Official PCOM DO Class of 2021 Thread

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Does anyone have info on the background check? The emails said we would receive info about it by "May 9th".
 
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getfat said:
You guys already have white coat scheduled???? Ours just says approximately October 2017 lol
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Yes, at least according to NUCLEUS. I'm stoked!

CoolDude1 said:
Does anyone have info on the background check? The emails said we would receive info about it by "May 9th".
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They're probably still working on that for us. Should hear any minute.
 
Why are they getting rid of the bookstore and opening a new campus in GA?! WE NEED ONE AND NOT THE OTHER. How about expediting on student housing and bringing back the days of the old osteopathic hospital?
 
YayPudding said:
Why are they getting rid of the bookstore and opening a new campus in GA?! WE NEED ONE AND NOT THE OTHER. How about expediting on student housing and bringing back the days of the old osteopathic hospital?
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Definitely agree with the hospital coming back but the bookstore for GA seemed pointless


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Question from someone who has not been accepted yet. Not trying to jinx myself or assume that I'm getting in, but on the chance that I do get in at the last second, what are the requirements needed before starting school? (Like background checks, textbooks, etc.).
 
ophcardio422 said:
Question from someone who has not been accepted yet. Not trying to jinx myself or assume that I'm getting in, but on the chance that I do get in at the last second, what are the requirements needed before starting school? (Like background checks, textbooks, etc.).
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When you get access to the portal, there's a new student page with all of that information. Don't stress - if you're accepted they understand you'll need to catch up a little.
 
poloboy said:
Dr. Woodruff seems to be a very fun person!
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You know last summer I was working in research and spent a week learning a new technique at Temple. I literally shot a short email to some folks at PCOM because I was interested in the DO/PhD program. I thought I'd get some flyers but I was invited to campus, met all of the admissions staff and spent an hour touring the school and program with Dr. Appelt - who will be our neuro prof. I thought this spoke a lot about the culture of the school and the people that work there. Never saw that at any other DO or MD school and I've been associated with a few.
 
YayPudding said:
You know last summer I was working in research and spent a week learning a new technique at Temple. I literally shot a short email to some folks at PCOM because I was interested in the DO/PhD program. I thought I'd get some flyers but I was invited to campus, met all of the admissions staff and spent an hour touring the school and program with Dr. Appelt - who will be our neuro prof. I thought this spoke a lot about the culture of the school and the people that work there. Never saw that at any other DO or MD school and I've been associated with a few.
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That's awesome! I felt that welcoming and loving nature of faculty and students during my interview. One of the many reasons I ended up choosing PCOM. Also, their new virtual campus tour is so badass!
 
Looking forward to meeting everyone! 🙂

Quick question: has financial aid been disbursed yet? It's almost July and though I've been approved, haven't received. The bills are large and coming due, and my stock of funds is very low! 😱
 
Mitochondrion21 said:
Looking forward to meeting everyone! 🙂

Quick question: has financial aid been disbursed yet? It's almost July and though I've been approved, haven't received. The bills are large and coming due, and my stock of funds is very low! 😱
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GA Campus doesn't get anything until second week of august.
 
Question - I submitted a photo for my student ID on July 9th, and they said they'd send an email letting me know that the photo was received, and they haven't. Anyone else have this issue?
 
nerdyowlforlife said:
Question - I submitted a photo for my student ID on July 9th, and they said they'd send an email letting me know that the photo was received, and they haven't. Anyone else have this issue?
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I never got a response but in class tissue folks have received their IDs. I wouldn't worry. We'll get them at orientation or it can be corrected then.
 
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Good time for a reminder to all you guys - submit your:

  • Medical health questionnaire and vaccine record
  • Proof of medical insurance
  • 1st semester tuition
  • Responses to surveys like the phillies game and anatomy group
  • white coat orders
 
YayPudding said:
Good time for a reminder to all you guys - submit your:

  • Medical health questionnaire and vaccine record
  • Proof of medical insurance
  • 1st semester tuition
  • Responses to surveys like the phillies game and anatomy group
  • white coat orders
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Thanks for this post man!
 
YayPudding said:
Good time for a reminder to all you guys - submit your:

  • Medical health questionnaire and vaccine record
  • Proof of medical insurance
  • 1st semester tuition
  • Responses to surveys like the phillies game and anatomy group
  • white coat orders
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I have a question about that - for all of the vaccines except Hepatitis B, we're required to submit either proof of vaccination or serological evidence of immunity right? Might be a stupid question, but I just want to know if I'm reading the form correctly.
 
nerdyowlforlife said:
I have a question about that - for all of the vaccines except Hepatitis B, we're required to submit either proof of vaccination or serological evidence of immunity right? Might be a stupid question, but I just want to know if I'm reading the form correctly.
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Not a stupid question at all! Yes - record of vaccine or titers. My primary care doc actually drew titers to confirm immunity before school/rotations even though I was vaccinated.
 
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