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[FloridaMD]

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I'm currently completing a postbac.

Excuse my ignorance, but I am not familiar with the "Post Bac" concept. It is that you do a sequence of courses to improve your knowledge and GPA. Then when you calculate your GPA, can you calculate it with the B.A./B.S. or is post bac GPA considered seperately. One of my friends want to go to med school but his GPA is quite low (2.9 - 3.1 RANGE), I dont know if it will work for him.

 

[gujuDoc]

Excuse my ignorance, but I am not familiar with the "Post Bac" concept. It is that you do a sequence of courses to improve your knowledge and GPA. Then when you calculate your GPA, can you calculate it with the B.A./B.S. or is post bac GPA considered seperately. One of my friends want to go to med school but his GPA is quite low (2.9 - 3.1 RANGE), I dont know if it will work for him.

Its a bit of both. They look at it separately as well as average it into your undergrad gpa. If it is a master's it is looked at completely separately.

If your friend has a 3.0 or above, then he is recomended to do a SMP program if he can get into one. Georgetown, BU, Drexel, RFU, etc. have good programs of that nature.

 

[REL]

Excuse my ignorance, but I am not familiar with the "Post Bac" concept. It is that you do a sequence of courses to improve your knowledge and GPA. Then when you calculate your GPA, can you calculate it with the B.A./B.S. or is post bac GPA considered seperately. One of my friends want to go to med school but his GPA is quite low (2.9 - 3.1 RANGE), I dont know if it will work for him.

Please excuse my input on this matter but I believe that it is important. I would like to address those MS Programs that put you in a Med I curriculum specifically. In MY MIND these are do-or-die programs, generally to repair either GPA or MCAT problems -- do well and you live, dont do well and you may never recover. IF an applicant has a weak fundamental knowledge of the basic sciences they are very likely committing suicide with their chances. I would recommend a stepped approach where an applicant would start at the lowest level -- a second basic science BS if significant NEW coursework is available (dont repeat courses). If no second BS then do an intensive basic science MS, full-time, to demonstrate to an admissions committee that this new academic chapter of your life is significantly different and very much improved. You must convince an admissions committee that you can handle the academic rigors. Along the journey, retake the MCAT where appropriate and continue to address the EC's as much as possible. Most of those I have seen in the Med I-like MS programs did well enuf in their GPA areas, 3.3+ but had difficulty with the MCAT. If you GPA is lower, I would be wary of jumping into MS curriculum which parallels MED I curriculum. Just one man's opinion; alternative opinions welcomed.

 

[gujuDoc]

Please excuse my input on this matter but I believe that it is important. I would like to address those MS Programs that put you in a Med I curriculum specifically. In MY MIND these are do-or-die programs, generally to repair either GPA or MCAT problems -- do well and you live, dont do well and you may never recover. IF an applicant has a weak fundamental knowledge of the basic sciences they are very likely committing suicide with their chances. I would recommend a stepped approach where an applicant would start at the lowest level -- a second basic science BS if significant NEW coursework is available (dont repeat courses). If no second BS then do an intensive basic science MS, full-time, to demonstrate to an admissions committee that this new academic chapter of your life is significantly different and very much improved. You must convince an admissions committee that you can handle the academic rigors. Along the journey, retake the MCAT where appropriate and continue to address the EC's as much as possible. Most of those I have seen in the Med I-like MS programs did well enuf in their GPA areas, 3.3+ but had difficulty with the MCAT. If you GPA is lower, I would be wary of jumping into MS curriculum which parallels MED I curriculum. Just one man's opinion; alternative opinions welcomed.

Thanks for your input. i believe this is what one of your colleagues said as well. Its good advice. Oh and if you saw my msg on the facebook issue could you please address it??? We would really like to hear your input on how facebook affects admissions.

 

[TPROrgoTutor]

THIS is the reason I am so happy about my interview at USF on the 9th. If they treat pre-meds this well, imagine how well the medical school will treat its medical students. 👍 To any of the members of the adcoms that post on here to help us out, as well as everyone else who gives advice, thank you.

 

[FloridaMD]

I can't believe that REL took the time to help us out to understand the concept and ways to approach it. No wonder everyone speaks so highly of USF admission staff, fairly soon I will see it for my self as my interview at USF is comming up. Thanks a lot REL.

 

[EagerToBeMD]

Please excuse my input on this matter but I believe that it is important. I would like to address those MS Programs that put you in a Med I curriculum specifically. In MY MIND these are do-or-die programs, generally to repair either GPA or MCAT problems -- do well and you live, dont do well and you may never recover. IF an applicant has a weak fundamental knowledge of the basic sciences they are very likely committing suicide with their chances. I would recommend a stepped approach where an applicant would start at the lowest level -- a second basic science BS if significant NEW coursework is available (dont repeat courses). If no second BS then do an intensive basic science MS, full-time, to demonstrate to an admissions committee that this new academic chapter of your life is significantly different and very much improved. You must convince an admissions committee that you can handle the academic rigors. Along the journey, retake the MCAT where appropriate and continue to address the EC's as much as possible. Most of those I have seen in the Med I-like MS programs did well enuf in their GPA areas, 3.3+ but had difficulty with the MCAT. If you GPA is lower, I would be wary of jumping into MS curriculum which parallels MED I curriculum. Just one man's opinion; alternative opinions welcomed.

You mention a second Bachelor's Degree. Is that necessary if you're a nontrad? My counselor told me not to get a second degree because I'd be taking at least 18 credits I didn't need to take and money is an issue.

 

[75969]

So, I have been invited to interview at both UF and FSU... I was planning to drive from USF to the prospective medical school the morning of the interview (i.e. leave the house at ~4am) and drive home afterwards. Would this be a bad idea? I dont want to do a hotel or staying with someone else as I know that I will not be able to sleep in either of those cases the night before. Honestly, I thought nothing of this idea until some friends told me that they wouldnt want to drive 3 hours before an interview. Have any of you done this? Anything you can say to help would be wonderful. Thanks! 🙂

 

[gujuDoc]

You mention a second Bachelor's Degree. Is that necessary if you're a nontrad? My counselor told me not to get a second degree because I'd be taking at least 18 credits I didn't need to take and money is an issue.

Well that depens on your personal situation. I'd highly recommend talking with admissions directors and seeing what they say to do.

 

[EagerToBeMD]

I'd highly recommend talking with admissions directors and seeing what they say to do.

That's why I replied to REL.

 

[R-35]

So, I have been invited to interview at both UF and FSU... I was planning to drive from USF to the prospective medical school the morning of the interview (i.e. leave the house at ~4am) and drive home afterwards. Would this be a bad idea? I dont want to do a hotel or staying with someone else as I know that I will not be able to sleep in either of those cases the night before. Honestly, I thought nothing of this idea until some friends told me that they wouldnt want to drive 3 hours before an interview. Have any of you done this? Anything you can say to help would be wonderful. Thanks! 🙂

I did it for my USF interview last Monday. I drove up from Miami, woke up at 2am, started going over at 2:30 and got to Tampa by 6:00AM in time to have some breakfast and head over to the interview day. I dont think it affected my interview performance, just have some coffee before 🙂 lol. Interviews are really really really relaxed, nothing to worry about they just seem to want to confirm your not a serial killer 🙂. BTW interview day is long and be prepared to walk, Rel makes it seem shorter with all the helpful info and jokes in between 👍

 

[FloridaMD]

I did it for my USF interview last Monday. I drove up from Miami, woke up at 2am, started going over at 2:30 and got to Tampa by 6:00AM in time to have some breakfast and head over to the interview day. I dont think it affected my interview performance, just have some coffee before 🙂 lol. Interviews are really really really relaxed, nothing to worry about they just seem to want to confirm your not a serial killer 🙂. BTW interview day is long and be prepared to walk, Rel makes it seem shorter with all the helpful info and jokes in between 👍

JBL did you have your UF interview already, how did it go?

 

[R-35]

JBL did you have your UF interview already, how did it go?

UF is coming up next Friday the 6th as well as an OOS interview next week. I'll post my impressions after I head over there. 😀

 

[gujuDoc]

That's why I replied to REL.

No I think you misunderstood. I think you need to talk IN PERSON with REL or with Dr. Deanna Wathington or Mrs. Suzanne Jackson at the USF COM. Or even Dr. Specter for that matter or Dr. Hinkley of Miami or other adcom directors at other schools of interest.

This internet forum won't answer specifics to your individual situation. That's better suited by making an appointment or talking over phone or email.

 

[REL]

Thanks for your input. i believe this is what one of your colleagues said as well. Its good advice. Oh and if you saw my msg on the facebook issue could you please address it??? We would really like to hear your input on how facebook affects admissions.

I have never accessed facebook nor have I heard it discussed among admissions director folks.

 

[REL]

You mention a second Bachelor's Degree. Is that necessary if you're a nontrad? My counselor told me not to get a second degree because I'd be taking at least 18 credits I didn't need to take and money is an issue.

You should get 2-3 opinions on your situation because there are many factors to consider in making an applicant competitive. I would think that you would want to do the most to give an admissions committee the assurances they need. Presumably the counselor was someone at a med school or very familiar with med school requirements, trends, etc.

 

[75969]

I did it for my USF interview last Monday. I drove up from Miami, woke up at 2am, started going over at 2:30 and got to Tampa by 6:00AM in time to have some breakfast and head over to the interview day. I dont think it affected my interview performance, just have some coffee before 🙂 lol. Interviews are really really really relaxed, nothing to worry about they just seem to want to confirm your not a serial killer 🙂. BTW interview day is long and be prepared to walk, Rel makes it seem shorter with all the helpful info and jokes in between 👍

Thanks so much! I know the 2 hour drive to UF will be nothing...but its nice to know that the 4 hours to FSU (and hopefully Miami) should be doable as well 🙂

 

[gujuDoc]

I have never accessed facebook nor have I heard it discussed among admissions director folks.

Thanks I saw your response in the other thread. I just wanted you to respond because that is what I figured, but some people need to hear it from an adcom director like yourself for themselves. People on SDN = paranoid. That's my new theory.

 

[rajad10]

People on SDN = paranoid.

good call

 

[FloridaMD]

good call

Raja,

It is easy for you to say now that you have secured a slot at USF.

 

[rajad10]

Raja,

It is easy for you to say now that you have secured a slot at USF.

yeaa....but i was in that category when i wasn't in so guilty as charged, buddy

 

[1SwtWrld]

Thanks I saw your response in the other thread. I just wanted you to respond because that is what I figured, but some people need to hear it from an adcom director like yourself for themselves. People on SDN = paranoid. That's my new theory.

Thats probably the funniest thing I have ever heard......who really thinks that ADCOM members are gonna sit there of facebook all day looking for information on the people they interviewed. These people have jobs other than interviewing prospective students. Not to mention facebook has privacy controlls that allow you to only let your friends see your profile, so its pretty much a Non-Issue.

 

[FloridaMD]

Thats probably the funniest thing I have ever heard......who really thinks that ADCOM members are gonna sit there of facebook all day looking for information on the people they interviewed. These people have jobs other than interviewing prospective students. Not to mention facebook has privacy controlls that allow you to only let your friends see your profile, so its pretty much a Non-Issue.

I think this started when some news agency reported that some employers screening agencies were doing facebook along with other standard tools like credit reports and court records.

 

[LilyMD]

I did it for my USF interview last Monday. I drove up from Miami, woke up at 2am, started going over at 2:30 and got to Tampa by 6:00AM in time to have some breakfast and head over to the interview day. I dont think it affected my interview performance, just have some coffee before 🙂 lol. Interviews are really really really relaxed, nothing to worry about they just seem to want to confirm your not a serial killer 🙂. BTW interview day is long and be prepared to walk, Rel makes it seem shorter with all the helpful info and jokes in between 👍

JBL - Good to know. 4 hours from Miami to Tampa? I thought it was longer. I was planning on staying with family in Orlando and driving up the morning of my interview at USF? Mapquest states that it is 1.5 hours from Orlando to Tampa, but I've heard about the horrible traffic around USF. What do you think is a safe amount of time to get there?

 

[R-35]

JBL - Good to know. 4 hours from Miami to Tampa? I thought it was longer. I was planning on staying with family in Orlando and driving up the morning of my interview at USF? Mapquest states that it is 1.5 hours from Orlando to Tampa, but I've heard about the horrible traffic around USF. What do you think is a safe amount of time to get there?

I got to Fowler Ave. by 6-6:30 am and there was minimal traffic, I dont know much about the area but I would try to get there before or close to 7am just to be sure. I was going around 80mph the whole way so it was shorter than 4hrs more like 3:30 or a little less. There were only one or two cars visible and we were all going at the same speed more or less during most of my time on I-75 until I got closer to Tampa. I live at the border of Broward and Miami-Dade counties, very close to I-75 that probably helped my time. If you live in South Miami it would probably take 40-60 more minutes early in the morning.

 

[FloridaMD]

I was going around 80mph the whole way so it was shorter than 4hrs more like 3:30 or a little less.

JBL: I just wanted to inform you that the speed limit in State of Florida is 70 mph and your post can become evidence as well as admission of guilt (in case you know the legal speed limit, I am sure you will not knowingly break the law so you did not know this.) L.O.L.

Seriously, I would be very upset and it would ruin my day if I got a speeding ticket just before an interview.

 

[americanangel]

JBL - Good to know. 4 hours from Miami to Tampa? I thought it was longer. I was planning on staying with family in Orlando and driving up the morning of my interview at USF? Mapquest states that it is 1.5 hours from Orlando to Tampa, but I've heard about the horrible traffic around USF. What do you think is a safe amount of time to get there?

Last time I drove to Miami, I hit an accident on alligator alley and they shut both the eastbound and westbounds lanes down so the helicopter could fly in. I was not a happy camper. Orlando to Tampa really depends on the traffic. Before 7am I can make it to Orlando from St Pete in anywhere from an hour to an hour and twenty minutes. But like I said it all depends on the traffic. They are doing a lot of work in Orlando, but the Tampa construction isn't as bad as it was!

 

[FloridaMD]

Last time I drove to Miami, I hit an accident on alligator alley and they shut both the eastbound and westbounds lanes down so the helicopter could fly in. I was not a happy camper. Orlando to Tampa really depends on the traffic. Before 7am I can make it to Orlando from St Pete in anywhere from an hour to an hour and twenty minutes. But like I said it all depends on the traffic. They are doing a lot of work in Orlando, but the Tampa construction isn't as bad as it was!

It would be a problem for people like me but americanangel, you do not have to worry about it, did you not know that angels can fly!

 

[R-35]

JBL: I just wanted to inform you that the speed limit in State of Florida is 70 mph and your post can become evidence as well as admission of guilt (in case you know the legal speed limit, I am sure you will not knowingly break the law so you did not know this.) L.O.L.

Seriously, I would be very upset and it would ruin my day if I got a speeding ticket just before an interview.

Theres a speed limit in Florida?! I didnt know 🙂 LOL They should make alligator alley an Autobahn with no speed limit like parts of Europe. Im sure we would get to Tampa a lot faster @ 150mph 👍 Anyways I'm pretty sure cops are pretty easy on the tickets that early on alligator alley, unless your going more than 15-20 over the limit. But yes, getting a ticket on interview day would suck 🙁

 

[REL]

JBL - Good to know. 4 hours from Miami to Tampa? I thought it was longer. I was planning on staying with family in Orlando and driving up the morning of my interview at USF? Mapquest states that it is 1.5 hours from Orlando to Tampa, but I've heard about the horrible traffic around USF. What do you think is a safe amount of time to get there?

Traffic around USF isnt too bad. Traffic close to Tampa around the I-275 corridor and western I-4 merge get slow, but not too bad. Sometimes southbound I-75 is slower in the morning heading into I-4, and certainly northbound I-75 from I-4 to I-275 is very slow. Coming to USF in the morning from the north is slower, and the local area from new Tampa to USF is also pretty slow. From Miami, just come up I-75 and you'll usually breeze right to Fowler ave (first exit north of I-4) then traffic moves pretty good for the next 3 miles as you get to USF. I use I-4 west to I-75 north every day to get to USF and there is rarely any real slowdown.

 

[QofQuimica]

I would advise USF interviewees to go there the night before and stay O/N. There is a hotel right on Fowler across the street from the school where I stayed when I visited....it's called LaQuinta. It was pretty reasonable and they even give you breakfast. Or like deuist said, try to stay with a student. That's probably the best option of all. Interview days are stressful enough under the best of circumstances, and you really don't want to risk missing your interview if there's an accident on the highway. (Speaking as someone who was late to one interview due to running into construction 😳 )

 

[deuist]

(Speaking as someone who was late to one interview due to running into construction 😳 )

I can top that. I missed a flight and was nearly four hours late to my Baylor interview. I missed all of the morning presentations and arrived on campus 10 minutes before my interview started.

 

[americanangel]

It would be a problem for people like me but americanangel, you do not have to worry about it, did you not know that angels can fly!

🙂

I can top that. I missed a flight and was nearly four hours late to my Baylor interview. I missed all of the morning presentations and arrived on campus 10 minutes before my interview started.

thats a serious bummer...


So guys, any words of advice for my interview at USF on Monday?

 

[R-35]

🙂



thats a serious bummer...


So guys, any words of advice for my interview at USF on Monday?

Relax, just enjoy the day and try to see if USF is a fit for you. This is what ultimately is going to make you decide for one school of another probably. Take some comfortable shoes, you are going to walking throughout the day. Seriously don't worry about the interviews, just be yourself, and they are closed file.

 

[BrownianMotion]

jus bumping this guy back up to the first page..

 

[gujuDoc]

Relax, just enjoy the day and try to see if USF is a fit for you. This is what ultimately is going to make you decide for one school of another probably. Take some comfortable shoes, you are going to walking throughout the day. Seriously don't worry about the interviews, just be yourself, and they are closed file.

What my friends told me about their interviews at USF in previous cycles:

The interviews are closed file so the interviewer doesn't know anything about you. However, often times the interviewers tend to be people who have simiar interests to yours. So though they don't advertise it those who see your app probably set you up with someone you will be able to connect with.

Two interviews: One faculty and One student interview.

Most people, with a few exceptions, had people who had similar interests as I said above. For instance, a friend of mine said he played viola or violin and his interview happened to be married to someone who was deeply involved with the same. Or on another occasion a current USF MS 2 talked about medical mission trips and community health and got paired up with people who were interested in the same sort of thing.

The interview questions from what many of these current med students told me was very straight forward. Essentially it was the tell me about yourself and why medicine sort of questions. There weren't too many ethical questions though they do occur on occasion.

Everyone who's interviewed here has told me its laid back so don't stress too much. They don't always tour the same facilities. Some interviews with USF will take you on a bus over to TGH, while other interview dates will do Moffitt tours. Because there are sooooo many facilities you won't be able to see them all, but generally will see at least one of the following: Shriners, Moffitt, or TGH.

Girls: I recommend looking for a good pair of aerosoles. Those are some of the most comfortable interview shoes and don't even make a lot of noise. I had heard all about aerosoles shoes last year when people on SDN were talking about girls interview attire but didn't own a pair until I recently went to Chicago. In chicago, a family friend gave me a pair and it is probably the most comfortable pair of business like shoes that I have ever owned in my life. I wear it to the clinic to volunteer and honestly can say its worth the investment.

 

[QofQuimica]

I can top that. I missed a flight and was nearly four hours late to my Baylor interview. I missed all of the morning presentations and arrived on campus 10 minutes before my interview started.

I think you told me about that. I didn't have any problem with Baylor (I went two weeks before Rita unkindly decided to pay Houston a visit), but I almost didn't make it to Vanderbilt in late Aug. because my interview was the same week that Katrina hit FL, and they were closing the FL airports and canceling all the flights....I actually called the admissions office there the day before I was supposed to leave to tell them that I might not be able to make it, and then thankfully the airports were open the following morning and I got to go. And that was my very first interview experience....things only got crazier from there. 😱

angel: USF is a very laid-back interview. Everyone there is super nice; you'll have a great time. Like others have said, both interviews are closed file, so the interviewers literally know nothing about you. My faculty interviewer only knew my name and that was basically it. Be prepared to talk about your clinical and community service activities, because those are things that are important to USF's mission. If you've done some research, you can discuss that too if you want, but my USF interviewers didn't ask me about research as much as interviewers at most other schools did. Be prepared to answer the question: Tell me about yourself. A lot of people don't like getting that question, but I always loved it because it gave me a lot more control of the conversation versus if the interviewer asked more specific questions. Read the USF website and the SDN interview feedback so that you can discuss the program there intelligently and you have questions to ask the interviewers. And since no one else will do it, grab me an extra chocolate bar, will ya??? 😉

Best of luck on Monday; let us know how it goes!

 

[americanangel]

What my friends told me about their interviews at USF in previous cycles:

The interviews are closed file so the interviewer doesn't know anything about you. However, often times the interviewers tend to be people who have simiar interests to yours. So though they don't advertise it those who see your app probably set you up with someone you will be able to connect with.

Two interviews: One faculty and One student interview.

Most people, with a few exceptions, had people who had similar interests as I said above. For instance, a friend of mine said he played viola or violin and his interview happened to be married to someone who was deeply involved with the same. Or on another occasion a current USF MS 2 talked about medical mission trips and community health and got paired up with people who were interested in the same sort of thing.

The interview questions from what many of these current med students told me was very straight forward. Essentially it was the tell me about yourself and why medicine sort of questions. There weren't too many ethical questions though they do occur on occasion.

Everyone who's interviewed here has told me its laid back so don't stress too much. They don't always tour the same facilities. Some interviews with USF will take you on a bus over to TGH, while other interview dates will do Moffitt tours. Because there are sooooo many facilities you won't be able to see them all, but generally will see at least one of the following: Shriners, Moffitt, or TGH.

Girls: I recommend looking for a good pair of aerosoles. Those are some of the most comfortable interview shoes and don't even make a lot of noise. I had heard all about aerosoles shoes last year when people on SDN were talking about girls interview attire but didn't own a pair until I recently went to Chicago. In chicago, a family friend gave me a pair and it is probably the most comfortable pair of business like shoes that I have ever owned in my life. I wear it to the clinic to volunteer and honestly can say its worth the investment.

Thanks guju. That is some really great advice. I'm going to see Moffitt (I was hoping for Shriners since I never saw it) But
Moffitt is still an amazing hospital. I'm really looking forward to Monday, but I think my nerves got the best of me today!

 

[rajad10]

Thanks guju. That is some really great advice. I'm going to see Moffitt (I was hoping for Shriners since I never saw it) But
Moffitt is still an amazing hospital. I'm really looking forward to Monday, but I think my nerves got the best of me today!

you'll be fine, good luck

 

[gujuDoc]

Thanks guju. That is some really great advice. I'm going to see Moffitt (I was hoping for Shriners since I never saw it) But
Moffitt is still an amazing hospital. I'm really looking forward to Monday, but I think my nerves got the best of me today!

You'll be fine as Rajad10 stated down below.

Oh and Moffitt would be a bit more exciting because while shriners is cool there's only so much you can see there. It is a very very specialized hospital dealing with only one major area of medicine: orthopedics, for the most part. Burn units are at other Shriners across the country. But its a very small hospital with 2 floors only when compared to the other major hospitals so there might be more to see if you tour something like Moffitt or TGH.

Nonetheless, Shriners is a good hospital and cool place for childen. Like All Childrens Hospital, it really does embody that whole patch adams idea of making children feel comfortable. The bottom floor has this big wide play room with two pianos and arts and craft things when you first go down. Then it leads to a room with pool tables and that leads to another room with video games and things for older kid patients. Its a nice place because they try to make the kids feel comfortable.

The top floor is where alot of the wards are if I remember correctly. There's also an outside area where the kids can play as well.

I never really saw the research labs or OR/wards itself because when I volunteered I onlywas there to play with the kids and do crafts with them. I had the opportunity to shadow the orthopedic surgeons but didn't do it for various reasons. But everyone there just like all of USF tends to be pretty nice and friendly.

 

[americanangel]

Thanks guys for all the good luck wishes!! I'm looking forward to tomorrow!

 

[FloridaMD]

I'm going to see Moffitt (I was hoping for Shriners since I never saw it) But Moffitt is still an amazing hospital. I'm really looking forward to Monday, but I think my nerves got the best of me today!

How do you know that you are going to see Moffitt? Do they tell you before interview date??

 

[QofQuimica]

How do you know that you are going to see Moffitt? Do they tell you before interview date??

Yes, I remember knowing ahead of time too. I went to TGH for mine, and it was awesome. We got to see an angiogram being performed. 😎

 

[americanangel]

How do you know that you are going to see Moffitt? Do they tell you before interview date??

Yup, when Mr Larkin called he said we were touring Moffitt that day!

 

[FloridaMD]

Yup, when Mr Larkin called he said we were touring Moffitt that day!

Thanks!
This will bump it up to first page.

 

[Ginkneephur]

I have a question about the USF interview...when does it start/end? I'll have a long drive back to S. Fl so I was wondering if I should stay monday night too 🙂

 

[gujuDoc]

Yes, I remember knowing ahead of time too. I went to TGH for mine, and it was awesome. We got to see an angiogram being performed. 😎

That's awesome. Yeah when my friend (a current MS 1 at USF) interviewed in late March, they went to Moffitt. He was really impressed with it.

 

[americanangel]

I have a question about the USF interview...when does it start/end? I'll have a long drive back to S. Fl so I was wondering if I should stay monday night too 🙂

They tell you to arrive between 7:45-7:55, but all the talks really start at 8. We finished up at around 3:20pm! Although its a long day, it was really a great day!! I loved everything about USF and the interviews were a really enjoyable. Everyone that I met was really nice and the med students are awesome--they really seem like they still know how to have fun even though they are surviving medical school!!! But it was a wonderful experience, you will really enjoy your interview there (I know I did)!!!

Thanks Rel for the candy 😉

 

[QofQuimica]

They tell you to arrive between 7:45-7:55, but all the talks really start at 8. We finished up at around 3:20pm! Although its a long day, it was really a great day!! I loved everything about USF and the interviews were a really enjoyable. Everyone that I met was really nice and the med students are awesome--they really seem like they still know how to have fun even though they are surviving medical school!!! But it was a wonderful experience, you will really enjoy your interview there (I know I did)!!!

Thanks Rel for the candy 😉

That's great that you had such a good interview experience; good luck to you and everyone else who is waiting to hear in a couple of weeks!

 

[americanangel]

Thanks Q
Good luck to everybody interviewing this week!