WAMC 4.0 sGPA 2 MCAT scores...

Hey all,

First time poster but long timer lurker.

I am applying this cycle. I had already added 15 schools but am looking to add a few more. Open to MD or DO.

First MCAT: 25
Second MCAT: 513

sGPA: 4.0
cGPA: 3.98

>2000 hours of being a medical assistant
>250 hours research
~150 hours non-clinical volunteer

Any school recommendations? I'm worried about my MCAT since I took the old one AND the new one...

WAMC 4.0 sGPA 2 MCAT scores...

UIC vs. LUC

I've searched many a forum and review sites such as yelp, yet I am having difficulty forming opinions on and distinguishing the differences between the University of Illinois at Chicago and Loyola University Chicago. See, I am interested in pre-med, and if I'm not mistaken, UIC and LUC both have their own medical schools and own sort of "unpaved yet trodden road" to medical school. These roads are UIC's gppa and LUC's...

UIC vs. LUC

UIC vs. LUC

should i email my references to let them know they may be contacted?

Should i make sure my references in the AMCAS activities section know they are listed and may be contacted by a lot of medical schools? or am i overthinking this?

should i email my references to let them know they may be contacted?

Osteopathic applicant for MD anesthesia with red flag

Hi there, long time lurker with a general residency question. I am a new fourth year student at an osteopathic program hoping to get an allopathic anesthesia residency next year. I believe that overall I am a fairly competitive applicant. My stats are:

Step1: 238
Step2: taking in a month
Comlex1: 740
Comlex2: taking in a month
Sigma Sigma Phi member
Rank: 15/150
Research: During my Master's Degree
Over 100 volunteer hours
Leadership roles in various school organizations
3rd year clerkship...

Osteopathic applicant for MD anesthesia with red flag

Osteopathic applicant for MD anesthesia with red flag

Official 2015 COMLEX Level 1 Experiences and Scores Thread

I realized no one made a thread for 2015 so decided to make one. Anyone take the January 6 or 22 test? There's a Feb date coming up soon too. How was it? What did you use to study and would recommend to future test-takers? Anything particularly high-yield? Good luck everyone!

Official 2015 COMLEX Level 1 Experiences and Scores Thread

Please Help. Dismissed from Med School after Senior Year

This is just a horror story, but my school dismissed me because I did not pass the USMLE Step 2 exam on my 3rd attempt. The school requires its students pass Step 2 to be awarded the MD degree, and has as its policy a 3-Attempts Rule. So, despite my completing and passing all my required classes and rotations and in-school exams (several in which I received an Honors grade), my school dismissed me per this horrific policy of theirs.

I checked the USMLE site and they say they recommend...

Please Help. Dismissed from Med School after Senior Year

Please Help. Dismissed from Med School after Senior Year

Interview Attire 2014-2015

As I'm sitting here on 3rd shift, I was searching for an interview attire thread for this year but found nothing. So since I have my first interview in August with LECOM I wanted to see what others were doing.

I'm thinking about a light grey suit, blue checkered shirt, and maybe going with a bowtie... What is everyone else doing??

Interview Attire 2014-2015

Will ADCOMS look down at my fall semester?

Hi all!

So this fall l be taking:
-Anatomy and physiology 1
-Genetics lab
-music
-history class
-classical mythology
-social work class
Total: 17 credits

I've always taken plenty of science classes but I needed to finish my gen eds (which I've left for the end). I'm pretty much done with my bio major, I just need to take anatomy and then I'll be taking microbio (for prereqs for dental schools) next semester along with a bio elective for fun.

So spring semester will be back to usual,...

Will ADCOMS look down at my fall semester?

Will ADCOMS look down at my fall semester?

Primary Amide - Acidity Question

A really simple question that I havent found a clear answer to: why isnt the Hydrogen bonded to the Nitrogen in this example acidic? And why would the H of a carboxylic acid be acidic? They both have resonance structures....




Primary Amide - Acidity Question

Florida zostavax vaccine

I have always thought /known that zostavax requires a script in the state of florida until a rph told me no it can be done via protocol if patient is above 60 year old .Only needs script if pat is under 60. T

Florida zostavax vaccine

Bootcamp difficulty compared to actual DAT

Hey everyone,

Apologies if this isn't the right place for this question. It's my first time posting here after lurking for a while.

I have my DAT in about a week (the 31st) and I have been taking a bunch of practice tests; mainly DAT Bootcamp. I seem to score well on the sciences (mid to high 20s) but drop to 18-19 on the QR and PAT sections. I have gone through Chad's videos and destroyer for QR and did great there but I find Bootcamp to be more challenging. As for PAT, I did most of my...

Bootcamp difficulty compared to actual DAT

Bootcamp difficulty compared to actual DAT

*********OFFICIAL COLUMBIA C/O 2020 INTERVIEW/ACCEPTANCE*****

Didn't see this thread up yet, and they started sending out emails!
Good luck everyone! #Columbia
Hope we all get in!!!!

*********OFFICIAL COLUMBIA C/O 2020 INTERVIEW/ACCEPTANCE*****

my chances after finishing my first year in college

Hello everyone,
Well i have finished my first year of college at a 4 year uni, i slacked off alot, skipped alot, i had huge gaps between my classes and overall just slacked off after the first month, grades went down the toilet. This reflected on my grades. these are the grades:
Calc 1 - F
Bio 1- C (started w/a a)
Hist 1- A
Gen Chem 1 - C (started w/a b)
Bio 2- c
stats- c
chem 2- c
micro econ - c

In all these classes i started out well except for calc since i had not taken pre calc and i...

my chances after finishing my first year in college

my chances after finishing my first year in college

**AMCAS Submission/Verification 2015-2016**

mdwarf: Submitted 6/02/15, 9:33am

*copy and paste downwards so we can keep track of time between submission and verification, especially as the application season progresses and AMCAS slows down...*

**AMCAS Submission/Verification 2015-2016**

2015-2016 Quinnipiac University (Netter) Application Thread

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2015-2016 Quinnipiac University (Netter) Application Thread

Disadvantages of applying to US med schools as a Canadian?

What I do know (at least what I think I know) so far:

• Limited choices for schools because many only take US residents
• Financial aid pretty much out of the question
• Canadians are viewed favorably over other International applicants

That being said,

• Are Canadian applicants placed in a separate pool?
• Considering I get good enough stats for a certain school, are those numbers given an asterisk, or would I be held to the same standard as domestic applicants?...

Disadvantages of applying to US med schools as a Canadian?

Disadvantages of applying to US med schools as a Canadian?

Factors when picking a school

So I am in my first year and there are a few things I wish I would have considered before I made my final decision. These are only my opinion, and I won't be offended if yours varies. I am only posting this because I wish I would have read something like it before I made my decision.

I am at The Ohio State University right now as an out of state student.

Positives:
Can apply for resident tuition next year
Great school, nice facilities
Curriculum includes Professional development -...

Factors when picking a school

Factors when picking a school

Just out of curiosity, how many secondaries are you hoping to fill out?

I am just curious how many secondaries everyone is hoping to finish.

thanks

Just out of curiosity, how many secondaries are you hoping to fill out?

What counts as a presentation?

For instance, in the two summers following my junior and senior years I was a research intern at a hospital. At the end of the summer, all of the students presented the research they had done to the medical and research staff of the hospital as well as administrative personnel. It was not a formal conference or anything like that. Would this count?

What counts as a presentation?

2015-2016 University of Illinois Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of Illinois Application Thread

ORM male with underprivileged background (CC transfer). Have not taken MCAT yet.

Summary:

• first gen pakistan born US citizen
• first generation college student
• male, formerly obese, ex muslim

Education:

• 3.73 gpa at community college (aced Gen Chem, Organic Chem, Physics, English, Math), school is associated with a rigorous RN program.
• 3.11 gpa after transferring to a 4 year university (have a C in Ecology, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Inorganic Chemistry)
• BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry
• Researched...

ORM male with underprivileged background (CC transfer). Have not taken MCAT yet.

ORM male with underprivileged background (CC transfer). Have not taken MCAT yet.

Endo 2016

So who's already submitted, and who's got interviews and to where

Endo 2016

Pharmacy school admission statistics

Anyone know of a decent source on this subject? Some colleagues and I were discussing the decline in quality of pharmacy students rotating through recently. We've all heard anecdotes of sub-3.0 GPA, score of 30 on PCAT type of students being accepted, and the general consensus is that admission standards have dropped in a lot of schools recently.

The latest data I could find was from 2008:...

Pharmacy school admission statistics

Pharmacy school admission statistics

Returning after dismissal. Sage advice

Its taken me a while to seek advice about my situation, but time is forcing me to make a decision. I was dismissed from pharmacy school the summer before 2nd year in 2007 after failing my 4th course. At first I came to the conclusion that I didn't want to do pharmacy and sabotaged myself in a few classes, placed on probation, cut off from the parental lifeline, got back in working part time to cashflow bills and ended up biting the last failure in the summer. I have since earned my...

Returning after dismissal. Sage advice

Returning after dismissal. Sage advice

Changing Temperature in equilbrium reactions

Good morning all,

I am having a issue with grasping this concept. I just want to make sure I am understanding it correctly.

In equilibrium reactions,

Increasing Temp: Shifts Reaction to the Left(Reverse Reaction) to consume extra heat and make more of Reactants.
---> Making this an endothermic Reaction?

Decreasing Temp: Shifts reaction to the right (forward reaction) to produce extra heat and make more products
----> Making this an exothermic reaction?

Is this correct?

Thanks!

Changing Temperature in equilbrium reactions

The prescription opioid epidemic in a nutshell

Er, powerpoint:

http://ift.tt/1aGcaEO

The prescription opioid epidemic in a nutshell

*NEW* D.O./Ph.D. program at PCOM

Hi guys!

I just wanted to pass along a link to the *new* updated PCOM website. I find this updated version MUCH more user-friendly and quicker. The new DO/PhD program sounds interesting!

Here's the link:
http://ift.tt/1HXchss

Together

*NEW* D.O./Ph.D. program at PCOM

50 Things I Learned During My 1st Year of Medical School

First off, a big congrats to everyone who will be starting their med school journey in the upcoming weeks. I recently put together a list of some of the things I learned during my first year of medical school on my blog, and I figured I would post here. From talking to other students in both MD and DO schools, I've found that we all seem to have similar experiences, so hopefully some of you will find it helpful:...

50 Things I Learned During My 1st Year of Medical School

50 Things I Learned During My 1st Year of Medical School

Do you have to take a pharmacy class to be a tech?

My school offers a pharmacy tech course that I've been thinking about taking. I've been doing a lot of research and everyone says don't pay for a class. I was wondering if I could just by a prep book and then take the exam? Is that allowed or do you have to take a course first? I was also thinking about maybe applying to Walgreens for their training program but I heard retail pharmacy usually overworks you and they don't teach you a lot. Any advice? Oh and also im in TN if that helps

Do you have to take a pharmacy class to be a tech?

"Order of Protection" put on my friend

Sup ya'll. I'm writing this for my buddy because he wants to stay anonymous. He wants to know if any of this will come up on background checks or interviews or anything so I'm just going to copy paste this. It happened in NYC.

"Hey guys, so long story short I have an Order of Protection put on me from a judge because of an incident with my last gf. I've never been convicted of any crimes. But I did have to turn myself in for "processing" a week after the incident, which I think was...

"Order of Protection" put on my friend

"Order of Protection" put on my friend

Is preference given to attractive interview candidates?

It would be a subconscious thing. But I think it definitely occurs. Thoughts?

Is preference given to attractive interview candidates?

Operant conditioning

How do I distinguish between two choices that I would feel like both explain the behavior in question? For example, from a KA passage:

Before receiving treatment, Katie avoided certain activities that made her anxious so that she could reduce the number of panic attacks she experienced. What operant conditioning term describes this behavior?
Negative punishment
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Positive reinforcement

The answer was A. Fair enough because she is reducing a behavior...

Operant conditioning

Operant conditioning

2015-2016 University of Minnesota Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of Minnesota Application Thread

Acid/Base Chemistry with Amino Acids EK Question

I understand why the answer choice A is correct, but why isn't D correct also. If Arginine's side chain, when protonated, is more stable that means it's less likely to give off a proton and therefore has a higher pKa.

For instance, OH- has a high pKa because its conjugate acid (H2O) is stable.

Acid/Base Chemistry with Amino Acids EK Question

HPSP health condition waiver question

I have a question and the answer seems pretty obvious but I figured I'd ask anyway, just in case. I'm interested in HPSP but I have GERD which beyond causing heartburn also sometimes causes my voice to become hoarse, especially after eating spicy foods, but is well-controlled with an H2-blocker. Any chance for a waiver?

HPSP health condition waiver question

07/23/15 - DAT complete, breakdown and thoughts

Here is my breakdown and what I thought of every section:

PAT: 24
QR: 18
RC: 21
BIO: 21
GC: 24
OC: 22
TS: 22
AA: 21

My overall impression was that I thought I was doing worse than I actually did.

I spent 3 weeks studying averaging 8 hours a day. I would take breaks often to break up the day. It also made the quality of my studying significantly better.

Starting with the sciences

BIO: I thought this section was unlike any practice test I have seen....

07/23/15 - DAT complete, breakdown and thoughts

07/23/15 - DAT complete, breakdown and thoughts

High sGPA, low cGPA, aced MCAT - where do I stand

Hi guys,


So I'm a nontrad applicant - I've been getting my science courses through a post-bacc program after getting an MA in sociology (which got me interested in public health). My undergrad GPA isn't so hot since I wasn't nearly as focused or disciplined back then - it comes out to 3.1, ~3.3 when you average in my post-bacc courses. My sGPA (and post-bacc GPA) is a 3.85 however seeing as all my science courses were taken in the post-bacc program, where I excelled. I received my MCAT...

High sGPA, low cGPA, aced MCAT - where do I stand

High sGPA, low cGPA, aced MCAT - where do I stand

Perio Programs and applying

Hey, I'm about to finish up my third year and am applying to Perio...but haven't seen any threads discussing programs.

Perio.org offers some stats, but doesn't reflect on faculty quality, resident satisfaction, or the balance placed between academics/research vs clinical training.

Anyone got any good ideas on what programs are good and what programs are most/least competitive? EX: Texas, UF, Nova, South Caroina, temple, Pittsburg, etc...

Perio Programs and applying

Women's Interview Clothing #3!

Our last interview clothing thread was 3 years old, so we're starting a new one for this application cycle! Interview invites are starting to roll out so please direct all women's interview attire questions here!

The last thread can be found here. I can't find the original women's interview clothing thread but if someone has the link or finds it please PM me and I'll edit this post.

Good luck!

Women's Interview Clothing #3!

How is everyone managing interview costs?

The average plane ticket costs 300-400 dollars for a domestic flight in the USA. Add to that car rentals and hotel stays, plus in my case having to take off of work every time I get one.

Currently I have just a few interview invites this season, but I'm starting to realize how ridiculously high these costs are going to get.

Secondaries have already costed what feels like a fortune.


How are you guys managing/going to manage all these costs?

How is everyone managing interview costs?

2015-2016 University of Washington Application Thread

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Good luck to everyone applying!

2015-2016 University of Washington Application Thread

Selling PCAT Dr Collins 2015

Hi guys! Bought Dr Collins for July PCAT and got a composite score of 94%. Comes in original package with updates. I barely wrote in them so very little to no markings. Msg me if interested!!!

Selling PCAT Dr Collins 2015

Paramedic experience

So, I have decided to finally bite the bullet after many years of longing to be an physician. I have started my science pre-requisites this semester. My GPA isn't the best as I almost flunked out of college my first year. I was obviously not mature enough to be there at that time and only went to classes about once a week. I ended up graduating with a 3.4 overall GPA. I have enough hours that the pre-req's remaining will only bring me up to a 3.5 overall. For the last 7 years I have...

Paramedic experience

Paramedic experience

PSLF use limit

So I'll be starting PT school next month but already have all my current loans on the PSLF program (undergrad and masters). I went ahead and 'grandfathered' these loans in so that if the doomsday scenario of the program getting axed occurs I'll be ok. Provided they honor loans already on the program.

Does anyone know if I'd still be able to use the program for new loans after PT school? Just curious how this would work.

PSLF use limit

2015-2016 University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen) Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen) Application Thread

Identifying Altruism...and Narcissism in the admissions process

Much is written here about the importance of demonstrating altruism. Given an applicant pool filled with extremely high achieving individuals with generally large ambitions, and given that one can imagine a large percentage of candidates possess at least, for lack of better words, a "healthy" dose of narcissism, how do (or do they?) adcoms suss out whether candidates have the kind of narcissism that most don't want to see in their physicians? And are there cases where some of those who...

Identifying Altruism...and Narcissism in the admissions process

Identifying Altruism...and Narcissism in the admissions process

Diversity for "is there anything else?" Q

I have heard it is acceptable to submit the diversity essay for the "is there anything else you want to share with the admissions committee?" secondary.

I don't know how fitting this would be since, to me, this seems kind of a random thing to put in for that specific prompt.

Does anyone have any opinions on this?

Diversity for "is there anything else?" Q

Random Question - What's it take to get banned from SDN?

Sorry a random question I had.

SDN, from what I've been reading through, is generally filled with positive, encouraging people and the negative, discouraging people eventually get banned. When you look at other sites however, banning takes a lot more than a few negative or mean comments.

I'm not saying SDN bans people unnecessarily, I'm just curious on how SDN bans people. Is it an accumulation of X # of negative posts/comments? How BAD does it have to be?

Just wondering because I...

Random Question - What's it take to get banned from SDN?

Random Question - What's it take to get banned from SDN?

Wreckless MD School Expansion

Man, why won't the LCME tighten up its' accreditation standards?

http://ift.tt/1KntgXY

Turns out they maybe the MDs speak Dollarese, too.

Wreckless MD School Expansion

2015-2016 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Application Thread

Supplemental Essay Questions
Each question has a 2000 character limit.

• Describe why you wish to enroll at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. You should describe any connection that you have to southwest Michigan.

• Describe what you bring to the practice of medicine - your values, skills, talents, and life...

2015-2016 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Application Thread

2015-2016 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Application Thread

Applying to Psychiatry

Hello all,

I'm PGY-2 in Internal Medicine in an ACGME-I program.
My credentials: step 1: 206, step 2: 234, CS: second attempt, 2 months of USCE and I have US citizenship.
I have 2 publications so far and 3 submitted papers.
I'm planning to apply to Psychiatry, but I'm a bit worried since I started my residency in IM.
I heard that if you are not dedicated to Psychiatry from the very beginning, then you will filtered.
I really like Psychiatry, but could not secure a position.
Is it possible...

Applying to Psychiatry

Applying to Psychiatry

Just how much weight is given to SMPs?

I know that there are schools that reward reinvention, and I've certainly applied to them. I'm just curious as to how much leverage these programs have in the app cycle.

Just how much weight is given to SMPs?

In a tough bind, would like some opinions.

Summary:

• first gen pakistan born US citizen
• first generation college student
• male, formerly obese, ex muslim

Education:

• 3.73 gpa at community college (aced Gen Chem, Organic Chem, Physics, English, Math), school is associated with a rigorous RN program.
• 3.11 gpa after transferring to a 4 year university (have a C in Ecology, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Inorganic Chemistry)
• BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry
• Researched...

In a tough bind, would like some opinions.

In a tough bind, would like some opinions.

How will this affect my sGPA?

Hey SDN,

My undergraduate biology courses were split into 4 courses totaling 20 units. My sGPA for these 20 units was 2.48, so my plan is to retake classes to redeem my sGPA.

1. The college I am planning to take the retake fulfills the biologies with 2 courses totaling 10 units. Would these 10 units be able to replace the 20 units' worth factoring into my sGPA?

2. As a follow up question, I also am planning on retaking my Physics course, but my undergraduate physics was divided into 3...

How will this affect my sGPA?

How will this affect my sGPA?

Inappropriate to mention planned specialty in personal statement?

My goal is to be a psychiatrist, and although my mind could potentially change throughout medical school, o think it is relevant to "why I'm interested in medicine". Is it okay to include this, or should I keep it to a general interest in medicine?

Inappropriate to mention planned specialty in personal statement?

When will my application be verified?

Hi all!

I was wondering if I could have some feedback on this:

I submitted my AADSAS on June 30, and requested for my LOR's to be sent out. My DAT was on July 14th (I know this can take ~2 weeks).

When do you guys think I will be fully verified, with everything ready to go?

I really hope it is by the end of the month, or the first week of August!

Thanks in advance!

When will my application be verified?

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Can EM Physicians work extra shifts for extra compensation?

Okay, I know I'm just a naive pre-med -- but I was wondering if EM docs can take on extra shifts for extra pay.
I figure if investment bankers and corporate lawyers can work crazy hours, physicians can too.

I've heard that EM docs work three 12-hour shifts a week. What if I were to do five, and survive by drinking coffee and energy drinks? I would only do this for like a year or two to erase my loans and buy a car.

To ER docs: I've never done a single shift so I don't know how hard you...

Can EM Physicians work extra shifts for extra compensation?

Can EM Physicians work extra shifts for extra compensation?

Change Paths or?

Currently a senior at a state school and I need some input on my journey. I started at my current school freshman year. I transferred out after the first semester to go to a school that actually had a pharmacy program. This ended up being a costly disaster and I returned home to go to community college the following fall. I graduated with my AS in Chemistry and returned to my current school. I managed to stay on track and continue with my degree. Even though I stayed on track, my GPA...

Change Paths or?

Change Paths or?

How Does Having A Notable Scholarship Affect Your Chances of Getting In?

Just something that I have been pondering about but how does having a very notable scholarship such as the Gates Millennium, Intel, Rhodes impact your chances of getting into a med school. Is there any preemptive edge that comes with receiving these big name scholarships? And if so how much magnitude of worth does having it have when it comes to applications?

How Does Having A Notable Scholarship Affect Your Chances of Getting In?

Official 2015-2016 Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Application Cycle

Here we go~~

Official 2015-2016 Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Application Cycle

Lake Erie (LECOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Lake Erie (LECOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

2015-2016 Oregon Health & Sciences University Application Thread

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2015-2016 Oregon Health & Sciences University Application Thread

Liberty University COM (LUCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Liberty University COM (LUCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

DAT Breakdown 24 AA | 26 TS | 22 PAT

Hey, guys! I made a summary of how I prepared and what I thought of the actual exam...hopefully this will ease your nerves

I used Chad's (OC and GC only), Cliff's, old bio textbook, Crack DAT (PAT only), DAT destroyer, youtube, old college notes, and datqvault. I studied for one semi-bleak month filled with Chipotle breaks.

Background:
I've taken upper-level biology courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics etc.) so I didn't study very much for biology. I hadn't had OC or GC...

DAT Breakdown 24 AA | 26 TS | 22 PAT

DAT Breakdown 24 AA | 26 TS | 22 PAT

Those applying to Colorado University School of Pharmacy!!

Hey I hadn't seen a thread just yet for those hoping to apply to Denver pharmacy, so thought I would make a new thread so we can share our journey in applying.
Anyone applying early decision?
Also what are every ones stats?

Those applying to Colorado University School of Pharmacy!!

Kcumb or Vcom-vc (sorry need help asap)

Hey gang

So I found out that I was called up from the waitlist for Kcumb but am all set to move into my place in Blacksburg for Vcom. I really liked both schools and appreciate that Kcumb is more established and has excellent stats- Vcom has pretty good stats as well but it is still fairly new and they really push family med there. Anyone have any thoughts about which program you would choose if you had the option? I've been pulling my hair out all day.

Vcom would be much closer to my...

Kcumb or Vcom-vc (sorry need help asap)

Kcumb or Vcom-vc (sorry need help asap)

Level of Course Difficulty (non-abusive)

Generally, the better grade and not the difficulty level of the course is much more important to an adcom

You have several things to considered in this:

1) Some medical school's previously had statements on there sites saying something along the lines... "if a student has a choice between 2 courses, they should take the more rigorous," though this phrase seems to have become less common as the shift from direct course prerequisites to competency requirements is starting to take hold...

Level of Course Difficulty (non-abusive)

Level of Course Difficulty (non-abusive)

Im an alien (Canadian) wanting to get in somewhere....

Hello,

I appreciate anybody who takes some time to read this, and moreso if they could contribute some knowledge.

I'm a canadian wanting to get into medschool somewhere (Schools north of your border are limited and difficult to gain admission) and am willing to apply to a few 'murican schools. I'll post my stats and maybe some reasonable recommendations can be made:

GPA=3.9+
MCAT=32,
EC= plenty of volunteering (at risk children mentor/tutor, alcholhic homeless mingler+lawn maintenance,...

Im an alien (Canadian) wanting to get in somewhere....

Im an alien (Canadian) wanting to get in somewhere....

How much does pharmacy school gpa matter?

Hello SDN,

I'm entering my 3rd year of pharmacy school (5th year overall) and long story short I no longer want to be a pharmacist and want to pursue medicine. However I don't have a bachelor's so I'm going to finish pharmacy school instead of dropping out (I'm in a 2+4 program).

I have a 3.55 undergraduate gpa (3.62 science gpa) but my pharmacy school gpa is a 3.92. I slacked off during undergrad even though it was much easier than pharmacy school.

How much weight do you think will be...

How much does pharmacy school gpa matter?

How much does pharmacy school gpa matter?

2015-2016 University of Nebraska Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of Nebraska Application Thread

Chances of Matching?

Hi, everyone:

Quick question.

Some background. I'm an M3 that recently passed Step 1 on my second attempt with a 198. From my first attempt, I had a 30 point increase. Plenty of volunteering during M1-M2; leadership positions as well. 5 years of research experience prior to starting med school with publications and abstracts. Have NOT started M3 rotations yet. Passed all my M1-M2 classes. Our school is Pass/Fail.

With that said, what are my chances for matching in Peds any program from...

Chances of Matching?

Chances of Matching?

AMCAS downgraded all my credit hours! please help

Hi all - my uni, Byrn Mawr College, sends transcripts with the confusing "credit unit" instead of credit hour, where 1 credit unit = 4 credit hour. This is explicitly stated on the transcript, but amcas took all of my 4 credit hour classes and changed them to 1.0 credit hours. This really messes up the GPA weighting and makes me think schools won't think I took full semesters in college (like, none of my undergrad would be considered full time - how does amcas think I got a degree?) The...

AMCAS downgraded all my credit hours! please help

AMCAS downgraded all my credit hours! please help

Why?

Why when a doctor is leaving in less than a month would you continue to have new patients on their schedule???

It's really grinding my gears. I've gotten nowhere trying to address it.

They say access is bad and patients will get upset being told they have to wait even longer. They're still getting upset. But this way they also get to take it out on me.

Why?

CVS took me in as technician, but not willing to change me into an intern

I am a foreign pharmacy graduate with an intern license in MN. I was taken in as a technician but I need to be an intern in order to get my intern hours. I spoke to my PIC and she said that the reason is that they don't want to give me a job assurance. I don't want a job assurance - just need to fulfill my intern requirements. My state doesn't let me work an a technician to complete my hours. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Any suggestions? I am frustrated!!!

CVS took me in as technician, but not willing to change me into an intern

Official 2015-2016 Endocrinology Fellowship Application Cycle

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Official 2015-2016 Endocrinology Fellowship Application Cycle

2015 PHAP application

Has anyone heard anything? I know it's early, so probably not. I'm just soooo anxious

2015 PHAP application

How to study sociology

How would you guys recommend to someone who hasnt taken sociology classes to study for the psych/soc section on the MCAT?

I've only taken one sociology class and I dont think it really went over a lot of the basic concepts of sociology. Basically we read a bunch of articles and papers but didn't go over definitions to an extensive degree.

This question is mainly for those who've already taken the current MCAT and has been exposed to the types of questions, material, and difficulty of the...

How to study sociology

How to study sociology

Yup freaking out step 2cs

Another freak out post. 2nd time taking this test because last time I barely failed the CIS portion just needed to have one more star in the borderline part and would have passed. The first time I took it, didn't small talk very much or ask patients What part of their life was most affected and didn't recap or summarize HPI with the pt., I think my closure was very weak the first time aka didn't ask if they understood the plan and if they were ok with it or ask any questions after.

I did...

Yup freaking out step 2cs

Yup freaking out step 2cs

2015-2016 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

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2015-2016 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

Student loan after bankruptcy?

Due to my overwhelming medical bills I was declared bankrupt last year. I want to join for my graduation. Can I still apply for a loan?

Student loan after bankruptcy?

Trauma Plastic Surgery Residency ?

Hello. I am a medical student from Eastern Europe and I have a passion for surgery . I'm really interested in trauma surgery and it looks like the plastics ( I'm not talking about breast, lips and aestetics in general) has a huge amount of incredible and life-saving operations and also it doesn't focus only on one part of the human body . So, I'd like to know what are the requierements for an EU citizen to fit in a trauma plastic program ?
Thank you very much

Trauma Plastic Surgery Residency ?

California Northstate gains Accreditation

Definitely an interesting development to see it gain accreditation.

I do not see any other threads out there on it yet, and figure some may be interested as the school is planning to enroll for a class starting THIS year.

Sacramento Business Journal Article on their accreditation: http://ift.tt/1LwuUty

California Northstate gains Accreditation

Simple math question

Hi all, I'm stuck on the calculations of a simple math problem. EK and wolfram alpha both have the same answer, I just don't get why it's correct.

The solution states that:
4(5.4*10^-3)^3 is about(=) 20*10^-9

However, it is to my understanding that the 5.4 should be cubed as well.. Can anyone clarify??

Simple math question

2015-2016 University of Michigan Application Thread

Tell us something you are passionate about and why. Do not exceed 1500 characters (about 250 words).

At the University of Michigan Medical School, we are committed to building a superb educational community with students of diverse talents, experiences, opinions, and backgrounds. What would you as an individual bring to our medical school community? Do not exceed 1500 characters (about 250 words).

Best of luck!

2015-2016 University of Michigan Application Thread

cGPA is 3.76 and sGPA 3.60, non-tradititional, MCAT 26

My plan is to retake the MCAT, the 2015 version. I have great ECs, I believe. With a score of 26 as it stands now (V9, BS9, PS8), are there any schools I should consider sdn community? I am looking at strictly allpopathic. Thank you.

What are your thoughts on risks of taking the new MCAT?

cGPA is 3.76 and sGPA 3.60, non-tradititional, MCAT 26

MCAT September 2015 Study Group Houston

Hi! I am taking the MCAT September 23rd and looking for anyone in Houston interested in doing a study group. I know Houston is pretty big, but I am willing to do an online study group and meet up. As a non-trad, I am trying to find others similar in my position to stay motivated and to help each other succeed. Thanks!

MCAT September 2015 Study Group Houston

Physiological Animal ecology

This class seemed somewhat interesting. Has anyone taken a class like this?

What the course guide says is .. "Physiological adaptation and function in wild animals, primarily birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians. Focus on interactions between animals and their environment, and relationships between animal physiology and the ecology and dynamics of populations."

Seems interesting but has anyone taken a course similar to this and provide feedback. Thanks

Physiological Animal ecology

Should I transfer credits?

I'm currently at a community college and have taken quite a lot of courses already. I'm planning on transferring to a 4 year University in the spring, to major in Biology. I was wondering if I should transfer some non-scientific credits from the courses I've taken already to the 4 year University. Only the credits transfer, not the grades so it wouldn't contribute to my GPA at all (which is unfortunate, because I got all A's). Of course if I wasn't planning on going to dental school and GPA...

Should I transfer credits?

Should I transfer credits?

Official 2015-2016 Rheumatology Fellowship Application Cycle

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Official 2015-2016 Rheumatology Fellowship Application Cycle

Necessary to take hardest prereqs?

Obviously it's best to have the highest GPA possible. One of the best ways to maximize GPA is to take the easiest classes possible (prereqs included). Do med schools look down on applicants who deliberately take easier versions of prereqs? For example, taking "baby" bio instead of bio 101. Both would still have labs. Is there a disadvantage?

Necessary to take hardest prereqs?

Kansas City University (KCU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Kansas City University (KCU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Delusion of possession vs. dissociative state?

Hello, fellow doctors!

I'm a bit confused regarding the difference between delusions of possession (e.g. a female patient insults people in a male-like voice which she attributes to being possessed by a demon) and dissociative states. Could both co-occur?

Delusion of possession vs. dissociative state?

Possibly the most epic piece I've ever seen about a medical career

I was trolling the dark corners of the net yesterday and came across the following post on a "game" (no, lvl100 Warlock, not that kind of game) forum. Aside from the language and rather psychopathic mentality , this is so full of win and so perfectly describes some brutal truths that I had to share it here, lol. This also more or less convinced me full-stop to do EM

Hi guys, long time lurker here. I’ve seen a lot of discussions lately centered around the concept of young...

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Possibly the most epic piece I've ever seen about a medical career

Possibly the most epic piece I've ever seen about a medical career

DAT done! need some advice..

Hi everyone!

So, I took the DAT today and want to seek some advice on selecting schools to apply..

My scores are

PAT 23
QR 18
RC 16 (I'm most worried about this...)
BIO 27
GC 22
OC 22
TS 23
AA 21

A little background of me..

I have 3.96 sGPA, 3.96 oGPA.
I have done volunteer work over 1000 hours, shadowing a general dentist for 120 hrs, and also I'm currently doing an independent research which I and my professor plan to published next year, and mission trip...etc.
My personal statement...

DAT done! need some advice..

DAT done! need some advice..

Nova Southeastern Univ (NSU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Nova Southeastern Univ (NSU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

2015-2016 George Washington University Application Thread

• Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty, or plead no lo contendere (i.e., no contest, I do not wish to contend) to a criminal offense? Have you ever been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor? If yes, please provide a description here: (500 characters)
• Did you indicate that you were the recipient of any institutional action on your AMCAS application? If yes, please provide a description here: (500 characters)
• Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary...

2015-2016 George Washington University Application Thread

2015-2016 George Washington University Application Thread

Resident moonlighting

For those residency programs out there with moonlighting, what is the pay structure? How much do you get paid to hold the pager and how much do you get paid to come in? Thanks!!

Resident moonlighting

2015-2016 Medical College of Wisconsin Application Thread

Secondary prompts:

Why MCW?

Character Limit: 1,000 including spaces


Describe your motivation for pursuing a community-based medical education program. Include how your motivation will prepare you for your future career in medicine. Identify experiences in which you have lived or otherwise interfaced with rural or medical under-served communities and how they have influenced you.

Include how your motivation will prepare you for your future career in medicine. Identify...

2015-2016 Medical College of Wisconsin Application Thread

2015-2016 Medical College of Wisconsin Application Thread

USMLE - Official 2015 Step 2 CK Experiences and Scores Thread

With 2015 right around the corner I think it's a good time to begin a Step 2 CK experiences and scores thread for 2015. Let's keep the all experiences and scores in this thread.

Good luck to everyone taking the exam in 2015!

USMLE - Official 2015 Step 2 CK Experiences and Scores Thread

Bio/Econ Double Major?

I'm a rising sophomore at HYPS looking to apply as an MD/MBA candidate in 2018. Would double majoring in Biology and Economics improve my chances? Or should I stick to one major (currently leaning towards Biology)?

Bio/Econ Double Major?

2015-2016 Baylor College of Medicine Application Thread

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2015-2016 Baylor College of Medicine Application Thread

Here's my story - need some help and advice.

Hi everyone. This is my first post here and I was wondering if anyone could offer their thoughts and advice. I'll try to be brief but to get the full picture it may take a little while.

I'm 28, an Australian citizen. I also have an EU passport, but that is not relevant to this particular thread.

After finishing high school in 2003 I worked for 9 years as a designer (performing arts world). In 2012 my father died of cancer and my brother had died (also of cancer) a few years previously,...

Here's my story - need some help and advice.

Here's my story - need some help and advice.

Question about D.O. Family Practitioners..

Hi,

I have a quick question: I know that within the medical community DOs and MDs are--for all intents and purposes--viewed equal and indistinguishable in almost every objective way, but I was curious about patient perception.

I have been told time and time again that "patient's don't care" whether their physician is a DO or MD. Well, I am just having a hard time accepting this (and I want to go to a DO school mind you). I am in college, and many of my friends have no idea what a DO...

Question about D.O. Family Practitioners..

Question about D.O. Family Practitioners..

2015-2016 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

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2015-2016 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

Lowest MCAT...Non-trad, military, career-changer and considering other healthcare careers

I've taken the older MCAT and scored a 14...yup...14 (total). So, I worked more and tried to save money to get into a MCAT course (Kaplan) since it's pretty expensive. Took the test again and scored a 13 (a couple grand down the drain). Now, it's a newer MCAT and I am overwhelmed. I'm already a RN and I do work in a critical care setting (NICU), but as a non-trad, prior military, career changer from Information Technology to Nursing and still pursuing med school, I have seriously...

Lowest MCAT...Non-trad, military, career-changer and considering other healthcare careers

Lowest MCAT...Non-trad, military, career-changer and considering other healthcare careers

Struggling Anesthesia Management Companies

I now know of two AMC's ( Somnia and Apollo) who are losing their contracts with local hospital after failing to follow through on promise after promise. Somnia is failing because they can't offer anything but locums physicians to cover their crnas. And this is in a opt-out state. The conditions are so deplorable that they are down to one full time doc and that one is leaving soon. The Apollo collapse is something I heard today so I don't have details.

Is this a trend?

Are any of you...

Struggling Anesthesia Management Companies

Struggling Anesthesia Management Companies

Official 2015-2016 Cardiology Fellowship Application Cycle

Here it is. Good luck.

Official 2015-2016 Cardiology Fellowship Application Cycle

2015-2016 Michigan State University Application Thread

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2015-2016 Michigan State University Application Thread

Competitiveness of GI for an AMG

So I've been hearing over and over how GI is such a tough field to match for anyone going into IM looking for a fellowship. I understand it's the most competitive fellowship out of IM, but is it possible that some things are being blow out of proportion?

http://ift.tt/1CQTmmw

Lets look at 2014 data that shows there were a total of 350 AMG that applied to GI. Of those, 297...

Competitiveness of GI for an AMG

Competitiveness of GI for an AMG

University of the Pacific Dental School -- Something is Going On

Patrick Ferrillo, Dean of the University of the Pacific Dental School, suddenly and unexpectedly resigned. He wrote a rambling, bizarre email to all of the students and alumni that concluded with "I love you!".

While he did not state the reason WHY he suddenly resigned in the email, sources within the school state that "irregularities" uncovered during the school's recent move to a new campus is at the root of the resignation.

University of the Pacific Dental School -- Something is Going On

Going to the gym/time spent on things like that

I'm just thinking about this today. (Okay, I've thought about it before, but I'm really wanting to think about this today).

I go to the gym. Not A WHOLE LOT and not like 3 hours a day. But I do go. And that takes commuting time (drive, park car). And stretch time. And change-out-of-sweaty-clothes-time. And etc.

And I get that going to the gym and doing whatever else during downtime is good for you, but I'm just wondering if it's a lot of time wasted and stuff. Or should I maybe aim to do...

Going to the gym/time spent on things like that

Going to the gym/time spent on things like that

Official Harvard Extension 2015 Thread

Just starting off the 2015 thread, as the 2014 one still has some stragglers

Official Harvard Extension 2015 Thread

Telling med school about children on secondary or during interview

I was wondering what are the pros/cons about sharing that I am a parent on my secondary or during interviews. Being completely honest, it's a huge part of who I am. I know that I am able to balance school and work and family but I am concerned some might see it as a potential liability.

Telling med school about children on secondary or during interview

Michigan State c/o 2020 Applicants

Hi all! Curious who else is applying to Michigan State this cycle?

I'm a Michigan resident and this is my first time applying. I worked as a marketing executive (in colour merchandising and automotive) for the past six years until I realized if you are going to work the rest of your life you might want to enjoy what you do

So here I am... Look forward to hearing from other applicants!

Michigan State c/o 2020 Applicants

*~*~*~* Official 2015-2016 Application Timeline Thread (Submitted, Verified, Mailed) *~*~*~*

Hey y'all,

In keeping with tradition, here is the post your timeline thread for cycle that opened today, June 2nd, 2015.

Threads from the last 2 cycles for reference:
2014-2015
http://ift.tt/1vwEO3B
2013-2014
http://ift.tt/1VwEUpK

Another thread will be made later when Interviews begin to roll in.

Copy and paste the...

*~*~*~* Official 2015-2016 Application Timeline Thread (Submitted, Verified, Mailed) *~*~*~*

*~*~*~* Official 2015-2016 Application Timeline Thread (Submitted, Verified, Mailed) *~*~*~*

Thoughts on nurses turned MD?

Just want to hear thoughts in respects to patient care and things from previous experiences as a nurse.

Thoughts on nurses turned MD?

2015-2016 Tulane University Application Thread

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2015-2016 Tulane University Application Thread

Low GPA, can't get into Masters program, Post-Bacc options?

Okay, so my situation sucks, and I know I'm going to have to make sacrifices, but I desperately need advice- so here goes.

I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Biology just in May of 2015. I went to a tiny (my graduating class was 160) private liberal arts college. I remained Pre-Dental my entire time there. I received C's in OChem, Physics, and Calculus- bringing my graduating GPA to a 2.95. I went into college wanting to be an orthodontist, and I left school still wanting to be an...

Low GPA, can't get into Masters program, Post-Bacc options?

Low GPA, can't get into Masters program, Post-Bacc options?

Shoes for Interview Day

So I know that the interview day features long tours and one should wear comfortable shoes. But flats and/or kitten heels are the only kind of shoes I feel comfortable in. I was wondering if its okay to wear this http://ift.tt/1Mlcefs and then change into flats for the tour.....is that unusual thing to do?

Shoes for Interview Day

2014-2015 Dartmouth University Application Thread

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2014-2015 Dartmouth University Application Thread

Podiatry is losing

I see podiatry's inevitable collapse on the horizon. This will mainly be due to a public relations problem, also the failure of podiatric medical schools in recruiting more students as well as lengthy residencies. Tuition prices are becoming too exorbitant. Less and less students will consider podiatry. Some people think this will increase salaries since there will be a shortage of podiatrist due to waning interest, but I see this shortage being met by other health care professionals like...

Podiatry is losing

Podiatry is losing

In response to suggestions from our members, we will be creating this stickied thread for international student applicants. We will try this option out for a while, and depending on the activity and helpfulness of the thread, we will possibly adjust to other options in the future.

This thread is for all discussions related to premedical students seeking admissions to US medical schools. This is not for discussion of students looking for international experiences or for...

{}{}{}***{}{}{}| Official Premed Application Thread for INTERNATIONAL Students |{}{}{}**{}{}{}

2015-2016 Stanford University Application Thread

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2015-2016 Stanford University Application Thread

**The Official July 2015 MCAT Thread**

Hello Forum,
This is the official thread I've created for all the July test takers. I know its kinda early to start preparing for the July MCAT, but I know some who may have already begun the marathon since the new MCAT requires more than 3 months of study prep. Let's fill the thread with rich MCAT related discussions and be helpful to one another. The white coat down the lane is awaiting us ! Let's go....

**The Official July 2015 MCAT Thread**

Chances?

Hi! Thanks in advance for your time! I am a non-traditional applicant. I graduated from Emory in 2009 and taught with Teach For America for 2 years. Then I taught for 3 more years in an inner-city high school before having a rather dramatic run-in with the world of medicine which led me to want to pursue my goal of becoming a physician. I then completed a post-bac/master's program at Regis in Denver before applying in the 2016 app cycle. My stats are below. What do you think my chances...

Chances?

Chances?

Some pre-health advice?

I've been really undecided on what in healthcare that I really want to do. I've shadowed dentists, PAs, a few types of doctors, and optometrists. I wish I could have shadowed a pharmacist but everyone I called, declined to allow me to shadow.

I just sort of am venting and I am in need of some guidance/advice. I find myself interested in the body as a whole and what illnesses/diseases can do. I want to aid in the process of helping people, but I don't exactly find surgeries/opening people...

Some pre-health advice?

Some pre-health advice?

Pros and Cons of this RC Strategy for slow readers!

Hi SDN'ers.
I am a slow reader. I have been practicing the different strategies for RC on bootcamp tests. I always have time for only two of the passages and would run out of time getting to the third one. This happens with every test I do. I ama DAT retake (previous RC score was 17). Now, let me get to my method of how I will have time to get to the third one. I haven't practiced this method yet. Please, tell me the pros and cons of this strategy. If the pros outweighed the cons, I will go...

Pros and Cons of this RC Strategy for slow readers!

Pros and Cons of this RC Strategy for slow readers!

Drunk Pre-Vet SDN

Because it needed to happen. As promised. I am in a cage at SpeeGee in north myrtle. Tell me your drunk stories.

Drunk Pre-Vet SDN

Men's Interview Clothing #3!

Starting a new thread for the new season. Interview invites are starting to roll out so please direct all men's interview attire questions here!

The old threads can be found here and here.

Good luck!

Men's Interview Clothing #3!

2015-2016 University of Miami (Miller) Application Thread

2014-2015 Prompts (will update when new prompts are available if they're different)

(All limited to 500 words):

Briefly describe the one clinical experience you have had that has most significantly influenced your decision to study medicine. Do not replicate your AMCAS personal statement.

Why have you selected the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for your medical education? Please be as specific as possible.

Please provide a chronological list with dates...

2015-2016 University of Miami (Miller) Application Thread

2015-2016 University of Miami (Miller) Application Thread

2015-2016 Loyola University Chicago (Stritch) Application Thread

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2015-2016 Loyola University Chicago (Stritch) Application Thread

2014-2015 California Northstate University College of Medicine

This 2014-2015 California Northstate University College of Medicine (CNUCOM) discussion is for those who wish to attend medical school at CNUCOM in Fall 2015. Yes, I realize it's July 2015.

The 2015-2016 CNUCOM discussion -- for those who wish to attend medical school at CNUCOM in Fall 2016 -- can be found here:
http://ift.tt/1TQyC2o

For extensive discussions...

2014-2015 California Northstate University College of Medicine

2014-2015 California Northstate University College of Medicine

2015-2016 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

Autobiography
Write a brief autobiography. As completely and precisely as possible, give a picture of yourself, your family, and events you consider important to you. In doing so, identify the values that are of greatest importance to you. If you have completed your undergraduate education, please comment on what you have done or have been doing since graduation. (1200 words or less)

Challenge

Please discuss a challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past. Why was it...

2015-2016 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

2015-2016 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

2015-2016 University of Illinois Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of Illinois Application Thread

2015-2016 Wright State University Application Thread

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2015-2016 Wright State University Application Thread

Official Step 1 High Yield Concepts Thread

Let's discuss our doubts/offer clarifications about mechanisms/concepts for Step 1

ASK ANY QUESTIONS here.

To kick start the thread here is something I didn't know:

1. Penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) are actually enzymes (transpeptidases & carboxypeptidases) which cross-link peptidoglycan. Penicillins binds to these enzymes and inactivating them thereby preventing cross-linkiing of peptidoglycan.

2. Periplasmic space (Gram -ve) contain proteins which functions in cellular...

Official Step 1 High Yield Concepts Thread

Official Step 1 High Yield Concepts Thread

Tufts MBS 2015-2016

Hi Everyone,
I know that this may be a bit early, but I'm researching MBS programs for the Fall of 2015 and would love to collaborate with you all on learning more about Tufts' program and navigating through the application process. Hope to talk to you all soon!

Tufts MBS 2015-2016

The Official August 2015 MCAT Thread

Registration opens up sometime today so I thought I'd go ahead and make this thread. Anyone else taking it in August?

The Official August 2015 MCAT Thread

Should I even do an SMP?

So currently I am a post bacc student who got a lot of c's and c+'s in my prerequisites probably around 5. I am taking a year of classes around 40 units and I should have about a science gpa of 3.4 by summer of 2016. I am planning on taking the mcat in January so if I wanted to apply early to medical schools I can. I'm averaging around the 85th percentile hoping to take that up to a 90-95th percentile. So if by the cycle I have a sgpa of 3.4, a cgpa of 3.6, MCAT of 90th percentile, and a...

Should I even do an SMP?

Should I even do an SMP?

Why do we pay tuition for 3rd and 4th years?

I'm honestly just curious as to why there is tuition for 3rd and 4th years of medical school. I'm sure there are administration costs, but essentially we are providing work in the hospital. Residents and attendings don't get paid extra to teach specifically while they're doctoring on the floor do they? Can anyone provide some insight as to how schools get away with this.

Why do we pay tuition for 3rd and 4th years?

Post Bacc AFTER Masters?! Please Help!!!!

Hey everyone I needed some advice!
Im contemplating if I should do a post bacc this year (32+ credits) or just take a few classes (~16 credits). I recently got accepted as a non-degree student to a university near where I live.

Heres a quick background story:

I graduated from a 4 year university in 2013 with a degree in biology with an overall 2.82 GPA.
I enrolled into an SMP right away and completed it in 3 semesters with a degree in biomedical science with an overall 3.56 GPA (each...

Post Bacc AFTER Masters?! Please Help!!!!

Post Bacc AFTER Masters?! Please Help!!!!

What is the purpose of The Match?

Why don't residency applications function like most other application processes in existence including med school apps - you apply, interview, then get told if you are accepted/waitlisted and choose from the places you were accepted to?

It seems like it would be much simpler to interview at a top choice then if a student gets in they can relax and cancel their other interviews, instead of wasting thousands of dollars and spending several extra months with anxiety about where the lottery...

What is the purpose of The Match?

What is the purpose of The Match?

90% of future physicians not ready for private practice...

http://ift.tt/1SBmpvX=

Medical students and residents thirst for practical, business-of-medicine education and mentorship. Training programs sorely lack resources or inclination to deliver it. Delivering a basic "mini-MBA" curriculum to residents via a distance or on-line format would be a great product....

90% of future physicians not ready for private practice...

90% of future physicians not ready for private practice...

Compilation of April, May, and June Final Scores, Preliminary Percentiles, and Practice Exam Scores

Hi everyone,

Sorry for posting this everywhere. I think it deserves its own thread considering the work we have put into it and the interest people have shown.

mcatjelly and I compiled data on final scores, preliminary percentiles, the AAMC full length, and company exams in the following google doc. Please check it out and give us feedback! Also, if your information is missing or incorrect, please edit it!

PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE! The embedded sheet will make this thread very slow if it is...

Compilation of April, May, and June Final Scores, Preliminary Percentiles, and Practice Exam Scores

Compilation of April, May, and June Final Scores, Preliminary Percentiles, and Practice Exam Scores

Would this be controversial?

For a secondary question which asks how I've come to appreciate other cultures, I'm thinking of including a visit to the Islamic Mosque open house.

With ISIS and everything that is going on right now, would this be received negatively?

Just to note, this post means no offense. I'm just being neurotic...

Would this be controversial?

2015-2016 University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen) Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen) Application Thread

Why does hypoventilation not increase A-a gradient?

I found this on another thread, but it didn't explain it well. So I started a new thread.

If V/Q is less than 1, then A-a gradient will increase.
e.g. pulmonary edema: fluid in alveoli prevents capillary blood from being 100% saturated, then that blood mixes with saturated blood from non-fluid filled alveoli, lowering PaO2.

But if I breathe really slowly, doesn't this also decrease PaO2?
Blood is being perfused at a normal rate, but ventilation has decreased, right? And since PAO2 is...

Why does hypoventilation not increase A-a gradient?

Why does hypoventilation not increase A-a gradient?

Most aggravating patient of the day...

Pt: My doctor hasn't refilled my prescription for terbinafine and they are not answering their phones. I hate this healthcare system. I about to move to Canada.
Me: We have already given you a 3 day emergency supply and faxed you doctor several times. As I explained the other day, the pharmacy cannot dispense more than the single 3 day emergency supply until a new prescription is issued.
Pt: It's the damn government, isn't it? You know they told me not to stop taking this.
Me: No, it is your...

Most aggravating patient of the day...

Most aggravating patient of the day...

I'm starting college

I am going to be a freshman at The Citadel this fall. I am curious on what gpa I need to get and what mcat score I need to get to go to medical school.

My senior year of high school, I had an 88.5 average.

I'm starting college

My class is like 80% foreigners

So apparently trying to integrate into a diverse class means that I'm acknowledging cultural differences which makes me racist.

Thanks for clearing it up /thread

My class is like 80% foreigners

Racism - topic of greatest struggle overcome?

Is that an appropriate topic to discuss?

Racism - topic of greatest struggle overcome?

Brand name concerta

When md writes for brand name concerta and the cvs computer wont let you change it to the generic you have in stock, do you call the md to write for generic?

Brand name concerta

TPR test differences

anyone know the reason for the difference in naming for the TPR practice tests?
5 "course tests"
3 "complete tests"
1 "demo" test
2 "review" tests

TPR test differences

I/O Psy D Programs?

I was searching for adjunct positions and came across this new Touro PsyD program - in Human and Organizational Psych. Are there typically PsyD programs in specialties other than clinical?

http://ift.tt/1kF4NDP

I/O Psy D Programs?

Huge Error on EK Physics 9th - Don't fall for it (Electricity and Mag)

The answer is supposed to be C. EK says B, explains (incorrectly) why it's B, and it's not posted on the EK errata thread.

Huge Error on EK Physics 9th - Don't fall for it (Electricity and Mag)

Ask a 4th year dental student anything :)

Hey guys, I have not been on here in a while (or at least not posted much lately). Many of you likely don't recognize my username, but I used to be quite active and have been on here for a while if that sort of thing is important to you. For what its worth, I thought it might be a helpful to some of you if you had a question and maybe I could answer it for you. Know that my experiences are anecdotal and will reflect my experiences at my school only. Hopefully it helps one or two of you guys...

Ask a 4th year dental student anything

Ask a 4th year dental student anything :)

2015-2016 Quinnipiac University (Netter) Application Thread

Space reserved for prompt.

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying!

2015-2016 Quinnipiac University (Netter) Application Thread

Midwestern University Chicago (CCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Good luck to everyone applying!

1. List any relative who is an osteopathic physician:


2. Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1500 chars)

3. Why should CCOM accept you into this year's class? (1500 chars)

4. Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:

• Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
• Employment...

Midwestern University Chicago (CCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Midwestern University Chicago (CCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Where to go from here?

Hello folks on SDN! Long time lurker, first time poster.

During my sophomore year of high school, I earned my EMT-B certification. This is where my interest in medicine began. I went to community college for a year after high school with the intent of becoming a paramedic, but decided medical school would be a better fit for me. I transferred to my state university (Rutgers) and have completed 2 semesters thus far. Here are my current stats:

-3.5 years at a busy volunteer ambulance corps...

Where to go from here?

Where to go from here?