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do you have any advice for a pre med student?
This thread typifies advice people have given a premed student when they ask what they should do during college.
Grades for pre-med
What do I need to take if I want to be a premed?
What are my chances?
No one can tell you what your chances are. Your best bet is to check out the individual schools average accepted statistics and compare it to yours, if you are close then give it your best shot, if not then maybe you should consider working on it. Please do a search to find a thread or check out our "What are my chances thread?" here:[/b]
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=461082
MD vs DO
Physicians are hired as tradesman for the job of physician or surgeon, the degree qualifies you for the job but isnt the job itself. Having said that, there is no discrepancy in salary between and MD and a DO, however it is debatable whether DOs or MDs make more money when self employed. There are way too many variable involved, such as location, local opinions, and individual performance to assess this. Here is a sample of discussions and opinions about this question:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=211261
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=202236
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=188100
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=184459
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=174042
Are DO's considered "medical doctors"? Or are they just doctors?
Actually Doctor of Osteopathy is an outdated term, the original title was Diplomat of Osteopathy when A.T. Still, MD only taught his students OMM and Anatomy, which then evolved into Doctor of Osteopathy as more forms of treatment such as surgery were taught. Our official title is Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine now as we are trained in Pharmacology (yes Dr. Still eventually had to allow medicine be taught), Surgery, and all aspects of modern medicine. We are medical doctors. Things have changed since people expected to die when they called their doctor to bleed them dry or administer some poison, and as things change so does our profession. Its in that ability to adapt and be dynamic that makes our profession so great. If modern medicine went down a road to harm patients again I am sure we would diverge once again.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/sho...=medical+doctor
Dr. Russo's excellent "Reinventing Osteopathy" links
What should I wear to an interview?
The consensus is that business formal is the way to go but ladies may have a harder time choosing what to wear (men just go with a suit and the hardest choice is choosing a tie color). Here are some opinions and ideas on that topic:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=238982
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=239329
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=229988
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=217835
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=176131
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=172434
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=166760
How do I/Should I shadow a DO?
A good place to start is in contacting your state Osteopathic Medicine Society either via the web or phone and asking for a local list of physicians. Another way is to check out your local hospital, if they have a website that is best. Many schools suggest that you shadow a DO before applying and it is a requirement for others. Here are some opinions on this matter:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=234750
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=233228
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=228068
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=225110
How are DO schools ranked?
There are some rankings on the US News website, which can be accessed for a fee.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=233506
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=230900
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=211196
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=193832
where can I find AACOMAS statistics?
Here - http://www.aacom.org/data/annualreport/slideshow/index.html
Can I transfer from DO to MD?
Yes, it can be done. However, it is both difficult and rare. The best time to evaluate which school you would like to attend is before you start; however, there are situations in which people are forced to move and things like that.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=203514&page=2&pp=25
Official transfer policies for all US medical schools
DO or Caribbean?
This is the topic of many heated discussions over the years. The threads usually look the same and many end up in flame wars which get closed, however here is one that sums up the opinions on the DO forum rather nicely. Remember, if you ask this question on the DO forum you will get a DO biased answer, if you ask if on the FMG forum you may get different answers. In the end, it is up to you to evaluate which better suits you, DO, MD, or FMG MD.
I repeated a course. Are the classes averaged, do they just take the highest grade, or do they just take the last grade?
You will put all courses in the AACOMAS application even repeats and multiple repeats. Applicants should list the original class(es) as a repeat i.e. Repeat and then list the final time it is taken as Last Repeat. You will only enter a grade for the last time you took the course and this will be used to calculate you grade. 0 credits are given to all repeated courses except for the final one. This allows your class to be calculated in the GPA once.
Some classes are "repeated" for additional course work and is not considered a repeat. Grades should be entered for all of these courses.
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine does not participate in AACOMAS and they use TMDSAS.
http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/HomepageApplicants.htm
TMDSAS complies with the uniform GPA calculation for graduate and professional schools. Grades from all courses are calculated (even if repeated, failed or withdrawn failing). Grades with a plus or minus will be calculated as the letter grade only - the plus or minus will not be used. Each grade is given a numeric value: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F/FL=0.
http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/Freq...pProcessing.htm
GPA Calculator
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=2648895&postcount=47
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=2651054&postcount=52
I'm retaking a science course. The original class had the lab and lecture combined for one grade. Now I want to repeat this class at another school but the lab and lecture are 2 separate course. What can I do?
what are the math requirements for DO schools? What other course requirements are there?
so far only 2 osteopathic schools require college math:
-UMDNJ-SOM requires applicants to complete 6 hours of math.
-UNTHSC/TCOM applicants must take 3 hours of calculus or statistics.
http://www.aacom.org/data/cib/03-prereqs.html
Random informative posts
Secondary Essay Prompts
Looking back as a 4th year
Jalby's guide to applying to med school
DO Online Secondaries
Interview Feedback
Finding cheap airfare
Finding cheap airfare II
Personal Statement Help
Pre-med information guide
International Practice Rights for DOs
What is the matchlist for X school
This thread typifies advice people have given a premed student when they ask what they should do during college.
Grades for pre-med
What do I need to take if I want to be a premed?
What are my chances?
No one can tell you what your chances are. Your best bet is to check out the individual schools average accepted statistics and compare it to yours, if you are close then give it your best shot, if not then maybe you should consider working on it. Please do a search to find a thread or check out our "What are my chances thread?" here:[/b]
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=461082
MD vs DO
Physicians are hired as tradesman for the job of physician or surgeon, the degree qualifies you for the job but isnt the job itself. Having said that, there is no discrepancy in salary between and MD and a DO, however it is debatable whether DOs or MDs make more money when self employed. There are way too many variable involved, such as location, local opinions, and individual performance to assess this. Here is a sample of discussions and opinions about this question:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=211261
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=202236
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=188100
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=184459
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=174042
Are DO's considered "medical doctors"? Or are they just doctors?
Actually Doctor of Osteopathy is an outdated term, the original title was Diplomat of Osteopathy when A.T. Still, MD only taught his students OMM and Anatomy, which then evolved into Doctor of Osteopathy as more forms of treatment such as surgery were taught. Our official title is Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine now as we are trained in Pharmacology (yes Dr. Still eventually had to allow medicine be taught), Surgery, and all aspects of modern medicine. We are medical doctors. Things have changed since people expected to die when they called their doctor to bleed them dry or administer some poison, and as things change so does our profession. Its in that ability to adapt and be dynamic that makes our profession so great. If modern medicine went down a road to harm patients again I am sure we would diverge once again.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/sho...=medical+doctor
Dr. Russo's excellent "Reinventing Osteopathy" links
What should I wear to an interview?
The consensus is that business formal is the way to go but ladies may have a harder time choosing what to wear (men just go with a suit and the hardest choice is choosing a tie color). Here are some opinions and ideas on that topic:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=238982
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=239329
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=229988
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=217835
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=176131
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=172434
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=166760
How do I/Should I shadow a DO?
A good place to start is in contacting your state Osteopathic Medicine Society either via the web or phone and asking for a local list of physicians. Another way is to check out your local hospital, if they have a website that is best. Many schools suggest that you shadow a DO before applying and it is a requirement for others. Here are some opinions on this matter:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=234750
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=233228
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=228068
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=225110
How are DO schools ranked?
There are some rankings on the US News website, which can be accessed for a fee.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=233506
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=230900
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=211196
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=193832
where can I find AACOMAS statistics?
Here - http://www.aacom.org/data/annualreport/slideshow/index.html
Can I transfer from DO to MD?
Yes, it can be done. However, it is both difficult and rare. The best time to evaluate which school you would like to attend is before you start; however, there are situations in which people are forced to move and things like that.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=203514&page=2&pp=25
Official transfer policies for all US medical schools
DO or Caribbean?
This is the topic of many heated discussions over the years. The threads usually look the same and many end up in flame wars which get closed, however here is one that sums up the opinions on the DO forum rather nicely. Remember, if you ask this question on the DO forum you will get a DO biased answer, if you ask if on the FMG forum you may get different answers. In the end, it is up to you to evaluate which better suits you, DO, MD, or FMG MD.
I repeated a course. Are the classes averaged, do they just take the highest grade, or do they just take the last grade?
You will put all courses in the AACOMAS application even repeats and multiple repeats. Applicants should list the original class(es) as a repeat i.e. Repeat and then list the final time it is taken as Last Repeat. You will only enter a grade for the last time you took the course and this will be used to calculate you grade. 0 credits are given to all repeated courses except for the final one. This allows your class to be calculated in the GPA once.
Some classes are "repeated" for additional course work and is not considered a repeat. Grades should be entered for all of these courses.
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine does not participate in AACOMAS and they use TMDSAS.
http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/HomepageApplicants.htm
TMDSAS complies with the uniform GPA calculation for graduate and professional schools. Grades from all courses are calculated (even if repeated, failed or withdrawn failing). Grades with a plus or minus will be calculated as the letter grade only - the plus or minus will not be used. Each grade is given a numeric value: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F/FL=0.
http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/Freq...pProcessing.htm
GPA Calculator
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=2648895&postcount=47
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=2651054&postcount=52
I'm retaking a science course. The original class had the lab and lecture combined for one grade. Now I want to repeat this class at another school but the lab and lecture are 2 separate course. What can I do?
what are the math requirements for DO schools? What other course requirements are there?
so far only 2 osteopathic schools require college math:
-UMDNJ-SOM requires applicants to complete 6 hours of math.
-UNTHSC/TCOM applicants must take 3 hours of calculus or statistics.
http://www.aacom.org/data/cib/03-prereqs.html
Random informative posts
Secondary Essay Prompts
Looking back as a 4th year
Jalby's guide to applying to med school
DO Online Secondaries
Interview Feedback
Finding cheap airfare
Finding cheap airfare II
Personal Statement Help
Pre-med information guide
International Practice Rights for DOs
What is the matchlist for X school