NYU vs. WashU vs. Hopkins vs. UC Irvine
I am very split because my two biggest goals long-term are to #1 be in California, and #2 stay in academics. However, it feels like I have to choose one or the other right now with my school choices. Cost is not a major factor for me at the moment.
Not certain about specialty yet but interests right now are neurology, radiology (specifically neuroradiology), anesthesia, or infectious diseases - pretty broad so not weighing that too heavily. I do know I am generally not interested in...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 13, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mbs16861 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
WAMC, advice on school list pls :)
cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS
cGPA: 3.9x, sGPA=3.9x
MCAT score(s) and breakdown
516 (129/130/129/128)
State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US)
HI
Ethnicity and/or race
Asian
Undergraduate institution or category
State school
Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer)
Paid: Clinical Assistant in infectious disease physician office (600 hours by application time, plan to work full time during gap year)...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 8, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: strawberrygreentea Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Procedures done by ID Docs
(First year MD student) — Not sure if this belongs on a different forum, but thought I'd start here. From a medical perspective, and the perspective of my career (i.e. opportunities for research, broader impact on medical system), infectious disease seems like a really great option for me. However, ever since I have been interested in medicine, a core desire of mine has been to address patient's problems with my hands. Over the years, I have learned that this might not necessarily be surgery...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 12, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sylvester500 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
UCSF vs. WashU in St. Louis
Hi friends! I am so so fortunate to have acceptances to great schools, but I'm a little confused on what I should do now.
Right now, I have acceptances to UCSF, WashU in St. Louis, and UVA (awaiting results from UW and Columbia interviews now). I think I am going to withdraw from my spot at UVA, as I don't think even a total COA scholarship would compel me to choose it over my other two schools. Currently, I am heavily leaning towards UCSF (for their P/F/lack of AOA), but I would definitely...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 25, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: superbug99 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
Holding Acceptances? Leveraging for financial aid?
Hi friends! I am so so fortunate to have acceptances to great schools, but I'm a little confused on what I should do now.
Right now, I have acceptances to UCSF, WashU in St. Louis, and UVA (awaiting results from UW and Columbia interviews now). I think I am going to withdraw from my spot at UVA, as I don't think even a total COA scholarship would compel me to choose it over my other two schools. Currently, I am heavily leaning towards UCSF (for their P/F/lack of AOA), but I would definitely...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 22, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: superbug99 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Chances for dermatology after a pediatric residency..
I am currently a PGY 2 in paediatrics and I am very interested in pursuing a dermatology residency after the completion of my pediatric residency. It is my hopes to eventually become an academic paediatric dermatologist. I am currently wondering what are my chances.
My USMLE step I score was 256 and USMLE Step II score was 278.
I have 7 publications in peds rheum-derm, allergy and immunology, and infectious disease.
Is there any chance for me to pursue peds derm? I'd very much appreciate...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 5, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: derm2022 Tags: Dermatology Source Type: forums
Can't put my fingers on exactly what area I am interested in...is it a bad look for letters of intent?
I am a 4th year pharmacy student currently in my 6th APPE block and starting my journey applying to Pharmacy residencies around the country. As of right now, I have not been able to narrow down my interests to just one area; however, I am currently interested in managed care, infectious disease, pediatrics, ambulatory care, critical care, medication safety, and community. I plan on applying mainly to managed care pharmacy system programs, pediatric programs, and some clinical programs that...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 5, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TheOnlinePharmacist Tags: Pharmacy Residencies and Fellowships Source Type: forums
Infectious Disease NYC
Hi------
I am interested in pursuing a job in infectious disease either in NYC or Long Island. Was wondering if anyone had any idea what salaries look like? Pretty flexible with the type of job specifically. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 11, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: marquette8881 Tags: Other Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Infectious Disease Fellowship
Hello,
I am looking for internal medicine trained physician interested in Infectious Disease fellowship. My program, University of Louisville has one off cycle opening (one of the fellows will be graduating in February) that could potentially start anytime from now till February.
Please PM for more information if interested. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dawrhino Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums
Dismissed from a US MD school how does this affect chances at AA/PA school?
Hi,
Looking for some guidance on this thread. I was dismissed from a US MD school last year for academic performance. I was a second year medical student who failed two courses infectious disease and neurology and did not pass the makeup exams which led to my dismissal from medical school. I am also in the appeal process of trying to get readmitted for the class this fall to repeat the second year of medical school. I realize there are no guarantees. I was advised to get a lawyer or switch...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 27, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: champion1 Tags: Clinicians [ RN / NP / PA ] Source Type: forums
Dismissed from a US MD school looking for guidance on PA/AA application processes
Hi,
Looking for some guidance on this thread. I was dismissed from a US MD school last year for academic performance. I was a second year medical student who failed two courses infectious disease and neurology and did not pass the makeup exams which led to my dismissal from medical school. I am also in the appeal process of trying to get readmitted for the class this fall to repeat the second year of medical school. I realize there are no guarantees. I was advised to get a lawyer or switch...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 27, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: champion1 Tags: Clinicians [ RN / NP / PA ] Source Type: forums
Dismissed from US MD school how will this affect my application to AA and PA programs?
Hi,
Looking for some guidance on this thread. I was dismissed from a US MD school last year for academic performance. I was a second year medical student who failed two courses infectious disease and neurology and did not pass the makeup exams which led to my dismissal from medical school. I am also in the appeal process of trying to get readmitted for the class this fall to repeat the second year of medical school. I realize there are no guarantees. Family has advised getting a lawyer to...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 27, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: champion1 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
What to expect from shadowing a hospitalist?
I am going to be shadowing an internal medicine / infectious disease hospitalist. I am a bit nervous because this will be my first shadowing experience and I'm not sure what really to do or say, or if I'm actually expected to do or say anything at all lol. Peeps, tell me about your shadowing experience! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 20, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: RN-2-Medicine Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
MPH vs. Peace Corps
Hi everyone,
I'm a rising senior in undergrad planning on taking several years before applying to medical school (probably 4-5) and I'm trying to decide between pursuing an MPH and volunteering in the Peace Corps straight out of undergrad. I'm particularly interested in global health/infectious disease, so both options seem like they would be great. I just don't know if one would provide certain advantages over the other. I would be a community health outreach volunteer in Kenya, which is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 4, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: notasciencemajor Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
WAMC c3.94 + s3.97 + 516 (129/127/131/129)
cGPA = 3.94 sGPA = 3.97
516 = 129/127/131/129
Georgia resident
Asian Male
Undergrad = Georgia School
Clinical Experience
75 hours w/ cancer hospital
75 hours w/ local practice
Research Experience
700 hours in plant biotechnology lab (most meaningful #1)
500 hours in infectious diseases lab
350 hours in MD Anderson cancer lab = 1 publication (co-author)
200 hours clinical research = 2 published case reports (co-author)...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 29, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drhealer Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
