2024-2025 Western University of Health Sciences (Lebanon, Oregon)

[apex31913]

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Has anyone who interviewed 11/22 heard anything? I remember them saying this week was the goal.

 

[Buff17]

Students are ranked based on pre-clinical years performance as well as third year and fourth year evaluations from clinical rotations. They’re calculated cumulatively for an individuals overall class rank.

From talking with current students there is an incredibly collaborative environment, and this system doesn’t necessarily breed toxic competition.

From what I recall the class rank is either on your transcript and/or mentioned in the Deans letter, which some residency programs require.

Thanks, this is super helpful.

 

[Buff17]

Has anyone who interviewed 11/22 heard anything? I remember them saying this week was the goal.

No, but I am feeling anxious/eager to hear, too! I was relieved to come on here and not see any updates yet.

 

[apex31913]

No, but I am feeling anxious/eager to hear, too! I was relieved to come on here and not see any updates yet.

Hopefully tomorrow we will hear something! Or at least I thought that's what they said!

 

[Buff17]

Hopefully tomorrow we will hear something! Or at least I thought that's what they said!

Agreed, still nothing, fingers crossed for us!

 

[Buff17]

OOS acceptance, thrilled about it, but got to say communication was very confusing, never actually got an acceptance email or call, but my portal was updated around 4:15 PT. Then received email communication about an invited students mixer around 4:30 PT with the intro, “Congratulations once again on your acceptance to WesternU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest)!” Despite never receiving a previous acceptance email. I felt like there were some technical challenges with today’s decisions going out.

Either way, ecstatic to get in and really excited about this school, but just felt confused about the delivery of the acceptance and lack of call after being told we would be called for acceptances.

 

[.docloading]

Withdrawing. Best of luck to everyone! We are all going to crush our futures.

 

[ahi3]

Just got a rejection email. :/

 

[flightparamaybe]

Does anyone know if they are still offering interview invites?

 

[queenanne]

I received an interview invite yesterday (2/20), the next available interview slot was 3/14 so it looks like interviews are still going!

Does anyone know if they are still offering interview invites?

 

[medgirlies]

+1 II today

 

[ThanksForLettingMeIn95]

Hello everyone! Current 4th year here just chilling before match day. Happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, Lebanon community, or Oregon in general!

 

[Givemethejuice]

Hello everyone! Current 4th year here just chilling before match day. Happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, Lebanon community, or Oregon in general!

Thanks! I just have a couple quick question. How hard is to get rotations in Portland, and do you feel that does the academic grading makes studying more stressful/competitive?

Good luck on your match day

 

[ThanksForLettingMeIn95]

Thanks! I just have a couple quick question. How hard is to get rotations in Portland, and do you feel that does the academic grading makes studying more stressful/competitive?

Good luck on your match day

Hey! The rotation tracks are selected via a lottery system. People rank their choices and most get their top choice. Using my class as an example, there were 34 spots in Portland and I think there were ~40 people wanting to go to Portland so only 6 did not get their top choice. After the lottery we were allowed to do some trades between students and some people got a few more Portland rotations that way.

I did not feel like the grading and ranking made things competitive. I think admissions does a good job in selecting students who will fit the vibe at COMP-NW, which is very much not competitive. As a class we had a Google drive full of Anki decks and other study resources we all shared. I think the classes that came after me were more tech savvy than ours and they use Discord 😅

Hope that helps!

 

[Givemethejuice]

Hey! The rotation tracks are selected via a lottery system. People rank their choices and most get their top choice. Using my class as an example, there were 34 spots in Portland and I think there were ~40 people wanting to go to Portland so only 6 did not get their top choice. After the lottery we were allowed to do some trades between students and some people got a few more Portland rotations that way.

I did not feel like the grading and ranking made things competitive. I think admissions does a good job in selecting students who will fit the vibe at COMP-NW, which is very much not competitive. As a class we had a Google drive full of Anki decks and other study resources we all shared. I think the classes that came after me were more tech savvy than ours and they use Discord 😅

Hope that helps!

Thank you !

 

[osteohopeful]

OOS II just a few minutes ago - completed on 9/7

 

[justoneaplease]

Hey everyone! I have an interview coming up on 4/7. I'm suspecting that because it's so late in the cycle, it's most likely going to be for a spot in the waitlist. Any feedback is appreciated!

 

[flightparamaybe]

+1 OOS II this morning.

 

[idkkmann]

Is there any accepted students groupme or Facebook group?

 

[berry_tart]

OOS II this morning as well!

 

[UTRGVMed]

+1 R post II

 

[ar300]

Wait-listed today. The class is full and I'm thinking they have a really long wait-list.

 

[time4pi]

Congrats to everyone who has received an interview invite and/or acceptance! Current OMS-I who interviewed in May for a waitlist spot and ultimately was accepted in July/chose to decline my other DO acceptance to matriculate at COMP-NW. If anyone is concerned, please know that waitlist movement tends to be swift in April/May so don't give up hope. Best of luck; happy to provide perspective as someone heavily involved on campus.

 

[ManninginMed]

Hi! Does anyone know if lectures are mandatory? Thanks!

 

[flightparamaybe]

Has anyone from the 4/7 interview heard anything?

 

[justoneaplease]

Has anyone from the 4/7 interview heard anything?

Also interviewed 4/7. I remember at the very end, they said by 5/12 we’ll get a decision so I think on Monday we’ll hear back!

 

[flightparamaybe]

Also interviewed 4/7. I remember at the very end, they said by 5/12 we’ll get a decision so I think on Monday we’ll hear back!

Thank you so much!

 

[uwa112]

Waitlist and interviewed on 4/7

 

[amygdalahijack]

I have an interview this week, wild that they’re still interviewing!

 

[Tiki_tomoato]

I have an interview this week, wild that they’re still interviewing!

I’d assume people are getting off waitlist at other schools and now more seats are available (like me)

 

[queenanne]

OOS A but will be withdrawing! Hope it goes to one of you on the WL!

 

[ar300]

Got the A!!!! OOS!

 

[SeekDiscomfort]

does anyone know if it is possible to transfer from the oregon campus to the pamona campus during their time here?

 

[coffee_bean]

does anyone know if it is possible to transfer from the oregon campus to the pamona campus during their time here?

I’m also curious about this

 

[dance_medic]

Has anyone gotten an acceptance off the waitlist or alternate list recently?

 

[time4pi]

Hi! Does anyone know if lectures are mandatory? Thanks!

I'd say we have 70% asynchronous lectures: 30% mandatory in-person lectures. Occasionally, we'll have a mandatory Zoom lecture, but otherwise, synchronous or in-person attendance is mainly reserved to 2 afternoons/week.

 

[time4pi]

does anyone know if it is possible to transfer from the oregon campus to the pamona campus during their time here?

It's extremely rare and mostly done for students who have health/family circumstances that would absolutely require them to transfer.

 

[dance_medic]

OOS A off the alternate list today! Interviewed in February.