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Has anyone heard about RAM? (Remote Area Medical)? It is basically a volunteer position in which, you go to underserved communities and help out. You help build shelters, talk to different patients, etc. I was wondering if anyone has done this before? What did you think of the experience? Does...

I want to pursue an EMT certification. I was looking at some online. I found one at "RC Health Services". I was wondering if you guys found this to be legit? I find it to be very interesting. It is done online but could it be fraudulent? What do y'all think? Has anyone ever done this before...

Just wondered what everyone’s thoughts were on scribing without pay. I want to do it as community service and am not in a position where I need employment. I also work as a lifeguard during the summer when I can do I have a bit of work experience. What are your thoughts on scribing without...

I pretty much pool guard at a few community places. Through instructing, I TEACH children how to swim and stay afloat (literally) haha, in water. The lifeguarding is good, I haven't legitimately had to "save" anyone or anything scary like that. But it is still a good experience nonetheless...

Just wondering if any of you have seen Genetics as a prerequisite for MD schools? I did some research and it looks like it depends on the school so would it be a good idea to take it anyway? I don't have to decide this now, as I will probably be taking Genetics next Fall. Any advice or input...

Hello everyone. I recently filled out an application to volunteer at an Emergency Department. I am really looking forward to it and am very excited. I was wondering what kind of stuff I should expect to do? They gave a bit of a list of things but for those of you that have done it, what is it...

Hi I'm a biology/pre-med sophomore and my question is if we do not get accepted to medical school, can we apply to other schools such as dental, pharmacy ans even nursing even if we were pre-med majors?

Hello! I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on Organic Chemistry Research? I may be doing Orgo research in the Spring and was wondering if you guys were familiar with it? What kind of stuff will I be doing? How is it? I'm really excited to be doing this and am really passionate about...

Hello. I have a quick question about letters of recommendation. So, I am thinking about asking my Gen Chem II professor, Psych professor and English professor for LORS but was wondering how to go about it? I understand that there is a guideline that I have to request them to follow but I was...

Just curious. What did the interviewer ask you that was completely random and caught you off guard? Did you end up getting accepted to that institution?!

So I went through a lot of **** this semester. Grandfather fell sick, passed away and I'm having trouble staying motivated. The cGPA is about a 3.80 right now, I'm not ridiculously failing but I'm not doing well either. Really upset with my progress because this was such an important semester...

So I don't know if any of you are aware but there's an Alzheimer's association and I got an interview to volunteer there. Now I'll basically be a "coordinator" telling people about Alzheimer's and helping out with support groups. I don't think I'll really be interacting with Alzheimer's patients...

I was wondering how it would look if someone took a W over the summer and ended up getting a B when retaking the course in the Fall? How would that be? Is it necessary to get An A after a W?

Hello Everyone, I wanted to create a feed for those of us who are/will be preparing to take their MCAT in Spring of 2018. I was hoping we could possibly exchange ideas on study plans, materials that will be used to study, etc.

Is it possible to apply to MD schools while ones green card is in process? Or does one have to wait until the green card is in hand before applying? Can't you put on your application that you'll be getting your green card in like a couple months? Or not?

Any tips on how to get over testing anxiety? I keep getting stupid questions wrong, and they're easy questions. It's getting really frustrating. How can I get over the anxiety that I have? I'm sick of making stupid mistakes.

Hey guys, a professor from a medical school just recently offered to mentor me. I met her through a mutual friend, and she said that she wants to talk about my premed experience and what I'm looking for over lunch. What kind of questions should I be asking? She currently does research, but I'm...

Hello everyone! I am premed as of right now but I am already looking at medical schools. I am trying to see if there are any other schools out there like St. George where the first year your studying abroad in the UK. The third and fourth years your clinical rotations are in various UK, US, and...

I am currently a senior at a US high school. I am debating whether attending UT Austin or UT San Antonio or enrolling in Charles University 2nd Faculty of Medicine. I am a US citizen but lived most of my life abroad because of my parents work, so I am not considered a Texan resident and pay...

So I took Orgo 1 and Physics 1 over the summer. Physics is going great, (for sure an A) and Orgo not so much. If I get a perfect on both of our next exams, the highest I'll get is a C+. Not sure what to do. The professor was supposedly really good but I guess not for me. the Fall professors are...

So I took Orgo 1 and Physics 1 over the summer. Physics is going great, (for sure an A) and Orgo not so much. If I get a perfect on both of our next exams, the highest I'll get is a C+. Not sure what to do. The professor was supposedly really good but I guess not for me. the Fall professors are...

How do you guys fight testing anxiety? I have it and it's REALLY bad. Like what's the worst that's gonna happen?! I fail and so what?! I can still be happy, never give up and try again! Right?! I keep telling myself that, but it's so hard :( Any advice? I wanna go to med school obviously and I...

Hi. Finished freshman year, GPA is like a 3.72 because of stupid art classes. Anyway, prereq grades thus far are My grades are good. A's, A-s and like one B+ in sociology. What can I really do to make me stand out? I know I'm graduating early, not that that necessarily adds something to it...

So I'm going to be a sophomore in the fall. Thinking of graduating early. If I do, I was gonna go and do this program. How good is it? Has anyone done it? Did you get into MD schools? Also, how good is it if I get this degree and decide MD isn't for me? Also, if I have a high GPA (above 3.80)...

So, I'm a freshman and looking to graduate early right now. I'll be class of 2019, though I was supposed to be 2020. So, I'm thinking if a post-bacc or a grad degree would be the best course of action? I don't want to apply to med school next year, so that's not an option. I had some...

Ok so, I just finished my freshman year. Last semester I got one B+ in a stupid art class, some A-s and then two As. This semester I'll most likely get straight As and so my GPA is good. I volunteer at a soup kitchen, I'm volunteering at a research institute, I shadow a cardiologist and I have...

Hello, I am a freshman in college right now. I would like to know a few stats of accepted MD applicants? I want to know the type of things I should aim for. Right now, I have really good grades, I'm taking Organic Chem Honors over the summer and I do lifeguarding and shadowing at the side. I...

I currently work as the sole epidemiologist for Labradors hospitals and health care centers which are remote, rural and northern. I'm the lead for several health initiatives and work closely with physicians and nurses and other health care professionals. I am going to apply to medical schools in...

Hey, Is true that medical schools prefer traditional classes over online courses? Some of the schools that I have been looking said that they don’t accept online courses. I don’t know if this is an academic integrity thing or just preference. I like online classes, I don’t have to worry about...

Hello everyone. I'm creating this post due to my concerns of getting accepted to an Allopathic, (M.D), Medical School. I writing this because I want honest opinions from students and physicians to see if I still have a shot. In my first two years of Undergrad, I did very well in my MD...

Can i have several people write and submit letters just in case and THEN forward only some to amcas/acomas? Will this cost more? Can i forward letter to advisor at college to view without breaking rules? (I read this somewhere but it sounds a little fishy) Thanks in advance! -M4L

Hello! I'm seeking some objective third-party advice about the amount of student loan I should take. I'm very happy and blessed to say that I will be attending medical school this coming Fall :). That being said, I'm unsure of what I should do financially. Here's the situation: I've been...

Hi all, Been battling this for a while and would appreciate any help or feedback. I just graduated UCLA with a BS in Neurosci but did not do exceptionally well. undergrad GPA is 3.34 with sGPA as 3.0. I've heard tons of success stories where people would get in due to strong upward trend and...