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DesignatedSurvivor said:
Okay cool I work in northern KY although I currently live in cincy. I’ve been working there for 2 years and will be my whole gap year so I’m hopeful they’ll send me a secondary. I also have family living in eastern KY
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While I have some ties to Kentucky, none were very explicit in my primary other than I also live/grew up in the bordering city of Cincy, so I think you have a good shot at receiving one!
 
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OOS. Received secondary 7/21, submitted secondary 7/28, Interview Invite 8/18, Interview scheduled for 9/9.
 
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HWRD5516 said:
Which campus?
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Bowling Green, which is my top choice. My desire to get my MPH at the same time limited my initial interest to Lexington or Bowling Green, and between those two, my wife and I prefer to live in (and future practice to be in) a smaller city setting, which eliminated Lexington for us between the two. Obviously would be fine with Lexington, but if given the option, prefer Bowling Green. Additionally, that campus would keep us closer to both of our families and we have some family friends who live right outside of BG.
 
indymed28 said:
Are you ED? They said any spots before 9/16 were for ED and the earliest spot they had for me was 11/10. Also OOS and received II 8/19.
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I am not ED. I was originally scheduled for 9/30, but upon emailing the Bowling Green Campus coordinator to just get a little information about the structure of the interview, she offered my the earlier date.
 
indymed28 said:
Are you ED? They said any spots before 9/16 were for ED and the earliest spot they had for me was 11/10. Also OOS and received II 8/19.
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I appears as though you are applying for the Lexington Campus. That is why we have a difference in interview options. Each campus has a completely separate interview process and structure.
 
OOS received II to BG campus on 8/18. Anyone know how many students the BG campus takes each year and/or how many the interview? Thanks!
 
OOS people - how did you answer these two questions differently? They feel very similar to me

“Please elaborate on persona characteristics and any accomplishments and experiences that you feel help to demonstrate your potential to contribute to the college and profession of medicine”

“Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your background, such as the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or life/work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.”

I’m ORM and didn’t necessarily have any difficulties growing up. They both almost seem like diversity essays to me
 
DesignatedSurvivor said:
OOS people - how did you answer these two questions differently? They feel very similar to me

“Please elaborate on persona characteristics and any accomplishments and experiences that you feel help to demonstrate your potential to contribute to the college and profession of medicine”

“Please share unique, personally important, and/or challenging facts in your background, such as the quality of your early educational environment, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or life/work experiences. Please discuss how such factors have influenced your goals and preparation for a career in medicine.”

I’m ORM and didn’t necessarily have any difficulties growing up. They both almost seem like diversity essays to me
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OK, I'm struggling on the same thing right now. I'm being more specific with the first one and more general with the second.
 
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Trephinator2020 said:
Accepted last week!
interviewed 8/13

primary application sent in 5/28
verified 5/28 lol same day i know i must have gotten lucky in the queue
Secondary received and completed 7/23
accepted 08/27

Love this school and cant wait to attend!!! The people at the school are some of the best individuals ive ever met!
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Congrats!! Which campus are you attending and are you early decision?
 
Is there any current M1s lurking the Thread Specifically the Lexington Campus? I am currently at Willy T and Wanted to ask some questions regarding M1 year and the school. Will provide Food/Coffee/Beverage of choice lol

I am a clinical researcher for UK and Was Accepted into the College of Medicine Lexington Campus Last Week lol

also if there are no lexington M1 peeps anyone a M1 at the other campus i can talk to?

Thank you so much!


I love this School For real
 
forthefam said:
Hello all, I'm an M1 at the University of Kentucky Northern Kentucky Campus. If you have any questions about UKCOM or the Northern Kentucky Campus, let me know! We just finished our first anatomy exam🙂
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Hi there, thank you for being willing to share insight! I am wondering about student orgs and groups- do all the campuses have the same groups? I'm particularly interested in the Lexington campus, and looking through the different groups/orgs, I'm not sure if they are all offered at all campuses. Also, how is UKCOM in terms of student wellness programs? Thank you!
 
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BrontoPronto said:
Hi there, thank you for being willing to share insight! I am wondering about student orgs and groups- do all the campuses have the same groups? I'm particularly interested in the Lexington campus, and looking through the different groups/orgs, I'm not sure if they are all offered at all campuses. Also, how is UKCOM in terms of student wellness programs? Thank you!
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Sorry for the late response, we just took our second anatomy exam! So the answer is kind of yes and no. There are interest groups for each specially. So there is a pediatric interest group, OB/GYN, surgery and so on. Any campus member can join these groups and they are a very helpful way to learn more about different specialities. There are also several student organizations that have representatives from all of the campuses. For instance, you mention student wellness programs. At UKCOM, we have Resilient. Resilient is made up of representatives from every class at every campus. Resilient puts on events to promote student health. In order to be the doctors of tomorrow, we have to make sure that we take care of ourselves. Resilient also has a 24 hour phone line that you can call if you just need someone to talk to. AMA or the American Medical Association is also offered at every campus. On the other hand, there are some opportunities that are campus specific. At Lexington, there is the Salvation Army Clinic and VA Hospital where you can volunteer you time and really gain some valuable experience. At Northern, we have HealthPoint, a covington based clinic. Overall, UKCOM understands the struggles that a medical student can face and greatly stresses student wellness. Professors will always meet with you( face to face or zoom) if you are struggling. I'm so happy with my choice and would make it again!
 
Thank you for taking the time to reply!
forthefam said:
Sorry for the late response, we just took our second anatomy exam! So the answer is kind of yes and no. There are interest groups for each specially. So there is a pediatric interest group, OB/GYN, surgery and so on. Any campus member can join these groups and they are a very helpful way to learn more about different specialities. There are also several student organizations that have representatives from all of the campuses. For instance, you mention student wellness programs. At UKCOM, we have Resilient. Resilient is made up of representatives from every class at every campus. Resilient puts on events to promote student health. In order to be the doctors of tomorrow, we have to make sure that we take care of ourselves. Resilient also has a 24 hour phone line that you can call if you just need someone to talk to. AMA or the American Medical Association is also offered at every campus. On the other hand, there are some opportunities that are campus specific. At Lexington, there is the Salvation Army Clinic and VA Hospital where you can volunteer you time and really gain some valuable experience. At Northern, we have HealthPoint, a covington based clinic. Overall, UKCOM understands the struggles that a medical student can face and greatly stresses student wellness. Professors will always meet with you( face to face or zoom) if you are struggling. I'm so happy with my choice and would make it again!
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