Medical Fraternity

[infectiousdisease101]

I am not a frat type, but I have heard of medical fraternities. Has anyone been in or know of anyone in one? Do these fraternities offer mentorships to incoming medical students and do study groups for medical students? Please don't make fun of my naiveness. >.<

EDIT: I meant join one in medical school to help make studying easier with groups, not to build my networking as a pre-med.

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[Lannister]

I'm sure it varies but the medical frat I was in was a complete waste of time. Doesn't add anything to your application imo.

 

[dr_kateb]

It's not really a *fraternity* fraternity. No house, no parties, no elephant walks. It really comes to the people in it. It could be good if they are genuinely nice people and help each other out or a bunch of gunners padding their app. You really have to see for yourself.

 

[Terror Billy]

Yeah n=1 experience here, but from what I saw those in my undergrad's medical fraternity were pretty uninformed. If you are semi-competent at networking you can find all the opportunities that one of these groups can provide.

 

[infectiousdisease101]

I'm sure it varies but the medical frat I was in was a complete waste of time. Doesn't add anything to your application imo.

I meant join one in medical school.

 

[infectiousdisease101]

I'm pretty good with networking. I've shadowed various physician without any prior connections, so I'm not looking to build my experiences in the clinical field anymore. I was wondering if medical fraternities make it easier to have study groups in medical school.

 

[dr_kateb]

I meant join one in medical school.

A medical school class has what? 200? Maybe 300 people. That's like the size of an above average frat chapter.

 

[infectiousdisease101]

A medical school class has what? 200? Maybe 300 people. That's like the size of an above average frat chapter.

I thought on average, an entering class is about 60-100?

 

[dr_kateb]

I thought on average, an entering class is about 60-100?

I go to large school so my perception is a bit different. But you get the idea. You're going to be in a tight-knit group already.

 

[infectiousdisease101]

I go to large school so my perception is a bit different. But you get the idea. You're going to be in a tight-knit group already.

I see. Appreciate it!

The Lannisters send their regards.

 

[drmantistobbogan]

no elephant walks

bummer

 

[getdown]

I'm pretty sure the big thing about these fraternities are the resources. As in upper classmen having compiled exam questions, hints, etc on successfully navigating all 4 years that's passed down year to year. No one talks about it or would be willing to admit it but this 100% happens.

 

[CoffeeintheMorning]

alpha omega alpha is the closest thing I can think of lol (not a frat)

 

[infectiousdisease101]

If it uses Greek letters, it's a fraternity (or a sorority).

 

[CoffeeintheMorning]

If it uses Greek letters, it's a fraternity (or a sorority).

In that case, Alpha Omega Alpha!