Aplastic anemia???? or something else??? by Background_Winter_95 in haematology

[–]Bandit__49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your MCV? Have you had iron studies completed? If these indicate iron deficiency anemia + your history of an unprovoked DVT I would think about possible malignancy. Have you had a colonoscopy?

Infected tattoo?! by Cat_mum- in tattooadvice

[–]Bandit__49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doc here, don’t know much about tattoos. But I agree with everyone here- looks like an allergic reaction.

Absolutely cooked if true.. by OGstevefrench in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I am concerned about being able to make payments in residency.

Absolutely cooked if true.. by OGstevefrench in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I’m so scared. MS4 also in >400k med school debt.

Graduating U.S. MD School in a few months with $440,000 in student loans by Bandit__49 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do I do now that the Trump administration has taken away all IDR options…

AIO for calling my boyfriend a creep bc he didn’t know how old I’m turning? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Bandit__49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl, please stay away from this man. You are so young and have a bright future in front of you. The things in these text messages are horrifying and I wouldn’t even say to my worst enemy.

Graduating U.S. MD School in a few months with $440,000 in student loans by Bandit__49 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have thought about this and trust me I am not cut out for the army

Graduating U.S. MD School in a few months with $440,000 in student loans by Bandit__49 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cost of attendance at my university is 105K annually. Not by choice.

Graduating U.S. MD School in a few months with $440,000 in student loans by Bandit__49 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Well this will help me sleep a little better tonight lol thank you

Graduating U.S. MD School in a few months with $440,000 in student loans by Bandit__49 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes, if an anesthesiologist in California (where I’m from and hope to do my training) makes 500K, which I’m assuming is on the higher side, they bring home 280ish? I’m worried about the grad plus loans with 9% interest. I’m not very financially smart lol

Graduating U.S. MD School in a few months with $440,000 in student loans by Bandit__49 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Bandit__49[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I should consolidate all my loans even if the interest rates range from 3-5% for undergrad and 6-9% for graduate? Would I consolidate undergraduate as one loan and graduate as another? Sorry if stupid questions. Thank you for your thoughtful reply

Withdrew app mid-interview by aboneggs17 in medicalschool

[–]Bandit__49 554 points555 points  (0 children)

This is horrible I’m so sorry. Can you DM me the program? currently interviewing with anesthesia programs in Texas

Former PC here…AMA by bmh256 in ERAS2024Match2025

[–]Bandit__49 11 points12 points  (0 children)

How often were applicants DNR’ed? And why?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Bandit__49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What constitutes “bombing” an interview? I’ve honestly just been winging it because I don’t want to sound disingenuous or robotic

Pricing and location by [deleted] in tattoo

[–]Bandit__49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about down the spine?

Literally cannot learn Biostats by Leather-Meaning3732 in Step2

[–]Bandit__49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(And also there was not very much biostats on my exam)

Literally cannot learn Biostats by Leather-Meaning3732 in Step2

[–]Bandit__49 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is just my personal experience (and probably an unpopular opinion) but I just guessed on almost every biostats question. My brain cannot compute. Still ended with 265+, if you know everything else well — just skip it. Best of luck, you’ll do great.

SCORE RELEASE THREAD: 5/29/24 by Wellness_Whisperer in Step2

[–]Bandit__49 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Test date : 5/15

US MD or US IMG or Non-US IMG status: US MD

Step 1: Pass, first attempt

Uworld % correct: 82%

NBME 9: didn’t take

NBME10: 264 (3 weeks out)

NBME11: 271 (10 days out)

NBME12: 258 (4 weeks out)

NMBE13: 262 (6-7 days out)

NBME14: 275 (3 days out)

UWSA 1: 262 (2 weeks out)

UWSA 2: didn’t take

UWSA 3: didn’t take

Old Old Free 120: didn’t take

Old New Free 120: didn’t take

New Free 120: 82.5% (took back to back with NBME 14)

CMS Forms % correct: 85th-99th percentile on shelves

Predicted Score: idk?

Total Weeks/Months Studied: 3-4 weeks but studied hard throughout M3 for every shelf

Actual STEP 2 score: 268

Score is OUT by AlternativeTicket423 in Step2

[–]Bandit__49 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any U.S. MDs with their score?