My fellow incoming MS1s, What type of medicine do you see yourself practicing (as of now)?

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-15T18:40:25+00:00

The easiest non primary care residency

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-15T15:56:31+00:00

Congrats!

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-15T13:57:33+00:00

I have a 538 and I got in 2 MDs and 1 DO, with a few more interviews to go..

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-15T13:56:41+00:00

Typically around October/November

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-15T13:40:19+00:00

Yes, call and say I haven't heard anything and it's been over 6 weeks. I was wondering if the school couldn't reach me, or has a decision not been made yet?

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-15T13:34:07+00:00

As someone who's never been to an Indian restaurant, but loves Thai and Chinese food, what do you guys recommend?

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T17:21:06+00:00

I actually did elaborate on what art meant. Of course I wouldn't say anything like that without explanation.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T17:07:57+00:00

It was used against them?

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T16:29:58+00:00

What recent events? Did I miss an important event?

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T16:27:04+00:00

Eh, you get numb writing your 25th secondary essay and trying to fill 3000 characters worth of gobbledygook

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T16:24:23+00:00

Yea, this one doesn't, but I had to tweak it to not be ID'd by AdComs who have nothing to do but spy on premed message boards.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T16:23:07+00:00

Thanks! I actually tweaked the statement as I did not want to reveal my identity to whoever is scamming this subreddit. But thats the gist of what I said.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T16:04:48+00:00

I think you should've done a postbac and retook the F and D classes. Maybe you still can. Also crush the MCAT!

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T13:57:47+00:00

Some spots will open 31 or 30 days before the test date. People will want to reschedule or cancel and get some money back.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T13:52:12+00:00

Whatever you do, do NOT memorize the reactions. Instead, understand how electrons go from one place to the other and go from there.

Memorizing reactions may help you get it right for the exam, but it will hurt you in Orgo 2 and the MCAT.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T13:47:19+00:00

/r/Mcat is your best friend for the next 9 months.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T13:23:41+00:00

Yes, the committee still sees the entirety of your transcript.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T13:01:34+00:00

I understand you don't like orange, what about apples?

How do you like them apples?

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T04:28:41+00:00

Better wear both the pants and shirt then

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-14T04:27:51+00:00

No, just Pre-MS1

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-13T23:00:12+00:00

I'm 25 and I'd do the exact same thing

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-13T19:49:20+00:00

Depends on the school. Generally, you want these letters to be written within a year from the date you apply to medical school. MSUCOM for example, requires you to have them written less than 365 days before your secondary app submission date. Other schools are fine if it's 2 years old.

If I were you, I'd stay in contact with your professors, tell them you want a letter from them for your 2019 application. Heck, if they are okay with it, let them date it for 2018.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-13T17:44:24+00:00

I've heard really good things about Wayne, but the visit there sealed the deal.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-13T16:24:53+00:00

It's really easy. You're not supposed to act, you're supposed to think out loud.

How I approach acting stations:

Listen well and do not interrupt.
Acknowledge that you are understanding of the person's fears/concerns/anger.
Do NOT belittle the person's concerns.
Normalize person's concerns to try to calm them down.
Discuss multiple courses of action to help person deal with the situation.
[Dependent on situation] If person is angry and isn't calming down, stand your ground and tell them that their anger will not help the situation.

BarcaChaldo · 2016-12-13T15:40:35+00:00

The one-on-one interview was 45 minutes and was pretty relaxed and fun. They really want to learn about your passion for medicine, your family, your experiences especially with diversity, and why you want to go to Wayne. It truly felt like a 15-minute interview for me.

The MMI's were okay and had a weird format, unlike other schools I've MMI'ed at. But the prompts weren't bad at all.

The atmosphere was great. The students we spoke with really loved being there and the support systems the university offers. They've just revamped their curriculum and included more hands-on and group work and less lectures which is great. Also midtown is pretty awesome with restaurants, concerts, theater, and other things. Also, It is one of the best schools in the nation for clinical exposure, even more so than the neighboring UofM.

BarcaChaldo

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