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Recently declined a waitlist offer for those still waiting. Can't say how much movement, but there's at least a little bit. Good luck
We really use the biochem textbook that much? I thought biochem is just the first block for the first three weeks.
Once we get into the organ system blocks, how much biochem is there?
We really use the biochem textbook that much? I thought biochem is just the first block for the first three weeks.
Once we get into the organ system blocks, how much biochem is there?
Sweet! Thanks for the update. Good luck to you!Recently declined a waitlist offer for those still waiting. Can't say how much movement, but there's at least a little bit. Good luck
Hi everyone,
Was just accepted off the waitlist at Joplin today! Unfortunately, I don't know much about the Joplin campus and was wondering if students or ambassadors can comment on how well they think Joplin's curriculum will match the quality of KC's campus? And I've heard people say the rotations in Joplin could potentially be better, could someone explain why that is? Sorry if these have been answered already, this is the longest discussion thread I've seen for any school and didn't want to sift through all the pages!
The ChosenGuan,Hi everyone,
Was just accepted off the waitlist at Joplin today! Unfortunately, I don't know much about the Joplin campus and was wondering if students or ambassadors can comment on how well they think Joplin's curriculum will match the quality of KC's campus? And I've heard people say the rotations in Joplin could potentially be better, could someone explain why that is? Sorry if these have been answered already, this is the longest discussion thread I've seen for any school and didn't want to sift through all the pages!
What were your stats like?Recently declined a waitlist offer for those still waiting. Can't say how much movement, but there's at least a little bit. Good luck
We really use the biochem textbook that much? I thought biochem is just the first block for the first three weeks.
Once we get into the organ system blocks, how much biochem is there?
Sure, LizzyM score 67, MCAT 34 (never took new one), GPA 3.3, interviewed sometime in February I think?The ChosenGuan,
Do you mind sharing your stats? Just wanted to see how they are pulling students off the waitlist. Thanks!
Awesome, congrats to you!Sure, LizzyM score 67, MCAT 34 (never took new one), GPA 3.3, interviewed sometime in February I think?
is there anywhere we can see updated pics of what the joplin campus looks like these days? i missed accepted students day and the ones on the website looks more like concept art haha
It is. I don't think you understand how much they can or will cram in three weeks. You won't read all of that book but you certainly will cover a ton of ground with it.
Not much biochem after that. A few lectures here and there for each block.
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Could you kind of give me an idea of just how much they cram in the 3 weeks? I figure its a lot but I'm just trying to comprehend how much. If I recall correctly, there's a midterm one week into the semester, just how much would we have covered in that time?
I'm just trying to wrap my head around the workload i should expect. The biochem textbook is ~450 pages, so how much of that do we actually go through in the three weeks? Are we going to have like 50 pages of reading a night?
I guess what I'm asking is, "how would you best convey the amount of material and studying in the first block to someone who hasn't started school yet and doesn't know what theyre in for exactly?
That first exam will almost be like covering your biochemistry course in undergrad. It's a tremendous amount of material. The best way I can provide for you is like doing a semesters class work in each block which varies from 2-5 weeks. Add on top of that "semester long" courses like OS clinical Med and bioethics and that stagger their tests around the main course and what you have is a hurricane of information coming at you nonstop. It really is "drinking water from a firehouse".
Pages wise it's hard to say because the assigned reading jumped day to day. One hour of lecture could have 10-20 pages of that biochem book assigned and you'll have 3-5 hours of lectures a day.
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Cheesus Crust. How am I going to have time to dj0nt??That first exam will almost be like covering your biochemistry course in undergrad. It's a tremendous amount of material. The best way I can provide for you is like doing a semesters class work in each block which varies from 2-5 weeks. Add on top of that "semester long" courses like OS clinical Med and bioethics and that stagger their tests around the main course and what you have is a hurricane of information coming at you nonstop. It really is "drinking water from a firehouse".
Pages wise it's hard to say because the assigned reading jumped day to day. One hour of lecture could have 10-20 pages of that biochem book assigned and you'll have 3-5 hours of lectures a day.
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If I was assigned that load of work during undergrad it would suck, idk how I'd handle it. In spite of that it seems like most med students handle this type of work load regularly. What changes that makes people accustomed to this insane amount of work.
Do people ever seriously struggle with it or do most people figure it out eventually?
Oh we will dj3nt no matter what. 0-0-0-1-0000-1-00-1-12-00-1-000Cheesus Crust. How am I going to have time to dj0nt??
Would it be at all worth it to review biochem before school starts? Took that class like two years ago
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Could you kind of give me an idea of just how much they cram in the 3 weeks? I figure its a lot but I'm just trying to comprehend how much. If I recall correctly, there's a midterm one week into the semester, just how much would we have covered in that time?
I'm just trying to wrap my head around the workload i should expect. The biochem textbook is ~450 pages, so how much of that do we actually go through in the three weeks? Are we going to have like 50 pages of reading a night?
I guess what I'm asking is, "how would you best convey the amount of material and studying in the first block to someone who hasn't started school yet and doesn't know what theyre in for exactly?
How often would you guys say you have gaps in between labs and lectures during your days?
I know the school said that between the hours of 8am and 5pm we can expect to be in some sort of class, but I'm imaging that there are a few gaps in between that time is this correct?
The reason I ask is because I'm hoping that during the work week there are at least two days that have a ~2 hour gap between labs and lectures so I can hit the gym.
Is this feasible?
That's great! Congrats. At this point I am really not expecting it at all. So I've got that going for me. Which is nice.Accepted off waitlist yesterday! I interviewed in Sept with 3.4/517. Good luck to everyone else! The call comes when you least expect it
Haha it's kind of funny to think back to if someone told me during the early blocks...wait till you add in labs. But you definitely develop in layers. Each block brings its own challenges and unique structure so adaptability and a will to be flexible is key.You will struggle in the first block or two trying to adjust. Class Ave on our biochem tests were right around 73. Just when you think you have it figured out, afternoon labs 3-4 days a week start. Then you will figure that out too. I was convinced I was going to fail out after the first 2 weeks, but I made it through. And you will too.
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I spoke to someone in the admissions office recently and was told probably not until next month! Just ordered the Biochem, clinical anatomy, and physiology books. Hopefully the upperclassmen gave good advice on just getting those three for now!Just noticed they put up the official list of textbooks for incoming OSM1 kids:
http://cdn.agilitycms.com/kansas-city-university/Attachments/library/OMSI Fall Booklist 2017-18 060917.pdf
waaaayyy too many books lol
wonder when they'll put up the official academic/block calendar
I spoke to someone in the admissions office recently and was told probably not until next month! Just ordered the Biochem, clinical anatomy, and physiology books. Hopefully the upperclassmen gave good advice on just getting those three for now!
We give awful advice
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Could be a little freshman hazing for all we know! On a serious note, if those three and Robbins are the only books we need y'alls advice will have been priceless.
Don't forget First Aid. It's a must.
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so basically it does a good job of summarizing the tested material. throws in useful mnemonics and pictures/tables. Usually look at it the day before an exam and it's gold.If I understand correctly, First Aid is a study guide for the USMLE, right?
Why should I get it as an M1 if I won't be writing the USMLE for like another 20+ months and how should I use it to study during my first year?
so basically it does a good job of summarizing the tested material. throws in useful mnemonics and pictures/tables. Usually look at it the day before an exam and it's gold.
That's what I figured, what I'd like to know is whether or not it's easy to use during first year since I imagine that each First Aid section has a lot of pathology included in it since it's meant for board studying but we don't do any pathology in year 1.
Like if I have an exam at the end of the cardiology block and I'm reading the cardiology sections of First Aid, is it tough to parse through everything so that I only focus on the physiology stuff in First Aid and ignore the path?
yeah each section is split up. so if you go to cardiology in FA it will have an anatomy, physiology, pathology section. So review the first two sections only during 1st year! Again, it's not mandatory or needed by any means, but certainly a nice summary/memory cue source.That's what I figured, what I'd like to know is whether or not it's easy to use during first year since I imagine that each First Aid section has a lot of pathology included in it since it's meant for board studying but we don't do any pathology in year 1.
Like if I have an exam at the end of the cardiology block and I'm reading the cardiology sections of First Aid, is it tough to parse through everything so that I only focus on the physiology stuff in First Aid and ignore the path?
If you're on the fb page I'd go skim through one of the old pdfs of first aid that current students gave us. Should give you an idea of how the book is setup.
yeah each section is split up. so if you go to cardiology in FA it will have an anatomy, physiology, pathology section. So review the first two sections only during 1st year! Again, it's not mandatory or needed by any means, but certainly a nice summary/memory cue source.
What changed your mind?Decided against doing the HPSP and just accepted loans...holy crap is 270k+ scary
What changed your mind?
Ya it's a lotta debt, and i'm kinda concerned about it as well but i also feel like just wanting to walk away debt free probably isn't the best reason to join the military (not saying this was your motive or anything just ones of the reasons I ultimately decided against the military). Yes it's nice to walk away from school debt free but ultimately you owe the military some time and will be compensated less than your colleagues while you are serving your time. I feel like you should only pursue HPSP if you truly want to be in the military, and when I sat down to think about it I decided that I wouldn't enjoy being in the military so I nixed the idea for myself.Decided against doing the HPSP and just accepted loans...holy crap is 270k+ scary