Does class rank matter if its ONLY preclinicals?
I go to a DO school in the East Coast. We only rank preclinical grades based on GPA I think, and clinicals do not count for rank.
Our professors were saying preclinical grades and class rank is as important as boards but.... (x) doubt.
This got me wondering, if we only rank preclinical, should I just focus on boards/research/extracurriculars and worry about not being bottom quartile only (i.e. just focus on being 3rd or 2nd quartile)? For example there is a lot of stuff on our micro and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: IcedCoffeeOnly Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
[URGENT] Buffalo vs Temple
Please share your thoughts, I have until Saturday to decide.
I am interested in ENT
Both schools are ranked P/F
Buffalo
Pros:
in-state tuition with 10k/year scholarship
Research opportunities
Location (only med school in Buffalo - less competition; loser to support system)
Cons:
Must take 2 shelf exams during the same week
Guinea pig for new curriculum (switch from 2 years to 1.5)
COA: $300k
Temple
Pros:
Students seem happy
great residencies for the ENT match
Cons...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: meowth85 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Where do people look for jobs?
Anywhere else besides linkedin, indeed, and state/federal job websites?
I am looking for forensic assessment work or inpatient. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bluecolourskies Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums
Lets say you received a biology degree with a very low GPA, what next?
Very low meaning in the 2.0 to 2.5 range. I graduated with a 2.4 GPA and about 160 credit hours due to retakes. It is going to take forever to pull that GPA up and quite frankly, I am just not going to do it.
Some of my friends were smart, after their first year of college they switched over to business where they were able to get above a 3.0 and now work as consultants in big cities. So many of them have jobs in media, business, consulting, and are living a life they love. All the while, I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Upwardtrendfornow Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Changing practices/relocation
Hi all,
I'm an anesthesia resident and know we have quite a bit of flexibility in picking up extra shifts, locums, moving, etc.
Just curious about how that works in ophtho. For example in pp, if you are working towards partnership or are a partner, and you decide to move. What happens to your "stake" and do you basically have to start over as a lowly associate at a new city? It seems most ophthos pick a location, stay there to build their practice and cruise into retirement.
I assume much...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: feel69 Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Are we able to apply to D ’Youville COM this cycle?
not seeing it pop up on aacomas (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr. Nevergiveup Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums
Pitt vs UCI
Hey everyone, stuck in an internal war between these two schools. I’m a SoCal resident so UCI is close to home, but I’m getting pushback on wanting to go to Pitt. I am interested in pursuing a surgical subspecialty, and have made the argument that “Pitt matches well nationwide” but my family is looking at match lists and sees that there is a paucity of West Coast matches.
On the other hand, UCI has no public match lists, but I believe they match primarily in west coast and adjacent states...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nbwaterman Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Is it worth to do extra schooling to apply to in state schools
I currently graduated from my university with a 3.7 cumulative, 3.6 science gpa and will have around 900 hours of veterinary experience as well around 1,000 hours of animal experience. I'm going to be applying for veterinary school this summer and then taking a gap year. I already have 6 schools that I will be applying to. However, I am 1 course short of being able to apply to UC davis which is an in state school and 2 courses from being able to apply to Western University. I don't think I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tobym Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
Volunteer positions requiring limited interaction
From past threads, interaction with those in need is what adcoms seem to look for in volunteer positions. Many of the opportunities near me aren't very interactive; duties require no - to very little - interaction with those in need. Given the limited interaction, should I stay away from these opportunities for my main, long-term volunteer position?
Soup kitchen - kitchen position involving solely making plates (distribution is facilitated by staff members)
Food delivery - food/grocery...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: comura Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Rush Medical College vs UAB
Hello, I have a few days to decide between UAB and Rush. I will be moving with my partner. I am not particularly set on a speciality but leaning towards surgery. I do want to match back in Florida.
Rush Medical College
Pros:
Chicago is an amazing city and is very exciting to me. My heart is leaning this way. Spent over 4 days there and I could see us living there.
I connect a lot more with the incoming class (more diverse & friendly)
Amazing public transport
Paid summer...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: atl96chix Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
What to look for in a prospective city to practice
What are some demographics that help determine whether a certain town or city would be good to practice dentistry? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: russ7272 Tags: Dental Students Source Type: forums
South Carolina Medical Schools
Hi Everyone! Does anyone know anything about USCSOM Columbia and USCSOM Greenville? any insight is appreciated. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medapplicant111 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
USC SOM Columbia vs USC SOM Greenville
I was accepted to USC SOM Columbia and USC SOM Greenville and can't decide which medical school to attend. Does anyone have any insight/pros and cons? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medapplicant111 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
HPAC missed appointments
Hey guys, I made a general advising appointment with my HPAC advisor and I missed the meeting. This happened once before in February too and I apologized for both times. Do y'all think that she will put this in her letter? I had my question answered already and forgot to cancel my meeting, but it was just a general advising meeting and not anything deadline specific. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: marshmallow1220 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Emory vs Mount Sinai
Beyond thrilled about these choices but pretty torn!
Emory Pros:
- fell in love with the school culture and ~vibes~ during second look, really kind and cool students, already feel like i have friends
- extremely collaborative
- received the Woodruff scholarship (covers full tuition + 3k per year stipend; does not cover full COA)
- lots of time for Step 1 dedicated which ppl use to take vacation lol
Emory Cons:
- far from support system. my partner’s family is in the NE. my partner wants to...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: biscuit28 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
