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Bad freshman grades Cornell!
I am a premed major and I got bad grades first semester in Cornell. Bio 1440 - B Chem 2070 - C+ English 1168 - A Intro to Public Health - A Is my chance at medical school jeopardized? I'm planning on taking the following science courses in the spring semester. BIOMG 1350 CHEM 2080 What strategies can I employ to secure top grades in the above classes next semester at Cornell? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SS2017 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums

MPH / MSPH 2024: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected, Attending
Hello everyone! I am quite new to this forum and this is my first post, but after looking into previous threads, I wanted to start a new thread for this current application cycle! This will be for us who are planning on starting our programs during the fall of 2024. It seems that the forum has been a little silent recently, but hopefully it can pick up, Anyways, good luck to all! I'm excited to start this process! *Optional* Template: Undergraduate School/School type: Undergrad... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jhenny Tags: Public Health Degrees (Masters and Doctoral) Source Type: forums

Defending VAERS: Between Public Health Safeguard and Misinformation Minefield
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - November 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

SDN Article: 20 Questions: LTJG Aaron Chambers, DPM, FACFAS
The Student Doctor Network publishes articles weekly. Check out this article or other podiatry articles at Student Doctor Network. SDN had the opportunity to speak to Aaron Chambers about his journey as a podiatrist and service in the US Navy and Public Health Service Ready Reserve Corps. Please introduce yourself and tell us about yourself and your professional journey. Aaron Chambers: I’m LTJG Aaron Chambers, DPM... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Chivas Owle Tags: Pre-Podiatry Students Source Type: forums

Chaos and complexity as a fundamental science for climate change, public health and global crises
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Source: BMJ Comments - November 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Wamc: 4.0 gpa, 522 mcat
Hi everyone!! I am a current junior who is hoping to get some advice on whether to apply next cycle (2024-2025) or not. I'm open to a gap year, but don't necessarily want to take one if I don't have to. cGPA: 4.0, sGPA: 4.0 (not expecting this to change much over the next school year) MCAT score(s): 522 (131/132/128/131) State of residence: IL Ethnicity and/or race: ORM / white Undergraduate: T50 private, major: public health, minors... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: premedstudent2243 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

Apply Today! Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring
Public health evidence highlights that access to care, as well as the patient experience improves when the physician community reflects the population at large. Because eye disease disproportionately affects communities of color, increasing diversity in ophthalmology is especially important. Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring aims to increase diversity in ophthalmology by helping students who are underrepresented in medicine (UIM) become competitive ophthalmology residency applicants.  Are... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Minority Ophthalmology Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums

Data Insights and Building Trust in Public Health
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Source: BMJ Comments - October 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Mock interview, clinical experience concerns, imposter syndrome.
Hi there, so I had a mock interview with two professors (public health) from my university who were kind enough to practice with me. I asked for hard-hitting questions and honesty, which I am grateful for. One of them mentioned to me that my clinical experiences could be seen as not enough - I have almost five years of hospice patient volunteering and four months of primary care shadowing. The professor who asked said she applied to medical school like twenty years ago and got grilled... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rooks Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums

Re: Rising fatalities, injuries, and NHS costs: dog bites as a public health problem
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Source: BMJ Comments - October 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Harvard, TikTok, and mental health
I heard whispers of this during my southern cal trip. A very interesting read Harvard Cozies Up to #MentalHealth TikTok As young Americans turn to TikTok for information on mental health, the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard is building its own team of influencers. www.nytimes.com http://archive.today/2023.10.16-104354/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/mental-health-tiktok-harvard.html (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: calimich Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums

Western COMP vs TUCOM CA
I am from OR and currently deciding between two acceptances at my top DO schools. I would like to stay on the west coast, and have been lucky enough to receive acceptances from both Western U COMP in Pamona and TUCOM CA in Vallejo. I have spent some time in San Francisco visiting family, and also have friends/family in the LA area. From my research, the schools have comparable stats, solid reputations, high match rates, and high boards pass rates. I am interested in public health/community... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: QueenAnne1229 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums

Re: Covid-19 inquiry: Ministers abandoned public health principles during pandemic, says BMA chief
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - October 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Re: A Spartacus moment for public health physicians?
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Source: BMJ Comments - October 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

WAMC; TX applicant next year
I’m also Curious about where to improve rn Just got my MCAT score and I’d love to know where I should work on during my 2 gap years (I’m applying next May) (Note, I’m a TX resident hoping to go to a TX school) MCAT: 517 Cumulative GPA: 3.94 Science (in TX): 3.9 ORM (Asian dude) I am currently doing a masters in public health University- went to out of state public university T-30 Research number 1- 700 hrs, wetlab, I think i may be getting a pub but not sure. Will be getting LOR... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Avatararrow Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums