****The Official Nova Class of 2016 Acceptance Thread****

Hello future classmates! I was accepted at 3 of the 4 schools that I interviewed at on December 1 and then at Nova this past Tuesday. I am very excited! The other schools are UT, UF, and Lecom. Any advice on where to rent a nice 1 bedroom close to campus fairly reasonable?

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There is probably about 150 chairs or so. Rotation schedule just varies, but it is not much ( I had like 2 Pedo rotations, 5 OS rotations, 4 on call rotations, 1 ortho rotation, and 3 perio rotations this semester to give you an idea).

150chairs are for the approx 220 D3and D4s right? Is that why you don't get much experience as a D3? I heard a few bad rumors about students not getting chair time and working in satelite clinics with little supervision? Are those untrue? I am planning on attending Nova but just got an out of state offer from a school with a brand new clinic so now I am a little torn...
 
You have to remeber 1/2 of that 220, probably a little higher, is D4's who spend a significant amount of time out on rotation. I will just say that most dental schools have THEIR idea on when you should finish things and tend to make sure that you stick to that timeline. So, NO it is NOT hard to get a chair as long as you book about a half a week to a week before the appointment. As for the satelite clinics, I do not really know because I have not personally done any treatment at any of them yet. It is really YOUR choice on where to go. Best of luck!
 
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150chairs are for the approx 220 D3and D4s right? Is that why you don't get much experience as a D3? I heard a few bad rumors about students not getting chair time and working in satelite clinics with little supervision? Are those untrue? I am planning on attending Nova but just got an out of state offer from a school with a brand new clinic so now I am a little torn...

In your 4th year, you're assigned to one of two offsite clinics - OP or NMB. OP is a Ryan White clinic, meaning it is government-funded for HIV+ patients. I believe there are only 8 chairs (maybe 12?) at this clinic, and you get in based on a lottery system (if you put OP as your preference). People tend to choose OP because you don't have to sell a treatment plan, you do less lab work for procedures, and the perception is that you get more of your requirements accomplished here. The last point is true for some people - it is really luck of the draw, which is true for all clinical experiences.

NMB is a ~30 chair clinic, and is run more like the main predoc clinic. You're divided into groups and report to/work with a team leader who is supposed to monitor your progress. Like the main clinic, you have to schedule your own patients, sell treatment plans, do lab work. The major difference is that they do not have specialists (except for endo) on staff, so your group leader makes the call like a general dentist would in private practice, in most scenarios. The perception is that you get more done at this clinic, than you do at the main clinic - since you don't have to call on so many specialists, it's supposed to go faster. Certain things, like data collection, are accomplished faster, but I cannot say that this clinic has been more productive than the main clinic. Like I said before, it's luck of the draw... how reliable your patients are, and what kind of procedures they need

At the main clinic, I've never had a problem getting a chair. Even if you're put on 'standby' (waitlisted for a chair), you usually end up getting one, but you start 15-30 min late.
 
So you are happy with your clinical experience? Thanks for the response!
 
so did you just send them your grades and dr lippman called you? I just got a mail saying that I'm considered as "high hold" candidate, any ideas? what should i do?
 
so did you just send them your grades and dr lippman called you? I just got a mail saying that I'm considered as "high hold" candidate, any ideas? what should i do?

I've been a high hold since dec. I'm losing hope..
 
So you are happy with your clinical experience? Thanks for the response!

Yes and no.

Yes: We have heard from external sources (hiring dentists, faculty at residency programs, etc.), on several occasions, that Nova students receive good clinical training. When faculty at the school says it, I usually don't think anything of it, but it's nice to hear it from external sources. I don't know if this is true though, since I haven't had a chance to compare my skills with a dentist trained at another school.

No: The procedures you get are luck of the draw. I really feel that the faculty could put in a system that allows for better screening of patients as well as distribution of procedures, so that it's not so skewed. I understand the importance of comprehensive care, but at the same time, it's not fair for some people to be penalized when they were just unlucky.
 
Just got a call from Dr. Lippman this morning at 10... IM IN!!!
 
No, I didn't interview with him. I thought my interview went extremely well..the dr. was quoting my personal statement! ugh, don't know what went wrong!
 
Just got a call from Dr. Lippman this morning at 10... IM IN!!!

When was your interview? Mine was the middle of January and was place on the high priority list on Fen 2nd.
 
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My interview was Nov 31st... too late to be considered for the Dec 1st round. I was waitlisted on Jan 3rd and placed on the High hold. I was expecting to hear something around Feb 3rd but never heard anything until I got a call yesterday
 
My interview was Nov 31st... too late to be considered for the Dec 1st round. I was waitlisted on Jan 3rd and placed on the High hold. I was expecting to hear something around Feb 3rd but never heard anything until I got a call yesterday

Do you know any more info as far as how many people are on the waitlist, % class full/empty?
 
Spots will open up once the first deposit deadline is reached and they figure out who hasn't sent back a deposit
 
The first deposit deadline for me was February 29th even though I was only accepted on the 15th.
 
the bulk of the rotations are 4th yr where you spend 1 day a week at a rotation. for the most part rotations are beneficial and add to your overall experience/education. oh i graduated from nova last year and am now in a specialty program.
 
Congrats on getting accepted into medical school!!

I know the start of school is still months away, but if any of you guys want to secure a place early, I'm looking for a roommate starting from anywhere between mid-June to early to mid-July. I am a medical student at NSU and will be starting my 3rd year rotations on July 1st. I live in a nice condo complex, about 5 miles from school, built in 2005 and has amenities including a gym, resort style pool and basketball/tennis/volleyball courts. It is perfect for any student who just wants a quiet, comfortable and worry-free place to live and study. I've lived in this complex for 3 years without any problems. The complexes right by school have histories of break-ins. Where I live is a private gated complex without any history of crime, which is why I chose to live a little further away from campus.

Rent: $600 + half utilities includes:

-Fully furnished master bedroom with lakeview, and large walk-in closet
-Private bathroom inside bedroom-no sharing
-Free access to washer/dryer inside condo
-Common areas are fully furnished
-Split floorplan, bedrooms are on opposite sides of the living room
-Access to all amenities


I am 25 years old, male, originally from Long Island NY, and really laid back. I have no preference for a roomate being any gender, race, religion, etc. All I would really ask for in a roommate is to be neat, clean and considerate. Non-smokers only.

The address is 7400 NW 4th Street. 33317.

This is a youtube clip of some pictures of the place from 2010.. Everything looks exactly the same and there is an added dining table, and desk in the bedroom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy8B...DvjVQa1PpcFM8NqXhBSDr3S4zNOOdvGFhPxef3y27-Zo=



You can contact me at [email protected] if your interested. Thanks for looking and congrats again.
 
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I got accepted after getting waitlisted on 12/01. I got accepted on April 24th
 
Withdrew from the class today. Good luck to those on the waitlist
 
Available for rent:

Fully FURNISHED bedroom in two-story 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome. Just 2 miles from Nova Southeastern University, it is easy to bike ride (sidewalks the entire way) or a quick drive to class. Located in Pine Island Ridge, a quiet golf-country club community west of Pine Island Road, you will have access to amenities such as the pools, gym, clubhouse, and golf course. A shopping plaza with a Publix is just 1 mile away.

Currently, you have your choice of rooms with one looking northeast towards the stunning Florida sunrise or the other facing west to the beautiful nature preserve. The nature preserve has trails for hiking/running and a wonderful playground (for when you need to let your inner child out).

The bedrooms are upstairs and roughly 11’x12’ with a spacious 7’ closet and an overhead fan-light unit. Fully furnished including: twin bed, large desk, night stand, dresser, and area rug. You would be sharing a sizeable upstairs hall bathroom featuring a large shower with floor-to-ceiling linen cabinet.

You will have access to a FULLY APPLIANCED kitchen, which includes a dishwasher and two full sized fridges (so essentially you get half a fridge). Also there is no need to bring your own dishes! We have dishes, cookware, cups, and silverware.

As you’ll be spending a lot of time studying but will want to wear clean scrubs, you don’t want to have to go to a Laundromat or “down the hall” to a communal washer drier. We have our own full size in-house WASHER & DRYER.

Down time is also essential for survival in med school. No need to worry because CABLE is INCLUDED with your monthly rent. All other UTILITIES are also INCLUDED in the monthly rent, including electricity.

Finally, you are also living with a M3 and a M2/former MBS. We have all the notes and practice tests for the past 2 years, and know all the tricks for survival at Nova. Asking $600 per month.

If interested please contact Mike or Jess at [email protected] or 813-956-6505 (call or text).
 
I have a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo up for rent in Rolling Hills Circle located on the 5th floor with a Direct lake/golf course view. This place is literally less than a mile away from the HPD campus and takes a minute to get to via car or 5 minutes via bike. The condo has a Brand New kitchen with all brand new appliances and is COMPLETELY RENOVATED. The entire unit is covered with a brand new tile floor - NO carpet. A washer/dryer is also in the unit itself. I'm looking for two responsible graduate students to rent out this condo to. The rent ($1350 total or $675 each roommate) INCLUDES water & trash. NO EXTRA monthly Fees. The only utility the renter has to pay is electricity. The place will be available July 1st 2012 or earlier. I can also have the unit partially furnished. You can email me at [email protected] or call 732 -423-2496
 
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