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Is it helpful to take biochemistry before the DAT? I have heard mixed things and my pre-health advisor isn't getting back to me (choosing classes soon).

Hi! Currently wrapping up my first year of college and looking for advice on course selection for sophomore year--I need to take biochemistry next year but must do so in the spring (need 1 semester of ochem before biochem, which I will be taking in the fall. So the earliest possible time for my...

Need some help. I graduated from Stony Brook in 2019 with a 2.3 GPA, and it’s been a very humbling experience to see how limited I am in career options. Since then I have done a second bachelors degree as a post bacc in Healthcare Policy and Management with over 60 credits so far at a 4.0. I...

Very pleased to be in the position to say I matched to EM. Curious what advice the EM attendings out there - whether you are academic core faculty or non-academic community solo coverage critical access EM - knowing all that you know now, in career, in experience, in navigating the business of...

I'm a non-trad at Kean University and I’m torn between either pursing either MD or DO and I appear interested towards the field of psychiatry after being able to shadow a psychiatrist. However, I had a life circumstance with my family that prevented me from getting involved in research...

Hi everyone! New to this space. I am a junior evaluating my competitiveness for MD/PhD programs. I have strong academic metrics, but with the increasingly competitive applicant pool, I am considering whether taking a gap year to gain additional research or clinical experience would strengthen my...

Pretty much title, but I got one II-->A. I am so extremely grateful for the A but I am wondering when I should stop waiting on other schools and just go into AMCAS and just say "screw it imma commit." Ik they have the April 30 day, and the commit tool in June (correct me on this timeline if I am...

Hello pharmacy community, I have decided that I want to pursue becoming BCCCP (critical care) certified. I am planning on taking the exam late spring or fall 2026. For some background on myself and my education, I did not do residency. I have worked in hospital pharmacy in level 1 trauma...

This thread is for discussing applications to Royal Veterinary College at the University of London in the 2025-2026 (class of 2030 hopefuls) cycle.

Hello all, So, I was told my research group has 6 pending abstracts/pubs under review (and 2 more just submitted). All these abstracts (4 of em) have been presented at national GI conferences and accepted to those. I am second author on 3 of them and third on the last one. I was looking at...

I happen to be in a very fortunate situation of having two acceptances (William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine & A.T. Still University–School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona), which I did not expect. My wife and I have already looked into cost of living, housing, and...

Hello! This is my 1st time making an actual post here, so I apologize in advance if I'm posting in the wrong thread. I’m an MS2 and with Christmas coming up, I’m really starting to feel the pressure of Step 1. For some background, I come from a school that sadly has a history of not having a...

Hello! This is my 1st time making an actual post here, so I apologize in advance if I'm posting in the wrong thread. I’m an MS2 and with Christmas coming up, I’m really starting to feel the pressure of Step 1. For some background, I come from a school that sadly has a history of not having a...

Hi everyone. I would appreciate some structured guidance from people familiar with nontraditional or international pathways. My background: I completed 3 years of medical school abroad (Latin America) and I am now a U.S. permanent resident. I’m working toward applying to U.S. MD programs, and...

I made the unfortunate decision to apply very late last cycle (October 2024) and got interviews to Long SOM and UTSW (both Rs), I reapplied this year with the following information and have yet to hear anything other than a rejection from UTMB (November 4th) 3.93 cGPA, 3.94 sGPA August 2024...

Hi everyone, I’m an undergrad in an honors research program where students work in teams for several years to design and complete an independent research project that ends in a written thesis and formal defense. The program includes literature review, proposal writing, IRB submission, data...

Hello all, I am currently working as a RN and have only been working for a short-while (2-months), but in this short time frame I have realized that the nursing model is not for me long term and I really enjoy understanding and truly dissecting what is going on with each patient and the...

To keep this short and sweet, my freshman year during an intro science class. Our professor held weekly quizzes online but were to be taken in class on the computer. I religiously came into class and took them weekly, but this particular week I was really sick and couldn’t get out of bed to take...

Hi all, this is a quick post. I am a senior in chemical engineering with a 3.95 GPA and this semester I signed up for a bioinformatics class because I thought it would deepen my research and provide me with skills related to biostats. However, the classes is terribly organized, the work is...

So, I received my first II last week but had a few questions to calm my neuroticism. 1. How much does interview date matter? I had my wallet stolen an hour before i got the email, so I was busy cancelling my cards and getting new student ids (medcenter and student and drivers license) that I...

hello! first off, i would like to thank you to anyone who takes their time to read this and help me figure our what to do. i will be eternally grateful. I recently graduated with a 2.6 sGPA. I have a really bad downward trend because of mental health issues. I won't justify my poor academic...

I am back with what I assume will be a silly question to those better versed in/with more guidance on this process. I realized today that I didn't mention my Phi Beta Kappa membership, Cum Laude, Dean's List or Honor Roll recognition on my application. I am a very non-traditional student, and...

I'm sorry in advance for the neuroticism lol. Because I was verified later on July 23, I got almost all of my secondaries on July 24. I've been trying to get it all done before the recommended two-week deadline, but as of today I've only submitted five out of the 26 secondaries I've received. I...

I'm currently applying to medical school, and it's made me seriously reconsider if I'm choosing the right path. I have always been extremely passionate about research, and if I gain admission to DO schools but not MD, I know that my research opportunities would be limited. Since it's something...

This is my first cycle applying to vet schools. I have a B.S. in Biology and will be 2/3 done with a M.S. in Molecular & Cellular Biology at the time that i'm applying. I am primarily interested in exotics/zoomed and sports medicine (equine) at the moment, but i'm keeping an open mind. I'm also...

Hey everyone, I’m a Nontrad working as a scientist for 5 years post grad. Haven’t taken the MCAT. I’ve been considering 2 SMP’s as they have a really high linkage to their medical schools. The conditions of their linkage are a good SMP GPA and an MCAT >490. So far it seems like 95% of students...

I only got one A this cycle from a school I disliked so I ended up not going( I know this can be seen as foolish, no argument there). I am seeking advice on next steps here. Please be as honest as you kindly can because clearly I was delusional and need to hear what went wrong. NJ resident 3.3...

Hey everyone, first time poster here. I was wondering if someone could help point me in the right direction. Here is my background and stats: Career changer from life science to medicine. BS in 2019, MS in 2020 (Immunology) working in biotech cancer therapeutics research for about 5 years...

Hello! I'm new to SDN and this is my first post. I apologize if my formatting is off! I’m an ORM rising junior in NY, trying to choose between applying straight through (applying end of junior year) or taking a gap year. I was looking for some outside perspective. Stats: 4.0 GPA (projected at...

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I need some feedback on my DAT score and how my chances are at getting in. Im only applying to UNLV (my state school) because I really want to go to that one. Im really happy with my personal statement, I also feel like I will get good LOR. This is the new scoring AA:390 (18) QR:370 RC:380...

Hello, I took the 3/21 MCAT and received a score of 506. I am looking to retake it. I have a few questions regarding this: What is the latest date I can retake the MCAT and still be considered an early or mid-timed applicant for this upcoming cycle? How can I improve my P/S score? I did the...

My school does not limit the individual rec letters that can go into the committee letter, but I've received some advice to keep the committee letter primarily academic/dentist. I am a career changer so I have strong recs from some prestigious employers from my business career that I would...

Hi everyone, I am about to graduate with my master's from a postbac program in Massachusetts (far away from home) and I am taking a couple more gap years. I got offered a job as an anesthesia tech in the Boston area, which I am excited about because anesthesia is a field I am interested in yet...

I am in my second semester of college, and I am struggling badly with an ecology class---estimate a C in the course. I am confident that I can do well if I withdraw and retake it later, but is it worth the W on my transcript? I got a 4.0 last semester and am doing okay in the rest of my courses...

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Hello everyone, 28M, Asian, Security Engineer here to seek advice/mentorship on the best path forward to becoming a doctor. I apologize for the long post. Feel free to skip the motivation to get to the profile and stats. Motivation: My role model in life is my grandpa who was a very selfless...

First off, thank you for helping this non trad out! I know we all have our own journey to make, so it means a lot you are taking the time to help me with my own. I'm very fortunate to have received interviews at both UTRGV & UTMB, with UTRGV turning into a pre match. Still waiting to hear from...

Hey all. I'm a current freshman at a T30 intending to major in neuroscience and go down the MD route at hopefully a T30, but my grades this past semester have me wondering if this path is even possible for me. I've got A's in statistics and English, a B in a gen ed class, a B- in introductory...

Hi Everyone, I'm a to-be non-traditional applicant (26 rn), and I was wondering whether I should apply in 2025 or 2026. My GPA is around 3.85, and I previously scored in the 95th percentile for the MCAT, so I expect I'll do fine on the DAT provided I take it very seriously. Background: I have...