Hey all, I was wondering if anyone ever did the 6 week NYCPM summer pre-matriculation program? If you did, could you please give me some details on the program and let me know if it is worth doing? They said the students would take 2 pre-clinical courses, do some time management stuff, and shadow in the Foot clinics of NY. They said you get a grade for the program and a certificate as well. Sounds pretty good but it costs about 700 dollars. They said its possible to stay in Draper Hall with other students but the rent is like 1,100 dollars for the 6 weeks for a total of around 1,800 dollars. I live on Long Island so I would probably take the LIRR train to the city as its much cheaper but definitely less convenient. I will be applying to pod schools next fall and trying to get experience in podiatric medicine. Any of your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
NYCPM Summer Pre-Matriculation Program
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I did not take the class, but for learning about pod med and learning about the school it is good.
if you are already planning on pod and do not have to take the class than don't.
you can also shadow on LI at a residency program like North Shore for pod experience.
Hey all, I'm just seeing again if anyone took the summer pre-matriculation course at NYCPM.
It appears if you are a 3rd year college student/have at least 80 college credits, you can apply (also sending transcripts, a LOR, resume, etc) and if accepted, you don't have to pay tuition. I believe the no-tuition deal is only open to those who completed 3 years of undergrad. Anyone else can apply but you will pay $700 for the program. You can either commute to NYCPM or pay $1125 for housing at Draper Hall at Metropolitan Hospital.
I am pretty much set on podiatry (95 percent sure) but would like to find out more about NYCPM and the clinic, classes, etc. As I said, students will take 2 classes for the 5 weeks, shadow in the clinic, and more. I went on an exploratory visit/tour at NYCPM but I definitely want to understand more about the school.
Do you all think this a good idea?
It appears if you are a 3rd year college student/have at least 80 college credits, you can apply (also sending transcripts, a LOR, resume, etc) and if accepted, you don't have to pay tuition. I believe the no-tuition deal is only open to those who completed 3 years of undergrad. Anyone else can apply but you will pay $700 for the program. You can either commute to NYCPM or pay $1125 for housing at Draper Hall at Metropolitan Hospital.
I am pretty much set on podiatry (95 percent sure) but would like to find out more about NYCPM and the clinic, classes, etc. As I said, students will take 2 classes for the 5 weeks, shadow in the clinic, and more. I went on an exploratory visit/tour at NYCPM but I definitely want to understand more about the school.
Do you all think this a good idea?
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I am also thinking of attending the summer course, but wonder whether going from Arkansas is worth the effort? So anyone with experience help us. I am planning on applying to 1 med school and several pod schools. If I get my 1st or 2nd choice in pod I'll stick with it but if it is the 3rd choice I may hit my state med school. My wife wants to stay by her family and they live 30 minutes from the school.
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There have been posts about this program before. please do a search and then maybe ask a more specific question.
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Hey JEWm....im a current student at NYCPM just about to finish my first year. I can try to give you some insight on the pre-matric program. I didn't do it my self but a few of my friends did and they found it to be valuable. The program is 6wks and you take 3 classes over that span. Biochem and histology for sure I cant think of the other. And you also alternate between labs and spending time in the clinic in the afternoons. I think what the program provides adequately is a look at the depth of the material and just the real exposure to the environment you will be hopefully experiencing come the fall of your entrance year. Im only a first year and ambitious or whatever you want to call it I shadow in the clinic whenever I get a chance even though its semesters away, so getting to do that before you get here gives you a really good experience and its not just sitting in a class. You do get exams and the certificate like you stated. It seems like something you can really get a lot out of. Theres a lot to see in the clinics. I would say its worth the cost.
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I attended the pre-matric program. I think it is a great way for you to get to know the school as well as the school to get to know you. I took 3 classes: bacteriology, physiology, and histology. I think the subjects occasionally change. I think it is a nice introduction to the material and procedures, just keep in mind that you will have to work even harder during the regular semester. The afternoons in the clinic will give you an idea of what patient care and interaction will be like. The clinic is very busy and you may see diseases that others have only read about in books (it is NYC afterall). If you do attend the school following this program, you will be ahead of the incoming class since you will have met some of the faculty and administration already. Regardless of where you eventually enroll, I think the time will be well spent getting to know more of the career you are choosing.
