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Step 3 Exam & Prep Experience
As we all await the match day, I thought I would share with you my recent step 3 exam experience. My results arrived today and I score higher than I initially expected. Ill start with the exam structure. As you all know, Step 3 exam is a 2-day exam. The first day is made up of 7 1hr blocks of inpatient and outpatient clinical questions while the next day is made of 4 45mins blocks of inpatient and outpatient clinical questions plus 12 Clinical Case Simulations.
The first day, was a typical Step 2 CK exam! The only difference was that the questions tended to be longer and the questions were divided into inpatient and ou...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 27, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dustydoc87 Tags: Step III Source Type: forums
Start Dates
Hi, Does anyone know the start dates of UCLA, Stanford, or Seattle Children's for residency orientation?
I am having trouble finding it on the website? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 27, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ganesha123 Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
MD 30 mcat, 3.83 gpa
January 2013 MCAT taker so now I can do one of these! Hoorah.
Biology and English Major, Minors in Math and Chemistry
GPA: 3.83
sGPA: 3.77
MCAT: 30 (10's across the board)
By the time I apply this semester, I will have the following under my belt...
Worked as a biology and english tutor for 1 semester and 1 summer (consecutive)
Presidential Scholar at my university (full ride, merit scholarship - I'm just counting it as an "award")
Research: 1 semester (which will continue into the summer and my senior year)
Volunteer at Children's Hospital: 1 semester (I'll be doing this for a full year)
President of school ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 26, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: screamingpumpki Tags: What Are My Chances? 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: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
DO/DO close to home vs MD/DO across the country
My fiancee and I are having a hard time deciding whether or not to relocate across the country for medical school.
We are both from N. California. We have both been accepted to Touro-CA (DO), while I have been accepted to Florida International University (MD) and she has been accepted to Nova Southeastern (DO). While I realize we are very fortunate to have any acceptances at all, this decision is nervewracking!
While Touro is probably in the lower quartiles of DO schools, FIU is only graduating their first class this year, costs about 100k/yr for an OOS student (though my parents will foot most of this bill), has prosec...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 18, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lifschitz Tags: Pre-Medical Allopathic [ MD ] Source Type: forums
Boston programs
Long time lurker!
Currently trying to make my ROL. I definitely want to be in Boston as my wife has a job here and can't move.
I think Tufts is a less strong program and so I'll be putting it at number 3 although there were things I liked on interview day.
I don't know how to rank MGHfC and BCRP. They're clearly very different but both appeal in different ways. I want to end up in academic pulmonology and I'd see myself wanting to do fellowship at one of the big academic centers. Pros and cons for residency ROL:
MGHfC: Very friendly and seemed supportive. Big emphasis on training strong general pediatricians. Very few ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 11, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pediatricantobe Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Psych to pediatrics
I discovered that I liked psychiatry relatively late last year which came as a surprise because I had been devoted to doing pediatrics all through med school. I decided to apply to psychiatry and have interviewed at some great programs. However, after doing more electives this year, I've realized that I should have applied to pedi. I still enjoy psych but pedi is a better fit and I think it will make me happier in the long run. So my dilemma is what to do about match. I feel somewhat bad that if I rank I am taking a spot from someone who would stay in the program. I approached my pedi advisor about SOAPing and they have st...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 10, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: arrell87 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
MD great trend bad first semester
So... how do these stats look?
35 MCAT
3.5 sGPA
3.75 All Other GPA
3.62 cumulative GPA
Was a Senator of our school's Student Senate for 3 semesters
Part of Pre Professional Medical Society, GlobeMed, American Medical Student Association, and Circle K (service org) for the past 3 years as an undergrad
Have been researching for the past 3 years. Researched under the Chief of Pediatric Neurology at the Medical School and got published there my freshman and sophomore years, researched under a doctor through the chemistry department - got published there, researched under another guy at the med school too
50 hours of shado...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 10, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mettawp Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
More COMLEX PE Questions
A few miscellaneous questions for those who have taken the test, or just know more about it than I do:
-when do you wash your hands- before you shake, or before the physical exam? or both?
-could there be pediatric cases, patient accompanied by family member, or phone interviews?
-for the plan, you write diagnostic workups along with pain control, medication, omm, follow-up appts etc...right? (I've been reading the USMLE book that ONLY lists diagnostic tests, so just want to be sure)
-any recommendations on where to eat near the residence inn and is traffic bad getting from airport to residence inn/testing center?
...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 9, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FlyingShamu Tags: Step II Source Type: forums
Necessary to have F1 Paeds rotation to get into Paediatric Specialty Training?
How important is it to get an F1 placement in Paeds to be successful in getting into Paediatric Specialty Training later? There are very few positions offered in my first choice deanery that have Paeds rotations.
I am wondering if it would be beneficial to rank F1 positions with Paeds rotations high, even if they are in places I would dread going to.
Also, what should I do once I'm in F1 to enhance my chances if I do not get a Paeds rotation?
Thanks! (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - February 5, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: EmmaM Tags: Medical Specialties & Careers Advice Source Type: forums
Necessary to have F1 Paeds rotation to get into Paediatric Specialty Training?
Is an F1 Paeds placement essential for success in getting into Paediatric Specialty?
How important is it to get an F1 placement in Paeds to be successful in getting into Paediatric Specialty Training later? There are very few positions offered in my first choice deanery that have Paeds rotations.
I am wondering if it would be beneficial to rank F1 positions with Paeds rotations high, even if they are in places I would dread going to.
Also, what should I do once I'm in F1 to enhance my chances if I do not get a Paeds rotation?
Thanks! (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - February 5, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: EmmaM Tags: Paediatrics Source Type: forums
Is an F1 Paeds placement essential for success in getting into Paediatric Specialty?
How important is it to get an F1 placement in Paeds to be successful in getting into Paediatric Specialty Training later? There are very few positions offered in my first choice deanery that have Paeds rotations.
I am wondering if it would be beneficial to rank F1 positions with Paeds rotations high, even if they are in places I would dread going to.
Also, what should I do once I'm in F1 to enhance my chances if I do not get a Paeds rotation?
Thanks! (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - February 5, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: EmmaM Tags: Specialty Training Source Type: forums
Interprofessional Education
All: I am currently working on my Masters in Medical Sciences with a Pediatric Sports Medicine emphasis. This question has come up in one of my classes as the NATA continues to explore this idea. I just wanted to get your thoughts as well...
Do your PT programs integrate classes with other health professions? With athletic training students? With physician assistant students? With nursing students? With medical students? ETC
Is this beneficial? Is it harmful? What are your thoughts? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: atstudent Tags: Physical Therapy Source Type: forums
MD & DO low GPA, good ECs/experience
-cGPA: 3.38, sGPA 2.75--no MCAT as of yet, current semester's GPA was 3.78
-volunteered throughout undergrad at a free clinic every Saturday for 3-4 hours serving under and uninsured patients also coordinate service and secured a grant for the clinic
-shadowing: intensive care unit 20 hours, pediatric ER 40 hours, primary care clinic 10 hours, respiratory and allergist specialist 5 hours
-no research
-volunteered as Hispanic clinic service coordinator (1 yr), at a local crisis nursery (30 hrs/yr), started school club to raise awareness regarding Hispanic immigrant issues, executive board position with school's pre-health h...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 2, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mokf14 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
medstudy videos?
anyone ever use the medstudy videos for peds board review? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 1, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bhop Tags: Pediatrics 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
Step 2 Advice for DO
Hey everyone,
I know this topic has been covered in various areas over the past, but each situation is different. I'm looking for advice on whether or not I should take USMLE Step 2 CK. I took step 1 and got a 226 and 540 on COMLEX. I will be looking to apply to mostly MD pediatric residencies in the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, NY), because of few DO residencies and wanted to know if I should invest the money and just take Step 2. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 21, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: danaling12 Tags: Step II Source Type: forums
Doctor Groups Back Obama's Gun Policies
Interestingly for podiatry, the MMWR reported that >30% of all gun-related injuries are to the leg/foot, which climbs to 48% when looking at unintentional injuries.
Several doctors' organizations have come out supporting the President's policies to reduce gun violence.
Doc groups back Obama plan on guns
By Andis Robeznieks, Modern Healthcare
Posted: January 18, 2013 - 12:15 pm ET
Physician groups applauded President Barack Obama's plan to reduce gun violence. In particular, enthusiasm was expressed for plans to boost mental health funding, ending a freeze on gun violence research and clarifying that the Patient Prot...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 19, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diabeticfootdr Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians 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
My mediocre stats. What are my chances and where? Thanks.
I don't normally like to publicize my stats or any personal information. But I've seen a lot of these and they seem to have a lot of positive and informative feedback.
Graduated CSU
Overall GPA: 3.25
PreReqs GPA: 3.5(?)
GRE: 149V, 151Q Writing: 4.5
Add. Info: 60+ hours at hand therapy clinics + 16 hours at OT pediatrics clinic
Been working as a behavioral therapist since April 2012.
My stats aren't strong and I want to know which programs are willing to accept me. :(
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thank you & Happy Holidays. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 27, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: otsa Tags: Occupational Therapy [ O.T.D ] Source Type: forums
DO Career opportunities, as seen from a concerned parent's perspective
Hello all,
These are a few questions my dad, have put forth regarding DO physicians. Can anyone help me out?
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From an engineering perspective: if you want to get a job in Google, generally people coming from very good schools/great qualifications are going to be hired. Theres always going to be a small % of people who dont have top brand name educations, but most of the population comes from top schools.
UCLA is UCLA, UCSF is UCSF and Duke is Duke. As such, the top hospitals (think Stanford Hospital) dont hire DOs. Basically, these top hospitals say that DO physicians are not quality physicians. What are you...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DefiantDoctor Tags: Pre-Medical Osteopathic [ DO ] Source Type: forums
How competitive am I for PEDS? What "tier" programs should I be applying to?
Hi!
I have seen a lot of varied opinions regarding the competitiveness of candidates applying for a residency in pediatrics. So I decided to just get straight to the point, post my stats, and ask what "tier" of programs I seem to be competitive for. Should I avoid the top 3? What about the top 25?
Step 1: 235
- 1 paper published, middle author, BEFORE medical school
- 1 research experience with presentation, DURING medical school, no publication. Was basic science.
- President of an interest group (not pediatrics)
- 3 community service (includes a pediatrics clinic and giving vaccinations to kids)
- 2 teaching ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 13, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Forven Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Is Peds for Me?
I apologize if this isn't the right place for this (mods, please feel free to delete if not).
I'm an MD/PhD student who finished a PhD in engineering in June. I've now come back to 3rd year of med school and I've completed medicine, peds and I'm almost done with surgery and I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life. So far I've liked parts of everything. I loved the people I worked with on medicine and the problem solving. I absolutely loved inpatient peds (working with pediatricians, taking care of sick kids, interesting illnesses and physiology) and thought outpatient peds was fine (loved my preceptors but thoug...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - December 12, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: physicsnerd42 Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Lumbar Puncture in neonates
Hello, question about LPs in infants/neonates:
I was reading an UptoDate article and found a nice algorithm, 'Management Algorithm for Infants (> 1 month) and children with suspected bacterial meningitis' (I wont post the graphic here per copyright issues, but I'm sure you've seen something similar).
The algorithm states, basically, to watch out for intracranial processes . . .that if you suspect one, LP should be deferred until after a CT Head for further evaluation. That makes sense.
My question is: how would this algorithm differ for a < 1 month old, with respect to getting a CT before the LP? In other words,...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 26, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DrMetal Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
VCU, UMN, UTHSCSA students/graduates
Hello Everyone,
I'm looking for some help from anyone who's a current student or alumni of any of these 3 schools: VCU, UMN, UTHSCSA. I’m trying to decide btw these schools. I have read previous posts about them individually & being compared to other schools. I don’t think there is a post that compares these schools together.
• I will be joining as advanced placed D3 with a preliminary program of 4-5 months which comprises the whole of D1 & D2 classes in all the 3 schools. (I am a foreign-trained dentist, but the requirements to graduate will be exactly the same as a traditional dental student...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 24, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drdoe Tags: Dental Source Type: forums
Pediatric Critical Care Boards (ABP Certification)
I am posting to see if anyone took the PICU boards on Nov 14th, 2012. What were your thoughts about the exam?
We unfortunately cannot discuss specific questions, but how did it go in general, and was it what you expected?:xf::luck::) (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 19, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Giic Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Balloons
Interesting last case this evening. Four year old child. Mum says he and his big sister ate balloons the day before. He ate two balloons and his big sister ate one. Mum found out when the 4yo vomited one for his two balloons up. That night the child complained of abdominal pain and the Mum took him to the local District general Hospital.. No discharge letter yet, but mum says he vomited about 4 times in hospital and was sent home in the early hours with some paediatric Paracetamol. Sister quite well and no complaints.This morning the child still had some abdominal pain but insisted on going to school. He did not...
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - November 12, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pat Lush Source Type: forums
Medicine vs. Pediatrics
Hey guys,
Wanted to ask your opinion on medicine vs. peds. I just recently finished both my medicine and peds rotations and they have been my favorite rotations thus far, but I wanted some advice, particularly from those who have gone through the process, of deciding between the two.
I'm hoping to go into either adult heme/onc or peds heme/onc; I also am considering immunology and ID.
Overall, I think that medicine is more interesting in terms of the analytical approach coming up with a differential but I generally like working more with kids.
After thinking a lot about it, I've come up with the following assessment:
...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 10, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr. Pepper Tags: Allopathic Source Type: forums
Share medical books mainly in Chinese
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Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 10, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gtd Tags: China and Eastern Asia Source Type: forums
Mt Sinai elmhurst peds program
just got an interview from them.not a lot on their website..does anyone have any idea about the program in terms of fellowship placements ? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 7, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: heman466s Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Position Available Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Spot
From PedHeartNet
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Saint Louis Univerisity and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center has recently received ACGME approval for a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program. We are seeking an individual to start Fellowship training at the PGY-4 level in July, 2013. If you are interested in applying, please contact the Associate Program Director, Dr. Jamie Sutherell, at: jsuthere@slu.edu and provide a copy of your CV as well as three references. Well qualified applicants will be invited to interview with the faculty. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 6, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Med Peds Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums
MD WA non-trad MD hopeful
Here are my stats, just curious what my chances are for getting into MD schools.
Completed undergrad as an anthro major with a 3.3 GPA, from the University of Victoria, British Columbia
Took 3 years off working as a fly fishing guide in the summer, travelling and fly fishing in central and south america, canada, new zealand, in the off season. Have worked as a guide for 7 summers for a prestigious employer, maintaining coast guard license, wilderness first aid, etc.
Returned to school for pre reqs at a Seattle community college w/ 3.82 science GPA,
no MCAT scores yet but in practices getting consistent 30+, I typi...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 5, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kamishak steve Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
Applying to Dental School during Sophomore Summer
Hey guys,
I was thinking of applying to dental schools in my state (Pennsylvania) during my sophomore summer. I understand that there's very small minority of 3rd years that get accepted, but thought it would be worth a shot and was wondering whether Temple / Pitt / UPenn accepted such applicants.
If I can get in, then that would be great, but realistically, I know that I should be prepared to apply again my junior summer and am willing to do so.
I've tried speaking with my pre-health advisor, but he stated that he the above dental schools do not accept 3rd year applicants and strongly advised against doing such as den...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 3, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: immike1234 Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
How to overcome low GPA??
I have a pretty low cumulative GPA sitting around a 2.8 and my pre-req GPA sits around a 3.3-3.4 depending on the school. I'll be taking my GRE in a few months and I also just recieved my degree in Health Science while playing Football for all 4 years as well.
I'm currently working as a rehab tech at a skilled nursing facility getting plenty of experience as well as observation hours in other PT settings like: Home Health, Neurology, Inpatient, Pediatrics, & Outpatient.
What schools would you suggest I apply to? If anyone has similar stats that has had success with getting accepted I would definitly appreciate some...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 23, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MyFutureBH Tags: Pre-Physical Therapy 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
Clinical Rotations: How do I find them?
I am looking for 3rd year clinical rotations away from my school (because I would like to be close to my girlfriend). I will be looking to find clerkships in New Mexico and Utah. How does one go about finding Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry and General Surgery etc. clerkships? Do you just call doctors up...? "hey my name is..." or are there directories? It looks like the major hospitals are looking more for fourth years... I'm just looking for basic clerkships. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 11, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 83462 Tags: Osteopathic Source Type: forums
Paediatrics rotation as an FY1 or FY2?
Hi everyone,
I am applying through FPAS for F1 next week. I am highly considering a career in Paediatrics so I would like one rotation in paediatrics at some point.
However, I am unsure whether to apply for a paediatrics post for F1 or wait and try to get it as an F2. I would prefer a general medicine job as an F1 to gain experience, as I know on paediatrics I probably won't be able to do much - but on the other hand, I don't want to lose the opportunity of doing it as an F2 if there are no available jobs.
Does anyone have any experience or advice with this?
Thanks! :) (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - October 6, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: npatel84 Tags: General Careers Advice Source Type: forums
So...I was at a party...
And an family friend says to me (for the third time that I've sporadically seen her over the last year)..."EM isn't evidence based...right? right? They don't teach you evidence based medicine in residency...they teach you risk based medicine (or something to that sort)".
What a douche...boiled my blood. Coming from a pediatrician... (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MushieCookie Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
How to get over the sad stuff
Hey all. I just finished my pediatrics rotations, and am really interested. It is so rewarding! But the sad stuff that I've seen has been particularly depressing to me. Any advice on how to not take the sad stuff so hard? Thanks. (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sonofva Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
A Note To Peds Residency Applicants
A note to Peds residency applicants. If you have secured an interview date at a particular program and later decide not to interview there, please cancel your interview with that program as early as possible. I have heard that some interview dates at some programs are filling up quickly, creating a "wait list" for particular dates (or for getting an interview at all at that program). So cancelling early will free up that interview slot for someone else, hopefully in time for that applicant to make travel arrangements. And even if you decide to cancel at the last minute, let the programs know that you are not comi...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: twilightdoc Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
What will you do if you don't get in for 2013 entry?
I'm a bit concerned. I'm 22 now (soon to be 23) and I feel like all my friends are getting on with their careers, and I'm stuck in limbo chasing the [near] impossible dream of Medicine as a non-Science Graduate.
There are options for medicine abroad, but the thought of moving out to Bulgaria/Ukraine for 6 years isn't a nice one.
As such, I think if I fail to get in this year, I'll apply for Paediatric Nursing, and attempt to return to Medicine in my early 30's with lots of experience behind me. I'm currently a HCA, and if I'm being honest, Nursing has crossed my mind since starting, particularly paediatric. I know for ...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 19, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: richadam Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums
Tylenol and asthma
http://pediatrics.aappublications.or...-1106.full.pdf
Is this for real?
I am wondering if this has come up for anyone in their practice. Have you ever recommended not giving Tylenol to a child with a fever because of their asthma? Does this ever come up for adults? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 19, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: n2b8me Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
*****Official Peds Interview Invite/Rejection Thread 2012-2013*****
OK, so if we're lucky maybe we'll start hearing from programs this week... so figured it was time to go ahead and start this thread :)
Here's how they've done it the past few years...feel free to add any improvements if you wish:
1) Keep the list in the body when you reply
2) Please sort alphabetically by state
3) Try to say what school/program you are adding in the subject line
4) It would be helpful if the person who FIRST adds a program could also include the date they received their invite.
Please include these instructions when you quote - And quote the last list available!
Step 1: Click on the blue "QUOTE&quo...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 16, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GoSpursGo Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Other Help & advice needed
Hi all
I have completed my MBBS from a medical college in Saudi Arabia and ive started my internship last month. I have almost a year to go and in the meantime I am going crazy coz i dont know what to do after this.
I have always dreamed of being a plastic surgeon and it was my mothers dream as well (May she RIP) I have spoken to a few people and they have given me mixed views and keep saying its competitive and I should choose something easier like medicine or pediatrics. I dont want to compromise in life especially when it is related to such a huge thing ! I had thought of giving my USMLE exams after 6 months but I don...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 15, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Zara1987 Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums
Peds residencies that use EMR
I am currently considering what programs to apply to and my list is rather long! Since I probably would not want to go to a program that does not use EMR, is there someway to figure out whether or not the hospital uses EMR?
I went online and it seems that they usually do not inform us, but I may be wrong. So it seems like one of the few ways to figure this out would be to contact the program coordinator, etc to figure out. Is there a problem with this or should I create anonymous email so they will not figure out who wrote it?
and sorry if this has been answered already, I did a search and came up empty.
thanks! (Source...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 12, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: crazyhands Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: forums
Access to Medicine Course help - please!
Hello!
This is my first message on here and I was wondering whether anyone could advise me on a couple of questions I have?
I have applied for an Access to Medicine course twice already, and unfortunately I did not get in. I am wanting to apply for a third time, and wanted to know whether taking an Anataomy and Physiology course (from home) could help? Or whether a biology course or anything else would be advantageous?
Background info -I am 23. I have no previous experience in a clinical setting which is why I believe I did not get in to the course previously. I have however, cared for my partner for the last 2 years a...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 12, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MissNatalieEva Tags: Access to Medicine Source Type: forums
Advice needed about applying to GEM course at Cambridge.
Hi there.
Basically I'm really in need of some advice about applying for the Graduate Entry Medicine Programme at Cambridge.
I am currently working towards an Honous Degree with the Open University and havee 2 more modules to complete. Once these are done (finish in March) I will have my degree. I am aiming for a 1st but should be able to gain a 2:1 as a minimum.
As far as academic grades are concerned;
GCSEs; 4A* A 2B
A-Levels (2006); A(Biology) A(Maths) B(Chemistry) b (AS French).
I understand Cambridge want A-Level Chemistry to have been completed within 7 years of admission and my grade falls within the deadline...
Source: New Media Medicine - September 10, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bane Tags: Cambridge Medical School Source Type: forums
Re: Paradoxical Bradycardia
This purely anecdotal, but with a vintage experience base, the few times I ever heard or was involved with was with pre-operative pediatric patients, for whom (Source: ekg_club at Yahoo! Groups)
Source: ekg_club at Yahoo! Groups - September 10, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: jon levine Source Type: forums
MD Canadian, 36Q, 3.96 GPA
Canadian Applicant (currently non-student), Minority (South Asian), Trilingual (English, French, Native Tongue)
3.96 science GPA, 3.95 Cumulative GPA
14 BS, 9 VR, 13 PS, Q
- Volunteered at general hospital (over 200 hours logged)
- Shadowed pediatric anesthesiologist, therapeutic clown, pediatric pharmacist (20 hours, shadowing isn't that huge in Canada)
- Molecular Biology Research on novel Listeria detection: no publication but presented poster at school poster day (around 450 hours)
- Clinical research for pediatric pharmacy at children's hospital, wrpte research proposals and currently leading opioid-weaning study, s...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 8, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: RickRypienRIP Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
