LMU-DCOM Discussion Thread 2009-2010

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gomango said:
I interviewed 11/16 and did receive a couple ethical questions. On one of them they kept changing the scenario over and over and I had to keep changing my answer to clarify things. It was sort of ridiculous and that's why I thought I hadn't done well, but I received my acceptance call, so apparently I did well.
I think the ethical questions are the easiest of all. If you stay true to yourself and your beliefs then these shouldn't be challenging. I wouldn't go into it looking to answer the question how you think they want you to answer that can get you in to trouble. Just stay true to yourself and your beliefs and what you think you would honestly do in that situation and there should be no problems. 🙂 I also think answering all questions like this gives them a true picture of who you are and it also radiates confidence because you do sound so much more confident in your answers when it is what you truly believe.

As far as the MCAT please don't sweat it. If you received an interview invite they WANT you. They saw something in your application that made them think that you would be a great student at DCOM.

My MCAT is very low, so low I didn't think I would get any interviews and now I am shocked that I have 4 interviews and 2 acceptances so far (my PS score was very low, I struggled with physics too!). I think the biggest hurdle I had to get over was thinking I wasn't "worthy" because of my MCAT. When someone told me that apparently the schools that want to interview me do not think it is a problem, I realized that these schools get thousands of applications and that something in mine (and yours too obviously!) stood out enough to make them think I would be right for their school DESPITE the very low MCAT. I realized if I went in to the interview thinking that "oh no my MCAT is so low, maybe they won't want me......" that I would fail miserably. I had to realize that they want me as a potential student, they CHOSE me for an interview, if the MCAT wasn't a problem for them, then I shouldn't think it is a problem at all.

The interview was a chance to show them that I was a confident person capable of doing some introspection and figuring out who I was as a person (you have to have done some introspection to figure out your strengths/weaknesses etc) and that I WANT to be a doctor and I WANT to go to their school. Again it was my chance to show them I was more than a score on some test and that I was up to the challenge of med school and ready to succeed!

Also remember this is a closed file interview and they do not have access to grades/scores etc. You will have to tell them about the things you want to tell them about, such as your achievements/volunteering/etc. You will just have to work them in to your questions as you answer them. It is your time to shine and show them why you want to go into medicine and why their school. 🙂

Good luck, you will do amazing! 🙂
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Some very seriously sound advice - almost worth a sticky!
 
I was wondering if DCOM has a board exam review class. I know that PCSOM has a review class and students from PCOM-GA (who have NO review course) feel that they are not prepared for the exam. One student from GA told me if she could do it agian, she would choose a school with a review. Just looking to get different opinions!
 
Does anyone know of any current students willing to host during interview season this year? I am asking a little late because my interview is coming up in a couple weeks, but staying at a hotel is just going to be a little bit of a stretch financially....if anyone knows of willing hosts please tell them to PM me and let me know soon so I can avoid booking the hotel! THANKS!
 
wackyfizzle said:
I was wondering if DCOM has a board exam review class. I know that PCSOM has a review class and students from PCOM-GA (who have NO review course) feel that they are not prepared for the exam. One student from GA told me if she could do it agian, she would choose a school with a review. Just looking to get different opinions!
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When I was there on the interview, we were told they do have one, if I remember correctly with Kaplan.
 
matrica said:
When I was there on the interview, we were told they do have one, if I remember correctly with Kaplan.
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Yep, it's Kaplan. We got our Kaplan books in August, have access to the online test prep starting this month through June and we have live lectures scheduled for the end of May during our intensive 10 day board prep.
 
thanks, I appreciate ya'll answering. I've tried to find out information on DCOM but I find the website lacking. My interview is a week from tomorrow!
 
wackyfizzle said:
thanks, I appreciate ya'll answering. I've tried to find out information on DCOM but I find the website lacking. My interview is a week from tomorrow!
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Good luck, you will get a lot of new info there. :luck::xf:
 
matrica said:
Good luck, you will get a lot of new info there. :luck::xf:
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Are you so excited to come to DOCM that you changed your status to "Medical Student" and your location to Harrogate before you got here? 😛
I'm glad you're excited to start at DCOM. You're gonna love it. Where are you moving from?
 
Well I mailed my depost today. I really hate spending money, but for the first time in my life I was actually excited about sending in my money. I look forward to this fall. Congrats to all who have been accepted.

Adam
 
Can anyone who has had an interview comment on the format? Is it one-on-one or in a group format? How many faculty/staff do you interview with?? Thanks in advance!!
 
Irishfan said:
Can anyone who has had an interview comment on the format? Is it one-on-one or in a group format? How many faculty/staff do you interview with?? Thanks in advance!!
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there is one interview... it is you and 2 faculty members (usually 1 D.O. and 1 Ph.D.) It is closed file (they dont know ANYTHING about you) and very laid back! they are just trying to get to know you as a person! Just stay relaxed and youll do great! Good luck!
 
prionsRbad said:
Are you so excited to come to DOCM that you changed your status to "Medical Student" and your location to Harrogate before you got here? 😛
I'm glad you're excited to start at DCOM. You're gonna love it. Where are you moving from?
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:laugh: yes, after 2 days I got accepted I changed my profile.
I am moving from GA, so it is not that far for me. Around 4 hours.
I can't wait to quit work and start school.
 
matrica said:
:laugh: yes, after 2 days I got accepted I changed my profile.
I am moving from GA, so it is not that far for me. Around 4 hours.
I can't wait to quit work and start school.
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I was super excited, too. I grew up in Marietta 😀 Enjoy the next 8 months! Make sure to do something super fun if you can!
 
matrica said:
I didn't have anything to do, so I watched all the episodes yesterday that was online on NBC. By the way, the Hungarian wedding episode was very funny to me, especially when they asked the pregnant woman which month she is in, she said 6 not as they translated around 8. I speak Hungarian, so it was a funny episode to me. :laugh:
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My Chem prof is a Hungarian native - hilarious guy! He came from the University of Budapest where he taught for 40 years... needless to say his expectations are very high but he knows how to teach well!

Anyway - you watched the NBC Trauma, which is a very good show! I was mentioning the TLC version though which is a reality show! http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/trauma/trauma.html 🙂
 
prionsRbad said:
I was super excited, too. I grew up in Marietta 😀 Enjoy the next 8 months! Make sure to do something super fun if you can!
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I used to live in Marietta. I lived there for a year. Now I live in a middle of nowhere in GA. :laugh:

CopToEM said:
My Chem prof is a Hungarian native - hilarious guy! He came from the University of Budapest where he taught for 40 years... needless to say his expectations are very high but he knows how to teach well!

Anyway - you watched the NBC Trauma, which is a very good show! I was mentioning the TLC version though which is a reality show! http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/trauma/trauma.html 🙂
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Yeah, Hungarians are everywhere 😎.
Yeah, I did watch the sitcom, I thought that's what you were talking about. Oops, misunderstanding. I will check it out on TLC, I didn't know about that. Thanks.
 
matrica said:
Yeah, I did watch the sitcom, I thought that's what you were talking about. Oops, misunderstanding. I will check it out on TLC, I didn't know about that. Thanks.
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Oh, keep watching the sitcom... it's a good show! Trauma: Life in the ER is a must watch though! There's several seasons on iTunes if you can't get your hands on 'em online anywhere (hulu?). They're really worth the purchase! More chest tubes than you can shake a fist at!
 
I had my interview yesterday and as most people already mentioned, the school is definitely top of the line. The interview was very much like a conversation, and as soon as you start talking, the nerves disappear. I thought the questions were basic interview questions (why LMU?, why DO?, etc). I didn't get any ethical questions, but I think a couple people from my group did. The students and faculty were very welcoming.

As far as the location, it is very rural; the scenery is beautiful with many outdoor activities for those who are interested. The drive from the airport was very long. The roads pass through small towns with a speed limit that doesn't go above 55mph.

Overall, I had a great time. I stayed at the Cumberland Gap Inn and would recommend it; it is very close to the school.
The school is very new, but already appears more organized than some of the established DO schools. I believe its reputation will continue to advance rapidly. I would love to attend DCOM :xf: The committee will be reviewing our applications Friday, so by Monday, Dean Stowers will begin making his acceptance calls. I'm a little worried, but hopeful for some good news next week.

Good Luck to everyone whose interviews are coming up. I promise, it is as relaxing as everyone says it is.
 
VizslaDOg said:
I'm a little worried, but hopeful for some good news next week.

Good Luck to everyone whose interviews are coming up. I promise, it is as relaxing as everyone says it is.
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Why are you worried?

And, btw, I love the username. Vizslas are gorgeous!
 
VizslaDOg said:
I had my interview yesterday and as most people already mentioned, the school is definitely top of the line. The interview was very much like a conversation, and as soon as you start talking, the nerves disappear. I thought the questions were basic interview questions (why LMU?, why DO?, etc). I didn't get any ethical questions, but I think a couple people from my group did. The students and faculty were very welcoming.

As far as the location, it is very rural; the scenery is beautiful with many outdoor activities for those who are interested. The drive from the airport was very long. The roads pass through small towns with a speed limit that doesn't go above 55mph.

Overall, I had a great time. I stayed at the Cumberland Gap Inn and would recommend it; it is very close to the school.
The school is very new, but already appears more organized than some of the established DO schools. I believe its reputation will continue to advance rapidly. I would love to attend DCOM :xf: The committee will be reviewing our applications Friday, so by Monday, Dean Stowers will begin making his acceptance calls. I'm a little worried, but hopeful for some good news next week.

Good Luck to everyone whose interviews are coming up. I promise, it is as relaxing as everyone says it is.
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Great feedback! Hopefully the wait can be just as relaxing for you - I hope you hear good news! 🙂 :luck::xf:
 
vols said:
Why are you worried?

And, btw, I love the username. Vizslas are gorgeous!
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I'm worried because my answer to one of their questions was not as articulate and fluid as I meant it to be. It wasn't even a hard question (what class did you like least? or something like that). I feel like it made me look disorganized. I hope they'll let it slide. I don't know what I was thinking.


Yes, Vizslas are very cute. 😍
 
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Does anyone know how late into December they will be holding interviews? Looks like two interview days a week....is that correct?
 
Irishfan said:
Does anyone know how late into December they will be holding interviews? Looks like two interview days a week....is that correct?
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I interview on the 8th. Yes, they interview on Mondays and Wednesdays. I am not sure if they are holding interviews on the 15th and 16th with it being so close to the winter break.
 
GraceEuphoria said:
I interview on the 8th. Yes, they interview on Mondays and Wednesdays. I am not sure if they are holding interviews on the 15th and 16th with it being so close to the winter break.
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Oh okay. Thanks Grace. Good luck with yours!
 
Irishfan said:
Oh okay. Thanks Grace. Good luck with yours!
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Thanks, but I accidentally lied! The interviews are on Mondays and Tuesdays, not Mondays and Wednesdays. I'm not sure where that came from, since mine is on a Tuesday...either way, they interview two days week! 🙂
 
Has anyone else committed to DCOM and sent in the deposit? Mine has been sent in, that put everything into reality for me.
 
MuseRN2DO said:
Has anyone else committed to DCOM and sent in the deposit? Mine has been sent in, that put everything into reality for me.
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I sent it 2 weeks ago. I am excited. Now, I need to save up money for the moving. :banana:
 
I cancelled my interview for Dec 8 if anyone feels like trying to slip into that spot. Good Luck!
 
TANSTAAFL said:
I cancelled my interview for Dec 8 if anyone feels like trying to slip into that spot. Good Luck!
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Aw sad. That is my interview day! Did you get accepted somewhere else? Congrats if so!

I am seriously so bursting at the seams excited to interview here (again, haha)...I will be the girl with the stupid goofy grin plastered on her face if anyone wants to pick me out.
 
It snowed in Eastern TN/Southwest VA! 🙂 6 inches and counting currently! 😛
 
I'm pretty jealous! Good to hear that the roads are clear though- I was starting to plan my walking route lol
 
Hi everyone,

By looking at the map, I saw that LMU is very far from the airport. It would cost me a lot to go by taxi. I wonder if there's a shuttle/bus???
 
Athens said:
Hi everyone,

By looking at the map, I saw that LMU is very far from the airport. It would cost me a lot to go by taxi. I wonder if there's a shuttle/bus???
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No, there is no shuttle or bus from the airport to the school that I'm aware of. Taxi or car rental were the only options I found while looking--I chose to rent a car when I interviewed. Good luck 🙂
 
To everyone who was interviewed: What's your impression with the school?
 
Athens said:
To everyone who was interviewed: What's your impression with the school?
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Hi Athens!! you will for sure be impressed!!! The facilities are amazing, the faculty and staff are outstanding, and the curriculum is organized and well-thought-out....it's about 1.5 hrs away from knoxville but the scenery is amazing
I was also accepted to an older school (some would argue one of the best DO schools around)-- but i will be turning it down to attend DCOM because I was more impressed/felt more welcomed there!

good luck with your medical school journey!
 
Athens said:
To everyone who was interviewed: What's your impression with the school?
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I liked it. I felt it would be a good place to study for 2 years. I got waitlisted here....but its all good. I am thinking if I actually study for my MCAT this time I can do so much better and have alot more options. I also am starting to think MD schools might be better for me....HOWEVER....if I were to do a DO.....DCOM would be the top on my list......maybe UNT TCOM, NOVA and LECOM-B.....those would be the only DO schools I would apply for next year....I am wondering if DCOM does deferment for enrollment.

Anyway.....I liked it because the faculty are student focused and they are invested in producing a good product.
 
Yup, roads are clear, but this is what it looked like today!

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I love snow too!!! I am leaving for Harrogate in a couple hours and can't wait to see it! 😍
 
Has anyone that interviewed last week gotten a call today?
 
Oh my goodness...I just got to Harrogate not too long ago and disaster basically struck. I don't want to jinx myself now by telling the story before the interview...but I think fate is in my favor during this interview! 🙂
 
GraceEuphoria said:
Oh my goodness...I just got to Harrogate not too long ago and disaster basically struck. I don't want to jinx myself now by telling the story before the interview...but I think fate is in my favor during this interview! 🙂
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The hotel messed up your reservation and you're sleeping on the side of US-58?! Let's hope not!
 
GraceEuphoria said:
Oh my goodness...I just got to Harrogate not too long ago and disaster basically struck. I don't want to jinx myself now by telling the story before the interview...but I think fate is in my favor during this interview! 🙂
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Try to keep warm and good luck tomorrow, Grace!
 
CopToEM said:
The hotel messed up your reservation and you're sleeping on the side of US-58?! Let's hope not!
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Haha, no not quite. I reread what I posted and it doesn't really make sense. But basically a really bad situation turned out really well and I think it's a sign. Just wait for it. It's a pretty fantastic story.
 
GraceEuphoria said:
Haha, no not quite. I reread what I posted and it doesn't really make sense. But basically a really bad situation turned out really well and I think it's a sign. Just wait for it. It's a pretty fantastic story.
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Good luck, I pray 4 u today :luck::xf:👍.

I know what happened!!! You had a flat tire, and than somebody pulled over and it was Dr. Stowers, and he changed your tire, plus you guys became best friends forever. 😉

Good luck!
 
matrica said:
Good luck, I pray 4 u today :luck::xf:👍.

I know what happened!!! You had a flat tire, and than somebody pulled over and it was Dr. Stowers, and he changed your tire, plus you guys became best friends forever. 😉

Good luck!
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You should have been an investigator, Watson (matrica).
 
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