Roseman vs UDM -- hardest decision ever
After not getting accepted last year, I feel so blessed this year to get a number of acceptance offers. I'm so excited and happy. I have already declined other offers but I'm having such a hard time...
View Articlecrazy vs. cushy EM residency program
With one last month to go before submitting my rank list I thought I'd get this forum's opinion on the pros and cons of two types of residency programs I am considering for my #1 spot. Type 1: county...
View ArticleLincoln Memorial - DeBusk (LMU-DCOM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014
New year, new thread! Helpful links: LMU-DCOM Page of the College Information Book (pdf) LMU-DCOM Website
View ArticleWhat can I do to get into top pharmacy schools like UCSF, Purdue, or...
Hi, I am interested in entering the pharmacy profession and would like to go to a top tier school. The reason is because down the road I would like to obtain more of a leadership role in my profession...
View Article2013-2014 University of Texas - Southwestern Application Thread
Secondary prompts: 1. If you think that one or more of the following interests apply to you, check the appropriate box(es) and list specific experiences (academic, co-curricular, employment, personal,...
View ArticleTips/Advice on career path
Hi all! I'm not *quite* sure if I'm doing this whole forum thing correctly- I'm new here so if I posted this in the wrong section, I apologize. Anyway I know there are many people on this site who are...
View ArticleNon-accredited sports/spine vs. accredited sports
I did a search for recent discussions on this topic and didn't find much. If there has been a recent discussion, point me to the right place. I'm in the middle of training and considering sports/spine,...
View ArticleJan. 2014 Examiners Unite
Hey all, Anyone here postpone their exam to or are planning to take the exam on January 2014? It's the final year in the old format without the new psychology/biochemistry section. My reason for...
View ArticleMake money while studying for tests
Hello All! Last year I graduated from UOP in SF. I put so much time into studying and didn't really have anytime to work on the side to make money. So I got together with some of our peers and we put...
View ArticleTo match for 2015 or 2016?
Hi guys, I really really need your help with something here! I am a third year Caribbean medical student. I took my step 1 back in July, 2013 and started clinicals in August. I have so far completed...
View ArticleAnyone have any suggestions on discouraging biochem teacher?
I started biochem lecture this week. I rose my hand the second day of class. She didn't call on me. I sent her email last night on the same question . I've gotten no response. Any suggestions? Should I...
View ArticlePercentage of single ppl in residency programs
So towards the end of my residency interviews, I was at Mayo where I asked "what is the biggest weakness of the program", the resident I was speaking to said "well, the program is spectacular and no...
View ArticleUsing RXPrep 2012/2011 for 2014 exams
Hey guys, Wondering if it mattered if I used an RXPrep 2012 or 2011 for studying for the NAPLEX for this year. Really don't want to spend $150, but I also need a good review for both the NAPLEX and...
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***the official unlv class of 2018 interview/acceptance thread***
Really hoping to get into this school!! I have heard great things!! Good luck everyone
View ArticleDO student rotating at Elite Hospitals
Any MS4+ students and beyond that have rotated at elite hospitals associated with top MD schools can you tell me about your experience? Were any of your MD student peers stand-offish towards you? How...
View ArticleIM (DO) program in OK with PGY1 and PGY2 openings
IM program (DO) in Oklahoma, with multi-specialties available on-site. We have a PGY2 vacancy ready for filling immediately, or 4 PGY1 slots beginning in July 2014. We have a grant which allows us to...
View ArticleLetter of Rec; AADSAS's limit
I apologize if this has been asked before, but as you all know, different schools require letters from different sources. From what I've compiled, in order to cover your bases, it's best to have: 3...
View ArticleWhat if physical chemistry was a prereq?
I just discovered that my Biochemistry track requires me to take Pchem, and I have only heard what a nightmare of a class it is. If med schools suddenly made Pchem a pre-req, and it was on the MCAT....
View ArticleKeep meeting people who have changed their future aspirations because of...
It seems that most of the posters on this site usually get at least a 30 which is considered the minimum to get into an MD school. Obviously there are other variables that determine the outcome. A "30"...
View ArticleResticking same pt w/ same needle? (Venipuncture)
So in class they always teach you to switch needles with every attempt at sticking the patient. But in the hospital I'm seeing often times people use use the same needle to restick if they missed the...
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