Archive for March, 2010

Waiving vs. Not Waiving my right to see the LOR?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

On the ERAS LOR cover sheet…..

Does waiving vs not waiving my right to see my LOR make a difference in any way? Should I not waive any of them? Will it make a difference to PDs if they know I haven’t waived?
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School Options for lower GPA students?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Im starting this medical process alittle later then most people, as i am 26 now and finishing paramedic school

my GPA from the 20 credits i got when i was 18 yr old was low, like 2.50? maybe 2.75?

Im finishing my paramedic degree then going…
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4.0 cGPA and 3.97 sPGA with 43Q MCAT

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

What are my chances of getting into some type of medical school. I really dont want to have to go to the caribbean or do a DO. My GPA is from Princeton. My major was electrical engineering doubled major iwth Biochemistry and a minor in physiology. I…
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How much BS SCUT work do you do as a Doc?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

So- I am curious how much SCUT everyone else is doing now a days as a resident- I feel like if I didn’t have to do any BS I could see 50% more patients per day- no lie.

Things that I always do:
-Set up and gather all the equipment for pelvic…
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What do you wish you’d have done before starting med school?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

So, I’ve got until June 1st before I start MS1. (Yes, FSU COM starts in the summer)

My question to all of you who have been at it for a while: What do you wish you’d have done before starting med school?

I’ve got a wife and two kids, and no…
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Scores can’t get better-loosing confident

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

I’m on the 4month plan, my test will be on 5/22, and I still have 2 weeks to finish content review. Last Sunday I did BR 1 to see where I stand and got 27. I went back and reviewed it. This Sun I did BR 2, got 28, I thought my scores didn’t…
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Am I wrong to about Buffalo?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

I thought I was set on going to NYU but after revisiting the tuition fees, I started to really look more into Buffalo. I’m waitlisted right now so I’m not sure on even getting in. Comparing the tuition though, it seems like a no brainer to go to…
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For California applicants

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

I would like to offer advice to California residents applying to medical school, or to anyone applying to a California medical school.

After following threads on this forum for a while I am aware that some people who comment regularly here are…
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Position Wanted PGY1, IM, Secured advance Neurology

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Hello. This is my first post. I managed to secure an advance position in Neurology on 3-15-2010 but still looking for a prelim spot. Any help will be deeply appreciated. Thanks.
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For California residents or applicants

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

I would like to offer advice to California residents applying to medical school, or to anyone applying to a California medical school.

After following threads on this forum for a while I am aware that some people who comment regularly here are…
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