Western University - Lebanon (COMP-NW) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Western University - Lebanon (COMP-NW) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

I know I can Succeed with the Help of Jesus Christ

I am posting this message because I have realized that there are no posts on SDN about how Jesus Christ can help you attain your goals, no matter what the obstacle may be. I feel that it is very important to remember that God is in control, and he has a plan for everyone. I have found this to be evident in my own life. I spent the majority of my undergraduate career not focusing on my goal of one day becoming a physician. As a result I did not obtain the GPA that I wanted for medical school,...

I know I can Succeed with the Help of Jesus Christ

I know I can Succeed with the Help of Jesus Christ

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Each student is required to answer all of the following questions.
Describe your understanding of the osteopathic profession, and discuss how the principles and philosophy of osteopathic medicine would influence your future practice of medicine, as a potential graduate of an osteopathic medical school.

Why do you think BCOM is the perfect place for you and what qualities do you feel you would bring to BCOM that would help develop and foster the climate of our school?

What was your...

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Difficult Vascular Case ... for Tomorrow

74 y/o M brought in by EMS with syncope, hypotension. FOUND TO HAVE AN 11 X 13 CM INFRARENAL AAA!!! The catch ... also found to have critical AS with a peak gradient of 85 mmHg and an AVA of 0.75 cm2 with a BNP of > 6000 and EF of 50%, "recently placed on home oxygen 2 L NC". The patient was discharged from another regional hospital because "the vascular surgeon refused to operate". The patient was admitted to Hospice and told that death would be imminent secondary to ruptured AAA, however,...

Difficult Vascular Case ... for Tomorrow

Difficult Vascular Case ... for Tomorrow

Bad interview? (Ummm....)

I had an interview last week, and I've been thinking about it more and how it could have went a lot better. On a few questions that caught me off guard, I noticed that I said "um" a lot.. And I feel that I could have answered some questions much more fluently. My interview was about 35 mins (norm is about 40) and I only had 2 questions to ask at the end of my interview.
Some things I feel went well was that I was able to discuss my involvement in my family's business, where I talked about a...

Bad interview? (Ummm....)

Bad interview? (Ummm....)

5 year break between medical school and residency to start a family / raise kids

Hi, I have scoured the internet for one case of something close to what I'm about to propose and I haven't found anything!

When I graduate medical school, I want to dedicate the next 5 years to having kids and being a stay at home mom. Ideally, I would also be able to work something out where I could do some research with flexible scheduling and attend a few conferences, but mostly I want dedicated time for the kids. Luckily I do not have to worry about debt/ loans. I'm interested in...

5 year break between medical school and residency to start a family / raise kids

5 year break between medical school and residency to start a family / raise kids

Edward Via - Virginia Campus (VCOM-VC) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Edward Via - Virginia Campus (VCOM-VC) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Optometry applicant, need advice

I am an applicant to optometry school for the 2016 entering class. I had been weighing the two options, dental school or optometry school, and landed on optometry after shadowing multiple optometrists and sitting down with them to discuss the profession and where they see it heading, without shadowing a single dentist. All I heard was positives, no negatives, a relatively low stress environment with a great earning potential. Any mention of potential hardships was shrugged off (e.g. the...

Optometry applicant, need advice

Optometry applicant, need advice

Did LIS shoot SOV?

Please do not believe the rumors.
Although you may think this story refers to LIS (age 71 in story), and SOV is the unidentified victim, we were not involved:

http://ift.tt/1K8MSk8


And no truth to the rumor that it was because LIS thought SOV was a wolf. None at all, cause LIS is always wrong about that. Right @LetItSnow ?

Did LIS shoot SOV?

Official 2015-2016 GI Fellowship Application Cycle

Here it is. Good luck.

Official 2015-2016 GI Fellowship Application Cycle

how long did it take pharmcas to verify application?

Hello everyone,

I was just wondering how long it has taken everyone to have their pharmcas application verified and completed? I'm thinking it shouldn't take to long since this is the beginning of the application cycle.

how long did it take pharmcas to verify application?

West Virginia (WVSOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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West Virginia (WVSOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

2015-2016 University of Nevada Application Thread

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2015-2016 University of Nevada Application Thread

Touro Univeristy - California (TUCOM-CA) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Touro Univeristy - California (TUCOM-CA) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

*** The Official LECOM Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

Good luck to all of the pre-dent's applying to LECOM! Lets do this!

*** The Official LECOM Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

How to become oral surgeon..? without medical school?

Hey everyone so my friend got her wisdom teeth taken out, but the dr that did it didnt go to medical school (read his bio online).. do you think he may have just omitted it or is it possible to be allowed to take wisdom teeth out without having to go to medical school and dental school like I previously thought? Like through an advanced residency or something? thanks in advance.

P.S Not all her wisdom teeth were fully above the gum line

How to become oral surgeon..? without medical school?

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

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

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

CSU c/o 2020 applicants, y'all ready for this?

Hey everyone! After several months of taking a step back, I'm ready to step forward and apply for round two! Who's with me?

CSU c/o 2020 applicants, y'all ready for this?

Advanced interventional numbers

How important is it to receive training in SCS, intrathecal pumps, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, discograms, etc during fellowship training? There is incredible variability in the number of these procedures performed in each training program. Some programs perform almost zero implants and instead refer them all to neurosurgery. These programs seem to infer that the complications and lifestyle associated with these procedures make it easier to refer out. Also implied is the lack of...

Advanced interventional numbers

Advanced interventional numbers

What's up with all these doom and gloom posts?

Honestly I don't understand, man. Truth is you guys are still making $100k+ a year, and no pharmacist has failed to find jobs within a year of graduation. But you guys are all like doom and gloom. Exaggerated much ?

What's up with all these doom and gloom posts?

2015-2016 Medical College of Georgia Application Thread

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2015-2016 Medical College of Georgia Application Thread

How to approach "what osteopathic experience do you have?" when you have none?

I never shadowed a DO [not for the lack of trying] or saw a DO perform OMM/OMT. I have read The DOs by Norman Gevitz and other material about osteopathic physicians. I have also watched a lot of videos which showcase OMM. If asked what osteopathic experience I have, how bad would it be to say none, but add what I have learned/seen from my research about the profession? I'm not sure mentioning YouTube is appropriate in the interview setting, but I really did learn a lot about how OMM works...

How to approach "what osteopathic experience do you have?" when you have none?

How to approach "what osteopathic experience do you have?" when you have none?

Marian University (MU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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Marian University (MU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

**** The Official University of Detroit Mercy Dental Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ****

Didn't see one up yet so thought I'd make one.

Good luck to all and I'm willing to answer questions that anyone has about the application procedure or anything else [ like a good show to watch etc ]

**** The Official University of Detroit Mercy Dental Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ****

Failed my first biology lab quiz...

My clicker wasn't working while taking this quiz. It was 50 points, and after it not working for 2 questions, I got the rest of them right. My first biology lab quiz grade is a 60%. I'm doomed now, and I'm not sure how to recover from this. I think this was suppose to be the easiest quiz probably and I blew it.. We had homework too, I turned in. The homework is worth 20%. I hope that balances everything out, however, where I'm at right now, I'm not in a good position.

Failed my first biology lab quiz...

Class of 2020 Applicants

So it's a tad early, but I just wanted to start this thread and see who else is applying to get school this cycle. The application opens in mid May and end in mid September this year.

I'm applying to UGA!

Class of 2020 Applicants

Facebook Friends

What would you do if your advisor/ professor friended you on facebook? I'm thinking putting this person on a limited profile. How would you address it? I feel like I'm back in ethics class...

Facebook Friends

Can I (as IMG) do an elective in PGY-3 in Mass (coming from NYC)?

So here's my dilemma.

I'm on J1 visa here in NYC, IMG PGY2 Psychiatry. I'm on restricted/provisional license in NY, as I am a IMG and can't get my full license until after PGY-3 (so PGY4).

I'm interested in doing en elective in Boston (Neuropsychiatry). The PD at one of the hospitals stated that the application is due end of PGY3, so it would be advisable to do elective early PGY3. But he said that in order to do an elective as a PGY3, I need a MA License.

So here's the issue, according...

Can I (as IMG) do an elective in PGY-3 in Mass (coming from NYC)?

Can I (as IMG) do an elective in PGY-3 in Mass (coming from NYC)?

piercings and tattoos

What are people's opinions about tattoos and unusual piercings in vet school or when practicing medicine? I know a vet with a couple unusual piercings, but what is the general the general industry think about them?

I have 4 lobe piercings, a helix, an industrial, and a nose piercing, and a tattoo on my leg, for anyone who wants to swap needle stories

piercings and tattoos

Juicing/Smoothies

Hey fellow anesthesia peeps. I just got into juicing with my vitamix. I have increased my green intake multifoldly. My fun mix is kale/spinich and strawberries and carrots. The vitamix is a gamechanger. Lets hear your juicing stories.

Juicing/Smoothies

How much of a detractor is an old and low MCAT score?

Hi y'all. My stats are: 3.5 sgpa [strong upward trend, 3.9 for ~70 credits], 3.6 cgpa, and between a 34 and 35 on the new MCAT. My ECs are good: years of bench and clinical research, 999+ community service hours and physician shadowing, multiple leadership positions. 7 strong LOR and master's degree is almost complete.Unfortunately, I have a 24 on the old MCAT from 2 years ago. How damaging is that 24? I have gotten 3 interviews, but from schools that are quite far away...was hoping to do...

How much of a detractor is an old and low MCAT score?

How much of a detractor is an old and low MCAT score?

Using multiple resources for step 1

I am 8 months away from step 1 but I have been studying the relevant material with class. I've been using pathoma, first aid, Goljan and BRS physiology for every systems class. Is this overkill in terms of resources? A lot of people here say resource overload is a big mistake and to stick with one resource.

Using multiple resources for step 1

I'm scared I am not going to get in anywhere!

Hey guys, I am feeling a little insecure about the admissions process. I have applied to 20 schools, and submitted like 12-13 secondaries (I cant afford to do anymore), most of the secondaries I submitted 1-2 weeks ago, and its been pretty silent. Is it still too early in the cycle? I have 2 interview invites, one at NYIT and other at LECOM seton Hall, on 9/24 and 10/06 respectively. My dream school is CUSOM because I love NC, but I am feeling a little nervous, that I wont get anymore...

I'm scared I am not going to get in anywhere!

I'm scared I am not going to get in anywhere!

Failed COMLEX II and the AOA Match for FM

So, I recently failed my comlex level 2 - plan to retake in November...here's the predicament:

I've already submitted ERAS, already completed 2 interviews, have some lined up and have 4 sub-I's planned. If I keep all the sub-I's I will be studying for my retake while I'm doing these rotations, not the end of the world since I have two months and the hours aren't too bad for FM, but still unsure...

So my question is - would you cancel the Sub-I's to focus on studying for the retake or keep...

Failed COMLEX II and the AOA Match for FM

Failed COMLEX II and the AOA Match for FM

Schools that offer exotic animal program...?

Can anyone list some US vet schools that offer a moderate to strong exotic animal program?

Thank you in advance!

Schools that offer exotic animal program...?

Your OR Music Playlist

So after watching a few surgeries I could not help but feel reassured about my desire to go into surgery when I witnessed music playing in the background in the OR during the surgery, and how it was really up to the surgeon as to what songs to play.

For all those thinking about going into surgery, gimme your "surgery playlist." The top songs that you think would be fitting for the ambiance of your operating room.

I thought it was weird when the surgeon I was watching insisted on...

Your OR Music Playlist

Your OR Music Playlist

Leaving GPR

I have a friend who is not satisfied with his GPR(he does not feel comfortable and is contemplating leaving it. He is in the GPR purely for the NY license requirement. He could possibly practice out of state for 2 years and obtain his license that way(anyone know anyone who took this route?). The GPR is not challenging him at all, basic exams, operative, mostly simple extractions(rarely complicated 3rd molar exos), maybe will do 10-15 endos in the entire year. There are no specialists except...

Leaving GPR

Leaving GPR

.(idiotic)video from colorado nurse anesthetists

video from the colorado nurse anesthetists.. pioneers my arse

.(idiotic)video from colorado nurse anesthetists

2015 SN2ed MCAT Bundle (Berkeley Review, Princeton, EK and more)

Examkrackers New MCAT Complete Study Package (9th Edition) for MCAT 2015 (Retail Value: $275)
-Psychology & Sociology
-Biology 1: Molecules
-Biology 2: Systems
-Chemistry
-Physics
-Verbal Reasoning: Verbal, Research, & Math
$100

Berkeley Review Complete Study Package (Newest Version - 2015) for MCAT (Retail Value: $340)
-Organic Chemistry Part I
-Organic Chemistry Part II
-Physics Part I
-Physics Part II
-Biology Part I: Physiology
-Biology Part II: Molecular Cell Biology...

2015 SN2ed MCAT Bundle (Berkeley Review, Princeton, EK and more)

2015 SN2ed MCAT Bundle (Berkeley Review, Princeton, EK and more)

A.T. Still University (ATSU-SOMA) Arizona Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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A.T. Still University (ATSU-SOMA) Arizona Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Books to read

I've read a few of the classic investing books (The Intelligent Investor, A Random Walk Down Wall St., etc) but what are some good basic economic books to read. I'm looking to get a good knowledge of mirco and macro. I'd rather avoid textbooks due to the costs.

Books to read

How to be a good dentist?7 thing you need to know

Strong Interpersonal Skills: A dentist needs to be a people person. A large percentage of people do not enjoy going to the dentist. A good dentist is personable and is someone who can put people at ease. Most of a dentist’s workday is spent caring for patients. In addition, dentists have to work closely with their office staff including assistants and hygienists, so they should enjoy a lot of interaction with others.

Good Business Sense: Good business sense is also a helpful trait for...

How to be a good dentist?7 thing you need to know

How to be a good dentist?7 thing you need to know

Serious question

hey guys so I have my first interview next week and have a serious question that I need some guidance on. I've been growing out my facial hair for quite some time now and was wondering if it's really necessary to shave all of this hard work off prior to my interview? Has an Adcom really ever been like "you know he was a good candidate but that facial hair just ruined it for me". Any insight would be appreciated!

Serious question

Help Me Rank 2015

Hi,

Can anyone help me rank the following? I want a good program with not too much inpatient, good balance of procedure volume and time to read/study:

1. UC Davis
2. UC Irvine
3. University of South Florida
4. University of Pittsburgh
5. Dartmouth University
6. Eastern Virginia University

Help Me Rank 2015

Ochem question

Ok so for ochem destroyer question 62 on the 2012 destroyer...the question asks which of the following reactions would yield an alkene. The answer is 2-iodobutane reacted with NaOCH3. I understand how this is a possible answer because the reactant can undergo both SN2 and E2. However why couldn't t butyl iodide reacted with CH3OH also create an alkene? isnt there a possibility of E1 in this case?

Ochem question

Class of 2015... How ya doing?

No one started this yet, have they? I know we had a first week of school thread, but shouldn't we bust out the big guns/official thread since school has started for a lot of us?

*looks towards TT for approval*

Class of 2015... How ya doing?

***Official 2016 Orthodontic Interviews/Match/Non-Match Results

Since the next few months will go probably fly by...how about we start this now so everyone can post once they hear back for an interview offer.

School name/Date of contact (phone/email)/ Interview Date

***Official 2016 Orthodontic Interviews/Match/Non-Match Results

Add to my school list?

499 MCAT, below average GPA for all schools, from the Midwest, no research, good EC's, good LOR, dad is a DO. Deciding if I should add a few more schools to my list, if so, which ones? I appreciate the help!

I have already submitted secondaries to all of these schools
USD-Sanford (M.D.)
CCOM
NOVA
DMU
UNE
Western-Pacific
Western-Northwest
WVSOM
SOMA
Campbell
Edward Via - Carolinas
KCU
Rocky Vista
Touro - California

Add to my school list?

2015-2016 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Anyone applying this year to Duke-NUS?

2015-2016 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

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!

Volunteering

Should I start ASAP to start volunteering clinically? Or does it matter if I wait a couple of weeks?

Volunteering

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

AACPMAS 2015-2016 Cycle

In case anybody was wondering, the electronic application service will launch around mid-day today, but there is not an exact time set. Also, if you started an application last cycle and you log in with your existing account information rather than create a new account, the application service will import your previous information into your new application.

Correction: If your AACPMAS application was MAILED to programs last cycle, you are eligible to have your application...

AACPMAS 2015-2016 Cycle

AACPMAS 2015-2016 Cycle

Research project on my own

Hey guys, I was wondering if it is at all possible for an undergrad student to do research on their own, without any academic affiliation. By this I mean searching the internet for scholarly articles and compiling all the information relevant to my topic into a research paper and explaining the results of my search. I'm not going to be doing any actual lab work as I don't think it is necessary for the topic I'm researching. So, is it possible for me to do this and send the finished copy to a...

Research project on my own

Research project on my own

How long does it take to boost a GPA?

Me:

cGPA: 3.34
gGPA: 3.45
no math/science classes yet

Currently deferred admission to a post-bacc, matriculating either Summer but probably Fall 2016.

Spring 2016 and Summer 2016 I will most likely be taking some pre-reqs at my state school or maybe a community college depending on $

I fully expect to get a 4.0 during my post bacc classes or something very damn near.

I'm shooting for a 3.8ish cumulative GPA by the time I apply to med schools for 2018/2019 and I realize that's not...

How long does it take to boost a GPA?

How long does it take to boost a GPA?

Thoughts on Hofstra Med?

Hey everyone,

I know they have school specific threads but I think they tend to focus on the secondaries and interview. Hoping to see what people think about this school and how it compares to more established mid and top tier schools?

Thoughts on Hofstra Med?

2015-2016 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

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Good luck to those applying.

2015-2016 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

What happened to the MDApps links?

The past two days I've been noticing the lack of links to users' MDApps on here - even the ones I was able to click before are gone. I find reading some of the feedback/dates on there to be very helpful, so I'm just wondering if this is a site-wide thing, or if all the users who had a link to their MDApps just removed them?

What happened to the MDApps links?

Currently an intern, reapplying in diff. specialty; count as extended/interrupted training?

The title of the thread pretty much covers it. I'm currently an intern in one specialty--I graduated on time, no interruptions, and I've since changed my mind about which specialty I want to pursue. I'm reapplying in the the new specialty while still an intern at my current program. Should I mark "yes" to the question asking if my medical education/training was extended or interrupted?

I guess it will technically be extended by one year by my current training if I match in the new...

Currently an intern, reapplying in diff. specialty; count as extended/interrupted training?

Currently an intern, reapplying in diff. specialty; count as extended/interrupted training?

MD calling to authorize early fill on CII

Hey all,
So I practice in NC at a retail chain and one of the customers called threatened to complain against me if I did not fill her Ritalin early as she was traveling out of state. Her doctor called and left voicemail okaying it but I have worked enough to know not to entertain such requests over voicemails. My question... is it even legal to change the 'Do not fill before' date even if I speak personally with the prescriber over the phone?

MD calling to authorize early fill on CII

dentist contemplating going back

I'm a dentist. 8 years out and just bought my own practice.
Wife's an anesthesiologist.

Dentistry has been good to me. Financially it allowed me to retire my student debt as well as my wife's debt while she was in residency. It has afforded me a lifestyle that has been pretty decent, I work 32 hrs a week with patients. Admin, add in another 8 hrs. But in reality I'm always thinking about the practice. Running a business is stressful.

At the peak of my career, I was in corporate dentistry...

dentist contemplating going back

dentist contemplating going back

The Classic Dreadlocks Question

Me
30 year old nontraditional caucasian
34 MCAT (92nd percentile)
cGPA 3.87
sGPA 3.96
4.000 GPA for last 12 of 15 consecutive semesters... (full-time, while working 40-hour weeks)

So... It's been about 4 years since someone last asked something similar... will NOT cutting my dreadlocks significantly affect my acceptances? In fact, shouldn't it increase them in this 'diversity' oriented application environment?

After much contemplation, I've decided that...

The Classic Dreadlocks Question

The Classic Dreadlocks Question

Transferring between Two State Universities (Undergrad) for Dental

What would happen if I transfer state universities, but never tell my home school school I transferred from that I transferred ,and essentially be a student a both schools? If I never send my transcript over to the school I transferred to, what are the chances that I'll be expelled from both my home university I transferred from and the university I transferred to? Also, can you please explain to me how you know your answer is correct, and give me any evidence if possible.

Transferring between Two State Universities (Undergrad) for Dental

biostat q

Hi all, so I noticed that "pearson correlation coefficients" are in FA. I got this q and need some help. Can anyone just explain the concepts we gotta know for step 1 in layman term? Also, if you could help me with this q, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

An investigator is evaluating the health benefits of daily activity with use of the Minnesota Activity Survey (MAS). The MAS yields a score ranging from 100 to 0, with 100 indicating the highest activity level and 0 indicating the...

biostat q

biostat q

Foreign or Domestic???

After hearing from multiple DVMs about how miserable they are due to huge loans, I have come to the conclusion I don't want a huge loan! (Duh, right?) I was accepted to CSU's DVM program... as an out of state student. I would have to pay $54,000 a year just in tuition. Through lots of hard work (I worked 2 jobs simultaneously all through college so far) I have no debt at the moment. It sickens me to think I could have nearly $250,000 in just 4 years!
After doing some research, I applied to,...

Foreign or Domestic???

Foreign or Domestic???

OB Anesthesia Hot Topics

After just reading a thread here about whether or not do redo a failed spinal, I've become more curious about people's OB practice in comparison to mine. I feel like OB anesthesia practice doesn't seem to change very quickly.

I would be leery to redo a spinal as well, but there are always extenuating circumstances.

What are some of your current practices?

Do you regularly pretreat for aspiration?
- I do Zantac +/- Bicitra but not Reglan regularly because I feel it can make my already...

OB Anesthesia Hot Topics

OB Anesthesia Hot Topics

Official 2015-2016 Pulm/CCM Fellowship Application Cycle

Here it is. Good Luck.

Official 2015-2016 Pulm/CCM Fellowship Application Cycle

Batch numbers..really?

Hey, just started using this forum not too long ago.

I know this question might be repetitive (sorry :'( ), but I'm just a little confused with the application batch that goes out every thurs-friday (?). Well.. the confusion is.. I called the aadsas phone line to ask question regarding this, and they had NO IDEA what I was talking about - it was as if they've never heard about "batches" or "applications sending off at the end of each week?"

So. My question is, if I were to esubmit...

Batch numbers..really?

Batch numbers..really?

Can't decide between Vet School or Med School...

i have spent my whole life working towards vet school. recently graduated from a 2 yr program to become a vet tech and to take my VTNE in april of next year. Although recently i have hit a rough patch in terms of what to do. i enjoy the medical field in general and don't see myself really doing anything else. Going through tech school, externships, volunteering i just don't feel that passion anymore.

i have always enjoyed learning about human diseases and do more reading...

Can't decide between Vet School or Med School...

Can't decide between Vet School or Med School...

BU advanced standing 2016

Hey who all are applying to BU this cycle or are planning to. Lets share our stats and experiences , and therefore motivate each other

BU advanced standing 2016

Official 2015 Comlex 2 CE Experiences and Scores Thread!

Lets hear about study plans, best resources, and experiences for level 2.

Official 2015 Comlex 2 CE Experiences and Scores Thread!

Quitting in the middle of medical school

I talked to my friend in M2 a little while ago and she told me that a good chunk quit during their first year.

Some thought they weren't smart enough.... And the majority that quit had a spouse and children.

So from medial school students and pre-meds... What are some stories you have heard about people quitting medical school?

Quitting in the middle of medical school

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

How many DO schools should I apply to?

Hello Everybody,

I posted last month in the ‘What are my chances?’ forum for advice on whether I stood a chance at DO schools this cycle. I received a list of schools that I would stand the best chance at this cycle (newer programs). My main question is how many schools should I apply to? I know my stats are mediocre so I’m not sure if I should just stick with the list provided or apply to a larger quantity. I don’t want to apply to more schools if I don’t stand any chance at all. I always...

How many DO schools should I apply to?

How many DO schools should I apply to?

Anyone else losing interest?

I have completely lost interest in medical school, medicine,..science in general actually which is making it impossible to study. Sucky timing considering step 1 is 4 short months away and I don't want end up in rural North Dakota for a Family med residency.Unfortunately I do not have the financial means of paying back loans if I drop out, and I'd feel like a total loser if I was to unsuccessfully go through medical school. Anyone else experierening the same feelings? Is this just the...

Anyone else losing interest?

Anyone else losing interest?

Official 2015-2016 "What Are My Chances" Thread

Hey all - Long time lurker turned new member. Last WAMC thread is from two years ago so it might be time for a new one. Last thread's format from LimbicResponse (thanks!) seemed to work well for most, so here we go:

Step 1:
Step 2 CK/ CS:
School:
Class Rank:
Grades in Clerkship:
AOA:
Research/ Publications/ Extracurriculars:
Red Flags: (step failures, etc)
Overview of where you want to end up:

It would be really great to get some input from people who have recently matched - It seems...

Official 2015-2016 "What Are My Chances" Thread

Official 2015-2016 "What Are My Chances" Thread

1yr of research experience?

So this year I'm going to be quite busy with school and work, but I also need to get some research experience. I'm just not sure it will all be possible, so the latter might have to wait. I will be doing my thesis next year, so that is a guaranteed bit of research, but I assume that won't be enough on its own? I could probably focus on getting some research experience next year on the side (like helping out at a lab), while doing my own thesis. Would that be enough research for most mid...

1yr of research experience?

1yr of research experience?

Where to get LORs from?

Most residency programs require at least 3 LORs. Assuming I'll only do ONE rotation in the specialty that I want to apply to, from whom can I get LORs besides my rotation attending and the Dean?

Where to get LORs from?

I've been foaming at the mouth to post these since I figured them

Ranking of common specialties by salary compared to lifestyle. Specialties at the top have great lifestyle and relatively high salaries. Specialties in the middle are good lifestyle and fair salary, high salary and poor lifestyle or average for both. Specialties at the bottom have very poor lifestyle or poor lifestyle with low salaries. Lifestyle determined by fewer and more controllable hours, less call, and less nights and weekends. What follows in parenthesis is Median...

I've been foaming at the mouth to post these since I figured them

I've been foaming at the mouth to post these since I figured them

A new danger for EM docs...

Gypsy curses.

I had a patient yesterday demand that I refill his chronic pain meds, and give him a knee immobilizer. And when I didn't, him and his family put a gypsy curse on me.

The threat is real people. First we had to deal with physical assaults, now we have to deal with assaults on our fate and auras. What's next? Our feng shui?

A new danger for EM docs...

For schools that don't require the PCAT...

Do they still look to see if you took it, and if you took it do they look at your score and consider it in admissions?

In other words...
Does it help to take and do well on the PCAT? (for schools that don't require it)
Does it count against you if you do poorly on the PCAT, or if you don't take the PCAT?

Or do these schools not look at or consider it at all?

Thanks in advance.

For schools that don't require the PCAT...

Do they look at your level 1 board score when applying to IM subspecialty fellowships?

If I decide to pursue IM, im sure I'll have one of the lowest scores of all the applicants when trying for a fellowship, if I even make it into IM.

DO student/422 level 1

Do they look at your level 1 board score when applying to IM subspecialty fellowships?

surgeons making millions

I've heard that salaries certain surgery subspecialties can range from 500 k to million(s) of dollars per year. Does anybody know what distinguishes those making 6 figure salaries and those making 7 figure salaries?

surgeons making millions

Yet Another Caribbean DANGER!! Thread

Having some downtime tonight I figured I'd take a look at some match data from my year (2015). The whole document's pretty interesting and IMO a very worthwhile document to peruse for anyone going into the field. But what I really want to draw attention to is this, well known bit about the allo Match-

US allo grads: 94% match out of a pool of ~18k
US osteo grads: ~80% match out of a pool...

Yet Another Caribbean DANGER!! Thread

Yet Another Caribbean DANGER!! Thread

path to neurosurgery

I'm heading into medical school soon and I just finished a year of post-undergraduate work, doing research at the NIH

I was wondering how many neurosurgical residents took time off from undergraduate before entering medical school? I ask mainly because of all the time involved and whether taking that time off, whether its 1,2,3 years or more before entering medical school made you think twice before going into neurosurgery.

i had to take time of because of grades, was that an issue...

path to neurosurgery

path to neurosurgery

Salary for doctors?

HEY GUYS:

Once out of residency and having a real job as a doctor how much would you say they make.(starting right out of residency). What is the lowest ( i am guessing GP) and what is the highest (guessing neuro) amount will you make?

Salary for doctors?

Most lucrative specialty

Which specialties combined with a good sense of business are able to create a multi million dollar practice?.. out of curiosity.

Most lucrative specialty

The skillset of a succesful PGY3 and 4

What is a "good" PGY3 or a PGY4 for that matter? I guess I'm wondering what I should be aiming for to feel confident in myself when I am sitting across the table from a prospective employer. I'd like to do inpatient and/or CL combo. Should I moonlight to sharpen the skills? Does moonlighting experience matter when I start looking for post-residency jobs? Part of me wants to, part of me does not because I enjoy my free time.

Good:
I've been fairly successful with my PGY1 and 2 psychiatry...

The skillset of a succesful PGY3 and 4

The skillset of a succesful PGY3 and 4

Which presidential candidate should Osteopathic Physicians vote for and why?

The election is coming up and I'm too involved in school to follow politics closely. Which candidates have spoken about increasing GME funding and greater incentives for primary care? Does anyone care? Does anyone know where i can find out without googling stuff for 3 hours?

Which presidential candidate should Osteopathic Physicians vote for and why?

Field/specialties with the least amount of euthanasia?

Hi everyone,

I would like to hear about some of the areas in veterinary medicine one can work in that do not require a lot of euthanasia procedures. I don't want this to become a debate about euthanasia. I understand it can be a gift in an animals last moments of suffering. I am simply curious if there are certain fields that require you to euthanize far less than general practice or emergency.

I am very interested in zoo medicine.

I am also interested in rehab for animals. Do any of...

Field/specialties with the least amount of euthanasia?

Field/specialties with the least amount of euthanasia?

Marketing Yourself

Okay so I read about @avgn saying business cards are a great tool to get more opportunity;
So I was thinking why not just create a full blow portfolio/online website?
ex:johndoe.com
Do you think a personal website with your portfolio, about, and maybe a blog is a great tool to gain more opportunity as a college student?
Or is this over the top, and ridiculous? I know that people focused on the computer field/design have their own personal website. I also have read of...

Marketing Yourself

Marketing Yourself

LUCOM: Pros and Cons from current students

Hello,

I would like to start a candid critique of Liberty University School of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) from current students. LUCOM's first student body is now approaching the end of their first year and I'd like their opinions. Here are some of my pros and cons.

Pros:
1) a new, very big, state of the art medical building complete with Simulation (SIM) lab rooms.

2) their anatomy and OMM labs are amazing, complete with an entire windowed wall that...

LUCOM: Pros and Cons from current students

LUCOM: Pros and Cons from current students

Inclusive fitness vs altruism

Can someone explain me the difference between the two.. Cause the definitions are quite similar

Inclusive fitness vs altruism

**The Official Marquette University School of Dentistry Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread**

Goooood luck!

**The Official Marquette University School of Dentistry Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread**

Retake or Nah?

Hey, all! I am graduating next semester with a GPA ~3.3. I just took the DAT and got the following scores:

Biology: 19
General Chemistry: 18
Organic Chemistry: 17
RC:22
QR: 18
Perceptual Ability: 15

TS: 18
AA: 19

As you can see, the real standout here is my perceptual ability. I'm happy with the rest of my scores, though. Is it worth retaking the DAT to see if I can improve on this or am I better off taking my chances with a low PA?

Retake or Nah?

RANT HERE thread

ok, so i've decided to start a thread to simply vent about anything and everything. I have steam coming out of my ears right now and need to vent...so I will start.

Ok, so I gave my company over a YEAR's notice i was leaving (deferred vet school) and now it's biting me in my rear. Let me see if i understand this...my boss hires his two sons 3 years ago, makes them part owners and pays them ridiculous salaries in a business they are clueless about. I started the company from ground...

RANT HERE thread

RANT HERE thread

So silent...

Hello everyone!

I need some advice :\!

I applied quite early this cycle to 28 schools and submitted secondaries to all schools except 4.

So far I have only gotten an interview at ACOM but was put on waitlist. I am quite worried and am considering retaking the MCAT now...

Secondaries submitted: All around mid July
Stats: Lizzy score of ~61 and with a MCAT of 26. (lowest section of 7)

So silent...

6-month Uworld subscription Vs 3-months

Hello all,

I want to know if the advantage that the 6-month UWorld subscription used to have over other subscriptions is still available? and that's the advantage of resetting the Qbank easily.....

I can't find that anywhere on their website

6-month Uworld subscription Vs 3-months

Swap CS Please (ATL, HOU) :D

So I've pretty much given up trying to get an earlier date via the e-mail method bc even one minute later, someone has already grabbed the spot. I would like to swap my Nov 18th date in Atlanta for an earlier date (I'm ok with Houston or Atlanta, but preferably Atlanta). Would take any date in Sept and Oct. Frankly, the earlier the better so I can get this out of the way.

Swap CS Please (ATL, HOU) :D

2015-2016 SUNY Downstate 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 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

what field gives me the least amount of verbal interaction with patients?

my work has shown me that I'm not really a people person (something I knew before, but this reaffirmed it), and while I'm 100% invested in medicine, what are some options for someone who doesn't really want any VERBAL interaction with patients? I'm a little more tech oriented, so if there's something there, lmk please.

and please, no snarky comments about how I should reconsider my life choices blah blah blah.

what field gives me the least amount of verbal interaction with patients?

Do schools see your "MCAT Score Reporting System" ?

the issue being: a void ?

In the booklet
The MCAT Essentials for Testing Year 2015

http://ift.tt/NAEQqf

it says:

"Indication of a voided exam will be displayed in the MCAT Score Reporting System after the scheduled score release date , but your decision to void an exam is not released to any medical schools."

Does that mean schools get to see the MCAT score Reporting System?

I am so confused because I thought for sure they dont...

Do schools see your "MCAT Score Reporting System" ?

Do schools see your "MCAT Score Reporting System" ?

Apply Sep 15 with partial app or two weeks later with full app?

Hey guys,
I could really use your advice. I'm a U.S. IMG who passed step 1 (250) and step 2 CS. However i took my step 2 CK after July 9, so my score won't be reported until September 16. Now my question is, should i apply on September 15 without my step 2 CK score and then update my application when my score is released? Or should i just wait until September 16 and apply then? I'm aiming for Internal Medicine if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

Apply Sep 15 with partial app or two weeks later with full app?

2015-2016 Georgetown University Application Thread

• The Georgetown University School of Medicine strives to ensure that its students become respectful physicians who embrace all dimensions of caring for the whole person. Please describe how your personal characteristics or life experiences will contribute to the Georgetown University School of Medicine community and bring educational benefits to our student body. (1000 characters)
• Is there any further information that you would like the Committee on Admissions to be aware of when...

2015-2016 Georgetown University Application Thread

2015-2016 Georgetown University Application Thread

NBME 17 discussion

Can you guys correct me on this
----------------------------------------------------------------------
8.old woman with DVT. Platelet dropped significantly after a week of tx. Drug of action?
a. activate tissue plasminogen -----action of tPA
b. Interferes with carboxylation of coag factors ----action of warfarin
c. irreversibly inactivate COX -----Aspirin
d. Potentiates the action of antithrombin iii (correct answer, action of Heparin, and this is Heparin induced Thrombocytopenia...

NBME 17 discussion

NBME 17 discussion

Why is Alternative Medicine taught in Med School?

The Alternative Medicine Racket: How the Feds Fund Quacks



OR Complementary and Integrative Health. Whatever you decide to call it.






Why is Alternative Medicine taught in Med School?

The Official May 22, 2015 MCAT Thread

I think many of you will agree that today is a great day to officially prepare for the May 22nd MCAT!!!

I was against the April 2015 MCAT because a typical 3 month schedule doesn't seem to work for
students and/or working test takers. With a little over 4 months of preparation we can go in with confidence!
It's all new and really scary--so let's kick MCAT butt together!!

I was also wondering, wouldn't many professional MCAT test takers and tutors want to take the MCAT 2015 as soon
as...

The Official May 22, 2015 MCAT Thread

The Official May 22, 2015 MCAT Thread

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

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!

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Anesthesia good option if only want to do CCM?

vs. IM/CCM/Pulm (or other variations) if you only want to work in ICU.

I figure that financially most places would probably want you in the OR though but I could be wrong.

Anesthesia good option if only want to do CCM?

Any tips on how to smooth out crown preps? NERB coming up.

Hi everybody! I have my NERB coming up in 2 weeks (#3 all metal, #5 PFM and #9 ), and I've been having a hard time smoothing out my preps. I usually have small "ribs" on the margins. Plus, my axial walls and occlusal surfaces usually end up looking rough. Any tips to smooth these areas out? Do you use slow speed or high speed to smooth out the "rough areas"? Have you ever used white stone (I've never tried it)? Thanks.

Any tips on how to smooth out crown preps? NERB coming up.

Transition out of fellowship

Senior folks...

I know this is rather a personal question and experiences might vary a lot, but I'm interested to see how did you guys transition from fellowship to the real world.
-When did you start looking around for jobs?
-How was you job hunting experience and how long did it take?
-did you feel you had to compromise a lot with your first job?
-is it common to sell yourself as being interested in a particular tumor and does that make your search harder?


I'm in that phase of...

Transition out of fellowship

Transition out of fellowship

Trauma?

Is anyone here a trauma surgeon or a resident willing to talk about their experiences and outlook for the field? Just seems like there isn't much information out there about in general.

Trauma?

CUSOM vs LUCOM

It seems like they are very similar schools. Both are new Christian school in a rural area. It seems like they are both are military friendly schools with Yellow ribbon program. If you had to choose between two, which would you choose, and why?

CUSOM vs LUCOM

Is hospital volunteering alone inadequate for clinical experience?

I'm aiming for top to mid tier schools and the only clinical experience I currently have (and plan to have) is hospital volunteering. I am a patient hospitality volunteer and an ED volunteer and have 200 hours.

I've been planning to switch my focus to more research oriented activities but I'm beginning to feel that volunteering at a hospital alone is not enough.

Can anyone provide some advice?

Is hospital volunteering alone inadequate for clinical experience?

3.5/512/URM

Hey everyone,
I got my MCAT score and was looking for some help in constructing a school list for next cycle. I am going to be senior, so I will be doing the application cycle during a gap year.
These are the EC's and estimated stats that I believe I will be applying with (GPA might be slightly higher during app time)

I'm leaving everything a bit vague, but if you need more details on anything to help with constructing a list please let me know.

A little about me:
1st generation college...

3.5/512/URM

3.5/512/URM

Intern AMA - ask us anything

After banging out roughly 60 hours in four days this week, I finally have a day off and have been wanting to do this for a bit. Previous threads here:

MS1 - http://ift.tt/TNLbSL
MS2 - http://ift.tt/1psmCET
MS3 - http://ift.tt/TNLe0Q
(guess I didn't make one for MS4... my bad)

What kinds of questions do you have? This is...

Intern AMA - ask us anything

Intern AMA - ask us anything

2015-2016 University of Florida 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 University of Florida Application Thread

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!

Older student In ms1

Hello all,
Sorry if this is a lame post, but I just need some reassurance or harsh truth. I got into a good med school, and so far my performance has been fine--so none of that is an issue. It's just I've over heard other students making a big deal about being 28 when they graduate, and it really does make me feel bad or down on myself. I'm 30 going into my first year. Is that as bad as people are making it out to be? Any other nontrad students have an opinion? I realize I won't be...

Older student In ms1

Older student In ms1

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

Pharmacy table

Hi from a junior php programmer and I'm to bad in biology and medicine.
I'm doing a pharmacy management project and I want to show in table details for every drug(medicine) but I don't know what to show in it. So what I need for details of a drug like name,uses etc.?
Thank you in advance

Pharmacy table

Finding Work

Passed my boards about a month ago and I'm having difficulty locating a full time job.

I'm located in lansdale, PA. I have applied to a handful of places and have not even heard anything back even after contacting them.

I'm looking for something easy and full time, I have a lot of other things going on in my life that are more important to me and more define who I am. I am trying to avoid working at a place that will run me down or stress me out excessively.

Does anyone have any...

Finding Work

Finding Work

Psychiatrists not working much?

Hello,
I have read several sources stating that psychiatrists usually work around 35 hours a week, many even less so. Is there a reason for that? From my understanding we are currently at a deficit for psychiatrists?
Thanks

Psychiatrists not working much?

Chances for MD/PhD

Hi guys, I'm applying next cycle and wanted an idea of where I stand. A little background; graduated last May with BS in Molecular Biology and minor in Chemistry, CT resident (although I'm not sure if that changes after living elsewhere for 2 years) currently in my first of 2 years at the NIH. Since I'm applying next year I've made a few assumptions about what my app will look like at that time, but I think they're all reasonable.

MCAT
9/2013: 10PS/9VR/10BS Total: 29
8/2014:...

Chances for MD/PhD

Chances for MD/PhD

Is it supposed to hurt this much?

Intern year blows. Sorry for being unoriginal. I'm posting here because I'm wondering whether I'm having a rougher go of it than others, and to determine what my next step should be.

At no point in medical school or residency so far have I enjoyed medicine. Pre-med also sucked. Whatever reasons I had for starting down this road back when I was 18 (liking science, prestige, money, utter naiveté), they're all gone now. The input I've always gotten is to "keep going, it gets better." It's way...

Is it supposed to hurt this much?

Is it supposed to hurt this much?

Salary, private practice and obamacare

Hello,
Ive been reading a bit online that due to obamacare as well as the general trend of doctors getting paid less, doctors will be earning less money and essentially wont be able to open a private practice past 2018 due to financial reasons. Any truth, any insights on this?
Thank you

Salary, private practice and obamacare

509+ MCAT Study Habits

Use the template below:

1) Your individual scores and composite score
2) The study method used for each section
3) What materials you used for each section(Kaplan, TPR, Examkrackers, AAMC, TBR, etc)
4) Which practice tests did you use? (Optional: include scores)
5) What was your undergraduate major?
6) Any other tips you may have for those of us who still have this test lurking over us?
7) How long did you study for the MCAT?

509+ MCAT Study Habits

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Each student is required to answer all of the following questions.
Describe your understanding of the osteopathic profession, and discuss how the principles and philosophy of osteopathic medicine would influence your future practice of medicine, as a potential graduate of an osteopathic medical school.

Why do you think BCOM is the perfect place for you and what qualities do you feel you would bring to BCOM that would help develop and foster the climate of our school?

What was your...

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

English Requirement Question

Hi everyone, I'm pretty new on SDN and I had a question that I hope you all could answer for me.
I'm currently a pre-med student at UCSB planning ahead for applying to medical school in 2017. I've seen that a lot of schools require a year of English Composition and AMCAS even states that: "At a minimum, students will likely complete the following types of courses: One year of English..."
This doesn't mean that they REQUIRE it to apply through AMCAS does it? I'm just unsure of their wording...

English Requirement Question

English Requirement Question

Clonidine for adhd

Hi, I practice in UK and am a child psychiatrist. Our general guidelines suggest stimulants as first line. Atomox as second line. Clonidine as third line. How does it work in the U.S.? And how effective is colonising for adhd?

Clonidine for adhd

Having rough first semester . . .need advice

Hey everyone,

So I am in LECOM Bradenton and its been very very rough first month of school. We are doing Anatomy for the first 8 weeks lecture/PBL style in which the professor goes over the slides and you have to figure out what to read by yourself or within your group or with a study partner.

My group tends to gossip a lot, and so far the study partners that I have gotten are pretty crappy. They keep making me come to school and they end up doing something else than what we agreed on(...

Having rough first semester . . .need advice

Having rough first semester . . .need advice

2015-2016 University of Connecticut 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 University of Connecticut Application Thread

Question for the Forensic Psychiatrists or Psychologists: Comp Evals

(Comp meaning competency)

How much time on average do you spend completing one? 3 hours? 8 hours? More than 8 hours? (Include collateral record review and time spent with the individual, minus travel time).

Question for the Forensic Psychiatrists or Psychologists: Comp Evals

Exothermic reactions

In an exothermic reaction, does the negative energy value of enthalpy represent an amount of energy not at all used in the reaction so its released into the surroundings. sort of like an excess amount of energy?

Exothermic reactions

Should I Look for Another Lab?

I've been considering switching labs and wanted some advice. I'd like to lay out the pros and cons of staying or switching and get some feedback - I'm rather confused and in need of guidance. Sorry in advance for the long text to follow.

I've been working at this lab for a little over a year (12 hours a week). The lab does neuroimaging research on AD patients. The PI is an MD who finished a neurology fellowship in 2014. He is still a young investigator and was just awarded a grant from the...

Should I Look for Another Lab?

Should I Look for Another Lab?

Is there anyone who got in with a gpa less than 3.0, here is my stats! anyone with similar stats ?

My overall pharmcas gpa right now is 2.54
and my pharmcas prereq gpa is 1.877

I plan on taking classes again to improve gpa, however because I took so many credits, the difference it will make is minimal.

I have my bachelors
I haven't taken the PCAT yet
I have 3 years of retail and hospital pharm tech experience

Is there anyone who were in a similar situation but overcame?

Is there anyone who got in with a gpa less than 3.0, here is my stats! anyone with similar stats ?

Physical Therapy to DO Transition

I know this has been a topic of discussion on this website previously, but I have noticed that most of the discussions have not taken place since 2009ish and I wanted to get an up to date view of the topic. I am a recent graduate of a DPT program and have recently started working as a PT and have found that I feel limited/restricted in my ability to treat patients (No direct access, can not order MRIs, etc.). Because of this, I have been considering applying to a DO program. I have all of my...

Physical Therapy to DO Transition

Physical Therapy to DO Transition

Midwestern, CCP (c/o 2020)

New application cycle, so I figured I'd start a thread for the class of 2020.
Good luck everyone! Feel free to ask any questions you have.

I'm currently going into my PS-2 year, and I know there's a lot of other current students on SDN.

Here's links to the past few threads, in case you get bored and want to see what other people have asked.
Class of 2019 thread: http://ift.tt/1ipB9mQ
Class of 2018 thread:...

Midwestern, CCP (c/o 2020)

Midwestern, CCP (c/o 2020)

anyone take NAPLEX 7/16 received results?

i took the NAPLEX 7/16 and still haven't gotten my results!! my friends that took it earlier got their results in 5-7 days. wondering if it's just me :/

anyone take NAPLEX 7/16 received results?

Pharmacy Job Market/Outlook

Will there be too many new graduates in the future? Things to consider:

1) In the lean years with fewer graduates e.g. 2000, there we about 7500 Pharm D.s graduating.
2) In another 4 years from now, there will be about 9000 - 9500 graduating (assuming a 12% average attition rate in pharmacy school) due to the complete transition to Pharm D., lots more new schools and expansion of existing programs. We are talking of a about 25% increase in number of graduates.
3) Women working part...

Pharmacy Job Market/Outlook

Pharmacy Job Market/Outlook

Western University Of The Health Sciences 2016 Secondary Application Tips

Use your secondaries to show that you are the perfect fit for the program.
​

Western University of the Health Sciences is an osteopathic school that emphasizes a desire for life-long learning and a commitment to serving a range of people with compassion. One of the school’s goals...

Western University Of The Health Sciences 2016 Secondary Application Tips

Western University Of The Health Sciences 2016 Secondary Application Tips

Mentioning specific program in personal statement

Hello everyone, my advisor told me that for my top choice programs, I should tailor my personal statement to specifically mention the names of those programs in the personal statement. Has anyone else done this? I don't want to come off as too presumptuous, but I'd be glad to do this if it could help.

Mentioning specific program in personal statement

Guys, look what I got in my fortune cookie today

View attachment 195914

Fingers crossed that it's not referring to a rejection letter lol.

Guys, look what I got in my fortune cookie today

2015-2016 Medical College of Georgia 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 Medical College of Georgia Application Thread

NY MPJE

Hello,

Does anyone know good resources to study for NY MPJE?
Are any good practice tests available online or anywhere?

Did anyone ever try this?
http://ift.tt/1NawAIs

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

NY MPJE

***The Official UIC Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance thread***

I thought I'd create this since there isn't one yet...best of luck to everyone!

***The Official UIC Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance thread***

"Late" Batch Support Group

Basically this thread is for anyone who didn't submit the second the application opened. Maybe we're not technically late, but we're definitely SDN late.

We can wallow here about how everyone else has 5 interviews and we don't!!

This is also so we don't clog up the Interview/Acceptance thread

"Late" Batch Support Group

Ridiculous Tuition

Hey Guys,

So I'm taking an online psychology class partnered through a local state school. The class costs $200/credit (3 credit class), has a $150 nebulous "Distance Learning Fee", and requires you to buy a $90 "homework assignment access code" through a third party. This class has 400 students. That means that they are getting 400*(200*3+150+90)=$336,000 for teaching this class. The class consist of the following: prerecorded lectures from awhile ago, 3 online multiple choice tests....

Ridiculous Tuition

Ridiculous Tuition

2015-2016 SUNY Upstate 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 SUNY Upstate Application Thread

Can a doctor function as a paramedic?

I am an EMT in Paramedic school, and hope to eventually attend medical school. I love the fire department and would like to volunteer for as long as I'm physically able to. If I keep my paramedic certification current could I function as a physician? I know PAs who were also paramedics who still functioned as such but someone told me that doctors cannot because of their unrestricted medical license. Paramedics function under their medical license similarly to a PA, and this person said one...

Can a doctor function as a paramedic?

Can a doctor function as a paramedic?

Petition to Address Residency Shortages

I thought I'd post this to the forum. There is a petition started by the AAMC to address the residency shortages in the USA so that we can train more physicians. Take a look and sign if you're interested in getting congress to get off of their ass.

http://ift.tt/1EY7F5Q

Petition to Address Residency Shortages

Creative ideas for med school applications

What are some creative things to do to put on that will look nice on the applications/resumes? Some of the ideas I already have are to do medical missionary work and publish a book...what else? thanks!

Creative ideas for med school applications

Entropy of a system as universe expands

I just encountered this problem in my EK book and am a bit confused:
All of the following are examples of processes which increase system entropy EXCEPT:

A. the expanding universe
B. aerobic respiration
C. melting ice
D. building a bridge

I initially said D (which is correct) but then I saw that the question specified entropy of a system so I put A. My reasoning was that the expanding universe would increase the entropy of the universe and not the system and figured it might have been one...

Entropy of a system as universe expands

Entropy of a system as universe expands

how to improve my chances? [3.3 gpa]

Hi,
I am a senior in bioengineering in my last semester. I have a 3.3 cumulative/3.2 science. I had a very 2 semesters when I first started engineering but I have since picked it up and have an upward trend. I have always been interested in medicine but have recently had a few experiences that solidified it's where I want to be.

I would like to get in the 2017 class if at all possible. I have not taken the MCAT. I would like to know how realistic it is/what I can do to increase my chances...

how to improve my chances? [3.3 gpa]

how to improve my chances? [3.3 gpa]

2015-2016 Drexel University 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 Drexel University Application Thread

what are my chances

21 AA, 23 TS, 25 bio, 24 gc, 20 oc, 22 reading, 17 pat, 16 qr
3.6 ogpa
3.5 sci gpa
115 hours shadowing / letter from a perio
Decent committee letter I believe
Honors college student
What are my chances at nyu stony or buffalo uconn considering I'm from New York , I know my pat and qr are low but I feel like overall I have a shot , opinions/ where else should I apply / should I even apply

what are my chances

Stills Scholars Early Acceptance Program

Hello,

Has anyone applied to the Still Scholars Early Acceptance program? It says that the program is available to any students in a U.S. four year institution, however I feel like it probably accepts students that are affiliated with the school. Has anyone had experience with this program and were from a non-affiliated school?


Thanks,

AvicennaMED

Stills Scholars Early Acceptance Program

*** The Official LECOM Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

Good luck to all of the pre-dent's applying to LECOM! Lets do this!

*** The Official LECOM Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

Pimping

Got pimped today... in a clerkship transitional course. Prof asked me to name 10-12 extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease out of the blue..

Is this normal? Am I getting picked on.. this seems overly harsh.. or am I mistaken? Just wanted to know what others thought..

Pimping

Shigella vs. EHEC in Colonic Mucosal Invasion

In FA, it's stated that one of the major ways EHEC differs from Shigella is how it "does not invade host cells." I've also seen in explanation to one of the UWorld questions how Shigella differs from many other enteropathogenic organisms becuase it causes disease through "direct invasion of colonic mucosal cells."

But how does EHEC, without also "invading" mucosal cells, inhibit the protein synthesis taken place in the mucosal cells by removing adenine from rRNA of 60S ribosomal...

Shigella vs. EHEC in Colonic Mucosal Invasion

Shigella vs. EHEC in Colonic Mucosal Invasion

AACPMAS 2015-2016 Cycle

In case anybody was wondering, the electronic application service will launch around mid-day today, but there is not an exact time set. Also, if you started an application last cycle and you log in with your existing account information rather than create a new account, the application service will import your previous information into your new application.

Correction: If your AACPMAS application was MAILED to programs last cycle, you are eligible to have your application...

AACPMAS 2015-2016 Cycle

AACPMAS 2015-2016 Cycle

2015-2016 Oregon Health & Sciences University 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 Oregon Health & Sciences University Application Thread

First-year med student done w/ first block exam...AMA!

Title says it all. I'm in the midst of a glorious 4-day weekend that our school graciously gave us after our first test. So feel free to ask anything!

First-year med student done w/ first block exam...AMA!

For CS are you acting as a med student or physician?

Like should you frame things as "I will run this by my attending and then we will see you together" or just pretend you are the doctor and tell the patient you will be doing a plan without needing to check with an attending.

For CS are you acting as a med student or physician?

Please help, having a hard time with the personal statement.

This is a really personal topic for me but I feel I could benefit from some unbiased advice....I'm having a really, really hard time writing the explanation statement... I took a year off after graduation to gain experience and so I was supposed to apply last cycle, for admission to the class of 2019. But during the summer of 2014 my father passed away and my mother came close to dying as well, spending over a month in the hospital (for reasons not related to my fathers death ) needless to...

Please help, having a hard time with the personal statement.

Please help, having a hard time with the personal statement.

Medical School dismissal and options moving forward

I'm hoping to get some information regarding a somewhat unique situation my friend is in.
My best friend was dismissed from a US medical school and I'd appreciate any input/info anyone may be able to provide regarding her specific case.
My friend completed the first 2 years of medical school at a US MD school (passed all basic science classes in year 1 and 2) and passed Step 1 (score >220) on first attempt; but was dismissed from medical school. I'm being very honest here and must...

Medical School dismissal and options moving forward

Medical School dismissal and options moving forward

Onenote vs Notability for iPad mini 2

So I recently received an iPad mini 2 as a birthday gift and want to use it for taking notes(annotating,typing,recording,etc...). I also have a macbook pro on which I use onenote as my current way of note taking. I was wondering if anyone uses either onenote or notability for taking their notes on their iPad and which one would be more convenient and efficient for usage with both my devices? Thanks!

Onenote vs Notability for iPad mini 2

what is the lowest MCAT score that's best?

I have a 3.51 uGPA, majored in Physician Assistant, 2xURM., 25 years old. Now a PA at top tier intitution's Hospital in Neurosurgery. (was a PA in orthopaedic surgery at institution before that). No research experience but in Masters of Biotech at same top tier institution with 3.7 GPA so far (just finished first semester). What's the LOWEST MCAT score I can get away with that will make me at least a potential candidate for some top 20's and pretty good chance for middle tier MD programs??

what is the lowest MCAT score that's best?

Procrastinated like a ****, have one week to cover 40 lectures.

Doable? Started today and at the pace I'm going, I think I'll be able to make outlines of everything by Wednesday which gives me about 1-1.5 days to review.

Procrastinated like a ****, have one week to cover 40 lectures.

NHSC APPLICATION 2015/2016

Hi everyone!

I noticed that there's no thread for the current NHSC applicants and those thinking about applying to discuss concerns/ ask questions/ just figure out what's going on- So here it is! Also, congrats to all of you who've received acceptances and interviews!

The application cycle opened on MARCH 10th 2015 (so about a week earlier than it did last year) and will close on MAY 7th, 2015 at 7:30PM ET.

On Thursday March 26th 2015 from 7-9pmET, there will...

NHSC APPLICATION 2015/2016

NHSC APPLICATION 2015/2016

*~*~*~* Official 2015-2016 Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread *~*~*~*

First batch has been mailed (6/25/15) according to timeline thread, good luck!

Current cycle's Application Timeline Thread (Submitted, Verified, Mailed): http://ift.tt/1IvUXtN

Last cycle's thread for reference: http://ift.tt/1IvUYOf

Batch numbers:...

*~*~*~* Official 2015-2016 Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread *~*~*~*

*~*~*~* Official 2015-2016 Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread *~*~*~*

Where to get LORs from?

Most residency programs require at least 3 LORs. Assuming I'll only do ONE rotation in the specialty that I want to apply to, from whom can I get LORs besides my rotation attending and the Dean?

Where to get LORs from?

IM vs. EM vs. Anesthesiology

Made a pro/con list for each. Ultimately my goal is to do critical care, since that is what I have found most exciting/interesting during clinical years.

Please tell me what you think. Please tell me where you think I am delusional, etc.


Internal Medicine then Pulmonology/CCM

· Pros
o Has a decent amount of what I love about medicine from an intellectual standpoint.
o Best medical management preparedness for CCM.
o Most well-established pathway currently for CCM.
o...

IM vs. EM vs. Anesthesiology

IM vs. EM vs. Anesthesiology

Is there any such job as being a non-invasive neurosurgeon?

This is probably a stupid question but I like the job of a neurosurgeon (besides the surgery part which is a huge part of it) so I was wondering if there was a non-invasive or minimally invasive form of this practice. Thanks

Is there any such job as being a non-invasive neurosurgeon?

2015-2016 Rosalind Franklin University 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 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread

1yr of research experience?

So this year I'm going to be quite busy with school and work, but I also need to get some research experience. I'm just not sure it will all be possible, so the latter might have to wait. I will be doing my thesis next year, so that is a guaranteed bit of research, but I assume that won't be enough on its own? I could probably focus on getting some research experience next year on the side (like helping out at a lab), while doing my own thesis. Would that be enough research for most mid...

1yr of research experience?

1yr of research experience?

EMR Reviews

Sort of like the residency review thread, I'd like to start an EMR review thread. Please include thoughts on cost, ease of use, pros and cons, etc.

I use Ahlta. Don't have much to compare it to as I am at my first job, employed by gov't. I can say that during the past year it has been down a significant number of times. This gets frustrating when you are seeing patients all day but can't get notes written. Can't comment on cost, not sure if its even available outside of government...

EMR Reviews

EMR Reviews

HTN + Headache

What do you guys do for people with elevated BPs, say...200+/100+ who complain of headache, but no neurological deficits by history or exam? CT head? Just treat the headache? Is this symptomatic hypertension?

I've had some attendings not scan the head, just treat the head, hope the BP comes down afterwards. I guess I'm a little confused because if someone came in with a BP of 200+/100+ and said "chest pain" or "Sob" that usually buys them a cardiac workup for end organ damage.
I guess the...

HTN + Headache

HTN + Headache

Any University of Iowa dental students?

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if there are any U of Iowa dental students that could help me out. I have a few questions on the school, and I am hoping someone can provide me with some information. Anything helps!

Thanks in advance!

Any University of Iowa dental students?

Writing Letter for Emotional Support Animal

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Writing Letter for Emotional Support Animal

2015-2016 Indiana University School of Medicine Application Thread

AFAIK, IUSM does not release a secondary, but I'll keep this space reserved just in case. I'll update with anything relevant for the 2016 application cycle!

We are the IUSM Class of 2020! (Hopefully)

Good luck to everyone applying!

2015-2016 Indiana University School of Medicine Application Thread

mph for international dentists

I am an international dentist.
I am interested in persuing a master's in public health. I would like to persue dentistry after mph and would like to apply to a dental program after that.
which concentration is better for me?
As in mph in health policy (1year)
or mph in epidemiology(2 year)?
I am planning to apply at NYMC mph program.
Please help

mph for international dentists

2015-2016 Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Application Thread

Is NBME score still correlating to the real exam?

Hello guys,

I was just wondering if NBME is still accurate in the prediction of the actual USMLE step 1 score. I came up with guys who had the exam in the summer and eventually achieved a very lower score (>20-30 difference) compared to their NBME predictions (250s-270s). Do you have any recent experience? Anyone who had the exam recently?

Thank you all in advance.

Is NBME score still correlating to the real exam?

2015-2016 Charles Drew/UCLA Application Thread

The prompts look the same as previous years. The app comes as an attachment in an email. You email back your app and snail mail your payment.

1. Have you completed all of the prerequisites? (Yes/No)
2. If not, list the specific prerequisite you are missing and your projected time for completion.
3. Have you experienced any uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so, please explain. (Response limited to 800 characters)
4. If you are currently not a full time student,...

2015-2016 Charles Drew/UCLA Application Thread

2015-2016 Charles Drew/UCLA Application Thread

Collins 2015 with latest July2015 Update

Looking for a buyer for my newest Collins study guide with the latest July 2015 update.

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Collins 2015 with latest July2015 Update

How many DO schools should I apply to?

Hello Everybody,

I posted last month in the ‘What are my chances?’ forum for advice on whether I stood a chance at DO schools this cycle. I received a list of schools that I would stand the best chance at this cycle (newer programs). My main question is how many schools should I apply to? I know my stats are mediocre so I’m not sure if I should just stick with the list provided or apply to a larger quantity. I don’t want to apply to more schools if I don’t stand any chance at all. I always...

How many DO schools should I apply to?

How many DO schools should I apply to?

The Official 2015-2016 Underdawgs Thread

Thanks to @OsteopathicHopeful for coming up with this idea!

This thread is meant to help each other through secondaries, interviews, and beyond I want us to be able to post anything and have similar individuals comment and provide feedback.

It is is reserved for those w/ less than a 24 MCAT or less than 3.25 sGPA or cGPA. It can be either of those particulars, or both. Additionally, I would consider those that have 6 or below within a subsection of the MCAT to be within...

The Official 2015-2016 Underdawgs Thread

The Official 2015-2016 Underdawgs Thread

2015-2016 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

Space reserved for secondary prompt.
Good luck to those applying.

2015-2016 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

Should be general physics or college physics?

Hi everyone, I'm going to apply to Pharmacy school this year so I have one question, hopefully you guys can help me. Thank you so much! I saw many Pharm schools require Physics course, but I don't really know which Physics I should study: General Physics or College Physics is better?

Should be general physics or college physics?

How well could you do on the mcat if money was no object

Just curious how much you think MCAT score is influenced by resources at your disposal. Like if you took a random middle of the road premed and paid for the finest tutors and best prep materials, could he/she produce a 40+ score? Or would it eventually reach diminishing returns?

How well could you do on the mcat if money was no object

University of Houston C/O 2020 Applicants

Here we go guys! Good luck to all applying this year!

University of Houston C/O 2020 Applicants

What are my chances? Recently decided on Dental

Hello everyone! I will be applying this next cycle in 2016 and am pretty nervous as I only recently decided on dental (year and a half ago). Currently a super senior graduating in December. I have not taken the DAT so I cannot provide you with that stat (guessing I will do veryyyyy average or slightly below average) but here is what I do have... Additionally I do have two dental internships lined up to start in December and am currently shadowing a dentist weekly for 5 hours in order to...

What are my chances? Recently decided on Dental

What are my chances? Recently decided on Dental

*** The Official Nova Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

Good luck to everyone applying to Nova! Here's to some acceptances coming our way soon!

*** The Official Nova Class of 2020 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

Official 2015-2016: Oh no, I don't have a single Interview Invite thread!

This thread is designed for discussion and support for those applicants that have not yet received a single interview invite to an allopathic medical school. Tasteful trolling and or comic relief is encouraged.

Add your name to the list of shame and then delete it when you get your first interview

iDOliveinMD

Official 2015-2016: Oh no, I don't have a single Interview Invite thread!

Juggling Interview Dates - Strategy?

***not trying to humblebrag I swear***

So when you all have multiple IIs, what is your scheduling strategy? "Sooner is better" seems to be a common mantra, but it's getting to the point where that's not really feasible due to the time required for travelling, not to mention the moral shame I feel for skipping out on so much work. I would also like to have my top choice schools be towards the end of the interview cycle so I'm more practiced, but that might make it harder to get in for...

Juggling Interview Dates - Strategy?

Juggling Interview Dates - Strategy?

2015-2016 University of California - Davis Application Thread

Secondary:
1. Discuss any elements of your application that you feel might be concerning to the Admissions Committee. (500ch)

2. What have you been doing since submitting your AMCAS application? Include contact information for any references related to these experiences. (500ch)

At UC Davis School of Medicine we realize that each applicant brings diversity and perspective from a broad range of experiences. In this section we give you the opportunity to describe in detail the 3...

2015-2016 University of California - Davis Application Thread

2015-2016 University of California - Davis Application Thread

Secondary question on what you would do if you couldn't be a physician. What do adcoms want?

U Cincinnati asks a question about what you would do if you lived in a world without disease or injury and no doctors are needed.

What are adcoms looking for out of this question?

My honest answer would probably be politics so I could try and fix our broken political system. But I'm not sure if politics is a good thing to write about in a secondary.

My other answer would be psychology since a world without mental illness doesn't preclude grief, stress and anger. Is this a cop out?

Secondary question on what you would do if you couldn't be a physician. What do adcoms want?

Question about the origin code on prescriptions

Let's say that another pharmacy faxes you the hardcopy of a prescription that was never filled.

What origin code do you use?

If the other pharmacy faxes you an electronic rx, do you enter 3 for electronic, 4 for fax, or 5 for transfer?

What if the other pharmacy faxes you a written rx? Is it 1 for written, 4 for faxed, or 5 for transfer?

Thanks.

Question about the origin code on prescriptions

*** 2015-2016 MD/PhD Application Interview Invites ***

It's interview season! Like previous years, let's get a thread started to track when we get interview invites. Good luck to everyone and hope to meet you all on the trail!

****
DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
1) click quote on the most recent list
2) delete the quote tags on the top and bottom
3) add your user name, ( complete date, interview invite date, interview date, any other pertinent info, and if needed, add the school name to the list
4) Enter the name(s) of the school(s) where you...

*** 2015-2016 MD/PhD Application Interview Invites ***

*** 2015-2016 MD/PhD Application Interview Invites ***

2015 SN2ed MCAT Bundle (Berkeley Review, Princeton, EK and more)

Examkrackers New MCAT Complete Study Package (9th Edition) for MCAT 2015 (Retail Value: $275)
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-Biology 1: Molecules
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Berkeley Review Complete Study Package (Newest Version - 2015) for MCAT (Retail Value: $340)
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2015 SN2ed MCAT Bundle (Berkeley Review, Princeton, EK and more)

2015 SN2ed MCAT Bundle (Berkeley Review, Princeton, EK and more)

* Class of 2020 Status *

If we get in this cycle, we will be the Class of 20/20!!!
So excited to get things rolling so why not start a thread of application status now? I know I'll checking nonstop. (Will update as soon as my stuff is verified)

Can we all add the following so all the fellow applicants could get an idea of where they stand:

Date OptomCAS submitted:
Date verified:
OAT Scores:
GPA:
Schools applied:
Interviews extended/date:
Interviews accepted:
Interviews declined:
Rejections/date:...

* Class of 2020 Status *

* Class of 2020 Status *