UC Davis c/o 2018!
Hey, everyone! I've been poking around the forum a bit and I hadn't seen a thread for Davis yet, so I figured I'd start it up! I can't be the only one applying haha.
View Articlejust how 'southern' is VCU
Quick question: been reading up on VCU, and came across some surprising numbers...only 7% minorities?? Not my biggest deciding factor, but I'm used to being in a really diverse environment, and I just...
View ArticleAccepted but getting cold feet
Hi everyone! I'm very thankful to have been accepted but find myself starting to get cold feet about the commitment. I would appreciate some insight to guide my thought process. Constructive feedback...
View ArticleTransport across the BBB
The blood brain barrier is an anatomical and physiological barrier between the blood and the CNS extracellular space. Which of the following is the most likely mechanism by which Physostigmine can...
View ArticleDo I have a chance? Low GPA, good ECs, MCAT
So I had a really bad year and tanked my GPA my sophomore year. I'm currently sitting at 3.02 science GPA, 2.92 cumulative. Biology major with a minor in chemistry. I did 2.5 years of research in a lab...
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1099-MISC for moonllighting
Hi, I'm a resident earning a salary in the mid $50's. Recently I started moonlighting and will be making an additional $50K a year. My goal is to pay of my student loans which currently total $250K...
View ArticleGlial cells
The nervous system is composed of neurons and glial cells that have the function of supporting neurons. Which of the following glial cells are involved in the production and release of lactate to...
View ArticleWhere to apply?
Hi! I'm trying to figure out what schools and how many I should apply to this upcoming cycle. My weakest area in my application will probably be my GPA. It is very low. I have already completed a...
View ArticleGlucose transport across the BBB
There are a number of documented disorders of glucose transport across the blood-brain barrier due to deficiency of GLUTs . Which of the following transporters allow glucose transport through the...
View Article*** The Official Nova Class of 2018 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***
Hey guys, I am a first time applicant and fairly new on SDN. I finished and e-submitted my application on June 20th, which is a bit late. I know I'll be second or third batch for sure. Anyway, who else...
View ArticleMay 2014 MCATers United
All 2014 MCATers, please unite! Regardless of when in May you are planning to take the MCAT, let's all join this thread to keep each other informed about our progress, motivate each other, share FL...
View ArticleAminoacids/CNS
A 9 month old girl is being evaluated for delayed developmental milestones . She had two episodes of seizures in the last 2 months. Her diapers have a musty odor, her skin is fair, and her hair has a...
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TBR test 1 physical sciences number 37
The following graph depicts the combined potential energy of two atoms as they approach one another. What occurs when the distance separating the atoms equals the Bohr radius? A. The atoms do not...
View ArticleHow hard are the boards?
PGY4 here, with a question for those who have taken the initial ABPN certification recently. My dearest friend has scheduled her wedding the Saturday two days before the Monday-Tuesday board exam. The...
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!
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Med School Necessities?
I am an applicant this season (and accepted! Woo-hoo!). I know the start of medical school is months away for me. But I am, and always will be, a planner. (And maybe a little OCD, like most of us. )...
View ArticleMidwestern University Arizona (AZCOM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014
New year, new thread! Helpful links: AZCOM Page of the College Information Book (pdf) AZCOM Website
View ArticleEM/IM rotations, letters, matching, ect.
Hi, I'm a second year student that's considering the EM/IM combined training. I'm hoping to get a little insight on how to best evaluate and go about matching into such programs. When setting up away...
View ArticleCan I get an ER residency if I do my EM clerkship at a Level 2 Trauma Center?
Hi everyone, I'm a second year student in Chicago. My school is in the suburbs, and they offer 2 tracks for 3rd and 4th year. You can either move to the city and do your clerkships there, or you can...
View ArticleQuestions about honors program and national honor society
Does being part of my university's honors program and being part of National Alpha Lambda Delta honor society really make that much of an impact on my application? I'm thinking of joining them but want...
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