Position Available Saint Louis University Dermatology Clinical Research Fellowship
The Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology is accepting applications for a 2 year Research Fellowship starting July 1, 2013. The Department of Dermatology faculty members have extensive experience in conducting both industry sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies. The Research Fellow will join a research program composed of Dermatology faculty, a senior research fellow, and a clinical trial coordinator. Activities will include involvement in a variety of clinical trials and research projects. Ongoing and recent studies include clinical trials of cosmetic devices, psoriasis therapies, hyperh...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 25, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MKPDERM Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums

Is cardiac rehab a soft target?
I was at a meeting recently and learnt that the commissioning of cardiac rehab is moving to Health and Wellbeing boards - I can see some logic in this but for me the commissioning of a complete patient pathway should be overseen by the same group. I'm disturbed therefore to see this articlehttp://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2013/02/05/heartjnl-2012-303341.full?ath_user=nhsskhan016&ath_ttok=%3CURK%2FyKMVgLP6Hua5kw%3Ewhich seems to suggest that cardiac rehab as we know it is not fit for purpose.  As someone who spent a few hours trying to get patients to do the same times on a treadmill within a few days to include ...
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - February 6, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: sadian Source Type: forums

SMP, Post-bac, or PA School, and Advice for Very Likely Re-applicant
Here's my info: cGPA - 3.45 sGPA - 3.35 (as calculated by AMCAS) MCAT - 32L (BS: 12, PS: 10, VR: 10, WS: L) The low WR was likely a result of me not finishing either sample, as I am generally a very strong writer; I was on the last paragraph for both samples. Also, I'm not worried about this as it isn't even on the MCAT anymore. ECs - 2 years as an aid in a psychiatric hospital, 2 years as an aid on a med/surge unit, 3 months (currently employed) as a clinical research coordinator for cardiology, CT surgery, and IR clinical trials, 1 semester as a research assistant in a cognitive neuroscience lab, 2 years as a researc...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 25, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: WillburCobb Tags: Re-Applicants [ MD / DO ] Source Type: forums

MD School List 3.95c&s Estimated 32 MCAT, MA resident
Looking for any input -3.95 for cum and sci gpa, Estimated 32 MCAT based on practice tests (could be higher), MA resident but go to LAC in pennsylvania - neuroscience major, math minor - 200 + hours hospice volunteer - ~ 20 hours shadowing - ~100 hours hospital volunteer by time of application - President of my sorority (other clubs include best buddies, college dems, reproductive justice) - Behavioral neurosci animal research 2.5 yrs (no pub, but can easily talk about research) - Summer internship at Hopkins (NIH funded clinical trial, neuroimaging experience) - Lab assistant- biology dept - 1.5 years - Peer ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 16, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: neurokid2013 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums