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5-6 weeks later on a Tuesday received an email from admissions and one from the President.
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5-6 weeks later on a Tuesday received an email from admissions and one from the President.
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the group activity ended up being my favorite part. I personally don’t think you can prepare for it because it’s genuinely a conversation between you and the other students. be yourself and try to engage with the other students!
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That's good that you don't like negativity; please don't confuse my criticism of a brand-new medical school with criticism of medical students who will attend it.
The creation of the school was not done with an open mindset or kindness, either, and is overall ill-advised for the area.
Dean: Planned medical school in Wichita may overwhelm Kansas
The dean of the University of Kansas' School of Medicine in Wichita says a private medical school proposed in the city could overburden the state's health care system and its capacity to train medical students.
apnews.com
I'm being as gentle as I can here. Please understand; I am done with medical school and am leaving the state. I have no motive to lie. I am speaking up because I am in a position that I can give caution and be objective because this is a topic I've lived.
When I was applying to medical school in this state, I would want to know if one of the school's faculty was a lot less experienced in medical education. You have the opportunity to hear from a student who has experienced some of the faculty from *this* school while in undergrad, as well as who experienced faculty at the only other medical school as a med student; what you choose to do with the information is up to you!
In downtown I would look at:
ReNew Wichita | Apartments in Wichita, KS
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Colorado Derby Lofts - Apartments in Wichita, KS
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www.coloradoderbylofts.com
Home - The Flats 324 - Wichita, KS
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www.flats324.com
Broadway Autopark
Broadway Autopark is a 44-unit apartment complex and commercial asset in downtown Wichita, Kansas.
broadwayautopark.com
The Swope Lofts
Quiet, professional setting located in Wichita's Historic Old Town District.
theswopelofts.com
And many other similar places (Innes Station, Spaghetti Works,etc. Some of the smaller places might be cheaper)
Wichita is easily drivable, so it's completely reasonable to rent or buy in a different area and commute; the majority of KU students do this (granted, our campus is about a mile from Downtown). The Northeast side of Wichita (+Andover) and the West/Northwest side of Wichita are a lot nicer than central and southern Wichita. Unfortunately, a lot of the "standard" apartment complexes out there have increased in price to almost-parity with the luxury apartments.
This is an example of an east-side apartment complex I've visited many times, and I feel like it is very, very standard as far as apartments in the Midwest go:
Windemere at Tallgrass Apartments - Wichita, KS | Apartments.com
Holler if I can be of any assistance. You can DM me if you don't wanna' be immortalized on the thread
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That's good that you don't like negativity; please don't confuse my criticism of a brand-new medical school with criticism of medical students who will attend it.
The creation of the school was not done with an open mindset or kindness, either, and is overall ill-advised for the area.
Dean: Planned medical school in Wichita may overwhelm Kansas
The dean of the University of Kansas' School of Medicine in Wichita says a private medical school proposed in the city could overburden the state's health care system and its capacity to train medical students.
I'm being as gentle as I can here. Please understand; I am done with medical school and am leaving the state. I have no motive to lie. I am speaking up because I am in a position that I can give caution and be objective because this is a topic I've lived.
When I was applying to medical school in this state, I would want to know if one of the school's faculty was a lot less experienced in medical education. You have the opportunity to hear from a student who has experienced some of the faculty from *this* school while in undergrad, as well as who experienced faculty at the only other medical school as a med student; what you choose to do with the information is up to you!
In downtown I would look at:
ReNew Wichita | Apartments in Wichita, KS
>Check for available units at ReNew Wichita in Wichita, KS. View floor plans, photos, and community amenities. Make ReNew Wichita your new home.www.renewwichita.com
Colorado Derby Lofts - Apartments in Wichita, KS
Located in the heart of Wichita, Kansas, we offer a variety of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments for rent. We are a pet-friendly community that caters to all your needs with upscale amenities designed for you. Discover more from apartment home living at Colorado Derby Lofts!
Home - The Flats 324 - Wichita, KS
Discover your new home at The Flats 324 in Wichita, Kansas. Choose from our 2 floor plans with 1, and 2 bedroom options. We are pet-friendly!
Broadway Autopark
Broadway Autopark is a 44-unit apartment complex and commercial asset in downtown Wichita, Kansas.
The Swope Lofts
Quiet, professional setting located in Wichita's Historic Old Town District.
And many other similar places (Innes Station, Spaghetti Works,etc. Some of the smaller places might be cheaper)
Wichita is easily drivable, so it's completely reasonable to rent or buy in a different area and commute; the majority of KU students do this (granted, our campus is about a mile from Downtown). The Northeast side of Wichita (+Andover) and the West/Northwest side of Wichita are a lot nicer than central and southern Wichita. Unfortunately, a lot of the "standard" apartment complexes out there have increased in price to almost-parity with the luxury apartments.
This is an example of an east-side apartment complex I've visited many times, and I feel like it is very, very standard as far as apartments in the Midwest go:
Windemere at Tallgrass Apartments - Wichita, KS | Apartments.com
Holler if I can be of any assistance. You can DM me if you don't wanna' be immortalized on the thread
For many of us, this is currently the only acceptance we hold. If given the opportunity, I'm pretty sure the majority of us would obviously choose the more established school. We are well aware of the difficulties we will face coming from a new DO school. You're acting as if we have deliberately chosen a lesser than school.
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Hello! I got it a week-ish later! But I know that they said it may take 6 weeks. They told me by email.
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when did you interview
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Has anyone from 3/24 heard back?
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I completely agree with @livermeatballs comment.That's good that you don't like negativity; please don't confuse my criticism of a brand-new medical school with criticism of medical students who will attend it.
The creation of the school was not done with an open mindset or kindness, either, and is overall ill-advised for the area.
Dean: Planned medical school in Wichita may overwhelm Kansas
The dean of the University of Kansas' School of Medicine in Wichita says a private medical school proposed in the city could overburden the state's health care system and its capacity to train medical students.
I'm being as gentle as I can here. Please understand; I am done with medical school and am leaving the state. I have no motive to lie. I am speaking up because I am in a position that I can give caution and be objective because this is a topic I've lived.
When I was applying to medical school in this state, I would want to know if one of the school's faculty was a lot less experienced in medical education. You have the opportunity to hear from a student who has experienced some of the faculty from *this* school while in undergrad, as well as who experienced faculty at the only other medical school as a med student; what you choose to do with the information is up to you!
In downtown I would look at:
ReNew Wichita | Apartments in Wichita, KS
>Check for available units at ReNew Wichita in Wichita, KS. View floor plans, photos, and community amenities. Make ReNew Wichita your new home.
Colorado Derby Lofts - Apartments in Wichita, KS
Located in the heart of Wichita, Kansas, we offer a variety of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments for rent. We are a pet-friendly community that caters to all your needs with upscale amenities designed for you. Discover more from apartment home living at Colorado Derby Lofts!
Home - The Flats 324 - Wichita, KS
Discover your new home at The Flats 324 in Wichita, Kansas. Choose from our 2 floor plans with 1, and 2 bedroom options. We are pet-friendly!
Broadway Autopark
Broadway Autopark is a 44-unit apartment complex and commercial asset in downtown Wichita, Kansas.
The Swope Lofts
Quiet, professional setting located in Wichita's Historic Old Town District.
And many other similar places (Innes Station, Spaghetti Works,etc. Some of the smaller places might be cheaper)
Wichita is easily drivable, so it's completely reasonable to rent or buy in a different area and commute; the majority of KU students do this (granted, our campus is about a mile from Downtown). The Northeast side of Wichita (+Andover) and the West/Northwest side of Wichita are a lot nicer than central and southern Wichita. Unfortunately, a lot of the "standard" apartment complexes out there have increased in price to almost-parity with the luxury apartments.
This is an example of an east-side apartment complex I've visited many times, and I feel like it is very, very standard as far as apartments in the Midwest go:
Windemere at Tallgrass Apartments - Wichita, KS | Apartments.com
Holler if I can be of any assistance. You can DM me if you don't wanna' be immortalized on the thread
In the article you shared, which is from 2019, it is KU’s Dean, Garrold Minns, who states that the new medical school may overwhelm volunteer faculty. I do not see any comment from Kansas or Wichita community members stating that the new medical school is “ill-advised” for the area. In fact, that article states KansasCOM will bring an economic boost to Wichita, creating an estimated 324 jobs.
Here is a recent video (3/31/22) of KansasCOM leadership with Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple, who discusses many positive opportunities the school will bring to Kansas:
As you mentioned, you are finished with medical school. Many people, including those on this thread, are now looking at you as a role model who upholds the ideals and values of the medical profession. With that in mind, I wish you the best in your future career.
On another note, my interview day was great! All the staff and faculty were warm and welcoming. I took lots of notes and asked many questions. If you want any of that info feel free to DM me
Same here! I was pretty impressed by how awesome the faculty sound. Hopefully you get that A!
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couldn’t agree more. I am waiting to hear from two other interviews but If I get an A here I am really going to consider it. I was impressed ☺️
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Me.
I am a community member (longterm staff RN here). Local politicians love the idea of having >1,000 new medical students downtown who will be spending loan money in the local economy!
I have spoken with countless area physicians who have informed my opinion. So far I have met ONE physician who thought it was a good idea and was willing to express that openly. These are people I've worked with in Wichita's hospitals since the days of paper charting, so I trust their expertise on whether or not the state can handle increasing the number of medical students by more than 100%.
Again, you are free to disregard my posts or opinions entirely. If you find anyone who has been educated by the faculty of this school, has attended medical school in Kansas, and who has worked in healthcare in this city (for >10 years), be my guest at asking them how they feel.
My only goal in posting in this thread is to uphold my ideals, which means trying to help students make an informed decision before they spend six figures of money that most don't have. You don't need to be defensive or to take anything personally; just consider it an informed opinion and do with the information whatever you choose!
I never said "Don't come here!" but I think understanding what the reality of attendance will be like is important. I interviewed at new DO schools 4 years ago and have since felt very glad about avoiding some of them, and would have been delighted to have informed opinions to help guide my choice.
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I really appreciate the raw truth from you. So, if you were in my shoes, if I got accepted here and it was my only A, you would probably steer clear correct? I am on a waitlist from 2 schools so hopefully I can get off of it soon.Me.
I am a community member (longterm staff RN here). Local politicians love the idea of having >1,000 new medical students downtown who will be spending loan money in the local economy!
I have spoken with countless area physicians who have informed my opinion. So far I have met ONE physician who thought it was a good idea and was willing to express that openly. These are people I've worked with in Wichita's hospitals since the days of paper charting, so I trust their expertise on whether or not the state can handle increasing the number of medical students by more than 100%.
Again, you are free to disregard my posts or opinions entirely. If you find anyone who has been educated by the faculty of this school, has attended medical school in Kansas, and who has worked in healthcare in this city (for >10 years), be my guest at asking them how they feel.
My only goal in posting in this thread is to uphold my ideals, which means trying to help students make an informed decision before they spend six figures of money that most don't have. You don't need to be defensive or to take anything personally; just consider it an informed opinion and do with the information whatever you choose!
I never said "Don't come here!" but I think understanding what the reality of attendance will be like is important. I interviewed at new DO schools 4 years ago and have since felt very glad about avoiding some of them, and would have been delighted to have informed opinions to help guide my choice.
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I think this is the opposite of what they’re saying. If it’s your only A and your only option, then they’re saying it’s a decent option. But because it is a new school in an already saturated area, it’s important to be wary of some of the challenges the school may face in the coming years. I feel like it’s the same for any new school, there’s going to be challenges that more established schools may not deal with anymore, and it’s important to make an informed decision and be aware that there may be some kinks to be worked out. That being said, I’m really excited about KansasCOM and it seems like it’ll be a great program!! If it’s your only A, take it! If you have other options, weigh your options and see which one best suits your needs and desires for your future career. I wish you the best with your cycle and hope you get good news soon!!
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Thank you and I appreciate the kind words. Same to you! If it's my only A then I will gladly go. I tend to do things the hard way so I don't mind being a guinea pig lol!
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Me too! It’s my second interview of the cycle and I’m honestly excited to have it as an option and would be thrilled if it was my only A. While I am a person who likes to go into things with as much information as possible, I’m up to take the challenges that may present them head on. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
do you mind sharing your statsMe too! It’s my second interview of the cycle and I’m honestly excited to have it as an option and would be thrilled if it was my only A. While I am a person who likes to go into things with as much information as possible, I’m up to take the challenges that may present them head on. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
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I interviewed two weeks ago and for me the link to order the t-shirt was in the same email as the post-interview survey!
I interviewed then as well and still haven't gotten the email! Hopefully they will soon cuz I'm all about the free shirts!
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I interviewed 3/26 and got the email 3/28. I actually got the T-shirt in the mail last week too.
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No not yet
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Withdrew my A today-hoping it goes to one of your well-deserving folks!
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Anyone here also apply to Noorda? I currently hold A’s at both Kansas com and noorda and I’m torn on which school to attend.
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Go to both
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💀 absolutely baited
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Meee omg lol
Yeah I also applied but got put on the WL! I personally liked both schools, they both seem really innovative!
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Just did the interview and I really liked the school. Hoping it pans out
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interviewed 3/24, waitlisted.
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You think that’s because the class is full? Or more like a deferred decision
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Also waitlisted, interviewed 3/24
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waitlisted, 3/24 interview
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Lol, I wonder if anyone got an A today
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Also waitlisted, interviewed 3/26
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Wow okay I feel better
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Yea it doesn’t even mention the intveriew . Just for submitting an app.
That is exactly what I am wondering too lol, hoping for the best for everyone though
Right?! Something is off....just waiting on someone to have the balls to email them to say...."Are you sure about that?" lol
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Since it's nearing the end of the application cycle I'm not surprised they are waitlisting people. Probably making sure there's enough room for other interviewing applicants and waiting for May 1st when accepted students drop their spots
