Honestly, I think my rural health background and coming from a small town in MS put me over the top. I probably would have applied sooner if I could do it over, but it turned out how I wanted in the end right? Don't be nervous for the interview!! I was a little jittery til we got going.
My file was complete in mid November I think. From the time I sent in my secondary to being offered an interview wasn't long...maybe 5 days. Have you tried following up with them?
Their range for accepted scores/GPAs is reallllly wide from what I've picked up on so far, so unless you have low stats on both, I doubt that's it. Also, while they attract lots of TN applicants, there are really people accepted from all over the US. Did something else maybe stand out in your app as a red flag? How are your e.c. activities/community efforts/clinical experience? How about your personal statement? An even bigger question- are other schools taking an interest in your application?
We were told during our interview session they end up accepting abt 160, and that they had 50 firm acceptances. That was before our group got acceptances and doesn't factor in offers they'd made to people that were still debating. Hope that helps!
Yep, mine came 2 days ago as well. The thing is that I was trying to call Mary K. Bowen-Reynolds to ask some questions but wasn't able to reach her.
You can try doing a letter of interest.
I would suggest doing a search of the SDN site to get a more comprehensive view of what others have included in theirs, but at the very least it should express things such as...why specifically you want to go to DCOM (e.g. the rural hospital rotation is a neat idea, and would be a great capstone and preparation for your hopes to set up a medical home in your hometown)...what you've been doing to keep working toward the goal of matriculating at DCOM (additional volunteering/positions of leadership/coursework/MCAT)...that sort of thing
The school insurance won't be available until orientation, but will be retroactive to the first day of that month (confusing, I know). Personally I didn't have my hepatitis series done and was able to put it off until I had school insurance without repercussions. If money is an issue get in touch with Amy or Jody and I'm sure something can be worked out, and possibly see if a doc in your town would be willing to cut you a break if you explained the physical was to start medical school🙄.
I second what has been said here. Call the school and explain the situation and see if there are some things that can wait until after your insurance kicks in.
If you know where you got your tetanus shot, you can get the paperwork showing the date. As long as you're current, I don't think you have to get a new one.
Yep-you're right.
