For those of you I had the pleasure of meeting today, you are all deserving and I wish you the best of luck. If you need anything, I am here to help.
I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Dribin this afternoon. She is a very candid person who is on her game. She knows what she wants and who will fit. Her biggest goal, it seemed, was to ensure that students can/will be successful.
I was told that the lowest MCAT accepted into the program was an 18 (I did not clarify what year that occurred). It was also made very clear to me that there is definately significant weight given to students who have taken higher level sciences...anatomy, physio, histology, advanced microbio, are a few example that come to mind. Dr. Dribin said that the course load is tough and that physio is one class that can hold people back...even by a single point. The M1 students would have the opportunity to retest if they failed, but the MBS student do not have retesting opportunities.
Someone in the forum ask about working while being in the program...I was told that there was 1 person who worked and that it is really frowned upon because success in the program is quite rigorous.
Someone also asked if you get your master's degree when you move into the M1 program...No you don't. If you don't make it to M1 after MBS 1, then you could get your master's degree as you hopefully move onto M1 status. The goal that they are seeking is for MBS students to move on to M1 after 1 year. It's really the goal of the program and in the best interest, financially for the students.
May I suggest that if you haven't heard about your status and are still waiting for an interview...or perhaps just want to find out what went wrong for you this time around, email Dr. Dribon....ask to meet with her in person so that you can begin building rapport for next time. She will guide you for the next time around, and she will answer all of your questions with honesty...so dont ask unless you want to know.
I did not ask her whether more interview candidates were being reviewed, but I believe that she said she still had some files to go through. She also introduced me to a new person who will be taking on a good chunk of application reviews in the near future. So speak up while you can...in a friendly, open minded respectful manner. I hope this helps those still waiting; I wish each of you the very best on your journey through the medical profession.
Thank you for this information, highly appreciated! I wish you and everyone that has interviewed the best!I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Dribin this afternoon. She is a very candid person who is on her game. She knows what she wants and who will fit. Her biggest goal, it seemed, was to ensure that students can/will be successful.
I was told that the lowest MCAT accepted into the program was an 18 (I did not clarify what year that occurred). It was also made very clear to me that there is definately significant weight given to students who have taken higher level sciences...anatomy, physio, histology, advanced microbio, are a few example that come to mind. Dr. Dribin said that the course load is tough and that physio is one class that can hold people back...even by a single point. The M1 students would have the opportunity to retest if they failed, but the MBS student do not have retesting opportunities.
Someone in the forum ask about working while being in the program...I was told that there was 1 person who worked and that it is really frowned upon because success in the program is quite rigorous.
Someone also asked if you get your master's degree when you move into the M1 program...No you don't. If you don't make it to M1 after MBS 1, then you could get your master's degree as you hopefully move onto M1 status. The goal that they are seeking is for MBS students to move on to M1 after 1 year. It's really the goal of the program and in the best interest, financially for the students.
May I suggest that if you haven't heard about your status and are still waiting for an interview...or perhaps just want to find out what went wrong for you this time around, email Dr. Dribon....ask to meet with her in person so that you can begin building rapport for next time. She will guide you for the next time around, and she will answer all of your questions with honesty...so dont ask unless you want to know.
I did not ask her whether more interview candidates were being reviewed, but I believe that she said she still had some files to go through. She also introduced me to a new person who will be taking on a good chunk of application reviews in the near future. So speak up while you can...in a friendly, open minded respectful manner. I hope this helps those still waiting; I wish each of you the very best on your journey through the medical profession.
I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Dribin this afternoon. She is a very candid person who is on her game. She knows what she wants and who will fit. Her biggest goal, it seemed, was to ensure that students can/will be successful.
I was told that the lowest MCAT accepted into the program was an 18 (I did not clarify what year that occurred). It was also made very clear to me that there is definately significant weight given to students who have taken higher level sciences...anatomy, physio, histology, advanced microbio, are a few example that come to mind. Dr. Dribin said that the course load is tough and that physio is one class that can hold people back...even by a single point. The M1 students would have the opportunity to retest if they failed, but the MBS student do not have retesting opportunities.
Someone in the forum ask about working while being in the program...I was told that there was 1 person who worked and that it is really frowned upon because success in the program is quite rigorous.
Someone also asked if you get your master's degree when you move into the M1 program...No you don't. If you don't make it to M1 after MBS 1, then you could get your master's degree as you hopefully move onto M1 status. The goal that they are seeking is for MBS students to move on to M1 after 1 year. It's really the goal of the program and in the best interest, financially for the students.
May I suggest that if you haven't heard about your status and are still waiting for an interview...or perhaps just want to find out what went wrong for you this time around, email Dr. Dribon....ask to meet with her in person so that you can begin building rapport for next time. She will guide you for the next time around, and she will answer all of your questions with honesty...so dont ask unless you want to know.
I did not ask her whether more interview candidates were being reviewed, but I believe that she said she still had some files to go through. She also introduced me to a new person who will be taking on a good chunk of application reviews in the near future. So speak up while you can...in a friendly, open minded respectful manner. I hope this helps those still waiting; I wish each of you the very best on your journey through the medical profession.
may 9thAnyone interviewing May 4th?
[email protected]What is Dr.Dribin's email?
Did anyone else just never get a rejection letter from nova? Are they still offering interviews or are they just taking forever to reject me?
Question for those who are in the program or know about it extensively:
When are you expected to submit your AACOMAS and is it frowned upon to apply to other schools as backup in case you receive less than 80% in one of your classes? I would much rather attend another DO program in fall of 2017 than spend another year in the masters....
Late next week or soWhen do you guys think we'll hear back?
Did both of you receive phone calls or emails?
Not Dental but I am from Miami!
Does anyone know if all acceptances went out then? Or do they spread out acceptances?Late next week or so
As far as I can tell noDid anyone going the dental route get a call yet?
I got accepted and i am doing the dental route. to those who got accepted do you guys have any idea where you are going to live like on or off campus?
When did you have your interview?I got accepted and i am doing the dental route. to those who got accepted do you guys have any idea where you are going to live like on or off campus?
No clue.... sounds like a good idea to make oneAnyone know anything about a Facebook group? If not one of us may have to create one