NYCOM Discussion Thread 2010-2011

[Essence185]

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ACCEPTED!!!!!!! NYCOM Class of 2015! Finally got the acceptance letter. Interviewed 1/18. Letter dated 3/11. Address was not correct.

So happy!!!!😀

 

[Vaillantjt]

Congratulations Essence and welcome to the NYCOM class of 2015!!!! It looks like pretty much everyone from our 1/18 group was accepted, that's whats up.

 

[christina30]

has anyone here gotten an acceptance to NYCOM without a letter of recommendation from a D.O.? thanks in advance 🙂

I did, but that was last year. I'm sure it's not a deal-breaker.

 

[calvinhobbes]

ACCEPTED!!!!!!! NYCOM Class of 2015! Finally got the acceptance letter. Interviewed 1/18. Letter dated 3/11. Address was not correct.

So happy!!!!😀

Congrats to you!!!

 

[Essence185]

Thank you. See you guys in the fall!

 

[Mikeb0707]

PhysiologyNut: has anyone here gotten an acceptance to NYCOM without a letter of recommendation from a D.O.? thanks in advance 🙂

I had an MD letter and was accepted about a month ago. I imagine what matters more is having someone who can speak positively for your clinical experience, not their MD/DO designation.

 

[ilikenoodles]

im glad everyone is so excited about going to nycom...i am too! im really worried about the cost though. 80k per year is ridiculous. is anyone else worried about this?

 

[NYEMMED]

im glad everyone is so excited about going to nycom...i am too! im really worried about the cost though. 80k per year is ridiculous. is anyone else worried about this?

80K? NYCOM is not 80K lol... That is the MAX amount you can take out in federal loans, not the amount you need ... Tuition is 42K

 

[99redballoons]

80K? NYCOM is not 80K lol... That is the MAX amount you can take out in federal loans, not the amount you need ... Tuition is 42K

Total cost on the paper that financial aid gave was about 70k. You can take grad plus and private loans to just about any amount that you think you can pay off. I know medical students with 400k+ school debt. You ask and they'll give.

 

[NYEMMED]

Total cost on the paper that financial aid gave was about 70k. You can take grad plus and private loans to just about any amount that you think you can pay off. I know medical students with 400k+ school debt. You ask and they'll give.

This will change depending on peoples situations and spending habits. Its really not that expensive, I think they gave you a worst case scenario. I pay 42K in tuition 8k in rent, and maybe 1k in bills. So that puts me at 51k/year... Other students may eat out more, drive further, spend more in general and then they need more... Just giving you a students realistic price

(gradplus loans are capped to a certain amount, private loans you can take out all you want. To be honest most students just take out the stafford loans and thats it, some take out some gradplus loans, I dont think any student here maxes out...)

 

[ManOfScience]

This will change depending on peoples situations and spending habits. Its really not that expensive, I think they gave you a worst case scenario. I pay 42K in tuition 8k in rent, and maybe 1k in bills. So that puts me at 51k/year... Other students may eat out more, drive further, spend more in general and then they need more... Just giving you a students realistic price

Thanks for that breakdown. I figured even the 70K COA was a little high. Good to know living expenses aren't THAT bad. I'm sure some of us will be trying to take out as little as possible (eg: roommates, packing lunch, etc.).

 

[angryazn88]

Now that we are accepted, what happens after we submit our acceptance forms and transcript?

 

[AerobixChica]

Now that we are accepted, what happens after we submit our acceptance forms and transcript?

You'll get an envelope with the DPC app and immunization forms that you need to send back. Im pretty sure financial aid isn't coming out till april/may

 

[ManOfScience]

Now that we are accepted, what happens after we submit our acceptance forms and transcript?

I got my forms exactly a week after I sent in my deposit. You should get yours pretty soon.

 

[koala37]

is there a cutoff mcat score for NYCOM?

 

[angryazn88]

You'll get an envelope with the DPC app and immunization forms that you need to send back. Im pretty sure financial aid isn't coming out till april/may

thanks for the info!

manofscience, they just got my acceptance materials on friday so ill probably get it next week. you got your stuff so quickly lol

 

[calvinhobbes]

I got my forms exactly a week after I sent in my deposit. You should get yours pretty soon.

Cool. Was there any mention of when orientation/classes start?

I'm so lost as what to do about housing...I def. don't want to commute, lol -- I'm from the city.

 

[angryazn88]

Cool. Was there any mention of when orientation/classes start?

I'm so lost as what to do about housing...I def. don't want to commute, lol -- I'm from the city.

just get a car and drive! it aint so bad from the LIE if theres no traffic lol

 

[ManOfScience]

thanks for the info!

manofscience, they just got my acceptance materials on friday so ill probably get it next week. you got your stuff so quickly lol

Haha, it MIGHT have helped that I hand delivered my deposit. Lol. I didn't mess around.

As for the orientation/start of classes, I don't have the forms on me at the moment. Not sure if there was any mention. Hopefully someone else can chime in here.

Immunization records, PPD's, etc., let the multiple trips to the doctors office begin...

 

[angryazn88]

Haha, it MIGHT have helped that I hand delivered my deposit. Lol. I didn't mess around.

As for the orientation/start of classes, I don't have the forms on me at the moment. Not sure if there was any mention. Hopefully someone else can chime in here.

Immunization records, PPD's, etc., let the multiple trips to the doctors office begin...

you are hardcore bro lol

 

[koala37]

how far is NYCOM from NYC? Its in Old Westbury right? Is it a suburb? I am from Illinois, so not familiar with New York at all

 

[calvinhobbes]

Haha, it MIGHT have helped that I hand delivered my deposit. Lol. I didn't mess around.

As for the orientation/start of classes, I don't have the forms on me at the moment. Not sure if there was any mention. Hopefully someone else can chime in here.



Immunization records, PPD's, etc., let the multiple trips to the doctors office begin...

Cool thanks, and angryazn thanks for the tip lol

 

[calvinhobbes]

how far is NYCOM from NYC? Its in Old Westbury right? Is it a suburb? I am from Illinois, so not familiar with New York at all

About half and hour or 45 min...tops an hour, but I guess it depends on where in NYC. It isn't a long ride at all. Google map it I guess lol, and report back! 😛

 

[fluffy0]

If you're in queens...it's about 25 mins, Brooklyn, 35-40 mins, Manhattan 45-60 mins. So it really depends where you are. In traffic, add 15 to 60 minutes to each of the above times. Luckily, you'll be driving opposite to the major traffic flow...going LI bound in the morning isn't bad, and Manhattan bound in the evening isn't that bad either....but if you need to go home to grab something, depending on the time of day, it might take awhile. Traffic in NY metro is horrible and the LIE is a nightmare depending on the time of day. Luckily there are a number of alternate routes in NY with the various parkways. I'd recommend looking in LI with a roommate...its expensive but doable. If you wanted to visit the city you can then take LIRR which is about 40 mins from Old West to Penn Station.

 

[MadMaxDO]

has anyone here gotten an acceptance to NYCOM without a letter of recommendation from a D.O.? thanks in advance 🙂

I did.

 

[Damege]

I did.

I did as well. I don't think its really an issue.

 

[drpremed]

has anyone heard back from the March 1 afternoon interview group??

 

[christina30]

Cool. Was there any mention of when orientation/classes start?

I'm so lost as what to do about housing...I def. don't want to commute, lol -- I'm from the city.

Idk, I'm from Queens & I commute here everyday - the LIE is fine b/c you're going against rush hour traffic (i.e: traffic is going towards the city in the morning & opposite in the evening). It's more than just doable! If you're from a reasonable part of the city, it's prob worth saving the money on rent in that rich-ass neighborhood & just staying at home.

 

[calvinhobbes]

Idk, I'm from Queens & I commute here everyday - the LIE is fine b/c you're going against rush hour traffic (i.e: traffic is going towards the city in the morning & opposite in the evening). It's more than just doable! If you're from a reasonable part of the city, it's prob worth saving the money on rent in that rich-ass neighborhood & just staying at home.

Thanks!

 

[calvinhobbes]

Hi everyone! So I made a list of questions I thought could help us accepted students. Could any current students chime in and answer them? Thanks you.

1) When (or how soon?) do first year students start seeing real patients? Is the first time a student sees a real patient in third year? Or are there opportunities (besides people in DPC) for lecture-based students to interact with real patients prior to 3rd year?

2) Is there a microbiology lab, histology lab, etc? Or are the only labs Anatomy and OMM? (Is it bad that there is no microbio lab, if there isn't one?)

3) Is anatomy lab/other buildings 24/7 access? If not, could this be requested if students want to study into the night?

4) Does everyone get a chance to dissect in anatomy lab? I heard something about Group A and Group B... if a student really wants to dissect, could they switch into an earlier group?

5) What's with all the video cameras? Do you guys find that your privacy is intruded?

6) Are there fun events for students to de-stress throughout the year? Like fun cultural events? Where on campus are these usually held?

7) What other resources/buildings do you guys use on the NYIT campus?

8) What best advice would you have for the first years? Which books are a must? Which books aren't necessary?

9) Are there physicians from hospitals in the city that come to give lectures, presentations?

10) Thanks for your time in answering these questions.

 

[christina30]

Hi everyone! So I made a list of questions I thought could help us accepted students. Could any current students chime in and answer them? Thanks you.

1) When (or how soon?) do first year students start seeing real patients? Is the first time a student sees a real patient in third year? Or are there opportunities (besides people in DPC) for lecture-based students to interact with real patients prior to 3rd year?

2) Is there a microbiology lab, histology lab, etc? Or are the only labs Anatomy and OMM? (Is it bad that there is no microbio lab, if there isn't one?)

3) Is anatomy lab/other buildings 24/7 access? If not, could this be requested if students want to study into the night?

4) Does everyone get a chance to dissect in anatomy lab? I heard something about Group A and Group B... if a student really wants to dissect, could they switch into an earlier group?

5) What's with all the video cameras? Do you guys find that your privacy is intruded?

6) Are there fun events for students to de-stress throughout the year? Like fun cultural events? Where on campus are these usually held?

7) What other resources/buildings do you guys use on the NYIT campus?

8) What best advice would you have for the first years? Which books are a must? Which books aren't necessary?

9) Are there physicians from hospitals in the city that come to give lectures, presentations?

10) Thanks for your time in answering these questions.

I answered all of them in the other thread you posted this in. Don't double post please ;(

 

[calvinhobbes]

I answered all of them in the other thread you posted this in. Don't double post please ;(

Thanks. Your posts are always helpful! 🙂

 

[angryazn88]

Thanks. Your posts are always helpful! 🙂

which thread did you answer these questions?? i wanna check it out

 

[calvinhobbes]

which thread did you answer these questions?? i wanna check it out

Hey angryazn, I see you are just as anxious as me (in a good way) about NYCOM 😀. Haha hope all is well bro.

She answered it on the Class of 2015 page.

 

[angryazn88]

Hey angryazn, I see you are just as anxious as me (in a good way) about NYCOM 😀. Haha hope all is well bro.

She answered it on the Class of 2015 page.

thanks!

 

[twocentnews]

4) NYCOM has a 98% first time COMLEX pass rate ( first time pass is different from other schools misleading you with a 99-100% pass rate, they forget to tell you how many tries some students have had.

This is great news! I kept reading from previous threads about so-called "abysmal pass rates" and I was getting rather nervous. Can other students confirm a similar feeling about NYCOM's pass rate being high?

 

[calvinhobbes]

This is great news! I kept reading from previous threads about so-called "abysmal pass rates" and I was getting rather nervous. Can other students confirm a similar feeling about NYCOM's pass rate being high?

Great question! And what about USMLE? Are students well prepared? I hear that students who take both tests usually study for USMLE first, take that, and then take the COMLEX. Is that the "best" method in studying for both?

Thanks.

 

[calvinhobbes]

Great question! And what about USMLE? Are students well prepared? I hear that students who take both tests usually study for USMLE first, take that, and then take the COMLEX. Is that the "best" method in studying for both?

Thanks.

What I meant was, are students well-prepared *time-wise* to study for both exams?

 

[christina30]

What I meant was, are students well-prepared *time-wise* to study for both exams?

The second years are almost done for the year - they should be finished, I think, by the end of April so that they have a few weeks to study for the boards.

 

[calvinhobbes]

The second years are almost done for the year - they should be finished, I think, by the end of April so that they have a few weeks to study for the boards.

Thanks to both you and NYEMED (did I spell that right, lol) to all of your insightful posts. They really help a lot. I'm so excited -- Class of 2015!!!

 

[Workingonit]

The second years are almost done for the year - they should be finished, I think, by the end of April so that they have a few weeks to study for the boards.

A few weeks?! Thats all. Lol. Seems like little time for prep. Is that all the students need to take the boards. If so, Seems like the school does a good job at prepping students. I know people who study 4-5 months for usmle. But then again. They are from off shore schools. Lol

 

[nakedDO]

A few weeks?! Thats all. Lol. Seems like little time for prep. Is that all the students need to take the boards. If so, Seems like the school does a good job at prepping students. I know people who study 4-5 months for usmle. But then again. They are from off shore schools. Lol

Throughout second year you're going to be preparing for the boards. Not just waiting until classes are finished to begin studying. Those few dedicated weeks are to really just pull it all together and work on problem areas. It's really about just keeping up with the work and always going back and reviewing; you don't want to cram for something you'll be doing the rest of your life.

 

[christina30]

A few weeks?! Thats all. Lol. Seems like little time for prep. Is that all the students need to take the boards. If so, Seems like the school does a good job at prepping students. I know people who study 4-5 months for usmle. But then again. They are from off shore schools. Lol

There are no U.S. schools who give more than 4-6 weeks to study for boards, and even that's a lot. As the poster before me said, you're not supposed to wait until that time to start studying - you have to be reviewing throughout the year. That's what makes 2nd year way more stressful than 1st year - keeping up with your classes while trying to study for boards at the same time, etc.

 

[twocentnews]

Should we wait to buy First Aid USMLE until second year? Or start to go through it as we start everything 1st year? Just wondering how you guys are doing it. It seems the class/exam schedule for NYCOM will keep us busy enough, let alone having a second amt of work to do!

 

[Workingonit]

There are no U.S. schools who give more than 4-6 weeks to study for boards, and even that's a lot. As the poster before me said, you're not supposed to wait until that time to start studying - you have to be reviewing throughout the year. That's what makes 2nd year way more stressful than 1st year - keeping up with your classes while trying to study for boards at the same time, etc.

Oo o see. That definitely makes sense. Does the school hold review courses through out second year or do you prep on your own.

Thanks in advance.

 

[99redballoons]

This is great news! I kept reading from previous threads about so-called "abysmal pass rates" and I was getting rather nervous. Can other students confirm a similar feeling about NYCOM's pass rate being high?

I feel like 98% first time pass rate is insanely high. I can't imagine that statistic is true. It would be nice, but that's really really high. I can't find anywhere online that tells reliable comlex and usmle pass rates. One source said that the usmle pass rate was 50%, yikes.

 

[calvinhobbes]

I know people who start studying from First Aid USMLE (aka the bible) in their first year, they say it def. helps to prepare in advance.

 

[calvinhobbes]

I feel like 98% first time pass rate is insanely high. I can't imagine that statistic is true. It would be nice, but that's really really high. I can't find anywhere online that tells reliable comlex and usmle pass rates. One source said that the usmle pass rate was 50%, yikes.

50% 😱

Yikes. I really hope that's not the case.

 

[twocentnews]

One source said that the usmle pass rate was 50%, yikes.

😱 I hope that's not true...

 

[christina30]

😱 I hope that's not true...

It's possible, I'm not entirely sure, but I doub tit's as low as 50%. But for osteopathic schools, it's not really unusual to have a low USMLE pass rate. Considering that the students who opt to take it aren't REQUIRED to pass in order to move on to 3rd year as is the case with the COMLEX, they probably don't take it nearly as seriously. It's also a different exam - the questions are slightly different, etc. so after spending all that time preparing for the COMLEX-style questions, I could imagine it being easy to do poorly on the USMLE.