Any information on PBL at OUCOM?

[Punchap]

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Hi,
I am seriously considering attending OUCOM; however, I couldn't find some information on their website/catalog..perhaps someone here could help me out.

1. I understand that only 25% of the class can choose the PCC/PBL route, does this make it really competitive to get into? What is the application process like for that?

2. Does the PCC pathway operate on a pass/fail or numerical grading system?

3. Are the students in the program comparatively happier or more stressed than those in the other pathway? <--I know this one's a judgment call.

I appreciate any advice you can offer...thanks.

-Mandy

 

[Hoberto]

Hi Mandy,

They will talk about this during the interview day. We were told that showing an interest early on will make you more likely to get in the PBL track. I think they said most (but not all) of the people who apply for the PBL track get in. There is a separate application process that begins in March. If a student gets into the PBL but then changes his/her mind it is possible to switch into the regular class.

The grading system is the same for both tracks, but the PBLers have essay tests rather than multiple choice.

The PBL students I met really loved it and felt like they had way more free time than the traditional students. So, I guess they felt less stressed. The traditional students didn't seem particularly stressed or upset about their education at all, though.

I have heard that a lot of the education regardless of curricula falls on the student. So, you will get out what you put in.

Hope this helps.

 

[Punchap]

Hi Mandy,

They will talk about this during the interview day. We were told that showing an interest early on will make you more likely to get in the PBL track. I think they said most (but not all) of the people who apply for the PBL track get in. There is a separate application process that begins in March. If a student gets into the PBL but then changes his/her mind it is possible to switch into the regular class.

The grading system is the same for both tracks, but the PBLers have essay tests rather than multiple choice.

The PBL students I met really loved it and felt like they had way more free time than the traditional students. So, I guess they felt less stressed. The traditional students didn't seem particularly stressed or upset about their education at all, though.

I have heard that a lot of the education regardless of curricula falls on the student. So, you will get out what you put in.

Hope this helps.

Hoberto,

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your insight. Also, I noticed you are from Cleveland (posted under your name). You wouldn't happen to go to Case by any chance?

-Mandy

 

[Hoberto]

Nope, I go to Cleveland State. My hubby went to Case for his PhD.

 

[Shinken]

Hi,
I am seriously considering attending OUCOM; however, I couldn't find some information on their website/catalog..perhaps someone here could help me out.

Try this website: http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/pcc/About_PCC.htm

1. I understand that only 25% of the class can choose the PCC/PBL route, does this make it really competitive to get into? What is the application process like for that?

It's somewhat competitive, depending on how many people want to get in. There's usually space for about 20 or so students. The application basically consists of an essay on why you want to join the PCC track (hint: don't say because there's so much "free time").

2. Does the PCC pathway operate on a pass/fail or numerical grading system?

Both tracks at OU-COM operate on a pass/fail basis. Your main mode of examination for the first year is essay or short-answer based. The second year is more multiple choice to prepare you for board-type exams.

3. Are the students in the program comparatively happier or more stressed than those in the other pathway? <--I know this one's a judgment call.

We're both equally stressed. There's more unscheduled time in the PCC, but that simply means you use that time to study instead of going to lectures. There are no shortcuts to learning the material, and you'll feel the pressure in either curriculum. Both the CPC and the PCC do equally well on COMLEX, so you'll learn what you need to learn in either track.

There's a saying that tries to differentiate between both curricula: "In the CPC you learn 100% of what you need to know but forget 20% of it. In the PCC you learn 80% of what you need to know but remember 100% of it."

 

[Punchap]

Thanks for your reply/including the link. I especially like the saying at the end of your message.