UAMS vs. FIU HWCOM
I was lucky enough to get into both of these schools! I was wondering if I could get some help on deciding which of these schools is better!
University of Arkansas Medical Science College of Medicine
Pros
Pass/Fail
Lots of research, shadowing, etc opportunities as UAMS has a monopoly over all of Arkansas medical facilities basically
Tuition would be affordable
Cons
Little Rock versus Miami
Larger Class size
FIU Herbert Wertheim College...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chchch123 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Rheum - seeing consults in private practice
IM PGY-1 here, just did a rheum rotation and I really enjoyed it, am now strongly considering rheum. We'd typically spend half the day in clinic and the other half of the day seeing consults. I liked this balance of inpatient and outpatient and I do enjoy seeing consults, even the silly ones. My understanding is that most private practice rheumatologists spend all or almost all of their time in clinic. I wanted to know if there are private practice jobs out there in which seeing consults is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: konromellie Tags: Other Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Top 25 IM Programs
What do you consider to be the 25 IM programs? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: satdixon Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
SKMC (Jefferson)
hi everyone! i was admitted to jefferson and im trying to understand more about the school. can anyone who is a current student give me some information on what the school is like?
i would appreciate any and all tips on the program any youtubers/ social media ppl who do day in the lifes would be rily helpful too (i only know of terence and zach on yt)
im also trying to understand the student life (what's the social scene like, what do people do)
and finally i want to understand how good...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kt056 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
WAMC 2024-2025 Cycle: need advise with the my school lists
Date of submission: Probably 6/1
Overall GPA:3.74
Science GPA:3.60
DAT score (include AA and all sections):
PAT 28
QR 23
RC 22
Bio 25
GC 26
OC 26
TS 26
AA 24
State of Residence: NY
Major: Bio Bs
Reapplicant: No
Shadowing Experience: ~100 hrs shadowing(general dentist)
Volunteering Experience: ~100 hours cat shelter, 500 hours helping middle school student
Employment: 400 hours DA
Research: 1500 hrs+, biochem lab, no pub, one poster
Other Extracurriculars:
Pre-dental club
Badminton club...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Badelier Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Dental Source Type: forums
Vandy vs. Einstein
Hey everyone! I am extremely grateful to have received so much support on SDN throughout the cycle! I am also thankful for being admitted to both Vanderbilt and Albert Einstein. It has been difficult to decide between the two schools, so I hope I can get some of your feedback!
Vandy (COA = ~320-370K for 4 years)
Pros
Curriculum
1 yr preclinical (as opposed to Einstein's 1.5 yr preclinical) - I see this as a pro since Vandy students say the curriculum cuts out a lot of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: OreoLover365 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
SCS doesn ’t work?
Evidence doesn’t support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain – and they could cause harm
A recent Four Corners episode questioned the use of surgically implanted devices called spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain. Here’s what the evidence says.
theconversation.com (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lobelsteve Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
New TPI restrictions?
well CMS is at it again! making our jobs harder with every new LCD update. this time trigger point injections are coming under fire. you know, because a $50 reimbursement is really breaking their bank. Anyway, the part that has me most concerned is this line about limitations below. it looks like they are only allowing TPI with local anesthetics. while not specifically calling out steroids, "Any other injectate" seems very vague and could include steroids in my opinion which sucks because in...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Multimodal Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
maximum time allowed between 2nd MBB and 1st RFA?
After two successful Dx blocks, is there a maximum time allowed within which RFA has to be done? I have a patient in this situation, and we are holding off on RFA for a number of reasons, but wanting to know how long we can delay the RFA, without having to potential start over with MBB again, or do the RFA only to have it denied for payment. He has BCBS Commercial insurance. I do not see anything about this in BCBS medical policy or Medicare LCD. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ctts Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
PCOM Georgia vs WVSOM
Hello,
I am looking for any insights on which school to pick between PCOM Georgia and WVSOM. I am not sure which school to attend so I would really appreciate people's opinions/advice!
PCOM GA
Pros
Private, not- for-profit
Non mandatory attendance
PCOM affiliated residencies (Are PCOM GA students considered for Philly residencies?)
Rotation sites in both FL and GA
Less hectic exam schedule? (need to ask current students)
Location: More suburban. Near metro...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lemonhead123 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Harvard Vs. Michigan Vs. WashU Vs. Cleveland Clinic LCM WL
HMS (~120k debt)
Pros
Its HMS, universal reach with the name
Boston seems good for biotech, industry innovation (im interested in exploring this side of things as a side thing for research, NOT as primary career)
Excellent specialty advising and insane match list (would help as I am interested in something competitive)
PF clinical and preclin, and no Honors (no AOA? can someone confirm)
Excellent research resources
Cons
Boston is cold (but I am from a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: smurf durf Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Iowa vs Creighton (Omaha)
Iowa pros:
Better reputation
Lots of residency programs
More research opportunities
$15,000 scholarship (will be about a difference in total debt of $130,000)
3 hours from home/family
Iowa cons:
H/NH/P/F (I’ve heard the class averages are high so getting H is really difficult)
Iowa city is small
Higher rent/less money for living expenses
Creighton pros:
Service orientation with lots of clinical and non clinical opportunities
I loved Omaha
H/P/F and seems easier to get H
Lower cost of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kenken514 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
MCW vs NJMS vs UVM
Hello everyone, I just wanted to write this up to get everyone's opinion on what school is best for me. I have only received an acceptance to MCW and am priority alt list at NJMS and still pending a decision at UVM.
I would like to do ortho or optho, not sure if this factors into your advice?
MCW:
Pros:
Pass/Fail, no ranking
Top NIH Funding
seems chill
Cons:
far from all familial support (12 hours away via car)
match all seems to be in the midwest--would like to come back to East coast...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Thinknoodles Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Case discussion: why acidosis?
i did a robot nephrectomy and i kept my patient intubated at the end due to respiratory acidosis. she is elderly with the usual hypertension, DM on insulin, but also with bad pulmonary disease, a component of COPD and severe reduced dlco. on home o2 2L. room air saturation 79-84%
surgery uneventful. 400 ebl. 6 hour case in lateral position. 2.5L fluid.
On emergence, following instructions, having minute ventilation of ~5L, (RR 16, TV ~350-400), with no vent support, thru a 7.0 tube...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: waterbottle10 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
UTSW vs. Miami Miller
Hey everyone,
I've been fortunate to receive great offers from both UTSW and Miami. I've been deliberating this decision for a few weeks but am still torn. Additional perspectives would be very much appreciated.
Some background: I'm OOS for both schools. I would be paying in-state tuition at UTSW. Miami offered me a full-tuition scholarship, so I would just be paying Miami cost of living. Ultimately, since Miami's cost of living is significantly higher, I would expect to pay a very...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: verti436 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
