Anyone with experience on the extended programs?

[2work]

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I will be applying to a couple of Pod schools this next year and was wondering if anyone here has any info or insight into the extended study programs of New York or Ohio.The course pace will be my biggest factor in choosing a school. So far New York seems more setup, as it were, for a extended program. Ohio's seems like it is used more for borderline students. Health reasons make this the best choice for me, so it is NOT related to my grades or test scores.

Does anyone know if there are any other schools that offer an extended or slower paced course work for the first 2 years?

Any info greatly appreciated.

 

[OSUDDS]

Ohio's seems like it is used more for borderline students. QUOTE]

what makes you say this?

 

[2work]

previous forum comments, as well as info on their site.

I DO NOT mean the statement to be taken negatively, that was just my opinion so far. The reason for the post is to find out more from people who may actually be in one of these programs or have already gone through.

The more information I can find the better choice I can make for schools to look at.

 

[krabmas]

I will be applying to a couple of Pod schools this next year and was wondering if anyone here has any info or insight into the extended study programs of New York or Ohio.The course pace will be my biggest factor in choosing a school. So far New York seems more setup, as it were, for a extended program. Ohio's seems like it is used more for borderline students. Health reasons make this the best choice for me, so it is NOT related to my grades or test scores.

Does anyone know if there are any other schools that offer an extended or slower paced course work for the first 2 years?

Any info greatly appreciated.

The NY program is lower work load for the first semester but then the fall semester is the same as the 1st years and then you get a break again for the 2nd semester 1st year.

 

[OSUDDS]

Out of the people I know in the five year program at ocpm many have chosen this path and are very bright people. There are some people who fail a class and are placed into the program but I don't think that is representative of the majority of the students. I doubt its any different than any other extended program. I still don't understand how you formed your opinion.

 

[Paulywog]

I was accepted to the extended program for OCPM. The dean recommended it to me since I have a 2 year old son and another one on the way which is due the first week of classes. She said she would highly recommend it for me because of my situation. She said my wife needed me to be there more often for her. I am sure if you talk it over with the dean, she will work something out for you.

 

[jonwill]

I was accepted to the extended program for OCPM. The dean recommended it to me since I have a 2 year old son and another one on the way which is due the first week of classes. She said she would highly recommend it for me because of my situation. She said my wife needed me to be there more often for her. I am sure if you talk it over with the dean, she will work something out for you.

I am not completely familiar with your situation so please don't take any offense. Generally, a "red flag" is raised in the eyes of a residency program when a student takes longer than normal to complete his/her studies. I'm not saying that people who go 5 years don't still get good residencies but it is much more difficult.

Many people go through pod school/residency with families and do just fine (I'm doing it with a wife and 3 kids, one of which was born in the middle of my 2nd year and another during boards of my 4th year). You'd be better off decreasing your debt load by getting it done in 4 years and it would make you much more competitive for residency.

I Agree with the dean of Ohio. You SHOULD consider your family. Minimized debt and maximized residency training are great for your family!

Just my two cents.

 

[Paulywog]

Funny you should mention this, I just sat down and tried to figure everything out about the 4 and 5 year programs. I found many more benefits with a 4 year program. Thanks for the advice though. I was scared a little by what the students said on the tour about how hard the anatomy classes are and how they consume your life. I have taken three anatomy classes and have a great foundation, so I should be able to hang with everyone. I know it will still require all of my time to know the material.

 

[Feli]

I am not completely familiar with your situation so please don't take any offense. Generally, a "red flag" is raised in the eyes of a residency program when a student takes longer than normal to complete his/her studies. I'm not saying that people who go 5 years don't still get good residencies but it is much more difficult.

Many people go through pod school/residency with families and do just fine (I'm doing it with a wife and 3 kids, one of which was born in the middle of my 2nd year and another during boards of my 4th year). You'd be better off decreasing your debt load by getting it done in 4 years and it would make you much more competitive for residency.

I Agree with the dean of Ohio. You SHOULD consider your family. Minimized debt and maximized residency training are great for your family!

Just my two cents.

Ageed 100%^

As a student, I'd make every effort to stay on the regular 4yr track for purposes of both minimizing loans and interview headaches.

There is no sense in putting yourself at a financial disadvantage or making matching a good residency any tougher than it will be already with increasing national class sizes.

 

[OSUDDS]

I agree too with whats been said so far.
Don't be scared by what you hear, its really not a big deal.
I know someone numerous people at OCPM who are raising kids. some people even started out in the 5yr program, got bored, switched to the 4 yr program and are doing just fine. There are plenty of people with kids on the regular program without a problem. Don't sweat it.