January 04 -- Official Newbie Thread!

[Flash]

Since the torch has been passed, I thought we should start our own NEWBIE thread! Some people have already introduced themselves and have announced that they have been accepted in other threads, but it would be good to have all the info in one spot. I know this is a copy from the Sept class, but it is a good idea and we should roll with it...I'll start:

Name: Matt

Location: IA (from IL)

Age: 30

Married?: yes, to Jennifer (25) (wifeofdr2b)

Kids?: no

Pets?: yes, dog, but not coming

Last occupation: sales, but background in research...Biology major, back in the day

Approx. arrival on island: Dec. 17th

Comments: I am finally pursuing my dream and can't wait to become a doctor! I look forward to meeting everyone at AUC



List what ever information you feel comfortable with!

[microphage]

If you were going to copy the sept 03 class then you should at least have the "million dollar question."
(old habits die hard.... I need to look up the word "retired")

Good luck gang!

BTW, don't buy Clinical Oriented Anatomy. Tons of copies are floating around campus and it is probably an optional book for your class too. (but as ***** said, you could always use it as a bug swatter)

[MushieCookie]

I'm sure you can even buy many of your books (if not all) from us valueMD'ers. I know i'll be selling many of my books (if not all), and y'all can save us the time and effort in posting "ads" for books around campus if y'all are interested.

hmmm...

[Flash]

Ok, ok...I didn't forget....but since you mentioned it: will you loan me a milion dollars?

By the way, anyone watching TLC's "Trauma in the ER" tonight? That sure was a bad multi-amputee patient. That settles it: no motorcycle for me! Also, TLC has their new "Residents" show starting tonight, its on next.

Mushie:
If all the books are the same, I will be interested in buying them off of you...just PM me w/ the deal of the century! What apartment complex did you end up going with? I like that they worked w/ you regarding the deposit and loan check. I think I will be sending the checks back to the states...it seems that is the best way to go, based on what everyone says.

[Diegodoc]

I just sent my app off today for Jan! Hope to be seeing you all soon. Congrats on your acceptance!!

Michele

[Andrew21]

I am in for January! Just got it today. I am 23, my wife is 22, and we are PUMPED! I am waiting to hear from one other school in the carib, but everyone, in four years I will be a doc. Awesome. I still can't believe it!

Andrew Smith

[ML]

I sent my applications yesterday. Hopefully, I will be in for the Jan semester. Congrats to all of you who got accepted

Cheers......
ML

[fillupg]

Name: Phillip

Location: Houston, Texas (originally from New Mexico)

Age: 29

Married: Yes, 7 years, lovely wife Alecia (originally from Louisiana)

Kids: NO

Pets: YES, two Miniature Schnauzers and a Beta Fish, coming with us. *****Any info on bringing pets would be much appreciated*****

Current Occupation: Research Assistant, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Dictyostelium Genome Sequencing Project.

Prior Occupation: Medical Assistant, Allergy and Asthma Associates, Houston, TX, 97 to 2002; Medic, US Army, Ft. Polk, LA, 92-96.

Approx. arrival: yet to be established; however, my wife and I are planning on going to the island in late November to secure an apartment and to get aquainted with AUC.

Comments: Would be great if we could hook up with an AUC veteran while we are there to show us around and help us find an apartment and such. :-flasing

[AUCMD2006]

navy corpsman petty officer 3rd class tortured, i mean assigned, to the marines for a few memorable years.

goodluck all the new newbies

semper fi

rrod PO3
United States Marine Corps

[dtanita]

Name: Doug
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Age: 30
Married?: Darleen (27)
Kids?: no
Pets?: no
Current occupation: Systems/Network Engineer
Approx. Dec 26th 2003

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Some people wanted to know my stats so here it is. Hope this helps

Undergrad - University of California, Santa Barbara
Major - Biological Sciences
GPA - 2.9 (Science - 2.6)
MCAT - 27-O (**-9, PS-9, VB-9)

Comments: I'm incredibly greatful and excited to follow my dream. I'm looking forward to begining this new life. Congrats to all that got in!!!