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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 -... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
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

Harvard vs. NYU
Hi!! Thought I knew what I wanted but now feeling really really conflicted and not sure what the right choice in this situation is. For context I'm pretty set on OB/GYN, have lived in TX my whole life, and want to work in academic medicine with focus on public health and policy in the future. Harvard: Pros: P/F for pre-clinical and clerkships, graded for post-clerkships (sub-Is, electives, etc) Controversy about this though?? With some schools going back and some... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: roundgarlic Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums

WAMC? 524 4.0 Applicant (College Senior on 1-Gap Year Track)
Hey everyone! I am applying this cycle on AMCAS and TMDSAS for the 2024-2025 cycle. I am a NC resident and go to a top-50 private US college. MCAT: 524 (131/129/132/132) sGPA, cGPA: 4.0 Race: ORM (Chinese) Major: Biochemistry and Spanish Key Interests: Public Health, MD, MD-MPH dual degree Clinical Experience: 450 hours as a medical Spanish interpreter at various free clinics/non-profits in my town. I directly work with physicians during consults for underserved patients. Included are... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BigDawg101 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

WAMC/School List: (not URM, 515, 3.82) IL Resident
Stats cGPA: 3.8 sGPA: 3.6 ish Public Health Major, Arts Minor Big state school (known for grade deflation lol) MCAT: 515 (128/128/130/129) not URM, IL Resident “Theme” of my app is gender-affirming care (I am trans and want to specialize in it) Extracurriculars: Clinical experience: CNA (450 Hours) Medical Scribe For Street Medicine (50 hours) Research: Wet Lab (1,080 Hours) (1,820 Projected) (3,000 total) 1st author manuscript in progress almost ready... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: apple dog Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

WAMC/School List: (ORM, 515, 3.82) IL Resident
Stats cGPA: 3.8 sGPA: 3.6 ish Public Health Major, Arts Minor Big state school (known for grade deflation lol) MCAT: 515 (128/128/130/129) ORM, IL Resident “Theme” of my app is gender-affirming care (I am trans and want to specialize in it) Extracurriculars: Clinical experience: CNA (450 Hours) Medical Scribe For Street Medicine (50 hours) Research: Wet Lab (1,080 Hours) (1,820 Projected) (3,000 total) 1st author manuscript in progress almost ready to... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: apple dog Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

Re: RCGP and Faculty of Public Health top climate and health scorecard
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Should I apply this cycle or wait?
I graduated from undergrad last spring and have been indecisive about applying to medical school. After graduating, I turned down being a scribe because I didn't want to be just limited to med school if I wanted to pursue some other type of public health/health policy route. But then, I kind of didn't know what to do and was pretty stagnant for awhile... I just started AmeriCorps this month in a public health position. Throughout college, I volunteered at the hospital with entrance... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kswyjc Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums

Promoting swimming: a positive approach to public health.
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Should I do this public health research to help my residency app?
MD/MPH student here with an opportunity to get involved in some public health research I'm really interested in, but I'm worried that it would be taking away from something else that would strengthen my residency app. Also, I'm applying for the 2025 match, so I don't know if I'll have something ready to put on ERAS in time. My home program is my #1, and they know I am strongly interested. Other nearby programs with a mix of academic and community follow (will do 1 away). I know a language... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: baylafan Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

WAMC and school list
Hi all! I am a current senior majoring in public health. I really need some help with my school list and would love an overall evaluation of what else my application needs. Am I competitive for DO schools? Home state: Indiana (URM) MCAT: 505 MD/DO cGPA: 3.57 (upward trend in my last year and half and a 3.96 in my public health classes) sGPA: 3.54 Paid clinical: 600 hours as a dermatology MA Non-clinical volunteering hours: 150 foodbank hours, 10 hours with campus... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ss_117 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

What are my chances?
Hi all! I am a current senior majoring in public health. I really need some help with my school list and would love an overall evaluation of what else my application needs. Am I competitive for DO schools? Home state: Indiana (URM) MCAT: 505 MD/DO cGPA: 3.57 (upward trend in my last year and half and a 3.96 in my public health classes) sGPA: 3.54 Paid clinical: 600 hours as a dermatology MA Non-clinical volunteering hours: 150 foodbank hours, 10 hours with campus... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ss_117 Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums

Re: Public health perspective on new weight loss medications
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Re: Sidney Wolfe: public health leader who campaigned for reform across the US health system
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Strategic Implementation of Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol in India: Navigating Public Health and Socio-Economic Considerations
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Source: BMJ Comments - February 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Emory vs UVA
Ok so i have the A to both (yay) but im trying to decide, currently mostly leaning to Emory but idk if anyone else has insight on either school. Other info: i’m super passionate about public health and global health and would likely pursue an MD/MPH at both schools Emory Pros Atlanta closer to family (still by plane) Friends in the area T20(ish lol) the CDC!! clear MD/MPH timeline (5 years) TRUE pass/fail Grady!! Cons Far from my s/o high cost... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: coin22 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums