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MD & DO 27 MCAT, 3.61 CGPA, 3.55 SGPA. How does my list look?
27(10/8/9) MCAT, 3.61 CGPA, 3.55 SGPA, asian ethnicity, go to top 50 public school Other stuff Recs-alright, nothing spectacular PS-alright I guess EC- -Deans list x3 -Honors college -Volunteer leadership (1 summer) -Neurosurgery research (1 semester) -Tutoring (1 semester) -Hospital volunteering (2 years) -Morgue shadowing (twice) -Orthopedic shadowing (1 summer) -AMSA member -part time job (1 semester) -Advising tutor (1 semester) -Wrestling club (1 semester) -Research publication coming -Dog shelter volunteering (2 yrs) In state (MD) -Rosalind Franklin -Rush -Loyola -UIC Out of state (MD) -Boston University -...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 11, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eyebrowdoc Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Winged Scapula
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - April 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: karungguni Tags: Neurology Source Type: forums

Need help interpreting MRI
Conclusion: There are disc protrusion at L4-L5 and L5-S1. At L5-S1 the disc touches the traversing S1 nerve roots bilatterly. Please correlate for S1 radiculopathy. Flexion/Extension Xray Findings: There is mild wedging of the T10-T11 vertebral bodies with accentuation of the throacic kyphosis at that level. There is disc space narrowing at L5-S1. What does this all mean and how is it treated? Is there hope that I could have less pain? Also when I looked up the wedging of my thoracic discs all I could find was info about compression/wedge fractures. Is my disc fractured or was it at some point? How is that treated? I a...
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - April 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mags0131 Tags: Muscles and Bones Source Type: forums

Shadowing Question
I currently have about 100 hours in the OR. Most of which are in neuro, then orthopaedics and general. I am quite fond of neurosurgery. I know the surgeon thinks highly of me, and I will probably get a spectacular LOR. I have some options: 1) A hand surgeon 2) A friend's dad -eye surgeon 3) Heart surgeon- I met him in the OR one day. 4) Friend's dad- OB/GYN Should I stay in neuro or get some experience in more fields? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 28, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HopefulSlav Tags: Pre-Medical Allopathic [ MD ] Source Type: forums

DO Chances for next cycle?
Biology major, Chemistry minor sGPA and cGPA: 3.8 MCAT: 28 O (balanced scores) EC's: ~150 hours volunteering at a surgical waiting desk Will have ~50 hours volunteering in an ER Around 20 hours of shadowing Orthopedic surgeons (one MD and two DO's) Other than that, a member of various honors societies and played some intramural sports. No research. Any feedback/ideas for things I could do to better my chances would be much appreciated! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mnkymn Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Walk In Clinic Plainfield
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - February 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: General Discussion for Doctors Source Type: forums

Post 2015 DO chances
It's difficult for DOs to match in ACGME ortho residencies. However, in 2015 both AOA and ACGME are merging. What is the outlook for DOs trying to match? Should DOs take both comlex and usmle? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr Dazzle Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums

Mini Podiatric Med School April 20, 2013 @ BUSPM
Program Announcement: Mini Podiatric Medical School at Barry University Location: Center for Community Health and Minority Medicine, 320 NW 115th Street, Miami, Florida 33168 To raise awareness of the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and to encourage students to consider a career in podiatry, Barry Universitys School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is hosting its third Mini Podiatric Medical School on April 20, 2013 from 1 to 5 P.M. This program consist of 1 1/4 hours of lecture followed by a 15 minute break, then 2 hours of hands on experience concluding with a ½ hour talk on admissions to podiatry schools. ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 28, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: naperpeds Tags: Pre-Podiatry Students Source Type: forums

Pain and Rehab opportunity Ann Arbor, MI
Pain Management opportunity Ann Arbor, Mi Two new job openings for Physiatrists in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. Group of four Physiatrists is looking for one general PMR, and/or one Interventional PMR. The generalist would focus on outpatient rehab, musculoskeletal, emg, and inpatient consults. Hopitalists on duty do most of the work, and there is No Call! Currently the practice is booked out 9 weeks for patients so they need help asap. You would be busy from day one. They work out of a brand new hospital with state of the art facilities. The pain physician would spend 50% of their time doing procedures, and the rest d...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medstaffmatters Tags: Pain Management Positions Source Type: forums

Physiatry opportunity Ann Arbor, MI
General Rehab and/ or Pain Management opportunity Ann Arbor, Mi Two new job openings for Physiatrists in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. Group of four Physiatrists is looking for one general PMR, and/or one Interventional PMR. The generalist would focus on outpatient rehab, musculoskeletal, emg, and inpatient consults. Hopitalists on duty do most of the work, and there is No Call! Currently the practice is booked out 9 weeks for patients so they need help asap. You would be busy from day one. They work out of a brand new hospital with state of the art facilities. The pain physician would spend 50% of their time doing proce...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medstaffmatters Tags: Jobs and Help Wanted Board Source Type: forums

Family Medicine opportunity on the Chesapeake Bay
Excellent quality of life and great practice opportunity for Family Medicine physician on the Chesapeake Bay! The Group is a not-for-profit multi-specialty group affiliated with a General Hospital. The group consist of 5 family practice offices, 1 pediatric office, 1 General Surgery office and 1 Gyn office. Offices are staffed with 7 family practice physicians, 1 pediatrician, 1 gynecologist, 2 General Surgeons and nurse practitioners. Offices are fully staffed with nursing and administrative personnel. The Practice is staffed with 2 physicians. Telephone call is 1 in 7. Hours 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. T...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 12, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medstaffmatters Tags: Jobs and Help Wanted Board Source Type: forums

scheduling an audition rotation during my vacation month in 4th yr
Hey Guys, I am a DO student interested in Orthopaedic Surgery. I get a vacation month in 4th year and was thinking of scheduling an audition rotation during that month. I am concerned that my school probably doesnt cover my malpractice insurance during that month. Does anybody have any insight as to how I can make this possible? Has anybody scheduled an away rotation during their vacation month? if so how did you approach your school administrators? What did you tell them? Thank you (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DoctorV Tags: Clinical Rotations Source Type: forums

Shadowing a Surgeon
I just shadowed an Orthopedic surgeon today and during the shadow, I had some etiquette questions arise. For starters: The surgeon was nice however he was very quiet. When he talked to me, it was hard to hear the whole time. It was probably because his back was to me, he had a mask on, i was three feet behind him and they were playing music. Would it be appropriate or would it be rude to ask him to speak up because I cannot hear him. Furthermore, the surgeon and his staff in the OR were chit-chatting a lot about random stuff as they worked. They started talking about the Lord of the Rings trilogy (which I had watched the...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 27, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Yonah Tags: Internship Source Type: forums

residency in uk
Hello everyone! I'm a 5th medical student in Nigeria. I want to do my residency in orthopaedic surgery in the uk after my MBBS. Pls I need your advice;what exams I'm I going to write,what are the prerequisites.............. Pls enlighten me. Thanks in advance. (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - December 23, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dimmy Tags: Site News Source Type: forums

tib/fib compound fracture
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - December 13, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: kyleball87 Tags: Muscles and Bones Source Type: forums

Knee Pain/Loose knees
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - November 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: breezyleigh Tags: Pain Source Type: forums

Future Complications from Car Accident?
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - October 30, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Artico Tags: Muscles and Bones Source Type: forums

pediatrics or orthopedics speciality training
Forum: Medical Schools Posted By: luppi24 Post Time: 18-10-2012 at 09:53 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - October 18, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

RSM Events
Is anyone going? anyone a member? is it worth joining? October 2012 19 October Wessex Region - Bristol Sports medicine - more of what you wanted to know but never dared to ask 26 - 28 October Students Academic Meeting EuWHO: World Health Organisation simulation youth initiative November 2012 9 November Students Academic Meeting Specialty Careers Fair 2012 13 November Public Engagement Global Health Alerts: Investing in global infectious disease research - trends and inequities December 2012 10 December Public Engagement The RSM Christmas Lecture 15 December Young Fellows Academic Meeting Opportunitie...
Source: New Media Medicine - October 14, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eversmith Tags: Royal Society of Medicine Source Type: forums

Test Question
20 year old female with recent history of bone fractures and elevated levels of calcium in blood, diagnosis? A) Osteogenesis Imperfecta B) Hypersecretion of PTH C) Hypersecretion of Calcitronin D) Vitamin D deficiency B, right? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 12, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: collar Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums

Few questions about podiatry
I've recently become very interested in podiatry and have been reading through the "true stories from podiatric residency" thread. I noticed a lot of stories about getting called to the er to respond to foot traumas; things like gsw's and fractures. These things are very cool to me and one of the reasons I think I would enjoy the work. However, those type of things seem to overlap a lot with orthopedic surgeons. What factors decide if podiatry or ortho get called to foot trauma? Is it possible/common to work in a hospital where these injuries are always left to ortho? There seems to be an overlap in other areas...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 10, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anon4895 Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums

double post
Sorry (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 8, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bballslife2 Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums

Re: What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
Discussion)
Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - October 8, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: Diseases & Conditions Source Type: forums

arthritis
Hi, I'm currently doing a presentation on arthritis (noon operative treatment, surgical indications/knee replacement). Does anyone have ant good sites or images or even info? I'm having a hard time finding info on these specific topic. Thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 4, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: the prodogy Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums

Need an Urgent Advice
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - September 18, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: tusharrajput Tags: Forum Help Source Type: forums

Chance Me: Midwestern AZ SMP
I will be applying to Midwestern AZ SMP program December-ish for a seat in the class starting 2013... Am I competitive GPA-wise I have called them a couple of times to see how they calculate their GPA and I have gotten different answers. I am curious as to grade forgiveness and how they divide GPAs (example AACOMAS vs AMCAS or something entirely different). I know each SMP has their own way of doing it, any insight on it would definitely be appreciated! I guess I can be considered a non-trad. I graduate from a private CA university with a BA in sociology (after taking a sharp turn away from pursuing nursing). I graduat...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 14, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: docnunes Tags: Postbaccalaureate Programs Source Type: forums

A Master Class in Orthopaedics
I hope this doesn't get deleted as I don't believe I am breaching any rules. Warrington Hospital are putting on a free one day course for all students and junior doctors interested in Orthopaedics on Saturday 22nd of this month (september) at the Halton Hospital site. It will be ran by Orthopaedic, anaesthetic and radiology consultants as well as trainees. For more information please either post here or find us on facebook. Whilst future courses may cost money this one is being ran free and offered to anyone who registers. I hope forum readers will find this useful. Attached Thumbnails (Sou...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 5, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: IntrotoOrtho Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: forums

Suggestions for Graduate Courses?
Hi All, Apologies for this thread, but i'm considering where to apply and where I will stand the best chances and thought I'd ask for some suggestions. My Background: 2.1 MSci Natural Sciences (UCL) - it's a middling 2.1 though, as had some extenuating circumstances in my final year, and degree percentage overall isn't amazing. HCA @ Kings College Hospital - currently working in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Max Fax, and have worked at Royal Free Hospital and UCH as well - total hospital based experience 6-9 months cumulatively. UKCAT: VR 700, QR 770, AR 680, DA 710 Was also RAF Cadet Flight Sergeant, UCL Academic Affai...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 5, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DaBouze Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums

Need some perspective from others in the proces
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some perspective, and really just some thoughts / encouragement / reality checks / etc. This is long - I just wanted to get all of this down and out there. Hopefully some of you can relate and will share your own stories/thoughts. I'm enroute to apply to medical school next summer and am continually plagued by anxiety relating to whether or not the life I could have in med school / residency / after is the kind of life I want to have. Some facts about my situation: I'm 28, male, finishing up my post-bac this academic year. I was all liberal-arts undergrad, 3.7 GPA. My pre reqs so far (incl...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 5, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TheNewGuy8 Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums

Telluride ED Elective
Hi everyone. We run a great elective in Telluride, Colorado for senior level Emergency Medicine residents. It generally runs for one month but in rare cases we can squeeze people in for two weeks. It is generally pretty competitive to get in but this year I have had someone cancel on our December slot. This is a great time to be in Telluride. We have the World Cup snowboarding event here, which you get to be a course side doctor on. Christmas is very busy with lots of orthopedic injuries and reductions. We do all our own sedations, reductions etc. as there is no specialty backup and it is one of the few EDs in the country ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TrideMD Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums

Specialty acceptance rates?!
So, I was just perusing my "Getting Through Dental School" book provided by ASDA here at UConn. I was flipping through the pages and could not help but notice some pretty shocking numbers (below). What I am wondering is are these acceptance rates per applicant or per application? For example, is this to say that 3520 people applied to an endodontics program and only 205 (5.8%) were accepted OR, is this to say that 3520 applications were submitted and 205 applications were accepted? I am hoping it is the later since it seems that most people just spray and pray with 15+ applications. Any input on this? Thanks in a...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - August 30, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bereno Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums

Which one would you choose?
Hello everyone, I've been lucky to secure two full time jobs recently, however I am confused which one to go for. I understand that ultimately it will be my choice, but thought a little input from others wouldn't hurt. Job 1: Trainee Clinical Support Worker in Theatre/Orthopaedics Pros: Direct care, checking vital signs, performing and recording blood glucose levels, urine testing - Midstream Specimen, 24Hr collection, Ileu Conduit Urine, Dip-Stick. Working towards an NVQ level II in Healthcare support. Cons: Less pay; I'd be paying almost all of it in childcare, no specific shift pattern, a bit of a journey from hom...
Source: New Media Medicine - August 27, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chickenlittle Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums

Specialty Choice (NSG vs PRS vs Ortho vs ENT)
Hi all, I have been reading on countless threads within studentdoctor but never posted anything and I think it's time to ask the question that has been constantly on my mind for the past 2-3 years with my first post! I apologize beforehand for the extremely loooooonng post, and I understand that this makes it hard for anyone to read it, but I hope that someone will help out :) I guess this post could also function as a personal point of view for people in the same dilemma as me... I have just graduated from a European medical school and I am about to start my residency (most likely in Switzerland). However, I cannot deci...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - August 15, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: typhon Tags: Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties Source Type: forums

Set of HYMS textbooks for sale - reduced!!
I am looking to sell the books I used for the preclinical years at HYMS. These books got me some great preclinical exam results and I want them to work for someone else now. I am based in York and can get the books to you at the uni when you arrive. Books are: Tortora latest edition (THE book for year one) Kumar and Clarke clincal medicine Epstein clinical examination third edition (Most popular examination book at HYMS) Baynes Medical Biochemistry Waller Medical Pharmacology Crash course Pathology Langmans embryology Oxford handbook of psychiatry Weaters functional histology Guyton medical physiology Medical pharmacolog...
Source: New Media Medicine - July 25, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Netti2 Tags: Hull York Medical School Source Type: forums

Any Budding Surgeons Joining Sheffield in September?
Just wanted to let you know about Sheffield Surgical Society, or SurgSoc! I'm Becca, ex-NMM forumer and Publicity Officer for SurgSoc. So it's my job to let you know that we're here and what we're doing, as well as keeping out social networking pages up to date with courses, competitions and opportunities you might be interested in. That's as well as telling you about our fantastic... Specialty talks - "What is it like to do Cardio-thoracic?" "How the hell do I get into Plastics?" or simply looking at gory pictures at the Trauma & Orthopaedics talk... Clinical skills - If you start attending in f...
Source: New Media Medicine - July 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BB89 Tags: Sheffield Medical School Source Type: forums

Diary of a twenty-something medic
I've been wanting to write a blog for a looooooooong time now, but have never really got around to it. I've been a member of NMM for quite a few years now, (I joined way back in 2008...) and I want to blog about what being a medic in Birmingham is like! But first, a little about me. I am a medical student at Birmingham who has just started his fourth year! I have just completed a year out for an intercalation (in which I recieved a first, yay me!) and I am now about five weeks in and doing my first, and last rotation in ENT surgery. A lot of change has happened with the medical school's curriculum this year, as a result o...
Source: New Media Medicine - July 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: waveygravey Tags: Weblogs Source Type: forums

2nd Opinion
Discussion Boards)
Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - June 7, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: carlaschoeman Tags: Neurology Source Type: forums

2011-2012 : TUFTS vs. NYMC
Hey guys -- this may not be AS obvious as it seems. Clearly tufts has a better reputation but the RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH. tuition is ridiculous. When it comes down to it, a medical school education from either school can get me where I want to be - which is orthopedic surgery. either way i'd have to do well. what do you guys think about one over the other? boston vs. ny too (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - June 7, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bubbleboy123 Tags: Allopathic 2011-2012 School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums

MD Where to Apply? Ohio - 3.928 cGPA, 3.939 sGPA, 33Q
Ohio resident Asian Female Major: Genetics Minor: Music Stats cGPA: 3.928 sGPA: 3.939 MCAT: 33Q (11, 11, 11 Q) Clinical activities: -International Service Learning Trip (Medical Team) to Mexico (70 hours) -Nursing Assistant (Full time for one summer) Shadowing: -GI specialist (12 hours), pediatric cardiologist (12 hours), orthopedic surgeon (12 hours) and pediatric ER (24 hours) Research: -4 years of research, 4 poster presentations, 3 abstract publications -senior thesis (highest honors; 3 awards) -peer research advisor for one year -summer research internship -poster judge for high school research Nonclinical volunteer ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - June 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: coffeesnob Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

MD Chances and School List
Major: Psychology: Natural Science Focus (basically my schools version of neuroscience) Minor Biology cGPA: 3.55 sGPA 3.61 MCAT 34M IL resident, non URM Already graduated, working as a research assistant at U of Chicago during the year off. Research: 1800+ hours I am the senior researcher and lab manager at a malaria lab on campus. First author on 2 papers (one submitted and another in prep for submission, but we have all the data), second author on 2 papers (one submitted and another in review) 3rd author or lower on several others that are in prep for submission or have been submitted. Also trained many lab members, des...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 27, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PlumBob Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

MD Chances for top schools coming from ivy league undergrad
Hey all, just wondering my chances for schools across the board, from some top tier all the way to my state school. GPA: 3.88 science GPA: 3.91 MCAT: 34R (14 PS, 9 VR, 11 BS) Top 5 Ivy League school Major: Biology NJ Resident, Male, not a URM Extracurriculars: Research - 2 years at two labs, one for anesthesia and one for skin cancer research (bench lab research). One abstract and 2 poster presentations Clinical Experience - 6 years as a volunteer EMT-B (at home and school), Hospital volunteering in the ER, volunteer at homeless health clinic, shadowing orthopedic surgeon and primary care doctor. Leadership - Cofounder...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ballplayer Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Ophthalmology vs. Orthopedic Surgery Match
Still trying to understand this: So Ophtho has a much earlier match around January with lists having to be completed by then. If you match in the early match, are you stuck in Ophtho? For example, two fields that I find quite similar are orthopedic hand and ophtho (love fine surgery). What if you wanted mostly optho but may a shot at some higher orthos? Is that even possible? I know people apply to a few different somewhat specialties such as PM&R and Ortho. Is it possible to apply to both Optho and Ortho? Thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 4, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: USCTrojan11 Tags: Allopathic Source Type: forums

Applying as a psychology graduate and the chances?
hi there! i am in desperate need for help, i graduate next year from my psychology degree and wish to apply for medicine, been thinking about it for the last 2 years! i'm predicted a high 2:1 or first class honours and in my first year i did a module with biomed students studying chemistry and biochemistry of life. i have pretty bad a levels, and average gcses's.. the universities i am thinking of applying to are kings college, barts (queen mary), st georges and warwick. do you guys think i will have a chance? i do have 2+ years work experience working as a healthcare assistant- 6 month full time before i started u...
Source: New Media Medicine - May 3, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dina161 Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums

Spiral fractured tib fib mystery question!!
Sprial fracture on distal tib & fractured fib 3 in. above the ankle. Broken on Jan. 1st full leg cast above the knee for 4 weeks. Dr. Said healing looked good put patient in below knee cast for 4 weeks. Returned on the 29 th of Feb, Dr said wasn't healing referred patient to county for surgery recommendation after recasting to above the knee for the next 8 weeks. At recent check up Dr. Said xrays didn't show any improvement come back in 3 weeks for a CT Scan to see if there is any bridging of the bones , removed the cast, and placed the patient in a boot. Want to know what would be causing the bone to not heal prope...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: danaP Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums

What's the diagnosis?
Hi ortho folks. I have a patient and I can't figure out what the next best step would be. Can you offer your insight, please? 26 y/o female with hypermobile joints presents with severe knee pain and swelling and inability to ambulate for 3 days somewhat relieved with ibuprofen and icepacks. There was no obvious trigger - the knee just "locked" when she was at her desk. What should I recommend? MRI? PT? She isn't opposed to surgery if it will help. Something is definitely abnormal though. Thank you! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - May 1, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GladifImakeit Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums

Specialising
I'm hoping to start a 4yr fast track course at Notts in Sept 2012. There is no opportunity to intercalate, therefore would that disadvantage me from specialising in something like Orthopaedics? Would steps do you think I would need to take to make my app. stand out after the foundation yrs? (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - April 30, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: carlhoper22 Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: forums

Can a D.O. be an orthopedic surgeon
Can a D.O become an ortho surgeon, or only M.D. can??? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - April 28, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Fuarky Tags: Orthopaedic Surgery Source Type: forums

Austin Texas - part time PA or NP
Part time PA/NP needed in Austin Texas - 24 hrs a week with potential to grow to 32hrs/wk (full time equivalent) in a busy orthopedic group. You will be working with one of the physiatrists in the group seeing mostly spine patients - outpatient clinics. pm for more info. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - April 27, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: axm397 Tags: Jobs and Help Wanted Board Source Type: forums

DO cuGPA 3.35, sGPA 3.46
Hey there. Hold on to your seat tight, these stats might blow you away :rolleyes: After this semester I will be working with an AACOMAS cuGPA of 3.35 and a sGPA of 3.46, with no MCAT score until June. As far as ECs go: 400 Volunteer Hours in ER setting over 1 year 80 Hours Shadowing Experience between Orthopedic Surgeon & Dermatopathologist Pre-Medical Society Treasurer 1 year 1 Year Undergraduate Research with Microvascular Endothelial Cells and Focal Adhesion Kinase, with name mentioned in publication My major is Cell and Molecular Biology, which has been a very course intensive major. The reason I switched fro...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - April 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pathologyDO Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Midlevel autonomy
Okay, I'm not trying to be bitter but this year has been my first real interaction with PAs and NPs since where I trained for residency didn't have many (none that I worked with) and I would really like some clarification on a few points. Also, before you continue, I encourage you to glance over this article if you have not already read it: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/02/he...tioners&st=cse Okay, so I really REALLY think that this whole concept of midlevel providers is progressing to an unhealthy extent for several reasons. I am open to the notion that I do not know all of the facts, and that is what I would like ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - April 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: RyanR634 Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums