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Hey I'm new to the site and i just got into nycpm. I don't see people talking about it so much on sdn, is anyone interviewng there soon?

 

[Icekate15]

I was looking to apply to NYCPM for Fall 2007. Just out of curiosity, what were your stats. (MCAT and science GPA)? Are you starting in January?

 

[DPMrick]

Glad to see potential NYCPM applicans. I am currently a 2nd year student and also a student ambassador. If you have any question feel free to contact me and I will try my best to answer them.

 

[JEWmongous]

I have a few questions for ya. I sent a PM, thanks!

 

[ZionPod]

Me too DPMrick... I have just sent u a msg...
Thanks!🙂

 

[Dr. Agape]

What is the average G.P.A and MCAT score for NYCPM

 

[krabmas]

What is the average G.P.A and MCAT score for NYCPM

about 20-22 for MCAT and GPA around 3.0-3.3

you can look on the website www.nycpm.edu it used to be on there.

 

[lillytwig]

anything krabmas that you don't like or wish you would have known before starting there? do you like the school and the area??

 

[krabmas]

anything krabmas that you don't like or wish you would have known before starting there? do you like the school and the area??

I've posted things on here before about what I do not like. After meeting several top students from other schools I think all of the schools have issues that need work even Azpod and DMU, nothing is perfect. SOme schools need more work than others and some schools just need to realize that they need to improve.

The thing I would have liked to know before starting anywhere was...

1. read , read ,read - you need to know more than what is taught in class. The people that you learn from are not g-d and do not speak gospel. By the time you start travelling for externships you should be reading 5-6 journals/month (some are only 6/year ). IMO these are Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot and Ankle International, Clinics of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Clinics of Foot and Ankle Surgery, JAPMA (not my favorite), and anything else you can get your hands on that interests you.

2. Pick externships that might not be your first choice for residency but that will push you hard to learn more. You can always take days to visit programs. If you have to make up a day or 3 it is worth it. This is the rest of your life we are talking about. I think people lose sight of what the end result is and refuse to take days off. Do not be that person. Do what you need to do.

3. you will get 4 externships from NYCPM, other schools like DMU allow up to 8 plus a 4 month core.

4. the DPMs in the clinic at NYCPM are not always up to date on the literature, do not pimp, and can be less than encouraging. Some are better than others when it comes to questioning the students and reading.

5. Pm me for some other interesting stuff.

 

[OSUDDS]

i got the interview invite today! 😀

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

I've posted things on here before about what I do not like. After meeting several top students from other schools I think all of the schools have issues that need work even Azpod and DMU, nothing is perfect. SOme schools need more work than others and some schools just need to realize that they need to improve.

The thing I would have liked to know before starting anywhere was...

1. read , read ,read - you need to know more than what is taught in class. The people that you learn from are not g-d and do not speak gospel. By the time you start travelling for externships you should be reading 5-6 journals/month (some are only 6/year ). IMO these are Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot and Ankle International, Clinics of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Clinics of Foot and Ankle Surgery, JAPMA (not my favorite), and anything else you can get your hands on that interests you.

2. Pick externships that might not be your first choice for residency but that will push you hard to learn more. You can always take days to visit programs. If you have to make up a day or 3 it is worth it. This is the rest of your life we are talking about. I think people lose sight of what the end result is and refuse to take days off. Do not be that person. Do what you need to do.

3. you will get 4 externships from NYCPM, other schools like DMU allow up to 8 plus a 4 month core.

4. the DPMs in the clinic at NYCPM are not always up to date on the literature, do not pimp, and can be less than encouraging. Some are better than others when it comes to questioning the students and reading.

5. Pm me for some other interesting stuff.

👍 Sam you are wise wise women.

 

[krabmas]

👍 Sam you are wise wise women.

how many women am I?

 

[ucrs]

hey krabmas, i just have question regarding the NYCPM program. Since NY pods are not allowed to work on the ankle, does NYCPM not teach their students in this area? if a graduate of NYCPM goes to a state that allows work on the ankle, how well would he/she be trained in that aspect? I hope my question makes sense. thanks.

 

[Podman]

hey krabmas, i just have question regarding the NYCPM program. Since NY pods are not allowed to work on the ankle, does NYCPM not teach their students in this area? if a graduate of NYCPM goes to a state that allows work on the ankle, how well would he/she be trained in that aspect? I hope my question makes sense. thanks.

I don't go to nycpm, but i'm pretty sure that you learn all the applied surgical procedures in residency - in which case, even if you are doing your residency in the state of NY, you will get opportunities to operate on the ankle under the guidance of orthopoedic surgeons at the hospital.

 

[ucrs]

I don't go to nycpm, but i'm pretty sure that you learn all the applied surgical procedures in residency - in which case, even if you are doing your residency in the state of NY, you will get opportunities to operate on the ankle under the guidance of orthopoedic surgeons at the hospital.

thanks for the reply podman....this thing can get pretty complicated...they need to hurry up and make the scope universal through out the US! That seems so logical but i guess its all politics.

 

[krabmas]

thanks for the reply podman....this thing can get pretty complicated...they need to hurry up and make the scope universal through out the US! That seems so logical but i guess its all politics.

podman answered that pretty well about the ankles. But as far as school goes - yes we learn ankle stuff in class - trauma, biomech, orthopedics...

but we do not get to apply that knowledge so it is not memorable. Soething to think about...

 

[FRA]

I have a question about the clinical work in NYCPM. Is it all cutting nails or do u get to experience diverse cases in the clinical work? Is it a good school to get into? Does it prepare u well?

 

[sguiliana]

I have a question about the clinical work in NYCPM. Is it all cutting nails or do u get to experience diverse cases in the clinical work? Is it a good school to get into? Does it prepare u well?

I just had my interview at NYCPM today. Not impressed with the overall area. Looked like the slums to me. Overall, the clinic seemed to give their students excellent pt. experiance. The clinic professors seemed very helpful and respected their students. I'de def. rec. go checking the school out if you have not already done so.

 

[215512]

how many women am I?

 

[newdoc79]

I have a question about the clinical work in NYCPM. Is it all cutting nails or do u get to experience diverse cases in the clinical work? Is it a good school to get into? Does it prepare u well?

Has different clinics downstairs, surgery, ortho, Medicine, Vascular. I would say it's pretty diverse clinical training. In surgery you will be doing pre-ops and evaluations, post op dressings and what not, ortho will be casting for orthotics and lots of biomechanical evals, medicine - chip and clip but also some diabetic wounds

 

[iceman915]

Hello, I am interviewing at NYCPM in early December. I would love to get some tips that anyone can offer. I am an atypical applicant in that I am seeking advanced standing. I have taken courses at a foreign medical school and have completeted USMLE 1 and 2. I spoke to Lisa Lee and Christin and they were both very kind and helpful. Mrs Lee said I could possibly get advanced standing and start in June, which would be fine with me. However, Christin told me that many students that seek advanced standing usually don't receive it. Any thoughts on what kind of students these are and what coursework they may have completed but still did not get adv. standing???

I'm also looking into Temple for this b/c they also offer it but have yet to hear back from them.

Have interviews at Barry on Nov. 20 and OCPM on Nov. 14

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[msa786]

If you took USMLE's 1 and 2 why not just take step 3? Why are you trying to get into a pod school?

 

[iceman915]

actually its pretty tough to get an allopathic residency these days as an FMG. I really wanted to do surgery but was only getting IVs for family practice...not something I could see myself doing for the long haul. With podiatry, I can still pursue surgery if i wish.