PCOM-Ga Discussion Thread 2010-2011

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Just received an interview invite for Dec. 4th! 😀
 
kaernm said:
I asked this before, and now that the letters are going out this upcoming week I will ask again.🙂

What size are the acceptance letters in the mail please? Are they thick or thin? I am just curious about what to expect.

I hope we all get good news this week:xf:
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My acceptance letter was two pages - two pieces of paper in an envelope. So, I consider that a thin envelope.
 
It's definitely thick....The acceptance letter this year comes in a standard envelope size and contains a 2 page acceptance letter, 2 page new student enrollment form, 4 page background check instructions/form, and another envelope to return it all in
 
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At the airport now waiting for my flight home...just wanted to say that I absolutely love GA-PCOM. It's definitely the least stressful interview I ever had! There were only 3 other interviewees and I was the only girl 😀 The only question I was asked was why medicine/why D.O.? Trena asked me my thoughts on SDN 🙂 It was a very conversational interview and there (honestly!) is no reason to get crazy stressed about this interview.

I would be so happy to go here...here's hoping!
 
swimchick said:
At the airport now waiting for my flight home...just wanted to say that I absolutely love GA-PCOM. It's definitely the least stressful interview I ever had! There were only 3 other interviewees and I was the only girl 😀 The only question I was asked was why medicine/why D.O.? Trena asked me my thoughts on SDN 🙂 It was a very conversational interview and there (honestly!) is no reason to get crazy stressed about this interview.

I would be so happy to go here...here's hoping!
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Glad you had a great interview experience. I hope you get in! I hope I get in!

Has anyone from the October interview recieved their letters from the adcom yet? If you have, what state do you live in?
 
No letter today!!!! I feel like a mailman groupie. Have a Happy Holidays Please be safe. I sure wish I was in New Orleans....I love that city.
 
kaernm said:
Have a Happy Holidays Please be safe. I sure wish I was in New Orleans....I love that city.
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Thanks 😉 This is my first Thanksgiving in New Orleans...I've been to Knoxville for each Thanksgiving since I moved here. It's in the 80s...I wish it was a little cooler!

Happy Thanksgiving to the GA-PCOM thread groupies 🙂
 
Interview 10/18. Letter came in this morning. Thick envelope like everyone elses. I'm def going here.
 
Accepted as well and I live in GA. I'm debating between this school and LECOM..anyone else on the same boat?
 
Acceptance letter in the mail today! (interviewed 10/12)
 
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ACCEPTED!!!!!

Now I can FINALLY write c/o 2015!!! 😀
 
I have a question if anyone knows how good pcom-gas rotations and residency matches are. I'm unfamiliar with the rankings for osteopathic residencies so if any current or future student has any helpful information that would be great bc I'm debating between attending lecom and pcom-ga. It's a hard choice!
 
does anyone know the match rate or the comlex pass rate? I can't find it for the georgia campus on the website.
 
no letter....now I am scared!!!

Congrats to everyone that has got good news😍
 
ACCEPTED!! The letter came Saturday. Really friggin' excited!
 
I know this gets asked alot, but Im curious when those who have received interview invites submitted their apps?

Ive been complete since late sept. and still no word. I have received invites from many other schools and am wondering if i am unlikely to get an interview invite from this school since so much time has gone by with no invite yet.
 
Obi184 said:
ACCEPTED!! The letter came Saturday. Really friggin' excited!
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Do you mind if I ask when you interviewed? I am waiting to hear back also and I interviewed on Nov. 2nd. Thanks!😀
 
Ok....terrible question 😳 Anybody know Dr. Mitchell's first name? I want to send my thank you note tomorrow but, because of my nervousness, I forgot to jot down his name post-interview.

Congrats to all of you who were just accepted! I hope I'll be in your shoes next month 🙂
 
swimchick said:
Ok....terrible question 😳 Anybody know Dr. Mitchell's first name? I want to send my thank you note tomorrow but, because of my nervousness, I forgot to jot down his name post-interview.

Congrats to all of you who were just accepted! I hope I'll be in your shoes next month 🙂
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I'm pretty sure his name is Frank

Congratulations to all of you who have been accepted!
 
rachel524 said:
Do you mind if I ask when you interviewed? I am waiting to hear back also and I interviewed on Nov. 2nd. Thanks!😀
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selfhealer said:
And when did you submit your secondary? And your stats?
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I interviewed on october 19th, and my application was complete in very early september. I posted my stats earlier in this thread. I'm from TX btw.
 
I interviewed October 19th and still haven't gotten any mail. Is this bad? Would I have gotten anything saying I'm on the waitlist or do they not notify for that? Getting nervous!
 
kremoo said:
I interviewed October 19th and still haven't gotten any mail. Is this bad? Would I have gotten anything saying I'm on the waitlist or do they not notify for that? Getting nervous!
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Eh, I wouldn't be too worried. The fact is that Trena told us to contact the school if we have not heard anything regarding decisions on our applications by 4 weeks after the adcom meeting. Also, they call it snail mail for a reason 😉.
 
got my acceptance letter a few days ago! i interviewed on 10/25.
my interview was like 15 minutes long. and in the middle one of the guys answered his phone and walked out of the room twice. (that kinda made me nervous) but it was really laid back. i got pretty lucky since one of my lor writers was known to my interviewer so we talked about him for a bit.

but, despite really liking pcom-ga, i'll probably be staying in tx. 🙂

congrats to everyone who made it in! and best of luck to everyone who has interviews coming up!
 
My thick envelope was on my bed since Saturday. My best friend explanation was ' you asked did you get anything from a Ga school...the envelope is from a Philly school' I was too excited to argue or explain. I am just thankful for the good news. 🙂
 
kaernm said:
My thick envelope was on my bed since Saturday. My best friend explanation was ' you asked did you get anything from a Ga school...the envelope is from a Philly school' I was too excited to argue or explain. I am just thankful for the good news. 🙂
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Super jealous...but also very happy for you (and everyone else who received an acceptance!)

I hope I'll get the green light next month :xf:
 
Anyone deciding between PCOM-Ga and another school? I'm debating between this school and LECOM and it's killing me. The only downside I think about attending PCOM-Ga is that I didn't get much of a campus atmosphere from the school, granted it is just a building which most grad schools are, it just seemed like a place I'd go for class and then leave after. Anyone else feel the same way? Even then, the school is just too awesome to pass by but same with lecom.
 
sa22 said:
Anyone deciding between PCOM-Ga and another school? I'm debating between this school and LECOM and it's killing me. The only downside I think about attending PCOM-Ga is that I didn't get much of a campus atmosphere from the school, granted it is just a building which most grad schools are, it just seemed like a place I'd go for class and then leave after. Anyone else feel the same way? Even then, the school is just too awesome to pass by but same with lecom.
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I have a similar dilema.

PCOM-GA vs. LMU-DCOM (and Bradenton)?

I'm leaning towards LMU-DCOM but its difficult, I keep changing my mind.

Current students?@?
 
sa22 said:
Anyone deciding between PCOM-Ga and another school? I'm debating between this school and LECOM and it's killing me. The only downside I think about attending PCOM-Ga is that I didn't get much of a campus atmosphere from the school, granted it is just a building which most grad schools are, it just seemed like a place I'd go for class and then leave after. Anyone else feel the same way? Even then, the school is just too awesome to pass by but same with lecom.
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that was my biggest thing about pcom-ga too
 
To all of those out there excessively checking banner.....
I feel your pain. I was there last year and up until Saturday of this year.
I recently got accepted to GA-PCOM, and there was still no change in my banner page. Therefore, I would not rely on that as an indication of your acceptance. However, it did show my letters and MCAT score a few weeks after my application cleared.

As I mentioned, this was my second year applying to GA-PCOM. I felt this was the place for me to be, and was the only school I applied to last year. However, I was not accepted last year.... something that turned out to be a blessing (we have a 9 month old right now... can you imagine that in the first semester of med school!?!?!?!) I would like to share a few things with everyone on here though.... and of course... these are just my experiences/opinions......

1. Don't trust everything on SDN. Take everything with a grain of salt. Just because someone says "I called and they told me this...." does not mean it is true. I think some people post to make others jealous, or maybe even to discourage them. Again, this is my opinion, but I have found lots of misinformation on this and other SDN forums. Be cautious.

2. Be aware of your facebook page and SDN interactions! It is unwise to think this forum is not read by the admissions staff and that your facebook page is not monitored. Make sure you represent yourself as a professional... it is what you want to be after all. With that said.... consider liking Mrs. Gologan's (Trena Gologan) page on facebook. She is the admission coordinator and most accurate source of information.

3. Be yourself. Do not try to compare yourself to others because you will always come up short (unless, of course, you think you are da-bomb at everything). I refuse to post my stats on here because I am more than just some numbers.... and I think the admissions staff feels the same way. I have talked to GA-PCOM applicants with MCAT scores ranging from 22 to 33 in person, GPAs from 2.8 to 4.0, and all of them have something unique about them. Also, think logically for a second... if you get an interview, they must like you for some reason. These are smart people that get paid for precious time. They are not going to waste 30 minutes in an interview plus who knows how long reading an application unless they see something they like. Just make sure you convince them in your primary/secondary why you are unique and would make a great osteopathic physician.

4. Communicate effectively! Do not call every day. Do not email everyday. Instead, try this format. Call, leave a voicemail letting her know she may return the call or return the email you are about to send. Set up a schedule for communication. "I am ____. I would like to know ______. I will acknowledge the receipt of your response and will check back with you in two weeks for additional information. Thank you for your time." Doesn't hurt to put in your AACOMAS number after your name. I am currently a teacher myself, and nothing makes me happier than to see a well organized, professional student! I actually go out of my way sometimes to help them because they put in the time and thoughtfulness and I know my effort to help will not be in vain.

5. If you don't get in.... TRY TRY AGAIN! It worked for me. During my first interview Mrs. Gologan told the group, "When interview season is over, I would be more than happy to review your application should you not be accepted." I took her up on this opportunity, and she showed me so much about what they are looking for in a primary and secondary application. She is a kind person and does an excellent job for the school. I know this may not be practical for many (I myself had to drive about 4 hours to do this) but there may be some other solution. It does not hurt to ask.

If you have any questions, comments, gripes, concerns.... please feel free to message me (that's how I end every class 🙂

Take care, and good luck to all of you applying this year!!!
 
sa22 said:
Anyone deciding between PCOM-Ga and another school? I'm debating between this school and LECOM and it's killing me. The only downside I think about attending PCOM-Ga is that I didn't get much of a campus atmosphere from the school, granted it is just a building which most grad schools are, it just seemed like a place I'd go for class and then leave after. Anyone else feel the same way? Even then, the school is just too awesome to pass by but same with lecom.
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That is the only downside? Wherever you end up, you will spend most of your time sitting in a room staring at a computer screen/stack of books/white board for the majority of your time outside of class and most schools are in one building anyway. Are you really going to base your school choice on what you walk by when going from your car to the bldg?

Make the decision based on curriculum, rotation sites, proximity to family, what else the area has to offer for you in your very minimal downtime, etc. These things will impact your time in school, not whether you had a quad to hang out at between classes or if the big brick building you spend all your time in is surrounded by other brick buildings full of students. Its the last thing on your mind when you have a impossibly large stack of biochem, genetics and immunology in front of you at 1AM and the last thing you will care about when you are enjoying a weekend off with friends/family before it all starts again on monday.

AV8TOR said:
As I mentioned, this was my second year applying to GA-PCOM. I felt this was the place for me to be, and was the only school I applied to last year. However, I was not accepted last year.... something that turned out to be a blessing (we have a 9 month old right now... can you imagine that in the first semester of med school!?!?!?!)
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I can indeed, I had a 9 month old when I started. A classmates son was 5 mos. Its tough but were both doing fine.
 
I completely agree with Teacherman. That's why I chose PCOM over other schools.
 
teacherman84 said:
I can indeed, I had a 9 month old when I started. A classmates son was 5 mos. Its tough but were both doing fine.
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Is there a babysitting rotation going? 😛 We have a 6 year old that was no problem as a baby; this one is a hooligan though! Do you or any of the other classmates have children in elementary school, and if so, which schools do they attend? You can PM me if you like, but I too have been chatting with several other guys on here with children and we are looking for schools for our kids. Luckily most in the area seem excellent, doesn't look like we can go wrong, but we are looking for pros and cons. Thanks for any help!
 
AV8TOR said:
Is there a babysitting rotation going? 😛 We have a 6 year old that was no problem as a baby; this one is a hooligan though! Do you or any of the other classmates have children in elementary school, and if so, which schools do they attend? You can PM me if you like, but I too have been chatting with several other guys on here with children and we are looking for schools for our kids. Luckily most in the area seem excellent, doesn't look like we can go wrong, but we are looking for pros and cons. Thanks for any help!
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20 month old little girl + little boy due early Feb + med school = a breeze :laugh:
 
teacherman84 said:
That is the only downside? Wherever you end up, you will spend most of your time sitting in a room staring at a computer screen/stack of books/white board for the majority of your time outside of class and most schools are in one building anyway. Are you really going to base your school choice on what you walk by when going from your car to the bldg?

Make the decision based on curriculum, rotation sites, proximity to family, what else the area has to offer for you in your very minimal downtime, etc. These things will impact your time in school, not whether you had a quad to hang out at between classes or if the big brick building you spend all your time in is surrounded by other brick buildings full of students. Its the last thing on your mind when you have a impossibly large stack of biochem, genetics and immunology in front of you at 1AM and the last thing you will care about when you are enjoying a weekend off with friends/family before it all starts again on monday.



I can indeed, I had a 9 month old when I started. A classmates son was 5 mos. Its tough but were both doing fine.
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I guess I didn't make myself clear enough about my statement. I don't necessarily want to be around a heavy populated campus filled with buildings. I don't mind that graduate schools are just a building, in fact I acknowledge that most are. It was just a 'feeling' or vibe I got when I was there, not a visual decision. The faculty was fantastic and so were our ambassadors. I've never been welcomed so warmly at an interview, but I just didn't get much of a graduate school atmosphere feeling from there. It's pretty hard to explain and I sound somewhat foolish trying to do so, but I hope you get my point. As far as the two schools go, they both have competitive comlex pass rates, rotations and residencies so they both mirror each other in that aspect, except one rotates in the south and one in the north. If they were so different then the decision would be much easier, but they aren't, so now I have to rely on personal reasons for picking both. Anyways, I appreciate your input. As a current student, how close is the student body with each other on campus and off?
 
sa22 said:
I guess I didn't make myself clear enough about my statement. I don't necessarily want to be around a heavy populated campus filled with buildings. I don't mind that graduate schools are just a building, in fact I acknowledge that most are. It was just a 'feeling' or vibe I got when I was there, not a visual decision. The faculty was fantastic and so were our ambassadors. I've never been welcomed so warmly at an interview, but I just didn't get much of a graduate school atmosphere feeling from there. It's pretty hard to explain and I sound somewhat foolish trying to do so, but I hope you get my point. As far as the two schools go, they both have competitive comlex pass rates, rotations and residencies so they both mirror each other in that aspect, except one rotates in the south and one in the north. If they were so different then the decision would be much easier, but they aren't, so now I have to rely on personal reasons for picking both. Anyways, I appreciate your input. As a current student, how close is the student body with each other on campus and off?
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If you see it as a north vs south thing then go with that...where are you from, where is your family, where would you be happiest.

Its not impossible to go from school in one part of the country to residency in another then actually practicing in another but you are going to make connections on rotations around your school that will help when getting into residencies and as a resident you can network in the area to find a job once youre done.

As far as the student body relations, you will find people you like and get along with and those you dont like wherever you go though. Our class gets along pretty well on and off campus with each other as well as the 2nd years. Students go out on light weekends or after exams, we have social fundraiser events throughout the year that includes all students including the Pharmacy and Biomed students. In the class youre going to find people you get along with that youll want to spend time with. Youll see groups of people who study together, get together outside of school, groups of couples hang out, some of our wives/girlfriends get together to keep each other company when were busy, etc.
 
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