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Can somebody send me the workday website? I don't have the link saved anywhere and when I go on the link to 'reset' (even though I have already been logged on), it doesn't go to anywhere!

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Here you go!

 

[Byakkz]

For those students attending from out of state that didn't have a car, how did you get around to buy necessities such as food and persona hygiene things? And how far did you live from campus?

 

[BellaWriterChic]

For those students attending from out of state that didn't have a car, how did you get around to buy necessities such as food and persona hygiene things? And how far did you live from campus?

Joplin you really need a car. Public transit is not much of a thing. There is Uber and Lyft though.

 

[Booksandshoes]

I recommend having a car in KC.

 

[Schwifty]

I recommend having a car in KC.

Same, I wouldn't want to be in KC without a car

 

[PerfectMD]

Same, I wouldn't want to be in KC without a car

So a bike (bicycle) or public transit isn't going to work out?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

So a bike (bicycle) or public transit isn't going to work out?

public transit is also somewhat nonexistent in KC. never tried it but it probably would take an hour to get to campus when normally it would take me 10 minutes lmao.

 

[bioarchaeologist]

So a bike (bicycle) or transit isn't going to work out?

It could, but it's going to be pretty challenging to get around. If you can't have a car, living across the street at CT is your best option. There's an Aldi within walking distance for groceries. I guess you can just Lyft/Uber/carpool with a friend for other errands you have to do. There's also a few places to eat that's walking distance east of the school, but I'd be careful when walking in that area since it really isn't the best neighborhood.

You'll definitely need a car for rotations though, so if it's an option at all for you I think it's worth it to just get a car now (plus it can last until residency).

 

[ChocolateChip>Oreos]

KC see a lot of snow typically? Not new to snow but just wondering

 

[Schwifty]

So a bike (bicycle) or public transit isn't going to work out?

Yeah I wouldn’t trust the public transit in KC, there really isn’t much of it especially around the school. You’re also going to need a car in third year anyway.

 

[Schwifty]

KC see a lot of snow typically? Not new to snow but just wondering

I am from Florida, so any amount of snow is a ton of snow for me, so yes there are blizzards throughout winter (usually about 0.5-2 inches of snow that lasts for like 3 days lol)

 

[Byakkz]

Same, I wouldn't want to be in KC without a car

I figured as much, but do you know any classmates who didn't have a car that utilized other means? Also, does KC still have Uber/Lyft? I'm planning on staying only 2 years (close to campus) and having/leasing a car seems quite the expense. 3rd Year i'm trying to go to Cali then set up rotations back home for 4th.

 

[ChocolateChip>Oreos]

I am from Florida, so any amount of snow is a ton of snow for me, so yes there are blizzards throughout winter (usually about 0.5-2 inches of snow that lasts for like 3 days lol)

Haha .5-2 inches is nothing for me ! I’m used to getting up to a foot in some snowstorms so that’ll be an upgrade for sure

 

[Schwifty]

I figured as much, but do you know any classmates who didn't have a car that utilized other means? Also, does KC still have Uber/Lyft? I'm planning on staying only 2 years (close to campus) and having/leasing a car seems quite the expense. 3rd Year i'm trying to go to Cali then set up rotations back home for 4th.

Ya I Uber/lift to the airport or bars and stuff all the time (pre Covid). But everyone I know has a car

 

[compekil]

During the interview some students talked about being an Anatomy Fellow. Can any current student elaborate on this - worth it, benefits, etc?

 

[indiRanger]

During the interview some students talked about being an Anatomy Fellow. Can any current student elaborate on this - worth it, benefits, etc?

It happens after 2nd year. It's a 1 year fellowship and then you continue on into 3rd year after that fellowship. I think you get a stipend plus you get tuition paid for for that year and the following year. You also get some research pubs from it as well. A lot of people do it so they can match up with their SO for residency timelines, others do it so they can have a year to kinda chill; it's apparently very chill.

 

[Byakkz]

If I recall properly, KCUMB said that during 4th year you can set up rotation sites that are not on the list. For example: I come from Hawai'i and I believe they said we could work something out back home. Anyone can confirm that for me?

 

[indiRanger]

If I recall properly, KCUMB said that during 4th year you can set up rotation sites that are not on the list. For example: I come from Hawai'i and I believe they said we could work something out back home. Anyone can confirm that for me?

4th year is all on your own. That's when you set up your audition rotations. So yeah, you could go back to Hawaii 4th year. You can also set up an "independent core site" for 3rd year if you want to go back earlier.

 

[Byakkz]

4th year is all on your own. That's when you set up your audition rotations. So yeah, you could go back to Hawaii 4th year. You can also set up an "independent core site" for 3rd year if you want to go back earlier.

I just heard that for 3rd year it was recently offered so there is the chance that it won't be available when I get to that point... right? T^T

 

[indiRanger]

I just heard that for 3rd year it was recently offered so there is the chance that it won't be available when I get to that point... right? T^T

Independent core site? I feel like that it has always been around but im not positive about that. I haven't heard of them thinking about doing away with it or anything

 

[compekil]

It happens after 2nd year. It's a 1 year fellowship and then you continue on into 3rd year after that fellowship. I think you get a stipend plus you get tuition paid for for that year and the following year. You also get some research pubs from it as well. A lot of people do it so they can match up with their SO for residency timelines, others do it so they can have a year to kinda chill; it's apparently very chill.

Thank you! So medical school technically becomes 5 years? E.g. 1-2 year med, anatomy fellow year, 3-4 clinical rotation years?

 

[indiRanger]

Thank you! So medical school technically becomes 5 years? E.g. 1-2 year med, anatomy fellow year, 3-4 clinical rotation years?

Yup!

 

[Byakkz]

Anyone here lease a car? or can recommend some options. I don't plan on buying because I intend to just do 2 years didactic there.

 

[drpb&j]

Thank you! So medical school technically becomes 5 years? E.g. 1-2 year med, anatomy fellow year, 3-4 clinical rotation years?

You can also choose to apply for the anatomy fellowship after 3rd year as well so between 2nd and 3rd or between 3rd and 4th years. I think the stipend is like 30k+ and you get the next year after free tuition.

 

[yaymeMD123]

Has anyone had success on going to Texas for 4th year and could give me insights into that? My family and everyone I know is in Texas so I’m trying to go back after.

 

[kimbaba23]

Haha .5-2 inches is nothing for me ! I’m used to getting up to a foot in some snowstorms so that’ll be an upgrade for sure

Same, from the Rocky Mountains so hearing 2 inches in 3 days described as a blizzard made me lol. Half the reason I want to come to KCU is for the mild weather.

 

[dindy555]

Anyone else have to wait awhile to get added into the KCU FB group?

 

[BellaWriterChic]

Anyone else have to wait awhile to get added into the KCU FB group?

Approval comes through the admissions people and since the school is on break it might not be until they return

 

[1234DO2021]

Hey all - I was accepted 11/6 (woo!) but I still haven't received an official acceptance letter in the mail. Anyone else in that boat?

 

[Ris246]

Hey all - I was accepted 11/6 (woo!) but I still haven't received an official acceptance letter in the mail. Anyone else in that boat?

I was accepted a week after and same. However I don’t think they’re sending snail mail. Especially due to covid

 

[Calik9]

Accepted early December and no snail mail for me, either. Only communication was via email.

 

[yaymeMD123]

I think they mentioned they do send snail mail, but expect it suuuper late especially they only come onto campus once every now and then. They did say if for some reason you really need the snail mail then contact them!

 

[premed199921]

Accepted early December and no snail mail for me, either. Only communication was via email.

Congrats! When did you interview?

 

[Calik9]

Congrats! When did you interview?

PM'd!

 

[chief_leaf]

12/4 II, Let’s hope we hear something today or this week!

 

[premed199921]

12/4 II, Let’s hope we hear something today or this week!

Their office opens today?

 

[chief_leaf]

Their office opens today?

Actually just checked, looks like it opens tomorrow.

 

[perrcoxmd1]

Actually just checked, looks like it opens tomorrow.

Nah they open today. I emailed them a question on 12/24 and got an auto reply that they’re back on 1/4.

let’s hope today is the day.

 

[premed199921]

Nah they open today. I emailed them a question on 12/24 and got an auto reply that they’re back on 1/4.

let’s hope today is the day.

You are the hero we need but don’t deserve

 

[perrcoxmd1]

You are the hero we need but don’t deserve

Now of course that doesn’t mean we’ll hear anything, but it’s something I guess.

 

[Byakkz]

Anyone else have to wait awhile to get added into the KCU FB group?

Some speculate because admin is on break and they don't get back until the 15th or something? Of course that doesn't make sense since it is all online haha... Who knows

 

[HopefulMed123]

Sooo what are the odds we will hear something today lol?

 

[AirBender]

Sooo what are the odds we will hear something today lol?

Very low. Based on last year thread, we will probably hear back around mid-January.

 

[premed199921]

Very low. Based on last year thread, we will probably hear back around mid-January.
Well find out 7pm est 🙂

 

[perrcoxmd1]

Very low. Based on last year thread, we will probably hear back around mid-January.
Well find out 7pm est 🙂

Exactly. See you all back here 7.

 

[Byakkz]

Anyone else have to wait awhile to get added into the KCU FB group?

Umm so I just got approved today haha

 

[ChocolateChip>Oreos]

Umm so I just got approved today haha

Me too!

 

[premed199921]

Me too!

Oo admissions gonna get them decisions then!

 

[perrcoxmd1]

Exactly. See you all back here 7.

Same time tomorrow

 

[myusernameisusername]

Does anyone know when school starts?