Western/COMP Discussion Thread 2010-2011

[JP1285]

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Interviewing this Saturday 🙂 anyone know what time it should be done by?

Congrats and good luck! If they follow the 10/30 outline the time you're done depends on what time your interview is. I was in the morning, so after lunch I had the option to leave or stay for the campus tour. If you're in the afternoon, your tour will be before lunch.

 

[JP1285]

Accepted. Interviewed 10/30.

I'm going to be withdrawing my acceptance this week. Good luck to those of you on the waitlist!

 

[stucka21]

Got my acceptance letter in the mail today! I am however turning it down and will be attending Touro Nevada..

goodluck to everyone else! My application cycle is OFFICIALLY over 🙂

 

[jellyfishnh]

People, I'm really excited about Western! I keep looking at the match list. Most of the places people went for residency are places where I'd like to live! For me, this means the west coast and select cities on the east coast. Across the board with all DO schools - even ones who have been around for over a hundred years - Western has the best match list if you're set on the west coast.

Additionally:
-awesome rotations
-awesome anatomy dept.
-modern facilities
-solid academics according to reviews from current students
-LA culture (students live in cities like Claremont)
-no disgruntled students on sdn
-pass/no pass grading
-research is encouraged
-flexibility when setting up rotations
-tons of community service opportunities
-interdisciplinary education
-lax attendance/dress code policy
-video archived lectures that can be watched in 2X and 3X
-actors hired to be standardized patients


Wow... OK, so this post is turning out to be a commercial so I'll stop. Good luck to everyone still to interview!

I'm excited about Western too although I just got my acceptance letter yesterday =] Is it too early to look for housing around the campus now? =P

 

[Sankaku]

I'm excited about Western too although I just got my acceptance letter yesterday =] Is it too early to look for housing around the campus now? =P

La Verne and Claremont are the best places to look down here in my opinion, I've been living in La Verne for about 6 months and it's a really nice town. Either way you have about a 15 min drive to campus.

Got my COMP acceptance a few days ago! Interviewed 11/4.

 

[sunnysand]

I've been complete since late August and still no interview invite 🙁 I sent in an update letter/letter of interest 2 weeks ago and still no word from western. I have decent stats, 3.36 sGPA, 32 MCAT, good letters, good EC's.....

Would really like an interview from my state school!! Any advice?? Should I give them a call? Another email? Or just give up on western?

 

[motes]

Hi guys,

Just curious to know, if anyone knows whether they read the letter of recs after the interview is over or before granting the interview? Any answers would be much appreciated. I am just paranoid at this point about every little thing 🙁

Thanks!

 

[DbDan]

Additionally:
-awesome rotations
-awesome anatomy dept.
-modern facilities
-solid academics according to reviews from current students
-LA culture (students live in cities like Claremont)
-no disgruntled students on sdn
-pass/no pass grading
-research is encouraged
-flexibility when setting up rotations
-tons of community service opportunities
-interdisciplinary education
-lax attendance/dress code policy
-video archived lectures that can be watched in 2X and 3X
-actors hired to be standardized patients

Not to burst your bubble or anything but when they changed the policies last year to the 2nd year cirriculum there was more than 1 student who was bashing Western and their experiences with the faculty and administration. Causes of why they were complaining? They are leaning towards strict enforcement of both the dress code policy and attendance policy. Also there was talk of getting rid of the archived lectures.

Believe me, I love Western and I'm upset that I didn't get in but every school has its flaws. Also, the packet that they gave us at my interview said attendance is mandatory for the class of 2015, did they change that 😕

 

[MNBred]

I've been complete since late August and still no interview invite 🙁 I sent in an update letter/letter of interest 2 weeks ago and still no word from western. I have decent stats, 3.36 sGPA, 32 MCAT, good letters, good EC's.....

Would really like an interview from my state school!! Any advice?? Should I give them a call? Another email? Or just give up on western?

Hey...I feel you on how frustrating this is. I'm also instate, was complete early August, and didn't hear anything so gave up. BUT, then I got an interview invite in November. Western seems to work at it's own pace (and they have relatively infrequent interview days), so your invite could certainly still be on the horizon. I don't know if calling would help or not, but it would show your interest and the people in admissions are really nice and willing to help. I guess, at this point, what do you have to lose?

 

[LuckyCharmed]

it's my birthday and guess what FINALLY came in the mail?! my acceptance letter! WOOOOO!!

for those who have received your letter today/recently, does your deposit deadline also say December 15th? my letter was addressed December 3rd, that is so weird...

My letter said the same thing, but when I got the decision over the phone they told me it was due Jan 1. I'm submitting my deposit this week anyways, but if you want more time I would call admissions and double check.

 

[LuckyCharmed]

People, I'm really excited about Western! I keep looking at the match list. Most of the places people went for residency are places where I'd like to live! For me, this means the west coast and select cities on the east coast. Across the board with all DO schools - even ones who have been around for over a hundred years - Western has the best match list if you're set on the west coast.

Additionally:
-awesome rotations
-awesome anatomy dept.
-modern facilities
-solid academics according to reviews from current students
-LA culture (students live in cities like Claremont)
-no disgruntled students on sdn
-pass/no pass grading
-research is encouraged
-flexibility when setting up rotations
-tons of community service opportunities
-interdisciplinary education
-lax attendance/dress code policy
-video archived lectures that can be watched in 2X and 3X
-actors hired to be standardized patients


Wow... OK, so this post is turning out to be a commercial so I'll stop. Good luck to everyone still to interview!

So glad I have future classmates as pumped as I am to go to Western! 👍

 

[hopefulCC]

Got my acceptance letter in the mail today! I am however turning it down and will be attending Touro Nevada..

goodluck to everyone else! My application cycle is OFFICIALLY over 🙂

Good luck at Touro-NV! It must be so frustrating that COMP's admissions kept refusing to inform you of your decision every time you called in. Hope getting that acceptance letter somewhat made up for it. 🙂

I'm excited about Western too although I just got my acceptance letter yesterday =] Is it too early to look for housing around the campus now? =P

CONGRATS! We received the best possible birthday presents!

My letter said the same thing, but when I got the decision over the phone they told me it was due Jan 1. I'm submitting my deposit this week anyways, but if you want more time I would call admissions and double check.

Same here. I'm sending out my deposit today/tomorrow. I've been waiting for this!!

 

[jinobi]

I called Western, and they said that the Dec. 15 deadline was firm. It's a bit of a problem for me since my acceptance letter was sent to my home in Northern Cali. However, Martha said I could pay for my deposit via credit card over the phone and I can fax in any signed forms.

 

[Kevin Baker]

Is there some kind of confirmation once they get your deposit? I sent mine in, and called, and they said they have the check, but they haven't cashed it, but they couldn't tell me if I was complete as their system doesn't show whether the forms showed up correctly. I guess I'm just worrying but I don't want to find out that I messed something up...

 

[motes]

Guys someone please reply to my post 🙁

Does anyone know if they read letter of recs before granting the interview or after granting it?

Thanks so much!

 

[stucka21]

Guys someone please reply to my post 🙁

Does anyone know if they read letter of recs before granting the interview or after granting it?

Thanks so much!

When I had called to get my decision, I remember the admissions lady stating exactly that they would probably not get done until 5-6pm because they go through everyone's file again from personal statements to references. So to answer your questions, yes. I believe it's safe to say they definately look at them after the interview.

And on a side note, I have gotten 3 PM's asking if there was something 'super terrible' about Western that made me decline the offer and I just wanted to make things clear that I do NOT believe western is a bad school. I chose Touro Nevada because I prefer a traditional curriculum, I'll be saving money (rent, gas, etc.), and I have personal reasons for wanting to stay in the same area for 4 years rather than being unsure where in Southern Cal my clinicals would be at. I feel both schools will give me a great education, so I might as well pick the one I'm most comfortable at. Western was always my top choice, but after getting my acceptance at Nevada, I had realized that it was probably the better fit of the 2 for my own personal needs. So I hope that clears up questions I got 🙂

So congrats to all that got in! You have so many reasons to be excited about it as I know they will provide an outstanding education. And to those who have not gotten interviews yet, be patient.. because it is true that western goes at their own pace. Happy Holidays Everyone!

 

[sunnysand]

Hey...I feel you on how frustrating this is. I'm also instate, was complete early August, and didn't hear anything so gave up. BUT, then I got an interview invite in November. Western seems to work at it's own pace (and they have relatively infrequent interview days), so your invite could certainly still be on the horizon. I don't know if calling would help or not, but it would show your interest and the people in admissions are really nice and willing to help. I guess, at this point, what do you have to lose?

Thanks! I hope you get good news from Western! I will probably give them a call this week, you're right, what do I have to lose? 🙂

 

[kgelfen]

Guys someone please reply to my post 🙁

Does anyone know if they read letter of recs before granting the interview or after granting it?

Thanks so much!

They read them after interview i think. (FYI i am accepted). At the interview they talked about how they are going to go back and discuss each student and read letters and then make a decision.

Good Luck!!

 

[vega07]

I got in! I can't believe it.

Still cannot believe it.

Wow.

Thank you God!

Now I have to decide whether to interview at DMU and TUCOM-CA. Any advice?

Good luck to everyone still in the process!

 

[boon5]

Guys someone please reply to my post 🙁

Does anyone know if they read letter of recs before granting the interview or after granting it?

Thanks so much!

I am sure they evaluate the letters initially and then again when re-evaluating a student after an interview.

 

[vega07]

http://www.studentsreview.com/CA/WUOHS_comments.html

Came across this review site. How depressing...

 

[mauve]

Not to burst your bubble or anything but when they changed the policies last year to the 2nd year cirriculum there was more than 1 student who was bashing Western and their experiences with the faculty and administration. Causes of why they were complaining? They are leaning towards strict enforcement of both the dress code policy and attendance policy. Also there was talk of getting rid of the archived lectures.

Believe me, I love Western and I'm upset that I didn't get in but every school has its flaws. Also, the packet that they gave us at my interview said attendance is mandatory for the class of 2015, did they change that 😕

hm, what exactly is it? will i have to wear a suit to class every day?😱

 

[Cheshyre]

http://www.studentsreview.com/CA/WUOHS_comments.html

Came across this review site. How depressing...

I wouldn't be surprised if they were all one or two people who got kicked out. All of the reviews supposedly come from people of different classes, but somehow, they all relate to 2000 and 2011. Plus, check the bottom two. Despite the lack of activity on that page (4 entries in 3 years), those reviews were written on the same day by people who are almost a decade apart. Uh-huh.

My favorite is the writer complaining about how "Some of the professors here barely could pass a TOFEL exam" displays a command of English that would embarrass high school freshmen. "Exams and quizs", "running threw"... come on. If you're gonna troll, at least make an effort to look legit.

For what it's worth, I get that Western has grown a lot. Perhaps it wasn't very prominent in the community 10 years ago. Now, though, everybody recognizes Western. The guy helping me open my bank account, my optometrist, the pharmacist down the street, etc, etc - all of them know what Western is (and most importantly, Yogurtland recognizes my WesternU student ID and gives me 10% off). Some of them graduated from Western or have relatives going there. When you land at Ontario Airport, you'll see WesternU ads. When you drive on the highway, you see WesternU signs.

I wouldn't worry about what's on Studentsreview.

 

[epicccfail]

I wouldn't be surprised if they were all one or two people who got kicked out. All of the reviews supposedly come from people of different classes, but somehow, they all relate to 2000 and 2011. Plus, check the bottom two. Despite the lack of activity on that page (4 entries in 3 years), those reviews were written on the same day by people who are almost a decade apart. Uh-huh.

My favorite is the writer complaining about how "Some of the professors here barely could pass a TOFEL exam" displays a command of English that would embarrass high school freshmen. "Exams and quizs", "running threw"... come on. If you're gonna troll, at least make an effort to look legit.

For what it's worth, I get that Western has grown a lot. Perhaps it wasn't very prominent in the community 10 years ago. Now, though, everybody recognizes Western. The guy helping me open my bank account, my optometrist, the pharmacist down the street, etc, etc - all of them know what Western is (and most importantly, Yogurtland recognizes my WesternU student ID and gives me 10% off). Some of them graduated from Western or have relatives going there. When you land at Ontario Airport, you'll see WesternU ads. When you drive on the highway, you see WesternU signs.

I wouldn't worry about what's on Studentsreview.

I live in Chicago, my cousin who moved here from phoenix said its a great school. The hospital where I volunteer, my director said its a great school. A lot of people know this school so agreeing with ^above^. Make your own decision about where you want to go based on what you see and what your preferences are. Don't worry about anything else.

 

[Kevin Baker]

Yogurtland recognizes my WesternU student ID and gives me 10% off

21 Choices better step it up.

 

[mashmetoo]

http://www.studentsreview.com/CA/WUOHS_comments.html

Came across this review site. How depressing...

I wouldn't worry about it. I took my driving instructor's car to a driving test once, and on the way, she asked me which school I go to, and I said "western U", then she said "Oh, a good school, I hear good things about it". She didn't know much about medical education, and thought that "medical school" trained "pharmacists" lol, but still, even the average person hears "good things" about Western U.

 

[Sankaku]

In regards to the bad reviews...

I work at a hospital in the San Gabriel Valley (near Western). COMP definitely has a good reputation among health care professionals here (docs and otherwise). Every school has it's disenchanted complainers.

 

[vega07]

haha thanks for all the replies. I definitely wasn't worried. it was just depressing that a google search of "Western University of Health Sciences reviews" yielded that as the first result!!!

I am sure Western is an incredible school.

 

[LuckyCharmed]

I got in! I can't believe it.

Still cannot believe it.

Wow.

Thank you God!

Now I have to decide whether to interview at DMU and TUCOM-CA. Any advice?

Good luck to everyone still in the process!

BIG Congrats! 👍

 

[eco001]

Congrats to those who got accepted! This school was definitely a top choice, especially after having to move from Cali to the East coast (had to for work).

To whose who are still waiting or are still going to be interviewed, hang your other acceptances (if you have any) over their head. I interviewed 11/20, thinking that I was way late in the cycle and told them flat out that I already have X number of acceptances and I need to know soon. That next tuesday, they called and gave me the good news. Letter arrived just this week, but at least I had 2 weeks to mull it over. I also mentioned this in the interview and the interviewer thought out loud that if I already had acceptances, why bother with the school when I can go elsewhere. The schools still have to recruit and as long as you are a good candidate, I think you will have choices 🙂. Hope this helps!

 

[kai1581]

Just got off the phone with Robin and she said that my deposit isn't due on 12/15, like what was stated in my acceptance letter (Interviewed 10/30, Acceptance letter received 12/06, Letter dated 12/03). She said there was a mistake and that they just sent out another letter stating my deposit was due 01/01. Not taking any chances though, as I'm 90% sure I'll be matriculating, so I paid over the phone by credit card and faxed the necessary documents.

 

[MNBred]

Congrats to those who got accepted! This school was definitely a top choice, especially after having to move from Cali to the East coast (had to for work).

To whose who are still waiting or are still going to be interviewed, hang your other acceptances (if you have any) over their head. I interviewed 11/20, thinking that I was way late in the cycle and told them flat out that I already have X number of acceptances and I need to know soon. That next tuesday, they called and gave me the good news. Letter arrived just this week, but at least I had 2 weeks to mull it over. I also mentioned this in the interview and the interviewer thought out loud that if I already had acceptances, why bother with the school when I can go elsewhere. The schools still have to recruit and as long as you are a good candidate, I think you will have choices 🙂. Hope this helps!

I tried this approach too since I have a deposit due on the 15th at another school. They said they would get to me today, but when I called I was told that they hadn't gotten to my file yet 🙁 So, I guess I'll be laying out some cash next week. Maybe I should have mentioned it at the interview to speed the process along. Ah well. They are so nice in admissions that it kind of makes up for the wait.

Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted!!!😀

 

[Kalu123]

Congrats to those who got accepted! This school was definitely a top choice, especially after having to move from Cali to the East coast (had to for work).

To whose who are still waiting or are still going to be interviewed, hang your other acceptances (if you have any) over their head. I interviewed 11/20, thinking that I was way late in the cycle and told them flat out that I already have X number of acceptances and I need to know soon. That next tuesday, they called and gave me the good news. Letter arrived just this week, but at least I had 2 weeks to mull it over. I also mentioned this in the interview and the interviewer thought out loud that if I already had acceptances, why bother with the school when I can go elsewhere. The schools still have to recruit and as long as you are a good candidate, I think you will have choices 🙂. Hope this helps!

Called Robin today and found out I was accepted! 😍

I also interviewed on 11/20 and have a deposit due at another school next week. I had to send Western a copy of my acceptance letter at the other school to find out. At my interview, they asked me if I had been accepted to any other schools, and they wrote down the names of the schools I was accepted to. If it was important enough to write down during the interview, I think they do consider this. I did make a point of telling them that I thought Western was the best fit for me. Yay! Congrats to everyone else who got accepted and good luck to you all!

 

[Kalu123]

BTW, before she went to check my status, she told me that they hadn't finished making decisions for all of the applicants who interviewed on 11/20. So if you interviewed on that day and you couldn't get a response from them when you called, don't read into it. They're not done yet!

 

[vega07]

When does school start? As in exact day.

 

[guydudcl371]

Just an FYI, WESTERN DOES SEND OUT REJECTIONS PRE-INTERVIEW!!!!

There are some rumors going around that they just keep reviewing your application until the end of the cycle, and that is NOT necessarily true.

Good luck to those who are still waiting.

 

[wolverinepwns]

Just an FYI, WESTERN DOES SEND OUT REJECTIONS PRE-INTERVIEW!!!!

There are some rumors going around that they just keep reviewing your application until the end of the cycle, and that is NOT necessarily true.

Good luck to those who are still waiting.

And out of curiousity, by when can they still invite you to an interview if they don't send you a rejection letter? as in whats the last day they can send out an interivew invitation?

 

[drctother]

Interesting facts from 2014 class

Applied: 4200
Secondary Offered: 1500
Interviews: 600
Acceptances: 440
Enrolled: 208

 

[vega07]

Interesting facts from 2014 class

Applied: 4200
Secondary Offered: 1500
Interviews: 600
Acceptances: 440
Enrolled: 208

How do these numbers compare to other DO and MD schools? Less or more competitive (based on these numbers alone, of course)?

I'm just curious.

 

[Kevin Baker]

How do these numbers compare to other DO and MD schools? Less or more competitive (based on these numbers alone, of course)?

I'm just curious.

I've done a lot of digging on this via sdn and usnwr and most schools are like this. I'm not sure on some of the auto interview places, but I'd say the range is 50-70% acceptance post interview. There was a great usnwr thread from a few years back that organized data from all the schools which reported numbers. I'll try and find it.

 

[vega07]

I went through last year's thread to help me solidify my decision to matriculate at Western and read through some crazy arguments about the attendance and dress code policies, and the sudden change in curriculum that included more CBL or PBL.

Can someone (preferably a current Western student) please shed some new light on this? I would greatly appreciate it. I'm not much of a fan of mandatory attendance or a strict dress code.

And perhaps if I know what kind of curriculum I will be facing, I can start adjusting immediately. The book provided on interview day said it's a mix of everything from small- to large-based groups (CBL or PBL), classroom presentations, and online stuff (this deserves some clarification).

I would really appreciate any info on this, as well as many other prospective students.

 

[boon5]

I went through last year's thread to help me solidify my decision to matriculate at Western and read through some crazy arguments about the attendance and dress code policies, and the sudden change in curriculum that included more CBL or PBL.

Can someone (preferably a current Western student) please shed some new light on this? I would greatly appreciate it. I'm not much of a fan of mandatory attendance or a strict dress code.

And perhaps if I know what kind of curriculum I will be facing, I can start adjusting immediately. The book provided on interview day said it's a mix of everything from small- to large-based groups (CBL or PBL), classroom presentations, and online stuff (this deserves some clarification).

I would really appreciate any info on this, as well as many other prospective students.

You can also contact admissions and get in contact with a current second year. I stayed with a student before my interview (which I highly recommend for every interview) and was able to get a very good sense of how this type of curriculum operates on a day to day level and if it would work for me. I ended up talking to three students about it and they all said yes, the transition was not smooth since it was switched so quickly but that overall it makes sense to learn the material that way. It seems like you learn the material, how to apply it, and how to think about it in a clinical setting. It is directed with readings and handouts so you're not on your own.

Anyway, a current student can definitely provide more insight than I can! just wanted to mention you can always call admissions for contacts or to organize a stay with a student for a "second look" type of experience. Good luck!

 

[SFO-IST]

I went through last year's thread to help me solidify my decision to matriculate at Western and read through some crazy arguments about the attendance and dress code policies, and the sudden change in curriculum that included more CBL or PBL.

Can someone (preferably a current Western student) please shed some new light on this? I would greatly appreciate it. I'm not much of a fan of mandatory attendance or a strict dress code.

And perhaps if I know what kind of curriculum I will be facing, I can start adjusting immediately. The book provided on interview day said it's a mix of everything from small- to large-based groups (CBL or PBL), classroom presentations, and online stuff (this deserves some clarification).

I would really appreciate any info on this, as well as many other prospective students.

The guy that gave me the tour on our interview was dressed in well worn corduroy pants, an old T-shirt, and converse sneakers. The dean of the school was also there on interview day. While the dean was within hearing distance, he said that that a dress code was put out there as an idea last year and was rejected by the students. He said that he would "hate to have a dress code".

However, to help out my fellow SDN'ers, and in the spirit of evidence based science that we hope to one day practice, I've gone ahead and downloaded the general catalogue. I did find a dress code buried in there on page 23. Here is what it says:

"DRESS CODE/IDENTIFICATION
Students are required to dress in a professional manner at all times. During classroom lectures, students are required to wear clothing that is in good repair (no patches). Footwear is required at all times. Dress for skills labs should not be worn outside the laboratory area. Tank tops, halters, scrubsuits and headgear (hats/helmets) are not to be worn in the classrooms. Shorts may be worn, but no more than 3 inches above the knee. Hair, beards, and mustaches must be clean, net, trimmed at all times. Students are expected to conform to the commonly acceptable social standards of personal hygiene."​

In other words: you have to wear shoes and shirts, no "dixie duke" shorts, and you must shower/shave enough not to be a stinky hobo. No hats during lecture, but it's OK inside the building or on campus.


I wouldn't call this a "dress code" and put it into the same league as those schools that make you wear ties or scrubs. It's more like a code of hygiene. The students I saw walking around on campus were no different looking than those at UC Davis or UCLA.

 

[Kevin Baker]

Is there some kind of confirmation once they get your deposit? I sent mine in, and called, and they said they have the check, but they haven't cashed it, but they couldn't tell me if I was complete as their system doesn't show whether the forms showed up correctly. I guess I'm just worrying but I don't want to find out that I messed something up...

Bump.

 

[kgelfen]

I will be joining the DO class of 2015.
I just wanted to say that as far as the curriculum, we will not have to go through any transitions. The already adobted new way and it is what it is. I think it's inovative, i noticed many other schools are doing similar things. I think it will be good.
Also about the dress code. Honestly i am glad they have one. We are all adults and i don't think it's cool to show up to class in sweats and flip flaps. I normal shirt and some pants are not too much to ask for. I dont think they are looking for a suit.
I think it will be really good. It's good to be proffesional at all times.

Good Luck !!!

 

[drctother]

I will be joining the DO class of 2015.
I just wanted to say that as far as the curriculum, we will not have to go through any transitions. The already adobted new way and it is what it is. I think it's inovative, i noticed many other schools are doing similar things. I think it will be good.
Also about the dress code. Honestly i am glad they have one. We are all adults and i don't think it's cool to show up to class in sweats and flip flaps. I normal shirt and some pants are not too much to ask for. I dont think they are looking for a suit.
I think it will be really good. It's good to be proffesional at all times.

Good Luck !!!

I couldnt agree more. I dont get why people bitch about dress code. Yes, a suit everyday to class would be ridiculous. But it REALLY is not much to ask MEDICAL STUDENTS (future doctors) to dress respectively as adults. They even allow shorts, which to me is beyond but it makes sense for the weather i guess. Also, dress code should be obvious for anatomy labs. Anyone who complains about wearing shoes that cover their toes is an idiot. What if a scalpel falls on your foot?

 

[jl13]

I will also be joining the class of 2015!!!!!!! deposit sent in today.

 

[rawman]

The guy that gave me the tour on our interview was dressed in well worn corduroy pants, an old T-shirt, and converse sneakers. The dean of the school was also there on interview day. While the dean was within hearing distance, he said that that a dress code was put out there as an idea last year and was rejected by the students. He said that he would "hate to have a dress code".

However, to help out my fellow SDN'ers, and in the spirit of evidence based science that we hope to one day practice, I've gone ahead and downloaded the general catalogue. I did find a dress code buried in there on page 23. Here is what it says:

"DRESS CODE/IDENTIFICATION
Students are required to dress in a professional manner at all times. During classroom lectures, students are required to wear clothing that is in good repair (no patches). Footwear is required at all times. Dress for skills labs should not be worn outside the laboratory area. Tank tops, halters, scrubsuits and headgear (hats/helmets) are not to be worn in the classrooms. Shorts may be worn, but no more than 3 inches above the knee. Hair, beards, and mustaches must be clean, net, trimmed at all times. Students are expected to conform to the commonly acceptable social standards of personal hygiene."​

In other words: you have to wear shoes and shirts, no "dixie duke" shorts, and you must shower/shave enough not to be a stinky hobo. No hats during lecture, but it's OK inside the building or on campus.


I wouldn't call this a "dress code" and put it into the same league as those schools that make you wear ties or scrubs. It's more like a code of hygiene. The students I saw walking around on campus were no different looking than those at UC Davis or UCLA.

Nah, you'll see students wearing hats/beanies in lecture. The only times we have a mandatory dress code enforced is during OMM day (shirt and athletic shorts required...sweats on cold days) or during a standardized patient encounter/meeting with the dean (business casual).

I couldnt agree more. I dont get why people bitch about dress code. Yes, a suit everyday to class would be ridiculous. But it REALLY is not much to ask MEDICAL STUDENTS (future doctors) to dress respectively as adults. They even allow shorts, which to me is beyond but it makes sense for the weather i guess. Also, dress code should be obvious for anatomy labs. Anyone who complains about wearing shoes that cover their toes is an idiot. What if a scalpel falls on your foot?

Shorts and flip-flops definitely make life easier whenever it hits 90-100+ degrees....or when you get too lazy to throw on socks and shoes . On the other hand, it sucks once you get to class and find the lecture hall freezing.

Also, you'd be surprised how many times someone from our class (or from the dental/podiatry classes) wears flip-flops to anatomy lab only to be kicked out by a professor. Dropping sharps is rarely an issue. The bigger and more common problem is trying to avoid the body/chemical juices that drip and splatter during dissection

 

[Sankaku]

Is there some kind of confirmation once they get your deposit? I sent mine in, and called, and they said they have the check, but they haven't cashed it, but they couldn't tell me if I was complete as their system doesn't show whether the forms showed up correctly. I guess I'm just worrying but I don't want to find out that I messed something up...

I dropped my check off at Western's admissions office today. The secretary told me that confirmation will be sent to our Western email accounts once they process the check. I haven't been able to access my email yet though, I'm going to have to call their IT department. Has anyone else been able to get onto their account?

 

[Kevin Baker]

I dropped my check off at Western's admissions office today. The secretary told me that confirmation will be sent to our Western email accounts once they process the check. I haven't been able to access my email yet though, I'm going to have to call their IT department. Has anyone else been able to get onto their account?

I just called to reset my password. The formula they gave in the letter didn't work for myself, and it seems like thats the case with a lot of people. It only took a few minutes to set up, if you call now. It's going to be weird going to outlook when I've been on gmail most of my adult life 🙂