2022-2023 California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM)

[Mamainmed]

for those of you who have interviewed here, were you asked "what are you short term and long term goals and how can CHSU help you achieve those goals?"

I also was not asked this.

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[Dorsey DO]

Still wondering if anyone was going to fly out to that info session invite. For literally a couple of hours...

 

[drthedude]

if I had that kind of $ sure but nope

 

[HopefulPremed.]

lol its 2-3 hours away for me and I prob won't..

 

[senzubean33]

If I get an A before September then I will lol

 

[frenchmanntana]

So apparently that is in-person on Sept. 24. Are y'all going? Think it affects the application if we decline.

It's not related to your application. They have info nights like this periodically throughout the year. I went to a few of them before the cycle even started (I live in the area), but it's just an informational event open to the general public where you can check out the campus, talk to current students, etc. They send an email about it to anyone on their mailing list.

 

[Mamainmed]

Just fyi for people asking about the info sessions, the admissions had said they were more for people interested in the school who were considering applying there, not necessarily for people already in the middle of the application season. It's more general to the school she had said so take that into consideration when thinking about making a far drive or plane ride.

 

[senzubean33]

And I thought waiting for MCAT results was stress inducing.

 

[premeduser998]

And I thought waiting for MCAT results was stress inducing.

hahahahaha. stop stressing top G. it'll work out

 

[frenchmanntana]

And I thought waiting for MCAT results was stress inducing.

LOL fr i've had my phone on me at all times just praying for that call

 

[drthedude]

Was just marked complete, anyone know the turnaround from being complete to II?

 

[Dorsey DO]

Was just marked complete, anyone know the turnaround from being complete to II?

Likewise complete today. Seems like most folks got the II the day after.

 

[HopefulPremed.]

i submitted secondary 8/14 and got complete 8/15. nothing after that

 

[Mamainmed]

Today was the last round of the first set of interviews right? Hopefully we’ll hear decisions soon 🥲the anxiety is killing me!

 

[Bunn7]

I will say the interview overall was pretty chill and hopefully these two weeks go by quick

 

[Dorsey DO]

If I don't get the invite the day after the complete email, does that likely mean no? That seemed to be the trend for the last batch of invites.

 

[drthedude]

If I don't get the invite the day after the complete email, does that likely mean no? That seemed to be the trend for the last batch of invites.

I hope not bc then that means no II for me lol

 

[Needstogetlifetogether]

Is the complete email the same as the secondary submitted email?

 

[drthedude]

Does anyone know if we don’t get an II the day after being complete if we’re SOL? Basing off last II trend

 

[lobsterthermidor]

secondary just now!!

 

[premedDO/MD]

How did y'all prepare for your interview? I know everyone is saying that the interviews have been relaxed and not too stressful, but I've been stressing a lot during my interview prep because I am having difficulty trying to convey my thoughts. Any suggestions for how to approach this?

 

[Mamainmed]

How did y'all prepare for your interview? I know everyone is saying that the interviews have been relaxed and not too stressful, but I've been stressing a lot during my interview prep because I am having difficulty trying to convey my thoughts. Any suggestions for how to approach this?

I honestly wouldn’t rehearse answers. It’s easier to get tripped up come interview day and if you lose your place you’ll have some trouble. I’d say just have some bullet point topics you’d want to cover and you’ll be fine. Try using bullet points for the answers you’re having trouble conveying. That might clear it up for you. Hope that helps! Try not to stress too much just be genuine.

 

[senzubean33]

Anyone who interviewed 8/16 hear anything back?

 

[frenchmanntana]

Anyone who interviewed 8/16 hear anything back?

Nada. Was really hoping to hear back before the weekend lol, but looking like we might have to wait a bit longer

 

[premedDO/MD]

I honestly wouldn’t rehearse answers. It’s easier to get tripped up come interview day and if you lose your place you’ll have some trouble. I’d say just have some bullet point topics you’d want to cover and you’ll be fine. Try using bullet points for the answers you’re having trouble conveying. That might clear it up for you. Hope that helps! Try not to stress too much just be genuine.

Thank you so much for the advice! I did exactly that, and now I feel much better about answering questions they might throw our way. Thank you all for being a supportive community here

 

[dreamYY]

Just wanted to say that I am an OMS-I here, yall might find me familiar from the previous year thread as I was pretty much spamming the thread for the last few months up to orientation.

You can ask me any questions here or PM me. Here for yall. <3

Hoping yall get into your top choice!!

 

[Achelorn]

Nada. Was really hoping to hear back before the weekend lol, but looking like we might have to wait a bit longer

This wait is absolutely killing me. Really hoping they let us know this week

 

[senzubean33]

This wait is absolutely killing me. Really hoping they let us know this week

You and me both

 

[frenchmanntana]

This wait is absolutely killing me. Really hoping they let us know this week

Hahaha fr. I think we should find out by Tuesday at the latest? They did say we'll get a decision in 2 weeks, and on all the other previous year's threads ppl got their decision back either on or before the 2-week mark it seems.

 

[Achelorn]

Hahaha fr. I think we should find out by Tuesday at the latest? They did say we'll get a decision in 2 weeks, and on all the other previous year's threads ppl got their decision back either on or before the 2-week mark it seems.

I was part of the Wednesday group, so definitely hoping we get decisions by then. I've been picking up almost every random phone call hoping it was them. Alas the spam calls really be toying with me.

 

[senzubean33]

That email I just got about the biomedical program just gave me a heart attack.

 

[Mamainmed]

That email I just got about the biomedical program just gave me a heart attack.

Your decision should be coming tomorrow! Good luck friend and I hope to hear some exciting news for you. Please let us know what time ya'll receive calls/emails for you Tuesday cohorts. Waiting until Wednesday seems like a month long for me lol the anxiety is real!

 

[senzubean33]

Your decision should be coming tomorrow! Good luck friend and I hope to hear some exciting news for you. Please let us know what time ya'll receive calls/emails for you Tuesday cohorts. Waiting until Wednesday seems like a month long for me lol the anxiety is real!

And to you as well!

 

[daechwita]

Did anyone else get an "Interview Do's and Don'ts" email? I didn't even get an II from this school yet, so my heart dropped when I saw the title lol

 

[bluefeather]

Did anyone else get an "Interview Do's and Don'ts" email? I didn't even get an II from this school yet, so my heart dropped when I saw the title lol

yup!! this school really likes to give me heart palpitations with their emails LOL

 

[senzubean33]

Did anyone else get an "Interview Do's and Don'ts" email? I didn't even get an II from this school yet, so my heart dropped when I saw the title lol

Yup second heart attack this school has given me in 24 hours lol

 

[seafoodgalore]

Saw the updates for this thread and immediately knew what it was about

 

[frenchmanntana]

They’re just teasing us at this point

 

[senzubean33]

It’s two weeks to the day for the first batch so we should be getting notified today! I was hoping by noon.

 

[Chillii]

Just got the A call.

 

[Achelorn]

I just got accepted!!! I interviewed Wednesday!

 

[senzubean33]

Congrats to you all for your A’s. Anyone who interviewed 8/16 hear anything back?

 

[Ctown2020]

For those of you that interviewed 08/23 hear anything back yet? I'm guessing 1 week is too soon

 

[frenchmanntana]

Just received the call!!! First choice, first II, first A. Truly honored.

 

[senzubean33]

Waitlisted

 

[Mamainmed]

Waitlisted

Same

 

[dullprocedure]

Waitlisted

keep your head up!!! better than an R.

 

[Frizzy16]

Same

Same here too

 

[Mamainmed]

I feel like they don’t reject they just send everyone to the waitlist. Last year they were still interviewing really late so I’m feeling pretty sad right now.

 

[dullprocedure]

Same here too

Are you from Central Valley?