LMU-DCOM (DeBusk COM) Discussion thread Part 2 2007-2008

[Powdermonkey]

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I haven't finished physics, o chem, bio or chem😱 All will be finished by matriculation and they didn't seem too worried about it, According to Mr. Carney they were just waiting on the MCAT, who knows?

I got accepted before I finished my Physics II and Bio II. So it can happen. As long as its done by matriculation, I was told it will not affect you if you dont have all the prereqs finished. Just think, how else would the kids that go straight in to med school be able to be accepted?

 

[avan2011]

Hmmm...I wanna boat. Maybe we can trade! 😉

We've got skis, a wakeboard, O'Brien Superscreamer, etc...all fun. I'm still too fat to Wakeboard (or need a 143 instead of a 138), but really, really wanna get into that sport. It looks like a blast. Wife loves skiing, I like Skiing and tubing..and just running fast on the Waverunner...65mph on water is fast enough for me, but I hear they've come out with a new model that is like 800cc's bigger than ours.

Ours is a 2005 Yamaha High Output Cruiser and has a 1052cc 4-stroke putting out like 165HP. Every day when I cross Norris Lake, I get the itch.

Just to show how tired I was of being inside...I mowed the yard today and LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. It felt so good to get out of the office for a couple hours! 2.5 weeks until a week of freedom!!!!!!!!!😀

wakeboarding is like one of my FAVORITE things to do.. just learned how to last summer...are you going to be around this summer? because i plan on going out almost every day (mostly at norris....you drive past where i go out of everyday coming to school) and i occassionaly go down to Fort Loudon

 

[nascardoc]

I got accepted before I finished my Physics II and Bio II. So it can happen. As long as its done by matriculation, I was told it will not affect you if you dont have all the prereqs finished. Just think, how else would the kids that go straight in to med school be able to be accepted?

I admit that this was probably the dumbest I've asked here on SDN in a long time. I literally hit myself on the forehead and went....DUH!!!!!!!!!!

After our exam today...I went golfing. It was heaven 😀 I miss playing a lot, but I hope to go after each test now that the weather is getting better. It was so nice to be outside and away from school. I can't wait for the driving range!!!!!!!

 

[Powdermonkey]

I admit that this was probably the dumbest I've asked here on SDN in a long time. I literally hit myself on the forehead and went....DUH!!!!!!!!!!

After our exam today...I went golfing. It was heaven 😀 I miss playing a lot, but I hope to go after each test now that the weather is getting better. It was so nice to be outside and away from school. I can't wait for the driving range!!!!!!!

You didnt have a V8 today, did you?

 

[HopefulDoc1984]

I admit that this was probably the dumbest I've asked here on SDN in a long time. I literally hit myself on the forehead and went....DUH!!!!!!!!!!

After our exam today...I went golfing. It was heaven 😀 I miss playing a lot, but I hope to go after each test now that the weather is getting better. It was so nice to be outside and away from school. I can't wait for the driving range!!!!!!!

when do you think the driving range will open. also, is it free for us dcomer's. if it is free that may be a problem. i might have to just hit golf balls all day and listen to the lectures via ipod.

 

[Powdermonkey]

when do you think the driving range will open. also, is it free for us dcomer's. if it is free that may be a problem. i might have to just hit golf balls all day and listen to the lectures via ipod.

That got answered a page or two ago... I think if I remember correctly, Nascardoc said that they are working on some grounds work, or moving a water plant or something before they put the driving range in.

 

[Powdermonkey]

That got answered a page or two ago... I think if I remember correctly, Nascardoc said that they are working on some grounds work, or moving a water plant or something before they put the driving range in.

Hahaha, and I think its funny we are up to 40 pages. They usually cut us off at 20. Mods must be slacking...... Wait, did I just jinx us?

 

[LauraDO]

Hahaha, and I think its funny we are up to 40 pages. They usually cut us off at 20. Mods must be slacking...... Wait, did I just jinx us?

damn you Rose! just keep your mouth shut and go back to the 'I once was 20" support group

 

[prionsRbad]

Hahaha, and I think its funny we are up to 40 pages. They usually cut us off at 20. Mods must be slacking...... Wait, did I just jinx us?

I think it's funny that you quoted yourself! I never thought of doing that . . . 😉

 

[EEL08]

Hahaha, and I think its funny we are up to 40 pages. They usually cut us off at 20. Mods must be slacking...... Wait, did I just jinx us?

I hate to burst your bubble but the 1000 post limit for a thread is no more. I'm not sure if there's a new limit though. It will be interesting to find out.

 

[t-funk]

I hate to burst your bubble but the 1000 post limit for a thread is no more. I'm not sure if there's a new limit though. It will be interesting to find out.

I was going to post that EEL but decided not to. I believe last I heard there would be no more limit but they might change that when they find out how long the DCOM threads become.😀

 

[Powdermonkey]

I think it's funny that you quoted yourself! I never thought of doing that . . . 😉

Hahaha, yeah, the "quote message in reply" box stays checked on the quick reply feature if you stay in the thread. So each new post you have gets quoted form whichever thread you click quick reply in. 😛

 

[DrTitanium]

ND: BOHICA this... *grabbing crotch* 😀


Hahaha, how could you leave us out... you dont love us anymore..... Jerk.


Dr. Ti came up and skied yesterday, and the snow was amazing. A little soft, but still great snow 🙂. Glad you and Greg had fun, Eric.

Thanks again Ryan! It was a blast!
Man, I thought I was gonna be sore after 9 or 10 runs... no worries!
See ya soon.

 

[DrTitanium]

Rose...sorry I left you out too 🙁 It just leave me more people for my next "rant." Like I said before, it was therapeutic, so I will have to do it again in the future. I'll remember you then 😉

I'm feeling left out too, NCDoc!!
There will be no mercy next time we meet at the pool table!

 

[bouspret]

Guys,

I’m on the navy HPSP scholarship. I spent nine years as a navy helicopter pilot before starting at Debusk this fall. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to talk with you about the scholarship, and point you in the right direction to get set up. The navy chief in Knoxville is great. The navy pays for all books, tuition, required gear, your insurance and you get a $20K bonus your first week of med school. You owe 4 years to the navy after you’re complete with internship. The military has a much higher percentage of DOs than the civilian sector and there is no bias with specialty training.

Since I joined the navy, I’ve seen 26 countries, ridden in submarines, rappelled from and flown helicopters, and have had a blast!

 

[LauraDO]

Guys,

I’m on the navy HPSP scholarship. I spent nine years as a navy helicopter pilot before starting at Debusk this fall. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to talk with you about the scholarship, and point you in the right direction to get set up. The navy chief in Knoxville is great. The navy pays for all books, tuition, required gear, your insurance and you get a $20K bonus your first week of med school. You owe 4 years to the navy after you’re complete with internship. The military has a much higher percentage of DOs than the civilian sector and there is no bias with specialty training.

Since I joined the navy, I’ve seen 26 countries, ridden in submarines, rappelled from and flown helicopters, and have had a blast!

Hey, I'm doing the air force scholarship! actually let me edit......if I get accepted to med school, I am all set up to do the air force scholarship!

 

[hoss22]

Hey, I'm doing the air force scholarship! actually let me edit......if I get accepted to med school, I am all set up to do the air force scholarship!

Hey Laura,
Have you called to make sure they've gotten your MCAT score yet?

Do you want us to start a petition for you? 😉

 

[ThePiratesse]

Guys,

I’m on the navy HPSP scholarship. I spent nine years as a navy helicopter pilot before starting at Debusk this fall. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to talk with you about the scholarship, and point you in the right direction to get set up. The navy chief in Knoxville is great. The navy pays for all books, tuition, required gear, your insurance and you get a $20K bonus your first week of med school. You owe 4 years to the navy after you’re complete with internship. The military has a much higher percentage of DOs than the civilian sector and there is no bias with specialty training.

Since I joined the navy, I’ve seen 26 countries, ridden in submarines, rappelled from and flown helicopters, and have had a blast!

Do you know about how it would work if we wanted to do HPSP later? Like for us second years?

 

[missdochopeful]

I don't know what the new dorms are going to be like, but probably not as sweet as this.

 

[TexasTriathlete]

That is actually a picture of the University of Oklahoma.

 

[bouspret]

Do you know about how it would work if we wanted to do HPSP later? Like for us second years?

I just spoke with the chief and he said that you can still have the scholarship. It will likely take until mid summer for you to complete the application and they would pay for your last three years.

However, if you wanted to start this fall, your payback would only be 3 years (instead of the 4 if you had taken the entire scholarship). You still get the $20K bonus.

Let me know if you want his phone number/ email. He's the chief assigned to LMU. Here is his web site (select the MC HPSP tab; not that I'm bragging but the helicopter in the video is same type I fly! 😀:

http://www.navyofficer.info/


Let me know if you need any more help and I'm looking forward to meeting you next year!

 

[hoss22]

I just spoke with the chief and he said that you can still have the scholarship. It will likely take until mid summer for you to complete the application and they would pay for your last three years.

However, if you wanted to start this fall, your payback would only be 3 years (instead of the 4 if you had taken the entire scholarship). You still get the $20K bonus.

Let me know if you want his phone number/ email. He's the chief assigned to LMU. Here is his web site (select the MC HPSP tab; not that I'm bragging but the helicopter in the video is same type I fly! 😀:

http://www.navyofficer.info/


Let me know if you need any more help and I'm looking forward to meeting you next year!

How do you spend 45 days per year on active duty? Isn't that about all the time you have away from school per year? Doesn't seem like a good fit for someone with a wife that deserves some time after constant studying. Also, how does it work for 3rd and 4th year? Do we even get a break besides weekends?

 

[jankymutt]

Hey, I'm doing the air force scholarship! actually let me edit......if I get accepted to med school, I am all set up to do the air force scholarship!

I was considering the military scholarship, but ultimately decided against it for many reasons. The biggest drawback for me was the lack of control over my residency. It definitely is nice to have everything paid for, but I think there are more important factors to consider. It seems to work for some people, but I think it takes a certain type of person (in terms of personality and family commitments, etc...).

Check out the Military Medicine (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=72) forum and other online resources for more info.

 

[LauraDO]

Do you want us to start a petition for you? 😉

YES!!! petitions and picketing are accepted. Billboards saying ' Accept LauraDO, the way to go!' Goodyear Blimps with my picture on it......feel free to use your imagination!

 

[hoss22]

YES!!! petitions and picketing are accepted. Billboards saying ' Accept LauraDO, the way to go!' Goodyear Blimps with my picture on it......feel free to use your imagination!

How about a bag of flaming poo with a note in front of it that says: "Choose Laura...or else"

 

[bouspret]

How do you spend 45 days per year on active duty? Isn't that about all the time you have away from school per year? Doesn't seem like a good fit for someone with a wife that deserves some time after constant studying. Also, how does it work for 3rd and 4th year? Do we even get a break besides weekends?

Ah, I have a wife and wonderful baby too! The 45 days a year for the first two years are served "while you're at school." So, you pick 45 days a year to get a paycheck and that's that. The second two years, you work with LMU to let you do a rotation at a military hospital rather than one in the standard rotations. YOU STILL GET YOUR VACATION! So, say you find that you would like to do another internal medicine rotation (or whatever) or replace one on our schedule with one at Walter Reed or Bethesda, San Diego, Hawaii, etc.

In regards to having "more control over your residency" I find the opposite to be true. (Please, I don't want to start a DO vs. MD battle here!) All of the residencies in the military are allopathic and you have a great shot at getting what you want. I could write a few pages about how the military match works differently than the civilian MD, or DO matches, but its a good system.

Perhaps, I can get anyone interested in HPSP together during orientation. While I'm finishing up active duty, I'm doing a temporary duty working for the the Admiral in charge of HPSP and the Bureau of Medicine in DC, so I'll have a broad picture of what's going on when I show up at DCOM (I say this not to brag, but to imply that I have a pretty good idea with what HPSP is all about).

I welcome any more questions. I don't get paid for recruiting, but I've had a blast in the navy and I think it's a great option!

 

[Syncope82]

Ah, I have a wife and wonderful baby too! The 45 days a year for the first two years are served "while you're at school." So, you pick 45 days a year to get a paycheck and that's that. The second two years, you work with LMU to let you do a rotation at a military hospital rather than one in the standard rotations. YOU STILL GET YOUR VACATION! So, say you find that you would like to do another internal medicine rotation (or whatever) or replace one on our schedule with one at Walter Reed or Bethesda, San Diego, Hawaii, etc.

In regards to having "more control over your residency" I find the opposite to be true. (Please, I don't want to start a DO vs. MD battle here!) All of the residencies in the military are allopathic and you have a great shot at getting what you want. I could write a few pages about how the military match works differently than the civilian MD, or DO matches, but its a good system.

Perhaps, I can get anyone interested in HPSP together during orientation. While I'm finishing up active duty, I'm doing a temporary duty working for the the Admiral in charge of HPSP and the Bureau of Medicine in DC, so I'll have a broad picture of what's going on when I show up at DCOM (I say this not to brag, but to imply that I have a pretty good idea with what HPSP is all about).

I welcome any more questions. I don't get paid for recruiting, but I've had a blast in the navy and I think it's a great option!

I saw a recent CNN presentation on docs in the battlefield...and many of the docs identified where DO's...so it is nice that at least CNN recognizes the difference in the letters after our name...and at the same time keep us at the same level as MD physicians

 

[hoss22]

Ah, I have a wife and wonderful baby too! The 45 days a year for the first two years are served "while you're at school." So, you pick 45 days a year to get a paycheck and that's that. The second two years, you work with LMU to let you do a rotation at a military hospital rather than one in the standard rotations. YOU STILL GET YOUR VACATION! So, say you find that you would like to do another internal medicine rotation (or whatever) or replace one on our schedule with one at Walter Reed or Bethesda, San Diego, Hawaii, etc.

In regards to having "more control over your residency" I find the opposite to be true. (Please, I don't want to start a DO vs. MD battle here!) All of the residencies in the military are allopathic and you have a great shot at getting what you want. I could write a few pages about how the military match works differently than the civilian MD, or DO matches, but its a good system.

Perhaps, I can get anyone interested in HPSP together during orientation. While I'm finishing up active duty, I'm doing a temporary duty working for the the Admiral in charge of HPSP and the Bureau of Medicine in DC, so I'll have a broad picture of what's going on when I show up at DCOM (I say this not to brag, but to imply that I have a pretty good idea with what HPSP is all about).

I welcome any more questions. I don't get paid for recruiting, but I've had a blast in the navy and I think it's a great option!

Well that's good to hear. I've been trying to convince my wife to let me do HPSP for about 2 years now (since I decided to attend med school) and I have been unable to. She (with the help of her mother) has this picture of me on a battlefield holding an Automatic Rifle in one hand and a stethoscope in the other! Whenever we talk about it their some retort is always, "Yeah, well how good does no school debt sound if you're dead?" and my same response is "If it is time for me to go it doesn't matter if I'm in the military or sitting at home".

Now, the biggest concern is though: how much say do you really have in where you are stationed? I know that most of the time you fill out a "dream sheet" and they try to place you there, but I hear that with a doc, they really don't ask, you go where they want you to go.

How long are navy deployments typically? You say you've been to twenty something countries, how much time did that take away from your wife and child? From what I understand, USAF has the best deployment policy, but that may just be rhetoric.

Oh yeah, and another question I have: Do you (or anyone else) know of anywhere to find stats as to how many docs are deployed overseas in battle areas? How many docs have been injured or killed during combat? I would really like some stats to support my argument to my wife and mother-in-law that after they drop hundreds of thousands of dollars on you to send you to school, they're not going to place you on the front lines.

 

[LauraDO]

How about a bag of flaming poo with a note in front of it that says: "Choose Laura...or else"

ummm....maybe lets think of another idea

 

[hoss22]

ummm....maybe lets think of another idea

Oh I've got plenty more where that came from

But seriously, good luck. I really hope you make it into our class. We need to up the number of Knoxvillers (Knox-villains, K-Towners, etc.)

 

[EEL08]

Well that's good to hear. I've been trying to convince my wife to let me do HPSP for about 2 years now (since I decided to attend med school) and I have been unable to. She (with the help of her mother) has this picture of me on a battlefield holding an Automatic Rifle in one hand and a stethoscope in the other! Whenever we talk about it their some retort is always, "Yeah, well how good does no school debt sound if you're dead?" and my same response is "If it is time for me to go it doesn't matter if I'm in the military or sitting at home".

Now, the biggest concern is though: how much say do you really have in where you are stationed? I know that most of the time you fill out a "dream sheet" and they try to place you there, but I hear that with a doc, they really don't ask, you go where they want you to go.

How long are navy deployments typically? You say you've been to twenty something countries, how much time did that take away from your wife and child? From what I understand, USAF has the best deployment policy, but that may just be rhetoric.

Oh yeah, and another question I have: Do you (or anyone else) know of anywhere to find stats as to how many docs are deployed overseas in battle areas? How many docs have been injured or killed during combat? I would really like some stats to support my argument to my wife and mother-in-law that after they drop hundreds of thousands of dollars on you to send you to school, they're not going to place you on the front lines.

Maybe this won't be the popular opinion but I would feel the same way as your wife does.

 

[LauraDO]

I was considering the military scholarship, but ultimately decided against it for many reasons. The biggest drawback for me was the lack of control over my residency. It definitely is nice to have everything paid for, but I think there are more important factors to consider. It seems to work for some people, but I think it takes a certain type of person (in terms of personality and family commitments, etc...).

Check out the Military Medicine (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=72) forum and other online resources for more info.

Believe me, I've done a ton of research and I agree you have to be a certain type of person. After looking through everything and weight the pros and cons, it really is something that I would be proud to do. If there were no money involved I would still be excited about the opportunity, I grew up an Army brat so I"m well acquainted with the pros and cons of military life and work

 

[hoss22]

Maybe this won't be the popular opinion but I would feel the same way as your wife does.

I don't necessarily blame her for feeling that way, that's why I would love to see some stats. I'm sticking beside my "The government won't spend that much then get me killed" argument though...unless I see something that says otherwise.

 

[EEL08]

I don't necessarily blame her for feeling that way, that's why I would love to see some stats. I'm sticking beside my "The government won't spend that much then get me killed" argument though...unless I see something that says otherwise.

It's not so much that I think it's a death sentence by any means but I would be concerned. I would also be thinking about taking care of the kids and missing out on time with my husband while he was deployed. I'm glad my husband has no interest in going that route although he's practically over the hill so they wouldn't want him anyway. 😉

 

[hoss22]

It's not so much that I think it's a death sentence by any means but I would be concerned. I would also be thinking about taking care of the kids and missing out on time with my husband while he was deployed. I'm glad my husband has no interest in going that route although he's practically over the hill so they wouldn't want him anyway. 😉

That's funny (your husband being over the hill)...now he'll have to join the military just to prove that he is not 😉

My main concern is right in-line with yours. I could accept being deployed for a couple of months at a time, but I wouldn't want to be away from my wife or kids (which we don't yet have...but possibly after year 2 🙂 ) for an entire year. That's why I have been interested in the AF (since they say their deployments are shorter and much more predictable) and not so much the Navy (which is supposedly the opposite)

 

[EEL08]

That's funny (your husband being over the hill)...now he'll have to join the military just to prove that he is not 😉

My main concern is right in-line with yours. I could accept being deployed for a couple of months at a time, but I wouldn't want to be away from my wife or kids (which we don't yet have...but possibly after year 2 🙂 ) for an entire year. That's why I have been interested in the AF (since they say their deployments are shorter and much more predictable) and not so much the Navy (which is supposedly the opposite)

I guess it depends on what you consider over the hill. I do like to tease him because he will be 40 in 11 days. I'm not at all saying that these military programs are not good or people should not choose them. Just want to clarify that. I'm just expressing the view that your wife probably has as well as other SOs. Even two months would be too much for me. Somedays I can't wait for my husband to get home to spend time with me and most importantly to help with the kids. I can't imagine feeling that way for two months. Plus our kids learn so much and change so much in such a short amount of time that I wouldn't want to miss out on that and I know my husband wouldn't either. Again just saying this is how I/we feel about it. It may be a great option for you and your wife but I think it's a huge enough decision that she should be on board with you if you choose to go this route.

P.S. I swear all my posts recently make me sound like a jerk. Can I just blame it on the headache I've had for over a week now? 😳

 

[hoss22]

I guess it depends on what you consider over the hill. I do like to tease him because he will be 40 in 11 days. I'm not at all saying that these military programs are not good or people should not choose them. Just want to clarify that. I'm just expressing the view that your wife probably has as well as other SOs. Even two months would be too much for me. Somedays I can't wait for my husband to get home to spend time with me and most importantly to help with the kids. I can't imagine feeling that way for two months. Plus our kids learn so much and change so much in such a short amount of time that I wouldn't want to miss out on that and I know my husband wouldn't either. Again just saying this is how I/we feel about it. It may be a great option for you and your wife but I think it's a huge enough decision that she should be on board with you if you choose to go this route.

P.S. I swear all my posts recently make me sound like a jerk. Can I just blame it on the headache I've had for over a week now? 😳

Yeah...sure...headache...you big jerk 😉.
No, your posts do not make you sound like that. I completely agree with you in that my wife would have to be on board 100% in order for me to do that, and I recommend the same for any married person considering military scholarships. Every situation will be unique, but nothing is worth causing that amount of strain on a marriage. If your wife (or husband) cannot handle any amount of separation, don't do the military because it is rather unlikely that you will never be deployed overseas somewhere at some point.

 

[LauraDO]

I guess it depends on what you consider over the hill. I do like to tease him because he will be 40 in 11 days. I'm not at all saying that these military programs are not good or people should not choose them. Just want to clarify that. I'm just expressing the view that your wife probably has as well as other SOs. Even two months would be too much for me. Somedays I can't wait for my husband to get home to spend time with me and most importantly to help with the kids. I can't imagine feeling that way for two months. Plus our kids learn so much and change so much in such a short amount of time that I wouldn't want to miss out on that and I know my husband wouldn't either. Again just saying this is how I/we feel about it. It may be a great option for you and your wife but I think it's a huge enough decision that she should be on board with you if you choose to go this route.

P.S. I swear all my posts recently make me sound like a jerk. Can I just blame it on the headache I've had for over a week now? 😳

No we know you are a jerk EE, it comes blaring through despite you trying to hide it with that whole 'nice' act. I don't know what type of charade you have going on, but we ain't buying it. I mean I take one look at that avatar mug and it has 'bi$%%ch' written all over it

Why don't you leave us alone and go beat up a seeing eye dog or something

 

[a817]

hey is LMU fully accredited?

 

[hoss22]

hey is LMU fully accredited?

LMU is DCOM is not.

We have provisional accreditation...which in the end means we just have to graduate a class before we are given "full accreditation". They'll talk about it at the interview.

If by chance you're asking because of the NHSC scholarship...we are not eligible 🙁

 

[EEL08]

No we know you are a jerk EE, it comes blaring through despite you trying to hide it with that whole 'nice' act. I don't know what type of charade you have going on, but we ain't buying it. I mean I take one look at that avatar mug and it has 'bi$%%ch' written all over it

Why don't you leave us alone and go beat up a seeing eye dog or something

Actually that was my morning activity. You'll have to come up with something else for me to do this afternoon. Plus I've already taken toys away from happy children and beaten up an elderly homeless woman so you'll have to come up with something really unique.

 

[Syncope82]

hey is LMU fully accredited?

the highest accreditation that DCOM can possibly have at this time is provisional accreditation. That is because there is no graduating class yet. When the class of 2011 graduates, it will automatically earn full accreditation as long as they keep up with what they need to be doing, and I have no doubt DCOM will not only keep up with standards, but exceed them.

DCOM is better off than other new schools, such as the rocky one since we are eligible for federal finaid right away since we are associated with LMU, which is fully accredited of course and has a very rich history

 

[a817]

hey hoss 22 thank you for the quick reply. I was wondering because of the federal loans etc. I also had another question, which is how much does DCOM push its students to do primary care. I am not saying that i don't want to do it, but i would like pretty much try experience a few specialties even if i end up doing primary care. I know it varies by school and some DO school have less than half its students do primary care.And different schools have different take on it. It is the home stretch and i am starting to get nervous, and not sure if i should wait a year (heard nothing from my first choice is NYCOM, and my second choice UMDNJ will tell me later this week about if i should get an interview, but i am not holding my breath).🙁 So i am having a tough time to see where else would i fit. LMU-DCOM sound great but i guess i will have to see it during the interview.

It is nerve recking when the admissions consoler for UMDNJ tells you that your file on the deans desk, but she is not in today but she will get to it and inform you by the end of the week...sigh cant sleep at night anymore

 

[hoss22]

hey hoss 22 thank you for the quick reply. I was wondering because of the federal loans etc. I also had another question, which is how much does DCOM push its students to do primary care. I am not saying that i don't want to do it, but i would like pretty much try experience a few specialties even if i end up doing primary care. I know it varies by school and some DO school have less than half its students do primary care.And different schools have different take on it. It is the home stretch and i am starting to get nervous, and not sure if i should wait a year (heard nothing from my first choice is NYCOM, and my second choice UMDNJ will tell me later this week about if i should get an interview, but i am not holding my breath).🙁 So i am having a tough time to see where else would i fit. LMU-DCOM sound great but i guess i will have to see it during the interview.

DCOM is great!!

I haven't gotten the feeling that they "push" in any direction. Sure, one of their agendas is to produce primary care physicians that will practice in the Appalachian region, but I believe they will do that by recruiting people from the region...not by any type of mandate or pressure to choose a specialty that you are not interested in.

I do not believe that you will feel pushed toward primary care. If that is one of your only concerns...you don't have anything to worry about with trying for DCOM😀

 

[RoseLee]

Hi everyone!

Just checking in to ask if anyone that interviewed on 2/22 or 2/26 has received a call yet? About what time of day does Dr. Stowers make the calls? I'm in CA and have been on pins/needles all day. I'm almost 100% sure I will attend if offered acceptance so much hope weighs on receiving a yes, we want you Roselee!!!😀

Waiting and hoping!

Roselee

 

[Syncope82]

hey hoss 22 thank you for the quick reply. I was wondering because of the federal loans etc. I also had another question, which is how much does DCOM push its students to do primary care. I am not saying that i don't want to do it, but i would like pretty much try experience a few specialties even if i end up doing primary care. I know it varies by school and some DO school have less than half its students do primary care.And different schools have different take on it. It is the home stretch and i am starting to get nervous, and not sure if i should wait a year (heard nothing from my first choice is NYCOM, and my second choice UMDNJ will tell me later this week about if i should get an interview, but i am not holding my breath).🙁 So i am having a tough time to see where else would i fit. LMU-DCOM sound great but i guess i will have to see it during the interview.

It is nerve recking when the admissions consoler for UMDNJ tells you that your file on the deans desk, but she is not in today but she will get to it and inform you by the end of the week...sigh cant sleep at night anymore

keep in mind, most people confuse primary care with being a family physician..it encompasses, family medicine, peds, psychiatry, ob.gyn, internal medicine. And from internal medicine, there are many roads open for you to do a fellowship to specialize further such as cardiolog, hem/oc. So primary care is really not the end of the world and most people who want to specialize are "primary care" to begin with since they are doing internal medicine

 

[prionsRbad]

keep in mind, most people confuse primary care with being a family physician..it encompasses, family medicine, peds, psychiatry, ob.gyn, internal medicine.

👍 Good point. I think people forget this.

 

[a817]

yea i know, that primary care is very broad. But i was just worried if i decided later on during med school that i wanted to do surgery (which i don't want to do right now) that there is something that is holding me back. One of the best advice someone gave to me is that don't be bias to any field before med school, because you are new to the field and really don't enough experience yet to make a strong decision which specialty to get into. He actually want to do primary care at first, and would never think of doing surgery but ended up in surgery. I just don't want to be restricted. Even at places i have already interviewed i felt that they really tried to push primary care down your throat. But i don't know that is just me.

 

[EEL08]

keep in mind, most people confuse primary care with being a family physician..it encompasses, family medicine, peds, psychiatry, ob.gyn, internal medicine. And from internal medicine, there are many roads open for you to do a fellowship to specialize further such as cardiolog, hem/oc. So primary care is really not the end of the world and most people who want to specialize are "primary care" to begin with since they are doing internal medicine

Primary care includes psychiatry? I never thought it was considered as such. Could someone enlighten me please?

 

[a817]

i think geriatrics is included in that list along with psyc(this one i am not sure) internal, obgyn, family practice, and peds