2024-2025 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)

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has anyone heard about recent acceptance decisions.

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Has anyone who interviewed on 3/18 heard a decision back yet?
 
I got a decision saying that I am an "Alternate Canidate"

Is that the same as waitlist or is that the alternate list?
 
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I wouldn’t send another LOI post WL if you already sent one.

I agree! They received your LOI, no need to send another.
You could probably just email them to follow-up if you want, but otherwise you just have to be patient at this point.
Last cycle, they did eventually accept all students off their WL so there is a great chance of that WL turning into an acceptance in time.
 
So what does it mean if I still haven’t heard anything is that like a good sign lol
 
just had an interview and wasn't given the chance to ask them any questions. didn't run out of time they just didn't seem too interested and cut it short. wondering if that was anyone else's experience or if that's just a very bad sign lol
 
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just had an interview and wasn't given the chance to ask them any questions. didn't run out of time they just didn't seem too interested and cut it short. wondering if that was anyone else's experience or if that's just a very bad sign lol

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I wouldn’t stress too much about it. It is probably just the style and personality of your interviewers. I had one that was very nice and wanted to know so much and one that was very strict and uninterested.
That’s just how interviewers are sometimes.
Just remember that KPCOM only interview students that they already like and the interview is just a way to get to know you better. If you do end up on the alternate list, remember to send a letter of interest.
Wishing you the best of luck!
 
I think another applicant who was able to transfer will better answer that question. But what i remember from my interview was that they try their best to be as accommodating as possible.

Yeah I remember them saying this too!
It depends on how many students there are that would be willing to swap, but they try to do their best to accommodate everyone.
 
Yeah I remember them saying this too!
It depends on how many students there are that would be willing to swap, but they try to do their best to accommodate everyone.
That would be great, honestly. It'd suck having to move all the way to Clearwater when you already live in Ft. Lauderdale.
 
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Pre or post interview?

Pre interview haven’t heard anything
 
anyone know the process for campus transfer from Tampa to FL? Who I need to email to get the forms?
I just got my transfer to Ft. Lauderdale today. I emailed [email protected] and cc-ed [email protected] and [email protected]. The person who replied was the second email, but better safe than sorry. They will give you a campus change form to be submitted. It's only one page long. Make sure that when you're submitting, you've paid the $2k deposit, or it will not be considered. Submit the form to the same emails (just to be safe), and then you wait.
 
I just got my transfer to Ft. Lauderdale today. I emailed [email protected] and cc-ed [email protected] and [email protected]. The person who replied was the second email, but better safe than sorry. They will give you a campus change form to be submitted. It's only one page long. Make sure that when you're submitting, you've paid the $2k deposit, or it will not be considered. Submit the form to the same emails (just to be safe), and then you wait.
how long did you wait? I just submitted mine yesterday!
 
Ive been thinking about staying at Tampa over Fort Lauderdale, I might ask them to pull my transfer application. I'm still on the fence because I want to find something with research and land a good rotation site. Do both campuses have equal chances of landing the core rotation sites? Anyone know how that process goes for rotation sites?
 
Ive been thinking about staying at Tampa over Fort Lauderdale, I might ask them to pull my transfer application. I'm still on the fence because I want to find something with research and land a good rotation site. Do both campuses have equal chances of landing the core rotation sites? Anyone know how that process goes for rotation sites?
I would think Tampa possibly has better rotation sites/connections due to proximity of TGH which is arguably the best hospital nationwide. Really good research opportunities there as well.
 
I would think Tampa possibly has better rotation sites/connections due to proximity of TGH which is arguably the best hospital nationwide. Really good research opportunities there as well.
it doesn’t mention TGH on the website
 
Just by being a medical student u can get into a lot more things than u think. You can still go and try to network yourself by shadowing/doing research.
Also I know a number of current students at the Tampa campus doing rotations over here (Broward/Palm beach county) and vice versa so I don’t think being a student at one campus limits rotation options since it’s the same program just with multiple campuses.
 
Ive been thinking about staying at Tampa over Fort Lauderdale, I might ask them to pull my transfer application. I'm still on the fence because I want to find something with research and land a good rotation site. Do both campuses have equal chances of landing the core rotation sites? Anyone know how that process goes for rotation sites?
From what I understand, everything FT has, TBR has as well. One campus cannot have one thing without giving it to the other campus as well. Additionally, having lived in FT, I know that the area has several hospital groups; they do have several medical schools as well, however. I do not think FT would be lacking in rotation sites. Feel free to correct, of course.
 
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Also I know a number of current students at the Tampa campus doing rotations over here (Broward/Palm beach county) and vice versa so I don’t think being a student at one campus limits rotation options since it’s the same program just with multiple campuses.

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Yep this is correct!
Third year rotations are assigned by the school to KPCOM core rotation sites via a lottery system. So all students from both campuses can be assigned to any KPCOM core rotation site (home campus location plays no role in this). Most rotation sites do seem to be in South FL however, since FT Lauderdale is the original campus.
TGH is not one of the core rotation sites in Tampa. However, you could probably look into TGH if you wanted to during your fourth year when you can do elective/audition rotations at sites you personally arrange.

However, regarding research, one of the current students I talked to mentioned that everyone at both campuses take a research course during second year that often leads to publications. However, they did say that if you are interested in seeking out more research opportunities outside of that then it is easier to do so at the FT. Lauderdale campus (since the FT. Lauderdale campus has the research building and access to many more professors across the entire university campus).

You can see the list of KPCOM core rotation sites broken down by regions in FL/out of state on their website.

Otherwise, the FT Lauderdale and TBR campuses have identical curriculum and opportunities.

Hope this helps!
 
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Just withdrew, that was hard. Putting all my cards in my one other A is scary, but trusting the process. Good luck everyone! 🙂
 
I submitted the form on 3/31, so about a month. Then again, I wasn't near the 5/1 waitlist movement timeframe.
Sent the form on 04/28 and got the email that my transfer to the Davie campus was approved yesterday 04/30!!! VERY happy that I get to stay close to family 😊 Wishing the best for everyone else!
 
I don’t have the answers to all your questions, but students do rotate at a level one trauma center.
 
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