PCOM- Atlanta, Georgia Discussion thread 2007-2008

TexasTriathlete · Feb 12, 2008

I now have activated my PCOM e-mail address and I can access PCOM blackboard, and all kinds of cool ****. This rules.

ForensicGirl · Feb 12, 2008

Jwalker9 said:
blast! the mail gods are against me again. The mail is always slow here, but this is driving me mad. Is there any information worth mentioning that someone can wet my appetite with?

The binders have a To Do checklist with the health questionnaire, sending transcripts, etc... There is info. on financial aid and orientation. My favorite is the sample daily schedule of classes and topics covered in the first two weeks!!

arboth · Feb 12, 2008

is PCOM and PCOM-Ga done inviting people to interview?

Jwalker9 · Feb 13, 2008

okay, who can i call to find out where my friggin binder is? It's not here again today and im starting to think something is wrong.

TexasTriathlete · Feb 13, 2008

Maybe they didn't mean to accept you.

Jwalker9 · Feb 13, 2008

TexasTriathlete said:
Maybe they didn't mean to accept you.

nope, its official. i called and they said i'm still accepted. It was sent on the 7th and should be here by the 17th since its bulk mail. i guess it comforts me to know it was sent to the right place and all but it sucks how slow the post office is. oh well, another day binderless...

prionsRbad · Feb 13, 2008

TexasTriathlete said:
Maybe they didn't mean to accept you.

I think he was kidding with ya.

TT you're so mean!

Jwalker9 · Feb 13, 2008

prionsRbad said:
I think he was kidding with ya.

TT you're so mean!

just playing along

MDpride · Feb 13, 2008

total no

f seats at PCOM-- GA?

TexasTriathlete · Feb 13, 2008

Between 80 and 90. I think they took 86 last year.

HristosKaran · Feb 13, 2008

PCOM-GA is accepting 86 students this year. I was just there and I know, I wonder how many seats are left??

ForensicGirl · Feb 13, 2008

prionsRbad said:
You have the BEST screen name and pic I've EVER seen. I'm such a Micro nerd!! Thanks for the laugh I interviewed at LMU-DCOM in November and LOVED it there. My hardest decision was LMU or PCOM-GA. Obviously, I'm headed to GA. But good luck in TN!! It's gorgeous there

prionsRbad · Feb 13, 2008

ForensicGirl said:
You have the BEST screen name and pic I've EVER seen. I'm such a Micro nerd!! Thanks for the laugh I interviewed at LMU-DCOM in November and LOVED it there. My hardest decision was LMU or PCOM-GA. Obviously, I'm headed to GA. But good luck in TN!! It's gorgeous there

Why thank you! I work in a Prion Lab and research Prions all day, everyday for the past 2 years, so it seemed appropriate.

I didn't apply to PCOM-GA because I grew up like 15 miles from the school and wanted to try living somewhere new for med school. Other than that it seems like an excellent place to be! Since the two schools are only a 4 hour drive away, we should meet up for some kinda southern DO student conference! PCOM-GA vs LMU-DCOM softball game or something! That would be fun!

Ya hear TT? Game on!

TexasTriathlete · Feb 14, 2008

I will own you all in softball.

Jwalker9 · Feb 14, 2008

the binder came today. very cool. cant wait to see some action in the GA-PCOM environment.

theres a lot of names on the members list and i know most are the class of 2012 students but a few are faculty. i will do a count later and give a guestimate as to how full the class is.

ForensicGirl · Feb 14, 2008

TexasTriathlete said:
I will own you all in softball.

Let the GAME WARS BEGIN!!

Jwalker9 · Feb 14, 2008

for those interested, i counted 66 names on the class members list. I spotted at least 2 names of faculty members, which would leave 64 potential accepted students who have submitted deposits. Thats about 3/4 full if everyone were to matriculate.

lulubell325 · Feb 14, 2008

yay for binders!

DallasAnnie · Feb 15, 2008

I have to admit that I was a SDN lurker but the binder just made me too excited. First post--woohoo! Looking forward to meeting everyone in August! Enjoy your last months of freedom...

MDpride · Feb 16, 2008

Jwalker9 said:
for those interested, i counted 66 names on the class members list. I spotted at least 2 names of faculty members, which would leave 64 potential accepted students who have submitted deposits. Thats about 3/4 full if everyone were to matriculate.

Great . That leaves 16 seats out of 80 if everybody matriculates.
PCOM -GA website says 80 seats.

MikeMD · Feb 20, 2008

just gotan interview invite for first week in march! already asked if I could move it closer as to avoid waitlist but still waiting for a response

Jwalker9 · Feb 20, 2008

MikeMD said:
just gotan interview invite for first week in march! already asked if I could move it closer as to avoid waitlist but still waiting for a response

awesome, congrats! First week in March isnt far away, but the sooner the better. Hollar if you have any questions.

MikeMD · Feb 20, 2008

thanks! any idea on the acceptance rate for oos interviews?

Jwalker9 · Feb 20, 2008

MikeMD said:
thanks! any idea on the acceptance rate for oos interviews?

acceptance rates seem pretty high for out of staters. I think most of the people who frequent this thread are oos besides me. This late in the season it may be lower, but id still say you have a good shot.

Xiphos86 · Feb 20, 2008

MikeMD said:
just gotan interview invite for first week in march! already asked if I could move it closer as to avoid waitlist but still waiting for a response

When was your file complete MikeMD?

JellyJelly · Feb 20, 2008

i'm an OOS. my file was complete i think sometime late october. i interviewed in mid-january and was accepted a couple of weeks later. i'm leaning towards VCOM right now though, so there might be a seat opening up soon.

good luck with the interview. i had a great time during mine. the faculty were amazing and really fun to talk to.

also, i think it's 86 seats...

sketches · Feb 20, 2008

We have a good number of out of state students in the third year class (including myself) so I would not let that worry you.

And Jelly: I was accepted at VCOM as well. I decided on GA-PCOM after a lot of careful consideration and I have absolutely loved it here... no regrets. Just trust your instincts and you will not go wrong... they are both great schools!

MikeMD · Feb 20, 2008

Xiphos86 said:
When was your file complete MikeMD?

I sent the secondary beginning of January, so around then I was complete...

Scrubs133 · Feb 22, 2008

How long did it take everyone to get their letters after the interview? Mine was on the 14th and I am anxiously awaiting news...

vickfan1 · Feb 22, 2008

got my acceptance letter ~10 days after interview. it was pretty quick!

TexasTriathlete · Feb 22, 2008

Scrubs133 said:
How long did it take everyone to get their letters after the interview? Mine was on the 14th and I am anxiously awaiting news...

I was interviewed on the 7th or 8th of november, and my acceptance was dated the 14th. But I think its more a matter of when the committee meets, rather than "how long it takes."

One girl on here, who I think will be joining me in the class of 2012, said that she had her interview, and then they told her the admissions committee was meeting later that day, and that her file would be considered then.

MDpride · Feb 23, 2008

I had interview few days back and they said it will take more than a month as they are moving slowly when making decision.

Scrubs133 · Feb 23, 2008

The committee met this past Wed so maybe I'll hear soon! I definately hope its not more than a month...

MikeMD · Feb 23, 2008

what hospital affiliations does PCOM-GA have for 3rd/4th year? Are they all around Atlanta? Any interview advice?

TexasTriathlete · Feb 23, 2008

I think I posted a list of hospital affiliates somewhere on this thread. Look for it. I'm on the blackberry right now, or I'd find it for you.

The interview wasn't real tough. Just kind of a get-to-know-you meeting. I actually really enjoyed the conversation I had with my interviewers. They were both pretty interesting guys, and Dr. Matayoshi can really talk. I could have talked with those guys all day.

Just be sincere and don't talk out of your ***, and the interview should be fine. Good luck.

MikeMD · Feb 23, 2008

TexasTriathlete said:
I think I posted a list of hospital affiliates somewhere on this thread. Look for it. I'm on the blackberry right now, or I'd find it for you.

The interview wasn't real tough. Just kind of a get-to-know-you meeting. I actually really enjoyed the conversation I had with my interviewers. They were both pretty interesting guys, and Dr. Matayoshi can really talk. I could have talked with those guys all day.

Just be sincere and don't talk out of your ***, and the interview should be fine. Good luck.

good deal, appreciate the advice, thanks.

prionsRbad · Feb 25, 2008

MikeMD said:
what hospital affiliations does PCOM-GA have for 3rd/4th year? Are they all around Atlanta? Any interview advice?

I remember reading it a while back, so I knew where it was in the thread.

MikeMD · Feb 25, 2008

any recommendations on cheap hotels really close to the school? And a cheap car rental agency? thanks

TexasTriathlete · Feb 26, 2008

Here is what you need to know about renting a car and getting a hotel when you trip to GA-PCOM

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=466180&highlight=adventure

MikeMD · Feb 26, 2008

TexasTriathlete said:
Here is what you need to know about renting a car and getting a hotel when you trip to GA-PCOM

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=466180&highlight=adventure

Very entertaining, thanks

I'm booked at the Days Inn and renting a car from "EZ Rent a Car" - that place has bad news written all over it.

Anyone else interviewing on Thursday?

Madhoshi · Feb 28, 2008

I withdrew my acceptance from PCOM-GA today. hope this helps someone out. I'm going to Mercer.

TexasTriathlete · Feb 28, 2008

Madhoshi now uses the red light saber.

Vergie · Feb 28, 2008

MikeMD said:
Very entertaining, thanks I'm booked at the Days Inn and renting a car from "EZ Rent a Car" - that place has bad news written all over it.

Anyone else interviewing on Thursday?

Ill be interviewing on Wednesday the 5th. Good luck to you Mike.

MikeMD · Feb 28, 2008

On flight back from the interview. Went really well. The school definitely has that "warehouse" feeling to it (since it IS built in a warehouse). I was really impressed by everything and everyone though. My particular tour was done by three 2nd year kids who had nothing but good things to say and seemed to love the school. Buffy definitely lived up to her ridiculousness. Loved it. Now for an acceptance....where do I send my bribery $$?

prionsRbad · Feb 28, 2008

MikeMD said:
On flight back from the interview. Went really well. The school definitely has that "warehouse" feeling to it (since it IS built in a warehouse). I was really impressed by everything and everyone though. My particular tour was done by three 2nd year kids who had nothing but good things to say and seemed to love the school. Buffy definitely lived up to her ridiculousness. Loved it. Now for an acceptance....where do I send my bribery $$?

PCOM-GA is a warehouse? I thought that was Touro-NV? It doesn't look like that in the pictures. Oh well.

Glad your interview went well! Sounds like you like PCOM-GA better then LMU DCOM, huh? Decisions, decisions.

MikeMD · Feb 28, 2008

prionsRbad said:
PCOM-GA is a warehouse? I thought that was Touro-NV? It doesn't look like that in the pictures. Oh well.

Glad your interview went well! Sounds like you like PCOM-GA better then LMU DCOM, huh? Decisions, decisions.

ugh I dno. I like them all! ONLY think I don't like about DCOM is how new it is. PCOM-GA has that problem too, but at least they're affiliated with the well established PCOM....we'll see what happens and if I even get accepted anywhere else

Doc Sheffer · Feb 29, 2008

Yeah I also interviewed at both DCOM and GA-PCOM back in November.. DCOM was good except the fact that it is new and there is a lack of diversity in the school in which I didn't like at all.. On the other hand, GA-PCOM was awesome, and I wouldn't say it's new anymore we're gonna be the 4th class. Good board scores, good rotations, & awesome location! Sounds like a keeper! Also, DCOM is like 2hrs from the airport driving on one lane roads, there is way too much hype about that school

MDpride · Mar 2, 2008

any news from GA-PCOM about acceptances for interviews conducted in the week of 02/20/08

HristosKaran · Mar 3, 2008

MDpride said:
any news from GA-PCOM about acceptances for interviews conducted in the week of 02/20/08

I interviewed 2/13 and I'm still waiting to hear a decision as well.....

MikeMD · Mar 3, 2008

anyone else have a lot of pcom Atlanta biomed masters students at their interview? I had 6 out of the 13 interviewees in that program. do they have a much better chance of getting in? I'm worried because there are only ~30 spots left...anyone else?

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