Online Anatomy Class
Does anyone know where I can take anatomy and physiology with a lab online? So far, the two places that I have found that offer it online are University Of New England and the MGH Institute. I am...
View ArticlePathology moonlighting
One other thing I really liked about my new residency program is that the path residents moonlight. I had no idea pathology moonlighting even existed because if you can't sign out cases on your own,...
View Article2013-2014 Medical College of Georgia Application Thread
8. Please describe the exposure you have had to the medical profession (ex. summer program, clinical shadowing experience: 10. The Admissions Committee regards the diversity of an entering class as an...
View ArticleNetworking
What's the best way to begin to network at a small conference, such as the upcoming COSM? As a medical student, I feel that this meeting will provide the best opportunity to establish connections...
View ArticleApplying Early Decision versus Simply Applying Early?
I am leaning heavily towards one program in particular as my #1 (SUNY Upstate Medical University), but feel handicapped by the Early Decision requirement of not being allowed to apply to other programs...
View ArticleHow important should WEATHER be in deciding where I'll go to med school?
Long story short -- I'm deciding between two schools i've been accepted to, one East Coast the other West Coast (Cali). For all intents and purposes, academics/research opportunities and benefits are...
View ArticleShould I transfer from UNT to UT before apllying to medical school
Im currently a junior in college at UNT but have always wanted to go to UT. Ill already be taking a year off because I'm not applying to med school until my senior year. Would transferring to UT this...
View ArticleNova Waitlist
Has anyone gotten off the hold list at Nova recently? I would think they're taking a look at all of the hold candidates by now.
View Article2013-2014 APPIC (internship) Phase II
So unfortunately I did not match in phase I and am getting ready to start applying to phase II. So far I have 11 sites that seem like they would be good matches. I am trying to be less geographically...
View ArticleTetrahydrofolates vs SAM
On Pg 101 of FA 2009, what is the difference between a 1-carbon unit and CH3 groups? Is it implying that SAM can transfer multiple methyl groups while tetrahydrofolate can only do one carbon? Thanks,
View Article2014 PhD/PsyD New Cohort Thread
Hey all! I thought this would be a good opportunity for those of us who have gotten acceptances and made our decision to share and maybe find other incoming members of our new cohort. (And maybe also a...
View Article*~*~*~*Official Letters of Recommendation Questions Thread 2014-2015*~*~*~*
This thread is for 2015 applicants (those who will be entering medical school in 2015) to ask questions about letters of recommendation. Any separate threads in Pre-Allo dealing with this topic will be...
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2013-2014 Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
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!
View ArticleWhy do a chief residency?
So for many fields being a Chief Resident does not necessitate an additional year and you get some benefit to your application, etc. I understand that. In IM it takes an extra year, and the only reason...
View ArticleAbout to graduate, need advice
Sorry that this might be a long-ish post. Basically, I have a few concerns, so I will try to level with everyone as best I can. I started undergrad in 2007, had an abysmal year, ended up leaving school...
View ArticlePyramydial vs. Extra pyramidal (confused about the terms)
Can you explain a major difference between the twos to the level of USMLE? Thanks. Here is how I understand. Please let me know if they are correct. Pyramidal tracts = descending corticospinal tract...
View Article2013-2014 Dartmouth College (Geisel) Application Thread
Please indicate your plans for the 2013-14 academic year. If in school, please list your courses. If working, let us know something about the nature of your job. If your plans or courses change...
View ArticleCouple of vent questions.
1) PRVC aims to give the target Tv with the least PIP, right? So in a patient with huge inspiratory efforts, as the pt will pull in tv without much pressure requirements from the vent, he is basically...
View Article*~*~*~*Official Personal Statement Guide and Reader List 2014-2015*~*~*~*
This thread is for this year's applicants (for the class of 2019) who are beginning to work on their personal statements. If you're looking for someone to read your PS, check out the list of volunteers...
View ArticleEver experienced OMM?
Just curious how many of you have undergone osteopathic manipulation therapy. I'd like to try it out sometime. I asked a DO that I work with about it. The only time that doc still uses it is when they...
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