Oklahoma 2012?

[ellaB]

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ditto waitlist 🙁
91 people on the waitlist can you believe it? is it usually that big?

ah well...good luck to all ya'll..hopefully we'll hear good news, but if not, look forward to seeing you next time around!

 

[ellaB]

oh yeah, and FYI, my friend got her acceptance today, so those have gone out too!

 

[deadeyedk]

anybody have the stats on the percentage of people taken from the waitlist each year? i've heard from several people that last year they took almost everybody, and that the percentage has been very high in years past. wondering if there is any truth to this.

as you all can see, i'm coming up with a whole new set of questions for this new scenario.

thanks to all.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

The last statistics I could find were for the class of 2009. It looks like 53 students were accepted off the waitlist for then.

 

[Bravofriendly]

The last statistics I could find were for the class of 2009. It looks like 53 students were accepted off the waitlist for then.

Thanks, Doc.

 

[ellaB]

i saw in a previous thread that at the 2007 reapplicant workshop they were told to expect about 20-30 to be taken off the waitlist...so i guess maybe we'll find out more at the workshop? it also said the waitlist for that year had around 50 people, so that makes me wonder if they expect more movement this year. 😕

 

[StephO]

If anyone is interested, deadeyedk has started an Oklahoma Waitlist discussion group for all of us who will be needing medication until May 15th.

 

[ellaB]

hopefully all you waitlisters join..misery loves company!
lanieou, jellybelly, have you guys heard anything? 🙂 be nice to hear some good news on the thread!

 

[Lanieou]

x

 

[PreMedMommy]

Anyone going to second look day?? It's the only school I applied to, so I'm pretty sure I don't need a second look to convince me to attend there, so I can't decide if I want to go or not?

 

[Azadi]

Anyone going to second look day?? It's the only school I applied to, so I'm pretty sure I don't need a second look to convince me to attend there, so I can't decide if I want to go or not?

Dooooo it! Dooooo it!

I think it'll be interesting to see who shows up for the second look and then who actually matriculates. It'll also be cool to meet potential future classmates early.

Question: Since it's a second look day (as opposed to weekend), do you think they'd be upset if significant others wanted to come along? I didn't really think of this until Brown told me we could bring our s.o.'s if we want. That's the only school that's extended that invitation to me, so I don't know if other schools allow it. I guess it would help to bring s.o.s along so they can see what this whole "application process" has led up to. And so maybe they can feel like they're a part of this experience?

 

[EmmaJane]

This is the only school I applied to also, but I think I'm going to go. It will be nice to see the campus without freaking out about the interview, and nice to meet some future classmates. Hopefully they will be giving us more information on academic and student life, and maybe some financial aid stuff.

 

[DoctorDreamer]

You guys should definitely come! I want to meet my possible future classmates, and definitely future colleagues!

 

[shortitalian]

Question: Since it's a second look day (as opposed to weekend), do you think they'd be upset if significant others wanted to come along? I didn't really think of this until Brown told me we could bring our s.o.'s if we want. That's the only school that's extended that invitation to me, so I don't know if other schools allow it. I guess it would help to bring s.o.s along so they can see what this whole "application process" has led up to. And so maybe they can feel like they're a part of this experience?

I don't imagine they would have too much of a problem with this, but you ought to call and ask. This is the first time OU has had a second look day, so they are likely to be flexible.

I think you should all come. It will be a great opportunity to meet future classmates and to get a feel for the campus whilst not freaking out about the interview. I'll be there, along with a number of other students of various years, to profess my wisdom about first year and to answer any questions you guys have.

 

[Azadi]

I went ahead and emailed Dotty since I'm still at school and she's been prompt replying to me. I'll let y'all know what's up.

Yeah, I said y'all. 😀 Pretty sure I said "y'all" during my interviews, too...

 

[poppytart]

Aww...I'm sad I can't go to meet everyone! I have class that Saturday. Well, have fun and I guess I will meet everyone at orientation!! 🙂

 

[PreMedMommy]

I went ahead and emailed Dotty since I'm still at school and she's been prompt replying to me. I'll let y'all know what's up.

Yeah, I said y'all. 😀 Pretty sure I said "y'all" during my interviews, too...

Ya'll is a staple in my vocabulary. I have a southern accent that at times can get REALLY bad. Just ask trixie 'bout that!

This thing is gonna cost me 60 bucks in gas if I go. That's a lotta money!

 

[DoctorDreamer]

Ya'll is a staple in my vocabulary. I have a southern accent that at times can get REALLY bad. Just ask trixie 'bout that!

This thing is gonna cost me 60 bucks in gas if I go. That's a lotta money!

I'm driving in from Tulsa and taking a day off from work... You can do it!

 

[Azadi]

Aww...I'm sad I can't go to meet everyone! I have class that Saturday. Well, have fun and I guess I will meet everyone at orientation!! 🙂

CLASS?!!! ON SATURDAY?!! Whoa.

Update: Dotty said that I could bring him!! She also said that there are a few that are bringing someone along, like this one guy and his dad.

It'd be awesome if you could come, premedmommy! You should. We'll try to make it worth the gas money. C'mon... come... No pressure or anything. 😀

 

[oudoc08]

Wanted to say welcome to everyone on this thread. I'm a 4th yr at OU and if anyone has any questions about anything, feel free to PM me.

(disclaimer: I'm probably a little more deft at things involving MS3 and up. Anything specific to curriculum details, professors, etc. is probably best directed to the current MS1/MS2's, as alot is changing on that front).

Anyways, best of luck to everyone who's applying.

 

[PreMedMommy]

CLASS?!!! ON SATURDAY?!! Whoa.

Update: Dotty said that I could bring him!! She also said that there are a few that are bringing someone along, like this one guy and his dad.

It'd be awesome if you could come, premedmommy! You should. We'll try to make it worth the gas money. C'mon... come... No pressure or anything. 😀

Dotty said I shouldn't bring my spouse. And I've got to hurry up and decide, like now!

 

[PreMedMommy]

Alright, you guys talked me into it. I'm going, but I'm shy around new people, so I'll be the quiet one that everyone will not notice.

 

[DoctorDreamer]

Alright, you guys talked me into it. I'm going, but I'm shy around new people, so I'll be the quiet one that everyone will not notice.

Yea!

 

[PreMedMommy]

Yea!

I'm going to have to go shopping to meet the dress code.

 

[DoctorDreamer]

I'm going to have to go shopping to meet the dress code.

LOL, I think I have like one outfit that will work.

 

[PreMedMommy]

I'm sooo t-shirt and jeans, and then I have my interview suit...

 

[DoctorDreamer]

I'm well-known as "bra girl" and "towel girl." I hate clothes... So restraining.

 

[PreMedMommy]

LOL, I dare you to show up in a bra and a towel.

 

[DoctorDreamer]

Dottie's a sweetheart, but I doubt that would go overlooked.... LOL.

 

[PreMedMommy]

But we would all know who Dr. Dreamer was.

 

[DoctorDreamer]

LOL, I'll be the insanely tall and skinny one with the brown curly fro.

 

[PreMedMommy]

I think brown curly fros are so pretty. I've got long straight brown hair that doesn't do anything.

 

[ScottW]

What is "second look day"? I'm on the waitlist and just curious what and when this event is? thanks

 

[Bravofriendly]

What is "second look day"? I'm on the waitlist and just curious what and when this event is? thanks

Second look day is for those holding a Golden Ticket (or several) to go back, check out the school, and visit around with people. It allows people who are having difficulty deciding between schools to get a better feel for where they might be happiest.

 

[PreMedMommy]

It's also a good opportunity to meet people who may be in your class.

 

[ad_sharp]

I'm not sure if any of you care, but I thought I would bust in on the conversation to let you know how match day turned out for me. It looks like I will be headed to the frozen north to complete my Radiology residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I am extremely happy with this outcome. I am only telling you all this because I believe that my decision to attend OU is by far the single most rewarding decision that I have ever made in my professional life. I was holding an acceptance to another school (OSU-Tulsa) prior to making my decision, and-with hindsight-I know that I made the right decision. I would be happy to discuss anything with any of you if you would like to PM me. (Please don't start a flame war)

In finding a good school personal "fit" is very important. At least as important, however, is going to a program that won't limit your residency options-you should be able to go anywhere and do anything with regard to your choice of career. I am obviously pleased to have had the options available to me coming out of OU. Some "competitive" residency match highlights from my class:

Ophthalmology-Univ of Oklahoma (We have one of the best in the country)
Radiology-LSU
Ophthalmology-Univ of Texas at Houston
Radiology-Johns Hopkins
Otorhinolarnygology-San Antonio
Orthopedic Surgery-Pittsburg
Ophthalmology-Univ of Alabama Birmingham
Otorhinolarnygology-Utah
Dermatology-Oregon Health Sciences
Ophthalmology-Scott and White
General Surgery-Univ of Florida (Shands)
Internal Medicine-Emory
Orthopedic Surgery-Univ of Oklahoma
Internal Medicine-St Louis Univ
Anesthesia-Case Western
Urology-Washington Univ, St Louis
Radiology-Pennsylvania
Otorhinolaryngology- Univ of Oklahoma
Dermatolgy-Southern Illinois
Dermatolgy-Univ of Oklahoma
Emergency Medicine-Univ of Kentucky
Urology-Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Radiology-St Joseph's, Pheonix
Plastic Surgery-Johns Hopkins
Radiology-Univ of New Mexico
General Surgery-Vanderbilt
Anesthesia-Emory
Med/Peds-Univ of North Carolina
Anethesia-Duke
Radiology-Scott and White
Emergency Medicine-Univ of Texas Southwest (Dallas, TX)
Anesthesia-New York Univ
Anesthesia-Johns Hopkins
Emergency Medicine-Scott and White
Radiology-Univ of Iowa
Anesthesia-Wake Forest
Internal Medicine-Univ of Washington
Radiology-Univ of California at San Diego (very competitive spot)
Neurosurgery-Medical College of Georgia
Radiology-Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Internal Medcine-Georgetown
Anesthesia-Scott and White
Anesthesia-Scott and White
Orthopedic Surgery-Univ of Rochester
Radiology-Indiana
Neurosurgery-Jackson Memorial, Miami
Internal Medicine-Univ of North Carolina
Internal Medicine-Duke
Prelim Surgery-Johns Hopkins
Anesthesia-Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Radiation Oncology-Univ of Oklahoma
Internal Medicine-Duke
Anesthesia-Univ of Colorado

I think that we did very well. In addition to the above, many people stayed at OU in virtually every field of medicine-many in peds, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Surgery. Good luck to you all and I hope your ambition pays off.👍

 

[PreMedMommy]

Thanks for the info ad_sharp. Did OU always have a RadOnc residency?

 

[ad_sharp]

Thanks for the info ad_sharp. Did OU always have a RadOnc residency?

No. It's in it's 2nd year. It was created after the ~160 million dollars was dedicated for building the comprehensive cancer center. Pretty sweet deal.

 

[glamqueen]

Am I missing something? Is there seriously not a single person from that match that went OB/GYN?

 

[ad_sharp]

Am I missing something? Is there seriously not a single person from that match that went OB/GYN?

There are 6 people that are going into OB/Gyn. The list I posted is not the entire list. I did not include most of the people who are doing prelims and most of those staying at OU for their training. Additionally there are 21 people doing Family Medicine, 5 doing psych, 1 in path, and 19 doing Internal Medicine. I think that the spread of people in my class between the specialties is great-it shows how we were able to persue our unique interests. Some specialties were very popular this year (Rads and Anesthesia). Last year it was Ortho. The number going into any specialty changes some from year to year.

I'm sorry for any confusion.

 

[PreMedMommy]

No. It's in it's 2nd year. It was created after the ~160 million dollars was dedicated for building the comprehensive cancer center. Pretty sweet deal.

Well, that's exciting.

 

[ad_sharp]

Well, that's exciting.

You can read about it as well as the huge additions they are making at Children's and Dean McGee right here:

http://www.medicine.ouhsc.edu/pdf/oumed/OUMedicine_fall2007.pdf

Also, it has last year's class match list as well.

 

[PreMedMommy]

You can read about it as well as the huge additions they are making at Children's and Dean McGee right here:

http://www.medicine.ouhsc.edu/pdf/oumed/OUMedicine_fall2007.pdf

Also, it has last year's class match list as well.

Thanks.

 

[Bravofriendly]

PreMedMommy - are you planning to relocate closer to school over the summer or do you plan to commute?

 

[PreMedMommy]

PreMedMommy - are you planning to relocate closer to school over the summer or do you plan to commute?

I'll be relocating to somewhere in the OKC metro area sometime this summer, but I'm not sure where exactly yet. I love where I live now, but a 3 hr. daily communte and I will not get along. And I need to be close to peers because study groups and I do get along real well.

 

[soonereng]

I'll be relocating to somewhere in the OKC metro area sometime this summer, but I'm not sure where exactly yet. I love where I live now, but a 3 hr. daily communte and I will not get along. And I need to be close to peers because study groups and I do get along real well.

Well, the commute is doable just so you know. Especially if you don't attend class like myself.

 

[PreMedMommy]

Well, the commute is doable just so you know. Especially if you don't attend class like myself.

Yeah, but once I'm a 3rd year and must be at the hospital at the butt crack of dawn, I'm going to want to be closer. At the age my kids are, now is a better time for the transition than in a couple of years.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

To follow up on ad_sharp's post, here is the complete 2008 match list. No names, just locations. * means a Tulsa student.

Anesthesiology (17)
Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH *
University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO *
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (3)
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY *
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD *
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Western Pennsylvania Hospital – Temple, Pittsburgh, PA
Texas A&M – Scott & White, Temple, TX (2) * (1 of 2 from Tulsa)
Mayo – Florida, Jacksonville, FL *
University of Colorado, Denver, CO *

Dermatology (3)
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL

Emergency Medicine (6)
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX *
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK (2)
Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX *
Texas A&M – Scott & White, Temple, TX

Family Medicine (21)
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, Lincoln, NE
Saint Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK (5) * (1 from Tulsa, 4 from OKC)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (5)
Great Plains Medical Foundation, Oklahoma City, OK (5)
Methodist Health System of Dallas, Dallas, TX
University of Connecticut, Farmingham, CT
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, GA
University of S. Florida-Tampa, Tampa, FL
DeWitt Army Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA

Internal Medicine (19)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (6)
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO *
University of South Alabama Hospitals, Mobile, AL
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
University of Illinois – Advocate Christ, Chicago, IL
University of Texas HSC – San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
University of Florida – Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL
Spokane Medical Center – Univ. of Wash., Spokane, WA *
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC (2) * (1 from Tulsa, 1 from OKC)

Med/Peds (3)
University of North Carolina, Durham, NC
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK

Neurosurgery (2)
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL *

Ob/Gyn (6)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (4)
Summa Health System – NEOUCOM, Akron, OH
University of Tennessee – Memphis, Memphis, TN

Ophthalmology (4)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
University of Texas-Houston, Houston, TX *
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL *
Texas A&M – Scott & White, Temple, TX

Orthopedic Surgery (4)
University of Pittsburgh (research/ortho program), Pittsburgh, PA
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (2)
University of Rochester – Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY *

Otolaryngology (4)
University of Texas HSC – San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals, Salt Lake City, UT
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Pathology (1)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK *

Pediatrics (9)
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (2)
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN *
University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Medical University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK *
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Plastic Surgery (1)
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Psychiatry (5)
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK (3) * ( all 3 students)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK (2)

Radiation Oncology (1)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

Radiology (15)
LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Knoxville, TN *
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK (2)
St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM *
Texas A&M – Scott & White, Temple, TX *
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA *
University of California – San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA
University of Texas Medical School -- Houston, Houston, TX
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Surgery – General (6)
Pitt County Memorial – Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC
University of Florida – Shands, Gainesville, FL
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK *

Surgery – Preliminary (6)
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Orlando Regional Healthcare, Orlando, FL
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK
University of Washington, Seattle, WA *
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Urology (3)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Washington University, St. Louis, MO *
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN

* Tulsa campus

 

[StephO]

So.....How did the Second Look go? Wasn't it scheduled for this past Saturday?

 

[PreMedMommy]

So.....How did the Second Look go? Wasn't it scheduled for this past Saturday?

It was last Saturday, and it went all right. We pretty much saw the same stuff that we saw at our interviews, in fact a little less. They talked a lot about the curriculum, there were a couple of demonstrative lectures, and a med student Q&A session.