LMU-DCOM Discussion Thread 2009-2010

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Ohhh, also, for anyone who has been accepted this cycle... what an honor you guys have!

This will be the speaker at your white coat ceremony!

Source: http://www.goofigure.com/UserGoofigureDetail.asp?gooID=6199

He sounds impressive as heck. I'll definitely be attending!

Hero, D.O. was confusing to the people at Newsweek?

 

[CopToEM]

He sounds impressive as heck. I'll definitely be attending!

Hero, D.O. was confusing to the people at Newsweek?

Of course! They just assumed he was an M.D. - a clear slap in the face of many D.O.'s of course! They said he's very hard to book because he's so in demand so needless to say they seemed pretty excited about it!

 

[beckhunter116]

It's a shame that they didn't put Hero D.O as that would have been very positive advertising of osteopathic medicine. I'm sure he will be a fabulous speaker, congrats to everyone who has been accepted and good luck to everyone who is waiting for good news! 😀

 

[matrica]

It's a shame that they didn't put Hero D.O as that would have been very positive advertising of osteopathic medicine. I'm sure he will be a fabulous speaker, congrats to everyone who has been accepted and good luck to everyone who is waiting for good news! 😀

👍

Newsweek cover from 2006. He went to New york for DO school, now he is in GA at MCG. Very impressive. Can't wait. I hope I get a pic with him. 😎


hey,
1. Anybody knows if LMU have a pre-screen test before the Comlex?
2. Also, did the school released officially the Comlex averages?
3. Anybody knows anything about the USMLE scores?
Thx.

 

[korsibor]

I'll be there Tuesday as well, really excited about checking this school out

Same here

 

[CopToEM]

It's a shame that they didn't put Hero D.O as that would have been very positive advertising of osteopathic medicine. I'm sure he will be a fabulous speaker, congrats to everyone who has been accepted and good luck to everyone who is waiting for good news! 😀

Looks like D.O. actually might have gotten MORE press because of the screw up! Lots of people wrote letters to the editor and if you google Hero, M.D. you'll find where Newsweek wrote an apology, etc.

 

[CopToEM]

2. Also, did the school released officially the Comlex averages?
Thx.

The 2nd years told us that the COMLEX averages still haven't been released yet.

 

[jm192]

I'll be there Tuesday as well, really excited about checking this school out

Me too! Everyone I've talked to is so excited about what's going on at DCOM. From people I've talked to, very high tech, top notch faculty.

 

[CopToEM]

Me too! Everyone I've talked to is so excited about what's going on at DCOM. From people I've talked to, very high tech, top notch faculty.

You definitely have to see it to believe it! 🙂

 

[korsibor]

Interviewing on Tuesday. I can't find anywhere to stay. Holiday Inn is fully booked and cumberland has only smoking rooms.

 

[CopToEM]

Interviewing on Tuesday. I can't find anywhere to stay. Holiday Inn is fully booked and cumberland has only smoking rooms.

Look in Tazewell, TN, it's only about a 10 miles away and it's quite literally straight down the road.

 

[VizslaDOg]

I am so excited Dr. Jadick will be our speaker, thanks for posting that. Extremely thrilled about attending DCOM. I will be mailing my deposit tomorrow. Also, I am contemplating applying for a military scholarship and have been doing a lot of research on it. Any input from someone who has gone the HPSP route?

 

[Jedi Mindtricks]

He sounds impressive as heck. I'll definitely be attending!

Hero, D.O. was confusing to the people at Newsweek?

Yeah, the NYCOM students were telling me about him. He is an alumnae from NYCOM. Navy HPSP. He wrote a book. My NYCOM interview is late January. :/ Yeah that is offensive to the D.O.'s I think, because it suggests/implies that only M.D's are Physicians indirectly.

Also does anyone know how fast the DCOM waitlist moves? I'm thinking it doesn't move much. I'm not expecting to get into DCOM now. But all is good.

My VCOM interview is tomorrow. 🙂

 

[ajeffries43]

Also does anyone know how fast the DCOM waitlist moves? I'm thinking it doesn't move much. I'm not expecting to get into DCOM now. But all is good.

I was waitlisted last year and didn't get accepted until late June/first of July. The waitlist DOES move quite a bit, but not until after they've finished ALL of the interviews in the Spring.

So don't give up hope, and be patient.

 

[AgDoc84]

I don't even know my fate yet, but things like this are always good to hear... the calming words are always appreciated 🙂

I was waitlisted last year and didn't get accepted until late June/first of July. The waitlist DOES move quite a bit, but not until after they've finished ALL of the interviews in the Spring.

So don't give up hope, and be patient.

 

[CopToEM]

I am so excited Dr. Jadick will be our speaker, thanks for posting that. Extremely thrilled about attending DCOM. I will be mailing my deposit tomorrow. Also, I am contemplating applying for a military scholarship and have been doing a lot of research on it. Any input from someone who has gone the HPSP route?

I think you just contact your local recruiter for more info. If you have Facebook, there is a group for HPSP med students that has a lot of good info as well!

 

[Woodstock45678]

Cop,
Not sure how I missed this post, and don't want to bring up old news, but how in h&#! do you know Dr. Nida?

And I only got to work with him for a day but he's a crack-up to be around. I've heard he's a good lecturer as well.

 

[nascardoc]

For current students, does anyone have any idea how the residency placements are going to shake out? I know they still have one year, but has anyone at the school talked about it yet?

Can you clarify your question? I am not sure what you're asking.

👍

Newsweek cover from 2006. He went to New york for DO school, now he is in GA at MCG. Very impressive. Can't wait. I hope I get a pic with him. 😎


hey,
1. Anybody knows if LMU have a pre-screen test before the Comlex?
2. Also, did the school released officially the Comlex averages?
3. Anybody knows anything about the USMLE scores?
Thx.

1) Not that I am aware of....we do have a Kaplan review with a couple required diagnostic tests to assess areas of weakness
2) They have not been released yet
3) No idea, harder to get this info since students are not required to take the exam.

 

[matrica]

Can you clarify your question? I am not sure what you're asking.



1) Not that I am aware of....we do have a Kaplan review with a couple required diagnostic tests to assess areas of weakness
2) They have not been released yet
3) No idea, harder to get this info since students are not required to take the exam.

Thanks

 

[Sandey]

Good Luck to each of you. Withdrew my acceptance tody. Attending DMU. LMUDCOM was very impressive though. Good Luck and Happy Holidays.

 

[korsibor]

Arrived in Harrogate. Debusk is like a light house on a hill , magnificent and hard to miss. I am excited about this. My hotel is nothing to write home about , I dont really care right now. I am looking forward to the interview tomorrow. Anybody interviewing tomorrow? What time was the pizza meet-and-greet thing for those of you who interviewed already.

 

[Irishfan]

Does anyone know how many acceptance offers have been given out thus far?

 

[Irishfan]

Arrived in Harrogate. Debusk is like a light house on a hill , magnificent and hard to miss. I am excited about this. My hotel is nothing to write home about , I dont really care right now. I am looking forward to the interview tomorrow. Anybody interviewing tomorrow? What time was the pizza meet-and-greet thing for those of you who interviewed already.

I haven't interviewed, but the flyer says 6:30 PM.

 

[deleted212936]

Hi everyone,

I wonder if it's possible to take a taxi from McGhee-Tyson Airport to the school?
I ask this because it takes ~1.5 hour to the school, would any taxi driver agree to drive this far? Also, how much (approx.) would it cost?

I'm wondering whether I should take a taxi or rent a car here...

 

[AgDoc84]

I rented a NICE car from Thrifty for only about $55, and I cannot imagine that you could get a cab for less than that. It is a very nice drive, plus you have the freedom to come and go as you please. 🙂

Hi everyone,

I wonder if it's possible to take a taxi from McGhee-Tyson Airport to the school?
I ask this because it takes ~1.5 hour to the school, would any taxi driver agree to drive this far? Also, how much (approx.) would it cost?

I'm wondering whether I should take a taxi or rent a car here...

 

[tantana30]

Hey....is it late to send in secondary for LMU-DCOM ???? what are my chances of acceptance or interview call...my gpa is 3.6, sgpa is 3.4, and mcat is 23q...i know my mcat is low...

 

[GraceEuphoria]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀
🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍🙂🙂🙂

I have been dreaming of the day I would post this!! It's probably a good thing I missed Dr. Stower's call, but I was so excited to hear Robin, Amy, and Janette in the background telling me how excited they were for me!! It was extremely encouraging. I CAN'T WAIT TO START HERE IN THE FALL!!!! See you all in the fall!!

 

[GraceEuphoria]

Hey....is it late to send in secondary for LMU-DCOM ???? what are my chances of acceptance or interview call...my gpa is 3.6, sgpa is 3.4, and mcat is 23q...i know my mcat is low...

Send it in! You just never know! They have accepted GPAs of 23 and lower. They just want to see that you are passionate about pursuing medicine!

 

[Chesney Fan]

Congrats! I received the phone call today as well! Congrats to those who have been accepted and best wishes to those still in the process! SDN has been a great resource for me throughout the process, thanks to everyone who posts here. 🙂

 

[GraceEuphoria]

Congrats! I received the phone call today as well! Congrats to those who have been accepted and best wishes to those still in the process! SDN has been a great resource for me throughout the process, thanks to everyone who posts here. 🙂

Were you at the 12/7 interview or my interview on 12/8 one that I was at?

 

[Chesney Fan]

I was at the 12/8 interview day.

 

[smrdoc15]

got my acceptance call today as well... I interviewed 12/8

 

[GraceEuphoria]

I was at the 12/8 interview day.

got my acceptance call today as well... I interviewed 12/8

Who were you guys?? I am trying to place everyone! I remember who everyone was by face and location, but give me a quick refresher! Are you guys planning on attending DCOM?

 

[Chesney Fan]

I am the one from IL...and yes I plan on attending DCOM...I can't wait!! 🙂

 

[smrdoc15]

I'm the girl from KY... and not sure on DCOM quite yet. I really like the school but am waiting to hear at a few other places too...

 

[AgDoc84]

I am assuming waitlist for me- There are worse things 😳

 

[RitaHayworth]

Accepted 2:48 pm Mountain time. Yoohooo!!!

 

[123880]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀
🙂😍😍🙂

I have been dreaming of the day I would post this!! It's probably a good thing I missed Dr. Stower's call, but I was so excited to hear Robin, Amy, and Janette in the background telling me how excited they were for me!! It was extremely encouraging. I CAN'T WAIT TO START HERE IN THE FALL!!!! See you all in the fall!!

While this isn't me (the chica down there toasting you from the martini glass) yet, it's the thought...If I could, I'd toast you with a martini. 😉 Instead, I"ll raise my cappuccino in your honor. I'm so freakin' happy for you and think it's awesome that everything went so well for you this time. Way to rock it!

Congrats! I received the phone call today as well! Congrats to those who have been accepted and best wishes to those still in the process! SDN has been a great resource for me throughout the process, thanks to everyone who posts here. 🙂

got my acceptance call today as well... I interviewed 12/8

Congrats to both of you as well!

This seems like it would be the best time of the year to get accepted. Anytime is awesome, in truth, but seems like it would be like an added bonus at the holidays.

 

[GraceEuphoria]

I am the one from IL...and yes I plan on attending DCOM...I can't wait!! 🙂

Ok I remember you! See you in the fall!!

I'm the girl from KY... and not sure on DCOM quite yet. I really like the school but am waiting to hear at a few other places too...

Good luck deciding! Can't complain about multiple decisions to choose between! DCOM is awesome though, so I hope you choose it!

I am assuming waitlist for me- There are worse things 😳

Don't give up! Sometimes the calls don't go through for weird reasons or Dean Stowers can't make them all! I have heard stories about these things happening. Start your letter of intent if you're really set on DCOM!

Accepted 2:48 pm Mountain time. Yoohooo!!!

CONGRATS!! Best feeling ever huh?!?!

 

[Mota]

Grats to everyone who got acceptances today! 👍

 

[matrica]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀
🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍🙂🙂🙂

I have been dreaming of the day I would post this!! It's probably a good thing I missed Dr. Stower's call, but I was so excited to hear Robin, Amy, and Janette in the background telling me how excited they were for me!! It was extremely encouraging. I CAN'T WAIT TO START HERE IN THE FALL!!!! See you all in the fall!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, I am so excited for you!!!! Congratulation !!!!!
Now go and sign up for our Facebook group!!!
Go and Celebrate!!!!

 

[matrica]

congrats to everybody, really. YAY!👍

AgDoc84,
Don't give up just yet!👍

 

[tantana30]

Hi everyone...congrats on getting accepted...it is a great feeling, so just enjoy...and GraceEuphoria thanks for the suggestion, i will send it in... 😀

 

[Irishfan]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀
🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍🙂🙂🙂

I have been dreaming of the day I would post this!! It's probably a good thing I missed Dr. Stower's call, but I was so excited to hear Robin, Amy, and Janette in the background telling me how excited they were for me!! It was extremely encouraging. I CAN'T WAIT TO START HERE IN THE FALL!!!! See you all in the fall!!

Congrats!!

 

[cole06]

I got my call today!! (actually i technically missed it and got the voicemail hours later!)

congrats to everyone else
cant wait to see you all in the fall!!

 

[CopToEM]

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

Especially you, Grace! I know how bad you wanted this... the pursuit is over and the journey begins!
​

 

[Jedi Mindtricks]

I am assuming waitlist for me- There are worse things 😳

Waitlist isn't that bad. Especially if you are not sure what you want to do/where you want to go. I interviewed what seems like way back in November like the 16th. BUT if I was accepted I would have to make an immediate decision within 30days. Which would suck. Dropping like $2000 after only interviewing (first interview) at one place.

Felt my VCOM interview yesterday went WAY better than my DCOM interview. WAY better. Actually with my extensive research background and fluency in spanish and clinical experiences in South America, I think VCOM might be a better fit for me. Will find out on Thursday about VCOM. But still....the 30 day thing sucks. I absolutely love VCOM, the college town of Blacksburg with the Virginia Tech Affiliation..(They have indian and Thai Restaurants!!!) ....but my first choice is Ponce Escuela De Medicina....or San Juan Bautista....and those do not even begin mainland interviews until like Febuary/march/april.... So I have to dish out money to either VCOM or NYCOM if I get in to hold a seat.........I do love DCOM...I think their first 2 years of basic would be great.....but seeing VCOM convinced me it might be a better fit. A girl I interviewed with at DCOM who got into both is going to go to VCOM...need to talk to her about it actually.

But yeah....me getting into Ponce would be like Grace getting into DCOM. By the way Grace...very happy for you. NOW the real work begins. 🙂

Congrats to everyone else. Agdoc....maybe you will find out you got in at DCOM. How did your interview go? I didn't feel like I connected at all with my DCOM intervewers....there was no flow...no conversation...no warmth....had the exact opposite experience at VCOM. Everything happens for a reason. I will say this....I liked the students at DCOM better than those at VCOM for the most part from who I met.

Good luck to everyone!

 

[CopToEM]

I am assuming waitlist for me- There are worse things 😳

👍 Absolutely! Plenty from these boards have gotten accepted from the WL, so if that does turn out to be the case... don't give up! 🙂

 

[matrica]

Waitlist isn't that bad. Especially if you are not sure what you want to do/where you want to go. I interviewed what seems like way back in November like the 16th. BUT if I was accepted I would have to make an immediate decision within 30days. Which would suck. Dropping like $2000 after only interviewing (first interview) at one place.

Felt my VCOM interview yesterday went WAY better than my DCOM interview. WAY better. Actually with my extensive research background and fluency in spanish and clinical experiences in South America, I think VCOM might be a better fit for me. Will find out on Thursday about VCOM. But still....the 30 day thing sucks. I absolutely love VCOM, the college town of Blacksburg with the Virginia Tech Affiliation..(They have indian and Thai Restaurants!!!) ....but my first choice is Ponce Escuela De Medicina....or San Juan Bautista....and those do not even begin mainland interviews until like Febuary/march/april.... So I have to dish out money to either VCOM or NYCOM if I get in to hold a seat.........I do love DCOM...I think their first 2 years of basic would be great.....but seeing VCOM convinced me it might be a better fit. A girl I interviewed with at DCOM who got into both is going to go to VCOM...need to talk to her about it actually.

But yeah....me getting into Ponce would be like Grace getting into DCOM. By the way Grace...very happy for you. NOW the real work begins. 🙂

Congrats to everyone else. Agdoc....maybe you will find out you got in at DCOM. How did your interview go? I didn't feel like I connected at all with my DCOM intervewers....there was no flow...no conversation...no warmth....had the exact opposite experience at VCOM. Everything happens for a reason. I will say this....I liked the students at DCOM better than those at VCOM for the most part from who I met.

Good luck to everyone!

Good luck to you with all your interviews!👍

👍 Absolutely! Plenty from these boards have gotten accepted from the WL, so if that does turn out to be the case... don't give up! 🙂

Absolutely there are always people who withdraw, and don't worry if you interview late next spring, because students I met at DCOM got in from the spring interviews, so send secondary, just have patience.

 

[DO3]

Hey....is it late to send in secondary for LMU-DCOM ???? what are my chances of acceptance or interview call...my gpa is 3.6, sgpa is 3.4, and mcat is 23q...i know my mcat is low...

My stats are almost identical to yours, and I was accepted in November. You never know unless you try.