criminal history

On the APPIC Application, it asks the question, "Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? If 'Yes', please elaborate" If needing to answer "Yes", Will most internship sites see this on my APPIC app and not even consider that application...

I wanted to run a background check on myself, but I learned that you cannot order a personal copy from Certiphi until you have an acceptance in your hands. Recently, I’ve been lucky and had my case dismissed after a period of probation, so I’d like to see if public records reflect that change so...

I know a Dr. ************** with a criminal drug trafficking history for cannabis and ecstasy (including using minors as agents in their sales) who was able to get licensed in Michigan, Tennessee, and Florida--this is all in public records from South Florida. I myself also have a cannabis and...

Please no negative comments....this is obviously a huge mistake I have made, but something I now need to deal with. I was accepted into a DPT program and now will be going through a background check. A couple of years ago, I got a DWI with exactly a .081 bac, so I was able to get it dropped to a...

Hello, I recently have gotten admitted to medical school (Both MD and DO) Class of 2023. I wanted to know how two prior arrest for possession of Marijuana will affect my application. Dates and results as follows October 2015- Possesion of Cannabis- Dismissed (Expunged) April 2017- Possesion...

Hello all, and thanks for taking the time to check out my post. I am applying to dental school, but I have some demerits going against me that I wanted to clear up before making any big decisions. Most dental school applications ask a question along the lines of: Have you ever been convicted...

Hello everyone! I've never posted on here before, so I apologize in advance if I do something completely dumb. Okay, this is a long one. For starters, I'm currently a freshman (last month of the academic year), and I'm majoring in biochemistry with a Pre-Medical specialization. My first...

Hey, This my situation. I have a 3.65 GPA and an MCAT of 510- 520... I have a BS in biology and BA in Chemistry. I am hispanic and have shadowing, volunteering, research, and I have been a TA for 2 years. Point is, I have the "essentials" traditionally needed to get into medical school...

Hi all, 3 years ago I was charged with marijuana possession with intent to sell. I entered a pre-trial intervention program with the state, completed the program, and all charges were dropped. Thus, I was never convicted of a crime, but the charges will show up on a background check. I am...

Hi all, I wanted to share my story with any future applicants to show that even in the most unfavorable scenario, it is possible to get admission offers. Last cycle I was a nervous wreck and I scoured these forums for any insight into my chances. I was certain that it was impossible for me to...