Non-clinical volunteering vs. tutoring classification
I’m finishing up my sophomore year and I’ve been volunteering one night a week this year with a service org that provides tutoring to people with low-literacy so they can pass their GED. A few of us students travel together to do this tutoring in an underserved area. I really enjoy this activity and find it to be meaningful. I planned to continue with this being my main non-clinical volunteering activity for the next 2 years and should have 300 hours at time of application.
My concern is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lowkeyy Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Wamc: 514, 3.96??
"PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE"
Hi all. I need help finding schools that I am mission fit for and in accordance w/ my stats. I put my school list below and am looking to pare it down by 10 schools. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
cGPA: 3.97 sGPA: 3.98; double major in Biology and Art
MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 514 (129, 126,130,129)
State of residence: NY
Ethnicity and/or race: Asian
Undergraduate institution or category: State School
Clinical experience
...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: KnightTalking Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Thoughts on PreReqs
Hi Folks,
I am currently a pediatric ENT NP with 3 years of working at a private practice under my belt. Since beginning this specialty practice I have become more and more frustrated about the lack of continuity of care that I am able to provide my patients. After diagnosing something that will require surgery, I find it very unfulfilling having to pause my care, send a patient for surgery with one of my docs, then take back over their post op care. Being able to treat patients throughout...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NPseekingMD Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Hopkins (Full COA) vs Penn
Hopkins
Pros:
Strong historic reputation + prestige in medicine + amazing match list
Longtime dream school since childhood
Close to DC - both for fun and for expanding my health policy involvement??
Strong mentorship through "molecule" groups
Funded MBA IF I decided to pursue
Cons:
Not in love with Baltimore
Farther from family
Not sure if I vibed with the other admits during SLW
Would need a car
UPenn
Pros:
Close...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pomegranatejuicebox Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Rush satellite site locums!!
As said in another thread, don’t listen to recruiters. The Rush site out in burbs is bad! Will cross cover OB and OR. More than 1:4 planned. Recruiter lied to me (I know it’s their job). Found out through friend network how they plan to work you hard and unsafe (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GassedOut12 Tags: Anesthesiology Positions Source Type: forums
Body vs Neuro
R2/rising R3 here really struggling with the decision between the two. I’m truly 50/50.
Ideal job would be in private practice being able to read some of everything in addition to the complex cases in my subspecialty. I am also entertaining the thought of 1-on-2-off or night shift/ED job as I’ve found I really enjoy the cases in the ED.
I thought I’d list some of the pro’s and con’s I can think of and hope that you guys can provide your input or let me know if I’m just completely off base...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Brill4 Tags: Radiology Source Type: forums
Licensure after AEGD for International Dentists
Hello,
I have a question about licensure after AEGD. If a foreign trained dentist completes a one year AEGD from NYU Langone in one of the states that accepts foreign dentists (WA, MA, AZ etc.), will they be eligible to get licensure in California?
If not California, do you know which states would accept?
Any help is great appreciated.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rajeev_nair Tags: International Dental Source Type: forums
Stanford vs Vanderbilt (75% Scholarship)
Stanford (PSTP)
Pros
Strong fit with scientist/creative academic culture, could probably first author a cool project
Prestige in and out of academia (dream school vibes)
I thrive in unstructured environments and like the independence of their curriculum
World leaders in my research field of interest, interdisciplinary projects encouraged
Never lived on the west coast, and very much love nearby outdoors stuff, have friends in SF
Slightly older students with...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dj_spore Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Vanderbilt (75% scholarship) vs Columbia (no $) vs WashU (full tuition scholarship)
Hello! I am having a hard time deciding between these schools and would love some advice.
Columbia (no $)
Pros:
- I have lived in NYC the past few years and enjoy living there/have friends in the area
- Columbia seems to have a strong public health emphasis, esp w/ VP&S's close relationship to Mailman
- More of a focus on serving underserved communities
- I have a background in community organizing and it's easier to imagine staying engaged in local organizing efforts in NYC
-...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cold_friesMD Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
[Interview Prep] Possible Interview Question
I came across this scenario question during a mock interview and was wondering what a good response would be or how to approach this: “Let’s say that you’re assisting your mentor during a cardiac surgery. However your mentor accidentally nicked an artery. He told you to go inform that patient’s family that the surgery will take another 30 min and not to tell them anything about the nicked artery. What would you do/what is your best course of action?” (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hopefulfish Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
2025 Movement Fellowship Application Thread
Thought this could be a good place to ask questions regarding SF match, posting interview data, and general questions for the 2025 Movement Fellowship Positions (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: neuron133 Tags: Neurology Source Type: forums
Best specialties for people with ASD?
Hi everyone! Currently thinking about specialties as an incoming M1 and I've been trying to look on forums to see which specialties tend to be accommodating for people with ASD. However, most specialties people tend to bring up don't involve patient interaction, like anesthesiology or radiology. I typically enjoy patient interaction and being around people but have poor experience with social cues and settling into a normal conversational tone. Are there any specialties that are suitable for...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SnakeDiscovery Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
WAMC 3.5/522 Ivy
cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS:
3.5 cGPA, 3.33 sGPA (upward trend senior year and courses taken post-grad)
MCAT score(s) and breakdown:
522 (132/129/131/130)
State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US):
NY
Ethnicity and/or race:
URM
Undergraduate institution or category:
Ivy
Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer):
Full-time med assistant, 8 months ~1200 hours...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 901ShelbyDrive Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Lucky 7777777 WW Game Thread-Non Champs April 2024
OPENING POST
Welcome, players!
Just another friendly neighborhood WW game. Thanks for signing up and providing me with some much needed joy.
I, kaydubs, am your mod. Direct questions to me if you choose.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kaydubs Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
MSUCOM vs. CCOM
Hello everyone! I am torn on this decision and would very much appreciate any guidance/advice you all can offer.
CCOM
Pros
Close to family (I am an IL resident and will have two siblings within 30 minutes each from campus)
Girlfriend (almost fiance) is also 30 minutes away and in her first year of dental school
Precision Medicine research (I have multiple research projects as well as a master's degree in this field)
Strong religious population/community (Muslim)...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: funfriendlyfiller Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
