2010-2011 University of Cincinnati Application Thread

[futureMD2015]

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Do we know in general what type of changes are being made in the curriculum?

 

[curlytop]

Do we know in general what type of changes are being made in the curriculum?

At the interview, they said that the new curriculum would feature blocks and integration such that you'd be learning normal and abnormal structure and physiology together.

 

[Pedsbro]

At the interview, they said that the new curriculum would feature blocks and integration such that you'd be learning normal and abnormal structure and physiology together.

Yup, that's pretty much it. From what I understand, the lectures/notes/professors will all be the same, but the order of presentation will be completely different than what current students have. So we (current students) don't know what order things will be presented to you (i.e. instead of normal renal physiology being presented in November of 1st year, and renal pathology in spring of 2nd year, they may both be presented simultaneously in spring of 2nd year). But, I can't imagine they will change the actual lectures for both...the same professors with the same notes will be given to you, just at a different time. So in that respect, I still think the level of education you will be getting will be outstanding and not all that different than what current students in the "old" curriculum have had.
I personally am not a fan of teaching medical education this new way, but unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), MOST U.S. schools are heading in this direction in their curriculum. Having said all that, I would NOT let this be a reason to reject Cincy.

 

[c4e]

Honestly, everyone has different preferences to learn things, and each institution has different ways in which it prefers to present materials to its students. Institutional methods may or may not be the preferred methods of all of its students. For me, an integrated/longitudinal curriculum would have helped me greatly in learning second year material better, more efficiently, and more effectively, if and only if the integrated curriculum was done appropriately. However, I must caution that my opinions do not apply to everyone.

Despite my alternative opinion to the curriculum, Cincinnati is an excellent school, and they go above and beyond to provide tutoring outside the classroom for students to help master the material in first and second years. They give plenty of opportunities and flexibility to help you do well with didactic and lab material. They also give you relevant didactic material to make sure you're prepared for Step 1.

 

[swineflu]

Congratulations to all those who heard good news!

I am applying to medical schools next year and UC has been my top choice since I did summer research there. I love the CARE building and those little glass "huts". Anyways, maybe you guys can answer my question.

I looked at MSAR 2010-2011 and the median MCAT score of matriculated students at UC has gone up to 34 from 33 (data from 2009-2010). If I remember correctly, the median MCAT score in previous years was around 31-32. I feel like the median MCAT score for UC will continue to rise..... is the UC getting more and more competitive? or people are just doing better on the MCAT generally?

More specifically, what would an OOS applicant with 3.9 GPA need to get on the MCAT to be competitive for UC next cycle ?

I heard from a professor at UC medical school that 40% of the student population is OOS. But MSAR 2009-2010 tells me that only 24.2% of matriculated student is OOS. Do you think the % OOS is going up as well?

Thanks.

 

[Pedsbro]

Congratulations to all those who heard good news!

I am applying to medical schools next year and UC has been my top choice since I did summer research there. I love the CARE building and those little glass "huts". Anyways, maybe you guys can answer my question.

I looked at MSAR 2010-2011 and the median MCAT score of matriculated students at UC has gone up to 34 from 33 (data from 2009-2010). If I remember correctly, the median MCAT score in previous years was around 31-32. I feel like the median MCAT score for UC will continue to rise..... is the UC getting more and more competitive? or people are just doing better on the MCAT generally?

More specifically, what would an OOS applicant with 3.9 GPA need to get on the MCAT to be competitive for UC next cycle ?

I heard from a professor at UC medical school that 40% of the student population is OOS. But MSAR 2009-2010 tells me that only 24.2% of matriculated student is OOS. Do you think the % OOS is going up as well?

Thanks.

Couple things. Yes, UC is getting more competitive overall (as is all med school...typical for bad economic times and the drive to get more people into med school to make up for the doctor shortage we'll see in the coming decades). But UC is a great school, has good numbers, and they take a significant number of OOS apps...though it's more like 30-35%. Still higher than many other public schools in other states though. You mentioned that 24% matriculated...I'm guessing the discrepancy comes from the fact that just because they accept 30-35% out of state doesn't mean all of them accept the offer...acceptance numbers can and will differ from matriculation numbers. I don't see the number of OOS accepted going any higher up than it already is.
Also, yes the MCAT score average is definitely going up. Either of those mean you need to do well on the MCAT! A 3.9, I'd say you'd be fine with something like a 33 or above. Lower than that is not necessarily bad by itself, but may raise questions about why you did so well GPA-wise, but not on the MCAT (also depends on your strength of curriculum, how many EC's and the quality of them while you were in school, etc).

 

[WitchHunter]

Sorry for the length in advance 😀 So far everyone seems pretty positive on UC, but I just had a completely ridiculous (in my mind) exchange with a member of the adcom today.

Just a day or two ago, I received an e-mail from UC saying my application was incomplete and I should check my status to correct the problem. My initial thought was "WTF?! My application has been confirmed complete for months!" After hyperventilating for a moment, I determined it must have been sent in error, and set out to call and correct the error.

So I call them up, and I work my way through a few members of the secretarial staff who agree and say there are no notations that would seem to label my application as incomplete, and I in fact show as complete. Eventually, I get bumped up to an admissions counselor who has a *completely* different read of the screen (which tipped me off immediately: how can one person pull up a file and see no notations, while another sees something?) Apparently, the adcom has declined to consider my application because my MCAT scores are “too old”.

**Backstory: I knew that the 2009-2010 cycle listed 2007 as the oldest scores that would be accepted, so I anticipated that I may have a problem applying in 2010-2011 with a 2007 score, assuming that it would move up to a 2008 cutoff. I took the preemptive step of contacting UC in MARCH to inquire about this very scenario (so that if I needed to retake, I would have full access to the May/June exams). I was assured more than once that yes, the “official” rule was 3 years from matriculation (so indeed 2008); HOWEVER, in light of the fact that my MCAT administration was computer-based and I did not have a gap in academics (current graduate student), a 2007 score would not be a problem.**

I am told at this point that whoever gave me this information (which would be the Office of Admissions in conjunction with my Pre-Med advisor) must have been talking about last year’s cycle (because it would be completely logical for me to ask about applying in a cycle that has been closed for 3-4 months) and I would no longer be considered a valid candidate. Shocked and at a loss for words, somehow I formulated a coherent sentence to ask about the proper process for petitioning the committee to accept those scores anyway (I've read probably dozens of people doing the exact same thing across the forums here). At this point, the admissions counselor got very hostile, and accused me of trying to manipulate the process by asking for special favors. (Fine, perhaps asking for MCAT scores a few months out of their date range could be a special favor…**but that inquiry was confirmed long before I applied**.) Now I know I am probably getting a little fired up and emotional, because I’m not understanding at all at this point what’s going on, but I did not raise my voice or act in any unprofessional way. I can’t say the same about UC: “You don't belong in medical school because you don't understand how to follow simple directions.” She then follows up: “If you wish to make a petition, it will be rejected without exception, and we will make a note in your application file about it.”

I was completely shocked by all of this. I know people at UC undergrad and med school, and I've never heard anything like this before, and they can't believe it happened either. Trust me, I have total sympathy for all the nonsense they are put through my overeager students like some of us who call every week asking why we haven’t gotten a decision yet and just bugging the hell out of them until they want to kill us. We’re overachievers, that’s what we do 😛 But to be treated this way, to be given no consideration despite having proof of this arrangement ahead of time, and basically threatened to be blackballed by a public institution in my own state…I really don’t know what to say.

Does anyone have any words of advice to go on from here? I don’t want to speak badly about UC because it was certainly in my top 3 schools coming in (which is why I’m so broken up about this), but this reflects so poorly on both the office and the school in my mind. If the score were going to be an issue (if the agreement I had received months earlier wasn’t going to hold up), why didn’t you inform me of that in June when I submitted my AMCAS application? Or when you requested and accepted a secondary application in July? Or when you categorized my application as complete on MedStopOne for the past few months until just now? Confused and frustrated in Ohio, that’s all I can say, friends.

 

[fashbash]

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[c4e]

I'd postulate that it's a measure of how ready you are in terms of knowledge for medical school. 3 years is a long time to forget things, and they want to know you're ready knowledge-wise to take on the medical school curriculum.

Honestly, though, it's really good habit to be safer than sorry. And a lot of things in medical school will run on guidelines and deadlines that aren't very flexible. It's good to get into the habit of being able to follow instructions and to get things done as asked. Me, I went the safe route during applications in the 2007 and 2008 application cycles, and I retook the MCAT in 2007, which I had last taken in 2004 (which involved the paper exam). Honestly, it really isn't that bad. I spent about a month to a month and a half reviewing concepts for about 4-6 hours a day (with some days off). It's a hoop to jump through, yes, but it's totally doable.

Guidelines suck, yes. I had to learn to follow them when I first applied (and wasted a whole application cycle myself), but well, it happens, and it's an unavoidable part of life.

EDIT:

I took the preemptive step of contacting UC in MARCH to inquire about this very scenario (so that if I needed to retake, I would have full access to the May/June exams). I was assured more than once that yes, the "official" rule was 3 years from matriculation (so indeed 2008); HOWEVER, in light of the fact that my MCAT administration was computer-based and I did not have a gap in academics (current graduate student), a 2007 score would not be a problem.**

If you can remember who you talked to back in March about your situation, it'd be best to contact them. It's your best choice of action, but getting any sort of positive outcome from this is slim to none.

Does anyone have any words of advice to go on from here?

Plan to retake the MCAT. You can try to get an interview this year (and by all means keep trying), but I'd also look ahead for next year as the worst case scenario. You're getting to the point in the cycle where interview invites will become sparse. However, if you've been able to score interview invites, that's great, and you should pursue those avenues of getting into medical school.

If the score were going to be an issue (if the agreement I had received months earlier wasn't going to hold up), why didn't you inform me of that in June when I submitted my AMCAS application? Or when you requested and accepted a secondary application in July? Or when you categorized my application as complete on MedStopOne for the past few months until just now?

I'm sorry to hear that this cycle has not worked out well for you. Unfortunately, it's up to the applicant to be proactive about whether his file is complete and to actively make sure that your content is valid for adcom consideration (and to get adcom approval - possibly in writing in your file - in the case you may have exceptions). Adcoms get thousands of applications per year, and to actively chase down each applicant for incomplete information is not practical, considering adcoms also have to review completed applications, invite people for interviews, etc. Another fact I had to learn the hard way.

 

[rigel]

I dont really see many people on here mentioning they have interviews, but regardless, here goes:

I'm interviewing here on Dec 8th, and it's over $100 cheaper for me to fly in on the 6th before leaving late on the 8th. Was wondering if there was anyone else in the same predicament (there has to be, right? it's a Delta thing, and it seems like Delta is the only major carrier with direct flights to cincy...) and wanted to split a room. This whole process is really expensive, and i need to save as much cash as i can.

respond via privmsg please.

 

[c4e]

I dont really see many people on here mentioning they have interviews, but regardless, here goes:

I'm interviewing here on Dec 8th, and it's over $100 cheaper for me to fly in on the 6th before leaving late on the 8th. Was wondering if there was anyone else in the same predicament (there has to be, right? it's a Delta thing, and it seems like Delta is the only major carrier with direct flights to cincy...) and wanted to split a room. This whole process is really expensive, and i need to save as much cash as i can.

respond via privmsg please.

CVG is a hub to Delta (though I've heard there's been talk that CVG's role will be ramped down) and no other carriers. Tickets are generally less expensive if the flight in and flight out are farther apart in time.

There is a list of students that are willing to host interviewees. You should look into that. MedOneStop should also have a list of hotels near the COM where you can get rooms overnight for discount, and you should definitely look at those. If I remember correctly, Holmes is probably your best bet.

 

[rigel]

I just got an email today saying that Cincy has cancelled the student host program this year, so it's hotel or nothin.

 

[c4e]

I would strongly recommend looking at Holmes. IIRC, it cost about $50/night to stay there one or two years ago.

 

[curlytop]

I would strongly recommend looking at Holmes. IIRC, it cost about $50/night to stay there one or two years ago.

It still costs $50/night; stayed there 10/07. Continental breakfast in the morning.

 

[nigerdoc7]

I have an interview coming up shortly.. and I'm super nervous about the MMI.. I was looking at the sample questions and I'm not even sure how I would begin to answer some of them.. did those of you that have already done interviews practice before?

 

[c4e]

I have an interview coming up shortly.. and I'm super nervous about the MMI.. I was looking at the sample questions and I'm not even sure how I would begin to answer some of them.. did those of you that have already done interviews practice before?

Just relax and think through the scenario at your own pace. It's kind of like how the MCAT writing prompts are, just that the responses that are asked are a bit more directed and specific. Dr. Manuel will explain what the MMI is supposed to do and run through a quick example before you go through the circuit.

MMIs are new to the interview scene, so way more practice interviews focus on the traditional interview compared to the MMI. Actually, I don't think anyone practices for the MMI. Don't stress out over it too much and just have fun with it.

 

[curlytop]

Just relax and think through the scenario at your own pace. It's kind of like how the MCAT writing prompts are, just that the responses that are asked are a bit more directed and specific. Dr. Manuel will explain what the MMI is supposed to do and run through a quick example before you go through the circuit.

MMIs are new to the interview scene, so way more practice interviews focus on the traditional interview compared to the MMI. Actually, I don't think anyone practices for the MMI. Don't stress out over it too much and just have fun with it.

👍

Didn't practice at all, barely reviewed the questions they sent us as a sample. Accepted. It's only weird because it's uncommon. Try to have fun and you'll probably do better than you thought.

 

[futureMD2015]

👍

Didn't practice at all, barely reviewed the questions they sent us as a sample. Accepted. It's only weird because it's uncommon. Try to have fun and you'll probably do better than you thought.

Agreed. Plus, after you go through the 1st interview, you have 7 more chances to adjust and do it right 🙂. But honestly, the interviewers work with you, it's very conversational, so don't sweat it.

 

[Andiamo]

Speaking of interviews, has anyone who interviewed on November fifth received any updates yet?

 

[glow worm]

ACCEPTED!!!

First interview and first acceptance 🙂 🙂 🙂

Interviewed in the 11/5 group, OOS. Stats secret for now 😛

 

[Envix]

I interviewed Nov 5th, just got updated today; put on the alternate list. Anyone know how often they draw from the alternate list, or how big it is?

To the person who had the 2007 MCAT score: In general, of all my medical school visits so far, UC's admissions committee was the least helpful, caring, and interested in the interviewees that I have seen. It doesn't surprise me that they wouldn't go out of their way to assist you, even though doing so would mean they could get another qualified applicant in their pool. Note that my negative impressions are primarily of the adcom; I had a relatively positive view of the school as a whole.

And finally, it's probably a good life idea to always get exceptions like that in some sort of written confirmation, since people can forget/change their minds and later not help. You'd think it wouldn't happen for applying to medical school, though..

 

[startswithb]

Has anyone been rejected pre-interview yet? Or is this one of the schools that rejects everyone in a mass email around March? I haven't heard anything since August/Sept.

 

[obgyny]

Has anyone been rejected pre-interview yet? Or is this one of the schools that rejects everyone in a mass email around March? I haven't heard anything since August/Sept.

I'd like to know this too. I've been complete since 8/5 I think.

 

[c4e]

To the best of my knowledge, UC doesn't give pre-interview rejections. The interview rejection I received was in March. This is from previous experience but I can be wrong.

Regarding interview turnover times, I'd wait 2-4 weeks. It's a typical turnaround time. I'd start to look into MedOneStop or even call the admissions office if no answer or correspondence (electronic or USPS) is given towards the end of the 4th week.

Anyone know how often they draw from the alternate list, or how big it is?

Unknown from the alternate list or its size, though it doesn't hurt to try to update the adcom with new information that would improve your overall application. I expect that they keep the full alternate list through May, when they start to prune things down to a waitlist as the Big Shuffle starts.

 

[tr8]

34/3.9 OOS. Complete way back in July. Would've loved to interview a couple months earlier, but I'm happy with my acceptances and can't afford another trip. Good luck to the rest of you applying!

 

[fatladysings]

What are UC's stats? Perhaps I have them wrong...I thought their MCAT average was a 32/33 and average cGPA was 3.7. I'm in-state and hit relatively close to the average--so I'm a bit stunned that I'm still not hearing anything...anyone else in a similar boat (and wants to wallow in sadness together)? 😉

 

[tiedyeddog]

What are UC's stats? Perhaps I have them wrong...I thought their MCAT average was a 32/33 and average cGPA was 3.7. I'm in-state and hit relatively close to the average--so I'm a bit stunned that I'm still not hearing anything...anyone else in a similar boat (and wants to wallow in sadness together)? 😉

I had felt the same way... IS, 33, >3.75. I got an invite last week. I think it takes cinci time since they have relatively few dates and many interviewees on those dates? Dunno, hang tough!

 

[Zeldex]

I was just wondering if anyone knew where current med students reside while attending the Univ of Cincinnati. I asked on the tour, but my guide had is own house so he wasnt too sure... Thanks in advance.

 

[Pedsbro]

I was just wondering if anyone knew where current med students reside while attending the Univ of Cincinnati. I asked on the tour, but my guide had is own house so he wasnt too sure... Thanks in advance.

Most of us live in apartments (single or with roommates), but a handful share houses in the surrounding suburbs. A fairly large number live in the Stetson and other apartments directly across the street from the medical school. Expensive, but you can't beat the convenience of being within a short walking distance from the school and there will be plenty of classmates around. There's also the area to the west of school on Ludlow Ave, which has plenty of affordable apartments. Other good areas to live are Hyde Park, Oakley, and Mt. Lookout, all of which are nice, safe suburbs that are about a 10-15 min drive to school...those are all popular among students. A much more costly, but also nice area is Mt. Adams and even Downtown Cincy. Avoid Over the Rhine, Avondale, and certain areas of Corryville. Clifton has some nice areas...just have to do a little research around there.

 

[eveangel6]

Hey guys. For those who have already interviewed at UC, what time did the day end? Does it really last till 5pm?
Thanks!

 

[spideyman44]

Hey guys. For those who have already interviewed at UC, what time did the day end? Does it really last till 5pm?
Thanks!

It'll depend on your interview day time. My day began at 9 am and I was out by 3 or 3:15. Other students however didn't begin their interview day until 11 am so they didn't get out until 5 pm.

Good luck!

 

[tiedyeddog]

I recently had my interview. It was my first MMI experience. I was kind of nervous about it and was expecting pretty point blank ethic focused questions. I suck at them so I bought Doing Right: A Practical Guide to Ethics for Medical Trainees and Physicians. (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...to+ethics+for+medical+trainees+and+physicians). I couldn't find it at any local borders or Barnes and Nobles so I had it rush delivered to my house and read all of it the night before my interview. I was VERY thankful I did! It seemed like most of the interviewers weren't looking for the "right" answers, but instead just well reasoned one's you could communicate well. I didn't memorize the authors solutions to the vignettes, I just used it as a guide for how I would respond in a way that I felt appropriate.

Note: The book is written by a Canadian author and many of his vignettes apply to the Canadian Medical System. However, most of the examples and solutions are pretty universal.

 

[Aeterni]

Hey everyone, I just checked this and noticed class of 2014 wasn't represented. We can't have that (even though the second years have been holding down the fort quite nicely :] ), so I'll be checking every few days to answer some questions too.

To the guy asking about housing, Pedsbro summed it up nicely... the area directly around UC isn't too great...if you want to be close to campus Stetson Square is a popular option, but its pretty pricey so I'd advise against it. Mt. Auburn is a neighborhood to the southeast of campus with a sizable student population, so if you don't want to live too far away you could look into that.

Other neighborhoods that are nice to live in but still pretty close are Clifton's gaslight district around Ludlow Ave (3-4 minutes driving to the northwest) and East Walnut Hills (distinct from Walnut Hills, about 7-8 minutes to the east...this is where I live). A little bit further to the east (10-15 minutes) are Hyde Park, Oakley and Mt. Lookout. Mt. Adams is about the same distance but a bit more to the south and a little bit pricey, but I think you can get some not-too-bad pricing if you have a roommate or two.

They gave our budgets about 700/month for rent with another 100ish/month for utilities, so keep that in mind when looking. Apartments don't really start opening up until late May/June at least, though.

 

[Zeldex]

Hey quick question, does Cincinnati take people off of their alternate list prior to May 15th or is it only after they have prioritized it??

 

[Pedsbro]

Just a head's up to those of you interviewing tomorrow. It's supposed to snow tonight, and if you're not from here, let me warn you that drivers here freak out like it's the apocalypse when even one snow flake falls on their windshield...so be ready for traffic and delays. Every winter I wish I were back on the west coast, and not because of the snow and cold, but the drivers here!

Also, been on SDN long enough to know what people comment on about med school interview experiences...like how happy the current med students are/look or whatever. The 1st and 2nd years are in the middle of exams this week, including big ones on Friday, so if a few people seem a little frustrated or brash, don't get the wrong idea...that's not the norm! Good luck on MMI..it's not bad at all and can be sort of fun!

@Zeldex: I think it's possible to be pulled off the waitlist prior to May 15th. But if you email the admissions office or Dr. Manuel directly, I promise you that you'll get a straight forward answer...the admissions process here is relatively transparent. Don't take mine or anyone else's word for it on an internet forum.

 

[tiedyeddog]

Interviewed last Wednesday (12/08) and accepted today ten minutes before my work shift started! Needless to say, I had a huge smile all throughout work and didn't let anything get me down! This is my first acceptance and I loved the school, the CARE building was awesome!!!

 

[tiedyeddog]

I have a strong feeling Cinci is where I'm going to be headed next fall. Do most med students sign leases during the second look or is later the norm???

Can any cinci residents tell me how far Hyde park or clifton/gaslight is from the school? I'm mostly worried about the drive each day.

Also, what would be the easiest way to find roommates, preferably other med students/professional students?

 

[Pedsbro]

I have a strong feeling Cinci is where I'm going to be headed next fall. Do most med students sign leases during the second look or is later the norm???

Can any cinci residents tell me how far Hyde park or clifton/gaslight is from the school? I'm mostly worried about the drive each day.

Also, what would be the easiest way to find roommates, preferably other med students/professional students?

I'm not sure what "normal" timing would be regarding leases. Since UC is still on the quarter system (at least for one more year), most of the apartment openings will take place in June (even July), so that's probably the most common month to sign new leases. You should certainly check out potential places online before 2nd look, see them in person during that weekend, and probably should put your name on any waitlists for the more popular places.

Hyde Park is about a 10 minute drive (up to 15 min) to school; you can use surface streets and/or freeway depending where. Clifton is where the Main Campus is, so it's less than 5 mins driving. Gaslight is also less than 5 min away and has many cheap apartments. I would look at Gaslight before Clifton if you had a choice.

Best way to find roommates who are other med students at this point in time is right here! Find other people who have gotten in and start networking with them. As more people get accepted, I'm sure a facebook page will open up (or you can start one) and you can find more people. Other than online networking, 2nd look weekend is you're next best time to find people, since many will be looking around at apartments too.

 

[Isoprop]

Cinci's funny. I withdrew my application a while ago, and I recently get my rejection NOW.

You can't reject me, I rejected you first! 😎

Congrats on those who got accepted and good luck to the rest!

 

[immonpath]

Hi all, when did you guys generally end for the interview.
I booked my return flight around 630 ish. Is that enough time?
And as far as the interview there's no use preparing for it, just being myself and knowing why I want a career in medicine.?

 

[c4e]

Hi all, when did you guys generally end for the interview.
I booked my return flight around 630 ish. Is that enough time?
And as far as the interview there's no use preparing for it, just being myself and knowing why I want a career in medicine.?

The last set of MMIs end at around 5:00. You might have enough time to get to the airport. But traffic does get a bit crazy on I-75 during rush hour. I'd give the admissions office a call and see if they can get you an earlier interview time, stating that your flight out of town is a bit early.

Regarding interviews, it can be debated that you can or should prep for the MMI, but you should always walk into any interview, prepared to talk about why you want to be a medical doctor. That is one question that is asked without fail.

Edits (bolded) from a PM to me from another student regarding massive miscalculation on time. MMIs run 90 minutes instead of the 45 minutes I stated earlier, which I should have realized. Sorry for the bad info.

 

[immonpath]

Thanks for the follow up.
I ended up calling the admin office, so this can be used as reference for other interviewees.

Since I check in early at 9am my interview day is over at 3:15, plenty of time to sit and chat if need be or get to the airport with lots of cushion time.

Thanks again

The last set of MMIs end at around 5:00. You might have enough time to get to the airport. But traffic does get a bit crazy on I-75 during rush hour. I'd give the admissions office a call and see if they can get you an earlier interview time, stating that your flight out of town is a bit early.

Regarding interviews, it can be debated that you can or should prep for the MMI, but you should always walk into any interview, prepared to talk about why you want to be a medical doctor. That is one question that is asked without fail.

Edits (bolded) from a PM to me from another student regarding massive miscalculation on time. MMIs run 90 minutes instead of the 45 minutes I stated earlier, which I should have realized. Sorry for the bad info.

 

[spideyman44]

I know the curriculum will be changing starting with the 2011 school year. Do any of the current students have any ideas what changes are being made besides more integration of subject matter?

I also have some other questions. What's a typical day/week like in terms of class schedule and what goes on?

Are there opportunities to obtain a master's degree in something like nutrition or anatomy? If so, are these courses free?

For both current and incoming students, did any of you have the option to pick Cinci over any other schools like OSU and Case? If so, what made you decide on Cinci?

Thanks

 

[immonpath]

You should check out the MedOnstop page it answers many of your questions. There is a portion of the site that allows you to see the meetings minutes about the new curriculum.

I know the curriculum will be changing starting with the 2011 school year. Do any of the current students have any ideas what changes are being made besides more integration of subject matter?

I also have some other questions. What's a typical day/week like in terms of class schedule and what goes on?

Are there opportunities to obtain a master's degree in something like nutrition or anatomy? If so, are these courses free?

For both current and incoming students, did any of you have the option to pick Cinci over any other schools like OSU and Case? If so, what made you decide on Cinci?

Thanks

 

[spideyman44]

Thank you! 🙂

 

[immonpath]

no problemo

I hope you were able to see the tab about the MSSP Program where you can graduate with honors in the fields of nutrition, geriatrics, child development (??), and one other track I think.
Some years ago I think they had an underserved track but I guess they eliminated that ... 🙁 Geriatrics or child development for me I suppose
What's awesome about the program is that you get set up for research and a publication- I wonder how demanding the involvement is???

So many questions i know...... 😀

Thank you! 🙂

 

[Ennervate]

Is the gaslight district area around Ludlow a quiet and relatively safe area?

 

[Pedsbro]

Is the gaslight district area around Ludlow a quiet and relatively safe area?

Yes. The "quiet" part may depend on how close you are to the main road (Ludlow). Lots of med students and undergrads live there and it's fairly close to school.

 

[Aeterni]

I know the curriculum will be changing starting with the 2011 school year. Do any of the current students have any ideas what changes are being made besides more integration of subject matter?

I also have some other questions. What's a typical day/week like in terms of class schedule and what goes on?

Are there opportunities to obtain a master's degree in something like nutrition or anatomy? If so, are these courses free?

For both current and incoming students, did any of you have the option to pick Cinci over any other schools like OSU and Case? If so, what made you decide on Cinci?

Thanks

I actually just got an email about an MD/MS program in nutrition today. I believe there are others as well, and I think there are scholarships available.

As for the curriculum, I believe the faculty is trying to make electronic resources more available (podcasts of lectures and virtual laboratory assignments, for one)...we had virtual histology labs for one of the blocks and I must say it is a lot better and more time-effecient than going into the lab. Plus the dissector we follow in Gross Anatomy is available on-line, as well, along with pictures and dissection videos.

 

[tiedyeddog]

Just declined all of my other waitlists/acceptances. Whew, feels kind of funny to be 90% percent sure where I'll be going to medical school!!