Hey everyone! Again its early but so are the acceptances this year! Congratulations to the class of 2015! Let's use this to connect before we start next year...
Hey everyone! Again its early but so are the acceptances this year! Congratulations to the class of 2015! Let's use this to connect before we start next year...
1. rolling case (to haul books)
2. laptop (mine is almost 3 years old)
3. coffee maker (no more starbucks, must save money)
A few questions to LECOM students.
1. For OMM, is there a uniform or do we buy whatever we would like to wear?
2. Do we need scrubs? I didn't see anyone wearing them during the interview but just curious.
3. Please suggest anything else we need.
Thanks!
Hi. What is your general impression of the school, campus, and surrounding area.congrats to all those accepted into LECOM-Bradenton Class of 2015! I am currently a 4th year student there. Please don't hesitate to post or pm me questions. Ill do my best to answer them.
Accepted today
I'm so excited!!
Questions for current students:
1. Where do you guys live?
2. How do you like it?
3. How minutes, with morning traffic, does it take to get to LECOM?
I was recently accepted to LECOM-B, and I'm pretty sure that I will end up attending next year. I had some questions about rotations for some of the 3rd and 4th years. Is it true that Erie gets priority for the northern states in terms of choosing rotation sites? Is there still the possibility of us LECOM-B's going up north for some rotation sites, or are we all restricted to the south?
Lastly, do we switch sites after each rotation (say, for example, after our emergency medicine rotation we move to another hospital to begin a surgery rotation), or do we have the option of staying in whatever site for multiple rotations? I may be getting ahead of myself (ie: should be worrying more about the preclinical years first), but if anyone can comment on how the rotation process works during our 3rd and 4th years, it would be greatly appreciated.
Question for current students:
I saw the book list in the portal and I was wondering if there are any books we can get ahead of time to read and browse for pretty pictures. I saw last year's schedule and noticed the anatomy bootcamp the ambassador's mentioned during the tour. I was thinking of doing a light refreshing of anatomy.
Also, do you guys recommend anything else to read prior to starting the first year? Books? Websites?
Currently have Epocrates and iTriage on my phone. I'm totally in love with the Epocrates app. I saw how both apps can be useful supplement resources during PBL sessions.
I've been accepted, dont know if I'll be matriculating yet. I was really hesitant regarding the whole rotation situation. Does anyone have more information about LECOM-B rotation sites?
I got accepted last week at LECOM-Bradenton for the Class of 2015! So excited! Now I just need to send in my deposit. My twin sister also got accepted so we're going to be roommates. Now, I need to revamp my wardrobe & start looking for apartments. Any suggestions?
I was wondering how much funds I should come in with when I get to LECOM. I know that it takes a little time for loans to come in. I am thinking that I should have enough for the rent deposit and first months rent. Is there any other financial burden I should look into like books and such, or do most people wait until the loan money comes in to make those purchases. What do you guys think? What is a good ballpark figure in terms of a start up funds when coming to LECOM?
I'm in also!! See you all in July!!
Wondering if current students could comment on rotations in florida, particularly Tampa or Orlando?
Any current students or someone you know worked through the first two years of medical school here? Wonder if this is doable, or even allowed for that matter. I wouldn't think of trying it during anatomy, but what about after? I'd probably cap my max hours a week at 24.
During anatomy, definitely don't. After that, I wouldn't recommend it but if you really, really want to spend what little free time you have working a job that won't make a dent in your loans and won't add anything substantial to your residency application, you probably could. But even if you're the kind of person who could do well in school while working, 24 hours a week is almost certainly too much.
I know of 2 people who've worked outside of school: one was a bartender (and I don't think he does it any more) and the other is a nurse practitioner who has worked a few shifts at an urgent care. I also know 3 people who work in the library evenings and weekends, and that's probably the most practical job you could have, since you can sit and study much of the time you're there. In general though, most people, including me, have decided it's not worth it.
There was a crazy dude (I think he graduated last year) who taught anatomy at a community college his first two years here... so I'm not saying you can't do it, but the sacrifices you have to make aren't worth it for most people. Even if you're set on working during school, don't make the decision to do it before you get here and see what the pace and the atmosphere are like, and how you respond to them.
Does anyone know the start date for orientation/classes?
Does anyone know the start date for orientation/classes? I was trying to find a 2011-2012 academic calendar online, but no relevant results.
Thanks.
I've got my FAFSA all ready, but do people generally start the process sooner than now? Are any of you just getting started? Any tips?