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OSU-COM Discussion Thread 2009-2010
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The school's official policy is that class attendance is required, however only the Histology professor keeps track, and everybody goes to that class anyway. Some people skip classes all the time, and others attend everything. All labs are required attendance. The school does not post lecture recordings because they feel it will reduce class attendance, but students will sometimes record lectures and post them.
First year it is totally up to the student really. Histo quizzes will make you attend, as well as labs. I did better grade wise when I didnt attend lectures, but not everyone was that way. Second year the classes all have quizzes of some sort. Most are not for grades, just for attendance. I have several friends at schools where attendance is completely up to the students. Most did better when they attended lecture. A lot of times the professors stress what the important points of each lecture are. Without those points of interest its easy to get bogged down in the vast amounts of material presented.
The interviews are generally laid back. They often ask if you're thinking of primary care and/or rural medicine. Answer honestly...those aren't rule-out questions and interview fakery is bad mojo. 😉
Students will come in and chat with you between classes. Take time to talk with them and ask questions. They know 1st and 2nd year well, but are less knowlegeable about the last 2 years since they haven't gotten there yet.
Students will come in and chat with you between classes. Take time to talk with them and ask questions. They know 1st and 2nd year well, but are less knowlegeable about the last 2 years since they haven't gotten there yet.
Yes... Just relax! Be yourself.
it was my understanding that tomorrow is the first day of interviews
i'm interviewing tomorrow morning. anyone else have one tomorrow?
Thanks Phlame, you rock! I'm sure you did great today.
Added interview feedback.
Any questions, pm me!
Btw we were told that the admissions committee would be meeting in two weeks to make the first selections and also to select the next round of interviews. So it'll likely be two weeks before we hear anything.
Any questions, pm me!
Btw we were told that the admissions committee would be meeting in two weeks to make the first selections and also to select the next round of interviews. So it'll likely be two weeks before we hear anything.
had my interview yesterday... i'll share a little bit about my experience. i'm sure phlame will have more to add later.
8am- orientation shenanigans, getting to know some people, getting to know other prospective students, etc.
9-noonish- interviews took place. each candidate met with 2 faculty for appx 35 minutes. i interviewed with a surgeon and a microbiologist. they asked me questions about my application packet. while i was answering their initial questions, they would stop me and probe deeper into some of the things i was saying. for example, i was taking about my personal statement when the stopped me and wanted to know more specifically about certain things that contributed to me wanting to be a physician. it was a pretty non stress interview. basically they just wanted to get an idea of what kind of person i was and their questions underscored their attempt to see what my personal motivations and values are.
they didnt ask the typical, "why do you wanna be a doc" questions which kinda surprised me. the did however aks some of those funky, fun interview questions like, if you could pick someone to be the TIME mag man of the year, who would it be and why...
the interviewers have access to your aacomas app, supp, PS, and letters. they dont see your stats till after they meet you and get to know you.
i think everyone who interviewed today had a pretty positive experience. everyone had good things to say about their experience during the interview so if you have an upcoming interview- rest assured, it's pretty stress free! its about as stressful as having a conversation with a friend's mom or dad about med school.
12ish to 1ish- food. chicken, rice, grilled vegetables, cake, salad.
1ish to 2:30ish- tour, curriculum briefing, financial aid briefing, QandA.
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decisions within two weeks. phone calls and fat UPS letter to the lucky ones, thin white envelope to the unlucky ones (no phone call).
feel free to PM me.
good luck to those interviewing in 5 1/2 hours!
i should probably go to bed.
8am- orientation shenanigans, getting to know some people, getting to know other prospective students, etc.
9-noonish- interviews took place. each candidate met with 2 faculty for appx 35 minutes. i interviewed with a surgeon and a microbiologist. they asked me questions about my application packet. while i was answering their initial questions, they would stop me and probe deeper into some of the things i was saying. for example, i was taking about my personal statement when the stopped me and wanted to know more specifically about certain things that contributed to me wanting to be a physician. it was a pretty non stress interview. basically they just wanted to get an idea of what kind of person i was and their questions underscored their attempt to see what my personal motivations and values are.
they didnt ask the typical, "why do you wanna be a doc" questions which kinda surprised me. the did however aks some of those funky, fun interview questions like, if you could pick someone to be the TIME mag man of the year, who would it be and why...
the interviewers have access to your aacomas app, supp, PS, and letters. they dont see your stats till after they meet you and get to know you.
i think everyone who interviewed today had a pretty positive experience. everyone had good things to say about their experience during the interview so if you have an upcoming interview- rest assured, it's pretty stress free! its about as stressful as having a conversation with a friend's mom or dad about med school.
12ish to 1ish- food. chicken, rice, grilled vegetables, cake, salad.
1ish to 2:30ish- tour, curriculum briefing, financial aid briefing, QandA.
---
decisions within two weeks. phone calls and fat UPS letter to the lucky ones, thin white envelope to the unlucky ones (no phone call).
feel free to PM me.
good luck to those interviewing in 5 1/2 hours!
i should probably go to bed.
Overall experience was positive and in line with what's been described above. Top notch school and I'm very impressed. Very low stress interview. My interview had quite a few "What would you do in this situation?" type questions, including two ethics scenarios.
I'll leave feedback as long as SDN doesn't flake out on me like the last time I tried to leave interview feedback.
I'll leave feedback as long as SDN doesn't flake out on me like the last time I tried to leave interview feedback.
What did you guys say to the "who would you elect at TIME's person of the year" question?
They didn't ask me that question.
Didn't get that one. Also thought I'd post that one of the interviewees didn't show, don't know if they called to cancel (didn't seem like it) or was just a no show.
Sorry, meant one of the applicants didn't show
Northwestern I think, I don't have the sheet in front of me now.
Very interesting, I guess they didn't specify what year. Very original I would think.
What? Did they save all those questions for me? I'm beginning to wonder judging from what some other people have told me about their interviews 😉. I didn't mind, though. They were actually pretty interesting questions to answer.
They save all those tough ones for the smart candidates that can answer properly, like you
Got my interview today!!!!!!!!! Woo-hoo!!! Some questions for ya'll:
1. The closest airport is in OKC right? How far is OKC from Tulsa? Did you guys rent a car or what?
2. Lodging for the interview? What hotels are closest/have the best rates/have discounts for interviewees?
3. What other advice pertaining to travel details does anyone wish to share?
Thanks a lot!
1. The closest airport is in OKC right? How far is OKC from Tulsa? Did you guys rent a car or what?
2. Lodging for the interview? What hotels are closest/have the best rates/have discounts for interviewees?
3. What other advice pertaining to travel details does anyone wish to share?
Thanks a lot!
The closest airport is Tulsa. United flies some cheap fares into Tulsa. Especially from Dallas and Denver. Drive time from Tulsa airport to the school is 20 minutes or less. Don't depend on Tulsa bus routes - almost non-existent.
Heres what i recommend:
Fly to tulsa and back.
You can stay at the Doubletree which is down town and approximately 4 miles or so from the campus and they have a shuttle to take you back and forth between the hotel and school. I don't know if they have a shuttle that takes you to the airport though.
If you prefer to rent a car and stay cheaper, theres a best western that shuttles between the airport and the hotel, so that would be easy and the hotel is kind of dated, but clean and cheap. Its where i stayed for my interview and I got what I payed for. With this option, though, you'd need to figure out a way to the school.
I wouldn't recommend the OKC option becuase its an hour and half drive from OKC to Tulsa and just overall would be easier to stay in Tulsa.
Congrats by the way and if you have anymore questions, feel free to PM.
Fly to tulsa and back.
You can stay at the Doubletree which is down town and approximately 4 miles or so from the campus and they have a shuttle to take you back and forth between the hotel and school. I don't know if they have a shuttle that takes you to the airport though.
If you prefer to rent a car and stay cheaper, theres a best western that shuttles between the airport and the hotel, so that would be easy and the hotel is kind of dated, but clean and cheap. Its where i stayed for my interview and I got what I payed for. With this option, though, you'd need to figure out a way to the school.
I wouldn't recommend the OKC option becuase its an hour and half drive from OKC to Tulsa and just overall would be easier to stay in Tulsa.
Congrats by the way and if you have anymore questions, feel free to PM.
Congrats, any others get the call?
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BTW i looked at the older thread and it took 15 days for the acceptance calls to go out from their first round interviews which means we should be pretty on the spot with what they're saying about two weeks for the committee to meet and then the next day for calls to go out. So... here I come November 6th!
I live in OKC but I'm originally from Tulsa. I have some pretty weak stats so Im fairly surprised by the early invite. GPA is a 3.42, BCPM is 3.0 with a 27 MCAT. I have some good medical experience though so maybe that helped out.
Does anyone know where to find some good stats on OSUCOM? Such as how many are interviewed/matriculate that type of stuff?
Does anyone know where to find some good stats on OSUCOM? Such as how many are interviewed/matriculate that type of stuff?
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That's not a fair question to ask her. She works there now and everyone knows her SDN id.
