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Hey everyone, I officially graduated last May, but needed an extra semester to finish two last classes. Unforuantely, I wasn't in good shape to take the MCAT. I'm taking it Jan 22nd. I'm hoping to still apply to some DO schools late this cycle. What I would like to know is: 1. Should I...

Just curious if residents could give feedback regarding loan repayment options and which ones are realistic during residency and into your career as an Ortho Attending or in private practice.

I have very good stats (GPA and MCAT), leadership positions, some clinical shadowing, lots of research, come from a "prestigious" undergrad school. I am going to have at least 4 very solid reccs from professors and my lab PI. However, I do not have a personal relationship with a physician. I...

Hi guys! I am trying to decide whether I should do a post-bacc, masters or just retake the MCAT. Small state school - bachelors of science in biology, (went to a community college afterwards and took nearly 5 courses.....medical terminology, calculus 1 to name a few - all sciences were taken...

As we progress to 2020, all the osteopathic programs that become pre-accredited and finally accredited will be trickling over to the NRMP from the NMS. I wanted to see if there is a list of the programs that have switched over already, and if there isn't we should start one right here. As far...

There isn't a dedicated thread for Coney Island IM and I wanted to get one started. Anyone have any experience rotating at the hospital? Considering there's only 4 DO seats per year is it a competitive program? How do residents manage to live in Brooklyn when you only get $59 in the 1st year...

Hi SDN, Been a member for awhile now and I've gotten lots of good advice from here over the years, and now I'm looking for some more feedback. Im a 3rd year DO student stuck between a few specialties. I have a top 3 or 4, but can't commit to any single specialty yet. Step 1 >245, COMLEX low...

What exactly do they look for here? My friend interviewed in Ohio a few weeks ago and said that he felt extremely good about his performance, and that he "clicked" with the interviewers, but he just recently got his rejection email.

I hope this isn't a common thread. I have seen discussions about follow-ups to interviews but never secondary applications...

Just out of curiosity, do med schools differentiate between engineering, chemistry, and other majors whose curricula would affect their science gpas? If so, how? I would imagine engineering, chemistry, physics and other physical sciences would have lower science gpas than health sciences.

Hello everyone this is my first post ever in this website after being a lurker for a couple of years. I am a Texas resident who feels my only chance at becoming a physician is by applying to D.O. schools outside of Texas after receiving a horrible Cumulative GPA of 2.9 and 2.89 science GPA for...

Anybody care to share resources or materials to help prepare for interviews? Other than the typical questions about yourself or your CV. Thanks

Confirmed interview dates for programs: Mercy St. Vincent: Toledo, Ohio- October 22 Doctors Hospital: Columbus, Ohio- November 6,7 OSU Medical Center: Tulsa, Oklahoma- November 18, 19 If you know of any other dates please add them to the list

Anyone have insight or experience participating in a student scholars program at their DO school? (Essentially being a paid student teacher/researcher of OMT for a year between 3rd & 4th year rotations. The school pays 3rd year tuition for you in addition to salary for that year.) The school...

OK, This is incredibly frustrating. I went to an undergraduate school in the states where I took one semester and studied abroad. These three classes counted on my transcript simply as "TR" credits. When I applied to AMCAS, they never need a transcript from my study abroad. Now that I'm...

Anyone get interview invites yet? Please state: Name of Program; Date of interview notification (interview dates provided); additional details

This is my first time applying to med schools and I realize that I am a bit behind. I am currently waiting for my applications to DO (~20) schools to be verified by AACOMAS and then I will need to submit secondaries (if necessary). My stats are: cGPA - 3.7/sGPA - 3.7, MCAT - 28 (8/11/9). I have...

I'm new to SDN so bear with me :) So I already graduated from undergrad this past May, and I'm in the process of sending back my secondaries. My overall GPA is 3.52 (grades had been improving since freshman year and my last semester of undergrad was a 4.0 GPA). I have taken the new MCAT and the...

Hello Everyone! I have been relying on the information on this site for a long time but I haven't found a question close to mine. I am open to hearing advice, warning, alternative plans etc. I need different points of views since mine are now stagnant. So here is the deal: * first generation...

Here's a little background on me: I graduated two years ago with my undergraduate in electrical and computer engineering. My undergrad cumulative GPA is 2.5 with my science classes being closer to 2.9. I have taken a sprinkle of the pre-reqs required for med school applications over the years...

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