#undergrad

I'm in the process of completing an application for an MD-PhD program and of course the question about past research experience has come up. Two summers ago I approached a professor from my department as I was interested in carrying out a project under them. They interviewed me and I was told...

Hi! I'm currently a second semester sophomore and I plan to apply to vet school during the fall of my senior year (fall 2021). Although I have a lot of time until I apply, I was wondering if anybody could look at my stats/hours so far and offer any advice or tell me if I'm on the right track...

Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum. I’m 18 and I’m graduating from high school in a few months. I want to pursue a career in medicine - specifically I want to be a doctor. Initially, I was going to major in biology. But lately I’ve done some research and talked to some other college students and...

Hi everyone, I am blessed to have been accepted to Duke's Class of 2023 and University of South Florida's BS/MD. However, I am super stressed about deciding between these two schools. There are pro's and con's of both but I just don't know how important Duke's prestige is (vs. a state school)...

Currently, the plan is that I attend a community college then transfer to a four-year university. Normally, in the transfer program, students take two years at community college and two years at university. My plan is to use the ap credits I have to graduate in 1 year. I would have to take...

Grades have been pretty much posted and I have recieved a C in gen chem 1 . For the spring semester I signed up for anatomy and physiology , gen chem 2 and bio 1 . My question is "Am I setting myself up for failure?" I just want dental school to see that I can take a heavy course load.

I'm very new to the student doctor forum! Can anyone provide me any guidance on restrictions for a personal statement for post-bacc/SMP/MS? For example, I'm aware of what can be too personal in personal statement essays ie. mental illnesses. Is there any other restrictions you would advise...

Im still in grade 11 and i realized i really do want to be a doctor. I wanted to be a doctor since before but i had a C- or a good passing grade in my science during 9th grade and 10th grade. However, in the start of my 11th grade, i realized i really do want to be a doctor but i only had C+ in...

Hi! I have just finished my freshman year of college and I am currently looking for a medical related job that I can do over the summer. I've been researching around my area for jobs at hospitals, however they all seem to require a degree or prior experience. Do you guys know if there are any...

Hey I'm new here (so sorry if this is in the wrong place) and I need some opinions on majors and minors. Currently I'm majoring in Psychology (I want to be a Psychiatrist) and Anthropology and minoring in International Studies and Women's Studies (my minors are mainly just personal interest but...

Hello, I'm a senior and I plan on applying for this upcoming cycle. This is my last semester. I have completed all my graduation requirements. I plan on studying for a retake for the MCAT, and working a day or two a week as a medical scribe. Does it look bad to take 4 credits (which is...