WAMC MD-PhD with no desire to run a lab
Likely doxxing myself, but I'm hoping to get better feedback if I'm more specific.
Stats:
Step 1 253
Step 2 CK 267
Clinical grades: all honors
Medical School: non-MSTP MD-PhD program in the NYC area (my PhD work relates to retinal development)
Home Ophtho program is middle tier according to Doximity but well-regarded in the NYC area with solid fellowship matches.
Research:
- (Prior to medical school) 2nd author Nature paper related to hematopoietic stem cells plus several related...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SippyLord Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
WAMC, traditional first time app, high GPA
Hello all! I am a 21F, first-time applicant currently finishing up my B.S in Animal Sciences and Conservation Biology. I am currently planning to apply to CSU, Cornell, Tufts, UC Davis, Wisconsin, NCSU, Illinois, UGA, and UF. My current interests are in zoo med/conservation medicine career interests. I do also have a mild interest in ophthalmology! My in-state school is Wisconsin.
Cumulative GPA: 3.91
Science GPA: 3.87
Last 45: 3.84
Veterinary Experience:
- 100h...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 10, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gc0615 Tags: What are my Chances? WAMC Veterinary Source Type: forums
Medicine or optometry
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Source: The Student Room - August 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TSR Hippocrates Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Recommend dual-applying?
Hi all, I am an M4 applying ophtho trying to decide whether it's worth the effort to dual apply. My advisors have told me it's not necessary but the horror stories you hear of people not matching with 15 interviews scares me. I could dual apply to radiology without too much difficulty but I am concerned if having to interview for both specialties will lead to burnout and cause me to perform worse on interviews for both.
My stats:
MD school ranked 20-30 in South
1st quartile for grades but...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 2, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drboruto Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Aravind model - Possible in the USA?
Hello,
I saw some interesting articles on the Aravind Eye hospital in India and their "McDonaldization" of cataract surgery. The costs of ocular surgery have been brought to light a few months back with the Mr. Beast video. What's holding people back from adopting a similar model here in the US? Is it the liability?
I am curious as to hear what your thoughts are. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: grilledcheese Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Wamc: orm 3.79 gpa, 508- > 517 mcat
*PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE*
cGPA: 3.79. sGPA: 3.71
First MCAT: 508 (129/126/125/128) Retake MCAT: 517 (129/130/128/130)
Asian
Big 10 school
Clinical experience (first 2 paid, last one volunteer)
Medical Assistant in ophthalmology office (2000 complete, 1600 anticipated)
ED scribe (500 hours)
Personal caregiver for family member (1000)
Research experience and productivity
Case report poster presentation at small regional conference...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lutang Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Middle-tier Programs
Since we're getting into application season, and we tend to get some "will I match" threads that almost invariably say to apply broadly and with mid-tier programs, I thought it might be nice to discuss these spots since the last thread is almost 8 years old. For the sake of simplicity, I took the middle third of Doximity's rankings from last year. A few surprises for me, I'll add my thoughts in the near future.
Also, here's last year's applicants' spreadsheet discussing programs, pretty...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eyeeye_captain Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
What is ophthalmology residency lifestyle like?
I'm a rising M2 who's trying to decide on a specialty ASAP (had a 0 production M1 so I need to get research now) and something I take pretty seriously is a manageable work life balance during residency. I understand that it is surgical and thus am not expecting something super chill like psych, but I cannot do something on the order of neurosurgery, ortho, CT surg, or general surgery based on the residents I have talked to in those fields. Uro and ENT residency also sounds pretty brutal. I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Student189045 Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
TASS cases recently?
I know this probably isn't the most helpful place to post but figured I would ask in case someone else has been experiencing similar findings. Several surgeons at our ASC have had a case of TASS over the last 6 weeks or so. The ASC has been undertaking appropriate protocol for investigation but wanted to see if anyone by chance has been experiencing similar. Everything aside from instruments is essentially single use Alcon packs. A few of the cases have been with the Rayner EMV lens. It...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chsidoc Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Retraining in a different residency after years of psychiatric practice?
Have you seen any psychiatrists go back and become family docs or IM or other specialty after years of being psychiatrists. In my psych residency we had various people, some mid-later career, like IM or ophtho switching into psych. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nexus73 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
More cuts from CMS, and to no surprise DR and IR top the list yet again
CMS Proposes Nearly 3.4% Cut in Medicare Physician Fees for 2024
Cut 'raises significant concerns for medical groups,' one organization says
www.medpagetoday.com
Applying into radiology this year. Just unfortunate to see this...
Physicians are the only group that does not receive an annual inflation adjustment from medicare. Facility fees do get this adjustment, which is how surgeons are still sustaining high income despite demolition of the professional fee. I was speaking to an ophthalmologist who said they would make far less if they ...
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MDapplicant578124 Tags: Radiology Source Type: forums
Nbeo part 3 help
1. I recently got my score back and got 289F- with it being close to 300, should I appeal my score?
2. Also I need tips on how to improve on slit lamp- both anterior and posterior seg- I’m losing a lot of points and don’t know why.
3. How do you measure the optical center on a pair of glasses, both with and without prism, to find the base curve using a lens clock?
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Wanderlust25 Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Office Based Surgery
With it getting harder to buy into ASCs and PE taking over the area will younger Ophthalmologists turn to OBS due to the smaller footprint and costs? With more procedures being done with Valium vs IV sedation it seems like a possible option. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 2, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: percyeye Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Optometry or medicine?
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Source: The Student Room - July 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: deskdeskdesk Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Nbeo part 1 help!!!
Hi! I’m retaking my part 1 in august and this is one of the few attempts I have left, so I’m very desperate for any and all test taking advice, strategies, and tips you may have , especially if you took and passed the exam in the last 2-3 years.
I personally struggle with anatomy/physiology and optics, and somewhat of the immune/path/micro discipline on the score report .
I have kmk signature and optoprep.
thank you in advance. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: D A Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
