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
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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
Neuropsych Testing
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NYS as well as a school psychologist with over 10 years of child assessment experience. I was recently contacted by an assessment agency who offered me a fee to conduct a neuropsychological evaluation on a child suspected of a learning disability.
Am I not allowed to do this because I am not a board approved neuropsych? Nor am I under the supervision of one.
I don’t have additional post-doc specializations but have administered many tests typically...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Psych20122 Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums
Board Vitals for Core
Hi All
Currently prepping for Core about 6 weeks to go
On Board Vitals, am averaging low 70s. I would think this would be decent to pass but it's saying it is low percentile (like 12th?) The software otherwise says this is "on track". My lowest scores are in physics and radiation safety, which I hope will be easier to improve....
Reading online/on rad discord, people are saying these may be inaccurate. A few years old data suggested 74% is the average BV score for someone who passed core...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MouseChair Tags: Radiology Source Type: forums
SEC tracking your investments?
SEC illegally tracking Americans who invest in the stock market, lawsuit claims
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a suit against the SEC claiming that the agency, through its “Consolidated Audit Trail” program, is collecting mass amounts of personally identifi…
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ProRealDoc Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Brown vs. Uconn BS/MD vs. pitt vs. BU vs. Top Liberal Arts Schools
Fortunately got admission to most schools applied. Difficult to choose among these top options:
1. Uconn BS/MD:
pro:
8 years to MD directly although GPA and MCAT requirements
In State low costs ~20k per year
Close to home
Could have research opportunities.
cons:
Lower rank than other choices
Large class size, in class requirement
rural campus, may stick to the local area for 8 years
May lose the chance to top medical schools.
2 Brown
pro:
Ivy title
visited school, like...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: squirrelnut Tags: hSDN Source Type: forums
Opinions on Tufts and BU Psychiatry residency program?
Looking for thoughts or opinions on these two programs. Don't know much about them, but I'm an interested third year hoping to apply to residency to them. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ChroniclerOfSuccess Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Duke Vs. Sinai
Hi all Was wondering if I could get some advice about choosing a school. Feeling stressed about making a decision that will impact the next decade or so of my life :000
Duke
Pros
beautiful campus, friendly people who all seemed really happy at Duke
no AOA, P/F pre clinicals and clinicals
low relative COL in the area
kick butt match list
Cons
lack of social/night life scene
far from family, friends, SO
Cost - about 61K per year to attend (received...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: glickmaster2000 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Ethnic named practice?
I'm considering starting a direct primary care practice and was going to go with "Mylastname Direct Primary Care", but my last name is very ethnic and not easy to pronounce.
In my professional career I have always gone by Dr. X and worry that doing my last name will be a mistake.
The marketing specialists I have discussed the topic with have said there are positives and negatives to both, but I am unsure what route to take.
Any recommendations? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Osteoth Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
