2024-2025 Morehouse

[InspectorDaggit]

Is it true that all morehouse student will receive 100K from the Bloomberg donation? I read it on the website so I'd like any current student to elaborate on that a bit.
And also, is there a Full-tuition scholarship? Whether need-based or merit-based?
Thanks I'm advance.

No, it’s not true. From a previous donation, I believe in 2020 the students received 100k. However, it’s highly likely that the Bloomberg donation will go toward building development. We’ve advocated for student scholarship and their response is that the funds have to be deposited for a year into a fund to collect interest before they figure out what to do with it. However, in our town hall the dean said they’re leaning toward expansion. Currently our classrooms don’t hold the capacity for the current student body.

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[olysumona28]

That’s exactly the reason. We had a sharp decrease in board scores. However, they don’t realize just the amount of stress that places on students. We aren’t appropriately prepared for boards and often take our shelf exams well before we’ve even covered the material but are told to just pass at the fifth percentile. We’re actually meant to have a large meeting today to try and protest.

Our classes next year will also likely be mandatory attendance and no active zoom links. I’m just trying to help everyone make an informed decision.

Any updates on how the meeting went?

 

[InspectorDaggit]

Any updates on how the meeting went?

Unfortunately, faculty weren't really receptive. We explained how we felt and are working to create an appeal to present to the president. However, as of right now it seems that there's no give. One of our deans said verbatim, "As of now, we are leaning in the direction of switching to graded preclinical. There's a difference between seeing a pass on a transcript versus seeing an A. This shouldn't worry you if you are doing all that you need to do."

I'll try and keep you all updated!

 

[JAW95]

Unfortunately, faculty weren't really receptive. We explained how we felt and are working to create an appeal to present to the president. However, as of right now it seems that there's no give. One of our deans said verbatim, "As of now, we are leaning in the direction of switching to graded preclinical. There's a difference between seeing a pass on a transcript versus seeing an A. This shouldn't worry you if you are doing all that you need to do."

I'll try and keep you all updated!

there's also a very big difference between seeing a pass and seeing a C lol

 

[camillesus]

did anyone who got accepted email a thank you letter? just completed the interview and wanted to know if this impacted their decision

 

[soontobemed_]

did anyone who got accepted email a thank you letter? just completed the interview and wanted to know if this impacted their decision

Did they mention when y'all would receive a decision?

 

[Puttingyoutosleep]

Did they mention when y'all would receive a decision?

Next month

 

[rayh]

For those in the alternative list, how would you describe your interview experience?

First interview went amazing! She seemed impressed (but who knows honestly) and even said she hopes to see me on campus next year! Second interview was ok. Fumbled a bit by saying the wrong year I started volunteering at a clinic and being too honest about something. I still connected with my second interviewer and asked about her a lot so I hoped I would get the A.

 

[rayh]

Did anyone who interviewed on Dec 11 hear back yet?

yeah i heard back a month after my interview

 

[rayh]

Can anyone who has done the interview share their thoughts/what to expect? How did you prepare?

chiller than I thought! One of my interviewers was more intimidating than the other lol. The dean was very nice tho! I would ask the student panel about any and all reservations you have! They were very nice and informing.

I prepared by talking to current MSM MS1 students and doing mock interviews. Their advice was while you’re not in a break room during the interview portion, I would make time to ask the dean some questions in between interviews and chit chat with him a bit. Ask your interviewers about themselves and pay attention to what they say (for example, what they do and their profession). Know you application front and back including start dates! Make sure you have an answer for any shortcomings about your application because they may ask you about it.

 

[rayh]

does writing a letter of interest help with WL and alternate list? I feel like it won’t do much

 

[soontobemed_]

Info session on Tuesday, March 11 at 2pm ET, per website. I’m looking at it as I type this. If any of you are able to attend please let us know what is said during it. I won’t be able to attend

 

[greatmorning11]

Hello everyone, I need some advice. I have already sent an LOI. Do you think I should send another LOI since I'm on the waitlist as an OOS to maximize my chances?

 

[iamfavored]

Hello everyone, I need some advice. I have already sent an LOI. Do you think I should send another LOI since I'm on the waitlist as an OOS to maximize my chances?

Same. I sent mine before I got put on the waitlist. I’m thinking about sending another one. Can’t hurt.

 

[greatmorning11]

true, but I don't want to come off as desperate soo...

 

[flyqueen]

Anything from the information session about when we would hear back?

 

[iamfavored]

Info session Today:

-5 regional medical campuses being established through MICA partnership
-Interviews will conclude in Late March
-general info about applying
-Advising Sessions for students who are applying next cycle and who were rejected (waitlist can’t participate)

No info given or available about waitlist Timelines.

 

[greatmorning11]

How helpful...😒

 

[Southernpeach]

Info session Today:

-5 regional medical campuses being established through MICA partnership
-Interviews will conclude in Late March
-general info about applying
-Advising Sessions for students who are applying next cycle and who were rejected (waitlist can’t participate)

No info given or available about waitlist Timelines.

Anything about the preclinical grading changing to ABCDF?

 

[iamfavored]

Anything about the preclinical grading changing to ABCDF?

No. She didn’t really have any information about the MD program specifics. It was more tailored towards admissions.

 

[flyqueen]

any news?

 

[forthejoy5]

Anybody know if the class is full?

 

[mangosalsa]

Anybody know if the class is full?

In previous years, people get off the waitlist even during orientation week.

 

[soontobemed_]

is there an accepted facebook group?

 

[greatmorning11]

hello, my people. Are there any updates anyone would like to share

 

[flyqueen]

interviewed early February and still haven’t heard back… losing hope lol

 

[MotherBerry]

interviewed early February and still haven’t heard back… losing hope lol

It took me 7 weeks to hear back. Don't lose hope yet!

 

[angelcake427]

Hello everyone! I don’t normally post on here, but I was given some info at my interview day that may be useful to y’all on here.

1. Today 3/28 is the last official interview day for Morehouse SOM for this cycle.
2. They did confirm to us that they will be going back to letter grades for preclinical years starting with this upcoming M1 class.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[sirpaulydy]

Hello everyone! I don’t normally post on here, but I was given some info at my interview day that may be useful to y’all on here.

1. Today 3/28 is the last official interview day for Morehouse SOM for this cycle.
2. They did confirm to us that they will be going back to letter grades for preclinical years starting with this upcoming M1 class.

Good luck to everyone!

Thats disappointing that they have not notified people who are waitlisted/accepted about this huge curriculum change

 

[soontobemed_]

any clue when the next round of decisions will be emailed out?

 

[flyqueen]

any news guys?

 

[soontobemed_]

it’s been over 2 months since my interview and still no word on anything 😕