Several Questions regarding AMCAS Course section
I'm currently filling out the course section of the AMCAS application and getting very confused.
First, I did a study abroad program in Ecuador. Classes were taught by teachers at Amuata- Spanish School in Cuenca Ecuador, which is not an official college; it's a school specifically created for study abroad programs. The teachers taught from my universities textbook and used my home professors homework/assignments/tests for grades. The grade for the class even shows up on my home...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 23, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: edgydoc Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Spanish
I am currently a sophomore in undergrad and am in 200 level spanish. I do not have time to major unless I study abroad in Ecuador next summer but I do not want to pay for it ($10 grand). I was wondering how much a Spanish minor would set me apart in my future applications and if it is worth it continuing on with it!? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 30, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NotOlivierGiroud Source Type: forums
Need help with my school list!
GPA: cGPA: 3.87 sGPA: 3.89 with upward trending GPA (last three semesters have been 4.0s)
MCAT: 517 (130/128/129/130)
Residence: Pittsburgh
Ethnicity: Asian Male
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Clinical Experience: Total hours: 380 hours
1)Hospital 1 - 170 hours from High school until summer between high school and college
2) Hospice - 130 hours, started my junior year
3) Medlife trip- Worked in Tena Ecuador for 80 hours helping local communities...
Need help with my school list! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 12, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: vit Source Type: forums
Help with school list 3.89cGPA, 513 MCAT
cGPA 3.89, sGPA 3.86667
513 MCAT (127/127/129/130)
North Carolina - became US citizen last year
Southeast Asian
Top 10 Liberal Arts College
Clinical experience: Hospice care (I said 250 hrs on my AMCAS but I felt like there were more but it should OK), 1 medical brigade in Ecuador (1 week)
Qualitative research for senior thesis on abortion overseas which involved talking to patients about their choices for abortion (2.5 years, spent 2 summers collecting data, 2...
Help with school list 3.89cGPA, 513 MCAT (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 17, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: teeheety Source Type: forums
How do I figure out where to apply??
Hey guys!
I was hoping you could give me some advice on where to apply (applying this cycle, 2017). Here's some info about me:
cGPA 3.93
sGPA 3.89
MCAT - TBD (June 1 2017); hoping for a 510-515 but I don't know what will happen and won't have it back before I apply
VA Resident, female
Working on fluency in Spanish (traveling to Ecuador this summer for medical Spanish courses for 6 weeks, with the hope of becoming conversationally fluent); have taken 3 years of college Spanish + more in...
How do I figure out where to apply?? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 19, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eagle179 Source Type: forums
Accepted students - what are you pre-matriculation plans?
I have been accepted to my dream school plus 2 others I would be very happy at (pending financial aid packages). As such, I have quit my job and on Wednesday I will be flying to South America! I will be in Quito, Ecuador for about 4 weeks where I will be volunteering at a hostel basically as a person to be around who can speak English. In exchange I get a free place to live and 3 meals/day. I will also be taking intensive Spanish lessons, something that is important to me before I begin...
Accepted students - what are you pre-matriculation plans? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 21, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ChrisMack390 Source Type: forums
Mother/Military Spouse/No family in the US.
Hello.....
As the title says, I am a mother, a military spouse in which my husband is going to be sent overseas (Maybe Hawaii for three years). I am also from Ecuador, meaning I have no family in the states.
I am looking for a great university that not only prepares me to be a great dentist, but also that is located in a place where I feel safe for my two kids.
Do you know of universities/surrounded areas where it will be safe for my babies?? One is three years old and the other is almost...
Mother/Military Spouse/No family in the US. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 10, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GioBQ Source Type: forums
france vs ecuador
Forum: World Cup 2014
Posted By: democracyforum
Post Time: 25-06-2014 at 20:47 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - June 25, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Switzerland V Ecuador - 5pm
Forum: World Cup 2014
Posted By: SMEGGGY
Post Time: 15-06-2014 at 11:48 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - June 15, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Travelling in South America - Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador
Forum: Gap years
Posted By: j0shua
Post Time: 27-04-2014 at 22:28 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - April 28, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
How to raise money for gap year in Ecuador?
Forum: Gap Years
Posted By: Incredimazing
Post Time: 24-11-2013 at 00:15 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - November 24, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
MD My chances...?
Hi everyone!
I'm hoping to apply this upcoming cycle. I'm not that stellar of an applicant but any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you!
Currently a 4th year
Major: Bio
GPA: 3.9
MCAT: 30 (will retake in April.. hopefully can raise it to 32-33?)
ECs:
- Volunteer at hospital (100 hours)
- Medical brigade for one week (Ecuador)
- Research (2 years, will be doing poster presentation + thesis soon)
- TA for bio (1 semester)
- Taught SAT class
- Random volunteering activities like after school science programs, nurse's clinic ...
- Shadowed a surgeon once, hoping to shadow at least one more doctor
LORs: I think they are j...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 13, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ukae Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
Ecuador/volunteering abroad/flights
Forum: Travel
Posted By: franki91
Post Time: 02-01-2013 at 14:51 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - January 2, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
