2023-2024 Loma Linda
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DR.HALAL
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I was completed in October
DR.HALAL
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That is a good question I am wondering that too
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I interviewed in October and still haven't heard back 🥲. But seems like lots of people heard back after 1 - 2 months
I was complete in late September. Submitted primaries late August to Loma Linda. Should've applied sooner but MCAT score didn't come back until late august
gatorgirlie13
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I interviewed in September and haven’t heard back… wishing the best to both of us!!
Thank you! I thought I was the only one 😭 Hope we will both hear back in April!
I was complete in November!
II today. I am shocked and super happy.🎉
Are y’all SDA or attended an SDA school? And did y’all send a letter of interest/intent or update?
I attend the SDA church but haven’t been baptized yet. I do work as a CNA for their hospital LLUMC so maybe that helped a little. And two of my LOR’s came from a cardiac surgeon and nurse from their hospital
DR.HALAL
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I am SDA but I did not attend an SDA university. I had strong LOR’s. I sent my letter of interest in January. LLUSM was the only school I applied to that’s what I talked about in my letter.
I'm also SDA and went to an SDA university for undergrad. I went on to take my Master's after. 2 of my LORs were from physicians I currently work with. I did not send a letter of interest though.
It all makes sense. Anyone who's non-SDA get an II? I'm sure they give it but wanna gauge quantity
Talk about going out on a limb. If I only applied to one school, the edge of my seat would've broken off
I’m not SDA but have some ties to the church and the school
I also interviewed in September and haven't heard back! Glad to know I am in good company 🙂 We've got this!
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jessicat10119
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Non-SDA (nondenominational Christian). I got an II in October but haven’t heard back since then lol
To everyone in limbo rn and have had interviews. I don't think it would be a bad thing to send a LOI if you really want to go here. I sent one in Jan/Feb and I think it probably contributed to my eventual acceptance off the waitlist. About 100 people are waitlisted every year and approximately 50 of those are offered spots as people take spots elsewhere
Withdrew my A. hope it goes to one of you!
DR.HALAL
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I think they said by Mid-late April everyone will hear a decision. That's what they said when I called them awhile ago
jessicat10119
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OOS WL
I was offered the MMS program 🥲
Same haha I refused the offer. I already have a masters in medical science lol
gatorgirlie13
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OOS WL
IS WL
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IS pre-II R
sorry this is like 3 mos late. Graduating MS4 with time now to explain haha. MS3 rotations you have to choose from available affiliate locations (LLU, County hospital in Riverside, VA, White memorial hospital in LA (housing included), there are a couple Kaiser options for surgery and family I belive but all are close by, then also you have the option to go to Kettering (Ohio) or the Florida location, can do on a rotation by rotation basis even if you aren't in the regional student program. Since we do have home programs, it's not a disadvantage to be unable to rotate at non affiliated locations during MS3 because it is very helpful to make connections with the academic faculty here who will write your letters, etc. Additionally we are very fortunate compared to students at other schools who have to set up their own MS3/MS4 schedules at outside locations because everything is set up for us and we don't have to worry about finding preceptors, housing, etc and paying for it all. During MS4 similarly to other schools you can set up outside away rotations through VSLO to rotate at programs that you are interested at for residency, or just try out a different site, but again since LLU has a home program for every residency you also have the options to just do your subIs at home and at affiliate locations and bypass that whole process if you are applying a specialty that is less competitive and does not need aways.
Here's the link to the official LLUSM Class of 2028 FB group, congrats to everyone accepted!
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Just got the call! Accepted off of the waitlist!
IS non-denominational Christian from Christian undergrad with local ties
IS non-denominational Christian from Christian undergrad with local ties
Yes, I had gotten that while I was waitlisted. Unfortunately, it just means they received your FAFSA. It doesn’t indicate that you’ve been accepted. 🙁
That call is coming soon, though! In the meantime, work on your financial aid!
Thanks! I also got a completed financial aid email too. It said "your award notification will be sent via email when your award is ready to review and accept".
gatorgirlie13
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Withdrew my acceptance from off the waitlist today- hopefully more movement starts for those still on the waitlist!!
Congrats! Also, when were you waitlisted?
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bonathan
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Thank you, I was waitlisted April 4th
jessicat10119
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Withdrew my A from the WL today! Good luck everyone.
thebiglightt
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They barely even let any Christian who isn't SDA/went to an SDA school so I personally wouldn't apply unless your stats are higher than their median and don't mind spending the extra money
Ok got it thank you for confirming!
