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

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Crazy Canuck said:
Aw, it's not that bad now...made it to 0C today. My supervisor was in FL last week and said you had your 'beanies' out in the 50 F weather.
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It's true. 😳 I had mine on, but for good reason. I finally cut all my hair off. 2 years worth down to 1/2" (1.27 cm). It was pretty cold like that whereas my hair kept my head warm before. Right now I have the windows open and it's a cool 68 degrees. 🙂

As far as the surgery residency/fellowship, I talked to this guy who's currently getting ready for the match thing. I think he said only 20 people applied for 120 cardiothoratic surgery fellowships nationwide. 500 people applied for 4 radiology spots at one place he applied (he didn't even get an interview). Don't get me wrong, I think surgery is very interesting. I just prefer to have a little more freetime and be able to have a family.
 
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Anastasis said:
Oh yeah - Saturday morning work for you? I'm going to try and hit the road about noon. Breakfast/Coffee and you filling me in on the good gossip 🙂 = 👍
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I think so. I've got a review thing with my buddies for the upcoming test on Monday. What time where you thinking???
 
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Realize it might not mean much, but sorry about the crappy day Tee. I know how much SF meant to you.
 
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WilliamsF1 said:
It's true. 😳 I had mine on, but for good reason. I finally cut all my hair off. 2 years worth down to 1/2" (1.27 cm). It was pretty cold like that whereas my hair kept my head warm before. Right now I have the windows open and it's a cool 68 degrees. 🙂

As far as the surgery residency/fellowship, I talked to this guy who's currently getting ready for the match thing. I think he said only 20 people applied for 120 cardiothoratic surgery fellowships nationwide. 500 people applied for 4 radiology spots at one place he applied (he didn't even get an interview). Don't get me wrong, I think surgery is very interesting. I just prefer to have a little more freetime and be able to have a family.
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Ah. So you pulled a Britney, eh? 😉 68 is cool? Man, it's gonna be 2-3 months before I can eventually think of opening a window. It's gradually getting warmer here. I've been able to part with my longjohns. But we're in for some nasty weather tomorrow. Not cold, just lotsa ice and snow. How is it where you're at Beary?

Yeah, I hear ya on the surgery residency. I'm surprised there were that few people applying to surgery. I know that lifestyle is definately an issue. Too bad there isn't some way they could make it a more attractive somehow.
 
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Crazy Canuck said:
Ah. So you pulled a Britney, eh? 😉 68 is cool? Man, it's gonna be 2-3 months before I can eventually think of opening a window. It's gradually getting warmer here. I've been able to part with my longjohns. But we're in for some nasty weather tomorrow. Not cold, just lotsa ice and snow. How is it where you're at Beary?

Yeah, I hear ya on the surgery residency. I'm surprised there were that few people applying to surgery. I know that lifestyle is definately an issue. Too bad there isn't some way they could make it a more attractive somehow.
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I sorta pulled a Britney. Minus baby daddy problems and rehab. Plus, she attacked a car with an umbrella. 🙂

Durden, wtf is going on with Vandy at South Carolina. Tied up with 19 seconds left.
 
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mshheaddoc said:
Thanks. Stress is a bummer. I don't feel like studying and I really need to. I was supposed to get a HEAP load of studying done today for MCAT and nada got done. Off to call some roofers ...
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I just wrote a blog entry about my stress, now I am starting to thing that it was a really bad idea. Should we ignore our stress or give it attention? Does the attention just exacerbate the problem? Any opinions?
 
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oxeye said:
My potential specialty list -

Ob/gyn
Gas

Yeah, that's about it really ..... I don't like contagious people so that limits me quite a bit. 😉
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I love Gas! Well, at least I love shadowing my dad. I get nervous reading the Gas forum though because it seems like the general consensus is that it's going downhill. Whateva.


So........ I got around to taking Kaplan's free on-line test this evening.

PS 11
BS 12
VR 10

This looks nice on paper, BUT BUT OMG OMG OMG OMG a LOT of guessing, especially in PS. I don't know how I got that score.
 
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TypeA said:
I just wrote a blog entry about my stress, now I am starting to thing that it was a really bad idea. Should we ignore our stress or give it attention? Does the attention just exacerbate the problem? Any opinions?
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Dude - you saw my blog entry on my ex that totally stressed me out. Ever since I wrote that I feel a huge weight has lifted. I'm leaving it and I don't care if it makes me look crazy 😉
 
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thanks for the thumbs up, guys 🙂

BTW... mine are:

radiology
rad onc
psychiatry
emergency med
family medicine (maybe... if i fall in love enough to not want any money)
or
anesthesiology - pain management... for all the fun drugs 😉
 
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EvoDevo said:
I think so. I've got a review thing with my buddies for the upcoming test on Monday. What time where you thinking???
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I dunno - like 10 am? Grades >>>>> Coffee so no big deal if you can't make it 🙂


Oh and I finally tamed that FASFA beast (dad's accountant finally finished the tax return) and a big ol' ETC of 0 WOOT
 
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UMP said:
thanks for the thumbs up, guys 🙂

BTW... mine are:

radiology
rad onc
psychiatry
emergency med
family medicine (maybe... if i fall in love enough to not want any money)
or
anesthesiology - pain management... for all the fun drugs 😉
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Wow your list starts with two of the most competitive lists and almost ends with the least competitive list. now that's range for you.

I can't speak yet as I've not seen all that's to offer, but some of my interests are infectious diseases and neurology.
 
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Dr Durden said:
Yea, after squeaking by into overtime. Don't worry though, with the Arkansas game on Saturday, you have one more chance to see me bawl online.
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Man, this is pretty crazy. For our SEC losses, the teams lose the following game. You guys beat us and then lost at Miss St. LSU beat us and now they lost at Auburn. Tennessee beat us yesterday and will play at Georgia for their final game. Should be interesting.
 
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gujuDoc said:
Wow your list starts with two of the most competitive lists and almost ends with the least competitive list. now that's range for you.

I can't speak yet as I've not seen all that's to offer, but some of my interests are infectious diseases and neurology.
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i don't know if i like physics or people more 😕
 
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WilliamsF1 said:
Man, this is pretty crazy. For our SEC losses, the teams lose the following game. You guys beat us and then lost at Miss St. LSU beat us and now they lost at Auburn. Tennessee beat us yesterday and will play at Georgia for their final game. Should be interesting.
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Didn't you guys hit a three game skid last year before going to to win the big dance?

Pat Summit was looking hawt yesterday.
 
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pingouin said:
{{{{{{{{{Tee}}}}}}}}}} so sorry about SF. 🙁

beary- *this* close to done. matter of fact, it's 10pm.. hopefully you ARE done. 🙂

ump- congrats on Wayne State
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Yeah, big congrats UMP!

And sorry again T. I have been thinking about you all day. I know how much that sucks - I have been there.

Glad you are close to done penguin. I'm not but am going to call it soon anyway. I talked to the PAs that I am in dire straits and need help.
 
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beary said:
Glad you are close to done penguin. I'm not but am going to call it soon anyway. I talked to the PAs that I am in dire straits and need help.
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hon- I was talking about YOU being *this* close to done with your rotation. sorry to hear you're still at work. 🙁 I really expected you'd be home by now.
 
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Dr Durden said:
Didn't you guys hit a three game skid last year before going to to win the big dance?

Pat Summit was looking hawt yesterday.
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We lost 3 in a row. However, we were competitive in the losses. Lost by 4, 4, and 5. Not 13, 10, and 10 with trailing by 27 in the last game. :laugh:

If we lose our next, and last game, at home against Kentucky on senior night, I will officially say we're done for the NCAA tourney and SEC. We're undefeated at home this season, so I think we'll pull out the win.

P.S. +1 on Pat Summitt. I'd hit it with a baseball bat
 
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My new laptop is going to be delivered tomorrow!!!

The only thing is that I'm supposed to leave on a trip to see my family early tomorrow afternoon and sometimes UPS doesn't deliver here until late in the day. I hope they deliver it early in the day!!!

So excited. 😀
 
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Anastasis said:
Go Funk, Go Funk! Congrats - how does it feel to be done with the beast!? 😀
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Feels a little good and still bad about verbal. Eh, what can i do. Definitely not retaking it

oxeye said:
And congrats DocFunk!!!!
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😀

Nikki2002 said:
docfunk........HELLO????????? you got a fvcking 13 in PS!! woo-hoo!! I think your score is awesome!
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8 in VR! i would take two points of PS to make it a 10 in VR but i guess it doesnt quite work like that

megboo said:
WTG Funk!
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thank you!

gujuDoc said:
CONGRATS TO UMP AND DOCFUNK!!! Randomite superstars of the day!!!
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😍

Crazy Canuck said:
Congrats to you both!!! Awesome job! :clap: :hardy: :clap: :hardy:

We're so proud of you in the lounge...So you better not leave us 😡 😛
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I'm in the lounge? i never post there 😕
 
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WilliamsF1 said:
The Lounge is Canadian for Random Threads. Sort of like Canadian bacon vs. ham. Amirite, C?
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ohhhh...i sorta had a feeling she wasnt talking about the actual lounge.
Canadian bacon is so good especially at that steakhouse peter lugers.
NY people know what im talking about.
 
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megboo said:
I love Gas! Well, at least I love shadowing my dad. I get nervous reading the Gas forum though because it seems like the general consensus is that it's going downhill. Whateva.


So........ I got around to taking Kaplan's free on-line test this evening.

PS 11
BS 12
VR 10

This looks nice on paper, BUT BUT OMG OMG OMG OMG a LOT of guessing, especially in PS. I don't know how I got that score.
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Nice! 🙂


You love gas? What?
 
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DocFunk said:
ohhhh...i sorta had a feeling she wasnt talking about the actual lounge.
Canadian bacon is so good especially at that steakhouse peter lugers.
NY people know what im talking about.
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I know what you're talking about. I hear it's the best one in NY.
 
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oxeye said:
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My new laptop is going to be delivered tomorrow!!!

The only thing is that I'm supposed to leave on a trip to see my family early tomorrow afternoon and sometimes UPS doesn't deliver here until late in the day. I hope they deliver it early in the day!!!

So excited. 😀
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Sweet! 🙂 I'm trying to figure out when a good time to order my laptop would be. I don't really need it til July at the very very earliest but it's a cool gaget and I'm a sucker for cool gagets 🙂
 
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WilliamsF1 said:
I know what you're talking about. I hear it's the best one in NY.
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yes very good! 👍
But i always wonder how much better steak could get, especially if you are in texas where they probably butcher the cow in the back and serve it to you right there 😀
 
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