2012-2013 Charles Drew/UCLA Application Thread

[Guero]

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1.Have you completed all of the prerequisites?

2. If not, list the specific prerequisite you are missing and your projected time for completion:
 

3. Have you experienced any uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so, please explain.
(Response limited to 800 characters)
     

4. If you are currently not a full time student, please list and describe your current activities.
(Response limited to 800 characters)


5. Describe the role you play in your immediate family.
(Response limited to 800 characters)
     

6. Describe your community and socioeconomic environment.
(Response limited to 800 characters)
     

7. List the most significant community, public service, and leadership activities you have been involved in over the last
six years. (Response limited to 800 characters)



8. Describe how your experience, your community, and family background impact your understanding of the
underserved communities. (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

9. Other than healthcare access, what are some of the most important health care issues confronting underserved
communities? How would you address them? (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

10. Please describe how your experiences and personal attributes contribute to the mission of Charles R Drew
University. (Response limited to 800 characters)



11. Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic or parking violation? If the answer is yes,
please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

12. Please provide any additional information which will give the Admissions Committee greater insight into you as an
applicant. (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

13. How did you hear about our program?
(Response limited to 800 characters)

 

[AllDay24]

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[aspiringdoc09]

How do you apply for this program and is there an OOS bias? What kind of stats do I need if I am OOS applicant? Any current students who applied OOS in previous years? I know Cali schools are hard to get into. Do we apply to UCLA and then select somewhere else on the application for this program?

 

[makauzi]

I'm interested in applying to Drew, but I'm not sure if I have the EC's to get in and showcase my willingness to work with the underserved. My two EC's dealing with the underserved are:

Occasional free clinic volunteer in city
Founded club at university to fight obesity and started afterschool exercise program for intercity school kids

Is this enough to get a look at Drew?

I would think ECs with the underserved is not a requirement, it is just a plus.I did not have any ECs with the underserved but I got in. The thing is you have to have a passion to serve the underserved, more importantly urban underserved, keeping with the school's mission.

How do you apply for this program and is there an OOS bias? What kind of stats do I need if I am OOS applicant? Any current students who applied OOS in previous years? I know Cali schools are hard to get into. Do we apply to UCLA and then select somewhere else on the application for this program?

If I remember right you can choose it from the list of schools while doing the primary, you do not apply to david geffen UCLA to get into charles drew. They do take OOS students but you definitely see more IS students. With only 24 spots available, it is definitely tough getting in being an OOS applicant.

 

[Guero]

How do you apply for this program and is there an OOS bias? What kind of stats do I need if I am OOS applicant? Any current students who applied OOS in previous years? I know Cali schools are hard to get into. Do we apply to UCLA and then select somewhere else on the application for this program?

Drew has its own AMCAS drop-down option. You apply to the Drew/UCLA combined program directly: "UCLA/Drew Medical Education Program." You also apply to the PRIME program directly. OOS doesn't affect your application at *most* Cali schools; but I guess it does here, probably in large part because they're in dire need of peeps to stay in the hood (Compton, Inglehood [mah home town!], etc.). GL

 

[aspiringdoc09]

Thanks for the info. I will apply anyway.

 

[balugo]

Anyone get a secondary from here yet?

 

[Arbor Vitae]

Anyone get a secondary from here yet?

Nope. I looked through last year's thread and they didn't come out for a couple more months. I think they do things even more last minute than UCLA.

 

[AllDay24]

Nope. I looked through last year's thread and they didn't come out for a couple more months. I think they do things even more last minute than UCLA.

Hmmm, not sure if I should pre-write this secondary. I'm OOS and I know UCLA/Drew is competitive so I might not get a secondary. But if I were to get a secondary, I REALLY don't want to do it during school...which is in 2 weeks

Same dilemma holds for UCLA

 

[Guero]

Hmmm, not sure if I should pre-write this secondary. I'm OOS and I know UCLA/Drew is competitive so I might not get a secondary. But if I were to get a secondary, I REALLY don't want to do it during school...which is in 2 weeks

Same dilemma holds for UCLA

Do you think it'll be the same as last year's prompts?

 

[Guero]

Has NO ONE seriously received a secondary yet? I'm rather surprised...I've been prewriting all of my other secondaries and was really hoping someone would post this one soon... Hrmph!

 

[FijiGNR89]

Their site says they don't start sending out secondaries till September. I want one too!

 

[Guero]

Their site says they don't start sending out secondaries till September. I want one too!

Hahaha, I feel like such a tool since I was the one that started the thread and didn't know that. Thanks man. Good luck!

 

[AllDay24]

Pre-wrote based on last year's

 

[aspiringdoc09]

What was last's years secondary so we can have a clue if it is the same? Thanks.

 

[speakwhales]

Is the admission process different from UCLA since you send in two separate primaries? What's the real difference between DREW and PRIME?

 

[Guero]

What was last's years secondary so we can have a clue if it is the same? Thanks.

3. Have you experienced any uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)

4. If you are currently not a full time student please list and describe your current activities. (Response limited to 800 characters)

5. Describe the role you play in your immediate family. (Response limited to 800 characters)

6. Describe your community and socioeconomic environment? (Response limited to 800 characters)

7. List the most significant community, public service, and leadership activities you have been involved in over the last six years.
Dates Activity Hours/Week

8. Describe how your experience, your community, and family background impact your understanding of the underserved communities? (Response limited to 800 characters)

9. Other than healthcare access, what are some of the most important health care issues confronting underserved communities? How would you address them? (Response limited to 800 characters)

10. Please describe how your experiences and personal attributes contribute to the mission of Charles R. Drew University? (Response limited to 800 characters)

11. Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic or parking violation? If the answer is yes, please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)

12. In the remaining space, provide any additional information which will give the Admissions Committee greater insight about you as an applicant. (Response limited to 800 characters)

13. How did you hear about our program? (Response limited to 800 characters)

Is the admission process different from UCLA since you send in two separate primaries? What's the real difference between DREW and PRIME?

Yes, they're each different. I'm not sure what's in the PRIME secondary yet, as I've not received one. See above for last year's Drew secondary, which should be the same this year. Drew is different in that you rotate at Drew affiliated sites during MS3 and MS4, not your traditional UCLA sites. PRIME rotates at UCLA affiliated sites during MS3 and MS4, as well as having an MPH or other Master's degree automatically intertwined with the program as a requirement, a more faculty-track program; at Drew, it's optional and more of a community-track program.

Hope this helps. I'd elaborate, but am strapped for time ATM. Cheers.

 

[Quicksilver005]

Dude, my eyes are seriously spinning from all of the UCLA programs. So confused.

What is the main difference between Charles Drew vs. Prime other than a masters degree?

 

[Guero]

Dude, my eyes are seriously spinning from all of the UCLA programs. So confused.

What is the main difference between Charles Drew vs. Prime other than a masters degree?

See below. Think Compton, South Central (Drew) versus Downtown, Van Nuys (UCLA).

. . .
Drew is different in that you rotate at Drew affiliated sites during MS3 and MS4, not your traditional UCLA sites. PRIME rotates at UCLA affiliated sites during MS3 and MS4, as well as having an MPH or other Master's degree automatically intertwined with the program as a requirement, a more faculty-track program; at Drew, it's optional and more of a community-track program.

Hope this helps. I'd elaborate, but am strapped for time ATM. Cheers.

 

[Quicksilver005]

See below. Think Compton, South Central (Drew) versus Downtown, Van Nuys (UCLA).

Oh. I just found out that the REAL major difference is that Drew is a historically black college and university. I called 4 different people who work in admin and not one person mentioned this.

 

[Guero]

Oh. I just found out that the REAL major difference is that Drew is a historically black college and university. I called 4 different people who work in admin and not one person mentioned this.

Thought that factoid was obvious.

 

[Quicksilver005]

Thought that factoid was obvious.

I had no idea who these people who are.

Now, I am seriously deciding about submitting my primary to them. It might be a waste in money.

 

[Guero]

I had no idea who these people who are.

Now, I am seriously deciding about submitting my primary to them. It might be a waste in money.

Why would you think that? If it's based on an assumption that they only accept minorites or something along those lines, that's not the case. They evaluate your fit with the class based on your entire application. GL

 

[trojanman217]

It would be cool to go here, I went to high school across the street.

 

[October88]

I got the secondary today. Do you know if they send the secondary to everyone? Thanks!

 

[speakwhales]

I got the secondary today. Do you know if they send the secondary to everyone? Thanks!

I haven't gotten one. When were you complete?

 

[speakwhales]

I got the secondary today. Do you know if they send the secondary to everyone? Thanks!

Btw, we have a lot of the same interviews/schools. Maybe I'll see you on the interview trail!

 

[October88]

I haven't gotten one. When were you complete?

That is awesome! Congrats! I am not 100 percent certain when I submitted my primary application. In my original batch of applications, I only applied to Geffen as I did not know about the other programs and had done a lot of research with the most amazing doctor who works at Geffen. I think I applied to Drew when I was completing my Geffen secondary - around the end of July - when I started to learn about the different programs.

And I am still wondering if they screen before sending secondaries?

 

[Arbor Vitae]

And I am still wondering if they screen before sending secondaries?

From their website:

"After an initial review by the Admissions Committee, a secondary application is sent to a select number of applicants. The secondary application allows prospective students to describe their activities related to the Charles Drew University’s mission."

Got one today too.

 

[AllDay24]

Anyone from OOS get one today?

 

[October88]

Anyone from OOS get one today?

yes...I am from Minnesota.

 

[FijiGNR89]

I got one, from FL

 

[speakwhales]

That is awesome! Congrats! I am not 100 percent certain when I submitted my primary application. In my original batch of applications, I only applied to Geffen as I did not know about the other programs and had done a lot of research with the most amazing doctor who works at Geffen. I think I applied to Drew when I was completing my Geffen secondary - around the end of July - when I started to learn about the different programs.

And I am still wondering if they screen before sending secondaries?

Ah well, super congrats! That's really exciting. It looks like such a great program. Hopefully I'll hear something soon as well. Best of luck!

 

[FijiGNR89]

Talk about a LONG secondary!

 

[Guero]

Talk about a LONG secondary!

At least the character limits are light. It's less than 175 words, typically.

 

[AllDay24]

Someone who got the secondary please post the prompts. I prewrote these but it seems like the character limit was raised from 800 characters.

 

[AllDay24]

bump since no longer on first page - would appreciate the secondary prompts!

 

[mcatgeek21]

yes someone plz post the secondary prompts and character limits - going back to school in 2 days and want to prewrite them before I go! thanks.

 

[MusicJunkie]

yes someone plz post the secondary prompts and character limits - going back to school in 2 days and want to prewrite them before i go! Thanks.

+1

 

[Guero]

+1

Whoever finally posts the prompts, please PM me so I'm notified and can post them to the first page for others.

Thanks.

 

[Harrison89]

ljfad;

 

[FijiGNR89]

Never fear, FijiGNR89 is here

1.Have you completed all of the prerequisites?

2. If not, list the specific prerequisite you are missing and your projected time for completion:
 

3. Have you experienced any uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so, please explain.
(Response limited to 800 characters)
     

4. If you are currently not a full time student, please list and describe your current activities.
(Response limited to 800 characters)


5. Describe the role you play in your immediate family.
(Response limited to 800 characters)
     

6. Describe your community and socioeconomic environment.
(Response limited to 800 characters)
     

7. List the most significant community, public service, and leadership activities you have been involved in over the last
six years. (Response limited to 800 characters)



8. Describe how your experience, your community, and family background impact your understanding of the
underserved communities. (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

9. Other than healthcare access, what are some of the most important health care issues confronting underserved
communities? How would you address them? (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

10. Please describe how your experiences and personal attributes contribute to the mission of Charles R Drew
University. (Response limited to 800 characters)



11. Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic or parking violation? If the answer is yes,
please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

12. Please provide any additional information which will give the Admissions Committee greater insight into you as an
applicant. (Response limited to 800 characters)
     

13. How did you hear about our program?
(Response limited to 800 characters)

 

[Guero]

Whoever finally posts the prompts, please PM me so I'm notified and can post them to the first page for others.

Thanks.

I totally thought we had moved to the second page when I posted this.

 

[FijiGNR89]

XD Though we were too. Crazy long secondary. I got Geffen a little more than a month ago and it was nothing compared to this.

 

[Guero]

XD Though we were too. Crazy long secondary. I got Geffen a little more than a month ago and it was nothing compared to this.

Did you or anyone else apply to PRIME? I'd really like to know what that secondary is. There's no thread for it specifically...unless I missed it?

 

[Arbor Vitae]

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[FijiGNR89]

No, I didn't apply PRIME. Just regular Geffen and Drew

 

[Quicksilver005]

Did you or anyone else apply to PRIME? I'd really like to know what that secondary is. There's no thread for it specifically...unless I missed it?

UCLA Prime is mostly for Californians...

 

[aspiringdoc09]

Thanks!

3. Have you experienced any uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)

4. If you are currently not a full time student please list and describe your current activities. (Response limited to 800 characters)

5. Describe the role you play in your immediate family. (Response limited to 800 characters)

6. Describe your community and socioeconomic environment? (Response limited to 800 characters)

7. List the most significant community, public service, and leadership activities you have been involved in over the last six years.
Dates Activity Hours/Week

8. Describe how your experience, your community, and family background impact your understanding of the underserved communities? (Response limited to 800 characters)

9. Other than healthcare access, what are some of the most important health care issues confronting underserved communities? How would you address them? (Response limited to 800 characters)

10. Please describe how your experiences and personal attributes contribute to the mission of Charles R. Drew
University? (Response limited to 800 characters)

11. Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic or parking violation? If the answer is yes, please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)

12. In the remaining space, provide any additional information which will give the Admissions Committee greater insight about you as an applicant. (Response limited to 800 characters)

13. How did you hear about our program? (Response limited to 800 characters)




Yes, they're each different. I'm not sure what's in the PRIME secondary yet, as I've not received one. See above for last year's Drew secondary, which should be the same this year. Drew is different in that you rotate at Drew affiliated sites during MS3 and MS4, not your traditional UCLA sites. PRIME rotates at UCLA affiliated sites during MS3 and MS4, as well as having an MPH or other Master's degree automatically intertwined with the program as a requirement, a more faculty-track program; at Drew, it's optional and more of a community-track program.

Hope this helps. I'd elaborate, but am strapped for time ATM. Cheers.

 

[Guero]

UCLA Prime is mostly for Californians...

Although my current location is Nashville, I was born and raised in Los Angeles.