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dude...
Originally posted by PianoGirl04
I agree with what most people are saying. Definitely include your activities! Anything else would be hiding who you are and what you stand for. As for sexual orientation itself, I don't think it should be an issue. You can support gay rights no matter what your sexual orientation is, so putting these activities on your apps doesn't necessarily mean you're coming out to all the adcoms. It's also inappropriate for an interviewer to ask about sexual orientation, IMHO.
Whatever you do, just don't apply to Loma Linda...there's bigotry if I've ever seen it...
(do a search if you don't know what I'm talking about!)
they are actually seventh day adventists at loma lindaOriginally posted by WatchaMaCallit
well its a jesuit school...what do you expect?
Originally posted by DW
they are actually seventh day adventists at loma linda
Originally posted by JKDMed
A homosexual isn't a minority. Wheover said, "underreprestned" is full of it. I also don't really see the relevance your sexual orientation has on your abilities to be a physician or student, just as much as someone's race matters. (but that's another story).
Why would you include this, other than a cheap way to maybe make you, "stand out", or get some stupid AA advantage?
Originally posted by lola
uh oh...
Originally posted by JKDMed
A homosexual isn't a minority. Wheover said, "underreprestned" is full of it. I also don't really see the relevance your sexual orientation has on your abilities to be a physician or student, just as much as someone's race matters. (but that's another story).
Why would you include this, other than a cheap way to maybe make you, "stand out", or get some stupid AA advantage?
The real question here is whether we should make special accommodations for gays and other disadvantaged people such as the deaf, and those unable to walk or speak English. Some of these impediments could preclude the pursuit of the more physically demanding specialities such as surgery, but there is no doubt in my mind that these special people could play some role in the field of medicine.
Originally posted by Stranger
While I support making accomodations so that disabled people can practice medicine, I don't understand what special accomodations you think that gay people need to succeed as doctors. Please clarify how these groups have similar needs.
Originally posted by JKDMed
A homosexual isn't a minority.
one quick thing... at my university there is a blind Md/PhD student who wants to do clinical research.Originally posted by WatchaMaCallit
can disabled pple practice medicine? I htought you had to be competent physically to be able to?
Originally posted by jak21
one quick thing... at my university there is a blind Md/PhD student who wants to do clinical research.
Originally posted by Jsscales05
legally blind doesn't neccesarily mean you can't see. I feel sexual preference has no place in determining acceptence. No doctor I know comes into the office and says, "Oh hello, I'm straight are you fine with that? Or would you like a homosexual doctor to help you?" Who the hell cares. . . your doctor's private life is none of your business, just like yours isn't his business (except medically). I think homosexual students should have no advantage over their straight counterparts. If they want they can tell everyone they are homosexual after they get in, not using it as a crutch to aid them through the door.
Originally posted by Jsscales05
I understand the OB/GYN statement, but please go into detail about homosexuals needing to be treated by other homosexuals. I do not understand what this has to do with the anything. I know a few homosexuals who see straight doctors, they have no problem. For every service do you need someone from your culture to be a represenative. . . .not always. That is almost like saying I want a Buddhist doctor because I'm Buddhist. Does that really affect your health, no.
Originally posted by Jsscales05
Did I ever say all homosexuals flaunt themselves? You are putting words into my mouth. I feel sorry that you feel so tormented by your doctors for asking you questions and assuming your straight.
Originally posted by Jsscales05
Watcha, I feel bad that you feel so repressed man. You sound like you just don't open your mouth because everyone is going to persecute you. Stop believing everyone is ignorant, because they will usually prove you wrong. Why not just try living your life and not worrying about opnions of other people? Not me, not your doctors, not anyone. I believe in a professional world though you are a professional not matter if someone is telling you about sex with his wife or homosexual partner.
Originally posted by lola
watcha,
ur gay? i thought we were going to get married .
Originally posted by WatchaMaCallit
I was just wondering if there were any masculine ones who dont scream gay when they talk
Originally posted by lola
hmm... well... i am just going on gaydar right now, so i haven't picked up any of the less obvious ones . i will try to scope it out for you, though i'm sure it will take a while since there don't appear to be any very openly gay people around.
why can't we have babies? maybe i can get artifically inseminated.
Originally posted by lola
yeah, my gaydar is off sometimes, but i think i have better than average gaydar for sure.
it works when you are gay, right? or is it just as hard if you are gay to figure out?
Originally posted by WatchaMaCallit
you are fooling yourself hon
Originally posted by WatchaMaCallit
you are fooling yourself hon
Originally posted by tBw
This is true. But if a guy ever uses the word 'hon' I think either he is (a) an 80 year old redneck or (b) very gay.
origionally posted by futrEDdoc and others
If a school doesn't want to accept you based only on you sexual orientation, is that really a place you will be comfortable for the next 4 years?
(Edited) REPOST-----
Here it is, right from the Loma Linda website, their "sexual standards policy".
"All forms of sexual expression and conduct between heterosexuals outside of marriage, or between homosexuals, are contrary to the ideals of the University and will result in disciplinary action."
http://www.llu.edu/llu/handbook/6q.htm
And here is something else....
"And regarding homosexuals, the President of Loma Linda University, Lyn Behrens, was recently quoted in a Riverside, California newspaper saying that 'if someone makes (another) lifestyle choice, we would invite them to pursue their careers elsewhere.'"
http://www.sdakinship.org/anotherpov/06.htm
and another...
"Discrimination in Loma Linda ? In a recent interview in the Riverside Press Enterprise, B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, President of Loma Linda University and Medical Center, said she makes "no apologies" for the fact that the institution does not accept lesbians or gay men. Although this institution is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church, discrimination is a violation of California law. Martha Matthews is interested in hearing from anyone who has been discriminated against by Loma Linda University and Medical Center."
http://www.aclu-sc.org/activism/cha...ccurrent.htm#ll
That is intensely shocking that such blatant and unapologetic discrimination could occur at an institution of higher learning...What would be so attractive about such an institution, bigotry aside anyway? It's not on the US News Report top 50
I absoloutely agree with mamadoc. The idea that many people carry around in there heads -- that an adcom is populated by conservative older men hell-bent on maintaining the tradition of the school -- does not reflect reality. Duke, for example, has the reputation of being a fairly conservative place.
Hi,
I'm a homosexual pre-med student, and i have been involved with a campus student group organization that strives to promote awareness and tolerance for homosexuals among the student body. do you think my chances of acceptance to med school would decrease if i put this as part of my extracurricular activities?
Thanx
Really, I heard the opposite that it is liberal. I read the story that lots of Duke students wore black after Bush won the 2004 election. I don't know, maybe it is an urban myth.
That Loma Linda stuff is BS. I am a Christian myself and I can't stand that my religion is used to fuel hate filled bigotry.
Hi,
I'm a homosexual pre-med student, and i have been involved with a campus student group organization that strives to promote awareness and tolerance for homosexuals among the student body. do you think my chances of acceptance to med school would decrease if i put this as part of my extracurricular activities?
Thanx