2010-2011 New York Medical College Application Thread

[jny19]

Stupid question to all: is the $100 deposit just made out to NYMC, or the Admissions Office/some other office specifically?

Interviewed in January, accepted about two weeks ago.

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[whoknows2012]

I’m also confused by the above quote. What about the tuoro affiliation can’t you get over? They give the school financial security and the holidays have changed to include Jewish holidays. That’s it. The accreditation of NYMC is unchanged. The school is an MD program and will NOT change to DO. And I have read on here that the deal may not even work out. Can current NYMC students give updated comments on Tuoro-NYMC deal and how it has changed/will change future student experiences and reputation/management of the school? Thanks.

We haven't gotten any recent updates. It is true though that the deal may not go through in the end, but that will be determined by Touro's financial situation. As a MS2 I can honestly say its the last thing on my mind. If I were you guys I wouldn't let it factor into your decision.

 

[synthase]

We haven't gotten any recent updates. It is true though that the deal may not go through in the end, but that will be determined by Touro's financial situation. As a MS2 I can honestly say its the last thing on my mind. If I were you guys I wouldn't let it factor into your decision.

Glad to hear. Thank you.

 

[elodie]

I’m also confused by the above quote. What about the tuoro affiliation can’t you get over? They give the school financial security and the holidays have changed to include Jewish holidays. That’s it. The accreditation of NYMC is unchanged. The school is an MD program and will NOT change to DO. And I have read on here that the deal may not even work out. Can current NYMC students give updated comments on Tuoro-NYMC deal and how it has changed/will change future student experiences and reputation/management of the school? Thanks.

This post sums it up best. Found from NYMC 2013 thread...It is something that bothers me, so I am choosing to go elsewhere. No one knows the implications of the merge - I'd just not rather take the risk:

"I wouldn't come here.
I'm an MD student here at NYMC and all I can say is that if I were in your shoes and I had an acceptance at another pre-allopathic, US medical school, I would take the other acceptance. I'm not a member of the student senate so I may not be as well informed as some of the other posters here but I know I signed up for New York Medical College not NYMC at Touro. The idea of a medical school selling their integrity to a diploma mill institution with a history of scandal is sickening. The school is in some serious financial trouble and basically they are willing to sell their reputation to keep the school afloat. Touro may have sold their online division but apparently they still like selling degrees from their institution.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19797601/

Maybe Touro is trying to become more legit by merging with NYMC but everyone knows that it's very hard to regain credibility once you tarnish your reputation. So what does that say about NYMC if it wants to associate their academic credentials with Touro? They may not be able to sell MD degrees but realize that your MD degree will be coming from a school with connections to a questionable institution. I would have rather have been bought out by a pharmaceutical company. At least we would have become a state of the art research school.

Some other stuff to consider: Touro has at least 1 other DO school. If the schools merge what does that mean for the reputation of NYMC? What does that mean for 3rd year clerkship spots? Other students are saying that oh yes, we would have access to this great hospital in NJ. In the same paragraph they are saying "I am sure there is a lot of information I am not privy to". Basically everything is a big fat unknown. No one, not even the administrators know what's going on.

And yes, I am clearly biased cause I am pissed off. I debated whether to post here or not but I felt that you guys deserved a differing opinion. You guys deserve to have what little information is available. And consider this, do you want to go to a medical school that has such little regard for the opinions of students or alumni? I doubt the alumni have any clue what's going on given the fact that the med students just found out a few days ago from word of mouth. This place has so little respect for its students that it won't keep us informed. Yeah the negotiation is under a confidentiality clause...but shouldn't the students have been involved in the decision making process in the first place?

I'm trying to transfer out of this place asap, but it's unlikely it'll work. It's very hard to transfer between medical schools. Consider this the warning, I never had."

 

[whoknows2012]

This post sums it up best. Found from NYMC 2013 thread...It is something that bothers me, so I am choosing to go elsewhere. No one knows the implications of the merge - I'd just not rather take the risk:

"I wouldn't come here.
I'm an MD student here at NYMC and all I can say is that if I were in your shoes and I had an acceptance at another pre-allopathic, US medical school, I would take the other acceptance. I'm not a member of the student senate so I may not be as well informed as some of the other posters here but I know I signed up for New York Medical College not NYMC at Touro. The idea of a medical school selling their integrity to a diploma mill institution with a history of scandal is sickening. The school is in some serious financial trouble and basically they are willing to sell their reputation to keep the school afloat. Touro may have sold their online division but apparently they still like selling degrees from their institution.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19797601/

Maybe Touro is trying to become more legit by merging with NYMC but everyone knows that it's very hard to regain credibility once you tarnish your reputation. So what does that say about NYMC if it wants to associate their academic credentials with Touro? They may not be able to sell MD degrees but realize that your MD degree will be coming from a school with connections to a questionable institution. I would have rather have been bought out by a pharmaceutical company. At least we would have become a state of the art research school.

Some other stuff to consider: Touro has at least 1 other DO school. If the schools merge what does that mean for the reputation of NYMC? What does that mean for 3rd year clerkship spots? Other students are saying that oh yes, we would have access to this great hospital in NJ. In the same paragraph they are saying "I am sure there is a lot of information I am not privy to". Basically everything is a big fat unknown. No one, not even the administrators know what's going on.

And yes, I am clearly biased cause I am pissed off. I debated whether to post here or not but I felt that you guys deserved a differing opinion. You guys deserve to have what little information is available. And consider this, do you want to go to a medical school that has such little regard for the opinions of students or alumni? I doubt the alumni have any clue what's going on given the fact that the med students just found out a few days ago from word of mouth. This place has so little respect for its students that it won't keep us informed. Yeah the negotiation is under a confidentiality clause...but shouldn't the students have been involved in the decision making process in the first place?

I'm trying to transfer out of this place asap, but it's unlikely it'll work. It's very hard to transfer between medical schools. Consider this the warning, I never had."

Its laughable that you're quoting a thread from 2 yrs ago. Well 2 yrs have past and all that has changed is that we've gained 3 additional rotation sites (lenox hill in manhattan, st josephs in paterson, NJ and phelps memorial in white plains) and our financial situation has been greatly improved. If you feel uncomfortable about the touro "situation" that is fine and I'm happy you've decided to attend another institution since your spot will be gladly taken by a student more eager to attend. To address some other issues with your post, NYMC isn't "merging" with Touro. They never were and never will. Touro is POTENTIALLY taking over the position the archdiocese of westchester had up until 2 yrs ago. Touro's DO school and NYMC are 2 completely different institutions and there are no intentions of combining rotation sites, and to suggest such an option is ridiculous and nothing less than inflammatory. Lastly of the 400 2nd and 3rd yrs, I have heard of no one that has any intention of transferring. NYMC students typically do very well on the boards, and year after year we have a very impressive match list. There are amazing connections made here, and being that there are roughly 800 medical students at one time, we have a fairly large alumni base. Please sell your BS elsewhere.

I apologize for sounding so angry but I thought these types of posts were done with. For the past 2 yrs any informed NYMC on SDN has tried really hard to dispel all these Touro myths, and sure enough some naive MS0 reads a thread from 2 yrs ago and uses that as reference to enforce the point that attending NYMC is risky. Most of the posts from the upper-classmen at the time (3rd and 4th yrs who have since graduated) were out of unwarranted fear that a MD from NYMC would be looked upon less highly because of Touro. Well as I said, 2 yrs later and absolutely nothing negative has occurred and there have only been positive changes.

 

[ourskid]

First, Congratulations to all those accepted and even more to those who have decided to come to NYMC. To those on the waiting list...just wait, I didn't get in until July but it all worked out.

Secondly, I'd like to echo whoknows2012. I'm also a current MSII and though Touro rumors are rampant they are not a reason to immediately write off NYMC.

Most importantly, for those NYMC Class of 2015ers who are already thinking about housing: If you are thinking about living off-campus feel free to private message me for suggestions on places to look, including a large room in the apartment I live in less than 2 miles from campus in Valhalla.

 

[NDSKI]

So I have an interview scheduled at NYMC for late April. I was wondering, do they still accept people from the late interview dates or are you only interviewing for a spot on the waitlist?

 

[gplex86]

As for Touro, the deadline for that transaction is sometime in May. Will it happen? Well neither side has mentioned the potential transaction in months... We'll know for sure in a bit.

Meanwhile, how's NYMC doing? Lenox Hill Hospital is a reality, since many students got placements there for third year. And another new site is St. Johns in Paterson, NJ. A little far, but it's a big hospital.

 

[gplex86]

So I have an interview scheduled at NYMC for late April. I was wondering, do they still accept people from the late interview dates or are you only interviewing for a spot on the waitlist?

Every interview is supposed to be for a real spot. But it's going to be harder to win it outright so late in the year.

 

[SCUBAfan]

For those people who got off the waitlist, did you write updates/letters of interest?

I trying to keep my hope up since I've heard there's a lot of waitlist movement, but there seem to be a LOT of people getting in outright.

Also NYMC told me not to expect any waitlist movement until June, but some people on the thread have already come off the list. Is it possible the office was giving me a hint as to my position on the list?

 

[gplex86]

For those people who got off the waitlist, did you write updates/letters of interest?

I trying to keep my hope up since I've heard there's a lot of waitlist movement, but there seem to be a LOT of people getting in outright.

Also NYMC told me not to expect any waitlist movement until June, but some people on the thread have already come off the list. Is it possible the office was giving me a hint as to my position on the list?

Don't read too much into it. Just keep sending update letters. You're chances hinge on showing interest and having someone just like you withdraw. If they didn't want you they would have rejected you.

 

[Saradoc]

class of 2015,

Welcome to NYMC! I am an 4th year who will be moving to NYC this month, and am hoping to sell or rent my condo. This is a large Junior 4 (huge 1 bedroom plus office/possible second bedroom) that is located 15 minutes from campus. Please PM me if you'd like to know specifics/cost.
Thanks and good luck!!

 

[synthase]

Second look day - May 3rd OR May 6th. Limit to 25 people per day. Anyone planning on attending?

 

[socks053]

Second look day - May 3rd OR May 6th. Limit to 25 people per day. Anyone planning on attending?

I wish I could, but I'm taking finals that week... talk about bad timing. I hope someone is going so I can hear about it though!

 

[Tenstudent]

Just withdrew my acceptance today.

Good luck to everyone!!

 

[dragon529]

@Tenstudent, where have you decided to attend?

 

[Tenstudent]

@Tenstudent, where have you decided to attend?

Deciding between Wake Forest and Einstein.

On BU and Stony Brook waitlists.

 

[moneymill4569]

I withdrew my acceptance the other day. Good luck to everyone!

 

[girlinthegarden]

Second look day - May 3rd OR May 6th. Limit to 25 people per day. Anyone planning on attending?

I'll be there on May 6th - anyone else?

 

[Dr G3]

First acceptance! last tuesday by email. Good luck to all of you still waiting

 

[pairofscrubs]

First acceptance! last tuesday by email. Good luck to all of you still waiting

Congrats!! May I ask when you interviewed? Hopefully I will hear some great news from NYMC soon. #crossedfingers

 

[Dr G3]

Congrats!! May I ask when you interviewed? Hopefully I will hear some great news from NYMC soon. #crossedfingers

I interviewed on Wed. February 9th. I hope you hear good news too.

 

[ahoni2118]

CURRENT STUDENTS of NYMC.....what is the weekly schedule for 1st years time wise? like what time are you done on a friday for instance. My sister is going to college away from home and I would really like to see her off. But i would need to catch a flight out friday night to be back sun. I want to make sure I wont be missing anything.

Thanks!

 

[gplex86]

CURRENT STUDENTS of NYMC.....what is the weekly schedule for 1st years time wise? like what time are you done on a friday for instance. My sister is going to college away from home and I would really like to see her off. But i would need to catch a flight out friday night to be back sun. I want to make sure I wont be missing anything.

Thanks!

Never past 5pm. Right now, Friday's end earlier (like 3pm) because of the Jewish sabbath, but that may change. If it's a night flight you'll be fine. If you really need to you can go to the morning lab... I'm assuming you're talking about the fall.

 

[synthase]

CURRENT STUDENTS of NYMC.....what is the weekly schedule for 1st years time wise? like what time are you done on a friday for instance. My sister is going to college away from home and I would really like to see her off. But i would need to catch a flight out friday night to be back sun. I want to make sure I wont be missing anything.

Thanks!

I'm not a current student, but I found this link in last year's thread for the Class of 2014 first year schedule. Scan through that to get an idea of times. Don't know when they will post our first year schedule but probably not for another month or two... hope this helps.
http://dcdb.nymc.edu/view/schedule/Medical/20119/2010-08-07

 

[ahoni2118]

Thanks!...that does hel

 

[sn0w 72]

Hey guys,

Has anyone been accepted off of post-interview waitlist yet? I interviewed in Nov and was wait listed in January.

Thanks!

 

[amandaeleven]

Has anyone received any decisions lately?

 

[noz]

Has anyone received any decisions lately?

Got mine yesterday. Interviewed 2/28.

 

[amandaeleven]

Got mine yesterday. Interviewed 2/28.

Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'm waiting on a 3/3 interview so hopefully this means by next week sometime I'll hear something

 

[dragonfly11]

Got mine yesterday. Interviewed 2/28.

ah! this is the same day I interviewed. was it by email? I still haven't heard anything.

 

[noz]

ah! this is the same day I interviewed. was it by email? I still haven't heard anything.

Yep, by email.

 

[Maxwell7301]

Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'm waiting on a 3/3 interview so hopefully this means by next week sometime I'll hear something

I interviewed with you on 3/3. Maybe we'll hear soon!

Good luck

 

[WAPhoenix]

Awesome. Thanks for the update! I'm waiting on a 3/3 interview so hopefully this means by next week sometime I'll hear something

Ah... interviewed on 3/14, feels like it's been forever. Still got the last stretch of waiting to do, hope we do hear earlier.

 

[Velour Fog]

Got mine yesterday. Interviewed 2/28.

Was it good news or bad news?

I interviewed a couple of weeks before you and haven't heard a thing

 

[noz]

Was it good news or bad news?

I interviewed a couple of weeks before you and haven't heard a thing

Waitlisted. I guess that would be bad but considering how terrible my interview was it's relatively good. This school isn't my top choice but I'm sticking around to see if they can offer me some $$$.

 

[nessa4719]

I interviewed 2/28 and still havent heard back...ugh prob bad news heading my way

 

[juliedi]

Did anyone else receive a false "withdrawal acknowledgement" email today, or was that just me??? I got an email this morning saying that NYMC received my request to withdraw my application, but I hadn't told them I was withdrawing! I emailed them about it and they quickly responded that it was a mistake; I'm still accepted. I was just wondering if this happened to anyone else.

 

[synthase]

Did anyone else receive a false "withdrawal acknowledgement" email today, or was that just me??? I got an email this morning saying that NYMC received my request to withdraw my application, but I hadn't told them I was withdrawing! I emailed them about it and they quickly responded that it was a mistake; I'm still accepted. I was just wondering if this happened to anyone else.

No fake withdrawal message for me....glad you got it figured out - I would have seriously stressed over that

 

[Prism328]

withdrew acceptance, hope of you guys get my spot

 

[dragonfly11]

rejected via snail mail (never got an email). I had SUCH a great interview, too! makes me wonder why they even bothered to interview me.

 

[amandaeleven]

rejected via snail mail (never got an email). I had SUCH a great interview, too! makes me wonder why they even bothered to interview me.

Did they update your status page with a "decision letter sent date"?

 

[dragonfly11]

Did they update your status page with a "decision letter sent date"?

no, also didn't email me. very inconsistent.

 

[amandaeleven]

no, also didn't email me. very inconsistent.

Aww well good luck elsewhere! Guess I'll be checking my mailbox like crazy now...

 

[socks053]

Did they update your status page with a "decision letter sent date"?

mine still doesn't have a decision letter sent date and i received my decision letter almost 3 weeks ago so i wouldn't rely heavily on the status page. seems like it's not updated very often.

 

[whiteorchid37]

anyone make a nymc class of 2015 group on fb yet?

 

[hivickykats]

Hey guys, I'm a little confused about where/what to address the $100 deposit to. I assumed they didn't want it with the terms and conditions so I sent it in separately already. Anybody know?

 

[socks053]

Hey guys, I'm a little confused about where/what to address the $100 deposit to. I assumed they didn't want it with the terms and conditions so I sent it in separately already. Anybody know?

I sent mine in with the terms and conditions and they emailed me conformation that they received it, so sending it to the admissions office works fine.

 

[vanillabearmd]

Just got an acceptance email this morning . Interviewed 3/10. Good luck to those still waiting.

 

[amandaeleven]

Waitlisted today =/ (interviewed 3/3)