When to Change SDN status from Pre-Med to Medical Student.

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Pretty much the consensus has always been day 1 of med school. Until you sit down for your first class, you're not really "doing it" yet.

Actually, as much as I love medicine, I'm kinda reveling in these last few days as a pre-med, cuz it's about to get a LOT harder! I'm in no hurry to change my status 🙂
 
GoSpursGo said:
Pretty much the consensus has always been day 1 of med school. Until you sit down for your first class, you're not really "doing it" yet.
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Agreed. You are not a medical student until you've been one for at least an hour. But I see it often that someone puts MS-0 under their name, instead of their membership status. I think it's nice to see this indication that someone's been accepted somewhere.
 
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futIDdoc said:
I say after the new AMCAS cycle is opened up. Thoughts?
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That excited, eh?:laugh:

I can wait. I might not wait to pick up some school-associated swag, though.😀

Edit: Not "__ School of Medicine" swag, but just "__ University" swag.:laugh::laugh:.
 
GoSpursGo said:
Pretty much the consensus has always been day 1 of med school. Until you sit down for your first class, you're not really "doing it" yet.
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How about the first day of orientation?
 
Myuu said:
That excited, eh?:laugh:

I can wait. I might not wait to pick up some school-associated swag, though.😀

Edit: Not "__ School of Medicine" swag, but just "__ University" swag.:laugh::laugh:.
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Heh that's the thing about Baylor, since it's not associated with an undergrad school (yet...), I can't get the ____ University swag... so basically I have to the the BCM swag and come off pretentious or get nothing at all for now 🙁

KeyzerSoze said:
How about the first day of orientation?
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*shrug* What am I, an expert on these things? 😀 Seems fine...
 
GoSpursGo said:
Heh that's the thing about Baylor, since it's not associated with an undergrad school (yet...), I can't get the ____ University swag... so basically I have to the the BCM swag and come off pretentious or get nothing at all for now 🙁
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Oh, boo! You can't get one that just says "Baylor"?👎

Edit: Like this?
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Myuu said:
Oh, boo! You can't get one that just says "Baylor"?👎

Edit: Like this?
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Baylor University (Waco, Green and Gold) =/= Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Blue and Burgundy). Common misconception is that the two schools are connected, when in fact they are not. Though it looks like Baylor might merge with Rice soon...
 
GoSpursGo said:
Baylor University (Waco, Green and Gold) =/= Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Blue and Burgundy). Common misconception is that the two schools are connected, when in fact they are not. Though it looks like Baylor might merge with Rice soon...
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Oh, wow. That is terribly confusing. Sorry!😳


Edit: Well, do THEY have anything that doesn't have "HAYLOOKITMEIMAMEDSTUDENTHAHAHAHA" plastered all over it?:laugh:
 
Myuu said:
Oh, wow. That is terribly confusing. Sorry!😳


Edit: Well, do THEY have anything that doesn't have "HAYLOOKITMEIMAMEDSTUDENTHAHAHAHA" plastered all over it?:laugh:
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Haha:laugh: To be honest I haven't looked yet. Honestly I don't think I'd want to get anything until I start in the fall, just because getting into Baylor is kind of a big deal in Texas, and even if it doesn't scream "HEYLOOKITME" to the masses, my fellow pre-meds here probably would not be terribly amused at me flaunting my acceptance. They'd know what it was.

There'll be plenty of time for school pride later 🙂
 
Myuu said:
That excited, eh?:laugh:

I can wait. I might not wait to pick up some school-associated swag, though.😀

Edit: Not "__ School of Medicine" swag, but just "__ University" swag.:laugh::laugh:.
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This school I am going to is a stand alone School of Medicine. Still debating whether or not to get any swag as I don't want to look to much like a tool. Perhaps a shirt with a small emblem?
 
GoSpursGo said:
Haha:laugh: To be honest I haven't looked yet. Honestly I don't think I'd want to get anything until I start in the fall, just because getting into Baylor is kind of a big deal in Texas, and even if it doesn't scream "HEYLOOKITME" to the masses, my fellow pre-meds here probably would not be terribly amused at me flaunting my acceptance. They'd know what it was.

There'll be plenty of time for school pride later 🙂
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Ahhh, true. I'm not going to make any purchases until I set semi-permanent foot in the city of my medical future.:laugh: At least my new colors won't be some variant of orange and maroon, or maroon and some other ghastly color.:laugh: Mason's green and gold was a nice break from that.👍
 
futIDdoc said:
This school I am going to is a stand alone School of Medicine. Still debating whether or not to get any swag as I don't want to look to much like a tool. Perhaps a shirt with a small emblem?
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That sounds nice!👍
 
Myuu said:
Ahhh, true. I'm not going to make any purchases until I set semi-permanent foot in the city of my medical future.:laugh: At least my new colors won't be some variant of orange and maroon, or maroon and some other ghastly color.:laugh: Mason's green and gold was a nice break from that.👍
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What's the matter w/ maroon? I LOVE maroon! It was my HS color, my undergrad color, and "burgundy" is close enough for me to consider it my med school color too! Plus I randomly happen to have a long history w/ leading the "maroon group" at our church retreats (always seem to pull that color out of the hat when we choose colors); it's practically part of who I am now 😀

Though honestly, I'm glad that Baylor pairs blue with it; maroon's actually not very flattering on me, and I think blue is probably my best color 🙂
 
GoSpursGo said:
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What's the matter w/ maroon? I LOVE maroon! It was my HS color, my undergrad color, and "burgundy" is close enough for me to consider it my med school color too! Plus I randomly happen to have a long history w/ leading the "maroon group" at our church retreats (always seem to pull that color out of the hat when we choose colors); it's practically part of who I am now 😀

Though honestly, I'm glad that Baylor pairs blue with it; maroon's actually not very flattering on me, and I think blue is probably my best color 🙂
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Well, see I like maroon. It's a great color, but I just haven't had good experiences with maroon-associated schools.:laugh:
 
RoadRunner17 said:
lol @ this thread.
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I remember a guy that started this exact same thread on the day he was accepted to Yale(the only school he applied too). It was his way of letting SDN know of his acceptance 🙄
 
lol, dude, you've only been a member for a month! Some of these kids here have been sporting the 'pre-med' tag for years haha, you can wait 5 months
 
futIDdoc said:
I say after the new AMCAS cycle is opened up. Thoughts?
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wtf? that doesnt make any sense. You dont start medical school in May. At the EARLIEST i'd say orientation but i'd go as far as to say not until classes start.
 
futIDdoc said:
This school I am going to is a stand alone School of Medicine. Still debating whether or not to get any swag as I don't want to look to much like a tool. Perhaps a shirt with a small emblem?
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I don't think you will necessarily "look like a tool" assuming you are actually attending/committed to attending. I mean, I didn't really buy that much undergrad swag, but it's not a superduper big deal. As for the X University v. X Med School...I would probably wear X Med School because that's what I would feel a connection to. But it's really not a big deal.
 
gujuDoc said:
Yah this is my thoughts. Day 1 of orientation or the weekend right before you are about to start. That's about the earliest I'd change it. Or at the very least at least wait for graduation day from ugrad or any grad program you are in prior to starting first and if working wait til the day you officially work your last day before changing it.
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I like this idea. Once I graduated from high school I no longer thought of myself as a senior--I was basically a college freshman. Similarly, I no longer really think of myself as a premed. The game is over and my neuroticism is fading fast. 😎
 
I would be changing mine immediately upon acceptance! JK...maybe when you arrive to start medical school.
 
i am gonna do it when i have a white coat on my shoulders. 😀
 
Not til you actually start. Nothing like a pre-med with "Medical Student" under their name trying to tell us what med school is really like.
 
You can change your status when you are able to snatch this stethoscope from my hand, grasshopper.
 
TheProwler said:
Not til you actually start. Nothing like a pre-med with "Medical Student" under their name trying to tell us what med school is really like.
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lol i've seen it a lot. i don't think its deliberate or malicious...people just get all excited when they get that top choice acceptance. i don't have the heart to speak up about it, seeing as how they might be my future classmates 😛
 
Better yet, why don't you get a bumper sticker for your car that says "I'm a med student, bitch"
 
tennisball80 said:
Please consult with an internet law attorney who holds a J.D degree. Non-legal advice should be given on SDN.
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Not until you actually start med school. Orientation is fine if you must, but first day of classes would be better. The problem with changing your designation now is that if you list yourself as a med student, folks who are still premed will think you know things about med school, which can be misleading to those who don't know you've never even set foot into the anatomy lab. To avoid confusion, it is preferable tht your designation reflects your actual knowledge/experience base not your desire to start. Until you start you aren't an MS1, you are an MS0. Hence not a med student until you start. Saying you are is being a poser, a wannabe. Don't be that guy.
 
Haven't read the thread, and I have no dog in this fight, but maybe it would be helpful for additional categories including: accepted, MS 1, MS 2, etc...

It does seem silly for someone who is accepted to declare themselves a "medical student" prior to matriculation...
 
flip26 said:
Haven't read the thread, and I have no dog in this fight, but maybe it would be helpful for additional categories including: accepted, MS 1, MS 2, etc...

It does seem silly for someone who is accepted to declare themselves a "medical student" prior to matriculation...
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Why not post accordingly in the "site support and suggestions" form?👍
 
Just like you're not a doctor until after you've finished medical school, you're not a med student if you're still in undergrad.

Bottom line: anybody who changes their status to med student before the first day of class is an incredible tool. Period.
 
I like when it says medical student in their status and Class of 2013 in their sig. That is just defeatist. You can graduate in 4 years, I have faith in you.
 
There's one user here who, in addition to changing her status to Medical Student immediately upon acceptance, had put "Dr." in front of her name on her myspace page! 🙄
 
You say you are a medical student when you ARE A MEDICAL STUDENT.

You are not a medical student until you have been to medical school...

Obama wasn't the president until January. Before then he was president elect. So you are kind of like a "medical student elect" until you are officially "sworn in" (begin medical school).

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Some might die.
 
When the first professor starts talking on the first day of class during the first lecture you can update SDN from your brand new tablet pc while wearing your white coat and stethoscope. Not a second before...
 
DrWookie said:
You say you are a medical student when you ARE A MEDICAL STUDENT.

You are not a medical student until you have been to medical school...

Obama wasn't the president until January. Before then he was president elect. So you are kind of like a "medical student elect" until you are officially "sworn in" (begin medical school).

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Some might die.
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see but aren't you technically sworn in at the white coat ceremony? Which could be a few days before classes actually start? I agree with you that you shouldnt change it until classes, but it sounds like you support the "after white coat ceremony" groupies. I'm just teasing tho. 😉
 
biteMeAdCom said:
There's one user here who, in addition to changing her status to Medical Student immediately upon acceptance, had put "Dr." in front of her name on her myspace page! 🙄
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:laugh: Sounds tool-ish
 
RySerr21 said:
see but aren't you technically sworn in at the white coat ceremony? Which could be a few days before classes actually start? I agree with you that you shouldnt change it until classes, but it sounds like you support the "after white coat ceremony" groupies. I'm just teasing tho. 😉
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Well I think the ceremonies vary (are they always technically before classes?).

But I guess I wouldn't mind if someone changed that status after the ceremony...that's like a college student calling themselves a college student during new student orientation, before classes start. That sounds fine to me.
 
biteMeAdCom said:
There's one user here who, in addition to changing her status to Medical Student immediately upon acceptance, had put "Dr." in front of her name on her myspace page! 🙄
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Wow..
 
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