KCUMB Discussion thread 2008-2009

[Rapunzeldances]

I hope you get the call Dr. Phil! I understand how hard the wait can be. I'm rooting for you!

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[doctorphil]

I got the call today, I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Revilla]

I got the call today, I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

 

[EM2BE]

I got the call today, I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If people see that you posted a day or 2 ago and got the call today, they are going to think it may just work for them too Congrats to all of you!

 

[doctorphil]

If people see that you posted a day or 2 ago and got the call today, they are going to think it may just work for them too Congrats to all of you!

Ha! perhaps Mr. Phipps was reading this. I had a feeling I'd get in for this year.. positive thinking!

Now I just need to find a place, pack, rent or sell my home and I'm set!

 

[osteodoc88]

I was hoping I could enlist the help of any 2cd, 3rd, or 4th years out there who want to pass on some of their invaluable knowledge. I wanted to thank you for all of your thoughtful posts, they have really helped me a lot. I was wondering if you had any insight on what board review books are most effective/popular among 2cd & 3rd years who are studying for the boards. I have heard much debate between the Board Review Series and the Rapid Review Series.

Also, do you think there is so much difference between the COMLEX and the USMLE that I need to get separate review books?

Is there dependable wireless internet available on campus?

Any tips you could provide would be appreciated

 

[EM2BE]

I was hoping I could enlist the help of any 2cd, 3rd, or 4th years out there who want to pass on some of their invaluable knowledge. I wanted to thank you for all of your thoughtful posts, they have really helped me a lot. I was wondering if you had any insight on what board review books are most effective/popular among 2cd & 3rd years who are studying for the boards. I have heard much debate between the Board Review Series and the Rapid Review Series.

Also, do you think there is so much difference between the COMLEX and the USMLE that I need to get separate review books?

Is there dependable wireless internet available on campus?

Any tips you could provide would be appreciated

Most prefer first aid or step-up, goljian, usmleworld, kaplan, combank for step 1. Step 2 - first aid and/or secrets, usmleworld, combank. For both, the Simmons OMT book, esp the sacrum, cranial and neuro chapters.

Don't know about the separate review books...just don't forget to study OMT.

And I wasn't there for the wireless.

 

[mani5808]

I called to day ant I got accepted!!!! I'm so excited, this has made the whole process soooo worth it. I'm not sure if I will definitely be going to KCUMB, I'm still waiting to hear back from a couple of schools on the east coast, but I definitely love KCUMB!!!!!

When did you interview

 

[dkrames1]

Does anyone know why the president was suddenly fired? What does this mean for the school?

 

[Emerald84]

Couldn't agree more, allopurinol. Pre-med students really have no concept of what they want or need from the clinicals. That's where a good medical school (with all of their resources and experience) SHOULD step in a provide EVERY student good clinical experiences. KCUMB does not provide this, nor do they care. In fact, if you care TOO much and speak up, they'll put a little star by your name (and not in the kindergarten-star-for-good-behavior sort of way).

Gosh, I have felt so neurotic for caring as much as I do about the quality of clinical rotations and feel a little less so....

Can someone rank the quality *For all students* of clinical rotations for the following (Feel free to add programs for the sake of everyone)
PCOM, KCUMB, KCOM, DMU, LECOM-B, Pikeville, UNE

Many thanks!

 

[Laryngophed]

Gosh, I have felt so neurotic for caring as much as I do about the quality of clinical rotations and feel a little less so....

Can someone rank the quality *For all students* of clinical rotations for the following (Feel free to add programs for the sake of everyone)
PCOM, KCUMB, KCOM, DMU, LECOM-B, Pikeville, UNE

Many thanks!

You may find this thread of benefit:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=407104

 

[Laryngophed]

Anyone have any idea about where abouts KCUMB is with applications? I know they've been closed for the holidays but I was curious if anyone complete around the beginning of December had heard anything of late?

 

[DRMRL]

eeeewwwww

 

[dkrames1]

My gf and I looked for apartments and found some really reasonably priced ones in Madison at Walnut Creek, does anyone in the class of 2013 live there and what are their thoughts?

 

[kassy]

wireless is pretty complete as long as you're indoors. certain far ends of the cafeteria though aren't so good.

I was hoping I could enlist the help of any 2cd, 3rd, or 4th years out there who want to pass on some of their invaluable knowledge. I wanted to thank you for all of your thoughtful posts, they have really helped me a lot. I was wondering if you had any insight on what board review books are most effective/popular among 2cd & 3rd years who are studying for the boards. I have heard much debate between the Board Review Series and the Rapid Review Series.

Also, do you think there is so much difference between the COMLEX and the USMLE that I need to get separate review books?

Is there dependable wireless internet available on campus?

Any tips you could provide would be appreciated

 

[kassy]

oh, and as a note for people who are looking to live north of the missouri river, the exit off highway 35 onto independence is closed and will be closed for at least 2 more years.

EDIT. the exit is now open

 

[dkrames1]

oh, and as a note for people who are looking to live north of the missouri river, the exit off highway 35 onto independence is closed and will be closed for at least 2 more years.

Yea I did the test drive when I was looking at places... it took about 10 mins with light traffic and only 5-10 from the school to the apartment with light traffic on the way back. Overall its not that bad even with the exit closed

 

[MNDmd]

Oops looking at the wrong thread...