2017-2018 Liberty University (LUCOM)

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So I've tried to join the facebook group but the admin won't add me. Has anyone else had this problem?
 
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doctormamabear said:
So I've tried to join the facebook group but the admin won't add me. Has anyone else had this problem?
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I messaged the admin, they said they get an updated admissions sheet from the school. It took me about 2 weeks post acceptance. Patient's is all. Also, I haven't received my acceptance letter yet and currently working on the admit check list as well.
 
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Anyone know the orientation date and white coat ceremony?
 
I heard that the adcom met this Wednesday... if you didn't got a call last night and tonight, does it mean it's a good chance you didn't make it? :(

Are all the seats filled now?
 
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twolixp said:
I heard that the adcom met this Wednesday... if you didn't got a call last night and tonight, does it mean it's a good chance you didn't make it? :(

Are all the seats filled now?
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Interviewed today. there are still something like 30 seats left. Still hope!
 
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Got in Wednesday!!!! I'm stoked, really liked this one.
 
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Hi everyone. So I noticed on other threads some of you also have acceptances At BCOM, I am interviewing there this month and was wondering if those of you that have acceptances at both LUCOM and BCOM have made a decision yet, and which school you liked better overall. I fell in love with LUCOM but BCOM is much much closer to home. The private loans at BCOM are quite scary to me. Any input is much appreciated.
 
I know we need to have health insurance through school, and I currently have had mine through my employer.
How do most med students have their health insurance through school?
I was just browsing through rates and it's so expensive and it pains me to pay it with loans even though we don't seem to have a choice there..
 
Wonwander said:
I know we need to have health insurance through school, and I currently have had mine through my employer.
How do most med students have their health insurance through school?
I was just browsing through rates and it's so expensive and it pains me to pay it with loans even though we don't seem to have a choice there..
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Hopefully the school will start offering it. It's in the works for sometime in the future.

I use an ACA plan at the moment.
 
How were you able to see the rates? I mean which website did you use? As i am currently planning on buying a plan on the private market but couldnt find any legit one.
Wonwander said:
I know we need to have health insurance through school, and I currently have had mine through my employer.
How do most med students have their health insurance through school?
I was just browsing through rates and it's so expensive and it pains me to pay it with loans even though we don't seem to have a choice there..
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How were you able to see the rates? I mean which website did you use? As i am currently planning on buying a plan on the private market but couldnt find any legit one.
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Maybe it was poor word choice from my position. I just asked my boss if she could give me insurance rates if I would continue with the same insurance but out of the job and out of pocket. I think the rate was something like $400 or so a month, which is insane.
How are current students maintaining that if all we have are loans?
 
After the initial reporting as a prerequisite for acceptance, do we have to report to the school that we have maintained health insurance? How do they monitor that?
 
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schadenfreude1657 said:
After the initial reporting as a prerequisite for acceptance, do we have to report to the school that we have maintained health insurance? How do they monitor that?
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Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing. I will be quitting my job in May, so I'm not sure what I should do with insurance after that.
 
schadenfreude1657 said:
After the initial reporting as a prerequisite for acceptance, do we have to report to the school that we have maintained health insurance? How do they monitor that?
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I think they ask for proof every year. You are required to keep it throughout the year but they have not checked for it since admissions.


I wouldn't risk being caught without it by lucom or by some illness that sends you to the ER or urgent care. A good portion of OMS1 had the flu last week. We put our insurance to work. :)
 
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Anybody send thank you letters after their interview? I don’t want to be out of line but would like to extend a thanks for the opportunity etc.
 
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premedmommyx2 said:
Anybody send thank you letters after their interview? I don’t want to be out of line but would like to extend a thanks for the opportunity etc.
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It’s good courtesy and yes I did. I genuinely connected with one of my interviewers and it was only fitting to write a note of gratitude for their time. This even led to conversations and advice on how to increase my chances of success as a student, so it definitely doesn’t hurt :)
 
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Does anyone know the match results for lucom!?
 
Mike2377 said:
Does anyone know the match results for lucom!?
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2018 Summary by College

LUCOM was the highest % matched in the AOA match yesterday. This isn't taking into account the non-participant % which a large portion of each school's non-participant % will be due to them looking ahead to the ACGME match and therefore withholding their spot in the AOA match.
 
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For those fourth years whom matched, can you please let us know what you matched into?

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2018 Summary by College

LUCOM was the highest % matched in the AOA match yesterday. This isn't taking into account the non-participant % which a large portion of each school's non-participant % will be due to them looking ahead to the ACGME match and therefore withholding their spot in the AOA match.
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schadenfreude1657 said:
For those fourth years whom matched, can you please let us know what you matched into?
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According to some fourth years at our building today, confirmed 1 matched in neurosurgery and 2 in gen surgery. Which is reliable intel because the two fourth years I spoke to were the 2 confirmed gen surgery matches.

As far as the rest of the class breakdown, idk...but definitely a good start for LUCOM!
 
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Mo3 said:
According to some fourth years at our building today, confirmed 1 matched in neurosurgery and 2 in gen surgery. Which is reliable intel because the two fourth years I spoke to were the 2 confirmed gen surgery matches.

As far as the rest of the class breakdown, idk...but definitely a good start for LUCOM!
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Do you any other ones? Also, where were the locations for those residencies? Stats? Neurosurgery is a difficult residency to get into so I am curious. Thanks for your previous information.

God bless
 
schadenfreude1657 said:
Do you any other ones? Also, where were the locations for those residencies? Stats? Neurosurgery is a difficult residency to get into so I am curious. Thanks for your previous information.

God bless
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I have not seen the specialty breakdown, but have heard similar stories that Mo3 has. I'm sure a more detailed breakdown will surface sometime after the other match concludes in March.
 
premedmommyx2 said:
Anybody send thank you letters after their interview? I don’t want to be out of line but would like to extend a thanks for the opportunity etc.
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I found their email from the website and sent a thank you email. I personally just felt that even though cards work just fine, they might take a bit longer.
 
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I personally sent my thank you cards out the same day of my interview. I stopped off at Target across the street, wrote out the cards, and quoted the professors that interviewed me with specific things that they said. The extra effort goes a long way.
 
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Did you get your reply yet? I am still waiting for mine.
 
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It’s nerve-wracking; you have to just stare at your phone.
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Ah yes. Every time my phone rings I get excited.. then mad because theyre tying up the line! ha ha. I keep checking the portal too, in case it's bad news :'( I just hope that they got to our group today!
 
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I saw Dr. Patton taking the elevator down from the 4th floor around 4pm. Not sure if he was going to a meeting or coming from one. Hopefully you guys will start getting calls soon. I think i got mine around 8pm.
 
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Accepted today!! For those of you who are posting about nervously waiting, I interviewed almost 30 days ago on 01/15. So, they hold true to their word on 30 days post interview.
 
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NickMT-RN said:
I saw Dr. Patton taking the elevator down from the 4th floor around 4pm. Not sure if he was going to a meeting or coming from one. Hopefully you guys will start getting calls soon. I think i got mine around 8pm.
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oh wow they stay late! That is awesome. Thank you! Good luck everyone :)
 
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I saw Dr. Patton taking the elevator down from the 4th floor around 4pm. Not sure if he was going to a meeting or coming from one. Hopefully you guys will start getting calls soon. I think i got mine around 8pm.
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I have no idea what to make of that one.
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wlm4441 said:
Accepted today!! For those of you who are posting about nervously waiting, I interviewed almost 30 days ago on 01/15. So, they hold true to their word on 30 days post interview.
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Congratulations!
 
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wlm4441 said:
Accepted today!! For those of you who are posting about nervously waiting, I interviewed almost 30 days ago on 01/15. So, they hold true to their word on 30 days post interview.
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Hi wlm4441, if you dont mind me asking, were you waitlisted by any chance???
 
twolixp said:
Hi wlm4441, if you dont mind me asking, were you waitlisted by any chance???
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Hi guys !!! Accepted just now !!!!
Interviewed on Feb 2 nd
So excited!!!!
 
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Got the call around 5:00pm Eastern...accepted! Interviewed Feb 1st
 
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wlm4441 said:
Accepted today!! For those of you who are posting about nervously waiting, I interviewed almost 30 days ago on 01/15. So, they hold true to their word on 30 days post interview.
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congrats! Guess I shouldn't get my hopes up about it being today since I was later.
OBNUG123 said:
Congratulations!
I interviewed February 1st as well.
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me too :(
 
premedmommyx2 said:
Yes I have it written down. I’ll send it to you in a message in a few moments when I get home
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Thanks so much, I also just found out about the admissions checklist, how do you find out your status?
 
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