II dates, A dates - never too late - tiktok

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saw a med student who ended up with 6 MD As post a tiktok on when she got her first II, last II, first A, last A, submitted her last secondary (12/15 but turned into an A) that would've made me feel more at ease during my own app cycle so I wanted to share.

It was reassuring proof that even if you think you submitted "late" or don't get an interview invite until "late," you are still in the playing for an eventual acceptance. I know a lot of us on this site were all about submitting ASAP, which is most definitely advantageous, but if you can't, it's not the end of the world.

Even if for this study n=1, it's good motivation to keep going this cycle as you wait!
 
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is it considered unprofessional for doctors to make tiktoks

i know that if i made something like this my boss would have my head on a platter

Also she never mentions if she applied MD or DO. It is pretty well known that DO schools, applicants can be competitive even if they submit applications later
 
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is it considered unprofessional for doctors to make tiktoks

i know that if i made something like this my boss would have my head on a platter

Also she never mentions if she applied MD or DO. It is pretty well known that DO schools, applicants can be competitive even if they submit applications later
Social media is unprofessional? I’m sure if the tiktoks were inappropriate then it’d be a bad look ofc.

She also says in another tiktok that her gpa was a 3.9 with a 518 MCAT so I’m guessing MD. Not necessarily the best example of “never too late” considering her stats put her in the upper 5% and she isn’t representative of the average med student.
 
is it considered unprofessional for doctors to make tiktoks

i know that if i made something like this my boss would have my head on a platter

Also she never mentions if she applied MD or DO. It is pretty well known that DO schools, applicants can be competitive even if they submit applications later

Social media is unprofessional? I’m sure if the tiktoks were inappropriate then it’d be a bad look ofc.

She also says in another tiktok that her gpa was a 3.9 with a 518 MCAT so I’m guessing MD. Not necessarily the best example of “never too late” considering her stats put her in the upper 5% and she isn’t representative of the average med student.

her profile vids say she only applied MD w her stats provided

agreed, tho, that her higher stats may have played a role in why she was okay submitting one of those secondaries a little later. curious if other applicants had similar experiences. I would also note that she said she applied in the 2020-2021 cycle, which did have altered dates and potentially more leniency due to the covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

the whole debate about medical professionals on tik Tok - med-fluencers are plenty on the app. just shared this bc I know I was stressed during my cycle about when I would be receiving invitations so her video on how late invites can turn into As would have alleviated some of my anxiety.
 
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Social media is unprofessional? I’m sure if the tiktoks were inappropriate then it’d be a bad look ofc.

She also says in another tiktok that her gpa was a 3.9 with a 518 MCAT so I’m guessing MD. Not necessarily the best example of “never too late” considering her stats put her in the upper 5% and she isn’t representative of the average med student.
I wouldn’t see a doctor who was active on tiktok but guess that’s just me.
 
Can someone explain why it's unprofessional to be on TikTok? I regard it as just another form of communication. I would like to understand the logic. Thank you.
 
I guess both, if anyone has any opinions about it. I imagine there may be more takes regarding medicine on this forum, which I do appreciate.
 
if it’s a private account it’s fine. But I think that there is a general perception (conscious or unconscious) that tiktok users have a tendency towards narcissism, immaturity, etc.

I guess in general, my company (well I guess it’s not mine, but the one I work for), has a policy against social media use (public profiles) besides LinkedIn. I suppose it has to do with managing material amounts of capital for others. In medicine, you’re managing people’s lives in some sense. So I see why there might be a crossover
 
if it’s a private account it’s fine. But I think that there is a general perception (conscious or unconscious) that tiktok users have a tendency towards narcissism, immaturity, etc.

I guess in general, my company (well I guess it’s not mine, but the one I work for), has a policy against social media use (public profiles) besides LinkedIn. I suppose it has to do with managing material amounts of capital for others. In medicine, you’re managing people’s lives in some sense. So I see why there might be a crossover
At the end of the day we are not the masters of their social media account. She is free to do whatever she chooses whether it be good or bad, it’ll come to light. Harping on it honestly won’t change much but add fuel to the fire.
It’s a reality that many chase the M.D (among other things )for clout it’s just something that’s present and won’t be going away anytime soon.
 
Can someone explain why it's unprofessional to be on TikTok? I regard it as just another form of communication. I would like to understand the logic. Thank you.

I wouldn’t say being on TikTok automatically makes you “unprofessional” as with any social media platform. The content of the TikTok or whatever platform matters more.

I wouldn’t even say the wannabe Kylie Jenner here has anything “unprofessional” but just a cursory glance over everything she’s posted (which is either something about medicine or her cleavage) she’s just not someone I’d like to be around.
 
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@doomer_md Quite, honestly, you don't seem like someone who belongs in healthcare with your dismissive, derogatory comments. I shared her video to spread a little optimism for at this point in the cycle most premeds are quite anxiously refreshing their inboxes for interview invitations.

You SEXUALIZED a medical student who posts tiktoks in scrubs and passed judgement on her appearance in lieu of her achievements, which is something I've noticed "boys" who are insecure often do in order to undermine the successes of those around them. Being attractive and being intelligent are not mutually exclusive traits in a woman. I don't know if such a combination threatens you as you have been unable to excel in categories of both "looks" and "brains" or if it triggers your reactionary complex that you must find fault in others to elevate your own low self-esteem, but I hope you can evolve your attitude for I would not feel comfortable working on a team with you nor leaving any patients in your inept care.

Every woman with dark hair, fuller lips, and generally attractive features is not a "wannabe Kylie Jenner." Those are classic features of many middle eastern women as her bio defines her. I feel obligated to defend this student now that I've brought her to your ill attention through this post. I don't think she would even offer you the opportunity "to be around" her.

I, also, do believe this student attends a Florida med school based on some of her replies to students asking for tips and advice on applications. She is sharing her own experiences and taking the time to answer the questions of other premeds who may not have access to these resources, and, yet, you've managed to define her simply by her looks. Shame on you.
 
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@doomer_md Quite, honestly, you don't seem like someone who belongs in healthcare with your dismissive, derogatory comments. I shared her video to spread a little optimism for at this point in the cycle most premeds are quite anxiously refreshing their inboxes for interview invitations.

You SEXUALIZED a medical student and passed judgement on her appearance in lieu of her achievements, which is something I've noticed "boys" who are insecure often do in order to undermine the successes of those around them. Being attractive and being intelligent are not mutually exclusive traits in a woman. I don't know if such a combination threatens you as you have been unable to excel in categories of both "looks" and "brains" or if it triggers your reactionary complex that you must find fault in others to elevate your own self-esteem, but I hope you can evolve your attitude for I would not feel comfortable working on a team with you nor leaving any patients in your inept care.

Every woman with dark hair, fuller lips, and generally attractive features is not a "wannabe Kylie Jenner." Those are classic features of many middle eastern women as her bio defines her. I feel obligated to defend this student now that I've brought her to your ill attention through this post.

I, also, do believe this student attends a Florida med school based on some of her replies to students asking for tips and advice on applications. She is sharing her own experiences and answering questions of other premeds who may not have access to these resources, and, yet, you've managed to define her simply by her looks. Shame on you.

Hmm yeah I'm going to need to know this user's med school as well
 
You SEXUALIZED a medical student who posts tiktoks in scrubs and passed judgement on her appearance in lieu of her achievements, which is something I've noticed "boys" who are insecure often do in order to undermine the successes of those around them.

Are you her? Her profile is conveniently private now so I can't show you proof of all the other posts of her NOT in scrubs and very clearly putting emphasis on certain parts of her body.

Being attractive and being intelligent are not mutually exclusive traits in a woman. I don't know if such a combination threatens you as you have been unable to excel in categories of both "looks" and "brains" or if it triggers your reactionary complex that you must find fault in others to elevate your own low self-esteem.

Lol stop projecting. I never said they were mutually exclusive nor do I find educated and attractive women "intimidating." I find anyone male or female that flaunts their medical education online distasteful.

I'm also very beautiful myself, thank you very much. My jaw line and cheekbones could cure the blind.

I would not feel comfortable working on a team with you nor leaving any patients in your inept care.

Your loss

Every woman with dark hair, fuller lips, and generally attractive features is not a "wannabe Kylie Jenner." Those are classic features of many middle eastern women as her bio defines her. I feel obligated to defend this student now that I've brought her to your ill attention through this post.

She has more than just a passing resemblance to Kylie Jenner and that's why I used that reference. That and the fact I could not find a single skin pore in every single TikTok I saw.

I don't think she would even offer you the opportunity "to be around" her.

Ok...

Seriously are you her? You are being very defensive here.

I, also, do believe this student attends a Florida med school based on some of her replies to students asking for tips and advice on applications. She is sharing her own experiences and taking the time to answer the questions of other premeds who may not have access to these resources, and, yet, you've managed to define her simply by her looks. Shame on you.

I did not define her by her looks lol. There's just nothing more cringe to me than having an online presence based around the fact of being in medical school. I'm also willing to bet money she goes to Indiana.
 
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Are you her? Her profile is conveniently private now so I can't show you proof of all the other posts of her NOT in scrubs and very clearly putting emphasis on certain parts of her body.



Lol stop projecting. I never said they were mutually exclusive nor do I find educated and attractive women "intimidating." I find anyone male or female that flaunts their medical education online distasteful.

I'm also very beautiful myself, thank you very much. My jaw line and cheekbones could cure the blind.



Your loss



She has more than just a passing resemblance to Kylie Jenner and that's why I used that reference. That and the fact I could not find a single skin pore in every single TikTok I saw.



Ok...

Seriously are you her? You are being very defensive here.



I did not define her by her looks lol. There's just nothing more cringe to me than having an online presence based around the fact of being in medical school. I'm also willing to bet money she goes to Indiana.
Yes, I am defending her as I feel responsible for the hate she's receiving as I did share her video on this forum for the purpose, from which we've strayed, of alleviating premed anxieties with an example of how late app submissions or interview invites later in the cycle can turn into eventual As. The end.

***note: A woman showing parts of her body through how she dresses is not asking for your attention nor to be sexualized. Your misconception is perpetuating a very dark, dangerous culture. It also does not speak on her professional abilities. Feel free to educate yourself with the "medbikini" published journal debate that was an issue amongst healthcare professionals last year.
 
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