Hey guys hows it going? i have just been accepted for sept of 07. In the application package it mentions that we need a ophthalmoscope, and a sphygmomanometer. is this true? or not likely to be needed untill later on? also it mentions students are expected to be dressed professionaly everyday for class, should i expect this to be a common thing or occasional? im just trying to get an idea of what bring!!

where in canada are you from?

you don't need to bring those items...

but there is a dress code... no jeans, no shorts and shirts with a collar....

Hey, i am from Nova Scotia.... I was actually just talking to Dr P a couple min ago, and he assured me that these were needed for first year.. haha i have no idea... are you there now? or going in the near future?

i'm here right now...

first semester...

you definetely don't need them...

maybe 2nd or 3rd tri...

Don't need those things until 4th Tri (physical diagnosis) Usually you need your stethoscope for Health clinics, but the AMSA (American Medical Students Association) has been lazy. Besides they should supply them for you. Dress code 8-4pm every day M-F Collar, close-toed shoes, and no jeans, no scrubs -retards....especially about the scrubs---but you will find many a tard at Spartan....

I dont understand your comment about retards no scrubs, care to explain a bit?

The dress code as per some 'few' professors - they say that you cannot wear scrubs.
I mean many students do not always follow this rule, but be prepared to get kicked out of class or sent to the dean's office or 'not get attendance' because of this.
Most profs are not to bothered by your dress but you will find a few hardliners who will expect you to dress perfectly.

Retards...just my opinion sorry. I mean what kind of doctor is not allowed to wear scrubs??

Ohhh ok, i got what your saying now!! So are you there now ? and if so what trimester? im coming in september and have a few questions, would you mind if i PM'd you?

I'll be there in September as well, also a Canadian. When is everyone leaving?

When are you getting into St Lucia? UVF or Castries? School is in UVF