If you have submitted, they will proceed with what you have submitted. We can't update. That's what I was told. We could update after we get accepted.
WesternU MSMS 2017/2018
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How important is research experience for this program?
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Most students come in with no research experience at all. So I would say not too important. You will get research experience through this program.
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It definitely helps to have lab experience, but it isn't necessary. When you're getting matched with a PI for research, you have the choice of doing wet lab work, clinical research, or literature reviews.
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Hello!
I just submitted my application and was wondering if it was possible to submit more than the required 3 letters of recommendation?
Thank you for your time!
I just submitted my application and was wondering if it was possible to submit more than the required 3 letters of recommendation?
Thank you for your time!
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All admissions questions should be directed to the admissions office. We can only answer questions from a student's perspective, about student life, academics, etc., not about logistics regarding the application process.
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Has anyone received any updates yet?
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Nope. I'm assuming people will start hearing back around the tenth?
same, haven't heard back yet. Why do you say the 10th tho?
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According to Chubbybunz on this thread, interviews will take place February 25th and Saturday, April 1st. On the website it lists we'll be notified 2 weeks before the interview.
Good luck to us all!
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Does anyone know how many pre-dents apply to this program? Are they evaluated separately from pre-med students?
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Those dates still hold true! We received an email last week asking the class to volunteer on those days. You'll be meeting me and some of the others in this thread!
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Not sure the exact number of pre-dent applicants, but they try to keep the class size to 30, with 8 spots reserved for pre-dents.
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Generally, MSMS reserves spots for pre-DO and pre-dentals, and the rest for pre-anything else (this year, we had 20 pre-DO, 8 pre-dental, and 2 pre-optometry). There was actually 1 pre-PA last year. But the PA program at WesternU is VERY competitive, so I'd imagine you'd have to have pretty high stats to get in the MSMS program if you're trying to get into WesternU's PA program afterwards.
Again, I don't work in Admissions or anything, I'm just a lowly student (LOL), so this is all speculation.
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I wouldn't totally freak out if you don't hear back Friday. I assume we'll be hearing back starting Friday but also over the next week after. But yeah I also get you, I'm refreshing my email every 5 minutes even though it's too early.
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I didn't get my interview call until 4 days before the actual interview day, so be patient!
For the interview itself, mine was with a faculty professor from CDM, a D2 student, and a current MSMS student, closed file.
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Friday us here! Any updates?
Haven't heard anything back yet
I got an email for an interview for Feb 25. Everything was received by November 18th for me. Tbh I really want to go to this program since I want to attend med school in california and practice there. However, I have been around SDN and have seen a good amount of negative threads regarding the med school. Although I know they're mostly subjective experiences from strangers, it does put some doubt on my mind.
Anyone have any anecdotes they'd like to share about the DO program and/or the MS program?
Anyone have any anecdotes they'd like to share about the DO program and/or the MS program?
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We take anatomy during the summer with 1st year DOs and most of the MSMS alumni who have become 1st year DOs. From what I've seen, MSMS has definitely prepared them for COMP (the whole point of the MSMS program is to prepare you and get you into professional school after all!). One of the past MSMS alumni actually held study sessions for me and another classmate every single weekend (all while he was taking anatomy with us!) to make sure we were prepared for the exams. And the MSMS alumni were the ones who were boosting up the averages as well.
All of the DOs I've known and talked to have said nothing but good things about COMP. Yes, it's difficult and stressful, but it's doable and you just keep chugging along. The mentality I've seen everyone have is, there's no such thing as giving up. Medical school is going to be hard, but despite all of that, you're still going to work your ass off to be a doctor.
goodluck on your interview!
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I have not yet gotten my email that my app is ready for review, which makes me nervous. I did ask admissions if all required docs were received and they said yes and the portal shows everything received. I'm wondering if a lot more people applied this year!
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I think it's definitely possible that they received MANY more applicants this year than previous years. It could explain the slower updates.
There was also something unexpected that happened that could be a big cause for application delays. Judging by the size of how many MSMSers that are going to be present on the first interview date, it's going to be small.
Best of luck
Best of luck
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Does this mean they will accept less than 30 applicants? Also, when I try to log onto my application it says "the webpage is not available." Is this what you are referring to? Anyone else experiencing this?
It would mean that the 2nd interview will be bigger.
Same! I just got an email notifying that my app is ready for reviewIt took two weeks, but I finally have my app ready for review
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Do they typically send rejection emails immediately after they review a file or will they send one massive, group email of shattered dreams?
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Ouch. I'm sorry. Thank you for the response though.
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Sorry to hear that! Did you get the letter right after the "APPLICATION READY FOR REVIEW" email? Also, were you notified via email or snail mail?
My application was complete and ready for review awhile ago. I applied very early
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Can anyone shed some light on yesterday's interview?
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Regardless of what you may have heard on SDN about WesternU, I want to clarify that it is one of the best OMS in the country. Many OMS boast about serving the underserved, but COMP actually does that, especially given its location.
The MSMS program is hard. I will admit that we are examined under a microscope all year. With that being said, you do in fact learn about being a professional. From the way we are dressed, to the way we are supposed to speak, we are being groomed for the DO program, because when it comes down to you vs. another applicant, this is what is going to give you the edge. The DO program here is great, and from what I've heard from the former MSMSers/now OMS-Is, they love it. They really feel that MSMS prepared them to kick butt during first year. In fact, my friend just posted a photo of the honor society for COMP OMS-I, and a good chunk of the MSMSers that matriculated made the honor society.
IF you have doubts, I suggest you do a bit more research OUTSIDE of SDN, as I feel that some people on SDN can be quite toxic.
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It is outstanding getting to read your previous posts last year as I was preparing to apply, and then seeing your update and hearing how satisfied you are with the program! Congrats on being so close to the MSMS finish line!
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I received an email this week that my "application is ready for review. Does anyone else have any update?
I got a similar email about a week ago too. I think now we're just waiting for further updates
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FYI for anyone this could potentially benefit: I just submitted new MCAT scores to EDS, and they've been updated on the online application. It's always worth a try!
Man those lying ........ they told me what's done is done... gg got fooled too hard
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Yeah we probably spoke to two different people by chance
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Received a call this morning on my way to work notifying me of my acceptance to the program for 2017-2018 school year. I'm taking it! Interviewed on the 25th, a day before my birthday, so I am stoked to get this late birthday present. Should get the official letter tomorrow when staff is in! Good luck to everyone else & look forward to meeting you all this May!
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Congrats! Was the interview difficult? Do you mind sharing your stats?
