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LECOM - Bradenton Discussion thread 2008-2009
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CONGRATS!! Are you accepting? I definitely am! Who were you?? I am the girl that was at the very end of the table with dark hair 🙂
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So sorry. 🙁 But at least you have other interviews to go to. Did you think your interview went well? For them, once you get the interview is that the deciding factor or is your whole application still under review?Just called and I got rejected. Guess I'll be going to those other interviews after all lol.
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Then maybe you'll get to see some Lecom-B buddies anyway. A lot of FSU students spend 3rd and 4th years in Sarasota and Orlando.
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I am 99.5% sure I will be accepting! 😀
I was the guy pretty much right across the table from you - Eric from NJ who graduated from West Virginia University haha...
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So I called today and left a message asking about my status since I have pending interviews but I didn't get a call back. So let's see if I can get through yet another night of not knowing haha
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What do you mean pending interview? Are you talking about what it says in the portal when you login with the LECOM website? I don't even have a status part anymore for some reason, just 'Folder Items'...weird.
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Awesome! Well I had scheduled interviews for all the schools I applied to and I just called and cancelled them all....eek I'm excited! Hopefully I will see you next August! ...You should accept 😀
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By pending interviews I meant the interviews at other schools I have scheduled and/or yet to schedule that I will cancel if I get accepted to LECOM-B since the admissions committee met yesterday and I will be notified by mail on Friday. I would just like to know ahead of time so I don't waste more money haha
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In response to my folder items there is another option now under the pull down menu that says contingency acceptance and matriculation fee not yet received. I'm taking that as a good thing and a probable acceptance but I don't want to get my hopes up yet 🙂
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Congrats to all the new acceptees!!! Looks like the Class of 2013 is shaping up quite nicely.
I also cancelled my out of state interviews after being accepted at LECOM-B. I knew I would pick this school over almost any other. Again, I'm extremely happy I wound up here...I definitely think this is the right place for me!
Advice? Sure, I'll give you some advice. Wait...you didn't ask for any advice? Oh well...too bad...here we go:
1. Go get an Anatomy Textbook and memorize it. All of it. That will save you alot of time and trouble come next fall. We currently use "Gray's Anatomy for Students" but no one likes it very much and the profs are saying that they are going to use "Clinically Oriented Anatomy" by Moore next year...which is a great book. If you're REALLY hardcore, get the book by Hollinshead, which is "the best anatomy textbook ever" but does not have any pictures.
2. Get a set of Anatomy Flashcards. I really like the Gray's Anatomy for Students cards. Even though the book isn't that great, it does have good pictures, and these are found on the flash cards. They also have clinical correlations on most of the cards as well. Whichever set you pick, learn them all. This will also make your life easier come next fall.
3. Get an Anatomy Atlas of some kind. I like Rohen's because many of our lab exercise pictures come from it. Netter's is also good at times, but you'll get a "free" copy when you join SOMA for $70. Memorize every structure on every page and you'll make your life much easier come next fall.
4. Go to the University of Michigan Anatomy Website (just google it). Do all the practice quizzes and devour every other bit of info on the site. If you can rock these, you might pass some of our tests. Board review books like BRS can't hurt either.
5. Go find the Visible Human Project. This was a thing in the 90's where they cut up a person in cross-section and marked all the structures. Learn it all too. It won't help a whole lot, but it might let you suck up to Dr. Coty.
6. Go to the LECOM website and download the student handbook. It's there and available to the public, but I'm to lazy to find the link for you. Download it and read it cover to cover. This won't make life that much easier, but you'll kinda be able to study more anatomy during orientation than I did, which will make your life easier. Gunners can also download and read the Clinical Rotations Handbook and get a head start on Year 3.
7. Buy a motorcycle. Preferrably a Harley. You'll understand why next year.
8. Also, get a REALLY, REALLY smart dog. He/She will be of great help next year (you'll see...)
9. Don't forget to have fun! It's your last year of freedom, and you better enjoy it!!!
Ok. I think that's enough. Most of the above is said in jest, but then again...there ARE some good bits of helpful info above. It's up to you to have enough of a sense of humor to sort out which is which.
I'm off to study in my hot tub. Big test on Monday ya know?!?!?
Almost forgot:
10. Get a house/apartment with a hot tub. It really helps decrease your stress level.
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perfectly said digitlnoize
read: don't talk to first years at your interview until anatomy is over (in one week!!
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I guess anatomy is bad?
perfectly said digitlnoize
read: don't talk to first years at your interview until anatomy is over (in one week!!
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I guess anatomy is bad?
All joking aside...it's not that bad. It IS alot of work. But, I've had alot of fun at the same time. Is studying anatomy fun? Well, if you do it right, it can be. Just find some friends, work as hard as you can, and have a good time doing it.
Interviewees should probably avoid most of us 1st years until after Monday. A few of us aren't that stressed out, but some of us are probably breathing fire...
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well i'll give a different perspective than digitl.. i think anatomy is hell. especially if you have had no prior anatomy type experience ever. hm. haha
and yet.. look. im hanging out on sdn? well ok. haven't been on in forever. and haha. i got routed to sdn via digitls facebook profile. wonderful.😛
i saw some interviewees come through the lecture hall during our lunch break today! anyone there?
and yet.. look. im hanging out on sdn? well ok. haven't been on in forever. and haha. i got routed to sdn via digitls facebook profile. wonderful.😛
i saw some interviewees come through the lecture hall during our lunch break today! anyone there?
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I know what you mean. I've never had it either and that does suck. I see all these people who HAVE taken it, kinda breezing by and it bugs me because I have to work that much harder than them...hence my suggestions...
I think TIYL just hasn't spent enough time with us. I promise, we MAKE it fun. Well...-ish. It's still anatomy.
I do think it is hell compared to the bliss PBL will bring although the profs keep saying "talk to me around winter break".
I can't WAIT to be able to spend all my time reading basic science books.
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Good luck at your FSU interview as well! I originally applied early decision there and ended up not getting in.... in hindsight I probably shouldn't have applied ED, and they dropped the ball a few times in handling the app... BUT, I did like the school and the wife and I were living there at the time. Plus we really like Tally and will probably move back there at some point. We actually still own a townhouse up there near campus so if you need a place to live..... 🙂 j/k
Congrats to everyone else here for finishing up anatomy! Wish I could say it gets easier but at least the schedule gets better and your not sitting in class/lab all day.
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digitlnoize, your awesome!
all the new comers you should read copy and paste and print out that long post of digitlnoize. you will understand later. and make sure you get the smart dog!!!
anyone notice? Anatomy is almost over!
all the new comers you should read copy and paste and print out that long post of digitlnoize. you will understand later. and make sure you get the smart dog!!!
anyone notice? Anatomy is almost over!
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Are you REALLY kidding about that townhouse? 😉 I could make a great caretaker.
Tally isn't as bad as people make it seem. I thought about EDP as well, but my stats are crap and thought it'd be unwise. I never thought I'd actually get into and interviews from multiple schools I actually liked!
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Anatomy is that bad....run...run for your lives......😱
Follow digits advice though, it is very good....I unfortunatly got a puppy at week 8 and it was too late...In retrospect, I should have gotten a puppy over the summer, given it Moore's and then we both would have been prepared for the 'ten weeks from hell'
Follow digits advice though, it is very good....I unfortunatly got a puppy at week 8 and it was too late...In retrospect, I should have gotten a puppy over the summer, given it Moore's and then we both would have been prepared for the 'ten weeks from hell'
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can anyone please explain why i need a smart dog?????? lol
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I didn't get it either. 😕
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Definitely.
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Hey everyone! I hope that those applying this year are having lots of success and I hope those currently in medical school are rocking up their studying! 🙂
I have a question for current students. I have been accepted to a few schools and I have narrowed it down to two schools to choose between: LECOM-B and DMU. Each school, to me, has such unique positives that I'm having a hard time finding which one is going to be a better fit for me. I was just wondering if there are any current students that had acceptances elsewhere when they applied, and if so--why did you choose LECOM-B over another one? I'm not trying to start another school X vs school Z...I just wanted any thoughts on why LECOM-B might be a better fit for me.
For me I guess it will ultimately come down to PBL or Lecture in my decision...anyway, any thoughts would be appreciated! I have until December 15th to make my decision...but I'm so torn! Thanks again!!
I have a question for current students. I have been accepted to a few schools and I have narrowed it down to two schools to choose between: LECOM-B and DMU. Each school, to me, has such unique positives that I'm having a hard time finding which one is going to be a better fit for me. I was just wondering if there are any current students that had acceptances elsewhere when they applied, and if so--why did you choose LECOM-B over another one? I'm not trying to start another school X vs school Z...I just wanted any thoughts on why LECOM-B might be a better fit for me.
For me I guess it will ultimately come down to PBL or Lecture in my decision...anyway, any thoughts would be appreciated! I have until December 15th to make my decision...but I'm so torn! Thanks again!!
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I was looking at DMU also and for me it came down to SNOW or no SNOW and PBL or lecture. Being from Chicago being away from the snow for a cpl years was a dream. I never liked lectures and kinda always either slept through them or would struggle staying awake. PBL is working for me so far and I love it.
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Thanks Rabo!! That is exactly the input that I am looking for! DMU seemed like a nice, "safe choice" school--but the possibilities for great success with PBL and Bradenton seemed much much higher...
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Just got the official acceptance call!!! 🙂 I am canceling the rest of my interviews such a relief!
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First of all, Anatomy is NOT that bad. It is a lot of work, but do not be intimidated. When you get to school take your time, find a study partner or two, and work through the material. Don't slack off. Be diligent with your time. RELAX. Appreciate what you're doing. Spend time with the cadavers. All of this is what I have done during my time of Anatomy and, fortunately, I have enjoyed every single moment of the class. I think I'm in the minority in saying that I will genuinely miss the class, although it will be nice to have a break from the lectures for a while and get into PBL.
As for my reasons for choosing LECOM-B, it came down to what I felt was the best fit for me. I saw something at LECOM-B that I cannot explain. PBL looked amazing, I liked the way that they structured their courses, and just the area and people in general. I love this school and I know now that this was the best choice for me. Make sure that wherever you go that you don't ponder on what life could be like because that can lead to regret, and that's the last thing that you need in school.
Overall, I want to send out a huge congratulations to everyone who has been accepted. If you want to take Digitlnoize's advice, that is fine, but remember that you are not expected to come into the classes knowing all of the material. My best suggestion would be to get the Atlas (Rohen's or Netter's, it doesn't matter) and look at the pictures. Don't try and memorize the names or their precise locations of anything you look at. Know their relationships to one another. Know how they fit in space and what they look like. Get a feeling for the anatomy you are about to learn, but don't try and learn it now. Live now. Go do something you've always wanted to do and make sure you spend as much time relaxing as you possibly can. Between Day #1 of class and the end of Week #10 (technically #11) of class you won't find much time to spend doing anything other than learning. Being happy now and learning how not to stress out will definitely take you a long way in medical school.
Lastly, don't be frightened by anatomy. The professors are wonderful and there are tons of resources to help you understand the material. There are also going to be 2nd year tutors that you can take advantage of (and you should) to help you better understand any perplexing topics.
Good luck to all current applicants and have a great day!
As for my reasons for choosing LECOM-B, it came down to what I felt was the best fit for me. I saw something at LECOM-B that I cannot explain. PBL looked amazing, I liked the way that they structured their courses, and just the area and people in general. I love this school and I know now that this was the best choice for me. Make sure that wherever you go that you don't ponder on what life could be like because that can lead to regret, and that's the last thing that you need in school.
Overall, I want to send out a huge congratulations to everyone who has been accepted. If you want to take Digitlnoize's advice, that is fine, but remember that you are not expected to come into the classes knowing all of the material. My best suggestion would be to get the Atlas (Rohen's or Netter's, it doesn't matter) and look at the pictures. Don't try and memorize the names or their precise locations of anything you look at. Know their relationships to one another. Know how they fit in space and what they look like. Get a feeling for the anatomy you are about to learn, but don't try and learn it now. Live now. Go do something you've always wanted to do and make sure you spend as much time relaxing as you possibly can. Between Day #1 of class and the end of Week #10 (technically #11) of class you won't find much time to spend doing anything other than learning. Being happy now and learning how not to stress out will definitely take you a long way in medical school.
Lastly, don't be frightened by anatomy. The professors are wonderful and there are tons of resources to help you understand the material. There are also going to be 2nd year tutors that you can take advantage of (and you should) to help you better understand any perplexing topics.
Good luck to all current applicants and have a great day!
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Just so no one misunderstands...
I was joking in my earlier post. Don't spend your last bit of free time trying to pre-learn everything. I'm actually quite glad that I didn't know anything coming in...it's made it that much more exciting.
Do listen to my advice on books and websites however...and the dog thing.
Just file these things away for next year. Bookmark the Umich website. But for God's sake...don't spend your last year of free time there!
As far as why I chose LECOM-B. I actually cancelled my other interviews after I got in here. Agree with what BCL said. This place just felt right. I love the area, the curriculum, the weather, the people. It was right for me. We "clicked".
Again, anatomy is it's own special kind of fun. It's not "Disney World" fun (or whatever floats your boat) but it CAN be fun. Find some good friends, stay calm, be studious and you'll do fine.
I also just want to throw out there that the schools seems very supportive of those that fall behind. They have set up upper classmen to tutor students that request it and they let you remediate (and even repeat the next year, if needed) if you DO fail.
Bottom line: Great school. Take my advice with a grain of sarcasm. Take BCL's advice directly. Everything he says is true. Especially the relaxing thing. People may have trouble believing that med school can be relaxing, but I am probably at the lowest stress point of my life. I get a little more stressed closer to test day, but for the most part, if you've done your work, you'll feel fairly confident about the tests. I know going into every test that I probably won't get an A, but I am never in fear of failing (and haven't yet...knock on wood).
Back to some relaxing studying!
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You guys realize that the 'smart dog' is actually 3 min pins?!?! Try looking at him in the same light now!
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your welcome!
I think I'm gonna miss anatomy too. Its fun in its own special weird way.
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There are good and bad things about leaving anatomy. The good thing is that for those of us who absolutely detest sitting in lecture, you suddenly have loads of free time to spend studying the way you do best. The bad thing is that you lose the structure-- lectures give you a pretty good idea of whatto study, but you are on your own in PBL. You have to determine what is important and how much time to spend on it For that, use your uppeclassmen and talk to them about what worked, and what didn't. You will still have to develop your own style but you've got to understand the importance f your PBL grade.
Not so much in your first semester, because anatomy has a pretty good number of credits, but after that PBL makes up almost your entire grade. Keep in mind that if you make a C in PBL and A's in every other class, the best you can do for a semester GPA is about a 2.2. Those other classes are important, because you have to pass them, but your main concentration has to be on PBL.
Congratulations to all of you that have made it through anatomy!!! And, best wishes for the remainder of the semester. Good Luck!!!
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It should be a great class next year!
I really really want to know about the smart dog... really. lol
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For those of you interviewing, do NOT use the hampton inn hotel and car service that lecom send in your interview packet. it is a huge rip-off. $54 each way to/from the airport (a 15 min drive). thats not including a MANDATORY $9 tip. damn scam with the school is what it is. just go with a cab.
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I just spoke with an MSIII from Lecom-B during my shadowing and asked him about getting a dog. He said that it would not be a smart thing because then I have to spend time feeding him and taking care of him that I could spend studying.. he thought about it for a while and couldn't come up with a reason to have one
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Wait, from which airport? If you are talking from Tampa International to Bradenton then you are talking over 40 miles. That is going to be a very expensive cab. Probably more than what you paid.
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They must be talking about SRQ.
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If you guys are flying down for interviews, use www.kayak.com. They usually can get me into the Sarasota Airport (SRQ) for around $20-30 more than Tampa. WAAAAY worth it.
Most people I know rented cars when they flew down (including me). It cost me around $40 or so and I got to explore the area...which is important and fun. This way you can go to Siesta Key too!
I myself do NOT have a dog. I couldn't imagine having time either. It's just an inside joke guys, but we're going to save it for next year, so that when it comes up in anatomy, you'll laugh and go..."OHHHHHHH. That's what the dog thing meant."
I am interviewing that day as well!
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Ok. Just to clarify the "dog" comments, nobody is saying to actually get a dog. There is a joke that you will probably become privy to once you matriculate here and start taking exams and whatnot. You will one day realize what this "smart dog" comment really means. Until then, just don't worry about it. It'll come to you.
If you really do want a dog make sure that you find time to feed it and take it out for exercise and whatnot. If that means studying at home, then so be it. It is a large responsibility, but it can be good to have something to take your mind off of Anatomy for 45 minutes every night.
You guys will get it... just keep working hard and congrats again.
Back to studying; our last anatomy test is Monday. Good luck all OMS-I's and good luck OMS-II's on your report from CE!
If you really do want a dog make sure that you find time to feed it and take it out for exercise and whatnot. If that means studying at home, then so be it. It is a large responsibility, but it can be good to have something to take your mind off of Anatomy for 45 minutes every night.
You guys will get it... just keep working hard and congrats again.
Back to studying; our last anatomy test is Monday. Good luck all OMS-I's and good luck OMS-II's on your report from CE!
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Holy crap. I'm terribly sorry about all the dog stuff. No one should get a dog. It won't actually help in anatomy, and would probably hurt by taking time away from studies. It's just a little inside joke, and you'll get it next year (probably).
Do we go to bars? Yes. Some of us more than others, but we all have social lives...even during anatomy. The general consensus is that you don't get much studying done after 11pm anyways, so no study time lost.
I haven't really gone out since school started, but that's more because I'm married, poor, and haven't found a babysitter yet. Most people have been going out at least once every other weekend though. We also often have lunch at various local establishments, and you can meet people that way too.
Honestly, the people in your class will be far more interesting than the townies anyways. You'll probably be too busy getting to know them the first couple months to worry about townies. Unless you're looking for a relationship...then you should probably check out the townies. Inter-class romances can spell trouble for PBL (but some people are making them work).
