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That's fair, but having us (10/22) wait almost 16 weeks now with a proposed lead time of 4-6 weeks warranted at least a mass email explaining delays.
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That's fair, but having us (10/22) wait almost 16 weeks now with a proposed lead time of 4-6 weeks warranted at least a mass email explaining delays.
We're already in the new building! The class is pretty split between living downtown and further away (near main campus). The parking downtown is not the best, there is a garage that we're allowed to park in but the passes are fairly expensive and parking is not guaranteed. It is still realistic to live where rent is cheaper, but be prepared for longer commutes (especially in the morning, some of my friends who commute say they can drive for up to an hour from old campus).
Thanks, this really has decided it for me to live downtown despite the rent hike the closer you get. Speaking of which, how did you get in touch with people at USF med to look for roommates before you moved in? Does the school create a FB page?
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So I’m an MS4 here and I just wanna give a shout out to the school.
When I was a pre-med I didn’t know what to ask about clinical rotations. A major plus of USF is there clinicals are excellent.
Also while the transition to the down town campus perhaps could’ve been smoother ( no srsly where are we suppose to park?!) the school has been very accommodating for certain personal circumstances that have come up for students (Another thing I didn’t know to ask as a premed)
When I was a pre-med I didn’t know what to ask about clinical rotations. A major plus of USF is there clinicals are excellent.
Also while the transition to the down town campus perhaps could’ve been smoother ( no srsly where are we suppose to park?!) the school has been very accommodating for certain personal circumstances that have come up for students (Another thing I didn’t know to ask as a premed)
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Thanks for the responses. With respect to item 3, how are the quality of the clinical rotations? How do select students do on their evals on rotations?
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Bucgator24
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Honesty I’m convinced USF went non rolling and decided not to tell anyone
I’m inclined to agree. Feelsbadman
Hey MS4, Im wondering if you can elaborate a little more on why you think USF's clinicals are excellent. What are some of the most important factors in comparing clinicals from one medical school to another?
That’s actually a really good question and ive been trying to think of how to explain to premeds how to ask about clinical rotations and I’ve been struggling. It’s general gestalt compared to my aways and talking to people on /r/medicalschool
USF offered more ownership of your patients vs the places I did two aways at. Both TGH and the Tampa VA (the two main sites) let medical students write notes that actually count. That might sound silly but it means that your work matters. On the one hand that might sound like unpaid labor. But on the other hand it means the patient is actually yours. You can save the resident/attending time if you do a decent job so your leash is longer.
The vast majority of attendings wanted to be academic attendings and do a fair amount of teaching. Vs some other places where they didn’t (I.E UCF’s HCAs )
but IDK it's even more than that. there is a a certain Je ne sais quoi
MDWannabe1997
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If we’re waitlisted, would we be notified? Has anyone been able to get through to admissions on the phone or by email?
Talked to them today, and Michelle said my letter has been out for some time and that it’s likely lost in the mail. Says irs been happening a lot
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MDWannabe1997
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How did you reach Michelle? They only send waitlists in the mail, correct?
I called. Been calling for weeks. And that’s what they said but I’m not so sure anymore
Are lectures mandatory, or are most lectures recorded? Can any current student comment on the extent of merit and need-based aid? It's a bit scary committing to a school without getting a financial aid package, which very well may be the case for USF.
I'm getting concerned with the lack of communication. I was accepted almost exactly 4 months ago and didn't get a letter so I have no idea what they want from me for matriculation.
Have you tried calling Michelle directly? I called her a couple of hours ago and she answered the phone right away.
called her twice today alone
This on the heels of the great mayo massacre has got me extra neurotic.
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MDWannabe1997
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When did she answer? I’ve tried so many times and can’t get through.
I think you just have to keep trying until you manage to get ahold of her. I was calling once or twice a day at different times for a couple of weeks before I got an answer.
4 months ago? My man most schools have a 2 week deadline to pay the deposit, with snail mail id imagine they might push it to 4 weeks at the most. You really have to get a hold of them
USF doesn’t require a deposit to hold your spot, I just had to sign something and mail it back to them to confirm my acceptance
I would still imagine there’s still a deadline you have to respond by... and I don’t care what y’all think about USF, their secondary is only $40 and you don’t need a deposit? Stop complainin y’all. They’re short staffed cuz they’re not robbin you of your hard earned money like other schools (the ones that charge $120 for a secondary and reject you the next day!)
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Was there a deadline on that?
Not that I’m aware of! Obviously if you haven’t received the acceptance packet you can’t send back your confirmation but I would still try to give them a call
I emailed them again last week then sent another today. I called three times today
Time to step it up... I had been in somewhat regular contact until about christmas then they moved buildings and just fell off the map.
Also kinda suspect that I never got the acceptance call from the dean too
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When did you interview and when were you accepted? I didn’t get a call from the dean eitherI emailed them again last week then sent another today. I called three times today
Time to step it up... I had been in somewhat regular contact until about christmas then they moved buildings and just fell off the map.
Also kinda suspect that I never got the acceptance call from the dean too
early sept, mid oct
Does anyone know if USF offers merit aid at 2nd look or before April 30? If they do not I will be withdrawing asap so I would appreciate any insight into this.
I'm trying to figure this out too. I remember someone telling me to be prepared to not receive any financial aid info until May, I don't remember who though. Might give admisisons a ring on Monday.
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OK I got a big concern here!! Any students can chime in on this, or anyone with an idea???
Because think about it....the SELECT program is split conveniently in half, with 2 years in FL and 2 years PA. Makes sense with the old formatting, with STEP 1 mattering.
But now theres talk of only 1 year of pre-clinical coursework, STEP 1, then 2 years before STEP 2, and then apps. How in the WORLD is that going to work with the old SELECT structuring?
Honestly, SELECT might need to get radically changed if this is the case, or everyone moved into CORE o.0
Because think about it....the SELECT program is split conveniently in half, with 2 years in FL and 2 years PA. Makes sense with the old formatting, with STEP 1 mattering.
But now theres talk of only 1 year of pre-clinical coursework, STEP 1, then 2 years before STEP 2, and then apps. How in the WORLD is that going to work with the old SELECT structuring?
Honestly, SELECT might need to get radically changed if this is the case, or everyone moved into CORE o.0
Who says USF is moving to 1 year of pre-clinical?
Agreed yeah, I feel like that's not so likely because USF still needs to maintain LCME accreditation. I don't think the LCME and the NBME are directly linked?
Does anyone know if USF uses Shelf Exams? @rufusthedog96 @attitudeofgratitude
For some rotations they do, for some they don't. Per a recent alum
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I'm not saying they are, but if they don't their students would be at a disadvantage maybe??
So I might think they would. Since to reiterate, STEP1 (and pre-clinical knowledge) basically stopped mattering to a large degree, passing it for MCOM students who on average get 517 on their MCAT like me will be an absolute cake walk and not worth extra time, but now STEP2 might need extra time, years even to keep up.
At worst, imagine having STEP2, the perhaps most important test of your life, right before you do your apps...that's what would happen to you at an inflexible program. Idk, im just worried and asking, the school just moved to a brand new campus so maybe a big change could easily happen, I'm just afraid old agreements could shut any changes down
They’re not gonna change the curriculum in time for it to impact us, a change like that takes years. Yes, it is a fair point and a 2 year preclinical is probably no longer efficient. I’ve never been a fan of the 2 year preclinical and would likely choose a 1 year over 2 year. But that’s not an option for me as of now. I wouldn’t expect USF to change curriculum anytime soon.
Do you mean a research powerhouse? If not could you please explain what you mean?
I am also curious as well and would like others input but from what I understand USF seems to be rising in status for research and in general rank. They also offer a lot of community service as well. Hope that helps
Just talked with admissions, they said packages will come out april-may
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you da real mvp
So if it comes in May then we’ll be expected to CTE with no financial aid info... this 4/30 CTE deadline really bothers me. Very little chance to get off WLs since most WL movement doesn’t start until May
They'll be giving accepted students a USF ID soon to fill out the finaid forms online
^Also yes
Bucgator24
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Got the decision letter today. Waitlisted. Interviewed 11/12 and letter is dated 02/12
