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  1. benzenerocks
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    Low GPA, Upward trend

    Sooo i have a low gpa. heres the facts: I am currently a junior with a 3.44 gpa and im double majoring in chemistry and neuroscience. i go to a...
    Thread by: benzenerocks, Nov 11, 2018 at 8:17 PM, 2 replies, in forum: What Are My Chances?
  2. Bella Huynh
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    Pre-Med Advice with Low GPA

    Hello! So I am a current undergraduate student at CSULA with a Biology major and planning on graduating in the Spring 2019. I want to go to...
    Thread by: Bella Huynh, Nov 6, 2018 at 11:08 PM, 4 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  3. Marnico
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    Will this post-bacc plan work?

    Recently I have had a hard time deciding on whether or not to pursue clinical psychology or psychiatry. Well, that is until I heard of post-bacc...
    Thread by: Marnico, Nov 5, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  4. arrianym
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    How to Assess Medical Schools? (Accepted)

    Hi all, I was recently accepted to Loyola Stritch School of Medicine (yay!). I absolutely loved the school when I interviewed, and although I...
    Thread by: arrianym, Nov 5, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  5. Medschoolready95
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    What Surprised You?

    Hello there! I was recently accepted into medical school and was wondering, what was something that surprised you or you wish you had known before...
    Thread by: Medschoolready95, Nov 3, 2018, 47 replies, in forum: Medical Students - MD
  6. drpandamd
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    MD & DO 3.7 GPA, 3.6 sGPA, 510 - What are my chances?

    Hey guys, I'd appreciate any input on my current chances or things I could improve to apply next summer. I like to believe that I'm a well-rounded...
    Thread by: drpandamd, Nov 3, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: What Are My Chances?
  7. Medschoolready95
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    Continue Volunteering after an Acceptance?

    Do I still have to continue volunteering at the places I listed in my application if I have been accepted? Does the school I've been accepted to...
    Thread by: Medschoolready95, Oct 28, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  8. Medschoolready95
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    Tell Schools NOT to Consider Me?

    Thankfully, I've been accepted to my top choice medical school. I've interviewed at other schools, some of which I still have not heard back from....
    Thread by: Medschoolready95, Oct 27, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  9. Rguerra
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    med school profile advice

    Hey guys. I'm applying to medical school next cycle. I recently graduated from University of Miami with a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a...
    Thread by: Rguerra, Oct 26, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  10. medschoolappl
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    USMLE Online Tutor Available Immediately

    Experience: I am currently a resident physician in the Mt. Sinai Medical System in NYC. I scored 264 on USMLE Step 1 when I took it in 2015 and...
    Thread by: medschoolappl, Oct 24, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale and Advertisements
  11. Marnico
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    Psychology or Psychiatry?..Please help...

    So I am feeling very overwhelmed right now in terms of which career path to take. Currently I am a freshman in a public state university, majoring...
    Thread by: Marnico, Oct 23, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  12. madison512
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    How many Emory premeds end up at Emory Med School?

    I've tried finding this information online, but I don't see it anywhere. I am a current freshman at Emory on a premed track and was wondering how...
    Thread by: madison512, Oct 22, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  13. Fishy fish
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    Social Media + Decision process

    Two questions: 1. Do members of the admissions committee ever google or check social media accounts of their applicants? 2. What is the...
    Thread by: Fishy fish, Oct 20, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  14. futuretrashwoman
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    Need Help Finding Academic Enhancer Programs

    Hi everyone, Reason for Post-Bacc: I am currently in my Senior year at a top 60 university with a very strong science program. I spoke with my...
    Thread by: futuretrashwoman, Oct 17, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Postbaccalaureate Programs
  15. snaredrummer
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    Retaking 514 MCAT?

    Hi all, I am a long-time lurker here on SDN and this is my first time posting. I am looking for advice as to whether I should retake the MCAT. I...
    Thread by: snaredrummer, Oct 13, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Re-Applicants [ MD / DO ]
  16. mdfaithful
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    Update letter - Worthwhile or not?

    Hi everyone and good luck to everyone else in this year's application cycle! I have applied to many schools this cycle and have completed the...
    Thread by: mdfaithful, Oct 10, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  17. uga.mkg
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    PA or MS before med school?

    Hello! I want to go to medical school, I'm not sure for what specialty or area yet, but this has been my goal for years. I am currently in my...
    Thread by: uga.mkg, Oct 9, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Nontraditional Students
  18. eartwj
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    Is volunteer tutoring middle school a good EC experience for residency apps???

    Second year med student here. Literally involved in no ECs, did very little research this summer... need to beef up my experiences. There is a...
    Thread by: eartwj, Oct 3, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Medical Students - MD
  19. kshamp
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    Non-Traditional Medical School Applicant Question

    I am currently completing my PharmD and plan on applying to medical school next year. Since the PharmD curriculum does not include all of required...
    Thread by: kshamp, Oct 2, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Nontraditional Students
  20. Dr. ThorStrange
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    Can I get feedback on this question:

    Discuss any elements of your application that you feel might be concerning to the Admissions Committee. Is this question required or optional on...
    Thread by: Dr. ThorStrange, Sep 29, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  21. Fishy fish
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    Post-Interview Acceptance Rate-DO Programs

    Does anyone have post-interview acceptance rates for DO schools? I'm specifically interested in NYITCOM Old Westbury's campus acceptance rate. It...
    Thread by: Fishy fish, Sep 29, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Osteopathic School-Specific Discussions
  22. rufus2017
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    Possible Career Change

    I just started my DS1 year and am hesitant in continuing dental school. Around 2 years ago, I started having some hand issues but multiple...
    Thread by: rufus2017, Sep 28, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Dental
  23. Fishy fish
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    Opinions on canceling interviews

    So I have applied to both MD and DO programs and have been fortunate enough to receive 4 MD and 3 DO interviews. Given that I am interested in...
    Thread by: Fishy fish, Sep 20, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  24. ormnontrad
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    Sealed juvenile record, what are my chances ?

    I know this question has been asked multiple times as I have read many posts about this but I had my own questions for members with some expiernce...
    Thread by: ormnontrad, Sep 17, 2018, 26 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  25. AnnaMolly21
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    U.N.I.B.E COSTA RICA

    Hi! Does anyone know anything about UNIBE in Costa Rica? I'd like to get my MD there but I want further references about it. Thanks!
    Thread by: AnnaMolly21, Sep 13, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Medical Students - MD
  26. SirocN
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    Did not get into medical school, now what? Any tips?

    Kind of lost right now and anybodies tips or advice would help Long story short I finished my undergrad with all required prerequisite courses...
    Thread by: SirocN, Sep 13, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  27. East2West
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    C Grades in Two Courses. What now?

    Hi, I’m sure this kind of stuff is posted all the time, but lately I’ve just had a lot of thoughts and anxiety running through my head and could...
    Thread by: East2West, Sep 9, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  28. joycegirl
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    How hard is it to get a dermatology residency as an IMG?

    Hey everyone, I'm currently in pre-med studies. My GPA is over 3.75 but my MCAT was not very good :( (my first attempt). I am planning on...
    Thread by: joycegirl, Sep 9, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  29. kshamp
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    Nontraditional Medical School Applicant Question

    Hello, I am a nontraditional student looking to apply to medical school in the coming years. I was originally undecided after highschool and...
    Thread by: kshamp, Sep 8, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Nontraditional Students
  30. Fishy fish
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    How Many Interviews?

    Just out of curiosity, how many interview invites have you all received so far? I have 1 MD and 3 DO IIs which I'm very grateful for but also...
    Thread by: Fishy fish, Sep 4, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  31. schnoarts
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    Keck School of Medicine.. help

    Hey everyone! I am applying this cycle (submitting my app here soon). I was just wondering if anyone in here has applied, interviewed, or been...
    Thread by: schnoarts, Aug 26, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  32. Lana.Bella
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    Best language to fulfill an Undergrad foreign language requirement?

    Should I learn Spanish, German or Russian to fulfill my foreign language requirement for undergrad? * Which is best for medical school? *** I...
    Thread by: Lana.Bella, Aug 11, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  33. ny2121
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    Bad Fresman Year Chances

    Hi everyone, I finished my freshman year with a 1.956 GPA, which is clearly a very low and poor GPA. I am really ashamed and upset with myself...
    Thread by: ny2121, Aug 9, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  34. TheBadge24
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    Can I be a surgeon with one-eye

    This question has been on my mind since I became motivated to go into medicine. I have had a permanently detached retina in my left eye since...
    Thread by: TheBadge24, Aug 9, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  35. ac0145
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    Medical School Applicant - Former D1 and Professional Athlete

    I am currently taking prerequisites and studying for the MCAT which I will take in September. I am going to be applying this cycle and just wanted...
    Thread by: ac0145, Aug 8, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Nontraditional Students
  36. Fishy fish
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    Anxious Non-trad

    Just felt like letting out my mixed emotions here...I'm a non-trad student who will be starting med school at 27. I love everything about medicine...
    Thread by: Fishy fish, Aug 8, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Nontraditional Students
  37. ontariowannabe
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    Reapplicant in Ontario

    Wondering how medical school reapplicants look to Ontario medical schools. I would like to apply in third year to gain some interview experience...
    Thread by: ontariowannabe, Aug 8, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
  38. KiddCo
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    What Holes to Fix before Applying?

    I graduated back in 2013 with a double major in Biology and Neuroscience. BCPM: 3.50 Cumulative: 3.65 I decided I wanted to take a few years off...
    Thread by: KiddCo, Aug 3, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Nontraditional Students
  39. examsandyams
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    3.67 cGPA, 3.4 sGPA, 500 MCAT, Continue with DO app?

    As the title says, I have a 3.67 cGPA, 3.4 sGPA, and a 500 MCAT. I have a good amount of leadership activities, volunteering, hospital-related...
    Thread by: examsandyams, Aug 1, 2018, 33 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - DO
  40. jgad1
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    Community College Prerequisite

    Hello SDN. I am about to start my second year of undergraduate. When I started undergrad, I did not know if I wanted to be a doctor or not. It was...
    Thread by: jgad1, Jul 31, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Pre-Medical - MD
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