2018-2019 Hackensack-Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall

[Hawkeye397]

For the people who went to second look, the white coat sizing stuff that was sent out today, are we supposed to choose a style of white coat as well?

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[medschoolzombie]

For the people who went to second look, the white coat sizing stuff that was sent out today, are we supposed to choose a style of white coat as well?

Is there a style option? I don’t see that.

I’m confused as to why we have to do this again if we already did this during second look day. Should we go by measurement sizes from that table or the size that we tried on during second look?

 

[Hawkeye397]

Is there a style option? I don’t see that.

I’m confused as to why we have to do this again if we already did this during second look day. Should we go by measurement sizes from that table or the size that we tried on during second look?

It gives us a list of styles and sizes that’s what confused me, and I didn’t go to second look so I’m just going to go with my suit size and hope for the best. If I had already tried them on I’d go with what fit then.

 

[njpremed564]

It gives us a list of styles and sizes that’s what confused me, and I didn’t go to second look so I’m just going to go with my suit size and hope for the best. If I had already tried them on I’d go with what fit then.

I think we chose the style because it says the MDT11WHT is ladies, MDT13WHT is mens regular and MDT14WHT is mens tall.

 

[medschoolzombie]

It gives us a list of styles and sizes that’s what confused me, and I didn’t go to second look so I’m just going to go with my suit size and hope for the best. If I had already tried them on I’d go with what fit then.

Oh I see it. The chest size thing is throwing me off. That would put me at a completly different size than the one i tried at second look. From past threads, it looks like you want to skew larger so you can stuff your pockets with stuff

I think we chose the style because it says the MDT11WHT is ladies, MDT13WHT is mens regular and MDT14WHT is mens tall.

Weird how girls only have one style

 

[Hawkeye397]

Oh I see it. The chest size thing is throwing me off. That would put me at a completly different size than the one i tried at second look. From past threads, it looks like you want to skew larger so you can stuff your pockets with stuff


Weird how girls only have one style

How different is the sizing from that chart compared to what you tried on?

Also I checked medline to see if they have a better size chart on their website (they don’t) and it looks like those are long white coats. Is that what you guys tried on or did you try on the student length ones? That may explain a size discrepancy.

 

[medschoolzombie]

How different is the sizing from that chart compared to what you tried on?

Also I checked medline to see if they have a better size chart on their website (they don’t) and it looks like those are long white coats. Is that what you guys tried on or did you try on the student length ones? That may explain a size discrepancy.

2-3 sizes off haha. SOM said they’d override whatever you put in the form if you were already sized on second look day

We tried on the student ones I think but they were pretty long too

 

[future_dr_897]

Does anyone know when people who interviewed on May 28 are supposed to hear back?

 

[edb63]

Does anyone know when people who interviewed on May 28 are supposed to hear back?

Those of us who got in last week were told we have till May 31st to CTE. My guess is they’ll wait till tomorrow to see how many people CTE before accepting more people.

 

[medschoolzombie]

Those of us who got in last week were told we have till May 31st to CTE. My guess is they’ll wait till tomorrow to see how many people CTE before accepting more people.

Congrats but I wonder why they’re still interviewing now. They already have a WL so does that mean they’re not good enough? Or does it mean not many people CTEd to fill the class?

 

[12wizards]

Congrats but I wonder why they’re still interviewing now. They already have a WL so does that mean they’re not good enough? Or does it mean not many people CTEd to fill the class?

None of the above. They secured approval to expand their incoming class size pretty recently so they extended their interview season accordingly.

 

[Hawkeye397]

None of the above. They secured approval to expand their incoming class size pretty recently so they extended their interview season accordingly.

What size is the class going to be now?

 

[medschoolzombie]

None of the above. They secured approval to expand their incoming class size pretty recently so they extended their interview season accordingly.

Oh wow. That’s great. I thought the 110 or so member class was for next year? Even if they got approval for this year, why not just pull from the WL instead of reopening the interview season?

 

[Knights256]

What is the best way to contact admissions?

 

[coffeeandteadoctor]

2-3 sizes off haha. SOM said they’d override whatever you put in the form if you were already sized on second look day

We tried on the student ones I think but they were pretty long too

so 2-3 size smaller or larger?

 

[medschoolzombie]

so 2-3 size smaller or larger?

Larger lol

 

[jonsnowordoe]

Larger lol

so you recommend getting a smaller size?

 

[medschoolzombie]

so you recommend getting a smaller size?

Depends. I’ve heard it’s better to go bigger for bigger pockets. If you don’t care about that and want it to fit, then smaller

 

[shwavyboi]

Current student procrastinating hard on studying. Hit me with any questions you have

 

[future_dr_897]

Current student procrastinating hard on studying. Hit me with any questions you have

Hey! I was just wondering how you/ other students feel about the accelerated curriculum- like do you think it is much harder to keep up with than a non-accelerated curriculum, and if you feel like it's missing anything because all the information is packed into a shorter time

 

[shwavyboi]

Hey! I was just wondering how you/ other students feel about the accelerated curriculum- like do you think it is much harder to keep up with than a non-accelerated curriculum, and if you feel like it's missing anything because all the information is packed into a shorter time

I don't know what a non-accelerated curriculum is like, so can't really attest to it. All I can really say is that I like the fact pre-clinicals are shorter. In the grand scheme of things, everyone says they are not as important as clinical experiences. The pace is pretty mind-boggling, but I here the same thing about other schools. I think the big difference between this and a standard curriculum is the lack of breaks. I think every med student worries about how much they retain, but we take a practice Step at the end of the month which will be a good indicator.

 

[kodakblackMD]

Current student procrastinating hard on studying. Hit me with any questions you have

Would working on projects with faculty or bench research the first year take too much time away from studying?

 

[future_dr_897]

I don't know what a non-accelerated curriculum is like, so can't really attest to it. All I can really say is that I like the fact pre-clinicals are shorter. In the grand scheme of things, everyone says they are not as important as clinical experiences. The pace is pretty mind-boggling, but I here the same thing about other schools. I think the big difference between this and a standard curriculum is the lack of breaks. I think every med student worries about how much they retain, but we take a practice Step at the end of the month which will be a good indicator.

Thank you!

 

[shwavyboi]

Would working on projects with faculty or bench research the first year take too much time away from studying?

A lot of students are working with faculty on research. They have a really great database set up for contacting researchers within the HM network. The research head recommends only committing to 4 hrs/week and splitting up work with other students. In all honesty, I have been hesitant to start because of time but should be starting something this month. Studying is what it is, but HD and preceptorship have been the time consuming aspects that have pushed off doing research for me.

 

[Hawkeye397]

A lot of students are working with faculty on research. They have a really great database set up for contacting researchers within the HM network. The research head recommends only committing to 4 hrs/week and splitting up work with other students. In all honesty, I have been hesitant to start because of time but should be starting something this month. Studying is what it is, but HD and preceptorship have been the time consuming aspects that have pushed off doing research for me.

Can you talk a bit about the preceptorship? Kind of like where you go, do you get to pick a speciality, and what it is you do during it?

 

[medschoolzombie]

Current student procrastinating hard on studying. Hit me with any questions you have

Do we need titers for immunizations?

Are you worried about taking step 1 post clinical? That’s an extra year you have to keep all that info in your head along with the things for shelf’s

Any info on new residencies and how the internal match is gonna work?

 

[future_dr_897]

Would anyone happen to know how high of mcat/gpa you need to be considered for merit scholarships or if it's based off of anything else? Just trying to figure out if there's any hope for me before I make a decision & in the acceptance email all it says is that info about merit scholarships/ financial aid will be "forthcoming"

 

[shwavyboi]

Can you talk a bit about the preceptorship? Kind of like where you go, do you get to pick a speciality, and what it is you do during it?

We have only done one so far. The first is supposed to be in a primary care setting, but a few people (including mine) were with specialists. I had an incredible experience. I could not have asked for a better preceptor, the patients/cases were super cool, and I felt like I both learned a lot while also making a difference by speaking to patients. It is basically practice for clerkships. I would collect patient histories, do physicals, and present to my preceptor. I am aware of other students that haven't had as great of experiences and spent a lot of time more watching rather than doing, but the admin really tries to avoid that from happening.

 

[shwavyboi]

Do we need titers for immunizations?

Are you worried about taking step 1 post clinical? That’s an extra year you have to keep all that info in your head along with the things for shelf’s

Any info on new residencies and how the internal match is gonna work?

The school gives you immun info, and you can ask them about the 3 year. Everything I have heard seems like taking step 1 after clinicals is a huge advantage. Shelfs are USMLE style and cover a lot of the same concepts while you are able to solidify the material with clinical practice. You are going to have to relearn most of it during dedicated anyway. If I had to take the Step right now I would be terrified; so much is learned in medical school that no student can realistically retain what they have been taught during pre-clinicals without dedicated.

 

[Hotsushiking]

Does anyone know the expected class size for this incoming class?

 

[future_dr_897]

Does anyone know the expected class size for this incoming class?

I'm pretty sure it's 90

 

[Hotsushiking]

Just got the acceptance phone call! Going to medical school!!! (interviewed 6/4)

 

[edb63]

Hey does anyone know how to see if we’ve received any merit based aid? They said it’d be forthcoming but didn’t say when

 

[rgeng57]

Hey does anyone know how to see if we’ve received any merit based aid? They said it’d be forthcoming but didn’t say when

I would email/call the financial aid office. That’s what I did to receive information about scholarships.

 

[medschoolzombie]

Hey does anyone know how to see if we’ve received any merit based aid? They said it’d be forthcoming but didn’t say when

You should’ve gotten login info for piratenet. It’s on there

 

[future_dr_897]

Hey does anyone know how to see if we’ve received any merit based aid? They said it’d be forthcoming but didn’t say when

I got a call from the financial aid office when they decided to give me some