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Rejected after interviews, would really appreciate some advice
Hi everyone Apologies in advance for the long post! I would really appreciate some advice from applicants who have been unsuccessful at interview and have subsequently gone on to be offered a place, and anyone else who wants to share their experiences. A bit of background about me... I'm a 29 year old Maths graduate (2.1) and have been training as an actuary / pensions consultant for 5 and a half years. I gave up my job in May 2012 to concentrate on my application for 2013 entry. I got 715 average in the UKCAT and 59 average in the GAMSAT (61, 62, 57). I was subsequently interviewed at SGUL, Barts 5 year & Barts GEP...
Source: New Media Medicine - April 30, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cphillips89 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums

Unique Physician Opportunities in 8 Locations Throughout the US!
Mobile Doctors, one of the leading organizations specializing in house calls for geriatric and disabled patients, is seeking a doctor to provide at-home primary care. We are a rapidly growing organization that continues to expand each year with the ever-increasing demand for home care. Due to recent reforms in healthcare emphasizing primary and preventive care, joining our type of practice would put you right at the forefront of this shift. With Mobile Doctors, youll enjoy a different way to practice medicine that allows you to leave the confines of the office setting behind. Practice comprehensive patient care with tho...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 27, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mobiledoc Tags: Jobs and Help Wanted Board Source Type: forums

Md 36/3.49
MCAT: 36O (14-10-12) cGPA: 3.49 (hoping to break 3.5 this semester, upward trend from abysmal freshman year) sGPA: 3.46 (major in biomedical engineering) Clinical: paid ED medical scribe since freshman year, 1500+ hr charting, training, clinical research (~16 hr/week) Shadowing: other than ED, 16 hrs split between Geriatrics and Sports medicine Research: Submitted journal publication, submitted student journal publication, prospective publication this spring. x2 summer in lab (1 volunteer, 1 paid), x3 semesters volunteering in lab (same one). Engineering device design experience + competition award winner. Non-clinic: ser...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 7, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Body Habitus Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Psychiatric ward experience
Hello all, I have completed a couple of shadowing experiences in geriatrics and paediatrics but would very much like to shadow nurses or consultants at a psychiatric ward, as psychiatry is one of the specialities I am strongly considering post-med school. It has been hard to obtain experience thus far because of the risk factors inherent in these wards, but can anyone direct me to a centre that would be open to a mature student shadowing? I would be much obliged. Regards DS. (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - August 22, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr_Scully Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

Heart problems?
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Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - June 12, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Kristine Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: forums

Podiatry House Calls
Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone out there is making house calls as a podiatrist. I'm in an area with significant qualifying demographics and considering trying to reach out the several geriatric practices and PCMH as well as retirement communities. Pros, Cons, encouragement? Thanks for your input, SouthPod (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - June 1, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SouthPod Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums

My story as an Unemployed Pharmacist with Residency, experience, solid network
I have to start this post by saying to the moderators of student doctor network, please do not move this thread to the "job outlook" mega thread. The reasons I say this is when I searched unemployed pharmacist studentdoctor does not get great hits for this bc Google indexes a lot based upon title of the actual Thread. I am hoping my story can give some good insight into some things the profession is facing and the struggle I am facing. This is a serious post so please keep responses serious. I am also reaching out for any advice any member on these forums can offer. To start, I am a licensed pharmacist in 2 a...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 16, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: workinhard Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums

Geriatric psychiatry fellowship opportunity
I'm inquiring for a friend: If anyone is interested in a geriatric psychiatry and research fellowship in NYC for next year, please PM me. Had a recent dropout. Pay is $100+ due to grant money. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - March 20, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: topwise Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

MD Update and Need help with school selection. Thanks!
Hey guys, I want to update everything I've been doing up to this point and what I'll be doing once I'm in Israel. As of now I need to know if I should be applying for research somewhere or if I could just relax. I need help more so with my school list. It is a bit excessive. How can you determine how happy you'll be at a school if you've never actually lived, let alone, attended there?....Nonetheless, Thanks for the look. I would really appreciate your advice! Currently a Junior at a top 50 University (want to be anonymous)with 3.985 GPA==> dropped to 3.973/34RMCAT(13/9/12). OH resident Honors Program + Enrolled in 2 ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 21, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: vayntraubinator Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

MD Need some advice on what schools to apply to...
I will be done my BScH this May in Canada, and would like to apply to med schools in the States starting June. My stats: AMCAS scale cGPA = 3.925 My first and only MCAT = VR 8 PS 8 BS 10 = 26M ECs include: 3 years of volunteering at a geriatric care centre 2 years of volunteering at a local hospital 1 year of undergraduate thesis research project (following a MD) - will ultimately result in a publication A summer job at the Ministry of Government Services closely linked to the Ministry of Health - in which I learned alot about the health care systems Will also be starting a year of shadowing a physician at ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - March 31, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: soeulmate Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Dental school applicant transitioning into PA applicant, chances?
Neurosci B.S. undergrad gpa: 3.0, 1 year post bac gpa: 3.8, Medical Science M.S. gpa: 3.2 I was a dental school applicant that is now more interested in P.A than dentistry. I have over 700 hrs of various volunteering in hospitals, school's clinic, and a geriatric home. What are my chances of getting into any PA programs in California? What do I need to do to be a better applicant? What can I start doing immediately to improve my chances? I have solid letter of recs from science professors but none from any P.A or M.D. Well I have two letter of recs from DMD-MD (oral surgeons) but those were for dental schools. Wo...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 22, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BRONJ Tags: Clinicians [ RN / NP / PA ] Source Type: forums

Specific sub-specialty in Optometry(attn: Optom students or Current Optometrist)
Does anybody know what schools have emphasis on specific sub-specialties such as pediatric eyecare, geriatric eyecare, specialty contact lens, ocular disease or neuro-optometry? Pacific University says they teach a more general curriculum. But lets say I wana go to a school that emphasis more on ocular disease or Pediatric.....what schools provide that type of curriculum? Thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 9, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Moptometry Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums

Dental Monologue
This is just a little nonfiction piece I wrote after visiting the dental hygienist earlier today. Yes. Today. I should have brushed my teeth before I came. Everybody does that. I'm sure to the dentist, it's like cheating; but I don't think they mind. How could they, anyway? I could just say I've been chewing gum. No, my dentist knows me too well for me to get away with that. I don't chew gum. I never have. I'll eat uncooked foods, use my mouth as a tertiary hand, and even share a cigar with someone that smokes as if they have lips built for someone twice their ethnicity, but chewing on the same piece of rubber for thi...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 31, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gigantron Tags: All-Students Forum Source Type: forums

Residencies with predominantly night / 3rd shift hours?
I'm an MSIII who is leaning toward geriatrics, and as such will probably go for an IM, FP, or Psych residency. I cut my teeth in the healthcare world working at nursing homes and hospitals as a nurse's aide, and it was here that I discovered I'm at heart a creature of the night. I absolutely love working 3rd shift. My wife and I have settled in the greater NYC area, and this is where we intend to stay for the long run. We also plan on having a child as soon as I get my DO. Based on my previous experience working nights, I found it surprisingly amenable to a good home life. I woke up just when my wife was getting home fr...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 7, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: WanderingDave Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums