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WAMC, Non Traditional Grad Student - Guidance appreciated:)
Hi all - I am a somewhat non-traditional 23-year-old student from AZ with a strong educational background in public health. I will be finishing my MPH next spring and would love some feedback on how things are looking for me. I was a Division I athlete through undergrad and sustained a pretty serious injury junior year, so I have one VERY bad semester (All D's and W's) on my transcripts that heavily weigh on my culm/science GPAs. I love public health and do intend on working in that field... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cavsiev Tags: What are my Chances? WAMC Veterinary Source Type: forums

I moved to New Zealand AMA
A year ago I moved with my young family to New Zealand and started working in the public health system here. Our reasons were a mix of wanting an adventure, better work life balance, and a healthier environment for our child. There have been ups and downs but in general we have loved it, and plan to stay. I’ve seen posts of people asking about overseas options, so I’d be happy to provide my perspective to anyone interested. My department also has a few vacancies so…some shameless recruiting. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: acleverpsychpun Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

WAMC/Help with School list: Non-trad reapplicant
This year was my second attempt at applying. I received 3 II and am waitlisted at 2 and R from one. I am deep enough on the waitlist that it is extremely unlikely I will be accepted so I’m preparing for a third attempt. I’m a nontraditional career changer from within healthcare. Any advice would be helpful. GPAs Undergrad (Public Health): cGPA 2.94, sGPA 3.13 (I know this is my big limiting factor but there were personal and family issues for context) Graduate... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: caffinated Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

The continuing confusion caused by comparing numbers of Covid-19 cases and crude rates internationally reflect a failure of public health sciences. Age and sex-specific rates have primacy.
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Source: BMJ Comments - May 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Re: The covid public health emergency is ending: it now joins the ordinary emergency that is American health
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Source: BMJ Comments - May 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Wamc: 525/3.9+/orm
Hi, I'm going to be applying this cycle and I was hoping to get some thoughts on my school list and ECs. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks! GPA: 3.97 cGPA, 3.92 sGPA MCAT: 525 (131/130/132/132) State: CA Ethnicity and/or race: ORM Undergrad institution: UC Berkeley Major (double): Biology and Public Health Year in School: Graduating Spring 2023 First Application Cycle: Yes Publications: Yes, 1 (6th author)... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lamboy888 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

Re: Rising fatalities, injuries, and NHS costs: dog bites as a public health problem
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

UC Davis vs Keck-USC
I'm really REALLY stuck between UC Davis and Keck-USC. For context, I'm a CA resident, non-trad/first-gen with a background in public health. I'm really interested in community medicine. As of now, I'm hoping to go into OB-GYN. UC Davis: Pros Close/Very Cheap/Convenient - received a half-off scholarship Emphasis on Primary Care / Community work LOTS of opportunities for meaningful work in the community (great student run clinics) Good match list - mostly CA Seems to... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: so_anyways Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums

Choosing between activities
Hey y'all, I am applying this upcoming 2023-2024 cycle and was kind of hung up on deciding between two activities and which one I should put on my AMCAS app. 1. Without revealing too much, I was part of a living-learning community during one academic year, during which we traveled to a few cities to learn about public health and also did a capstone project as a group. I feel like the individual contributions weren't anything much, but I did have to apply/interview to get into it. Our... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: radnerd Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums

Vanderbilt vs Northwestern
hii, posting for my friend she doesn't have an account! all thoughts are welcome! Vanderbilt: Full Pass/Fail (preclinical and clerkships) curriculum with no AOA 1 year preclinical, getting into rotations starting second year, 6 months dedicated for research, hundreds of electives during third year 95 class size, not sure if its too small or if this is a good thing Great research in everything, but especially bioinformatics and public health Housing/cost of living is... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: silentiroh Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums

UMiami Miller MD/MPH vs. Tufts MD/MPH
Hello! I feel very fortunate to decide between these four-year MD/MPH programs, but I like them both for different reasons. Please help me decide! UMiami Miller: Pros Closeknit cohort within public health (50 students) Public health classes start earlier & it seems like it is more integrated and that you can get more out of it (includes the opportunity to get board certified in public health) Jackson Memorial/other clinical opportunities (2nd busiest hospital in the... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: awesomeapple Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums

Working for or with the fossil fuel industries on new developments can no longer be ethically justified in the light of global climate change and the great public health and sustainability damage the industries bring.
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

Re: Protecting public health from the risks caused by the climate and ecological crises must be at the centre of government policy and action
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Source: BMJ Comments - April 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums

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Discussions Megathread Other application years: Graduate Entry Medicine 2025 Entry Official Undergraduate Medicine 2025 Entry Useful Articles: GCSE Requirements for Medicine Everything you need to know about the BMAT Work Experience as a Graduate or Mature student Medicine Personal Statement Advice Medicine Personal Statement Advice (Graduate Entry) Interview Frequently Asked Questions MMI Medicine Interview Tips What to do after an unsuccessful first application If your query is answered by one of the Megathreads or articles linked above, and you would like us to close this thread for you, please reply ...
Source: The Student Room - April 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TSR Hippocrates Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums

WAMC/School List 515/3.97/ORM
cGPA: 3.97 sGPA: 3.99 MCAT: 515 (129/127/130/129) Residency: AZ Ethnicity: Asian ORM Year in school: Junior at a T20 private undergrad, trad applicant Clinical experience: : ~180 hours of pediatric clinical volunteering (plus ~100 projected hours); ~40 hours volunteering as a scribe and health screener with public health outreach programs for underserved populations (+ ~70 proj); ~140 hours volunteering as a first aid responder and coordinator at athletic events (+ ~90 proj); ~230 paid... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: irishbronco Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums