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Rzarecta said:
Anyone more incomming students? I received the housing email, with like 20 people on it. How you all doing in terms of finding roommates?

I think I've actually found a roommate/place to live. Now I'm just waiting to sign the lease 🙂 Hopefully nothing will go wrong. I just want this apartment hunting stuff to be over and done with. Are you still looking for a place to live, Rzarecta, or have you found one already?
 
Yeah, I'm really stoked about my spot, about three blocks from Strong. My family and I are flying in to show them around before I make the move on July 1. I'll be in Rochester until Wednesday if anyone wants to hang out.
 
tinkerbelle said:
I think I've actually found a roommate/place to live. Now I'm just waiting to sign the lease 🙂 Hopefully nothing will go wrong. I just want this apartment hunting stuff to be over and done with. Are you still looking for a place to live, Rzarecta, or have you found one already?


I haven't found a place to live yet, and am still debating whether I am going to have a roomie or go solo my first year. When I get to Rochester in late July, I will live with one of my friends for a few weeks while I figure where to live. I have in mind a few places if I really get pathetic and don't go searching near Park ave....but I really love the food and atmosphere there, and with a car it is hard to say no.

Tink, when you going up? I wish I was heading up earlier, but weddings are in my future, no to mention HP Book 6 coming to my door July 16th 🙄 .
 
Larsitron said:
Yeah, I'm really stoked about my spot, about three blocks from Strong. My family and I are flying in to show them around before I make the move on July 1. I'll be in Rochester until Wednesday if anyone wants to hang out.

You're moving up July 1? Whoah, nice! What are your plans for the month and a half before school?

Hey, that just reminded me of something, is anyone going to take that remedial class? I was considering it, but the $400 doesn't really seem worth it, so I guess I will just have to catch up during school.
 
Rzarecta said:
Hey, that just reminded me of something, is anyone going to take that remedial class? I was considering it, but the $400 doesn't really seem worth it, so I guess I will just have to catch up during school.

What remedial class?

Am I the only person who still hasn't received a financial aid packet yet? Isn't tuition due in July?
 
Rzarecta said:
Tink, when you going up? I wish I was heading up earlier, but weddings are in my future, no to mention HP Book 6 coming to my door July 16th 🙄 .

I have no idea. Maybe August 1?
 
tinkerbelle said:
What remedial class?

Am I the only person who still hasn't received a financial aid packet yet? Isn't tuition due in July?

You will probably get a package next week with this information. I don't know when tuition is due, but don't they send us the bill next week as well?
 
Rzarecta said:
You will probably get a package next week with this information. I don't know when tuition is due, but don't they send us the bill next week as well?

Oh God 😱 A bill next week? I better call them tomorrow and arrange for some loans.
 
tinkerbelle said:
Oh God 😱 A bill next week? I better call them tomorrow and arrange for some loans.

By bill I mean a detailed breakdown of our tuition cost, with Rochester saying that the payment is due July 15th. Did you guys get your physical yet? Ack, I just saw that the forms are due June 30th, while I can't get a physical until July 7th!
 
Rzarecta said:
By bill I mean a detailed breakdown of our tuition cost, with Rochester saying that the payment is due July 15th. Did you guys get your physical yet? Ack, I just saw that the forms are due June 30th, while I can't get a physical until July 7th!

Have you gotten a packet or something from Rochester? Because I haven't received anything about a physical or a remedial class.
 
tinkerbelle said:
Have you gotten a packet or something from Rochester? Because I haven't received anything about a physical or a remedial class.

Yea, all this info of mine came in a packet the week after I was accepted. I wish I went through it more in depth when I initially received it, now I have many questions for Roch tomorrow. 🙁
 
Rzarecta said:
Yea, all this info of mine came in a packet the week after I was accepted. I wish I went through it more in depth when I initially received it, now I have many questions for Roch tomorrow. 🙁

Ah ok. I suppose I should be getting a packet this week then. Thanks for the info 🙂
 
Dr. Hansen basically told me to not bother with the remedial class. Its more geared for people coming out of humanities majors and those who have taken breaks from my understanding.

As far as the health form, I don't recall reading that its going to be due June 30. Given the other dates of the pre-matriculation homework, I think that is sort of absurd, no? But I could be wrong.

As far as my summer plans go, it mostly involves getting out of my parents house (easily done as I'll be across the country) and then just driving around the NE to see what there is to see before I don't have time to see it.
 
Rzarecta said:
Yea, all this info of mine came in a packet the week after I was accepted. I wish I went through it more in depth when I initially received it, now I have many questions for Roch tomorrow. 🙁

Hey, if you could let me know what they tell you, it'd be awesome. I'll be able to get my form in before then, but I'd have to send it overnight or some sort of expedited way.
 
IAmAUser said:
The form I was sent says that they want the health history/physical/proof of immunizations by June 30, but they'll examine you/inject you themselves and charge a late fee if you want to wait until you get there 👍 If you didn't get the forms you might want to ask somebody (DiCesare?) about them...

If anyone else hasn't received the health forms yet, here is the number you should call: 585-275-0809.

Has anyone else noticed that the people who answer the phones are always super nice (whether it's about financial aid or health forms or whatnot)? I love talking to them 😍
 
tinkerbelle said:
If anyone else hasn't received the health forms yet, here is the number you should call: 585-275-0809.

Has anyone else noticed that the people who answer the phones are always super nice (whether it's about financial aid or health forms or whatnot)? I love talking to them 😍

Oh, I totally know what you mean! I've never had a less than positive interaction with anyone at the U of R. Its part of why I'm so stoked to go there!
 
Larsitron said:
Oh, I totally know what you mean! I've never had a less than positive interaction with anyone at the U of R. Its part of why I'm so stoked to go there!


Lars, I just called them, and they said it is alright if your forms arrive later than June 30th, just as long as they arrive before classes start.
 
I see you're all going through the exact things we went through last year. It's a headache to get everything in order, but before you know it, you'll be in classes and settled in. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. We'll see you in August.

-Justin
 
IAmAUser said:
I have a question actually.
One of the letters I was sent says "you are reminded about the need to have clothing and to dress in a manner that reflects a professional demeanor during patient interaction sessions."
As a male, what does this mean? Polo/khakis? Button down shirt/khakis? Tie? No t-shirt/jeans I'm guessing...
I'd like to dress as casually as possible without getting in trouble :laugh:
thanks!


The definition changes as you go haha. During your first couple months of school, everyone will wear a shirt and tie. Khaki pants usually are fine for this. The further you go into school, dressy becomes more casual. I think you should stick with a shirt and tie for the first month or so, until you get a feel for it.
 
ZekeMD said:
The definition changes as you go haha. During your first couple months of school, everyone will wear a shirt and tie. Khaki pants usually are fine for this. The further you go into school, dressy becomes more casual. I think you should stick with a shirt and tie for the first month or so, until you get a feel for it.

Wow, no kidding? That's intense. Looks like I need to invest in some new clothes (not that moving from AZ didn't require that already).
 
ZekeMD said:
The definition changes as you go haha. During your first couple months of school, everyone will wear a shirt and tie. Khaki pants usually are fine for this. The further you go into school, dressy becomes more casual. I think you should stick with a shirt and tie for the first month or so, until you get a feel for it.

Does this apply only to patient interaction, or to classes also?
 
Rzarecta said:
Does this apply only to patient interaction, or to classes also?

Just to patient/standardized patient interactions, which are 1-2x/week. For regular class days, you can wear whatever you want.
 
Yo Matt! Want to play some football! One-on-one. Better watch out though, I'm bigger than you!
 
Can somebody give me a list of good off-campus housing apartments (keeping in mind distance, price, and quality)? I know it's kind of late. Thanks :]
 
tiamoth said:
Can somebody give me a list of good off-campus housing apartments (keeping in mind distance, price, and quality)? I know it's kind of late. Thanks :]

Supposedly anything in the Park Avenue area is nice. Although it's more convenient to live within walking distance of campus. Did you e-mail anyone off of the roommate list? I know a bunch of people were looking for places and some people had openings in apts/houses close to school.

I spoke to a really nice realter who had a few studio apartments in the Park Avenue area. I can see if I still have his phone number if you want to talk to him.
 
Is anyone else renting a truck to bring all their stuff to Rochester? I've been looking up Budget and Penske trucks and they seem sorta expensive ($500 not including gas). I wonder if there are any super cheap places to buy beds/desks/etc in Rochester.
 
Thanks for posting that 🙂 Hmm. None of these places have websites where I can actually see what type of stuff they have or how expensive these things are. I suppose I can call these places and ask. I'm not thrilled about buying a bed from a thrift store or a garage sale though.

Are you buying things in Rochester or are you bringing your stuff from home?
 
Team, what is up with the $600 medical kit we all have to buy? Before I found out it was a mandatory payment, my dad went ape and started collecting all the items in the kit. Hopefully I can take that out of the tuition cost, or else I am coming to school with two of everything. 🙄
 
tinkerbelle said:
Supposedly anything in the Park Avenue area is nice. Although it's more convenient to live within walking distance of campus. Did you e-mail anyone off of the roommate list? I know a bunch of people were looking for places and some people had openings in apts/houses close to school.

I spoke to a really nice realter who had a few studio apartments in the Park Avenue area. I can see if I still have his phone number if you want to talk to him.

That would be great, tink, thanks. Also, do you know the name of the apartment complex?
 
tiamoth said:
That would be great, tink, thanks. Also, do you know the name of the apartment complex?

hi tiamoth 🙂

I'm prety sure this is the realter that was super nice:

Jeff Metzger @ 585-738-9898

I orginally found him through www.rentrochester.com, so check out their website. If you register, you can fill out applications online. I know a ton of people called me back... so that's one good way to find a place.

Sorry, I don't know any specific apartment complex names.
 
Rzarecta said:
Team, what is up with the $600 medical kit we all have to buy? Before I found out it was a mandatory payment, my dad went ape and started collecting all the items in the kit. Hopefully I can take that out of the tuition cost, or else I am coming to school with two of everything. 🙄

😛 I'm sure of you call Dr. Hansen he'll work something out for you. He's always so helpful.
 
ZekeMD said:
Yo Matt! Want to play some football! One-on-one. Better watch out though, I'm bigger than you!

Sure, I'll take you on. In fact, I'll take anyone on one-on-one. Better yet, how about 1st years vs. 2nd years? Sadly, I don't think we'll stand much of a chance though.
 
Rzarecta said:
Team, what is up with the $600 medical kit we all have to buy? Before I found out it was a mandatory payment, my dad went ape and started collecting all the items in the kit. Hopefully I can take that out of the tuition cost, or else I am coming to school with two of everything. 🙄

You don't have to buy the kit. Some people in my class opted out, you just have to fill out a form or something I think.
 
josehernandez94 said:
You don't have to buy the kit. Some people in my class opted out, you just have to fill out a form or something I think.

Thanks for responding. Do I fill out this form at school, or ask for them to send it to me? I am wondering because the tuition check is due in mid July, and I am debating whether to send in the check minus the 600 bucks.
 
Rzarecta said:
Thanks for responding. Do I fill out this form at school, or ask for them to send it to me? I am wondering because the tuition check is due in mid July, and I am debating whether to send in the check minus the 600 bucks.

The "bill" that you have due in July is for tuition. THe $600 medical equipment kit is factored into your living expenses, which is money that is allocated to you via your loans/scholarships/financial aid, etc., not to the school as in the case of loans. So, you don't need to fill out the forms until you get to school, I don't think you need to do it until September actually (you have opportunities to opt out of other things factored into your living expenses, like parking permit if you don't have a car or gym membership if you don't exercise). So bottom line, you don't need to worry about the forms until you get to school. Some administrator type person will explain all this to you at some point in the near future.
 
Putting some life back into this thread...Anyone new coming to Roch?
 
Hey guys... still searching for housing. Can somebody tell me what the White Coat Ghetto is?
 
tiamoth said:
Hey guys... still searching for housing. Can somebody tell me what the White Coat Ghetto is?

It's the area super close to school where lots of students/residents live. Have you checked out the blue book? It has some info about the white coat ghetto.
 
tinkerbelle said:
It's the area super close to school where lots of students/residents live. Have you checked out the blue book? It has some info about the white coat ghetto.

Are those the University Apartments - the ones that you have to fill out an application for?

I can't seem to find my "blue book." Either I didn't receive one, or I misplaced it.... What does it look like and when were we supposed to get it? Thanks..
 
tiamoth said:
Are those the University Apartments - the ones that you have to fill out an application for?

I can't seem to find my "blue book." Either I didn't receive one, or I misplaced it.... What does it look like and when were we supposed to get it? Thanks..

Nope, the white coat ghetto is different from the university apartments.

Ohhhh, tiamoth, the blue book is aweome. I think we get one during orientation, but there is a copy online as well:

http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/education/medical/URSMDBlueBook2004.pdf

(let me know if the link doesn't work)
 
I swear URochester abducted every single super friendly, caring person they could find, and forced them to work for the school. I don't understand how people can be so awesome (especially people in the financial aid office) 😍 God, this is such a change from dealing with people at Hopkins. I really can't wait to meet y'all 😀
 
Hello everybody, my name is Aunali khaku and i will be an incoming freshman at U of R S of M this fall...so just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all of you.

hope everyone is doing well and is excited abt med skool 🙂

anyway, i just confirmed housing in Whipple Park Appartments (university appartments could not offer me a place, despite the fact that they took my $ 45 :-(.

I found a grad student on craigs list with a room at wpk..
I hear wpk is quite far from the med center...any views? Does anyone know how good the shuttle bus service to/fro wpk and the med center is ?

ttyl
Aunali
 
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