Random non-MCAT and only peripherally related to the MCAT thread - Part 3

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3rd time is a charm! 🙂 Welcome to the best thread on SDN: The Random Non-MCAT thread--PART 3!

This is a place to chill and talk about anything besides the MCAT. 😎



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Arsenic said:
they are abbreviations of the latin phrases "per os" and "pro re nata".

now you're ahead of the curve for med school s&m. 🙂

We're not allowed to use abbreviations like that here. We are supposed to write something like "Take 1 tablet every 4 hours by mouth as needed for pain."
 
Arsenic said:
hey beary! case files is a great book, at least the peds one is. pretty cool. 🙂

I'm glad you found something good to study from. Too late for me. 😀

Actually I guess it's not. Step 3. 🙁 I probably won't start using something new though.
 
oxeye said:
Speaking of porn, I *never* should have clicked those links in the gross pics thread on the path board.

:barf:

Oh yeah I know what you're talking about. That was ridiculous.

Maybe that's where my porn pop-ups are coming from. 🙄
 
beary said:
I'm glad you found something good to study from. Too late for me. 😀

Actually I guess it's not. Step 3. 🙁 I probably won't start using something new though.
oh please beary! the worst of the steps is behind you now, all you have to do is pass now. oh man, did you hear that the NBME is raising the score required to pass step 2 CK and CS starting this month? yeah... they announced that on their website recently, lovely.
 
oxeye said:
I figure the OB/GYNs don't even care ya know? They've seen much much worse than a woman having her period. 😉 It's majorly way bloodier right after she's given birth. :meanie:

True.

*vivid PTSD flashbacks of tugging on the damn placenta for half an hour*
 
Arsenic said:
oh please beary! the worst of the steps is behind you now, all you have to do is pass now. oh man, did you hear that the NBME is raising the score required to pass step 2 CK and CS starting this month? yeah... they announced that on their website recently, lovely.

Do you have to do well on Step 3 for a competitive fellowship though?

Yes, I am *that* pre-med - already thinking about fellowships.
 
oxeye said:
Do you have to do well on Step 3 for a competitive fellowship though?

Yes, I am *that* pre-med - already thinking about fellowships.

Hmmm... interesting question. I have never thought about that before. :laugh:

I don't think it really matters. At least not in path. I think by then it will just be your performance in residency.
 
oxeye said:
Poor Beary - traumatized by placenta.

What is PTSD?

PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder

That's what causes flashbacks, nightmares, paranoia, etc. classically in folks who were in combat or a natural disaster or some major trauma like that.
 
BrettBatchelor said:
Don't lie beary. We all know you are gunning for dermpath! :meanie:

Heh. I actually have absolutely no idea which fellowship I want to do. Most of my classmates seem to know already (and one of them is dermpath. 😉 ) Not blood bank. Micro and chemistry hold no appeal but may be good for a research career. General surg path actually really appeals but is not good for a research career. So maybe subspecialty surg path or heme. 🙄
 
beary said:
Heh. I actually have absolutely no idea which fellowship I want to do. Most of my classmates seem to know already (and one of them is dermpath. 😉 ) Not blood bank. Micro and chemistry hold no appeal but may be good for a research career. General surg path actually really appeals but is not good for a research career. So maybe subspecialty surg path or heme. 🙄
chemical path, baby. 👍
 
beary said:
PTSD = post-traumatic stress disorder

That's what causes flashbacks, nightmares, paranoia, etc. classically in folks who were in combat or a natural disaster or some major trauma like that.
i knew that! woohoo!! pre-med points for me! 😀
 
beary said:
Heh. I actually have absolutely no idea which fellowship I want to do. Most of my classmates seem to know already (and one of them is dermpath. 😉 ) Not blood bank. Micro and chemistry hold no appeal but may be good for a research career. General surg path actually really appeals but is not good for a research career. So maybe subspecialty surg path or heme. 🙄
admit it beary, you just want to be a medical examiner.
 
Arsenic said:
poor guy, its gonna feel awesome when you get to dump all that crap in a few months dude. 😀
I'll invite you all to the massive bonfire!

My g/f told me she is planning to make me a cake with my score on it instead of me finding out from ThX. We'll see about that.
 
BrettBatchelor said:
I'll invite you all to the massive bonfire!

My g/f told me she is planning to make me a cake with my score on it instead of me finding out from ThX. We'll see about that.

That's a cute idea - but I couldn't imagine not knowing my score as soon as it was possible. 😉
 
BrettBatchelor said:
My backpack is full of my MCAT library and weighs like 30 pounds. Hauling it across the country sucks!

I brought those kaplan flashcards on the plane on my way to LA this past spring break.....I started looking through them and the girl next to me noticed....she was a med student at drexel and busted out her materials for Step 1......how random is that! :laugh:
 
oxeye said:
That's a cute idea - but I couldn't imagine not knowing my score as soon as it was possible. 😉

My girlfriend got me a cookie cake, it was awesome.

She waited until she knew whether or not I was re-taking though :laugh:
The way I talked to her about the MCAT, I think she thought I was getting a 15
 
ironmanf14 said:
My girlfriend got me a cookie cake, it was awesome.

She waited until she knew whether or not I was re-taking though :laugh:
The way I talked to her about the MCAT, I think she thought I was getting a 15
Yeah I think I will place certain stipulations on things.
27-29 Single Slice
30-32 Small cake with icing numbers
33-35 Bigger cake with icing numbers
36-38 Huge Cake with Candle Numbers
38+ Screw the cake, Food Fight!
 
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