LECOM - Bradenton Discussion thread 2008-2009

[digitlnoize]

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Thanks for the reply. I wish I had more experience about how PBL is run and whether you can go through the pathway and find at the end of a school year that you didn't learn what you were supposed to. I mean is it possible to go through an entire year and find out at the end the direction you took in your studies was incorrect.

Not really. Here's what happens:

At the end of each case, each group selects "Learning Issues". Some groups will pick more than others, but for the most part, it seems the average is around 5-ish.

Let's say our patient had a heart problem. So, ALL groups will definitely pick:

1. Heart Anatomy
2. Heart Phys Ch. 9, 10, 11
3. Heart Path

From there, there can be a little variation, but we've all pretty much read the same things, we just might pick different things to be tested on...

So, one group might pick, say, Cholesterol biochem. Or, Beta blocker pharm. Or, histology of the heart. Or...you get the idea.

The cases do a REMARKABLE job of steering you toward the correct learning issues. It's really kind of a "duh" process.

For example: Today, I got a Lab Result for Thyroid Hormones. I know ZERO about the thyroid. Now, guess what I'm gonna do. Read about the Thyroid. The cases almost wind up acting like a syllabus, in a way...

It's really hard to "miss" something, unless you're just sitting at home all day playing Guitar Hero, in which case, you'll probably fail.

IF you do miss something: about 1 week before the test, we get sent a spreadsheet of what chapters each group picked. For the most part, all the groups are in agreement with each other. Again, there might be one random group that picked Immune Chapter 1 or something weird, but mostly, we agree.

If you're the only group that didn't pick a certain topic, you can expect it to be on your test anyways. For example, my group didn't pick Blood Histo for our last case. We just got a friendly email asking why we didn't when everyone else did (i.e. it'll be on your test whether you pick it or not).

Our answer: "Because we picked Pharm instead"...which no one else did. So now we wind up with Histo and Pharm...no biggie.

Anyways...bottom line, is that it's really, really hard to "miss" something.

There's also alot of discussion amongst your classmates: "what'd you pick?", "what should I read?" "Check out Ch. X, it's awesome!" -type things...

 

[Ruettiger09]

Hey Guys!

I got a call earlier today from LECOM Brandenton with an interview offer. Being my first, I'm extremely ecstatic. I'm still shocked and shaking as I type this. Even teared up a little when I called my parents back home to let them know.

My grades are by no means steller. In fact, they're terrible. Not to get into any details, but let's just say my science gpa BARELY made the minimum... yeah... Not too proud of that. What I think helped my cause though were my extensive extra-curricular activities (i.e. involvement in varsity sport, Navy ROTC with time spent on warships and even submarines in the Pacific, and of course, lots and lots of clinical/voluteering experiences including medical service trips abroad).


Anyways, I have two questions:

1. Does anyone have any idea or know what the admissions rate is for LECOM Bradenton with interview? I'm just curious and would like to know where I stand in this whole process. Is it like a coin flip or worse?
2. Secondly, I know that an interview offer is a huge step. At this point, however, how much should I still worry about my grades being my applicant downfall? To clarify, I know I may have to defend myself during the interview, which is fine, but I should just concentrate and "worry" more about being myself and being confident for having unique experiences to talk about, right? I'm just SOOOO nervous and don't know what the committee is expecting from me.

Well that's all for now. For those reading this, I definitely thank you for your time. Any help, insight, and guidance whatsoever would be GREATLY appreciated. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! To those who have already been accepted, CONGRATS!

Very Respectfully,
Rudy Ruettiger
GO IRISH!!!

P.S My interview is on the 27th of Feb. Anyone else?

 

[MSmentor018]

Thanks for the reply. I wish I had more experience about how PBL is run and whether you can go through the pathway and find at the end of a school year that you didn't learn what you were supposed to. I mean is it possible to go through an entire year and find out at the end the direction you took in your studies was incorrect.

that's a good question.....here's a thread where richie and I answer questions regarding PBL. you'll find a lot of info and questions others have asked. he's a 4th yr at WVSOM and I am a 3rd yr at LECOM-Bradenton

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410585

 

[MSmentor018]

[*]Does anyone have any idea or know what the admissions rate is for LECOM Bradenton with interview? I'm just curious and would like to know where I stand in this whole process. Is it like a coin flip or worse?
[*]Secondly, I know that an interview offer is a huge step. At this point, however, how much should I still worry about my grades being my applicant downfall? To clarify, I know I may have to defend myself during the interview, which is fine, but I should just concentrate and "worry" more about being myself and being confident for having unique experiences to talk about, right? I'm just SOOOO nervous and don't know what the committee is expecting from me.

congrats, look at the interview questions on SDN....it's verbatim. real laid back, one of the most relaxing and enjoyable interviews I had. I think the admissions rate is on usn&wr...but typically they'll call you in a week or so with results. don't sweat about your grades, if they were that bad, you wouldn't get an interview. the whole purpose of the interview is to see if you'll fit in here and the PBL process. just be yourself and relax....military service is always a plus! in my class it's well over 10% prior service, ROTC, or USHSP. search "lecom interview" or check my postings...I remembered posting something regarding the interview. good luck!

 

[Fp02c]

My friend got the call today also. His interview will be on the 27th as well.

Hey Guys!

I got a call earlier today from LECOM Brandenton with an interview offer. Being my first, I'm extremely ecstatic. I'm still shocked and shaking as I type this. Even teared up a little when I called my parents back home to let them know.

My grades are by no means steller. In fact, they're terrible. Not to get into any details, but let's just say my science gpa BARELY made the minimum... yeah... Not too proud of that. What I think helped my cause though were my extensive extra-curricular activities (i.e. involvement in varsity sport, Navy ROTC with time spent on warships and even submarines in the Pacific, and of course, lots and lots of clinical/voluteering experiences including medical service trips abroad).


Anyways, I have two questions:

1. Does anyone have any idea or know what the admissions rate is for LECOM Bradenton with interview? I'm just curious and would like to know where I stand in this whole process. Is it like a coin flip or worse?
2. Secondly, I know that an interview offer is a huge step. At this point, however, how much should I still worry about my grades being my applicant downfall? To clarify, I know I may have to defend myself during the interview, which is fine, but I should just concentrate and "worry" more about being myself and being confident for having unique experiences to talk about, right? I'm just SOOOO nervous and don't know what the committee is expecting from me.

Well that's all for now. For those reading this, I definitely thank you for your time. Any help, insight, and guidance whatsoever would be GREATLY appreciated. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! To those who have already been accepted, CONGRATS!

Very Respectfully,
Rudy Ruettiger
GO IRISH!!!

P.S My interview is on the 27th of Feb. Anyone else?

 

[DocHas]

Anyways, I have two questions:

1. Does anyone have any idea or know what the admissions rate is for LECOM Bradenton with interview? I'm just curious and would like to know where I stand in this whole process. Is it like a coin flip or worse?
2. Secondly, I know that an interview offer is a huge step. At this point, however, how much should I still worry about my grades being my applicant downfall? To clarify, I know I may have to defend myself during the interview, which is fine, but I should just concentrate and "worry" more about being myself and being confident for having unique experiences to talk about, right? I'm just SOOOO nervous and don't know what the committee is expecting from me.

Congrats on your interview! Getting an interview is absolutely the hardest part. Acceptance rates post-interview are very high. I almost want to say it's something like 80%, but I wouldn't swear to it. If your grades were going to keep you from getting in, they wouldn't have invited you to interview. The interview is extremely laid back. They are very nice. Just review the questions on the SDN Feedback Forum, be yourself, and enjoy your trip. 👍

 

[swimchick]

Just checked my status and found out I was waitlisted....bah

I'm happy with the waitlist though...I was expecting far worse. I don't think my interview was so hot...didn't really hit it off with the interviewers. Oh well...this waitlist opens up a new opportunity for me (a post-bacc program at the institution where I work) and who knows...maybe I'll get the call that I'm off the list...that would also be nice 🙂

Congrats to those who have been accepted!

 

[cleoscat3]

Just checked my status and found out I was waitlisted....bah

I'm happy with the waitlist though...I was expecting far worse. I don't think my interview was so hot...didn't really hit it off with the interviewers. Oh well...this waitlist opens up a new opportunity for me (a post-bacc program at the institution where I work) and who knows...maybe I'll get the call that I'm off the list...that would also be nice 🙂

Congrats to those who have been accepted!

I heard about 66% got in off the waitlist last year so don't lose hope!

 

[jcrewtriathlete]

I heard about 66% got in off the waitlist last year so don't lose hope!

that's exactly the same %age we were quoted at my interview. committee met this morning for anyone else who is waiting on info btw... i was told letters are going out in the mail by COB tomorrow... good luck!

 

[McDirty]

is there anyone else out there who is already accepted and looking for a roommate. Or does anyone have any information about how to find one. I checked that lecom student government site but it apts for lease and not exactly roommates. Thanks

 

[nlax30]

is there anyone else out there who is already accepted and looking for a roommate. Or does anyone have any information about how to find one. I checked that lecom student government site but it apts for lease and not exactly roommates. Thanks

SGA site

Under the housing forum there are usually people looking for roommates as well. I think you have to make an account and register to get on the forum but that's where it'll be.

 

[jcrewtriathlete]

so i'm not sure if somebody's already pointed this out, but you can go check your admissions status post-interview on banner - the link, your ID# and your pw is all provided in the "LECOM has processed your app" e-mail they sent out. not sure how frequently they update but it must be pretty often because the adcom met today and my decision's already up (as of at least ~3pm, when i checked). good luck!

 

[jcrewtriathlete]

Just checked my status and found out I was waitlisted....bah

I'm happy with the waitlist though...I was expecting far worse. I don't think my interview was so hot...didn't really hit it off with the interviewers. Oh well...this waitlist opens up a new opportunity for me (a post-bacc program at the institution where I work) and who knows...maybe I'll get the call that I'm off the list...that would also be nice 🙂

Congrats to those who have been accepted!

haa.... i felt the exact same - had a tough time deciding if my interviewers were really listening to me, and even though i fumbled the first question i was pretty calm/relaxed (not too relaxed though!) throughout the rest of it. but the whole time i kept wondering if they really wanted to be sitting in that room with me. nice, but very distant. we must have had the same interviewers! oh well!

 

[cleoscat3]

so i'm not sure if somebody's already pointed this out, but you can go check your admissions status post-interview on banner - the link, your ID# and your pw is all provided in the "LECOM has processed your app" e-mail they sent out. not sure how frequently they update but it must be pretty often because the adcom met today and my decision's already up (as of at least ~3pm, when i checked). good luck!

they don't update everyone's i don't think. it just says that they made a decision not what that decision was. it didn't say i was accepted until i turned in my matriculation fee

 

[Coloski]

Anybody else interviewing 2/20? I will be flying in to SRQ on 2/19, and I have a rental car from that evening through the next day. If anyone else is going to interview on that day, we can work something out and split the cost of the rental. It will be much cheaper than taking cabs everywhere.

 

[DocHas]

is there anyone else out there who is already accepted and looking for a roommate. Or does anyone have any information about how to find one. I checked that lecom student government site but it apts for lease and not exactly roommates. Thanks

Anyone who's accepted and planning to go should join the Facebook LECOM Bradenton Class of 2013 group. I'm sure it will be a useful resource for finding roommates. I will likely be looking for a roommate but I'm not sure yet.

 

[swimchick]

haa.... i felt the exact same - had a tough time deciding if my interviewers were really listening to me, and even though i fumbled the first question i was pretty calm/relaxed (not too relaxed though!) throughout the rest of it. but the whole time i kept wondering if they really wanted to be sitting in that room with me. nice, but very distant. we must have had the same interviewers! oh well!

haha....that would be interesting. When did you interview?

 

[Falling Gator]

For current students: Do you have housing options for interviewees? I will be interviewing this Friday (Feb. 6th) and have a hotel, but if there is any way to save some money and meet some students, I'm all for the latter. I live in Gainesville and will be driving down Thursday evening. Thanks!

 

[worlddoctor23]

that's a good question.....here's a thread where richie and I answer questions regarding PBL. you'll find a lot of info and questions others have asked. he's a 4th yr at WVSOM and I am a 3rd yr at LECOM-Bradenton

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410585

Thanks alot MSmentor018. That thread answered alot of the questions I had. Best wishes.

 

[MSmentor018]

Thanks alot MSmentor018. That thread answered alot of the questions I had. Best wishes.

anytime, feel free to PM if any questions.....and now back to studying for the shelf exams!

 

[bioman2006]

I got the acceptance letter today! I interviewed on Feb 2nd.

 

[digitlnoize]

I got the acceptance letter today! I interviewed on Feb 2nd.

Congrats!!!

 

[OUStudentDoc]

I got the acceptance letter today! I interviewed on Feb 2nd.

CONGRATS! I just got my acceptance letter today, too! I interviewed on 1/30. Congrats, again!

 

[Sohc sleeper]

The Committee is meeting on Tuesday Feb 10 to decide on more acceptances.

We were also told that 2/3 of the class has been filled, however many seats will become available towards the end from students who put down deposits, but end up choosing another school.

Two of the student ambassadors said they were wait listed and did not receive acceptance until 1 week and the other 3 days prior to the start of school, so for those who are wait listed do not lose hope.

They said if you are wait listed to keep them updated and show them that you are motivated to attend LECOM and this will help move your file towards gaining acceptances. They even said you may feel like you're annoying them, but its okay.

Goodluck to those who interviewed Feb 6th!!

 

[h20girl]

i just received my acceptance letter! yah!!!

does anyone know exactly when classes/orientation start??

thanks 🙂

 

[Altruist]

i just received my acceptance letter! yah!!!

does anyone know exactly when classes/orientation start??

thanks 🙂

Congrats!

You should get an email very soon with the "matriculation packet" attached as a pdf. From that email, here's when school starts for us first years:

Thursday, July 23 Pre-Orientation Last Names A-M (times TBD)
Friday July 24 Pre-Orientation Last Names N-Z (times TBD)
Saturday, July 25th Campus Open House for students, family and friends
(Open House Date Subject to Change)
Monday, July 27th Orientation/Classes Begin

The only other thing I'd add is to keep in mind that you won't get your financial aid excess until 2 weeks after classes start, which would be August 10th.

Btw, just back from the doctor this morning. I was surprised how much blood had to be drawn to do all the lab titres we're required to have proof of. And is the point of the urine drug screen to show that I can stay clean for one day?

 

[digitlnoize]

Congrats!

You should get an email very soon with the "matriculation packet" attached as a pdf. From that email, here's when school starts for us first years:

Thursday, July 23 Pre-Orientation Last Names A-M (times TBD)
Friday July 24 Pre-Orientation Last Names N-Z (times TBD)
Saturday, July 25th Campus Open House for students, family and friends
(Open House Date Subject to Change)
Monday, July 27th Orientation/Classes Begin

The only other thing I'd add is to keep in mind that you won't get your financial aid excess until 2 weeks after classes start, which would be August 10th.

Btw, just back from the doctor this morning. I was surprised how much blood had to be drawn to do all the lab titres we're required to have proof of. And is the point of the urine drug screen to show that I can stay clean for one day?

Just some quick matriculation tips:

1. Get your lab stuff done ASAP. It can take a while to get the results back and labs have OFTEN screwed stuff up.

2. Pay special attention to getting the CORRECT drug screen done. Especially make sure it includes "Tricyclic Antidepressants" (if that's still a requirement). I (and most others) had a hell of times finding a place that would include Tricyclics in a drug screen for a reasonable price.

3. Send of your background check stuff ASAP. This can also be a headache and take forever. Hurray for Government.

4. Do your Fafsa.

For us, the "pre-orientation day" thing, only required an hour or so of your time. You get a name badge and do some paperwork...get logged into the wireless internet...doesn't take long. You can (and should!) spend most of that weekend at the beach.

Congrats Everyone!

 

[wraggler]

I'm going to be selecting between two schools, PCOM and LECOM-B. I live 20 mins from PCOM but I'm looking forward to LECOM-B to be able to attend a school in an area other than Philly (I went to Temple for undergrad). I considered LECOM-B because of its tuition possibly being low enough to offset my living expenses to the tuition of a school like PCOM. PCOM's is 37,500 while LECOM-B is 27,000. What is getting me about LECOM-B is the expected cost of living being 26,000. If absolutely true, this would be 16,000 per year more at LECOM-B than PCOM where I would live for free at home. To current students, did you feel you need the full 26,000 outside of tuition for living expenses? And if so, how far are you below that number. Note: I am and plan to live conservatively to where the basics of life will get me by. Thanks for your help.

 

[cleoscat3]

Congrats!

You should get an email very soon with the "matriculation packet" attached as a pdf. From that email, here's when school starts for us first years:

Thursday, July 23 Pre-Orientation Last Names A-M (times TBD)
Friday July 24 Pre-Orientation Last Names N-Z (times TBD)
Saturday, July 25th Campus Open House for students, family and friends
(Open House Date Subject to Change)
Monday, July 27th Orientation/Classes Begin

The only other thing I'd add is to keep in mind that you won't get your financial aid excess until 2 weeks after classes start, which would be August 10th.

Btw, just back from the doctor this morning. I was surprised how much blood had to be drawn to do all the lab titres we're required to have proof of. And is the point of the urine drug screen to show that I can stay clean for one day?

Hey altruist, got your message on facebook and i can't wait for the year to start either! As far as your question goes the drug test is to weed out the pot heads predominantly I would assume but I found a nice chart for you that gives detection times for urine and other types of drug tests. As far as alcohol which I would hope is the only thing most of us have to worry about just don't get drunk for like 2 days before your test.

http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/testing/testing_info1.shtml

Just scroll all the way to the bottom

 

[Altruist]

As far as your question goes the drug test is to weed out the pot heads predominantly I would assume but I found a nice chart for you that gives detection times for urine and other types of drug tests. As far as alcohol which I would hope is the only thing most of us have to worry about just don't get drunk for like 2 days before your test.

Erowid.org is an awesome website. Where else can a person learn so much about the "k-hole"? The "experiences" are particularly funny/scary, depending on your point of view.

I already took my urine drug screen, and I'm not worried. My pharmaceutical adventures are well beyond the statute of limitations. I just think it's funny that they require one clean drug screen... and I don't know if they weed out the pot heads exactly, but at least they make sure that the pot heads who make it to medical school are smart enough to pass a drug screen.

And digitlnoise, I don't imagine you'd know the answer to this, but what's the point of screening for TCA's? Those aren't exactly drugs of abuse, and if they're trying to pin down people with depression, all of them are on other medications. (Or they should be.) And I'll have to double check with my doc to make sure that's included in the UDS I took... they had to dust off a lot of order codes they'd never used for all of my tests, but I didn't make sure they got them all.

 

[digitlnoize]

I'm going to be selecting between two schools, PCOM and LECOM-B. I live 20 mins from PCOM but I'm looking forward to LECOM-B to be able to attend a school in an area other than Philly (I went to Temple for undergrad). I considered LECOM-B because of its tuition possibly being low enough to offset my living expenses to the tuition of a school like PCOM. PCOM's is 37,500 while LECOM-B is 27,000. What is getting me about LECOM-B is the expected cost of living being 26,000. If absolutely true, this would be 16,000 per year more at LECOM-B than PCOM where I would live for free at home. To current students, did you feel you need the full 26,000 outside of tuition for living expenses? And if so, how far are you below that number. Note: I am and plan to live conservatively to where the basics of life will get me by. Thanks for your help.

My situation is a little different since I have a family, but I have friends who took out the full amount and had ~$8000 left after the first semester...if that helps.

Altruist: All of the drug screens (including TCA) are required because certain organizations (hospitals, mostly) require us to have them before we can practice/learn there...at least, that's what I heard. Apparently, some places require TCA, so they have us get it.

 

[cleoscat3]

My situation is a little different since I have a family, but I have friends who took out the full amount and had ~$8000 left after the first semester...if that helps.

Altruist: All of the drug screens (including TCA) are required because certain organizations (hospitals, mostly) require us to have them before we can practice/learn there...at least, that's what I heard. Apparently, some places require TCA, so they have us get it.

If I had to guess, and believe me that's all I'm doing, I'd say that it used to be concieved as a problem and the board of some hospital never removed the requirement. Again though, pure conjucture.

 

[nlax30]

If I had to guess, and believe me that's all I'm doing, I'd say that it used to be concieved as a problem and the board of some hospital never removed the requirement. Again though, pure conjucture.

TCAs are actually a part of most comprehensive drug screens. They can be abused (probably mostly due to fear of going off them) and can be pretty toxic in high levels.

 

[bioman2006]

Hey all, I withdrew my acceptance today, so I hope good news will come to someone who is still waiting!

 

[Altruist]

If I had to guess, and believe me that's all I'm doing, I'd say that it used to be concieved as a problem and the board of some hospital never removed the requirement. Again though, pure conjucture.

You were right. Erowid proves its usefulness again:
http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/ssris/ssris_info2.shtml (4th paragraph)

TCA's aren't prescribed as much as they used to be, so I doubt abuse is much of a concern these days... but you never know. I've seen a few intentional TCA overdoses as suicide attempts at work (and yeah, they're nasty drugs), I'd just never heard of them abused in other ways.

And with that, let's get back to talking about how excited we all are to start school this summer... sorry to have got us off on a tangent.

 

[worlddoctor23]

Not really. Here's what happens:

At the end of each case, each group selects "Learning Issues". Some groups will pick more than others, but for the most part, it seems the average is around 5-ish.

Let's say our patient had a heart problem. So, ALL groups will definitely pick:

1. Heart Anatomy
2. Heart Phys Ch. 9, 10, 11
3. Heart Path

From there, there can be a little variation, but we've all pretty much read the same things, we just might pick different things to be tested on...

So, one group might pick, say, Cholesterol biochem. Or, Beta blocker pharm. Or, histology of the heart. Or...you get the idea.

The cases do a REMARKABLE job of steering you toward the correct learning issues. It's really kind of a "duh" process.

For example: Today, I got a Lab Result for Thyroid Hormones. I know ZERO about the thyroid. Now, guess what I'm gonna do. Read about the Thyroid. The cases almost wind up acting like a syllabus, in a way...

It's really hard to "miss" something, unless you're just sitting at home all day playing Guitar Hero, in which case, you'll probably fail.

IF you do miss something: about 1 week before the test, we get sent a spreadsheet of what chapters each group picked. For the most part, all the groups are in agreement with each other. Again, there might be one random group that picked Immune Chapter 1 or something weird, but mostly, we agree.

If you're the only group that didn't pick a certain topic, you can expect it to be on your test anyways. For example, my group didn't pick Blood Histo for our last case. We just got a friendly email asking why we didn't when everyone else did (i.e. it'll be on your test whether you pick it or not).

Our answer: "Because we picked Pharm instead"...which no one else did. So now we wind up with Histo and Pharm...no biggie.

Anyways...bottom line, is that it's really, really hard to "miss" something.

There's also alot of discussion amongst your classmates: "what'd you pick?", "what should I read?" "Check out Ch. X, it's awesome!" -type things...

digitalnoize, I was looking back through the thread and I noticed your response to my question. I must have missed it the first time. Sorry. Thanks for the info. It's the next best thing to actually being there.

 

[digitlnoize]

digitalnoize, I was looking back through the thread and I noticed your response to my question. I must have missed it the first time. Sorry. Thanks for the info. It's the next best thing to actually being there.

No problem-o. I do think it's hard to get a feel for how a school works when you're only there for a day. Even though our interviewees get to sit in on a PBL session, what you see can really be influenced by when you come.

One of my friends interviewed and sat in on a UTI case. He wasn't "blown away" because he works in an ER and sees UTI's every day. When I interviewed I sat in on a Leukemia case and the students were talking WAY over my head and really impressed me.

Anyways, glad to help!

 

[cleoscat3]

Anyone know where we can get a booklist? I'm going to Malaysia and I'd like to be able to check out international editions. I saw there was a list for the class of 2010 on the site but I didn't know if that applied or not. K thanks

 

[digitlnoize]

Anyone know where we can get a booklist? I'm going to Malaysia and I'd like to be able to check out international editions. I saw there was a list for the class of 2010 on the site but I didn't know if that applied or not. K thanks

It shouldn't have changed too much from then, but I'm not sure...

Be careful about the international editions. I know a few people that have some, and some of the chapter numberings are different...not a huge deal, but in PBL, when your group picks Ch. 37...it's just a headache you don't need. If you look hard (i.e. www.bigwords.com) you can find decent deals stateside.

You could try emailing LECOM and asking for a tentative booklist. Ours from last year may be closer.

The only ones I can think of that might change would be:

1. Path - Class of 2012 was switched to Rubin's path. We don't like it, and you'll probably be switched back to Robbin's.

2. Anatomy - We used Gray's for Students and hated it. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy is MUCH MUCH better, and you'll probably be using that.

3. Anatomy Atlas - Ignore whatever they say to buy and get Rohen's. Trust me.

 

[cleoscat3]

Sweet thanks. I figure if I'm there I can make sure they are mostly good quality. What book was the one with the wrong chapter numbers cause I'll try to avoid that.

 

[digitlnoize]

Sweet thanks. I figure if I'm there I can make sure they are mostly good quality. What book was the one with the wrong chapter numbers cause I'll try to avoid that.

I think it's happened a couple times. This also occurs with different editions, so be careful of that too. I'm pretty sure biochem and maybe, histo have had issues...biochem definitely for editions.

They give you the ISBN numbers of what you're supposed to get. Stick to that and you can't really go wrong.

 

[WMD 172]

Hopefully the piss test isnt like the NCAA ones, where there are people in labcoats sleuthing around your business while you're um doing your business (to catch possible whizzinators I am told).

But anywho, not to sound like a slacker, but has anyone heard anything in their acceptance or matriculation packets about pending school work, like if this is my last undergrad semester, do I have to maintain a 3.3 or not get anything less than a B, or anything else? I just want to prevent any catastrophes.

 

[CynicallyVexed]

I'm looking to apply to LECOM-B here within the next two years as I work on my pre-reqs. Does anybody know how they are on accepting nurses in their program? And is there any previous nurses out there that are going to LECOM right now that have any suggestions? Does LECOM look down upon nurses wanting to go to DO school? I'm really worried about that. Some of the attending/residents I work with that are DO's have gave me some good and negative things about it, so i want some student opinons. And the MD's I've got their opinions on have been even worse. I know I'm capable of the work, the work doesn't scare me, it's the whole working my ass off for 2 years of doing pre-reqs and mcats and do great to only get ripped apart at an interview cause I was a nurse previously! LOL! I do understand their interviews are closed, I hope they stay closed!!

I graduate from nursing school this semester and I'm already a EMT/CNA in a level 1 Trauma/Neuro ICU. I have fallen in love with Emergency & trauma, i love the high stress factor and the adrenaline rush it gives me, 5 years of it and I'm still not burned out yet.

Also I'm curious, what is it like your freshman year, like what kind of schedule of classes do you have? are you there from like 8-4 or what? or do you sign up for what classes you want to take that semester like a traditional college? just curious.

-Jen

 

[Altruist]

Hopefully the piss test isnt like the NCAA ones, where there are people in labcoats sleuthing around your business while you're um doing your business (to catch possible whizzinators I am told).

But anywho, not to sound like a slacker, but has anyone heard anything in their acceptance or matriculation packets about pending school work, like if this is my last undergrad semester, do I have to maintain a 3.3 or not get anything less than a B, or anything else? I just want to prevent any catastrophes.

No whizzinators required, you can take the drug test at your doctor's office.

I've lost some motivation in my classes as well, so I paid close attention to a few details in the matriculation packet I was sent. First, re: transcripts:

Transcripts: Transcripts must be submitted from degree granting colleges and/or universities. However, if pre-requisite courses were taken at a separate educational institution a transcript for those courses should also be submitted.
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Later on, in the matriculation agreement you have to sign and submit to them:

B. Submission to the Office of Admissions of the following documents in a complete, accurate and timely manner according to the stated deadlines:
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1. Official college transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions no later than June 30, 2009. Transcript(s) must indicate that the student has satisfactorily completed all pre-medical course requirements and; earned either a Bachelor's Degree; another relevant post baccalaureate degree; or, completed any remaining requirements in a LECOM Bradenton approved accelerated undergraduate program.

[...]
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D. Withdrawal of Right to Matriculate or to Continue Enrollment occurs if the Student:

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2. Submits incomplete, false or misleading information orally or in writing in support of admission to the Class of 2013 or if the information cannot be verified to the satisfaction of LECOM Bradenton.

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What I take from this is that as long as you didn't lie on your application, you pass your pre-med classes and get your degree, and you can prove all of this with academic transcripts, you'll be ok.

 

[DocHas]

I'm looking to apply to LECOM-B here within the next two years as I work on my pre-reqs. Does anybody know how they are on accepting nurses in their program? And is there any previous nurses out there that are going to LECOM right now that have any suggestions? Does LECOM look down upon nurses wanting to go to DO school? I'm really worried about that. Some of the attending/residents I work with that are DO's have gave me some good and negative things about it, so i want some student opinons. And the MD's I've got their opinions on have been even worse. I know I'm capable of the work, the work doesn't scare me, it's the whole working my ass off for 2 years of doing pre-reqs and mcats and do great to only get ripped apart at an interview cause I was a nurse previously! LOL! I do understand their interviews are closed, I hope they stay closed!!

I graduate from nursing school this semester and I'm already a EMT/CNA in a level 1 Trauma/Neuro ICU. I have fallen in love with Emergency & trauma, i love the high stress factor and the adrenaline rush it gives me, 5 years of it and I'm still not burned out yet.

Also I'm curious, what is it like your freshman year, like what kind of schedule of classes do you have? are you there from like 8-4 or what? or do you sign up for what classes you want to take that semester like a traditional college? just curious.

-Jen

I don't know why they would look down on former nurses at all. Having such intimate experience should reflect your understanding of what you're getting into and make it easier to clarify your motivation to become a doctor. I think DO schools are more likely to appreciate a little life experience between undergrad and starting medical school, especially if that experience is medical.

In your interview, attitude means a lot. Don't go into your interview thinking there's something wrong with having been a nurse, because there's not! Don't apologize. Do as well as you can in the prereqs and on the MCAT and go for it.

 

[DocHas]

No problem-o. I do think it's hard to get a feel for how a school works when you're only there for a day. Even though our interviewees get to sit in on a PBL session, what you see can really be influenced by when you come.

One of my friends interviewed and sat in on a UTI case. He wasn't "blown away" because he works in an ER and sees UTI's every day. When I interviewed I sat in on a Leukemia case and the students were talking WAY over my head and really impressed me.

Anyways, glad to help!

I imagine it makes a difference whether you sit in on a 1st year or 2nd year session. I sat in on a 2nd year enocrinology case and was blown away. Before that, I thought PBL sounded cool but after those 2 hours, I was totally sold. 🙂

 

[digitlnoize]

I'm looking to apply to LECOM-B here within the next two years as I work on my pre-reqs. Does anybody know how they are on accepting nurses in their program? And is there any previous nurses out there that are going to LECOM right now that have any suggestions? Does LECOM look down upon nurses wanting to go to DO school? I'm really worried about that. Some of the attending/residents I work with that are DO's have gave me some good and negative things about it, so i want some student opinons. And the MD's I've got their opinions on have been even worse. I know I'm capable of the work, the work doesn't scare me, it's the whole working my ass off for 2 years of doing pre-reqs and mcats and do great to only get ripped apart at an interview cause I was a nurse previously! LOL! I do understand their interviews are closed, I hope they stay closed!!

I graduate from nursing school this semester and I'm already a EMT/CNA in a level 1 Trauma/Neuro ICU. I have fallen in love with Emergency & trauma, i love the high stress factor and the adrenaline rush it gives me, 5 years of it and I'm still not burned out yet.

Also I'm curious, what is it like your freshman year, like what kind of schedule of classes do you have? are you there from like 8-4 or what? or do you sign up for what classes you want to take that semester like a traditional college? just curious.

-Jen

They won't discriminate against nurses at all. I'm sure there are some in my class. I know we have some nutritionists, chiropractors, paramedics, former optometry students, etc.

It doesn't sound like you know much about the school. I would strongly suggest doing quite a bit of research before you fill out your application essays. Read ALL of this thread for more info.

To get you started: LECOM-B is a PBL based program. We meet for 2 hours, 3 days a week and go over a case. We select things to read about, we go home and read about them ALOT. Then we come back and repeat the process again.

PBL is alot of work, but our program is extrememly successful. Our students do awesome on the boards, and have gotten pretty darn good residencies so far. We don't do lecture, or undergrad-style scheduling (or anything else, for that matter). We are as far from undergrad as you could imagine.

Just read the thread. The specifics of the school have been explained ad nauseum here before.

 

[digitlnoize]

I imagine it makes a difference whether you sit in on a 1st year or 2nd year session. I sat in on a 2nd year enocrinology case and was blown away. Before that, I thought PBL sounded cool but after those 2 hours, I was totally sold. 🙂

Maybe a little, but us 1st years are no slouches. Our cases might have sucked at the beginning of last semester, but by November or so we had gotten pretty good. Certainly good enough to impress people...we impress ME everytime I go to PBL. I'm like, "I can't believe we're able to do this"

We just get a CBC and interpret it. No looking in books, no nothing. Just done. BAM! Same for lots of other stuff. And I wouldn't say that most of our cases aren't interesting or hard...just that sprinkled throughout the curriculum are some cases like UTI's that might not impress you as much no matter who is doing them...but they have to be there. Have to learn about UTI's right?

 

[francheezy]

I have been trying to search online to see if LECOM Bradenton has a gym or recreational facility. I love playing basketball and working out and it would help me relieve a lot of stress if there is a gym nearby or on campus. Any info would help, thanks!

 

[digitlnoize]

I have been trying to search online to see if LECOM Bradenton has a gym or recreational facility. I love playing basketball and working out and it would help me relieve a lot of stress if there is a gym nearby or on campus. Any info would help, thanks!

Not "on campus". Campus is just a nice, pretty building. There are tons of gyms nearby and we get discounts. There's a pretty nice YMCA right next door to school, and an American Family Fitness just down the street.

For Basketball, pretty much every neighborhood has plenty of courts. I go and play at the park behind my house in Lakewood Ranch all the time.