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I have to answer a question about my inspirations for becoming a physician. The truth is that I initially became inspired because of my family members and how much they seemed to love their careers. Of course I also shadowed other doctors and had other experiences in college that confirmed for...

Hey everyone, this is my first post on SDN. I am interested in osteoptathic internal medicine residency programs in PA, NY, and NJ. I have solid grades from my 1st two years of medical school and mostly honors and high passes for my third year clerkship grades. I have well written LOR's from...

Are DO/PhD programs fundamentally set up in a similar way to MD/PhD programs? Similar time frame, funding, etc. What would be considered competitive stats for DO/PhD? So far I've applied mostly DO only with a few MD only. I'm considering applying to add a PhD later. Like depending on how med...

Hey everybody, I’m kind of struggling with what to do next year (2017-2018 school year). This upcoming fall, spring and summer I will finish all of my prerequisites, take the MCAT and submit my applications. I already have 100+ hours ER volunteering, 20+ hours shadowing, and 50+ hours...

I am a NYC resident interested in applying to D.O schools in the future, however, I need to improve my grades first. I wanted to retake my gen chem and gen bio course which I got a "D" in, but my school said that students are not allowed to retake classes that they already passed. I really want...

I've applied to 26 DO schools but I'm having trouble trying to differentiate them and figure out which ones I like best so I thought I would ask about the schools that other people are attending. I'd like to know why you chose the school and your favorite and least favorite parts about your...

I'm becoming more set on going into radiology however, I don't know where I really stand in terms of competitiveness so far (Just started my 3rd year). I know I won't get any top programs but I'm curious if I'd be competitive for some midwest university programs? USMLE step 1 = 227 COMLEX level...

Hey everyone. So I just got my USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX part 1 scores. USMLE= mid 230's and COMLEX=mid 660's. I'm planning to do more research (did quite a bit of neurology-related research between college and med school as well as prior to that). Do I have a reasonable shot at ACGME neurology...

Hello Everyone, It seems like every single Osteopathic school has an explicit requirement of a bachelor's degree before matriculation. This contrasts many MD schools having a requirement of 90 credit hours for matriculation. I am a PharmD student (no bachelor's) and will be applying in a...

I submitted on 7/13 but am still waiting for one of my transcripts to arrive while I got an email saying my other transcript is there yet it isn't attached to my AACOMAS app yet. I'm hoping verification won't take too long but I'm worried I'm getting my app in a little late? I couldn't submit...

Hi! So I do not know much about DO schools, I am looking into doing some shadowing, I have heard that there is "no difference," but if this is true why are they usually easier to get in compared to allopathic schools? I am just trying to learn more so I can formulate an opinion, so anything is...

Hello all. I am currently a 4th year in New York and I'm in the process of filling out residency applications. Up until a few weeks ago, I was not sure about which specialty to choose. I am still torn between a few, but because I've always been interested in physics, I found radiology may be a...

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Starting at CCOM in the fall and didn't get what I wanted with the on campus housing application. Can someone tell me what's a good area (reasonably priced) to look for a 1 bedroom apartment? Much appreciated

I am a MA resident and am wondering if my choices are reasonable as an OOS applicant. Thanks! ATSU (SOM and KCOM) CCOM DMUCOM EVCOM (Auburn, Carolinas, Virginia) KCUMB LMU-DCOM MSUCOM NYITCOM NSUCOM OUHCOM PNU-COM PCOM (both) RVUCOM (CO) RUSOM TCOM (All three) UNECOM WU-COM (Both)

Hello! I've been thinking about whether or not I will go the MD or DO route and I have pretty much decided that I want to go DO for multiple reasons. However, my future interests are in surgery mostly and I know that DO programs are generally more well known for family practice. Which DO schools...

I understand that science GPA for AACOMAS does not include math, but once you are verified there is an entire page devoted to listing your cGPA, sGPA, non-science GPA and among others there is a mathematics GPA and i'm wondering how D.O schools weigh this GPA in their decisions when considering...

When I first began thinking about applying to medical school I did not think I was interested in going the osteopathic route at all. I was sent on becoming an MD. However, I decided to shadow a D.O. anyways and fell in love with the osteopathic mindset. I then applied to D.O. schools and am now...

I thought the thread for the award miles credit card was cool and was wondering if any current/former medical students had any other advice or hacks when it comes to life/education expenses in medical school?

Hey guys, I have submitted my AMCAS application 2 hours after it opened and received verification for it a few days ago. I have been beginning to feel a little skeptical about my chances for an MD school because of the GPA they have calculated for me upon verification. BPCM 3.15, cGPA: 3.55...

I just graduated from UCLA and I admit, I screwed up big time with my grades in the beginning. However I had a really good upward trend and even got a 4.0 last quarter. I applied to 35 DO schools but are my stats good enough to get an interview??? I am confident about my extra curriculars and...

Hey everyone, need some advice. One summer I worked in my dads private practice. Is it ok to put this on my application in experiences section, or will it negatively effect me aka will admissions officers see me as privileged and thus be harder on me when reviewing my application?

Hi all, I just had a quick question about the ways adcoms look at GPAs. I heard from someone that if you apply early, that ADCOMs will look at GPA by semester, which is really important in my case when looking at my stats: (but if you apply later then they just look at stats as a whole) At...

Hi all, I've noticed that there are plenty of threads from around 2011+ with people listing their stats as underdogs with respective acceptances, interviews, time of verification, etc. I was wondering if someone had made a thread like this for the 2016-2017 application cycle, as those previous...

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Just wondering when secondaries normally go out for osteopathic schools? I understand the cycle opened in May, and I've already submitted primaries. I haven't received any secondaries yet.

So.... I got some good school suggestions from those prowling the corridors of SDN but a few days ago someone suggested I wait until my first summer class is over to send in AACOMAS primary applications... The first Summer class ends June 25.. Only 4 days after my MCAT scores come out. I don't...

Hello All, So I currently finished up year 1 of my gap year and have been working as a medical scribe. I got out of senior year in a really bad personal situation, so thankfully this year has given me the chance to piece my life back together. Long story short,I initially decided to retake...

Hi All, I just had a quick question. I am aware that there are a few new osteopathic schools opening in 2016-2017. My stats aren't stellar, so I want to target some of the newest schools. Are the schools included on the AACOMAS application service (when "selecting programs") the only schools...

I had the privilege to interview at one of the best osteopathic programs in the country this cycle, and last. (for obvious reasons I won’t name the school) The outcome of this process has left me with a lot of considerations regarding the process of applying to medical school. Last cycle I was...

I'm applying to DO schools this cycle but I'm a little worried as I have a C in cell bio and C+ in biochem 1 (I did manage a B+ in biochem 2). I'm in the process of retaking those now but I won't be able to update them until later when AACOMAS does grade updates. Right now they're bringing my...

Just wanted some advice for a list of schools that I should be thinking about (both MD and DO) that would bode well for my stats. I'm looking more for schools I should also not bother applying to because I want to be effective with my applications. I will provide my score break downs with some...

I was just wondering which schools do not use the aacomas gpa when retaking at another institution. I was under the impression that NYCOM just follows the aacomas GPA regardless of where the class was retaken. Now, I'm hearing otherwise and still getting mixed responses. Can anyone confirm? What...

Dr. Crow just published the 3rd edition of his new OMM/COMLEX board review book. 1) Of other competitive books, this one is the only one written by NMM board certified doctors. They have been question writers for both COMLEX and COMSTAT. 2) The 2nd edition of books have been implemented in...

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Hey! Previously posted this in the wrong category. My apologies. Just wanted some advice for a list of schools that I should be thinking about (both MD and DO). I will provide my score break downs with some supporting info: sGPA: 3.55 overall GPA: 3.64 MCAT: 502 Shadowing hours total about...

Hey! I just wanted some advice for a list of schools that I should be thinking about (both MD and DO). I will provide my score break downs with some supporting info: sGPA: 3.55 overall GPA: 3.64 MCAT: 502 Shadowing hours total about 500 between primary care, internal medicine, and surgery...

Hey guys I would REALLY appreciate some help. I've been spending a lot of time trying to decide which schools to pick but am having trouble narrowing the list down. Honestly, at this point it isn't even a list. I basically have selected all of the schools that don't have a strong IS bias. I was...