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do you need forms and stuff to get to shadow? i know some docs require it (HIPAA), but is it a law? or if the doc says "ok come on in for the day," then is it fine to just do it?
 
in my experience the doc's were just like "come on!". i guess some super paranoid ones could go with HIPAA.
 
msb1190 said:
in my experience the doc's were just like "come on!". i guess some super paranoid ones could go with HIPAA.
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Yea, usually they'll let you know when you get there (i.e. have form ready for you sign, ask patients for permission, etc)
 
Artimacia said:
Yea, it's just some of the physicians are really busy and are open for a day thing, but can't really continue past that, and I atleast want some exposure to what they do so I can ask them questions. I just hope it doesn't look like I shoved it all till now because I honestly didn't have the time with my thesis going on 🙁
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don't worry, your EC's are more than fine! just apply early and you'll do well, especially for the in-state schools :luck:
 
bigballer27 said:
do you need forms and stuff to get to shadow? i know some docs require it (HIPAA), but is it a law? or if the doc says "ok come on in for the day," then is it fine to just do it?
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most docs don't really care, but some will make you get hipaa trained
 
dingyibvs said:
don't worry, your EC's are more than fine! just apply early and you'll do well, especially for the in-state schools :luck:
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Even with only 80 clinical hours? I've done a ton of volunteering, just not as much in clinical. But thank you 🙂 All it takes is one yes, right?
 
Artimacia said:
Even with only 80 clinical hours? I've done a ton of volunteering, just not as much in clinical. But thank you 🙂 All it takes is one yes, right?
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Yup, one yes is enough! Definitely beef up your clinical volunteering hours, leave nothing to chance, of course :xf:
 
dingyibvs said:
Yup, one yes is enough! Definitely beef up your clinical volunteering hours, leave nothing to chance, of course :xf:
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I'm trying but just so much to do before June 🙁
 
whimsical said:
SO much! Especially given finals and all of that. It's scary to think some of the people in this thread may have to apply again...
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wow you guys have to transform your thinking and flat out not fear anything. you're doing all the right things - working hard, good mcat, extracurriculars, etc, you guys are very good applicants. But if you keep letting anxiety consume your life, you'll actually end up more miserable than the happy go lucky guy with very average stats who somehow slides in with his app complete in october

if you dont believe in your own chances, why should an adcom?
 
Gah, I need to shadow. I think I have plenty of an idea what being a doc entails from working on a unit for 2 years but it wasn't really shadowing, though I did get to observe the docs (and some procedures) plenty. I want a neo, an ortho, and probably some kind of PCP doctor. I might make a call when I get home.
 
you guys scare me haha

everyone just take a deep breath, you dont need to shadow 3+ doctors, and you dont need 100+ patient contact clinical hours to get into med school. your apps are solid already.

plus you are applying very early, chances are in your favor! i just dont want anyone having a nervous breakdown. stay calm fellow 2015 applicants!
 
if i had to pick a dual degree i really think a mba is the most useful but the jd is the most baller.
 
it depends on where i go, and i wont be making a decision on a dual degree til after first year.
 
the only dual degree option i have is a mph, or online mba courses.
 
just curious, would those degrees come from Ross, or an affiliated institution?
 
i duno about ross but im sure its from the institution. i'm def not getting more degrees, a md is enough.
 
does anyone else feel like the imaginary dad in the lil jimmy skits from kanye's first abum, college dropout?
 
No dual degree for me. I don't have nearly enough research for MD/PhD but I don't think I'd want to do that anyway. JD and MBA, hell no. MPH... eh, maybe. The only thing I'd entertain is an MS or something, but I don't want to extend medical school beyond 4 years.
 
Geekchick921 said:
No dual degree for me. I don't have nearly enough research for MD/PhD but I don't think I'd want to do that anyway. JD and MBA, hell no. MPH... eh, maybe. The only thing I'd entertain is an MS or something, but I don't want to extend medical school beyond 4 years.
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def agree. Adding more school is just crazy i mean if i go into what i think i am, im going to be 34 by the time im finally an attending...i dont want to push that to 40 by getting extra letters on my jacket lol. I might at some point do an mph, probably not in med school. Some people tend to take a year off between M4 and intern year and say the last year of residency and start of fellowship. If i am inclined i might add it in there. but doubtful. Just dont want more schooling though the mph i think would be good.
 
since by the time we're all finished there will be about 100,000,000,000 different kinds of cancers, i'm sure we'll have a good chance at one of them
 
4 out of 9 things completed so far. If one of my old schools hadn't screwed up and sent my transcript to my old school instead of me, I'd have my courses done by now.

I need my LoRs uploaded, my PS (written and...) uploaded, my activities entered, and my MCAT score to come in.
 
Geekchick921 said:
Off-topic discussion... what's everyone getting their mom for this weekend?
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mani/pedi gift certificate.

It was a little weird going in there to get it b/c it seemed like all 20 ladies getting treatments were looking at me to see if I would be joining them :laugh:.
 
IndianVercetti said:
wow you guys have to transform your thinking and flat out not fear anything. you're doing all the right things - working hard, good mcat, extracurriculars, etc, you guys are very good applicants. But if you keep letting anxiety consume your life, you'll actually end up more miserable than the happy go lucky guy with very average stats who somehow slides in with his app complete in october

if you dont believe in your own chances, why should an adcom?
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I'm seriously not lying around wondering about whether or not I'm going to reapply, but didn't opening the application suddenly make things more real for you? I spend WAY less time here than just about everyone on this thread - I'm hardly the seat of neuroticism.
 
Elijah05 said:
def agree. Adding more school is just crazy i mean if i go into what i think i am, im going to be 34 by the time im finally an attending...i dont want to push that to 40 by getting extra letters on my jacket lol. I might at some point do an mph, probably not in med school. Some people tend to take a year off between M4 and intern year and say the last year of residency and start of fellowship. If i am inclined i might add it in there. but doubtful. Just dont want more schooling though the mph i think would be good.
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What are you thinking of doing that's going to take that long?
 
FlowRate said:
Got sick.. hoping it's not strep or mono or something awful, especially since this is finals week.
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I always get sick after finals while I'm on break. It happens so much I think the stress response during school keeps me healthy.

Feel better.
 
whimsical said:
I'm seriously not lying around wondering about whether or not I'm going to reapply, but didn't opening the application suddenly make things more real for you? I spend WAY less time here than just about everyone on this thread - I'm hardly the seat of neuroticism.
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oh, i wasn't trying to point a finger at you, or criticize you, sorry if I came across that way, I was just making a broad statement to everyone about how it's important to take faith in your accomplishments and your activities, and truly believe in your heart that you will become a doctor, instead of being anxious this whole app season.

I mean, sure, one's attitude will probably not make or break any med school application decisions, but you can be a far happier person during this process with the right mindset. AMCAS/AACOMAS doesn't have to be torture lol
 
FlowRate said:
Got sick.. hoping it's not strep or mono or something awful, especially since this is finals week.
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🙁 Hopefully it's something mild - it sucks to be sick when you're studying, though if it gets really bad you might consider going to the health center. Usually my profs are fairly lenient if something like that happens to a student.

IndianVercetti said:
oh, i wasn't trying to point a finger at you, or criticize you, sorry if I came across that way, I was just making a broad statement to everyone about how it's important to take faith in your accomplishments and your activities, and truly believe in your heart that you will become a doctor, instead of being anxious this whole app season.

I mean, sure, one's attitude will probably not make or break any med school application decisions, but you can be a far happier person during this process with the right mindset. AMCAS/AACOMAS doesn't have to be torture lol
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Haha, yeah I understand. I just felt like you were maybe directing that at me, while honestly I already have an acceptance somewhere, so I'm really only applying to other schools because my acceptance is hella expensive.

I do agree that confidence is important, but so is realism. Everyone has to have a realistic perspective regarding where they're competitive, and without that (as we've seen on SDN many times) an app season can result in horror.

That being said, AMCAS isn't so much torturous as it is ridiculously tedious. But just think - this time next year it will be but a fond memory... :xf:
 
Hi everyone,

I've been MIA since MCAT season last September, but now that AMCAS is open, I wanted to say hello again.

Oh, and happy cinco de mayo!
 
I just started my amcas. . . I was going to wait a bit but remembered I need to request transcripts asap so I can submit the first day. I think it is funny that they have a "transcript request form" cuz my school still requires me to fill out their own form, and I would bet most schools are that way.
 
IndianVercetti said:
oh, i wasn't trying to point a finger at you, or criticize you, sorry if I came across that way, I was just making a broad statement to everyone about how it's important to take faith in your accomplishments and your activities, and truly believe in your heart that you will become a doctor, instead of being anxious this whole app season.

I mean, sure, one's attitude will probably not make or break any med school application decisions, but you can be a far happier person during this process with the right mindset. AMCAS/AACOMAS doesn't have to be torture lol
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I have to disagree. Confidence without substance is just bravado, and while it can work, it'll catch up to you when you get more than you can handle. Being without fear is simply foolish, a little fear will keep you grounded and motivated. Remember, fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
 
whimsical said:
What are you thinking of doing that's going to take that long?
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im starting M1 in a few months and ill be 24. 4 years of med school, 3 years of Internal med residency, and 3 years of heme/onc fellowship leaves me at 34...🙁. So old!
 
Elijah05 said:
im starting M1 in a few months and ill be 24. 4 years of med school, 3 years of Internal med residency, and 3 years of heme/onc fellowship leaves me at 34...🙁. So old!
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Actually, that's what I want to do, too (though I know I'll change my mind). I'll just be a little younger than you when I start school. 🙂 But 34 is not that old! It's what you make of it.
 
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