2016-2017 Creighton University Application Thread

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littledreamer said:
About 24 hours, and then it reset! I didn't get an email or anything though, I just logged back in and I could click on it again.
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Hey thanks for your response! 🙁 looks like my secondary submission will be delayed a day oh well...
 
kcice22 said:
Any advice on whether it would be appropriate to talk about my Christian values and how thats a major reason why I am applying?
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Yeah, that should be totally fine. Be sure to have a number of reasons you're applying to Creighton, though.
 
Rhizobium said:
Hey guys! I’m a current M3 at Creighton SOM, and I thought I would make a list of common questions people often have.


Is there a preference for students from a particular state?
  • No. Creighton is a private school, so your state of residence doesn’t really factor into their admissions decisions.

Does X class count for Y requirement?
  • If you have questions about whether you fulfill the course requirements, you should just call the admissions office. They are always happy to answer questions.

How is life in Omaha?
  • Personally, I’ve loved Omaha. It’s just big enough to have plenty of things to do like bars, restaurants, clubs, concerts, sports, etc. The restaurant scene is particularly on point. But yet it’s still small enough to get from one end to the other in 20 minutes, which is a huge plus if you’re working in a clinic across town. Rent is very reasonable, around $500 per person in a 2BR downtown down to $300 per person in a house in midtown.

  • The only cons most people talk about are the lack of outdoorsy things to do. It’s not a bike-friendly city, and there aren’t any mountains nearby. But there are a bunch of lakes, rivers, and nice places for camping. Plus, you can get from the center of downtown to the middle of nowhere in like 10 minutes, for all those people who crave a bit of country now and then.

  • The weather is both good and bad. Winters are pretty cold, but there are random 60 degree days every few weeks through January and February, so there’s always a chance to get outside at some point. Fall and spring are beautiful and last for a full 3 months each (which was new to me, being from the Southwest). Summers are brutally hot and humid, but again the temperature dips down every couple of weeks, so you can get out on those days.

What kind of impact does Creighton’s religious affiliation have on their medical education?
  • Creighton does not shy away from topics that might not be in line with the Jesuit tradition. We get complete and accurate lectures about reproductive health and contraception. However, Creighton facilities don’t perform certain procedures like abortions, vasectomies, artificial inseminations, etc. If you plan on being an OB and feel like this is an important part of your education, there are plenty of opportunities fourth year to do externships at other places.

  • There are a couple of times when the Catholic affiliation comes to the surface. We had one lecture in Ethics class about the Jesuits’ position on various topics, but they were presented as one viewpoint among many.

  • The biggest impact Creighton’s Jesuit affiliation has is the underlying attitude that runs through our entire education. Creighton emphasizes service to those in need, respect for each patient and student, and nurturing compassion in their future doctors. Our classes have a lot of emphasis on the social barriers to healthcare and how we can address them.

How are the interviews?
  • Structure: two 30-minute interviews, one with a faculty and one with a student. The interviewers have access to anything you submitted to Creighton, including your AMCAS, but they may or may not have read it already.

  • The interviews are very laid-back. They just need to be able to fill out a form asking about different types of experiences you may have. They will not be trying to trick you. During our training for interviewing, we are specifically told not to grill you.

Will I get to see a diverse patient population?
  • YES. Though you might think of the Midwest as white-washed, Omaha is actually pretty diverse. Omaha is a destination for many refugees around the world, and we have significant populations from the Sudan, southeast Asia, and central America. In my time in clinic this past year, maybe one in six patients was white. There are Spanish-speaking clinic placements available if you want to work on your Spanish. No matter which placements you get, you'll get to see a diverse patient population.

Should I be worried if I’m interviewing late in the interview season?
  • No. There are plenty of people in my class now who interviewed in February and March. There are still spots available at that point.

What are my chances of getting in off the waitlist?
  • So 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 were bad years for the waitlist. The classes got overfilled, and I’m pretty sure no one got in off the list. BUT in 2015-2016, a ton of people got in off the list (probably because they were trying to make sure the classes didn’t get overfilled again). I don’t know what strategy they’ll be going with this year, but of the ~8 ish people I personally knew on the waitlist last year all got in.

If you have any other questions, just message me! I love to help people out. I’m in and out of rotations all year, so I might take a bit to get back to you if I'm super busy.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🙂 I really appreciate all your input! It was very helpful!
 
Thinking about applying here. Can anyone comment on the international/global health stuff going on at Creighton? MSAR says that 57% of the graduating class had a global health experience. I would like to know more, but their site sucks.
 
TMC07 said:
Thinking about applying here. Can anyone comment on the international/global health stuff going on at Creighton? MSAR says that 57% of the graduating class had a global health experience. I would like to know more, but their site sucks.
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Yeah, they just re-tooled the site, but we're still working on it.

So in the summer after first year, a good chunk of the class goes on CURA trips to underserved communities in places like Peru, Guatemala, Africa, India, and southeast Asia. These trips last about 3-5 weeks and are totally student-run. While some people come in with the expectation that these are medical service trips, it's really more of a intercultural medical experience with some service elements. Because honestly, you really don't know enough about medicine after your M1 year to be too much help medically. So, on trips people will often shadow doctors, volunteer at senior centers or orphanages, do vitals and intake at clinics, give talks about health and wellness, do vision checks and distribute glasses, etc. I loved my trip and I think it was a great experience.

Also, there are trips with ILAC and Jesuit Medical Collaborative that go to Central America for only about 2-3 weeks that same summer if you're looking for a shorter experience. I didn't go on these trips, so I can't tell you too much about them.

Fourth year, you have the option of doing an OB/GYN rotation in Central America, which I hear is great.
 
Rhizobium said:
Yeah, they just re-tooled the site, but we're still working on it.

So in the summer after first year, a good chunk of the class goes on CURA trips to underserved communities in places like Peru, Guatemala, Africa, India, and southeast Asia. These trips last about 3-5 weeks and are totally student-run. While some people come in with the expectation that these are medical service trips, it's really more of a intercultural medical experience with some service elements. Because honestly, you really don't know enough about medicine after your M1 year to be too much help medically. So, on trips people will often shadow doctors, volunteer at senior centers or orphanages, do vitals and intake at clinics, give talks about health and wellness, do vision checks and distribute glasses, etc. I loved my trip and I think it was a great experience.

Also, there are trips with ILAC and Jesuit Medical Collaborative that go to Central America for only about 2-3 weeks that same summer if you're looking for a shorter experience. I didn't go on these trips, so I can't tell you too much about them.

Fourth year, you have the option of doing an OB/GYN rotation in Central America, which I hear is great.
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I read up on Cura and it's honestly one of the things I would be most excited about at Creighton, especially being somewhere between conversational and fluent in Spanish. I never had the opportunity to study abroad as an undergraduate though, do you think that would impact my application negatively?
 
BehindBlueEyes said:
I read up on Cura and it's honestly one of the things I would be most excited about at Creighton, especially being somewhere between conversational and fluent in Spanish. I never had the opportunity to study abroad as an undergraduate though, do you think that would impact my application negatively?
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While my undergrad advisors told me that international experience does look good on an application, I definitely don't think that would be something that would keep you from getting an interview. You shouldn't let that stop you from applying, and it could be something to discuss in the "Why Creighton?" section of your secondary.
 
My portal says my letter packet does not meet the requirements for their letters of recommendation (missing non-science faculty), I called and they said I can get one and send it separately. Not sure how long this is going to take, I haven't taken a "non-science" class in two years. Does anyone know if they will continue forward with my application, e.g. possible II, without the letter?
 
fball22 said:
My portal says my letter packet does not meet the requirements for their letters of recommendation (missing non-science faculty), I called and they said I can get one and send it separately. Not sure how long this is going to take, I haven't taken a "non-science" class in two years. Does anyone know if they will continue forward with my application, e.g. possible II, without the letter?
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It doesn't sound promising, mate.
 
Edit: Answered my own question.
 
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Just signed up for a class in the fall that fulfills the last of their prerequisites. I realized I did not add it to my planned courses before I submitted the secondary. Whats the best way to update Adcoms? [email protected]? Is it even necessary to alert them of this?
 
I would call/email just to ask...they may want to know. You have until matriculation, so generally people have time to finish something if they haven't done it, but mostly those are on the planned list. So I would say no hard in contacting them - they are helpful, I even was able to do a feedback over the phone quickly with them after last cycle. One of the few places that actually did that, and that I actually was able to get through and speak to someone


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Should I try filling out their secondary if I only have one shadowing experience?
Their website says they require a strong foundation in shadowing experiences, which I take to mean more than one.
 
mayoandchocolate said:
Should I try filling out their secondary if I only have one shadowing experience?
Their website says they require a strong foundation in shadowing experiences, which I take to mean more than one.
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Oh gosh every time someone posts on one of these schools, I proceed to check my inbox, and then check the thread. Sometimes IIs are being given out and sometimes it is a question.
 
mayoandchocolate said:
Should I try filling out their secondary if I only have one shadowing experience?
Their website says they require a strong foundation in shadowing experiences, which I take to mean more than one.
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And regarding your question, I would give it a shot. You won't get in if you do not apply! If you can afford it, I would go for it. Every school looks for shadowing, so Creighton does not necessarily emphasize it more than others!
 
mayoandchocolate said:
Should I try filling out their secondary if I only have one shadowing experience?
Their website says they require a strong foundation in shadowing experiences, which I take to mean more than one.
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It depends how many hours you have in that experience. From what I've seen in my time on the admissions committee, they like to see AT LEAST 150 hours of medical experience (may include medical volunteering or paid positions like scribing or nursing). My college advisors told me to have 500 hours of medical experience.
 
Submitted my secondary on the 31st and got a complete email this morning.
 
II! Probably will withdraw, I have multiple interviews already and Nebraska is low on my priorities location-wise and travel costs is bit considerable as I would have to fly in here. Congrats to others here!
 
Yorick said:
II! Probably will withdraw, I have multiple interviews already and Nebraska is low on my priorities location-wise and travel costs is bit considerable as I would have to fly in here. Congrats to others here!
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When were you complete?
 
Any OOS people interviewing who are not using student hosting, please message me if you find any good deals on hotels w/ shuttle service to the school. Thanks =]
 
Yorick said:
II! Probably will withdraw, I have multiple interviews already and Nebraska is low on my priorities location-wise and travel costs is bit considerable as I would have to fly in here. Congrats to others here!
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cookiemonster1234 said:
II today! sec app complete on 07-09-2016
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hach13 said:
II! So excited, first one of the season! Submitted secondary 07/16, but last letter of recommendation wasn't in until around 7/26.
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sparkle_jumprope_queen said:
II this afternoon!
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Congrats guys. Hoping for some love here. I really really like this school! Would you mind sharing your stats and if you are URM?
 
Just applied here. LizzyM ~74. Hoping to move through the secondary quickly and have an interview on my calendar quickly.
 
Congrats everyone! Just got a II as well! Confirmed complete on 7/22
MCAT 34; cGPA 3.81; sGPA 3.68
 
Thanks! I hope you get more interviews too! Good luck! my stats are: MCAT: 506, cGPA: 3.88, sGPA:3.89
 
Submitted on 7/15 and my app status still just says application submitted. Is this normal?
 
Can anyone comment on the instruction style of classes (lecture, PBL, etc.)? I cannot for the life of me find anything on their website
 
Do the II's come via email or do you have to look on the portal?
 
Hey guys!! For those that are interviewing on August 26th/August 27th and you're requesting to be part of the Interview Hosting Program, can you please keep us updated if you receive further e-mails about the interview or student hosting program? The interview is coming up quickly! Congrats guys and good luck to everyone! 🙂🙂
 
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