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Message from QU - “We are still actively reviewing applications, as we received well over 7000 for the approximately 90 spots in the class. Our holistic process is quite thorough, and your continued patience is appreciated. You will be notified electronically when there is any change in your application status. We are currently still reviewing applications, and still extending interview invitations. At this point, we expect to conduct interviews through March, and into April.”
 
Rocky1976$ said:
Message from QU - “We are still actively reviewing applications, as we received well over 7000 for the approximately 90 spots in the class. Our holistic process is quite thorough, and your continued patience is appreciated. You will be notified electronically when there is any change in your application status. We are currently still reviewing applications, and still extending interview invitations. At this point, we expect to conduct interviews through March, and into April.”
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I got the same thing when I emailed them
 
nanibear011 said:
Any current students who can speak to their MeSH and clerkship experience at Netter? Any information is much appreciated!
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I’m not a big fan of MeSH since it takes up a lot of time and it was one of the things I didn’t like when I chose Netter. Its one afternoon 1-5 every other week (which is not too bad) and the sites vary a lot. Most have FM/IM and a few have different specialties. You submit preferences but they can’t always accommodate you. My site is a 40 minute drive which I wasn’t very pleased with but I will admit it’s been a good educational experience and I’m pretty comfortable seeing patients/writing notes/taking histories/presenting patients now. Some people have closer sites, but the standard is 30-40 minutes. You can request a site transfer if it’s not working out or can choose to stay at the same site 2 years in a row. Not much info on clerkships as I haven’t started, but my understanding is that the distances are similar to MeSH sites.
 
nanibear011 said:
Any current students who can speak to their MeSH and clerkship experience at Netter? Any information is much appreciated!
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Another current student opinion, slightly different. I actually like MeSH quite a bit. Ya, it’s a time commitment, and yes most of them are in primary care, but it really is a great, generally pretty low stakes, way to get some more experience with patients. As someone who worked in hospitals for years before starting school, for me it’s a good reminder of “oh ya THIS is why I’m here”, because I pretty much hate preclinical education (though, recognize its necessity). I’m not at all interested in primary care, but I still think it’ll serve as a benefit to my education overall and appreciate the experience.
 
nanibear011 said:
Any current students who can speak to their MeSH and clerkship experience at Netter? Any information is much appreciated!
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Mesh is highly variable, i had a mostly pointless experience last year, but it was only a 15 min drive. this year has been incredible, but i drive nearly an hour. even if IM/primary care isn't your jam, i think it helps with contextualizing what we're learning. you get a face and a story behind the pathophysiology, you have the opportunity to make a little flashbulb memory early. i complain about a lot of things that i perceive as time wasters, but mesh isnt one of them.
 
Unskilled Enzyme said:
Mesh is highly variable, i had a mostly pointless experience last year, but it was only a 15 min drive. this year has been incredible, but i drive nearly an hour. even if IM/primary care isn't your jam, i think it helps with contextualizing what we're learning. you get a face and a story behind the pathophysiology, you have the opportunity to make a little flashbulb memory early. i complain about a lot of things that i perceive as time wasters, but mesh isnt one of them.
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Would you mind sharing why it was mostly pointless last year for you?

Also, if you could share how much time you are “required” to be in class and if attendance is required for classes/experiences?
 
Thanks @anonymous426 @WildMed1234 and @Unskilled Enzyme for the info about MeSH! Super helpful.

Do you know how the 3rd-4th years or alumni feel about the quality of clinical rotations at the various clinical sites? I know the St. Vincent's Hospital and other community hospitals are smaller than the major teaching hospitals associated with other medical schools, so I'm wondering if the students see a smaller range of patient pathologies. Thank you 🙂
 
readeatsleep said:
Would you mind sharing why it was mostly pointless last year for you?

Also, if you could share how much time you are “required” to be in class and if attendance is required for classes/experiences?
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Not my post, but one of the best things about Netter is that all lectures are recorded and not mandatory, and true P/F. This is a big factor you should consider when choosing a medical school. A typical week is mandatory 2 hour PBL or ALC M/W 8-10, nothing mandatory T/F, and mandatory 2 hour morning session Thursday as well as a mandatory afternoon session that day.

The schedule is pretty great and I definitely felt like I had plenty of time to do whatever I wanted. They also have very boards-focused exams so you can just study for boards and pass the tests just fine without worrying about lecture content too much.
 
readeatsleep said:
Would you mind sharing why it was mostly pointless last year for you?

Also, if you could share how much time you are “required” to be in class and if attendance is required for classes/experiences?
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Last year my preceptor was very kind and very old and had very low expectations, which meant I wasn't able to do much. It was less educational than my premed shadowing, let alone my clinical work. Half the time he'd just let me leave cause all he had was telehealth cause covid. The practice felt like more of a "doc in box," very transactional.
This year, my preceptor kicks my ass non-stop, constantly pushing in a non-threatening, non-humiliating way that efficiently and effectively finds the very edge of my knowledge, and that's where he starts teaching. The very best form pimping, actual Socratic questioning. The practice is one of the rare physician owned and operated, old school, small town family practices where some pts have 3-4 generations being seen at the same office. It's been incredibly helpful to see both sides.

relatively light attendance requirements. An ideal week might be 6 -8 hrs, a rare ****ty week could be >16hrs or mandatory in person stuff? Thankfully uncommon
 
@Unskilled Enzyme -- would you, or any of the other current students active in the thread, be able to comment on how "family-friendly" Quinnipiac is? I know some schools are very accomodating/accepting of parents of young children, but others are the opposite.

As well, could you comment on an estimated weekly mandatory hour requirement for attendance? Classes, labs, etc. Just saw this discussed above, nevermind 🙂

Thank you!!
 
premed_02114 said:
Just an update on the II situation-- multiple days available in April as well. Got an II 3/17 a few days after emailing to see if my app was still on file (silence since July before this). ORM, 518, 3.7. Good luck everyone!
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How long did it take for them to reply to your email?
 
mistcorp said:
@@cordialcalifornium,@@tvr99,@@greatwhiteshark18
What is the game plan if this doesn't work out? Any SMPs you are considering?
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My plan is to apply for a third and final time this coming cycle. 🙁
No SMP for me, I already did a post bacc a while ago. I’m currently rewriting everything and going to apply day 1 this time.
 
mistcorp said:
@@cordialcalifornium,@@tvr99,@@greatwhiteshark18
What is the game plan if this doesn't work out? Any SMPs you are considering?
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no SMPs, my weak point on my app is lack of research. gonna take another gap year, find an RA or CRC position and reapply. i’m on a WL at another school but movement is unlikely
 
I sent an update but nothing came out of it, any advice?
 
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