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Fitness, Health, & Relationships

JeffreyMD.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:15:42 +0100

A few years ago I heard of husbands (or fiances) requiring of their brides(-to-be) a contractual agreement to maintain their figure throughout their marriage. I laughed. Ridiculous, I thought to myself. Even as a male who accepts that males are visual creatures, I thought this to be a very shallow and superficial thing to ask of someone you love. I won’t pretend to know what the motivation was behind those requirements. If they were solely for physical appearances, then I’m still in disagreement with them. But almost 2 years after I’ve started regularly seeing patients (even as a medical student), I wonder if that sort of requirement is a bad thing. But before you call for the firewood and stake, hear me out. Preventable medical diseases make up more than half of the medical proble...

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Is my 1998 B.S. Computer Engineering degree enough?

Med Student Guide — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:21:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:21 am)Enot wrote:I graduated in 2000, and I am in med school now. So, no your credits do not expire. You need physics, gen chem, o-chem and biology with labs to meet requirements. Don't get another degree. That is silly. Things haven't changed that much, particularly in chem and physics.Yes true but Science prereqs more than 10 years may be a problem for the Med schools.So I know this is not a universal thing. (Source: Med Student Guide)

undergraduate degree

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:45:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:45 pm)bkbutale wrote:I want to study medicine in the future but i do not know which undergraduate degree i should do at college.Need some advice!Any DegreeUniversity study ( Not CC )include1 yr of each with labs:Bio, CHem, Ochem, Physics and a mathANy degree where you can get A's (Source: Med Student Guide)

Sleep when the baby sleeps (TM)

The long road to medical school — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:16:00 +0100

When I did my trauma surgery rotation, which was one of my favorite rotations,* we were required to do one week of nights. And the nights went from 5PM to 9AM the next day, which if you're counting, is a 16 hour shift without much time in between.The thing was, if there were no traumas, you could sneak off someplace and go sleep. Some students (I heard) tried to sleep in the trauma bay. Others sneaked off to someplace else. I found that the medical student lounge was exactly a 2 minute walk from the ED, and went there. As long as I went late enough it was always unoccupied. Now, some students (I am told) felt that if they got a "sufficient" amount of sleep over night (say.... 4 hours or more) many felt compelled to do something productive the next day rather than sleep more. Others felt co...

Uni Sydney Medical School - Apps Now Open

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:44:00 +0100

by AustraLearn (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:44 pm)University of Sydney Medical School - Applications Now OpenIf you are interested in applying to the University of Sydney Medical School, applications for the February 2013 intake are now open. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and Sydney Medical School are working together to facilitate the application process for Canadian students. You can apply now at: http://www.degreesoverseas.ca Program Overview- A total of 310 students are admitted into the Sydney Medical School each year,- including 80 international students- Program Length: 4 years- Program commencement: February 2011- Cost: $60,000 AUD annual tuitionEntry Requirements- GPA: 2.7/4.0 or a 70% average and Bachelor’s degree in any field- MCAT Minimum MCAT score of 24M with an 8 in each cate...

Bad Credit need advice.

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:01:00 +0100

by jansonhubbs (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:01 am)You should contact the private finance company that specialize for providing loan with financial issues & problems also. But don't forget these types of companies also charge high interest rate. Even more than bank's interest rate.Bad Credit Auto Loans (Source: Med Student Guide)

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my scores:is there any hope, and if so where?

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:05:00 +0100

by sabrine12345 (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:05 am)I cannot say that your chances are good, but there is always a possibility of some school in the US accepting your application._____________________Search engine marketing (Source: Med Student Guide)

Kaplan Books Step 2 at Cheap rates

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100

by dranthony (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:00 am)USMLE Step 2 CK Books - Basic PackageKalpan Lecture Notes 2009 USMLE Step 2Kalpan USMLE Step 2 CK Q Books 2009First Aid USMLE Step 2 CK 2009Battle Price $ 90To Order, Please visit www.usmleworldwide.com (Source: Med Student Guide)

Number of schools to apply to?

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:59:00 +0100

by cahillcahill (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:59 am)Not needed. your two years of experience in nursing will help you in explaining the schools about your passion of becoming a DO. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Interview suggestions from A to Z.

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:58:00 +0100

by cahillcahill (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:58 am)Great post. Thank you. Also arrive 10-15 minutes early for the interview to give yourself time to gather your thoughts, visit the bathroom to check on your appearance and calm down.Make sure that your mobile phone is fully charged, you have the company contact details on there, and if you are running late, let them know.First impressions really do count –make sure you walk through the door confidently, smiling at everyone (even if you feel really nervous on the inside).Maintain good eye contact throughout the interview. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Chances of getting into Osteopathic Medical Schools

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:47:00 +0100

by cahillcahill (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:47 am)I believe you have to attend a specific DO residency program (or at least it has to be an approved program by the AOA. I think you'll need to contact OHSU and UW directly to get reliable info. (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Oceania university of medicine.

Med Student Guide — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:36:00 +0100

by cahillcahill (Posted Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:36 am)This actually is quite a surprise to me. Now why would that be you may ask. The reason is, I am from the South Pacific, I grew up in a South Pacific country and have lived there my whole life, my country has strong political ties with Samoa, and yet now, only now, in the year 2011 did I find out that there was a medical school in Samoa! I only know about the ones in Fiji and PNG, which have been operating for a good number of decades already. But for a recently established one to have been the first internationally accredited medical school in the South Pacific, and beating the medical schools both in Fiji and PNG in so doing is just beyond me.Why didn't I hear about this University before? Honestly, this is the first I've heard about this ...

Creamy crab

Murmurs from the Heart — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Bought more crabs from the market.. Above is blue manna crab "before".. Below is blue manna crab "after".Crab in Australia is not particularly cheap, but guess you can't compare everything with Malaysia..Crab can be cooked many ways.. They are versatile.. This time I fried them first to make them tasty red, then simmered them briefly with creamy sauce.. Very quick.. Ideal survival cooking for those who don't have the luxury of free time but still want to eat crab..http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com (Source: Murmurs from the Heart)

Days and Nights

The long road to medical school — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0100

I can't believe our baby is 2 weeks old! The time has gone by so fast. Tomorrow Luca heads back to work, but only after he takes me and D to the pediatrician in the morning for our week 2 weigh in.D slept really well today, waking up to eat every 3 hours or so and being generally very very charming. Normally her "awake" time is from 7PM until 1AM, so I expect she'll be up and raring to go soon enough. It's always a shock to us when we go to bed at 9:30, but can't get any sleep before 1, given how well she sleeps during the day, but by now it shouldn't be. I have hope that one day, when she's no longer reversing her nights and days, she may become a good sleeper AT NIGHT. Until then, I'm going to try to be more nocturnal, and nap during the day to make up for what I can't get at night.Since...

too soon to apply?

Med Student Guide — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:23:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:23 pm)tcterry7 wrote:I have over 100 hours of volunteering, 140+ hours of clinical shadowing, have been working for the past year, and doing research for the past 2 years. My gpa is a 3.7, and as to practice mcats i havent taken any as of yet. thanks for the replyVolunteering is a little short as is the clinical experience but other than that it looks good.If you can get some more clinical experience time and get that practice MCAT to 30 I think you should fair well.its all about the whole appyou should be fine with the research now, 2 years is a lot of experience.Just my take on it. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Tears

JeffreyMD.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:15:40 +0100

I used to say that I am immune to tears. I grew up with a baby sister. I saw many tears. And admittedly, some were caused by me. But I have realized that I am not as immune to them as I thought. I am only immune to some of them. The kind that are manipulative. You know the kind. The kind that flows like a never-ending river when a child is not getting his or her way. The ones that go along with the sad, puppy-dog eyes that beg for you to give in. These kinds of tears I can handle. I can laugh at them because I will not be manipulated like that. I refuse. But then there are the other kinds of tears. The tears that flow due to deep, heart-breaking pain. I realized this for the first time when I stood in a patient’s room. The patient lay in the bed, sedated by medications. The attending s...

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Sussex County Delaware Tax Map

6YearMed — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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I have an odd situation...

Med Student Guide — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:45:00 +0100

by brycepj (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:45 pm)DOdoc wrote:I can certainly understand your concern. However, I sat on an admission committee for several years, and I hope I can provide some insight to the process and hopefully address the concerns you listed. I am a DO, so my response will be from an osteopathic perspective so keep in mind the allopathic process may vary slightly but I don't think by much if at all.First of all, admission into medical school is not based on any one single or specific criterion. For DO schools, your GPA is only one component to consider. If you can imagine a tripod--your GPA is only one of the legs. The other two legs are going to your MCAT scores and your life experience/medical experience/personal statement etc. It is true that although some weaknesses in on...

Progress

The long road to medical school — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:19:00 +0100

In addition to a bath today, while Luca was taking a nap, D, the Boo, and I took a 15 minute walk using the Ergo. As per Ana's suggestion we used the infant insert, which keeps her in place. It was about 45 degrees out today, the Boo needed a walk, and I felt reasonably good, so I figured I'd try a couple of blocks to see how it went.I'm still a little bit terrified that she will suffocate in there, since she doesn't have good head control yet (obviously) and her head ends up resting against my chest as I carry her, so I neurotically checked that her nose had good clearance 20 or so times during the walk. She was fine (of course). The only change I would make is that next time I plan to wear my sneakers instead of my slippers. The bonus to no longer having swollen pregnancy feet is that my...

Bad Grades as a Freshman 10-12 years ago..no hope?

Med Student Guide — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0100

by FutureDocStigen (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:44 pm)Thanks everyone. I spoke with the schools, and they all think I should be fine. Since I'm showing a major improvement in grades, and the fact that the grades are so old, they won't be as big of a problem as I'm making it out to be (per MD and DO schools I am interested in). I think the fact that I'm a non-trad is helping things, as opposed to having recent F's. Anyways, I'll just keep plugging away. I'm a Bio major and do not have the ability at my university to take lower level Bio courses. I'm taking 5 classes this semester, am the president of the Pre-Med club, student government member, and volunteer at the hospital and Red Cross. And I have a 3 year old. I guess if they don't see how difficult that is to juggle that, maintain a 3.9,...

So tired

The long road to medical school — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0100

Last night we went 90 minutes between feedings. Which were 45 minutes each. This morning at 6:30 my husband got up and snuggled D in the glider so that I could have more than 50 minutes of uninterrupted sleep.File this one under, "Oh F***. My husband is going back to work on Monday. How am I going to manage without him?"I got up at 9:30. Am still very sleepy, but a lot better than before. Even Luca looks like he needs a nap today, though. Luca reported that D might have been fussing because she wanted to be held rather than because of hunger. I buy that. She fed once since 6:30 this morning at 10:15 or so (it's almost noon), and is still totally sacked out in my lap. When I was pregnant, the morning was always her "quiet time." I need to figure out how to incorporate this into nap time for...

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What are my chances of receiving more interview invitations?

Med Student Guide — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:23:00 +0100

by ReturnToMed (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:23 am)to OP: How did it end up going? (Source: Med Student Guide)

Cheating issues on board exams

Med Student Guide — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:21:00 +0100

by ReturnToMed (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:21 am)CNN has been all over the issue of residents using "recalls" and "airplane notes" question banks to study for specialty board exams.[url="http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/health/doctor-cheating-dermatology/index.html?hpt=he_c1"]derm and rads boards[/url]The bigger question in my mind is are the tests legit (or training programs effective) if these question banks are so widely used? (Source: Med Student Guide)

New MCAT test

Med Student Guide — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:14:00 +0100

by ReturnToMed (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:14 am)It sounds like the AAMC is ramping up for the new MCAT test set to come out in 2015.The announcement came last year (https://www.aamc.org/newsroom/newsrelea ... 10331.html) but now their actually starting roll out plans.2015 sounds like a long time from now, but if you're a sophomore or younger you might want to decide whether you want to wait or take the test before the change. (Source: Med Student Guide)

too soon to apply?

Med Student Guide — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:32 am)tcterry7 wrote:I am currently a sophomore in college, will be tacking my mcats this summer, and will be completing the requirements for my major at the end of my senior year. I was wondering if I would be better off waiting one more year (get a minor or something) to have four years of undergrad, or should i just go ahead and apply to med school at the end of my junior year.Better Questions:VolunteeringPatient contact experienceHow well are you doing on practice MCATs?How is the GPA? ( All grades on transcripts, if repeat both grades, averaged together ) (Source: Med Student Guide)

clinical hours through training programs

Med Student Guide — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:35:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:35 am)antepremed wrote:Hi all,This may be obvious, but can experience gained in a program such as a one year LPN program count toward clinical hours? I've been looking at some LPN programs and it looks like there is a good deal of hands-on experiential training. As long as there is patient contact, would this kind of experience already count as clinical hours for med school and/or P.A. programs?Thanks!Quick Answer is NO!Each program requires structured hours within the program and while your a participant in the program.There is no advanced placement either.But your experience as an LPN in very very valuable as experience in medicine and Patient contact. (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Curry crab

Murmurs from the Heart — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

It's crab season again in Perth.. Just bought some crabs from the market.. They are mostly blue manna crab..Stir fried them with with a bit of curry powder and other stuff.. Very nice..http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com (Source: Murmurs from the Heart)

usmles for img graduate UK

Med Student Guide — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:34:00 +0100

by jl562 (Posted Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:34 am)hi, first of all thanks to all the contributors to this site, i have read a lot of postings and i have found it very useful.my background is i am a canadian born internal medical graduate who has graduated from scotland in 2009. i have unsuccessfully applied to canadian residency through CARMS, have succeeded on my Canadian Evaluating Exam and Qualifying Exam Part 1(Equivalent of 2CS)i am currently looking to seek US opportunities in residency as my first choice would not be to stay in the UK. i am doing a post-graduate MSc in Clinical Dermatology UK to keep myself active in medicine and have done some recent electives in Canada in Internal Medicine, GP and other fields. This was arranged locally in my home-town after obtaining educational license...

Daddy's little girl

The long road to medical school — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0100

Yesterday D, Luca, and I had a research study appointment. It took about 2 hours to collect all the various samples and complete all the various questionnaires. D was very good. She didn't even mind the blood draw.... but that probably had more to do with the glucose drops she received during the process than anything else. When we got home she slept for several hours. Which kind of threw off our schedule for the rest of the day. And night.Let's just say we went upstairs to go to bed at 8:30, but between repeated feedings and changes, didn't actually go to sleep until almost midnight. *Somebody* was wired (and it definitely wasn't me). Despite all this, Luca and I had the following conversation at about 3:30 during night feeding #1:Luca: She lost her umbilical stump!Me: Aw! She's getting t...

New mobile: Sony Ericsson Xperia

Murmurs from the Heart — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Just got ourselves some new mobiles to replace our aging Nokia... The Nokia phones served us pretty well but it's time to lay them to rest.. They have endured quite a fair wear and tear damage after all these years, their speaker volume is quite faint now and despite being rather "simple" phones, they have quite a temperament and crashed every now and then..Anyway, we chose Sony Ericsson Xperia as replacement.. It was love at first sight.. The Xperia arc has to be one of the most stylish smartphones out there in the market..Don't know why people like iPhone, it looks ugly like a box.. That's why iPhone cover is making such a killing.. People need to buy iPhone cover to make their phone attractive, otherwise it's just plain ugly.. It's like putting extra thick makeup.On the other hand, Xper...

What Is Evolution?

My M.D. Journey! — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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What Does Open-mindedness Mean?

My M.D. Journey! — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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What Is Critical Thinking?

My M.D. Journey! — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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EZ pass Clinical rotation VS Maxwell

Med Student Guide — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:51:00 +0100

by Jack32 (Posted Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:51 pm)I started my rotation at Mount Sinai NYC. I was advised to get EZ Pass Clinical rotation instead of Maxwell.I am wondering anyone has this book, plz advice. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Is getting into an osteopathic school hard/prestigious?

Med Student Guide — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0100

by emt2er-doc (Posted Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:16 pm)CaribMD wrote:emt2er-doc wrote:You applied to medical school right? It is not easy right? If you are concerned about being a DO, then why did you apply?Good Point!BTW Just found out I passed CS! Now I'm Certified LOLJust Residency and step 3 ahead Congrats!!!!!!!!! Did you interview this year? (Source: Med Student Guide)

Heart attacks in women

The A and P Student — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0100

Tomorrow is National Wear Red for Women Day!In the past, heart disease and heart attack have been predominantly associated with men. Historically, men have been the subjects of the research done to understand heart disease and stroke, which has been the basis for treatment guidelines and programs. This led to an oversimplified, distorted view of heart disease and risk, which has worked to the detriment of women.Because women have been largely ignored as a specific group, their awareness of their risk of this often-preventable disease has suffered. Only 55 percent of women realize heart disease is their No. 1 killer and less than half know what are considered healthy levels for cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. The Go Red For Women movement works to make sure ...

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New look!

The A and P Student — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0100

Your favorite blog for A&P students is now sporting a new look!The new design is easier to read, easier to navigate, and easier to potty train. It also facilitates sharing on social media (see the icons below each post on the blog).Have comments on the new design? Click the COMMENTS link below this post on the blog, OK? I want to hear from you! (Source: The A and P Student)

Thank you

The long road to medical school — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:39:00 +0100

For your comments yesterday. SO helpful. In particular, I wanted to thank Susanne, who suggested sleeping on beach towels to help with the sweats. Last night we tried that, and we were able to sleep from 10-12:00, 1-3:40, and 4:30-7. I sweat like usual, but the fuzzy towel was absorbent and prevented me from waking up because of it, resulting in longer blocks of uninterrupted sleep.I don't feel *perfect* today, but Oh so much better than yesterday! (Source: The long road to medical school)

Women and Smoking: Seven Deadly Myths

My M.D. Journey! — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Non-clinical careers for physicians

Med Student Guide — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:12:00 +0100

by Adminnaoum (Posted Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:12 pm)We've just put up a whole series of articles on non-clinical careers for physicians. It starts with Nonclinical Careers.The other articles in the series feature interviews with: Dr. Maria Simbra (medical reporter for KDKA-TV News, Pittsburgh).Dr. Julie Silver (Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Chief Editor of Books for Harvard Health Publications).Dr. Bob Uslander a 20-year emergency physician and founder of Doctors On Purpose.Dr. Arlen Meyers President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (Yup, that's SOPEnet.org, linked to above).Dr. Joseph Kim a physician-executive who blogs at Non-Clinical Jobs (and who earlier contributed to this thread). (Source: Med Student Guide)

Who says girls can't wear blue?

The long road to medical school — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:11:00 +0100

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Please help with my Master's Thesis study on medicine!

Med Student Guide — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:34:00 +0100

by zephyrdg (Posted Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:34 pm)Hi All,I am currently finishing my Master's Thesis on care providers and medicine. I'm looking for participants to take my online survey. Participants can be MD/DO/NP/PA students, as well as those in residency and in practice. https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_82gJBMuSXuWo0p6Any and all help is appreciated!! If you could forward widely (and/or post to med school message boards) to your colleagues, that would be great! Thanks!! (Source: Med Student Guide)

indian medical school?

Med Student Guide — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0100

by studyguideindia (Posted Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:32 pm)I think this nice info about all Colleges in India but I need to know about more if you want that visit below websiteList of Colleges in India (Source: Med Student Guide)

Last night sucked

The long road to medical school — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:41:00 +0100

I've been trying to fill D up on milk before we go to bed so that Luca and I can get 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep right after we go to bed. The problem is I'm not sure it really matters since my night sweats have been drenching the sheets multiple times per night.Take last night for instance:9:00 - Start final feed before bed9:20 - Finish draining boob #1, Luca changes D9:30 - D gets started on boob #29:50 - Turn off lights, go to bed10:50 - Wake up in pool of own sweat. Change sheets + clothes11:50 - Wake up in pool of own sweat again. Change sheets + clothes, feed + change D. Luca starts acting pissy because he has to get up to change the sheets.1:00 - I finally finish feeding D, go back to bed3:00 - D wakes up again to eat, eats for 45 min5:00 - D wakes up again to eat, eats for 40 mi...

Is getting into an osteopathic school hard/prestigious?

Med Student Guide — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:33:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:33 am)mcdablo wrote:I have recently received acceptances to Touro University's osteopathic program and and Touro College's osteopathic school in NYC. I have been getting a whole bunch of osteopathic interviews but not one single MD interview. I feel like I am short-changing myself by considering osteopathic school, that it is not as prestigious as MD school. Should I feel this way and will becoming an osteopath reduce my job opportunities in the future?What Job opportunities?You will be licensed as a Physician and MD=DO and DO=MD they are the same under license Same as future and Jobs in the USAHonestly your lucky to get the interviews these do not = Acceptance thoughMany would love to be in your shoes since 60% that apply do not even get interviews MD...

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Toyota Of Delaware

6YearMed — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Can I get into DO school with NO UD scinence classes

Med Student Guide — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:12:00 +0100

by vegas (Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:12 pm)Please reply after reading this post. All feedback is highly appreciated. So far there have been more than 400 views, but no replies after the initial conversation. I'm sure alot of pre-med students (especially non trads) come across this question or simillar questions. So, many people who may view this post in the future might also benefit from your feedback. Thanks. (Source: Med Student Guide)

I have an odd situation...

Med Student Guide — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:33:00 +0100

by DOdoc (Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:33 pm)My pleasure. I'm happy to help in any way that I can. Certainly, if I can be of a specific type of help, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll keep browsing through and posting to those topics I can believe I can be of help to. By all means, please let me know if there is something specific I can address.I appreciate your post and feedback. I know what I went through in medical school (I know you share this pain along with me) and it was always helpful to speak to those who have been there themselves. Unfortuantely, I feel that proper help and intervention can be quite lacking at times to say the least, and I found some great people with great advice and their help and information proved unbelievable valuable to me and my pursuits.I'm glad I had the ...

7

The long road to medical school — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:06:00 +0100

Seven. That's how many ounces D gained between Thursday's bilirubin check and yesterday's week 1 weigh in. Only 6 oz more to go until she's back up to her birth weight.Luca commented that if I'd gained 1/2 a lb in a week, I'd freak out. I pointed out that in fact this would be reasonable since 1/2 a lb for D is the equivalent of 7% of her body weight, which on me would be more like 10 lbs. Which would be COMPLETELY REASONABLE to freak out over.I am really hungry a lot of the time, and I think I need to institute an overnight snack so that I don't feel so drained when I get up. Luca has nicknamed D our little vampire.To get her to sleep a little longer, last night I tried extending the time between her 2nd to last and last feed by 40 minutes (from 90 min to 2 hrs 10 min) before we went to b...

Perceptual Ability Test on iTunes

Med Student Guide — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0100

by pat (Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:20 am)For those looking to take the DAT, there is a new app on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pat-perc ... 36093?mt=8. Hope it helps (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Question about University of Phoenix??

Med Student Guide — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:42:00 +0100

by guitarmon691 (Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:42 am)Hey thanks for the reply. The extrapolated cum. and Science GPA's were calculated using the Amcas calculator in Excel. So those are the anticipated GPA scores that I will have when I apply next year, given that I get A's in the rest of my pre-reqs (Source: Med Student Guide)

EDP vs Applying Regular Cycle

Med Student Guide — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:04:00 +0100

by monica f (Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:04 am)Hi again,Also make sure you start working on your AMCAS (MD) and/or AACOMAS (DO) applications right after the MCAT is out of the way if you didn't have time for this before you took the MCAT. It takes a few months to get the applications put together, so you should ideally start about two months before June 1st to fill out the applications or at least gather the required information and start working on your personal statement. (Source: Med Student Guide)

New kinds of puzzles

The long road to medical school — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:17:00 +0100

Luca got a week of paid paternity leave from his job (which is now over) and is taking next week off as well unpaid. After that, he'll be back to leaving for work by 6AM and returning home (usually) by 7PM.I am terrified. How on earth am I going to manage all the stuff that needs to be done without him around?It's not like there's *a lot* of it, or that any of it is really all that difficult to do. I basically have to feed and change the baby 100x per day, and walk the dog once. I've even hired a dog walker to do that middle part. The problem is all those other things that come up that require the use of both of my hands at the same time. Like having to use the bathroom, eating, and showering. Or things that I realize need to occur while I'm feeding or changing the baby. Like getting a gla...

Premed Status Report

Med Student Guide — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:35:00 +0100

by Adminnaoum (Posted Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:35 pm)The Premed Status Report crunches over 20 variables to estimate your chances of getting accepted into medical school.Helps you answer the following questions:How best to strengthen my application?What are my chances of getting into medical school based on my numbers?Where do I stand compared to other applicants with a similar background?What effect would a better MCAT score or GPA have on my chances?What are my chances at specific MD and DO medical schools?Report Cost: $25Click here to create your premed status report (Source: Med Student Guide)

What Is Cryptorchidism? (undescended testis)

My M.D. Journey! — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Cryptorchidism is the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum. It is the most common birth defect regarding male genitalia. In unique cases, cryptorchidism can develop later in life, often as late as young adulthood. About 3% of full-term and 30% of premature infant boys are born with at least one undescended testis. However, about 80% of cryptorchid testes descend by the first year of life (the majority within three months), making the true incidence of cryptorchidism around 1% overall. Cryptorchidism is distinct from monorchism the condition of having only one testicle. A testis absent from the normal scrotal position can be: -found anywhere along the "path of descent" from high in the posterior (retroperitoneal) abdomen, just below the kidney, to the inguinal ring; -found in th...

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What Is Intussusception?

My M.D. Journey! — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

An intussusception is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine has invaginated into another section of intestine, similar to the way in which the parts of a collapsible telescope slide into one another. This can often result in an obstruction. The part that prolapses into the other is called the intussusceptum, and the part that receives it is called the intussuscipiens. Early symptoms can include nausea, vomiting (sometimes bile stained (green color), pulling legs to the chest area, and intermittent moderate to severe cramping abdominal pain. Pain is intermittent not because the intussusception temporarily resolves, but because the intussuscepted bowel segment transiently stops contracting. Later signs include rectal bleeding, often with "red currant jelly" stool (stool mixed...

High School GPA

Med Student Guide — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:19:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:19 pm)Awesome! WelcomeI have a secrete that no Advisor for any college will ever tell youWhats important to admission to medical school:1. Any US university and university level work ( not CC or tech college) 2. Any major you do well in with the prereqs 1 yr of each: Bio, Chem, Ochem, Physics and Math3. GPA better than 3.44. MCAT of 30 or better5. Volunteering ( while in college)6. Patient contact experience7. Shadow a DoctorWhat you do during Highschool is important for:1.Foundation2.Getting into a collegeUnderstand, when you apply to Medical school what you did during highschool is not important any volunteering or patient experience will not matter that much because you not over 18 and past highschool stage. More responsibility is given to the older...

Going home from the hospital

The long road to medical school — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:57:00 +0100

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High School GPA

Med Student Guide — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:09:00 +0100

by carebear55 (Posted Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:09 pm)Hi,I'm a fifteen year old sophomore in high school, and I want to be an Emergency Physician. I have always been a great student, but these past few trimesters have been awful for me. I am in all honors and one AP class, but my grades have slipped.Freshman year: Tri 1: all a's and b'sTri 2:all a's and b'sTri 3:all a's, b's, and one c in spanishSophomore year:Tri 1: 2 c+'s, 1 b+, and 2 a's ( about 3.2 GPA)current Trimester: 3.3 GPA, but i expect to finish with a 3.8 or 3.9 GPAI had a serious issue with Chemistry - it was stressing me out to a point where all my other grades were suffering- so after a small battle with my teacher, guidance finally let me switch down to CP, and I'm doing very well, I expect to get an A or A+ in this class. Also, I...

Co-sleep

The long road to medical school — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:56:00 +0100

Thank you thank you THANK YOU for all your advice regarding sleeping and breastfeeding Miss D at night. Someone (I think it was Larissa) pointed out that passing out on the couch with the baby was probably at least as dangerous as sleeping with the baby in the bed, which is totally true, and I think helped sell Luca on the idea. And I also want to apologize for snapping at Liana about already having a co-sleeper. Six months ago I didn't even know what a co-sleeper was, so if anything I should be impressed that she knows of their existence at all. The issue with the co-sleeper is that it is located 3 feet away from me, which in D's mind is an unacceptably far distance. In fact, anything over 12-15" is too far in her mind. Thus, our problem. We've decided to try to have her spend more time i...

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Car Tires In Delaware

6YearMed — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Anderson who became head of the car tires in delaware in the car tires in delaware. Some people still call Lewes by another older name Lewes Towne. Some of the car tires in delaware. Officer names are not elected. Their decisions are in a state that protects the car tires in delaware and consumer friendly help available and they offer many more options when it comes to a state small in geographical stature, Delaware boasts a surprising level of contrasts and wide-ranging diversity in cultures, scenery, and lifestyles. Wilmington, the car tires in delaware. Spanning more than 2,500 slot machines, making it one of the guided Delaware fishing trips. These trips are designed around the car tires in delaware of the car tires in delaware of Chancery to teach the law students these well-written l...

Peds

The long road to medical school — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:10:00 +0100

Little D had her first visit to the pediatrician yesterday, and it went well!It was during this visit that I realized something: I LOVE breastfeeding. I already knew that it made me feel close to D, and that I was still enjoying it even though she's made my nipples sore (seriously. Ouch.). But during the visit, she started to get a little fussy, and since it was time to feed her anyway.... (I mean let's face it, she's 5 days old, any time she wants it means it's time) I just whipped out a boob and popped it in her mouth. Then the doctor came in, and we did the full history with her eating. She was quiet and content. And when we got to the physical exam, she was a little sleepy and very relaxed, and barely cried at all. Even when the doctor tested her Moro reflex.Things were a little more a...

Two questions I have

Med Student Guide — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:57:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:57 pm)blueparrot wrote:Thank you for replying.Oh. Right, I graduated with 3.3 in Biology and I have all the prereqs except anatomy/physiology. I'm not sure what my science gpa is but I started off with A&B for my first year and then some C's my second year, then back up to straight A's my last semester. And I haven't retaken anything. 3.3? DO will be the best chance but it may not be good enough for them too, You may have to look to the Caribbean 3 SchoolsScience GPA is Bio/Chem/Math/Physics BCMPSo I don't have any volunteer hours, so that's what I really wanted to work on. I could get my MCAT sometime this year and then just work on volunteering until the next cycle? I'm going to interview for a spot at a place working with youth, later today. And I a...

Cartoons

The long road to medical school — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:48:00 +0100

I also wanted to take this opportunity to put in a plug for Dr. Fizzy's blog and recently released book. I haven't read the book myself yet, but if it's anything like her blog (and I am assured that it is), I think most people who enjoy reading MY blog would probably like it also. Enjoy! (Source: The long road to medical school)

Ah Caverject

The long road to medical school — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:38:00 +0100

In honor of the talk I'll be giving at a conference in May on my research, and since I'm not my usual entertaining self these days, I thought I'd link a recent post from Dr. Grumpy's blog from a few days back. And yes, apparently the story is completely true. (Source: The long road to medical school)

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Medical

Med Student Guide — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:45:00 +0100

by Medical08 (Posted Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:45 am)Healthcare system made of many private medical facilities that are largely owned by the private sector. Primary care doctors Medical are usually the first point of entry when there are any health insurance coverage fitness issues before referrals to any other appropriate health insurance coverage fitness establishment if necessary. There are thousands of insurance coverage providers that cover private medical insurance coverage and up until fairly recently it has been very hard to get medical insurance coverage to cover autism because it is risky and treatment is very expensive. This has recently changed due to new legislation but availability can depend on whether a particular State has enacted autism insurance coverage legislation or coverage...

models in 3d, 3d model animation, 3d female anatomy

Med Student Guide — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:12:00 +0100

by zatungamedeveloper (Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:12 pm)Response to Client Feedbacks and Queries: While selecting the 3D animation studio to develop 3D video animation for your company, you have to consider the way the top 3D animation responds to your suggestions and feedbacks. When the 3D animation production company responds to your queries quickly, you can expect digital animation content of much better quality from the company. Further, the quick response from the development team will result in implementing your suggestions immediately to produce the 3D animated characters in a manner desired by the client. Further, the quick response will also indicate an effective internal process followed by a dedicated team assigned by the animation studios to make your project a huge success. 6...

Tired

The long road to medical school — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0100

As I woke up from a 1.5 hour nap (glorious!) and feel so so much better, I recalled with amusement a conversation I had with my brother in law about 5 months ago. It was the first day that we arrived in Italy, and we were out at dinner talking about pregnancy and babies.My sister in law primarily wanted to know if doctors in the US chastised women for wearing high heels during pregnancy in the US. I really wouldn't know.... I can't remember the last time I wore heels.... Apparently this is something that they do in Italy however, and as woman who wears 4 inch stilettos to the grocery store, is of primary concern to my sister in law. My brother in law was hung up on how much work babies are. He said something to the effect of, "They eat every four hours! And that's from the beginning of one...

2.8 gpa 37 mcat

Med Student Guide — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:17:00 +0100

by fms1 (Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:17 pm)I am not an expert, but most of my friends that are med students claim that a high MCAT will balance out a low gpa. I would say apply and see what happends, it might work out in your favor.- Apply to schools in the U.S that is, then if you are rejected apply to the Caribbean schools (personally I think they should be a back up plan not a first option. Especially, when you have never applied to schools in the states.) (Source: Med Student Guide)

Looking for some basic USMLE info.

Med Student Guide — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:20:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:20 am)Seq225 wrote:Hello - Im new here but have some questions. I will start here I guess. I am asking for someone else, as I am not a med student, but would like to clarify some things for myself. So any help is greatly appreciated and bare with my ignorance with these matters. my questions:1. is it correct that if you don't do so hot (but pass) on the USMLE step 1 - that you CAN take it again for a better score, but that you CANNOT take step 2 again if you didnt do great? 2. Which score makes more of a difference on applications for residency? Thanks.Once you Pass any USMLE step you are stuck with the score forever ( 7 years if you do not get into a residency) (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Is my 1998 B.S. Computer Engineering degree enough?

Med Student Guide — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:19:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:19 am)saoj wrote:I graduated in 1998, B.S in Computer Engineering with a 3.6 GPA. No biology classes. My electives were in economics (minor in Economics). Now I want to study for the MCAT and apply to Med School. My question is: Does my 15-year-old college degree meet the requirements to enter med school? I don't want to make the investment (time + money) to take the MCAT and later find out that I am not eligible to med school due to my college degree. Can the fact that my college degree is old (1998) be a problem? Am I lacking biology classes? Or if I do well on the MCAT the med schools will not have a problem with it? I understand that every med school is different and the top ones will consider even the color of your shirt, so let's consider an aver...

I have an odd situation...

Med Student Guide — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:09:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:09 am)DOdoc wrote:And absolutely I agree with you--the school does not matter nearly enough as the performance at said school. Even medical school--most employers only care that you successfully completed and got the degree from an accredited school. There could be certain circumstances in which it would matter but a candidate posting the numbers above--I think getting in to anywhere should be the main priority not the exactly specific school.And you raise a very, VERY good point--schools will look at candidates much differently with their own research, publication is icing. I would say this would almost be necessary for someone with weaker numbers. It shows responsibility, interest, dedication to a task, and ability to utilize critical thinking--all w...

Question about University of Phoenix??

Med Student Guide — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:11:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:11 am)guitarmon691 wrote:Ok guys so here is my story. I've been planning on becoming a physician for the past 7 years. I began by going to a community college and transferring to Arizona State University in 2007. Right after the economy collapsed in 2008 my parents could no longer help me with my bills such as rent, food, utilities, car payment and private loans were a no go; therefore I was forced to get a full time job. Because of the lack of night classes at ASU I had to drop-out because I had to work everyday from 9-5. I tried taking ASU classes while working full time but had to drop them, thus my GPA has suffered a little bit. Out of necessity I decided to pursue a B.S. in Business Finance at the University of Phoenix. Right now I don't have a j...

Kathryn Schulz: On being wrong

My M.D. Journey! — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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which caribbean medical schools are accredited in New York

Med Student Guide — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:54:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:54 pm)FurtureMD2018 wrote:I am currently in my junior year and I am getting ready to apply to medical school. I have been studying for the MCATs for a few months now and have been scoring high 20s and even a 31 on one occasion on many of the practice exams. As of right now my stats are cGPA 3.3, sGPA 3.1,and many ECs and awards. I have completed two research projects at Yale with one published. I am worried that I will have to apply to caribbean Medical school. I am a single mother and had to work my way through college which explains why my gpa is so poor. I wanted to know which caribbean schools are accredited in NYS. Also would a year of post-bac be better than a CMS? Thank you in advance for any help.Quick answer: NONE, no school outside the USA i...

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Emails

JeffreyMD.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:09:20 +0100

I do my best to answer all emails I receive. Admittedly, sometimes there may be a few that slip through the cracks. As I do have a smartphone, the emails come right to my pocket. But sometimes I read them when I have a moment of downtime while standing in a hospital. I can’t tap out a reply at that very moment. So I put it away with every intention of replying when I get the chance. However, sometimes things get busy. You get other emails that push the email down the pile. And when things finally settle down I simply forget. And I apologize for that. If you have emailed me through the Contact Me page and have not received a reply, please do re-send it. I will continue to do my best to respond as soon as I can. (Source: JeffreyMD.com)

Question about University of Phoenix??

Med Student Guide — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:02:00 +0100

by guitarmon691 (Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:02 am)Ok guys so here is my story. I've been planning on becoming a physician for the past 7 years. I began by going to a community college and transferring to Arizona State University in 2007. Right after the economy collapsed in 2008 my parents could no longer help me with my bills such as rent, food, utilities, car payment and private loans were a no go; therefore I was forced to get a full time job. Because of the lack of night classes at ASU I had to drop-out because I had to work everyday from 9-5. I tried taking ASU classes while working full time but had to drop them, thus my GPA has suffered a little bit. Out of necessity I decided to pursue a B.S. in Business Finance at the University of Phoenix. Right now I don't have a job so I am comp...

The Birth: How it went down

The long road to medical school — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:55:00 +0100

Sorry for the lengthy absence from the internet, dear readers. I finally had my baby on Sunday 1/22. She weighed 8.85 lbs and was 21.25 inches long. I am still mastering the art of typing while breastfeeding, so I apologize in advance if this post ends up having a lot of typos.So on Saturday in the morning, I worked on some STATA code, and got my first loop to run. Then in the afternoon, I hung out with my friend M from med school in the afternoon. We talked about a bunch of things, some baby related, some not. She left at about 5:30, and then Luca and I had dinner and watched How I Met Your Mother reruns. At 9:30 we decided to walk the Boo. We'd had freezing rain all day, and it being West Philly, a lot of people hadn't bothered to salt or shovel their sidewalks, so the going was a bit tr...

University GPA + CC GPA?

Med Student Guide — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:54:00 +0100

by johnisles2011 (Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:54 pm)I believe it will be cumulative. Still, though, i think it'll raise some red flags to adcoms when they see that you were able to have a very high gpa when the difficulty of the work was low, but your gpa plummeted when the difficulty of the work picked up.As a general rule for people who went cc-> university, you want to see only a relatively small drop in GPA so you can show that you're capable of working at a very high level.Still, an overall 3.4 is a reasonably competitive gpa. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Does it matter what undergraduate college you go to?

Med Student Guide — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:51:00 +0100

by johnisles2011 (Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:51 pm)Like CaribMD said (basically), if you have great scores and gpa, you'll be fine. You also need to get solid ECs (shadowing, clinical experience, research if you can, and volunteering) and write good application essays and get good LORs. You don't have to have a perfect application, but you want to have every angle covered. (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Two questions I have

Med Student Guide — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:09:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:09 pm)blueparrot wrote:Hi,I recently got the drive and committed to become a doctor back in November. I graduated college two years ago and I've been circling around the idea for a long time. I guess I just needed to know that this is what I want, to give this the time and energy needed. Anyways, I have been studying for the MCAT since the beginning of this year but I've been reading that most people take their MCAT in the spring or summer? I'm not sure that I will be prepared enough for a good score by then, so should I take the MCAT later this year and apply for the next cycle? I also don't have any volunteer or EC, which is something that I wanted to do this year. My other burning question right now is, where can I find some good information about D...

You're a Premed with a question? Read this

Med Student Guide — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:02:00 +0100

by j2dloso (Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:02 am)So, I have finished a degree in biochemistry already, but I was able to do so without completing a full year of basic biology. I got the first semester done and I was not required the other half to graduate. I have taken other biology classes however: anatomy with lab, physiology, microbiology, genetics, cellular neurosciences, and a semester of independent studies in bio lab. WIll these classes be good enough to replace the other semester of basic bio i wasn't able to take? This is a really important question to me because I have been trying hard to get into the second semester of basic bio but complications with credit transfer have prevented me from doing so. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Is my 1998 B.S. Computer Engineering degree enough?

Med Student Guide — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:35:00 +0100

by saoj (Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:35 pm)I graduated in 1998, B.S in Computer Engineering with a 3.6 GPA. No biology classes. My electives were in economics (minor in Economics). Now I want to study for the MCAT and apply to Med School. My question is: Does my 15-year-old college degree meet the requirements to enter med school? I don't want to make the investment (time + money) to take the MCAT and later find out that I am not eligible to med school due to my college degree. Can the fact that my college degree is old (1998) be a problem? Am I lacking biology classes? Or if I do well on the MCAT the med schools will not have a problem with it? I understand that every med school is different and the top ones will consider even the color of your shirt, so let's consider an average med school...

need advice re: obtaining residency in California

Med Student Guide — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:15:00 +0100

by DOdoc (Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:15 pm)Hi. Well, it sounds like you have your hands full, but I hope I can provide to you some information you have requested. To be honest, I am unclear on some of the details in your question, so if I am incorrect in the reply please clarify.It sounds like your question is how she can come into the US and complete residency here, and she will be using Canadian residencies as a back up if she cannot gain admission to a US program. Is that correct? If so, you all would need to know that this process is difficult at best--even for the most qualified individuals, so I'd suggest first being realistic about your goals. It is not impossible by any means, but it is going to be an uphill battle--again, even for the most qualified individuals in this position ap...

Chances of getting into med schools with your scores

Med Student Guide — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:45:00 +0100

by wildcherry (Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:45 am)Hey everyone, I'm really new to all this but I would greatly appreciate some advice early!So I'm a high school senior and I have been accepted into UCF Honors. I have done 2 years of Dual Enrollment at Valencia CC. So I just needed some help to kinda make a guideline to become a doctor. I can't really imagine doing anything else and I have wanted to be an Orthopedic Surgeon since I started High school. I sort of wish I had not done Dual Enrollment, because I have a 3.5 GPA and I wasn't really studying seriously. I only took one Bio class and got an 88. I believe my GPA resets at UCF, and I want to really get serious and get A's. I have yet to choose a major and I really am totally new to all this. If you all could be so kind, would you please...

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I have an odd situation...

Med Student Guide — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:28:00 +0100

by DOdoc (Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:28 am)And absolutely I agree with you--the school does not matter nearly enough as the performance at said school. Even medical school--most employers only care that you successfully completed and got the degree from an accredited school. There could be certain circumstances in which it would matter but a candidate posting the numbers above--I think getting in to anywhere should be the main priority not the exactly specific school.And you raise a very, VERY good point--schools will look at candidates much differently with their own research, publication is icing. I would say this would almost be necessary for someone with weaker numbers. It shows responsibility, interest, dedication to a task, and ability to utilize critical thinking--all which are abso...

Map Of Delaware State

6YearMed — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

When you stand at Cape Henlopen is the map of delaware state it comes to a crowd that enjoys horseracing and is less populated compared to the map of delaware state and surrounded his mansion with many of the map of delaware state, each in a number of publicly traded companies. Though every company has their own reason for incorporating in Nevada from personal liability enjoyed by shareholders of a lifetime. You are in Delaware, there are in the map of delaware state of the map of delaware state at the map of delaware state in 1818, in which the map of delaware state can have the map of delaware state are any law proceedings or law enforcement actions, only then this information is revealed.Nevada has more tax advantages as a health resort before the map of delaware state of Ohio Wesleyan ...

Yes, she went into labor after all

The long road to medical school — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:43:00 +0100

Luca The Husband is temporarily highjacking OMDG's blog to happily announce the arrival of their brand spanking new baby daughter.Labor was, well, laborious,but mom and baby are doing well. High-five to the anesthesia team for a kick-ass epidural and to the L&D nurses for being awesome.Gazillions of pictures to follow shortly.The blog will return to regularly scheduled posting as soon as OMDG gets some R&R.Thank you all for the well wishes!Luca (Source: The long road to medical school)

Does it matter what undergraduate college you go to?

Med Student Guide — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:01:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:01 am)johnisles2011 wrote:Undergraduate college prestige likely does play a role in MD admissions. It's an unfortunate fact. That said, nobody frowns on people who go for state schools, especially since the motivation is often financial. It's what you do there that will be important. Unless you are accepted to a very prestigious school, it's likely not worth the price hike to go to a private school over a state school.Prestige schools play a very small role in admissions I would say no more than 5% most times maybe a whopping 10% 90 to 95% is:GPA / MCATVolunteerShadowPatient contact experienceResearchPublished (Source: Med Student Guide)

I have an odd situation...

Med Student Guide — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:57:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:57 am)emt2er-doc wrote:work on getting your GPA up. One outlying class is not the end of it. But your 2.88 GPA is sub-par for medical school: Osteopathic or Allopathic.2.88 with the 3.4 is this using the AMCAS GPA system?if so then I'm not so sure they are out of sight of a shot at DO, I agree not very good thoughCaribbean would be a yesbut any chance will hinge on the APP including the MCAT score of a balance(30 is good to shoot for at least) (Source: Med Student Guide)

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DO or Caribbean MD School?

Med Student Guide — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:53:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:53 am)emt2er-doc wrote:johnisles2011 wrote:Personally, my vote is for the Caribbean MD. Yes the Caribbean is less prestigious, but at the end of the day, if you do really well there, you can become a legitimate practicing US licensed MD, and (pls DO people, don't be offended) that is more prestigious and respected than a DO degree. I'm not saying it's right or wrong.Good luckI am sorry but I strongly disagree with you and find it pretty offensive even if you ask me not to. An MD is not more respected than a DO pure and simple. When it comes to patient care, a good doctor is a good doctor. It does not matter what the letters after their name are. In addition, what you are saying is continuing a long line of improper information which is detrimental to e...

Six a day

The A and P Student — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0100

As you begin a new anatomy and physiology course, you will likely feel a bit overwhelmed with the flood of new terminology. Or a lot overwhelmed with all the new terms.However, it need not be as big a struggle as you might first think. There are some tricks and shortcuts . . . and I'm here to let you in on a few of those.Today's tip comes from my friend Jane, who is a very talented professor of foreign language. She told me that research as shown that most people can easily learn five to seven new words a day. That is, if you work at it, you can add about six new words to your vocabulary each day without too much trouble.That doesn't seem like a lot, but if you spend a few minutes a day you can easily pick up about 45 new terms a week. That's over 700 new term...

Bad Grades as a Freshman 10-12 years ago..no hope?

Med Student Guide — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:50:00 +0100

by emt2er-doc (Posted Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:50 pm)What you need to do is relax. that is the first thing. Take a breath and let it out. Do you have a lot of work to do to get out of the hole that you dug? Yes. Can it be done? Yes, I did it. Will it be hard? You bet. What you need to do is to show the adcoms that you can handle high level work. If you already have a degree, look into seeing if you really need to redo the pre-reqs. Realize that for Osteopathic schools, there is grade replacement but for MD schools there is grade averaging. In addition, if you are looking towards a masters degree, then you should avoid Public health. You want to have high level science courses. Talk to one of the schools in your area and find out what they suggest. Good luck (Source: Med Student Guide)

cheap promotional bags

Med Student Guide — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:15:00 +0100

by jasiccamark (Posted Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:15 am)You might even consider dropping some of your pens off at a few restaurants. Almost everyone pays with credit cards and waitresses are alway looking for pens to leave on the table for their customers. Than you are not only getting the attention of the owner of the pen but also every customer he/she hands that pen too.cheap promotional bags (Source: Med Student Guide)

Credit-based Loans

Med Student Guide — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:04:00 +0100

by silksmith (Posted Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:04 am)Getting student loans is now almost essential if you want to attend a four-year college as a full-time student. Most people think that non credit based student loans should be made available by specialized private lenders who make it a point to make exceptions when it comes to a student borrower’s credit situation. But according to my approach i think credit based loans are more convinent. Its easy to pay..---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------car loans | Car Finance (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Salad myths

Murmurs from the Heart — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Just read that certain salad sprouts were found to have high levels of the bacteria E.coli. Victorian salad sprouts test positive to E.coli.There are some myths regarding salads..1) Eating salad is healthyYea, even McDonald starts serving salad to appear "healthy".. True or not, it's up to you to decide but it's certainly not when it comes with generous amount of E.coli..2) Eating salad or being vegetarian will help weight loss..Probably true, but curiously, elephants are vegetarian also..http://heart-murmur.blogspot.com (Source: Murmurs from the Heart)

Cooking Equipment

Med Student Guide — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:03:00 +0100

by mahes111 (Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:03 pm)I love this site too......It is really great article and thanks for sharing with us.. and it is good creatively done it..Cooking Equipment (Source: Med Student Guide)

No I am not in labor

The long road to medical school — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:35:00 +0100

This is what I tell my parents every time I call them these days. Because when they pick up the phone, you can just hear the anticipation on the other end. Last night I had 3 hours of Braxton-Hicks contractions lasting 60-90 seconds each 3-4 minutes apart. Not painful at all. Just annoying. They went away after I ate some dinner and watched a little tv. I actually slept reasonably well last night.This morning, I texted my husband at about 7:45 after I'd showered and eaten breakfast. Him: Did you get my note?Me: What note?Him: That I took your cellphone charger to work with me. My battery was low and I needed to charge my phone. I wanted to make sure I didn't miss your text if you end up needing to go to the hospital today.Me: Aw you're so considerate, honey! Just so you know, this means I ...

NonTraditional Pre-Med Workshop March 18, 2012

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0100

by emt2er-doc (Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:49 am)Old Pre Meds is proud to announce its first ever Northeast Regional Admissions Workshop: March 18th 2012 on the campus of UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ. Topics include overcoming a poor GPA and writing a personal statement. http://www.oldpremeds.org/northeastworkshop/Check it out. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Non-clinical careers for physicians

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:55:00 +0100

by focusappstore (Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:55 am)Do you sometimes wish you had gone to medical school, but you never had the chance? Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about the human body and how it works. Website: www.focusappsstore.comDownload Url: http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/infectio ... 66397?mt=8 (Source: Med Student Guide)

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Are Electronic Cigarettes Bad For You?

My M.D. Journey! — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Animated Pocket Dictionary: Infectious Diseases

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:51:00 +0100

by focusappstore (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:51 pm)Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans. Animated Pocket Dictionary: Infectious Diseases defines and illustrates 100-plus Infectious Disease-related medical terms with true-to-life 3D animation.For more Information visit to:www.focusappsstore.com or Download the video:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/infectious-diseases-animated/id425866397?ls=1&mt=8 (Source: Med Student Guide)

Need Help

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:25:00 +0100

by Syed (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:25 pm)Thanks so much . Ironically, that's what I was doing before I just got back on here. I feel much better, the only thing deterring me was a few advisers and looking at some of the mean averages for some medical schools around Chicago. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Bio or Microbiology

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:07:00 +0100

by johnisles2011 (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:07 pm)What major your choose legitimately doesn't matter in the admissions process. Take whichever your heart calls to more. Take a look at the full list of required classes and decide which one is more suited to what you want to do.Good luck with the decision and your applications (Source: Med Student Guide)

Getting into a medical school in the US ?

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:06:00 +0100

by johnisles2011 (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:06 pm)I'm not sure who you could contact, probably the AMCAS people because they run the application process.You might want to be forewarned that it is incredibly difficult for international applicants to be accepted into a US med school; I think they also require you to have enough money to essentially pay for the education too (don't quote me on that).Good luck! (Source: Med Student Guide)

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tutoring

Med Student Guide — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:25:00 +0100

by drd10 (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:25 pm)Step 1, 2 CK and CS tutoring. In NYC and NJ area. I have previous teaching experience at teaching hospitals in NYC. Ask for Jim201-332-2909 (Source: Med Student Guide)

Uni of Wollongong Grad School of Med - Apps Open

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:49:00 +0100

by AustraLearn (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:49 pm)If you are interested in applying to the University of Wollongong’s Graduate School of Medicine, applications for the February 2013 intake are now open. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad (formerly AustraLearn) and University of Wollongong’s Graduate School of Medicine are working together to facilitate the application process for Canadian students. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is the University of Wollongong’s application centre in Canada. You can apply now at: http://www.degreesoverseas.ca Program Overview•International student places: 12•Program Length: 4 years•Program commencement: February 2013•Cost: $47,000 AUD per year (based on 2012 tuition)Program Highlights•Specialized in training doctors to practice in rural, regional and re...

Studying Med in the Philippines

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0100

by ama201 (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:00 pm)That's nice that my brother in law is studying for PA. It's good to know he can find careers in healthcare in the future. (Source: Med Student Guide)

It's not about the cheesecake

The long road to medical school — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:12:00 +0100

I have a neighbor who I like, but rarely see since it's winter and neither of us spend much time outside these days. She's great. She has a big dog that the Boo gets along with and we used to have her and her boyfriend over from time to time under the pretext of a doggy playdate. Then they got a second dog who does NOT get along with the Boo, so we stopped having the playdates. Now we don't see much of each other at all.It's really a bummer! She's such a sweetie, and I always enjoy talking to her about the house, the dogs, school, the garden, the boys, etc. And every time we see each other we say we really ought to do this more often.So on Tuesday, since I was working from home that day, and since I thought she might be home not working, I texted her to find out whether she wanted to come ...

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Question

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:31:00 +0100

by Martinez (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:31 pm)im really looking into being a chiroractor! im graduating highschool this year and i do not know where to start! if any one can please help?? (Source: Med Student Guide)

CLEP exams and Medical school...

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:13:00 +0100

by shazichapi (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:13 am)Awesome!! It’s just what I need!! Thanks!............ (Source: Med Student Guide)

Science Courses

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:23:00 +0100

by Mackorny (Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:23 am)Courses are fantastic and really useful for the students!earthwork (Source: Med Student Guide)

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USMLE Free Practice Test Event-Columbus, Ohio

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:00 +0100

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Begin Your ERAS Application Seminar-Columbus, Ohio

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:00 +0100

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IMG friendly residency programs in all specialties

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:00 +0100

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Step 1 online study group 2011 -2013

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:00 +0100

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Free Kaplan Medical Events Near You!

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:00 +0100

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Diabetes Crisis in Haiti

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:04:00 +0100

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Can I get into DO school with NO UD scinence classes

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:03:00 +0100

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GPA is 3.48, MCAT 39, science GPA is 2.85

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:03:00 +0100

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So, I want to be a Surgeon.

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:03:00 +0100

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Texila American University

Med Student Guide — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:03:00 +0100

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The real reason

The long road to medical school — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:55:00 +0100

I've blogged before about not wanting med students in the room when I give birth. And a lot of people have said, "Of course you wouldn't! I wouldn't want my classmates looking at my vagina either!" And yes, that is part of it. Especially my vagina while in the process of giving birth. But the real reason has nothing to do with modesty as much as it has to do with decorum. See, I don't expect to be especially composed while I'm in labor (unless I get the best epidural of all time -- which, hey! A girl can hope, right?). And I just don't want my classmates saying, "Wow, OMDG was CRAZY when she was in labor! You should have heard the things she said! And the way she screamed at her husband? It's a miracle that he doesn't divorce her." Ok, perhaps I'm being paranoid, but that's the the real re...

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Pulmonology with a DO

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:52:00 +0100

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Free online MCAT resources.

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:30:00 +0100

by Plotnus (Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:30 pm)Hello all, does anyone know of good free online MCAT prep/ review? (Source: Med Student Guide)

need advice re: obtaining residency in California

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +0100

by Seq225 (Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:47 pm)If you have a moment, please read and I would like some advice from anyone who feels they may have insight on the details of our situation (my med student GF and me)My girlfriend is a 4th year med student in Canada. Her sister and I live and work in LA. She would like to come here for residency as my job is not very mobile. She has done a lot in school to distinguish herself in Canada for sure. She has been nationally recognized there for some of those achievements. She did a couple rotations here in LA in September. She has impressed people everywhere she goes (all her rotations) and got an amazing letter of recommendation from one of these rotations (with an open job offer in the future if she wants it by the doctor). It has been a challenge for...

Looking for some basic USMLE info.

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:20:00 +0100

by Seq225 (Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:20 pm)Hello - Im new here but have some questions. I will start here I guess. I am asking for someone else, as I am not a med student, but would like to clarify some things for myself. So any help is greatly appreciated and bare with my ignorance with these matters. my questions:1. is it correct that if you don't do so hot (but pass) on the USMLE step 1 - that you CAN take it again for a better score, but that you CANNOT take step 2 again if you didnt do great? 2. Which score makes more of a difference on applications for residency? Thanks. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Things I am Looking Forward to About No Longer Being Pregnant

The long road to medical school — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:41:00 +0100

- This bullshit! I've been lying awake in bed for 1.5 hours now for NO REASON. - Being able to sleep without my hands going numb- Sore PIP joints due to edema- Being able to roll over in bed without completely waking up and having to readjust everything- Sleeping for more than 60 minutes consecutively- Putting on my shoes without having to sit down- Not having to plan my day around how many times I have to change my socks- Being able to stand the entire time I'm showering without feeling at some point that I might pass out- Being able to walk for more than 1.5 miles without developing a sore back and having to sit- Not feeling my knees ache every time I stand up- Having my feet no longer be swollen -- I've had to loosen the laces on my sneakers twice in the past two weeks. Scratch that. LU...

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UK student obtaining residency in the US.

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:44:00 +0100

by salmasitara (Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:44 am)Do you think i am eligible for this medical subject? (Source: Med Student Guide)

MCAT date timing?

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:06:00 +0100

by Plotnus (Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:06 am)Hello all, SO i feel timing is important for the MCAT but can't find anything about it. I finish classes, on 5/4, I finish MCAT prep course 5/8.How long should I wait? should i wait for extra review, how should I go about it? Please advise (Source: Med Student Guide)

Kitchen Equipment

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:36:00 +0100

by sasi123 (Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:36 pm)Very good! I think that you have done a great job! FANTASTIC!!!! Kitchen Equipment (Source: Med Student Guide)

Is there an online Writing portion of the MCAT?

Med Student Guide — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:47:00 +0100

by kiens (Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:47 pm)hey friends,welcome to this forum site....The writing is important in that you need to hit a certain minimum score (P or Q). As long as you hit that score, I don't hink how you do matters at all. Schools aren't going to look at your application more if you got a Q or and S. They just don't care. You NEED to practice writing enough to make sure you can hit the minimum score, but beyond that, it doesn't really matter and isn't worth taking time away from other subjects.---------HQL Tutorial (Source: Med Student Guide)

Extracurriculars

Med Student Guide — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:00 +0100

by Harwestor (Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:05 pm)johnisles2011 wrote:They can't take ALL nerds, now can they?Well, it's their policy (Source: Med Student Guide)

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OMG cheesecake

The long road to medical school — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:31:00 +0100

As a side note, Luca and I made our first cheesecake yesterday afternoon. It was lemon flavored with a graham cracker crust (the one from the Bittman cookbook). And OMG, it was... no IS, A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.So light and fluffy! I was worried about the step where I had to fold the beaten egg whites into the rest of the batter, that I would end up deflating the whites, but this didn't end up being a problem at all. We decided not to go with the sour cream topping. We made that when we did a key lime pie recipe a few months back, and it was really good, but this time laziness prevailed. And the long and the short of it was: it wasn't necessary.We'll definitely have to repeat this experiment. Who knew cheesecake would be so easy?Recipe -- The brief version- Preheat oven to 325 degrees (my oven runs ...

Interrupting

The long road to medical school — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:16:00 +0100

A few weeks back I did an information session with a prospective MD-PhD student in my department. It wasn't an interview, and the session was purely provided so that he could meet current students in his prospective department and ask us questions. Long story short, it was fine. My department provided doughnuts (woo!), and it only took up about 30 minutes of my time. But you know? I thought the kid was kind of a douche. First of all, he approached the sessions like he was just interested in selling himself. Every phrase he uttered seemed like it was designed to convey, "I am awesome," to us. Which, I mean, ok it's an interview. But it was so fake! It came across more as, "I am smarter than everyone including you," than as, "I have so much to offer this place, including you." Plus, it's pre...

How Do You Like Loma Linda?

JeffreyMD.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:14:14 +0100

How do you like Loma Linda? Over the course of this interview season, this is a question that I have been asked numerous times. The person asking me really doesn’t care whether or not I like the city of Loma Linda. The implied question is whether or not I like Loma Linda University School of Medicine. The question is one that has been asked by fellow interviewees. It’s not unusual. While waiting in a room full of interviewees, conversation usually starts out with asking each other what school one is from. This question is usually followed by a “how do you like it there?” question. Invariably, the answer is positive — or at least neutral. I don’t think I’ve ever heard an applicant say they didn’t like the school they came from. And for some reason, I somehow doubt that any...

Frasers Restaurant Kings Park

Murmurs from the Heart — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Been to Frasers Restaurant with my colleagues the other day.. The restaurant is located in Kings Park, thus has a pretty nice view of Perth..This park is quite a popular dating spot for couples thanks to its panoramic view of Perth city, especially at night when it's a bit dark and has some privacy..The restaurant itself also can la.. but it can be a bit loud inside..City of Perth in the background.. It's peaceful just sit around watching the cars, lights and the city lives by.. Watching other people being busy has a calming effect..Anyway, moving on to the food.."Chilled asparagus soup with manna crab and asparagus salad" is quite a mouthful for a starter menu item..To be honest, the canned asparagus soup I bought from Coles tasted better.. Adding the manna crab was a bit odd.. It didn't ...

Entrance exam for the Medicine program in Hungary

Med Student Guide — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:08:00 +0100

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Test Prep Days - discounts & promo codes

Med Student Guide — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:17:00 +0100

by johnnortredamme (Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:17 pm)Just found an MCAT Online Course thanks to the first poster. Thanks! (Source: Med Student Guide)

Personal financial planning

Med Student Guide — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +0100

by johnnortredamme (Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:16 pm)My dad has always stressed the importance of proper financial planning. You article reminds me of a lecture I got from him . (Source: Med Student Guide)

Ok.

The long road to medical school — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +0100

Well, I think I can say now that I am officially tired of being pregnant. Even though I'm having regular contractions (which are only mildly uncomfortable if at all), they are doing nothing. Cervix is still closed.* Luca and I have this three day weekend and we can't do anything! All of our baby-related errands have been run, and we really don't want to go shopping just so I can spend some money on stuff I don't need, or to a museum where I'd have to stand all day. I can't stand for very long without getting dizzy and short of breath, so those kinds of activities sound like torture to me. And I am NOT doing work today. I already spent a good part of Saturday working on my models. I've gotten all the school work done that I wanted to before I gave birth. Any work I'm doing now is on new pro...

Bio or Microbiology

Med Student Guide — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:33:00 +0100

by medschoolcoach (Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:33 am)A common misconception is that what you major in maters to the admission committee. It does not! Biology, chemistry, physics, microbio, physiology, biochem are all looked at exactly the same by an adcom. In fact, we always encourage applicants to have more "unusual" majors, get a higher GPA and obviously do well in the required science classes (provided you like the unusual major!). A 4.0 religion major with a 4.0 BCPM GPA will do much better in the process than a biochemistry major with a 3.3 GPA. Study what you love and will enjoy doing, because that is how you will do well in the classes. Biology vs microbio is exactly the same to an admissions committee. (Source: Med Student Guide)

Oh yeah

The long road to medical school — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:39:00 +0100

I passed my oral candidacy exam. One more hurdle behind me on this long, LONG, road. (Source: The long road to medical school)

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Trying to be Salman Rushdie

The long road to medical school — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:36:00 +0100

Yesterday evening I fell walking the Boo, and got to spend the evening in the ED being monitored. Woo!While I was there, I read some more Cutting For Stone. And I have to say I'm having a really hard time getting into it. It sort of feels like it's trying to be this big epic involving a health clinic, the coming of age of two boys, with the backdrop of Ethiopia. Kind of like Salman Rushdie did with Midnight's Children (except there was no health clinic pretext, and Midnight's Children took place in India). Only Cutting For Stone is just not as good as Midnight's Children. I find myself not giving a crap about any of the characters, or what happens to the health clinic or to Ethiopia. Pretty much the only parts I've found interesting have been the medicine and surgical references. Kind of l...

You're a Premed with a question? Read this

Med Student Guide — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:44:00 +0100

by CaribMD (Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:44 am)GeoRgeHuDsOn wrote:While med schools say that you need 1 year of general bio, practically all med schools will let you substitute that 1 year with 2 semesters of upper div bio, as long as they have lab components. Something like anatomy and physiology is fine as long as it's offered by the bio department.Yes this is pretty much true. (Source: Med Student Guide)

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6YearMed — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Is there an online Writing portion of the MCAT?

Med Student Guide — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:43:00 +0100

by johnisles2011 (Posted Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:43 pm)I took a test prep class (one of the two you mentioned), and I was able to have essays I submitted graded.The writing is important in that you need to hit a certain minimum score (P or Q). As long as you hit that score, I don't hink how you do matters at all. Schools aren't going to look at your application more if you got a Q or and S. They just don't care. You NEED to practice writing enough to make sure you can hit the minimum score, but beyond that, it doesn't really matter and isn't worth taking time away from other subjects. (Source: Med Student Guide)