2011-2012 Hofstra Application Thread

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applicant11 said:
Can anyone talk a bit about the curriculum here? I know students do EMT training right off the bat and that there is focus on the integration of basic science and clinical practice, but my question is: in what format is the basic science material taught? I seem to remember something about small group learning? But I can't find this info for some reason! Thanks!!! 😀
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rmnanon said:
Basically, there are a lot of short answer questions the students answer each week. Tests are short answer. There are essentially no formal lectures as the entire curriculum is based on group learning via discussion of case studies within each body system. There is also a lot of time for self-directed learning.

If any of this information is incorrect, please let me know Hofstra students!
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There are lectures. About four hours a week of them. The school just has a tongue in cheek policy about not calling them that. They range from your standard professor talking in the front of a lecture hall to a professor lecturing to tables of 6-8 students and then having the groups work on some question/task for a portion of the time. The goal is for all of the lectures to be "interactive" and this is accomplished to varying degrees of success. Sometimes the interactivity amounts to cold calling, sometimes it involves giving the groups multiple choice tests that they go over as a group and then present their reasoning to the class.

We have tests at the end of every course -which means every 11 weeks and they are pass/fail. The weekly short answers are not graded.

As for how the basic sciences are taught, there is a focus on teaching the basic sciences in the context of clinical practice using cases. The best way to understand would be to just take a look at a case we are working on (when you interview or visit for second look i'm sure any student you run into would be happy to show you one), but it boils down to instead of being given a chapter on diabetes to read, you are given a clinical vignette describing someone who has a constellation of symptoms, goes to the doctor, gets some tests and then is told they have diabetes and is given some treatment. So you go read a chapter on diabetes, you figure out how whatever went wrong usually works, you figure out what the tests mean, and what the treatment was and why it was given. Then you meet with your group and discuss. The idea is that everyone will approach it from a slightly different angle, and that if someone didn't understand some part of it, someone who did will explain it to them. And that by seeking out the answers on your own, and linking it to a clinical scenario, you will retain the information better then being given a list of symptoms, a powerpoint on the pathways, and then six months later a class on the drugs used. The cases are six hours per week of in-class time (for two cases)
 
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archer57 said:
i plan on driving to hofstra from nyc...........i live off the fdr drive. can anyone speak to what kind of traffic i can expect. do i have to leave at a crazy hour?
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I'm planning to do the same thing, but I'm coming from Yonkers. YES, leave at a crazy hour. I used to live in Yonkers and work in Bklyn (yes, it was worth it), and with FDR traffic, it could take me up to two hours to get to work.
 
we are supposed to email thank yous to the admissions email right? can't remember if i heard that correctly.
 
archer57 said:
i plan on driving to hofstra from nyc...........i live off the fdr drive. can anyone speak to what kind of traffic i can expect. do i have to leave at a crazy hour?
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doin same thing for my interview there..I live off the FDR as well. Leaving the city at that hour is not bad at all unless there is an accident. I usually take grand central pkwy--> cross island --> LIE. Northern state is closer to hempstead though.
 
dx1 said:
There are lectures. About four hours a week of them. The school just has a tongue in cheek policy about not calling them that. They range from your standard professor talking in the front of a lecture hall to a professor lecturing to tables of 6-8 students and then having the groups work on some question/task for a portion of the time. The goal is for all of the lectures to be "interactive" and this is accomplished to varying degrees of success. Sometimes the interactivity amounts to cold calling, sometimes it involves giving the groups multiple choice tests that they go over as a group and then present their reasoning to the class.

We have tests at the end of every course -which means every 11 weeks and they are pass/fail. The weekly short answers are not graded.

As for how the basic sciences are taught, there is a focus on teaching the basic sciences in the context of clinical practice using cases. The best way to understand would be to just take a look at a case we are working on (when you interview or visit for second look i'm sure any student you run into would be happy to show you one), but it boils down to instead of being given a chapter on diabetes to read, you are given a clinical vignette describing someone who has a constellation of symptoms, goes to the doctor, gets some tests and then is told they have diabetes and is given some treatment. So you go read a chapter on diabetes, you figure out how whatever went wrong usually works, you figure out what the tests mean, and what the treatment was and why it was given. Then you meet with your group and discuss. The idea is that everyone will approach it from a slightly different angle, and that if someone didn't understand some part of it, someone who did will explain it to them. And that by seeking out the answers on your own, and linking it to a clinical scenario, you will retain the information better then being given a list of symptoms, a powerpoint on the pathways, and then six months later a class on the drugs used. The cases are six hours per week of in-class time (for two cases)
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I think this is absolute best way to learn, for me at least. Whenever I have had a class like this, I always retained the information for extended periods and was able to apply the knowledge to new situations. It is more fun to actually see real cases and figure it out yourself as opposed to have someone read you a list a of symptoms off a powerpoint in a big gray, fluorescent lit lecture hall.
 
Hey guys,

I'm interviewing on the 21st, and was wondering if anyone (preferably a guy) would want to share a room on the 20th.

Also, does anyone have experience staying at the Coliseum Motor Inn? Looks sketch...but saving money is paramount now 😛.

Thanks!!
 
I forgot to ask about the admission process after interview. So they vote on you at the end of the day after the interviews and announce the decisions in mid Jan?
 
Had my interview yesterday. Good experience. Everyone is very excited about the school and it shows 🙂
 
I just canceled my interview on Dec. 2 so if anyone with a later interview date wants to interview earlier, it should be up for grabs. Good luck everyone!
 
I am really liking the curriculum and the entire outlook this school has. I'm really hoping for some good news soon!
 
FattySlug said:
I forgot to ask about the admission process after interview. So they vote on you at the end of the day after the interviews and announce the decisions in mid Jan?
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is this true? No accepts till jan?
 
They stated at my interview day that there will most likely be no acceptances until January.
 
If anyone has stayed at the Red Roof Inn near Hofstra...
What is the best way to get to Hofstra from the inn?
 
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Finally got rejected. Complete since the end of July. This was inevitable.
 
Yup. sailing in the rejection boat. Idk why though! 3.6 31Q, OOS and decent activities! oh well!
 
archer57 said:
I said that because it reminded me of the poem........not to be inconsiderate. good luck to you and I wish you the best.
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haha no worries! Thanks for the entertainment! I meant it to ask if anyone knew that they were "counselling" as to why they rejected an applicant just like other schools
Good luck to you too!
 
Pre-interview rejection email today. 🙁
 
No. The only time Garden City is shady is when all of the trees block the sun.

It depends on the day, but usually between 12 and 16.

Good luck!
 
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so i interviewed in late october, any idea on when we're supposed to hear back?
 
monkeyMD said:
Thanks. And is Garden City a shady area?


By the way, how many interview per day?
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Hahaha, not at all. Garden City is a very rich, upscale, "waspy" town. Lots of million dollar homes there. A lot of the Jets' football players live there since the Jets used to have training camp at Hofstra.
 
I have my interview scheduled for February 13th, and I'm trying to reserve a place to stay from now. Does anybody know a cheap place to stay that's still easy/quick to get to Hofstra from? And how to get to Hofstra from said place?

Also, I'm completely open to sharing a room with somebody to cut costs.

Thanks in advance!! ^^
 
JHU 2010 said:
so i interviewed in late october, any idea on when we're supposed to hear back?
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First batch in January.

doctorSOX said:
Hahaha, not at all. Garden City is a very rich, upscale, "waspy" town. Lots of million dollar homes there. A lot of the Jets' football players live there since the Jets used to have training camp at Hofstra.
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FYI, The med school WAS the Jets training facility.
 
I had an awesome interview here today. People are so laid back, and they are so nice to you. Curriculum sounds very interesting, and talking to first yr students (the only students haha) was fantastic! I got the sense that they really love the school. This is by far my top choice (if i get accepted, fingers crossed).
 
MrTambourineMan said:
First batch in January.



FYI, The med school WAS the Jets training facility.
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Hahaha, yeah, I grew up right around there. I used to go to summer camp at Hofstra and during our lunch hour they'd sometimes have us watch the Jets practice. Good times!
 
Hi everybody,

I have an interview scheduled with Hofstra. Would anybody who has already interviewed mind posting some questions or directing me to where you found their interview questions? I wasn't able to find a list of questions for Hofstra.

Thank you
 
Snowman444 said:
Hi everybody,

I have an interview scheduled with Hofstra. Would anybody who has already interviewed mind posting some questions or directing me to where you found their interview questions? I wasn't able to find a list of questions for Hofstra.

Thank you
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Find any school you interview at on this link: http://studentdoctor.net/schools/?view=medical
Hope this helps!
 
Snowman444 said:
Hi everybody,

I have an interview scheduled with Hofstra. Would anybody who has already interviewed mind posting some questions or directing me to where you found their interview questions? I wasn't able to find a list of questions for Hofstra.

Thank you
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I'd say just know your file well because my interviewers had information on my file in front of them at my interviews. But pretty much a very relaxing 2 interviews....no curveballs, not even ethic scenarios or health care questions. Too bad though it's like 700 people for 60 spots.
 
Hey all,

Long time follower of SDN and finally decided I would join the community. Anyway, just got an interview invite here yesterday! First one of the season and I applied pretty late so this is a relief despite the large number of applicants interviewed. Can anyone shed some light on the exams here? I've heard there's no multiple choice...yikes!
 
All short answer (ie., essay Qs). No multiple choice.
The curriculum seems pretty awesome though.



mdiaz021 said:
Hey all,

Long time follower of SDN and finally decided I would join the community. Anyway, just got an interview invite here yesterday! First one of the season and I applied pretty late so this is a relief despite the large number of applicants interviewed. Can anyone shed some light on the exams here? I've heard there's no multiple choice...yikes!
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mdiaz021 said:
Hey all,

Long time follower of SDN and finally decided I would join the community. Anyway, just got an interview invite here yesterday! First one of the season and I applied pretty late so this is a relief despite the large number of applicants interviewed. Can anyone shed some light on the exams here? I've heard there's no multiple choice...yikes!
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Just curious how late did you apply?
 
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