Non-trad pre-med. Do I drop out now before I embarrass myself further?
My story, if you will, is long. I'm not good at concision, so I understand if no one wants to read my post. -- I always wanted to be involved in the medical field in some capacity, but a little while...
View ArticleSochi 2014 Winter Olympics Thread
Since we had such fun with the 2012 Summer Olympic thread, I thought I'd start one for Sochi. Any and all Olympics conversation is welcome in this thread. I'll start..... Confession: I watch it all....
View ArticleHow hard is it...
Just DO it and stop asking how hard everything is. You're trying to become a medical doctor. Pretty easy...nope...it's hard. MD or DO...hard. Getting into competitive specialties? Yep, you guessed it....
View ArticleWhat jobs make more than doctors?
Everyone always says not to go into medicine for money because there are better ways to make money. I agree that going into medicine for the money or prestige would be one of the worst decisions ever...
View ArticleUSA applicants Fall 2014
I know USA will be making decisions shortly regarding interviews so I wanted to start a thread for people to post the status of their applications. I submitted my application a bit late in the process...
View ArticleOfficial 2014 Step 1 Experiences and Scores Thread
Too early? Pff nah it's not. It's our time to shine bright like a diamond! It's our time to make step 1 our Goliath. . . . and may the odds be ever in your favor. WE GOT THIS!
View ArticleBetween a med and dental school, which one would choose?
If you were to advise a young student, (1) knowing what you know now, (2) comparing the amount of time, effort and expenses, (3) assuming that "medicine" is becoming a "human right or entitlement"...
View ArticleWill balding affect med. school admission (srs)
This probably sounds ridiculous, but I've been reading about how some employers may be less likely to hire bald people. I've shown signs of MPB since 16 and I'm now a freshman in college. If it gets to...
View ArticleMy Possible Career Change to Nursing
I just recently celebrated my 31st birthday and in addition to realizing I am no longer invincible I have also realized I would like to consider the possibility of changing careers. Healthcare is...
View Article2013 - 2014 Psychology PhD/PsyD Interview Invite thread
Post your invitations here and I will update often. Please use the correct format! Thanks Will re-add School/Combined info in the first response - had a snafoo! 2012 - 2013 Official Psychology PhD/PsyD...
View ArticleOfficial 2013-2014 Help Me Rank Megathread
I'm sure a lot of us are done/ almost done with interviews and are starting to think about how to rank our programs. Lets bounce some ideas off each other w/help from the usual suspects (jdh/gutonc)....
View ArticlePacific University Oregon Fall 2014 Enrollment
I wanted to get a forum started for those enrolling at PacificU to start Fall 2014. I have submitted my PharmCAS applications to be sent to Pacific University, University of the Pacific, California...
View ArticleAdvice for MHA/MPH?
I wrote this as a reply to a couple of threads, but just to increase exposure here is my question: I was wondering if I could get some opinions from you all? I am set to graduate from OSU as a Biology...
View Article2018 University of Houston C/O 2018 Applicants
I dont know if it's too early for this but I didnt see any college of 2018 applicants thread and would like to make this one. Is anyone else planning to apply to UH COP this year?
View ArticleStuff to gather before first day
So obviously I'm not talking textbooks, equipment since I'll be told exactly what I need later.. Is there anything that's normally overlooked that I can get now while I'm bored and totally free before...
View ArticleI am extremely terrified of Neuroanatomy
So as I mentioned before, I am one of the worst students in my class, and I actually (narrowly) failed Gross Anatomy. I have passed every class since then with average scores. But now we're doing...
View ArticleUNE's NEW Medical Biochemistry Course (Online)?
Has anyone taken the newest version of this course (formerly Online Distance Medical Biochemistry)? I understand that the format of the course has been changed for those enrolling after May 31st of...
View ArticleInterview Workshop Advice
Hey everyone, I'm part of a premed club at my school and I wanted to hold an interview workshop. This one will be very basic, (like what to wear/not to wear, things to do/not do, common questions,...
View ArticleLate Applicants 2013-2014
I have seen threads about late applicants and their stories from previous years but I haven't seen one from this year. If you feel like you are a late applicant please feel free to share your stories...
View ArticleHas your medical knowledge ever outed a fake?
I'm not gonna lie. I think we're awesome for pursuing medicine but you know...we're not like automatically brainiacs so it's not such a thing. I mean if I was going to pretend to have a job it would be...
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