For schools that require a full year of biology, how can I meet that requirement?
My school only does a one semester general bio course with lab, so I was wondering how to fill up the second semester bio requirement. I'm taking other upper level bio courses next semester like cell bio and genetics, but neither has a lab component. For schools such as UPitt med that require a full year of bio with lab, I'm not sure how I can meet that 2 semester lab requirement. Would a class such as human physiology lecture+lab fulfill that requirement? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Psyched*Out Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
WAMC for MD for next cycle 2.71(with SMP)/503
Okay I know that this title sounds insane, but I am seeing if I have any feasibility in applying MD for the upcoming cycle.
For my cGPA and sGPA, I have a 2.71 from the College of William and Mary. However, I recently finished my master's degree in medical physiology from CWRU, I finished with a 3.906.
Regarding the MCAT, I've taken it 3 times, my first score has expired
My second score was from 01/2021, and I got a 502 (127/125/124/126).
My third score from 09/08/2023 was a 503...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 10, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mathwiz1697 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Thoughts on Pathoma, sketchy, UWorld only for step 1
I have received As/high Bs in all my classes with anki. However, I'm like a few thousand cards behind on old blocks. The goal originally was to finish Pathoma, sketchy micro, sketchy pharm, and my old physiology/biochem/etc cards from my systems blocks, and a pass of uworld before I sit for my P/F step 1.
I'm starting to think of ditching the old cards I'm behind on and just doing pathoma, sketchy micro and pharm, and uworld. So y'all- is this enough for me to pass? I'll save time by...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Hollow Knight Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Aphantasia in med school
So I have aphantasia. For those of you who don’t know what that is, I am cognitively unable to imagine imagery. For example, if you tell me to think of what an apple looks like, or picture my moms face, I am unable to.
People with aphantasia typically have a high IQ, however, from my understanding, a lot of anatomy and physiology memorization is imagery based. Do I stand a chance in medical school? I feel like my inability to imagine pictures will put me at a disadvantage. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: brinkleyw Tags: hSDN Source Type: forums
3.25 GPA, 525 MCAT, in DIY post-bacc. School list help, WAMC?
I'm applying next June. Thank you for any advice.
1. Grades
3.25 cGPA and 3.05 sGPA.
GPA low mostly due to a string of failures 5 years ago. Upward trend, graduated, got healthy, set mind on medicine. Now in the 1st of 3 DIY post-bacc quarters at public university. Couldn't afford private/SMP. Course selection is limited. Plan is microbiology, microbial physiology, foundations + critical readings + seminar in biomedical sciences, intermediate statistics, regression modeling, biology...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: syndromeofad Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
university of leicester - medical physiology
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Source: The Student Room - October 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TSR Hippocrates Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
anatomy and physiology ar community college
I took 31 credits at a community college (pre calc+bio 1+2 english composition) then I transferred to a 4 year college and taking other prer reqs here. I have taken upper level bio courses and calc 1 and 2 here. So I am now plnning on taking natomy and physiology 1 and 2 at the CC I attended because I can't fit them in my schedule during fall and spring and only that CC offers them in winter or summer. How will this look? I'm only taking anatomy and physiology because of MW-AZ and Mw-IL. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ghazal.mehrvarz Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
Should I Consider an SMP/Post-Bacc? cGPA: 3.400, sGPA: 3.058
School: UC Davis (Quarter System)
Major: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
UC Davis Cumulative GPA: 3.409 (Upwards Trend)
AMCAS Cumulative GPA: 3.178 (Upwards Trend)
AMCAS sGPA: 3.058
AACOMAS sGPA: 3.068
MCAT: 512
(The difference in the two cumulative GPAs is because UC Davis does not count courses that were failed towards the GPA if retaken)
ECs:
- Clinical Work Hours (Medical Scribe): 1000+ hours for 2 years
- Hospital Volunteer (Neuro Floor, Neuro ICU): 800 Hours for 2 years
-...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BigSuu Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Questions about transitioning to Optometry
Hello, I graduated with a bachelors in biomedical engineering but unfortunately I do not think I want to make a profession out of it.
I was considering transitioning to optometry but I wanted to ask for your thoughts.
I have taken 2 physics classes with lab, 1 molecular biology course with lab, 1 systems physiology with lab, 1 stats (tho for engineers), 3 calcs, 2 chem with lab, and orgo 1 with lab. I have a 3.32 GPA.
Can I transition from BME to pre optometry with these course credits? Is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: robitw Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
Community College or 4 Year College Thoughts
I just need some seconds thoughts on this. My post bac semester starts in one week. I'll be taking biology anatomy and physiology parts I & II organic chemistry I & II, and Physics I & II. I decided to take bio a&p because I noticed I missed questions repeatedly in this area while studying for the MCAT and while going over the syllabus for the course at my college, I feel it will help me with the content gaps I suffer from and reinforce some of the information I have from prior bio courses...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SapphireAster Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Biology Prerequisite
Filling out my secondary applications right now, and 3-4 of the schools I'm applying to specifically ask for 8 semester hours of "general biology". Given that I only have 4 credits from General Biology, despite having about a bajillion hours of genetics, microbio, biochem, environmental science, anatomy, and physiology, should I register for General Biology II this year to meet the prerequisites or should my other biology classes suffice? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Careful-Classroom Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
DAT Breakdown 24 AA 22 TS
Scores:
PAT: 22
QR: 25
RC: 27
Bio: 22
GC: 22
OC: 22
TS: 22
AA: 24
Background: I am a neuroscience and psychology major going into junior year. 3.97 GPA at a state school, and I have not taken biochem, anatomy, or physiology yet. Courses taken: microbiology, molecular biology, bio 1, bio lab, orgo 1, orgo 2, and orgo lab, gen chem 1, gen chem lab.
Materials Used:
1) DAT Booster: The BEST study tool. They have so many resources, and if you supplement the practice problems with...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: flashyportraits Tags: Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Source Type: forums
Why are anesthesiologists masters of physiology?
Clinical year med student here considering anesthesiology for a multitude of reasons. One of the things everyone says is that anesthesiologists are masters of physiology and understand it at a deeper level than most other physicians. I’m wondering why that’s the case? Lots of other specialties (internal medicine, ICU, etc) need to understand physiology for their job so what is it about anesthesiology that requires even deeper knowledge? Just curious as this is something I hear super commonly. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Maybedoc1 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
NBME “Shelf” (Pre-Clinical) and NBME CBSE Exam Prep
Hey guys, I’m currently an M2 attending a Caribbean Medical School. At the end of our basic sciences program, the school administers 3 NBME Subject/”Shelf” Exams (Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology). These 3 exams determine our eligibility to take the NBME CBSCE “COMP” exam which subsequently determines our eligibility to sit the USMLE Step 1.
As I understand it, not all schools administer these exams and as a result I’ve been hard pressed to find prep materials that are...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MDTrailblazer Tags: USMLE and COMLEX Source Type: forums
NBME “Shelf” (Pre-Clinical) and NBME CBSE Exam Prep
Hey guys, I’m currently an M2 attending a Caribbean Medical School. At the end of our basic sciences program, the school administers 3 NBME Subject/”Shelf” Exams (Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology). These 3 exams determine our eligibility to take the NBME CBSCE “COMP” exam which subsequently determines our eligibility to sit the USMLE Step 1.
As I understand it, not all schools administer these exams and as a result I’ve been hard pressed to find prep materials that are...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MDTrailblazer Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
