MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Med Student Guide' source. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:49:58 +0100 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=11113#p44419 by CaribMD (Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:49 pm)Ulquiorra08 wrote:Wow nice and quick answers thanks a lot. Well I am currently volunteering at my local hospital and I have over 160+ hrs of shadowing experience, but I'm not sure if that's enough. I have a few other extracurricular activities that may look pretty good, so hopefully that's good. I should be able to get some good LORs from a few professors, and I think the main focus for an application right now would be to write a personal statement. Thanks for all the great help...feel free to help me out some more!160 hrs of shadowing is almost overkill, you only need 20 to 40 hrs but I always feel 40 hrs.Good Luck Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963172 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:49:00 +0100 1963172 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11115#p44418 by anamaky (Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:12 pm)They post this information every year, so you can go to the same website or just google it for the most recent year it's available (2008).Also, if your Step 1 score is lower, you should try to do better on Step 2, it does make a difference if you take Step 2 before interview season starts fourth year.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963173 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:12:00 +0100 1963173 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11114#p44417 by CaribMD (Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:30 pm)Jackie09 wrote:I'm sorry. I didn't give complete list. I actually applied to a total of fifteen schools. So, I might expect to hear from more in early '09?Depends onWhat tier? If all top then maybe notIf State schools, they favor instate first, so if top tier State school it could be your last on list if out of stateYour MCAT is good but 33 is below average for top tier. (Top tier average MCAT is 35) Thats why I mentioned MCG it would have been a good safety school.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963174 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0100 1963174 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11109#p44416 by Aspiring in Alaska (Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:23 pm)Its a high 85-90% chance. But they made it a point to say that no clinical site is a guarentee. If they sign a new clinical center, and they are required by the contract to send over X amount of students, then thats what is going to happen and you might get bumped.But I haven't heard any of my buddies in rotations now complaining, so i think they all got to where they wanted to go.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963175 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:23:00 +0100 1963175 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=6880#p44413 by bitterswtmocha (Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:18 am)very helpful and exactly what i was looking for, thanks!Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963176 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:18:00 +0100 1963176 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11110#p44411 by CaribMD (Posted Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:26 am)Yea I think your in the right Direction, just work on the GPA and the MCAT then see where you are then.Good Luck. Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963177 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:26:00 +0100 1963177 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=11103#p44400 by tramflap (Posted Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:15 pm)I would recommend PCOM due to location, residency programs, and prestige. That being said, anywhere you go will get you to where you want to be. If one school seems like a better fit for you, go with that one. Being happy is pretty important in med school.Good luck.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963178 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:15:00 +0100 1963178 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10981#p44396 by CaribMD (Posted Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:54 pm)alibaba123456 wrote:so what is about getting residency after graduating from DO school or Caribbean?what are the major things for getting into desired residency program? (like GPA and MCAt for med schools) Everybody said about USMLEX. what else except USMLEX needed to get into desired residency program?There are MD Residencies who will not Match DO and Caribbean gradsBut DO on a whole have a better chance of Matching then Caribbean studentsBut its like this DO will match at 99.9%Caribbean will be between 70 and 80% Match rate the 1st time.Difference will be DO is 99.9% in the NRMPCaribbean is 50% in the NRMP and additional 20 to 30% outside the match ( residencies not included in NRMP) Match rate that is pointed to is always the NRMP program but ... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963179 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:54:00 +0100 1963179 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=643#p44387 by CaribMD (Posted Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:27 pm)Yes I understand and some of this is personal choice.There is no "One way"Nontrads have a better over all chance at DO schools then MD schools but depending on performance from here on MD chances are in flux.Good Luck and let us knowOne thing I can say about the site is we try to encourage with real life opinions and assessments, I hate to think I Cheerlead instead I like to inspire and focus. Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963180 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:27:00 +0100 1963180 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11108#p44375 by ashish_padnani (Posted Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:21 pm)You are too early for 2010.You ll be able to get the token next year in June/July.Once you request the token through ECFMG (OASIS) you ll have to register with ERAS and the ERAS will give you AAMC ID. You have to use this AAMC ID for correspondence with the universities that you ll apply next year. The applications begin September every year. So for Match 2010, you are too early. Also, you ll have to send or ask your professor to send the LOR to ECFMG. Subscribe with the ECFMG newsletter so that you ll remain updated about any changes in the policies or guidelines of ECFMG.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957776 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:20:33 +0100 1957776 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11110#p44376 by jhtran (Posted Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:41 pm)If you have any doctor friends for any doctors you know, ask to shadow them. You can volunteer at hospitals. Etc.jhtranRead Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957775 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:20:29 +0100 1957775 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11109#p44374 by Aspiring in Alaska (Posted Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:46 pm)how long have you been there so far? 4 semesters. 3 where 4.5 months and one was 6 months.Where you headed when you finish? New Jersy, SGU gives you a list of clinical sites and you get to pick your top 3 choices. Probabbly going to stay there the whole 2 years for clinicals.Are you super excited to get out of there? Heck Ya! Got my wife and a baby girl waiting at home.How was life over there? Boring. Hiking wasn’t that great, Scuba was ok, the beaches are ok. I’m not into the night life, see above question/answer.How hard was the material? Not hard at all...to pass the classes...if you want to score all A’s, or mostly A’s and some B’s, then its going to require tons of studying.How many times did you return home throughout ... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957777 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:46:00 +0100 1957777 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11107#p44367 by CaribMD (Posted Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:10 pm)This is all I have time for today, please add more on this thread, informative, funny and otherwise, together we can make a useful gallery of these short videos for people to see what the school may be really like.Also made it a sticky for now. I think this can be useful for many Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957778 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:10:00 +0100 1957778 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11112#p44357 Discussion corner of the journal: 2-5 page papers where an author can either present an idea with theoretical background but has not yet completed the research needed for a complete paper or preliminary data.- Case studies－Rather than present a classical paper.- Book reviews－Comments and critiques.JBiSE is currently a seasonal journal, for more information, pleasecontact: jbise@srpublishing.org.*** DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL *** >> This E-Mail is a system generate message. (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957779 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:30:00 +0100 1957779 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11105#p44352 by bsmcmahon (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:39 pm)Hmm... I think I was imagining something completely different. Thank you both of you for painting a much more realistic picture for me. The whole reason I am interested in the medical field is to help patients.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957780 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:39:00 +0100 1957780 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5643#p44347 by jhtran (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:39 pm)The class level is based on your school. I have no idea.Improvement on grades is always a plus thing, but from a C+ to a B isn't that much of a "shock-and-awe" difference that really impress ADCOM. IMO, you need to pull up your GPA fast, possibly retake those C+ classes, and do really well of future classes since premedical prerequisites count quite heavily in US MD. It's too early asking for chance now, because you literally just finished 3 semesters.jhtranRead Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957781 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:39:00 +0100 1957781 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11086#p44336 by jhtran (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:00 pm)You spend about 200 weeks (52x4) of undergrad during your 4 years. If you only have 1 hour per week, which is pitiful, you still would fall around 200. So 200 isn't something to be extremely comfortable with. 300 is nice, since that mean you volunteer about 2 hours a week and couple that with a nice LORs, some small research, and a few shadowing activities should cover you nicely for ECs.jhtranPS. This thread is growing excessively long and is turning into a battle of opinion.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957782 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:00:00 +0100 1957782 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11106#p44327 by CaribMD (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:10 am)VanessaR wrote:For as long as I can remember, I have always had an interest in becoming a doctor, my problem was with confidence. I went off to a community college..I majored in applied arts (thats what everyone told me to do) and I did get A's but I did not like like it, and eventually I stopped attending because of financial reasons (parents did not help to pay, and my bc of my fathers finacial history I did not qualify for finacial aide.) How can you not qualify for the Federal "Guaranteed" student loan? Every student is qualified regardless of financial problems, you are entitled to 3500 a year. I am now 24 years old, married and have one child. I have since broken out of my shell, my issue is I've told my family I want to go to go back to s... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957783 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:10:00 +0100 1957783 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11060#p44325 by mara (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:10 am)A toast to the RESPECTABLE Republicans who didn't participate in all of the rampant smear campaigns and inconsequential negative tactics. I appauld those who fought with integrity and honor.To the rest who didn't?Bite it.And I say that in the nicest way I know how.Now, congratulations America and congratulations, PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1957784 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:10:00 +0100 1957784 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11086#p44323 by nzo (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:52 am)fried rice wrote:So are medical schools basically betting that you won't try to feed them bullshit in terms of volunteer hours? I ask this because I too am wondering how volunteering is to be applied to medical school applications. I don't have much experience volunteering yet but I'd like to get into some opportunities involving patient care.I personally don't really think they care (IMO) about the "hours" as much as they care about your experience. If you can talk passionately about what you did.. then that is truly what matters. This isn't to say that 50 hours will cut it though. But is there a real difference when someone writes 200 hours or 300 hours? Probably not as long as you can paint a pretty picture.As far as opportunities involving patien... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954083 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:01:29 +0100 1954083 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=643#p44322 by blooteeth (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:21 am)Your numbers are on target for a low end CA school (UC Davis, USC, UC Irvine). Your MCAT is low for any of the top California schools.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954084 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:21:00 +0100 1954084 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11105#p44321 by jhtran (Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:20 am)The "head" of a public hospital would be the president of that hospital (own the most stock) and the head of a public hospital will be the state/city government. Who is the "head" of your high school? Certainly not your principal.Having said that, there are department chairs and directors. They are employees who have greater experience, seniority, and better pay. The director of the billing department might just be an MBA with some medical terminology knowledge. However, the director of the cardiology ward might need an MD/PhD on cardiology. Does that answer your question?Now, having said that, health administration and healthcare provider are TWO DIFFERENT FIELD. One take care of the paperwork and one take care of the patients. The only thing th... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954085 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:20:00 +0100 1954085 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11106#p44318 by VanessaR (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:42 pm)For as long as I can remember, I have always had an interest in becoming a doctor, my problem was with confidence. I never confided in anyone about it because I didn't want to hear comments about be being shy. Since I was a child I was so shy, I wouldnt have even called to order a pizza I was so shy I didn't have alot of friends. After graduating high school with OK grades, B's and a few C's I went off to a community college..I majored in applied arts (thats what everyone told me to do) and I did get A's but I did not like like it, and eventually I stopped attending because of financial reasons (parents did not help to pay, and my bc of my fathers finacial history I did not qualify for finacial aide.)I am now 24 years old, married and have one ... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954086 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:42:00 +0100 1954086 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11099#p44315 by Aspiring in Alaska (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:03 pm)Ya, i'd go w/ AUC. If SGU told me I needed to take an extra semester, i would have gone to AUC. An extra semester is a long time, not to mention the cost.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954087 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:03:00 +0100 1954087 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11082#p44314 by Vonsmack (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:55 pm)Yeah going to the school won't give you any real advantage. One plus I could think of is if you do research and you get a solid LOR from a professor everyone knows, that might add more weight. But I don't think it would be a disadvantage either. Sure med schools want diversity, but remember these Cali schools prefer Cali residents. Above all they want stellar students in their program. If you've got the numbers, you've got as good a shot as anybody.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954088 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:55:00 +0100 1954088 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11104#p44313 by Vonsmack (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:46 pm)Yes, if you apply in June the summer grades won't factor into your gpa. Usually a class or two will not make enough of a difference to wait-so it is better to apply early. On your AMCAS you will put down what classes you are currently taking and will take prior to medical school. You can send an update letter/transcript if you did really well it can't hurt, all schools will require an updated transcript before matriculation.As for the Philly schools, it will be harder since you are out of state. Penn is probably out, but if you have good extracurriculars and score that MCAT you can have a decent shot at Temple, Drexel, Jefferson and especially the DO school. If you end up getting >35 MCAT, maybe you could think of putting Penn on your dream list... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954089 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:46:00 +0100 1954089 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=11103#p44311 by OlufunshoBY (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:57 pm)I am a WVSOM student (3rd yr). I am satisfied with my quality of education especially the first 2yrs. I have some reservation about my clinical yrs, but that will be the case no matter which sch i attend. The only disturbing aspect for me is the price tag. For an out of stater like me, it's just simply ridiculous. I am one of those people that feels like no medical education should cost $50K/yr, no matter where. The location of the sch makes it a perfect environment for study but horrible for a good social life. PM me if u have any specific questions.congrats and good luckRead Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954090 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:57:00 +0100 1954090 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=7803#p44309 by emily (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:11 pm)Thanks, Blootooth!Was just getting worried since I applied by early Sept. and haven't been contacted for interviews yet...Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954091 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:11:00 +0100 1954091 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11101#p44307 by CaribMD (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:11 pm)tyrone21 wrote:Thank you very much for all of your help CaribMD. Could you please clarify?You can get matched outside the NRMP about 20% do (this is where the 70 to 80% of FMG's get a residency comes from)Does this mean that if someone finds a doctor that will be willing to take them as a resident, they wouldn't need to go through the matching process?Texas is doable, if you get licensed in another state first its even easier for Texas too. You just have a couple hoops to jump through.What are these hoops? What additional steps are involved?Also, how does this apply to getting residency in Texas?Thanks again!Clarify What???Match NRMP for FMG's = 50% those who do not use NRMP about 20% of all FMG's that are in a residency so simply add this togeth... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954092 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:11:00 +0100 1954092 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11092#p44306 by CaribMD (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:14 pm)drew018 wrote:HAVE done pretty well throughout undergrad and Grad School, UF Graduate,have done research in Shands Hosp. Had quite a few yrs of Research, shadowing different Doctors, My problem with the MCAT is, I think, Undergrad was at the average of 3.5 Yes you did well but thats smack at the average for applying Cash McCallister on Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:36 amWithout telling us what your score is, no one can offer advice.Without telling us what your score is, no one can offer advice.Cash is right, you want decent advice you have to pony up with the MCAT scoreif some one is immature to give you grief, that happens but do not let it worry you.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954093 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:14:00 +0100 1954093 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11060#p44305 by CaribMD (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:11 pm)I personally support whoever gets elected.Thats the way it should be.Support for better or worse but its not very good to fight all the timeWe need to work with the processes and who we elect to achieve what we need toThat means doing and approving some things we may not like to get what we needBush was reelected and now Obama was elected it seems fair to work with him and be opened minded.Thats why I'm an independent LOLRead Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954094 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:11:00 +0100 1954094 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11102#p44304 by CaribMD (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:07 pm)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLHsNGqyXIgSleepy or buy a Dell? LOLRead Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954095 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:07:00 +0100 1954095 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10983#p44301 by Cash McCallister (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:31 pm)If you're going straight from nursing school to medical school, ADCOMS are going to wonder why. Also, with the nursing shortage, it doesn't look great that you took someone's spot in a very competetive program, when you really didn't have any intention of working as a nurse. If your grades and MCAT are ok, then you should be ok, but it will almost definitely be a question you're going to have to answer.Also, easy on the caps, they're making my brain hurt.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1954096 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:31:00 +0100 1954096 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11101#p44297 by tyrone21 (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:32 am)Thank you very much for all of your help CaribMD. Could you please clarify?You can get matched outside the NRMP about 20% do (this is where the 70 to 80% of FMG's get a residency comes from)Does this mean that if someone finds a doctor that will be willing to take them as a resident, they wouldn't need to go through the matching process?Texas is doable, if you get licensed in another state first its even easier for Texas too. You just have a couple hoops to jump through.What are these hoops? What additional steps are involved?Also, how does this apply to getting residency in Texas?Thanks again!Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949839 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:29:13 +0100 1949839 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11099#p44298 by Ludacris (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:15 am)Yep.. agree with CaribMD too.I too was rejected by Saba but got into SGU, AUC, and Ross. Oh well, what can you do... Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949838 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:29:13 +0100 1949838 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11086#p44296 by fried rice (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:27 am)So are medical schools basically betting that you won't try to feed them bullshit in terms of volunteer hours? I ask this because I too am wondering how volunteering is to be applied to medical school applications. I don't have much experience volunteering yet but I'd like to get into some opportunities involving patient care.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949840 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:27:00 +0100 1949840 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4803#p44295 by CaribMD (Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:57 am)PRINCESSKD wrote:Is anatomy and physiology considered as a biology requirement? thanks in advanceyes it can beRead Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949841 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:57:00 +0100 1949841 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11100#p44293 by wanna.be (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:43 pm)thank you so much for taking the time and listening. Foundations is a graduation requirement at my school; its a class designed for in class discussions which includes a writing and reading base.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949842 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:43:00 +0100 1949842 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11010#p44290 by CaribMD (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:36 pm)This is For MD schools AMCAS applications:Cut and paste right from the PDF for 2009:GPA CalculationsAfter your application is verified, your AMCAS GPA is calculated. TheGPA calculations are presented by BCPM codes, by AO codes, and byAcademic Status. You will also be able to view your CumulativeUndergraduate GPA and your Graduate GPA when AMCAS processing iscomplete.• AMCAS GPAs are almost always different from those calculatedby the schools you have attended. Therefore, AMCAS does not inany way attempt to compare our calculations with thoseappearing on your official transcripts.• AMCAS reports to the medical schools a GPA for each AcademicStatus (HS, FR, SO, JR., SR, PB, GR) subdivided into courseslisted as "BCPM" or "All Other" in the BCPM... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949843 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:36:00 +0100 1949843 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10983#p44289 by PRINCESSKD (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:35 pm)I'M IN A NURSING SCHOOL NOW ARE YOU SAYING THAT IT WILL BE DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET INTO A MEDICAL SCHOOL? THE MAIN REASON I CHOOSE NURSING WAS BECAUSE IT DOES PATIENT CARE AND I WILL GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE, AND I WILL HAVE AN IDEAL OF PHISICIAN DUTIES.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949844 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:35:00 +0100 1949844 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11060#p44280 by drnaoum (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:07 pm)the newest stories today were about how he cannot keep all his Campaign promisesYeah, there's basically no way all the campaign promises can be kept. With the financial collapse, tax revenue is in the crapper and the amount of debt the country will take on just to pull out of the crisis is going to be huge. From here on out the path is completely different than either of the former candidates proposed - that's why electing someone with good judgment and clarity of thought was the right thing.Now, I can't claim to be unbiased - we live in President-elect Obama's neighborhood, and we're excited to see a fellow south-sider move on to the White House.Gobama!Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949845 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:07:00 +0100 1949845 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11076#p44278 by CaribMD (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:39 pm)Vonsmack wrote:Just to add a response to the original question, Rosalind Franklin received a bad reputation awhile ago for being put under probation by the LCME about 5 years back for some financial troubles. Basically they aren't connected to a major university or hospital so they rely largely on student tuition. Looks like they got their act together and are off probation, but the bad wrap is probably why their average matriculation gpa/mcat numbers are low. As has been said, they offer a fine education and their troubles look to be behind them- it was probably scary though for med students/applicants to apply to a school that had a chance at losing accreditation.I agree. But I doubt since we need new Docs they will loose it. They may get proba... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949846 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:39:00 +0100 1949846 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11098#p44275 by CaribMD (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:19 pm)I'll let this be here but next time do not cut and paste the same post in two different forumsI answered you in the Nontrads sectionGood Luck! Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949847 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:19:00 +0100 1949847 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10946#p44268 by CaribMD (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:53 pm)jhtran wrote:From what I see, the only people you will ever get introduced to through SGU or AUC will be the cream of their crop. So far, I have spoken to 5 doctors, which 3 are from SGU and 2 from AUC.Here are their stats and accomplishments:SGU: 1 Family practice: graduated honor, chief resident, WHO-IS-WHO award winner1 Neuro surgeon: graduated honor, 98% on USMLE, chief resident, last-year residency (interviewer)1 Internal Med: ER specialized, some high USMLE score, multiple awardsAUC:1 Oncology Dermatology: 99% USMLE, multiple awards, some awesome experience1 Cardiologist: same as above.The point is, you will never find any "negative" things from these physicians because they are the cream of their crop and everything they've went through is... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949848 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:53:00 +0100 1949848 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=643#p44266 by CaribMD (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:29 pm)fuzz517 wrote:so i failed orgo 1and bio 1 completely but retook the classes and now only the 4.0 is shown on my transcripts so am i set with those when med schools look at it?No read about GPA its a post I made the link in my signatureYour GPA is recalculated by AMCAS and it will be a lot lower if it was 2 courses.All retaken count against you for MD schools.From AMCAS site:AMCAS counts all attempts of a repeated course, even if yourschool does not.• Grades and credit hours for all failed courses will be included inthe AMCAS GPA, even if they are not included in the GPAcalculations of the transcript-issuing institution.You have to apply to MD schools through them.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949849 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:29:00 +0100 1949849 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11096#p44265 by illegallysmooth (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:53 pm)Thanks for the responses guys. I like that hotdog quote. Maybe I need some photos in my little desk corner. I saw some lady on a decorating show on TV who had a "manifestation board." That's what I need. A manifestation board.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949850 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:53:00 +0100 1949850 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11022#p44264 by FreeSKYY (Posted Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:21 am)Thanks JHTRAN and good luck with your med. school.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949851 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:21:00 +0100 1949851 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11097#p44256 by CaribMD (Posted Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:21 pm)Undergraduate GPA: 3.67 ( I also graduated first in my nursing class within my major).ACT score 26I have also taken, pre-calculus for engineers (considered an advanced mathematics course/Calculus by some), Statistics, Biochemistry, micro biology, and pathophysiology (all of which I recieved A's).I did recieve a C in pharmacology, but that was a poorly structured class, and was not my normal performance in undergrad. I have also taken, pre-calculus for engineers (considered an advanced mathematics course/Calculus by some), Statistics, Biochemistry, micro biology, and pathophysiology (all of which I recieved A's).I think you are OK here, The Idea that Pre-calc is Calc, I think its Pre- calc and if you want Calc as a requirement then you have to ta... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949852 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:21:00 +0100 1949852 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11092#p44252 by drew018 (Posted Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:40 pm)HAVE done pretty well throughout undergrad and Grad School, UF Graduate,have done research in Shands Hosp. Had quite a few yrs of Research, shadowing different Doctors, My problem with the MCAT is, I think, I keep second guessing myself . I know the material, it gets to be frustrating. I am Barry University now, for their Bio Med Progrm, doing fairly well,. not sure what else I can do.Read Main Topic (Source: Med Student Guide) Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949853 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40:00 +0100 1949853 http://www.studentdoc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9465#p44248 by CaribMD (Posted Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:55 pm)iatrogen wrote:CaribMD, I thank you for your reply. I am kind of backward in respect to where I want to go to school. I want to be an Osteopath, but may be forced to go Allopathic for financial reasons, as most DO Schools that I have researched are very expensive private institutions. I am fortunate to live in California, where most of the public med-schools are very good, eg; UCSF, UCI, UCLA etc. The problem is that these are all, of course, very competitive programs. I will probably end up going DO just because it "fits" me. I will be in debt up to my eyeballs anyway so, whats another $120,000? In the end, it's only paper. If I wanted wealth, I would have gotten an MBA and gone into mortuary management. To all of the younger students: If you re... Med Student Guide blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1949854 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:55:00 +0100 1949854