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    Retaking the MCAT and Applying to USMD as a ORM Canadian

    Hi all, Just wanted to get some input into my plan and had a couple questions. For some background information, my GPA is a 4.0 (both cGPA and sGPA), and my MCAT is a 520 (130/126/132/132). Unfortunately, my MCAT score prevents me from applying to many Canadian schools, and as you all know...
  2. ThatPsyGuy

    Psychology Hierarchy

    I recently just gone done catching up with a friend of mine who's also in a Psychology program and they told me how their cohort had a discussion regarding the perception of the field from within and outside. They mentioned an interesting point in how they believed that there was a "hierarchy"...
  3. Mr.Smile12

    Help needed: Transgender health "one-day" curriculum

    Hi everyone, On behalf of HPSA/SDN, I'm developing a "one day" discussion curriculum focused on transgender health and resources for aspiring healthcare professionals, which I hope to make available around March 31 (Transgender Day of Visibility). I'm hoping that some of you who are long-time...
  4. send_help

    Are Interview Invites real?

    I have never received an interview invite. I have never seen anyone else’s interview invite email or a screenshot of one. I am forced to believe in the idea of the interview invite because I see it discussed here but I refuse to believe in the existence of the thing itself until I see one for...
  5. S

    Overcoming a low GPA -- I feel like I have many options but I'm not sure which is most effective

    I'm a non-traditional candidate, I'm looking at getting back into the race but I have some areas I'd like to round out and compensate for. I'm a decent candidate with a Math degree. Some genetics research along side research in mathematical models of cancer and some pure math research (both...
  6. S

    Overcoming a low GPA -- I feel like I have many options but I'm not sure which is most effective

    I'm a non-traditional candidate, I'm looking at getting back into the race but I have some areas I'd like to round out and compensate for. I'm a decent candidate with a Math degree. Some genetics research along side research in mathematical models of cancer and some pure math research (both...
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  8. insaiyan-premed

    PCOM vs LECOM vs Bluefield SMP

    Does anyone have more insight into these programs? From what I've searched,; PCOM class is between 120-130 every year and about 50 students get in (both year 1 & 2 students). I called about the conditional acceptance and the rep said no seat is really offered until after the interview. LECOM...
  9. M

    Updated on my Postbac Journey

    Hi guys, First of all, I would like to say thank you for taking your times look over my post. Here are my information from the last time I post a thread on SDN: Undergraduate: Graduated in Dec 2015 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (with state residency) Majors: Biological System Engineering...
  10. DoctorSnow

    What are the consequences of not following through with Letter of Intent?

    Overheard a few premeds talking about how their cycles were going the other day. One mentioned that he sent a LoI to both of the schools that had him on the WL. I was about to mention that it was extremely messed up to do that but then it got me thinking... Other than being a prick, what are the...
  11. A

    Resident Dinner and Learns

    Hi everyone, I hope this is OK to post. I am a consultant/coordinator for a new medical company that is aiming to help residents that have completed or are close to completing their residency take their next steps. One of the things I would like to coordinate is free monthly dinner and learns...
  12. J

    Step 2 Ck SP EST-Uworld questions all day!

    Hi I am looking for anyone who is willing to spend all day doing uworld questions. Preferably someone available at least 4 hours to cover 1 block per day. The way I have been studying is reading questions discussing reasoning behind answer choices and then alternately taking turns reading them...
  13. PolypFiction

    Edward Via COM - Carolina Campus (VCOM-CC) Discussion Thread 2017-2018

    Hey everyone! I didn't see a thread for the Class of 2022, so I figured I'd post one. I've been accepted and am looking forward to meeting everyone else soon. Feel free to post here any questions you have about the admissions process, interviews, campus etc.
  14. E

    OAT Results and My Opinion

    Let me start off by saying I studied a lot for this exam. My only two sources of studying were the Kaplan self-paced course and Chad's videos. I subscribed to Chad's videos 3 weeks before the OAT mainly for Gen Chem and Organic. Both of these sources (Kaplan and Chad's) are great and will...
  15. M

    Medical Discussion Group

    I'm planning to make an International Medical Discussion Group on Whatsapp, as my school's MDG is doing great in helping each participant of the group. Mostly we share Mnemonics, explain concepts/mechanisms and quiz each other. Inbox me if interested. Whatsapp - +923458802391 Twitter - MoizterMind
  16. bellowbruins

    AAMC physics question pack 24

    So, the question asks which of the following changes to the circuit will decrease the electric field between teh electrodes by the greatest amount? A. Increasing L by a factor of 2 B. Decreasing L by a factor of 2 C. Increasing R by a factor of 2 D. Decreasing R by a factor of 2. I got the...
  17. CriticallyCarED4

    *Opinion Survey* Importance of transplant cases in training - resident/fellow input appreciated

    Background: 4th year trying to create match list. It seems like hearts are straight forward and the experience can be replaced with any cardiac case using cardiopulmonary bypass. Same with lung in that one-lung ventilation is required for a lot of thoracic cases. In my experience, liver...
  18. blairww

    Did Anyone Else Bomb the ACS Gen Chem I Final?

    So I know that the averages are pretty low for the ACS finals (averages of about 50%), but I thought I could at least get a C+/B without any sort of curve. I just took the ACS Gen Chem I final today and definitely failed because I couldn't finish it on time. I did manage to bubble in D's for...
  19. A

    Finished PCAT. Giving/Receiving Advice Ask Away

    Just took my PCAT a couple days ago and was too surprised after I saw my scores. Below are the scores I ended up getting Bio - 94 Chem - 99 Reading - 46 Math - 99 Composite - 97 I honestly thought I bombed the test but walked away happy. For me Bio was the hardest section for me going and Math...
  20. Save a life

    New England Journal of Medicine discussion

    The purpose of this thread will be to discuss the weekly articles, videos, and pictures posted in the number one medical journal in the world - the New England Journal of Medicine. Here is a link to the website: http://www.nejm.org For iPhone or iPad users I highly recommend the NEJM app. I...
  21. elarabym

    NBDE Part II Question Discussion 2015

    Hello Guys! I am doing NBDE exam soon and would like to share and discuss questions here. Anyone is welcome to share their knowledge and post their own questions they doubt. I will start with few questions now, hopefully we can learn from each other. Starting with operative now! Dental...
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