2010-2011 Florida International University Application Thread

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To those accepted:

Has anybody heard of which weekend FIU is planning on hosting the Second Visit?

Thanks
 
thanks eablackwell,

in regards to the Second Visit date, i emailed Mrs. Betty Monfort today and she informed me that they have yet to schedule an official date, but it is usually the first weekend of April, so keep that date open tentatively.
 
MDeadmau5 said:
thanks eablackwell,

in regards to the Second Visit date, i emailed Mrs. Betty Monfort today and she informed me that they have yet to schedule an official date, but it is usually the first weekend of April, so keep that date open tentatively.
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Ok, not to be nitpicky or anything, but what does this mean? Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't FIU only had two classes matriculate so far? If this is the case, then there have only been two second look dates. How then, is "usually" relevant? Either both second looks have been that weekend and then its "always" or one has been and one has not, and then its "sometimes" or "half the time", but certainly not "usually". Sorry for the rant. I blame biochem.
 
hopingformd said:
Ok, not to be nitpicky or anything, but what does this mean? Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't FIU only had two classes matriculate so far? If this is the case, then there have only been two second look dates. How then, is "usually" relevant? Either both second looks have been that weekend and then its "always" or one has been and one has not, and then its "sometimes" or "half the time", but certainly not "usually". Sorry for the rant. I blame biochem.
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LoL, biochem is a good excuse I guess because I'm an author and even I find this ridiculously nitpicky 😛

"Usually it is on the first weekend in April (as in the past 2 years it has been), but we haven't committed to a weekend yet this year."

"It's always been the first weekend in April, but (repeat above)."

Honestly, the first one just flows better. 😛
 
The wise words of Mrs. Betty Monfort:

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Hi _____,

We have not set a date as yet; however, it's usually the first part of April. We should have a date and time by the end of the year. I will let you know as soon as it is scheduled.

In the interim please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything else.

Regards,
Betty

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my bad if anybody found my post confusing or misleading or grammatically incorrect. i just thought it would be NICE of me to share information with everybody, that's all.
 
hopingformd said:
Ok, not to be nitpicky or anything, but what does this mean? Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't FIU only had two classes matriculate so far? If this is the case, then there have only been two second look dates. How then, is "usually" relevant? Either both second looks have been that weekend and then its "always" or one has been and one has not, and then its "sometimes" or "half the time", but certainly not "usually". Sorry for the rant. I blame biochem.
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For someone nitpicking on a totally pointless detail, you do a pretty poor job of punctuating your "its" when you're using "it's" as a contraction for "it is." Lay off the poor soul, biochem or not.
 
Hi everyone. I interviewed on Oct1 and found out about my Accepted/Alternate status today 12/2/1. Anyone else on this list?
 
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dialmformcguire said:
For someone nitpicking on a totally pointless detail, you do a pretty poor job of punctuating your "its" when you're using "it's" as a contraction for "it is." Lay off the poor soul, biochem or not.
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Sounded like a funny observation to me more than questioning the original post. Since there's only been two second look days, it would be correct to say that it has always been on the 1st week of April but a date hasn't been set yet for this year.

As a math minor, I appreciate the nitpickyness of the post, lol.
 
Run262 said:
Hi everyone. I interviewed on Oct1 and found out about my Accepted/Alternate status today 12/2/1. Anyone else waiting???
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I interviewed on the 29th and haven't heard anything, I wonder if this is a bad sign....
 
maniacmath13 said:
Sounded like a funny observation to me more than questioning the original post. Since there's only been two second look days, it would be correct to say that it has always been on the 1st week of April but a date hasn't been set yet for this year.

As a math minor, I appreciate the nitpickyness of the post, lol.
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Thanks, lol. I wasn't trying to bash anyone, the error was on the part of FIU if anything. I was just commenting on the word seeming out of place and usually implies inconsistency right? Last thing I wanna do is make it awkward next year if we're classmates lol. By the way, has anyone actually seen the classrooms/ant lab? I felt like the tour kinda skipped those sections.
 
October 29? or Sept 29? You should call and talk to Betty and find out. Thats what I did. I wouldn't say it is a bad sign.
 
Notified today via email that I was accepted to the alternate list! Now I just need to wait for some of you to decline so I get a spot :laugh:

Interviewed early November.
 
Congrats DocTraveler. I got mine today too! 🙂 Now lets hope some people decide to go somewhere else. 🙂
 
Run262 said:
Congrats DocTraveler. I got mine today too! 🙂 Now lets hope some people decide to go somewhere else. 🙂
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LOL yep now we just sit and wait. Congrats to you as well Run262! We did it! 😀
 
hey...i interviewed on october 1 and my status still says "admissions committee scheduled." is this a bad sign? there seem to be people here that interviewed later and have already heard...

PLEASE TAKE ME FIU
 
Congratulations yall! Looks more and more like this is where I'm going to end up. Best wishes to Doc and Run - here's hoping ya get good news. I look forward to meeting yall next year.
 
sunshiner said:
hey...i interviewed on october 1 and my status still says "admissions committee scheduled." is this a bad sign? there seem to be people here that interviewed later and have already heard...

PLEASE TAKE ME FIU
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Hi Sunshiner. We were interviewed the same day. I found out yesterday that the committee had reviewed my file. Today I called Betty and she told me I was accepted/alternate. They probably were not able to review all the cases from Oct 1 this week and are going to look at yours next week.( I am just guessing here.) I don't think it is a bad sign. Good Luck!!!
 
JayP003 said:
Congratulations yall! Looks more and more like this is where I'm going to end up. Best wishes to Doc and Run - here's hoping ya get good news. I look forward to meeting yall next year.
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Thanks Jay!! Hopefully we will meet in class next year!
 
I'm on the accepted/alternate list too. Does anyone have an idea what our chances of getting in look like? I can't seem to find any info about people in our position last year and how they fared.
 
I sure hope so! I interviewed back on 9/10 and was put on the alternate list 11/16. Keeping my fingers crossed! :xf:
 
Last year even people from the final pool made it in, we just have to keep our hopes up and pray the same happens this year. Good luck to everybody!!!
 
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oskee47 said:
I sure hope so! I interviewed back on 9/10 and was put on the alternate list 11/16. Keeping my fingers crossed! :xf:
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Morning or afternoon? I interviewed in the morning that day. 👍

Also, a question about 2nd looks. Is it just the acceptee who is supposed to come or are we allowed to bring our spouse? My husband is dying to see where I'm going to school, but I don't want to drag him to Miami to stare at the outside of a building or the inside of a hotel room. 😉
 
eablackwell said:
Morning or afternoon? I interviewed in the morning that day. 👍

Also, a question about 2nd looks. Is it just the acceptee who is supposed to come or are we allowed to bring our spouse? My husband is dying to see where I'm going to school, but I don't want to drag him to Miami to stare at the outside of a building or the inside of a hotel room. 😉
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I didn't ask Mrs. Betty Monfort when I initially emailed her. I'm personally not gonna ask her again simply because I don't want to bombard her with emails, but you're more than welcome to. I'm sure she will have all this type of pertinent information for us when she provides us with the final date, etc. I'm curious too, maybe I'll bring my parents lol
 
eablackwell said:
Morning or afternoon? I interviewed in the morning that day. 👍

Also, a question about 2nd looks. Is it just the acceptee who is supposed to come or are we allowed to bring our spouse? My husband is dying to see where I'm going to school, but I don't want to drag him to Miami to stare at the outside of a building or the inside of a hotel room. 😉
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I interviewed in the morning as well!!
 
eablackwell said:
Morning or afternoon? I interviewed in the morning that day. 👍

Also, a question about 2nd looks. Is it just the acceptee who is supposed to come or are we allowed to bring our spouse? My husband is dying to see where I'm going to school, but I don't want to drag him to Miami to stare at the outside of a building or the inside of a hotel room. 😉
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From what I remember from the interview, it seemed like they meant for significant others/parents to come as well. I hope that's the case- my parents are a bit wary of me going to school so far away from home (from Indiana), and I think they'd be more comfortable if we could check it out together before matriculation.
 
oh maaan, I'm kicking myself for not sending in my secondary to this school earlier. So for people who are interviewing/applying now, we would basically be applying for the waitlist?

Congrats to all those accepted btw!
 
eablackwell said:
I was the one in the wheelchair 🙂 hard to miss, lol
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Oh! I remember really liking your pretty red top haha. I was the one who told ya that in the elevator right before we went on tour. Random, I know, but I remember little things like that. Hopefully we’ll be classmates in the fall!
 
oskee47 said:
Oh! I remember really liking your pretty red top haha. I was the one who told ya that in the elevator right before we went on tour. Random, I know, but I remember little things like that. Hopefully we’ll be classmates in the fall!
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Ha! I remember you! That comment kept me a little more sane as I was reading through the "what not to wear" threads post-interview. LoL. I seemed to wear everything wrong...I even had a French manicure which is supposedly bad. I'm so glad I don't have to fret over every aspect of my interview anymore 😉
 
Interviewed on 10/29 and still waiting to hear. Keeping my fingers crossed!
 
JayP003 said:
Congratulations yall! Looks more and more like this is where I'm going to end up. Best wishes to Doc and Run - here's hoping ya get good news. I look forward to meeting yall next year.
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Thanks JayP003, hoping I hear good news too! And soon 🙂. I've gotten two pre-interview rejections this week, so this definitely brighten my week. Hopefully we will be meeting soon.😀
 
DocTraveler said:
Thanks JayP003, hoping I hear good news too! And soon 🙂. I've gotten two pre-interview rejections this week, so this definitely brighten my week. Hopefully we will be meeting soon.😀
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I actually don't mind pre-interview rejections so much. It's sort of nice to finally hear back from some schools and know they might have actually read my application.
 
Interviewed here on Friday and fell INLOVE with the school!! FIU Completely exceeded my expectations. I love that housing is available to med students on-campus so we too can enjoy all the campus amenities!!

Really hoping for an acceptance here and love that my family (Aunt & Grandparents) are only 20 minutes away. I was sooooo tired during my interview I'm scared I talked TOO much (took the red eye in from CA and only got 4 hours of sleep due to time differences and I didn't sleep on the plane🙁) I just hope they like me as much as I like them.

They definately did clear up many misconceptions posted on SDN about the school. They are NOT in financial trouble, it was really hard to believe this after touring the school. The facility is INCREDIBLE. And the class of 80 is NOT yet full. I thought it was funny how the admissions staff reads SDN, so be careful what you post 🙂

I Love FIU!!!😍
 
Thanks Texas! That's great to know about the 80 spots not being filled. I guess I misunderstood during my interview day 🙂 I was under the impression the accepted/alternate list did not start until after 80 were accepted. Thank you for the update!

Good luck! I know what you mean about falling in love with this place. I had the same experience.
 
JayP003 said:
I actually don't mind pre-interview rejections so much. It's sort of nice to finally hear back from some schools and know they might have actually read my application.
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True....I rather know than be in limbo...but it still stings every time 🙁
 
I interviewed on Oct. 29th and people who interviewed in November have found out by now. Does anyone know if your status changes once you've been discussed at the committee meeting?
 
JungleFever21 said:
I interviewed on Oct. 29th and people who interviewed in November have found out by now. Does anyone know if your status changes once you've been discussed at the committee meeting?
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Yes. It should say committee review complete after you have been discussed. I think they meet on Tuesdays..

I interviewed 9/27 and didn't hear anything until Nov 16th or 17th. By then people who interviewed after me had heard back (which sucked)..but I still got accepted, so I wouldn't worry too much about the timing.

Good luck
 
eablackwell said:
I guess I misunderstood during my interview day 🙂 I was under the impression the accepted/alternate list did not start until after 80 were accepted.
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I actually remember hearing the same thing...the accepted/alternate list didn't start until the class was full...maybe people dropped their acceptances and the spots weren't immediately filled by people from the alternate list?

Second, does anyone else recall being told that the order in which applications went to committee was random...I'm REALLY anxious to hear from FIU!



PS. PLEASE TAKE ME FIU!
 
Hey guys,
I have to agree with the above posts, its kind of hard to have a "usual" time when we only have 2 classes 😛

I am in 2nd class( the current MS1's) if you all have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.

Just to reiterate, a lot of the stuff previously posted on SDN was just flat out not true concerning any sort of accreditation issues or financial issues.

Also, as far as acceptances go, there will be A LOT of movement in the coming months...to put it in perspective one of the members of our class got accepted about 1 week before classes started!
 
Hi Jambo,

I interviewed last Friday and a couple of questions arose this weekend which I didn't think to ask during my interview..maybe you can answer them🙄

What kind of resources is FIU giving 2nd year students to prep for USMLE Step 1? Will there be time off granted for students to study?

Also, are there opportunities for international electives or to study abroad during the summer or to do rotations abroad?

One more...what does your average class day look like? Are ya'll at school all day or half a day? And is there PBL in the curriculum and are lectures recorded?

Sorry for all the questions, I was literally a zombie on my interview day (didn't sleep the night before) So these questions slipped my mind

Thanks a million!!!😛
 
Hey! ,
I wasn't able to stop by last friday , I usually make a point of trying to stop by on interview days to be available, but I had to do something at one of the local hospitals :/

As far as Step 1, according to their plan we are actually supposed to take it at the end of our 3rd year, not our 2nd. That is a difference between us and a number of other places. As far as the resources though, they will give us a 6 week block off to study before taking the Step 1, as well as they will be signing us up for a prep program known as Doctors in Training, as well as giving us access to a question bank(USMLERx or USMLEWorld, they havent decided the specifics of the question bank yet)

As far as abroad rotations/international electives, I honestly wouldn't know the specifics however I do know they are pretty accommodating here, so I don't think you would have a problem doing that, but again I dont know the specifics.

As far as a typical day, today we had our structure and function final...so it was a free day to gain some sanity!! 😀 , however it depends on the specific class module we are in but for example we have pharmacology next so our days are MF 9-12 Tues 9-5( we do to a clinical skills center after lecture in order to learn history+physicals) WThr 9-3 ( in addition to pharm we have epidemiology for 2 hrs wednesday and social medicine for 2 hrs thursday). Lectures are recorded on a program called tegirty which I love and use way too often for when I sleep in. As far as PBL that varies course to course...I wouldnt say its a pillar of the curriculum, but you will definately get your fill of PBL in addition to didactic learning here. For pharm, we have 2 PBL cases/ week.

If you are concerned about anything/ have more in depth or private questions you dont want associated with SDN you can inbox me and i will give you my email...I am very open and honest about the experience and know FIUs strengths and weaknesses...at the end of the day you want to make sure your strengths match the schools strengths no matter where you go, so I'm all about that.
 
Jambo1 thanks a lot for all that info, you really answered questions I also had about a normal day as a student and the typical daily schedule more or less, I find out this month if I got in, FIU is great! the time off for STEP 1 sounds really nice!
 
Not a problem!

Feel free to PM me or post here if you have any more questions, I was in your shoes last year and I always have time to answer questions for you all!
 
MDeadmau5 said:
I didn't ask Mrs. Betty Monfort when I initially emailed her. I'm personally not gonna ask her again simply because I don't want to bombard her with emails, but you're more than welcome to. I'm sure she will have all this type of pertinent information for us when she provides us with the final date, etc. I'm curious too, maybe I'll bring my parents lol
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OK..just spoke to Betty...it looks like April 1st and April 2nd as the second look..or "Welcome Back" as FIU calls it. She said late morning, early afternoon Friday 4/1 and then morning to early afternoon of Saturday...mostly info but a lot of meet and greet, hospital tours and a "get-to-know" Miami outing with the current students. I asked about "significant others" and she said that was a great idea and that she would try to schedule something so they would not be bored!
Sounds great! 😍😀
 
salsagal said:
OK..just spoke to Betty...it looks like April 1st and April 2nd as the second look..or "Welcome Back" as FIU calls it. She said late morning, early afternoon Friday 4/1 and then morning to early afternoon of Saturday...mostly info but a lot of meet and greet, hospital tours and a "get-to-know" Miami outing with the current students. I asked about "significant others" and she said that was a great idea and that she would try to schedule something so they would not be bored!
Sounds great! 😍😀
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Thank you so much for the update! 🙂 Can't wait to meet people in person!
 
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