You have to be careful there as well as many places anymore; but overall, no. I wouldn't make it a habit to leave there at night--particularly alone.
Just a thought for a counterpoint: I'm a country guy at heart. I graduated HS with a class of 70, college with a class size of ~700. I'm not really comfortable in big cities, which has made some adjustments a bit rough. So after some intensive researching, I've chosen to leave the main campus for one of the clinical campuses after M1 (some clinical campuses you start attending after M1, others after M2). I'm really impressed with the quality of the satellite campuses. The buildings may not be quite so shiny and new as the main campus, but the leadership and quality of teaching are strong. You shouldn't feel like you're absolutely tethered to Philadelphia when attending Temple med.
When applying though, unless you are 110% sure you want a certain clinical campus that isn't the main campus, pick the main campus. It's much easier to secure a future clinical campus spot during/after the ACMS year than it is to find a spot at the main campus after the start of M1.
To be clear: the main Temple med campus is great, better than any of the schools where I interviewed. If you use common sense, nothing bad is likely to happen, just like anywhere else. The city life isn't my preference, but I'd still attend Temple med even if the clinical campuses weren't available.
Wow, that's incredible. Glad to hear you're okay! I know you already pointed out that this was at a different medical center, but I just want to emphasize that neither I, nor anyone I know, have ever been in a situation like this at Temple Med! Admittedly, I have been here for a very limited time. But, over the past semester, I have left after dark a bunch of times (sometimes alone). Even then, I never used the security resources we have at Temple, so I can't really comment on how quickly they respond. Our program leadership was great about disseminating the resources available to us and I do generally feel very safe on our health sciences campus!
From their application instructions it says that "All letters must include a signed waiver" under the "Sending Required Materials" section, so it seems like you might have to get the waivers signed, but I would wait to hear back from them. Responses have probably been delayed because the holidays and everything so you will probably hear from them soon! However, I've found they're really nice when you call them, and you'll get your answer right away so maybe you can call them after the New Year and see what they say. Just an idea, hope you get your answer soon and best of luck applying!Hi there!
Does anyone know whether I need to get an LOR waiver form if I'm using my previously submitted letters through AMCAS? Isn't having the letters on AMCAS technically "waiving my right to view"?
I got these letters a while ago so it's really going to be a pain to have to get these signatures. I don't even know if some of the people who wrote my rec are still in this country!!
I emailed the administration at Temple post bacc but haven't gotten a response yet. If anyone knows the answer, that would be great! Otherwise if I (ever) hear back from admin first I'll write their response on this forum so future people know.
Hey @zero0 so I just realized after @babyface10111's questions that it seems as if signed LoR waivers may be required. I don't know if you have sent them waivers or not, but it might be good to call and clarify if you need to. It'd be a silly reason for your app not to be complete because of waivers.Hey guys, I was looking over the LOR waiver form and it seems like kind of a pain to deal with. You gotta scan it at least a couple of times to get both signatures on it. Are you guys even bothering with this?
Hey @zero0 so I just realized after @babyface10111's questions that it seems as if signed LoR waivers may be required. I don't know if you have sent them waivers or not, but it might be good to call and clarify if you need to. It'd be a silly reason for your app not to be complete because of waivers.
https://tmo.temple.edu/postbac/Application Instructions.pdf See page 4 of this PDF.
Interesting, thanks for the clarification!I called them a while back regarding this. So, missing the waiver will not result in an incomplete app. You can still be accepted/rejected without this. However, if you are accepted, those waivers are required for matriculation.
About Interfolio...
I talked to the lady on the phone about this. Apparently they didn't know that the waiver is implied in an Interfolio letter. When I told them this they said that the waiver wouldn't be necessary...but they didn't sound certain. I would double check with them just in case. Make sure you told them you already waived your rights to see the letter.
Hey @zero0 so I just realized after @babyface10111's questions that it seems as if signed LoR waivers may be required. I don't know if you have sent them waivers or not, but it might be good to call and clarify if you need to. It'd be a silly reason for your app not to be complete because of waivers.
https://tmo.temple.edu/postbac/Application Instructions.pdf See page 4 of this PDF.
Is anyone complete here yet? I've had all materials submitted a while ago, but I guess they haven't processed my LoR's yet because they were mailed in. I don't know. I just wanna be complete so I have to think about it less lol.
ACMS. And thanks man, same to you! Here's to hoping, and waiting to hear back! lolAre you going ACMS or BCMS?
Good luck to you dude!! This seems like an awesome program/opportunity. Here's to hoping
I've been reading that a lot on this thread actually, that the average GPA of the ACMS program is almost as high as the avg GPA for regular MD admissions and people that get in don't necessarily need this program, but their "Entering Profiles" page paints a different picture. The average sGPA is 3.2 and cGPA is 3.55 for ACMS, so those are both below the average of the MD program at Temple which is 3.7 for both GPAs (according to MSAR). Let's hope that we have some of whatever they are looking for in applicants in us haha!Hey everyone, applying to this program this month. For anyone who is also applying to TUSM for 2015, how did you modify your answers to the ACMS/BCMS essays compared to Temple's secondary?
I feel that a lot of people are applying to this program because of below average GPAs they want to boost. However, the GPA average seems very close to the average for regular MD admissions. What exactly are they looking for in applicants?
Hey everyone, applying to this program this month. For anyone who is also applying to TUSM for 2015, how did you modify your answers to the ACMS/BCMS essays compared to Temple's secondary?
I feel that a lot of people are applying to this program because of below average GPAs they want to boost. However, the GPA average seems very close to the average for regular MD admissions. What exactly are they looking for in applicants?
Hey everyone, applying to this program this month. For anyone who is also applying to TUSM for 2015, how did you modify your answers to the ACMS/BCMS essays compared to Temple's secondary?
I feel that a lot of people are applying to this program because of below average GPAs they want to boost. However, the GPA average seems very close to the average for regular MD admissions. What exactly are they looking for in applicants?
I definitely don't think they pick the 40 applicants with the highest stats based on the wide range of stats of people in the program this year. I wouldn't worry about thatHad the exact same question myself. what are they looking for in applicants? An extraordinary clinical experience profile?....... Or do they simply pick the top 40 applicants with the highest stats? (ha.... I sure hope not). Their acceptance rates for this program are tougher than their actual med school lol. it's understandable, though. This is a GREAT program.
I'm not sure if they mind too much if you say similar thing from your TUSM app and this. You're the same person, thus you would have the same information and thoughts. One of the questions is exactly the same, anyways. And they're assuming a lot of applicants haven't submitted an AMCAS already.
2014 Entering profile can be found on the site below. Avg cGPA = 3.69 and sGPA = 3.15 for BCMS. Good luck!Does anyone have any stats on BCMS students who have gotten accepted? I just applied- I have a 3.8 gpa, 4.0 sgpa (just two bio courses), along with 7+ months research at Mass General Hospital and three publications (with three more pending). Unfortunately i've only been out of college a year so i'm not sure i'm meeting their demographic of having other career experience!
With those stats, I'm sure it will not be a problem, because the website states that they take a "holistic" approach when reviewing applicants. I wouldn't worry too much about that.Does anyone have any stats on BCMS students who have gotten accepted? I just applied- I have a 3.8 gpa, 4.0 sgpa (just two bio courses), along with 7+ months research at Mass General Hospital and three publications (with three more pending). Unfortunately i've only been out of college a year so i'm not sure i'm meeting their demographic of having other career experience!
With those stats, I'm sure it will not be a problem, because the website states they that take a "holistic" approach when reviewing applicants. I wouldn't worry too much about that.
2014 Entering profile can be found on the site below. Avg cGPA = 3.69 and sGPA = 3.15 for BCMS. Good luck!
http://www.temple.edu/medicine/ppp/prospective_students/entering_profile.htm
Is this for BCMS or ACMS?Interview invitation!!! Beyond excited
Awesome to hear, this'll be your year, best of luck!ACMS! The interview invite was sent very early so I'm thinking it's the first interview date for ACMS.
I am very confused. As per the website, the ACMS interviews do not start until a few months from now. I am currently a BCMS applicant and am awaiting a response. I am most certainly going to contact them in terms of whether or not the BCMS interviews are over with. Good luck and congratulations on the invitation!!Yes! Congratulations, I'll definitely see you there as well
I know you were directing this question to Mviande29 but I can answer it as well - the interview is on Feb 25th!
Thanks! I doubt the BCMS interviews are over- the application deadline didn't even pass. Good luck to you too!I am very confused. As per the website, the ACMS interviews do not start until a few months from now. I am currently a BCMS applicant and am awaiting a response. I am most certainly going to contact them in terms of whether or not the BCMS interviews are over with. Good luck and congratulations on the invitation!!
Thanks!Thanks! I doubt the BCMS interviews are over- the application deadline didn't even pass. Good luck to you too!
Did they email you or send a letter?Yes! Congratulations, I'll definitely see you there as well
I know you were directing this question to Mviande29 but I can answer it as well - the interview is on Feb 25th!
It was via emailDid they email you or send a letter?
Great, hoping to hear something soon. Does anyone know how long it takes to be complete after sending in materials? I got the confirmation after I paid the application fee but there isn't anything saying they got all my materials. Sent in the app two weeks ago.
I would definitely call them or send an email. After I sent in everything, it took approximately 5 days for me to receive the confirmation that everything was received.Great, hoping to hear something soon. Does anyone know how long it takes to be complete after sending in materials? I got the confirmation after I paid the application fee but there isn't anything saying they got all my materials. Sent in the app two weeks ago.
I am almost certain they have turned off that phone. lol. every time i call the number it goes straight to voice mail.I would definitely call them or send an email. After I sent in everything, it took approximately 5 days for me to receive the confirmation that everything was received.
Hahah!! I agree... They are good with emails... But I too would like to speak to a human. I am a BCMS applicant, via email, they said everything was backed up. Which sounds a bit contrary since they are sending out ACMS interview invites for February. :/I am almost certain they have turned off that phone. lol. every time i call the number it goes straight to voice mail.
however, they do respond to e-mails. No complaints there...But it would be nice to hear a human voice.