AOA/AACOM should repremand NYCOM admissions

[H0mersimps0n]

All I have to say is a rejection letter 3 months into the next admission cycle is unacceptable, unprofessional and unappreciated.

I met my deadlines and paid my dues, they did not extend to me the courtesy to at least provide me with an answer in a timely fashion. I want my money back!

Anyone have the number for the dean of admissions at NYCOM, I'd like to have a chat with him/her.

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[Claymore]

Be careful about burning any bridges...you never know if that could come back to haunt you.

I agree that the whole admissions process seems a bit unorganized, and you are not alone in your discontent. When I applied 2 years ago I never heard a word from 2 schools (out of 12) after sending in my secondaries. Luckily they were schools I didn't care much about so I didn't need to take the initiative to follow up, but it was frustrating nonetheless. If I were you I'd forget about it and move on.

MS-2
Midwestern University-CCOM

 

[basha]

I apologize on the behalf of all nycoms students and faculty and the Dean herself, queen barbara ross-lee. The person you want to contact is NYCOM's dean of admissions, Dr. Schaefer. His number is 516-686-3747 and his email is [email protected]. Let him know how bad you feel and Im sure he'll save you a spot for next year. Good luck.

 

[DrQuinn]

Originally posted by Claymore
Be careful about burning any bridges...you never know if that could come back to haunt you.

I agree that the whole admissions process seems a bit unorganized, and you are not alone in your discontent. When I applied 2 years ago I never heard a word from 2 schools (out of 12) after sending in my secondaries. Luckily they were schools I didn't care much about so I didn't need to take the initiative to follow up, but it was frustrating nonetheless. If I were you I'd forget about it and move on.

MS-2
Midwestern University-CCOM

Claymore is right. Beware of the ripples you are creating. In a bathrub, the waves always come crashing back in your face.

Q, DO

 

[H0mersimps0n]

Basha, thanks for the info and sarcasm.

everyone else, it's really sad that we are all in a position of oppression and fear of excommunication when it comes to how medical schools can treat us. If NYCOM or the dean blacklists me so what, I'll "never work in NYC again" oooo big deal. Probably the one to contact would be a member on the board of trustee's, yeah thats the ticket, wonder where I can find out that information.

I know $50 probably doesn't mean a lot to most of you being that you probably came from weathy backgrounds, but I've got a 5-figure undergraduate debt to add to my 6 digit medical school debt, to me every $50 wasted is a big deal. Receiving that rejection letter when I did was a waste.

Don't tell me it won't be a problem after I get my DO I'll believe that when I see it, by the sounds of things no one gets paid anymore.

no justice.

 

[docslytherin]

Originally posted by H0mersimps0n
Basha, thanks for the info and sarcasm.

everyone else, it's really sad that we are all in a position of oppression and fear of excommunication when it comes to how medical schools can treat us. If NYCOM or the dean blacklists me so what, I'll "never work in NYC again" oooo big deal. Probably the one to contact would be a member on the board of trustee's, yeah thats the ticket, wonder where I can find out that information.

I know $50 probably doesn't mean a lot to most of you being that you probably came from weathy backgrounds, but I've got a 5-figure undergraduate debt to add to my 6 digit medical school debt, to me every $50 wasted is a big deal. Receiving that rejection letter when I did was a waste.

Don't tell me it won't be a problem after I get my DO I'll believe that when I see it, by the sounds of things no one gets paid anymore.

no justice.

i understand your frustration. i'm in my first year now at KCOM and still haven't received rejections from 3 schools that I applied to last year. it's frustrating, but with the scores of apps that they get, there are bound to be some things that get missed. really, it's just sort of the law of averages.

and before you start slinging stones about $50 not being relevent to anyone other than yourself, you might want to just step away from the keyboard. many of us (probably most i would guess) did not come from wealthy parents. what you'll find when you do start DO school is that most of us are financially independent (older, non-traditional students) who don't rely on mom and dad for anything other than moral support. never assume that you're the exception because you're probably not. there's almost always someone with a sadder story.

that being said, the applications process can be really unprofessional at times. it sucks to be the one who got skipped. keep it in mind as you apply this year and if you haven't been contacted, don't hesitate to call the admissions people and ask what's going on with your app. i called one school last year and said "look i've had some interviews at some other schools, but i'm really interested in yours. i haven't gotten an interview invite yet and would really like an opportunity to tell you how interested i am at your school." three days later i had an interview offer. sometimes it just takes some prodding.

contact the school, but make sure that you're professional and restrained in your comments.

good luck.

 

[DrQuinn]

Originally posted by H0mersimps0n
Basha, thanks for the info and sarcasm.

everyone else, it's really sad that we are all in a position of oppression and fear of excommunication when it comes to how medical schools can treat us. If NYCOM or the dean blacklists me so what, I'll "never work in NYC again" oooo big deal. Probably the one to contact would be a member on the board of trustee's, yeah thats the ticket, wonder where I can find out that information.

I know $50 probably doesn't mean a lot to most of you being that you probably came from weathy backgrounds, but I've got a 5-figure undergraduate debt to add to my 6 digit medical school debt, to me every $50 wasted is a big deal. Receiving that rejection letter when I did was a waste.

Don't tell me it won't be a problem after I get my DO I'll believe that when I see it, by the sounds of things no one gets paid anymore.

no justice.

Relax. And heed doc's post. I owe $200k and do not come from a wealthy family. $50 is a lot to me. I spent $2000 on my residency applications/interviews. It had to be done. Its not like I like shelling out that sort of cash. But don't assume everyone in medicine is rich and has a wealthy family to back them up. In fact most of my friends are in my predicament.

I'm glad that you're not too upset about not being able to "practice in NYC." That's good that it can roll off your back like that. But it doesn't mean you have to act unprofessional in backlashing at the school. You never know what could happen in the future.

By the tone of your original post, it sounded as if you were going to fly off the handle to everyone and anyone at NYCOM (especially the Dean). Sometimes its best to wait a few days, let things boil over, then approach the situation. Damage control is much easier if there is less damage.

Q, DO

 

[H0mersimps0n]

yeah, nevermind we'll just let this behavior propagate....


What else is there to do, I'm just one nobody of no importance or status, it appears to be my job to bend over and take it from whoever is of higher status and I now accept my role. Thank you all for teaching me the errors of my ways.

 

[Lions Pride]

I'm just wondering did you ever call the school and ask about the status of your application. I'm guessing no. This would have done two things for you. 1.) It would have shown interest in the school which looks good to the adcoms, and 2.) If nothing else you would have least found out you were rejected over the phone. I'm not saying its your fault by any means, but I am saying that a minute amount of initiative on your part would have saved you from what you perceive is a huge problem in NYCOM's administrative abilities (and what I perceive as a small office mistake.)

Either way don't let any of this discourage you, this is not worth getting bent out of shape over. Just think of it as another one of those "trials & tribulations" that occur on the way to becoming a doctor.

 

[H0mersimps0n]

I called multiple times... and wrote a letter once.

 

[Lions Pride]

Then this is very perplexing, but I still wouldn't blow a gasket over it. Call if you want and state the fact that you are displeased, but I would leave it at that.

 

[H0mersimps0n]

LOL Thats all I wanted to do in the first place, I just came off a little hot headed and this discussion turned south. I'm probably going to just delete this thread before it gets too nasty, I think it's already lost it's utility.

 

[Snuffy2]

I just got my rejection from them today. Pretty sad it takes them soooooo long to get out a lousy rejection letter. It's, what, 3 months into the next cycle.

They really need to get on top of things.

But no, I'm not going to call them. Sorry.

 

[BradMcC17]

Snuffy!!! Long time no see 😉

 

[DOtobe]

There are schools that I still haven't officially been rejected from - it has now been 3 years since I applied...

 

[Sessamoid]

Originally posted by H0mersimps0n

What else is there to do, I'm just one nobody of no importance or status, it appears to be my job to bend over and take it from whoever is of higher status and I now accept my role. Thank you all for teaching me the errors of my ways.

Sure it ain't fair, and it ain't right. But that's the way it is. The unfortunate fact is that you can't do anything about it. Feeling powerless is one of the worst feelings there is, but in some cases (such as this one) it's best to just suck it up and go on.

Besides, you have to realize that medicine is a very hierarchical world, and that a good part of your training will involved bending over and taking it on occasion if you want to get through it all.

 

[H0mersimps0n]

agreed