Any news from OHSU?

[Doctor Bagel]

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exlawgirl...I can't believe they didn't accept you already...you have great stats...the only explanation I could think of is that you are accepted at several other institutions (including your state-funded, cheaper medical school)...they might be thinking "why would she go here for 56K/year when she could go to OSU or U of Oklahoma for waaaayyyyy less per year." At least, that's what I would be thinking if I were on OHSU's adcom.

Actually, OHSU is my state-funded school because I've lived in Portland for about 4 years now as a full-time worker, only part-time student. Thanks for the nice words! I know I'm not awesome, but it still hurts thinking about all the work I've done to get here, and my state school doesn't appreciate it.

 

[nmnrraven]

Actually, OHSU is my state-funded school because I've lived in Portland for about 4 years now as a full-time worker, only part-time student. Thanks for the nice words! I know I'm not awesome, but it still hurts thinking about all the work I've done to get here, and my state school doesn't appreciate it.

You haven't even been rejected yet so I would say it is a little early to say that OHSU does not appreciate it. Aren't we all supposed to know that getting in to medical school is extremely competitive? I think reading too many SDN forums with people talking about all the acceptances they supposedly have and their supposedly high scores has desensitized you to the word 'extremely.' I'm not trying to scorn you. I think you will probably get in but if you don't, you shouldn't be all that upset about it. Lots of people worked very hard and didn't get in.

Here is what I know: They do not fill their class with rolling admissions but they do get pretty close to it. At the end of March, there were 21 slots available. This number is certainly lower now. They go about 30 deep into their waitlist once it comes out. Sorry if I can't help you out more. Just try to relax and enjoy the weather regardless of how difficult it may be. At least you have the opportunity to go to med school. It could be a lot worse.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

You haven't even been rejected yet so I would say it is a little early to say that OHSU does not appreciate it. Aren't we all supposed to know that getting in to medical school is extremely competitive? I think reading too many SDN forums with people talking about all the acceptances they supposedly have and their supposedly high scores has desensitized you to the word 'extremely.' I'm not trying to scorn you. I think you will probably get in but if you don't, you shouldn't be all that upset about it. Lots of people worked very hard and didn't get in.

Here is what I know: They do not fill their class with rolling admissions but they do get pretty close to it. At the end of March, there were 21 slots available. This number is certainly lower now. They go about 30 deep into their waitlist once it comes out. Sorry if I can't help you out more. Just try to relax and enjoy the weather regardless of how difficult it may be. At least you have the opportunity to go to med school. It could be a lot worse.

Where are you getting your information? Just curious because it doesn't exactly jive with what they told us at our interview. Thus far, I don't think OHSU deserves any awards for truthfulness, so you could be right. Also, they went to 90 or so on their waitlist last year and usually go to 60 or so. Where is that 30 coming from?

I still reserve my right to irritated with OHSU and think that their admissions procedures are downright unprofessional and certainly inconsiderate. They also don't do much service to the state of Oregon, so I can see why we're not wild about giving them more money. It shouldn't be extremely competitive to get into a state school, when out of state applicants are getting admitted ahead of you.

If you want to talk about how great OHSU's admissions process is and cast subtle insults at those of us who aren't admitted, go to the forum on the allopathic board. IMO, your post here contains suspect information, and isn't exactly helpful.

 

[nmnrraven]

Where are you getting your information?

This info comes from my interview day and subsequent calls to the office. I am skeptical that they actually make a waitlist and then go 90 deep into it. Likely, they accept people throughout the year and people withdraw their acceptances, leading to more acceptances before the waitlist period. This is probably what they meant when they told you that figure of 90. I was told they take roughly 30 people off of the waitlist.

I would also say that Oregon doesn't have a good recent history of funding education. OHSU is really almost a private school. It may seem unprofessional to you but I found everything they said to be true. In 4 to 6 weeks after the interview, they would look at your file. If you were scored very highly you'd get in immediately. If you were acceptable, you'd be put on hold. They would make all their decisions by May 15 and also create an alternate list. Since 60% of the applicants are on hold, you shouldn't feel all that bad. What you should feel good about is that OHSU likes older, more life-experienced students.

In the end, you should take my friendly advice to try to relax. There is nothing you can truly control about life except for your own reactions. Worrying doesn't help anything. If you don't get in, you can have plenty of time after the decision to be sad about it. If you do get in, you will have wasted weeks or months being sad for nothing.

 

[star22]

This info comes from my interview day and subsequent calls to the office. I am skeptical that they actually make a waitlist and then go 90 deep into it. Likely, they accept people throughout the year and people withdraw their acceptances, leading to more acceptances before the waitlist period. This is probably what they meant when they told you that figure of 90. I was told they take roughly 30 people off of the waitlist.

Actually they do. Check out older threads..... last year they got to 96, in 2004 they were in the 60s and 2003 ~90. I heard somewhere (maybe here) that they accepted 220 total people last year to fill the class of 112. Granted that doesn't mean that this year will be the same.

Are you already accepted nmnrraven? Are you OOS?

 

[nmnrraven]

Actually they do. Check out older threads..... last year they got to 96, in 2004 they were in the 60s and 2003 ~90. I heard somewhere (maybe here) that they accepted 220 total people last year to fill the class of 112. Granted that doesn't mean that this year will be the same.

Are you already accepted nmnrraven? Are you OOS?

Well, it is surprising to hear that I was given false information. I suspect none of us has the full story. It may also be a case of a school manipulating statistics to favor them (they all do it). Yes, I'm already accepted and will be attending. I'm an Oregon resident who went OOS for undergrad.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

Actually they do. Check out older threads..... last year they got to 96, in 2004 they were in the 60s and 2003 ~90. I heard somewhere (maybe here) that they accepted 220 total people last year to fill the class of 112. Granted that doesn't mean that this year will be the same.

Are you already accepted nmnrraven? Are you OOS?

It is possible what raven is saying is true. If normally they go 60 deep on the waitlist, but only half of those people actually take that acceptance, then techncially they "take" 30 from the waitlist. They went 96 deep last yaer, but I know for a fact that they skipped 20 ppl on the waitlist in one day because it was so late in the summer, and most of them were matriculated or had withdrawn, so the list went from 70-something to 96 to accept one person off of the waitlist in late summer. Thus, the number 96 is slightly misleading, as it has a lot of circumstances around it. I'd say the number to look for if you're on the waitlist is 60 or under. If you're worse than 60, it's much more of a grey area. They did add 4 spots this year though, so maybe that helps give more of a chance to go lower on the waitlist. We will see in a week!

 

[robh]

In the end, you should take my friendly advice to try to relax. There is nothing you can truly control about life except for your own reactions. Worrying doesn't help anything. If you don't get in, you can have plenty of time after the decision to be sad about it. If you do get in, you will have wasted weeks or months being sad for nothing.

I doubt very much that exlagrrl is sad. She has options and she knows it. Respectfully, I think you are being condescending. You might be giving her good advice but your delivery sucks.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Respectfully, I think you are being condescending. You might be giving her good advice but your delivery sucks.

My thoughts, too. 🙂

 

[nmnrraven]

I doubt very much that exlagrrl is sad. She has options and she knows it. Respectfully, I think you are being condescending. You might be giving her good advice but your delivery sucks.

Fair enough, but I assure you I'm not trying to put her down in any way. Sometimes people infer a threat or negative tone when there isn't one. Usually, these are the overly sensitive people. I fear you may suffer from that in the future, especially when getting constructive criticism during medical school. Suck it up.

Like I said before, I expect lawgrl to get in based on her stats.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

Fair enough, but I assure you I'm not trying to put her down in any way. Sometimes people infer a threat or negative tone when there isn't one. Usually, these are the overly sensitive people. I fear you may suffer from that in the future, especially when getting constructive criticism during medical school. Suck it up.

Pretty rude...

You were told by two people it sounds like you're being condescending. Then, you responded by being even more condescending. Now, you have three people telling you that you sound condescending. Sounds like you're the one who needs to take some constructive criticism. I would suggest that you start learning right now how to give advice in a more understanding and compassionate way. Assuming how someone feels, jumping to huge conclusions about their general personality, and then giving UNWANTED advice by simply telling them what to do is a terrible way to interact with people; especially to someone feeling negatively about something or themselves. If my doctor ever talked to me like that I would fire them. I suggest keeping that in mind as you enter a profession where people will tell you about the most intimate and life-affecting things in their lives. They will depend on you for compassion and comfort. If I could think of one word to focus on, it would be "tactfulness"...

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Pretty rude...

The ignore list is a nice function. 🙂

 

[Dr. Weebs]

The ignore list is a nice function. 🙂

Haha... nice 😉

 

[nmnrraven]

Pretty rude...

You were told by two people it sounds like you're being condescending. Then, you responded by being even more condescending. Now, you have three people telling you that you sound condescending. Sounds like you're the one who needs to take some constructive criticism. I would suggest that you start learning right now how to give advice in a more understanding and compassionate way. Assuming how someone feels, jumping to huge conclusions about their general personality, and then giving UNWANTED advice by simply telling them what to do is a terrible way to interact with people; especially to someone feeling negatively about something or themselves. If my doctor ever talked to me like that I would fire them. I suggest keeping that in mind as you enter a profession where people will tell you about the most intimate and life-affecting things in their lives. They will depend on you for compassion and comfort. If I could think of one word to focus on, it would be "tactfulness"...

Thanks for the concern although I disagree. I find it odd that you think my statement of "suck it up" is more rude than "your delivery sucks." I am surprised that you've all taken such a huge stance on my assumption that she was sad. I have no pride about saying that so I apologize if it hurt anyone's feelings. Perhaps i could have replaced "sad" with "worried." As for the advice, I provided what I knew in the hopes that it helped. Perhaps that was a mistake.

 

[kathyt009]

and to think we could all be classmates one day! 🙂 love it.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

Thanks for the concern although I disagree. I find it odd that you think my statement of "suck it up" is more rude than "your delivery sucks." I am surprised that you've all taken such a huge stance on my assumption that she was sad. I have no pride about saying that so I apologize if it hurt anyone's feelings. Perhaps i could have replaced "sad" with "worried." As for the advice, I provided what I knew in the hopes that it helped. Perhaps that was a mistake.

Well, I feel like you are missing my point. I'll post a few examples to try to make it more clear.

Quotes:
- "In the end, you should take my friendly advice to try to relax. "
Telling someone "You should take my advice." is not a good way to speak to people. It is condescending. It says to the person, "My way is better than yours.". It is especially bad when they never asked for your advice to begin with. Let her vent if she wants, that's what this forum is for. It's not that this was so rude, but untactful. I am surprised to see someone accepted to medical school speak in such an untactful manner.

- "If you don't get in, you can have plenty of time after the decision to be sad about it."

Who said she was sad? You did... not her. Assumption of someone elses feelings and then giving them advice about those assumed feelings is a great way to piss them off (especially when your assumption is wrong to begin with). This statement is also very insensitive to their feelings... belittling the way they might be feeling right now. It says to them "You're dumb for feeling this way right now... get over it." Maybe you didn't directly say that, but you need to think about how someone might perceive it... how it makes them feel. That's the importance in communicating.

- "Sometimes people infer a threat or negative tone when there isn't one. Usually, these are the overly sensitive people. I fear you may suffer from that."

Again... assumptions. And in this case, a negative one that you have no basis for. Who asked you to play psychologist and diagnose her with sensitivity problems? This was just rude.

- "Suck it up."

I think this one is self-explanatory. It's just plain rude to talk to a stranger like that. Especially when it's all based on your assumptions to begin with.

Obviously you weren't trying to hurt anyone, and I am not trying to chastise you for being rude to lawgrrl. However, I am trying to get you to realize some subtle nuances in communication. Three people all are saying the same things to you, so these aren't really even that subtle in the end. Paying attention to things such as these in the future will help greatly in interacting with sick, cranky, suffering patients. It is what we nursing staff like to refer to as a good "bedside manner". Too many docs don't have one.

 

[nmnrraven]

- "Sometimes people infer a threat or negative tone when there isn't one. Usually, these are the overly sensitive people. I fear you may suffer from that."

Again... assumptions. And in this case, a negative one that you have no basis for. Who asked you to play psychologist and diagnose her with sensitivity problems? This was just rude.

- "Suck it up."

I think this one is self-explanatory. It's just plain rude to talk to a stranger like that. Especially when it's all based on your assumptions to begin with.

Obviously you weren't trying to hurt anyone, and I am not trying to chastise you for being rude to lawgrrl. However, I am trying to get you to realize some subtle nuances in communication. Three people all are saying the same things to you, so these aren't really even that subtle in the end. Paying attention to things such as these in the future will help greatly in interacting with sick, cranky, suffering patients. It is what we nursing staff like to refer to as a good "bedside manner". Too many docs don't have one.

Okay, so here I go with another clerification. 🙂 I have never heard that telling someone "you should take my friendly advice" is bad thing. In fact, I thought it was a friendly thing to say. The same thing is repeated all over this website to others: Relax, enjoy life, etc. So, I'll disagree there but I can see your point. This is the curse of the internet--you never know what tone people are using.

"I am surprised to see someone accepted to medical school speak in such an untactful manner." Ouch. You're not going to tell me that wasn't a jab, are you?

I think you read way too much into what I meant when I said the stuff about being sad. I think it is a common assumption that someone will be sad when they don't get into a school. I was when I didn't get into several of my undergraduates (8 of them!). Who isn't? Since when is being sad such a big deal anyway?

The statement you said "pretty rude..." in response to was not directed at lawgrrl whatsoever. In fact, it was a reply to the previously unkind remark by robh. Maybe I should have been a little more clear about who that was about, but I thought it was evident. I am rarely consciously rude to someone who hasn't been rude to me first.

As for giving me advice for how to be a good doctor, I'll take it. I don't think I need the advice much, but advice never hurts and no one is perfect. Thanks and good luck with OHSU. It'll be nice to see such comitted people at the school.

Edit: Not to beat a dead horse but a quick look around the forums has several people saying all the things I said which were deemed so very terrible. I think nikibean is right that we're all a little tense right now and it shows. Who wants some garlic chicken? I do! 🙄

 

[MDB0073]

Okay, so here I go with another clerification. 🙂 I have never heard that telling someone "you should take my friendly advice" is bad thing. In fact, I thought it was a friendly thing to say. The same thing is repeated all over this website to others: Relax, enjoy life, etc. So, I'll disagree there but I can see your point. This is the curse of the internet--you never know what tone people are using.

"I am surprised to see someone accepted to medical school speak in such an untactful manner." Ouch. You're not going to tell me that wasn't a jab, are you?

I think you read way too much into what I meant when I said the stuff about being sad. I think it is a common assumption that someone will be sad when they don't get into a school. I was when I didn't get into several of my undergraduates (8 of them!). Who isn't? Since when is being sad such a big deal anyway?

The statement you said "pretty rude..." in response to was not directed at lawgrrl whatsoever. In fact, it was a reply to the previously unkind remark by robh. Maybe I should have been a little more clear about who that was about, but I thought it was evident. I am rarely consciously rude to someone who hasn't been rude to me first.

As for giving me advice for how to be a good doctor, I'll take it. I don't think I need the advice much, but advice never hurts and no one is perfect. Thanks and good luck with OHSU. It'll be nice to see such comitted people at the school.

Edit: Not to beat a dead horse but a quick look around the forums has several people saying all the things I said which were deemed so very terrible. I think nikibean is right that we're all a little tense right now and it shows. Who wants some garlic chicken? I do! 🙄

I have been watching this page evolve today and it looks to have gotten a little out of hand. Raven, sorry that your feedback was met with such hostility. Just remember what you say in company of such sensitive people.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

I have been watching this page evolve today and it looks to have gotten a little out of hand. Exlaw girl, everybody knows the admissions committee is driving everyone crazy so stop venting. We are all going through it and the drama that you provide on a daily basis is a bit overkill. Dr. Weebs, stop feeding the machine. Kathy, I hope to see you in the fall because you seem to consistantly provide the positive spark that is going to get people through the tough times. Raven, sorry that your positive feedback was met with such hostility. Just remember what you say in company of such sensitive people.

Mmmmmk.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

Okay, so here I go with another clerification. 🙂 I have never heard that telling someone "you should take my friendly advice" is bad thing. In fact, I thought it was a friendly thing to say. The same thing is repeated all over this website to others: Relax, enjoy life, etc. So, I'll disagree there but I can see your point. This is the curse of the internet--you never know what tone people are using.

"I am surprised to see someone accepted to medical school speak in such an untactful manner." Ouch. You're not going to tell me that wasn't a jab, are you?

I think you read way too much into what I meant when I said the stuff about being sad. I think it is a common assumption that someone will be sad when they don't get into a school. I was when I didn't get into several of my undergraduates (8 of them!). Who isn't? Since when is being sad such a big deal anyway?

The statement you said "pretty rude..." in response to was not directed at lawgrrl whatsoever. In fact, it was a reply to the previously unkind remark by robh. Maybe I should have been a little more clear about who that was about, but I thought it was evident. I am rarely consciously rude to someone who hasn't been rude to me first.

As for giving me advice for how to be a good doctor, I'll take it. I don't think I need the advice much, but advice never hurts and no one is perfect. Thanks and good luck with OHSU. It'll be nice to see such comitted people at the school.

Edit: Not to beat a dead horse but a quick look around the forums has several people saying all the things I said which were deemed so very terrible. I think nikibean is right that we're all a little tense right now and it shows. Who wants some garlic chicken? I do! 🙄

Thanks for the clarification. I think you're right about people being tense, including myself. I'll take garlic on anything right now, to be honest. Good luck at OHSU. Maybe I'll see you there.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

I have been watching this page evolve today and it looks to have gotten a little out of hand. Exlaw girl, everybody knows the admissions committee is driving everyone crazy so stop venting. We are all going through it and the drama that you provide on a daily basis is a bit overkill. Dr. Weebs, stop feeding the machine. Kathy, I hope to see you in the fall because you seem to consistantly provide the positive spark that is going to get people through the tough times. Raven, sorry that your positive feedback was met with such hostility. Just remember what you say in company of such sensitive people.

Sorry I've bothered you so much. 🙄 Editing to add that I'm going to be enough of a drama queen to say your post is extremely rude. I'm a real person -- perhaps you should think about that before jumping to the insults (and no, a smiley doesn't make it okay).

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Thanks for the clarification. I think you're right about people being tense, including myself. I'll take garlic on anything right now, to be honest. Good luck at OHSU. Maybe I'll see you there.

Is raven for sure going to OHSU? I know from past posts that he's already been accepted.

 

[star22]

Is raven for sure going to OHSU? I know from past posts that he's already been accepted.

Yep, check out post 357 🙂

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Edit: Not to beat a dead horse but a quick look around the forums has several people saying all the things I said which were deemed so very terrible. I think nikibean is right that we're all a little tense right now and it shows. Who wants some garlic chicken? I do! 🙄

Don't eat chicken but anything else with garlic would be yummy! I'm super tense right now mainly because of this but have also had a bad day (stupid guy tried to scam me at work -- don't scam a pushover 'cause we get mad). I admit that I took some of that out on you, but I do hope you see why some of your posts could be construed as not so nice, especially considering that it appears you're already admitted and not in the hold hell.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Yep, check out post 357 🙂

Thanks! That's when I was mad and put him on my ignore list. 🙂 Dude, my post count is gonna be huge if I keep up this drama queen business. 😛 At least you all get to see my pretty kitty each time I post.

 

[nmnrraven]

Don't eat chicken but anything else with garlic would be yummy! I'm super tense right now mainly because of this but have also had a bad day (stupid guy tried to scam me at work -- don't scam a pushover 'cause we get mad). I admit that I took some of that out on you, but I do hope you see why some of your posts could be construed as not so nice, especially considering that it appears you're already admitted and not in the hold hell.

We're all adults here and I'm sure no one harbors any resentment. It's all water under the bridge. My bad on the posts that were taken negatively. 🙂 🙂

 

[robh]

Fair enough, but I assure you I'm not trying to put her down in any way. Sometimes people infer a threat or negative tone when there isn't one. Usually, these are the overly sensitive people. I fear you may suffer from that in the future, especially when getting constructive criticism during medical school. Suck it up.

Like I said before, I expect lawgrl to get in based on her stats.

I'm deleting what I said here because it is clear based on posts made while I was writing it, it doesn't need to be said.

 

[Hassler]

We're all adults here and I'm sure no one harbors any resentment. It's all water under the bridge. My bad on the posts that were taken negatively. 🙂 🙂

Raven, just know that we're all pretty sensitive here because of the long wait and uncertainty. If you have any great insider info on waitlists, then go ahead and post. However, your "friendly advice" on stop venting on this thread is probably not that appreciated. You're accepted, of course you feel pretty relaxed. If you're in the on hold pool, then I'm sure your emotions will be a little different. Waiting for close to an entire year without knowledge of your future is a pretty emotionally draining process.

I believe you're a nice person, Raven, and we will take your advice of try to relax to heart. But it's hard when all you think of every minute of every day is "May 15th" and "waitlists" 🙁

 

[nmnrraven]

Raven, just know that we're all pretty sensitive here because of the long wait and uncertainty. If you have any great insider info on waitlists, then go ahead and post. However, your "friendly advice" on stop venting on this thread is probably not that appreciated. You're accepted, of course you feel pretty relaxed. If you're in the on hold pool, then I'm sure your emotions will be a little different. Waiting for close to an entire year without knowledge of your future is a pretty emotionally draining process.

I believe you're a nice person, Raven, and we will take your advice of try to relax to heart. But it's hard when all you think of every minute of every day is "May 15th" and "waitlists" 🙁

Well said and point taken. 👍 Best of luck on getting in. The same goes to all the people waiting to hear.

 

[Cinnameg]

They could be just as thorough and have everything done a month earlier. They only interview 400-500 people. Weebs is right. The glacial pace is costly. In my case, I will have to give up a spot at my 2nd choice school, which starts on July 10, so that I can wait for an acceptance from OHSU that might never come. That is not a minor inconvenience. If OHSU doesn't come through for me, I'll have nothing, or I can give up on OHSU and move my family of four to Ohio, where we will need to find a new job for my wife, new schools for my 2 boys, a new house, etc. Let's see: realtor fees will be about $24,000, moving will be about $6000, assume 3 months lost income for my wife at $20,000, that totals to $50,000. That kinda sucks don't you think? Oh well boo hoo to me...

If you are saying that you got into Case, and you aren't going to go there, if you DO end up in my class at OHSU I will personally give you the evil eye (for like a second, then I'll want to get to know my classmate)! In the last week I just got rejected off the hold lists at both Case and Cleveland Clinic and I am sad, sad, sad. I don't actually like Cleveland the city, and my family sure as heck wanted me in Portland, but the programs and the hospitals at both of those places are just so wonderful! Even if you don't actually go to Case, seriously, congratulations on getting in. That's a seriously great achievement; the people I talked to on my interview day over there were frighteningly accomplished people.

 

[Cinnameg]

exlawgirl...I can't believe they didn't accept you already...you have great stats...the only explanation I could think of is that you are accepted at several other institutions (including your state-funded, cheaper medical school)...they might be thinking "why would she go here for 56K/year when she could go to OSU or U of Oklahoma for waaaayyyyy less per year." At least, that's what I would be thinking if I were on OHSU's adcom.

Do schools actually KNOW where we've gotten into yet? I thought that information wasn't released until May 15th? Hmm . . .

 

[Cinnameg]

I highly doubt a LOI will do any good for this school. I was told that my score is set in stone, period. If I want my numerical score to change, I have to specially request, with reasons stated, for my file to be re-opened, and re-examined in a committee meeting all over again. Otherwise, they will never look at your file again once you've been reviewed initially.

Process: Interview -> AdCom Review -> Numerical Score -> File never looked at again, unless specially requested. = LOI is worthless.

Couldn't hurt, except that it's a waste of paper and stamps.

Lawgrrl, I'm sharing your same sentiments. I'm afraid I will be really low on the waitlist. Their loss.

Just FYI . . . I sent a LOI with my application packet saying that OHSU was my first choice and I would definitely go there if I were accepted (that was before I visited schools and got all confused about what I wanted), and I don't know if they read it or if it helped, but it might have helped because I got accepted right away (and believe me, that was a shock, I've been flooded with rejections and waitlist spots and holds just like everyone else). In any case it didn't hurt. I asked if I could send a LOI for the MD/MPH program (where I'm on hold, but there isn't a thread for that one) and the lady at admissions said that it's probably a good idea.

 

[robh]

If you are saying that you got into Case, and you aren't going to go there, if you DO end up in my class at OHSU I will personally give you the evil eye (for like a second, then I'll want to get to know my classmate)! In the last week I just got rejected off the hold lists at both Case and Cleveland Clinic and I am sad, sad, sad. I don't actually like Cleveland the city, and my family sure as heck wanted me in Portland, but the programs and the hospitals at both of those places are just so wonderful! Even if you don't actually go to Case, seriously, congratulations on getting in. That's a seriously great achievement; the people I talked to on my interview day over there were frighteningly accomplished people.

I wish I could trade with you! I totally agree with you about Case. Of the schools I interviewed at, I was most impressed with Case. If you go east from campus Cleveland is actually nice. The 'burbs are very nice too.

I'm really sorry you didn't get into Case or the College program. This just illustrates how arbitrary the process is. We all pretty much have impressive numbers, letters, EC's, etc. Mostly though, I think it's a popularity contest. If you happen to hit it off with your interviewer, you are golden. Otherwise, you are probably in trouble. OHSU's a great school and a very competitive school. I hope you are very proud of your achievement. And I hope to join you there this August for four years of fun and frivolity! 🙄

 

[MDB0073]

I would like to state to everone in this forum that the post I placed last night in about the lawgirl/raven fight was inappropriate and a product of getting caught up in the mix. My sincere apologies.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

I would like to state to everone in this forum that the post I placed last night in about the lawgirl/raven fight was inappropriate and a product of getting caught up in the mix. My sincere apologies.

What the hell is going on here? What happend to everyone being mean to each other? We all know everyone hates each other in here...

Let's just be honest. When we are all classmates, nobody will talk to each other in class, people will glare at each other as they pass by on the sidewalks, and we will all talk nasty about each other behind backs. That is what medical school is all about, people: Gunning and hating. Let's get back to good old fashioned medical school values here. We've got to stop this apologizing, and encouragement. It's killing us. How can we expect to beat Harvard some day if we're all trying to be each other's friends? 😱

 

[Doctor Bagel]

I would like to state to everone in this forum that the post I placed last night in about the lawgirl/raven fight was inappropriate and a product of getting caught up in the mix. My sincere apologies.

Thanks! I overreacted, too. Can I say again that yesterday was a bad day.

Yeah, Dr. Weebs, we need to get back to the killer mentality and view everyone as a potential threat for either a spot at OHSU or that derm residency. 🙂

 

[MDB0073]

Thanks! I overreacted, too. Can I say again that yesterday was a bad day.

Yeah, Dr. Weebs, we need to get back to the killer mentality and view everyone as a potential threat for either a spot at OHSU or that derm residency. 🙂

You can have the derm. Ortho or ER is where its at!

 

[Dr. Weebs]

You can have the derm. Ortho or ER is where its at!

You guys are totally missing the point. This isn't about ortho, or derm... it's about beating Harvard.

 

[star22]

I think someone posted that some OHSU desicions should have been mailed out yesterday, I guess that means people in town may be hearing something today!

I have a feeling I wont be getting in.... a few months ago I was talking to the volunteer coordinator at OHSU about a new volunteer position they are starting in trauma surgery (13A). I told her I would be interested doing that, but she thought I should wait until I knew about med schools before I started something new. But, then, what do you know, she emailed me back about starting again up there (I take that to mean she may have heard something).

 

[Doctor Bagel]

I think someone posted that some OHSU desicions should have been mailed out yesterday, I guess that means people in town may be hearing something today!

I have a feeling I wont be getting in.... a few months ago I was talking to the volunteer coordinator at OHSU about a new volunteer position they are starting in trauma surgery (13A). I told her I would be interested doing that, but she thought I should wait until I knew about med schools before I started something new. But, then, what do you know, she emailed me back about starting again up there (I take that to mean she may have heard something).

My thoughts, too. What would be really considerate is if OHSU mailed the final decisions in the order when people interviewed, so you guys who've been waiting the longest would hear first. It would be great if someone hear heard something good today.

I really wouldn't worry about the volunteer coordinator thing. Hopefully, OHSU keeps their admissions decisions private.

 

[jillibean]

I thought you all would enjoy this (it was posted in a different thread):

http://www.aamc.org/newsroom/reporter/april06/expansion.htm

It makes me wonder how OHSU can justify accepting any OOS students in lieu of qualified Oregonians.

The Eugene expansion looks really cool. Is Peace Health the same as Sacred Hearts Hospital? Does anyone know if they are planning to accept transfer students (from other med schools) into 3rd and 4th year classes? Well, maybe this isn't even official yet, but they did say 4th years can start there in 2006.

 

[Dr. Weebs]

The Eugene expansion looks really cool. Is Peace Health the same as Sacred Hearts Hospital? Does anyone know if they are planning to accept transfer students (from other med schools) into 3rd and 4th year classes? Well, maybe this isn't even official yet, but they did say 4th years can start there in 2006.

Good question about the transfers... I am curious about that myself.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

so no one heard anything? nothing here, either.

 

[robh]

so no one heard anything? nothing here, either.

Nothing in the mail today.

 

[oldprospector]

Hi guys - I got a call from a first year on Wednesday who said that a list of accepted students had just been handed out to the student callers. She didn't mention if it was complete, but hopefully you guys won't have much longer to wait.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Nothing in the mail today.

Nothing from OHSU. I got a grant from OU -- combined with my scholarship, my first year out of state tuition there would be cheaper than instate tuition at OHSU. Maybe Monday.

 

[robh]

Nothing from OHSU. I got a grant from OU -- combined with my scholarship, my first year out of state tuition there would be cheaper than instate tuition at OHSU. Maybe Monday.

Me too from Case a few weeks ago. With the grant, Case is $1k/yr less expensive than OHSU. The irony is beginning to rachet up. I have this little voice in my head that keeps saying: "Ohio's not so bad."

 

[star22]

Nothing from OHSU. I got a grant from OU -- combined with my scholarship, my first year out of state tuition there would be cheaper than instate tuition at OHSU. Maybe Monday.

Me too from Case a few weeks ago. With the grant, Case is $1k/yr less expensive than OHSU. The irony is beginning to rachet up. I have this little voice in my head that keeps saying: "Ohio's not so bad."

Congrats on the grants!!

Hi guys - I got a call from a first year on Wednesday who said that a list of accepted students had just been handed out to the student callers. She didn't mention if it was complete, but hopefully you guys won't have much longer to wait.

Why do the students call?

 

[oldprospector]

Congrats on the grants!!



Why do the students call?

I think they wanted to get a feel for who would be matriculating for sure, and to answer random questions.

 

[pocketdoc]

Hey all,

I'm anxiously awaiting my letter from the OHSU peeps, too. Any idea of when they'll tell us wait list ranks and what number on the list they've gone down to in the past? (That is, if I get a waitlist letter...better than a rejection in some ways, worse in other ways...)

Thanks!