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What I learned about LUCOM. Forgive me if there are errors of syntax and what not but I just drove 20 hours from VA and am worn out.
If you really have questions email LUCOM. If you want to know if you have to have a class or lab, or if there are 2 years of anatomy (which there are not), or if you can get in with a 6 in verbal, or if they consider sub 22 MCAT or sub 3.0sgpa, or if convocation is mandatory ask them. There is so much bad information on this thread that is it discouraging and not worth reading. If you really want to know something contact LUCOM directly. Even those who have been there and interviewed are not going to be your best resource. Some will love this school and some will hate it. I loved it.
LUCOM is brand new. They dont have any time functioning as a school and as a result there may even be confusing information coming from the staff, ie do we have to attend convocation and if so what days and where.
As for failing students, not true. The dean himself stated, it is my goal to matriculate 150 students in Aug 2014 and graduate 150 student May 2018. Will students fail, probably but not because LUCOM has set out to fail anyone.
If you dont already know this, Liberty is affiliated with the southern baptists and is unashamedly and boldly evangelical Christian, whose mission is to train champions for Christ. If you have any other religious affiliation LU may not be a fit for you. It is not just a med school that is Christian, they are evangelicals who have a med school (very different emphasis). Jerry Falwell, the founder of LU, set out to create a school where Jesus was the center of everything that was done.
Here was how the day went.
We met at the LUonline main office, which is located at a mall. LU took over the old Sears building to accommodate the support staff necessary to serve 100,000 students. We met in a conference room. James Cook the director of admissions gave an introduction and then the dean, Dr. Martin, came and gave us a presentation on the vision, mission, hopes, and goals of LUCOM. He did a great job communicating the values of LUCOM. At the end of his presentation we prayed. And it was not a moment of silence and it was not generic, it was a prayer that began and ended exalting the name of Jesus. I emphasize that so that those who wonder if they are light or watered down Christians will know they are not. The dean assured us that we could ask any question we wanted and by the end of the day if we left wondering it was our fault.
We then were led on a campus bus tour by Ben Smith, a student coordinator. Yes we toured the LU campus and the snowflex. Why? Because the med school is still under construction. I hate to state the obvious but you cant tour that which is not built. We did drive up to the med school and see the outside, but that was it. Is there a lot of construction on campus, no. But there is construction (a tunnel to ease traffic, new dorms, and other stuff), but that is what happens when a school is well funded and growing. I found the tour very informative. Unlike other COM's that are not associated with a university being affiliated with LU brings lots of perks.
After the tour we had lunch and again we prayed in Jesus name 😉. They brought in sandwiches from Macadoos. We sat with faculty and staff that we would not be interviewing with. I sat with 3 faculty and another prospective student. We asked them questions and they asked us questions (all informal and designed to generate conversation). It was just a time to chat and hang out. After lunch we went back to the conference room and the interviews began. They are individual interviews with 1 staff member. Each interview lasts 30 minutes. They have your file in front of them. But to be honest, each interaction you have with staff, whether that is via email, phone, or in person matters. So be nice and make sure you smile. 🙂 So often you forget to just be you and that you are on the verge of accomplishing a huge goal.
Interview format: it is different with each staff member and the questions are based on the conversation you are having with them. In my first interview I was asked why I chose medicine. I was asked about time management and what I do in my free time, I was asked about what I thought about healthcare in the US...but these questions were not because they were trying to get me or because they had a list of questions, it was based on what they knew about me and what I was sharing about myself with them. Why was I asked about what I thought about the current condition of healthcare, probably because I have lived overseas and have something to compare it to. The first interview seemed question oriented. My second interview was more story related. I told stories about my life.
I know this is a really big topic for everyone going in for an interview. I had hoped that before going in I would have known what to expect as well, but to be honest you only have to talk about yourself. There is nothing to prepare for, as they told us before going in, you are the expert on you. There are no tricks or gimmicks, they just want to learn about you. They have your file and will ask questions as you talk. In fact in my second interview the Dr. said he didnt even read my file (even though it was in his hand), because he wanted to get to know me through dialogue not just numbers. I can assure you that my interview was not the same as any other student before me. Sure there may be some overlapping questions like, why medicine but in general it is just a conversation about your favorite topic, you.
Interviewing and touring is not just about them getting to know you it is about you deciding if you like them. Liberty is a unique school that is not for everyone. For example I would never apply to BYU. I do not share their values, faith or theology. Those who are part of the first year will share something very special and will be instrumental in helping mold and fashion LUCOM for years to come.
Watch out for the trolls on this thread. If you have questions ask LUCOM.
I left the day tired but excited about what they are doing. They will have a state of the art facility and some great curriculum. I think the way they are going to spiral learning and start patient interaction in the first trimester is fantastic.
Liberty was not my only interview. The other school I interviewed at did things differently. I mention that because if you do interview at LUCOM and other schools you will understand what I mean.
Blessings to all of you on your journey into medicine.
If you really have questions email LUCOM. If you want to know if you have to have a class or lab, or if there are 2 years of anatomy (which there are not), or if you can get in with a 6 in verbal, or if they consider sub 22 MCAT or sub 3.0sgpa, or if convocation is mandatory ask them. There is so much bad information on this thread that is it discouraging and not worth reading. If you really want to know something contact LUCOM directly. Even those who have been there and interviewed are not going to be your best resource. Some will love this school and some will hate it. I loved it.
LUCOM is brand new. They dont have any time functioning as a school and as a result there may even be confusing information coming from the staff, ie do we have to attend convocation and if so what days and where.
As for failing students, not true. The dean himself stated, it is my goal to matriculate 150 students in Aug 2014 and graduate 150 student May 2018. Will students fail, probably but not because LUCOM has set out to fail anyone.
If you dont already know this, Liberty is affiliated with the southern baptists and is unashamedly and boldly evangelical Christian, whose mission is to train champions for Christ. If you have any other religious affiliation LU may not be a fit for you. It is not just a med school that is Christian, they are evangelicals who have a med school (very different emphasis). Jerry Falwell, the founder of LU, set out to create a school where Jesus was the center of everything that was done.
Here was how the day went.
We met at the LUonline main office, which is located at a mall. LU took over the old Sears building to accommodate the support staff necessary to serve 100,000 students. We met in a conference room. James Cook the director of admissions gave an introduction and then the dean, Dr. Martin, came and gave us a presentation on the vision, mission, hopes, and goals of LUCOM. He did a great job communicating the values of LUCOM. At the end of his presentation we prayed. And it was not a moment of silence and it was not generic, it was a prayer that began and ended exalting the name of Jesus. I emphasize that so that those who wonder if they are light or watered down Christians will know they are not. The dean assured us that we could ask any question we wanted and by the end of the day if we left wondering it was our fault.
We then were led on a campus bus tour by Ben Smith, a student coordinator. Yes we toured the LU campus and the snowflex. Why? Because the med school is still under construction. I hate to state the obvious but you cant tour that which is not built. We did drive up to the med school and see the outside, but that was it. Is there a lot of construction on campus, no. But there is construction (a tunnel to ease traffic, new dorms, and other stuff), but that is what happens when a school is well funded and growing. I found the tour very informative. Unlike other COM's that are not associated with a university being affiliated with LU brings lots of perks.
After the tour we had lunch and again we prayed in Jesus name 😉. They brought in sandwiches from Macadoos. We sat with faculty and staff that we would not be interviewing with. I sat with 3 faculty and another prospective student. We asked them questions and they asked us questions (all informal and designed to generate conversation). It was just a time to chat and hang out. After lunch we went back to the conference room and the interviews began. They are individual interviews with 1 staff member. Each interview lasts 30 minutes. They have your file in front of them. But to be honest, each interaction you have with staff, whether that is via email, phone, or in person matters. So be nice and make sure you smile. 🙂 So often you forget to just be you and that you are on the verge of accomplishing a huge goal.
Interview format: it is different with each staff member and the questions are based on the conversation you are having with them. In my first interview I was asked why I chose medicine. I was asked about time management and what I do in my free time, I was asked about what I thought about healthcare in the US...but these questions were not because they were trying to get me or because they had a list of questions, it was based on what they knew about me and what I was sharing about myself with them. Why was I asked about what I thought about the current condition of healthcare, probably because I have lived overseas and have something to compare it to. The first interview seemed question oriented. My second interview was more story related. I told stories about my life.
I know this is a really big topic for everyone going in for an interview. I had hoped that before going in I would have known what to expect as well, but to be honest you only have to talk about yourself. There is nothing to prepare for, as they told us before going in, you are the expert on you. There are no tricks or gimmicks, they just want to learn about you. They have your file and will ask questions as you talk. In fact in my second interview the Dr. said he didnt even read my file (even though it was in his hand), because he wanted to get to know me through dialogue not just numbers. I can assure you that my interview was not the same as any other student before me. Sure there may be some overlapping questions like, why medicine but in general it is just a conversation about your favorite topic, you.
Interviewing and touring is not just about them getting to know you it is about you deciding if you like them. Liberty is a unique school that is not for everyone. For example I would never apply to BYU. I do not share their values, faith or theology. Those who are part of the first year will share something very special and will be instrumental in helping mold and fashion LUCOM for years to come.
Watch out for the trolls on this thread. If you have questions ask LUCOM.
I left the day tired but excited about what they are doing. They will have a state of the art facility and some great curriculum. I think the way they are going to spiral learning and start patient interaction in the first trimester is fantastic.
Liberty was not my only interview. The other school I interviewed at did things differently. I mention that because if you do interview at LUCOM and other schools you will understand what I mean.
Blessings to all of you on your journey into medicine.
