OH MY GOD!!!!! I got the call today from Dean Stowers around 3:20pm. I was at work but was able to answer. I was waiting all day to post on sdn and tell you guys how excited I am. This is THE BEST DAY EVER!!!!!! I will be attending and extremely thrilled. Good Luck to everyone else!
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Isn't that the most amazing call?!?! What was your reaction??
My reaction was......"I hope he called the right number".....I still feel shocked. It's so unreal. I think it won't feel real until I get the final letter.
Congrats!
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Seriously! That's got to be the best Christmas present ever! Your parents should wrap your letter & put it under the tree. 🙂
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WHEW. After a long drive home in 5.5 hours of POURING rain, I did what I needed most....had a dinner and drank a beer 😀 Sorry for the delay on the story. Perhaps I've built it up too much now haha.
So yesterday was the big travel day to get to Harrogate as I said. I slept in a little later than planned and ended up a little rushed, as I had a class at 1:30pm that I really didn't want to miss. Essentially, my goal was to have the car packed up beforehand so I could leave right after class. I got everything together, ran through my check list accounting for all items necessary to avoid potential last minute disasters (extra undershirts for my suit, extra pantyhose, yadda yadda yadda), got my stuff together, and hit the road after class around 3pm. Took the drive easy. There was really no need to stress and hurry there right?
I arrived at the Holiday Inn around 9pm or so. Grabbed some dinner at one of the few restaurants in Middlesboro and then went to go check in and unload the car. I was just starting to walk up to the main entrance of the hotel.
Immediately I turned around to my boyfriend who was at the trunk of the car getting loaded up. I desperately cried out his name three or four times, probably sounding like I was about to pass out and croak or something. In retrospect he said he knew immediately why I was saying his name like this...why, you might ask?
I. forgot. my. suit.
FIVE AND A HALF HOURS AWAY LESS THEN TWELVE HOURS FROM THE INTERVIEW.
And I forgot my suit.
How do you do that?!?! I'll tell you how. You run through your checklist and when you say "suit" you say "check" but you don't actually remove it from the closet door where it's hanging in its bag.
I cried out about four times, on the verge of tears, "What am I gonna do?!?" Of course he had no answer. I glanced across the street at the ever present Walmart, which made me want to cry. Showing up to my potentially life changing interview in a Walmart suit. I'm not saying it's completely unacceptable, but I had worked so hard to find the perfect one that I felt so confident in. I was devastated.
My eyes strayed from Walmart to a man fumbling in his car beside us, a garment bag teasing me from the backseat. I was thinking at least SOMEONE has some dress clothes around here! I proceeded to just lay on my car, bordering on nervous breakdown, finally turning myself over to where my back was against the car, my head desperately looking up the night sky. What was I to do?
After what seemed like an eternity and was probably more like 30 seconds, the man at the car beside us spoke up finally, as my outburst was probably a little alarming. He said quietly, "Are you all okay?" to which I answered, "Oh sure, sure. I just have an interview tomorrow and realized I have forgotten my suit."
No mention of the medical school.
And what does this man do, but say, "Is your interview with the medical school down the road?"
Why yes it is. And why do you ask?
"My niece is interviewing there as well. She has an extra suit. You should wear it!"
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YOU'VE GOT TO BE JOKING ME RIGHT?
How does THAT happen? How did I forget my suit, first of all. But even more insane, how does this man happen to be here at the same time as me, only to dangle my saving grace right in front of me.
He tells me to grab it out of the backseat, warning me that she's quite small, but I should try it anyway and then report back to their room.
I was shaking, overwhelmed to a point I'm not sure I ever have been, but I follow his persistent commands. I took it up to my room, knowing that I am close to her size, but that I haven't quite worn her size for well, eight years or so lol. I tried it on....
...and it basically fit! A few modifcations and two cheap Walmart dress undershirts later, and I looked better in this suit than I did the one I bought. I felt so good about it!!
If that isn't fate acting in my scatterbrained favor, then I don't know what is. Everything was so great today. Even if I don't get admitted directly, the sheer craziness of the past 24 hours was worth it. I was not nervous in one bit because of being a reapplicant to the school and I felt like I exuded so much more confidence than I had anticipated. They might wait to review my file until after I get my Master's semester grades, since my undergrad GPA was my weak point last year, but even then, I'm hoping that fate working in my favor with that suit is a sign!! I love this school and want to join their next class so badly.
Sorry for the rambling post, but I hope it was entertaining enough. Just put yourself in that exact situation for a minute. Really imagine it. You'd be thanking whatever god you might believe in eternally following a situation like that right?? I AM! I owe that girl and her amazing relative SO MUCH. 🙂
So yesterday was the big travel day to get to Harrogate as I said. I slept in a little later than planned and ended up a little rushed, as I had a class at 1:30pm that I really didn't want to miss. Essentially, my goal was to have the car packed up beforehand so I could leave right after class. I got everything together, ran through my check list accounting for all items necessary to avoid potential last minute disasters (extra undershirts for my suit, extra pantyhose, yadda yadda yadda), got my stuff together, and hit the road after class around 3pm. Took the drive easy. There was really no need to stress and hurry there right?
I arrived at the Holiday Inn around 9pm or so. Grabbed some dinner at one of the few restaurants in Middlesboro and then went to go check in and unload the car. I was just starting to walk up to the main entrance of the hotel.
Immediately I turned around to my boyfriend who was at the trunk of the car getting loaded up. I desperately cried out his name three or four times, probably sounding like I was about to pass out and croak or something. In retrospect he said he knew immediately why I was saying his name like this...why, you might ask?
I. forgot. my. suit.
FIVE AND A HALF HOURS AWAY LESS THEN TWELVE HOURS FROM THE INTERVIEW.
And I forgot my suit.
How do you do that?!?! I'll tell you how. You run through your checklist and when you say "suit" you say "check" but you don't actually remove it from the closet door where it's hanging in its bag.
I cried out about four times, on the verge of tears, "What am I gonna do?!?" Of course he had no answer. I glanced across the street at the ever present Walmart, which made me want to cry. Showing up to my potentially life changing interview in a Walmart suit. I'm not saying it's completely unacceptable, but I had worked so hard to find the perfect one that I felt so confident in. I was devastated.
My eyes strayed from Walmart to a man fumbling in his car beside us, a garment bag teasing me from the backseat. I was thinking at least SOMEONE has some dress clothes around here! I proceeded to just lay on my car, bordering on nervous breakdown, finally turning myself over to where my back was against the car, my head desperately looking up the night sky. What was I to do?
After what seemed like an eternity and was probably more like 30 seconds, the man at the car beside us spoke up finally, as my outburst was probably a little alarming. He said quietly, "Are you all okay?" to which I answered, "Oh sure, sure. I just have an interview tomorrow and realized I have forgotten my suit."
No mention of the medical school.
And what does this man do, but say, "Is your interview with the medical school down the road?"
Why yes it is. And why do you ask?
"My niece is interviewing there as well. She has an extra suit. You should wear it!"
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.
.
.
YOU'VE GOT TO BE JOKING ME RIGHT?
How does THAT happen? How did I forget my suit, first of all. But even more insane, how does this man happen to be here at the same time as me, only to dangle my saving grace right in front of me.
He tells me to grab it out of the backseat, warning me that she's quite small, but I should try it anyway and then report back to their room.
I was shaking, overwhelmed to a point I'm not sure I ever have been, but I follow his persistent commands. I took it up to my room, knowing that I am close to her size, but that I haven't quite worn her size for well, eight years or so lol. I tried it on....
...and it basically fit! A few modifcations and two cheap Walmart dress undershirts later, and I looked better in this suit than I did the one I bought. I felt so good about it!!
If that isn't fate acting in my scatterbrained favor, then I don't know what is. Everything was so great today. Even if I don't get admitted directly, the sheer craziness of the past 24 hours was worth it. I was not nervous in one bit because of being a reapplicant to the school and I felt like I exuded so much more confidence than I had anticipated. They might wait to review my file until after I get my Master's semester grades, since my undergrad GPA was my weak point last year, but even then, I'm hoping that fate working in my favor with that suit is a sign!! I love this school and want to join their next class so badly.
Sorry for the rambling post, but I hope it was entertaining enough. Just put yourself in that exact situation for a minute. Really imagine it. You'd be thanking whatever god you might believe in eternally following a situation like that right?? I AM! I owe that girl and her amazing relative SO MUCH. 🙂
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I had a couple instances like that today. On the question about what I think leadership is, I was thrown off and just didn't speak as competently as I normally do. Then when I gave examples of seeing physicians act as mentors in my shadowing experiences, I gave answers that made sense to me at the time but in retrospect, did not really apply all that well as much as I tried to recover them!! I am SO glad to hear you got in despite these small post interview insecurities. PM me and let me know who your interviewers were if you don't mind! CONGRATS!!
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When it rains... it pours! At least it only takes one act of kindness to clear up all the wetness! 🙂
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I am so happy 4 u! 👍Congrats!!!
Funny story, don't sweat the interview. On my way home from Harrogate, I went through the interview 10 times, remembering what I said and what should have said. I was rambling a little bit too with a question that I was not expecting. I had to force myself not to think about it.
You over it, so try to enjoy the upcoming holidays!!!!
Good Luck!
Grace, I have my fingers crossed for you!!!!!!! I couldn't stop laughing while reading your story; I'm glad it ended positively. You should have it published in one of those magazines that have a section for funny stories. This is your year! Best of luck to you.
I interviewed at LMU DCOM on Monday, and was initially VERY skeptical. I have to say though... I am a convert. It seems like an amazing school, with a lot of really great opportunities for rotations. Looking forward to a call🙂
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I'm glad you got over your skepticism! You don't mention where you're from but this area, to many from more urban areas, seems almost dead. Actually, if you've lived in larger areas your entire life, you may never like it. However, there are lots who end up loving it - especially if you have children and a family to think about!
You'd be surprised how many young physicians from LMU-DCOM/Pikeville/ETSU-Quillen end up STAYING in this area after residency, too. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, small town feel, and overall friendly atmosphere there's not much to dislike!
Hopefully next week you get your call!!! 🙂
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Big congrats to you! Are you from the area or will you be moving from far away?
I am from the Dallas area originally... and I am a city boy at heart. However, the simple fact that the area knows that it is very rural and doesnt try to act like its big city is refreshing. I did my undergrad and grad in a rural area, but it was pretentious like a city with nothing to back it up. I just really liked the school and the people! Thanks for the kind words 🙂
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There are some snooty areas like you mentioned but for the most part you'll find yourself in the 'friendly South.' I've traveled (and still do some) a lot over the years and have yet to find a more genuine group of people than southerners!
If you get accepted and want some recreational info let me know! There's a ton of stuff to do within a short drive.
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This was from a current student to someone in the c/o 2013:
Pretty sure the x200 is the updated version of the x61 so I'd say you're right. Never know, the x200 might get phased out by then!
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The Class of 2013 received the Lenovo x200 tablet. 2012 was x61. 2011 originally had Gateway tablets, but the school no longer had the parts to keep repairing (or replacing) them after Gateway went out of business, so they switched '11 to the x200 too before they started rotations.
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Hahaha I am so glad that I could entertain some of you with my absurdities. Seriously I called my mother and she said "Well it's not surprising since you're a part of this family!" because this is just how life goes for us most of the time. We just always have the most ridiculous things happen to us. Never a boring day in this family that's for sure!
While I'm still in disbelief about how well everything went, I'm definitely still crossing my fingers that Friday morning all of the adcom is on my side. I would love to have a straight admittance rather than waiting on my grades. BUT, in the meantime, I've got finals to study for and knowing the grades might really be important for an acceptance, I have some serious motivation.
Oh and I definitely need to give a shoutout to Bob since I know now for sure that he really does peruse these forums (he recognized me by my picture!) You were the best host a prospective student could ever ask for! Thanks for making my boyfriend feel so welcome during the process and for remembering me specifically from SDN! I hope I get to join you all next year! 🙂
While I'm still in disbelief about how well everything went, I'm definitely still crossing my fingers that Friday morning all of the adcom is on my side. I would love to have a straight admittance rather than waiting on my grades. BUT, in the meantime, I've got finals to study for and knowing the grades might really be important for an acceptance, I have some serious motivation.
Oh and I definitely need to give a shoutout to Bob since I know now for sure that he really does peruse these forums (he recognized me by my picture!) You were the best host a prospective student could ever ask for! Thanks for making my boyfriend feel so welcome during the process and for remembering me specifically from SDN! I hope I get to join you all next year! 🙂
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I'm glad everything went well for you! I really hope you get some good news in the near future! And I have to agree 100%, Bob is just great. He is an outstanding host and person.
Anyway, good luck Grace, I hope it all works out for you! 👍
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Congrats. 👍
I think Lmu is pretty much an underdog in this race since it is a new school. Students read SDN and wonder why everyone who interviews here love the school. Then again you have to experience it for yourself.
Also, I think their website have much more potential too. It could be more "student" friendly. I would definately put this pic for the main page:
This is the best:
see below.👍 Bob is great, do the tour!
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I have to agree. Bob was awesome and kept the day relaxed as it could be. I love the picture from the previous poster. I'm from Wisconsin and loved seeing cows in the front yard of the school! Good luck to you Grace. I couldn't even tell that wasn't your original suit 🙂
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😍 the positive change towards the school! Everyone here tries to make visitors feel welcome. And I think interviewees get a real idea of what the area is about, which is really critical so you don't get here and find out it's not what you wanted or expected.
I was hoping to get to see you before your interview! Thanks for the story. Sounds like everything is definitely on your side. I've got my fingers crossed for ya!
And I have to agree with y'all. Bob rocks. Incredibly gracious man with a smile for anyone who walks by.
Otis, congrats to you too.
Okay. This was just a quick break. Back to studying. I'll catch up with everyone next week. Unless I break down and stop in sooner.
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Stay focused! You can do it!!
Now that I've encouraged YOU, I need you to stop by that adcom meeting tomorrow morning and help me out by putting in a good word (or a hundred good words maybe?) Send good wishes my way to LMU-DCOM tomorrow everyone!!
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Oh geez, this is the danger of SDN. I feel like I have a huge family of people here that might be very let down if I'm waitlisted!! I'm not trying to be negative because I gave it my all for sure- I just don't want to disappoint anyone! The adcom met today... 😱I've got a good feeling about this!
While I am not a current student, I will say that I honestly think it's just too early to tell. I'm sure you know by now, with the other thread you started trying to make your decision, that DCOM students are excelling on their rotations. I think this can only lead to good thing. Good recommendations are bound to benefit them when applying for residencies. Plus, with the leadership role they are getting to take in the hospital, being second assist on many procedures and whatnot, they have got to be gaining tons of experience= confidence that will help them shine in their residency interviews. Now again, I am only a hopeful acceptee, but that is my $.02 for now!
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I've heard good things about Cumberland Gap Inn and their rate posted on their website is comparable to that of the Holiday Inn when you get the discount for mentioning the medical school interview. I opted for the Holiday Inn because my mom is a priority club member and I wanted to get her some points for staying there. Other than that though there are a few smaller joints around the Harrogate/Middlesboro area. I would stick with one of those 2 though because they both have good reps. Plus if you stay at the Holiday Inn Bob will come get you at the hotel if you want to ride in the shuttle to the school. 👍
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Oh, even if you do to get wait-listed, I still have a good feeling! What's meant to be will be what happens and one way or another you'll find your place in medicine... perseverance and persistence pays off!
If you do get the call, I feel very sorry for Dean Stowers' ear drums!
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I don't! I think I'll be speechless! I've already predicted that the call would most likely result in spontaneously bursting out into victory laps outside with random intermittent screams (mind you I currently live in the middle of downtown in a big city, so that could be interesting!)
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Running... screaming... intermittent babbling... don't mess up and get committed to an institution for the Holidays!!!
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Oh geez, this is the danger of SDN. I feel like I have a huge family of people here that might be very let down if I'm waitlisted!! I'm not trying to be negative because I gave it my all for sure- I just don't want to disappoint anyone! The adcom met today...
Don't worry, only 3 people reads this thread anyway.
Good luck!👍
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Woohoo! Another Wisconsinite!
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Somehow I skimmed over your post when I was reading a while back. I wasn't sure which one you were at first because I had forgotten where you were from, but after the other WI reference here, I remembered that you are from there too and we actually talked about it! Haha, you had a good aura about you during the day, so I am optimistic for you! This wait is killing me!!
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Thanks I'm praying for you too. This is your year 🙂 This wait is killing me too, I just want to know either way!
Oh I know how you feel Grace. Knowing that your fate has already been determined, yet you don't know it---argg, it's just frustrating to wait! It was driving me crazy when I was in the same spot. Anyway, you seem like a great person and I'm really pulling for you!
Ummm, trust me, waiting is better than getting the news that you didn't get in.... I know this from experience. 🙁
But hopefully you'll get some good news and then the wait you had to go through will have been totally worth it!
Good luck!! 🙂
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Ditto on that. I of course don't want to end up back on the waitlist, but I just need to know regardless!!
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Just got back from the Osteopathic Medical Conference at DCOM today. Had a great time and met a lot of good people! I forgot to ask if any were on SDN today!
Dean Stowers was sick so he wasn't there today - not sure how sick so don't be surprised if your call gets delayed, Grace! 🙂
Dean Stowers was sick so he wasn't there today - not sure how sick so don't be surprised if your call gets delayed, Grace! 🙂
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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!
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This will be the speaker at your white coat ceremony!
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I'll be there Tuesday as well, really excited about checking this school out
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