rotation in Temple if you are interested to see what residency is like)

Good luck.

There. A handful of posts above here... oops.

Right, that post was earlier in this thread...however, I believe those rotations were all 3rd year rotations, which students from our class will have to do at their assigned campus (according to Filo).

Hadn't heard that.

 

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How does whether or not you are interested in a particular specialty affect the rotation experience? Also, does anybody know if student affairs will help match roommates together or are we on our own? I'll be staying in the Presidio..