medicine

  1. S

    I am 100% sure I want to do Pediatrics... I think.

    Now I know this topic has most probably been beat down more than I can imagine on this forum, as I have read most of them on this topic, but I'm still not too much clearer on what I should do. Let me start by saying I love medicine, I don't mean IM medicine, or Peds medicine per say. I just...
  2. jaygemscourgettigan

    University of Limerick GEMS 2016 Incoming Students

    Hey guys, I'm the EU student liaison for University of Limerick GEMS this year! If you successfully applied you should have gotten a congratulations letter with details of a Facebook group. There appears to have been some miscommunication or difficulty in accessing the page Below is the link to...
  3. E

    Is social epidemiology right for me?

    Sorry I'm longwinded, but bear with me, I'm currently working at a prestigious internship in Public Health, while there my research mentor suggested to me that Social Epidemiology might not be the best end goal for me and what I want to do. I like working with people, talking to people...
  4. M

    Depression, and life situation. Needing help.

    Hi, please read the whole thing. It really does mean a lot to me. I am an aspiring physician. Of course, life doesn't come off that easily. My father was born in Vietnam, at the bottom of the economy. He used the floor as paper because he couldn't afford any, and didn't take food on the table...
  5. B

    Goucher Post-Bac admission

    I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins with a 3.5 gpa (psychology and anthropology). I would have had a 3.67 if it weren't for one semester during my freshmen year when I lost a family member and left the country for the funeral during my finals period. I have a 1900 SAT score, a 4.2 high...
  6. sshidid

    3.99 GPA, 503 MCAT, NY resident, WAMC

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  7. NescacPremed

    Good Books to read for Pre-med?

    I'm look for an educational book about science* that interesting to read that is not a textbook. Non-Fiction or fiction. Something that is typically read for leisure and that can help me in some way prepare for the MCAT or high level science classes! * medicine, MCAT related subjects, biology...
  8. J

    Applying IM without IM electives?

    Tried to post this in another thread, but didn't get any responses. I'm an MS3 who just decided to apply internal medicine in the fall. I have two elective spots prior to ERAS submission (July and August), and plan to fill one of those spots with my IM sub internship. The other I am planning to...
  9. A

    Any British Citizens Now Doing Residencies?

    Hey Are there any british students who are now doing residencies in the US, either from a UK med school or Caribbean med school? Or are applying to do residencies? Please could you tell me how you found the process of obtaining a residency and if there were any problems you had to overcome to...
  10. B

    Military Medicine Today: 4th yr here to give an update view on milmed, and answer any/all (most) Qs!

    Hello SDN Nation, I'm currently a 4th year at USUHS and this month was recently declared military medicine month. If the exclamation point didn't give it away, I'm pretty pumped about medicine AND being in the military. I've read a lot of the horror stories, and though I'm not discounting their...
  11. ScienceIsArt

    Pills for cramps without Ibuprofen?

    Best Menstrual pain pill without Ibuprofen? Are there any pills better than Tylenol without damaging? How do those differentiate with Tylenol? Both ALEVE and MIDOL are NAPROXEN. There's MIDOL, containing caffeine which isn't recommended during menstruation cycle. The MIDOL Teen version doesn't...
  12. Researcher101

    Best menstrual pill without Ibuprofen?

    I'm allergic to Motrin which is an Ibuprofen. What is the best pill you recommend for cramps? I've always taken Tylonol but sometimes it feels like it doesn't work as well. If there's something better I'd rather take that. I've been told about Midol but isn't caffeine supposed to be avoided? I...
  13. L

    Emergency and Wilderness Medicine and PreMed

    The University of Colorado School of Medicine announces its summer offerings of the nationally renowned Emergency & Wilderness Medicine Pre-Med Program. These classes include Colorado and Costa Rica Locations! Taught by U of CO School of Medicine faculty and physicians this two-week...
  14. DoctorDrewOutsidetheLines

    Did anyone hear about this young brotha?

    Apparently he's only 18, calls himself Dr. Love and owned and operated a medical clinic illegally. If he's smart enough to do all that, why can't he get himself into medical school?! See, this is why mentors are needed. Now he's a criminal. Doubt he'll ever get into medical school...
  15. N

    Visiting US medical schools/hospitals as a foreign medical student

    I've got kind of a weird situation. My girlfriend is a final year medical student in a foreign medical school (not a US citizen. She's doing medicine in her own country). As part of the curriculum, their medical school offers a 3-week leave and necessary documentation for obtaining visa for the...
  16. Elsevier

    Save 30% on Elsevier medical books!

    Special SDN offer! Save 30% on Elsevier medical books and eBooks. Use promo code BBJ8E15848 at checkout. SHOP HERE!
  17. H

    MD PREMED- HELP

    19 year old, Pakistani immigrant (moved to US in 2006) Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, can read Arabic GPA: 3.71 overall, sGPA: 3.56 Sophomore (spring semester) School pop.= 10,000 in the south Involvement- Founded a club, Vice President- Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity (2 years) Senate-...
  18. A

    GPA Question

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  19. 7

    Should I scribe at a teaching hospital or a non-teaching hospital?

    So I recently got offered positions for ER scribe at two different locations. My main goal in scribing is to get back into clinical work, learn all I can about medicine/ER before medical school, and build strong relationships with professionals who can potentially write a letter on behalf of my...
  20. T

    Next step?

    I know everyone writes their credentials on here and I've read some really good advice but nothing like my situation. I plan on applying for med schools DO or MD for the upcoming cycle. My overall gpa is a 3.1. My practice mcat scores are in the low 500's. I know alone those stats don't seem...
  21. Y

    Deciding to go after med, but do not know how to get there.

    Hello guys. I am a former university student form Concordia university and I was the absolute worst. My owrk ethic went down to the point where I have been kicked out of the university for three years. Since then (it has been a year since) and went back into cegep, only to do much better...
  22. PomiliaAnthony13

    Biomedical Engineering major

    Pre-med, heavy EC/CV load, several foreign langs, no friends/partying whatsoever, etc.. Very interested in pursuing a BS in Biomedical Engineering. Any thoughts? Also, would this be good prep for med school? Ciao
  23. D

    Help a C/O 2020 Stanford student figure it out

    Hello all, I have recently decided to study at Stanford (have not officially committed however) and I am essentially lost in terms of career decisions. I want to eventually be a Hospital CEO at a large, non-profit hospital, but I am unsure of how this can be accomplished. Would Stanford (Hum...
  24. A

    Solid Public University (with Full Ride) vs. University of Pennsylvania (with half-ride scholarship)

    I am currently deciding between a solid public school with a full-ride scholarship and University of Pennsylvania with a scholarship that pays for half of the total cost of attendance. Medicine is my eventual goal. The public college is close to home and allows for a study-abroad trip...
  25. D

    Graduate Medicine Outside UK - Spain?

    Hi I have completed my Dentistry in the UK I am looking at my options for medical school I will be looking for a graduate entry course, so ideally 4 year course Is there anywhere people would recommend around the world. I am quite clued up with what is available in the UK, however would...
  26. T

    To Keck Students: Questions about Keck before attending

    I have a few questions about Keck that I want to ask before going to the school. I would really appreciate the help! :) What exactly is PPM and ICM? I see that on all the schedules. The website also talks about CTR and EBM. What are those also? How is the curriculum? How many hours a week do...
  27. N

    Anyone here come from a philosophy or cognitive science undergraduate program?

    To those students in medical school: Did anyone here major in philosophy or cognitive science? I'm wondering what the transition was like to medical school, which for the first two years is largely memorization based before you finally get to use critical thinking skills in the clinical years...
  28. L

    "Why doctor kill themselves"

    Found this TED talk, and just wanted to see what others think. Is she overemphasizing the stress of medical school? Or is it really that brutal?
  29. Doc55

    Position Wanted PGY-1 preliminary position at IM Residency Program

    I'm looking for a PGY-1 preliminary position in an Internal Medicine Residency Program. I am a US Citizen-IMG. ACLS, BLS, PALS certified. Currently, I'm enrolled in online MBA and MPH programs. My USMLE scores are: 220, 230, pass, 214 all on the first attempt and within one year. Available...
  30. R

    Is it worth it to do a Prelim Surgery year?

    I am an IMG who did not match into medicine. Does anyone know if it is worth it to do a preliminary surgery year just to gain experience/letters and try to match into medicine again after?
  31. peds14

    Podiatry Residency Match List 2016

    Hey everyone! Match is just a few days away and I thought it would be cool to start a thread and see where everyone is going. Monday can't come soon enough! Good luck to you all. :soexcited::claps::zip::corny::highfive::luck:
  32. O

    Accepted to LECOM - Seton Hill Class of 2020 PBL should I go?

    Hey guys I was accepted in LECOM of Seton Hill's PBL program and am struggling with the decision on whether or not to go and send in my 1500 acceptance deposit. It is my only interview and acceptance so far. My stats are 3.4 gpa at top 10 university in California, 28 mcat, tons of research...
  33. MHrndz

    University of Rochester vs Case Western Reserve University

    Hey Everyone! So I am having a really hard time trying to decide between Rochester and Case. I had a great time during both of my interviews and I feel like students at both schools seemed very happy. Rochester's total cost of attendance is about 13K cheaper a year but what is pushing me away...
  34. H

    USPHS as a PA

    Hi everyone, I am currently an undergrad pre-PA student who is seriously considering the USPHS as a future career. I am fascinated by the dedication of the service to public health both domestically and abroad. I have looked at some of the "Best Kept Secrets" on the website, and have seen that...
  35. R

    Existential Crisis: Medicine v Consulting

    I'm a 2014 graduate dealing with a dilemma. I have always, since I was two years old, wanted to be a physician. In HS I was a medical volunteer, certified EMT, and even went to a specialized Math & Science HS. In College, I majored in Biology, did all of my EC's, got great professor rec's, did...
  36. entdreams47

    Taking Online Courses Before Applying to Medical School?

    I am wondering how medical schools view additional online science courses. I finished up my undergraduate degree in May and had some sciences (Bio I, Chem I, Neuroscience, Nutrition I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I, Bunch of Psych Classes). I am currently enrolled in a formal Postbacc program...
  37. F

    PA vs Physician vs Pharmacy?!

    Hi everyone! I'm a senior in high school and I'm stressing out because I can't decide on a career. I know I'm young but I guess I kind of want to decide now because I like knowing what I'm getting myself into in college...if that makes sense... Just a little bit about me that might help with...
  38. M

    Military medicine: Is it right for me?

    Hello, I am in the final stages of receiving a military scholarship and I am seeking more information. I plan on going into Primary Care after medical school (although plans obviously may change). I am going to a state school. I will be joining the Air Force. Ask me if there is any other...
  39. K

    COMLEX NEED Schedule ASAP Pls..!

    Hey guys, I'm retaking the COMLEX 1 in 6 weeks and in need of a fresh board review schedule. I just scored above 300 and need the highest score i can get. I've done pathoma, sketchy, combank, and about to purchase u--world. any advice would be great.
  40. 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...
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