Drexel DPMS 2018-2019

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what was the area code they called from so i could be on the lookout and not assume them to be a spam caller? so i guess this is the first round of acceptances considering that at my interview they said we wouldn't find out until the first thursday in june
 
skai said:
what was the area code they called from so i could be on the lookout and not assume them to be a spam caller? so i guess this is the first round of acceptances considering that at my interview they said we wouldn't find out until the first thursday in june
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it is 215. Comes from Steven Rodgers as does the acceptance e-mail
 
So for those of us who are still waiting to hear back from this program, what are we supposed to do in terms of AMCAS submission? If we get accepted to this program, we're only allowed to apply to Drexel, but the AMCAS opens for submission in like 1 week.
 
@COMMANDER CLOWN
I would advise that you go ahead and apply on the first day AMCAS opens so you can begin the ~4-6week verification process.
Worst case scenario: You are not offered a spot in ththe DPMS program; at least your application is in early!
Best case scenario: You get offered a spot and if you accept you can simply withdraw your AMCAS application; since it’s an agreement offer you do not need to reapply to DUCOM via AMCAS.
 
Anyone know specifically how they enforce the 'only apply to drexel med school' rule?
If I apply to other med schools now, is there a risk that if I get in they'll somehow know I applied and I'll have to withdraw the applications?
I suspect it's best to wait until hearing back from drexel before sending out primaries
 
PureAsGold said:
Anyone know specifically how they enforce the 'only apply to drexel med school' rule?
If I apply to other med schools now, is there a risk that if I get in they'll somehow know I applied and I'll have to withdraw the applications?
I suspect it's best to wait until hearing back from drexel before sending out primaries
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You can submit your primary now, but only add Drexel. You’ll eventually have to submit your primary again anyway. But for DPMS, they want you to select something for Drexel...I forgot what it is exactly. If you apply to any other schools, they will definitely know (and your contract would be voided before you even started).
 
skai said:
meanwhile i legit just had a dream that i didn't do the ethical scenario correctly, the joys of waiting

aren't they supposed to call? I don't expect anything until next week since at my interview they mentioned the first Thursday in June
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So you think the rest of us are hearing back tomorrow then? When did you interview?
 
Does anyone know if they call if you've been rejected too? Or are they just calling accepted students? Trying to prepare myself for the inevitable
 
JOA said:
Does anyone know if they call if you've been rejected too? Or are they just calling accepted students? Trying to prepare myself for the inevitable
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They only call accepted, it doesn't make sense to call rejected students. Based on previous forums, rejected students would have their portal updated.
 
Last year, the second round of applicants received their acceptance letters (sent via email) on a Sunday.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to hit me up privately. I'll be matriculating into the medical school this August.
 
NaomiM said:
For people who’ve interviewed more recently did the staff or faculty update the timeline for when we might hear back after interviewing?
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You should be hearing back now or in the next week, we're creating the final list of students by the end of the week!
 
DrMerikel said:
So I read last year thread and people kept mentioning 50-60% matriculation rate. Is anyone concern about that? Also Does anyone know the matriculation rate for track 2 people (non Mcat), I’m assuming at least 90% right since you just need a 3.2 Gpa?
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I was a Track 2 in 2016 and it was 90/95% matriculation for us. For Track 1's is varies more
 
PureAsGold said:
I heard they'd be interviewing around 100-110 people. But there seems to be around 20 or so interview dates total and at my interview day there were around 10 people, suggesting around 200 interviewed total. Anyone heard from them recently how many people are interviewed?

Also I know there are around 40 spots, but they probably accept more than 40 (assuming some people will choose to go elsewhere) - anyone know how many offers are given? Just trying to calculate the odds of getting an acceptance![/QUOTE

It's usually around 40-45 people they accept
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rimo22 said:
accepted via email!! omg im soooo happy 🙂 can't wait to start this program with everyone else! Good luck to all who are still waiting
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Congrats!!! I'm so excited to have you all come to Philly in July!
 
COMMANDER CLOWN said:
So for those of us who are still waiting to hear back from this program, what are we supposed to do in terms of AMCAS submission? If we get accepted to this program, we're only allowed to apply to Drexel, but the AMCAS opens for submission in like 1 week.
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If you get in, you'll do your AMCAS profile in September for DUCOM. It's pretty easy and just for the school to keep track of who's in the offical class.
 
If anyone has any questions, you can message me privately! I'm helping for the Summer Sessions for the 2018 group and I'm a DPMS alum--going on to 2nd year now!
 
shayyy said:
HexMed's responses probably gave some people a heart attack.

Be sure to check your emails too. Last year, the second wave of acceptances came via email. We did not get a phone call.
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Sorry for the confusion, I'm just excited for everyone. The phone calls are a new thing this year, I think for a more personal touch. Almost everyone in my year got an email notifying us of our acceptance.
 
I got a call this morning from Thelicia Hill, DPMS Academic Administrator, stating that we should have word on acceptances by the end of the day Friday, 5/8/18. That does fall inline with what HexMed13 wrote. Something to look forward indeed!!Good luck everyone!
 
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