Thank you!! Im hoping since I am in the midwest that pulls some weight
Definitely apply! I met many of their OOS current students during my interview. I also got in as an OOS with no ties, as did other people I met during interview day. Shoot your shot my friend
I'm applying OOS with no ties as well! With no secondary questions, I'm worried I have no way to justify my application. I guess I just have to hope it speaks for itself...
No problem, ask away. Yes, I will be attending as it was my top choice.
Oops just saw this. Anyways, sure. First, they have a big focus on research and receive a lot of funding for it. I haven't started yet, but there seems to be many opportunities to become involved. There are also the scholarly concentrations where you can do a project with faculty. I also really like the fact that there are 9 campuses. This means that there are many versions of the same lecture that I can watch online being taught by different professors. That was a big plus for me. Also, if you choose to be placed at one of the 8 regional campuses, the class size is only 25-35 ish. You also have the option to transfer to the main campus, indianapolis, after 2 years. So, if you want that SMALL class size and more intimate experience, it's definitely an option to you. We also recently got a chief diversity faculty member who is trying to bring more support to our diverse students. Some (most?) of the campuses have student led clinics and other projects which sound like a great way to be involved in the community. I really liked how the students were so willing to talk to us during interview day. The indianapolis campus was massive, and I saw myself really happy in this program overall. You get a student mentor, and physician mentor, and (I think one more faculty advisor?) so you dont slip through the cracks. The M1s already there have been incredibly open to answering EVERY question we have in the groupme which is really helpful as well. It's also pass/fail which takes a lot of pressure off. The lectures are all recorded as I mentioned before. My fellow accepted students are incredibly friendly and even have meme wars in the groupme. I am blessed and so lucky to have gotten accepted here. I wish you all luck! Feel free to ask me more questions. I won't actually start orientation until August, so Ill answer the best I can.
Thank you! This is all super helpful. I hope they show me some love
You're in luck, IUSM doesn't do secondaries. You'll be notified if you get an II
Meaning no portal or payment either?? I'm shook
Woohoo! I think I saw somewhere that they require the CASPer-- does anyone know if that has to be submitted before getting an II this cycle? Will they be sending II before MCAT scores?
From what I understand from last year's thread, CASPer scores are asked for after an II is sent, but they are expected within 7 days of the email. It seems like the best course of action is to have it done asap.
You mean heard anything as in received updates beyond the confirmation email? I don't think so. Judging from last year's thread, I'm expecting they will start sending out IIs to both IS and OOS applicants around the 31st, and if not then then within 2 weeks from there. It all depends on how much they've been delayed by COVID, though afaik they still maintain that they are not delayed at all and that we can expect a similar admission cycle this year.
I'm OOS and regular decision and haven't had any confirmation or other email from IUSM.
Dude this has nothing to do with Indiana but I'm a huge huge huge fan of The Sopranos and seeing your propic and username delights me to no end every time I see it. I think I love you.
I have not gotten any emails from them either
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You’re good lmao MD only
They don't look at LOR or Casper until after they send out II
