Drexel vs Virginia tech
Title. I’ve been accepted at VT, and im interviewing with Drexel this coming week. Absolutely not trying to count my chickens before they hatch, but just curious about the general consensus on the two schools. I like Drexel’s location, and the larger class size, but am concerned about their main teaching hospital closing, and rumors of “disorganized rotations and clinical years” Any current students at either institution, please add your pros/cons of your schools! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 25, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dr.donkey Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
Virginia Tech vs IU
I would like to preface by saying I would love to attend the medical school that will give me the greatest opportunities for pursuing a competitive residency in the future since I am relatively undecided on a specialty.
Virginia Tech
Pros
Roughly 56K cheaper just including tuition and fees over 4 years
Integrated research time. Heavy emphasis on research.
NBME exams. No in-house exams.
M1/M2 and shelf exams in M3 years are all P/F (pass/fail). However, there is an...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 25, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: effectedtag Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
Is yield protection actually a thing for high-stat (3.9+/520+) applicants?
I went to an info session for Virginia Tech earlier, and I loved the school and am heavily considering applying. However, I'm at a 3.9/521 (3.95 sGPA), so I'm worried they'll yield-protect me to save interview spots.
Is this something I should be worried about? If so, should I reach out to them to convey my genuine interest in attending.
FWIW: I am a first-gen, underprivileged White (North African) male from CA who was a CC transfer. I have a decent amount of research already (~1000-ish...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 23, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BigBoi4545 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
NYITCOM-Jonesboro vs VCOM-VA
NYITCOM-Jonesboro
Pros:
Delta Care-a-van
Near Memphis
Scholarship
Close to home (MO)
Research at Arkansas State
Cons:
Arkansas
Still expensive compared to VCOM even with scholarship
Satellite campus
VCOM-VA
Pros:
Cheaper
Know someone there
Research at Virginia Tech
Cons:
No established free clinic
1-3 exams per week
Help please!!! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 17, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: serotonin2 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School (2021-2022) Source Type: forums
2021-2022 Virginia Tech Carilion
Thank you to @burrito-consumer for sharing this year's questions!
2021-2022 Virginia Tech Carilion Secondary Essay Prompts: (600 words each)
A. Tell us about constructive criticism you have received, or a personal challenge you have experienced, that you found particularly impactful. Please describe how that experience has advanced your development as a future physician thought leader.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wysdoc Tags: 2021-2022 Allopathic School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
Virginia Tech (~60% Scholarship) vs UCLA (Geffen)
This may seem like a silly thread to post but I am having a hard time with this decision. For reference, I am from the southwest/currently live in CA. However, I don't necessarily have a desire to match here.
Virginia Tech
Pros
130k scholarship + low COL
Very supportive admin
P/F all four years
Seem to match pretty well considering their rank?
I like their curriculum set up (and special studies week which is essentially a week off after each block)...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 22, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: queenbeee Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
2020-2021 Virginia Tech
Please tag a pre-allo moderator when the secondary prompt is posted.
Good luck to everyone applying!
Interview Feedback: Virginia Tech
Secondary Prompts 2020-2021:
1) Tell us about constructive criticism you have received, or a personal challenge you have experienced, that you found particularly impactful. Please describe how that experience has advanced your development as a...
2020-2021 Virginia Tech (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 13, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TheDataKing Tags: 2020-2021 Allopathic School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
WAMC / Advice for OOS Schools
Hey guys! I'm really curious to see if anyone has any advice for an OOS applicant. I'm wondering what the statistics are for OOS applicants admitted to some of the schools that I'm applying to. Thanks for the help in advance!
Date of submission: 6/16/2020
Overall GPA: 3.85
Science GPA: 3.85
DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA22, PAT24, QR21, RC24, BIO23, GC20, OC20, TS21
State of Residence: VA
Undergrad Attended: Virginia Tech
Major: Biological Sciences - Biomedical...
WAMC / Advice for OOS Schools (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 22, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: alexa1998 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Dental Source Type: forums
2019-2020 Virginia Tech
Please tag a pre-allo moderator when the second prompt is posted.
Good luck to everyone applying!
Interview Feedback: Virginia Tech (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 4, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PapaGuava Tags: 2019-2020 Allopathic School Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
2018-2019 Virginia Tech Carilion
Space reserved for prompt.
Please post the essays or lack thereof (in addition to word or character counts) in this thread and tag one of the pre-allo mods (WedgeDawg, Ismet, Lucca, or gyngyn) so we can update the OP.
Good luck to everyone applying!
Interview Feedback: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 11, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gyngyn Tags: 2018-2019 Allopathic School Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
Virginia Tech (Carilion) vs VCU
Hey, I am absolutely torn between these two schools.
VTC Pros
-Small (42) class size, which I love and generally prefer to a larger class
-Strong, close knit community with true P/F, very non competitive vibe
-Nice, affordable living options
-Roanoke is beautiful, in the middle of the mountains
-Lots of opportunities for mentorship and faculty interaction
-Admin seems to care a lot about students
-Ample research opportunities (I’m not a prolific researcher by any means though;...
Virginia Tech (Carilion) vs VCU (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anotherone1 Source Type: forums
NYMC vs Virginia Tech (VTC)
Hi everyone, I'm very fortunate to have been accepted to two schools this cycle. I'm hoping to get some feedback on whether I'm making the right decision or whether I should reconsider. I'm from Cali and I have to go OOS but hope to return for residency.
Virginia Tech Carilion
Pros
-- Small class size (42) - stronger chance to get close to faculty/make connections
-- Research integrated into curriculum and strong research program
-- Good match list (100% match rate)...
NYMC vs Virginia Tech (VTC) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 9timesover Source Type: forums
Temple vs Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC)
Temple
Pros
More established/ older program
Online recorded lectures
Lectures are not mandatory
Cons
P/F with internal ranking
Area around Temple is unsafe so couldn't stay there late
Not sure if I feel comfortable driving in Philly lol
Virginia Tech Carilion
Pros
Small class size (great for LOR etc.)
True pass/fail
More time for Step 1 study
Give time off for research in curriculum so you won't have to...
Temple vs Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 10, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: beijingband Source Type: forums
Potentially changing course of life - advice?
Good evening to all- I apologize ahead of time for the long thread,
I am a current final-semester senior (graduating early) at Virginia Tech who has been planning for the past 2 years to pursue the PA profession. I am already fully applied to about 6 programs, and am awaiting responses for admissions to summer 2018 programs. That being said, I changed the entire course of my undergraduate preparation to appeal to PA programs, (took the GRE, specific A/P courses, wracked up PCE hours, etc.)....
Potentially changing course of life - advice? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 5, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mmchick Source Type: forums
Admissions Advice for the "Imperfect" DPT Candidate
Hello Everyone:
Wherever and whenever you end up reading this, I hope this message finds you well. I'm a current second year student at the University of Pittsburgh that simply wanted to take a second to share. I'll try and keep the personal details to a minimum. My goal is to spread a positive message, not share my own personal story.
I'm 26. I completed my undergrad at Virginia Tech. And I can safely say that my undergraduate GPA is hands-down, by far, the worst of my 57 peers. I...
Admissions Advice for the "Imperfect" DPT Candidate (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 28, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PT_Strong Source Type: forums
