To all the current applicants out there... go to OMED!

[MADD!!!]

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It's in the caption! I went last year and I believe it is HIGHLY beneficial to attend as a pre-med and as a current applicant. Why? Many DO programs set up their booths and have admissions officers (the very same ppl who read your apps) around throughout the days! It is a UNIQUE opportunity to meet 1-1 with AdComs to show yourself, your interest in Osteopathic Medicine, and their school.

From their standpoint, them seeing you there already shows your interest in becoming a DO. They get to meet you face-to-face, which is FAR more valuable than any letter of intent or interest y'all plan on doing. Also, there aren't many pre-meds there, so they're not getting filibustered by pre-meds and will very likely remember you post-conference when you follow up.

If any of you reading this recognize me from previous threads, I had a very successful app cycle last year and I believe attending this event played a significant role. I'm here to pay it forward and tell you to take this opportunity, as it may completely alter your app cycle. Good luck everyone 🙂

 

[TheLeadSeed]

Hey MADD! I completely agree with you. Ironically, you and I actually met at OMED last year

I reside in Maryland, but decided to make the trip to OMED in Cali last year. With flight, hotel, and travel expense, it cost me about $500. This year, thank god OMED is closer to home in Philly, so I will be driving! It is definitely a great experience and I have definitely built some relationships with several admissions counselors from the event. Also, they do remember your faces! I attended a DO recruitment event in Baltimore a few months ago, and a few of the admissions counselors in attendance told me they did recognize me without me even bringing it up.

I'll be applying next cycle, so hopefully it all pays off!

 

[determinedyouth]

Hello, Can anyone give me some options for Post Bacc Programs ?