PhD Funding Questions
I am getting close to accepting an offer and I had two questions about funding. 1. Is it okay to negotiate funding? Specifically, one of my options is offering me almost 10k more, and an RA position...
View ArticleUnderstanding your Orders
So, just got my Orders this week to PCS in a few months. First time ever going through this and I'm trying to set up a DITY move but the website is asking me for the date of the orders. I've read them...
View ArticleAsk Doctor Strange anything
I'm Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme. This is a combination of me being bored and liking to give whatever I advice I can to people. As always, take anyone's advice on SDN with a grain of salt, but I...
View ArticlePart-time Gap year options?
Hey guys... I'm graduating with a BS in BME (3.98/4.00, 37/45)* in May, and going to apply to MD/PhD programs this cycle. I'm taking a gap year, and I *very strongly* would prefer to not work full...
View ArticleDo You Need Your Classmates to Like You?
I've been thinking about this question a lot lately. How important is it, as you go through your four years of medical school, to be popular (or at least not disliked) by your classmates? If you have...
View Article2013-2014 Hofstra North Shore - LIJ School of Medicine Application Thread
Essay prompt will go here. PM me when it's available. GL all!
View ArticleRAVE HERE thread
Since we have a "rant" thread, I figured we ought to appease the gods and have a "rave" thread, and tell everyone what we are happy about! 1. I'm so happy that my parents are supportive and because I'm...
View ArticleOfficial NBME details from AAOMS
http://static.coreapps.net/asda2012/handouts/b5be883fe6ad8d1c0edcdb9d8eacd56f_24.pdf Introducing Comprehensive Basic Science Examination in 2012 In order to provide OMS Applicants an opportunity to...
View ArticleThe Four CA Schools Opening up
First, we have the biggest offender: California Health Sciences University: http://chsu.org/ The school looks like it's next to a Rite-Aid, and it's one of those "pop out of nowhere pharmacy schools."...
View ArticleOrange is the New Black WW - Official Thread
Hello ladies, and welcome to jail. No matter who, or what, you were before you came here, you are now nothing and you belong to me. You're innocent? Well, news flash. I don't give a crap. As far as I'm...
View ArticleStanford Neurology
Did anyone who interviewed at Stanford get an email/call from the PD saying they were ranked highly or something of the like? If so, did you tell them of your ranking plans as well? My classmate who...
View Article2013-2014 Underdawgs Thread ( Lets get it)
So as having been successful in previous years we're opening up the underdogs thread for this medical school admission cycle! I want this to be a place were we can respectfully discuss admissions...
View ArticleQuestion for non-outpatient PTs
I've been accepted to a DPT program and have a concern that I haven't had answered very well. After all my shadowing and volunteer experience I've realized that my favorite setting is inpatient...
View ArticleAdding academic performance explanation to Personal Statement
When writing my personal statement, should I or should I not address that I have narcolepsy? I recently got diagnosed and I have a full year of straight A's to show that my treatment has helped my...
View Article2013-2014 Albany Medical College Application Thread
All prompts are 1,000 Characters If you have previously applied to medical school, but were unsuccessful, how have you spent your time since then? Describe yourself: Please explain any inconsistencies...
View ArticleAsk a Jedi Anything
I am on spring break and bored. As the cycle is coming to a close I have yet to see the old ask me anything threads start popping up. It was recommended to me that old Kenobi may have some valuable...
View ArticleCleveland State-NEOMED Post Bacc/MD 2014 General Thread
Hell all, Just received an e-mail from Cleveland State inviting me to interview for the Post-bacc/MD program and I just wanted to see if anyone else was on SDN!!
View ArticleWhen to apply for license??
Hi I'm a recent graduate and currently looking for a place to work in WA state. To save some time, I was going to apply for the WA state license in the mean time, but I noticed WA state requires me to...
View ArticleMedical school rankings (please don't shoot me)
Ok, I know I'm going to get majorly chewed out for this post, but I have a friend who's being exceeding arrogant about the medical schools he got accepted to versus the one I'm matriculating at....
View ArticleFinally able to post that…. I GOT ACCEPTED!!!
Just a note to encourage those who may be on the verge of giving up….. SEVEN years later … I got the call! I got accepted to medical school! Keep on pressing toward your goal, ignore those who speak...
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