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**2017-2018 URM Medical School Application Thread**

Started by Icantplayspades
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@lenspx
Hey man, that's really great news. I am really happy to hear that you found success. I know my MCAT score is really holding me back, but I just don't feel that I have it in me to retake it. I work 50+ hours overnight which leaves me with very little study time. Maybe if I apply very very early I will have a shot somewhere. It really does not matter which school as long as its in the US.
 
scaryTerry said:
@lenspx
Hey man, that's really great news. I am really happy to hear that you found success. I know my MCAT score is really holding me back, but I just don't feel that I have it in me to retake it. I work 50+ hours overnight which leaves me with very little study time. Maybe if I apply very very early I will have a shot somewhere. It really does not matter which school as long as its in the US.
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If your 498 is well-balanced (no section score lower than 123), and if you have good GPAs (preferably 3.65+ for both), you might have a chance like I did especially at the newer DO and in-state schools. Good luck.

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ADSigMel said:
I’m just a lowly M0, but I don’t think I’ve ever been to a school that’s particularly URM-friendly. It’s never bothered me. I go to the places that are best-equipped to get me to where I need to go. But I’m also not the kind of person who requires “nurturing” or “support” or the other things that HBCUs or other URM-friendly schools are known to provide. So, for me, it’s not so much about the scholarship (although there’s a lot I would put up with for a full ride) as it is about being at a school with excellent research and networking opportunities. As long as nobody is physically injuring me, I can deal with a hostile environment. “Hostile environment” is also pretty subjective. Some people are not as easily offended as others.
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This basically describes my outlook on life. In an ideal world we would all love to attend super diverse schools but that’s not reality. Although I do think many are making a conscious effort to reflect their surroundings, so I think the OP will be fine in the long run.
 
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anyone get in here with a 2.9 science, 510 MCAT, and 3.4 cumulative? And which schools if you don't mind me asking. Asking for a friend applying soon. Thanks!
 
Hey all. After finally getting down to studying for the MCAT (for the umpteenth time) I check my email this morning to find I have been accepted to medical school. It's been the dream for so long I don't even know how to process this information. Thank you all for your support throughout this process, it's kept me sane. Luv you all 🙂
 
Ari77 said:
Hey all. After finally getting down to studying for the MCAT (for the umpteenth time) I check my email this morning to find I have been accepted to medical school. It's been the dream for so long I don't even know how to process this information. Thank you all for your support throughout this process, it's kept me sane. Luv you all 🙂
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I am sooooooo happy for you! Congratulations!
 
Ari77 said:
Hey all. After finally getting down to studying for the MCAT (for the umpteenth time) I check my email this morning to find I have been accepted to medical school. It's been the dream for so long I don't even know how to process this information. Thank you all for your support throughout this process, it's kept me sane. Luv you all 🙂
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Yay!!! Now throw away your MCAT stuff and celebrate!!!
 
Ari77 said:
Hey all. After finally getting down to studying for the MCAT (for the umpteenth time) I check my email this morning to find I have been accepted to medical school. It's been the dream for so long I don't even know how to process this information. Thank you all for your support throughout this process, it's kept me sane. Luv you all 🙂
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Yaaass! Where did you get into?
 
Ari77 said:
Hey all. After finally getting down to studying for the MCAT (for the umpteenth time) I check my email this morning to find I have been accepted to medical school. It's been the dream for so long I don't even know how to process this information. Thank you all for your support throughout this process, it's kept me sane. Luv you all 🙂
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Congratulations! 😀
 
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I'm across the country too, but I've been here for the past two years. I didn't think I'd stay here for school! I'm a little homesick.
 
I'm curious to know what or how many extracurriculars you guys plan on being involved in? I don't want to get too over involved!
 
FlyMissMD93 said:
I'm curious to know what or how many extracurriculars you guys plan on being involved in? I don't want to get too over involved!
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I am definitely gonna try and find a free clinic that I like. My school has 5, so it'll probably take a few weeks (or months) to find which one fits me. We have an acapella group that I wanna join. There's a mentoring organization that I wanna get involved with. And I'll probably start looking for research in Octoberish, once I am adjusted to school. I've read to EC's don't really matter for residency, so really only do stuff you're passionate about.
 
Nathan17182 said:
I am definitely gonna try and find a free clinic that I like. My school has 5, so it'll probably take a few weeks (or months) to find which one fits me. We have an acapella group that I wanna join. There's a mentoring organization that I wanna get involved with. And I'll probably start looking for research in Octoberish, once I am adjusted to school. I've read to EC's don't really matter for residency, so really only do stuff you're passionate about.
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I know I want to do SNMA, an interest group in the speciality I want to go into, maybe AMWA, research, and volunteer in the community. I just didn't know if that was going the most.
 
FlyMissMD93 said:
I know I want to do SNMA, an interest group in the speciality I want to go into, maybe AMWA, research, and volunteer in the community. I just didn't know if that was going the most.
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Oh yeah totally forgot about SNMA, definitely gonna do that. My school is hosting the SNMA midwest regional conference, so if you're in the midwest maybe I'll see you there! You just have to make sure your classes are your top priority. I am gonna slowly add more stuff to my schedule until I feel like I am at a good level of EC's. Most clubs/organizations allow to do more/less depending on how busy you are with class.
 
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Hey y’all Happy Summer! I’m in the midst of working on secondaries for the 2019 cycle and could really use some help on how to talk about repeated coursework. Anyone have any tips? Thanks in advanced!
 
sangresangria said:
Hey y’all Happy Summer! I’m in the midst of working on secondaries for the 2019 cycle and could really use some help on how to talk about repeated coursework. Anyone have any tips? Thanks in advanced!
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I would recommend you don't dwell on them. Mention them and acknowledge any mistakes you made in your undergrad, but also speak about what you've learned from the experience and how you have improved since. If speaking about them in a personal statement, I would say keep it under three sentences. Goodluck!
 
Inakidba said:
lmao at my interview date my school had like 3 black people talk to me and I was like "wow must be hella diverse if all these URMs got time to spare with me". After finally looking at acceptance demographics and the facebook group, little did I know that I was talking to 80% of URMs within a mile radius. BIG adcom finesse
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How do you look at their acceptance demographics? Is this info available prior to April 30th?
 
Hey guys! I'm a Jamaican-American second year DO student and I would love to answer questions that you guys have about medical school. Also, I have just started a youtube and my hopes are to get more people of color interested in medicine while also giving real tips about what being in medical school is like. If you're interested you can watch my latest video: or if you have any burning questions feel free to send me a message. =)
 
drgweeds said:
For those of us who have finished or will soon finish our first year of medical school, what was it like being someone from an underrepresented background? Share some highs and lows?

Is anyone on here still trying to get in? How can we help?
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It was definitely hard for me. I didn't realize how much I value being in a diverse environment (even having lack of diversity in the black community is frustrating). At this point, I'm working hard to network and go to a residency program that values the same things that I do.
 
drgweeds said:
For those of us who have finished or will soon finish our first year of medical school, what was it like being someone from an underrepresented background? Share some highs and lows?

Is anyone on here still trying to get in? How can we help?
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WhiteCoatDreams said:
It was definitely hard for me. I didn't realize how much I value being in a diverse environment (even having lack of diversity in the black community is frustrating). At this point, I'm working hard to network and go to a residency program that values the same things that I do.
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I can echo that feeling. The lack of diversity definitely hits me, especially when it comes to sharing challenges that are unique to being a 1st generation immigrant. The second thing I would say has been hard is finding a mentor, I think I got close to that at the end of the year but I will not be at my home institution for the summer... so tbd on that.

Cannot think of anything else right now. But random idea: should we make a group me? probably will get spammers at some point lol but it might be interesting
 
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