2023-2024 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM-PA)

[scooter13]

7 bars but no dropdown unfortunately

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[selmalabama]

7 bars but no dropdown unfortunately

Shoot, I'm sorry to hear that. Hang in there and keep at your dream! I hope you have/get good news elsewhere

 

[sup_doc]

Interviewed 4/4 and it just moved to 7 bars today... two dropdowns

 

[GrinderKanzas28]

Is it possible to send update letters?

 

[triplejump101]

Any hope for an II at this point?

 

[AFilmDoctor]

Is it possible to send update letters?

You should be able to submit update letters through the application portal

 

[AFilmDoctor]

Any hope for an II at this point?

From what I recall from last cycle, there did seem to be some IIs sent out around this time. However, as we are in the later phase of the application cycle, they may send less of them depending on how full the class is at this time. All in all, there is still a chance to get one

 

[Ghost799]

Are the most recent/upcoming interviews here virtual or in-person?

 

[futureblkdoc]

Are the most recent/upcoming interviews here virtual or in-person?

I was in person

 

[kha209654]

Anyone know anything I’ve been waiting since August and still haven’t received an interview or nothing really at all. I upload a letter of interest and any updates ive done since i submitted my app but still nothing. Can someone help me out why?

 

[imjustamedgirl1]

Can anyone explain- if the turquious blue is on the 7th box, does that mean im at the 7th bar or when it turns dark blue with an arrow does that mean I am on the 7th? I am confused.

 

[saren99]

Can anyone explain- if the turquious blue is on the 7th box, does that mean im at the 7th bar or when it turns dark blue with an arrow does that mean I am on the 7th? I am confused.

It would be filled from rounded edge to rounded edge- this was mine 24 hours before I got my decision.

 

[potentialdropout]

For those of you who reached 7 bars on a Friday, did you hear back the following Monday?

 

[kha209654]

I am still stuck on 4 bars

 

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

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I am still stuck on 4 bars

Twins. Yeah it’s insane. Almost one year and zero updates.

 

[coolgirl7882]

For those of you who reached 7 bars on a Friday, did you hear back the following Monday?

Yeah I heard back the Monday after. My phone wasn’t working so idk if they called But I didn’t get an email, I just checked and found my letter on my portal.

 

[mnloop]

Does PCOM require drug test along with background check?

 

[selenajefferies]

what does two drop-downs mean?

 

[QRQ23]

Accepted!! interviewed 4/2. ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED, this is my top choice im so excited. Goodluck to everyone this cycle!

 

[selmalabama]

Congrats to everyone getting good news today!!

 

[sup_doc]

ACCEPTED!!! Interviewed 4/4. I am SO thrilled and will 100% be going here this fall. Good luck to everyone and congrats to those receiving good news!

 

[futureblkdoc]

Accepted today too! Interviewed 4/10. I did not think it was possible! Good luck to everyone else waiting on a decision

 

[MD_minded]

ACCEPTED!!! Interviewed 4/4. I am SO thrilled and will 100% be going here this fall. Good luck to everyone and congrats to those receiving good news!

+1. Accepted as well interview 4/9. I got a missed call from the office of Admissions at 11:51 followed by an email to check my portal. I applied in July and didn’t hear anything until the end of March. I hope you all get the good news soon!!

 

[futureblkdoc]

Is there an accepted student group chat or something?

 

[selmalabama]

Do we think it’s a bad sign that I interviewed 4/2 and didn’t hear anything from this round of decisions? Definitely my top choice so still crossing my fingers!

 

[Luckydawg]

Everyone getting accepted today and here I am with four bars 🤡

 

[Ghost799]

Everyone getting accepted today and here I am with four bars 🤡

+1 lol

But seriously, congrats to everyone here with recent acceptances!

 

[saren99]

Is there an accepted student group chat or something?

PCOM PHL DO 2028 Groupme

PCOM PHL DO 2028 Facebook

 

[futureblkdoc]

PCOM PHL DO 2028 Groupme

PCOM PHL DO 2028 Facebook

It says the GroupMe link is invalid on my end

 

[AlvinRow]

Does PCOM require drug test along with background check?

Current M1 and I was never drug tested

 

[saren99]

It says the GroupMe link is invalid on my end

Try this one: Link

 

[jbug347]

Just withdrew my OS A. Hope one of you gets it!

 

[sushiloverpremed]

Been on the waitlist since Dec hoping for some movement soon!🤞🏻

 

[leyemok]

OOS II today. I am shocked!

 

[Ghost799]

OOS II today. I am shocked!

Congrats! Do you remember what dates were available and/or if virtual/in-person?

 

[leyemok]

Congrats! Do you remember what dates were available and/or if virtual/in-person?

May 13th -17th I believe. Both virtual and in-person

 

[garnmonster]

A off the WL! i was WL in october

 

[sushiloverpremed]

A off the WL! i was WL in october

Congrats!!! Did you send any updates?

 

[Ola16812]

Just got of wl also

 

[sushiloverpremed]

Just got of wl also

Email or calls?

 

[garnmonster]

Congrats!!! Did you send any updates?

thank you i did not

 

[garnmonster]

Just got of wl also

FYI i called the admissions office to clarify the deposit due date and they told me there was an error in their system and it should be due may 14th, not sure if it was fixed yet

 

[Ola16812]

FYI i called the admissions office to clarify the deposit due date and they told me there was an error in their system and it should be due may 14th, not sure if it was fixed yet

Email or calls?

I got a voicemail and then email

 

[Hasbulla]

Got the OOS A from the WL earlier today! Interviewed and WL in January, LM 71

 

[kha209654]

Anyone have any updates?

 

[selmalabama]

Anyone have any updates?

Not me! Seems like today wasn’t a decisions day? Maybe next week

 

[sp211]

Do we think it’s a bad sign that I interviewed 4/2 and didn’t hear anything from this round of decisions? Definitely my top choice so still crossing my fingers!

In the same boat, interviewed 3/26 and still at 6 bars 😕

 

[selmalabama]

In the same boat, interviewed 3/26 and still at 6 bars 😕

oof im sorry the uncertainty/constant checking is the worst! I'm trying to stay positive that people have been rejected, so for now no news isn't worst case scenario

 

[nachos47]

any tips for the virtual interview here?

 

[GrapeSoju1975]

any tips for the virtual interview here?

Personally my interview was my favorite interview by far, interviewers were super nice and it felt very conversational.

You should definitely prep yourself on having the answer for the most common questions asked in any medical school interview (e.g., Tell us about yourself? Why do you want to become a physician? Why do you want to come here? Do you have any questions for us?). Furthermore, as PCOM is a DO school, you will also need to have an answer of why you want to be a DO.

Overall, the interview is not meant to be stressful at all and is pretty much a conversation between you and the panel of interviewers that you will have

Besides the basic questions, be ready for an ethical scenario question or a question about navigating an issue. The interviewers want to know your thought process and how you would approach these questions in a logical manner. Best of luck with your interview!!

I found this to be very helpful when prepping for my interview. Good luck!