AAMC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competencies Across the Learning Curriculum
To help you all with your diversity essay prompts and interview prep, review the new AAMC resource cited in the article:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competencies Across the Learning Continuum
FWIW, I find the glossary and the rubric useful, the latter especially if you have difficulty discussing about what you expect from your learning environment/medical school/training. (Also for med students preparing med residency applications.) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 16, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr.Smile12 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Adversity/Challenge Essay Topics: one from a long time ago but deals with racism, one from a professional environment
I'm revisiting some of my secondaries, I have 2 main outlines that deals with the following topics. One is from almost 15-ish years ago, but much more personally meaningful. The other is more recent and professional, but more common.
1) When I first moved to Canada when I was in the 6th grade, I attended a predominantly white school, I experienced a bit of a cultural shock/immature racism from the other students. Things like making fun of the food I eat, talking in another language with my...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 1, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DoctoOcto Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
What schools are the most supportive and/or have toxic environments?
I’m finalizing my school list over the next couple of days, and I’m realizing that I don’t know much how supportive the environment is at several of the schools I’m applying to. I’ve been told (by adcoms here!) that I’m competitive for most schools in the country, and to choose schools based on where I want to go. I will have 35 on my list, but I want to make sure I avoid schools with toxic environments as much as reasonable.
Does anybody have any insight into what schools are great places...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 30, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BigBoi4545 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
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Source: The Student Room - May 21, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bea_murray0 Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Need help: to go or not to go
Hi, I am looking for any and all advice. I was recently taken off the waitlist, about a month after decisions were to be made. So for a month I was becoming okay with the idea that I did not get in. I took a job working in Aquatic Toxicology as a lab scientist and started planning my next moves. In my head I was going to move towards my other passion aside from vet med and begin working within the field of environmental science (maybe go the MS/PhD route instead of DVM. My acceptance has...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 14, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jamberry Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
Medical school Decision
Hey guys! I am very happy to come off the WL from Geisinger. I was also offered an acceptance in Touro COM - Harlem. I would love to see what you think and help me decide where to go.
Touro Pros:
Completed the MS this year at Touro and I made amazing friends - 20 minutes drive from home - Great diversity - Familiarized with the school curriculum and environment - very close to family - My partner just got a good job.
Touro Cons:
Complex/OMM
Geisinger Pros:
I like the fact that PA is a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 13, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Naomyl23 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
UMN-Twin Cities vs. USC-Keck
USC-Keck
Pros
Familiar with the school - attended USC for undergrad
Opportunity to gain exposure to an extremely diverse and vulnerable patient population at LAC-USC
Strong commitment to social justice in medicine
Loved campus and faculty when I visited for accepted students day
Would be in the same city as my boyfriend of four years
Ability to de-stress from school through spending time outside and in a stimulating environment
Cons
Not near family...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tvk27 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
Hospitalist Southern California
Can someone chime in on the compensation and work environment of hospitalists in southern california. Any views/opininions on working at Kaiser? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 9, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sss2g2 Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
FSED experiences
Can anyone chime in on what FSED shifts are really like in most places? I know it's tough to generalize and much is dependent on location but I've heard everything from horror stories about transfer difficulties to blissful low stress shifts where ED docs could extend their retirement. I'm particularly interested in FSED experiences post COVID pandemic. It's probably the one environment I have zero experience with and I don't know whether to stay away from them or not? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 2, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Groove Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Drexel vs. VCU
I am going to start off by saying that I know Drexel tends to get a negative rep on SDN, but I would appreciate your honest, unbiased opinion. COA will be similar at both schools.
Drexel:
Pros
Philadelphia: It's really important for me to be in an urban environment, and I prefer Philadelphia >> over Richmond. My ultimate goal is to match back into the East Coast, so I think it will be easier to make connections at Drexel, considering its match list and location.
Research...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 1, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pecanpie18 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
OHSU vs Penn State
Part of me is interested in living in a different part of the country, part of me thinks it would be easiest to study in an environment I'm familiar in. Both are P/F and seem to have a great student culture. Wondering if y'all have any extra insight, especially when it comes to outcomes.
OHSU
Pros
In-state tuition
Closer to established friends, semi-close to family
Pretty good reputation
I work at the school so I'm familiar with some parts of the school
Cons
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: awhile_crocodile Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
How much does a high SMP gpa affect school list?
When creating a school list, I always include my state school and then sort private med schools by gpa. However, I’m at the lower end for most of them based on the undergrad gpa. What kind of schools am I more competitive for after taking the SMP into consideration? How much does it really help compensate?
I’m looking for more urban/suburban environments, ideally p/f preclinical but I’m not picky otherwise.
I have a 4.0 in my current SMP with only a few elective classes left.
My...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FinallyHereWeGo20 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Mayo Clinic MN vs NYU Long Island vs Quinnipiac
Hi everyone, I am tremendously grateful to be in this position to choose between these amazing schools. I have been going back and forth between these places. An outsider's perspective would definitely help. Thank you beforehand!
Quinnipiac (Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine)
Financial Aid: Full Tuition Scholarship, no living stipend.
Pros:
Environment: The best interview day I had. Second look day was also amazing. Everyone seemed caring and students were genuinely happy...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 27, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: delicious_guineapig Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
Advice Needed
Hello, I have a quick question if you all don't mind.
Are there any doctors or medical students out there with anxiety?
I am thinking of pursuing medicine as a profession as it aligns with my interests and beliefs. However, the only thing holding me back is its high stressed environment. I have a tendancy to get easily overwhelmed.
I'm on medicine to control it and for the majority of the time, its managable/negligible. However, with how intense the profession is, I am worried that this...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 10, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: blissfulmorning Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Baylor College of Medicine Nephrology
Hi all
I am a current fellow in the nephrology program at Baylor college of medicine in Houston Texas (BCM). Wanted to share my experience, our program is completely blind to our requests, I am hoping this negative post will have some effect for change, but probably not. Firstly, the fellows have to cover 6 different hospitals. They will tell you this is a plus because you experience different practice environments. The truth is you quickly learn to adopt to whatever environment you choose...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 4, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lima-Beans Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
