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Hello, This is my first time posting here, for the past month or so I've absorbed as much information from this forum as I can get my hands on. My mind is still jumbled and I could use the advice of people who have gone through the application process... so here goes my long post Last year I...

I shadowed a cardiothoracic surgeon (family friend) for 50 hours over 2 weeks in 11th grade. Later, in 12th grade, I shadowed a General Surgeon for another 40 hours, also over 2 weeks. Both were kind enough to provide me with a signed letter of proof. Would these hours be worth mentioning on a...

Hi! I am new to SDN. I received my new MCAT score yesterday. I applied this cycle with my old MCAT score, and I added the "addl MCAT intent date" on my AMCAS application. I took the MCAT in August, and I submitted secondaries in late July and in August. Do I need to contact each school that I...

Just wanted to say what's up to those applying DR this cycle! Since ERAS app has already went out, just wanted to see what kind of programs everyone is applying to and their plan of attack for interviews! Cheers!

Just a question regarding evaluations on optomcas, are these the reference letters or are they a separate component. If it is a separate component, do we need to get different people to write the reference letters than those who did the evaluation component? Also, does anyone know what the...

hi, I am a sophomore in college and I work part time (like 13-15hrs a week) at a courthouse scanning files. I was wondering if this would look good on applications to Med schools?? If so, how much would it help me?? thanks.

Hello all! I'm posting this here to help others who are anxiously checking their phone, email, etc for a response from their ED school! A few of us have heard back already, a lot of us should hear soon, and unfortunately many of us will hear back at the deadline. Post here when you hear back...

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Does current rank matter for applying to UHUHS? Does rank affect what pay you receive while in school? I am AD Army with 9 years service about to be promoted to O-4. Does my rank disqualify me for USUHS? If not, what would my rank be when I graduate? Would I graduate O-4, or would I be...

Dear Pre-Renal Medical (and Pediatric) Residents, I recently graduated from a West Coast Nephrology program at a prominent tertiary care facility. I am happy with the job I have now and was generally happy with the training I received. However, Nephrology fellowships are now a buyers'...

what is the criteria to send letters of interest to schools. If i have not heard anything (interview/rejection) from a school when is too soon to submit a follow up letter to a medical school. as for content in the letter, if there is nothing new to update on my application that isnt already on...

Hi y'all! I am applying this year. I have turned in my application. However, I did not realize one letter I receive from my Pre-dental society does not count as a committee letter until WesternU informed me about it. On AADSAS, there is this rule that I can only submit 1 committee letter and 1...

Hey guys. Just wondering if people do this often? Like a gap-year before applying to a residency program. Like a year of a lot of continuing ed in stuff you like, research, practicing GD, university position, dental service work, etc. Is this stuff discouraged or do they want applicants who...

Hi, everyone. I recently started as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. I plan to major in neuroscience with the intention of going to medical school to be a surgeon, and I would like to know if I'm on the right track. Any general advice is welcome, as well. This semester I'm taking 16...

Hi ya'll, I realized nobody has made a thread for this year so here it is... Anyone submitted their application for Early Decision yet?

Hi guys. If you have a minute and enjoy opining on people's life choices, I'd appreciate your thoughts on whether I should go to medical school. Personal background--my parents are academic scientists and I grew up in a town where the largest employer was a teaching hospital. I was around...

I would like to have opinions on accelerated courses for someone who already has some background in the health care field and education. My ultimate goal is to complete enough hand on hours to be eligible for PA School. So far I have 450 hours, but need 2000 for one of the schools I want to...

Hey everyone! I submitted my application on Monday and today my transcripts have been listed as "verified" but my application is still listed as "complete". Does anyone know how long it'll take for my entire application to be listed as "verified" and for it to be sent to the programs? Thanks!

My official DAT scores have just been linked to my AADSAS account, should I call or email dental schools that are waiting for it that they have arrived or would it have no effect on how quickly they review it?

Several questions about the AADSAS: 1. If I shadow at a dental clinic, do I list the name of the clinic I shadowed at or list all the dentists I shadowed there? 2. Would I be able to include leading a bible study group (organized by my church)? 3. If the application has a limited number of...

Hello SDN members, I would like to get your advice on my chances of getting into medical school, specifically an MD school, at the age of 20 with getting my Biology degree early? To further explain, I technically started college at the age of 15 while being in a unique dual enrollment program...

Question for med students or residents: I recently applied for an away rotation program through VSAS, and they required the application be sent 30 days prior to the requested rotation dates. I sent in everything required via VSAS, however it has been a week now since the due date and I...

There's one school I was debating about applying too and decided I should just go for it. Would it be too late to add the school in August?

So far I have 23 hours and I have some hours coming up from about three different places. I will probably end up with somewhere between 80-100 hours. I called OTCAS and they said I can put hours in progress but won't be able to update that they are complete after I submit my apps. They said to...

So i am a cursed dental student. If you are asking why then let me tell you, I study abroad and my school doesn't have class rank. I am looking to specialize and I think this will put me at a disadvantage when applying to an OMFS program. A- Not an American/Canadian school B- school doesn't have...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows if an additional biotechnology certification will help me get into medical school. I still plan on doing volunteer work, shadowing, researching, getting in the hospital, maintaining a high GPA, and a strong MCAT score. I just also have to work while I am...

Hello, I was wondering if schools usually invite a competitive applicant to interview before they have taken the PCAT? I am applying Early Decision but I won't be taking the PCAT until September 8. I talked to the university and they said that is okay and that I can still apply Early Decision...

I've recently been accepted to present a poster at this conference. I was looking through the site and didn't see anything about others presenting here. I am curious to see if any others have presented here, and if so, what was it like? Also, because this conference appears to be not as well...

So I'm currently applying to pharmacy school for the following fall semester and I have taken all the required courses except for organic chemistry II. I have already taken the PCAT and scored in the 93rd percentile for chemistry and 95th overall. My GPA is also at a 4.0. Long story short I'm...

I live in Quebec and study at a pretty unknown french university. I'm going into my third year and just got back my Step 1 scores: 240. Next step is to start researching programs. After giving it a lot of thought, I've decided to apply to EM programs in the states. I am not picky as to what...

So I just took my DAT yesterday and did pretty well (23aa/24ts) and I really want to add my state school and a couple other schools that would be considered "reach" schools. I have a weak gpa 3.3/3.37 (upward trend last two years) and since I took the DAT late I was wondering if I should bother...

Would being an MCAT course instructor during undergrad be worth including in ERAS? I resigned prior to beginning medical school. Would a summer job that I kept from high school through the 1st year of medical school be worth including? It has no relation to medicine whatsoever. Thanks!

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So I'm a bit concerned after getting my first rejection letter. I have a 22 AA, 23 TS with 26 OC, 23 BIO, 21GC, 23 RC, 19 QR and 20 PAT My gpa is lowish: 3.55o and 3.41 science. 200 volunteer hours but only 62 hours of shadowing (decided to do dentistry this year instead of research) 400...

I am in the process of working on my secondaries essays. On the question of why do you want to come to our medical school or how does their mission reflect my values, etc.... Many school always stress their focus on doing community outreach and serving the underserved populations and this is...

Good afternoon everyone!! I've been working on my VMCAS application since it opened up in May, only to find out the main school I was applying to recently added biochem as a prereq. I'm enrolled for Ochem 1 this fall and Ochem 2 in the spring (to which I will be adding principles of biochem to...

So I am trying up most of my pt apps right now. I have yet to take the GRE. 26 y/o 3.66 prereq 3.65 undergrad - exercise science 3 letters of req (Pts) 800 outpatient ortho/ sport 40 inpatient cardio pulmonary/ neuro Extras: aided in 1 research study / Aided in media production for The...

Hey all, I just finished residency in PA and am an IMG so had to wait till 30 days prior to residency finishing to fully submit my application for full license. In prior years most IMGs had received their licenses by July 1st, but mine has not even been reviewed yet. Is anyone else having this...

Hello Everyone, The time has finally come for me to take my DAT and I'm feeling a bunch of mixed emotions, but the greatest one being to finally get through this chapter of my life and to move on to the next! Any words of encouragement, advice and things to look out for on the test or at the...

Applying for ADEA PASS, in the undergrad section what major do you put in if you have a bachelor in dental surgery? The dental options are dental assistance, hygenist, lab tech oriented.