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i should be starting it soon. Has it been posted on their website yet?Anybody starting on the supplemental yet???
i should be starting it soon. Has it been posted on their website yet?
ill have to check. they don't take it prior to july first i believe. So Ill be putting it in the mail june 30th lol
I interviewed here last year and am currently waitlisted but I just resubmitted my primary TODAY. its my first choice again so HERE WE GO!
thanks so much for saying that. Its nice to have so much support from fellow sdn'ers. I really hope your right!I'm still pulling for you to get an acceptance off the waitlist last minute, Dr. Yiot. I've been following your progress this past cycle - good luck!! If not, I can't imagine them not letting you in this cycle. Either way, I'm sure you'll be starting medical school very soon
your lmy ID is sent to you in an email, I believe its the confirmation they recieved your primary, or the "invitation" to fill out your secondary. either way you'll have it in time to submit *i believe* at least I did no problem. I never knew they were trying to increase class size? do you have a source that they are building another building? lolYeah it's up! http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/pdfs/supplemental_application.pdf I'm just wondering what my LMU ID is, I guess they just fill that one out for you??? In any case good luck! This is my first time applying so if you don't get in off of the waitlist, maybe we'll be in the same class! I just visited the other day and the school is NICE, not to mention they're building another, much larger school right across the road that will allow them to increase class size substantially. Good luck!!
thanks so much for saying that. Its nice to have so much support from fellow sdn'ers. I really hope your right!
your lmy ID is sent to you in an email, I believe its the confirmation they recieved your primary, or the "invitation" to fill out your secondary. either way you'll have it in time to submit *i believe* at least I did no problem. I never knew they were trying to increase class size? do you have a source that they are building another building? lol
also do you live in TN? I wish I could visit more often, actually I wish I lived in a town like harrogate or even tazewell. lol NJ gets old IMO. good luck this app season! it would be cool to be in the same class!
LMU is constructing a $40 million new science building. Dr. Stowers said DCOM got in on it because these opportunities only come along every so often. DCOM wants to expand, and it's better to expand where it is than to try to construct a branch campus somewhere else.
The DCOM building is 105,000 square feet and will still be DCOM. It houses the Caylor School of Nursing on the 3rd floor, which is not part of DCOM. The PA program, on the 4th floor, is a part of the college of medicine.
The new building will be 140,000 square feet. When it's complete, they will hold basic science classes over there, probably have labs, the nursing school will move over (giving us more space here; we never see the nursing students anyway, as it is), and DCOM will pick up the 4th floor of that building. There will be a larger anatomy lab, and a larger lecture hall (COCA requires you to have enough seats for everyone before you can expand class size, even if half the people end up watching mediasite at home by the end of first year). OPP will still be at the DCOM building, but they'll probably have some treatment tables or a small lab over there, and there will have to be two offices for the Anatomy/OPP Fellows.
The frame is up, and some work on the walls. But they would have to complete it in a month, and do all the work of equiping it before it could be used. So probably the class of 2016 will be over there. I don't know what they're going to try to increase the class size to, but it won't happen all at once. They are preparing for it, though. The number of fellows taken out of my class increased (it was going to be 6 per year, but now it's 9-10). They have a post-bac program, and most of those students were accepted. They took gross anatomy at DCOM alongside 2014, which shows the current anatomy lab can handle more students (they did remove some tables to fit the extra cadavera) and gives them a boost to 2015 while maintaining current numbers in that anatomy lab (i.e., incoming straight 2015 students plus 2012 post-bacs). The existing lecture halls on the first floor always could handle more students (probably 40), but that let them have space between students during exams.
thats a good question,meeting the professors and those who created the curriculumn, they seem amazing and REALLY care about the students and making sure they learn as much as possible.What are your opinions on how the "friendly" atmosphere may change by increasing the class size upwards of 200? Can the laid back approachability and education style of DCOM professors maintain with those kind of numbers?
I wasn't in the program, but I think most of the students really enjoyed it for the most part. There have been some kinks and they have been working on those accordingly. The majority of students I knew of got accepted for 2015. That being said, I'm sure some didn't. The best part about the program in my opinion is knowing that if you get in, you don't have to take anatomy during your first year!!! Talk about a stress reliever and a chance to focus on MFM (your basic sciences course in the fall).I just recently got accepted to the medical science program! What are some comments (good or bad) about the progam? Does the DCOM school favor the post bacc program? Is it better to stay on campus? Has anyone participated in the program and if so how was it? Any imput would help! Thanks in advance!!
I don't see this negatively affecting the school too much. With alterations in the schedule and bringing on more faculty, I think we'll be fine.What are your opinions on how the "friendly" atmosphere may change by increasing the class size upwards of 200? Can the laid back approachability and education style of DCOM professors maintain with those kind of numbers?
What are your opinions on how the "friendly" atmosphere may change by increasing the class size upwards of 200? Can the laid back approachability and education style of DCOM professors maintain with those kind of numbers?
What are your opinions on how the "friendly" atmosphere may change by increasing the class size upwards of 200? Can the laid back approachability and education style of DCOM professors maintain with those kind of numbers?
i believe there's been some active recruiting going on, including for a third OPP faculty position. if i remember correctly, the class size is being bumped to 200 first, then 240 (someone pls correct me if i'm wrong). there were 8 fellows selected from 2011 and 2012, and 10 selected from 2013. with the fellowship program starting to rotate in more 3rd-5th years (fellows are staggered with regard to their scheduling) there should be about 7 to 9 per semester to help with the bump. to give some perspective, we had 8 clinical faculty and 4 to 5 fellows per semester for two classes of ~150-160 during my two years on campus. all of this means that as far as education goes, there is a big attempt being made to consider student:instructor ratio. and as long as the vetting process continues as well as it has so far, i can't imagine the overall character of the student body will change drastically just because there are more students. 160 or 240, your experience is going to be what you make of it, and you're not going to have the time to be bff with all your classmates anyways.
Lots of excellent input from Styria, jcrew, and Grace, thanks guys and gals! I was just curious what the feelings were about it. I've been the smallest bit nervous since talks of an increased class size have been abound. That's a big jump!
just to clarify, i don't have any idea *when* those class size increases will occur. until a couple of months ago, i thought that the initial bump was happening with 2015; as styria points out, the lack of facilities makes that unlikely. so as far as i know, it's still a plan that's being ironed out. also, i personally would have loved having more classmates - i come from a mid-size undergrad campus, so 160 was an adjustment for me. the faculty all serve as advisors so they won't leave you hanging.
Mailing my app friday. Sending my letters through interfolio. Wish me luck! I hope my stats are good enough.
How strict are they about the "two science professor" letter requirement?
I have 1 LOR from molecular biology and 1 LOR from abnormal psychology. By the definition of the word science they should both count. But some schools say they only want bio/chem/physics letters.
If it helps I also have LORs from an advisor, a DO, an MD, and a neuropsychologist.
How strict are they about the "two science professor" letter requirement?
I have 1 LOR from molecular biology and 1 LOR from abnormal psychology. By the definition of the word science they should both count. But some schools say they only want bio/chem/physics letters.
If it helps I also have LORs from an advisor, a DO, an MD, and a neuropsychologist.
For this secondary how long did you all make the short essays? Just trying to get an idea on how long these should be. Thanks.
For this secondary how long did you all make the short essays? Just trying to get an idea on how long these should be. Thanks.
When I applied last year, my essays were both about 3/4 page if I remember correctly, and that led to an acceptance.
When I applied last year, my essays were both about 3/4 page if I remember correctly, and that led to an acceptance.
Mine were a page and 3/4.
By the way vandy, are you in fact, applying from vandy undergrad? I <3 Nashville if so I did my first year of undergrad at Belmont before transferring out...I've regretted transferring ever since!
Technically I don't think abnormal psych will cut it, but it never hurts to ask. Were you a psych major? If so, maybe include that when you ask so they might throw you a bone. Also, if you go to a smaller school, oftentimes the same profs end up teaching multiple classes, which limits the number if different people you have teaching you for your pre-reqs. Another possible thing to mention. Janette's pretty good about working with people, but just in case, I'd start trying to come up with a plan B, mainly because almost every school I've ever read up on requires 2 letters specifically from science faculty that taught you.
They need to focus more energy on their 3rd/4th year faculty and boosting their current clinical rotation sites before they boost class size.
spoke with amy in admissions. look for interviews to start going out either the second or third week in august. they usually like to give you I believe close to a month in advance, so I think interviews will start either beginning of october or mid to late september.Any idea of when LMU begins offering interviews?
spoke with amy in admissions. look for interviews to start going out either the second or third week in august. they usually like to give you I believe close to a month in advance, so I think interviews will start either beginning of october or mid to late september.
im 100% sure on when they go out, just not when they start.
i guess you decided to apply here ha man? awsome. hopefully we both get some love from lmu. GL bud!
Ugh, the heat is awful. No relief for your boyfriend in that regard. However, something about having slightly more beautiful surroundings might make it more bearable to himHaha, yeah I am doing my undergrad at Vandy - I love this school and love it here. Belmont is awesome too....I've got some friends over there. I'm really going to miss it next year. My fiance is really over Nashville though and hoping I get into a FL school, but we'll see what happens. I will say I hope Harrogate is getting some reprieve from this heat. It is crazy hott here, especially this past week - I'm suffocating! lol!
Thanks for the reply about secondary length BTW!
I'm glad that worked out for you and that all of us on here were wrong! Good luck!I called them and they said abnormal psych was okay.
I was a psych major. The few teachers I had for hard science classes aren't teaching anymore. So I was in a bind.
The first scheduled interviews usually end up being sometime in September...gives them time to get all the first years adjusted and review all the applications that come in right at the beginning of the cycle is my guess. Pretty standard start time for interviews. They usually start filling up pretty quickly...all the apps that get in right when the cycle opens seem to fill up interview days up through almost November from what I've noticed. There are always exceptions of course, but in years past, it seems like people who were complete pretty early in the game got late Nov and even Dec interviews. Applying early truly does pay off!spoke with amy in admissions. look for interviews to start going out either the second or third week in august. they usually like to give you I believe close to a month in advance, so I think interviews will start either beginning of october or mid to late september.
im 100% sure on when they go out, just not when they start.
i guess you decided to apply here ha man? awsome. hopefully we both get some love from lmu. GL bud!
I would also like to hear about this. Scheduling one's own electives has pros and cons for sure...it's nice to be able to travel all over and rotate where you might want to do residency. I really haven't heard complaints from 3rd and 4th years so far, so I assumed it wasn't a huge issue. I also figured with it being a new school, it wouldn't only continue to improve as the school makes more connections with docs and increases the size of the list of approved selectives docs. Thoughts?are you a current 4th yr? just wondering since your comment makes me even more nervous about rotation scheduling - it's been a little hairy, since i've been experiencing a drop in communication since leaving campus. any specific experience cause you to make this comment?
I would also like to hear about this. Scheduling one's own electives has pros and cons for sure...it's nice to be able to travel all over and rotate where you might want to do residency. I really haven't heard complaints from 3rd and 4th years so far, so I assumed it wasn't a huge issue. I also figured with it being a new school, it wouldn't only continue to improve as the school makes more connections with docs and increases the size of the list of approved selectives docs. Thoughts?
The first scheduled interviews usually end up being sometime in September...gives them time to get all the first years adjusted and review all the applications that come in right at the beginning of the cycle is my guess. Pretty standard start time for interviews. They usually start filling up pretty quickly...all the apps that get in right when the cycle opens seem to fill up interview days up through almost November from what I've noticed. There are always exceptions of course, but in years past, it seems like people who were complete pretty early in the game got late Nov and even Dec interviews. Applying early truly does pay off!
I would also like to hear about this. Scheduling one's own electives has pros and cons for sure...it's nice to be able to travel all over and rotate where you might want to do residency. I really haven't heard complaints from 3rd and 4th years so far, so I assumed it wasn't a huge issue. I also figured with it being a new school, it wouldn't only continue to improve as the school makes more connections with docs and increases the size of the list of approved selectives docs. Thoughts?
Can someone educate me a little on LMU's clinical rotations? I thought I read that they were all in TN. If we set up our own clinicals, could we theoretically rotate out-of-state (i.e. where we want to do residency)?
I really want to hear from LMU!
So wanted to let everyone know that interview invites have started. I have one for Tuesday September 13th. I applied very late last year and got an interview, but was waitlisted. Excited to get another opportunity to show them how much I want to attent Debusk and become an Osteopathic physician. I am a non-traditional with many years in the health care field good GPA and excellent science GPA but avg. 1st MCAT and worse second MCAT with more prep, so go figure. Keeping my fingers crossed and again excited about the opportunity.
So wanted to let everyone know that interview invites have started. I have one for Tuesday September 13th. I applied very late last year and got an interview, but was waitlisted. Excited to get another opportunity to show them how much I want to attent Debusk and become an Osteopathic physician. I am a non-traditional with many years in the health care field good GPA and excellent science GPA but avg. 1st MCAT and worse second MCAT with more prep, so go figure. Keeping my fingers crossed and again excited about the opportunity.
Hey guys, congratulations on the interview invites! I'm a first year at DCOM and I've been really happy with the school so far. I'll also be signing up to do some of the pre-interview pizza nights, so hopefully I'll get a chance to meet some fellow SDN'ers.
I'm just a first year and we're only a few weeks in, but feel free to ask any questions you might have!
Thank you! I'm really excited! This is my second interview invite so far. Robin told me about the pizza nights. I'm going to drive down the night before my interview, so hopefully I can make it to dinner and meet with you guys. I do have a couple of questions in regards to the interviews. How did your interviews go last year? What kind of questions did they ask? Did you have interviews with individual people or with a panel? Thanks!
Definitely do the pizza night! Its really relaxed, just a few students answering any questions you might have. It doesn't have any bearing on whether you get accepted or not, so it's a really good opportunity to get the tougher questions you might have out of the way. I interviewed at a handful of schools, and DCOM was the only place that did this. I'm participating in it this year because I thought it was such a great idea and contributed really positively to my interview experience. Definitely make an effort to go.
The interview was pretty relaxed. If they do it the same way as they did last year, you'll probably interview with two people. They'll kind of alternate and ask the standard questions, sometimes following up on things you have mentioned. Make sure you prepare with the standard "why medicine," "why DO," and "why our school." They are also very likely to ask you about your thoughts on rural medicine and primary care. They like to emphasize both of those here, but don't feel pressured to say you are specifically excited about either (I didn't, although I did acknowledge their value). Lastly, make sure you have a question to ask at the end of the interview. Something specific to the school is usually good IMO. Outside of the interview itself, you will also get a few short presentations on the curriculum, financial aid, and a few other things I think. There is a student tour of the building and a riding tour of the campus/surrounding area with Bob who is a cool dude. Definitely do both of those. At the end there is a free lunch as well.
It was the interview process that really sold me on this school, and I'm sure your experience will be the same. Congratulations again and best of luck!