Help planning next steps for getting clinical experience
I applied this last cycle and didn't get in, with just 1 interview and waitlist. My stats are good (517 MCAT, 3.85 GPA). The feedback I got was that I need more clinical experience, as all I had was working as a caregiver for 1 academic year. I'm non-trad and have a full-time job that's not healthcare related.
The options I'm looking at are either:
a) Some sort of hospital based clinical volunteering where I can get a lot of hours after work/on weekends
b) Taking an evening EMT course that...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 4, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DOCOC15 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Can a DO match Diagnostic Radiology without research?
Hi all,
OMS3 here. Came in wanting to do Radiology but at this point haven't done anything notable. No red flags, but no research or other ECs. I really hate the research/twitter/networking game. I spent 6-7 months on a research project and it went nowhere. I'm an older student with a family and have no will or desire to do those things. I just want to work hard, learn medicine and do very well on Step 2, and then practice community medicine after residency. Don't need an academic program...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 4, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Zendo Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
Best ultrasound fellowships at the moment?
I am currently in my final year of residency at an university program, and am really interested in academic EM and possibly doing a fellowship in ultrasound next year.
I'm just looking for any input regarding which are some really good fellowship programs out there at the moment. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 2, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lucid_interval Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Texas Academic Fresh Start Megathread
Hey folks! I’ve talked to several people this year who are interested in AFS or would be great AFS candidates who feel overwhelmed by the process, so figured I would start a thread for y’all to ask questions. I went through the process this year and got in via TMDSAS (9 interviews, 2 pre-matches). My GPA went from a 2.7 to a 3.8 overnight.
It’s a confusing process but can be really helpful and is basically made for non-trads who struggled with college the first go around but got their...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chicandtoughness Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Do I have a huge red flag on my application?
On my last semester prior to graduation around 2 years ago, I took Orgo 2 but ultimately decided to withdraw from the course due to my relatively poorer academic performance that semester (due to death of a close friend). Because Orgo 2 wasn't a requirement for my degree (engineering), I graduated anyway.
Fast forward 2 years, I decided to take orgo 2 this summer, since I'm applying to schools this year, but it was at a community college due to financial constraints. Anyways, I got my grade...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NeuroticPremed123 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
QUB (Queens University Belfast) vs QMUL (Queen Mary University London) for medicine.
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Source: The Student Room - July 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GGIN Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
PICU to Peds Anesthesia Advice?
I am currently a PICU fellow and loving my anesthesia rotations. I plan on pursuing another fellowship in anesthesia and heard some programs and large academic centers like Johns Hopkins allow PICU trained fellows to pursue a 2 year anesthesia fellowship
While I'm yet to talk to my attendings, does any one have more information on how to pursue this route, what programs typically offer such type of fellowship, and can we operate in the ORs' similar to a peds fellowship trained...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Stone Cold Tags: Neonatology and Pediatric Critical Care/Cardiology Source Type: forums
Secondary question: COVID prompts
Vandy has this prompt:
Optional: If applicable, please describe how the COVID-19 outbreak affected your pathway to medical school. You may discuss any academic, personal, financial, or professional alterations to your plans. NOTE: Disclosing certain hardships or obstacles that have been faced during this time will not negatively affect an application. (200 words)
The COVID-19 outbreak did affect my pathway to medical school because I took a year off between my third and fourth years...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Unsweet_Tea_Enthusiast Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Thought about pension/retirement benefits?
I'm graduating next year and is deciding between academic environment vs. large practice such as Kaiser.
For KPNC the pay is north 450K, eligible for pension after 10-15 years services. For me this seems like a really good deal given the stable income stream on retirement. What do you think about this pension? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: excimo Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Harvard MSTP secondary
Ok, is it just me, or is the Harvard MSTP secondary kind of odd?
The mission of the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD program is “to train the next generation of premier and diverse physician-scientist leaders”. Please describe, in the form of a high-impact abstract of your life experiences to date, how your personal story, spectrum of talents, and academic accomplishments reflect your potential to become the premier and diverse physician-scientist leader we seek. * (250 words)
Who says words like...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Unsweet_Tea_Enthusiast Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Owner of a private practice office 6 years out from dental school, AMA.
My first post on this website was 15 years ago when I was in high school, which is wild for me to think about. It was helpful throughout my academic career and I feel like it’s time I give back with an AMA. I don’t come here very often anymore, but I am happy to hopefully answer some questions.
Some background about me:
Been in the Midwest my entire life including schooling and practicing
Graduated from a public dental school in 2017
Did a one-year VA GPR
Went into private practice as an...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Screwtape Tags: Dental Students Source Type: forums
WAMC: GPA 3.8, MCAT 520, academic IA
ORM, MA resident, Ivy undergrad
cGPA: 3.81
sGPA: 3.8
MCAT: 520 (128/132/130/130)
Volunteer clinical: 450 hr
- clinical research intern, virtual aphasia center volunteer, medical advocate for sexual assault survivors
Paid clinical (clinical research): ~1500 hr
- presented abstract, 2nd author paper submitted, more in the works
Other volunteer: 90
Bench research: 120 hr
Shadowing: 125 hr
1,300 hours of other leadership between two positions (one paid, one unpaid). Also teaching assistant...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: raspberry-blue Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
3.7 sGPA, 3.8 cGPA but Poor SMP 2.8 GPA
I'm applying to 29 MD schools this cycle. I have all the hours and unique experiences. I have a 3.8 uGPA and 3.7 sGPA but I joined a SMP program and had a family member die my first semester causing me to have two Cs. I've never gotten a C before in all my academic education. The next semester was better with As and Bs no Cs. I will retake those two classes this fall to get As in them and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. My MCAT last year was 496 and this year 508 (125/125/129/129). So it's a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bataaduck Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
My chances of admission for Texas schools?
Hello all! I will be applying this cycle and wanted to get a general idea of my chances of admission. I will be applying to TWU, UTMB, and TTU which are all in Texas.
Major: Rehabilitation, Minor: Psychology
Overall Gpa: 3.9
Prereq gpa: 3.8
Shadowing: 74 hours (3 settings)
Volunteer hours: 40
LOR: 1 OT, 1 from academic advisor, 1 from family medicine doctor.
Extracurriculars/work experience: Pre-ot club, sorority member, academic scholars student organization, and 6 months working as a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: txgirly777 Tags: Occupational Therapy [ O.T.D. ] Source Type: forums
Optional COVID essay
For a few schools I am applying too, they ask "Share any disruptions in your academic/work/personal life related to COVID-19 that you would like the us to consider."
I didn't have much of any disruptions outside of classes going online which everyone experienced.
I was a student-athlete that had that season canceled but I was redshirting that year due to rehabing an earlier hamstring injury. Stayed for the following season.
Should I leave it blank(N/A) or something along the lines of "I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sokkaplayer Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
