PCOM Fall 2008

[francheezy]

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Thanks for the info plausible, I will definitely look into writing a letter of intent.

Also, for those who applied to both Biomedical Sciences program in PCOM and PCOM-GA, did you fill out two separate applications? Or did you fill one out and mention that you were interested in applying to both? I was curious because I filled one out and said that my first preference was PA, and second was GA.

 

[Starshope]

I just got in, I am so excited!

Chinkeewee, I was also on that list and slowly came off of it as I updated my application over the past few weeks. Let them know what you are currently doing to make you a better candidate. If you haven't sent in updated test scores, send them. If you have scheduled yourself for an august MCAT or some other related test, tell them. Let PCOM know you are doing everything you can to become a doc by sending them a letter of intent.

Anon84, I'm not exactly sure the major differences between GA and PA, but I believe the program in PA is older (but I be wrong?)

Good luck to everyone still waiting, don't give up.

Hey I actually had a question on this as well. I just recently sent out my application about a week ago or so ( I did not know PCOM had a post-bacc program, otherwise I would have applied much much earlier) I am going to call them on Monday as well send an email with a LOI). I was wondering though what kind of grades they are looking for? I had a weaker undergrad GPA (2.9 as BS BChem major and a 3.1 for MA in Biol) but I had a 29 on my MCATs. I plan on retaking them on the 10th of July and currently doing ok on the practice ones (32 or so on average). I got a decent amount of clincial/research experience as well. Do you have any advice on what they want in particular? Thanks so much and would love advice from anyone on this. Thanks!!

 

[plausible]

starshope. I'm under the belief that most post-bac's have the main goal of helping prove to medical schools that you will be academically ready for whatever they throw at you. Most of the people who apply to post-bac's have the propensity to become doctors, but for whatever reason, have low GPAs, sometimes offset by high MCATS (and sometimes not). So I applied to PCOM with less than stellar stats, but I showed them I really wanted to become a doctor though my other activities and a string of good grades in informal postbacs. I didn't expect to get into the program because my undergraduate grades were so low, but I got on their wait list and slowly got in. If you live in the philly area, I would recommend you try to setup an appointment to meet with someone from admissions to talk to them about your application, find out what they think is weak, bring all your application stuff, and any questions you have about the program...make a good impression.

goodluck.

 

[opto delux]

hey guys,

I applied to PCOM's BMS program back in April. My app was complete I'd say first week of May, and they sent me letters stating it was complete and it was being reviewed. A week after that they sent another letter stating that they're periodically looking at my app and 'delaying' it for a bit until they render a decision.

1. Does anyone know how full the class is as of now? How big the waitlist is if it is?

2. Does anyone know when they are going to make a final decision regarding this?

3. When I call them, they tell me the same generic stuff every time (be patient, it's being reviewed, you'll hear something via USPS in a few weeks). Well it's July tomorrow and I'm scared. I got into another program but PCOM would make things 10x easier for me and it's more beneficial as well.

If anyone has some light to shed, please do.

 

[Starshope]

starshope. I'm under the belief that most post-bac's have the main goal of helping prove to medical schools that you will be academically ready for whatever they throw at you. Most of the people who apply to post-bac's have the propensity to become doctors, but for whatever reason, have low GPAs, sometimes offset by high MCATS (and sometimes not). So I applied to PCOM with less than stellar stats, but I showed them I really wanted to become a doctor though my other activities and a string of good grades in informal postbacs. I didn't expect to get into the program because my undergraduate grades were so low, but I got on their wait list and slowly got in. If you live in the philly area, I would recommend you try to setup an appointment to meet with someone from admissions to talk to them about your application, find out what they think is weak, bring all your application stuff, and any questions you have about the program...make a good impression.

goodluck.

Thanks so much for the advice! Im gonna take the MCATs on the 10th so I can not see them until after that ( I live in NYC). But I am going to speak to recruiters and keep expressing my interest.

 

[ss77ice]

Hey Guys, I am also starting PCOM biomed this August. I was in Philly and found an a really nice 2 bedroom apt 5 minutes away from campus...5 min walk to campus!!!...the neighbors are 2 PCOM DO students. I haven't gotten to the best part!!....

...the rent is 450 a month!!.it would be 450...for either 2 or 3 of us TOGETHER!...the place has 2 big bedrooms and 1 huge living room and 1 dining room and 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom...it has a garage for 2 cars...and the utility's would be AT MOST..200 bucks per month...which if we split 2 ways...the rent and utility per month would be 300 bucks!!!!..i already have in a deposit....if anyone is interested please email or message me and we can set something up!!!

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[pamolive]

Hey guys. I just finished up the first year (certificate) of the biomed program, and thought I'd give you a little advice.

It is definitely a great program. I learned a ton that will help me out next year. About 2/3 of our class applied to the DO program while in the first year, the rest have decided to do the 2nd year before applying. The admissions decisions are very random though. Just because you do really well in the program and have a good/decent MCAT doesn't mean you'll get accepted into their DO program. I had a 3.8 in their program and a 28 MCAT and am on the waitlist. Others had a 3.0-3.2 and a 22-24 MCAT and were accepted. The admissions office is not very helpful or informative either. But, I did get accepted to other DO schools this year, and I really don't think that would have happened without this program. So, even though I'm a little bitter, I really can't complain all that much. Not everyone is going to get accepted into PCOM's DO program, or another medical school, but I'd say most people end up in some program somewhere. Just work hard, get to know your profs, and meet with Deb Benvenger right when classes start so that she knows who you are.

Good luck to you all. It's a really great program. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

[NutCracker2021]

thanks for the words pam...😀

i am very excited to apply to the program