experience

Hi, I would like to know if there has been anyone who has transferred out of a BSMD program and continued to medical school the traditional way? If yes, I would like to ask about your experience. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, so I wanted to be a scribe and have gotten a few offers but either don't hear back or my schedule doesn't work out. I know it's a great experience and but what other things I could to strengthen my app if I can't scribe? I might be guilty of seeing it as a make-or-break experience...

I am working on creating my list of schools and would like some additional input. White/asian (biracial) female at a top 50 private school (strong engineering school) Biomedical Engineering major with Computer Science minor Illinois resident cGPA: 3.75 sGPA: 3.6 (will hopefully be at ~3.8 and...

Long time lurker here.. Sorry, not trying to be a special snowflake here. And yes, I've used the search button. I haven't been able to find an answer to this particular scenario. I was wondering if something as significant as babysitting may be counted as an "experience" in the AMCAS...

Hi friends! I will likely be applying in the 2018 application cycle. Needless to say, I have a gap year. I'm looking forward to it, and I was hoping to get some feedback from people who have had a similar situation. What did you do during your gap year that strengthened your application...

I am currently a senior at NYU and will be graduating by the end of Spring 2017 term. My academic interest is to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist and further specializing in neuropsychology. However, before I apply to Ph.D. programs, I first would like to earn a master's degree and...

I am a graduated high school student recently returned from a two year volunteer mission in Scandinavia and will be starting my university education this summer. As of right now I am torn between psychology and psychiatry, but leaning towards psychiatry. I have about 4 months before I begin...

Eligibility document disappeared today (my eligibility would have lasted a number of months still). This does not have a bearing on pass/fail anymore from my understanding but DOES say scores are coming back this next week. Anyone else expecting? How are you feeling?

Before I start I want to thank you for taking the time to read this thread. Any feedback is very much appreciated! (I originally posted this in the Allopathic forum, but I figured this was a more suitable place) Hi everyone! I am currently a high school student working on a project about...

Before I start I want to thank you for taking the time to read this thread. Any feedback is very much appreciated! Hi everyone! I am currently a high school student working on a project about pediatricians, which is a career I am currently interested in. I wanted to gather some information in...

Hey everyone So, I'm currently an undergraduate in a Communicative Disorders and Sciences program applying for grad school. I have a problem and that is that I don't have a lot of experience outside of school that are SLP-related. I originally was going towards a degree in Accounting, but...

Hello all :) First, some info on me; I'm an IMG, I still haven't given my steps, but I'm working towards it. I'm currently working at my med school as a sort of clinical co-coordinator/instructor for Ob/Gyne (I can give details on that later). I've not decided on a specialty yet; all I know is...

Hi, I'm new so excuse any mistakes. I recently was offered a spot as a camp counselor at an animal camp for the summer, where I can teach a class about animals and get hands-on experience with animals. I'm not sure if there is a vet on site. Does this seem like a good opportunity or should I...

Hey all, I am currently going back to school (I am 21) and am just starting my 2nd semester at college, so I have about 4 years to get this experience in. My in state vet school of choice would be NC State, which requires 400 hours of vet experience overseen by a DVM. I have been applying to...

Hey guys. I'm new to this forum so I have no idea if I'm posting this correctly. For those of you who have already gone through or are going through PA school applications I have a dilemma... I recently got an offer as an MA for let's say a very prestigious ivy league hospital. The position is...

I got a 505 on the new MCAT. This is the third time I've taken it and each time my score has improved. This cycle I managed to get one interview at the University of Vermont (I was later rejected); I haven't heard back from most of the schools after secondaries, but it's already December. My GPA...

I was recently accepted to a program that has 72 students. I also know that there are some programs with even more seats. I was wondering if anyone knew of how a large class size affects the DPT experience, positively or negatively. I have heard that sometimes connections are more difficult to...

Hi everyone- First time poster here. I am planning on applying for vet school starting in May. I have many hours of veterinary experience in a small animal emergency clinic as an unlicensed vet tech. However, I have only worked here throughout my undergrad during breaks from school. My...

Hi! I am going to be shadowing an ER doctor soon and am not sure what to wear. I asked what the preference was and they told me that I can either wear scrubs or professional attire. Does anyone have any recommendations based on experience? Thank you.

Hi all, Soon I will be receiving my phlebotomy certification after about 7 weeks of school and 4 weeks of externship at my local hospital (Banner). I have a strong chance at working full time as a phlebotomist after my externship due to the experience and connections I have gained at Banner...

I recently decided I want to start pre-veterinary medicine in January. I looked at qualifications to be accepted into vet school and hours/experience was one of them. I recently got a job at a pet hotel/daycare/spa center. What makes me nervous is, it's not a vet setting. This is my first job...

As a second year Optometry student, I fall more in love with what we do everyday. I know I made the right choice. I enjoy the challenges, the faculty, and even the area I am studying in. Now here is the problem, my classmates. My class is a pretty small class compared too many other schools...

I have been a silent observer of this forum, this forum has helped me a lot with my questions especially some of the old threads! I am a 3rd year Indian Student, so this post may not be applicable for you if you are a US Student! This is post is meant for International Medical Students and...

Hi all, I've been having an intense metal battle, for almost two years now,over whether or not I want a career in veterinary medicine, or if I want to pursue a career in marine or zoo biology or something of the like. I was looking to get some insight on what the job as a veterinarian is as a...

So, I'm applying for pharm school next year. I've been working as a tech at CVS for a few months now, but all I hear about is the negative stigma CVS has.. I recently got offered a job at Medicine Shoppe and one in a local clinic. (I already volunteer in a hospital pharmacy) Should I switch...

Hello, all! I am just curious in learning what different paths everyone took during time-off, if you took any of course, before grad school!

Reading about others’ experiences with the OAT on this forum really helped me so I figured I’d share my experience as well! Here are my scores from my practice tests and the actual OAT. Bio/GC/OC/RC/Phys/QR/AA Kap1 – 340/280/280/350/210/350/300 Kap2 – 340/260/200/290/240/340/280...

So I'm not sure if my volunteering experience is up to standard. I was an volunteer intern at a rehab clinic for 30-40hrs per week last spring. It ended up around 600+ hours of medically related experience. I volunteered at this clinic in the past as an undergrad, and when I was required to...

Hi guys, I want to get some practical experience in medicine, before applying to university specifically in cardiovascular surgery and spinal surgery, so I decided to partake in some hospital placements program. When I was doing my research I stumbled upon this program called Czech Hospital...

I graduated in May but never had any research experience throughout undergrad. The small private school I spent three years at had absolutely no research at all (plus I wasn't premed and didn't even consider looking for research opportunities outside of school) then I transferred for my last two...

Hi all, In the experiences section in OTCAS, it has a list of different types of experiences: Employment, Extracurricular Activities, Healthcare Experience, Internships and Clinical Experiences, Research, Teaching, Volunteer, Leadership Experience. If I want to include a leadership...

I am really needing some advice. To make a long story short and without going into much detail, I have PTSD after being raped and sexually assaulted for two years. Before this, I was well on my way to building up my medical school application. I had a 3.92 PGA. My AA degree. Multiple...

I'm an incoming pre med student (I know I'm really young), and I have been given the opportunity to shadow a neurosurgeon in clinic at UMich Ann Arbor. Considering I haven't had much experience with this, i have a few questions. 1 .What do I wear? (I'm a girl) 2. Will I be asked any questions...

Sorry if anybody has already made a thread for this! I am the son of a veterinarian and I haven't met a lot of people that have parents that are vets and are trying to get in. You would think that most people would want to be vets even if just for the business owning side of things. Anyways, I...

Hi everyone, A question for dental and pre-dental students alike: What is the student satisfaction for each dental school? Which schools hold your hand vs. which schools make their kids work independently? Which focus on research vs. community? Which schools have a difficult, bureaucratic...

SDN was one of the most helpful resources I used in preparation for the OAT that I took earlier this month, so I wanted to share my experience--I hope what I share is just as helpful! I started with a big KAPLAN 2015 OAT book -- I tried to read chapters that matched what I was learning in...

Hi there, I am going into my final year of undergrad and I am applying to veterinary school this Summer. I have been offered two employment positions on campus for next year and am having trouble deciding on which to take because I originally thought I would have enough time during the week to...

Im looking to get hands on patient experience so I became certified as a CNA, but I cant seem to land job at a hospital. Been applying since the semester ended, but no bite at all. Should I volunteer at a hospital in the mean time? Any suggestions?

I'm struggling with deciding on what to write about for the optional "unique circumstance/experience" essay on TMDSAS. One unique circumstance I can think of is my brother being admitted to a drug rehab center when I was a teenager. Do you guys think this would be an appropriate space to discuss...

Hey everyone! I have four different activities that I believe are the most meaningful 1) My technician job at school (I learnt a lot of collaboration skills, intrapersonal skills, communications skills. I also have spent 3 years at this job.) 2) Study abroad + Shadowing in France (I pinpointed...