"Any other comments" essays
I am considering using this space to explain why some of my coursework has been taken at CCs and online.
The only college that accepted post-bacc students within two hour's drive was a local college with a limited course list because I lived in a rural area and they focus on trades. I took most of my lower level science classes here in person, but unfortunately was forced to take Physics 2 online because the main physics professor quit and moved to another university like a week before the...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Nontrad_FL_LGBT Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
New attending advice thread
I've been on these forums since I was a junior in undergrad. Tomorrow I start my first day as an attending fresh out of residency and it's kinda surreal. I will be rural hospital employed, only podiatrist for about 60 miles or so in all directions. Any advice or words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. I know I am well trained, confident, and have a lot of tools in my toolbox to help my patients. However, I still can't help but feel nervous for this new start. Thank you all for your help and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sweatshirt Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
MPH vs DIY Post Bacc?
I've recently been accepted to a 2 yr MPH program and have been battling on whether I should do it or not. Some background: graduated in 2022, cgpa 3.39 sgpa 3.1 (major upward trend), urm, 495 mcat. Planning to retake the mcat in january. I think I would love to do the MPH program since I am very passionate about rural health but I know this is not going to make up for my low stats. I live near a university and I was thinking about taking some high level science courses to boost my gpa. Do I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kenzmed Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
WAMC/School List, 3.4cGPA, 3.0sGPA, 505 MCAT, ORM
Hello everyone, I am new to SDN but will be applying in the coming cycle to DO schools.
(low SES/very rural)
1. GPA: 3.4cGPA, 3.0 sGPA
2. MCAT: 505, (127/125/126/128)
3. State of residence: North Carolina
4. Ethnicity: White
5. Undergraduate Institution or category: Public School (UNC System)
6. Clinical experience: 1000hrs as a hospital transporter, 300hrs CNA
7. Shadowing experience: 100hrs split between internist MD and FM DO
8...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Wannabedrrrrrrr Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Job prospects for rural general surgery?
As I consider my future career prospects, I am very interested in general surgery. There are certain scholarships available for med students who agree to later practice in rural communities, which I am very open to, but I would like to learn more about the job prospects for general surgery in rural areas. Is it difficult to find a position in one's community of choice (obviously this may depend on the state)? How do salaries and work-life balance, or lack thereof, compare? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: fd25 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Wife probably going to make a C in post bacc. Don't know what to do.
I've posted several times over the last few years seeking advice for my wife. We've followed it closely, and she has been crushing it...until today. It feels like it's all crashing down, and I don't know what to do now.
She finished her undergrad with 2.5 sGPA. She was in a tough living environment, had long commutes from her rural home, 3 jobs, 1st gen of a Mexican immigrant, etc. She made Ds in 4 classes: both Ochems, physiology, and Calc.
Last summer she started her post bacc by...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: premedBF Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
1st time applicant; high GPA
Hi! My name is Sarah and I’m from a small rural town in Southwest Virginia (very close to the TN border). I currently attend Emory & Henry College, a small liberal arts college in Virginia. I’m a first-time applicant and am applying to VA-MD, UT, NCSU, CSU, Auburn, Penn, Cornell, UGA, Florida, and Mississippi State. I really want to pursue equine general practice and return to a rural area.
Cumulative GPA: 3.87
Science GPA- ????
Last 45- 3.72
Degrees Achieved- N/A yet, will have my B.S...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: skwalt Tags: What are my Chances? WAMC Veterinary Source Type: forums
WAMC: ORM, 3.96 GPA, 518 mcat Montana resident
3.96 GPA
518 MCAT (128/128/131/131) this was a retake from a 508
Montana resident so I don't have a whole lot in terms of in state schools besides the WWAMI program, very rural background, FAP approved.
ORM
No name small rural college
670 hours as a CNA in the hospital, lots to talk about in essays here. 1076 hours as an MA and projected out another 2,000
760 hours of research in a inorganic chemistry lab with two poster presentations, no pubs
130 hours of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Devboy Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
WAMC + School list: 3.79, 508
3.77 sGPA; 3.79 cGPA
508 (127/127/126/128)
Virginia (strong ties to Tennessee, West VA)
White male; rural hometown
Large public land-grant school
Clinical experience:
CNA (3 summers inbetween college; 1100 hours total working in a skilled-nursing and long-term care; talked extensively about this in PS and 2's)
ED scribe (6 months of employment at time of submission; 750 hours currently and 2250 projected throughout gap year)
Hospice volunteer (3.5 years; 300 hours + 150...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: OChemIsntFun Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
anesthesia salary rockies
Can you please comment on a fair (not amazing, not terrible) salary would be for an MD anesthesiologist in rural Rocky mountains (2.2hrs from Denver) would be?
If anyone has recent MGMA numbers, that would also be very helpful.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bedrock Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Notes/Wisdom for P1 and P4 classes
Just thought I would throw this in here after having a chat with my staff rph today...
some advice for P1s and P4s should they come by....
P1--get out if you want to do retail, its not worth it if you are at P1. get out if you do not have a growth mindset that can rake you in 200k salary pretty quickly after graduation (industry,california, director,DM)
P4--you are desperately needed in the workforce for many rural areas, retail and hospital. The pay you can negotiate has never been better...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: quickpic007 Tags: Job Market Source Type: forums
WAMC: ORM, cGPA 3.71, sGPA 3.5, chem major, rural area , 499 MCAT with june 24 score otw
Hi everyone,
Due to an unfortunate transcript issue, AMCAS received my transcript yesterday (...via mail) and so hopefully they'll start verifying me soon. I know it's late and with my mcat i'm worried. I got a 499 on the May 26 (124/126/124/125), but studied alot more esp psych and retook June 24, scores coming July 25. I am applying to like 25 DO schools and 37 MD schools. My FL average from retake was 504 so I'm hoping for improvement. I am from a very rural area of southeast Michigan...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 9, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lovemydog Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
WAMC & School List Help: cGPA 3.88, sGPA 3.83, MCAT 512
1. cGPA: 3.88 sGPA:3.83
2. 512 (128/125/129/130)
3. TN Resident (rural), strong ties to CA (lived there for half my life) and AL
4. First generation asian male
5. T20 undergrad (private), 1 gap year
6. ED scribe in rural community (1000 hours), ED triage volunteer (300 hours), free clinic volunteer (250 hours), pharmacist assistant at VA medical center (300 hours). certifications: emergency medical responder, bls
7. 2000 hours clinical derm research. 2 local abstract presentations, 1...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: user589345739408 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
research and rural medicine?
Hi SDN! Applying to multiple rural track programs for med school right now and had a few quick questions--are there any opportunities to combine research with a career in rural medicine? I grew up & went to college in rural areas, so I'd really love to have a future career where I can address disparities in rural healthcare. However, a big part of my resume is research-centered (using AI/telehealth/big data to improve care for underserved communities)--I don't know if I should de-emphasize...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: xjkai Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
research and rural med?
Hi SDN! Applying to multiple rural track programs for med school right now and had a few quick questions--are there any opportunities to combine research with a career in rural medicine? I grew up & went to college in rural areas, so I'd really love to have a future career where I can address disparities in rural healthcare. However, a big part of my resume is research-centered (using AI/telehealth/big data to improve care for underserved communities)--I don't know if I should de-emphasize...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: xjkai Tags: Rural & Underserved Communities Source Type: forums
