Michigan State University (MSUCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

[anthonycrispino]

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Maybe I'm being paranoid, but has anyone else who interviewed on Aug. 21st heard back and not posted? It seems like the school released a group of acceptances last week, but has been quiet this week.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Dose MSUCOM use PBL like MSUCHM does?

I honestly don't know too much about what PBL is in practice, and I haven't heard the term thrown around in regard to our curriculum, so I would have to say no; our curriculum is heavily based around lectures. We do have some aspects of the PBL paradigm in our education (e.g., in what we call "Evolve Clinics")... though I believe those have been discontinued for c/o 2019 and beyond.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

No problem. There's a good overview of the most recent preclerkship curriculum here (c/o 2019) if you want to look more closely.

 

[DaddyBex28]

I honestly don't know too much about what PBL is in practice, and I haven't heard the term thrown around in regard to our curriculum, so I would have to say no; our curriculum is heavily based around lectures. We do have some aspects of the PBL paradigm in our education (e.g., in what we call "Evolve Clinics")... though I believe those have been discontinued for c/o 2019 and beyond.

Yes, you are correct, @SpartanWolverine. Class of 2019 doesn't have Evolve Clinics, but we do have Integrative Reasoning Component for our courses. For example, over the summer we had Anatomical Correlates with our anatomy class. Basically using our newly acquired anatomy knowledge towards relevant medical practices we will be doing with our future patients and practicing these skills on one another. We are broken into groups of four for these sessions, but I wouldn't say it is PBL style.

 

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[I-said-doctor]

Just got an II
Canadian, 3.94 GPA, 4.00 sGPA, and 34 MCAT (unbalanced score with 8 in VR)

You mentioned completely different stats on the Marian thread... What's up with that? Lol sorry if it seems like I am stalking you; my eye was just really drawn to that 4.0 GPA. Congrats on the II btw 🙂

 

[DrPatriot]

Since I am home sick today I decided to start a Facebook group for the MSUCOM Class of 2020! If you have been accepted and are attending then PM me and I'll add you to the group.

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

Yes, you are correct, @SpartanWolverine. Class of 2019 doesn't have Evolve Clinics, but we do have Integrative Reasoning Component for our courses. For example, over the summer we had Anatomical Correlates with our anatomy class. Basically using our newly acquired anatomy knowledge towards relevant medical practices we will be doing with our future patients and practicing these skills on one another. We are broken into groups of four for these sessions, but I wouldn't say it is PBL style.

I feel like we are the guinea pig class for a lot of new ideas they wanna try out.

 

[cdnkid7]

You mentioned completely different stats on the Marian thread... What's up with that? Lol sorry if it seems like I am stalking you; my eye was just really drawn to that 4.0 GPA. Congrats on the II btw 🙂

Sorry me and my friend share this account! She got the marian interview, I got MSU 😛

 

[I-said-doctor]

Sorry me and my friend share this account! She got the marian interview, I got MSU 😛

Hahah makes sense! Congrats to her then as well 🙂

 

[Ty223]

Thanks!

Dr Patriot do you have military service? Just wondering because of the avatar! Or maybe an athlete?

 

[DrPatriot]

Dr Patriot do you have military service? Just wondering because of the avatar! Or maybe an athlete?

Nope! No military service....yet lol (considering it). I'm just a regular guy who loves this great country.

 

[Driftinglily11]

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[walters0919]

Anybody know if MSUCOM will read ALL materials when reviewing someone, regardless of if they made a mistake in their personal statement. Reading back through my personal statement I found a couple phrases that might come off as making me seem conceited when I was trying to show my confidence and passion for becoming a physician . Hoping I'm not misunderstood right off the bat and ruining a chance at my dream school because of a mistake on my end. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!

 

[DrPatriot]

Anybody know if MSUCOM will read ALL materials when reviewing someone, regardless of if they made a mistake in their personal statement. Reading back through my personal statement I found a couple phrases that might come off as making me seem conceited when I was trying to show my confidence and passion for becoming a physician . Hoping I'm not misunderstood right off the bat and ruining a chance at my dream school because of a mistake on my end. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!

I would assume they would look at everything a candidate has submitted when making an admissions decision. Since nobody on here is a MSU ADCOM member I don't think anyone can give you a definitive answer unfortunately.

 

[BornSinner]

So MSUCOM finally got my MCAT scores, but it still says app incomplete and I submitted the secondary in August. Anyone know how long it takes for it to officially be complete now?

 

[Drummond1]

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[becomingdoctor]

Question about the MMI in general, when it comes to us asking questions, do interviewers give us a moment to answer questions at each station, or do they answer questions at the end? How does it work for that?

I don't think anything about MMI can be shared, including the format. You should really utilize a website called google.com if you want to have a general picture of MMI

 

[Easonred57]

I don't think anything about MMI can be shared, including the format. You should really utilize a website called google.com if you want to have a general picture of MMI

 

[Drummond1]

Thank you for the advice

 

[justdoit1234]

Is it going to be too late if I submit my secondary by the end of the week? It would still be within the one month that they give you, but just wondering since some people already got acceptances.

 

[Throwaway201536]

Is it going to be too late if I submit my secondary by the end of the week? It would still be within the one month that they give you, but just wondering since some people already got acceptances.

Nope, the DO cycle is a little more drawn out than the MD cycle. You are fine. Besides, it's only September!

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[almostadr]

Hey, has anyone else who interviewed on Aug 21th, received a call?
Thanks

 

[NovMSScr]

Anyone else been complete since the end of July who still hasn't heard anything yet? It sucks being the first cycle where all applicants will attend an interview because I can't really use last years thread for reference.

 

[femmegoblue]

@NovMSScr I have been complete since July 30, letters show up and everything, and haven't heard a peep! I am in a Master's program, so maybe they are holding out on me until January since I am an underdog applicant? Not sure.

 

[LgZach21]

Anyone else been complete since the end of July who still hasn't heard anything yet? It sucks being the first cycle where all applicants will attend an interview because I can't really use last years thread for reference.

Right there with you

 

[NovMSScr]

@NovMSScr I have been complete since July 30, letters show up and everything, and haven't heard a peep! I am in a Master's program, so maybe they are holding out on me until January since I am an underdog applicant? Not sure.

I submit everything on 7/13 but due to issues with AACOMAS letter service I wasn't marked complete until 7/25. I have no updates coming up though. I'm pretty sure I'm just on an unofficial hold.

Right there with you

Not knowing is the hardest part, haha. I'm not ready to give up on this one yet but from my research into other schools it doesn't look good once people who were complete a month after you start getting IIs.

 

[AnxiousRooster]

Hey, has anyone else who interviewed on Aug 21th, received a call?
Thanks

I have not either. Maybe tomorrow hopefully or Friday ?

 

[LgZach21]

I submit everything on 7/13 but due to issues with AACOMAS letter service I wasn't marked complete until 7/25. I have no updates coming up though. I'm pretty sure I'm just on an unofficial hold.


Not knowing is the hardest part, haha. I'm not ready to give up on this one yet but from my research into other schools it doesn't look good once people who were complete a month after you start getting IIs.

Oh I completely agree, it doesn't look good for either of us. The only thing I know to do is provide updates of any shadowing and volunteer activities that you have completed since submission. Or maybe send an email stating you haven't heard anything and are wondering about the status of your application? It's very frustrating being in the dark.

Good luck to you though, I've seen your posts on some other threads and know you have some reasons to celebrate. Keep on hoping, that's what I'm doing. We will end up somewhere! I'm sure of it!

 

[almostadr]

I have not either. Maybe tomorrow hopefully or Friday ?

I hope so, this would be the third week. Do remember if they mentioned that waitlisted applicants would also get a call, or was it only accepted students?

 

[AnxiousRooster]

I hope so, this would be the third week. Do remember if they mentioned that waitlisted applicants would also get a call, or was it only accepted students?

I don't remember anything like that. But I wouldn't worry about it too much. They said to wait up to a month I think. I assume the committee probably doesn't meet too often.

 

[almostadr]

I don't remember anything like that. But I wouldn't worry about it too much. They said to wait up to a month I think. I assume the committee probably doesn't meet too often.

I was thinking that too. Hope we find out soon!

 

[DrPatriot]

I don't remember anything like that. But I wouldn't worry about it too much. They said to wait up to a month I think. I assume the committee probably doesn't meet too often.

We haven't seen anymore II's go out since that first group so I would guess the committee hasn't met since the first week after the first interviews or is on vacation or something

 

[becomingdoctor]

We haven't seen anymore II's go out since that first group so I would guess the committee hasn't met since the first week after the first interviews or is on vacation or something

There was another wave of ii just went out few days ago

 

[DrPatriot]

There was another wave of ii just went out few days ago

Well then there goes that theory....

 

[D-Pharm2016]

I have been completed since August 5th and have not heard anything as well. From previous years, I have heard you have until December to get in because that is usually when their class fills up.

 

[NovMSScr]

From: [email protected]

"Greetings Applicants,

Please see the following invitations for MSUCOM's......annual open house" :/

 

[naed0194]

JUST GOT II. Sept. 30 PM session. Excited 🙂

 

[DrPatriot]

Good luck to everyone interviewing tomorrow! Be yourself and kill it! It is a really fun day so don't worry, hopefully you'll be as impressed as I was.

 

[MSU4]

II invite yesterday!

 

[femmegoblue]

II invite yesterday!

Congrats! Stats?

 

[AnxiousRooster]

Im sure there are many of you who may be a bit nervous about not hearing back yet after the Aug 21 interviews. I definitely am. I hear there will be answers next week. Hold on tight, answers are coming 🙂

 

[almostadr]

Im sure there are many of you who may be a bit nervous about not hearing back yet after the Aug 21 interviews. I definitely am. I hear there will be answers next week. Hold on tight, answers are coming 🙂

Great, how do you know?

 

[AnxiousRooster]

Called in.

 

[almostadr]

Called in.

OK! did they say when? like early or later next week?

 

[DrPatriot]

Im sure there are many of you who may be a bit nervous about not hearing back yet after the Aug 21 interviews. I definitely am. I hear there will be answers next week. Hold on tight, answers are coming 🙂

I wonder if they are going to compare with those who interviewed today?

 

[JaymezYu]

Does any one know if MSUCOM takes English AP credit for 3/6 of the required hours? Thanks!

 

[Throwaway201536]

Does any one know if MSUCOM takes English AP credit for 3/6 of the required hours? Thanks!

Yes

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[almostadr]

I wonder if they are going to compare with those who interviewed today?

I dont think so. It wouldn't be fair as the first group of acceptees were reviewed without a larger pool, plus it would take forever to compare to another presumably 40+ interviewees. I hope they don't haha

 

[Ty223]

I dont think so. It wouldn't be fair as the first group of acceptees were reviewed without a larger pool, plus it would take forever to compare to another presumably 40+ interviewees. I hope they don't haha

I believe they will be comparing previous interviewees with new interviewees. This is standard practice at most medical schools. They accept the standout applicants they absolutely want first, and everyone else is compared to the rest of the interview pool