gifts for a premed?

[isoprpoyl]

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for those of us out there who have a few premeds on our xmas shopping lists, care to share a few gift ideas? no four-color pens, please... 🙂

 

[NickNaylor]

Four-color pens.

 

[georgearms]

http://www.amazon.com/How-Start-Conversation-Make-Friends/dp/0684868016

 

[Catalystik]

A gift certificate to Amazon.com or similar on-line bookstore for an MSAR book.

 

[rafflecopter]

This...

or

or

 

[Dianyla]

Giant Microbes 🙂

 

[startswithb]

lol, raffle, those are actually great suggestions. I also second the bookstore giftcard!

 

[OrangeandMaroon]

 

[ZzzZzzZzzZzzZzz]

I think this one takes the cake.

1.) it's cheap
2.) it's the ultimate white elephant gift that makes the receive say, "wtf?"
3.) it's a green gift

http://www.amazon.com/1500-Live-LadyBugs-GOOD-Lady/dp/B000MR6WRG

 

[isoprpoyl]

haha those lady bugs are a great idea. i'm looking into the noise cancelling headphones now, thanks!

 

[Caristra]

A pretty comprehensive list of ideas can be found here:
http://www.squidoo.com/best-gifts-for-medical-students

 

[PreMedder]

Four-color pens.

👍

sphygmomanometer, no stethoscope.

 

[MonsterHospital]

if they've been accepted to med school and will be attending for sure, and you have a lot of dough, buy them what I just had to buy:

a 3M Cardiology III stethoscope

$150 on amazon. available in lots of pretty colors 😀

other ideas:
-Netter's Anatomy Flashcards (~$30 on amazon, beautiful, portable, very informative, great illustrations, comes in a nice box and a must have for those taking human anatomy)
-a giant white board (inexpensive yet very practical gift for those taking orgo or biochem)
-a comfy, high quality pair of lab goggles (them cheap ones hurt if you're wearing them a long time!)
-a nice set of scrubs (always a wonderful thing to have)
-a coffee maker (self-explanatory)
-a gift certificate to a spa (because all those long study hours do not make for a good look or any relaxation time )

also, thumbs up to whoever said you should buy them an MSAR. great resource to have during the application cycle 👍

giantmicrobes for a cute/fun/gag gift. Exam Krackers comprehensive study kit for those brave souls attempting to undertake the MCAT soon without taking a formal class.

 

[Longshanks]

I think this one takes the cake.

1.) it's cheap
2.) it's the ultimate white elephant gift that makes the receive say, "wtf?"
3.) it's a green gift

http://www.amazon.com/1500-Live-LadyBugs-GOOD-Lady/dp/B000MR6WRG

holy wtf

that is hilarious lol I wanna see someone's expression when that comes in the mail.
🤣

 

[WorldChanger36]

iPad... Always a smile and has a good resell value. I would like one.

 

[Catalystik]

if they've been accepted to med school and will be attending for sure

also med school specific sweatshirt or T-Shirt with logo (available on-line through the school's bookstore).

 

[RedRaider19]

I think this one takes the cake.

1.) it's cheap
2.) it's the ultimate white elephant gift that makes the receive say, "wtf?"
3.) it's a green gift

http://www.amazon.com/1500-Live-LadyBugs-GOOD-Lady/dp/B000MR6WRG

That is awesome. I now know what I am getting my roomate. He is going to open that and wonder

 

[Dianyla]

That is awesome. I now know what I am getting my roomate. He is going to open that and wonder

Surely, you can't have thought this through...

 

[Chew]

Get him a fine desk lamp.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/869437/Full-Spectrum-Desk-Lamp-Brushed-Steel/

 

[deleted307836]

Can't go wrong with Amazon gift cards. Starbucks cards are another good option 👍

 

[Janieve]

Unconditional support and a good letter opener with a note attached: "For all those acceptance letters you'll be getting."

Or, if you're not into really corny gifts, a comfy pair of shoes with a lot of support and shock absorption will do. Because seriously: after four hours in a lab, I find myself wanting nothing more than to never, ever be on my feet again.

 

[Dianyla]

Can't go wrong with Amazon gift cards. Starbucks cards are another good option 👍

Unless the recipient of said gift is in Portland, in which case you could actually go wrong. Starbucks is crap, and we shop at Powells Books. 😛

 

[Janieve]

Unless the recipient of said gift is in Portland, in which case you could actually go wrong. Starbucks is crap, and we shop at Powells Books. 😛

Tell it like it is, home slice. Stumptown and Powell's gift cards 100%. And does Voodoo sell gift cards? (my guess is no)

 

[mtbtx]

Why would you waste $150 on a stethoscope??? 😕

 

[Caristra]

Why would you waste $150 on a stethoscope??? 😕

Because your school requires you to purchase that particular stethoscope...

 

[startswithb]

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/+premed_major_hottie_sweatshirt,348210589


Please tell me someone has worn this around campus. BWLOLOLOL

 

[jm192]

I don't think buying for a pre-med is any different from buying for anyone else.


Call of Duty, Madden, If they're cool at all: NBA Jams.
Basketball tickets, football tickets, The Simpsons, The Office, Big Bang Theory