Drexel DPMS 2020-2021

[Dr.Locs]

Goodmorning all!
I don't know much but what I do know :
It took me ~6 days to hear back after accepting my waitlist position. Remember though, I wasn't apply during a pandemic so things were a lot easier.

As for the rest, us TAs are trying to figure everything out and will tell you as soon as we know.

Hope this helps.

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[Hope143]

Just received an R ! So happy they don’t completely ghost you! I am sure God has great plans for me and everyone who got an R and this program wasn’t ideal for us Good luck to all you all in your journeys ahead! Thanks to all the help provided by the TAs!

 

[Jneal]

Hey TA’s, have you already made the FB group and invited people or are you doing all that tomorrow?

 

[BubbleStitch]

Hey TA’s, have you already made the FB group and invited people or are you doing all that tomorrow?

SparklesDuWang posted the link to FB a little earlier in this thread if you look back

 

[TheDr.IsIn]

Goodmorning all!
I don't know much but what I do know :
It took me ~6 days to hear back after accepting my waitlist position. Remember though, I wasn't apply during a pandemic so things were a lot easier.

As for the rest, us TAs are trying to figure everything out and will tell you as soon as we know.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day's to keep us informed. You and all the TA's are like a calm breeze in the storm.

 

[Jneal]

SparklesDuWang posted the link to FB a little earlier in this thread if you look back

Awesome. Thank you.

 

[SparklesDuWang]

Congratulations to everyone accepted, I can’t wait to get to meet everyone of you. I received an email from Thelicia Hill saying all DPMS courses will be taught remotely. Does this mean that those out of towners like myself do not have to move? Or does the program still want us in philly?

This is still up in the air. The school still hasn’t decided what it will do with school shuttles or even how classes are going to commence in the fall. Once they do decide we can tell you what their decision is. In the meantime, I do recommend looking, but I wouldn’t sign any leases or anything unless you need to. The TAs are compiling places to live as well as a general survival guide for Philly living that we will be giving out soon.

For anyone who is still planning on moving and looking for a roommate (female) please message me thanks! 🙂

Another good thing that we are doing is actually setting up a roommate finder google doc so that everyone can look at everyone’s lifestyle and habits. That will come out at the same time as the survival guide above.

Hey guys, are you already applying for fafsa and stuff or do we wait until orientation on the 29th to start getting things in order ?

Like my colleague said, please fill out your FAFSA form as well as your grad student PLUS loan application ASAP so that you can have money deposited in August.

I actually think dpms was always online so I do believe we still need to be there. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.

It was always mostly online. It’s more of a hybrid course with certain aspects being in person. We will explain how it normally is in a Q&A that we will be conducting next week. The details for it will be posted on the facebook page soon!

 

[thenamesdr]

Where do we submit our final transcripts to?

 

[Bluespikes819]

Anyone moved off the waitlist yet?

 

[maylic]

Anyone moved off the waitlist yet?

Nope

 

[BubbleStitch]

Where do we submit our final transcripts to?

I sent my etranscripts to [email protected] and my paper transcripts to
Drexel University Application Processing
PO Box 34789
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Since we're going to be online for the foreseeable future, does anyone know if we still need to comply with the immunization record expectation?

 

[Hafiz7862011]

Anyone moved off the waitlist yet?

Nothing yet..!

 

[DancingQueen25]

I sent my etranscripts to [email protected] and my paper transcripts to
Drexel University Application Processing
PO Box 34789
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Since we're going to be online for the foreseeable future, does anyone know if we still need to comply with the immunization record expectation?

That’s a good question. I’m getting it done just in case !

 

[Hafiz7862011]

Has anyone been taken off the waitlist yet? The programs starts less than 2 weeks. I just really want to know the decision rather than stay hanging.

@SparklesDuWang Do you know if they’re going to keep the class size to 50 students or drop it to 45 again after some students withdraw without accepting students from the waitlist. This waiting period feels like hell.

 

[fireandash03]

Has anyone been taken off the waitlist yet? The programs starts less than 2 weeks. I just really want to know the decision rather than stay hanging.

@SparklesDuWang Do you know if they’re going to keep the class size to 50 students or drop it to 45 again after some students withdraw without accepting students from the waitlist. This waiting period feels like hell.

Same! I'd love to know how many students have been accepted and have gone ahead with the acceptance. It seems they're taking a while with the waitlist.

 

[mszbt620]

Anyone moved off the waitlist yet?

Hey guys! I was taken off the waiting list and got accepted !

 

[TheDr.IsIn]

Hey guys! I was taken off the waiting list and got accepted !

Did you receive it today?

 

[mszbt620]

Did you receive it today?

Yes I just received it.

 

[BubbleStitch]

I have no real way of confirming this, but I know how hard it is to wait with no idea of your chances so I thought I’d share. we just got an email that seems to be addressed to accepted students. There were 49 recipients. If my theory is correct, there might be no remaining spots currently open unless someone else rescinds their acceptance. I’m still holding out hope for everyone though!

 

[DaniV123]

Hey everyone,

Has anyone else who was placed on the waitlist heard anything?

 

[RobinP]

This might be a really stupid question but, it's about the whole socially disadvantaged or underrepresented that I'm not completely sure about. My cGPA is a 3.4 and sGPA of a 3.2. I will be be taking my MCAT soon. I guess I'm your typical Indian kid applying to medical school and I wanted to know if it was worth applying.

 

[BubbleStitch]

This might be a really stupid question but, it's about the whole socially disadvantaged or underrepresented that I'm not completely sure about. My cGPA is a 3.4 and sGPA of a 3.2. I will be be taking my MCAT soon. I guess I'm your typical Indian kid applying to medical school and I wanted to know if it was worth applying.

Are you planning to apply next year? The application cycle is closed for this year, but to answer your question, AAMC determines which groups are underrepresented in medicine (think African American, Native American, etc).

As for disadvantaged, did you have to overcome social or economic barriers in the course of pursuing your education? Some people grew up impoverished, some people had to work to support their families while pursuing school, some may have faced sexual or religious persecution, etc. By no means is that list exhaustive. If you feel like there was a major social or economic impediment you had to overcome, you can write the essay explaining how you feel you qualify. Good luck!

 

[RobinP]

Are you planning to apply next year? The application cycle is closed for this year, but to answer your question, AAMC determines which groups are underrepresented in medicine (think African American, Native American, etc).

As for disadvantaged, did you have to overcome social or economic barriers in the course of pursuing your education? Some people grew up impoverished, some people had to work to support their families while pursuing school, some may have faced sexual or religious persecution, etc. By no means is that list exhaustive. If you feel like there was a major social or economic impediment you had to overcome, you can write the essay explaining how you feel you qualify. Good luck!

Are you planning to apply next year? The application cycle is closed for this year, but to answer your question, AAMC determines which groups are underrepresented in medicine (think African American, Native American, etc).

As for disadvantaged, did you have to overcome social or economic barriers in the course of pursuing your education? Some people grew up impoverished, some people had to work to support their families while pursuing school, some may have faced sexual or religious persecution, etc. By no means is that list exhaustive. If you feel like there was a major social or economic impediment you had to overcome, you can write the essay explaining how you feel you qualify. Good luck!

I don't I really qualify or fall under any of those circumstances. I was thinking of applying the next cycle, but wasn't sure if I was what they were looking for. Thank you again!

 

[Bluespikes819]

Any updates yet? I mean classes start in a few days. They should let us know what’s going on. I’m tired of waiting.

 

[Hafiz7862011]

@Bluespikes819 Honestly, I can’t believe the communication service we received. Also, I don’t think they’re going to let us know at this point and unfortunately it’s a silent rejection. I wish we did receive some type of formal rejection but even that is too much to hope for. Good Luck to us all. God has better plans.

 

[maylic]

I never heard back, but I was accepted into another medical school!

 

[Bluespikes819]

Just got an email response that two students withdrew their acceptances yesterday! There might still be hope y’all!!!

 

[Bluespikes819]

Did anyone get accepted yet?

 

[DaniV123]

Did anyone get accepted yet?

Unfortunately, I have not heard any news yet.

 

[Hafiz7862011]

Officially received a Rejection. It’s been a good run. Good Luck to all everyone. Wish ya’ll the best!

 

[fireandash03]

Officially received a Rejection. It’s been a good run. Good Luck to all everyone. Wish ya’ll the best!

Classes started today so we should be receiving official correspondence soon.

 

[SparklesDuWang]

Hey y'all! I'm sorry that I've been gone, and I'm here again.

I know this process was long and hard for the majority of you. I want to say one thing to y'all who were not accepted.

Keep Going!

The outcome of this process in no shape or form is NOT an indicator of your worth or your ability. Please read this sentence again.

Not being a part of this stings and hurts and sucks. Please recognize your feelings and thoughts, feel it truly, and then use it to grow exponentially. I hope that this will give you a little pause to be able to fully reflect on this whole process so that you can start making a plan on how to make the next time the only time left. I know for a fact that being a doctor is your dream and motivation, and you will be one as long as you keep going. The way I see things is that God doesn't do things by halves, and that He will only place things on your path when you are ready. So think on that for a moment please. I truly wish that once you finish reflecting that you come back hungrier and stronger because if this dream is your dream, no one can take that way at the end of the day. Remember your Why, keep it close to your heart, and let it light your path.

I really want to commend everyone who tried for going after their dreams by applying to DPMS. I know how it is. It takes a lot of effort, time, and guts to go through this grueling process. You should all be very proud because of this fact. Please recognize the effort that you put in as a good thing. During this time, I had the privilege and opportunity to meet some of y'all during the interview process, and I could instantly tell that this year was full of amazing individuals who are so hungry to become a doctor and help out. I could also tell how much every single one of you wanted this. It's admirable, and seeing this community here is one light to all of the crazy.

Message me when you have questions.

 

[nbmed2026]

Thinking of applying next year or cycle after, can anyone share stats to help me gauge my chances? Super stressed

 

[FM500]

The DPMS 2021-22 thread hasn't began yet so I'm posting on here. Still working on my 2021 AMCAS/AACOMAS application but with the way my MCAT practice exams are going, I'm planning ahead for this program. Let's hope I can at least hit a 500 and be eligible for it. Either way, I'm glad this program is here to give us disadvantaged students another chance!

 

[bluezclues]

hii, I am a prospective student looking to apply this fall. anyone who has been accepted and is willing to talk to me about the process please message me. I would appreciate it so much. navigating this journey on my own and finding as many resources as possible to help guide me!

 

[aliqui912]

When does a new thread generally start? I’m interested in applying this next cycle.

 

[BubbleStitch]

When does a new thread generally start? I’m interested in applying this next cycle.

current DPMSer. I don’t know when threads usually begin or when the application opens, but you could always start the new thread to kick off the conversation

 

[BubbleStitch]

hii, I am a prospective student looking to apply this fall. anyone who has been accepted and is willing to talk to me about the process please message me. I would appreciate it so much. navigating this journey on my own and finding as many resources as possible to help guide me!

Hi! Feel free to message me. I’m happy to try to help

 

[cantoine1]

Hi! Feel free to message me. I’m happy to try to help

Hi. I’m interested in DPMS for next summer/fall 2021. I wanted to ask if the mcat score is a definite to get accepted. I heard that there is an mcat track for those who didn’t hit the score and will have to hit that score to get into the medical school.

 

[BubbleStitch]

Hi. I’m interested in DPMS for next summer/fall 2021. I wanted to ask if the mcat score is a definite to get accepted. I heard that there is an mcat track for those who didn’t hit the score and will have to hit that score to get into the medical school.

when you say get accepted, do you mean to DPMS? You can get accepted to DPMS with an MCAT score less than 499, and be placed in Track 1 where you will take mcat prep classes along with the core curriculum then retest in January. From there you have 2 chances to make the 499. If you apply to the program with an mcat score that already meets the MCAT requirement, you’ll take classes in Neurobio, Neuroanatomy, and Immunology instead of the mcat prep classes.

 

[cantoine1]

when you say get accepted, do you mean to DPMS? You can get accepted to DPMS with an MCAT score less than 499, and be placed in Track 1 where you will take mcat prep classes along with the core curriculum then retest in January. From there you have 2 chances to make the 499. If you apply to the program with an mcat score that already meets the MCAT requirement, you’ll take classes in Neurobio, Neuroanatomy, and Immunology instead of the mcat prep classes.

Yes, to get into DPMS. My apologies for that not being super clear, but thank you for the response. I am really interested in the program and that alleviates some stress.

 

[BubbleStitch]

Yes, to get into DPMS. My apologies for that not being super clear, but thank you for the response. I am really interested in the program and that alleviates some stress.

good luck! The application process can feel very long since it’s not rolling admissions, but it’s well worth the wait in the end. Let me know if you have other questions

 

[TEAVANAD]

Hi, y'all Sdn newbie here and just spent the last 2 hrs reading this thread from last year. Just seeing how helpful some of the alumni are makes me so eager to apply here. I also made a new thread for the upcoming year to keep the conversation going!

DREXEL DPMS 2021-2022

Hi everyone! I saw the tremendous support the DPMS alum had to offer in the previous years and thought I'd start a new thread for any super early bird applying for next year! I am new to post bacc programs all together but for now, if anyone has thoughts on what the best Drexel path is for...

forums.studentdoctor.net

 

[curiouskathy98]

Hey guys! I sent this to a past DPMS-er and was curious if I could get a response on here too. I'll paste my message below. I'm just unsure of how to write the description part of the Professional Experience section. Is it supposed to be like a Likedin style description or a storylike description like how you did the activities section on your AMCAS. Thanks!

 

[l-futuredoc]

Good luck to everyone applying! I was accepted to one of their alternate programs we were required to apply to (biomedical studies) but I am REALLY hoping for DPMS! I’ll be Track 1 if accepted!

Hi! Did you end up doing biomedical sciences or did you get into DPMS?

 

[futuredoc_11]

Hey guys! I know the application deadline is 4/30. Is it too late for me to apply/do you guys think i have a chance?
My stats: gpa: 3.081 and MCAT: 494.

 

[Bluespikes819]

Hey guys! I know the application deadline is 4/30. Is it too late for me to apply/do you guys think i have a chance?
My stats: gpa: 3.081 and MCAT: 494.

Never too late. Last year I applied literally on the last day and got waitlisted!! Always take a chance and never count yourself short. Good luck.

 

[jayce12]

Never too late. Last year I applied literally on the last day and got waitlisted!! Always take a chance and never count yourself short. Good luck.

Hi! I also applied on the last day - was wondering if you got off the waitlist?

 

[Bluespikes819]

Hi! I also applied on the last day - was wondering if you got off the waitlist?

I didn’t but others got off the waitlist. Good luck