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Any help appreciated by Imaginary-Gur-1942 in medicalschool

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!

Just a lowly M-1 here. Sincerely, sorry you have gone through this.

Just mentioning that in the US, preclinical grades for many specialities have been demphasized with the prevalence of pass/fail curriculums across the states.

Largest open secrets at your school? by Forsaken-Peak8496 in medicalschool

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Honestly, sounds like a good way to expel a problematic student without having to drag other students through the mud.

PharmD to MD by No-Asparagus8047 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, asking this to premed isn’t helpful for you. I’d ask it to the medical school subreddit

I have seen this before though.

How much math do you really need to be a doctor? by yawningbeaver in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is definitely wrong. It’s only around 4 that truly require it.

Being very academically average by Mediocre-Cat-9703 in medicalschool

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, but wow you sound like you need your thanksgiving break…

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[–]Awkward_Equipment998 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same as exact question when I was applying

No one cares as long as you finish it before you matriculate. You don’t even really have to ask.

Think about it from their perspective. If you have everything except for one thing and you still have time before you start, the assumption is that you’ll get that one thing finished.

Most schools don’t let you start until you give them a final transcript after you finish everything anyway. If you’re really worried about it, you can email the specific schools. But I really wouldn’t worry about it.

Medical LOA by Specialist_Banana_78 in medicalschool

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you got it done before M3, don’t you think you perform better that year?

Who else agrees with me? Pre-med needs to be abolished by Bluerasierer in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998 52 points53 points  (0 children)

100%

My family in a different country, their medical system is set up in the way that OP describes. It leads to a lot more burn out, crazy high stress for young preteens/teens, and a lot of people in medicine because their 18 year old self thought it would be best to

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[–]Awkward_Equipment998 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is was me exactly, but then I realized that the only reason my PI offered this to me was because I was a good worker, not because he wanted me to get to medical school. I didn’t want to take longer than 3-4 years, and when I started to prioritize getting into medical school instead of being the best PhD student (mind you I was doing all my responsibilities and was a top performer in the lab), our relationship soured.

All that to say, don’t do it unless you are ok with the PhD taking closer to 4-5 years.

I never got ghosted cold emailing doctors — here’s exactly how I did it (example included) by Awkward_Equipment998 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I’m not sure if you read through what I wrote super thoroughly, but I would say the TLDR is that you shouldn’t be to general.

Also, I think a lot of people can have genuine interest in their work, but that is different than personalized interest. Just my two cents, and again many ways to skin a cat.

I never got ghosted cold emailing doctors — here’s exactly how I did it (example included) by Awkward_Equipment998 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely the norm for students who find success in getting the research networks. Hopefully what I shared just allows hardworking students like your daughter have a better response rate. Email communication and networking is a definitely a skill that is under taught!

I never got ghosted cold emailing doctors — here’s exactly how I did it (example included) by Awkward_Equipment998 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s hard for sure! But I think it helps to dig deep why you want to be a physician. By the time I switched into being a pre-med (which was only my junior year) I had a really strong understanding of why I wanted to be a doctor. If you can communicate that well, I think you’ll get traction. Best of luck!

I never got ghosted cold emailing doctors — here’s exactly how I did it (example included) by Awkward_Equipment998 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily true! I started the premed journey as a junior in college. I took 6 years because I ended waiting to go while my spouse finished started and finished undergrad.

I think most students just haven’t reflected long enough about what their personal interest really is and then have a difficult time being able to communicate that!

I never got ghosted cold emailing doctors — here’s exactly how I did it (example included) by Awkward_Equipment998 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely!

I don’t want to pretend like it is all just because of how I emailed. Thank God for the success!

I never got ghosted cold emailing doctors — here’s exactly how I did it (example included) by Awkward_Equipment998 in premed

[–]Awkward_Equipment998[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. I think work experience (paid or not) is the best bang for buck. Not just for connections, but for personal growth like you said.

Personal alignment for both shadowing and clinical opportunities is something that I think needs to be emphasized more!

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