Florida Schools Application Thread (Part 3)

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Biscuit799 said:
To all considering FSU:

I would be very wary, if you have multiple acceptances, of attending FSU, unless you are very sure that you want to do primary care, and don't mind spending 1/3 to 1/2 your medical school career in a rural locale. FSU pushes FP very hard. The student's I've seen post in this forum aren't lying or exaggerating when they say how hard FP is pushed. I know they say during interviews, but once you get here, it's a different story. There is a huge agenda at this school, and I would encourage you to consider this when deciding on schools. If you think you might be as, or even a little less, happy at another school, you might want to seriously consider it. Because when you're a 2nd or 3rd year and decide you really like Ophtho, it's going to be very tough to find support for this. And you might be happier in Miami or Tampa for 3rd and 4th year than you would be in Pensacola.
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That's what a classmate of mine said along with a host of other stuff about FSU, none of which was positive. But I've been keeping my mouth shut because I don't want to sound tactless.

Nonetheless, I've started to get a negative impression surrounding FSU from a host of different sources.
 
gujuDoc said:
That's what a classmate of mine said along with a host of other stuff about FSU, none of which was positive. But I've been keeping my mouth shut because I don't want to sound tactless.

Nonetheless, I've started to get a negative impression surrounding FSU from a host of different sources.
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Yeah, and it's a shame. FSU has really great facilities, and the potential to be a great clinical school. They'll never be a huge research institution because the hospital just isn't big enough (and won't be). However they could do a really good job of exposing students to clinical stuff and molding really great practitioners, but they don't. And they don't because they have a huge agenda which they force feed everyone that goes there. They then put their students in situations where they only get exposure to primary care medicine. For example, on our Internal Medicine rotation, we do 2/3 of the rotation as outpatient. That's ridiculous. No other med school in the country does that much outpatient on IM. People in classes ahead of me complain that they've turned the IM rotation into another FP rotation. It's really sad, and unless there's a huge culture change, I don't think they'll end up a low tier school, as opposed to the really great school they could be.
 
Biscuit799 said:
Yeah, and it's a shame. FSU has really great facilities, and the potential to be a great clinical school. They'll never be a huge research institution because the hospital just isn't big enough (and won't be). However they could do a really good job of exposing students to clinical stuff and molding really great practitioners, but they don't. And they don't because they have a huge agenda which they force feed everyone that goes there. They then put their students in situations where they only get exposure to primary care medicine. For example, on our Internal Medicine rotation, we do 2/3 of the rotation as outpatient. That's ridiculous. No other med school in the country does that much outpatient on IM. People in classes ahead of me complain that they've turned the IM rotation into another FP rotation. It's really sad, and unless there's a huge culture change, I don't think they'll end up a low tier school, as opposed to the really great school they could be.
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I think they need to get affiliated with Tally memorial as their first step. Then try to get more in patient hospital affiliations rather then just out patient stuff.
 
gujuDoc said:
I think they need to get affiliated with Tally memorial as their first step. Then try to get more in patient hospital affiliations rather then just out patient stuff.
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I agree, but the problem runs deeper. Your suggestion would be a great idea, if the school wanted to pursue a better relationship and incorporate more inpatient care. But they don't. If anything, they wish for more outpatient and more rural exposure. And it's that kind of thinking that's going to drive away applicants who don't want to be pushed into a career choice, and who want a representative educational experience.
 
Biscuit799 said:
Yeah, and it's a shame. FSU has really great facilities, and the potential to be a great clinical school. They'll never be a huge research institution because the hospital just isn't big enough (and won't be). However they could do a really good job of exposing students to clinical stuff and molding really great practitioners, but they don't. And they don't because they have a huge agenda which they force feed everyone that goes there. They then put their students in situations where they only get exposure to primary care medicine. For example, on our Internal Medicine rotation, we do 2/3 of the rotation as outpatient. That's ridiculous. No other med school in the country does that much outpatient on IM. People in classes ahead of me complain that they've turned the IM rotation into another FP rotation. It's really sad, and unless there's a huge culture change, I don't think they'll end up a low tier school, as opposed to the really great school they could be.
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Wow, that's nuts. I never heard of any school having people do that much time in outpatient required rotations either. So what do you do if you want to get specialty exposure? Away electives fourth year?
 
Wow!!😱 You guys sure know how to make those of us who actually like FSU and are really interested in FP feel silly. I know there is a huge trend toward becoming speacialized, but that doesn't mean that there aren't people out here who would actually enjoy the primary-care-pushing aspect of FSU. I am sure FSU has some down points, but don't they all? I have friends at FSU who really like it and have liked it ever since they got there so the continual bashfest of FSU that goes on here is beyond me. I'm still holding out for the call from REL in May, but I'm kinda leaning toward FSU anyway. I guess this whole application stuff really bothers me. In the event that I do get in at USF/UF off the waitlist, but decide to still attend FSU...I feel like in the end all ppl will see is my FSU COM diploma and pre-determine that I wasn't "good" enough to get in elsewhere. That is really why I don't like school-bashing.🙁 People attend these institutions to do the same thing as everyone else...become a doctor. Does it really matter in the end?
I just don't want to be looked upon any particular way if I end up at FSU.

On a brighter note: I officially have two more tests to take before I'm DONE with undergrad!!!:banana: OH YEAH...OH YEAH!!!:banana:
 
bball25 said:
Wow!!😱 You guys sure know how to make those of us who actually like FSU and are really interested in FP feel silly. I know there is a huge trend toward becoming speacialized, but that doesn't mean that there aren't people out here who would actually enjoy the primary-care-pushing aspect of FSU. I am sure FSU has some down points, but don't they all? I have friends at FSU who really like it and have liked it ever since they got there so the continual bashfest of FSU that goes on here is beyond me. I'm still holding out for the call from REL in May, but I'm kinda leaning toward FSU anyway. I guess this whole application stuff really bothers me. In the event that I do get in at USF/UF off the waitlist, but decide to still attend FSU...I feel like in the end all ppl will see is my FSU COM diploma and pre-determine that I wasn't "good" enough to get in elsewhere. That is really why I don't like school-bashing.🙁 People attend these institutions to do the same thing as everyone else...become a doctor. Does it really matter in the end?
I just don't want to be looked upon any particular way if I end up at FSU.

On a brighter note: I officially have two more tests to take before I'm DONE with undergrad!!!:banana: OH YEAH...OH YEAH!!!:banana:
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Congrats on finishing. :hardy: Did you get your cap and gown yet?

I don't think anyone is intending to bash FSU or people who go there; Biscuit *is* an FSU student. And there's certainly nothing wrong with wanting to go into primary care. Actually, considering how much proselytization they subject us to here about the looming doom shortage of primary care docs, you might be the smart one for going into primary care. 😛 But I'm sure you can understand that if someone is at FSU and doesn't want to do primary care, or comes in thinking they'll do primary care and changes their mind but can't get specialty experiences that they want, that would be pretty frustrating, you know?
 
QofQuimica said:
Congrats on finishing. :hardy: Did you get your cap and gown yet?

I don't think anyone is intending to bash FSU or people who go there; Biscuit *is* an FSU student. And there's certainly nothing wrong with wanting to go into primary care. Actually, considering how much proselytization they subject us to here about the looming doom shortage of primary care docs, you might be the smart one for going into primary care. 😛 But I'm sure you can understand that if someone is at FSU and doesn't want to do primary care, or comes in thinking they'll do primary care and changes their mind but can't get specialty experiences that they want, that would be pretty frustrating, you know?
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Yeah, I can imagine ppl getting to FSU and changing their minds (as we tend to do) and becoming frustrated. I guess thats why these comments pro/con) are good in a way. They can at least warn those interested in FSU COM of what they may be getting themselves into.

I pick up my cap and gown on May 9th...graduate May 12th :biglove:
 
QofQuimica said:
Congrats on finishing. :hardy: Did you get your cap and gown yet?

I don't think anyone is intending to bash FSU or people who go there; Biscuit *is* an FSU student. And there's certainly nothing wrong with wanting to go into primary care. Actually, considering how much proselytization they subject us to here about the looming doom shortage of primary care docs, you might be the smart one for going into primary care. 😛 But I'm sure you can understand that if someone is at FSU and doesn't want to do primary care, or comes in thinking they'll do primary care and changes their mind but can't get specialty experiences that they want, that would be pretty frustrating, you know?
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Gotta agree with you there Q. I think Biscuit expressed himself (sorry if you are a girl) very well and didn't bash FSU. I think he just tried to tell it through his eyes. Unfortunately, some previous posters on SDN have really bashed FSU and haven't said too much good. That never makes anyone look credible. In this case the poster didn't say that he hates it, just where he's found problems and warns other students. I like that 🙂. Also, if I didn't want FP, or if I didn't know what I wanted, I wouldn't like knowing that I wasn't getting the full spectrum of clinical experience that students at other schools were getting. I think that is fair. Besides, even if you DO want FP, does that mean you shouldn't experience everything else to it's fullest and only in a rural setting with tons of outpatient? I mean...that does sound kinda lame...
 
DrZeke said:
Gotta agree with you there Q. I think Biscuit expressed himself (sorry if you are a girl) very well and didn't bash FSU. I think he just tried to tell it through his eyes. Unfortunately, some previous posters on SDN have really bashed FSU and haven't said too much good. That never makes anyone look credible. In this case the poster didn't say that he hates it, just where he's found problems and warns other students. I like that 🙂. Also, if I didn't want FP, or if I didn't know what I wanted, I wouldn't like knowing that I wasn't getting the full spectrum of clinical experience that students at other schools were getting. I think that is fair. Besides, even if you DO want FP, does that mean you shouldn't experience everything else to it's fullest and only in a rural setting with tons of outpatient? I mean...that does sound kinda lame...
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I'm definately referring to sdn posters as a whole...not just biscuit. Biscuit has a unique point of view actually being in the program, so any perspective we get from him/her should be evaluated a little differently than the usual posters. I also agree with you guys in that experiencing everything is better than only experiencing some parts. I would really like to attend a med school where I could have the best of all experiences worlds. It just seems like you get the big city thing or the small town thing..no in between.

BTW: this is why i LOVE sdn because pple can come here and actually rationalize through ideas and situations, instead of getting caught up in closed-minded thinking and opinions. 🙂
 
bball25 said:
I'm definately referring to sdn posters as a whole...not just biscuit. Biscuit has a unique point of view actually being in the program, so any perspective we get from him/her should be evaluated a little differently than the usual posters. I also agree with you guys in that experiencing everything is better than only experiencing some parts. I would really like to attend a med school where I could have the best of all experiences worlds. It just seems like you get the big city thing or the small town thing..no in between.

BTW: this is why i LOVE sdn because pple can come here and actually rationalize through ideas and situations, instead of getting caught up in closed-minded thinking and opinions. 🙂
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I love that about SDN. I am about to start reading all those books that talk about the hell that is residency, because I'm always trying to open myself up to the fact that medical school will be hard and there will be days I'm going to be like WTF am I doing here 🙂? I think those people who don't believe that there will be things we don't like are just in for a huge surprise. I am confident Bball, that no matter where you end up, you will make the best of you situation and ultimately you will end up in the specialty that you want.

Sorry for this sort of peripherally related post, but I was just reading the "do you regret going to med school" thread over in the allo section and it's pretty interesting 🙂
 
DrZeke said:
I love that about SDN. I am about to start reading all those books that talk about the hell that is residency, because I'm always trying to open myself up to the fact that medical school will be hard and there will be days I'm going to be like WTF am I doing here 🙂? I think those people who don't believe that there will be things we don't like are just in for a huge surprise. I am confident Bball, that no matter where you end up, you will make the best of you situation and ultimately you will end up in the specialty that you want.

Sorry for this sort of peripherally related post, but I was just reading the "do you regret going to med school" thread over in the allo section and it's pretty interesting 🙂
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I am reading a book right now called ON CALL: A doctor's days and nights in residency by Emily R. Transue, M.D. It's pretty good so far (I haven't made it to far through it yet). If you read any good books about medical school or residency, please let me know. I like to read about different people's perspective on it!
 
Soccer885 said:
I am reading a book right now called ON CALL: A doctor's days and nights in residency by Emily R. Transue, M.D. It's pretty good so far (I haven't made it to far through it yet). If you read any good books about medical school or residency, please let me know. I like to read about different people's perspective on it!
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I've been wanting to get that book. I've been on this craze for medical related books, like those in the list provided on yalla22's thread some time back. So I'm slowly getting through books. I finished reading "Gifted Hands". now i'm going to read Paul Farmer's book "pathologies of Power". Then probably some of Atul Gawande's books and finally get around to that book. 🙂
 
Another book I want to read is that new book that came out "How Doctor's Think"
 
Farmer's "Pathologies of Power" is good but VERY VERY dense. I was an English major in undergrad, and normally can get through a good sized book in a week, but this one took me months! 🙂

I'm assuming you've read Kidder's "Mountains beyond Mountains" already? Groopman's "Second Opinions" is also a really good read (same author of "How Doctors Think"). And for all you women docs (or aspiring docs out there), one of my favorites is a collection of writings from women in various phases of the medical process (students, residents, docs) called "This side of doctoring" by Eliza Lo Chin. It's a reality check, but also great motivaton.
 
pirata said:
Farmer's "Pathologies of Power" is good but VERY VERY dense. I was an English major in undergrad, and normally can get through a good sized book in a week, but this one took me months! 🙂

I'm assuming you've read Kidder's "Mountains beyond Mountains" already? Groopman's "Second Opinions" is also a really good read (same author of "How Doctors Think"). And for all you women docs (or aspiring docs out there), one of my favorites is a collection of writings from women in various phases of the medical process (students, residents, docs) called "This side of doctoring" by Eliza Lo Chin. It's a reality check, but also great motivaton.
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Nah but I've heard of it. I went to a recent speech by farmer and that's what got me on wanting to read his books. Plus I saw some of his work in that PBS special: Prescription for Survival, when I was taking immunology online and we had to watch it for an activity quiz.

I'm going to read that book too. I have a whole list of books I'm going to get through. 😀 😛

and yeah I started reading "Pathologies of Power" and agree its slightly dense. Its a little bit like reading Joseph Campbell books on mythology. Those books also tend to be a bit dense and more academic in nature. I suppose that's why the bookstore classifies farmer's books under sociology rather then the typical medical narratives. At least that's how Border does it.
 
gujuDoc said:
I've been wanting to get that book. I've been on this craze for medical related books, like those in the list provided on yalla22's thread some time back. So I'm slowly getting through books. I finished reading "Gifted Hands". now i'm going to read Paul Farmer's book "pathologies of Power". Then probably some of Atul Gawande's books and finally get around to that book. 🙂
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There's this other book I read that was GREAT but I can't remember the name of it because I gave it to my dad to read a while ago. I think LTD has the book (the one the interviewer told you about) or at least knows of it so maybe he can tell you the name.

I am hoping that I will be able to read a lot this summer and get through dozens of books. Reading has always been one of my favorite hobbies (I am such a nerd!) I would love to spend my summer on the beach or by the pool just reading everything I can (no school books though!)
 
Looks like I need to start making a reading list!!!
 
Soccer885 said:
Looks like I need to start making a reading list!!!
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yah. I'm right there with you. Oh and look up threads started by yalla22. She had a thread about book lists. Then look up Eternalrage's post. He posted the longest list of books and there were some pretty interesting books. I'll see if I can find the link and send it to you as well.
 
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=4898490&postcount=15

There you go. There's the link. On the thread, there's another link from LizzyM to last years threads and some of her recommendations as well. 😛

GOOD LUCK Soccer, LTD, Bball25, and all my friends who don't post on here that are waitlisted at USF or elsewhere in or out of state. I pray that each and every one of you get off the waitlists at your top choices. 😀 😛
 
QofQuimica said:
So what do you do if you want to get specialty exposure? Away electives fourth year?
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There are 4th year specialty electives. The only problem is that they're concentrated at the Orlando and Tallahassee campuses, so if you're in another campus, you get lower priority, and you have to live somewhere else for a month. And you can do away rotations, but you're only allowed 2 away rotations.

bball25 said:
They can at least warn those interested in FSU COM of what they may be getting themselves into.
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And that's all I was trying to do. Thanks for the support! I certainly didn't mean to "bash" my school. There are many good points about it, but there are also many frustrating points about it. And I was merely offering the perspective that, if you're not sure about primary care, then you might want to strongly reconsider FSU. If you are interested in PC, then you'll love it here and you definitely should come! They'll do a great job at exposing you to PC and training you to be a good practicioner. 👍
 
I bought one of Atul's books called Complications or something like that. I think the book someone may be referring to is "Hot Lights, Cold Steel". I was a little too afraid to pick up "On Call" just yet. I heard about Paul Farmer's books, but while I'm reading all this crazy stuff, I'm also trying to read some fiction 🙂. I dunno, whatever happened to fiction people? Hehe.

Also, just saying hey from O'Hare. I have a layover on my way to Montreal and damn I am bored. I'm trying this new thing where I don't go on facebook and Myspace for a week and the internet is suddenly not as interesting as before. At the same time, I feel a great sense of freedom :biglove: Just trying out a new smiley.

In a few hours I'll be in Canada, chilling and taking some time off from work. yippee!!! :banana:
 
Yeah I got into FSU and they do really sell you with their school, but I can definitely see the emphasis on primary care. I am waiting on UF's alternate list currently but I am not expecting any movement until may. I know alternate lists start to move around May 15th, does anyone have any clue about any movement that might happen before May 15th? I'm just concerned about finding an apartment in May, signing a lease, moving in and then having UF send me a letter saying I am accepted.
 
improv said:
Yeah I got into FSU and they do really sell you with their school, but I can definitely see the emphasis on primary care. I am waiting on UF's alternate list currently but I am not expecting any movement until may. I know alternate lists start to move around May 15th, does anyone have any clue about any movement that might happen before May 15th? I'm just concerned about finding an apartment in May, signing a lease, moving in and then having UF send me a letter saying I am accepted.
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Join the club my friend!! :welcome: There are many of us who have the same dilemma. But hey on the BRIGHTER side of things this is a good club to be in because we are already accepted, most of us are just waiting for more good news (more acceptances).
 
bball25 said:
Join the club my friend!! :welcome: There are many of us who have the same dilemma. But hey on the BRIGHTER side of things this is a good club to be in because we are already accepted, most of us are just waiting for more good news (more acceptances).
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im going to be honest, does this not sound a little bit shady to anyone? why did FSU decide to do things in this manner? shouldn't all florida state schools collaborate to make drop dates similar? can someone comment on why FSU has set things up in this fashion?
 
NervousNed said:
im going to be honest, does this not sound a little bit shady to anyone? why did FSU decide to do things in this manner? shouldn't all florida state schools collaborate to make drop dates similar? can someone comment on why FSU has set things up in this fashion?
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I question there motives as well. I think the earlier start date is to "trap" students into going there (please don't take that wrong, I think FSU is a great school).
 
NervousNed said:
im going to be honest, does this not sound a little bit shady to anyone? why did FSU decide to do things in this manner? shouldn't all florida state schools collaborate to make drop dates similar? can someone comment on why FSU has set things up in this fashion?
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They offer anatomy during the summer...its supposed to make the transition into medical school easier because it reduces the courseload first year.

I personally think that it is also a way to increase matriculation of people who may have gone somewhere else if they were to get off of a waitlist during the summer...its a newer program, so people who may want to go into something other than primary care may choose a more established school....and because they are competing with other florida schools for the state residents, this may be their way of lowering the competition. (I bet a lot of people would go to a program that isnt such a good fit for them if the alternative was a strong possibility of reapplying)

Oh, and when interviewing they can show you the anatomy lab without the 'cadaver smell'...because the room hasnt been used (except for neuro) for a while...lol 🙂
 
daisy958 said:
They offer anatomy during the summer...its supposed to make the transition into medical school easier because it reduces the courseload first year.

I personally think that it is also a way to increase matriculation of people who may have gone somewhere else if they were to get off of a waitlist during the summer...its a newer program, so people who may want to go into something other than primary care may choose a more established school....and because they are competing with other florida schools for the state residents, this may be their way of lowering the competition. (I bet a lot of people would go to a program that isnt such a good fit for them if the alternative was a strong possibility of reapplying)

Oh, and when interviewing they can show you the anatomy lab without the 'cadaver smell'...because the room hasnt been used (except for neuro) for a while...lol 🙂
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You said it much better then I did. Thanks!
 
NervousNed said:
im going to be honest, does this not sound a little bit shady to anyone? why did FSU decide to do things in this manner? shouldn't all florida state schools collaborate to make drop dates similar? can someone comment on why FSU has set things up in this fashion?
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FSU has an earlier start date; that's why they can have an earlier traffic date. Other schools that start in July do the same thing. None of the other FL schools starts as early as FSU. I'm not sure how they could coordinate them all unless FSU started later, or else all the other schools started earlier.

Some day I will write a book. I've been saying that for years. 😀
 
Soccer885 said:
If you read any good books about medical school or residency, please let me know. I like to read about different people's perspective on it!
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SDN's wiki maintains a booklist you might want to check out. My favorite is still The House of God, although I know that many on this board will disagree.
 
So does anyone think that someone with multiple acceptances that doesn't want to go into primary care should go to FSU?
 
deuist said:
SDN's wiki maintains a booklist you might want to check out. My favorite is still The House of God, although I know that many on this board will disagree.
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Thanks! I will have to read House of God. I have heard some other people mention it before as well. I hope I have time to read everything I want to!
 
You guys should read some of the various blogs if you want residents who'll give real life perspectives.
 
lost cause said:
So does anyone think that someone with multiple acceptances that doesn't want to go into primary care should go to FSU?
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I would say it depends. There are a lot of other factors that you should consider besides just the curriculum before you pick a school. For example:

1) What is your financial aid like at FSU versus School B?

2) Is your family/spouse in Tally, or do you have some other good reason for wanting to stay local?

3) What was your "vibe" or "gut feeling" about each school? I'm not a huge advocate of picking schools solely by this route, but if you have a pit in your stomach about School B and you loved FSU, then that's gotta be telling you something.

In reply to deuist's comment about choice of book, that would be me. 😛 Deuist, have you read the sequel to that book? I think it's called Mt. Misery. I haven't read it myself, but I heard it's even MORE cynical and nasty than even House of God was. I'm amazed that such a thing is even possible. :meanie:

Best med book I've ever read....hmm, I don't know. There was a book of short stories called "Doctors and Other Casualties" that I thought was pretty good. You might check that out.
 
Yes, Q, I was referring to you. I have also read Mt. Misery, but didn't think it was as good as The House. First, Misery was about 150 pages too long. Second, the humor that we saw in The House quickly died off toward the beginning of the book.
 
I withdrew from UM-main campus today... I hope that the spot goes to one of you that is waiting 🙂
 
Hi guys!!! I was just wondering what all of you that have been accepted to FSU but are still waiting to hear from other schools are doing about housing. I actually just had an interview this past week for one of my top schools and when I asked when I would hear back from them they told me I'd hear back before May 15th, which makes the whole "decide by April 20th" a problem. What should I do? 😕
 
If you include REL (USF's adcom director) as an SDNer since he posts on here, I've met him. hahaha. I guess that technically counts right??😀
 
I saw on here something about a new MD school in Michigan, which got me thinkig about the new med schools that are suppose to open up in Florida. Does anyone know when they plan to open. I heard UCF would be open for the class of 2012. The other I never really heard a date. I ask because when UCF COM opens what will FSU do about their rotations in Orlando. If I go to FSU I want to rotate in Orlando, but if that will not be an option I would like to know before I make my decsion.
 
gujuDoc said:
If you include REL (USF's adcom director) as an SDNer since he posts on here, I've met him. hahaha. I guess that technically counts right??😀
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Sorry wrong thread. This was supposed to go in what SDNers do you know in real life thread. 😛
 
bball25 said:
I saw on here something about a new MD school in Michigan, which got me thinkig about the new med schools that are suppose to open up in Florida.
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FIU is supposed to accept their first applications for the class of 2013. at least thats the plan for now
 
As for those of you worried about finding housing in Tallahassee, right before classes start...

I have lived my whole life in Tallahassee, four of those years, while in college, on the "college side" of town. I do not think you should worry too much about finding a house within a period of a few days to week or two before FSU COM classes start. There are always a LOT of places here near campus up for summer sublease if nothing else. Also, because of the growth and development of Tallahassee, there are a lot of areas in town that always have multiple townhomes for rent, ig Southwood.

What I am saying is that I would not worry too much about not signing a lease until the end of May. I do not think it would be hard to find a place you like in a few days at most.
 
bball25 said:
I saw on here something about a new MD school in Michigan, which got me thinkig about the new med schools that are suppose to open up in Florida. Does anyone know when they plan to open. I heard UCF would be open for the class of 2012. The other I never really heard a date. I ask because when UCF COM opens what will FSU do about their rotations in Orlando. If I go to FSU I want to rotate in Orlando, but if that will not be an option I would like to know before I make my decsion.
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I thought UCF pushed back their date to opening in 2009 and hence for c/o 2013. To any of the UCFers is there a way you could find out???
 
Current and Future Med Schools:

FSU
USF
UF
UMiami
UMiami Boca
UCF
FIU
Nova

Thats a ton.....
 
"The college will offer a doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree program beginning fall 2009, pending preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. The college expects to enroll an initial class of 40 students and eventually produce about 120 medical graduates each year. Details on the application process will be made available following preliminary accreditation."

thats what UCF's website says
http://www.med.mca.ucf.edu/collegeofmedicine.html
 
FON86 said:
"The college will offer a doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree program beginning fall 2009, pending preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. The college expects to enroll an initial class of 40 students and eventually produce about 120 medical graduates each year. Details on the application process will be made available following preliminary accreditation."

thats what UCF's website says
http://www.med.mca.ucf.edu/collegeofmedicine.html
Click to expand...

The real question is will this affect FSU rotations or not?😕
 
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