May 2010

[trobins1504]

Is there anyone that is going to start in May 2010?

[tegraphile]

Man you people start early! Just kidding, good luck.

[trobins1504]

Thanks. I guess I'm just an impatient person.

[ay04]

I got accepted around this time For may the impatience is understandable.

[priyal7288]

I am in for may 2010..

[Ubuntu]

if you dont mind me asking, what were your stats for those accepted for May 2010?

[trobins1504]

GPA, 3.2 MCAT 29

Where is everyone from? I'm sorta unknown about what conditions to expect. I have worked at the Medical School for my undergrad university for a year and I more or less know what to expect from my school, but as for AUC, I was wondering if anyone knew if there is research required, clinical work required during breaks?

Thanks

Matty

[IM/Infectious_:0_Hopeful]

I am planning on Apply for admission for May 2011, when did you guys send out your application.

I was planning on sending it after grades are posted this upcoming May. So, probably around end of May. Just trying to see if you all applied around the same time?

[bogey]

...but as for AUC, I was wondering if anyone knew if there is research required, clinical work required during breaks?

Thanks

Matty

-no required research...
-during basic sciences (on st. maarten) the breaks between semesters are about 2 weeks long so no clinical work is required.

there are some opportunities to be involved in both... you can also create your own.

[priyal7288]

Just a random question.
Are there a lot of indians at AUC?

[Lemacfar]

Just a random question.
Are there a lot of indians at AUC?

plenty to go around:p

[mac03m]

Im in for may and I'm really excited! Any others from Miami going?

[priyal7288]

plenty to go around:p


oh Ok!!! thanks

[trobins1504]

Anyone from New Mexico or any other SW schools?

[dabillskid]

if you dont mind me asking, what were your stats for those accepted for May 2010?


I am in for May, Ubuntu, you know my stats already.

I am from Rochester, N.Y.

[electroshok]

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[Ubuntu]

my 2nd LOR has gone missing for the 2nd time! BLAH...I love asking my letter writer to a. write a letter b. send it twice c. fedex it for the 3rd time? does the 3 strikes your out phylosophy still apply? maybe im not supposed to get into the may class after all?

[dabillskid]

my 2nd LOR has gone missing for the 2nd time! BLAH...I love asking my letter writer to a. write a letter b. send it twice c. fedex it for the 3rd time? does the 3 strikes your out phylosophy still apply? maybe im not supposed to get into the may class after all?

you get the green light yet?

[dreileen]

my 2nd LOR has gone missing for the 2nd time! BLAH...I love asking my letter writer to a. write a letter b. send it twice c. fedex it for the 3rd time? does the 3 strikes your out phylosophy still apply? maybe im not supposed to get into the may class after all?

I used the Interfolio service. It is possible for your letter writer to upload the LOR on the internet and you will know instantly that it has arrived. Then you can send it to as many people as you need. It is a small fee, but with the instant upload, it won't get lost.

[Emergency]

Hi all! I applied last week and have a quick question. I was wondering what is the time frame for acceptance once your file is complete? Also, I too recommend Interfolio. My LOR's were recieved three days after I requested them sent.

[Ubuntu]

you get the green light yet?

nothing yet...long story but they wanted another LOR and my UG is on winter break now and I had a hard time getting ahold of some faculty...one should be in the mail now but blah...yeah I thought about doing a letter service but it completely slipped my mind when I went and got my letters...no worries though

[SalamaSeed]

C'mon U, pull it together. Besides you know your not supposed to go to AUC.

[dabillskid]

Hi all! I applied last week and have a quick question. I was wondering what is the time frame for acceptance once your file is complete? Also, I too recommend Interfolio. My LOR's were recieved three days after I requested them sent.

You should probably know in 3 weeks or so. I was put on a waitlist for an extra month and then got in. But expect about 3 weeks if MEAS is on top of your game. They will call you and tell you what the consensus is and they will follow up what they told you on the phone with a letter.

[dabillskid]

You should probably know in 3 weeks or so. I was put on a waitlist for an extra month and then got in. But expect about 3 weeks if MEAS is on top of *your* game. They will call you and tell you what the consensus is and they will follow up what they told you on the phone with a letter.

*their* i meant

[sand05]

hello guys! Just got THE CALL lol see you in MAY!!!!

[Ubuntu]

C'mon U, pull it together. Besides you know your not supposed to go to AUC.

lol yeah.....if I could hear anything back from SGU that would be great! I finally just heard from my advisor after emailing around to even find out who it was! ...Ross is the only one that has been on point with keeping me informed and getting my an interview...speaking of which I need to book my flight but keep pushing it back hoping to hear an acceptance from AUC so I dont have to spend another 300

[Ubuntu]

hello guys! Just got THE CALL lol see you in MAY!!!!

congrats!

oh and the word is on VMD that Ross's may class is already full...eff THAT!:crazy:

[SalamaSeed]

*their* i meant

Just hit the edit button on the post, and change the language... you dont need to edit with another post.

[SalamaSeed]

lol yeah.....if I could hear anything back from SGU that would be great! I finally just heard from my advisor after emailing around to even find out who it was! ...Ross is the only one that has been on point with keeping me informed and getting my an interview...speaking of which I need to book my flight but keep pushing it back hoping to hear an acceptance from AUC so I dont have to spend another 300

They were really on top of my app.... but there are still some spots left in our class so I would think they are busy getting them filled. After the Jan class is done, they will work diligently on the Aug class.

What is the flight for?

[SalamaSeed]

congrats!

oh and the word is on VMD that Ross's may class is already full...eff THAT!:crazy:

and I read on here that its 600... how can you learn with that many ppl? And WHERE are those rotation spots coming from?

[MedMan87]

and I read on here that its 600... how can you learn with that many ppl? And WHERE are those rotation spots coming from?

I'm at the app stage and i feel that although ross has a great reputation, the speed that the May2010 class filled up with 600 warm bodies alarms me :eek:

[SalamaSeed]

I'm at the app stage and i feel that although ross has a great reputation, the speed that the May2010 class filled up with 600 warm bodies alarms me :eek:

I dont doubt that Ross is a great school (personally I dont know much about it) but what is the quality of said warm bodies?

[MedMan87]

I dont doubt that Ross is a great school (personally I dont know much about it) but what is the quality of said warm bodies?

Certainly the quality is more apt than say that of MUA or other 2nd tiers!

[dabillskid]

and I read on here that its 600... how can you learn with that many ppl? And WHERE are those rotation spots coming from?

They are not there. I think something crazy like 30-40% drop out of Ross. The attrition rate at AUC according to their page on here is only 7.5% which seems pretty solid. Its no 1% like american MD programs but it is still solid. I am excited to only have around 100 in this upcoming May class. That I can handle.

[Ubuntu]

flights for my Ross int...flying out to denver and back same day...and im with bills about Ross attrition...but I would take Ross over any second tier school any day even with a high attrition

[SalamaSeed]

flights for my Ross int...flying out to denver and back same day...and im with bills about Ross attrition...but I would take Ross over any second tier school any day even with a high attrition

Why do you insist on irking me with all this talk of other schools? You know you'll be here in Aug.

[Ubuntu]

Why do you insist on irking me with all this talk of other schools? You know you'll be here in Aug.

lol i'd love to appease you....however.....who knows...and I dont me the "who" knows lol..

[SalamaSeed]

lol i'd love to appease you....however.....who knows...and I dont me the "who" knows lol..

You better start appeasing me. I feel bad that you have to fly somewhere for an interview though... that sucks.

[Ubuntu]

You better start appeasing me. I feel bad that you have to fly somewhere for an interview though... that sucks.


yesss master :hail:...it'll be okay I think...minus spending the 350 on a plane ticket and a car for the whole 10 hours im out there! Im swinging back through Minneapolis though so it'll be nice to kick it in the cities for a long weekend

[medschoolgrl82]

Beautiful fully furnished two bedroom with a lagoon view 2 mins walk to school! I deal location. Please email me for details at rbrkc @ aol . com

[sand05]

Where are you guys flying in from? I am coming from California :)

[Traveldoc]

I'm starting May 2010 :). I'm flying down from Arizona...it'll be quite a different experience I imagine!

[Ubuntu]

yup, got the acceptance....choices choices...

[trobins1504]

I will be flying in from New Mexico. It really will be 100% different

[bianchicm]

I need more posts!

[bianchicm]

where in AZ? that's where I'm from

[Ubuntu]

I need more posts!

lol there is a thread just to increase your post count..but this works too

[SalamaSeed]

lol there is a thread just to increase your post count..but this works too

c'mon U... thats what a spam thread is for.

To the fellow post increaser: Feel free to increase your post count in the "increase your post count" thread in the "relaxing Lounge" forum, here... or in the Who?

[Ubuntu]

c'mon U... thats what a spam thread is for.

To the fellow post increaser: Feel free to increase your post count in the "increase your post count" thread in the "relaxing Lounge" forum, here... or in the Who?

way to shamelessly (sp?!) plug the who...this is AUC so maybe you should plug the banter?...:decision:

[Ubuntu]

What's everyone doing for housing? and is there a facebook group started yet or no?

[mofogx]

What's everyone doing for housing? and is there a facebook group started yet or no?

I really want to check out Cote D'Azure or something else within walking distance of the campus that is less than $1000/month. I could probably get away with living in the dorms for a semester, but only a two bedroom and I hope that they don't charge extra for utilities. Is the internet in the dorms as restrictive as I heard it was?

[Ubuntu]

I really want to check out Cote D'Azure or something else within walking distance of the campus that is less than $1000/month. I could probably get away with living in the dorms for a semester, but only a two bedroom and I hope that they don't charge extra for utilities. Is the internet in the dorms as restrictive as I heard it was?

not a clue...yah im throwin around living in the dorms 1st sem just for lack of hassle...but then I need to find a place for ~1000 or less hopefully...

[nyygymnast]

Just got accepted today for May 2010. Flying in from Las Vegas, NV. Thinking about dorms for the first year :)

[mofogx]

Is anyone else planning on flying out from JFK or Newark?

[theglovesuper20]

In for 10!.. I mean may 2010.

Flying in from Seattle, WA. Aren't the dorms decent?.. and whats this talk about 'restricted internet'?

[pkk_]

restrictive in the sense that, you can't do P2P programs, and sometimes the speeds may slow down especially when everyone is on campus studying... you know the stuff you weren't allowed to do in undergrad, well depends on which institution you went to

Otherwise than that, the free "constant" electricity (all the AC you can use! great for the summer months, so I need to find one of you people and shack up) and "free" water is pretty good, not having to deal with the local utility company, oh you'll love that, and whatnot.
The dorms = best place to live, nice and close, especially when you need to take that mid-day nap before you enter anatomy lab, and change cloths after you get out of anatomy lab.

Also, goooooooooooood luck trying to find a decent place under $1000 after utilities, it's do-able but just don't expect it.

[Ubuntu]

restrictive in the sense that, you can't do P2P programs, and sometimes the speeds may slow down especially when everyone is on campus studying... you know the stuff you weren't allowed to do in undergrad, well depends on which institution you went to

Otherwise than that, the free "constant" electricity (all the AC you can use! great for the summer months, so I need to find one of you people and shack up) and "free" water is pretty good, not having to deal with the local utility company, oh you'll love that, and whatnot.
The dorms = best place to live, nice and close, especially when you need to take that mid-day nap before you enter anatomy lab, and change cloths after you get out of anatomy lab.

Also, goooooooooooood luck trying to find a decent place under $1000 after utilities, it's do-able but just don't expect it.

good lookin out on the post...obviously everyone wants to find the best place for a cheap price but we all know how that goes...

[theglovesuper20]

restrictive in the sense that, you can't do P2P programs, and sometimes the speeds may slow down especially when everyone is on campus studying... you know the stuff you weren't allowed to do in undergrad, well depends on which institution you went to

Otherwise than that, the free "constant" electricity (all the AC you can use! great for the summer months, so I need to find one of you people and shack up) and "free" water is pretty good, not having to deal with the local utility company, oh you'll love that, and whatnot.
The dorms = best place to live, nice and close, especially when you need to take that mid-day nap before you enter anatomy lab, and change cloths after you get out of anatomy lab.

Also, goooooooooooood luck trying to find a decent place under $1000 after utilities, it's do-able but just don't expect it.

Thanks for the reply and info! So no downloading those torrents eh..

Does anyone know if skype or vonage work with the dorm internet?.. and if someone has skype or vonage, does it work well?.. what would I need to set that up?

Thanks

[Rfisher]

Everyone uses skype. It works well in the dorms. I dont think anyone uses vonage.

[pkk_]

I think Voyage was blocked due to Bandwidth restraints or something other ** reason. But, if you are still in the states, I recommend trying to get a Google Voice number, this will let you text to home on your computer. Also if you want, there is a way to make Gvoice calls for free, although this may be a little more convoluted

[Ubuntu]

I'm just going to rock skype via wifi on the iphone...

[theglovesuper20]

Hey guys,

I got my admissions packet finally and was going through it. It lists a bunch of immunizations that we need to have and I have almost all of them. Then the last one says "influenza".

Which influenza shot do we need?.. the seasonal or the H1N1?
Also.. we don't need to be immunized for varicella if we've already had chicken pox as a kid right?.. They just aren't very clear in what they want on those forms.

Can anyone help answer these questions?.. I appreciate it!

Thanks

[Ubuntu]

Hey guys,

I got my admissions packet finally and was going through it. It lists a bunch of immunizations that we need to have and I have almost all of them. Then the last one says "influenza".

Which influenza shot do we need?.. the seasonal or the H1N1?
Also.. we don't need to be immunized for varicella if we've already had chicken pox as a kid right?.. They just aren't very clear in what they want on those forms.

Can anyone help answer these questions?.. I appreciate it!

Thanks

No we shouldnt need varicella if you've had chicken pox already...as for influenza...bah...not sure...I have to go in and get some blood drawn and get my TB and such...let me know if you find out about the influenza...that dang sheet is the last thing I have left before I can send all that paperwork back in...although we do have another 2 months pretty much before it needs to be in..

[theglovesuper20]

Why do you need to get your blood drawn for?.. Hep C?

Man.. I need to get some travel immunizations as well.. since i'm going to be traveling in the next month or so. So many needle sticks!.. gosh!

oh well.. its cool I guess.

Who do you suggest I find out the influenza info from?

[Ubuntu]

Why do you need to get your blood drawn for?.. Hep C?

HIV

Man.. I need to get some travel immunizations as well.. since i'm going to be traveling in the next month or so. So many needle sticks!.. gosh!

oh well.. its cool I guess.

Who do you suggest I find out the influenza info from?

id call MEAS and see what they say...

[Traveldoc]

The influenza one I submitted was the H1N1 shot...and they accepted that, so I'm assuming that was the one they wanted lol. I'd double check though!

[Malli]

How large is the May class?

[AlanLeeKU]

How large is the May class?

Last May class had 91

[Ubuntu]

The influenza one I submitted was the H1N1 shot...and they accepted that, so I'm assuming that was the one they wanted lol. I'd double check though!

nice nice...any "official" word on the shot via MEAS?

[mofogx]

I just sent in my enrollment deposit for May. We'll see what happens now.

[Ubuntu]

I just sent in my enrollment deposit for May. We'll see what happens now.

yeah Ill let you know when I find out...they just got mine late last week...

[theglovesuper20]

So I contacted my admissions counselor and he said we need the "seasonal flu vaccine".. so yeah I guess thats the one I'll be getting.

Anyone reserve a dorm yet?
How many days before the semester are you guys trying to get there by?
Anyone find a good deal on airline tickets?

[Ubuntu]

So I contacted my admissions counselor and he said we need the "seasonal flu vaccine".. so yeah I guess thats the one I'll be getting.

Anyone reserve a dorm yet?

I sent my housing request form in last week...hopefully hear something back this week and then get my money in soon after that.

How many days before the semester are you guys trying to get there by?
It don't know when we can move in yet...and it depends on flights. I wouldn't mind getting down there that thursday before schools starts and hotel it for a night or 2.

Anyone find a good deal on airline tickets?
I've been able to find some for a little over 600 rount trip from Minnesota...im trying to figure out if I want to come home between 1st and 2nd sem or just stay down until xmas and save a 600-700...? anybody have thoughts?

[theglovesuper20]

I've been able to find some for a little over 600 rount trip from Minnesota...im trying to figure out if I want to come home between 1st and 2nd sem or just stay down until xmas and save a 600-700...? anybody have thoughts?

Yeah.. I know what you mean. For me, it makes sense to come back up... then again between 1st and 2nd semester we may have to find another place to live if we get kicked out of the dorms.. so I dunnoo yet..

[pkk_]

After the semester, especially for winter semester, you will definitely want to go home, or at least have some friends and family come down to you. You will find that many people won't be on the island, usually there will be a couple of students, but otherwise you are pretty by yourself.

Also, winter semester break is the longest of the 3, and it is well worth the money to go back home. You will be glad that you can return to real civilization! Although, you do get used to the daily life of a medical student, and may start missing it... well anyways As for switching places from the dorms, it depends on where you go. Usually if you have made some good friends, which you definitely will unless you are a total recluse, you can store your stuff at somebodies apartment and fly in a couple of days early and move into your new place.

[Afrodoc]

Hi, I have been accepted for May 2010 and I am looking for a mate to share an off-campus apt with. The total cost is $1400 and utilities is $200-$250. That means we will be paying $800-$825 a month each. Please email me if you are interested, thanks.

Contact: (917) 991 7726

[theglovesuper20]

Another question:

On our admissions packet, under the require immunizations listed, it asks for a "titer count". I have all of the immunizations, but does this mean that we have to get bloodwork done and have these titers counted?

My insurance doesn't cover anything!


Thanks.

[Rfisher]

Another question:

On our admissions packet, under the require immunizations listed, it asks for a "titer count". I have all of the immunizations, but does this mean that we have to get bloodwork done and have these titers counted?

My insurance doesn't cover anything!


Thanks.

It depends. If the immunizations were done a while ago, they will need to take a titer level to confirm you still have immunity. If they were recent, you should be good.


My insurance doesn't cover anything!

You should be nice and ready for when you arrive then. The school mandated insurance also does not cover anything.

[SalamaSeed]

Another question:

On our admissions packet, under the require immunizations listed, it asks for a "titer count". I have all of the immunizations, but does this mean that we have to get bloodwork done and have these titers counted?

My insurance doesn't cover anything!
It depends. If the immunizations were done a while ago, they will need to take a titer level to confirm you still have immunity. If they were recent, you should be good.

Just because you received the immunizations, doesnt mean you are immune... thus why schools want a titer. And I am sorry to say that even for more recent vaccines you will need to get a titer. Most schools require Hep B at least, and may require Varicella. If you havent ever gotten vaccinated for Hep B then you probably just need to show that you started the series. Some ppl had chicken pox, and thus should be immune to it, but may not be, and some were vaccinated, but it could have not taken.

This stuff is more important for clinicals, and you will definitely need to show titers for that.

*If you get the titers done now, save the paper work... it is good for life, so you will never have to get another Hep B titer.

[theglovesuper20]

Just because you received the immunizations, doesnt mean you are immune... thus why schools want a titer. And I am sorry to say that even for more recent vaccines you will need to get a titer. Most schools require Hep B at least, and may require Varicella. If you havent ever gotten vaccinated for Hep B then you probably just need to show that you started the series. Some ppl had chicken pox, and thus should be immune to it, but may not be, and some were vaccinated, but it could have not taken.

This stuff is more important for clinicals, and you will definitely need to show titers for that.

*If you get the titers done now, save the paper work... it is good for life, so you will never have to get another Hep B titer.

Thanks. I'll just get it all done now. I hope its just one blood draw.

[Ubuntu]

blah..yeah I have insurance..but just such a high deductible that it really doesnt matter unless I get into some horrible situation....and of course my PCP's nurse didn't get him the paperwork the other day wheN i dropped it off so I had to go drop it off again..I really didn't want to set up an appt just to go through all this crap but it looks like I may need to

[theglovesuper20]

So finally got all my tests done... just gotta wait for the results. Gotta secure a dorm now. And financial aid / loans of course. So expensive!

[Ubuntu]

So finally got all my tests done... just gotta wait for the results. Gotta secure a dorm now. And financial aid / loans of course. So expensive!

yeah go in Monday to hopefully finish all the tests....waiting on housing still..and loans...ugh...

[Malli]

Can someone make a facebook group?

[Rfisher]

Can someone make a facebook group?


Why ask someone else to do what you can do yourself? :dancing:

[RatherBeGolfing]

Hello all. Just got accepted for the May 2010 class. Coming down from Michigan. Look forward to meeting everyone.

[Ubuntu]

Hello all. Just got accepted for the May 2010 class. Coming down from Michigan. Look forward to meeting everyone.

congrats on the acceptance...less than 3 months away!

[Malli]

Why ask someone else to do what you can do yourself? :dancing:

i'll pass on that lol

[Ubuntu]

fine ill make a group sometime tonight if I get a chance..damn facebook

[Ubuntu]

AUC School of Medicine - May Class of 2014 | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=308175128402#!/group.php?v=info&gid=308175128402)

lets see if we can have more than 10 people in the group before school starts

[dewdrops2010]

I'm flying in from Hawaii, if I end up choosinging AUC. I was kind of hoping to not end up on another island, but oh well.

[Ubuntu]

I'm flying in from Hawaii, if I end up choosinging AUC. I was kind of hoping to not end up on another island, but oh well.

congrats on the acceptance...dont know what to tell you about the whole island thing...;)

[mofogx]

I just checked my statement and AUC processed my enrollment fees, now I don't even know where to start with Visas, immunizations, books, etc...

[Ubuntu]

I just checked my statement and AUC processed my enrollment fees, now I don't even know where to start with Visas, immunizations, books, etc...

I feel ya...I just got the call from the docs office that all my paperwork, tb, blah blah blah are all finished and I get to go pick it up after work...I guess i'd get started on your health stuff asap because that has taken me the longest...that and finaid but im not really hurrying on that...something about borrowing large amounts of money just doesnt sit well with me...once all my paperwork/admin stuff is DONE then ill worry about books and such...

[mofogx]

I feel ya...I just got the call from the docs office that all my paperwork, tb, blah blah blah are all finished and I get to go pick it up after work...I guess i'd get started on your health stuff asap because that has taken me the longest...that and finaid but im not really hurrying on that...something about borrowing large amounts of money just doesnt sit well with me...once all my paperwork/admin stuff is DONE then ill worry about books and such...

Cool, cool... I just feel so nervous about starting med school, I feel like I don't know anything, and I have to fix my study habits ASAP.

[Ubuntu]

Cool, cool... I just feel so nervous about starting med school, I feel like I don't know anything, and I have to fix my study habits ASAP.

Im pretty sure we all have something to work on...either study habbits or test taking skills ;)...and im in your boat...only thing to do is just get down there and get it done...period. When are you flying down?

[Rfisher]

I saw you guys mentioned books. DO NOT get the books from the AUC bookstore! HUGE waste of money. You can get what you need on VMD classifieds or at the 1st semester sale that will be the first weekend of classes.

[Ubuntu]

boom...plane ticket...check...when is everyone arriving? april 30th here

[dewdrops2010]

You're coming April 30th??? That's so soon! When is the last day that we absolutely have to be at the school by? I haven't gotten my info packet yet..

[Ubuntu]

You're coming April 30th??? That's so soon! When is the last day that we absolutely have to be at the school by? I haven't gotten my info packet yet..

eh im not sure when we HAVE to be there by....i picked the 30th because it was the best for my flight...cheapest/no long lay over! I think orientation starts May 4th....so I'd say the 3rd? Also, I was told if you are living in campus housing that it should be open the 29th or the 30th to move in...

[mofogx]

boom...plane ticket...check...when is everyone arriving? april 30th here

Probably the last week of April as well, no plane ticket yet though.

[sandhusx]

Hi,
I will be entering in may as well...
I m indian- so thats two of us!!!
:p

[DocMoz]

Hey guys, I figured I would throw my own hat into the ring. Accepted for May 2010, sent out the deposit, coming from Connecticut

[Ubuntu]

Hey guys, I figured I would throw my own hat into the ring. Accepted for May 2010, sent out the deposit, coming from Connecticut

congrats...see ya in a few months

[DocMoz]

Thanks, Ubuntu, looking forward to it. Anyone else a bit concerned about the types of residency programs AUC students are matching into? It seems all you ever read is how IMG students are receiving all types of prejudice during Match. However, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at the hosital I work at is a Carib grad who said he had no problems. Thoughts? (and yes, I know this subject has been beaten to death in other places, just curious what new students thought)

[Ubuntu]

Thanks, Ubuntu, looking forward to it. Anyone else a bit concerned about the types of residency programs AUC students are matching into? It seems all you ever read is how IMG students are receiving all types of prejudice during Match. However, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at the hosital I work at is a Carib grad who said he had no problems. Thoughts? (and yes, I know this subject has been beaten to death in other places, just curious what new students thought)

eh...the carib/IMG grads that I know have had no issues matching but they did bring up all the stigma and such. I met with an Irish grad a few months ago and some programs wouldn't look at him because they thought he didn't speak english because he was an IMG? FUNNY! but he ended up matching at Mayo so it can't be that bad :) I guess for the future as long as you are realistic and aren't expecting to match derm/rads/ortho it should be okay. As most everyone agrees, matching will become harder and harder form IMG/FMGs. I guess I want primary care and would be totally fine being in a community program so I havn't thought all that much about the "what if" i don't match cat surg/gas/EM...but eh

[Aliwow]

Starting May semester to…..

[Ubuntu]

Starting May semester to…..

congrats...2 months and counting

[MajikalMan]

I was accepted to AUC a month ago and since then, I've been waiting to hear back from SGU. Up til now it's been between AUC and SGU. Although, SGU was my first choice and the interview went well, I think I'm gonna go ahead and send the deposit to AUC, mainly because of the cost disparity and the smaller class sizes, so I guess I'll be joining you guys in May.

Anyone else flying in from Miami?

[theglovesuper20]

So MEAS lost half of my documents. Freakin lovely.

[mofogx]

So MEAS lost half of my documents. Freakin lovely.

How? What did they lose?

[theglovesuper20]

I sent in my scholarship letter, health clearance certificate, and the police report with my passport photos for the resident visa thing all in the SAME envelope. Apparently all they have is my scholarship letter. Thats just wonderful.

[mofogx]

I sent in my scholarship letter, health clearance certificate, and the police report with my passport photos for the resident visa thing all in the SAME envelope. Apparently all they have is my scholarship letter. Thats just wonderful.

Wow, how they can lose that stuff is beyond me... everything I have sent them, I did so overnight and called them to make sure they received them. I'm worried now, because I still have to send the health clearance, police letter, and passport photos which I just took.

I'd call them again and talk to others that may have handled your envelope.

[theglovesuper20]

Yeah. The person I've been in contact with said he is going to ask around. I'm sure they have it somewhere. They probably filed them in different places. Hopefully I don't have to do it all over again. I only have copies of stuff.. no more originals.

I'll call them again tomorrow.

[Ubuntu]

bah no good...I just mailed the rest of my stuff in last week...should be there but I need to call and make sure...hopefully they find your stuff

[theglovesuper20]

I hope so too man.

[Ubuntu]

I hope so too man.

yeah....i'm in your same boat if mine doesn't show...I have all copies and no more originals...blah

[mofogx]

So, if I don't have a valid passport, how do I go about getting one?

[Afrodoc]

I hope so too man.


You can fax some of your documents to them. but with those like the scholarship letter, they will want u to mail that. Call and ask them which documents u can fax.

Health clearance form can be a bitch cuz they ask for a lotta unnecessary stuf, like asking your doctor to add a personal note to your X-ray results. Also don't forget ask for a printed lab results for all the immunization in addition to the health clearance form from AUC which your doctor has to fill out.

I just mailed (ceritified mail) in my financial aid documents this morning. I'm also starting in May, see ya.

[Ubuntu]

So, if I don't have a valid passport, how do I go about getting one?

I'd get on that asap...go down to your court house and fill out the paperwork...they can take a while to get to you unless you expedite the process...which costs a hundred bucks or so if I remember correct...regardless...get down and get the process started asap

[dewdrops2010]

Do you guys know anything about the dissolution of the Netherland Antilles? It's supposed to happen October 10th of this year. I'm wondering what effect this will have on those of us starting in this year. I called my advisor about this, but his response was rather vague (it sounded like he didn't know much about it). Thanks!

[SalamaSeed]

Do you guys know what the male to female ration at AUC is? From the representation on this thread... Im feeling like you guys are going to be a bit lonely. :rolleyes:

[Ubuntu]

Do you guys know anything about the dissolution of the Netherland Antilles? It's supposed to happen October 10th of this year. I'm wondering what effect this will have on those of us starting in this year. I called my advisor about this, but his response was rather vague (it sounded like he didn't know much about it). Thanks!

not really sure....I heard about it a while ago and was pretty much told that it was no big deal..


Do you guys know what the male to female ration at AUC is? From the representation on this thread... Im not feeling like you guys are going to be a bit lonely. :rolleyes:

you're NOT feeling...? hmmm I wonder how far Grenada is...

[mofogx]

Do you guys know what the male to female ration at AUC is? From the representation on this thread... Im not feeling like you guys are going to be a bit lonely. :rolleyes:

Meh, not too worried about it, more excited about taking advantage of the blessing that is attending medical school.

[SalamaSeed]

Meh, not too worried about it, more excited about taking advantage of the blessing that is attending medical school.

You'll be fine for about a week then the stress will start, and you'll go on the prowl.

[SalamaSeed]

you're NOT feeling...? hmmm I wonder how far Grenada is...

I cant do anything right. :rolleyes:

[Ubuntu]

I cant do anything right. :rolleyes:

oh im sure that isn't true

[DocMoz]

So, if I don't have a valid passport, how do I go about getting one?

Here is my advice: The average passport fee is $95. The current processing time is 4-6 weeks. There is a $25 processing fee that is accrued no matter what. So call it $120. Then, if you need it expedited, the fee is $60. This ensures you will receive your passport in 2-3 weeks ( good timing for right now). Total cost: $180. Finally, you can schedule an appointment at a passport processing center for "passports required for foreign visas". Not sure what happens here. Either way, you can find this info on the US Gov website for passports. I would spend the extra $60, get it in 2-3 weeks, and not worrry about it. Let me know if you need more info, I will look it up for you

[DocMoz]

You'll be fine for about a week then the stress will start, and you'll go on the prowl.


God, you make me excited for A&P..........

[theglovesuper20]

Wow.. so Now I have to get another police report because they want an "original".. Another $30 great.. I still don't get how they can lose my documents. I sent it all in one envelope.. and they get one document out of that envelope and don't know what happened to the rest. What a pain...

[SalamaSeed]

God, you make me excited for A&P..........

Are you going grocery shopping?

[Ubuntu]

Wow.. so Now I have to get another police report because they want an "original".. Another $30 great.. I still don't get how they can lose my documents. I sent it all in one envelope.. and they get one document out of that envelope and don't know what happened to the rest. What a pain...

ugh now im dreading my call in...fingers crossed they got everything...they received everything on monday via my delivery confirmation...

[DocMoz]

Are you going grocery shopping?

The A&P stores around here only sell booze. So, yes

[dewdrops2010]

Was anyone else asked by his/her admissions counselor to send in a background check/letter of good conduct? The closest thing I can get to that is the FBI Identification Record, aka "fingerprinting". Am I on the right track? Dealing with the FBI sounds major...

[Ubuntu]

Was anyone else asked by his/her admissions counselor to send in a background check/letter of good conduct? The closest thing I can get to that is the FBI Identification Record, aka "fingerprinting". Am I on the right track? Dealing with the FBI sounds major...

Yeah everyone has to send a letter of good standing for a temp resident permit. Ugh..I think you are off track...just go to your local polic station/court house and ask them for a letter of good standing...they should know what you're talking about

[AlanLeeKU]

Was anyone else asked by his/her admissions counselor to send in a background check/letter of good conduct? The closest thing I can get to that is the FBI Identification Record, aka "fingerprinting". Am I on the right track? Dealing with the FBI sounds major...

Fingerprinting is fine. My city didn't give letter of good standings and the admissions lady said that fingerprinting would work.

[Ubuntu]

Fingerprinting is fine. My city didn't give letter of good standings and the admissions lady said that fingerprinting would work.

hmm interesting...good to know

[Rfisher]

Yeah, fingerprinting is more than you need. Just ask for a simple letter saying they have no records of you committing a crime.


Was anyone else asked by his/her admissions counselor to send in a background check/letter of good conduct? The closest thing I can get to that is the FBI Identification Record, aka "fingerprinting". Am I on the right track? Dealing with the FBI sounds major...

[rh70236]

anyone looking for a roommate for may??

[dewdrops2010]

How long did fingerprinting take to do?

[dewdrops2010]

Fingerprinting is fine. My city didn't give letter of good standings and the admissions lady said that fingerprinting would work.

Sorry, I was trying to ask this person. :doh:
How long did the process of fingerprinting take?

[AlanLeeKU]

Sorry, I was trying to ask this person. :doh:
How long did the process of fingerprinting take?

The actual process takes like 5min.

At the police station the people didn't really have anyone assigned to do it... so a nice lady with a gun brought me to the back and fingerprinted me on a machine. No ink required.

[Phrenic]

It took 3 weeks from getting my prints taken to getting my letter of good standing. It was a bit of a pain in the *** because my local PD said they weren't authorized to write such a letter and couldn't provide me any direction (they had no idea where to send me). Ultimately I had to go through the state to get what I needed.

[Aliwow]

Guys I just received the financial aid package and it looks very scary. The projected 1st and 2 semesters’ fees are about 63,800. Do they have 3 semesters per year or its two semesters?

Tuition: 14500
Housing: 5500
(Boards:3500), I understand all the other stuff what is this boards for 1st semester?

[SalamaSeed]

Guys I just received the financial aid package and it looks very scary. The projected 1st and 2 semesters’ fees are about 63,800. Do they have 3 semesters per year or its two semesters?

Tuition: 14500
Housing: 5500
(Boards:3500), I understand all the other stuff what is this boards for 1st semester?


Board usually refers to living fees... food, spending money, personal stuff.

[Aliwow]

Do we really need that in board? Also do we really need all that expenses? Like books 700, supplies 2700 transportation 3000, personal expense 3000….

[AlanLeeKU]

Do we really need that in board? Also do we really need all that expenses? Like books 700, supplies 2700 transportation 3000, personal expense 3000….



Would you rather be caught with too little or too much cash at the end of your 1st semester?

Withdraw the max for the first 2 semesters and scale back as needed.

Deposit for your apartment after 1st semester can be 4k+

[SalamaSeed]

Great advice. You wont have a clue what kinda money you will wind up spending... a lot of it has to do with if you eat out a lot. You can say you wont, but when precious study hours are taken up with food shopping and cooking, then getting take out is pretty appealing. Take the money now, and if you dont use some of it take less next time.

[Ubuntu]

I just finished all my finaid stuff and got the final approval from my mistress Sallie Mae. I agree with taking out max/near max for sem 1/2 and going from there the rest of the time...we will also have a lot of first time expenses between 1st and 2nd sem with housing

[SalamaSeed]

I just finished all my finaid stuff and got the final approval from my mistress Sallie Mae. I agree with taking out max/near max for sem 1/2 and going from there the rest of the time...we will also have a lot of first time expenses between 1st and 2nd sem with housing

Me and Sallie Mae are in a committed relationship.

[Ubuntu]

Me and Sallie Mae are in a committed relationship.

Oh she has yet to even put out for me but she's already got me by the "gulp"

[oa2163]

Is anyone else planning on flying out from JFK or Newark?


I am coming from NY :) very exited

[oa2163]

I've been able to find some for a little over 600 rount trip from Minnesota...im trying to figure out if I want to come home between 1st and 2nd sem or just stay down until xmas and save a 600-700...? anybody have thoughts?


wow, thats expensive, It is 164 round trip from NY

[oa2163]

I feel ya...I just got the call from the docs office that all my paperwork, tb, blah blah blah are all finished and I get to go pick it up after work...I guess i'd get started on your health stuff asap because that has taken me the longest...that and finaid but im not really hurrying on that...something about borrowing large amounts of money just doesnt sit well with me...once all my paperwork/admin stuff is DONE then ill worry about books and such...


I wonder if we can buy books that are older edition, it worked well for me in college and i saved tons of money.

[Ubuntu]

wow, thats expensive, It is 164 round trip from NY

wow that's dirt cheap...but I think it also depends on when you fly back...I booked for dec 19th return which is during peak travel to SXM so who knows....congrats on the acceptance as well

[mofogx]

wow, thats expensive, It is 164 round trip from NY

WHAT? 164? From what airport? what airline? How did you get your tickets? I want to leave from JFK or EWR but can't find a round trip fare for less than $400.

[Ubuntu]

WHAT? 164? From what airport? what airline? How did you get your tickets? I want to leave from JFK or EWR but can't find a round trip fare for less than $400.

seriously...it would be cheaper for me to fly out through NY from Minnesota if I could get RT airfare for 160ish

[mofogx]

seriously...it would be cheaper for me to fly out through NY from Minnesota if I could get RT airfare for 160ish

I'm thinking that oa2163 either confused one-way with roundtrip, or is flat out lying.

[savanah718]

i have a set of 140 usmle step 1 type questions and im finding it very hard to solve it.coud you solve it for me?

it will be a grt help.

[Ubuntu]

I'm thinking that oa2163 either confused one-way with roundtrip, or is flat out lying.

yeah no clue...I dont think I could even find a roundtrip from Minneapolis to Chicago for 150...doesn't matter to me, my flights are booked and they are about as direct as I can get from the upper midwest

[citizenimg]

Yeah i've been looking all over the NE and SE, cheapest return i've found is $360, and that's not in peak season.

[zshaikhmd]

Just a random question.
Are there a lot of indians at AUC?

uh yea there are quite a few

[oa2163]

I'm thinking that oa2163 either confused one-way with roundtrip, or is flat out lying.

yeap, you are right, i was confusing, round trip with one way, i just checked again, it is 164 just one way. and it comes out to 435 both ways. Damn... its expensive. I was hoping i would be going home often,ohh... well... i guess my plans just changed.

[Ubuntu]

yeap, you are right, i was confusing, round trip with one way, i just checked again, it is 164 just one way. and it comes out to 435 both ways. Damn... its expensive. I was hoping i would be going home often,ohh... well... i guess my plans just changed.

atleast you figured it out now

[SalamaSeed]

yeap, you are right, i was confusing, round trip with one way, i just checked again, it is 164 just one way. and it comes out to 435 both ways. Damn... its expensive. I was hoping i would be going home often,ohh... well... i guess my plans just changed.

you guys are so spoiled if you think $400 is expensive. :rolleyes:

[mofogx]

you guys are so spoiled if you think $400 is expensive. :rolleyes:

Never that. $400 is awesome for a direct round trip to SXM. Even then, that would not stop me from jumping on a deal if one exists. Come on, who wouldn't jump at the chance to fly such a distance for less than $200?

[Ubuntu]

Never that. $400 is awesome for a direct round trip to SXM. Even then, that would not stop me from jumping on a deal if one exists. Come on, who wouldn't jump at the chance to fly such a distance for less than $200?

no doubt, i'd fly down this weekend for $200...

[mofogx]

yeap, you are right, i was confusing, round trip with one way, i just checked again, it is 164 just one way. and it comes out to 435 both ways. Damn... its expensive. I was hoping i would be going home often,ohh... well... i guess my plans just changed.

It's all good, you just had my hopes up, that's all, lol. If you do happen to find a good deal, don't hesitate to post it here!

[oa2163]

It's all good, you just had my hopes up, that's all, lol. If you do happen to find a good deal, don't hesitate to post it here!


definitely :)

Are you already all set with financial aid? so much stuff there, dont want to even look there, wish i could just pay cash :)

[Ubuntu]

definitely :)

Are you already all set with financial aid? so much stuff there, dont want to even look there, wish i could just pay cash :)

lol i'd sure love to have 200k cash....but thank you Ms Sallie Mae

[mofogx]

definitely :)

Are you already all set with financial aid? so much stuff there, dont want to even look there, wish i could just pay cash :)

I need to get started on Financial Aid ASAP, it's just taking a while for my papers to get through and clear. I sish I had 200 stacks just laying around as well.

[oa2163]

Hey guys we also have official facebook group for May Class 2010, started by the school.

[bananaboat]

zoiks!! the new first semesters are coming.

[mofogx]

OK guys, I have just gotten around to filing my taxes (I know, it's kinda late, but blame my job for not mailing my W2 forms on time), and now I'm working on financial aid stuff. I was beginning to work on FAFSA, but didn't know what academic year to work on since we're starting in the May semester. How do I do this?

[Ubuntu]

OK guys, I have just gotten around to filing my taxes (I know, it's kinda late, but blame my job for not mailing my W2 forms on time), and now I'm working on financial aid stuff. I was beginning to work on FAFSA, but didn't know what academic year to work on since we're starting in the May semester. How do I do this?

just follow everything in the financial aid packet...should walk you through everything

[Medskuul]

yep, i start in may buddy....that makes at least 2 of us for now...

[jcpopm]

Another starting in May here. Anyone else decide to start off-campus, and if so, where?

[rh70236]

im starting in may and am living at aquamarina

[sassysher]

CONGRATS May matriculants! I recently submitted my app for sep entrance and am curious to know how students get around the island for grocery shopping etc is there a shuttle? I was unsure of where exactly to post this question so hopefully someone can provide me with an answer in here. thank you.

[Ubuntu]

CONGRATS May matriculants! I recently submitted my app for sep entrance and am curious to know how students get around the island for grocery shopping etc is there a shuttle? I was unsure of where exactly to post this question so hopefully someone can provide me with an answer in here. thank you.

from what I've heard...there is one within walking distance, bus, cars (rent/buy/mooch from a friend)...PM me in a few months and i'll let you know from 1st hand exp