2010-2011 Hofstra University Application Thread

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Twenty have gone out. Twenty more next week.

but if 20 more go out next week, doesn't that contradict what Engindoc said about Hofstra evaluating ALL interviewees before the acceptances go out? The people who interview next week won't even have time to go to committee.

 

[Polo423]

No they said they're not accepting in any particular order

 

[Polo423]

but if 20 more go out next week, doesn't that contradict what Engindoc said about Hofstra evaluating ALL interviewees before the acceptances go out? The people who interview next week won't even have time to go to committee.

Perhaps that means the first 20 didn't all accept, so they're able to send out another 20 with spots left

 

[EnginDoc]

I agree with Polo's thought. They probably offered 20 seats, with a deadline of Jan 31st. Which means, at this point many people have offers from other schools by now, soi doubt all 20 said yes and pitched in 100 bucks. So ya, they're probably be some empty seats even for people interviewing on the last day. Someone threw out the stat, 100 acceptances for 40 matriculates. That sounds dead on. Looking at the biggest school, Drexel does something like 711 accept/280 matrics. Half of people accepting is probably generous for a new school, so 100 sounds accurate. Accepting people later on guarantees they have a better idea of their options going into the decision to accept it, thus they'll get more realistic counts. A lot of schools weight scores/grades heaviest, Hofstra will probably weight enthusiasm more.

 

[GoWiththeFlo]

I agree with Polo's thought. They probably offered 20 seats, with a deadline of Jan 31st. Which means, at this point many people have offers from other schools by now, soi doubt all 20 said yes and pitched in 100 bucks. So ya, they're probably be some empty seats even for people interviewing on the last day. Someone threw out the stat, 100 acceptances for 40 matriculates. That sounds dead on. Looking at the biggest school, Drexel does something like 711 accept/280 matrics. Half of people accepting is probably generous for a new school, so 100 sounds accurate. Accepting people later on guarantees they have a better idea of their options going into the decision to accept it, thus they'll get more realistic counts. A lot of schools weight scores/grades heaviest, Hofstra will probably weight enthusiasm more.

Hey EnginDoc, I think your post is speculation, but I love your enthusiasm. We have no idea how many acceptances they sent out in January. As far as people accepting or declining, the only people who would withdraw are ones that already have the acceptance from their #1 choice, otherwise, why withdraw? You can give them $100 and have it back by May 15th, I don't see any downside to that. I thought I read on an earlier post that each first yr student will get a $20K scholarship for all 4 years, that is a lot of wood, and will make people think very hard about withdrawing so soon. We will have to wait until the end of the cycle to see how many acceptances they really send out, now it is all speculation to fill the seats. Although it is a new school, many people are excited about the effort that NS-LIJ is putting into this. I would also assume (just assume) that if you wanted to do a residency in the NS-LIJ system, it might be to your advantage to go to Hofstra (thats speculation on my part, so we can now all speculate!)

 

[pairofscrubs]

Hey EnginDoc, I think your post is speculation, but I love your enthusiasm. We have no idea how many acceptances they sent out in January. As far as people accepting or declining, the only people who would withdraw are ones that already have the acceptance from their #1 choice, otherwise, why withdraw? You can give them $100 and have it back by May 15th, I don't see any downside to that. I thought I read on an earlier post that each first yr student will get a $20K scholarship for all 4 years, that is a lot of wood, and will make people think very hard about withdrawing so soon. We will have to wait until the end of the cycle to see how many acceptances they really send out, now it is all speculation to fill the seats. Although it is a new school, many people are excited about the effort that NS-LIJ is putting into this. I would also assume (just assume) that if you wanted to do a residency in the NS-LIJ system, it might be to your advantage to go to Hofstra (thats speculation on my part, so we can now all speculate!)

I agree wholeheartedly! Because the major part of this thread is speculation, I take everyone's comments with a grain of salt. But, I too enjoy the enthusiasm. And I think it would be unwise to dismiss Hofstra so readily for the same reasons you listed. Personally, I consider Hofstra equally among the other MD programs I have applied. And if I am accepted, more likely than not I would attend. Anyways, I wish luck to everyone! Cheers!

 

[StallionSupreme]

i thought you could only hold your spot for one MD school at a time. therefore, just putting the deposit down would not be enough. if someone was accepted at hofstra and another school. they would be forced to only keep one of their spots, giving up the rest.

 

[NYR56]

i thought you could only hold your spot for one MD school at a time. therefore, just putting the deposit down would not be enough. if someone was accepted at hofstra and another school. they would be forced to only keep one of their spots, giving up the rest.

That is only true after May 15. Before then, you can hold as many acceptances as you want.

 

[StallionSupreme]

oh my mistake i forgot. i feel like they're probably going to have a long wait list. they might string us along for a long time in that case 🙁

 

[HamidNia101]

Hofstra has a small class size, and they only one people to commit and do well with their infrastructure. They have time until May, and they are going to use it. Sit tight folks 🙂

 

[anbuitachi]

the new school thing is a huge turn off for students and is one huge negative about hofstra. we don't know if there will be internal conflicts (since it is a partnership between Hofstra and Northshore) or management issues, etc that may disrupt the students. students also don't know anything about how residency matchs will turn out or how much tuition is raised per year. i predict hofstra will have to accept ~120 students eventually to fill up their 40 spots.

 

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[nnuk]

the new school thing is a huge turn off for students and is one huge negative about hofstra. we don't know if there will be internal conflicts (since it is a partnership between Hofstra and Northshore) or management issues, etc that may disrupt the students. students also don't know anything about how residency matchs will turn out or how much tuition is raised per year. i predict hofstra will have to accept ~120 students eventually to fill up their 40 spots.

i think many students from outside the NY area don't realize how strong of an infrastructure northshore-lij has. it is expanding by the minute and most of the administration at the medical school is from the hospital system. i believe hofstra admin will have little to do with the school in reality. hofstra is currently making a huge push to move up in the ranks and only needed a medical school as its last professional school. it also had the space needed for a medical school facility. hence, the partnership. i think many students that aren't familiar with hofstra don't realize this. i have heard from quite a few sources that there is little need to worry about getting a residency, especially in NY and directly at northshore-lij. they want to keep their best students for themselves and their accreditation depends on the first class. they would not blow a multi-million dollar endeavor without doing whatever it takes to get 40 students a placement after graduation; the whole future of the program depends on it.

 

[anbuitachi]

i think many students from outside the NY area don't realize how strong of an infrastructure northshore-lij has. it is expanding by the minute and most of the administration at the medical school is from the hospital system. i believe hofstra admin will have little to do with the school in reality. hofstra is currently making a huge push to move up in the ranks and only needed a medical school as its last professional school. it also had the space needed for a medical school facility. hence, the partnership. i think many students that aren't familiar with hofstra don't realize this. i have heard from quite a few sources that there is little need to worry about getting a residency, especially in NY and directly at northshore-lij. they want to keep their best students for themselves and their accreditation depends on the first class. they would not blow a multi-million dollar endeavor without doing whatever it takes to get 40 students a placement after graduation; the whole future of the program depends on it.

agreed. but that also goes for every new medical school. they dont want to see their first class fail. yet people are still very skeptical about new schools

 

[Polo423]

Anyone else having trouble accessing the Portal?

 

[NYR56]

agreed. but that also goes for every new medical school. they dont want to see their first class fail. yet people are still very skeptical about new schools

The difference being that NSLIJ can actually do something about it - i.e. take students as residents. The other medical schools are simply partnered with hospitals, not owned by a very large hospital system. In the end, it won't be for everyone but I'm sure they'll have no problem finding 40 highly qualified students who it will work for.

The portal works for me, Polo.

 

[EnginDoc]

Does the LI health system have any top tier residency programs to offer?
EDIT:

I looked and this is what I found....
there are residency programs, a good number of them, but nothing I could find a ranking for. They don't have everything (i didnt see a derm or rad)
http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/Residency+and+Fellowship+Programs

So, I wouldn't worry about matching somewhere local...but anything outside of New England will have never heard of you. For clerkships, they have a big health system, I think this was under-described at the interview. The major Boston hospitals are like 700-1000 bed sized. There are 3-4 hospitals of similar size in LI!
http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/Member+Hospitals

If this health care system keeps the other billion of NY and Caribean med students out, which they really should, then Hofstra students would get free reign on a lot of very cool clerkship opportunities.

This calms my fears somewhat, but not completely. It is still a limiting factor (top tier programs are going to hesitate).

 

[letsgomedical]

any news, anyone??

 

[pairofscrubs]

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[pairofscrubs]

If this health care system keeps the other billion of NY and Caribean med students out, which they really should, then Hofstra students would get free reign on a lot of very cool clerkship opportunities.

I don't think that Hofstra students will have free reign over the NS-LIJ system. Clerkships would be readily available, yes. Regarding match, Hofstra graduates would still compete with other NY graduates; NS-LIJ might show preference to Hofstra graduates, but isn't going to limit themselves.

 

[HamidNia101]

[edited] It's interesting you mention that; limiting/refusing clerkships/residencies for other NY medical graduates and IMGs. For those outside of NYS, the issue--several notable Carribean medical schools (ie. Ross, St. George's) have "bought out" a number of clerkship/residency spots for their graduates and, in doing so, dilute the medical training of NY graduates (please refer: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/nyregion/23caribbean.html?_r=1) --is huge and is becoming more heated as time passes on. I personally don't have any negative opinions about those who've applied and/or attended medical school abroad, however, I don't want to compete with them for limited resources. I think the issue wouldn't be so severe if foreign medical schools would arrange for training opportunities in states besides NY.

I know this is totally off topic, but seeing as though we are all waiting to hear from Hofstra anyway, a little side conversation wouldn't be unwelcome, right? So... What are your takes on the matter?

LIJ is the moderator, it can decide to instantaneously restrict the number of Caribbean and non Hofstra students, and it will absolutely give preference to Hofstra kids.

 

[anbuitachi]

LIJ is the moderator, it can decide to instantaneously restrict the number of Caribbean and non Hofstra students, and it will absolutely give preference to Hofstra kids.

yes but you dont know how easy that will be. its one thing to listen to them say it or think it and another to witness it first hand. thats the downside to being new. you have to earn teh students trust. the college i go to also has a medical school and its all part of one organization. the medical school also said they show preference to students from the college. however it is not any easier at all. i was rejected pre interview and my stats was on/slightly above their schools average.

 

[FIREitUP]

I wish I could post the picture of the drunk I brought in to NSUH with a bruise on his head, who we found after coming to the hospital again with a c-spine collar touching his nose and his forehead pointing towards his chest, completely defeating the purpose of the collar. And that's why I decided not to collar him (as an EMT)...dynamite EM residents 🙂

 

[Hoya2009]

yes but you dont know how easy that will be. its one thing to listen to them say it or think it and another to witness it first hand. thats the downside to being new. you have to earn teh students trust. the college i go to also has a medical school and its all part of one organization. the medical school also said they show preference to students from the college. however it is not any easier at all. i was rejected pre interview and my stats was on/slightly above their schools average.

That is totally unrelated. Being an undergrad is no help in getting into a medical school at the same institution.

But, and I think people are losing this fact. North Shore-LIJ OWNS the medical school. They paid many millions of dollars to get it where it is, rustle up faculty and get all kinds of cool new stuff that they showed us on interview day.

I have no doubt that they want many many of their own graduates populating resident positions in the network, since they just fronted much money to have the privilege of having their own grads.

 

[anbuitachi]

That is totally unrelated. Being an undergrad is no help in getting into a medical school at the same institution.

But, and I think people are losing this fact. North Shore-LIJ OWNS the medical school. They paid many millions of dollars to get it where it is, rustle up faculty and get all kinds of cool new stuff that they showed us on interview day.

I have no doubt that they want many many of their own graduates populating resident positions in the network, since they just fronted much money to have the privilege of having their own grads.

i thought its a partnership...

 

[HamidNia101]

yes but you dont know how easy that will be. its one thing to listen to them say it or think it and another to witness it first hand. thats the downside to being new. you have to earn teh students trust. the college i go to also has a medical school and its all part of one organization. the medical school also said they show preference to students from the college. however it is not any easier at all. i was rejected pre interview and my stats was on/slightly above their schools average.

That is totally unrelated. Being an undergrad is no help in getting into a medical school at the same institution.

But, and I think people are losing this fact. North Shore-LIJ OWNS the medical school. They paid many millions of dollars to get it where it is, rustle up faculty and get all kinds of cool new stuff that they showed us on interview day.

I have no doubt that they want many many of their own graduates populating resident positions in the network, since they just fronted much money to have the privilege of having their own grads.

anbuitachi, you are right in that no one will ever know until it happens, and you are also right in being skeptical and looking after your own best interest (assuming you matriculate), however i'm with Hoya2009.

The LIJ has all the chips in this game and can play them however they want. they have been receiving students for years, and know how to handle them. They do receive financial incentive for absorbing students from other schools, however, one must consider the tremendous investment made on their part in creating this medical school. They have put the brand "LIJ" on the line, so the will be most attentive to their own student's needs. And seeing that they are a gigantic health system, they definitely have the capacity to do so.

 

[nnuk]

anbuitachi, you are right in that no one will ever know until it happens, and you are also right in being skeptical and looking after your own best interest (assuming you matriculate), however i'm with Hoya2009.

The LIJ has all the chips in this game and can play them however they want. they have been receiving students for years, and know how to handle them. They do receive financial incentive for absorbing students from other schools, however, one must consider the tremendous investment made on their part in creating this medical school. They have put the brand "LIJ" on the line, so the will be most attentive to their own student's needs. And seeing that they are a gigantic health system, they definitely have the capacity to do so.

well said. also, as nslij keeps growing i have no doubt that they will want to staff their new facilities with doctors that they have trained personally. again, its not for everyone, but for those looking for a future in NYC i think its a great opportunity. i have also heard from many doctors who will be involved with the program say that the individual attention that the students will get at hofstra will be unparalleled.

 

[nnuk]

I looked and this is what I found....
there are residency programs, a good number of them, but nothing I could find a ranking for. They don't have everything (i didnt see a derm or rad)
http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/Residency+and+Fellowship+Programs

So, I wouldn't worry about matching somewhere local...but anything outside of New England will have never heard of you. For clerkships, they have a big health system, I think this was under-described at the interview. The major Boston hospitals are like 700-1000 bed sized. There are 3-4 hospitals of similar size in LI!
http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/Member+Hospitals

i think it is extremely incorrect to say that "anything outside of New England will have never heard of you." Although the NSLIJ system may not be known to students because it has never had a medical school of its own before this, i am sure it is well-known to those in the medical world. it is one of the largest health systems in the country and an excellent one at that.

 

[MNBred]

i think it is extremely incorrect to say that "anything outside of New England will have never heard of you." Although the NSLIJ system may not be known to students because it has never had a medical school of its own before this, i am sure it is well-known to those in the medical world. it is one of the largest health systems in the country and an excellent one at that.

Agreed. I found out about this school from someone living in Nashville because of the reputation it has already earned as being innovative in it's approach to medical education. I'm from the midwest, live in CA, and have no direct connection to the medical community in New England so the Hofstra name is definitely not confined to that region. There are people in all of the medical communities I do have connections with who know about what they are doing, and think that it's respectable. At the interview they made a point that we would stand out in most residencies because they did a strong job of talking with many other schools during their planning phase and this makes sense to me.

That all being said...what do I know? 🙂

 

[Polo423]

Well from past replies...looks like this could be a big week

 

[EnginDoc]

They're still interviewing this week. I'd guess late this week or mid next week there will be notifications.

 

[MNBred]

They're still interviewing this week. I'd guess late this week or mid next week there will be notifications.

Good luck everybody!!

 

[atran017]

Is Hostra still offering interview invites this late? Some of my fellow applicants got a fast turn around time after reviewing their application while others haven't heard a thing...

 

[Polo423]

Their last interview day is February 15th (next Tuesday), so if one hasn't heard by now, I'd say tomorrow or Wednesday is the do-or-die day for interviewing at Hofstra

 

[ipodtouch]

Wait so what's going on with the acceptances?

Have they only sent out that first 20 in mid-January and haven't released any more?
I guess they really are taking their sweet time~~~

 

[bionic45]

Agreed. I found out about this school from someone living in Nashville because of the reputation it has already earned as being innovative in it's approach to medical education. I'm from the midwest, live in CA, and have no direct connection to the medical community in New England so the Hofstra name is definitely not confined to that region. There are people in all of the medical communities I do have connections with who know about what they are doing, and think that it's respectable. At the interview they made a point that we would stand out in most residencies because they did a strong job of talking with many other schools during their planning phase and this makes sense to me.

That all being said...what do I know? 🙂

My uncle works for the LIJ network and he says that it's HORRIBLE. They have grown exponentially over the past couple of years and are losing focus. Apparently a bunch of attendings are leaving to other hospitals.

My understanding is that the new Hofstra medical school is an attempt to bring additional credibility to LIJ.

That said, if I'm accepted to Hofstra it's going to be one of my bottom choices.

This is my understanding for what it's worth.

 

[atu7]

My uncle works for the LIJ network and he says that it's HORRIBLE. They have grown exponentially over the past couple of years and are losing focus. Apparently a bunch of attendings are leaving to other hospitals.

My understanding is that the new Hofstra medical school is an attempt to bring additional credibility to LIJ.

That said, if I'm accepted to Hofstra it's going to be one of my bottom choices.

This is my understanding for what it's worth.

Then why did you apply?

 

[pe54]

My uncle works for the LIJ network and he says that it's HORRIBLE. They have grown exponentially over the past couple of years and are losing focus. Apparently a bunch of attendings are leaving to other hospitals.

My understanding is that the new Hofstra medical school is an attempt to bring additional credibility to LIJ.

That said, if I'm accepted to Hofstra it's going to be one of my bottom choices.

This is my understanding for what it's worth.

This is about as convincing as....nothing.

 

[wahngjasnowy]

My uncle works for the LIJ network and he says that it's HORRIBLE. They have grown exponentially over the past couple of years and are losing focus. Apparently a bunch of attendings are leaving to other hospitals.

My understanding is that the new Hofstra medical school is an attempt to bring additional credibility to LIJ.

That said, if I'm accepted to Hofstra it's going to be one of my bottom choices.

This is my understanding for what it's worth.

I've gotta agree with atu7 and pe54. Why did you apply, and why are you even still waiting for them to tell you if you're accepted? You might as well just withdraw.

It's interesting that this is your first post ever on SDN, that you are a "medical student," and that you just joined SDN today (easily viewable by looking at your profile). Was it really that important for you to join SDN to put in these negative comments on a forum where most people are excited about the opportunity to go to this school?

 

[bionic45]

I've gotta agree with atu7 and pe54. Why did you apply, and why are you even still waiting for them to tell you if you're accepted? You might as well just withdraw.

It's interesting that this is your first post ever on SDN, that you are a "medical student," and that you just joined SDN today (easily viewable by looking at your profile). Was it really that important for you to join SDN to put in these negative comments on a forum where most people are excited about the opportunity to go to this school?

I've been lurking on this board for some time and thought everyone could benefit from some reality. I applied to almost every med school in the tri-state area. In any event I never said that HOFSRA MEDICAL is bad only that the LIJ system is a lot weaker than some of the other posters let on. I think all information needs to be out there and there's no reason to sugar coat. This is a big decision and if someone out there has any info (positive OR negative) I would want to know.

 

[Polo423]

i've been lurking on this board for some time and thought everyone could benefit from some reality. I applied to almost every med school in the tri-state area. In any event i never said that hofsra medical is bad only that the lij system is a lot weaker than some of the other posters let on. I think all information needs to be out there and there's no reason to sugar coat. This is a big decision and if someone out there has any info (positive or negative) i would want to know.

Troll! 🙂

 

[EnginDoc]

I've been lurking on this board for some time and thought everyone could benefit from some reality. I applied to almost every med school in the tri-state area. In any event I never said that HOFSRA MEDICAL is bad only that the LIJ system is a lot weaker than some of the other posters let on. I think all information needs to be out there and there's no reason to sugar coat. This is a big decision and if someone out there has any info (positive OR negative) I would want to know.

Yep. Negative and positive comments are both constructive.

Hofstra was my safety school: the patient population is pretty vanilla, I know some residency directors (know them well) who would never look at a new school student, and its still more expensive than my state school (even with scholarship). You also MUST own a car. And its 40 kids, you better all get along or it'll be a long 4 years. Ouchies!

However:

When I got there I was definitely surprised with the school, I had no idea the curriculum was so different, the simulation center was sick, and the building is sexy (yes, sexy). The dean was blunt as hell (he said something along the lines of "i'd kill myself before i let this school solely produce primary care docs, i want you to become passionate docs instead"). And both my interviewers were chairs, legitimately interested, and very bright.

It's still a serious candidate on my list because its different. Much like how schools pick their class out of a giant pile of mushy grades and scores. Unless I get into a trump school (top 20) then I may very well end up at Hofstra because it may actually produce better docs than a traditional lecture based curriculum.

Info/data/opinions are always good. In the end, you will make your decision based on whatever criteria you want. You can ignore all the warnings, assume everyone is making stuff up, or fear monger for fun. The reality is that getting into ANY medical school is an honor. Any reason to pick a school is a good reason if you believe in it!

No fluffy feelings! No whining! Data data data data!

PS: There's a cool calculator made by AMCAS that estimates what you will repay in 10 years. I did it for my schools, it helped eliminate some REALLY quick. Try it out.

 

[Polo423]

Yep. Negative and positive comments are both constructive.

Hofstra was my safety school: the patient population is pretty vanilla, I know some residency directors (know them well) who would never look at a new school student, and its still more expensive than my state school (even with scholarship). You also MUST own a car. And its 40 kids, you better all get along or it'll be a long 4 years. Ouchies!

However:

When I got there I was definitely surprised with the school, I had no idea the curriculum was so different, the simulation center was sick, and the building is sexy (yes, sexy). The dean was blunt as hell (he said something along the lines of "i'd kill myself before i let this school solely produce primary care docs, i want you to become passionate docs instead"). And both my interviewers were chairs, legitimately interested, and very bright.

It's still a serious candidate on my list because its different. Much like how schools pick their class out of a giant pile of mushy grades and scores. Unless I get into a trump school (top 20) then I may very well end up at Hofstra because it may actually produce better docs than a traditional lecture based curriculum.

Info/data/opinions are always good. In the end, you will make your decision based on whatever criteria you want. You can ignore all the warnings, assume everyone is making stuff up, or fear monger for fun. The reality is that getting into ANY medical school is an honor. Any reason to pick a school is a good reason if you believe in it!

No fluffy feelings! No whining! Data data data data!

PS: There's a cool calculator made by AMCAS that estimates what you will repay in 10 years. I did it for my schools, it helped eliminate some REALLY quick. Try it out.

Ha that really is the best word to describe that building. But anyway well said sir!

 

[anbuitachi]

Yep. Negative and positive comments are both constructive.

Hofstra was my safety school: the patient population is pretty vanilla, I know some residency directors (know them well) who would never look at a new school student, and its still more expensive than my state school (even with scholarship). You also MUST own a car. And its 40 kids, you better all get along or it'll be a long 4 years. Ouchies!

However:

When I got there I was definitely surprised with the school, I had no idea the curriculum was so different, the simulation center was sick, and the building is sexy (yes, sexy). The dean was blunt as hell (he said something along the lines of "i'd kill myself before i let this school solely produce primary care docs, i want you to become passionate docs instead"). And both my interviewers were chairs, legitimately interested, and very bright.

It's still a serious candidate on my list because its different. Much like how schools pick their class out of a giant pile of mushy grades and scores. Unless I get into a trump school (top 20) then I may very well end up at Hofstra because it may actually produce better docs than a traditional lecture based curriculum.

Info/data/opinions are always good. In the end, you will make your decision based on whatever criteria you want. You can ignore all the warnings, assume everyone is making stuff up, or fear monger for fun. The reality is that getting into ANY medical school is an honor. Any reason to pick a school is a good reason if you believe in it!

No fluffy feelings! No whining! Data data data data!

PS: There's a cool calculator made by AMCAS that estimates what you will repay in 10 years. I did it for my schools, it helped eliminate some REALLY quick. Try it out.

hard to make a school a safety when it has 40 spots and interviews 800.
one of my interviews was really nice. the other was sort of not that great. would shout, suddenly cut me off constantly, and looked like he was really rushing it and just want to get it over with..

 

[EnginDoc]

hard to make a school a safety when it has 40 spots and interviews 800.
one of my interviews was really nice. the other was sort of not that great. would shout, suddenly cut me off constantly, and looked like he was really rushing it and just want to get it over with..

I don't think anyone knew it would interview 800 kids. I figured they'd interview 3-400 for 40 spots.

 

[pairofscrubs]

Hey Engindoc, anubitachi, Polo423, or others that may apply: Is it possible I can PM you guys with questions regarding your interview? There isn't a feedback link on SDN and I'd love to learn your experiences at Hofstra. Let me know if you guys are agreeable! Cheers!

 

[Polo423]

Hey Engindoc, anubitachi, Polo423, or others that may apply: Is it possible I can PM you guys with questions regarding your interview? There isn't a feedback link on SDN and I'd love to learn your experiences at Hofstra. Let me know if you guys are agreeable! Cheers!

NP, throw me a PM

 

[pe54]

I've been lurking on this board for some time and thought everyone could benefit from some reality. I applied to almost every med school in the tri-state area. In any event I never said that HOFSRA MEDICAL is bad only that the LIJ system is a lot weaker than some of the other posters let on. I think all information needs to be out there and there's no reason to sugar coat. This is a big decision and if someone out there has any info (positive OR negative) I would want to know.

I'm just surprised--I know a number of people affiliated with NSLIJ and I've been hearing exactly the opposite of what you're saying.

Hofstra was low on my list too but my mind was completely changed during my interview day. I took to the different curriculum and the supporting staff they assembled--plus all of the early exposure opportunities.

 

[NYR56]

i thought its a partnership...

No, they own half of it, which is very unique.

I've been lurking on this board for some time and thought everyone could benefit from some reality. I applied to almost every med school in the tri-state area. In any event I never said that HOFSRA MEDICAL is bad only that the LIJ system is a lot weaker than some of the other posters let on. I think all information needs to be out there and there's no reason to sugar coat. This is a big decision and if someone out there has any info (positive OR negative) I would want to know.

Negative feedback is probably more important than positive feedback when it comes to med schools, so I won't jump on the troll bandwagon just yet. However, I'm pretty surprised you think the NSLIJ health system is "a lot weaker" than has been posted. As someone who has grown up on LI and worked in their hospitals, it is one of the best health systems around AFAIK.

 

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Had a late march interview. Decided to let this one go. Good luck guys!!! hope one of you get it

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