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happy April 6th! 😛
true blue said:So, anyone have any news???
I don't 🙁
No kidding!!!!! So far, only one person has gotten in. 😳txkiwieyes said:*sigh* this thing has GOT to start picking up! Hope there's alot of movement this year!!! we gotta get in!!! 🙄
Wow, doesn't sound like they were too nice to you. I'm sorry to hear that. 😳WaitCommiserate said:I just called TCOM....their waitlist is ranked, (no new news), and they won't disclose anything (no new news)..however, they say that if you send in extra information or LOI's, it probably won't do jack...... =( I even asked if waitlisted ppl at TCOM could attend the Spring FLing...The lady was like, uh, no....its only for the admitted folks. But I had to say, but for those that are accepted off of the waitlist, they never get the chance...she cuts me off and is like, sorry, there are MANY, excuse me, several people on the waitlist...we couldn't accomodate them all.... I'm wondering if she corrected herself so that I wouldn't know that the waitlist is like 200 large..=(..boohoo..waitlist sucks arse!!
re-bumping 🙂thehopeful said:bump
So sweet 😍getunconcsious said:What's up TB?! I'm taking a nip of Bacardi tonight 😎 I'll have a few extra for ya! 😉
true blue said:So what are y'alls weekend plans? 😎
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true blue said:So what are y'alls weekend plans? 😎
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txkiwieyes said:drank a whole-lotta vodka last night.... and won $45 bucks playin' HOLD 'EM! ohhh YEAAA! 😀![]()
😉txkiwieyes said:haha... hey TB! I like how you put "is a chick!" under ur user name!! haha!
Ouch!! Hope you're ankle gets better soon. 🙂Blue Orchid said:Here's a fun little story: there was a creek cleanup at my school where a bunch of students basically pick up trash from along the creek. I thought I'd be a little daring and jump to the other side of the creek (this part was only about 2 feet wide) where most of the trash was, and while I didn't step in the creek I did land a bit on my ankle. Needless to say it's a bit swollen now but I don't think it's broken, just sprained. That's what I get for taking unnecessary risks in jump-the-creek 🙄
Vodka, like tequila, does bad things to good people.getunconcsious said:Ugh, I drank way too much last night. It was the UH Honors College Spring party, and I figured gotta whoop it up while still in undergrad. It got very very serious though, I didn't realize that everyone ther was basically looking to go home with someone 🙄 That said, It is ego-boosting to have people of both genders come on to you all night 😀 😎 Apparently I'm an enigma.
Hi kilppy!!!kilppy said:Just a little update for those on the UTHSCSA waitlist..I was told, straight from Dr. Jones, that no people have been taken from the waitlist and he doesn't expect any until May..So here's to more waiting... 😱
true blue said:Hi kilppy!!!
Nice to know some things haven't changed 🙄
I wish we could all get off the waitlist in May!!! 😳
kilppy said:I wish that too.. 🙂
How's your night? I am sitting here in Austin watching the storms roll in and drinking my nightly glass (es) of wine..
I hung out on my porch and enjoyed the breeze. 🙂kilppy said:I wish that too.. 🙂
How's your night? I am sitting here in Austin watching the storms roll in and drinking my nightly glass (es) of wine..
kilppy said:Just a little update for those on the UTHSCSA waitlist..I was told, straight from Dr. Jones, that no people have been taken from the waitlist and he doesn't expect any until May..So here's to more waiting... 😱
txkiwieyes said:Thanks Kilppy!!! I was just about to make my bi-monthly call to Belinda for update Stats! haha...
btw... did you e-mail Dr. Jones or meet him in person? Just wondering!
I hope we all have good luck getting off the waitlist this MAY! ... it's actually only a FEW WEEKS AWAY!![]()
thehopeful said:I think I may have written this before here or somewhere else.
Here goes:
Does anyone feel they have been lied to during this process. I remember what I was told when I was freshman (from attending mettings with med school admission people that came to your(my) school, talking to senior pre-meds, talking to advisors) and now going through the process it is not what they said it is.
For example, i remeber they telling me it doesn't matter what school you go to, that's a lie. I'm sure people will disagree and maybe they know someone who's an exception to that but overall, this is the case. I talk to an adcom and he said the school I go to is not the top one.
I just want to know if anyone feels the same way.
Assistant said:If you do not get off, make it better and don't blame the adcoms, thats the easy way out and you have worked too hard for too long to do that.
getunconcsious said:While admissions committees do suck really bad, it's not really their fault b/c they can only select so many people to fill the class. It's the institution of medicine that is to blame. The AMA and AAMC create an artificially low number of slots in medical schools so that they can keep the supply of doctors artificially low, thereby keeping salaries artificially high. According to WHO, we have just about the highest patient-to-doctor ratio in the first world. Medicine in America is a cartel, pure and simple. The fact that the AMA and AAMC refuse to open more spots in medical schools despite the exploding population is just shameful. 👎 That's where the blame rests for qualified applicants not getting in.
getunconcsious said:While admissions committees do suck really bad, it's not really their fault b/c they can only select so many people to fill the class. It's the institution of medicine that is to blame. The AMA and AAMC create an artificially low number of slots in medical schools so that they can keep the supply of doctors artificially low, thereby keeping salaries artificially high. According to WHO, we have just about the highest patient-to-doctor ratio in the first world. Medicine in America is a cartel, pure and simple. The fact that the AMA and AAMC refuse to open more spots in medical schools despite the exploding population is just shameful. 👎 That's where the blame rests for qualified applicants not getting in.
thehopeful said:I think I may have written this before here or somewhere else.
Here goes:
Does anyone feel they have been lied to during this process. I remember what I was told when I was freshman (from attending mettings with med school admission people that came to your(my) school, talking to senior pre-meds, talking to advisors) and now going through the process it is not what they said it is.
For example, i remeber they telling me it doesn't matter what school you go to, that's a lie. I'm sure people will disagree and maybe they know someone who's an exception to that but overall, this is the case. I talk to an adcom and he said the school I go to is not the top one.
I just want to know if anyone feels the same way.
thehopeful said:I think I may have written this before here or somewhere else.
Here goes:
Does anyone feel they have been lied to during this process. I remember what I was told when I was freshman (from attending mettings with med school admission people that came to your(my) school, talking to senior pre-meds, talking to advisors) and now going through the process it is not what they said it is.
For example, i remeber they telling me it doesn't matter what school you go to, that's a lie. I'm sure people will disagree and maybe they know someone who's an exception to that but overall, this is the case. I talk to an adcom and he said the school I go to is not the top one.
I just want to know if anyone feels the same way.
UNTlabrat said:waiting is no longer stressing me out, because I'm not sure I care anymore. I know somebody is going to jump in and say that that is a defense mechanism, but seriously, I'm old, I'm tired,a nd I miss my kids. I'm not sure I have it in me to jump through any more hoops.
My family needs me more than the medical field does.
UNTlabrat said:waiting is no longer stressing me out, because I'm not sure I care anymore. I know somebody is going to jump in and say that that is a defense mechanism, but seriously, I'm old, I'm tired,a nd I miss my kids. I'm not sure I have it in me to jump through any more hoops.
My family needs me more than the medical field does.
DaveinDallas said:Hmmm, what's your definition of old? (I'm 42 😀 ).....
Sounds like you need some good times with good friends....you know, like quaffing several frosty beverages of your choice while munching on Border sampler plates at OTB. Preferably on a nice day on the outside patio like the one at 121 and Preston......and know that you've done all that you can.
I've been told that very few get in their first time. I have spoken with someone in a radiology residency at Scott and White who went to UT Southwest. Their comment was that medicine isn't about who's the smartest or went to the best school, but who can endure the most....
The fact that you're waitlisted indicates that you're med. school material. Out of 1600 applications you were one of the 400 interviewed. Out of those 400, you were selected as being a standby candidate should one of the 120 seats open. If this was your first try, I'd say you did a great job.... 👍
Look forward to the summer when it'll be time to go to the lake or water park.....
I feel ya Rat! I don't think medicine wants me as bad as I want it. 🙁 I'm thinking about throwing in the towel. My life seems like it has been on hold for a long time while chasing this dream. 😳UNTlabrat said:waiting is no longer stressing me out, because I'm not sure I care anymore. I know somebody is going to jump in and say that that is a defense mechanism, but seriously, I'm old, I'm tired,a nd I miss my kids. I'm not sure I have it in me to jump through any more hoops.
My family needs me more than the medical field does.
true blue said:I feel ya Rat! I don't think medicine wants me as bad as I want it. 🙁 I'm thinking about throwing in the towel. My life seems like it has been on hold for a long time while chasing this dream. 😳
And now for a laugh...because we all need one. 🙂
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(Hint: Click on the pig)
true blue said:I feel ya Rat! I don't think medicine wants me as bad as I want it. 🙁 I'm thinking about throwing in the towel. My life seems like it has been on hold for a long time while chasing this dream. 😳
haha. Uh, I mean, I just feel old......DaveinDallas said:Hmmm, what's your definition of old? (I'm 42 😀 ).....
daveindallas said:The fact that you're waitlisted indicates that you're med. school material. Out of 1600 applications you were one of the 400 interviewed. Out of those 400, you were selected as being a standby candidate should one of the 120 seats open. If this was your first try, I'd say you did a great job.... 👍
Thanks!txguy said:UNTlabrat: Hang in there!!!
To UNTlabrat...it must be tantalizing to be doing research at UNT and be stuck on that waitlist..
how old are you if you don't mind me asking?