Which AP Classes to take for Junior+Senior Year
I'm a sophomore right now with one AP class, which is World History 2. I know I'm an idiot for not taking a medical-related class, but at that time I wasn't sure what about my future. So I just winged...
View ArticlePM&R Resident Profile/Biography Webpages
Just wanted to post this since I noticed this in my google search of PM&R residency programs. Not sure if there are other programs that have profiles of their residents, but for me this type of...
View Articlethoughts on these programs for ranking
What are your thoughts on these programs, I'm having some trouble ranking them. I am from Cali and plan on practicing there in the future, most likely want to do academia but not sure. BID, UTSW, MIR,...
View ArticleHow to taper long-term, low-dose Seroquel user
Just received a patient from a doctor who retired. Female, 29, nonsmoker. For at least 10 years has had a diagnosis of OCD and Tic Disorder NOS. Patient came to me on 30 mg Paxil and 50 mg Seroquel....
View ArticlePost Bachelor's, Enrichment Programs, Masters Degree
I am a Baylor student, Biology Pre-Dental major about to graduate in May 2014. My science GPA is 2.91 and my overall GPA is a 3.3. What is the best way to increase my GPA after graduation to be a...
View ArticleShould I address grade problems in my personal statement?
So I'm working on my personal statement and I'm trying to decide whether I should talk about my poor undergraduate performance or not. I had a few rough semesters in the beginning, which did improve...
View Article2013-2014 New York Medical College Application Thread
Essay prompt will go here. PM me when it's available. GL all!
View ArticleRocky Vista University (RVUCOM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014
New year, new thread! Helpful links: RVUCOM Page of the College Information Book (pdf) RVUCOM Website
View ArticleWestern University c/o 2018 applicants!
Ridiculously happy that the VMCAS application opened up. I'm praying like crazy that I'm accepted at Western. Looking forward to (hopefully) meeting my future classmates. Good luck to everyone!
View ArticleRanking these programs
Stony Brook, Case Western UH, Mt. Sinai NY, Albany Med Ctr, Westchester Med Ctr, Rutgers NJMS, Temple, Dartmouth, SUNY Downstate. Also, how important is reputation of a program when it comes time for...
View ArticleMatch Farce
I grew up always wanting to be a doctor. I studied meticulously, foregoing parties and social occasions for the promise of reaching my goal. Once accepted to medical school, I knew that I would have to...
View ArticleRoseman University of Health Sciences (Entering 2014)
I am looking to start a discussion for those applying to Roseman this year. I am excited to finally be applying this year. I live in Utah and have a brother that is a P3 this year at the South Jordan...
View ArticleEasiest Way to Do a First Pass of UWorld During a Semester
I'm nearing towards the end of MS-2 and my Step 1 date is likely late May or early June, so I have roughly 4 months until my exam. I've calculated that in order to make 2 passes of UWorld I would need...
View Articleon cusp in orgo I course
orgo I hasn't been going so hot for me this semester. The final day for dropping is tomorrow and based on the updated midterm grade as of yesterday I have a 65% in the course. I barely understand the...
View ArticleClass of 2017!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
Class of 2016? Check. Class of 2018? Created. Now it's time for you: class of 2017!!!!!! It is time
View ArticleSummer Before 1st Year of Pod School
Do you suggest that we take the summer before first year off, completely? Or, should you use the time to review things that may give you a foot up when it comes to classes? If you think you should...
View ArticleGeneral Advice Thread
I'm starting this thread so people who recently match can share their wisdom with future applicants. The best resource/guide out there is the Iowa guide to the ophthalmology match. It is extremely...
View ArticleCan I smoke pot now??
I'm a third year. Is it okay to smoke pot in CO on my week off???
View Article"Ideal" premed
Hi! I'm going to take the premed path starting this > fall '99. If I am not > attending a major research university, where can I > find this opportunity? Is > it wise to start freshman...
View ArticleAAMC CBT10 only OFFICIAL Q&A
This is the official Q&A thread for AAMC CBT10. Please post ONLY questions pertaining to AAMC CBT10. Out of respect for people who may not have completed the other exams, do not post questions or...
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