Congrats!!! Are you going to attend for sure?
Accepted to IMS Sac!
Congrats! Are you planning to attend in the fall?
Yep! I'm officially a member of the IMS Sac class! Are you waiting on med schools or other post baccs?
Awesome! I look forward to seeing you in the fall!
I'm from the Sacramento area. How about you?
I'm from Socal!
Yep, I called them and talked to them, and it's true, but IMS students accepted for this year are safe. Since they're phasing it our slowly, they'll still be open for a couple more years, and given that this is a 1-year program, we're fine. I'm pretty sure that it'll be open next year too for people choosing to continue on to MMS.
Okay that is a huge relief. Thank you! I will definitely be seeing you in the Fall then!
I actually just got an email from them, and unfortunately, they are no longer matriculating IMS students in sacramento. I will probably be asking them to see if I can enroll in the Philadelphia campus but I just wanted to let you know!
I got the email as well! I'm thinking of doing the same...
I already talked to them and it was a really simple switch. They just change our campus to Philadelphia and we're all set! Well, it's no Cali, but I hope to see you in philly in the fall!
I don't mind at all! I got an e-mail from Carol so I just replied to her e-mail and got it all straightened out with her.
Hi! Do you mind if I asked? I just applied to IMS - is there an interview for getting into IMS? How long did you wait to hear back?
Hey, I'm currently in the one year IMS program. The IMS program website suggests that a phone interview is required for admission, but that is not the case. I know a few people who were accepted without going through the interview process. I believe the previous thread contains some of the typical questions applicants were asked.
It's not a problem! As DocPepper mentioned above, I believe that they no longer conduct phone interviews. Also, I know that admissions committee looks at applications on Tuesdays (either every week or every two weeks) so they send out decisions extremely quickly. Also, since they are combining sac and philadelphia students together this year, if they aren't adding more seats, then there might be fewer open seats available now, so it would be best to apply immediately to make sure the seats aren't filled up by the time you apply. Good luck with the application process!
I didn't mind simulcast lectures. Initially I attended all the lectures, but as the program progressed I streamed them at 2x the speed after they were posted. I've only experienced a few challenges with the simulcasts: audio disturbances mid lecture (happen very infrequently), and asking question during lecture. They provide a microphone to communicate with the lecturer, but it is rather inconvenient. I found it easier to email the lecturer after class. I think most of my classmates went the 2x speed streaming method after a while. To be honest, I eventually stopped watching lectures and relied on the lecture notes.
and thanks so much for sharing!Are you in it for the 2014-2015 year or for this upcoming year?? I just got in and am still debating it.. Leaning towards no but I would love to hear your opinion on it.
Preparing for the courses is a little difficult considering the load of information. However, if you have your heart set on it you could review undergrad material if you took the relevant courses, or get a USMLE book and review the sections you'll encounter in IMS (The courses go into a bit more detail, but it would be a good start). I would recommend taking it easy in the summer. You are going to be studying quite a bit once the program gets rolling and I think it would be best if your mind is fresh.
MMS is IMS plus an additional year of research and classes. I believe you get a choice between pathology and microbiology(not sure about the second course). http://catalog.drexel.edu/graduate/schoolofbiomedicalsciences/medicalscience/
You could start brushing up on biochem if so inclined -- credit-wise it's by far the largest course, and people tend to struggle with it. The module notes are fine, but I would recommend picking up the Lippincott book that Dr. Ferrier (the biochem course director) wrote.
The video feed is fine, and you can always ask questions on the microphone if you really want, but even the med students don’t tend to interrupt lectures very often. Also, most of the 1st and 2nd years are just sitting at home or the computer lab streaming the lectures at 1.7x speed – the auditoriums are deserted after the first few weeks of school (except for mandatory things). The professors are accessible by e-mail, or you can haul yourself up to the Queen Lane campus if you make an appointment. They also come to Center City in person to do review sessions and case conferences not infrequently.
