Debating a PharmD
I’ve been in a little conundrum lately trying to figure out where to take my life/career, and have been considering pharmacy, but would love to get input from someone who is a pharmacist/going through pharm school.
I received my bachelors degree in kinesiology in 2019, and am pursuing a masters in public health right now. I have never had a specific interest in health, but have been generally interested in the healthcare field for a while, especially after I took anatomy and physiology. I...
Debating a PharmD (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 18, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: morgan97 Tags: Pre-Pharmacy Source Type: forums
PM & R or Anesthesiology
Hello,
I just started my fourth year, and I'm trying to decide between PM&R and anesthesiology for residency. Sorry for the long post. I included a summary at the bottom for those that don't want to read the whole thing.
About me
Allopathic school in Northeast
Step 1: 247 Step 2 CK: 244
Clerkships: Everything basically HP with nice comments except H in peds and P in medicine
No red flags, publication in undergrad for molecular exercise physiology research
Incredibly handsome...
PM&R or Anesthesiology (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 17, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rjmcl11 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
3 days to decide, please help!
I am having difficulty deciding between 2 different post bacc/masters programs, and need some advice. I would really appreciate it if you could let me know what you think is the better option and why.
George Squared Advanced Biomedical Sciences Program
Pros:
Focused, close-knit program
Lots of support and advising available
Structured curriculum: Fall- biochemistry and molecular bio, Biostatistics, Cell Bio. Spring- Human physiology, human anatomy
Certificate...
3 days to decide, please help! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 16, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tea Leaf Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Fall classes
The classes below are what I am planning to take this fall. My cGPA is 3.62 and my sGPA is 3.4.
Organic chemistry 1- 3
Biology of cancer- 2
Environmental physiology- 3
Principles of exercise training- 3
I am thinking of taking a biology course rather than the exercise training class. Should I be focused on taking science courses? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 11, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ajk1897 Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Should I apply this year?/Need some help making a list if I do
Hi all, I need some help figuring out how to make a list of schools and suggestions on whether I should even apply this year. I will be applying somewhat late (mid-late August) because I was unsure if I wanted to take the MCAT this year and if I could get everything in order. So everything feels a bit rushed rn. Here are some numbers.
3.86 cGPA, 3.77 sGPA
Biochem BS, Physiology BA
MCAT coming up in the next few weeks, but 512 on AAMC practice test 2
Haven't written any essays/PS yet and...
Should I apply this year?/Need some help making a list if I do (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 6, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: karac013 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Excellent new exam resource (SAQs)
Ketamine Nightmares
An Australian Anaesthetic Trainee has created a website with some prior exam questions/answers available to the general training community. Probably more useful for non-US trainees as I think US training isn't very heavy on Essay/Short Answer Question (SAQ) assessments.
It's a good website with reasonable coverage of the Primary curriculum (physiology, pharmacology and equipment). Adequate depth to score a solid pass (3/5) for most...
Excellent new exam resource (SAQs) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 2, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: woopedazz Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
(Advice needed) Pharmacy vs Physical therapy?
Hello,
So I am in my sophomore-junior year majoring in biology and I have maintained mostly 4.0s including General Bio, General chem and Anatomy and Physiology calculs1... etc in community college
I originally wanted to pursue pharmacy but a lot of negative comments on the internet (including forums here) and a few pharmacists that I have personally interviewed discouraged me to become a pharmacist because of the saturation of the market.
I am now considering Physical therapy but I am not...
(Advice needed) Pharmacy vs Physical therapy? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HedgehogCute Tags: Pre-Pharmacy Source Type: forums
Help with a physiology-clinical scenario question
First off - This was NOT my case.
I came on to relieve the call team and they were finishing up the case that I am about to describe - so the fine details are lacking.
As I understand it.....
a 19 y/o ruptured appendix some days before, IR drain not working...patient getting sicker and sicker...decision to OR for laparoscopic appy.
Patient has been tacchycardic, but good urine output and no hypotension. Induction is smooth with no hemodynamic compromise (so i am told...i'm not sure if...
Help with a physiology-clinical scenario question (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 21, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: epidural man Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Taking 3 science classes in one semester as a non-science major
So this semester I was planning on taking General Chemistry 1, General Biology 1, Physiology. Any thoughts on how I should go about taking these three together? I have already taken Human Anatomy in the previous Spring 2020 semester. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 20, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kguzman12 Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
non-trad pre-med student
Hi all,
I am an aspiring, non-traditional pre-medical student in California. I went to a community college (CC) before graduating from a 4-year in 2018 with a Bachelors's degree in Healthcare Administration. I took an Introduction to Biology course (got a B) and Anatomy and Physiology course (got a C) at the CC as pre-requisite requirements for the degree. Aside from these courses, I have not completed any other sciences, which means I need to fulfill the pre-requisite courses needed for...
non-trad pre-med student (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sneezy2020 Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Other sciences? sGPA
Hey, sorry if this has been addressed but I'm curious as to what other science makes up on the dental application?? On the ADEA AADSAS they mention biomechanics, exercise science, kinesiology, ect... Do these really count towards other sciences? O was a kineisiology major so otd be a huge plus but have a hard time believing I'd be that lucky. Thanks!
BTW I've taken, sports psych, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition and wellness, intro to KNS, motor development, motor learning...
Other sciences? sGPA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 3, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eBrow Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
Do upper-levels science courses needed in medical schools?
Hey, I’m a rising sophomore major in chemical engineering. Due to my major, I don’t have that much time to complete many upper-levels chem/bio courses as the tradition pre-med I definitely would take biochemistry 1 with anatomy and physiology. My questions is would it be enough to survive in medical schools later on? I’m worry that I won’t have a strong background as others.
In addition, I'm considering taking cell molecular too. Is is going to help me with the MCAT or do general biology...
Do upper-levels science courses needed in medical schools? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 3, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: _theartery_ Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
SMP Help please!!
Hi everyone! This is my first time posting on SDN but I'm really in a bind and need help deciding on the following SMPs! Tufts, EVMS, CWRU-physiology, Drexel IMS, Georgetown.
I don't qualify for the guaranteed interview from CWRU due to a much lower GPA than required.I live in FL so they would all be considered out of state. I'm mostly looking for which program would give me the best shot at getting into medical school after the program but I'm conflicted between going with name recognition...
SMP Help please!! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 28, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dreamer73 Tags: Postbaccalaureate Programs Source Type: forums
UWorld Q 7601 Respiratory physiology
Pt evaluated for worsening SOB on exertion, 40-pack-year smoking hit. Lung are hyperresonant on percussion and there is diffuse wheezing on auscultation. CXR reveals a flattened diaphragm with a narrow mediastinum, there are decreased bronchovascular markings in the peripheral lung region.
Why this is COPD? how to tell it is not restrictive lung diseases ? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 26, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: maggiesilverchow Tags: Step I Source Type: forums
Should I take the W?
Long story short, I'm taking online physiology through Arizona State to cover one of the prerequisites for (primarily) UC Davis. It's a 14 week class condensed to 6 weeks for the summer. I wasn't able to do my intended shadow clinic hours earlier in the year due to COVID. On day 2 of class I was given the opportunity to start at a small animal clinic and do roughly 500 hours in the next 3 months. I tried to drop my class but due to the shortened schedule I can't drop it now without a W going...
Should I take the W? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 25, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SouthernDuchess Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
