2018-2019 Drexel University

[DoomDoomie]

Interviewing tomorrow, any advice?

My faculty interview was very laid back and conversational, wasn’t asked why medicine or anything like that but my story is n=1. Student interview is just lunch with a student and a couple interviewees it’s really chill as well. The student interviewer is just making sure you’re not a total weirdo. It’s not a stressful day, enjoy the ride!

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[TTP 1776]

My faculty interview was very laid back and conversational, wasn’t asked why medicine or anything like that but my story is n=1. Student interview is just lunch with a student and a couple interviewees it’s really chill as well. The student interviewer is just making sure you’re not a total weirdo. It’s not a stressful day, enjoy the ride!

Thanks so much for the reply!

I recently interviewed at NJMS and wasn’t asked “why medicine” there, which I found really surprising. Hopefully interview day goes well!

 

[jakefromstatfarm]

Hi guys, I had a question on the required coursework, specifically statistics. I've never completed a formal statistics course, but have had many courseworks that involved statistics (intro biology, genetics, undergrad research). My acceptance letter had no contingencies, so does this mean I'm not required to take a statistics course before matriculation?

 

[LemonNation]

Hi guys, I had a question on the required coursework, specifically statistics. I've never completed a formal statistics course, but have had many courseworks that involved statistics (intro biology, genetics, undergrad research). My acceptance letter had no contingencies, so does this mean I'm not required to take a statistics course before matriculation?

Drexel's academic requirements are not specific coursework that you must take, but competencies that you must fulfill. From their website, "The College of Medicine will no longer require specific coursework; however, we want applicants to demonstrate competency in certain key areas."

So it's if you can demonstrate that you fulfill the "Probability and Statistics" competency. I'm sure you could do this from your undergrad research (even just reading the literature in your field requires you to learn different statistical measurements). IIRC there was a pre-interview page you should have filled out with check boxes on how you completed certain competencies.

Hope this helps!

 

[jakefromstatfarm]

Drexel's academic requirements are not specific coursework that you must take, but competencies that you must fulfill. From their website, "The College of Medicine will no longer require specific coursework; however, we want applicants to demonstrate competency in certain key areas."

So it's if you can demonstrate that you fulfill the "Probability and Statistics" competency. I'm sure you could do this from your undergrad research (even just reading the literature in your field requires you to learn different statistical measurements). IIRC there was a pre-interview page you should have filled out with check boxes on how you completed certain competencies.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the fast reply! I did complete the pre-interview course work page, but never had any checkmarks in the statistics column.

 

[ciestar]

Thanks for the fast reply! I did complete the pre-interview course work page, but never had any checkmarks in the statistics column.

I would just double check with them, but I was accepted without taking biochem and it wasn’t an issue (big issue once i took biochem). I think it is more of a soft guideline anyway. You’ll have a stats course and Dr. Gracely teaches it as if you’ve never taken it before.

 

[futdoc01]

if hold is a R, why are they giving Rs and not just putting everyone on hold?

 

[soontobedoc123]

for people who II early Dec, do you think we will be in this Jan 21st batch?

 

[deleted963608]

Pre II hold in November. Still silent.

 

[themightyquinn]

(big issue once i took biochem). .

You're saying that not having had biochem was a big issue when you got to biochem in med school?

 

[ciestar]

You're saying that not having had biochem was a big issue when you got to biochem in med school?

Yes. That class kicked my butt

 

[TTP 1776]

Yes. That class kicked my butt

Do you recommend taking anatomy before med school, or do you think I’ll be fine? (Molecular Biology major, I’ve taken two semesters of biochemistry and Human physiology already)

 

[M&L]

You're saying that not having had biochem was a big issue when you got to biochem in med school?

If you don’t mind me asking , how did you do on Mcat ?

 

[ciestar]

Do you recommend taking anatomy before med school, or do you think I’ll be fine? (Molecular Biology major, I’ve taken two semesters of biochemistry and Human physiology already)

I dont think it is needed, honestly. I took a few anatomy courses in UG, and they helped minimally.

If you don’t mind me asking , how did you do on Mcat ?

I took the old MCAT, but a 31 ((11/8/12)(PS/VR/BS))

 

[TTP 1776]

For people interviewing this week, will we be included in this next clump of decisions? Or do you think we’ll be in February

 

[ColobomasAreWeird]

II invite today! No hold.

 

[teenyfish]

For people interviewing this week, will we be included in this next clump of decisions? Or do you think we’ll be in February

Maybe? I interviewed close to the last decision week and didn't end up making it in. I would plan for February and hope for later this month!

 

[noraisadoctor]

II invite today! No hold.

OOS? Completed date?


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[ColobomasAreWeird]

OOS? Completed date?


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OOS, complete 09/12.

 

[Qrtpcr]

hey guys, what area in Philly do you recommend for getting an airbnb?

 

[ciestar]

hey guys, what area in Philly do you recommend for getting an airbnb?

Avoid Germantown and Kensington.
East Falls is where the school is.

 

[noorotik20]

For people interviewing this week, will we be included in this next clump of decisions? Or do you think we’ll be in February

Admissions told us we would be included in the Feb batch of decisions


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[TTP 1776]

Admissions told us we would be included in the Feb batch of decisions


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Thanks for the reply! Hope your interview went well!

 

[AldosteroneG]

Any December interviewees hear back yet?

 

[M&L]

Any December interviewees hear back yet?

I interviewed last week of November and haven’t heard yet

 

[noorotik20]

Thanks for the reply! Hope your interview went well!

Thank you! Best of luck to you!


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[navdog9]

complete very early August. No hold, no R, just silence. Anyone else?

 

[Tree1996]

complete very early August. No hold, no R, just silence. Anyone else?

This is me for about 18 of my schools, except complete mid to late August

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

Avoid Germantown and Kensington.
East Falls is where the school is.

Isnt east falls right next to Germantown? I thought students often live on the boarder at the Ashton and stuff like that

 

[noraisadoctor]

complete very early August. No hold, no R, just silence. Anyone else?

me since mid September


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[M&L]

This is me for about 18 of my schools, except complete mid to late August

Yeah , me too . Except complete first week of July ))

 

[ciestar]

Isnt east falls right next to Germantown? I thought students often live on the boarder at the Ashton and stuff like that

It is, but too many blocks into Germantown is bad news.

 

[othelloo]

It is, but too many blocks into Germantown is bad news.

do most M1s live in and around east falls and then move downtown during M2 or M3?

 

[ciestar]

do most M1s live in and around east falls and then move downtown during M2 or M3?

Most live in East Falls for M1 and M2 because of the convenience of living close to campus. Third year is variable, many stayed in East Falls, some moved. Center City is only convenient for rotations if you’re at Hahnemann. There is a lot more to do there, so that brings more students down that way.

 

[SR71BLK]

R this morning. Complete 8/17

 

[leahorgana]

pre-II hold today, also complete 8/17

 

[Symmy]

Hi everyone! I have an interview on 1/17. This questions has probably already been asked, but could someone let me know if any interview tips that could help me prepare? Thank you!

 

[noorotik20]

Hi everyone! I have an interview on 1/17. This questions has probably already been asked, but could someone let me know if any interview tips that could help me prepare? Thank you!

I suggest reading over your primary and secondary. If you have research experience know what your projects were and your role like the back of your hand. Know answers to common questions like why medicine and why Drexel. Don’t ramble, be concise, and slow down your speech. Practice answering questions with someone or by recording yourself with your webcam. Have questions prepared for your interviewer because the Q&A and tour will come after if you’re in the morning session


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[catnip12]

II today, complete in July sometime.

 

[Orochimaru]

II today; completed in July. I will be turning down the offer.

 

[catnip12]

II today; completed in July. I will be turning down the offer.

+1

 

[locklearjojo]

II today! I don’t think I’m going to plan it, tho. Good luck guys!

 

[Childishdocbino]

II today but do not plan on going either, hopefully this spot goes to one of you!

 

[949898]

Lol. This school is trying to get more competitive applicants with high stats in but it seems like they are forgetting the school's rank compared to other school and high stats applicants will likely go to top and mid tier or state schools with qualities they seek. P.S I'm not saying that the school isn't great and I am sure they are getting lots of great applicants! I am just stating facts since I seen mostly people with high stats get II.

 

[hope12doctor]

II today, complete in July sometime.

Would everyone who got interviews today share their LizzyM or GPA/MCAT? thank you

 

[hope12doctor]

II today! I don’t think I’m going to plan it, tho. Good luck guys!

Would you mind sharing your stats? Thank you

 

[hope12doctor]

II today but do not plan on going either, hopefully this spot goes to one of you!

Would you share your stats? Thank you for opening a spot for us who need one

 

[Doctor spare parts]

Lol. This school is trying to get more competitive applicants with high stats in but it seems like they are forgetting the school's rank compared to other school and high stats applicants will likely go to top and mid tier or state schools with qualities they seek. P.S I'm not saying that the school isn't great and I am sure they are getting lots of great applicants! I am just stating facts since I seen mostly people with high stats get II.

I got an interview invite last week and LizzyM 67, I was curious as to why people love Drexel so much that they get so many applications?

 

[hope12doctor]

I got an interview invite last week and LizzyM 67, I was curious as to why people love Drexel so much that they get so many applications?

People like Philly which is why it is popular but high stats candidates pick better ranked school apparently which is why so many turning down their interviews. Are you a instate? good luck

 

[noorotik20]

Anyone know what Drexel’s post-II acceptance rate is? The stats from USNWR that was posted on r/premed say it’s like 90%+ which is definitely wrong lol


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