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    General Admissions & OTCAS Florida OT Applicants 2018/2019

    I saw a post like this for Texas so I thought I would do the same for Florida. When you hear back share it with the thread! University: University of Tampa Major: Allied Health Overall GPA: 3.35 - might be slightly lower on OTCAS not sure (3.25 ish on OTCAS?) Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6 (depending on...
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    Admission and questions about these schools

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum! I am pre-vet and looking at a few schools. I am not too far into my undergrad to really give an accurate GPA and haven't taken my GRE. But it is currently above 3.6 and I hope to graduate at that or higher, and hopefully will have around there for the science...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Am I gonna get into OT school??

    University: University of Tampa (going into senior year) Major: Allied Health Overall GPA: 3.35 - might be slightly lower on OTCAS not sure (3.25 ish on OTCAS?) Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6 (depending on school) Last 60 Credit Hours so far GPA: 3.51 GRE: Q:153 V:143 :( AW: 4.0 Extra-Curric: President...
  4. acc10

    Vet School Visits!!!

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for some help from current vet students. I'm a rising senior undergrad student applying this admissions cycle. I live in New York and am going on vacation in Florida in a couple of weeks (July 21-July 29). My dad and I are planning on driving back so we can stop and...
  5. Snickerdoodle1996

    NOVA MD MCAT

    hello everyone, Does anyone know what MCAT range NOVA MD prefers? And whether or not they favor Florida residents. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth applying to. The MSAR is lacking in information since the school is new. Thanks.
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    Coursework & Fieldwork Florida Level 2 sites for neuro

    Hi! I am an OT student located in Florida and was wondering if anyone had suggestions about sites that accept level 2 students that are in a neuro setting (preferably inpatient)? I am planning to apply to Brooks in Jacksonville but was wondering what experiences others have had at Brooks and...
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    PhD/PsyD FL licensure based on other state licensure

    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 -...
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    UF vs UVA

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  9. Stanelz

    *** The Official LECOM Class of 2023 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***

    Hey guys it's that time again! To everyone applying to LECOM, good luck and I'll see you guys on the interview trail! LECOM begins interviewing in July* and conducts most of their interviews from September through January with smaller waves from January through March Acceptances typically go...
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    Chances with this School List, Old MCAT

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    Please help me.. Do I have any hope?

    Can I get into an MD or DO school? These are my stats: - Hispanic (Colombian) - Green card holder (Permanent resident) -- Florida resident - Biology major - 3.8 science GPA - 3.8 cumulative GPA - 497 MCAT (125 BS, 126 CP, 124 Social, 122 CARS) I am extremely disappointed with my score :( I...
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    What MCAT score would I need?

    What MCAT score would be enough for me to get into MD schools if I have a 3.8 science GPA, a 3.8 cGPA, 60+ shadowing pulmonologists, critical care doctors, a PCP (travel medicine), ~350 hours of volunteering at 2 different hospitals, good LORs, and I am a coauthor of a publication in entomology...
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    URGENT! FIU VS SLU - Help me please!

    Hey guys, *Sigh* What a wonderful problem to have I guess. After being mentally prepared to attend Saint Louis University for the past few months, I just squeaked in off the waitlist to Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. I need advice from those who...
  14. whosnisarg

    Fun Little Question! (Florida Dentistry)

    Hey, guys! Just wondering - what are your thoughts on private practice ownership in Florida (specifically in/near Miami) for mostly cosmetic cases? I was thinking about where people care most about their looks and I've already heard NY and CA are pretty saturated but haven't heard much about...
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    Transfer License to Florida?

    I am in the processing my license over to the state of Florida, but I don't seem to understand which forms they are looking for? If anyone has recently transferred their license and could help me with the process, I would greatly appreciate it!
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    Other OT-Related Information Florida International University FALL 2018 Program

    Hi guys! I applied to FIU but I have yet to hear back, I am guessing I did not get in because I read that they conducted interviews this year but I never got called for one. However, I wanted to know if people have received their letters of acceptance yet? Trying to see if there is still hope!
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    Miami (MD/MPH) vs FIU (MD)

    Thanks for clicking. It sounds like an obvious choice but please hear me out: Miami MD/MPH Pros - MPH is nice for primary care residencies - Great match list for UM in general (no specifics for this program's performance) - Relationship with UM for residencies - Great students and staff -...
  18. DrLefty

    USF-Morsani PM&R Rotation

    I'm looking at USF as a potential residency location for PM&R, I'd like to do an away rotation there to try and up my chances, but I can't seem to find out if/which rotation is the best one for that. I found MEL 8359 - Intro to Physical Med & Rehab, Neurology on VSAS says that it's...
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    Florida MPJE

    Hello everyone! From new york and I'm planning to get licensed in florida and registered for the MPJE exam. I bought Strauss Review, I hope it helps. But I'm not sure if its enough. Anyone have tips, better study notes, sample questions, anything? Are strauss notes good enough? Please let me...
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    Florida or Maryland

    Deciding between Florida and Maryland for dental school. I'm a Florida resident but very interested in going out of state. Has anyone else been tossing between these two schools? What tipped your decision from choosing one over the other? Any input is greatly appreciated!
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    Memorial Healthcare system for Internship

    Hello, I interviewed at Memorial Healthcare System (Florida) for a prelim IM position. This is a new program and their first class will start in June 2018. I really liked the program and hospital when I interviewed there but obviously I am a little bit worried since it is a new program. The PD...
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    Position Swap IM PGY1 position available for swap

    Hi, guys. I just joined here. I was wondering if any of you are interested to swap or know an open or off-cycle PGY1 or 2 position. I'm a IM PGY-1 in Florida. The program is actually pretty good, live by the beach, perfect weather. Any speciality is welcomed, keeping an open mind. I like NYC and...
  23. veryhappylabrador

    UF Post-Interview Call

    Some people got called by the UF admissions office asking if we had any new questions since our interview. The admissions office also told us what to expect in the days leading up to December 1. Did you get a call?
  24. AnesthesiaLife

    Vegas? Florida? Cali? New Attending in 2018, 32/single, Where should I work?

    1. Major city/fun/younger crowd (But not too expensive cost of living) 2. Warm weather 3. Big hospital, private practice 4. Good incentives (Salary/lower income tax) to pay off loans 5. Collegiality/Comradery 6. Non partnership track
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    Shadowing at UF

    Has anyone shadowed any dentist in Gainesville? I've been calling and haven't had any luck. Do you guys have any tips. I already volunteer in the Shands dental clinic, but don't know if this is considered shadowing hours.
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    Canadian Pharmacist US PharmD - Moving to US

    Hi, Does anyone know what the best steps are to take: I am a Canadian Pharmacist (BSc Pharm) . I graduated with a PharmD from Colorado. I would like to work in the states as a Pharmacist. I have a job offer. I don't have my SSN, and therefore could not yet apply to write my NAPLEX exam...
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    Chances for Florida schools??

    Hello, I should be applying next cycle to quite a few schools but really want to stay in Florida. What are my chances with the credentials below?? GPA: 3.2. Big upward trend with a 3.9 in my last 2 years. SGPA: 3.5 MCAT: 511 EC's Played college football for 2 years Will have worked as an EMT...
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    FSU COM Application Timeline

    I just submitted my secondary application to FSU about a week ago. I'm wondering if that's too late in the application cycle to receive a regular admission interview? I have decent MCAT and GPA around their average and a lot of research/volunteering/shadowing experience.
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    ( VERY URGENT PLEASE ) Info about Nova IDP DMD

    Hello dear friends ! I recently applied to NSU IDP DMD program, please if any one has idea about the following share your inputs 1- the process of invitations and bench test (what exactly they ask in the bench test) and what to do regarding the case presentation ? what to read from ? 2- what...
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    3.63 cGPA, 3.37 sGPA, strong EC, 507 MCAT (retake). Reapplying. Chances for MD schools in Florida?

    Hey SDN, Reapplicant here. I am conflicted at the moment, and I am hoping to get some advice! My credentials are as follows: - female Hispanic - cGPA: 3.63 - sGPA: 3.37 - OLD MCAT: 497 - NEW MCAT: 507 - EC: my newest addition to my application ->City Year (Americorps program involving teaching...
  31. medyzen

    DO What MCAT would make me definitely competitive for DO school?

    Hi everyone! I'm new here to SDN so I'm not sure if this is the right thread. Anyways I am a nontraditional student who finished a BA in Psychology with 3.5 GPA graduated Cum Laude, but as of now I calculated my cGPA and sGPA to be both 3.4. After that I decided that I wanted to do Medical...
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    I have started college two years early. Now I need to prepare for medical school

    I have received this amazing opportunity. I took a college entry exam called the P.E.R.T (Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test) and have just begun my first term in college. However, I am in a certain program in high school; this program gives me the ability to be a full-time college student...
  33. wolfnscale

    Shadowing in Sarasota, FL?

    Hi everyone, I am a post-bacc student, currently completing pre-reqs. I haven't really had any formal shadowing experiences. I am going to be in Sarasota, FL for winter break (~2 weeks) and I was hoping I could jump start my shadowing experience there. Before I start googling random practices...
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    Florida MPJE Material Needed!

    Hello everyone! I'm currently a licensed pharmacist in Illinois and am going to get married and be moving to Florida. Needless to say it's aleady a big change to be getting married, but I'm also in the process of getting licensed to practice in Florida as well. I'm so nervous because I am...
  35. Jane Mi

    The University of Florida - Class of 2022

    Anyone applying to UF this year for Fall 2018 admission? Here's my timeline so far. Please share yours :) Applying ED, in-state Submission date - 08/31/17 Verified date - 09/06/17 Interview notification date - Interview date - Anyone heard anything back yet?
  36. C81115

    PhD/PsyD Advice requested [volunteering, etc.]

    Hi, everyone. I'm a psychology undergrad student at Rollins College in Florida, though I am willing to relocate to anywhere in the U.S. I'm looking for some advice about applying for APA accredited Psy.D/Ph.D. programs. I've spent a decent amount of time looking over these forums, so I...
  37. Football823

    UF Supplemental Question

    Idk if I am missing something, but I don't understand the one question for Florida's supplemental. It asks for Program of Study underneath degree goal. The options it gives are audiology, education (with sub-categories), business administration, and plant medicine. Does anyone know what to put...
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    MD Step 2 CK score and Anesthesia residency for 17-18

    Hello, I am a current MS4, planning on applying for anesthesia this cycle. I took my Step 1 score and got a 234 but havent taken Step 2. My dilemma is that I decided on Anesthesia pretty late (end of May) then did an elective in June (which I honored, got 3 associate level letters). However, I...
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    Florida MPJE Materials (Strauss, RX exam)

    Hi all, I recently passed the FL MPJE. I'm looking to sell the following materials: Strauss - $100 (original = $168, highlighted and marked), printed June 30, 2017 RX exam - $50 (original = $68, online resource so username and password), valid until July 8, 2018 These were very helpful!
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    Florida DPT

    Hi everyone! I wanted to start a thread for fellow prospective DPT students applying to Florida DPT schools! I'm just about done with my PTCAS app, and am planning on applying to 9 schools: UCF, UF, USF, FGCU, Nova Tampa, Nova Ft. Lauderdale, University of St. Augustine, FIU, and UM (possibly)...
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