I can't see myself enjoying anything but EM. Is the job market *that* sketchy?
MS-4 taking a research year, so I've finished my clerkships but ERAS is a year away. My dream is EM in a big city with lots of uninsured people, lots of drug ODs, and lots of gun violence. I loved every minute of EM. I looked forward to every shift, and I felt satisfied after each one (it helped that I'm in one of the cities that I'd want to practice in). I also liked stroke consult on Neuro and the CRC on Psych, but that's because both had the ED's intensity. I also liked IP Peds, and I... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 21, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lynx zwo drei vier Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums

WAMC 518 MCAT 3.95cGPA 3.94sGPA
3.95cGPA and 3.94sGPA 518 129 | 132 | 129 | 128 IL South Asian (Pakistan) First generation college student Immigrated to the US at the age of 4 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Clinical Experience (Volunteer and Non-volunteer) 40 hours as a volunteer at a COVID Vaccine Center 25 hours at a free health clinic serving uninsured and underinsured Some shadowing work also included clinical experience and direct interactions... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 27, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AbeM Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

WAMC: Non-trad, low MCAT
PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE Still awaiting verification but self-calculated cGPA: 3.56 sGPA: 3.3 MCAT - 494 State of Residence - Grew up in TN. Strong ties to WA, MS. URM Ivy Nonvolunteer clinical - Est. 7000+. Volunteer Clinical - 300+ (VAMC, Community Clinics for uninsured/underserved) Unpublished research on health disparities and representation in medicine/academia Shadowed/worked with ortho surgeon as a medic, trauma surgeon for observation... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 20, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: LouieWilder Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

Bs/md
Hello All, I am an HS Jr and new in this community. Below are my Stats.Can someone suggest if this is strong to apply or go with the traditional route of Undergrad? My GPA seems weak to apply for BS/MD programs. 3.8 GPA Approx 1000 hrs of Research-3yrs 100 hrs of Volunteer work in an Uninsured clinic-1.5yrs 80 hrs of Volunteer work in Hospice care-1.5yrs 60hrs of Shadowing(Various disciplines)-1.5yrs Ran a Summer camp for 2 summers(approx 80 hrs) for Middle school Girls(To empower Girls in... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 31, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BSMDapplicant Tags: hSDN Source Type: forums

WAMC/School list - 3.82/3.75, 512, NC Resident, ORM
Hello! Here are my schools so far. Please let me know if I should remove any, or have any suggestion to add schools. Think I have too many at this point. My stats/EC's: NC Resident, ORM (Indian), Duke grad cGPA: 3.82 / sGPA: 3.75 / MCAT: 512 (129/124/128/131) for AMCAS Clinical experience: 700 hours as Medical assistant at local free health clinic for uninsured residents in rural area, 100 hours as a scribe at clinic in rural area, 100 hours as a COVID contact tracer for University... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 23, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chowchowlover Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

Someone pls help w/ disadvantaged portion
Can someone please tell me if the following is what the disadvantaged portion is supposed to be about? I am unsure if this will make me appear like a worse applicant? Should I make it more positive, and list the lessons I learned? My father's always been a compulsive alcoholic, gambler & abused my mother. My parents didn’t qualify for assistance, so my paternal grandmother raised me. As the son of refugees, I was the 1st to speak English & translated for my uninsured family's screenings at... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 8, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Biochemist3412 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums

Disadvantaged Essay?
Hey y'all I am having a bit of difficulty deciding if I should write a disadvantaged essay. Apologies if this is the wrong place! My living situation has greatly improved over the years and I am very grateful but did face some challenges during my childhood (up until middle school) that I would mainly focus on. My family was not well off and I did not have insurance as a child, which greatly affected my view of the doctor's office (and playing on the playground haha). Additionally, my... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FloatingAbyss Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums

Payor mix at top hospitals
Overall excellent. Most are 40-50%+ commercial. No wonder they can have nice lobbies and no wonder why they care about USNWR. Payer mix in the nation's top 20 hospitals Becker's calculated the payer mix within the nation's top ranked hospitals to determine the share of their patients covered under commercial plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, uninsured/bad debt, and charity care. www.beckerspayer.com Payer mix in the nation's top 20 hospitals​Jako...
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 7, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nimbus Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums

firm and insurance med
Thread Starter firm and insurance med Follow 1 hour ago 1 hour ago if you don't wan...
Source: The Student Room - March 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 320ma22 Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums

Ab 1400
Calcare is a M4A style single payor universal healthcare. Supported by 65% of Californians. We have a large proportion of indigent and uninsured patients. Would be nice if everyone is covered. Private insurance companies will oppose it. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.naswca.org/resource/resmgr/files/2021lld/AB-1400-fact-sheet.pdf (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nimbus Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums

Wamc 516 3.92 fl orm
Hi! If anyone could give me some feedback on my app/school list, that would be great, thanks! I'm planning on applying this upcoming May after graduation. I'm not sure what I will be doing for my gap year yet. Any suggestions? Stats cGPA & sGPA: 3.9X MCAT: 516 Undergrad: Neuro/Psych at T10 Clinical Volunteering 235 hours: clinic for underserved/uninsured people (very hands on, work up patient before provider sees them, chaperoning procedures, etc) 52 hours: Child Life... Read more (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 2, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Comprehensive-Sink85 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums

Commercially available lightboxes for SAD
For patients that have seasonal affective disorder and bad/no insurance, are there any quality, affordable 10k lumen light boxes that are commercially available that you would recommend? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 28, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: aim-agm Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

New Private Practice - How to build a referral network.
Hello everyone. Recently started my own private practice (cash only, no insurance). Wondering how others approached building a referral network in the community. Some obvious ideas include contacting therapists/doctors in the community. But I was wondering if others have more ideas? Do you think cold calling is better, or emails? Anyone willing to share their experience? Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 30, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: trixter888 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

intranasal ketamine charge
Hi, I had a question for anyone who uses ketamine treatment for patients... How do you guys charge for this service? (insurance or no insurance) It is quiet time extensive - as you are required to monitor patients for 120minutes. Would appreciate any feedback! thanks. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 11, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: greyrock Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

Six figure job with no student loans
Chipotle to hike wages, debut referral bonuses in attempt to hire 20,000 workers Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the current labor market is among the most challenging he's seen in his career in the restaurant industry. www.cnbc.com I'd much rather run a Chipotle store than a big 2 retail pharmacy. No insurance, no vaccinations, less drive-thru locations! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 11, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: grizzlesgrizzlies Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums