The latest date on the email was Monday, May 23. I scheduled that date so I can arrange PTO from work 😁
I think we had at least one person who worked part-time. Although I don't know the number of hrs worked per week/or if they worked the entire program. But I would STRONGLY discourage working unless it is absolutely necessary and it is one of those library, sit at a desk, free to study, type of jobs. Otherwise, just not practical and could jeopardize your success in the program.does anyone here (current or past dpms students) have working experience while in the program? is it doable? (even if just part time ~10/15 hrs a week)
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I agree. So thankful to have this wonderful group of people so we can at least commiserate with and hold each other up!
No news yet for many of us. Since the start date is so soon I encourage everyone (whether you have an interview or not) to start writing down what your next steps would be if you were to receive an acceptance. Especially for those that live out of state! Last minute plane ticket cost estimations, etc... LOL YIKES
Well from my interview day I can say they repeatedly emphasized how rigorous and challenging the program is even starting in the summer. They stressed how it’s “not a back door to med school,” and because of that, it demands students to be focused, with the main, and preferably only priority, being DPMS right when the program begins. Some of the students did say that fall was the most challenging out of the three terms, so hopefully summer isn’t too crazy. It does give hope that last year 86% of students matriculated to DUCOM’s MD program, so it’s definitely doable but they made it known from the door it’s likely going to be a lot.
Hi! The summer portion of the program is mostly difficult because it is all very NEW. You are honestly super busy every single day and there is little to no downtime for anything. To add, most people will likely spend their free time looking for apts and getting ready to make the move to Philly. Once you start DPMS, it genuinely becomes your entire life. The summer portion is not the time where your position as a student should be at risk - it was designed to make the transition into the fall semester much smoother (and trust me it is). During that time, you are figuring out what study strategies work for you, creating study groups, friendships, building support systems, and most importantly, becoming an expert on yourself. Although it is not as "high-risk", it should be taken very serious as it will be the foundation for the rest of the year.
I will respond to this in the most sincere way - absolutely not ✨does anyone here (current or past dpms students) have working experience while in the program? is it doable? (even if just part time ~10/15 hrs a week)
Hi!
There’s a list of the curriculum on the program’s website page! Lots of science.
Over the summer, you are taking previews of the Fall semester courses (along with Biostats + Medical Terminology, which are fully online). There will also be seminars & such that are not necessarily academics. It took me 2 weeks to understand the entire structure of DPMS hahaha, but everything is laid out perfectly with a pretty strict schedule.
Now would be a great time to go on that vacation ;-) And yes, very heavy in sciences, Master's level.
Yes... 🥲
I am waiting on an interview, feels like I have been waiting forever. I submitted on 4/27.
I interviewed on 5/9. My interview went a little over time (~35/40 minutes).
same date and about the same length of my interview also
Yesmy interview was so rushed! Ugh I hope they like me lmao
I was told that around the 31st will be a wave of acceptances, followed by around June 10th. This is pretty tentative but was said!Do any of the current students or TAs have any idea on when we might hear back? I know being patient is key but just wondering if anyone had any inside info
Last yr, the first wave of acceptances was in early June (maybe the very end of May). I was in the second wave, so I found out exactly 2 weeks before the program's start date. It could be even later if you are among those taken off the waitlist and accepted.Do any of the current students or TAs have any idea on when we might hear back? I know being patient is key but just wondering if anyone had any inside info
maybe call them and see?
My interview is on Monday and I believe I’m the last group to go.
There are Q&A sessions with the head of the program, and with current (+former) DPMS students. Those are just sessions where you ask all the questions you want, not an interview. There’s only one open file interview.
Mine still says the “under review”
Samesies
How you holding up ? Coz personally I can’t do it anymore 😂😅
I’m so sorry I misread the message, I did get an interview but my portal says under review
Had my interview and totally understand what you mean by this. Definitely think it was a personality thing vs. a quality thing 😅. My interviewer gave me excellent information though… answered my questions thoroughly, but I didn’t feel like we were hitting it off of that makes sense.
Wait decisions come out this week?
When we interviewed in April, they said roughly a month to get back with decisions. So, the first wave of decisions could come this week.
Had my interview last week and totally understand what you mean by this. Definitely think it was a personality thing vs. a quality thing. My interviewer gave me excellent information though… answered my questions thoroughly, but I didn’t feel like we were hitting it off of that makes sense.
my interview was so rushed! Ugh I hope they like me lmao
. My interviewer gave me excellent information though… answered my questions thoroughly, but I didn’t feel like we were hitting it off of that makes sense.
