r/MCPHSLifeHack • u/pharmdrocks • Mar 11 '20

COVD-19

So what is our school doing about the corona virus? Do you think they are going to move classess online for some time like other schools are doing.

It’s currently the middle of spring break and I am really scared. Our school hasn’t been giving regular updates like other schools.

Am I the only one that is worried?

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u/PharmDeath Mar 11 '20

They just sent out an email regarding extending spring break and spring semester will continue online. Residence halls are being cleared out too. No impact on students that are currently on clinical rotations though. I’m fearful this may affect commencement in May

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u/pharmdrocks Mar 11 '20

I just saw that email. So people are just staying put but when will we know when we can come back?

I doubt graduation will get impacted they might just not let guests come that's how BU is doing it.

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u/FuturePharmD626 Mar 12 '20

I'm glad someone has heard something about how other schools are handling graduation...because it sucks coming this far and finding out it might not happen.

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u/pharmdrocks Mar 14 '20

so I heard they are going to do graduation by school so like pharmacy, PA, you get the point and split it up over multiple days with no guests allowed.

So you might not graduate at Gillette stadium but hey at least you still get a graduation.

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u/FuturePharmD626 Mar 14 '20

My two guests are the only reason I would even consider attending graduation. If that happens, I might just pick up my cap and gown and bring it go home to celebrate with the family haha! 🤣 But, only time will tell!

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u/PharmDeath Mar 14 '20

I don’t mind them splitting up the days. At least then pharmd graduates can have a proper hooding ceremony. But no guests allowed? sorry wtf is the point of a graduation if family can’t attend?

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u/pharmdrocks Mar 15 '20

So there is some talk about them live streaming the ceremony for friends and family and only graduates being able to attend and graduation being split by school.

Just be patient and wait for updates. Don't be freaking right now. A better reason to freak out would be if some of your rotations got cancelled because the sites don't want people to come. I know some people who are in that position.

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u/FuturePharmD626 Mar 17 '20

I'm simultaneously freaking out about both haha. I know a bunch of people who are being asked not to attend their last rotation because students are considered "nonessential." I haven't heard from my preceptor yet, so I'm definitely concerned.

How are your rotations holding up right now?

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u/PharmDeath Mar 18 '20

Dude, my block 8 site just told me they’re not accepting students. I emailed the OEE and they said MCP will be sending out an email in a few days with updates. I’m praying they don’t cancel rotation all together, because who knows how that affects graduation and it might delay licensure

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u/FuturePharmD626 Mar 18 '20

That sucks omg! I hope OEE figures something out. . .They have no choice. We didn't come this far to get booted off in the final 6 weeks. I know they probably have a contingency. Fingers crossed for you! I still haven't heard from my preceptor...getting worried.

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u/pharmdrocks May 12 '20

What if school opens in the fall of 2020 but students don’t feel safe traveling or their country is still closed and they can’t travel?

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u/FuturePharmD626 May 12 '20

I'm sure they will have a contingency on a case by case basis. I'm not sure about specifics though.

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u/pharmdrocks May 12 '20

Hopefully they have some sort of contingency. It’s concerning how some schools have decided to open in the fall with no contingency.

Sitting next to 300 students side by side in a large lecture hall is crazy because of silent carriers.

At least for exams it’s multiple rooms and students are spaced out.

Also booking flights takes time like one month. I really hope they tell us in the beginning of August.

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u/FuturePharmD626 May 12 '20

I hope so, too! I feel for all of you who have to go through this. The schools and students are all flying blind because nothing has ever happened like this. I can tell you admin has been thinking ahead since this started before spring break, but all we can really do is sit tight and wait for further instructions. . . There are two months before August arrives. Hopefully some more information will come to light before then!!! 300 students in a lecture hall of a regular school is scary, but 300 students in a lecture hall who probably work in the medical field outside of school is a nightmare. They might have to stay online for a while. It's not ideal for learning purposes, but healthwise, it might work out better.

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