Should looks play a role in medical school admissions?
I'm an MS1 at a USMD school and I must say there are a lot of fuglies in my class. Should medical schools take looks into consideration when admitting applicants? Med students have a reputation for...
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All About Our Pets(Pics, Advice, Etc)
We have a rant and rave thread. A random thread. We need one for out pets! Post questions, advice, photos. Whatever you want. I'll start by asking for some advice. I'm getting this female puppy in...
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****tmdsas 2014****
Official TMDSAS 2014 thread! Today is opening day! Good luck guys!!
View ArticlePCOM-Philly Vs DMU
Hey guys, I know that both of these schools are great, but which would you go to and why? I know they already have one from 2007 asking the same question, but a lot has changed in 7 years! Thanks...
View ArticleChances for another "Reinvention story"
Hello all, A bit about me: American citizen who is instate in Missouri with ties to Virginia and Michigan Graduated with a 2.9 from a top 25 International school. Sort of an upward trend (2.9, 2.0,...
View ArticleMinimum and average GPA/MCAT for several D.O. schools?
I have utilized various sources to no avail. I am looking for a minimum GPA requirement for applying to the following schools: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine William Carey University College...
View ArticleTattoos
I know veterinary has a forum on this, but they are talking more about being a vet and having tattoos; my question is, does having tattoos have a negative impact on vet school interviews or getting in?...
View ArticleDuke!
Has anyone (who didn't apply early decision) heard from Duke?? If so, did they email about interviewing? Sorry, but the waiting game is starting to drive me a little insane. Thanks!
View ArticleAre surgical residency hours really that much worse?
Hey peeps, I'm considering applying into general surgery but I was initially hung up on the time commitment. Then, on my other inpatient rotations, I realized that the hours don't *seem* to be that...
View Article"You don't fit our school"
So I was curious what I should take from a response like this? Should I take it as a, we're not interested in you at the moment or a please never apply here, this or even next year because we will not...
View ArticleWestern University - Pomona (COMP) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014
New year, new thread! Helpful links: Western U/COMP Page of the College Information Book (pdf) Western U/COMP Website
View ArticleAdvantage to the Minority?
I just received news and am trying to straighten this all out to keep my sanity, and I know this is a sensitive topic so I am not using my everyday SDN, its just too risky. Anyway, I just received news...
View Articlewhen does residency start?
I know "it depends" and is program specific, but can anybody comment on when we can expect to have to report for residency, including any orientation or team building or whatever pre events they do?...
View Article***Official Howard University class of 2018 Interview/Acceptance Thread***
Haven't noticed a Thread for Howard. Am I the only one excited about this school? Haha. I recieved aadsas confirmation recently. Anyone else want to chip in or leave rude and sarcastic comments?
View Article2013-2014 APPIC (internship) interview thread
Hi all, This post will be a running list of which internship sites have notified applicants (either interview invites or rejections). In the past, this has been part of the main APPIC thread, but we've...
View ArticleHand Skills
So, everyone says one of the more important things that makes a good dentist are good hand skills, some schools even want you to to have some experience doing something that requires manual dexterity...
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2013-2014 University of California - San Francisco Application Thread
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!
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****Legitimate UoP Class of 2017 Thread****
I know there's already a class of 2017 UoP thread. However, this is confusing because it *should* have been the class of 2016. So, ANYHOW, this is for the entering class of 2014. I submitted my app...
View ArticleNeed advice- Please help
Hello all: I am taking chem 2 at a university where the book" Chemistry by Silberberg" is used. I have done end of chapter questions but it's still not enough as our tests are very hard. Where can I...
View ArticleComplete SN2ed- and TPRset
I have the full SN2ed book set (TBR, TPRH Verbal, EKbio, EKverbal101, EK 1001 gchem/ochem/phys), with no markings. Only slight wear on the spine from use. I also have the TPR book set. I used both of...
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