WESTERN/COMP Discussion thread 2007-2008

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GaryPham said:
Did they tell you guys whether you were on the high or low waitlist? I asked them this over the phone and they said that there was no such thing as a high/low list. Was that just a nice way of saying I'm on the lowlist? 🙁
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Well I remember them distinctly talking about it on the interview day. There is also the possibility that they just don't want to tell you what list your on at all. Good Luck.
 
madcye said:
Well I remember them distinctly talking about it on the interview day. There is also the possibility that they just don't want to tell you what list your on at all. Good Luck.
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i think thats what they were doing last year, but i have no idea of this year, they never told me if i was in low or high or if there was a division on the waitlist.


I REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLY want to get in.
 
ellinopedo182 said:
i think thats what they were doing last year, but i have no idea of this year, they never told me if i was in low or high or if there was a division on the waitlist.


I REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLY want to get in.
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haha. i'm starting to pull my application from late interviews (mid-april or later) and some of my waitlisted schools. i pulled out from western a few days ago. hope it helps
 
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jyland said:
I need to post this on the facebook group but my email is not activated yet, I was thinking about having a bbq so the class of 2012 can get to know eachother before courses begin. Would anyone be interested in this? I have a great place to host it. It is is newport beach so some would have to commute, but I think we would have a good time. There would be a pool, billards, pingpong, beer, sun, and great food! I am thinking sometime in May?
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i'm in for a BBQ meet & greet 😀
 
ACCEPTED YES!!! Thank you everyone that helped me with my interview questions! You guys were awesome!


Class of 2012
 
I am glad to about everyone interested in the BBQ. Hopefully by then most people will know about their admissions status. When it gets closer to May we can start planning out the details and figure out what weekend works best.

How far is everyone from the Orange County/ Newport Beach area?

I am seriously considering doing a 40min commute once classes begin. Anyone else out there planning on commuting to Western?
 
the commute from orange wouldn't be that bad, but I'm a new transplant out here from the east coast, and this traffic is killing me. I was actually thinking of throwing down for a place in either claremont or chino hills. Are there any up and coming areas (safe parking is a must) in Pomona?
 
so i just got an email from Dr. Craig Kuehn (apparently sent to DO 2012)....

First Neuro Exam said:
Class of 2012:

Below is the breakdown of the exam questions and some suggestions for the first exam:



Lab Questions:

Dr. Bales, anatomy lab: 16

Dr. May, histology; 2



Lecture questions:

Dr. Bales, Neuroanatomy; 16

Dr. May, Histology; 2

Dr. Kuehn, Embryology; 2

Dr. Brar, Biochemistry; 3

Dr. Wong, Pharmacology; 21

Dr. Martin, Physiology; 10

Dr. Qasi, Neurology; 2



Note, Dr. Bales expects you not only to know and identify all the structures, but to know (to the fullest extent that you learned them) their function and, by analogy, the functions lost if the area is damaged or destroyed. His lab questions will include some photos from materials currently in the lab, some from standard branstem pictures, and some from sections of the brainstem; they may include clinical deficit questions. Know all the structures and their functional/clinical relevance.

Dr. Martin expects you to know the material from the lecture and to apply this to clinical information or clinical patients. He has some references to material you read in the Purves et al. textbook.

Dr. Wong has a lot of questions, all basically clinical in nature (patient case problem). You are expected to know not only which drug is appropriate for a disease, but how it works, contraindications, side-effects, differences between similar drugs, etc.



Remember, lab exam material will be projected in the lecture hall at the beginning of the exam, so don’t be late!! Try to get there early enough to use the restroom before the exam starts; and only bring those things you need; people have in the past used the exam situation to steal items left in the sides of the room.



Lastly, get a good night’s sleep before the exam. If you are up cramming all night, you will a) forget most of the stuff you crammed, and b) not be alert enough to properly answer the questions.



Good luck to everyone!

Craig S. Kuehn, Ph.D.

Professor of Anatomy

Director of Medical Gross Anatomy.
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someone please tell me i'm not already screwed for my first exam? XD !!!
 
spazzz said:
the commute from orange wouldn't be that bad, but I'm a new transplant out here from the east coast, and this traffic is killing me. I was actually thinking of throwing down for a place in either claremont or chino hills. Are there any up and coming areas (safe parking is a must) in Pomona?
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That's funny!

Try claremont, diamond bar, chino hills.
 
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jyland said:
I am seriously considering doing a 40min commute once classes begin. Anyone else out there planning on commuting to Western?
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Fire it up. I commute from Long Beach, and I know a couple other people in the area. There are a bunch in my class that commute from Santa Monica and West Hollywood. I found out recently another student commutes from san clemente. It's totally doable, plus you get to stay in newport instead of moving to the IE.
 
just got a reply back.. it was meant for the 2011 class afterall ^^;;;

::sigh::

and oh yeah, he also told me i was #4 on the ISAC list =]
 
jyland said:
I am glad to about everyone interested in the BBQ. Hopefully by then most people will know about their admissions status. When it gets closer to May we can start planning out the details and figure out what weekend works best.

How far is everyone from the Orange County/ Newport Beach area?

I am seriously considering doing a 40min commute once classes begin. Anyone else out there planning on commuting to Western?
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I'll be commuting from Signal Hill (Long Beach). Anyone up for carpooling? I looked at taking public transportation and it would be about 2 hr trip. Don't know if I can justify and extra hour each way, even if gas is $4/gallon.
 
This is going to be a poor question to ask, but due to limited time and eagerness, where can we find other people to live with? I'm a social person and I honestly don't like to live by myself. I don't mind driving a little ways and I don't mind rent, very cheap compared to what I'm used to. Does anyone rent houses and have 3 other housemates?
 
I am very much interested in finding people to live with! I am from the east coast, so I am trying to figure out how to find a house and other students to live with. I've seen a lot of houses on banweb and craigslist for rent in Claremont and surrounding areas for around 500-600 a person, which is much better than what the helix would be for a studio per month. Also commuting from the beach sounds like a cool idea as well. Maybe we can get a group on facebook or here for people looking to share houses? Looking forward to meeting fellow 2012'ers! -Kate
 
just donated another g for my second deposit. STILL not sure yet if i will be a COMP student but they sure got paid by me.
 
I'm in for a BBQ!
(The quiet before the storm, eh?! 😀)

jyland said:
Any fellow students taking the summer anatomy course without ever have taken an anatomy course like myself? I purchased the Netter Anatomy flash cards, does anyone have any other advice on the best way to prepare?

I need to post this on the facebook group but my email is not activated yet, I was thinking about having a bbq so the class of 2012 can get to know eachother before courses begin. Would anyone be interested in this? I have a great place to host it. It is is newport beach so some would have to commute, but I think we would have a good time. There would be a pool, billards, pingpong, beer, sun, and great food! I am thinking sometime in May?
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Whats up kids? Well, I was waiting and waiting to make a final decision and I think its finally going to be COMP c/o 2012 for me. I interviewed back in late Nov and was accepted the first week of Dec. I am a SoCal kid through and through from San Diego, now living in Irvine. I would love to hear from others looking to find a place to live so that I might be able to save on rent with the upcoming drop in income. The BBQ sounds like a great idea. Down on the peninsula would be fun (I lived down in Newport for 3 years) so maybe we can drop into Mutts and have a schooner or 2. If not, there is always the Alley with the caustic amount of whiskey they put in their drinks. Looking forward to it!
 
So im thinking about sending a second LOI or update letter in the next few days. Anyone have a good idea who I should address it to, where to send it this time so that it gets to the right hands, etc. and if I email the letter too, where should I email it to and address to who.

Thanks guys.

Im going to start being persistent, but hopefully not annoying, until the accept me..... 😉
 
ellinopedo182 said:
So im thinking about sending a second LOI or update letter in the next few days. Anyone have a good idea who I should address it to, where to send it this time so that it gets to the right hands, etc. and if I email the letter too, where should I email it to and address to who.

Thanks guys.

Im going to start being persistent, but hopefully not annoying, until the accept me..... 😉
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Dean adams probably
 
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About how long does it take them to confirm an interview date? I got the invitation back on feb 23, with a few dates to choose from. I replied that night, but still havent received confirmation 😕 (the interview is supposed to be on april 10th). Just wondering if that's normal or if I should shoot them another email.

HouseIsMyHero said:
I'm in! Yay! NWT
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congrats!! 🙂
 
Hello all, I got the call from the Dean on wednesday and got accepted! I'm having a really hard time deciding though, and was looking for some input from current/future students on the pros/cons of Western...anyone feel like helping out?
 
SoCalDOc said:
Hello all, I got the call from the Dean on wednesday and got accepted! I'm having a really hard time deciding though, and was looking for some input from current/future students on the pros/cons of Western...anyone feel like helping out?
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Hey, well I'm going there because A) I shadowed a professor who teaches omt there and I felt like I had a lot to learn from him, B) They have a system that I want to get into ISAC + Fellowship, C) The students i met there have been really kind and helpful, and D) It's 5 miles from my house. So, those are the reasons I am excited to get into Western but maybe you have different things your looking for hopefully this helps. 😀
 
jyland said:
Anyone taking ISAC that has never taken an anatomy course before?
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I've already taken one, so I'm trying to decide if i should take it...I've heard its AMAZING as an introduction to life in medical school though...
 
I was told that I would be contacted by phone if I am selected for an interview... Anyone else in the same situation? I wonder when exactly the committee are going to meet to review my file again.
 
mito30 said:
I was told that I would be contacted by phone if I am selected for an interview... Anyone else in the same situation? I wonder when exactly the committee are going to meet to review my file again.
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I dunno about everyone else, but i got the interview invite through email...
 
SoCalDOc said:
I dunno about everyone else, but i got the interview invite through email...
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I got a letter saying that my application was reviewed and wasn't selected for an interview that time... and that my file will be reviewed again after the 15th. The letter clearly said that I will be contacted by phone IF I am selected for an interview... So hopefully I will receive a phonecall and not an email... :scared: (Email = Rejection for me, I suppose)
 
mito30 said:
I got a letter saying that my application was reviewed and wasn't selected for an interview that time... and that my file will be reviewed again after the 15th. The letter clearly said that I will be contacted by phone IF I am selected for an interview... So hopefully I will receive a phonecall and not an email... :scared: (Email = Rejection for me, I suppose)
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Both my fiance and I received an interview invite by email.
 
mito30 said:
I got a letter saying that my application was reviewed and wasn't selected for an interview that time... and that my file will be reviewed again after the 15th. The letter clearly said that I will be contacted by phone IF I am selected for an interview... So hopefully I will receive a phonecall and not an email... :scared: (Email = Rejection for me, I suppose)
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Well I hope your hear the blessed ring soon then!
 
jyland said:
Anyone taking ISAC that has never taken an anatomy course before?
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Oh yeah, there is no real way to prepare for ISAC (or regular anatomy) before it starts...

It seems to always be summer weather in LA, but at least enjoy your short summer break before ISAC starts. Because once you start ISAC, its 3 hours in the lab every weekday. And maybe the Sunday before the exam, too.

Flash cards are helpful for the test review. But Netter's Atlas and Rohen's Color Atlas of Anatomy are the way to go. Don't even buy the lab dissection manual in the bookstore, its a waste of money, & you'll be only using the professor's power points for dissection.

During the summer, SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) Club should be offering 4yr memberships for $60, which includes your free copy of Netter's Atlas!

Best way to learn anatomy is to start thinking structure & function... go to lab and see EVERY structure! Trace every bone, muscle, artery, & nerve from beginning to end. Talk about its function (does it flex/extend, abduct/adduct, what does it innervate?, what does it supply?) Then go home and see/match the structures to your Netter's Atlas.
 
mito30 said:
I got a letter saying that my application was reviewed and wasn't selected for an interview that time... and that my file will be reviewed again after the 15th. The letter clearly said that I will be contacted by phone IF I am selected for an interview... So hopefully I will receive a phonecall and not an email... :scared: (Email = Rejection for me, I suppose)
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I received the same letter and then a phone call a few weeks later. Good Luck!
 
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metzaj said:
Still no word on the waitlist yet? anyone? anyone?

thanks
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nothing yet. sent a second update/loi letter two days ago. thats 1 full loi, 1 update+loi, 1 LOR the last month and a half and emailed natalie a couple of times with responses. I hope they understand I REALLY REALLY wanna go to school there lol.
 
Thanks, HouseIsMyHero. So glad to know there's hope. Did they call you or email you? or snail mail? Do you know anymore about the waitlist - i.e., ranking, how they are pulling, etc.?

Thanks!
 
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