Got interview alternate for Upstate. I understand this is basically a waitlist. Do students typically get off the waitlist for interview at these programs or no?
I feel that there is no right or wrong decision here. Only time can tell which one was right for you.
It all depends on your academic strength and your future plans.
You can look into non-binding programs. One of them is Nova bsdo program. It will give you some reassurance, but also allow to apply out any time and not lose your seat there.
What is the consensus on George Washington Uās 7 yr BA/MD program. Seems to be a good program based on conditional Practise MCAT score and GPA above 3.60. How is the medical school at GWU?
I did apply there and I interview in a few weeks. I just do not want to limit my options. Especially, because I havenāt seen much (Iāve shadowed primary care and some speciality medicine fields but I have never looked into any surgical fields)
1 Like
Have you received an interview call already? MY D also applied but havenāt heard from them. No email, no call.
I thought you were responding to GWU post. Has anyone got any feedback from GWU on next steps.
I heard an interview call weeks or months ago (I applied early on though). They do something called shark preview weekend at NSU where you interview for the presidential scholarship, any other razor-edge scholarships, and the program. Their first weekend is in January and they have another one in February. So, your D will most likely be offered an interview in February.
@bsmdDummy
IMO, you better wait till April end and post your top choices of acceptances and ask for feedback here. Nowadays the line between MD and DO is thinning for the most part. DOs and MDs pursue specialties in all areas, but DOs tend to enter family medicine and primary care at a higher rate than MDs. I suggest you to look into the Match list for NYITCOM and Seton Hallās for the last 2-3 years to see the trend for these 2 schools.
Did you apply to Nova BSDO? Most BSMD/BSDO programs are non-binding, some offer a guaranteed seat even if you apply out. Nova is one of them. It does not just apply out flexibility, you need to look into other factors such as COA, location, match list, support system, to shortlist your choices further and pick the best choice of college that works for you. Good luck with the rest of your applications.
1 Like
NYITCOM has an excellent reputation among DO schools and a relatively higher share of students matching competitive specialties.
Seton Hall is a new program, and we do NOT have a history of their residency matches.
While you are evaluating the programs, visit them and speak to the students there. You will get a feel of what actually happens at the colleges.
Yes, it is basically a waitlist.
Since this is basically a waitlist for an interview, very few students move from the waitlist.
1 Like
@NoviceDad
Someone posted Hackensack Meridian match-list for 2022 in SDN.
1 Like
Thank you for posting this. Please translate this for dummies like us. Is this good or bad from a BS/MD perspective of Seton/Hackensack?
GWU med school matches well. I have come across several students who have matched into elite residencies and specialties. Have at least one relative married into our extended family who matched into an elite residency and a semi hard specialty a few years ago.
2 Likes
Sorry I was reading the website wrong about Hackensack Meridian where they were claiming to be a brand new medical school. They need to change their webpage not to sound like a newbie.
Looks like they graduated a few batches of students already.
Their wikipedia page says this āHackensack Meridian School of Medicine is a private medical school in Nutley, New Jersey. When it opened in 2015, it was the first private medical school in New Jersey to open in decades. Originally affiliated with Seton Hall University, the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine became independent in 2020.ā
I still think 111k per year is very steep.
2 Likes
@texaspg
I agree, that translates to nearly half a million $$ for 4 years. One should have a fat wallet or courage to clear the loan if they are going that route. |LOL|
1 Like
@VikasP
I am not a residency expert per se, but to me, Hacjensack Meridianās match list looks on par with any middle -low-tier medical school match list. You can look into 7 most competitive medical residencies below and check these against any medical schoolās match list you are going to compare with. This school allows students to graduate after 3 years on the condition that they match within the Hackensack network - this could mean you donāt have to pay the 4th year medical school fees in this case - you may check this with them.
My take on this, choosing a field based on competitiveness is a bad idea. One should go with what they really like after exploring all the areas, usually during rotations, or even earlier in 2nd year med school.
I have known a student who is very interested in GI but it needs fellowship after internal medicine. So s/he needs to decide whether to go for a top IM program (should be fine to get into for her/his credentials) or decide to go for one of the end fields like Ophthalmology, Radiology, Anaesthesiology etc which donāt necessarily need a fellowship. Still in exploration stage having ruled out surgery. Also ruled out Otolaryngology after being a scribe for a surgeon cum cancer specialist.
Another brilliant student has been involved in dermatology from almost beginning of the BS/MD program s/he is in and finally changed mind towards Rheumatology which is again a fellowship after IM.
Have also heard of cases where someone goes into competitive residencies like Urology, regret it after a year or so and change the course. Still much better than regretting for the rest of the life.
If one is choosing a field because of prospects of money making, they are not doing justice to either themselves or the profession. To repeat myself from the past, if money making is the target, medicine is not the right field.
2 Likes
did anyone receive an update on early action results from Case Western? They were supposed to be released yesterday. But I have no updat on my portal or an email.
That was just the med school. I wonder if the combined program gives any discounts at Seton Hall for undergrad. I see over 50k per year in tuition and fees without room and board.
Did you apply to their BSMD or just UG?