2012-2013 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Application Thread

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VikingJT said:
I'm not a UAMS student, but I have a suggestion. This may not work at all but its a possibility. Once you find out your accepted maybe you could move to arkansas right away and get an Arkansas drivers license and just apply to the rural practice program as an Arkansas resident. I've seen people from out of state move to Texas 6 months before school starts and end up paying in state tuition.
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You can't get around the OOS tuition that way at UAMS (if you're accepted as an OOS student, you're always an OOS for fee purposes... unless you get married to someone in-state I believe), so I'd be surprised if you can do that for the rural scholarship program. If you asked Tammy I'm sure she'd tell you if that's possible.

PrecordialChump said:
Is there a second-look date for UAMS, or do we need to arrange that privately somehow?
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There is not an organized day for that. If you want to come back and look around UAMS, have questions answered, etc. I'd be willing to meet up with anyone trying to make up their mind on weekends, just PM me first. I'm sure there are others that would be willing to do that too.

-Matt
 
What have the Step 1 and 2 scores been like recently? I had heard Step 1 scores have been a little down, but have not heard anything about CK?
 
If anyone (like me) needs a good laugh to take the edge off, I would highly recommend:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=808486

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this thread, but I lol'd quite a few times already.

HSUReddie said:
I'm doing way better at remaining calm lately (reread my last post and, boy, was it whiney)... 😀 Easy to keep calm when there's way more pressing matters... like trying to find a parking spot near school in downtown New Orleans last week that wasn't $50.

Quick question for anyone who is a student or who has applied before... I know that you can ask admissions what was lacking in your application if you're rejected. I think they requested for a friend of mine to schedule an appointment with them and come in last year. Can they do it over the phone though?
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If I'm not mistaken (after my rejection), I scheduled a meeting with Mr. South and they asked if I wanted to meet in person or do it over the phone.
 
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Zback said:
What have the Step 1 and 2 scores been like recently? I had heard Step 1 scores have been a little down, but have not heard anything about CK?
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Step 1 scores are all over the board (UAMS has a very wide range of scores), but averages are down, particularly the last couple years... thus the major restructuring of the curriculum that affected the current M2s, and it will be changing again (based off student and faculty feedback and curriculum studies at other institutions) for the incoming class. Based off which classes have had the most change in their curriculum, I think the expectation/hope is that they'll see some improvement in Step 1 scores with the current M2 class, more improvement with the current M1s, and even more with the new M0s.

Step 2 scores I don't know the exact data on. I do know that they're better than Step 1 and have heard that UAMS students typically do quite a bit better on Step 2 CK than they did on Step 1, but I don't know how accurate that is. Step 2 hasn't been as important in the past as it is now, so the administration may not have paid as much attention to that data until the last few years. If they share it with us (or they already have and I find it), I'll post it in here.

-Matt
 
I hope that part of the curriculum revamping involves a "use these sources for Step 1 study" email. Lord knows nobody did that for us. That'd help more than any curriculum change, in my opinion. You guys who already know about SDN have a huge advantage.
 
MilkmanAl said:
I hope that part of the curriculum revamping involves a "use these sources for Step 1 study" email. Lord knows nobody did that for us. That'd help more than any curriculum change, in my opinion. You guys who already know about SDN have a huge advantage.
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Apparently they actually discouraged DIT this year and talked about Pathoma and of course First Aid. What I think (and have suggested) they really need to do is a class-wide practice Step 1 like some schools do right after the end of the first semester. From what I hear, it effectively scares the crap out of people and gives them a better idea of what to study and what the questions are like than any of the tests will (and encourages people to dust off their qbank subscription and put it to use earlier). The meeting on "how to prepare for Step 1" was relatively mediocre for my class but it wasn't totally useless. It was probably a bit too late in the year, but they apparently moved it up this year.

It is frustrating to have these problems of course, but I do appreciate that the administration (and most of the faculty) have been very responsive in trying to fix these things recently.

-Matt
 
I've read on other forums that people last year were getting letters a few days before Feb 20th. Anyone know if uams usually sends out their letters early?

This month since the interview has been one of the slowest in my life, its felt like an entire semester has gone by. If any of you fellow applicants get letters before the 20th, would you mind posting.

Good Luck everyone.
 
I believe I got mine a few days before the 20th last year, but I pretty much live on UAMS's doorstep. It might take an extra day for some of you on the borders of Arkansas and for sure OOSers. I heard that for years they used to always send them out on the 15th, but it takes a little longer now because they get so many applicants. Not sure how much truth there is to that, but I got mine in the 17-18th range the past two years.

So close, yet so far away...

Does anyone else wish they would switch to electronic notification or do you like the formality of a paper letter?
 
Damn you, Wompy. Now I have to set up a tent at the mailbox Friday instead of "sometime next week."
 
Bamfu said:
Damn you, Wompy. Now I have to set up a tent at the mailbox Friday instead of "sometime next week."
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I don't mean to be Buzz Killington, but I'm betting that it comes the first part of the following week (Feb. 18-20). However, I will also be checking my mailbox at least 10 times next Friday.
 
I just remembered that next Monday is a holiday (Presidents Day).

That means no mail. :smack:
 
Yes i'd love electronic notification.

If they send it out on the 15th then i'd probably get it on the 20th since I live in West Texas.
 
I recently wrote a letter of Intent to Arkansas on apparently the false understanding that I can apply for in-state tuition for MS2 because I married an Arkansas resident last summer (2012).

Have any of you heard of an OOS applicant applying for and qualifying for IS tuition AFTER matriculation?
 
00011 said:
I recently wrote a letter of Intent to Arkansas on apparently the false understanding that I can apply for in-state tuition for MS2 because I married an Arkansas resident last summer (2012).

Have any of you heard of an OOS applicant applying for and qualifying for IS tuition AFTER matriculation?
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Not in Arkansas. If you read towards the end of page 4 or beginning of page 5 on this forum you'll see that someone posted that you can't switch over to AR residency status once you've been accepted. I'm not sure if there are any special circumstances (such as marriage) but i'm sure that Mr. South could point you in the right direction.
 
My roommate just called UAMS and the word is that the letters were mailed today! Here is hoping they make it to our houses tomorrow!
 
Arkstudent said:
My roommate just called UAMS and the word is that the letters were mailed today! Here is hoping they make it to our houses tomorrow!
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Wow, dude, thanks for the heads up. For some reason, I just got REALLY nervous. It's like I'm standing on train tracks and I can see the train coming directly at me. Good luck everyone!!!!!

:scared: :xf:
 
Holy crap, me too (@ really nervous). I was fine til I started imagining opening my mailbox and seeing a big or small packet or letter...
 
I got a packet today. My girlfriend is bringing it to my work as we speak. 😱
 
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Just received a packet...Alternate! Ultimately, the wait continues but I'm still so excited right now! Good luck to those who are still waiting!
 
People who got packets, mind me asking where you live? Im curious if it will make it to Fort Smith today.
 
Accepted! 😎

So excited about what the future holds for me. I hope to see many of you pals next fall. For now, time to celebrate.

And for those of you on the alternate list, good luck and be patient. From what I understand, UAMS gets a good amount of movement.
 
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WompyWomperton said:
Accepted! 😎

So excited about seeing what the future holds for me. I hope to see many of you pals next fall. For now, time to celebrate.

And for those of you on the alternate list, good luck and be patient. From what I understand, UAMS gets a good amount of movement.
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👍👍👍 CONGRATS! 🙂

I doubt the packets make it as far south as New Orleans by today, but I've really got my fingers crossed by tomorrow. I've got a big exam on Tuesday and really would prefer to know before then...
 
Waitlisted..So when you say UAMS gets a good amount of movement, do you have numbers from last year?
 
Does anyone know how long until they create a "Class of 2017" Facebook group?
 
Accepted (Fort Smith).

I think I may be turning it down, though.
 
00011 said:
Waitlisted..So when you say UAMS gets a good amount of movement, do you have numbers from last year?
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I don't think that they release exact numbers. They might, though, and I just don't know where to look. I believe that they usually have 40-50ish people on the list and maybe half of them eventually matriculate that cycle. The rural health program moves you to the top of the list, regardless of where you were originally ranked.
 
WompyWomperton said:
Does anyone know how long until they create a "Class of 2017" Facebook group?
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The Facebook group will appear in the coming months as the new acceptees start returning paperwork and finalizing everything. The way it worked with our class is that other students in higher years will be there to answer questions and welcome you guys, while the new M0s get acquainted with each other. Over time, your class will elect officers to take over administration of many things within the class, and you'll eventually assert control over the page, kicking everyone out but your class and a few other class-friends.

Edit: On a side note, I have to add, congratulations to everyone who has been accepted! Enjoy the next 6 months! You'll soon be joining us and we can't wait to have you!

If any of you will be needing to relocate, resources like padmapper.com have worked well for some of my classmates. Also, UAMS has a campus-wide classifieds area where rentals occasionally get posted. If you need me to flip through there to find anything for you, feel free to shoot me a message. I've also lived in the Little Rock area for about 10 years, on and off, so I can probably answer any questions you might have.

For those who didn't make it this time (of which I have a few friends), keep your head up and keep at it! You've all worked very hard and deserve to be proud of what you've accomplished. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll get to where you want to be one day.
 
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Was rejected =(

That's ok I have a good job and will definantly apply next year! I was extremely impressed with Arkansas and it seems like a perfect fit for me. Any tips for the next cycle?
 
ChemicalKat said:
Was rejected =(

That's ok I have a good job and will definantly apply next year! I was extremely impressed with Arkansas and it seems like a perfect fit for me. Any tips for the next cycle?
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You're OOS right? Good Lord my packet is never going to get to New Orleans... There is no way my mailman has come by my house today too because my outgoing mail is still in the slot. Ugh. 🙁

As far as tips for next cycle, I've heard everyone say that calling and talking with admissions on how to improve your application seems to be a big help.
 
HSUReddie said:
You're OOS right? Good Lord my packet is never going to get to New Orleans... There is no way my mailman has come by my house today too because my outgoing mail is still in the slot. Ugh. 🙁

As far as tips for next cycle, I've heard everyone say that calling and talking with admissions on how to improve your application seems to be a big help.
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Yes I'm down in Georgia, got it about an hour ago.
 
Congrats to those that have been admitted, good luck to those that have been waitlisted, and condolences that didn't get the letter they wanted. I wish you all the best of luck in deciding where to attend (or what your next step is).

-Matt
 
Congrats to everyone who was accepted! I don't have numbers for waitlist movement, but it is definitely substantial. You still have a pretty good shoot at getting in, though it's going to take some more waiting.

I say this to people every year, but very few listen: don't buy the required texts just because someone tells you they're required. I know we're all "type A" rule followers to the extreme, but seriously, people, save yourselves some money. There's a reason all the people in classes above you will be dumping "barely used!" texts on you. They don't get used because they're essentially useless to you. Consider yourself warned. It's also generally a good plan to buy books that are used and 1 edition old to save some bank.
 
If anyone has any leads on land for sale within 25 miles of UAMS could you please send me a PM. I've been looking in the Arkansas Gazzette and the thrifty nickel, but I haven't found anything that is reasonable priced. I'll be moving a mobile home with me to Little Rock so land with or without the hook ups will be fine.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.
 
I am currently on the wait-list and was wondering if there is anything I need to be doing to increase my chances of getting a spot outside of rural practice. Any suggestions?
 
Deffinately talk to Mr. South. A little communication goes a long way to keep your name fresh in the minds of the admissions office. Give updates if you complete any classes with good grades or submit a manuscript for publication. Try to stay involved with extracurricular activities incase the opportunity comes up to mention them. I read a post in which one person said that they believe the wait list to be fairly dynamic (didn't have any hard proof though). But it makes sense that its dynamic if enrolling in the rual practice program will put you at the front.
 
Accepted! (Waiting on that... officially, the longest weekend of my life.)
 
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