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If biological anthro I'm going to lmao.Anthro
If biological anthro I'm going to lmao.Anthro
I had to google demisexual. They are a parody of themselves sometimes.I think it's "sociocultural anthropology"
They're also very into gender studies and teach me all sorts of things like "trans*" and "demisexual"
I get lost very quickly in all the terminology sometimes trying to keep up with what is proper / PC
I once had the same person tell me that we needed more minority race representation on our campus, and that race was a social construct with no actual biological meaning or legitimate ways to define. I have since learned not to question what racial Diversity is or means or how best to achieve It
Teaching moment for the rest of you
No, we don't.Adcoms determine UIM status based on religion?
I just thought it was funny that within one conversation they said race is made up and can't be defined at all, and also they want more people of race XYZ to be accepted here.To be fair, saying that race is social construct is not the same thing as saying it doesn't exist. Social constructs, however poorly defined, still have real world consequences.
Does answering the diversity secondary questions with their religion win points? Or is there not really any consideration given to religious beliefs in this process (other than places like Loma Linda etc)No, we don't.
This is, however a perception expressed by applicants from various faiths.
solid covert humblebrag. A+
Lol, I think you're only half-kidding.
I once had the same person tell me that we needed more minority race representation on our campus, and that race was a social construct with no actual biological meaning or legitimate ways to define. I have since learned not to question what racial Diversity is or means or how best to achieve It
haha I love how Asians, although very diverse, are lumped together. URM was something brought up by my counselor and I though I should mention it here. Thanks for the clarifications though
The advisors at my school encouraged it, saying that med schools often see international schools as more rigorous. Some of them have been "advising" for 20 years!My sister had a premed adviser tell her she could take a prereq (physics) while abroad
What??? Does your school transfer letter grades from abroad rather than just pass fail credit? Maybe its OK thenThe advisors at my school encouraged it, saying that med schools often see international schools as more rigorous. Some of them have been "advising" for 20 years!
Not just worthless! They often accidentally sabotage you if you take their advice. My sister had a premed adviser tell her she could take a prereq (physics) while abroad and mine told me you didn't need research to be competitive for top MD programs.
SDN>>nothing>>premed advisers
I have no idea. I immediately recognized the advice given as stupid and didn't enquire further. I know that many of our premeds take physics abroad though (they are trying to avoid getting their asses handed to them from our notoriously deflated physics classes.)What??? Does your school transfer letter grades from abroad rather than just pass fail credit? Maybe its OK then
You know I have heard grading is deflated in the UK so maybe the edinborough program they transfer letter grade for physics...or maybe the advising is really THAT bad! Wouldn't surprise me hahaI have no idea. I immediately recognized the advice given as stupid and didn't enquire further. I know that many of our premeds take physics abroad though (they are trying to avoid getting their asses handed to them in our notoriously deflated physics classes.)
I have no idea. I immediately recognized the advice given as stupid and didn't enquire further. I know that many of our premeds take physics abroad though (they are trying to avoid getting their asses handed to them from our notoriously deflated physics classes.)
Honestly? It depends on the reputation of your school.My State University has average gpas of 2.0 to 2.4 for every science class I've taken. Is that inflated, deflated, or average?
The grades probably do transfer, but I don't know why the students assume that AdCom's everywhere are going to be familiar with the rigor of schools in the UK or where ever else.You know I have heard grading is deflated in the UK so maybe the edinborough program they transfer letter grade for physics...or maybe the advising is really THAT bad! Wouldn't surprise me haha
Honestly? It depends on the reputation of your school.
The C or C+ average is alive and well among typical state school programs but thatd be insanely deflated for most Top 50 and private schoolsMy State University has average gpas of 2.0 to 2.4 for every science class I've taken. Is that inflated, deflated, or average?
The C or C+ average is alive and well among typical state school programs but thatd be insanely deflated for most Top 50 and private schools
I think you'll be fine. If I remember right your GPA is 3.7+? I don't think anyone is going to give you too hard of a time with that GPA.Yea so its probably about average then.
I think you'll be fine. If I remember right your GPA is 3.7+? I don't think anyone is going to give you too hard of a time with that GPA.
It neither hurts nor helps, usually.Does answering the diversity secondary questions with their religion win points?
Your counselor is dumb. Afghans are not URM. They are not underrepresented in medicine. No need for philosophical debates about race or ethnicity. The analysis is: Are you Afghan? (Yes) Are there too few Afghani doctors proportional to patient population? (No) Are you thus URM? (No)
Done. Also apply DO only
I don't want to drag this out too much, but what are the few scenarios where it does make a difference? I suppose coming across as a fanatic is probably usually a negative.It neither hurts nor helps, usually.
Yeah um, good luck claiming URM status bro.Out of curiosity, how do you know afghans are not underrepresented in medicine? As far as I know, there isn't any data that actually addresses this since most data are not collected on the bases of their national origin rather they are based than a few ethnicities that people have to check off. I remember reading somewhere that based on other national origins, Afghans in California have significantly fewer college graduates. I understand the population of Afghans in the United States is small to begin with and URM seems to be a very controversial topic and evidently people get very direct when it is brought up. I wasn't looking for any special treatment because of my background, but I do think it was nice seeing how little people actually know about other ethnic minorities in United States. I don't blame them, United States just happens to be very diverse and I can't imagine everyone knowing everything about other ethnicities.
Please don't take my point as a start for an argument, I just wanted to make a final statement and that is all. Like most of you, I am just trying to get into medical school and I understand it is my own achievements that gave to stand out. Thank you all for your suggestions and advices, I will definitely taken them into consideration.
We know they aren't URM because they count as white in the eyes of DiversityOut of curiosity, how do you know afghans are not underrepresented in medicine? As far as I know, there isn't any data that actually addresses this since most data are not collected on the bases of their national origin rather they are based than a few ethnicities that people have to check off. I remember reading somewhere that based on other national origins, Afghans in California have significantly fewer college graduates. I understand the population of Afghans in the United States is small to begin with and URM seems to be a very controversial topic and evidently people get very direct when it is brought up. I wasn't looking for any special treatment because of my background, but I do think it was nice seeing how little people actually know about other ethnic minorities in United States. I don't blame them, United States just happens to be very diverse and I can't imagine everyone knowing everything about other ethnicities.
Please don't take my point as a start for an argument, I just wanted to make a final statement and that is all. Like most of you, I am just trying to get into medical school and I understand it is my own achievements that gave to stand out. Thank you all for your suggestions and advices, I will definitely taken them into consideration.
It doesn't hurt to come from a Catholic school when applying to one of the Jesuits.I don't want to drag this out too much, but what are the few scenarios where it does make a difference? I suppose coming across as a fanatic is probably usually a negative.
Really?? Hmong and Cambodians are considered URM? That makes me really happy. I'm not Hmong or Cambodian, but I understand that in those cases, it's better to have a doctor who understands the customs.
Because Afghans are basically seen as Middle Eastern, and we have no shortage of doctors from that region. Sorry this is how it works, but it isOut of curiosity, how do you know afghans are not underrepresented in medicine? As far as I know, there isn't any data that actually addresses this since most data are not collected on the bases of their national origin rather they are based than a few ethnicities that people have to check off. I remember reading somewhere that based on other national origins, Afghans in California have significantly fewer college graduates. I understand the population of Afghans in the United States is small to begin with and URM seems to be a very controversial topic and evidently people get very direct when it is brought up. I wasn't looking for any special treatment because of my background, but I do think it was nice seeing how little people actually know about other ethnic minorities in United States. I don't blame them, United States just happens to be very diverse and I can't imagine everyone knowing everything about other ethnicities.
Please don't take my point as a start for an argument, I just wanted to make a final statement and that is all. Like most of you, I am just trying to get into medical school and I understand it is my own achievements that gave to stand out. Thank you all for your suggestions and advices, I will definitely taken them into consideration.
It's my understanding that the various ethnicities in Afghanistan are also found in neighboring countries (Iran, Pakistan, India, etc). I think this makes it difficult to actually come up with solid UIM statistics for Afghans. Also, keep in mind that the more traditional URM groups (AA, Mexican, PR, and NA) have pretty sizable populations in the US.Out of curiosity, how do you know afghans are not underrepresented in medicine? As far as I know, there isn't any data that actually addresses this since most data are not collected on the bases of their national origin rather they are based than a few ethnicities that people have to check off. I remember reading somewhere that based on other national origins, Afghans in California have significantly fewer college graduates. I understand the population of Afghans in the United States is small to begin with and URM seems to be a very controversial topic and evidently people get very direct when it is brought up. I wasn't looking for any special treatment because of my background, but I do think it was nice seeing how little people actually know about other ethnic minorities in United States. I don't blame them, United States just happens to be very diverse and I can't imagine everyone knowing everything about other ethnicities.
Please don't take my point as a start for an argument, I just wanted to make a final statement and that is all. Like most of you, I am just trying to get into medical school and I understand it is my own achievements that gave to stand out. Thank you all for your suggestions and advices, I will definitely taken them into consideration.