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Current M1 here! I really like QU because the faculty is super supportive, which for medical school is a really big deal. I moved all the way from South Florida so having a supportive environment was super important for me. We also only have only one block exam (every 6-7 weeks depending on the block) which makes a lower stress environment since you are not constantly prepping for an exam every week or few weeks. Our exams are also on Fridays which makes for a pleasant free weekend to enjoy (which I do by hopping on the train to NYC). It is also not a competitive environment and I made really great friends here. I would say the biggest issues if any would be the amount of driving required for your mesh site, I drive around 25 min each way to my mesh site but some people have longer drives than that. But I would say the faculty and student body make up for it. If you have any specific questions that you would like me to answer, let me know! I occasionally check this forumAny current QU students able to speak about their experience at the school?
Wow this actually sounds so amazing- thank you so, so muchCurrent M1 here! I really like QU because the faculty is super supportive, which for medical school is a really big deal. I moved all the way from South Florida so having a supportive environment was super important for me. We also only have only one block exam (every 6-7 weeks depending on the block) which makes a lower stress environment since you are not constantly prepping for an exam every week or few weeks. Our exams are also on Fridays which makes for a pleasant free weekend to enjoy (which I do by hopping on the train to NYC). It is also not a competitive environment and I made really great friends here. I would say the biggest issues if any would be the amount of driving required for your mesh site, I drive around 25 min each way to my mesh site but some people have longer drives than that. But I would say the faculty and student body make up for it. If you have any specific questions that you would like me to answer, let me know! I occasionally check this forum
Hi, I was wondering if you knew about the pre-matriculation program. Do you think it's helpful? Also, do you know anything about how QU does scholarships. Thank you!!Current M1 here! I really like QU because the faculty is super supportive, which for medical school is a really big deal. I moved all the way from South Florida so having a supportive environment was super important for me. We also only have only one block exam (every 6-7 weeks depending on the block) which makes a lower stress environment since you are not constantly prepping for an exam every week or few weeks. Our exams are also on Fridays which makes for a pleasant free weekend to enjoy (which I do by hopping on the train to NYC). It is also not a competitive environment and I made really great friends here. I would say the biggest issues if any would be the amount of driving required for your mesh site, I drive around 25 min each way to my mesh site but some people have longer drives than that. But I would say the faculty and student body make up for it. If you have any specific questions that you would like me to answer, let me know! I occasionally check this forum
ALSO, I know classes overall are Pass/Fail... are these exams also pass fail or are you graded?Current M1 here! I really like QU because the faculty is super supportive, which for medical school is a really big deal. I moved all the way from South Florida so having a supportive environment was super important for me. We also only have only one block exam (every 6-7 weeks depending on the block) which makes a lower stress environment since you are not constantly prepping for an exam every week or few weeks. Our exams are also on Fridays which makes for a pleasant free weekend to enjoy (which I do by hopping on the train to NYC). It is also not a competitive environment and I made really great friends here. I would say the biggest issues if any would be the amount of driving required for your mesh site, I drive around 25 min each way to my mesh site but some people have longer drives than that. But I would say the faculty and student body make up for it. If you have any specific questions that you would like me to answer, let me know! I occasionally check this forum
M2 here, echoing the general sentiment of this M1s experience.ALSO, I know classes overall are Pass/Fail... are these exams also pass fail or are you graded?
I personally did not do the pre-matriculation program but most of the people who did seemed to be very knowledgable on the first two blocks so it might be helpful if you have been out of school for awhile and want to get a head start of what to expect. When I was applying, I remember they had scholarships that you would apply for after getting accepted but I'm not sure about other ones. I do know they are pretty good about giving need based aid, which is nice!Hi, I was wondering if you knew about the pre-matriculation program. Do you think it's helpful? Also, do you know anything about how QU does scholarships. Thank you!!
Just to add to this, we also get a break down of the two portions of our exam (GEMS which is the school portion that is made by faculty, and the NBME portion which is questions from previous USMLE STEP exams) so you are able to see your score breakdown. But the only thing that matters is a pass or fail, nothing else goes on the transcript, which is honestly the best thing ever. I really underestimated how nice that is because being graded can be extremely stressful, especially in very difficult blocks. Hope this helps!M2 here, echoing the general sentiment of this M1s experience.
You get your exam score back and the class mean score, but that’s it. No class rankings or percentile, only goes down as a P on the transcript.
+1Got the application remains under review email :\
Have not gotten one yet, got the A in JanHow long did it take y'all to get a SOM email account post A?
On the facebook page, they mentioned calling one of the housing units to get on the list for subsidized housing. they also posted a housing guide there recentlyInvited to pre-matriculation. Was also told there is subsidized housing at specific apartment buildings, do any students know how to tap into housing resources/pre-mat?
+1Pre-II R, OOS
I think 8 days for me after my fafsa was processedhow long after you guys submitted your fafsa did you receive a financial aid offer
Do you mean like scholarship offer or financial aid offer? I haven't received a financial aid offer yet.I think 8 days for me after my fafsa was processed
My bad yes! I meant scholarship offerDo you mean like scholarship offer or financial aid offer? I haven't received a financial aid offer yet.
anyone? lol it’s been almost 3 monthsanyone from 12/14 heard back?
n=1 I interviewed 9/16 and heard back 2/8, so it could be whenever I guessanyone? lol it’s been almost 3 months
This is BIG! Now we can take over the Student Veterans of America Chapter B)Accepted w/ scholarship today! Interviewed mid Jan.
Thanks for the random quote 😉A yesterday! Interviewed mid February
Thanks for the random quote
there's been a few I've seen on hereHas anyone gotten post II R?
there's been a few I've seen on here
Only 2-3 have posted a post-II R. I think rejections are less likely to post about it, which makes it hard to gauge the post-II acceptance rate.Has anyone gotten post II R?
Slippin jimmy got the school to pay him to attend 🙏👍A with scholarship yesterday.
S'all good, man.
Congrats!! Was the scholarship in the same email? I got an A but am wondering if I should contact fin aid or if they typically send them together.A with scholarship yesterday.
S'all good, man.
Yea, I did.Did scholarship people get their scholarship notification with the acceptance email?
I also got priority WL and was wondering the same thingDoes anyone know what “priority” waitlist means? Is that just the standard waitlist?
re: pre-matriculation- not sure if they had it the last couple years. i would guess not worth it unless:Hi, I was wondering if you knew about the pre-matriculation program. Do you think it's helpful? Also, do you know anything about how QU does scholarships. Thank you!!