medschool

  1. thenor

    Does sociology count as a non-science for letters of recommendation for med school?

    Hi Everyone, I developed a great relationship with my Intro to Sociology prof, and she enthusiastically agreed to writing me a LOR. Does sociology count as a non-science? I understand that it's a social science course. But we didn't do any actual typical "science" stuff in the class. It felt...
  2. C

    Harvard Extension School Online Courses for med school

    Does anyone know how online courses from Harvard Extension school are viewed for med school? I am looking at taking some courses through HE as refreshers so to speak. I already have the pre reqs for med school, but it has been a few years since I have taken them. I wasn't originally intending on...
  3. chemdoctor

    ACS Final Exam?

    I will be taking the ACS final exam for General Chemistry I and II. I was wondering what you all thought of it? It's a large chunk of my grade and I'm really scared about it. I was wondering what I could do to best prepare for it? I have ordered the book and plan to study for it nonstop. How did...
  4. Polycherry

    Clinical clerkships/postings. Are they well organized in your med school?

    Hey guys! I was wondering how clinical postings are elsewhere. In our med school, it's too casual and no one gives a damn. 2 guys (the gunners sorts) workup a case, post on the group before class starts and everyone manages to turn up before the proff walks in. There is no dearth of clinical...
  5. wizarddoc2213

    What are my chances?! (3.65/511)

    Hi Everyone! Thanks in advance for all the help. I am narrowing down my list of schools, and I am looking for feedback (what schools to add, remove, etc. based on my stats). 3.65cGPA/3.6sGPA (Biology major with chemistry minor, GPA will most likely increase by the time I apply in June) MCAT=...
  6. R

    Italy MedSchool Admission Suggestion and Help

    Hello everyone, I am a high school graduate from Turkey. This year, I will apply to one of the medicine courses in English in one of the Italian Universities. (I will take IMAT) Do you think those med-schools in Italy are considered to be good and have a good reputation in Europe? I am...
  7. P

    Academics: WVSOM v VCOM

    How does the education at VCOM-Va compare to that at WVSOM? Aside from determining the right fit based on location and overall environment, I'm trying to see which school offers the best curriculum, rotations and resources. Any advice is appreciated!
  8. Z

    HELP Bad Freshman Year what are my chances for Med School?

    Hi everyone! I needed to get some advice and opinions on what I should do to fix my GPA at this point I had a terrible freshman year, I'm not going to add fluff, I just didn't study and I did not take the transition from high school to college well. I got a D in gen chem 2 and retook it the...
  9. Polycherry

    Lectures in med school - whiteboards or ppts?

    I'm from India and at our place, lectures are the main stay of teaching. Although sometimes we have smaller groups, problem based learning, case discussions and practicals. Lectures form a major chunk of it and unlike the rest I just mentioned, are highly monotonous, one sided and sleep...
  10. rs_med_student

    USMLE Katzung vs Lippincott Review

    i have been surfing dem internet forums and its clear that these two books are the bestsellers and the ones with the most popularity. leaving cards aside...i want a book for my MS2 pharma class which one should it be? what are the differences? (btw..assume that its the last edition for both...
  11. J

    highschool vs. college

    I keep reading everywhere that what you do in high school doesnt really matter.... in a sense yes it doesnt because you can start fresh in college... however I cant wrap my head around the fact tht if someone struggled in high school... where easier things are taught how will they succeed in...
  12. Y

    Chances of acceptance at Texas school?

    Wondering what my chances would be to get into any of the Texas Medical Schools? I will not be applying until next round, however I currently have a 3.93 gpa (but I would also like to know my chances if my gpa dropped to say a 3.75), and a 4.0 science gpa. I have recived a 515 on the new MCAT. I...
  13. P

    Debating if I should apply

    hello, I am defiantly not a traditional pre med student and I am debating if I should even bother applying. I am 30 years old and have 1 more year of undergrad left. By the time I complete my undergrad I will have been to three different universities off and on for 8 years. I know this previous...
  14. M

    commit or quit ?? is 27 TOO OLD to begin medical school ??

    Hi! I have some data for you: ACADEMIC Pre-med in undergrad, Psych degree (2009-2013) <- calling schools and checking whether pre-reqs expire 3.7 sci GPA, 3.8 non-sci GPA I am taking the MCAT in August (took the old version in 2014 and received 29~ 8 PS, 10 BS, 11 V) If I get a competitive...
  15. N

    Pre-Med at UCLA or UGA? Opinions please.

    Planning on going Pre-Med and I am a transfer student, entering at a junior standing. Got accepted into University of Georgia Athens under Biology/Pre-Med. Got accepted into UCLA as a Geography Major (Second choice major, not allowed to switch into a life science). According to many people...
  16. A

    GPA Question

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  17. BabyyD

    Wondering if I am too old for Med School

    Hi guys! So I am currently 26 and finishing my masters in exercise physiology. I have all the pre recs for med school. However, due to illness and unfortunate circumstances through my undergrad years I do not feel that I am competitive enough to apply for med school. I am thinking about taking...
  18. J

    Medical Indemnity Insurance

    Hi Everyone I am in my 1st year of Medical School and i went to a conference recently (Just to check out the scene). I got chatting to a surgeon and he said that i will need medical indemnity for NHS work which i understand. I know why you need it and what it is. But i am a little nieve on all...
  19. I

    I want to be a doctor, but I hate Med School ?

    The truth is, all I'm interested in is how the mind works : psychiatry and neurology. I plan to be a psychiatrist, this is what I've always wanted as a doctor, I never thought about becoming specialized in any other area. My question is how can I get over my huge disinterest in studying all...
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