There’s a sim lab, it isn’t used. Very little clinical experience the first 2 years.
Congrats! When did you submit your secondary if you don't mind me asking?
like early January I think. I don't remember.
Are you a student at KYCOM? Could you tell me a little bit about it, Maybe some of the things you like/don't like like about the school? I want to know more about it, but theres not too much info available on KYCOM's website.
LizzyM 67. MCAT 508. 3.65. I Altered the stats a bit for anonymity.
I’m a 3rd year. In general it’s a pretty typical medical school experience I think. We had a class that worked really well together and I appreciated that. The fact that they don’t do a ranking system fosters an environment of community instead of competition.
It will depend when they meet to officially discuss the interviews. Give it some time, relax, play a board game, but don’t stress!
I did not last year, to any of my interviews. But it if you want, or feel you need to, it would probably be appreciated.
I thought I was today!
There’s plenty. A soup kitchen, helping kids with homework, clean ups.
Depends on the specialty.
Like someone else said Michigan is your closest. Otherwise there’s nothing in that general vicinity.
This has been answered now, but keep in mind that 3rd year is pretty much given to you with little option, but 4th year can be anywhere you want. You can do them in Chicago if you have the connections amd are willing to put in the footwork to get the ball rolling.
I'm in the same boat bro
There is also a research club that fosters research opportunities. They host info sessions each year about ongoing research opportunities and you are also encouraged to seek out your own opportunities that you can participate over the summer etc. if you know someone from our hometown if you aren’t from Pikeville.
There are a ton of volunteer opportunities and you are highly encouraged to do what you can for the community as they directly benefit. There are many clubs who participate in different activities ranging from volunteering at the hospital to the local animal shelter. If you want more specific info you can message me and I’ll answer any questions you have
I’ve used the Sims twice and I’m in my 2nd semester. We also just got a new Sim mother/baby and they hired a person specifically for the sims so I feel they will be utilizing them more. They are also used in the clubs-we practiced IVs and a chest tubes last semester. We also just got a new ultrasound machine and will be learning about that this semester as well. They aren’t really needed though as you will start getting standardized patients beginning you first smester.
They do screen secondaries, that I know for sure. As for the MCAT score I’m not sure what this group has been interviewing with but I do know that if you are below a 500 you need to make sure you have other attributes that will make you stand out (research, mission trips, long work history, etc. not all of these obviously but you get what I mean). This school really does look at the whole person and understands that there is no correlation between the MCAT and how you will do in school and on your boards so don’t let that deter you. I will say that with it being so late in the cycle, if you do submit and get to interview it may end up being a waitlist spot but that is true of every school at this point.
I had under a 500 MCAT and got accepted here, although I had an above average GPA and other strong attributes to help me out.
