WAMC/School List: (3.8, 510) ORM, MD Resident
Hello! I am a newcomer to SDN, so thank you for insight and advice. I am a first-gen, low-income college student, that also comes from medicially underserved area.
1. cGPA: 3.80 sGPA: 3.8
2. MCAT (2 attempts): 505 (125, 127, 125, 128), 510 (128, 127, 128, 127)
3. Maryland Resident
4. Asian (Vietnamese)
5. Highly selective small liberal arts college, BA in Anthropology, c/o 2022
6. Clinical Experience (525 hours):
[400 hours] - Volunteer - Orthopedic and rehabilitation Hospital in Ho...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NickN414 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Bracing for vertebral compression fracture
Our clinic is currently working on creating a guideline for compression fracture management. Currently there is a plan to make bracing part of that management plan. Our neurosurgeons routinely requests this as well. Up-to-date says that bracing really does not do anything, citing a number of small studies without efficacy, and that they do not routinely use it. Are people here on the board still bracing for their compression fractures patients? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kstarm Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
School list feedback: ORM, IL, 526, c3.92, s3.88, Traditional
cGPA: 3.92, sGPA: 3.88
526: 132/131/131/132
Illinois resident
ORM (Indian)
Private Jesuit
Clinical: 500 hours (1000 projected) FM/OB-GYN/Peds MA at FQHC (clinical LOR from MD here)
650 hours Peds MA at FQHC
Research: 400 hours hematology/oncology wet lab, 1 presentation no pubs (LOR from PI here)
200h r&d at medical device company (900 projected)
Shadowing: 40h hospitalist, 60h orthopedic surgery
Volunteering: 200h volunteer...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: alisonbechdel Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Case: Oligoprogressive pCa with local recurrence
Early 70s and debilitatated due to morbid obesity with DM, chronic orthopedic issues and immobilization. Biochemical failure almost 4 years out from XRT alone for unfavorable intermediate risk disease (XRT alone provided due to above medical confounders and patient choice). PSA kinetics concerning (PSA ~13 with doubling time of 3+ mos).
PSMA PET shows isolated sacral met and posterior prostate recurrence (away from urethra but abutting rectum).
Will counsel regarding importance of ADT with...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: communitydoc13 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Michigan vs Stony Brook
Hey everyone! I wanted to ask for some advice.
Michigan is giving me 35k in scholarship aid and Stony brook will be charging me in-state tuition. I have an interest in orthopedics and I hope to someday end up in residency in NYC with family and friends being mostly here. Where do you guys think would be a better choice?
Michigan (35k in scholarship aid)
Pros
-- research opportunities are great
-- good match list
-- got a good student body vibe
Cons
-- farther from home, friends, SO...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: monkey_d Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
USUHS vs HPSP specialty options
Question for the group.
When it comes to non primary care, selective medical specialities such as Ortho, ENT, optho, etc, is it easier to match into the specialty of your choice if you demonstrate your full throated embrace of military medicine by attending USUHS vs a more reluctant approach to the military if you do HPSP?
It seems I notice more people getting competive residencies such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, etc if they went USUHS vs HPSP, but I don't know for certain and so I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bedrock Tags: Military Medicine Source Type: forums
Here to Answer Questions
Hey all, I just matched into orthopedics this cycle and have a lot of free time on my hands. If anyone has questions/needs advice, I would be happy to try my best to answer anything honestly, or you can message me. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: scubaboy Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
St. Josephs in New Jersey Ortho Program
Good Evening!
Was wondering if anyone had any information on this program, either as a resident, alum, or rotating student.
I am a DO FYI and looking into possibly submitting a sub I application as my wife and I live in the Paterson area.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: imatarheel Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums
KOL vs DOL: Implications for Pain...
This article discusses the changing role of KOLs to DOLs and defines what roles each group has in influencing behavior among healthcare providers.
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DOLs have emerged as a new breed of influencers in healthcare, leveraging digital platforms to quickly and widely share information while being more relatable and measurable than traditional KOLs. However, it remains crucial for both DOLs and KOLs to disseminate evidence-based information to responsibly maintain public trust in healthcare.
Reach...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
FIU HWCOM vs Wright State Boonshoft
I have been accepted into both Wright State and FIU and am struggling to pick between them. I’ll list some pros and cons and info that I’ve gathered from speaking with a lot of students and residents. I am out of state at both. I am open to any info / guidance people may have. The biggest thing I struggle with is the battle of home residency differences that may not even end up applying to me.
I am interested in beginning med school with a focus in Ophthalmology or Orthopedic Surgery...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Thorgan17 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
I've had an orthopedic surgeon in my community suggest LSB frequently for "possible CRPS". Some of these are highly questionable but on occasion CRPS seems remotely possible. Who still does these? I did a couple in training but not since then. If I did proceed, should I have any special monitoring or meds handy? Would you recommend an SCS trial instead if CRPS is possible, and they've failed a couple traditional meds?
How would you politely tell the surgeon you don't think it's CRPS, or...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GatorCHOMPions Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Toradol Intra-articular injections
Toradol intra-articular injections seem to be getting more popular in my neck of the woods with the orthopedic surgeons.
Seems good to avoid steroids when possible would be the upside I think.
Also, on literature review, surprisingly favorable, compared to steroid injections with no noticeable adverse effects I could find.
Anyone doing this? Thoughts? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Timeoutofmind Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Would you continue working if you won the lottery?
Was talking to an orthopod recently, he had been involved in the development of a medical device and receives a massive check every year from royalties for it. He no longer needs to work to live comfortably. But he continues to work a ton, see patients, and operate all day, because he absolutely loves his job and loves helping his patients. Was curious if onc folks on here feel the same way about their work? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TexasMed22 Tags: Hematology / Oncology Source Type: forums
Wamc tmdsas 2024-2025 3.6 gpa
GPA Trend: U-Trend where I did poorly junior year but managed to get a 3.9 GPA senior year. sGPA 3.57 and cGPA 3.61.
MCAT: 513
Clinical Experience:
- 800 hrs ED Scribe (Adult & Pediatrics)/Scribe Trainer
- 500 hrs IM Medical Assistant (Bilingual)
Research Experience:
-500 hrs Research Assistant for 4 semesters
-2 Poster Presentations
-1 Publication
-1 Paper under review
Shadowing:
- 30 hrs in orthopedics + neurology
Non-Clinical Experience:
- 280 hrs volunteer for summer school (church)...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hi.985 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
WAMC/School List Help - ORM, 3.95 sGPA, 3.92 cGPA, 510 MCAT
Hey everyone, I need some help with recommendations of which schools to apply to. I am looking for a review of my list + school additions please!
cGPA: 3.92, sGPA 3.95
MCAT: 510 127/125/128/130
Private undergrad
ORM (white male)
MN Resident
Target Specialty: orthopedic surgery
Before Reading Stats:
I will be spending my gap year in a Spanish speaking country as a stipend service volunteer. I don’t know the exact breakdown of hours but it will involve:
Non-clinical volunteering...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: T714 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
