california

Hello everyone, It may seem like a long time from now, but OTCAS applications will be opening up in less than two months. I'll be starting a thread for applicants to share their stats, questions, etc. with each other as a way to (hopefully) ease some of the anxiety that comes along with this...

Hey all, I have been working at a VA in California for the last couple years. I am wondering if I will need to take a re-certification board exam in a few years. No one has said anything about boards, and I never received a contract with information about it being required to maintain...

Hey everyone, I was fortunate enough to be accepted to both schools; however, I'm having trouble deciding on where to go. Can anyone else provide some input besides what I have written below? I'm from Southern California, and I would ideally like to go back home for a competitive residency...

I am looking for an in person prep class, specifically anywhere in California to help me prepare for the MCAT. Money is not an issue. I know people say that it is best to self study but I honestly am not the type of person who is good at self studying (people learn best at different ways and I...

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I am really torn... I don't strongly prefer one over the other (hence the sparse list) so your thoughts and perspectives are extremely appreciated. USC Keck Pros More robust clinical experience/students are more prepared(?) bc of LAC+USC hospital Bigger network, USC connections and all that...

Hello, I heard something today, and I want to make sure whether it's true. I've heard that if you're accepted to one of the dental schools in California and you're waitlisted in another one (that's in California as well), then the other school will take you out of the waitlist according to an...

I am trying to get my California medical license now that I am about to finish residency in Michigan and plan to start working in California on July 1. Getting the Michigan medical license was so easy but I have a few questions about the California license. 1)Does FCVS get a copy of all the...

Hi! I'm a psychology female graduate looking to return to the West Coast for internship, research assistance, and eventually more schooling starting March or August /September. I have also studied public health at the University of Missouri and in the PNW. Looking for those who want to share...

I am an international medical graduate who will be moving to california as a hospitalist. I have a permanent license in Michigan but am struggling to get my california license. After training in India, I fear that I may need to go back to my med school in person to get some of their requirements...

I'm a 23-year old ORM in California (graduated 2 months ago), and I'm looking to start a career change/transcript repair post-bacc in a few months after working for ~6 months. From what I read, it seems clear a CA ORM with relatively low stats = kiss of death. I had dinner with my mom last...

Hey everyone! I am from Northern California and would love to stay in the area. I have been fortunate enough to have interviewed all over the US for several DO schools and loved what these schools had to offer. That being said, I have been accepted to two schools in NorCal - Touro and...

Is anyone keeping an eye on the proposed changes from the CE model to the "CPD" model that requires service, teaching, supervision, training, publication, service on boards/associations, etc. in order to renew licensure? Title 16 CCR sections 1381.9, 1397.60, 1397.61, 1397.62...

I’m taking mine the end of January using rxprep clinical and law to study. For those that took the exam already, How difficult was the exam ? What are some of the concept you think we should focus on when studying. If there is any study group, I will love to join as well. Good luck to every one.

Hello, Was wondering if anyone has been accepted or received interviews for these schools in CA: University of st Augustine San Marcos University of the pacific Western university Chapman university USC West Coast university Mount St Mary’s CSU Long Beach If so, what were your stats? Thanks!!!

All the other threads were a little dated. Any thoughts on going to Riverside or Modesto, where would you go? Thanks.

Not a typical WAMC post but more of a question about the more in-state friendly public schools such as ones in Texas and Cali. I'm a Florida resident and have family (1st cousins) in Texas who I visit once every year or every other year. I also have a close relative in Cali that just recently...

Anyone interested in a dinner or lunch meetup during midyear? I would love to meet people from different schools.

My husband will be rotating at Kaiser SF for one of his externships/clerkships in April. For anyone that has rotated here, did you end early from the rotation or was it by the books with the start and end date as stated online? I know Swedish (Seattle) last year finished on a Tuesday even though...

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Hey there, i'm a 4th year medical student in Ireland, lookin to do my summer electives and possible residency in california or Hawaii. As i am looking for elective positions at the moment, it seems to me that most californian medical schools won't accept IMGs for elective positions. Does...

Puerto Rican and residing in the island. What do you think my chances are on schools in the state of California or N.Y out of curiosity? Thanks Proficient in Spanish, English and ASL.

A couple years ago I was dismissed from my university for poor grades My GPA at that time was 0.96 I retook a few courses and came back to the University after spending a few semesters at community college. But I'm still struggling to keep up my grades. I've posted a copy of my grades and they...

Hi everyone. I've heard different ideas about in state vs out of state acceptances into California med schools? Some people say all UC prefer in state while others say they prefer out of state over in state. Does anyone else have stats to back up either claim/any ideas regarding IS/OOS admission...

Hi all, I got my MCAT score back recently (507), and while I am a bit disappointed, I want to move on and look at next steps. I hope that you all could help me out with my chances, especially any chance I have with a California school. UC Davis and UCR's mission statement fit mine to the dot...

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Hi , Iam an IMG living in san jose . I graduated in 2017 from pakistan , starting my step 1 preprations my target is to give my exam around july next year . I need a study partner with whom I can plan , study and target goals

(Before you keep reading, this pertains only to getting licensed in California.) Hi everyone, so I think we can all agree that the licensure process is incredibly confusing and the CA Board of Psychology sucks at communication. I recently passed the EPPP (woo!) and have no clue whether I can...

My GPA is 3.9 My DAT is AA 23 PAT 21 I am from Indiana and graduated Indiana University Bloomington. What are my chances of getting into CA schools? (ex. UCLA, UCSF, USC) My activities are descent (research, dental lab, shadowing, leadership, volunteering etc..) I want to know if CA dental...

Hey guys, I just reapplied to dental school for the 2nd cycle and I am between what I should do. Here are my stats: sGPA: 3.15, oGPA: 3.42, 20 AA DAT. I attended an international program for undergrad and transferred to Purdue to finish my degree and graduated from there. I am a US student from...

Hello everyone. :) I’m a foreign graduate of Optometry, earning an OD degree (6 year program) in my country. I’m planning to be a licensed OD in the USA by not going back to school and sit on the NBEO exams right away. I have contacted New York Board of Optometry if they offer a sponsorship...

Hey guys, I didn't see a thread for this school specifically yet, so I decided to create this one! Link to interview prep: University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry Interview Feedback ----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants! :) *edited by...

Hi all, What is the current typical hourly compensation for board certified EM docs (with experience) in the Inland Empire area, and in the greater LA area? Which area is the highest paying in California? Also, any concerns with some of the big groups/CMGs like EMA, Vituity, VEP, etc? Any...

I just wanted to list dental schools that consider applicants with DACA status. I thought it would be convenient for future applicants with DACA status. So we won't have to worry about wasting our money and time. Anyways, I am a reapplicant and had 3 interviews last cycle. Unfortunately, I...

Hello everyone, I am deciding on which school to commit to. As of now I am admitted at CSUN but today, I just a call from APU offering me admission. Both schools have excellent ultimate pass rates and employment rates 6 months after graduation. Hope to hear opinions on which is a better pick...

Hi! I am interested in psychiatry residency and would like to match in California, where I am from. I am wondering, with my step score of 227 (a little above the average psych step score....I think average was 224 according the charting the outcomes), and someone being from an allopathic U.S...

Our all MD private practice is looking to expand with our growing community hospital. We have an exclusive contract and partnership (equal voting rights) is offered after one year, although you will be functionally treated like a partner from day 1 (same call, cases, vacation, weekends, etc.)...

Hi, I'm Danny. I'm currently a pharmacy student at Midwestern University in AZ. I completed my 1st year already and i have 2 more years left. I was wondering how the pharmacist job market is in California(since i was born and raised there) and any advice to get my foot in the door or set myself...

Hi! I just applied for this 2019 cycle and I would greatly appreciate some input as to which schools to strike from my current list and which schools to add. I'm interested in going to school in California, but I know that's a pretty tough sell for OOS students. Particularly those who do not...

This is rather specific....but has anyone recently and successfully achieved a FL psychologist license based on an existing CA license (i.e., based on the Psychologist Licensure by Endorsement of Other State Licensure application process)? If you can't speak directly to the CA to FL processes -...