Marian University (MU-COM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014
New year, new thread! Helpful links: MU-COM Page of the College Information Book (pdf) MU-COM Website
View ArticleROAD specialties not as appealing anymore?
Ever feel like ROAD specialities have now become over-rated? R = Radiology = need to do 1-2 fellowships in addition to the 5 year-residency before getting a job, treated like a sweat-shop worker with...
View ArticleHow to Appropriately Reply to Your Attending Regarding Duty Hours
Here is a future conversation you can hold with our elders if you were so inclined... As soon as you mention duty hours to an attending, they will speak of the days they worked 72 hours straight. They...
View ArticleHow far will you go to achieve your dream of being a D.O.?
Hello SDN Members! This thread is dedicated to "The Struggle" The realities we all face in our rugged journey to our destiny. Most of us on this thread will be non-traditional students/applicants. I...
View ArticleExtremely Discouraged
I absolutely HATE verbal. Verbal is the reason I won't get into medical school. I have been practicing verbal working through the EK 101 book. I score 8-9 on them. I just now took the AAMC 3 verbal and...
View ArticleTBR O Chem chapter 1 question 10 practice exam
Hey guys, I have a question about one of the questions from TBR's Ochem book. The question is : Between oleate and stearate, which is more likely to be found in the cell membrane of a bone cell? Answer...
View ArticleTo peek or not to peek -- advice for future applicants
I think we, the class of 2014, were in a unique position this year. I believe we're the only class in the history of the match that had members get a peek at where they matched prior to the big reveal....
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What are my chances this cycle? (3.4 gpa, 21AA, NO LORS YET)
Hey guys im just wondering how my chances are this cycle because i'm a bit worried that I might not be able to apply in time since i'm still working on my LORs (Don't have any yet but I have 3 in...
View Articlewho matched where
those willing to post where and how high on your rank list you matched, please do so here
View ArticlePCP Work after Fellowship
Is it dumb to lets say specialize in Endo or Heme/Onc and still do some PCP work on the side (extra income) while still practicing in your specialty?
View ArticleA Day in the life of a Military Emergency Medicine Physician
Out of curiosity, (i know about the differences in pay, deployment & debatable training) How does a monthly schedule of a civilian EM vs military EM compare? I'm sure military EMs have more...
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...
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2013 Nontrad Applicants' Progress Thread
Figured I'd get us started for this year! Personally I submitted June 4th, was verified the same day. I'm married with my first child on the way and I'm super stoked for this application cycle (first...
View ArticleEmory RSPH Fall 2014
Hello everyone! I noticed the Emory has been sending out quite a few acceptances. I know it's early, but let's have a thread for those who've almost decided on attending Emory his Fall so we can talk...
View ArticleAnybody wanna say something encouraging about Barry pod school?
everything i have read so far seems pretty negative towards Barry in general. I just got accepted to Barry, and still waiting to hear from scholl and temple. pretty poor gpa overall and science, but...
View ArticleCompiling AAMC/Kaplan FL to actual MCAT scores
Hey Everyone, So I did some searching for this and couldn't find it, so I'm going to make it as a future reference for others studying for the MCAT: Let's all post our Kaplan Full Length/AAMC 3-11 Full...
View ArticlePacific Northwest University (PNWU-COM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014
New year, new thread! Helpful links: PNWU-COM Page of the College Information Book (pdf) PNWU-COM Website
View ArticleHow is it fair....
Can someone please explain to me how this is fair: I, and many premeds, find it difficult to get good grades in classes. Whatever, challenge accepted. But what about schools that make it ridiculously...
View ArticleHow much does your state Pharmacist license cost?
Since I will be paying at least one state board of pharmacy fees annually for the next 50 years, I started thinking, what is the cheapest state for licensing fees. For example, Texas appears to be...
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