Quick Question for the people on the rock

[MrScottyMD]

Hey I was just curious how many applications Saba is now getting per class for its 50 or so seats, I am really curious now with California approval it has go to be getting more competitive especially with the cost still being very reasonable. I know when I went in 2000 they were getting I think about 250-300 for each semester. Thanks for any update. Scott Jones MD DC PGY-2

[miasma]

i'm not sure about exact numbers, but i know of several people (from canada) who applied and got rejected...not sure what their stats were, but they weren't dummies. so if i had to guess, i'd say saba is getting much more competitive as time goes on, especially in the light of cali approval. and as grads continue to get more competitive residencies (hopefully) in the future, the quality of applicants will surely go up.

[bigkap87]

We were told the first day of classes, that there were 10 applications for each seat in our class.

[thedirtychemist]

When I had my interview two weeks ago, I asked about housing and potential problems. They said they admitted 77 students (or so) the semester before which led to very minor housing problems.

I guess that's 22 more than they usually accept. Perhaps the seats will eventually increase. I got lucky- I got in. :-D

[Mr. Rolon]

people here ar:lol: e on the rock!! crack is not good for you!

[Experienced]

people here ar:lol: e on the rock!! crack is not good for you!
Dude, check your meds. Are you out?

[islandhopper]

We were told the first day of classes, that there were 10 applications for each seat in our class.

Interesting info. We were told in the second semester that there were 3400 applications and about 80 of us got accepted into the first term. Our class thought the stats was a mistake, maybe it was 340 applications, which is much more reasonable. I personally will say that 1/10 is a bit on the wild side... than again, I am not sure if Gardner will let you in with the actual stats...

[islandhopper]

When I had my interview two weeks ago, I asked about housing and potential problems. They said they admitted 77 students (or so) the semester before which led to very minor housing problems.

Yes, it is a very minor problem in term 1. Wait til you are in term 2 -- not everyone gets to stay at the Bottom because there are simply not enough housing...Most people prefer to stay at Windwards, Upper or Lower Hell's gate though if they have a car -- much nicer there...

[sheikh1]

How is the water situation in Saba?

[islandhopper]

How is the water situation in Saba?
Saba uses rain water, so it is not treated. Some people boil it but a lot of people simply buying drinking water, which amount to about $10 for a case of twelve.

[Experienced]

This isn't Mexico so some students and faculty drink straight from the tap. It's rain water stored for awhile in a cistern. Many of us get a Britta filter from a departing 5th semester person and strike a compromise. Really no need to buy bottled water except to take to class or when exercising, for convenience. Then, btw, you can refill your bottles with Britta-filtered water. Again, we're talking rain water here, not some polluted aquifer or whatever.

[wolfvgang22]

The unfiltered tap water does give some people diarrhea, but not me. It gave my significant other itchy skin in the shower, but she has lots of such allergies. Most people don't have that problem. Rain water is collected in concrete cisterns that property owners put guppies in to eat mosquito larvae. I use a Brita pitcher I keep in the fridge, many other students drink bottled water. I cooled off my coffee with tap water at the school and people said "oh, you'll be sorry!". I wasn't.

[DonnieMD2B]

I must have a cup or two in the morning. Even in the hot summer...everyday while in hawaii i had a few cups and it would get hot early...I am bringing a frech press because I prefer that however worried about the water situation. Should I just get a real coffee pot since they heat the water to almost boiling it seems, or will the french press work just fine?