Have any of you actually met someone else from SDN in med school?

[type12]

I'm more of a salamander kind of guy.

It actually began on SDN with someone saying "hey we're going to the same school next year". I don't think it affects what I write here because I generally try to be thoughtful and true to myself whether online or in person. I would happily stand by anything I said in either context. Perhaps it's easier because I don't have any demonstrably flagrant views. At any rate, I think encouraging a good community culture is important, and I wish more people would look at this as a place to create a helpful, supportive community rather than a place to act out and get their rocks off by antagonizing others.

I dunno, that's pretty controversial, man. I would stop being friends with you if I found out you liked salamanders.

j/k. Thanks for the insight.

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[type12]

I had a different username back when I was applying and I was identified quite easily at multiple interviews. That was pretty unsettling.

So you're pretty transparent nowadays. Why did you change your username?

I would love to meet DermViser lol

You're not the only one. After I had a very big spat with DermViser, I got so many messages asking me if I knew who he was (answer: no, it was a bluff).

 

[Omppu27]

I'll probably wear one of these that says, "The Buff OP" on my interviews.

If I see a ripped black guy in my class, i'm just gonna assume it's you.

 

[The Buff OP]

If I see a ripped black guy in my class, i'm just gonna assume it's you.

LMAO! I'm not black, I'm Hispanic.

 

[Omppu27]

LMAO! I'm not black, I'm Hispanic.

Right... And i'm not Ariana Grande

 

[sazerac]

The easiest way to accidentally blow your cover is to post something similar to both the Class-specific thread on SDN and simultaneously to your incoming class Facebook page.

I make no effort to hide who I am and many people have figured it out. I was outed a couple times on the med school interview trail, and at school especially among my classmates who also keep an eye on the annual Class-specific SDN thread. I also met many people on the social pre-med "Class of 20xx!!!!!!" thread for my class, and we've kept in touch both online (Facebook) and in person. Because I live in a tourist / conference city, I've hosted many SDN'ers at my apartment downtown.

And sorry, my apartment is already full of SDN'ers for the anesthesia conference next month.

 

[type12]

So, I really gotta ask, is ANYONE in the "I am anon" camp besides me?

 

[NickNaylor]

So you're pretty transparent nowadays. Why did you change your username?


You're not the only one. After I had a very big spat with DermViser, I got so many messages asking me if I knew who he was (answer: no, it was a bluff).

I was at an interview when a girl figured out who I was and was extremely awkward about it. I ecided I was done with the whole getting identified thing, so I switched it up. My identity is pretty easily found for anyone tthat wants to find it, but at least with a different username it's not so immediately obvious.

I'm pretty candid about what I say, but even so there are things that I hold back and don't share for fear of being misconstrued as "unprofessional."

 

[DermViser]

You're not the only one. After I had a very big spat with DermViser, I got so many messages asking me if I knew who he was (answer: no, it was a bluff).

Oh, lol, I remember you now!! You were that guy a while back really freaking out about getting into medical school and said you knew me, and that I made up publications, and I was like WTF? Glad to see you made it.

 

[DermViser]

I was at an interview when a girl figured out who I was and was extremely awkward about it. I ecided I was done with the whole getting identified thing, so I switched it up. My identity is pretty easily found for anyone tthat wants to find it, but at least with a different username it's not so immediately obvious.

Like good awkward (shy, giggly, flirting, turning up the femininity) or bad awkward?

 

[Planes2Doc]

I have yet to meet someone from my school. Whenever I bring up SDN, everyone always say, "Oh yeah, I had an account back then but don't do anything now." Or something like that... No one will admit to it.

My handle makes me pretty obvious. Since I try to help out and post meaningful things, I'm not all too concerned about people finding out who I am. In fact, it would be nice to meet more fellow SDNers in the Chicago area.

 

[DrZeke]

I have yet to meet someone from my school. Whenever I bring up SDN, everyone always say, "Oh yeah, I had an account back then but don't do anything now." Or something like that... No one will admit to it.

My handle makes me pretty obvious. Since I try to help out and post meaningful things, I'm not all too concerned about people finding out who I am. In fact, it would be nice to meet more fellow SDNers in the Chicago area.

Everyone I know always says SDN is so stressful, because of all the gunners. I figure if you can't handle other people's accomplishments by the time you've made it this far you're in trouble.

I like being on sdn. It actually makes me feel part of something bigger than just my little world and makes me feel more prepared and informed than I used to about my "next step".

 

[type12]

Oh, lol, I remember you now!! You were that guy a while back really freaking out about getting into medical school and said you knew me, and that I made up publications, and I was like WTF? Glad to see you made it.

Yeah, we had a pretty awful spat (sorry about that unprofessionalism, and sorry for the bluff). Bumped off the waitlist at only one school - only acceptance, 3 waitlists. Doesn't matter, was accepted, lol.

 

[DermViser]

Yeah, we had a pretty awful spat (sorry about that unprofessionalism, and sorry for the bluff). Bumped off the waitlist at only one school - only acceptance, 3 waitlists. Doesn't matter, was accepted, lol.

Well glad to see you made it over. All you need is one acceptance.

 

[dbeast]

I didn't read the whole thread to see if this had been mentioned, but I heard of two residents who are married (yes, married) after hitting it off on SDN.

I just imagine them admiring each others' trolling skills as the first spark.

 

[Winged Scapula]

I didn't read the whole thread to see if this had been mentioned, but I heard of two residents who are married (yes, married) after hitting it off on SDN.

I just imagine them admiring each others' trolling skills as the first spark.

Yep married with children now.

 

[Serous Demilune]

I recognized someone from my class by their MDApps. But he is hella boring on here anyway.

 

[orangetea]

imo SDN is the pre0-med/med student OKCupid