Michigan State University (MSUCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

[Scrubs101]

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As a MSU undergrad you gonna hate pace I'm telling you that now 🙂

I read a newspaper article saying that just PACE has already given out something like 40,000 tickets since january lmfao

Edit: scratch that i dont think it's pace specifically but MSU parking division
MSU Police have written 48,486 tickets since Jan. 1
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[DrPatriot]

Where do we purchase the anatomy course pack?

 

[ploidy]

I read a newspaper article saying that just PACE has already given out something like 40,000 tickets since january lmfao

I'm sitting at the library watching them ticket every car in this parking lot right now.

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

They don't know yet it's okay lol. I'm sure you were just as eager


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[DrPatriot]

They don't know yet it's okay lol. I'm sure you were just as eager


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I definitely was. It is just funny to look back and think about the misconceptions I had myself

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[Hitmanheart721]

Anybody know the dates we will have a break this summer/before Fall semester? My family is trying to schedule a vacation and I wanted to see if I could give them dates I have a small break to plan around. I wasn't sure if the earliest we receive this info is at orientation. Thanks.

 

[deleted831695]

Any daily study schedule recommendations specific to MSU? Wanna be able to get in an hour of exercise and an hour of relaxation on the weekdays.

 

[Scrubs101]

Anybody know the dates we will have a break this summer/before Fall semester? My family is trying to schedule a vacation and I wanted to see if I could give them dates I have a small break to plan around. I wasn't sure if the earliest we receive this info is at orientation. Thanks.

Edit: link may be better than a screenshot lol

http://www.com.msu.edu/Students/PreClerkship/2021 At A Glance Calendar.pdf

 

[GoGreen14794]

Anyone find out anything about the summer financial aid not showing up? I accepted the loans and confirmed my attendance on Sunday and still shows no summer financial aid on the billing statement.


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[femmegoblue]

Anyone find out anything about the summer financial aid not showing up? I accepted the loans and confirmed my attendance on Sunday and still shows no summer financial aid on the billing statement.


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I had this issue and I had to go back on my FAFSA and saw it was actually not designated to MSU for the 16-17 year. If you have, PM me and I'll give you the email of the woman you should contact!

 

[ajpar93]

How do we get the health insurance waiver?

 

[femmegoblue]

How do we get the health insurance waiver?

StuInfo -> "Other" tab on far right -> Health Insurance category -> Insurance Waiver

 

[Scoutmaster]

Withdrawing my acceptance from MSUCOM. Definitely a difficult decision but I was taken off the waitlist at my top choice.
Here's hoping my spot goes to one of you! Best of luck!

 

[amyleo]

GOT IN!!! off the tier 1 WL! Canadian🙂

 

[Ulgarmoose]

GOT IN!!! off the tier 1 WL! Canadian🙂

Coincidence with the above post? Maybe

Congrats! RIP Canuck Bucks

 

[jack2257]

GOT IN!!! off the tier 1 WL! Canadian🙂

Congrats! If you don't mind me asking, have you posted your stats/ECs on this forum?

-Fellow Canadian applying next cycle 🙂

 

[mackin95]

Hi everyone! Are any of your fingerprinting/background check requirements showing up as compliant yet? Also, for the annual tb test, do you guys know if it has to be 1 step or 2 step if we have had the 2 step done before? I had a 2 step done last year in February/March. Thanks!

 

[femmegoblue]

Hi everyone! Are any of your fingerprinting/background check requirements showing up as compliant yet? Also, for the annual tb test, do you guys know if it has to be 1 step or 2 step if we have had the 2 step done before? I had a 2 step done last year in February/March. Thanks!

It's only valid for a year, so you will have to do the 2 step again, I believe.

And nope, only my immunizations are showing up as compliant, not my background check and fingerprinting. But if you contact the woman in student services for your part of the alphabet she will tell you if you're good!

 

[johnnyboy51]

It's only valid for a year, so you will have to do the 2 step again, I believe.

And nope, only my immunizations are showing up as compliant, not my background check and fingerprinting. But if you contact the woman in student services for your part of the alphabet she will tell you if you're good!

Where do I go to see if my immunizations show compliant? I mailed it about a month ago but don't know where to look.


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[femmegoblue]

Where do I go to see if my immunizations show compliant? I mailed it about a month ago but don't know where to look.


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J0930 - University Physician Applications

You can also call the office of the University physician, which is what I did.

 

[murgatroyd]

I was very fortunate to be accepted off the waitlist today as a Canadian - I assume there must be very few spots left for Canucks at this point. Assigned to Macomb, waitlisted for EL. I'm absolutely thrilled and can't wait to meet everyone.

 

[iluvmedicine2]

Edit: link may be better than a screenshot lol

http://www.com.msu.edu/Students/PreClerkship/2021 At A Glance Calendar.pdf

Thank you! Where do you guys find this stuff? lol

 

[Scrubs101]

Thank you! Where do you guys find this stuff? lol

I have too much free time on my hands 0_o


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[Dr.Jekyll75]

I have too much free time on my hands 0_o


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better cherish it my friend , you wont soon .

 

[femmegoblue]

Do y'all know if we need the iclicker for anatomy?

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

Do y'all know if we need the iclicker for anatomy?

yes

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Do y'all know if we need the iclicker for anatomy?

If it's still the iclicker 2 and you (or anyone else) are/is in Ann Arbor, I'm happy to give someone the one I have! I sure don't have any need for it. Just shoot me a message.

 

[femmegoblue]

If it's still the iclicker 2 and you (or anyone else) are/is in Ann Arbor, I'm happy to give someone the one I have! I sure don't have any need for it.

I will take you up on that! PM me please 🙂

 

[Scrubs101]

better cherish it my friend , you wont soon .

I am 🙂 making the most of my time off


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[SpartanLady]

To accepted students, did you get that "schedule message" email? If so, how do you log into blackboard?

We don't use blackboard here - at least for undergrad. We use D2L - Michigan State University and you log in with the beginning part of your email and password! I'm not sure if it'll work for you but I'm already a student here and can see a tab for the summer semester!

 

[DHAMZO]

Hey guys, any idea when we find out what days a week we have lab?

 

[mackin95]

We don't use blackboard here - at least for undergrad. We use D2L - Michigan State University and you log in with the beginning part of your email and password! I'm not sure if it'll work for you but I'm already a student here and can see a tab for the summer semester!

Anatomy is up on D2L already!

 

[pizza1994]

Is the orientation mandatory to attend or can we take the course pack and dip?

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

Is the orientation mandatory to attend or can we take the course pack and dip?

its kinda the first day of school if that answers your question. Do you always skip you first day of school in undergrad ?

 

[RedWingsFan93]

We don't use blackboard here - at least for undergrad. We use D2L - Michigan State University and you log in with the beginning part of your email and password! I'm not sure if it'll work for you but I'm already a student here and can see a tab for the summer semester!

That's so weird I got an email for blackboard lol. I'll just ignore it

 

[deleted831695]

Edit: link may be better than a screenshot lol

http://www.com.msu.edu/Students/PreClerkship/2021 At A Glance Calendar.pdf

Do most other medical schools have breaks of that length, or shorter/longer?

Also, from what I'm seeing, this means that in two of the three breaks of Semesters 4, 5, and 6 will have a week-long preceptorship?

 

[iluvmedicine2]

Anatomy is up on D2L already!

Yup! I did not go to MSU for undergrad and I'm able to access it 🙂

 

[iluvmedicine2]

After completing your fingerprinting, did anyone submit their signed Livescan form directly to MSUCOM? Or is that not necessary?

 

[femmegoblue]

Anatomy is up on D2L already!

Oh god, I shouldn't have looked.

 

[Ulgarmoose]

Do most other medical schools have breaks of that length, or shorter/longer?

Also, from what I'm seeing, this means that in two of the three breaks of Semesters 4, 5, and 6 will have a week-long preceptorship?

Main difference is we get no summer compared to some schools

🙁

 

[Scrubs101]

Do most other medical schools have breaks of that length, or shorter/longer?

Also, from what I'm seeing, this means that in two of the three breaks of Semesters 4, 5, and 6 will have a week-long preceptorship?

Main difference is we get no summer compared to some schools

🙁

Yeah we get more frequent short breaks i think, but no long summer between M1-M2.

And yeah, 2 of those 3 breaks are dedicated for a one week long preceptorships that is correct I believe. Not sure at all how those work or how theyre set up though.

Could any current students comment on if theres any semesters, like in the summer or something, that are a little more relaxed than the norm? Like when do people who do some research during pre-clerkship years usually get involved something?


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[Dr.Jekyll75]

Yeah we get more frequent short breaks i think, but no long summer between M1-M2.

And yeah, 2 of those 3 breaks are dedicated for a one week long preceptorships that is correct I believe. Not sure at all how those work or how theyre set up though.

Could any current students comment on if theres any semesters, like in the summer or something, that are a little more relaxed than the norm? Like when do people who do some research during pre-clerkship years usually get involved something?


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we used to have a super laxed summer, Derm and GI easy classes and then all of august off but they switched with adding on female repro which now make the summer crappy. I did research through the summer, long hours and long days but what can you do

 

[Scrubs101]

we used to have a super laxed summer, Derm and GI easy classes and then all of august off but they switched with adding on female repro which now make the summer crappy. I did research through the summer, long hours and long days but what can you do

Thats nice to hear thats its possible at least!! Thank you!


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[Dr.Jekyll75]

Thats nice to hear thats its possible at least!! Thank you!


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anything is possible, just know that the work effort increases as sleep decreases

 

[iluvmedicine2]

After completing your fingerprinting, did anyone submit their signed Livescan form directly to MSUCOM? Or is that not necessary?

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

 

[femmegoblue]

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

Not necessary. I called and asked. All they need is what Livescan sends them directly.

 

[jig11111]

I was very fortunate to be accepted off the waitlist today as a Canadian - I assume there must be very few spots left for Canucks at this point. Assigned to Macomb, waitlisted for EL. I'm absolutely thrilled and can't wait to meet everyone.

May I know your stat Please?

 

[murgatroyd]

May I know your stat Please?

PM'd.

 

[DrPatriot]

Oh god, I shouldn't have looked.

That is nothing lol. Wait until Fall.

You'll be able to enjoy the summer. Anatomy is a nice ease into Med School. It might not feel like it at first but you'll find your groove.

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[Secondborn]

Is it normal for background check and fingerprinting to appear non-compliant on J0930 - University Physician Applications?