Veteran seeking advice/feedback on application chances
Hello everyone,
I've lurked for a while looking for insight into my chances of getting into med school but finally decided to make a post so I could get feedback and advice based on my personal info.
Background: 26 y/o male,not URM. 8 years of service (active and reserves) in the Army as a combat medic and one deployment to Afghanistan. Bachelors in Psychology, 3.4 GPA from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Current WI resident. Soon to go back to school to take med school pre-req...
Veteran seeking advice/feedback on application chances (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 14, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Badgermedic Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
2019-2020 University of Wisconsin
Please tag a pre-allo moderator when the second prompt is posted.
Good luck to everyone applying!
Interview Feedback: University of Wisconsin (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 30, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PapaGuava Tags: 2019-2020 Allopathic School Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
School List Advice - Reapplicant
Looking for some feedback on my school list! (Primary has already been verified)
Stats: GPA - 3.76, MCAT - 518, research throughout undergrad and 2 years after graduating, 1 pub (not first-author), a few posters
Last cycle: interviewed at 4 schools and waitlisted at all of them (Mt. Sinai, UCI, Case, UTSW)
Research interests: neurodegeneration, aging
School list:
UCSF
WashU
UPitt
UChicago
Vanderbilt
UMich
Mt. Sinai
UCSD
Baylor
UNC
Emory
Case Western
UTSW
UVA
University of Wisconsin
OHSU...
School List Advice - Reapplicant (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 29, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cavesnakess Tags: Physician Scientists Source Type: forums
ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance
Hello, 4th year at University of Wisconsin here. I’m wondering if anyone else is externing with ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (formerly known as Humane Alliance) in Asheville, NC. I’ll be there from June 23-July 5 and it would be awesome to know at least someone before arriving. Any former externs have tips on how to make the most of this experience, or things you wish you had known? Any and all info is appreciated. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 1, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SoonToBeDVM25 Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
University of Wisconsin-Madison vs. Weill Cornell
Cornell
Pros
- Incredible clinical affiliations, research opportunity, prestige
- Upper East Side New York City, I feel like it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to live in NYC
- People were incredible, talented, and diverse
- 6 month dedicated research time
- loved the student community, like a family, small class size
Cons
- 87k/year
- Higher COL
- no car
Wisconsin
Pros
- cheaper col
- 45k/year
- a great school
cons
- larger class
- not NYC
- closer to family
I really like...
University of Wisconsin-Madison vs. Weill Cornell (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 12, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 8ludog Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
2018-2019 University of Wisconsin
For MSTP:
Please describe the research that you would like to do as an MSTP student at the University of Wisconsin to prepare you for a career as a researcher and leader in medicine. This may include specific scientists, laboratories, facilities or programs. (Limit response to 500 words.)
For all:
Optional Essay
The Admissions Committee takes many factors into consideration when reviewing your application. A successful applicant is frequently one who communicates what makes...
2018-2019 University of Wisconsin (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 3, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gyngyn Tags: 2018-2019 Allopathic School Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
Clerkships in M2..??
I'm currently researching medical schools and will be applying this summer. I've come across a few med schools that seem to start clerkships in spring of M2 year instead of the traditional fall of M3. So far the ones I've seen are (maybe??) the University of Wisconsin Madison and the University of Iowa.
Personally, I put very high value on clinical learning because there's only so much you can learn from textbooks. So my question is: would these schools be rushing the "book-learning" phase...
Clerkships in M2..?? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 16, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sherlock_obsessed_m & m Source Type: forums
OHSU vs University of Wisconsin, Madison
I am from the west coast and LOVE Portland, but Madison is great and both schools seem to offer similar opportunities in eduction, residency opportunities and research. I like the students more at OHSU but there was nothing wrong with the students at Wisconsin.
The thing holding me back from OHSU is the OOS tuition, 62K vs 42K at Wisconsin.... Also, thinking about winter in Wisconsin does not bring joy to my heart.
I am feeling stuck and nervous about the big cost difference, but feel more...
OHSU vs University of Wisconsin, Madison (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 15, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: goatsandnutella Source Type: forums
MCW ($70K) vs University of Wisconsin ($200K) vs Pitt ($320K)
I am having so much trouble choosing between these schools that it is keeping me awake at night. I am not sure if I am interested in an academic career, but I am interested in competitive specialties like derm, optho, ortho, ENT, etc. and would like to keep these doors wide open. Ultimately I would love to run my own practice along with entrepreneurial endeavors, and hope to become an exceptional clinician. (+) or (-) indicate a definite pro or con of the choice, while (?) indicates...
MCW ($70K) vs University of Wisconsin ($200K) vs Pitt ($320K) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 28, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: OWO Source Type: forums
Midwest OT/OTD Schools Info, Stats, Acceptances
Open Board for those who have applied or have additional information about some of the program in the Midwest! I would love to talk with others who have applied or are considering applying to any of the listed schools (or others!!).
University of Minnesota
St. Kate's / St. Catherine
St. Scholastica
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Carroll University
University of South Dakota...
Midwest OT/OTD Schools Info, Stats, Acceptances (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 6, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: rehabjunkie Source Type: forums
University of Wisconsin-Madison C/0 2022 (entering fall 2018) Applicants
For those who interviewed in Jan., did y'all hear anything back? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 5, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MQQ Source Type: forums
Anyone have any insight on these residency programs?
Since scutwork.com is very outdated and not updated, want to know if there were any current residents (or recent grads) of the programs below to shed some insight. Currently making my rank list and these programs I'm not too sure how to rank.
University of Wisconsin
UPMC
Baylor Dallas vs UTSW
University of Colorado
I know UTSW and UPMC are the big name programs, but I really liked the smaller program feel of Wisconsin and Baylor Dallas. Wisconsin's facilities were extremely nice and I want...
Anyone have any insight on these residency programs? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 5, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: whyisitnotmarchyet Source Type: forums
What are my chances? Weak ECs and IA
Year in School: Graduated last December
State of Residence: Maryland
Undergrad: Not a top tier school
I sent out my secondaries this week
Schools I am Applied To:
- NYMC
- Tufts
- GWU
- WVU
- Penn State
- UMD (Top Choice)
- Arizona (Tuscon)
- Georgetown
- Iowa
- Drexel
- VCU
- Temple
- Vermont
- Oakland
- OSU
- Louisville
- Thomas Jefferson
- University of Wisconsin
- EVMS
- Wake Forest
- Albany
- Indiana
- Miami (haven't received secondary yet)
- Kentucky...
What are my chances? Weak ECs and IA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 8, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TUforMD Source Type: forums
I am stressing. What are my chances with this IA on my record.
Year in School: Graduated last December
State of Residence: Maryland
Undergrad: Not a top tier school
I sent out my secondaries this week
Schools I am Applied To:
- NYMC
- Tufts
- GWU
- WVU
- Penn State
- UMD (Top Choice)
- Arizona (Tuscon)
- Georgetown
- Iowa
- Drexel
- VCU
- Temple
- Vermont
- Oakland
- OSU
- Louisville
- Thomas Jefferson
- University of Wisconsin
- EVMS
- Wake Forest
- Albany
- Indiana
- Miami (haven't received secondary yet)
- Kentucky...
I am stressing. What are my chances with this IA on my record. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 8, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TUforMD Source Type: forums
UW-SVM- Applications C/O 2022
Hey y'all,
Who else is applying this cycle to University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine this cycle? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 29, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TopGun86 Source Type: forums
