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i'm in TX and accepted for class of 2015. shoot me a pm if you want. i'm also military
i'm in TX and accepted for class of 2015. shoot me a pm if you want. i'm also military
Thanks for the info. My guess is being stationed in MS for 6 months wouldn't quite cut it.
I'll probably still apply, but with less luck.
Sorry if I came across as discouraging. Though it may make the odds a bit longer, you should certainly still apply. There are people from areas other than the SE in our class. Just not a ton. Also, I'm guessing a 36 on the MCAT can open a lot of doors.Dont stress it man. They seem to care more about ties to the south and not where youre from. Dont make up things or talk about nonsensical ties to the region but be honest about your desire to come here.
Weve got quite a few vets here already.
As for the DO/MPH thing. We have a program set up but its not with Emory...not sure how likely it would be to get that going though.
What Happens if they do change the name of GA-PCOM ? I love the PCOM name and legacy that it has and that's a big reason why I'm choosing this school over a brand new school. if this name changes when I graduate or right after, it's gonna be like a brand new school itself.
Hey Prone - The consensus opinion of current students is right in line with yours. We all value the PCOM brand and don't want to be dissociated from it. We were polled and that was a common response. We have been told that if it does happen, it will be a long way down the road. Hopefully it doesn't happen at all though. Or if it does, hopefully any new name will keep PCOM somewhere in it.
Any tips for future interviewers. Was it relatively relaxed as some people say
Any tips for future interviewers. Was it relatively relaxed as some people say
I got an interview invite last friday for March 7th! This will be my first school interview ever! I am flying in from Dallas, TX. With it a week away, I spent a great deal of money on airfare, hotel, car . Is anyone else interviewing the same day? My interview time says 11:30am. Do you guys know if I'll be done by 1:30pm?? My flight leaves at 3pm . I would love to hear from Texas applicants that have been interviewed here.
I got an interview invite last friday for March 7th! This will be my first school interview ever! I am flying in from Dallas, TX. With it a week away, I spent a great deal of money on airfare, hotel, car . Is anyone else interviewing the same day? My interview time says 11:30am. Do you guys know if I'll be done by 1:30pm?? My flight leaves at 3pm . I would love to hear from Texas applicants that have been interviewed here.
I was under that impression as well; thought we were going to hear something by yesterday but I could be mistaken. Guess we'll see what happens today.any one got recent acceptence letter from GA-PCOPM?
They were supposed to meet on Friday for Feb interviews.
Any updates please.
I was under that impression as well; thought we were going to hear something by yesterday but I could be mistaken. Guess we'll see what happens today.
I got an interview invite last friday for March 7th! This will be my first school interview ever! I am flying in from Dallas, TX. With it a week away, I spent a great deal of money on airfare, hotel, car . Is anyone else interviewing the same day? My interview time says 11:30am. Do you guys know if I'll be done by 1:30pm?? My flight leaves at 3pm . I would love to hear from Texas applicants that have been interviewed here.
I interviewed in January, admissions met on Feb. 2nd (or something like that) for my interview cycle; however, they were delayed in getting letters out, so I didn't receive my acceptance letter until Feb. 14. Basically what I am saying is be patient, admissions, as you can imagine, is really busy.
If your email says to be on campus by 9 (or 9:30) and your interview is at 11:30 am, you're part of the morning interview group. They usually finish up by noon, so you'll have plenty of time to make it to the airport.
Good luck on your interview!
It's not the kiss of death.Hey everyone!
Is anyone on hold at PCOM-GA? If so, can you shed some light on what exactly that means? I've heard from some people that it's the kiss-of-death. Is that true?
It's not the kiss of death.
I know some people who got in off the 'hold' list last year, myself included. If the process is like last year (proviso: as well as I understood it), they complete the interview season and offer places to those who they want to accept on first pass. Then they rank the hold list. Those on the top will be offered any remaining seats first. Some on the bottom may be rejected. The rest will be waitlisted and offered any seats that open through late spring and summer.
You shouldn't give up until the day classes start. I think the last guy in our class got the call a day two before that. Also, don't sit still. Keep improving yourself over the summer, keep them updated, and have your plan ready for the next pass if you need it. Demonstrated performance, desire, and persistence will prove becoming.
During the winter holidays, we get two weeks off. This is true for the first three years with the possible exception of a rotation track or two. I'm not certain how the fourth year works.This question is focused more toward current students at PCOM-GA, but I suppose I'm really just soliciting general opinions. I was taking a look at the curriculum/holiday schedule in the catalog, and I noticed that there is no holiday break whatsoever. How did all of you feel about this before starting the program, and how do you feel about it now? Also, for those of you not from GA, is there actually any time to go home and see family for the holidays? I'm of the opinion that not being able to see my family, whom I'm very close with, for 4 years is really pretty ridiculous, seeing as how no other program I've looked at/interviewed at eliminates the winter break.
This question is focused more toward current students at PCOM-GA, but I suppose I'm really just soliciting general opinions. I was taking a look at the curriculum/holiday schedule in the catalog, and I noticed that there is no holiday break whatsoever. How did all of you feel about this before starting the program, and how do you feel about it now? Also, for those of you not from GA, is there actually any time to go home and see family for the holidays? I'm of the opinion that not being able to see my family, whom I'm very close with, for 4 years is really pretty ridiculous, seeing as how no other program I've looked at/interviewed at eliminates the winter break.
I dont know what schedule you are looking at but you definitely have time off. Like Buck said we have two weeks for Winter break, a few days off for Thanksgiving which is enough to go home if you live nearby, and a week long Spring break. Youve got the summer off between 1st and 2nd year so you can spend the whole summer at home if that what you want.
I attached our schedule for this past year for anyone wants to see dates
Thanks for asking that Obi. I was curious about it too!
Can any students comment on how frequent the tests are given within the tri-mesters? ex. every 3 weeks ? are the tests cumulative ?
thanks!
if not cumulative in first year do they switch to cummulative in second year ?
how bad is that neuro block?
or do they switch to systems in third trimester right?
Just wanted to post with my new signature !
Nice, prone2xl! Did anyone by the way get an invitation to come on April 15th for a Welcome Reception and Financial Aid Workshop? And a separate card that had dates for Family & Friends meet and greet?
Not yet, did you receive that with the new student binder (which I've yet to receive) or was this an invitation mailed to you separate from the binder?
No, I have not received a new student binder. It was mailed separately in a fancy invitation card with 2 separate RSVP cards and an envelope to mail it back in.
does anyone know what the COMLEX and USMLE 1st time pass rates are for GA-PCOM? I'm having a hard time finding this info. thanks!
Does anyone know how many seats are still open at PCOM-GA? The chances to get in now are pretty slim, right?
I loved PCOM. I will be going there. WELCOME to the CLASS of 2015
Congrats!!! How did you find out you got in?? Did you receive it by mail or called Trena?? I interviewed the same day...
Nice, prone2xl! Did anyone by the way get an invitation to come on April 15th for a Welcome Reception and Financial Aid Workshop? And a separate card that had dates for Family & Friends meet and greet?
I received my invitation cards to RSVP the welcome reception/financial aid workshop. I think it said it was open to family plus one as well. I'm thinking since I'm from Florida, it'd be silly to take my parents with me, but is anyone else seriously taking their family with them to it?