http://forums.studentdoctor.net/ An educational community for students and doctors spanning all the health professions. en Wed, 16 May 2012 14:39:02 GMT vBulletin 20 http://dkmg2azsloi0e.cloudfront.net/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.studentdoctor.net/ http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914348&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:38:46 GMT I transferred school and I took my Chemistry's and my Bio's and di well in them, but, when I transferred my Chem 2 did not transfer. I got a B in my Chem 2 at the previous school but when I retook it for credit to my new school, I got a C. How does this look to a med school? Will they take the better grade? Or average them out?
Thanks ]]> suchomski http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914348 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914347&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:38:16 GMT Does anyone have any recommendations or tips on how to improve one's energy for test day? I'm thinking of specific foods or exercises that work well for you in terms of getting you going for the test... ]]> MCAT Discussions prolixity29 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914347 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914346&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:04 GMT PASS.


What a friggin' relief! ]]> Anesthesiology Trisomy13 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914346 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914345&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:34:45 GMT I am registered for the MCAT in June and my AAMC scores are 6.5 points lower, on average, than my Kaplan FL scores! My PS scores are just about the same, but my V and Bio scores are 2-3 points lower. Did anyone have similar experiences and/or... I am registered for the MCAT in June and my AAMC scores are 6.5 points lower, on average, than my Kaplan FL scores! My PS scores are just about the same, but my V and Bio scores are 2-3 points lower.

Did anyone have similar experiences and/or suggestions on how to improve specifically for taking the AAMC exam? I am perfectly happy with my Kaplan scores, but I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong on the AAMC. ]]> MCAT Discussions prolixity29 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914345 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914344&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:04 GMT Does the reference letter we get from an MD have to be one we have known only through volunteering or shadowing, or can it be one who knows us personally? I'm asking because although i've shadowed docs and volunteered in hospital settings I wouldn't be anywhere near comfortable to ask them for a LOR. I've known an MD who's been a bit of a family friend for at least 5 years now and he would be able to provide a much better letter, but I don't know if that's not allowed. ]]> RyRy89 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914344 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914343&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:25 GMT Hey everyone! I decided to just throw this out there to get some feedback. I was just wondering what my chances at RCSI or TCD are with the following stats: -3.5 cGPA Double Major Biochemistry and Psychology at a Canadian University (I am... Hey everyone!

I decided to just throw this out there to get some feedback. I was just wondering what my chances at RCSI or TCD are with the following stats:

-3.5 cGPA Double Major Biochemistry and Psychology at a Canadian University (I am Canadian)
- 31 O MCAT score
- ECs:
- Working at a pharmacy as a lab technician for 4 years (part time during school as well)
- Volunteer work in Tanzania for 5 weeks.
- Tutoring 4 kids with ADHD for 2 years (~10 hours a week)
- Research in Neuroscience lab doing research on effects of estrogen levels on Schizophrenia for 1 year
- Shadowed a surgeon for ~10 hours.

Thanks for the feedback in advance! ]]> t0ny http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914343 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914342&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:35 GMT So I am a reapplicant, who applied last round with a 3.9 Gpa and a 22Q Mcat (6,8,8) and received no interviews, big mistake. I have been self studying for the Mcat and have been scoring 26-28 range on the AAMC's. I got my score back yesterday and I received a 24Q, (9,6,9). Which is perplexing because I was scoring in the 9, and 10's on verbal. So I've exhausted all of my AAMC tests, and am wondering what I should use to prepare for the third retake this summer, I am planning on actually using Kaplan or Princeton Review online course, for their online resources. Any ideas on how I should prepare and approach the exam for this time? ]]> Littlet http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914342 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914341&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:44:44 GMT Do you find out if you got the first question wrong from the set as soon as you move on to the second question? Do you find out if you got the first question wrong from the set as soon as you move on to the second question? ]]> Step I docjohn101 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914341 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914340&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:39:30 GMT I'm usually really good at physics, but this simple AAMC question has me tripped up. It's from AAMC 4 - they presented the doppler equation in ways I have never seen.

Delta f over f = -v/c
and
Delta lambda/lambda = v/c

What are these equations saying? I've never seen them in this form! Any help would be appreciated! ]]> AOT11 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914340 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914339&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:33:32 GMT Can anyone who has applied here chime in on this? I am filling out the secondary for UTSW and see that they require 14 biology credits (12 credits of lecture + 2 lab credits). Isn't this out of the ordinary? I have intro bio + lab for a total of 8 credits + 3 for biochemistry = 11. I am a neuroscience major, so I didn't have room for another random/unnecessary bio course. ]]> DCSB6 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914339 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914338&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:14:09 GMT Hey! Are you going to Midwestern?? My husband and I are AZCOM grads and are moving to Chicago for our categorical residencies. We are renting out our 3bd 2ba home with a pool and is close to school and to the 101 & I-17 highways (which was perfect during clinicals). The rent is $1250/month which includes pool and lawn maintenance. Let me know if you have any questions. ]]> Housing (Temporary and Long-term) jacksmama07 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914338 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914336&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:57:58 GMT Hello everyone. I have researched this forum to get a solid answer for what consititutes Academic Enrichment Program, but I am still confused about it.


AADSAS says that it would include "special research experiences," and I wonder what this exactly means. I have few research experiences so far, and I attended for three-day annual meeting/conference that presented the poster of one of the researches that I worked for. I was a co-author of the poster and paper, but did pretty much nothing during the conference (just merely attending).


Would this be considered as a "special research experiences" that I can write down under this section?

Thanks in advance for any helps! :love: ]]> Pre-Dental JLIM http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914336 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914334&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:26:36 GMT Hello! I was just curious as to whether anyone has guessed on the last passages of all sections and whether or not this put their score in the gutter? Though I timed everything before the real exam, on the real exam I ran out of time and started... Hello!
I was just curious as to whether anyone has guessed on the last passages of all sections and whether or not this put their score in the gutter? Though I timed everything before the real exam, on the real exam I ran out of time and started clicking random answers.
Thanks! ]]> 19891006 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914334 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914333&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:12:42 GMT I'm going to be taking Step 1 in late July and I'm looking for a tutor in the NJ/NY area who would be willing to travel to my residence (I live in central NJ) starting June 24. Thanks. ]]> Wanted monkeypenny http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914333 http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914331&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:13 GMT I've just graduated from college this semester and I plan to take 2yrs working and getting prereqs together before applying, so at that time I guess I would be non-trad. My dilemma is that I transferred after my sophomore year to the college where I just graduated. Where I did my first 2 yrs, I had a pretty decent over 3.5 gpa, but where I did my last 2 yrs I had an overall under 3.0 due to juggling some changes in my personal life (upward trend present). At this college that awarded me my bachelors, you must have an over 3.0 gpa to be recommended by the pre-med committee. I haven't applied yet, but I know they won't recommend me since my gpa from their school is under 3.0, yet my overall gpa combining all four years is over 3.0, so technically had I done 4 years there, they would be recommending me. My questions are, as a non-trad in 2 yrs, would i still need a committee letter? I already know I might have difficulty getting LORs at that time and I doubt anyone back there would remember me anyways. Also when I submit to AMCAS/AACOMAS my gpa will come out over 3.0, so will it look bad if don't submit a committee letter as a non-trad? ]]> Nontraditional Students skool4u http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=914331