md & do

  1. Z

    WAMC/School List TX: ORM Nontrad (3.5 GPA/505 MCAT)

    I am a TX resident interested in applying to both MD and DO schools this upcoming cycle with a strong preference for MD schools. I have worked as a travel nuclear medicine technologist in Texas for the past 3 years, mainly working in rural areas. Schools I should apply to(I'll be applying to all...
  2. DrStephenStrange

    Yet another "Fellowship vs General Neuro?" thread.

    Hello there, fresh PGY-2 here, and as if the stroke service and call schedule weren't enough stress already, I started looking into fellowships just to make matters worse. I seriously cannot imagine myself having to decide on a subspecialty a year from now, but yet here we are. Part of me just...
  3. DrStephenStrange

    Any advice appreciated

    Posting on behalf of my sister reapplying this year. I’m so far removed from med school admission especially MD school, so that’s why I’m asking here. She applied in 2021 focusing more on MD than DO with a Biochemistry degree from KU as a Missouri resident with a 4.0 GPA and MCAT 508 then 510...
  4. B

    WAMC and School List Help: Non-Trad/ cGPA 3.52/ sGPA 3.45/ MCAT 516

    Hello, everyone! After being a long time lurker, I would greatly appreciate help with finalizing my school list. I have applied once before (2021-2022) and received 1 WL and subsequent rejection from Wake Forest. I understand that my GPA is low as well as my number of shadowing and non-clinical...
  5. S

    WAMC/School List Plz Help 511 MCAT 3.3 uGPA Nontrad-ish

    Stats: sGPA 3.32 cGPA 3.35 Grad 3.98 [more info] School: Undergrad at a mid-tier UC - BS Neuroscience, BA Psychology, Minor Chemistry Grad at NYU - MA Psychology MCAT: 511 Residence: Grew up in California, work/grad school for past 4 years in New York City Ethnicity: Other - Arab/MENA...
  6. S

    Should I retake MCAT (505)

    I am new to SDN, I wasn't sure if this is the correct place to post. But, I needed some advice regarding mcat score retake. I unfortunately didn't do so well on my first mcat which I took the summer of my senior year 502 (125/123/127/127). It was a combo of weak topics and a lot of stress from...
  7. soche

    WAMC/School List Help for 3.48 cGPA/3.36 sGPA/ 513 MCAT w/ GPA upward trend

    Hello everyone! My first post around here but I was wondering if I could get some guidance on how to create/edit my school list and overall chances based on my stats and some EC information. Currently going into my 4th gap year. cGPA/sGPA: cGPA of 3.48 and sGPA of 3.36. Upward trend starting...
  8. Jern110

    WAMC/School List - 3.94GPA, 510 MCAT, CA ORM

    cGPA and sGPA: 3.94 MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 510 (128/125/128/129) State of residence: CA (LA - socal) Ethnicity and/or race: White/middle eastern Undergraduate institution: UCLA (T20), molecular, cell and developmental biology Clinical experience: 200 hours as a volunteer in family...
  9. O

    WAMC: 1st app, feel like I am just on the fence, 3.66/508

    Hi! I plan on applying next cycle and would appreciate any thoughts. I’m Canadian & plan on applying primarily USDO and also any USMD where I can be a competitive applicant. I was semi-satisfied with my MCAT except for Chem/Phys. Also, I was thinking if my app is not strong enough, I could wait...
  10. C

    Which research program is a better option?

    Hi, I hope everyone is having a great day. I am currently a pre-med and have been doing research in Genetics at my college which I enjoy so I applied to some REUs to learn more and hopefully in the future pursue a PhD after getting an MD. Got into two: University of Georgia-Department of...
  11. A

    WAMC? cGPA: 3.25, sGPA: 2.99, 510 MCAT, SMP: 3.28, excellent extracurriculars

    South Asian Female First-gen NY Resident Applied last year to only a couple DO schools and got 1 II and 1 WL Undergrad: cGPA: 3.24 sGPA: 2.9 Brief background: Started undergrad 2 years early (skipped grades). Went to a competitive premed undergrad. Was pressured into medicine and sucked my...
  12. HappyPerson

    How will MCAT retake work with primaries

    Hello everyone and thank you in advance for your help. I am currently in a predicament, I am planning on retaking the MCAT May 14, 2022, and I get my score back June 14, 2022. I already have a score on file with AAMC but I'm not happy with it, so how will me applying this cycle work. If I get my...
  13. petomed

    Medical Is sharing notes against academic policies?

    I don't mean in the age of old. I mean in today's office 365 cloud world, where it's seamless to share OneNote pages, sections, and notebooks. If your study group all live primarily in OneNote, is it any kind of academic policy violation to literally share every page of every section of every...
  14. D

    MD & DO WAMC? 3.86 cGPA, 3.79sGPA, 505 MCAT, 1000+ clinical hours

    I just graduated with my undergraduate degree and I am disappointed in getting a B- in my cellular biology course. The last B I received was my Freshman year and this ended up messing up my upward trend. I went from a 3.44 my freshman year to near 4.0 my sophomore and junior years to a 3.6ish...
  15. Bulliedinschool2doc

    New Medical School coming to California

    https://abc30.com/gavin-newsom-merced-uc-medical-school-gov/11166201/ Gov. Gavin Newsom is throwing his support behind UC Merced's effort to build a $210 million on-campus medical education facility. Newsom arrived Monday morning to speak with administrators and witness the university's future...
  16. N

    ABSN to MD... should I do a post bacc or SMP

    Hello, Brief synopsis here. Did an undergrad bio major, graduated with a c2.97, sgpa is unknown but definitely worse than that. I completed most, if not all of my pre-req courses during this time with a C. Decided that my only route was nursing. Completed a ABSN graduated with a 3.77. Now...
  17. N

    Check-in post for non-trad advice :)

    Apologies in advance for the novel, I just read this back and realized how long it is. Big thanks to anyone that actually reads this monster! Appreciate you all! :) tl;dr, I was admittedly very mediocre during undergrad due to undiagnosed depression, got my life together and am now very...
  18. H

    IUSM vs VCOM-Virginia

    Hi Y'all, So I was recently pulled off the waitlist for VCOM-VA and IUSM-Indianapolis. I am having a hard time deciding mostly because VCOM's admission staff were so nice to me during the process of looking for housing. As for IUSM, I am still gathering Information, I have to take a trip there...
  19. AsILayFaulkner_8

    Looking to reinvent, but not sure where to start? I have taken nearly every science class in the book.

    Hello! I'm hoping my situation isn't super unheard of because I'm really needing some insight. I am a MD/DO hopeful looking to reinvent with a DIY postbacc. However, I have a million undergrad credits and have taken Zoology, Ecology, both sections of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Histology...
  20. JustTooLit

    What throwaway school should I choose? MD & DO

    So I'm doing the throwaway method of applying this week and using a random school to apply to. I don't want to apply to any schools I actually have a chance of going to? As a NY resident I was thinking about using LUCOM for the DO throwaway because of their dumb rules or MSUCOM for its crazy...
  21. F

    WAMC 3.5 GPA/510 MCAT 13 MD/18 DO would love some advice

    Hey y’all, I’m new here and have been really anxious about my school list. Could you guys lemme know what you think? 1. cGPA by AACOMAS: 3.61, sGPA: 3.53. Idk what it is for AMCAS but I calculated it myself to be cGPA: 3.57, sGPA: 3.48 2. 510 MCAT (CP: 126, CARS: 129, BB: 126, PS: 129) 3. NY...
  22. O

    WAMC + list help (3.74/504)

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  23. TYJC16

    KCU VS LCOM/VERMONT

    Hi everyone! I would love some opinions on my situation. I was super fortunate to be accepted into 5 medical programs (4 DO and 1 MD). My top choices right now are KCU and LCOM at the University of Vermont (both are super incredible, and I'm so excited to have the option to even choose!). My...
  24. J

    School List Help

    Hello! I'm new to SDN and looking for some advice with refining my school list. I'm applying for the upcoming 2021-2022 cycle. I'm trying to apply super broadly since I know my GPA/MCAT isn't amazing. I will also be applying to DO schools as well but haven't made that list yet. Please let me...
  25. BaDing

    Are there any medical schools to avoid?

    Hello, I am applying and wondering if there are any MD or DO schools that should be avoided in any of your opinions? And why? I know new schools are risky - are there any exceptions this year? Sorry, I keep searching for this and can’t find any threads on it. I understand this will be largely...
  26. C

    Advice regarding DO/MD with my stats

    Stats
  27. M

    Why is phosphate normal/high in Myeloma (compared to e.g. hyperPTH)?

    Why is phosphate normal/high in Myeloma? (Compared to e.g. in hyperparathyroidism where phosphate levels are opposite to that of Calcium i.e. decreased in primary/tertiary and increased in secondary).
  28. S

    Wondering how to go forward....

    In need of some thorough advice and support cause I’m feeling inadequate, discouraged, and lost... I’m heading into my senior at a university in California. My stats are pretty low after have a rough start at my CC balancing 2 jobs (parents were not helping me financially) and overloading on...
  29. Y

    chance of getting into an MD school

    As of now I stand at a 3.0 gpa, and a first time score of 512 on MCAT, what are my chances of getting an MD/DO acceptance?
  30. Conchilardo

    Digging for Realism in Reaplication

    Right out front, I will be applying this year, but this does not mean I'm going to be heartbroken if I am not accepted... like the past two cycles. Some background: Associates in biology from South Texas College(2014-2016): 3.85 gpa Bachelor's from University of Oregon(2016-2018): 3.4...
  31. bsneuroscience

    Is it worth it?

    Hi all, I am currently a junior in undergrad on the premed track and I would appreciate some guidance on my path before I continue forward. I posted this in the r/premed forum but I wanted to get more insight. This pandemic has given me a lot of time to think, reflect, and soul search. One of...
  32. D

    Do I even have a shot? Low GPA

    Indiana Resident, ORM, Senior (just graduated woohoo!) Major: Biochemistry BS GPA: cGPA 3.51 sGPA 3.34 (upward trends- personal situation so/jr years) BCPM AO Total High School N/A 4 4 Freshman 3.06 3.84 3.37 Sophomore 2.96 3.75 3.27 Junior 3.22 4 3.45 Senior 3.88 4 3.91 Last 3...
  33. G

    Preparing for a 3rd cycle - 3.74/522

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  34. currentlyTorn

    Unsure if medicine is the right path

    Just as the title reads, I'm wondering if anyone else has been in a similar position and how they responded. My entire life, I've had the desire to become a doctor. Honestly, I never really struggled in this path until it came time to write my personal statement. To pinpoint any reason for...
  35. E

    Am I the Only One Who Legit Doesn't Know How Rotations Work?

    Like, I get the gist of it (work, study, test, repeat), but have 0.0 details from our school. For example, how much do you guys study per week? Do you use school recommended resources or outside resources? Do you do practice NBMEs before every shelf (even short selective rotations) or just the...
  36. D

    Canadian Student @ US ugrad - advice?

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  37. DrStephenStrange

    RUSM trying a different method to trap students in the Caribbean.

    Oakwood and RUSM are establishing an pathway program, making it easier for Oakwood graduates to study medicine at RUSM. Qualified Oakwood students who earn full acceptance into the medical school will receive a scholarship covering full tuition for the first semester...
  38. S

    MD & DO WAMC 2019-2020 Cycle

    Hello everyone, I'm a current senior looking to apply to medical school in May. I'm an undergrad in PA majoring in Bio with a minor in neuro and chemistry. I'm graduating a semester early with an overall gpa of 3.64 and sgpa of 3.57. I've had to retake 2 classes, one due to having a disolacted...
  39. JustTooLit

    3.55/3.4 & 515 MCAT School List Help

    Undergrad: New York University Major: B.A. in Biochemistry Resident: NY cGPA: 3.55 sGPA: 3.4 MCAT: 515 GPA by year: Freshmen: 3.55 Sophomore: 3.03 Junior: 3.28 Senior: 3.7 Post-bacc (32 credits at NYU w/ upper class Biology courses): 3.75 Clinical volunteering: 250 hours ER volunteering...
  40. P

    LoR after submission

    I'm an int'l student MD reapplicant (GPA 3.84, MCAT 520) and submitted a whole bunch of secondaries, completed between mid-July and mid-August. Radio silence so far other than 3 Rs. Wondering if I can add a LoR from my current employer to my file and if that would make a difference? Started a...
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