2017-2018 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NOVA)

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Alright everyone, I'm going to start classes here on the 31st so I'll put in some things I think you should know about this entire process that should help you out.
  • If you do get an interview, I'd like to say that you are pretty much accepted already (the students that were with us told us this, and I was able to confirm this later talking to the staff. I was an undergraduate at NSU, so I have easy access to them). There is a small group of people that will be interviewing with you.
  • The interview process isn't bad at all, and you should be good to go unless you severely mess it up. They really do make you feel welcome.
  • You are interviewed by the faculty and questions definitely come from all of your applications. They generally want to see interest and want to know "Why NSU?"
  • They call a lot to make sure that you complete everything. This is definitely to make sure that you complete everything on time even if it seems like a pain. Before I even graduated, they kept calling me for my final transcript every week.
  • Even though we'll barely have time, there is a lot to explore and to do in the area (just head east for the beach). Sawgrass mills is like 10 miles away and should take you around 20 minutes to get to if you need to do some serious shopping.
  • There are background checks and immunizations that you have to get or document beforehand. This is like other medical schools, and they do give ample time so don't wait for last minute at risk of deferment.
  • An iPad is a requirement to take tests. So far the requirement has been IOS10, I don't know if that will change when IOS11 comes out. Can't be jailbroken, obviously. Take that into consideration for future costs and such.
  • Further costs outside of scrubs include a $642 mandatory medical equipment package and includes things like an otoscope. You also have to purchase a cardiology grade stethoscope and they offer 2 at discount along with this bulk package.
  • A car is recommended along with living off campus. This is South Florida, public transportation isn't like New York. There is a shuttle, but it only takes you around the area and to Fort Lauderdale. Rolling hills is ok if you are trying to figure things out, but living off campus offers you more freedom (you have to sign in/out any guests). It costs around the same to rent off campus, and you can try to carpool and share rent with another student. There are apartments around the area that contain mostly HPD students so noise shouldn't be an issue.
  • If you are going to stay at rolling hills, don't bother with the optional meal plan. The food is ok, and there are a ton of better dining options around the immediate area by both cost and taste.
  • First semester is 30 credits. Talked to my friend that is a 2nd year pharmacy student, each credit = an exam. So we're going to have fun lol.
That's pretty much what I would have liked to know beforehand. If you have any other questions, I'll see if I can get to them. I'm trying to enjoy these last few days before we begin. Sorry this might have been all over the place, I did this all on my phone while waiting to meet up with some one lol. Good luck in your endeavors of becoming a physician, I'm sure you all will do great.
 
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KendrickLamarDO said:
Alright everyone, I'm going to start classes here on the 31st so I'll put in some things I think you should know about this entire process that should help you out.
  • If you do get an interview, I'd like to say that you are pretty much accepted already (the students that were with us told us this, and I was able to confirm this later talking to the staff. I was an undergraduate at NSU, so I have easy access to them). There is a small group of people that will be interviewing with you.
  • The interview process isn't bad at all, and you should be good to go unless you severely mess it up. They really do make you feel welcome.
  • You are interviewed by the faculty and questions definitely come from all of your applications. They generally want to see interest and want to know "Why NSU?"
  • They call a lot to make sure that you complete everything. This is definitely to make sure that you complete everything on time even if it seems like a pain. Before I even graduated, they kept calling me for my final transcript every week.
  • Even though we'll barely have time, there is a lot to explore and to do in the area (just head east for the beach). Sawgrass mills is like 10 miles away and should take you around 20 minutes to get to if you need to do some serious shopping.
  • There are background checks and immunizations that you have to get or document beforehand. This is like other medical schools, and they do give ample time so don't wait for last minute at risk of deferment.
  • An iPad is a requirement to take tests. So far the requirement has been IOS10, I don't know if that will change when IOS11 comes out. Can't be jailbroken, obviously. Take that into consideration for future costs and such.
  • Further costs outside of scrubs include a $642 mandatory medical equipment package and includes things like an otoscope. You also have to purchase a cardiology grade stethoscope and they offer 2 at discount along with this bulk package.
  • A car is recommended along with living off campus. This is South Florida, public transportation isn't like New York. There is a shuttle, but it only takes you around the area and to Fort Lauderdale. Rolling hills is ok if you are trying to figure things out, but living off campus offers you more freedom (you have to sign in/out any guests). It costs around the same to rent off campus, and you can try to carpool and share rent with another student. There are apartments around the area that contain mostly HPD students so noise shouldn't be an issue.
  • If you are going to stay at rolling hills, don't bother with the optional meal plan. The food is ok, and there are a ton of better dining options around the immediate area by both cost and taste.
  • First semester is 30 credits. Talked to my friend that is a 2nd year pharmacy student, each credit = an exam. So we're going to have fun lol.
That's pretty much what I would have liked to know beforehand. If you have any other questions, I'll see if I can get to them. I'm trying to enjoy these last few days before we begin. Sorry this might have been all over the place, I did this all on my phone while waiting to meet up with some one lol. Good luck in your endeavors of becoming a physician, I'm sure you all will do great.
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You rock for this! What made YOU choose NSU? What was it about the college that made you decide this is where you wanted to receive your medical education?
 
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You rock for this! What made YOU choose NSU? What was it about the college that made you decide this is where you wanted to receive your medical education?
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Honestly, my experience as an undergraduate at NSU definitely played a role. I was accepted into FAU and USF, but I decided to go here. It honestly felt like home since it was such a small university, and even though a large majority of undergraduates were Biology majors I was able to make friends with others from a wide variety of majors such as communications and computer science. NSU is small private university with plenty opportunities for research. Spending time doing research made me realize that I would rather not commit to long residencies and further research and instead become an internist or an emergency physician. That being said, there are avenues through NSUCOM to get into some competitive residencies like radiology and anesthesiology (a lot others too, look at their match list) if you chose to do so, but for now my heart is set on internal and emergency medicine.
 
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Honestly, my experience as an undergraduate at NSU definitely played a role. I was accepted into FAU and USF, but I decided to go here. It honestly felt like home since it was such a small university, and even though a large majority of undergraduates were Biology majors I was able to make friends with others from a wide variety of majors such as communications and computer science. NSU is small private university with plenty opportunities for research. Spending time doing research made me realize that I would rather not commit to long residencies and further research and instead become an internist or an emergency physician. That being said, there are avenues through NSUCOM to get into some competitive residencies like radiology and anesthesiology (a lot others too, look at their match list) if you chose to do so, but for now my heart is set on internal and emergency medicine.
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Thank you so much for the detailed response!

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KendrickLamarDO said:
Alright everyone, I'm going to start classes here on the 31st so I'll put in some things I think you should know about this entire process that should help you out.
  • If you do get an interview, I'd like to say that you are pretty much accepted already (the students that were with us told us this, and I was able to confirm this later talking to the staff. I was an undergraduate at NSU, so I have easy access to them). There is a small group of people that will be interviewing with you.
  • The interview process isn't bad at all, and you should be good to go unless you severely mess it up. They really do make you feel welcome.
  • You are interviewed by the faculty and questions definitely come from all of your applications. They generally want to see interest and want to know "Why NSU?"
  • They call a lot to make sure that you complete everything. This is definitely to make sure that you complete everything on time even if it seems like a pain. Before I even graduated, they kept calling me for my final transcript every week.
  • Even though we'll barely have time, there is a lot to explore and to do in the area (just head east for the beach). Sawgrass mills is like 10 miles away and should take you around 20 minutes to get to if you need to do some serious shopping.
  • There are background checks and immunizations that you have to get or document beforehand. This is like other medical schools, and they do give ample time so don't wait for last minute at risk of deferment.
  • An iPad is a requirement to take tests. So far the requirement has been IOS10, I don't know if that will change when IOS11 comes out. Can't be jailbroken, obviously. Take that into consideration for future costs and such.
  • Further costs outside of scrubs include a $642 mandatory medical equipment package and includes things like an otoscope. You also have to purchase a cardiology grade stethoscope and they offer 2 at discount along with this bulk package.
  • A car is recommended along with living off campus. This is South Florida, public transportation isn't like New York. There is a shuttle, but it only takes you around the area and to Fort Lauderdale. Rolling hills is ok if you are trying to figure things out, but living off campus offers you more freedom (you have to sign in/out any guests). It costs around the same to rent off campus, and you can try to carpool and share rent with another student. There are apartments around the area that contain mostly HPD students so noise shouldn't be an issue.
  • If you are going to stay at rolling hills, don't bother with the optional meal plan. The food is ok, and there are a ton of better dining options around the immediate area by both cost and taste.
  • First semester is 30 credits. Talked to my friend that is a 2nd year pharmacy student, each credit = an exam. So we're going to have fun lol.
That's pretty much what I would have liked to know beforehand. If you have any other questions, I'll see if I can get to them. I'm trying to enjoy these last few days before we begin. Sorry this might have been all over the place, I did this all on my phone while waiting to meet up with some one lol. Good luck in your endeavors of becoming a physician, I'm sure you all will do great.
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Thank you so much for your insight.
 
I think in the 2015-2016 cycle the interview invitations went out in early/mid August so it could still be a while :dead:
 
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I think in the 2015-2016 cycle the interview invitations went out in early/mid August so it could still be a while :dead:
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My friend who's a current student was interviewed in April, put on the waitlist, and accepted like 3 days before classes started. Keep your eyes on the prize ;)
 
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fldoctorgirl said:
My friend who's a current student was interviewed in April, put on the waitlist, and accepted like 3 days before classes started. Keep your eyes on the prize ;)
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Imagine how unprepared he/she was at that point! cool story though haha :clap::clap:
 
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My friend who's a current student was interviewed in April, put on the waitlist, and accepted like 3 days before classes started. Keep your eyes on the prize ;)
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I'm kinda in the same boat right now...they called me for continued interest beginning of the month which means I'm next to get off but classes start in 10 days...so my anxiety is kinda at an all time high lol.
 
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Grannywang said:
I'm kinda in the same boat right now...they called me for continued interest beginning of the month which means I'm next to get off but classes start in 10 days...so my anxiety is kinda at an all time high lol.
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are you packed and ready to go? ;p
 
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Haha not quite but I'm ready to throw all my clothes in the car and drive.
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lol i am sure you are. WIth start date this close, and if they are still reviewing applications, I would call them every day!
 
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lol i am sure you are. WIth start date this close, and if they are still reviewing applications, I would call them every day!
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I already know I'm next to get off since they called but it's just a matter of someone dropping their seat. I might send send her an email though now that you bring it up lol.
 
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I'm kinda in the same boat right now...they called me for continued interest beginning of the month which means I'm next to get off but classes start in 10 days...so my anxiety is kinda at an all time high lol.
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Good luck!!
 
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I'm kinda in the same boat right now...they called me for continued interest beginning of the month which means I'm next to get off but classes start in 10 days...so my anxiety is kinda at an all time high lol.
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Best of luck to you guys on the waitlist boat. So stressful! But what's meant to be will be! Congrats on making it this far, this process is so anxiety provoking


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KendrickLamarDO said:
Alright everyone, I'm going to start classes here on the 31st so I'll put in some things I think you should know about this entire process that should help you out.
  • If you do get an interview, I'd like to say that you are pretty much accepted already (the students that were with us told us this, and I was able to confirm this later talking to the staff. I was an undergraduate at NSU, so I have easy access to them). There is a small group of people that will be interviewing with you.
  • The interview process isn't bad at all, and you should be good to go unless you severely mess it up. They really do make you feel welcome.
  • You are interviewed by the faculty and questions definitely come from all of your applications. They generally want to see interest and want to know "Why NSU?"
  • They call a lot to make sure that you complete everything. This is definitely to make sure that you complete everything on time even if it seems like a pain. Before I even graduated, they kept calling me for my final transcript every week.
  • Even though we'll barely have time, there is a lot to explore and to do in the area (just head east for the beach). Sawgrass mills is like 10 miles away and should take you around 20 minutes to get to if you need to do some serious shopping.
  • There are background checks and immunizations that you have to get or document beforehand. This is like other medical schools, and they do give ample time so don't wait for last minute at risk of deferment.
  • An iPad is a requirement to take tests. So far the requirement has been IOS10, I don't know if that will change when IOS11 comes out. Can't be jailbroken, obviously. Take that into consideration for future costs and such.
  • Further costs outside of scrubs include a $642 mandatory medical equipment package and includes things like an otoscope. You also have to purchase a cardiology grade stethoscope and they offer 2 at discount along with this bulk package.
  • A car is recommended along with living off campus. This is South Florida, public transportation isn't like New York. There is a shuttle, but it only takes you around the area and to Fort Lauderdale. Rolling hills is ok if you are trying to figure things out, but living off campus offers you more freedom (you have to sign in/out any guests). It costs around the same to rent off campus, and you can try to carpool and share rent with another student. There are apartments around the area that contain mostly HPD students so noise shouldn't be an issue.
  • If you are going to stay at rolling hills, don't bother with the optional meal plan. The food is ok, and there are a ton of better dining options around the immediate area by both cost and taste.
  • First semester is 30 credits. Talked to my friend that is a 2nd year pharmacy student, each credit = an exam. So we're going to have fun lol.
That's pretty much what I would have liked to know beforehand. If you have any other questions, I'll see if I can get to them. I'm trying to enjoy these last few days before we begin. Sorry this might have been all over the place, I did this all on my phone while waiting to meet up with some one lol. Good luck in your endeavors of becoming a physician, I'm sure you all will do great.
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thanks. I saw this on the website but heard from students that work with admissions that they do have cut offs that they don't mention to students. I was just wondering if you all maybe heard the same or know those cut offs.
 
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I already know I'm next to get off since they called but it's just a matter of someone dropping their seat. I might send send her an email though now that you bring it up lol.
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Good luck! I hope you get in.
 
tulsi3patel said:
Thanks for sharing detail. My daughter is undergrad there as well. Do you know if Med school have preference for their undergrad student.
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Maybe slightly, but probably not significantly.

Also, why are you posting for your daughter on all of these forums? I'm sure she is capable of managing her own applications..
 
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fldoctorgirl said:
Maybe slightly, but probably not significantly.

Also, why are you posting for your daughter on all of these forums? I'm sure she is capable of managing her own applications..
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Why so harsh? My dad helps me out all the time with looking up stuff on the internet. I really appreciate it when I'm busy writing secondaries or at lab.

Anyway, excited for this school. My stepdad went here and told me about how he'd go on runs on the beach in the morning, then head to class. Ever since that, I'd been sold xD
 
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acetylcholinesterasee said:
Why so harsh? My dad helps me out all the time with looking up stuff on the internet. I really appreciate it when I'm busy writing secondaries or at lab.

Anyway, excited for this school. My stepdad went here and told me about how he'd go on runs on the beach in the morning, then head to class. Ever since that, I'd been sold xD
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Not trying to be harsh, but one thing is looking things up on the internet and another is posting on forums for your kid. I find that usually, in those cases when a parent is posting for a kid, they are more interested in the kid pursuing medicine then the kid themselves is.
 
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Not trying to be harsh, but one thing is looking things up on the internet and another is posting on forums for your kid. I find that usually, in those cases when a parent is posting for a kid, they are more interested in the kid pursuing medicine then the kid themselves is.
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True, I do see your point. Hopefully not the case. Gl and may nova love us all
 
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Not trying to be harsh, but one thing is looking things up on the internet and another is posting on forums for your kid. I find that usually, in those cases when a parent is posting for a kid, they are more interested in the kid pursuing medicine then the kid themselves is.
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My daughter dream is to become doctor and me as a parent helping her to be aware of stat. That is all. She is applying one year early so hardly have time for SDN.
 
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tulsi3patel said:
My daughter dream is to become doctor and me as a parent helping her to be aware of stat. That is all. She is applying one year early so hardly have time for SDN.
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Good luck to your daughter and you!! Let us know for any other q's :)
 
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My daughter dream is to become doctor and me as a parent helping her to be aware of stat. That is all. She is applying one year early so hardly have time for SDN.
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I'm applying one year early as well ;)

Again, not trying to get into a fight here. I wish your daughter luck in this application cycle :)
 
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acetylcholinesterasee said:
What do you mean by one year early??? you mean like going into senior year of college?
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Well, yes-- going into senior year of college-- but that is considered the "traditional" time to apply, so that's not what I mean by being a year early. I am finishing my undergrad in 3 years instead of 4, so that's usually what a year early is referring to.
 
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Well, yes-- going into senior year of college-- but that is considered the "traditional" time to apply, so that's not what I mean by being a year early. I am finishing my undergrad in 3 years instead of 4, so that's usually what a year early is referring to.
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Wow that's really early~! Look at you. Good luck :D
 
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I’m a first generation student, so I wish my father knew enough about the process to help me. Kudos to those parents willing to help!


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I’m a first generation student, so I wish my father knew enough about the process to help me. Kudos to those parents willing to help!


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right! we all can use the help when it comes down to it.. I think what @fldoctorgirl meant to say is that there is a fine line between parents assisting their kids, and parents doing to work for them. I think we can all agree that posting in forums like sdn (about stats, II's etc) is something that the student him/herself should do. But whatever works for them
 
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I'm applying one year early as well ;)

Again, not trying to get into a fight here. I wish your daughter luck in this application cycle :)
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She is going to Junior year, graduating in Dec 2017 and starting Med school next year.
 
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She is going to Junior year, graduating in Dec 2017 and starting Med school next year.
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I understand-- same here, except I'll be graduating in May instead of December.

Either way, like I said, good luck to your daughter!
 
I got accepted! Good luck to everyone this up coming cycle!
 
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II invite just right now!!!!!! Completed 07/10
 
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Guess it's true that if you get an interview, you're basically in because I swear I was probably the last on the waitlist lol.
 
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