LMU-DCOM Class of 2012!

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Mylanthias said:
I interviewed in January, and was accepted. I moved into the Tazwell area, and can not wait for August 1! I think I found a pretty good job, but its lab work at night. Why can't I start now 🙂 ? I saw the Pink ceremony picture in the newspaper, for cancer research. That's real cool. I know being part of DCOM is going to be the best thing in my life. Its beautiful here and I love the area. What can I do until then? One thing though, I found it very interesting that this is the first year a criminal back ground check is performed, which I have no problem with....yet after getting a letter of acceptance and depositing 2K for the seat, what will happen to students that get kicked out due to their consumer or criminal or credit or traffic background? This process needs to be initiated when candidates apply through the service in D.C. because thousands are spent when including original application sent to the schools from that service, then the additional fees for secondary applications and then travel expenditures for interviews. Just think, after all that, too be rejected after a letter of acceptance. I feel sorry for anyone who loses out.

I can't wait for classes. I'm going stir crazy it seems. See you all real soon. Class of 2012~Is On the Way
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Background checks are done in high level jobs, they are part of the academia as well to rule out those law breakers! However, your traffic violations won't be a problem..i had many myself. I wouldn't sweat it unless you are hiding your role in the mafia..come clean now or you are screwed 🙂
 
Lamborghini1315 said:
Background checks are done in high level jobs, they are part of the academia as well to rule out those law breakers! However, your traffic violations won't be a problem..i had many myself. I wouldn't sweat it unless you are hiding your role in the mafia..come clean now or you are screwed 🙂
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background checks are done everywhere now...they are really becoming common place.....I've had a background check for all of my past and current jobs...and none of my positions are what I consider to be high level
 
Indeed, with all the testing and boards, and late nights ahead of us a background check is a small step, I was just worried about other people. But yes, I'm in Tazwell and there are no waves to surf here. I raked the yard, boring....I am waiting on a reply to a job hopefully today or tomorrow, boring....I need work until school starts up. Knoxville, which way is that? 😀
Let me get situated and of course I would love to meet some of the rockin' students of 2012! Who wouldn't? Nah, everyone, the 2011 students, teachers, I really get a kick out of the area, VA is so close as is KY. Mom is only 7 hours away in central VA. My summers at Cheasapeake might not happen so, yes, lets hook up some time. Right now, I'm sitting at a coffee shop, bored. I need work. We need classes. So funny, its actually happening. I mean, all the undergrad stuff, MCATs, shadowing, working with patients, applications, interviews. Congratulations to everyone and to those trying to get in here or elsewhere, it will happen. If its in your will, stick with it. No matter what. Let me get out of here, I was checking out all the cute dog pictures some people had put up. Sheesh, I'm getting a mean looking great dane or something :luck:. I have two extra rooms, quite small, but up in the hills and a back yard. I need a horse, a horse shoe pit and a bbq grill. Have a great spring break everyone.

Aloooooooohaaaaaaaa!
 
Mylanthias said:
Indeed, with all the testing and boards, and late nights ahead of us a background check is a small step, I was just worried about other people. But yes, I'm in Tazwell and there are no waves to surf here. I raked the yard, boring....I am waiting on a reply to a job hopefully today or tomorrow, boring....I need work until school starts up. Knoxville, which way is that? 😀
Let me get situated and of course I would love to meet some of the rockin' students of 2012! Who wouldn't? Nah, everyone, the 2011 students, teachers, I really get a kick out of the area, VA is so close as is KY. Mom is only 7 hours away in central VA. My summers at Cheasapeake might not happen so, yes, lets hook up some time. Right now, I'm sitting at a coffee shop, bored. I need work. We need classes. So funny, its actually happening. I mean, all the undergrad stuff, MCATs, shadowing, working with patients, applications, interviews. Congratulations to everyone and to those trying to get in here or elsewhere, it will happen. If its in your will, stick with it. No matter what. Let me get out of here, I was checking out all the cute dog pictures some people had put up. Sheesh, I'm getting a mean looking great dane or something :luck:. I have two extra rooms, quite small, but up in the hills and a back yard. I need a horse, a horse shoe pit and a bbq grill. Have a great spring break everyone.

Aloooooooohaaaaaaaa!
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We'll let you know when we make the plans to get together. If you're available, you should definitely join us.
 
Mylanthias said:
Indeed, with all the testing and boards, and late nights ahead of us a background check is a small step, I was just worried about other people. But yes, I'm in Tazwell and there are no waves to surf here. I raked the yard, boring....I am waiting on a reply to a job hopefully today or tomorrow, boring....I need work until school starts up. Knoxville, which way is that? 😀
Let me get situated and of course I would love to meet some of the rockin' students of 2012! Who wouldn't? Nah, everyone, the 2011 students, teachers, I really get a kick out of the area, VA is so close as is KY. Mom is only 7 hours away in central VA. My summers at Cheasapeake might not happen so, yes, lets hook up some time. Right now, I'm sitting at a coffee shop, bored. I need work. We need classes. So funny, its actually happening. I mean, all the undergrad stuff, MCATs, shadowing, working with patients, applications, interviews. Congratulations to everyone and to those trying to get in here or elsewhere, it will happen. If its in your will, stick with it. No matter what. Let me get out of here, I was checking out all the cute dog pictures some people had put up. Sheesh, I'm getting a mean looking great dane or something :luck:. I have two extra rooms, quite small, but up in the hills and a back yard. I need a horse, a horse shoe pit and a bbq grill. Have a great spring break everyone.

Aloooooooohaaaaaaaa!
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I'm having a pre-school summer BBQ in July and everyone's invited (2011 and 2012)! Stay sane until the rest of us get out there! 🙂
 
Its Aloha Friday, No Work Till Monday....and of course Good Friday! Happy Easter everyone. Where is everyone from? What kind of route did you take getting into Debusk College of Osteopathic? I admit, the school itself is incredible. The principles, the people who will instruct us, the students already there....I feel lucky. We all got to give them the best we got. I picked up a grill today and had some BBQ. Its 60 degrees. I'm enjoying summer now, cause when its summer, the days get shorter and its over. Guess thats from my Alaska days. See you all soon. Today I'm heading into Virgina to the national park. Got a horse lined up to take the ridge. Ciao!

Ah, also, if anyone is finding good sites for books, or knows what all the bookstore offers in a package or anything, pass it on to us.
 
Mylanthias said:
Its Aloha Friday, No Work Till Monday....and of course Good Friday! Happy Easter everyone. Where is everyone from? What kind of route did you take getting into Debusk College of Osteopathic? I admit, the school itself is incredible. The principles, the people who will instruct us, the students already there....I feel lucky. We all got to give them the best we got. I picked up a grill today and had some BBQ. Its 60 degrees. I'm enjoying summer now, cause when its summer, the days get shorter and its over. Guess thats from my Alaska days. See you all soon. Today I'm heading into Virgina to the national park. Got a horse lined up to take the ridge. Ciao!

Ah, also, if anyone is finding good sites for books, or knows what all the bookstore offers in a package or anything, pass it on to us.
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I'm glad that you like it there! I am 100% sure i am going to feel the same way about DCOM

well..we just got a foot of snow right here in the IL/WI border....so that means skiiing!!!!!
 
So I finally finished all my interviews and made my final decision and it looks like I will be going to DCOM 🙂 Looking forward to meeting everyone!
 
HippieChick said:
So I finally finished all my interviews and made my final decision and it looks like I will be going to DCOM 🙂 Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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AWESOME!! You made the right decision. Can't wait until July 30th!! Looking forward to meeting you.
 
HippieChick said:
So I finally finished all my interviews and made my final decision and it looks like I will be going to DCOM 🙂 Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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:clap: That's so cool! I can't believe what a small world it is! You're going to love it! 😉

Oh, BTW this is the person you know from San Francisco!
 
prionsRbad said:
:clap: That's so cool! I can't believe what a small world it is! You're going to love it! 😉

Oh, BTW this is the person you know from San Francisco!
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Such a small world! Were gonna have a blast out there in the boonies 🙂
 
I just want to encourage you guys to use this thread, in addition to the pre-osteo thread. We all check this one too, so make sure you guys utilize this one too.
 
I'm in the LMU-DCOM class of 2011. I own a home in Harrogate, TN but will be gone for the summer. I'd like to find someone interested in a place to stay for the entire months of June & July. There will be some important responsibilties for you to handle while we're gone, but you might be pleasantly surprised about the monetary cost to you. Serious inquiries only -please email [email protected]
 
as per nascardoc's suggestion, ive decided to ask my fellow 2012ers whether they are gonna take both COMLEX and USLME or chose one. Also, what fields are you interested in going into DCOM?
 
cameljockey786 said:
as per nascardoc's suggestion, ive decided to ask my fellow 2012ers whether they are gonna take both COMLEX and USLME or chose one. Also, what fields are you interested in going into DCOM?
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I am currently planning to only take the COMLEX, but I am entering the military where COMLEX and USMLE are given equal weight with regards to residency spots.

I am interested in Family or EM, possibly IM, but most likely not.
 
cameljockey786 said:
as per nascardoc's suggestion, ive decided to ask my fellow 2012ers whether they are gonna take both COMLEX and USLME or chose one. Also, what fields are you interested in going into DCOM?
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as of right now..the comlex only
 
cameljockey786 said:
as per nascardoc's suggestion, ive decided to ask my fellow 2012ers whether they are gonna take both COMLEX and USLME or chose one. Also, what fields are you interested in going into DCOM?
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Remember, you HAVE to take the COMLEX! It's up to you if you want to additionally take the USMLE.
 
As an osteopathic student, COMLEX I/II (both parts)/III are mandatory in order to successfully be licensed as a physician. I will (and would) also take the USMLE Step I in order to have the opportunity to apply to more residencies. Don't sell yourself short.
 
Lamont said:
As an osteopathic student, COMLEX I/II (both parts)/III are mandatory in order to successfully be licensed as a physician. I will (and would) also take the USMLE Step I in order to have the opportunity to apply to more residencies. Don't sell yourself short.
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ya..but if you get mached allopathically (is that a word?)...your osteopathic residency chances are gone...any truth to this?
 
Syncope82 said:
ya..but if you get mached allopathically (is that a word?)...your osteopathic residency chances are gone...any truth to this?
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Its actually reversed....the osteopathic match is first, then the allopathic. Thus, if you match into an osteopathic residency, you are automatically taken out of the allopathic match and you can not go into an allopathic residency. And you can't back out of your osteopathic match to try to get an allopathic match. Once you match....you match.


As for myself, I am not 100% sure if I am going to take both, although I probably will. I am thinking about getting into EM or surgery right now, but I'm sure those ideas may change over time. I am really hoping that I find something during rotations that solidifies my mind in what I want to do.
 
nascardoc said:
Its actually reversed....the osteopathic match is first, then the allopathic. Thus, if you match into an osteopathic residency, you are automatically taken out of the allopathic match and you can not go into an allopathic residency. And you can't back out of your osteopathic match to try to get an allopathic match. Once you match....you match.


As for myself, I am not 100% sure if I am going to take both, although I probably will. I am thinking about getting into EM or surgery right now, but I'm sure those ideas may change over time. I am really hoping that I find something during rotations that solidifies my mind in what I want to do.
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Thanks for the clarification

so esentially, one shouldn't even apply for the osteopathic match if they plan on doing an allopathic residency?

what happens if you don't get in the allopathic program you are shooting for then? wait till next year? that would kinda suck
 
Syncope82 said:
what happens if you don't get in the allopathic program you are shooting for then? wait till next year? that would kinda suck
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You "scramble" or do a traditional rotating year. 👍
 
:hijacked: Totally random change of topic....😛

PLEASE CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS!!! This is for everyone in the DCOM area (and everywhere else). It is tick season again. I just pulled a Lone Star tick out of my hairline on the back of my neck where it was attached. My son came home yesterday and reported that one of his classmates had a tick on them. Our dog was really sick last summer from a tick borne illness. You don't have to be in dense woods to become exposed. I don't think people realize the potential risks of tick exposure. Granted, I am a bit of a fanatic, but rightly so...🙄

If I can stay away from the ticks and not end up dead from Rocky Moutain Spotted Fever or something like that, I will see y'all in August. And now back to your regular DCOM thread....😉😀 :biglove:
 
DoctorMom78 said:
:hijacked: Totally random change of topic....😛

PLEASE CHECK YOURSELF FOR TICKS!!! This is for everyone in the DCOM area (and everywhere else). It is tick season again. I just pulled a Lone Star tick out of my hairline on the back of my neck where it was attached. My son came home yesterday and reported that one of his classmates had a tick on them. Our dog was really sick last summer from a tick borne illness. You don't have to be in dense woods to become exposed. I don't think people realize the potential risks of tick exposure. Granted, I am a bit of a fanatic, but rightly so...🙄

If I can stay away from the ticks and not end up dead from Rocky Moutain Spotted Fever or something like that, I will see y'all in August. And now back to your regular DCOM thread....😉😀 :biglove:
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I swear, you must have "the sweet blood" the way you attract ticks. 🙂


For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, wait 'til you move to TN. I'd never heard the term before.
 
MJB said:
I swear, you must have "the sweet blood" the way you attract ticks. 🙂


For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, wait 'til you move to TN. I'd never heard the term before.
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LOL! I think it works for the mosquitoes too. They LOVE me. :meanie: I actually came to the realization today that if I stayed out of the garden and off of the horses, I would be half-way through medical school now. Sad, but true. My life wouldn't be the same without all that though, so I guess it is worth it.😳

I really am serious about the ticks though. I really wasn't in a lot of weeds or in the woods or anything. They are EVERYWHERE!!!:scared: So seriously, everyone pay attention to it and check yourself and your pets for ticks if you have been outside. Does anyone know if they do tick testing in TN? I saved the tick just in case. 😛 It's kind of cute with that little white spot. Maybe I should add it to my collection of pets and get it a cage or something...I could name her Sally. 😆

Did that alternative medicine club ever get off the ground? If so, I can't wait to join it. I have been using all these homeopathic and herbal treatments and actually feel better now than I have in a long time. It was that or methotrexate, so it was kind of a no-brainer that I had to try something else before going there. Yuck! I kind of like my liver just the way it is now. 😀

See y'all soon.🙂
 
Just wanted to drop in again to say hey to everyone.

Anyone in the class of 2012 want to meet up some weekend?

I live in the Chattanooga area (about 3 hours south of harrogate). Could meet in knoxville, or harrogate to hang out.

I think I have a house lined up to rent for the next couple of years. It should be a good place to have bbq's. Its in middlesboro so it should be a central place for everyone to meet. best part is it has a nice back yard, with a patio out back, and a grill.

Hopefully everyone will come over before classes start to get to know each other!!
 
Jyd431 said:
Just wanted to drop in again to say hey to everyone.

Anyone in the class of 2012 want to meet up some weekend?

I live in the Chattanooga area (about 3 hours south of harrogate). Could meet in knoxville, or harrogate to hang out.

I think I have a house lined up to rent for the next couple of years. It should be a good place to have bbq's. Its in middlesboro so it should be a central place for everyone to meet. best part is it has a nice back yard, with a patio out back, and a grill.

Hopefully everyone will come over before classes start to get to know each other!!
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We have been planning to get together at Calhoun's at Bearden Hill (Knoxville) for some time now. Hopefully we'll get around to that. Keep an eye on this board and also the LMU-DCOM board so that you don't miss when we actually get it going.
 
Job opportunity for a DCOM student's spouse:

I am looking for someone to watch my two and three year old children in my home in Speedwell. The job will be forty hours a week with some weekends or evenings when I need to be at DCOM to study. The regular hours will be 7:30 to 5:30 four days a week. This will be paid at a flat weekly rate and additional time will be paid as needed. My six year old gets off the bus at 3:30, so the individual would also just need to keep an eye out for his bus. Responsibilities would also include light housekeeping, e.g., dishes, straightening up the toys, etc., and breakfast, lunch, and snack preparation. Salary is competitive and paid in cash.

If you have a SO or friend coming to DCOM with you who needs employment and loves children, keep this in mind. If you have children of your own, they are welcome to come to my home. My kids would love that. We have a beautiful and childproofed home that any child would love. We will be getting a fenced play area and swing set put up this summer too.

Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested. Thanks!🙂
 
I am currently on the alternate list at LMU-DCOM. Does anyone know how it works if DCOM would offer me a seat in the 2012 class during the first week of school.... does the financial aid package easily transfer over from the second choice school to LMU-DCOM?
 
JM- I posted this on the DCOM thread, but in case you didn't see it there...

I think that you have to add DCOM to your FAFSA. The good news is that you can have your results sent to multiple schools, so if a spot opens up they already have your info and can get your package together more quickly. Don't worry if you've already submitted, you should still be able to amend and add schools.
 
Congrats to those who have been accepted to DCOM. I've enjoyed my 1st year so far and can't wait for the summer!!

Anyways, I will be taking both the COMLEX I and the USMLE I. I am not sure whether or not I will be going for an allo or osteo residency program; however, as was said above, there is no reason to sell yourself short. By taking the USMLE, along with the required COMLEX, I will have the chance to be compared apples to apples with fellow allo students. However, it also depends on which field you wish to pursue. If you are going FM/IM, chances are it won't matter (unless you are wanting to do this at say Harvard, Duke, etc) just b/c many of those slots go unfilled anyway. However, why chance it? I am not totally sure on which specialty I wish to pursue, so I want to maximize my chances of doing any residency and at any location I decide. At the end of the day though, it's your choice, just don't let another $500 or whatever amount it is limit your future.

Good luck, feel free to ask away ... love insomnia 🙄
 
so, whats the deal with USLME step I, II and IIIs? We don't have to take the other steps? That'll be mad tite cause I'd rather just take step I USLME and the rest of the COMLEX.
 
Has anyone else been able to find a book list online yet? Dr. Leo said he was posting one on May 1st but I can only find last year's list.

Also, is anyone living in the Ball Realty Apts that are being built right now?
 
cameljockey786 said:
so, whats the deal with USLME step I, II and IIIs? We don't have to take the other steps? That'll be mad tite cause I'd rather just take step I USLME and the rest of the COMLEX.
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Hey there future classmate. I have a cool PowerPoint presentation on USMLE vs. COMLEX if you want to PM me your email address. For some reason SDN won't let me post it as an attachment.

Essentially, DCOM requires us to take and pass COMLEX step I and II in order to graduate. After that, taking the USMLE is up to you. It will largely depend on what specialty you are interested in and where you want to do your residency. You may be perfectly happy with doing an osteopathic residency and in that case you will not have to worry about taking the USMLE. Some ACGME accredited residencies will accept COMLEX scores and some will not.

As we get closer to rotations, you should look up allopathic residency programs that you're interested in and see if they require the USMLE. If you choose to take the USMLE, usually step I is all that you need, but it doesn't hurt to take step II and beyond and again it depends on the specific program.

Here are some good threads on the topic:
http://more.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=509895
http://share.studentdoctor.net/do/comlex.asp

I'm new to all of this board talk also, so maybe some wiser current students could chime in if I missed something or if I'm a little off. 😀
 
JLH2008 said:
Has anyone else been able to find a book list online yet? Dr. Leo said he was posting one on May 1st but I can only find last year's list.

Also, is anyone living in the Ball Realty Apts that are being built right now?
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Hmm, I haven't seen it posted yet. I know nascardoc and some of the other current students are going to "review" the list for us just in case there are books that we can get by without, etc.

I'm moving into an apartment building down the hill from the DCOM student housing (it's a yellow house with a tin roof). Me and a few other SDN'ers are moving in there so that should be fun. I checked out the Ball apartments a while back and they look really nice too. You'll have to invite us over! 🙂
 
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I'm moving into an apartment building down the hill from the DCOM student housing (it's a yellow house with a tin roof). Me and a few other SDN'ers are moving in there so that should be fun. I checked out the Ball apartments a while back and they look really nice too. You'll have to invite us over! 🙂
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Hmm, I would love to do that....except I'm not even sure if the Apts are going to be ready by July now! I thought I was set, but now...not so much! I was accepted late October and went ahead and put a deposit down for student housing. Then, once I read the letter about the lease and all, I decided to look for something else. Now it looks like these won't even be ready! Ugh!

(....can I sleep on someone's couch please??? 🙁)
 
Are you talking about the new apts right by DCOM ? I put down a deposit as well, but was told by Ball they would be ready by July. Were you told something different? I'm curious/worried now, I may need a couch to sleep on too!
 
I want to highly encourage you guys to use this thread for questions like this, especially now that apps are up for 2013. It will help you guys get the info you need as well as give the 2013ers something to help them (a more focused pre-osteo thread). I'm not trying to be an A-hole, just wanting to get things more organized for both you guys and the newbies.

I know I am guilty of it too, but I am really going to try to answer these types of questions in this thread from now on.

So here I go.....(yes, I copied from the pre-osteo forum....hey, its a start 😀)

MJB said:
At a glance, I'd get the BRS Biochem book on its own (it's a condensed version of Marks), and then get the Cell Bio and Histo from BRS instead of getting the BRS recommended.

Mark's is a good book, but the BRS covers it pretty well.

Definitely need the biostats book.

Others are debateable, but that list has changed quite a bit from ours.
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I agree.....the BRS books are really good. I know I've said this before, but I will again, the review biochem book I recommend the most is Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry . It is AWESOME. It also covers some cell bio, genetics, etc. I can't recommend this book more highly....it is that good. I used it in conjunction with the BRS biochem book, which is good, but I preferred the other.

I would definitely get the anatomy book......Bates.....at least one of the OPP books b/c you won't remember everything and its nice to have a reference when treating family, etc.......biostats

As for the other texts...like MJB said, those are more for an individual basis....altho the biochem text is good. Not sure on the dissector since we did not have one.

I 2nd the embryo book.....I didn't like it much either.
 
We need to inject some Epi into this thread!
 
I live in the DCOM dorms now and it looks like they are beginning to put the drywall in the apartments. Lotta people there working, so maybe they will be finished by the time school starts...
 
nascardoc said:
I want to highly encourage you guys to use this thread for questions like this, especially now that apps are up for 2013. It will help you guys get the info you need as well as give the 2013ers something to help them (a more focused pre-osteo thread). I'm not trying to be an A-hole, just wanting to get things more organized for both you guys and the newbies.

I know I am guilty of it too, but I am really going to try to answer these types of questions in this thread from now on.

So here I go.....(yes, I copied from the pre-osteo forum....hey, its a start 😀)



I agree.....the BRS books are really good. I know I've said this before, but I will again, the review biochem book I recommend the most is Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry . It is AWESOME. It also covers some cell bio, genetics, etc. I can't recommend this book more highly....it is that good. I used it in conjunction with the BRS biochem book, which is good, but I preferred the other.

I would definitely get the anatomy book......Bates.....at least one of the OPP books b/c you won't remember everything and its nice to have a reference when treating family, etc.......biostats

As for the other texts...like MJB said, those are more for an individual basis....altho the biochem text is good. Not sure on the dissector since we did not have one.

I 2nd the embryo book.....I didn't like it much either.
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Books books books...here is what I would recommend, some of these have been said already.

MFM - Lippincott Biochem (excellent text). High Yield Embryology (superb, concise)
Anatomy - Netter, Gross anatomy by Chang (BRS - it is FANTASTIC). I would almost recommend Color Atlas of Anatomy by Rohen...but nah. just spend time in the lab, its a fun place to be.
FMHC - buy the biostats book, he pulls a few questions out of it
EPC - Bates (necessary evil)
Everything - First Aid for the USMLE (blah blah blah DO's COMLEX - just buy this book before any other, it is the best for a reason)

I think that set should see you through pretty well. 99% of material is covered in lecture anyway, so you dont spend a ton of time doing outside reading. dont waste your money on a lot of these books, anyway, buy them on amazon if you must.
That should do it...hope everyone is enjoying their summer, see you all in august
 
stephDO said:
Are you talking about the new apts right by DCOM ? I put down a deposit as well, but was told by Ball they would be ready by July. Were you told something different? I'm curious/worried now, I may need a couch to sleep on too!
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Yes the ones off of Old Jacksboro Pike? I have a deposit there as well. He told me July also. HOWEVER, I drove by there today and the first level of the building is up (which relieves me a bit!). I think they will be ready. I am going to call Ball on Monday and get a "ball"park estimate of when they will be ready for move in! My lease ends June 30th in Knoxville! 🙁
 
Lamont said:
Books books books...here is what I would recommend, some of these have been said already.

MFM - Lippincott Biochem (excellent text). High Yield Embryology (superb, concise)
Anatomy - Netter, Gross anatomy by Chang (BRS - it is FANTASTIC). I would almost recommend Color Atlas of Anatomy by Rohen...but nah. just spend time in the lab, its a fun place to be.
FMHC - buy the biostats book, he pulls a few questions out of it
EPC - Bates (necessary evil)
Everything - First Aid for the USMLE (blah blah blah DO's COMLEX - just buy this book before any other, it is the best for a reason)

I think that set should see you through pretty well. 99% of material is covered in lecture anyway, so you dont spend a ton of time doing outside reading. dont waste your money on a lot of these books, anyway, buy them on amazon if you must.
That should do it...hope everyone is enjoying their summer, see you all in august
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Yeah.....I forgot about First Aid.....it is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE!!!!!!! Like Lamont said, yes its geared for the USMLE, but the COMLEX info is the exact same. First Aid for the COMLEX is nothing but OMM, so you need FA for the USMLE regardless if you take just the COMLEX or both. GET THIS BOOK!!!!!!!
 
Is the netters on the book list the same thing we get if we join SOMA?
 
godsfshrmn said:
Is the netters on the book list the same thing we get if we join SOMA?
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It is the same, you can join now and they will send it to you. You can also join during orientation, we had a SOMA student rep show up at ours and we were able to sign up and get our book then.
 
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