2011-2012 Howard Application Thread

[sweetness34]

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All you need is one girl...but it would be cool if we all could be classmates.
I just read your MDApp page and can i cosign on the broke status...ok going to open up my bible now.

And when you pray, remember this brother as well in your prayers!You guys showed so much support and love, this is the of class I want to be a part of. I love HUMC!!😍😍

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

Congrats Bethavi, one acceptance is all you need. But yea I would love that one acceptance to be from Howard. Actually, I am not looking forward to hearing from any other school, because my family lives here in College Park MD and I don't want to move. I love living with my mom. I don't want to bring any negativity into the thread but assuming I don't get accepted, What can I do that gap year in the D.C area?

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Congrats Bethavi, one acceptance is all you need. But yea I would love that one acceptance to be from Howard. Actually, I am not looking forward to hearing from any other school, because my family lives here in College Park MD and I don't want to move. I love living with my mom. I don't want to bring any negativity into the thread but assuming I don't get accepted, What can I do that gap year in the D.C area?

Internship, work, get one of those fellowships at NIH. The possibilities are endless. Just depends on whether or not getting a paycheck is important to you.

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

I been looking for a job all year, also no luck. I was thinking about doing a masters, but all I found were 3 programs at Georgetown (physiology, pharmacology, and the GEMS) and God are they expensive. The NIH might be my outlet.

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

I been looking for a job all year, also no luck. I was thinking about doing a masters, but all I found were 3 programs at Georgetown (physiology, pharmacology, and the GEMS) and God are they expensive. The NIH might be my outlet.

Yeah man the job market is brutal in this area. A masters could be advantageous depends on if you plan on using it post medical school (if not save your money and time). I have a friend who is currently in a program at NIH, lemme hop and fb and ask her real quick and get back to you.

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

A masters is good and I can apply for a PhD/MD program next year, but do I really want to?!? The NIH has that IRTA program, but you have to contact investigators one-by-one and hope for a reply. Seems that you have to have good connections. Yes, please see if your friend has any good info. Lots of hard decisions I can avoid making if Howard shows me and ya some love.

 

[Luvdr]

A masters is good and I can apply for a PhD/MD program next year, but do I really want to?!? The NIH has that IRTA program, but you have to contact investigators one-by-one and hope for a reply. Seems that you have to have good connections. Yes, please see if your friend has any good info. Lots of hard decisions I can avoid making if Howard shows me and ya some love.

My 2 cents: To echo a previous comment, ONLY get a masters if you plan to use it after Med school...otherwise save your money! Work- you can establish a nice savings and solidify worthwile experience (good for conversation during an interview)! Lastly- although I'm sure you have valid reasons for your #1 choice Med school... Realisticly ALL US medical schools will provide you with the fundamentals to become a physician...Transforming into a superb physician is irrespective of school and well rest on the students shoulders. Broaden your net a bit so you can catch more fish...I'm sending up prayers for you! 👍

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

I am still waiting for the info...i didnt forget about you Whopper, and cosign everything LuvDr said.

 

[Bethavi]

I concur with the above posts...no masters unless you absolutely plan to use it! I did a 2year masters in public health (global health) and now I am still not sure that it was worth it...If I could do it over, I probably would have opted for some work experience right after my undergrad.
My point is, do your research and explore your options really well before diving into pursuing a masters just because that is what other people are doing. I also suggest that you look for opportunities away from your home...you don't want to be too restrictive given the current job market.

Hope this helps! 🙂

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

I concur with the above posts...no masters unless you absolutely plan to use it! I did a 2year masters in public health (global health) and now I am still not sure that it was worth it...If I could do it over, I probably would have opted for some work experience right after my undergrad.
My point is, do your research and explore your options really well before diving into pursuing a masters just because that is what other people are doing. I also suggest that you look for opportunities away from your home...you don't want to be too restrictive given the current job market.

Hope this helps! 🙂

Bethavi...I went the MPH route and did ALOT of research before deciding of a track...opted for Epi and I dont regret it because I got to get some additional Science and Math courses (yeah those classes were serious) AND now I am working in my field and the knowledge and skills are transferable post med school...so all this to say think long and hard before you go the Masters route.
Downside...45K out of pocket for a Masters...I was so broke back then #sadmemories. 🙁

 

[sweetness34]

Congrats Bethavi, one acceptance is all you need. But yea I would love that one acceptance to be from Howard. Actually, I am not looking forward to hearing from any other school, because my family lives here in College Park MD and I don't want to move. I love living with my mom. I don't want to bring any negativity into the thread but assuming I don't get accepted, What can I do that gap year in the D.C area?

If there is one school that I want an acceptance from it will be Howard. I also have family living in the area. I love everything about the school. I love the support and love from the students and staff and I sincerely hold to heart what the school's mission is and how I want to help communities when I become a doctor. I want to make a difference and truly bring healing to the communities. If I had a choice between a school in the midwest, and Howard, I would select Howard with all my heart. I hope that both of us are able to get accepted to Howard. At HUMC, I pray that I dreams to become a doctor comes true. 🙂

 

[sweetness34]

Bethavi...I went the MPH route and did ALOT of research before deciding of a track...opted for Epi and I dont regret it because I got to get some additional Science and Math courses (yeah those classes were serious) AND now I am working in my field and the knowledge and skills are transferable post med school...so all this to say think long and hard before you go the Masters route.
Downside...45K out of pocket for a Masters...I was so broke back then #sadmemories. 🙁

I think I would also be considered a non-traditional student. I spend my days with research and helping out at some great organizations. It really strengthened my desire to become a doctor. Master's programs are expensive. I graduated with a great GPA with the grace of God, and MCAT is pretty competitive. Hopes and prayers for a great blessing soon.

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

I think I would also be considered a non-traditional student. I spend my days with research and helping out at some great organizations. It really strengthened me to become a doctor.

Sweetness they let me come out to play today!!!!

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

Thank you luvdr, obeahdoctor, bethavi, and sweetness34 for all of the input. I will definitely keep it my options open and do my research before taking any steps. Heck, I might even think of dental school, considering medicine these days is so specialized most doctors treat only one part of the body. I like the mouth 😀 Obeahdoctor ill be waiting to hear from you. If we get accepted at Howard diner is on me!!

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Thank you luvdr, obeahdoctor, bethavi, and sweetness34 for all of the input. I will definitely keep it my options open and do my research before taking any steps. Heck, I might even think of dental school, considering medicine these days is so specialized most doctors treat only one part of the body. I like the mouth 😀 Obeahdoctor ill be waiting to hear from you. If we get accepted at Howard diner is on me!!

On snap free numnums! So many variables to success though...lol I will let you know as soon as she tells me.

 

[soccrwon]

Thank you luvdr, obeahdoctor, bethavi, and sweetness34 for all of the input. I will definitely keep it my options open and do my research before taking any steps. Heck, I might even think of dental school, considering medicine these days is so specialized most doctors treat only one part of the body. I like the mouth 😀 Obeahdoctor ill be waiting to hear from you. If we get accepted at Howard diner is on me!!

I'm in a similar situation...the job market is a scary scary place. Good luck!!!

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Thank you luvdr, obeahdoctor, bethavi, and sweetness34 for all of the input. I will definitely keep it my options open and do my research before taking any steps. Heck, I might even think of dental school, considering medicine these days is so specialized most doctors treat only one part of the body. I like the mouth 😀 Obeahdoctor ill be waiting to hear from you. If we get accepted at Howard diner is on me!!

Check your PMs

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

Check your PMs

umm can't find anything in my PMs

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

umm can't find anything in my PMs

OOops I think I had a senior moment...i am turning 28 tomorrow (shameless plug).
The brain is not as strong as it once was. lol
Let me send you that info.

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

OOops I think I had a senior moment...i am turning 28 tomorrow (shameless plug).
The brain is not as strong as it once was. lol
Let me send you that info.

hahaha 28 isn't that old, happy early birthday

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Check your PMs now

 

[sweetness34]

Thank you luvdr, obeahdoctor, bethavi, and sweetness34 for all of the input. I will definitely keep it my options open and do my research before taking any steps. Heck, I might even think of dental school, considering medicine these days is so specialized most doctors treat only one part of the body. I like the mouth 😀 Obeahdoctor ill be waiting to hear from you. If we get accepted at Howard diner is on me!!

You are welcome, and keep up the hopes and prayers. I pray that we get the interview and accepted !

I'm in a similar situation...the job market is a scary scary place. Good luck!!!

It really is scary, and it is tough.. Especially right after graduating, I remember that hardship.

OOops I think I had a senior moment...i am turning 28 tomorrow (shameless plug).
The brain is not as strong as it once was. lol
Let me send you that info.

Happy birthday Obeahdoctor! 🙂

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Thank you much brother sweetness

 

[MumDoc]

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Obeah, Happy birthday to you!!!! Girl you are getting old, just kidding.

Thank you much brother sweetness

 

[Dr SunDai]

OOops I think I had a senior moment...i am turning 28 tomorrow (shameless plug).
The brain is not as strong as it once was. lol
Let me send you that info.

Yay for February birthdays!!!!!! Happy Birthday Obeah!!!!!

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Yay for February birthdays!!!!!! Happy Birthday Obeah!!!!!

Thank you Madam 🙂

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Obeah, Happy birthday to you!!!! Girl you are getting old, just kidding.

Hey Now!! lol Thanks lady! I need to talk to you offline in PM about something...as soon as I fully wake up I will send you a message.

 

[MumDoc]

Ok missy!!! You better get up though, It's your birthday. I hope you are doing something fun tonight.

Thank you Madam 🙂



Hey Now!! lol Thanks lady! I need to talk to you offline in PM about something...as soon as I fully wake up I will send you a message.

 

[AfriqMD]

My. Prayers. Have. Been. Answered. God-willing, yours will too. Don't give up hope. I just received an interview invite a few minutes ago and I am absolutely ecstatic! I can't wait to visit 😍HUCM 😍 and see where I will (hopefully!!!) spend the next four years of my life. Thank you guys for all your support - I won't let my fellow HUCMers down!!!

Yay! Congratulations!! Just believe it and you shall receive it! Let us know how it goes 🙂

 

[Chezza Belle]

Happy Birthday OBEAH!

 

[BeanTree]

Checking out SDN, and I am really impressed with the supportive HUCM atmosphere here, I hope to join you all in July, if everything works out.

Happy Birthday.

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

Checking out SDN, and I am really impressed with the supportive HUCM atmosphere here, I hope to join you all in July, if everything works out.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you BeanTree

Happy Birthday OBEAH!

Thank yah Thank yah...

and now my lovelies I am off for a night of adult beverages and revelry...Be safe yall

 

[sweetness34]

Thank you much brother sweetness

Enjoy your day!!! 🙂

Checking out SDN, and I am really impressed with the supportive HUCM atmosphere here, I hope to join you all in July, if everything works out.

Happy Birthday.

Welcome BeanTree. I hope to be here too come July!!!! 🙂

 

[sweetness34]

Yay! Congratulations!! Just believe it and you shall receive it! Let us know how it goes 🙂

Believe and you shall receive. I love that!!! 🙂

 

[lilcguy]

Does anybody know if the committee met this week? Still waiting on interview feedback...

 

[Bethavi]

Happy Birthday Obeah! Hope its fabulous!

 

[MWB]

Wow...Congrats MWB! SO happy for you and wishing you all the best at your interview! Show 'em what you've got 😉

Congrats to you too aamir89 and a big warm fuzzy welcome to WhopperInTheCar!

Looking forward to celebrating with more folks on this thread. God answers prayers!

Thanks, Bethavi! I hope you hear some good news soon!

Congrats to all of you that got interviews lately. It gives me hope of getting an invite too. When were ya complete? Thanks for the welcome Bethavi, what is your status with HUCM?

I've been complete forever lol like 8/20 so I learned a lot of patience along the way! Be patient and try to convey your sincere and specific interest in the school. If you go through this thread, there are a few suggestions on how to do so.

YAY, MWB! So happy for you!

😀😀😀😀 wish me luck!

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

Congrats MWB. Rock that interview you been waiting so long for. It really gives me a renewed sense of hope to see someone completed in August get an interview now. My hopes are higher than ever! and I had the time of my life playing football in the snow yesterday.

 

[MWB]

Congrats MWB. Rock that interview you been waiting so long for. It really gives me a renewed sense of hope to see someone completed in August get an interview now. My hopes are higher than ever! and I had the time of my life playing football in the snow yesterday.

THAT's what I like to hear. Thanks, I'm really excited!!!

Oh and football in the snow sounds awesome. Superb method of relieve stress and having a great time. I wish it could snow around here some more 🙁 (some, not too much I gotta be careful what I wish for!)

 

[OBEAHDOCTOR]

THAT's what I like to hear. Thanks, I'm really excited!!!

Oh and football in the snow sounds awesome. Superb method of relieve stress and having a great time. I wish it could snow around here some more 🙁 (some, not too much I gotta be careful what I wish for!)

No man...miss me with that snow talk. People get crazy when it snows and lose alll common sense on the roads. I like this winter....if we could just have this for the rest of the season im good.

 

[WhopperInTheCar]

No man...miss me with that snow talk. People get crazy when it snows and lose alll common sense on the roads. I like this winter....if we could just have this for the rest of the season im good.

Yea it hasn't snowed much this year, the weather is perfect for my transition to this area. Oh yea check your email oh awesome Obeahdoctor.

 

[sweetness34]

Congrats MWB. Rock that interview you been waiting so long for. It really gives me a renewed sense of hope to see someone completed in August get an interview now. My hopes are higher than ever! and I had the time of my life playing football in the snow yesterday.

The nice thing about Howard is you could be completed at any time of the cycle and get an interview. I was happy to hear that MWB and aamir were able to get those interviews and they were complete pretty early. There were some folks that were able to get an interview a couple of weeks after they were complete around November and December. I was complete in October. The hopes are up and the faith is strong. Let's keep it stronger and our Lord will provide a way! 🙂

 

[aamir89]

No man...miss me with that snow talk. People get crazy when it snows and lose alll common sense on the roads. I like this winter....if we could just have this for the rest of the season im good.

Such a true statement. Even if it is an inch on the ground everyone panics in Maryland lol. I do wish it would snow though, everything looks so nice and pristine for a while until it turns to slush.

And to echo what sweetness said, I was complete in August and am really excited to receive an interview now. I also sent in an update letter the week before I got the email for an interview so maybe that made the difference. Stay strong and stay patient everyone, hopefully it will work out for all of us God willing. 🙂

 

[sweetness34]

Great to hear aamir! Staying strong and patient is very important and as well as those prayers to our Lord. May He make our dreams a reality! 🙂

 

[sweetness34]

😍😍I love this medical school!!! 😍😍 Dear God, provide us a way. You open doors that no man can close.

 

[Naille]

😍😍I love this medical school!!! 😍😍 Dear God, provide us a way. You open doors that no man can close.

Amen. From your lips to God's ears.

 

[management]

😍😍I love this medical school!!! 😍😍 Dear God, provide us a way. You open doors that no man can close.

Cosign. Very true words.....

 

[AfriqMD]

😍😍I love this medical school!!! 😍😍 Dear God, provide us a way. You open doors that no man can close.

AMEN! I believe God hears our prayers....it ain't over until God says its over....lets continue to trust in HIM!! HU c/o 2016 🙂xf🙂

 

[Chrome19]

I'm lucky to be accepted. I have EVERY reason in the world to attend Howard and I am very confident I can accomplish my academic and career goals after an MD from Howard, but the financial aid package isn't the best and money is huge for me. So there is a strong probability I will withdraw if I get into some of my other choices as they have better financial aid packages. So money is the deal here.

 

[LondonBridge]

I'm lucky to be accepted. I have EVERY reason in the world to attend Howard and I am very confident I can accomplish my academic and career goals after an MD from Howard, but the financial aid package isn't the best and money is huge for me. So there is a strong probability I will withdraw if I get into some of my other choices as they have better financial aid packages. So money is the deal here.

Congrats! And I definitely understand your situation. I was accepted here too and sent Howard my financial aid forms but I haven't gotten anything back as far as a financial aid package. I'm just curious as to how much HU will cost me. How long did it take Howard to send you a financial aid package after you sent out the forms?

 

[Chrome19]

Congrats! And I definitely understand your situation. I was accepted here too and sent Howard my financial aid forms but I haven't gotten anything back as far as a financial aid package. I'm just curious as to how much HU will cost me. How long did it take Howard to send you a financial aid package after you sent out the forms?

I haven't sent out anything yet, so we'll see, but from my interview day it didn't seem as generous as other schools.