transfer

  1. S

    To transfer undergraduate schools or not?

    Hi everyone. I'm writing this post on behalf of a friend who I went to undergrad with. He recently realized he wants to pursue medicine and is currently a computer science major at a large state school, where he has a GPA of around 2.6. He has around three semesters of college left and is...
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    Pharmacy School Transfer Chances

    Hello Everyone, A lot of the posts I have been reading about concern early assurance and pre-pharmacy, however I am asking particularly about applying for pharmacy school after getting a bachelor's degree from an institution. I am currently attending Carnegie Mellon University and the...
  3. M

    Transfer from German to US medical

    Hi guys, My name is Marie and I just finished my first year of med school in Germany. I was born and raised in the US but spent the past few years living in Germany, so I decided to attend medical school here. However I've recently decided that I want to return to the US in the near future...
  4. M

    Moving to Virginia from Ohio, transferring licensure plus general questions

    Hello, I am an LPC in Ohio currently under supervision working to LPCC. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about transferring either hours or licensure to Virginia? Also, how do the educational requirements work when transferring? The only course I do not have would be one focusing...
  5. astrostellar

    Very strange, roundabout path to pre-med (military)

    Hi all! I'm very glad I found you. I don't have much in way of mentorship or support on my path to medical school at the moment. Let me give you a rundown... I'm 25 and I live in Alaska. I've been enlisted Air Force for four years now. I graduated high school in 2009 with a 2.something GPA and...
  6. csequine

    Does transferring look bad?

    Hey all, I had a life circumstance that caused me to transfer colleges after my first semester of freshman year after a major change. I didn't fully think through the decision to transfer because I was in such a hurry to get out of there, so basically here I am at a ridiculously expensive...
  7. S

    transferring twice

    Hi I would really like to get some input if possible. I am worried that transferring twice could really hurt my chances of getting into medical school. I started out at a more expensive in-state school (far away so I have to live on campus) which we thought we could afford. However, due to...
  8. B

    NY prescription transfer question

    In NYS controlled substances and first fill prescriptions cannot be transfered to another pharmacy, correct? Well say a patient drops a controlled script off at one CVS and decides they want to pick it up at a different CVS. Does this count as 2 different pharmacies and the transfer cannot be...
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    Transferring and Med School

    Where do I start... I've dreamed about being a doctor since I was a young girl. I graduated with honors from high school with a 3.78 gpa. I was accepted into all of the schools I applied to, including Northeastern, Howard, etc. I come from a very traditional family, and was basically told that...
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    Taking IMAT

    I am planning to take IMAT test in order to get to Sapienza de Roma, what are some recommended practicing books for the test.
  12. B

    Going to Sapienza de Roma medical school!

    Hi, I'm currently in college in US, I'm planning to go to Sapienza di Roma medical school(English program). 1) can I start working in hospitals after receiving "doctor and surgery degree" or like US I need to do something like residency in order to be able to properly start working? 2) If I...
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    Math Requirement ant IB Transfer Credits

    Hey guys! I am a Canadian looking to apply to some US med schools next cycle. Currently, I am choosing my third year courses and I wanted to make sure I pick all the courses that fill the requirements. On my university transcript, I have 6 English credits (two semesters) as transfer credits that...
  14. Sameffect

    Semester Credit Hour Help For Pre Dent

    Hi I am a student in University of Houston and I just transferred from Houston Community College. I wanted help on my credit hour selection for the upcoming Fall 2016 semester. My credit hours in HCC are as follows: Spring 2015- 15 hours Summer 2015- 13 hours (incl Chem 1 with lab) Fall 2015- 17...
  15. SiriusObserver

    Where To Transfer? UW Madison or UCSD?

    Hi everybody. I'm fairly new to SDN and am turning to you guys to help me make a big decision. I was recently admitted into both UW Madison and UCSD as a transfer student from a two-year UW college. As a premed, I feel like this is an important decision, but I know some will agree and some will...
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    AP Credit Transfer

    Hello everyone, I have taken AP Biology. Chemistry, and Calculus BC in high school, and I was wondering if dental schools such as UCSF or UCLA allow students to waive classes assuming that we passed the AP test. Thanks!
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    Starting over??

    Hello I used to attend one of the UC school (Bioengineering) but dropped out after a major depression strike. While i was attending i was able to manage 2.9 gpa in both science and pre-pharm prereq. Recently I applied to a community college to start over and retake classes after taking a year...
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    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...
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    GPA Question

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    transferring medical school

    Hi, My boyfriend and I just got into different med schools this year. As you can imagine we are both really excited to start this next journey but we also love our relationship and are scared of being apart for 4 years. Both schools are similarly ranked and we have similar credentials. I have...
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    Transferring from Top Ten Undergrad to Cheaper Option

    Hello, I am currently a freshman at Duke University in Durham, NC. I am enjoying my time here and have made great friends. However, the cost of attendance is getting ridiculous. I will have to pay over $70,000 next year to attend school here. Also, I am not a fan of the super competitive...
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    Transfer Between Med Schools (to USyd in particular)

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    DePaul University vs. Benedictine University for Pre-Dental

    Hello. I am currently a freshman at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. After much deliberation with my family I have decided that transferring might be a solid idea as I miss home. I am a Chicago native and am looking into programs that will fulfill my pre-requisites for Dental...
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    Position Wanted PGY-1 or 2 Ob/Gyn looking to swap or open position

    Looking for anyone interested in swapping PGY-1 (soon to be PGY-2) position. I'm located in the Midwest. Interested in any/all locations. PM for more details.
  25. S

    Should I transfer to Undergrad closer to home?

    Hello. I am currently a freshman at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. My major is Broadcast Journalism, but I am on the Pre-Dental track. Ultimately, my goal is to be a dentist. The reason I am posting this thread is because currently I am trying to make a decision on whether to...
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    Switching residency program within IM

    Hey there. I have a question, hoping to get some information regarding the process of transfer. My wife and i matched this year into PGY1, but unfortunately she matched in Florida and I matched in NY (as we did not apply for a couple match). Now we are wondering what are the options available to...
  27. A

    Transfer to DDS/PHD or DMD/PHD program

    Has anyone transferred from a DDS(DMD) program from one school to DDS(DMD)/PhD program in a different school? Or know anyone who has done it?
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    Transfer to DDS/PHD or DMD/PHD program

    Has anyone transferred from a DDS(DMD) program from one school to DDS(DMD)/PhD program in a different school? Or know anyone who has done it?
  29. armyvet2be

    Transfer from Ireland

    Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of filling out my transfer applications to hopefully return to the US after my second semester here are the University College Dublin. I need help deciding what reasons I should put in my application. On one side I am miserable here. I do not fit...
  30. accepted109

    transfer from carribean to DO (Nova southeastern)

    Hi! I was just wondering if anyone had any insight. Is it possible to transfer from a Caribbean medical school to a DO medical school in the states? I currently attend a Caribbean school (not in the top 5). I won't lie its not the a great school. I've been emailing Nova Southeastern's school to...
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    Position Swap Anesthesia Swap/Transfer - NYC

    Hello, I am currently matched into an anesthesia program in the New York area to start in July 2016 and would like to swap or transfer to a program in Chicago, Baltimore, DC or Philadelphia for family reasons. Available: PGY2 (CA-1), Anesthesia, New York area, July 2016 Looking for: PGY2...
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    Should I stay or should I go: pre-med undergrad advice needed

    Hey everyone! Right now I'm a freshman premed at Emory. The question that I wanted to ask the sdn community is your thoughts on what the best decision regarding my undergraduate career would be. My parents recently informed me that they are unable to keep paying entirely for my tuition and...
  33. amamedgirl

    Community College Courses

    Would community college credits in the sciences and maths be accepted in medical school? I've heard so many things. One of them coming from my friend who told me her cousin's friend (who went to a community college) tried to apply for medical school, where they said she had to repeat biology and...
  34. nfarstad18

    Not doing well in calc the first time

    Hey everyone, This fall semester I took calc 1 on top of o chem 1 and analytical chemistry (with lab). Needless to say, I am not as good at math as I am in science - I did not do well in calc, I ended up getting a D. I am a transfer student who will be going to the U of M, and there are some...
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    Upward GPA trend! But I have a few questions (sorry if this is long-winded).

    Hi all, I'm finishing up my undergrad at a mid-level private college in MA (majoring in molecular biology). I had ~2.65 GPA up until I transferred from a business college my sophomore year. Now my cumulative is looking to be around 3.45 with a slightly higher science GPA than that (~3.7). I'm...
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    College Freshman seeking advice/guidance on switching career paths

    Hello, I'm currently a College Freshman finishing up my first semester at a pretty large public university. I have always been enticed by the idea of pursuing a career in medicine. I'm not too sure exactly what I want to do yet, but I love the idea of becoming a surgeon. That's really beside...
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    Leaving formal post-bacc. Good or Bad?

    So I am considering leaving my formal post-bacc program next semester to finish at a state school for a these reasons: 1. It is an hour and a half commute which sucks. 2. it's VERY expensive. 3. I really hate the environment. Very cut-throat which is not conducive to my learning abilities. 4. I...
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    Thoughts on transferring from one postbacc program to another?

    Hi all! So, this is my brief(ish) story so far in regards to my path to my med school plus the questions that it leads me to. I'm currently doing a career-changers postbacc at NYU. It's a fantastic program and very rigorous. I had a great undergrad GPA (3.81) and some solid med-related ECs...
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    UCLA Course load

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    What should I do now? (Private Undergrad To CUNY/ SUNY)

    So here's what happened? I am an underrepresented minority male who graduated '15 from a top-tier private university in the Midwest. Where I traveled/study abroad in China studying the language and taking classes. But when I returned—despite following my adviser advice and fighting for getting...
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