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MD Chances?..My Comeback
GPA Breakdown 1st Year: 0.83 ...... (Abysmal...I know) 2nd Year: 1.50 3rd Year: 3.92 4th Year: 3.95 5th Year (Completed this year): 4.0 MCAT: 35S BS: 13 PS: 11 VR: 11 WS: S First year was terrible, mostly due to family problems (parents getting seperated), although im sure they wouldnt take that as an extenuating circumstance. No excuse for second year...I just screwed up. I got suspended after my second year in 2009 for one year. I came back in 2010 continued with my 3rd year..I pulled myself together for my 3rd and 4th year. Studied my ass off for the mcat and did it in 3rd year summer. EC's: Vice president for ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ZOB Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Reapplying...Which 15 schools to choose?
Hey everyone. So I applied quite narrowly (CA only and the some big ones on the East Coast, yes you can point and laugh:( ) and am not too confident about getting into the only school I am waitlisted at after only being offered two interviews this season. I need some advice on where to apply this year. I know the three I absolutely will, but I need 12 more that encompass reach, mid, and safety schools. Preferably 4 of each category. I have a >36 mcat, >3.8 GPA, biochem major, multiple years of engineering and cancer research, ok clinical (yes, enough to know what medicine is about), pres of the chem club,highest hono...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 16, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cutsnipsew Tags: Allopathic School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums

UCLA RadOnc
Hi all, I'm wanting to do an Away Rotation at UCLA but I haven't found much info there with regards to Aways. Can anybody help out or chime in about them? Feel free to PM me about this topic if you prefer. Fingers crossed hoping somebody can help me out! Thanks :) (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 16, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kaleerkalut Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

USMLE Pathology question.
59 yr old, retired construction worker comes to the physician for periodic health checkup. No present complaints. He is healthy, exercises regularly, and has no history of smoking. He has a history of asbestos exposure during his job for >20yrs. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following malignancies is most likely to occur in this patient? a) bladder carcinoma b) bronchogenic carcinoma c) lymphoma d) malignant mesothelioma e) scrotal carcinoma I know the right answer, do you? :naughty: (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 11, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medpack87 Tags: Step I Source Type: forums

New Chair at Loyola
Apparently Bill Small will be the new chair at Loyola. Anyone have any thoughts on what this will do for Loyola....I'm assuming it can only be positive for Loyola. But Northwestern on the other hand....seems like literally everyone has left the department there. Small was the only big name there (since Mehta left)...perhaps more changes coming to that department? Always seemed odd to me that northwestern, which is traditionally a 'big-name' institution, had a such a weak/non-research oriented rad onc department. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 6, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BraggPeak Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

surviving complex congenital heart disease
The NEJM have just published a case series of 4 patients who survived complex congenital heart disease to go onto develop hepatocellular carcinoma. It makes me think that we need to be more vigilant in those adults who survive such complex operations in childhood. Do we need more specialists in grown-up congenital heart disease?sadian (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - May 4, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: sadian Source Type: forums

How i can fight with cancer ?
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - April 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Linda_S Tags: Cancer Source Type: forums

Can we prevent chemo related cardiac damage?
I think this study is very exciting- Enalapril and carvedilol for preventing chemotherapy-induced left ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with malignant hemopathies: The OVERCOME trial. J Am Coll Cardiol 2013; DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.02.072. Available here. In patients with haematological maligancies pretreatment with enalapril and carvedilol appears to ameliorate the reduction in LV ejection fractionBUT it is only a small study with a small change in EF so I guess we need a larger study but certainly appears promising!sadian (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - April 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: sadian Source Type: forums

back pain & leg issues
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - April 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: raeofsunshine Tags: Neurosurgery Source Type: forums

Do you tell patients there is a cancer risk with amiodarone?
The heart.org are carrying this story about the link with amiodarone and cancerhttp://www.theheart.org/article/1527417.do?utm_medium=email&utm_source=20130411_heartwire&utm_campaign=newsletterIt is made me think about my practice this morning- I don't mention this risk but I mention lots of others! Is the message here not to worry so much about individual risks but to think that given the plethora of risks with it that the use of amiodarone should be very carefully considered?sadian (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - April 12, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: sadian Source Type: forums

Dark spot in sinus cavity on MRI
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - April 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: marip1 Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: forums

another meaty story
we will all have seen the stories regarding meat in the news recently - this one is on a similar line! Some 10 year data from the EPIC study http://epic.iarc.fr/show that the risk of cardiovascular death and cancer are much higher in people who eat processed meats eg sauasage, bacon and ham. Another reason to aspire to a balanced largely vegeterian diet?sadian (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - March 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: sadian Source Type: forums

Position Available Saint Louis University Dermatology Clinical Research Fellowship
The Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology is accepting applications for a 2 year Research Fellowship starting July 1, 2013. The Department of Dermatology faculty members have extensive experience in conducting both industry sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies. The Research Fellow will join a research program composed of Dermatology faculty, a senior research fellow, and a clinical trial coordinator. Activities will include involvement in a variety of clinical trials and research projects. Ongoing and recent studies include clinical trials of cosmetic devices, psoriasis therapies, hyperh...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 25, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MKPDERM Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums

update in oncology
Any fast update about drugs and protocols in oncology besides uptodate or chemoregimen? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 25, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hemonco Tags: Hematology/Oncology Source Type: forums

Getting canned in your last year
PGY-4 in General Surgery. Transferred out of my sucky previous program just to come into a horribly malignant program in which basically everyone hated my guts. Planning to go on military active duty for a few years. My questions on this forum are... 1. How much does my horrible recommendation from this year, just one, matter 3-4 years from now? Especially if I am planning on changing specialty? 2. Is it worth a while to stick it through the rest of year, especially when I am sure I will continue to get horrible evaluations? i.e. "medical knowledge is at MS-3 level" Any thoughts on this will be appreciated. (...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 22, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: metabolite Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums

Test Prep Week (2/18-2/22) - Raffle items
Dear students, residents, fellows and attendings: SDN is hosting Test Prep Week (TPW) and there are a ton of giveaways! CMEList.com is raffling CME and board review products during the exhibition. To be entered into the raffle you must make a positive contribution and ask a question about the product you're interested in. At the end of the week, a randomly selected member will receive the prize. You can enter multiple raffles for multiple products. The CMEList.com products can be found at this link: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=862. Best of luck, Bacchus (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 19, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bacchus Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

Does anyone else hate the personification of Cancer in the media?
Forum: Society Posted By: Jacob :) Post Time: 18-02-2013 at 22:16 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - February 18, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Most depressing medical speciality
What do you think is the most depressing speciality in Medicine? By depressing I mean feeling that you can't do anything to help the patient and hence the feeling of uselessness prevails in the doctor! I think it must be oncology. What do you think? (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - February 14, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Maria87 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums

Applying to Multiple Specialties in Same Area/Hospital?
Because this is not a typical occurrence and not many people have asked about this in the past, I wanted to see what people think, preferably from current residents/fellows/attendings. I was recently accepted to the same schools as my fiancee and ultimately, our goal is to also stay together during residency/fellowship/life if this is possible. I have my own specific ambitions, but at the end of the day, I think it would make it easier on us to be as close as possible. Is it taboo to apply to different specialties at the same location or hospital? I obviously do not know what I want to specialize in, but I prefer medical o...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 13, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: backsideattack1 Tags: Pre-Medical Osteopathic [ DO ] Source Type: forums

help, am really confused..
i'm a 3rd year, LOVE basic science oncology research and just started exploring radiation oncology as a career option, I had a few questions how much day-to-day patient interaction is there? from my VERY limited experience, I've seen techs doing a lot of the work, I'm going to need to do more shadowing obviously but am curious.. it's a relatively new field so data may still be limiting, but any increases in radiation-induced cancer seen in radiation oncologists/techs? kind of paranoid about that... how competitive is the field? I have a Step 1 of 225-230. I know that will limit me to the lower tier programs but do I sti...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 11, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: oncology2000 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

RadOnc Job Market
Curious how senior residents (or people who know senior residents) are finding the job market this year...both private and academic. Any thoughts of how the market will change over the next few years? I would love to hear each of your thoughts/comments. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 1, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SKR Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

Re: Smoking and Health
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: Health-related Websites Source Type: forums

What disease i have
Hello friends, i am new to this forum and here is the problem i am having I am 30 years old male and i am it professional who sits infront of pc for atleast 10hours daily.For the past 3 years my feet started swelling and was turning bluish to blackish and i used to feel blood pressure in my feet and tingling sensation near my fingers and blood sometimes used to come out of the fingers skin.I didn't gave much importance to this as i thought at that time it was due to long time sitting in front of pc letting my legs hang.But things didnt improve..specially during cold weather my legs swell too much and if my feet...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 28, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sash007 Tags: Hematology/Oncology Source Type: forums

Cancer Research PhD Interview help
Forum: Postgraduate Posted By: ben1215 Post Time: 19-01-2013 at 11:36 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - January 19, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

PSF Questions
Hello there, I'm interested in applying to PSFs next year. I'm in the third year and I am deciding between medicine and path. I have just finished my medicine rotation and I have rotated for 3 weeks in my 2nd year through surg path and hemepath. I'll lay out my pros and cons for each below: Things I like about medicine: - I enjoy rounds, discussing and presenting patients and coming up with a plan. - I enjoy conferences. - I enjoy working with (most) patients, but there are times when it can get frustrating/depressing. Things I dislike: - All of the paperwork. - Somewhat of a malignant atmosphere in my opinion (this m...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 16, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr. Pepper Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums

Ethics concept: Incompetent let to die?
Consider this situation. A 50-year old with severe mental retardation (IQ 40) diagnosed with breast cancer. Her family members do not want the treatment for her. What do you do? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 10, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Old Style Nanny Tags: Step I Source Type: forums

Re: Radiation is harmful for baby?
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - January 7, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: General Health Discussion & Information Source Type: forums

Recent Ethical issues in the news
Hey guys, Thought it could be useful to all of us to get a discussion going on recent ethical issues in the news so we can really look at each topic from every angle and be better prepared to discuss it at interview. Firstly, what do you think about these topics: The Tony Nicklinson case about his fight for the right to end his own lifeSome Pharmacists in London recently found to be selling Valium and other prescription drugs to those without prescriptions in order to make profit (article here: BBC News - Pharmacists illegally sell Valium and morphine)The woman who died from lung cancer after being given (clinically hea...
Source: New Media Medicine - January 6, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: malteser_seren Tags: Medical School Interviews Source Type: forums

Arm lump
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - January 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: angelrobinson Tags: Cancer Source Type: forums

Choose your im residency!
You wish to become a hematologist-oncologist. You are looking for an IM residency that gives you a great deal of autonomy in terms of patient management but also has research opportunities. You can choose from any of the following programs. Which do you choose? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 5, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: majahops Tags: ERAS and the NRMP Match Source Type: forums

Re: smoking!!! please need huge advice
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - December 27, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: General Health Discussion & Information Source Type: forums

resigning after ACGME complaint!
I resigned 3 weeks ago from my malignant residency program in Chicago, I was miserable! we were doing 12-15 admission in one call for one resident. back in October i filed a concern to ACGME after taking a friend's advice!! " I wish I never listened to him" addressing the problems in the program. FYI a compliant was filed against the program last year for the same issues. Now I did talk to another PD before I resign to apply for a spot again to start again in July as a PGY1. I am planning to tell my new PD the whole story and what happened. I am just concerned that I will be labeled as a trouble maker and I am no...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 20, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tenderhearts29 Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums

Reading suggestions prior to fellowship start
Any suggestions on things that would be good to read prior to starting fellowship in July? I thought about getting a DeVita and leaving it on my desk unopened x 6 months. If any current or past fellows have books they read or wished they had read prior to first yr of fellowship I would appreciate it. I would plug this book: Mastering Communication with Seriously Ill Patients by Tony Back. This is a quick read and great review of giving bad news, being compassionate w sick pts. Written by a UDub oncologist. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0521706181 (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 19, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: opinionkitten Tags: Hematology/Oncology Source Type: forums

Cancer Research Grad' Scheme
Forum: Career sectors and Employment Posted By: DearLife Post Time: 17-12-2012 at 12:02 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - December 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

north face breast cancer jacket
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - December 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: Introduce Yourself Source Type: forums

Costly Cancer Therapy
Protons in the news... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...556030578.html At the least, the author should understand or fact check with physicians that protons are indeed a form of radiation... so the sub-title "Proton-Beam Treatment for Prostate Tumors No Better Than Radiation" is certainly misleading. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 15, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Seldon1985 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

what a-levels should i choose to become an oncologist?
Forum: A-Levels, ASs, A2s, VCEs Posted By: jannatul01 Post Time: 10-12-2012 at 20:09 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - December 10, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Pregnancy? Ectopic? Safe? Answer please!
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - December 3, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: 001ashley001 Tags: Women's Health Source Type: forums

Think I may have testicular cancer
Forum: Health Posted By: Anonymous Post Time: 29-11-2012 at 00:32 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - November 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

MD predicting my future
hello all, if anyone has time to read this, i'd really appreciate it. i recently switched to become a business management major, and using it to apply to medical school. it was a personal decision and because of the switch, i have tacked on another year of undergrad (which i don't mind) my current GPA is a 3.122 (made a D in calc1 and retook it and got an A, that basically set me to my lowest point) i have orgo 1 and 2 plus labs, and 6 more hours of upper level bio classes, as well as 8-10 more business classes left to take. i'm hoping to score A's in all of these classes in order to drastically improve my grades. i ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: elia22 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Taking DATs Sophomore-Junior Summer?
Hello everyone! I am currently a sophomore, and I am taking Physics I and Organic Chemistry I right now. I will be taking 2 upper level bio courses (Intro to Cancer and Essentials of CBN) and Orgo II next semester (I might take Physics II in the summer or in the fall of my Junior year) I took Gen. Chem I & II last year as a freshman, and I "AP'ed out" of Gen. Bio I & II. My school advisor (not pre-health advisor) told me that I should just go ahead and take the DATs over the summer, but I was wondering what everyone here thought about this :) I guess it makes sense, since I will have taken all the cla...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cheesecake1 Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums

Inapropriate interview questions - how to handle
I saw in a few program review posts that questions about family/upbringing were considered standard. This seems invasive, inapropriate, and irrelevant to me. So what if your family is Rockwellian or dysfunctional, if growing up was easy or rough. Sure, there is the stereotype that people interested in psychiatry are trying to diagnose themselves or their family, which may be true, but is this appropriate fodder for interview scenarios? Assuming someone has done their own personal work and is well adjusted and can be a good physician/psychiatrist, how is their past relevant for an interview? What are interviewers getting ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 23, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Neroli Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

child recurrent rib pain
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - November 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: jmugan Tags: Children's Health Source Type: forums

Careers after Cancer
Forum: Career sectors and Employment Posted By: /begin{username} Post Time: 18-11-2012 at 14:57 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - November 18, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Hofstra LIJ
Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone has any information about the quality of the program at Hofstra LIJ. I know they are a new program that just started with a few residents. How have people's experiences been with these new programs? I was told that your education as a resident often times come not from attendings but from senior residents. So in this sense, would not having an established succession of residents be problematic? Thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 16, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Member223232 Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

New textbook recommendations?
Any new textbooks you recommend for clinical knowledge? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 16, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lazers Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

Timing of Boards and Residency Length
hi all, looking for advice. So I'm a resident and ever since i started it has been terrible. program is good and we aren't abused but I've never been more depressed and hopeless about the future. Im too pot committed to leave now. I realize the grass is greener but if everything is really worse than this then I'm in trouble. I just have not been satisfied or interested in the work; we aren't supposed to be technicians but thats all it feels we are. none of our attendings seem happy or enthusiastic, very few of our residents seem so. Same with all the non-physician staff. Maybe its an academic thing? I feel stripped of my e...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 13, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: johnangles Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums

Testicular cancer?
Forum: Health Posted By: Anonymous Post Time: 10-11-2012 at 00:13 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - November 10, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

Re: How to quit smoking?
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - November 10, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: Ask for Help Source Type: forums