2012-2013 Saint Louis University Application Thread

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For the lunch, is it a cafeteria type thing, or do they provide you with some preset meal? Either way, does anyone know if there were gluten free option, or do I send a dietary concern email?

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are we ther yet said:
For the lunch, is it a cafeteria type thing, or do they provide you with some preset meal? Either way, does anyone know if there were gluten free option, or do I send a dietary concern email?

Thanks
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My condolensces, friend. My ex-wife is gf.
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are we ther yet said:
For the lunch, is it a cafeteria type thing, or do they provide you with some preset meal? Either way, does anyone know if there were gluten free option, or do I send a dietary concern email?

Thanks
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We have sandwiches catered in from a local restaurant. You have the choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or vegetarian. But it wouldn't hurt to send an email with any dietary concerns.
 
JDOC13 said:
We have sandwiches catered in from a local restaurant. You have the choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or vegetarian. But it wouldn't hurt to send an email with any dietary concerns.
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Thanks! I should get on that, because that list would cause me to have a very bad day. Oh the joy of being the pain who needs a special meal.
 
are we ther yet said:
Thanks! I should get on that, because that list would cause me to have a very bad day. Oh the joy of being the pain who needs a special meal.
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Have you done that with other interviews? Curious because I am gluten and dairy intolerant, but I didn't mention it in any of my interviews. I just eat the parts of the meal that are okay (salad, etc) and bring snacks. 🙂 Airports are okay for me though - usually a salad and a bag of kettle chips or nuts. 👍
 
Have only been to one other interview, and I mentioned my issue. They had no problem accomadating it. I'm celiac and even a crumb on my food will make me sick for a few hours, so I can't just pick around 🙁
As for airports, my last trip took about 13 hours, the nuts given on the planes said "may contain wheat", and I can only eat sooo many chips!
 
are we ther yet said:
Have only been to one other interview, and I mentioned my issue. They had no problem accomadating it. I'm celiac and even a crumb on my food will make me sick for a few hours, so I can't just pick around 🙁
As for airports, my last trip took about 13 hours, the nuts given on the planes said "may contain wheat", and I can only eat sooo many chips!
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Oh no! I pack my own bag of nuts and other snacks....often making a meal of it all at the hotel. :laugh:

I didn't know if it's a relatively common accommodation (I've only seen vegan options), so I'm glad to see that the school worked with you. That's great! I'm always starving by the time interview day ends.

It's also something to keep in mind when deciding where to go. I've interviewed one or two places that really don't seem to have much variety in restaurants and stores, and I wonder if it would be hard for me to find groceries if I move there.
 
craftyconqueror said:
Oh no! I pack my own bag of nuts and other snacks....often making a meal of it all at the hotel. :laugh:

I didn't know if it's a relatively common accommodation (I've only seen vegan options), so I'm glad to see that the school worked with you. That's great! I'm always starving by the time interview day ends.

It's also something to keep in mind when deciding where to go. I've interviewed one or two places that really don't seem to have much variety in restaurants and stores, and I wonder if it would be hard for me to find groceries if I move there.
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I emailed SLU last night and they responded this morning. They have gf rolls that they can make the lunch with, so I am good to go 😀
I would always make the request, and I think generally schools are going to be pretty good about it.
I am also concerned about each cities options; eating is hard enough, and the frozen bread in most grocery stores tastes like dirt.
 
New to the thread!

II: 10/17, Interview:12/3 (anyone else gonna be there Monday? PM me!)

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Dr. Fred Rottnek? I saw him mentioned once in this thread, but no real information. He seems like a really awesome guy, but if anyone can speak with personal experience, or interview experience with him, that would be amazing!

Congrats to all those accepted so far, and good luck and patience for those waiting to hear back on decisions and IIs!
 
40MegaFonzies said:
New to the thread!

II: 10/17 (2.9/2.9/37 OOS)

Interview:12/3 (anyone else gonna be there Monday? PM me!)

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Dr. Fred Rottnek? I saw him mentioned once in this thread, but no real information. He seems like a really awesome guy, but if anyone can speak with personal experience, or interview experience with him, that would be amazing!

Congrats to all those accepted so far, and good luck and patience for those waiting to hear back on decisions and IIs!
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Congrats.
 
How many people does SLU interview on each interview day?
 
40MegaFonzies said:
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Dr. Fred Rottnek? I saw him mentioned once in this thread, but no real information. He seems like a really awesome guy, but if anyone can speak with personal experience, or interview experience with him, that would be amazing!
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I interviewed with Dr. Rottnek at his office, which is <5 min walking distance from the school. He's in family medicine, has done work in corrections and his compassion is clear and genuine. He's a charming, easy going guy and the interview was really fun and impromptu. My only (probably obvious) advice would be to prepare a few questions about SLU. You have nothing to worry about, the interview was very laid back.

Good luck!
 
are we ther yet said:
I emailed SLU last night and they responded this morning. They have gf rolls that they can make the lunch with, so I am good to go 😀
I would always make the request, and I think generally schools are going to be pretty good about it.
I am also concerned about each cities options; eating is hard enough, and the frozen bread in most grocery stores tastes like dirt.
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Great! And, yeah, I order huge bags of Pamela's from Amazon and make my own bread. 👍

Best of luck!
 
Do the interviews work such that half the group interviews in the morning and half in the afternoon and then everyone comes together for lunch/tour? And if you interview in the morning, your obligations are over after lunch?
 
Ruffled said:
Do the interviews work such that half the group interviews in the morning and half in the afternoon and then everyone comes together for lunch/tour? And if you interview in the morning, your obligations are over after lunch?
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You will get scheduled for an interview either in the morning or afternoon. If you're in the morning group then you can leave after lunch.
 
Can someone (maybe who interviewed more recently, or a current student) remind me what the "typical day" is like for a SLU student? I'm having trouble remembering from my interview... Thanks!
 
friedburger said:
alternate email today , interviewed in mid-october
feels bad..
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Sorry to hear. Feels bad man... 🙁

I've heard that SLU rarely, if ever, rejects post-interview. Interviewees are either accepted or waitlisted. Can anyone confirm?
 
BlackSwan said:
Sorry to hear. Feels bad man... 🙁

I've heard that SLU rarely, if ever, rejects post-interview. Interviewees are either accepted or waitlisted. Can anyone confirm?
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It seems so, at least from last year's thread.
 
gentlebeast said:
Who knows that the 3 pending decisions won't turn into acceptances?
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Nobody does. Just saying that I know how it feels to get wait listed. I can't even imagine getting wait listed 6 times in a row. I'm expecting 2/3 of those pending decisions to come in the next two weeks.
 
MedPR said:
Nobody does. Just saying that I know how it feels to get wait listed. I can't even imagine getting wait listed 6 times in a row. I'm expecting 2/3 of those pending decisions to come in the next two weeks.
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Good luck holmes.
 
Accepted!!!! Just received the e-mail!!! Interviewed 10/16
 
desphil said:
Can someone (maybe who interviewed more recently, or a current student) remind me what the "typical day" is like for a SLU student?
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Lecture from 9am-noon. Then afternoons typically off for studying, or sometimes there's a lab or small group session.


BlackSwan said:
I've heard that SLU rarely, if ever, rejects post-interview. Interviewees are either accepted or waitlisted. Can anyone confirm?
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Don't think SLU ever rejects post-interview. At least not until the summer.


friedburger said:
i thought waitlist movement starts in may?
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Correct.
 
JDOC13 said:
Lecture from 9am-noon. Then afternoons typically off for studying, or sometimes there's a lab or small group session.
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You can live-stream lectures, or watch them later, right? About what percent of the class actually goes to class?
 
My interview is coming up, and since I'm interviewing in the morning, I won't be able to talk to med students/tour the school before my interview. Can any students comment on the curriculum (according to their website it looks like they'll be implementing a new curriculum for next year's incoming class), clinical experiences offered during the first two years, and what you like/dislike about the school?

If this has already been discussed, just let me know and I'll go searching through the thread. Thanks!
 
Ruffled said:
My interview is coming up, and since I'm interviewing in the morning, I won't be able to talk to med students/tour the school before my interview. Can any students comment on the curriculum (according to their website it looks like they'll be implementing a new curriculum for next year's incoming class), clinical experiences offered during the first two years, and what you like/dislike about the school?

If this has already been discussed, just let me know and I'll go searching through the thread. Thanks!
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The school is P/F. My general impression throughout the day was that they were really pushing the whole "laid back" low pressure profile. Everything they said focused on cultivating a cohesive low stress environment. There are free clinics for the lower income populations and a lot of focus group for pretty much anything under the sun.
 
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TheShaker said:
The school is P/F, no ranking whatsoever. My general impression throughout the day was that they were really pushing the whole "laid back" low pressure profile. Everything they said focused on cultivating a cohesive low stress environment. There are free clinics for the lower income populations and a lot of focus group for pretty much anything under the sun.
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Pretty sure they are internally ranked. They for sure are told the cut-off for top quartile either after every test or every unit.

Also, clinical years are not P/F.
 
MedPR said:
Pretty sure they are internally ranked. They for sure are told the cut-off for top quartile either after every test or every unit.

Also, clinical years are not P/F.
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Hm, I probably misheard. I'll edit that one out then.
 
TheShaker said:
Hm, I probably misheard. I'll edit that one out then.
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Well I'm not entirely sure either 😀 I'll ask the people that I know at SLUSOM if nobody verifies it here on SDN.
 
Ruffled said:
My interview is coming up, and since I'm interviewing in the morning, I won't be able to talk to med students/tour the school before my interview. Can any students comment on the curriculum (according to their website it looks like they'll be implementing a new curriculum for next year's incoming class), clinical experiences offered during the first two years, and what you like/dislike about the school?

If this has already been discussed, just let me know and I'll go searching through the thread. Thanks!
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Several medical students said that the major improvement of New Curriculum is to enter clinical year earlier and have more time to do electives. Also there is less repetition of content in the first two year.
 
gentlebeast said:
Several medical students said that the major improvement of New Curriculum is to enter clinical year earlier and have more time to do electives. Also there is less repetition of content in the first two year.
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To the best of my knowledge they are giving M3s am elective in exchange for less board prep time.

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Has anyone that interviewed on ~Oct 22 heard back yet? Do they email or use snail mail?
 
Wrong school. lol.
 
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