Waitlisted ... need advice with how to move forward
I was wait listed at UNE and UB.
I don't like waiting in limbo like this and have decided to start thinking about applying again the next cycle. My problem is that UNE requires microbiology and lab and my university only offers this in the winter but I also took my DAT in 2017 and my scores will be expiring and I also want to raise my DAT score (TA/TS 19. My 2 plans are:
I can either pay around $1400 to take microbio + lab over the winter and hope that i get off the wait list. If I don't...
Waitlisted ... need advice with how to move forward (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 9, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Alaskan _Polarbear Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
Upper Division Bio Classes During the Summer?
I know it's highly recommended you don't take prereqs during the summer as the material is condensed, but how does that sentiment carry over to upper div. bio classes? I'd like to take Microbiology, Endocrinology, and Hematology, but the competitiveness of those classes coupled with the fact that I'd be utilizing open campus (non-degree seeking) means that the only realistic time I can take these classes is over 2 summers.
I guess my only option is to take it over the summer so I shouldn't...
Upper Division Bio Classes During the Summer? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 12, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Python Forever Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
I've become aware that many US students/doctors don't know of the different type of pathologists besides clinical/anat pathologists and forensic path
The following thread made me realise this
Metabolic medicine?
I read that chemical pathologists and IM can specialize in metabolic medicine. I just stumbled accross this yesterday and found it quite intriguing My questions are: What do you guys treat and do, typical work and patient contact? All I hear its a relatively newer subspecialty and that they...
forums.studentdoctor.net
Other specialties of Pathology are:
Chemical pathology which i kind of explained in the link above. - can specialise in metabolic medicine
Haematol...
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 10, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tman507 Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums
Should I even apply to Texas A & M
Stats:
Texas resident
3.2 undergrad sGPA and 3.2 regular GPA, 4.0 SMP GPA (took both year one and year two med student classes alongside them)
493---->506 (127/125/127/127) MCAT, this is at their lowest 10th percentile on the MSAR (screenshot of Texas A&Ms MCAT percentile)
300 hrs shadowing, 75 heart surgeries watched
1000 hrs scribing
300-400 various non-clinical volunteering
No research
Master's degree in microbiology and immunology.
Is it...
Should I even apply to Texas A&M (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 4, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: fishkitemedicine Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Foreign Degree US citizen, non-trad wanting some information about prerequisites
Hi everyone,
I’m a 32-year-old stay-at-home mom who has always wanted to go to medical school. I attempted taking the MCAT 4 years ago but I had to put my plans on hold because of health reasons and a premature baby. Today we are healthy and happy...for the most of it because I just can’t seem to get over not going to medical school. I have a master’s degree in Microbiology from a foreign university (I am a US citizen though). It has been evaluated by WES and I have a GPA of 3.8. After...
Foreign Degree US citizen, non-trad wanting some information about prerequisites (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 1, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BluepolkaMD Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Better to take molecular biology or biology of cancer?
I have one semester left before I hopefully start medical school, and I need a 400 level biology class and lab. Would anyone either in medical school or graduated help me decide which will be most helpful in med school so I am not bombarded with 12 different topics at once? (1) Molecular biology and molecular biology lab (gel electrophoresis, and other stuff I've already done) or (1) Biology of Cancer and Microbiology lab are my two main options. If it helps, the prereq for molecular...
Better to take molecular biology or biology of cancer? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 20, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bdawg0426 Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Is it possible to do a Master's or Post-Bacc online, and if so, would dental schools accept it?
My undergrad GPA was pretty bad (2.97 overall) and so I'm thinking a post-bacc or Master's will be necessary. Unfortunately, there are no programs close by and I'm not sure if I'll be able to relocate anytime soon. I found this program: Clinical Microbiology | The George Washington University from GWU that appears to be an online Microbiology Masters, and I've found some other possible programs. My DAT score...
Is it possible to do a Master's or Post-Bacc online, and if so, would dental schools accept it? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: n02688402 Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
The MCAT: Where TF do I start?
Hi guys,
I've been dealing with a lot lately, trying to get myself calmed down before college starts back up in a week (Senior I). I may take a few days just to compose myself before sprinting into worrying about yet another standardized test (which have been an nemesis of mine in the past). I'm having severe pre-mcat anxiety. I don't even know where to begin. My general chemistry courses and microbiology course will be this semester, which ends in December. My genetics and...
The MCAT: Where TF do I start? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 18, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: fruitcake2511 Tags: MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Please Help: DIY Post-Bac and MCAT Timeline
Hi all! I am a few years removed from uG, have completed all pre-reqs, graduated with a cGPA of 3.5 and sGPA of 3.3 (uneven trends). I will be starting a year-long DIY post-bacc for transcript repair at a local university. Based on the curriculum offered, I plan to take the following courses:
Fall 2019 (Total 11 credits)
A&PI + Lab
Microbiology + Lab
Medical Informatics (can postpone for an alternative course in Summer)
Spring 2020 (Total 12 credits)
A&PII + Lab
Evolution...
Please Help: DIY Post-Bac and MCAT Timeline (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 14, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: justconnectingdots Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
School List Help! cGPA 3.78 sGPA 3.75 MCAT: 509 to 514
Stats: cGPA 3.78 sGPA 3.75 MCAT: 509 (126/131/125/127) to 514 (124?/129/130/131)
- don't really know what happened on the C/P, I was scoring 127/128 on all of my FLs :/
- strong upward trend with a 4.0 senior year
FL Resident, grew up in Alabama, strong ties.
Graduated state school Spring 2019
Clinical Experience: 500+ hrs as medical assistant in derm office
Shadowing: 50 hrs across different fields
Research/Work: worked in a microbiology lab in...
School List Help! cGPA 3.78 sGPA 3.75 MCAT: 509 to 514 (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: otisallen Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Formal Post Bac vs. DIY Post Bac and Working full-time in Research for MD/PhD
Hi,
I will be graduating undergrad with a B.Eng in Mechanical engineering in the Spring of 2020. I decided to pursue an MD/PhD degree during my third year of school and after taking part in microbiology research at my institution for a year (my first experience in the biology field ever). Because of scheduling constraints and M.E. degree requirements I am missing almost all of my pre-reqs except for math, physics I, and gen. chem lab. It was not possible for me to switch to a biomed/biology...
Formal Post Bac vs. DIY Post Bac and Working full-time in Research for MD/PhD (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 25, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: greg_eng Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
What DO Schools are more friendly to late applicants?
I know it's very late in the cycle, but my first MCAT was a 498 and I'm retaking it in August to raise it. My practice scores now are at about 503, and I'm shooting for a 505. I understand these schools having rolling admissions, but I wanted to see which schools would be more friendly to a September applicant. I have a cgpa of 3.52 and a sgpa of 3.4. I'm a microbiology major with a stats and chem minor. I have 2 leadership positions in ECs, have done neuro research for the past 2 years...
What DO Schools are more friendly to late applicants? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 16, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Scienceolympian Tags: Pre-Medical - DO Source Type: forums
Which Medical Schools to Apply To (Oh, by Golly)
Hmm, first off I dislike my username. That’s actually a different username I use. I wanted ‘Determined Aneurysm’ but SND is being quite picky with my IP address and rejected my request multiple times to use the name I want and delete the Red one.
So I graduated with a BS in Biochemistry. I also graduated with MS in Medical Microbiology. I am a white male with strong European diversity from deceased grandparents. I am a medical scribe for three local emergency departments starting this...
Which Medical Schools to Apply To (Oh, by Golly) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 15, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: RedReticle Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
WAMC / School List Help: 3.95 GPA, 508 MCAT
MCAT: 508 (127/124/129/128)
GPA: 3.95 (Will be graduating with a B.S. in Biology)
URM: American Indian
Residence: Oklahoma with strong ties to Arkansas
50 hours volunteering at a children's shelter
1,000 hours (3+ years) working in a hospital lab as a lab assistant
320 hours as a teaching assistant in a microbiology lab
350 hours doing a summer research internship
150 hours of undergrad research in biochemistry
50 hours shadowing a family medicine physician
100 hours shadowing a...
WAMC / School List Help: 3.95 GPA, 508 MCAT (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 1, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: arkansauced Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Should I keep trying? :/
Hello future doctors! I’ve been secretly viewing posts on SDN since middle school and this is my first post lol. I’m an upcoming senior pre-med at a top 13 public university. So far I have taken Gen chem one and two, bio one and two, anatomy and physiology one, microbiology, precalculus, Calc one, statistics, and I’m currently taking OCHEM one in the summer. I still have to take physics, biochemistry and the second half of OCHEM. The reason for my post is because I’m trying to determine...
Should I keep trying? :/ (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 13, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: The REAL Doc McStuffins Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
