Delaying a Cycle to Pursue a Research Opportunity
Hi everyone,
I'm struggling with a career decision. I am being offered the opportunity to work on a clinical-translational stem cell project with an expert physician in the field. I am only mentioning the type of research as my long-term interest has always been to pursue stem cell / regenerative medicine. I did basic stem cell research in undergrad and found a genuine passion for it -- I love doing this kind of work. I will be working alongside several fellows and have a great networking...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 31, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NeuroRed Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
WAMC/School List Help: CA, 4.0, 521, ORM
Hello,
Applying MD/PhD this cycle. Religious studies major. Interested in immunoncology, immunology, or stem cell research.
GPA: 4.0 (cGPA and sGPA)
MCAT: 521
Residence: CA
Race: ORM
Undergrad Institution: mid-tier school
Clinical experience: 200 hour volunteering
Research experience and productivity: 2 upcoming first-author review papers (submitting it a third time), 4 co-authors in papers, 1 co-author clinical...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: CaliResident Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
MD/PhD Questions: Stem Cell / Regenerative Medicine
Hello everyone,
I'm considering pursuing an MD/PhD in order to study Stem Cell / Regenerative Medicine. I was wondering if the community could help me out with a few questions:
1) Which programs / schools would you recommend for this field of study?
2) I am nearing publication, which may not be accepted by the time I submit my primary application. How should I address this in my application?
3) Are there any particular specialties that seem more...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NeuroRed Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Probable Reapplicant: application/school list advice
No IIs, 13 pre-II Rs so I am getting ready to reapply.
1. sGPA around 3.58 (took 16 units of college calculus in high school and got Bs) cGPA 3.64
2. MCAT is 510 (128,125,127,130). My first MCAT was 504 (124, 129, 124, 127)
3. State of residence is Southern California
4. URM (Filipino)
5. Went to a state school for undergrad, full ride merit scholarship
6. Clinical Volunteer- 160hrs volunteering for student run clinic in Tijuana and UCSD hospital
7. Research- 3000 hrs of basic stem cell...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: windanseacat Tags: Re-Applicants Source Type: forums
Do failed MILD, Vertiflex, and Minuteman count as FBSS in SCS Algorithm?
What about failed Intracept and Intra-discal stem cells too? Do these count as "failures" worthy of proceeding with SCS especially if the patient is already on opioids? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Regenexx
Pain peeps - can someone give me a non-biased review/view on Regenexx? I take it they are stem cells. Is this the Centeno company?
Can someone give me a non-political, objective review of this and how it works? Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 18, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Iamnew2 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
UNC v UMich v Vanderbilt
Hi everyone! I currently having a hard time making a decision between three schools.
Important factors to me are ample research opportunities in my area (stem cell bio), support from MSTP leadership, good student outcomes, and living environment/cost of living.
University of Michigan
Pros
- Lots of research in my area
- Top Internal Med residency program
- Strong Match List
-Curriculum seems more flexible with quizzes
-One full year of rotations prior to starting Phd
Cons
-Expensive...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 28, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: alphahelix654 Tags: Physician Scientists Source Type: forums
MSTP: Help me Decide - Baylor vs Mayo vs UCSD
Hey everyone, I've been very fortunate to have options for some fantastic programs and have narrowed it down to 3 with their own strengths and cons as they relate to my interests:
Career Goal: Lead my own original investigations at an academic institution and clinical practice 1 or 2 days out of the week. Industry is a possibility.
My research interests: Regenerative and Stem Cell Sciences... Strong desire for which program will provide the most opportunity
Baylor
+...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 24, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MedApp100001 Tags: Physician Scientists Source Type: forums
Do we need to know "science" for our interviews?
I see a lot of interview questions on SDN mention stem cells? Our we expected to have some background knowledge on science topics. Cause I know very little about stem cells for example, besides some come from lab-created fertilzed eggs which causes controversy. But if I am hit with any more detail, I'll be stumped. Are there some science topics I should be looking up? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: erenyeager Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Pursuing Regenerative Medicine as a Physician-Scientist
Hey all,
I'm extremely interested in pursuing a physician-scientist approach towards regenerative medicine, and I want to get an education that specializes me in this broad research field -- with particular interest in regenerative cardiology and neurology. There are obviously other reasons for my wanting to become a physician, instead of just getting a Ph.D, but those details are irrelevant for my questions. I have a research background with cardiac stem cells.
1) Would it be worth my...
Pursuing Regenerative Medicine as a Physician-Scientist (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 26, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: NeuroRed Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Fellowships heavy on orthobiologics?
Hey, I’m looking to apply this cycle. Just trying to find programs that have good training in advanced procedures including stem cells,Tenex, prp, fluoro exposure and maybe some lumbar spinal injections. Anyone know of any specific programs? Thanks in advance. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Reboa Tags: Sports Medicine Source Type: forums
NYT: Stem Cell Treatments Flourish Despite Evidence
Stem Cell Treatments Flourish With Little Evidence That They Work
The F.D.A. has taken an industry-friendly approach toward companies using unproven cell cocktails to treat people desperate for relief from aging or damaged joints.
www.nytimes.com
"At a clinic in Des Moines, her blood was drawn and spun in a centrifuge to extract platelets, the cells involved in clotting. A day later, a doctor injected so-called platelet-rich plasma into the sore spots in her joints. The fact that the procedure was covered heavily swayed her to try Regenexx. â€...
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 16, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Re: Patients with severe wet AMD regain vision after stem cell treatment
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Source: BMJ Comments - March 26, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
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Source: The Student Room - November 26, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lalliboo Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Wanting to do clinical work with a Ph.D
I'm currently working toward a PhD in stem cell and cancer biology. I've worked in a hospital for almost a decade, and although I absolutely adore my research, it's really setting in that I'm going to miss having patient contact. I know I can do clinical trials once I have enough experience, but is there anything more I can do with a PhD that will directly involve me with patient care? I don't want to go to medical school, but I would love to work with a team of physicians to help treat...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 7, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Czarnowski Source Type: forums
