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inviz, you're aware that pantyhose and panties are different, correct?
I sure hope he does....or his romantic endeavors could be very, ummm, difficult!

(j/k Dr I... ya know I luv ya babbeee!)
inviz, you're aware that pantyhose and panties are different, correct?
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As for DCOM, I was really blown away by what they had to offer. I was very skeptical b/c it is a new school but those fears are gone. I loved everything about the school. The only thing that would hold me back is the area (in terms of things to do). The area in beautiful and I would love waking up to the mountains everyday, but it is very different from what my wife and I are used to, especially living 30 miles from Chicago (GO BEARS!!!). I know we could get used to it, but there would definately be a bigger adjustment time than Erie. I can say that if DCOM were in an area similar to Erie, that I would choose it hands down over LECOM. Also, there are not nearly as many opportunities for my wife workwise around the school. But I am sure we could work that out by moving closer to Knoxville. DCOM just needs to get a few restaurants near it (applebees, chilis, buffalo wild wings, etc.) so that you don't have to go to Knoxville to go out to eat.
Thanks for letting me vent a bit. It is just a big decision for not only myself, but for my wife as well. I need her to be happy too.
Nascar,
Maybe you're wife should take a trip down to Harrogate to check out the area after tax seson. I am sure they could work out a tour for her. Perhaps she could get a job working at LMU.
Its good that you are considering how she will feel in such a rural area. Living in Knoxville and you commuting might not be too terrible. We could meet at Chili's for fajitas!![]()
You are 30 mins outside Chicago? NW Indiana? I'm right on Lake Michigan in NW Indiana!
We are working on getting her down there, but we have to see if work will let her take some time off. I live the south suburbs of Chicago in IL, about 10 minutes from I-294 & I-80.
If you have kids, I'd definitely spend some time researching schools around the area you'd like to live. Tennessee is consistently in 49th or 50th place in education spending, so some of the schools, particularly in rural areas, are not so hot. I grew up in Knoxville (or Knoxvegas 😎 , in local parlance) and knew several people who commuted there for better schooling opportunities.
Knoxville (pronouced Knoxvull by true Tennesseans) isn't much of a cultural center, more a confluence of interstates, really, but it has a handful of spots worth checking out. IMHO, the real selling point of the state isn't the cities though, it's the natural beauty that is everywhere in East TN. DCOM is in a beautiful spot...
Oh yeah, Ohio State was the first med school to implement the Independent study program of any med school in the country. LECOM states that they closely modeled their independent study using Ohio State's curriculum.
Same with PBL. The Ohio State used the program for 13 years quite successfully, until a new administration dropped it. I'm not sure about Erie, but when Bradenton opened, they brought in the retired guy who started the program at The Ohio State to train the professors here, and even hired some of the same professors to move to Florida. The program has been tweaked somewhat, but it still works basically the same.
nascar,
I made it a point to make sure my wife went with me to Harrogate back in December because I already had moved her once without a ton of input from her (though we were both familiar with the town and knew better than to move there)...I wanted to make DARN sure she would be ok with moving there...
She really enjoyed her time, and I think that the mall in Middlesboro could probably keep her busy, but she's not high maintenance at all. I would really recommend getting your lady down there to check things out. My wife took a tour of Middlesboro/Harrogate with a local realtor while I was interviewing.
We might end up living closer to Knoxville simply for her to find a good job she can keep (hopefully all four years)..but not sure yet.
I'd rather not commute to school more than about 15 minutes, but might have to, and if that means we're closer to Knoxville...that's fine by me.
I'm attending LECOM-Erie this August, and I'm pretty excited about becoming a physician. I can't comment about all the rules because I don't have an insider's perspective on the experience yet. However, I attended Ohio State's Masters program in physical therapy. There was manadatory attendance, and you needed written notice to miss class. Couldn't have cared less that I had to attend, since maybe PT school doesn't go as in depth as a med school education, but there is still so much information thrown at you, I felt that if I missed a day I would fall considerbly behind. We sat in class from 8-4 only monday-thursday for 8 straight quarters, the last 2 were strictly for clinicals. I chose Erie because they have an independent study program. After the Core Sciences are done in 12 weeks, I can attend lecture if I want (you always have a seat), but it is not mandatory. I personally would not want to miss one of those days early on since that will set the foundation for the rest of your medical career. If you choose Erie and the attendance policy is a factor, put down IS or PBL as your first choice. They said it is much easier to switch back to LDP from ISP or PBL, but much harder the other way, because everyone is tired of going to lecture after the first 12 weeks, and a lot of students want to make the switch. As for the dress code and food policy, who cares if you have to be inconvenienced for most of day without food and drink. You will be much more inconvenienced come residency and actually medical practice, when you may not have time to even sit down for a meal with your family and professionalism is a must at all times, at work and in public. You never know who's watching or will recognize you're that doctor and judge your ability because of the way you present yourself. I am grateful to have the opportunity to attend LECOM. As for the security guard checking dress codes, I hope he has a gun to protect us from any potential threats. Granted he's probably a rent-a-cop, and will tuck tail and run in that situation, but in that case I'll have to bring out my wolverine hunting skills. Columbine, the Amish, and Uncle Rico are serious problems, people.
She could not go b/c of work (tax season hours suck - 180 overtime hours built into salary - usually fulfilled by middle of March) We are really trying to find time when we can get down there.
As for the attendance policy - I don't care. I was accepted to LDP (I learn better in lectures) and plan on going to lectures regardless. As for the security guard, I don't remember seeing him when I was there so maybe he is just a rules enforcer more than anything else. Even though I know schools make money off of us, I just didn't like being told by LECOM that I was seen as $200K. Kinda wierd I thought.
I am EXTREMELY grateful for having this opportunity of choosing between schools. To go from no interviews last year to having multiple acceptances is just mind-blowing and I feel very blessed.
NascarDoc, I was just wondering how and when you found out about your acceptance to DCOM? I was there with you on the 12th and was waiting for my letter.
Does LECOM have the robotic mannequins like DCOM has?
The SIM man?
http://www.laerdal.com/document.asp?docid=1022609
I loved that thing. Used it a a nursing class.
Is DCOM P/F or traditional grades?
As for the attendance policy - I don't care. I was accepted to LDP (I learn better in lectures) and plan on going to lectures regardless. As for the security guard, I don't remember seeing him when I was there so maybe he is just a rules enforcer more than anything else. Even though I know schools make money off of us, I just didn't like being told by LECOM that I was seen as $200K. Kinda wierd I thought.
I am EXTREMELY grateful for having this opportunity of choosing between schools. To go from no interviews last year to having multiple acceptances is just mind-blowing and I feel very blessed.
She really enjoyed her time, and I think that the mall in Middlesboro could probably keep her busy
Who told you you were viewed as money? When I went for my interview they had a woman come into the room with all of us and she briefly went over financing the education. Sorry if you had that experience, but money was not stressed too much when I went. Everyone seemed very professional and glad that I was there that day.
Yes, we walked through it...yes, it's small.
Yes, we'll be broke anyway, so getting us away from lots of restaurants and shopping opportunities is a good thing.
Yes, I plan to have an internet connection and a credit card, so if we really need something, we'll be ok.
Heck, the movie theatre alone would keep her busy....like I said, low maintenance...
Actually, I'm working on her going through the Masters of Nursing program while there...or the vet tech program.
I grew up in a town of about 4K...so my perspective is probably different, but all I need is somewhere to buy groceries, a few restaurants, and a place to get necessities.
In my opinion, a town of about 50-80K is about perfect. The east coast would not appeal to me at all, it's like one giant suburb. 🙂
Oh, and the climate at DCOM was appealing to us...50 and above in the middle of December.
If she went through the FNP program at LMU you guys could open a joint practice one day.... 😍
Does Harrogate have a Target? Walmart is da debil!
Thing is.....many are afraid of living in a rural town; very understandable. But to give a peace of mind, and I swear people just have forgotten to realize......Knoxville is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Knoxville is a really cool city....just as much to do there as any big city. I have lived in both rural and huge metropolis....I would prefer the easy-going, beautiful rural, like Harrogate, but to have something big close by. I dont think I would want to live rural without a thing insight for hours.
Come on, it's the home of the Volunteer Navy!
Knoxville is a really cool city....just as much to do there as any big city.
As a fourth year student at LECOM, I honestly would recommend going; my friends are getting fantastic interviews at great places. However, most of doing that has been on their own accord.
I would not recommend being the first class going through a medical school. Period.
I'd have to say DCOM. I havent heard good things out of LECOM. A DO doc outta NSU (graduated like awhile back) told me not to apply to LECOM. I told him I was considering LECOM-Br and he didnt know it existed, then he was like, well, dont apply to the branch either, im sure its worse than the Erie one. Evidently, theres organizational/money probs ...
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I sure hope he does....or his romantic endeavors could be very, ummm, difficult!![]()
(j/k Dr I... ya know I luv ya babbeee!)
As a fourth year student at LECOM, I honestly would recommend going; my friends are getting fantastic interviews at great places. However, most of doing that has been on their own accord.
I would not recommend being the first class going through a medical school. Period.
How big of a town is Erie?
Looks to be a lot like St. Joe, but 2 hours from anywhere.
Approx. 100K people (could either be the county or the city, don't remember). It has it own airport, mall, restaurants, etc. Some parts are kind of run down, but other parts are really nice. It is 1.5 hours from Cleveland, Buffalo, NY and Pittsburg. Everything you and your family need to live is in Erie, so no need to travel long distances. Plus, it is right on the lake, so that is nice too (but LOTS of snow). Overall, I really liked the area.
Cause I am sure you have been part of a 1st class, huh? Well, you must fall under that category of needing others to show you the way, as far as school goes. Somebody with your attitude wouldnt have done well in a 1st class anyways, so no sweat off my berries. Everyone has their own reasons for attending a school as part of a 1st class, and people have their own reasons for not attending. Dont try to make it seem like you know what its like (that is really F'n annoying when people do that).
As a fourth year student at LECOM, I honestly would recommend going; my friends are getting fantastic interviews at great places. However, most of doing that has been on their own accord.
I would not recommend being the first class going through a medical school. Period.
Austinfinklea said he had 'sweaty berries'!![]()
*Sunny snickers like a ten y.o.*
Don't get to tightly wound guys. DCOM and being a part of the first few classes of a med school isn't for everyone. Lets not bash LECOM. Good doctors have come from that school. Our own Neuro guru Dr Leo even taught at the sister school in Bradenton.
The strict rules at LECOM might not be for everyone, just like DCOM's "newness' scares some folk!
going to medical school .................................. Cost lots of $$$ 😱
medical school books ..................................... Cost few hundered $$$ 🙁
defending your medical school ......................... Admirible![]()
defending a medical school never attended ........ (ASS) asinine
lets let bygones be bygones
and i would not recommend being a med student at LECOM.
Cause I am sure you have been part of a 1st class, huh? Well, you must fall under that category of needing others to show you the way, as far as school goes. Somebody with your attitude wouldnt have done well in a 1st class anyways, so no sweat off my berries. Everyone has their own reasons for attending a school as part of a 1st class, and people have their own reasons for not attending. Dont try to make it seem like you know what its like (that is really F'n annoying when people do that).
The Bears winning the Super Bowl................... Priceless!!!!
GO BEARS!!! 😀 👍
Dear God,
Please let Urlacher sack the crap outta Peyton, and please keep Rex from screwing the pooch.
GO DCOM!!!
I didn't get the point that they were money crazy either. And I don't think they are that broke since you can look on their website and find that they just donated a whole buttload of money to the city of Erie. I think they did this to keep many of the services avaliable in Erie. This shows that they are at least someone concerned with the life of their students and family outside of school. (Or maybe they just want to keep their campus afloat with a steady stream of students) Either way it isn't my first choice, but right now it's my only choice and i'm just thankful I have a chance to go somewhere!!!