Re: Environmental approaches to promote healthy eating- our metrics need to expand
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 6, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
University of Washington vs Vanderbilt
Hey everyone I'm having a really tough time deciding between these two schools and have no clue where I should go! I would appreciate any help.
UW (Seattle)
Pros
Would be really close to family as well as being in the same time zone as my partner, familiarity with the area
Much cheaper cost of attendance because IS
Ability to travel places for clerkships and be exposed to many clinical environments and ability to be super hands on (also a con though)
A lot of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 1, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: startlendme Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Retake DAT or apply early?
Hi everyone! I'm starting to think about reapplying and wanted to know if I should retake the DAT or just apply the first day the cycle opens with my current scores? I was lucky enough to get 3 interview invites this cycle even though my DAT verified in Oct, so i wanted to know if i should just apply earlier this upcoming cycle? I'm not sure if i retake the DAT i can score better, i dont have a good environment to study in and with covid the libraries are closed, i made the mistake of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 22, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: shjdk1921 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Dental Source Type: forums
How to change a toxic medical school environment
Hey guys!
Does anyone have advice on what to do when your medical school refuses to take even small steps towards accommodating, supporting, and protecting its students and their emotional well-being? Is there anything that can be done aside from asking for help (and repeatedly being shut down)? Feeling desperate. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 20, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: zback22 Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
Brown vs Albert Einstein
Brown
Pros
great match list. ivy league name carries more prestige
supportive and collaborative environment
Cons
away from my family in nyc
Albert Einstein
Pros
True P/F
closer to home
Cons
match list less impressive
Summary: The rankings of both schools are very similar. Is there really a difference between these two schools in terms of prestige? Should I go to Brown because of the better match list or stay...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 16, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: premedtx123 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Take a Test Drive Before Exam Day
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Prometric offers the test takers of select exams the opportunity to take a 30-minute "dry-run" of the...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 4, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: orgoman22 Tags: DAT Discussions Source Type: forums
Becoming a Nurse before Med School for Financial Reasons?
Hello all!
To give some background, I'm 22 and I have a B.A. in Criminology from the University of Maryland and my goal was to go to law school and become an attorney. However, I realized over time that I'm much better suited to a career in healthcare due to my interest in science and desire to work in more of a collaborative rather than adversarial work environment.
Since I do not have many of the prereqs for med school, a post bacc program for career changers is the best path forward...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 28, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: responsible_cap_7474 Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Vanderbilt vs. UNC
Vanderbilt
Pros:
- More flexibility built into the curriculum
- (slightly I think?) More research opportunities
- Urban environment
- Prestige
Cons:
- Jam packed first year
- Possibly too heavy of a research focus for my taste
- Less of a focus on the underserved (my passion)
UNC
Pros:
- Absolutely love the area
- 4 year medical Spanish program
- More of a focus on the underserved
- Not everyone is from an Ivy League lol
Cons:
- Less prestige (I think??)
- Fewer research opportunities
-...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: purple_jpg Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Covid and changes in interpersonal/intrapersonal outlook
Has working in the Covid environment made you feel more youthful/invulnerable? I'm curious what to see the public says, as that's one thing I can be thankful for in dentistry - a strengthened immune system. I feel free to travel and do whatever I want without any fear. Also, I found that this environment has brought true colors of many people out and the dissociation/association within groups of people has changed many of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.
Who else has found that...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 24, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TanMan Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Where do I start?
Hello everyone!
I am a 22-year-old RN BSN looking to start the journey to dental school. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing with a 3.21 GPA. Initially, after school, I thought I would be interested in pursuing an MD but have since changed my mind after my experiences in the hospital environment and working closely with MDs. I have worked with a few dentists and oral surgeons in my year of being a nurse and I believe dentistry would be the best career for me. I'm interested...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 21, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: grapevine24 Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
Graduating fellows....any advantage of going into PP instead of hospital employee?
Hospital employee jobs seem to trump PP jobs in every facet of the game. Higher starting pay, check. Less risk for the new physician, check. Strong in network referral system, check. Better retirement vehicles, check. I don't see how pp groups are able to recruit any fellows. Hospitals are reimbursed more for procedures too; I don't understand how pp pain groups can survive in this environment. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 20, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chudat Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Wearing of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case of good intentions, questionable efficacy, poor environmental impact, and … no real evidence?
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 15, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Dartmouth (Geisel) vs Miami (Miller)
Hello everyone,
I have been fortunate to receive acceptances to both Dartmouth and Miami and would appreciate any thoughts/insights into this decision, especially as all interviews have been virtual this cycle and its not possible to visit campus unfortunately.
Some minor background about me, I am a 23 year old male from CA, looking to pursue a competitive specialty (possibly IR), enjoy outdoors/sports but would probably rather be in urban environment (but not deal breaker). Would like to...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 14, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lakers30 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Fastest pace specialties
What specialties would be best for someone who enjoys a fast pace work environment? I know emergency med and critical care may be some but are there any others you'd recommend looking into? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 13, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: vancoremed Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
A lot of students specialize...I do not feel like competing with peers???? What?
Respectfully, why is this considered a CON for some applying to schools? No matter where you go you will have "gunners" and if you don't want to specialize, why does this even matter? A lot of people don’t know they want to specialize until later and why not keep your options open with the help of some friendly competition. If any of these schools promoted a hostile environment you would hear about it somewhere on SDN. I would like to hear others opinions. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SirBrotherJam Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
