Drexel IMS 2010-2011

[DeucesHigh3]

Hi Everyone. I am moving to Philadelphia this weekend and starting the IMS program in a couple weeks. Does anyone who applied for a GradPLUS loan know when we are supposed to get our money? I read something that said 'mid-august', but I don't know if that's true.. Thanks!

I think I read a thread somewhere that it's anywhere between mid-Aug and early Sept, which would be somewhat unfortunate. The subsidized/unsubsidized Direct Loans appear to be disbursed on Aug 2 (that's what's on my DrexelOne), but that doesn't even cover the tuition...

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[rawrdianasaurus]

i'm starting the ims program in sacramento and am looking for a roommate. the roommate list online appears to be only for the philly location. please send me a message if you're interested.

also, does anyone know how many people will be doing the program in sacramento?

 

[DeucesHigh3]

So I guess they haven't fixed registration yet... is everyone else getting "You have no Registration Time Ticket. You may not register on the web" when you try to add/drop?

 

[butterphobia]

So I guess they haven't fixed registration yet... is everyone else getting "You have no Registration Time Ticket. You may not register on the web" when you try to add/drop?

Yup, I'm getting that as well. Sent an email in, but haven't received any response yet.

 

[dr octagon]

I managed to register just now! 23 hours phew. More than i've taken at once in my entire life.

 

[DeucesHigh3]

I managed to register just now! 23 hours phew. More than i've taken at once in my entire life.

Yeah nice, it's working now.

I think the 23 credits is a little misleading -- it's high because of the 7.5 credits of biochem in the first semester, but the majority of that course takes place right at the beginning when we only have 3 classes to worry about. It drops down to a much more manageable amount of class-time once immunology (and to a lesser extent, nutrition) starts.

 

[aidama]

Has anyone living in stiles gotten their official e-mail with all the information (move in dates, rooms?) I was told I was supposed to be getting an e-mail by the end of this week with that sort of information. It's not showing up on my DrexelOne account. I clicked the acceptance thing last week to accept my room, but haven't gotten anything beyond that.

 

[jordan2323]

Yeah nice, it's working now.

I think the 23 credits is a little misleading -- it's high because of the 7.5 credits of biochem in the first semester, but the majority of that course takes place right at the beginning when we only have 3 classes to worry about. It drops down to a much more manageable amount of class-time once immunology (and to a lesser extent, nutrition) starts.

I think you'll find that once immuno and nutrition start, things become harder to manage. Nutrition is tricky (crafty questions and only about 100 points in the class).

 

[jeffp898]

Hi I am new to this forum and I am attending Drexel IMS program for 2010-2011. I just found a nice place in Drexel Hill (a 25 minute drive to center city) and I have my car here. I was wondering if someone could give me advice for commuting to and from school. I do not mind going there in the morning going to class, studying until traffic clears and then driving back. Someone suggested getting a parking pass at the medical school and then shuttling to class in Center City. Is there any other suggestions you guys can give me? Maybe parking outside of Center City and then taking some form of public transportation? Or maybe just taking a subway? Thanks alot! See you at orientation in a week!

 

[aidama]

Hi I am new to this forum and I am attending Drexel IMS program for 2010-2011. I just found a nice place in Drexel Hill (a 25 minute drive to center city) and I have my car here. I was wondering if someone could give me advice for commuting to and from school. I do not mind going there in the morning going to class, studying until traffic clears and then driving back. Someone suggested getting a parking pass at the medical school and then shuttling to class in Center City. Is there any other suggestions you guys can give me? Maybe parking outside of Center City and then taking some form of public transportation? Or maybe just taking a subway? Thanks alot! See you at orientation in a week!

I believe Deuces is commuting and he uses the subways. Not sure if you want to park outside of the MS and then commute to center city... that sounds a little bit like a hassle/will take more time than you think.

Still waiting on that Stiles email +_+

 

[DeucesHigh3]

Hi I am new to this forum and I am attending Drexel IMS program for 2010-2011. I just found a nice place in Drexel Hill (a 25 minute drive to center city) and I have my car here. I was wondering if someone could give me advice for commuting to and from school. I do not mind going there in the morning going to class, studying until traffic clears and then driving back. Someone suggested getting a parking pass at the medical school and then shuttling to class in Center City. Is there any other suggestions you guys can give me? Maybe parking outside of Center City and then taking some form of public transportation? Or maybe just taking a subway? Thanks alot! See you at orientation in a week!

Hey, welcome to the thread. Yeah, I'm commuting as well, though on the Regional Rail, not the subway.

It's not worth the trouble of parking at the Queen Lane campus. From Drexel Hill, it would take about the same amount of time to get up there as it would to get to Center City, plus the additional time on the shuttle. You could drive in and out of Center City, but you would definitely want to make your trips before or after rush hour on both ends, and since our daily schedule is so variable, that would be tricky to manage (unless you just wanted to spend realllllly long days in NCB every day). Plus, someone mentioned that parking at the garage is around $200/month, which is pretty standard around there.

I would probably stick with public transportation. Google Maps is actually pretty good about showing various transit options, so you should look at what it suggests for your exact location. Most likely, you would be taking the 101 or 102 Trolley to 69th Street Terminal, and then the Market-Frankford (Blue Line) to 15th Street, which is like a 3 minute walk from the Drexel Center City campus. This would be a $1.55 token for the first leg, and a $1 transfer for the second leg. Worth noting that the trolleys are actually being substituted by bus service until Aug 29, which would make that trip a little longer right now.

Alternatively, you could take Regional Rail: ride the Media-Elwyn (formerly R3) from Lansdowne or Gladstone to Suburban Station. That's about a 12 minute ride, and takes you to the same place downtown. The train is a bit pricier at $4.50 one-way or $8.75 round-trip, but you can get weekly or monthly passes that provide a really nice discount.

 

[jeffp898]

Hey thanks for the great information, I was really close to buying a parking decal! I think I will take the Regional Line from Landsdowne. I'll drive to the station and take the train in. I'll practice it a few times while I am here killing time.

Thanks again.

 

[jeffp898]

I have one more question actually, which is more reliable as far as schedule goes the Rail or the Subway. I can drive to either station so that is not a big deal but my main concern is showing up there at the scheduled time and it not showing until much later making me late for class/lab. From what I have heard the travel time via Rail or Subway from their stops around Drexel Hill (69th st for subway, Landsdowne for the Rail) are both about 15 minutes to center city. The subway does save me about $40 a month compared to getting a monthly Rail pass, but I would much rather pay the $40 for a more reliable form of transportation to get to class. Does the Rail provide better service, more reliability, and more frequent pickup times than the subway?

 

[DeucesHigh3]

I have one more question actually, which is more reliable as far as schedule goes the Rail or the Subway. I can drive to either station so that is not a big deal but my main concern is showing up there at the scheduled time and it not showing until much later making me late for class/lab. From what I have heard the travel time via Rail or Subway from their stops around Drexel Hill (69th st for subway, Landsdowne for the Rail) are both about 15 minutes to center city. The subway does save me about $40 a month compared to getting a monthly Rail pass, but I would much rather pay the $40 for a more reliable form of transportation to get to class. Does the Rail provide better service, more reliability, and more frequent pickup times than the subway?

Well, I'm actually not sure about their respective reliabilities, though I've rarely had to wait more than 5 minutes for R5, R7, or R8 trains that I take routinely (aside from big things like train fires, persons struck, huge storms, SEPTA strikes, etc).

I would probably come down in favor of the subway, if you're driving to 69th Street and don't have to muck around with trolleys/buses. You'll have to scope out the parking situation though -- some stations have very limited parking that is all assigned (and have waiting lists), and others have large and/or free lots. I'm not sure where Lansdowne and 69th fall on that spectrum, but it probably wouldn't be hard to find out.

The one thing that would be nice about getting a Trailpass for the train is that it also lets you ride buses, trolleys, subways, and other trains, both peak/weekday and weekends. If you're planning to go into the city much aside from class, that might weigh into the balance. For me, it also has the advantage of making me go to campus on days when I might only have one class (or otherwise don't feel like going), since the pass is already paid, whereas I might think about skipping if I had to buy a ticket or tokens.

 

[prevetstudent]

Hey guys, I had a few question about living at Stiles. I'm moving over from California, so I'm not familiar with the area AT ALL. Half my classes are at Center City Campus, but the other half is at Queen Lane and a couple of my classes end around 9:00pm. How safe is it walking to and from class around 9:00 from the center and queen campus? Also, how easy is it going from Stiles to Queen Lane?

 

[jeffp898]

Hey guys, I had a few question about living at Stiles. I'm moving over from California, so I'm not familiar with the area AT ALL. Half my classes are at Center City Campus, but the other half is at Queen Lane and a couple of my classes end around 9:00pm. How safe is it walking to and from class around 9:00 from the center and queen campus? Also, how easy is it going from Stiles to Queen Lane?

you got your schedule already? I registered for class but I don't see location and times?

 

[jeffp898]

Well, I'm actually not sure about their respective reliabilities, though I've rarely had to wait more than 5 minutes for R5, R7, or R8 trains that I take routinely (aside from big things like train fires, persons struck, huge storms, SEPTA strikes, etc).

I would probably come down in favor of the subway, if you're driving to 69th Street and don't have to muck around with trolleys/buses. You'll have to scope out the parking situation though -- some stations have very limited parking that is all assigned (and have waiting lists), and others have large and/or free lots. I'm not sure where Lansdowne and 69th fall on that spectrum, but it probably wouldn't be hard to find out.

The one thing that would be nice about getting a Trailpass for the train is that it also lets you ride buses, trolleys, subways, and other trains, both peak/weekday and weekends. If you're planning to go into the city much aside from class, that might weigh into the balance. For me, it also has the advantage of making me go to campus on days when I might only have one class (or otherwise don't feel like going), since the pass is already paid, whereas I might think about skipping if I had to buy a ticket or tokens.

Thanks alot I appreciate the help, I think i'll check both options before I buy a month pass.

 

[DeucesHigh3]

Hey guys, I had a few question about living at Stiles. I'm moving over from California, so I'm not familiar with the area AT ALL. Half my classes are at Center City Campus, but the other half is at Queen Lane and a couple of my classes end around 9:00pm. How safe is it walking to and from class around 9:00 from the center and queen campus? Also, how easy is it going from Stiles to Queen Lane?

I'm not sure why they're listed as being both places on DrexelOne, but all of our classes are at the New College Building (Center City Campus). That said, there is a shuttle that runs between the two campuses, if there's ever a need to go back and forth for something.

Where do you see something ending at 9pm? Everything but Medicine and Society are listed on the IMS page of the DrexelMed site (linked above somewhere, or on the Facebook page), and I don't see anything ending past 4:30 or so.

Regardless, you don't need to be worried about safety around the Center City campus -- it's not a bad area (nothing like Temple!). Plus, it's only a block from Stiles to NCB, and a couple more blocks to any bus, train, or subway you could ever need.

 

[DeucesHigh3]

Hey guys, I had a few question about living at Stiles. I'm moving over from California, so I'm not familiar with the area AT ALL. Half my classes are at Center City Campus, but the other half is at Queen Lane and a couple of my classes end around 9:00pm. How safe is it walking to and from class around 9:00 from the center and queen campus? Also, how easy is it going from Stiles to Queen Lane?

Er, I just noticed that you're pre-vet. If you're doing VMS or MLAS or something, disregard what I said about the schedule, because I have no idea how those are run. Either way, there's a free shuttle, and it's safe on both ends. Queen Lane is not in a bad area either, and it's set back on its own campus (much more than anything in Center City or University City).

Thanks alot I appreciate the help, I think i'll check both options before I buy a month pass.

No prob, glad I could help!

 

[prevetstudent]

Thanks for the quick reply everyone! Yes I'm in the MLAS program, pre-vet student.
So..When I logged on to drexelone-->students tab-->daily schedule and time it showed my class schedule AND which campus its going to be in. If some classes are in Queen lane, I have to go back and forth in a day..so now I'm wishing that's wrong. I heard that center city was one of the safest area..I just wasn't too sure about once it got dark.

 

[prevetstudent]

Yea I clicked on "Detailed schedule and time" under the student tab~

 

[butterphobia]

Thanks for the quick reply everyone! Yes I'm in the MLAS program, pre-vet student.
So..When I logged on to drexelone-->students tab-->daily schedule and time it showed my class schedule AND which campus its going to be in. If some classes are in Queen lane, I have to go back and forth in a day..so now I'm wishing that's wrong. I heard that center city was one of the safest area..I just wasn't too sure about once it got dark.

I just checked my schedule, and most of the classes do say "Queen Lane". I don't know how the pre-vet program works, but for IMS the 1st year med classes are physically held in Queen Lane (where the med students are) and broadcast in center city (where the pre-med students are). So for any classes you have that overlap with the IMS program, those are definitely in center city. As for safety, the area we'll be in is usually quite safe, but it is still a city so just be cautious.

 

[WhtsUpDoc]

Have people bought their books already? Or is that something that people do during the week of orientation? I've read a bunch of things saying that buying all of the books is a waste of money, and I REALLY don't have the money to waste... ???

 

[aidama]

Have people bought their books already? Or is that something that people do during the week of orientation? I've read a bunch of things saying that buying all of the books is a waste of money, and I REALLY don't have the money to waste... ???

I'm going to be buying the Microanatomy Text/Atlas, Nutrition and Ethics books but I'm going to wait until after orientation/meeting my roommate to decide whether or not to buy more. I know a lot of people say NOT to buy text books because they're expensive and you probably won't use them, but I think I want to go to the library and flip through them first. (Google's better anyway!)

Anyone got the move in date for Stiles? I hope it's this weekend!

 

[Waynestir1]

I'm moving into stiles this weekend.

I've purchased 3 books, nutrition, histology and a biochem book for reference. From what I've seen, it seems physiology is going to be a very highly recommended text so I might pick that up as well.

-Wayne

 

[DeucesHigh3]

Have people bought their books already? Or is that something that people do during the week of orientation? I've read a bunch of things saying that buying all of the books is a waste of money, and I REALLY don't have the money to waste... ???

I picked up the histo books, and I'm planning to get nutrition and ethics books when I need them. Otherwise I'm just using the module guides (aside from neuro, but that's a long way off).

 

[Waynestir1]

For those that didn't see, they posted the orientation schedule today

 

[aidama]

For those that didn't see, they posted the orientation schedule today

9 to 2 or 3 everyday? That's not terrible. See you guys at move-in this weekend. Finally checked my Drexel e-mail account and of course everything I needed was there.

 

[WhtsUpDoc]

Thanks for the info- where did you all get an updated list of the books that we need for each class? I found a list of books from 2009-2010, but I just want to make sure that it is still accurate.

Did you buy your books online? And if so, where? Thanks

 

[DeucesHigh3]

Wow, that's not a bad schedule at all. Especially once we have our DragonCard and microscopes rented, and if we're not looking for housing -- lots of redundancy there. It looks like we're going to have a ton of time on our hands for lunch, too.

Thanks for the info- where did you all get an updated list of the books that we need for each class? I found a list of books from 2009-2010, but I just want to make sure that it is still accurate.

Did you buy your books online? And if so, where? Thanks

We'll get the new student handbook on Wednesday, it appears. There's nothing you need in advance, so I think people are just getting books for convenience (and nobody is getting even close to the entire list of 'required' books). I used Amazon, but that's mostly so I could try out the free Amazon Prime... it's probably better to use Bigwords.com to find the best overall price.

 

[aidama]

Has anyone found the updated schedule? I've found this

http://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/medicalscience/Calendar.asp?Program=IMS

But it seems to be missing the beginning of the month of August

 

[DeucesHigh3]

Has anyone found the updated schedule? I've found this

http://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/medicalscience/Calendar.asp?Program=IMS

But it seems to be missing the beginning of the month of August

That's weird... they finally added the Med & Soc stuff, but deleted August while they were at it.

 

[warmtoast]

Anybody know how the Sweat gym membership works (Sweat is a gym like a block south of Hahnemann)? Do only the people living in Stiles get it? I think we get to use the undergrad gym too, but not entirely sure about that either lol.

 

[warmtoast]

That's weird... they finally added the Med & Soc stuff, but deleted August while they were at it.

They had the August schedule up just a few days ago...my browser has been open for a while so I still have it here. Maybe there making changes? In any case, here it is!

Date and Time Session

Mon Aug 2, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM IMS Orientation (tbd)

Tue Aug 3, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM IMS Orientation (tbd)

Wed Aug 4, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM IMS Orientation (tbd)

Thu Aug 5, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM IMS Orientation (tbd)

Fri Aug 6, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM IMS Orientation (tbd)

Mon Aug 9, 2010
12:00AM-3:00AM Fundamentals - Monday, August 9th - Thursday, August 19th ()
9:00AM-9:30AM Biochem: Introduction (LHB NCB)
9:30AM-10:30AM Biochem: Fundamental Concepts (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:00PM Biochem: Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids (LHB NCB)
2:00PM-3:00PM (SELF STUDY) Biochem: Amino Acids (Offsite)

Tue Aug 10, 2010
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Macromolecules: Proteins (LHB NCB)
11:00AM-12:00PM Biochem: Macromolecules: Carbohydrates (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:30PM Microanat: Introduction and Microscopy (LHB NCB)

Wed Aug 11, 2010
9:00AM-10:00AM Biochem: Enzymes 1 (LHB NCB)
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Enzymes 2 (LHB NCB)

Thu Aug 12, 2010
8:30AM-9:30AM Biochem: Enzymes 3 (LHB NCB)
9:30AM-10:30AM Biochem: Enzymes 4 (LHB NCB)
10:30AM-12:00PM Microanat: Cytoskeleton (LHB NCB)

Fri Aug 13, 2010
8:30AM-9:00AM (SELF STUDY) Biochem: IEB (Offsite)
9:00AM-10:00AM Biochem: Membranes 1 (LHB NCB)
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Membranes 2 (LHB NCB)
11:00AM-12:00PM Microanat: Cell Junctions (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:00PM Microanat: Lysosomes and Peroxisomes (LHB NCB)

Mon Aug 16, 2010
8:30AM-9:30AM Microanat: Nucleus, ER & Golgi (LHB NCB)
9:30AM-10:30AM Microanat: Mitochondria (LHB NCB)
10:30AM-12:00PM Biochem: Membranes 3 (LHB NCB)

Tue Aug 17, 2010
9:00AM-10:00AM Microanat: The Differentiated Cell (LHB NCB)
10:00AM-12:30PM Biochem: Ethylene Glycol Case + Fundamentals Exam Review (tbd)

Thu Aug 19, 2010
8:30AM-12:00PM Fundamentals Exam (Biochem) ()
1:00PM-2:00PM Phys. & Pt.: Clinical Framework 1 (LHB NCB)
2:00PM-3:00PM Biochem: Nucleic Acids: DNA Replication (LHB NCB)

Fri Aug 20, 2010
9:00AM-10:00AM Biochem: Nucleic Acids: DNA Repair (LHB NCB)
10:00AM-12:00PM Microanat: Microscopy, Stains and Organelles ()

Mon Aug 23, 2010
8:00AM-8:30AM Fall Semester Drop/Add Period (1st 15 days starting on day one of the semester, includes Sat/Sun) ()
10:30AM-12:00PM Biochem: Nucleic Acids: RNA 1 (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:00PM Biochem: Nucleic Acids: RNA 2 (LHB NCB)
2:00PM-3:30PM Microanat: Epithelium & Glands (LHB NCB)

Tue Aug 24, 2010
9:00AM-10:00AM Phys. & Pt.: Clinical Framework 2 (LHB NCB)
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Protein Synthesis 1 (LHB NCB)
11:00AM-12:00PM Biochem: Protein Synthesis 2 (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-3:00PM Microanat: Epithelia & Glands ()

Wed Aug 25, 2010
8:00AM-10:00AM Microanat: Connective Tissue 1 & 2 (LHB NCB)
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Protein Synthesis 3 (LHB NCB)
11:00AM-12:00PM Biochem: Protein Synthesis 4 (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:00PM Biochem: Post-Exam Rev. Fundamentals (tbd)

Thu Aug 26, 2010
8:00AM-10:00AM Microanat: Connective Tissue ()
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Regulation of Gene Expression 1 (LHB NCB)
11:00AM-12:00PM Biochem: Regulation of Gene Expression 2 (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:30PM Microanat: Integument (LHB NCB)

Fri Aug 27, 2010
10:00AM-11:00AM Biochem: Reg. of Gene Expression 3 (LHB NCB)
11:00AM-12:00PM Biochem: Reg. of Gene Expression 4 (LHB NCB)

Mon Aug 30, 2010
8:00AM-8:30AM Biochem: QUIZ #1 (LHB NCB)
8:30AM-9:30AM Biochem: Genetic Engineering 1 (LHB NCB)
9:30AM-10:30AM Biochem: Genetic Engineering 2 (LHB NCB)
10:30AM-12:00PM Microanat: Integument Lab ()
1:00PM-2:00PM Microanat: Breast (LHB NCB)

Tue Aug 31, 2010
8:30AM-9:30AM Biochem: Genetic Engineering 3 (LHB NCB)
10:30AM-12:00PM Gross & Micro Anat: Fetal Membranes & Placenta (LHB NCB)
1:00PM-2:00PM Microanat: Pathology Correlates (LHB NCB)

 

[aidama]

Anybody know how the Sweat gym membership works (Sweat is a gym like a block south of Hahnemann)? Do only the people living in Stiles get it? I think we get to use the undergrad gym too, but not entirely sure about that either lol.

Edit: Did some research, apparently anyone with a dragoncard have access to SWEAT. Will need to double check however.

 

[sepho]

Hey everyone,
I'm heading over to Sacramento for the IMS program there, and I'm just trying to find others who will be joining me. I still need to find a place to live for the year. So anyone interested in finding a roommate, let me know.

 

[jordan2323]

Edit: Did some research, apparently anyone with a dragoncard have access to SWEAT. Will need to double check however.

You will have access to the sweat gym and it is nice and pretty close BUT you have to wait until the IMS office turns in the list of students to the gym. In past years this has taken roughly three weeks. You can nicely remind the office to do this but it won't really have any effect. If you are really serious about working out, some IMS people bought a membership to a local gym on a temporary basis until the sweat membership was active.

 

[aidama]

A friend of mine provided me with this map of Philadelphia's safe and not so safe regions. Useful for anyone who hasn't lived in the area or hasn't lived in a city before.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=e...d=103914503513450622647.0004857e74b887234a62f

green is perfectly safe for men, women, children, etc, while yellow is the type of place most people could rent in, but perhaps not great for young children. Orange is just flat-out sketchy, but passable during the day, while red is simply a no-go zone- the type of place that you don't want to brake your bike in.

 

[aidama]

I am pretty much all moved in, if anyone would like to stop by and say hi (in Stiles) you can send me a PM and I'll give you the number. to everyone else, see you monday

 

[rawrdianasaurus]

i just filled out the fafsa and was wondering if anyone knew what other financial aid forms we have to fill out. do we also have to fill out drexel's institution financial aid application? what's the process for getting financial aid (how long will it take...) thanks!
also, does anyone know if we can pay tuition monthly? or do we pay all of first semester's at once? when is the deadline?

 

[aidama]

i just filled out the fafsa and was wondering if anyone knew what other financial aid forms we have to fill out. do we also have to fill out drexel's institution financial aid application? what's the process for getting financial aid (how long will it take...) thanks!
also, does anyone know if we can pay tuition monthly? or do we pay all of first semester's at once? when is the deadline?

I setup a monthly payment plan. It's through a different company. I'm not getting financial aid so I can't help you there.

Marianne with Drexel Student Accounts (215) 762-7298
Semester *or* Monthly Plan with Higher Education Services
1-800-422-0010 (# for higher education services)

 

[DeucesHigh3]

i just filled out the fafsa and was wondering if anyone knew what other financial aid forms we have to fill out. do we also have to fill out drexel's institution financial aid application? what's the process for getting financial aid (how long will it take...) thanks!
also, does anyone know if we can pay tuition monthly? or do we pay all of first semester's at once? when is the deadline?

I attached the Financial Aid Newsletter they sent at the end of June.

Yes, you do have to do the institutional aid form. On the financial aid page on DrexelOne, you can see a list of unmet student requirements (entrance interviews, aid form, etc). You need to apply for Federal Direct Loans and GradPLUS loans through the federal site, and then fill out MPNs and do your entrance interview(s). Then you need to add a bank account to DrexelOne that they can electronically send the refund balance to, once the loans are disbursed -- you're not going to want to wait for a check in the mail.

I started on the FinAid stuff earlier in the summer and it was finally all awarded late last week, but I think they weren't sending the loan certifications any earlier than that. Hopefully it'll go faster if you do it all right at the beginning of the school year.

 

[goldylocks00123]

Hey guys!

Okay so im Pre-dental and just got accepted into the 2010 cycle (IMS). Even though its more tailored for pre-med students, Im going to accept my spot on monday. So real quick: WishDr, I also went to Davis for my undergrad and graduated with the same GPA as you in NPB. As far as doing the IMS program, I think you should if you're completely serious about it. Both my boyfriend and his brother (who were also NPB majors at UCD) did it and they both got accepted into Drexel Med school. One is doing Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital and the other is internal medicine at LIJ medical. Anyways, the program is VERY intense... its going to be a lot of hard work so if you're willing to sit down and dedicate yourself to it then you should!

 

[dashak]

Holy crap, did you get accepted to the Sacramento IMS? That is such late notice. But that is awesome to hear about your boyfriend and his brother, hopefully it translates well for all of us too.

 

[shffl]

So is anyone here in the program at Sac at all? It is actually my top choice as far as the SMPs that I will be applying to due to its location. I am a native Californian and if possible would like to stay here. I assume the only faculties here will be the ones who coordinate the labs and the advisors? How is the program when it comes to support for med school apps during SMP year?

 

[DeucesHigh3]

So is anyone here in the program at Sac at all? It is actually my top choice as far as the SMPs that I will be applying to due to its location. I am a native Californian and if possible would like to stay here. I assume the only faculties here will be the ones who coordinate the labs and the advisors? How is the program when it comes to support for med school apps during SMP year?

There actually might not be anyone from Sacramento on SDN -- there are only about 10 of them.

 

[sepho]

So is anyone here in the program at Sac at all? It is actually my top choice as far as the SMPs that I will be applying to due to its location. I am a native Californian and if possible would like to stay here. I assume the only faculties here will be the ones who coordinate the labs and the advisors? How is the program when it comes to support for med school apps during SMP year?

We have advisors that cover all the courses. Two of them come in about 2-3 times a month for office/tutoring hours. One is here more often, proctoring exams and handles administrative stuff.

Support for med school apps is done by email through the IMS office in Philly. No one physical in Sac to help with that.

btw there are 16 of us.

 

[shffl]

We have advisors that cover all the courses. Two of them come in about 2-3 times a month for office/tutoring hours. One is here more often, proctoring exams and handles administrative stuff.

Support for med school apps is done by email through the IMS office in Philly. No one physical in Sac to help with that.

btw there are 16 of us.

So aside from attending webcam lectures and advisors who visit from time to time, are there anything else that the program provides? (EC's, shadow, research, etc)

 

[DeucesHigh3]

So aside from attending webcam lectures and advisors who visit from time to time, are there anything else that the program provides? (EC's, shadow, research, etc)

Well, we don't even get those things at the Philly location -- it's basically up to us to find activities to round out our applications. Non-clinical volunteer opportunities are the only real exception (there are plenty of those going on).

 

[shffl]

Well, we don't even get those things at the Philly location -- it's basically up to us to find activities to round out our applications. Non-clinical volunteer opportunities are the only real exception (there are plenty of those going on).

I see. I would think getting LOR's or letters sent from professors/program directors to your medical school would be difficult in the CA program huh?