minidriver111 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I was accepted into the 3 year program this year. I would very much like to work at least part time while going to school. Is this feasible? and Is it a good idea? Most importantly, how are classes scheduled for the 3 year students? Will I be able to work, lets say, two full days out of the week? I need to know if there are classes that meet every single morning, since my job requires me to work the full 8 hour shifts (from 6am to 3pm). Thanks! Have a great week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted April 19, 2009 I did the 3 yr part time program at hahnemann/drexel and worked 24-30 hrs/week as a medic yr 1 and 2 and full time (plus) summer #1. yr 3 is a full time yr like the regular yr 2 would be so you can't work much then. schedules will vary by program. we did m-th 8-2 for yr 1 and 2 with a few longer days. this worked out well for me and I graduated at the top of my class( 3 of 80). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minidriver111 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks for your input. But I am specifically interested in U of D Mercy 3yr class schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hanneybr Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 hey mini, while i was there for my interview at U of D mercy a few weeks back I had the chance to speak with a couple of the current 3 yr students. One is currently working about 24 hours a week doing research at U of M. Specifically I dont know about the days of class i know the 2 year students only have class m-th. Mark the student president was telling me that he only had class like 2 days a week as a 3 year student and the other class he had the choice of taking it in the morning or the evening. Im pretty sure you'll be just fine working, but it never hurts to know for sure. I'm going to be working contingent in my current position during the 2 year program. Best of luck !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbraman Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'm also doing the three year program, and I would like to continue working. From what I gathered talking with other students, completing the three year program and working is feasible, but you have to keep up your studies (I know, that's pretty obvious). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple810 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I am a current 3 year student at UDM, maybe I can help! During the first year of the three year program, absolutely it is possible to work. I worked 24hrs/week and still had time to study and have a life. For the second of the three year, it's not as easy to work but maybe one day per week. For my first semester in my first year, I had class Monday morning and Thursday evening. For the second (winter) semester, I had class Wednesday morning and 2 online classes. For the third semester (summer) class is Wednesday morning with 1 online class. taking the classes are online are optional, you don't have to do it that way, but for me I found the online option very convenient. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbraman Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Apple, which classes can you take online? Do you find the online classes require more "time" on your part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain1028 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I would have killed for a 3 year program, I could have worked for sure then! 3 year program, must be nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple810 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Apple, which classes can you take online? Do you find the online classes require more "time" on your part? Online classes are what I consider to be the "filler classes". These include Research Methods, Issues in Health Care, and Health Promotions. Personally, I liked the online classes. I felt that the total amount of time I had to dedicate per week online was less than what I would spend in and out of a classroom combined. I found it very convenient; highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvgirle Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 That's great to know working is possible in the 3 year program. I'm thinking of applying for Fall 2010. I currently work 30 hours a week, 10 hour days, every other weekend at U of M hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I really hope i get in the 3 year program at UDM. Do u know how many students they take each year? I'm working part-time at DMC and would love to be able to work and do the program at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I really hope i get in the 3 year program at UDM. Do u know how many students they take each year? I'm working part-time at DMC and would love to be able to work and do the program at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigander Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 UDM accepts about 45 new students each year, split between the two and the three year programs. The first year of the three year program, you can easily work at least part time, the second year is harder but a few people manage to work part time, they just have great time management, no family and lots of support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulPA Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Definately can work during the first 2 yrs especially if there is flexibility in your work schedule. The 3rd year is clinical rotations and probably very difficult to work because the hours you will have to work for clinicals are constantly changing. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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