KCUMB class of 2011!!!!

[JTFUTUREDO1]

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Man, all this talk about moving to KC, and WCC has me so excited about next year. Can't wait to meet you all. jamie

 

[MichelOwe21]

Where will the WCC be held?

I am not quite sure, as Ms. Jones mentioned something about an auditorium and a hotel downtown. She gave me the impression that the ceremony would be at one location and then maybe a reception at a hotel downtown afterwards? Sorry, she was not very specific - however, we should receive more information regarding the event in June. Hope I was a little bit helpful.😕

 

[HarveyCushing]

I am really excited for school to start as well. It feels like I am young again and about to go to school for the first time. 😀

From what I have heard KCUMB is known to have one of the nicest WCC. I think they have ice sculptures and and waiters walking around with food. Should be a good time.

 

[mississippi DO]

For > 37k/yr in tuition, I hope we do have a fancy white coat ceremony! No, but in all seriousness, I'm looking forward to getting going as well.

 

[BScheu18]

I am not quite sure, as Ms. Jones mentioned something about an auditorium and a hotel downtown. She gave me the impression that the ceremony would be at one location and then maybe a reception at a hotel downtown afterwards? Sorry, she was not very specific - however, we should receive more information regarding the event in June. Hope I was a little bit helpful.😕

It was my understanding that the new auditorium KCUMB is building would be ready by then and that we would be the first class to have our WCC there...

 

[BScheu18]

My ETA is still up in the air. Hoping to secure housing and move down at the end of July... we'll see.

Also, BScheu18, I see that you're busting out the Power Cat avatar! 😎

Yeah, Pack, liked the wolfpack enough that I thought I should do the same...

 

[EmPedsDo]

Anything bad about the clinical years in KC or do you just want to go somewhere closer to home?

It doesn't sound like there's anything bad here in KC, except for all the driving. I've heard several students talk about being all over the city in numerous hospitals. However, my main influence is my desire to move closer to home.

 

[HarveyCushing]

It was my understanding that the new auditorium KCUMB is building would be ready by then and that we would be the first class to have our WCC there...

That is what I heard when I went for my interview as well. However looking at the KCUMB website I came across this:

"In 2005, the University will break ground for yet another ambitious project. A 1,500-seat auditorium will be the center of a new complex that includes wings housing an expanded library and a new student services center. When the new complex is completed in 2010, the existing library space in the Strickland Education Pavilion will become a state-of-the-art patient-simulator lab."

http://www.kcumb.edu/kpstudent/distinguish.asp

I am guessing that they haven't updated the website recently. When I was there they seemed well on their way and it looked like most of it was just the interior left.

 

[JTFUTUREDO1]

Its still setting in to me that we're all going to be studying medicine next year, and we're all going to be doctors... I'm still blown away at the thought...

 

[MichelOwe21]

Its still setting in to me that we're all going to be studying medicine next year, and we're all going to be doctors... I'm still blown away at the thought...

It is CRAZY! I still do not think I can wrap my mind around that thought...

 

[HarveyCushing]

I finally gave in and decided to go with the convenience of CT. Found out today that I have an apartment already. Guess all that is left is to wait on my financial package/other paper work and get ready to move in July. 😀

 

[sprintingtiger]

Congratulations to those who have been accepted for this fall! I hope everyone is having a great spring! I am currently finishing up the biomedical masters program here at KCUMB and look forward to joining all of you as the class of 2011! I currently live in century towers so if anyone has any questions about CT, KCUMB or KC in general feel free to let me know. Also, I will be looking for a roommate for this upcoming year. I currently live in the larger double apartments CT offers, which is a good financial choice over a single, plus the larger apartment is nice as well.
I have facebook and myspace so feel free to add...
[email protected]

Congrats,
Casey

 

[usfvette]

I finally gave in and decided to go with the convenience of CT. Found out today that I have an apartment already. Guess all that is left is to wait on my financial package/other paper work and get ready to move in July. 😀

Harvey, did they give you a date when you could move in? When I talked to them last they said they wouldn't know until May 1.

 

[HarveyCushing]

Harvey, did they give you a date when you could move in? When I talked to them last they said they wouldn't know until May 1.

No they didn't mention anything to me. When did you put down that you would like to move in? I said that I would like to move in middle/end of July.

 

[Yes_I_DO]

Harvey, did they give you a date when you could move in? When I talked to them last they said they wouldn't know until May 1.

I called and asked. I was told August 1st and she was pretty specific and firm about that. She said old residents move out on July 31st and new ones move in on Aug 1st so they only had 24 hrs to get 200+ rooms ready. (If that sounds fishy, dont blame me. Im just repeating what I was told). She said we should get more info (specific apt #, etc) in a packet in June. I REALLY wish I could get down there earlier to just chill and enjoy the city before classes. But I guess two weeks will have to do 🙁

 

[EmPedsDo]

I called and asked. I was told August 1st and she was pretty specific and firm about that. She said old residents move out on July 31st and new ones move in on Aug 1st so they only had 24 hrs to get 200+ rooms ready. (If that sounds fishy, dont blame me. Im just repeating what I was told). She said we should get more info (specific apt #, etc) in a packet in June. I REALLY wish I could get down there earlier to just chill and enjoy the city before classes. But I guess two weeks will have to do 🙁

Unfortunately, what they told you is the way it is. As a current CT dweller, I can attest to the fact that new apartment leases begin Aug.1 for everyone. There may be some very few exceptions to this (I believe sprintntiger is one of those). Sucks for those wanting to move in early, but you can always hope to be the exception to the rule! 🙂

 

[HarveyCushing]

For current students, do you know what happens during orientation week?

 

[usfvette]

No they didn't mention anything to me. When did you put down that you would like to move in? I said that I would like to move in middle/end of July.

I put down that I would like to move in around July 15th and the people there said that there's a good chance I could get it as I've had a deposit down since November. I know leases officially end July 31 but I was told many people move out before then.

 

[eon462]

Unfortunately, what they told you is the way it is. As a current CT dweller, I can attest to the fact that new apartment leases begin Aug.1 for everyone. There may be some very few exceptions to this (I believe sprintntiger is one of those). Sucks for those wanting to move in early, but you can always hope to be the exception to the rule! 🙂

ah, that sucks. I was going to go to KC during spring break to check it out and get used to the place but opted not to with the assumption that I would have plenty of time to scope out the place if I moved in 2 weeks or so before school starts. 👎

 

[HarveyCushing]

I put down that I would like to move in around July 15th and the people there said that there's a good chance I could get it as I've had a deposit down since November. I know leases officially end July 31 but I was told many people move out before then.

Like the students that move for their 3rd year rotations or graduates that will begin their residency July 1. There should be a few open apartments in July, don't you think?

 

[HarveyCushing]

What happened to everyone?

 

[sj786]

How many people have read (planning on reading) the medical terminology book?

For people who have submitted their fafsa, once you submit do you recieve something from fafsa people or only from the financial aid office of the school?

 

[HarveyCushing]

How many people have read (planning on reading) the medical terminology book?

For people who have submitted their fafsa, once you submit do you recieve something from fafsa people or only from the financial aid office of the school?

The only thing you "get" from fafsa is the sheet at the end telling you your EFC. The award letters from KCUMB will be mailed out in May.

 

[usfvette]

Like the students that move for their 3rd year rotations or graduates that will begin their residency July 1. There should be a few open apartments in July, don't you think?

Exactly. That's what I was thinking as well and that's what I was told by CT.

 

[Talula21]

It has happened....the anxiety has set in! 😀

Last night I had a dream that it was the day of our first exam and I was LATE to class! When I finally sat down to take the exam it was all stuff I'd never even heard of! I just remember a lot of greek letters! YIKES! 😱

Anyone had a similar experience?

 

[HarveyCushing]

It has happened....the anxiety has set in! 😀

Last night I had a dream that it was the day of our first exam and I was LATE to class! When I finally sat down to take the exam it was all stuff I'd never even heard of! I just remember a lot of greek letters! YIKES! 😱

Anyone had a similar experience?

One more reason to live in CT if you haven't decided to do so yet. As far as the exam, I haven't had that type of dream yet, but I am sure once school starts I won't have to wait to experience that during my dreams only.

 

[sj786]

One more reason to live in CT if you haven't decided to do so yet. As far as the exam, I haven't had that type of dream yet, but I am sure once school starts I won't have to wait to experience that during my dreams only.

you are funny. lol

 

[csnitchl]

I'm really interested in doing an international rotation or two during my third year. However, at my interview they said that they are currently not allowed but they are working on it. One of my interviewers hinted that if interested students would get involved it might go faster. I'm planning on offering some of my limited free time to try and get some of the issues worked out. Does anyone else here know anything about it or would you be interested in getting ivolved?

 

[Yes_I_DO]

I'm really interested in doing an international rotation or two during my third year. However, at my interview they said that they are currently not allowed but they are working on it. One of my interviewers hinted that if interested students would get involved it might go faster. I'm planning on offering some of my limited free time to try and get some of the issues worked out. Does anyone else here know anything about it or would you be interested in getting ivolved?

I would absolutely love that. I think I also addressed this at my interview (but I get all those interviews crossed in my memory, lol). Its very important to me to address medicine from a varied knowledge base and I would love to get exposure to different cultures of medicine. Let me know what I can do to help you.

 

[HarveyCushing]

I'm really interested in doing an international rotation or two during my third year. However, at my interview they said that they are currently not allowed but they are working on it. One of my interviewers hinted that if interested students would get involved it might go faster. I'm planning on offering some of my limited free time to try and get some of the issues worked out. Does anyone else here know anything about it or would you be interested in getting ivolved?

This is something that I am also interested in and would love to give a helping hand in anyway possible. If there isn't a student organization for International medicine, maybe our Class of 2011 could start one up? International medicine is something that I want to get involved with during med-school. It seems that the admin. at KCUMB is really open to ideas and concerns put forth by the student body. I guess a few years ago the campus didn't have campus wide wireless and the student body got together and told the admin that this is something that they needed and I think it was up and running the next year. So maybe if we let the admin know that this is something that we are interested in and value we can get the ball rolling?👍

 

[HarveyCushing]

I thought I read something on the website before and this is what I found:

DOCARE International
DOCARE International is an osteopathic outreach program that conducts medical campaigns to Latin America. In recent years, the University has organized missions to Yucatan and Guatemala. Third and fourth year medical students are encouraged to participate in these mission trips. Members of the DOCARE student chapter participate in medical Spanish classes and other opportunities to promote the outreach programs.


http://www.kcumb.edu/kstudent/studentorg.asp

 

[csnitchl]

Yeah, I remember reading about that and I'm definitely interested. I think the main issue that the school has is with rotations that actually count as electives during fourth year. I'll most likely be calling the school this week and I'll let everyone know what I find out.

I thought I read something on the website before and this is what I found:

DOCARE International
DOCARE International is an osteopathic outreach program that conducts medical campaigns to Latin America. In recent years, the University has organized missions to Yucatan and Guatemala. Third and fourth year medical students are encouraged to participate in these mission trips. Members of the DOCARE student chapter participate in medical Spanish classes and other opportunities to promote the outreach programs.


http://www.kcumb.edu/kstudent/studentorg.asp

 

[drbordercollie]

count me in on the international medicine situation.

 

[csnitchl]

Does anybody know what the deal is with a roommate list for CT? For that matter, is there anyone with a two bedroom reserved and looking for a roommate?

 

[HarveyCushing]

Does anybody know what the deal is with a roommate list for CT? For that matter, is there anyone with a two bedroom reserved and looking for a roommate?

I never heard anything back about the roomate list, so I decided to just go with a single at CT. It is more expensive, but I couldn't wait much longer for KCUMB to come out with the list. I just wanted to know that I had a place lined up.

 

[nalgie24]

Man, this thread has gone quiet. I guess there's not a whole lot to talk about these days. I feel like were in the limbo stage right now. No new news just waiting for school to start. How many sports fans are there on this thread? Will you be taking advantage of the opportunity to go see Royals and Chiefs games?

 

[HarveyCushing]

Man, this thread has gone quiet. I guess there's not a whole lot to talk about these days. I feel like were in the limbo stage right now. No new news just waiting for school to start. How many sports fans are there on this thread? Will you be taking advantage of the opportunity to go see Royals and Chiefs games?

I would love to hit up some Royals games. Not bad since we could get decent seats for under $15. A Chiefs game would be awesome, but I'm not sure I could afford to go to one. Chiefs always have their season sold out at home, so I am guessing tickets are gonna be quite expensive.

 

[nalgie24]

I would love to hit up some Royals games. Not bad since we could get decent seats for under $15. A Chiefs game would be awesome, but I'm not sure I could afford to go to one. Chiefs always have their season sold out at home, so I am guessing tickets are gonna be quite expensive.

I would agree. My brother-in-Law's father played a few years for the Royals and he said despite the fact that they aren't that great, it's a fun place to go watch a few games.

 

[nalgie24]

Just curious, are any of you into outdoor activities such as hunting/fishing/camping? I'd like to try and enjoy some of these activities while I am there and want to find good locations and people to go with.

 

[csnitchl]

Just curious, are any of you into outdoor activities such as hunting/fishing/camping? I'd like to try and enjoy some of these activities while I am there and want to find good locations and people to go with.

You can count me in for any of that. I'm from California so I have no clue about where to go around there, but it's always nice to get away from the city and especially school. I'm trying to decide if I want to bring my fishing kayak with me.

 

[MJB]

I would love to hit up some Royals games. Not bad since we could get decent seats for under $15. A Chiefs game would be awesome, but I'm not sure I could afford to go to one. Chiefs always have their season sold out at home, so I am guessing tickets are gonna be quite expensive.

Royals games are a lot of fun, especially with nice weather...one of the most beautiful stadiums in the league with the fountains and everything. Get the cheap seats and move down/over most nights.

For the Chiefs, show up at Arrowhead with money in hand, you won't have trouble finding tickets...people are starting to get tired of Carl Peterson.

 

[usfvette]

I'm looking forward to seeing some baseball or football. They're also in the process of building an arena and are trying to fill it next year with a hockey or basketball team, so I hear.

 

[HarveyCushing]

I'm looking forward to seeing some baseball or football. They're also in the process of building an arena and are trying to fill it next year with a hockey or basketball team, so I hear.

Personally I hope they get a basketball team. 👍

 

[DReuben]

Just curious, are any of you into outdoor activities such as hunting/fishing/camping? I'd like to try and enjoy some of these activities while I am there and want to find good locations and people to go with.

There are a lot of camping, fishing and hunting opportuinies very close by. Although it may take you a while to get used to the outdoors in the hot humid summer. I am originally from Utah, where, as you know, it is nice and cool up in the mountains. In my opinion, here in MO it is best to camp in the fall. I was a scoutmaster for the past 3 years and tried to schedule the majority of the campouts in the fall for this reason. Anyway, I would be happy to give you the lowdown on some good areas close by. I also recently found a great place to mtn. bike. I had no idea trails existed out here. I'm glad I didn't get rid of my bike.

 

[DReuben]

I also forgot to mention chiggers... They have some pretty interesting insects out here in the midwest. And yes, you probably already figured it out, I'm kind of a wimp. I'm sure any real man/woman can handle the midwest bugs and weather just fine.

 

[hornet007]

Just curious, are any of you into outdoor activities such as hunting/fishing/camping? I'd like to try and enjoy some of these activities while I am there and want to find good locations and people to go with.

I love to fish. For anything that swims. I know that there are a few resevoirs/lakes in the immediate KC area. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a fishing program that plants bass and bluegill in private ponds if the landowner/pondowner opens their pond to be fished by the public. I have also heard of the Missouri River's excellent catfishing opportunities. They also have Sauger (like a Walleye) runs in the Spring.

Hunting. I enjoy the pursuit of deer, but without help from someone who is NOT in medical school, I think it will be kind of difficult to do all of the scouting, etc. that is needed in the preseason to be successful after moving to a new area of the country. In Michigan, we just have whitetails... in Missouri, there is a chance for some muley's.

I've also heard about the midwest's legendary pheasant hunting opportunities. In Iowa, one can walk down the side of the road and hunt pheasant. I'm interested in similar opportunities closer to the KC area... or would be up for a drive to Iowa on a weekend.

I think it would be cool to organize some fishing or hunting expeditions with fellow students.

KC Royals games. I have been a Detroit Tigers fan since I can remember. Moving to KC for school means that I'll have to give up my season tickets.... but it also means that I'll get to see the Tigers anytime they play at Kansas City.

And as for the Chiefs. Thank God I will have another team to cheer for in place of the perennially horrible Lions .

 

[nalgie24]

I love to fish. For anything that swims. I know that there are a few resevoirs/lakes in the immediate KC area. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a fishing program that plants bass and bluegill in private ponds if the landowner/pondowner opens their pond to be fished by the public. I have also heard of the Missouri River's excellent catfishing opportunities. They also have Sauger (like a Walleye) runs in the Spring.

Hunting. I enjoy the pursuit of deer, but without help from someone who is NOT in medical school, I think it will be kind of difficult to do all of the scouting, etc. that is needed in the preseason to be successful after moving to a new area of the country. In Michigan, we just have whitetails... in Missouri, there is a chance for some muley's.

I've also heard about the midwest's legendary pheasant hunting opportunities. In Iowa, one can walk down the side of the road and hunt pheasant. I'm interested in similar opportunities closer to the KC area... or would be up for a drive to Iowa on a weekend.

I think it would be cool to organize some fishing or hunting expeditions with fellow students.

KC Royals games. I have been a Detroit Tigers fan since I can remember. Moving to KC for school means that I'll have to give up my season tickets.... but it also means that I'll get to see the Tigers anytime they play at Kansas City.

And as for the Chiefs. Thank God I will have another team to cheer for in place of the perennially horrible Lions .

I agree about the troubles with scouting. I have hunted Mule deer my whole life out here in Utah/Idaho/California/Arizona etc.. I am hoping to make some connections with people who have already done some scouting or know some good areas to sneak up on some whitetails. As for pheasant, that would be an awesome weekend activity. It sounds like we may be able to get a few hunting excursions organized!

 

[MJB]

Personally I hope they get a basketball team. 👍

This area is very, very big on college basketball....I'm not sure the NBA would be successful here...and kind of hope for an NHL team, as hockey is something that's been successful here in the past, whereas the NBA failed miserably (Kings).

The Sprint Center is going to be awesome...it figures I have to move away about the time this place finally gets a decent arena. I hope to make it back for the Big 12 Tourney next spring if Spring break is at the right time.

Lots of hunting and fishing and boating opportunities, but I hope you all like humidity, heat, and wind. 🙂

 

[sprintingtiger]

Does anybody know what the deal is with a roommate list for CT? For that matter, is there anyone with a two bedroom reserved and looking for a roommate?

I talked to the school to see when the roomate list would be going out, they were shooting for the middle of May. I have a double at CT and looking for a roomate as well.

 

[usfvette]

Personally I hope they get a basketball team. 👍

I hope so as well. I have read that three teams have shown interest in moving.