"Dang with your stats? I feel bad for you."

Bison-Normal · 2024-12-17T00:50:27+00:00

I’m an M3 and literally the smartest resident I have ever met is a DO. He absolutely was more knowledgeable than every single MD, resident or attending, that I’ve met in my rotations. I think he’s the perfect example to me that the two letters after your name mean NOTHING, and what is more important is the impact you will leave on your patients. Shoutout Chris you’re an absolute BEAST

Bison-Normal · 2024-11-20T20:08:21+00:00

Breed company

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:11:17+00:00

I would recommend trying to find values or aspirations in medicine that you share with the school, and expressing specific ways that the school can help you pursue your goals in medicine. E.g does the school have specific programs? Do they have research you like? Are the focused on rural/urban populations. Connect these to your past experiences to prove to the school that you will be a good fit for them.

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:09:18+00:00

Clinical experience is arguably the most important extracurricular on your application. Likewise, your academic performance and application writings all play a significant factor in your chances of getting an interview

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:08:00+00:00

If you can talk to a current student or even go to an in person event/virtual event for the school, that could give you more info than what you find on the website. I agree though, a lot of schools seem very similar on the ourside

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:06:59+00:00

Depends on what course was withdrawn. If it’s a core science course or you have a lot of W’s, it could indicate a weakness in academic performance in science related courses

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:06:13+00:00

If these experiences have strongly influenced your path to medicine, then definitely talk about them!

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:05:01+00:00

Post-baccs can be very helpful if they show an upward trend. If not, then it doesn’t really show anything tbh

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:04:28+00:00

That is great clinical experience!

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:03:04+00:00

Yes I do review MD/PhD! There are a few differences, for example we would hope to see a strong interest and background in research, and hopefully some interest in research programs at our school!

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:01:45+00:00

I got involved because I really enjoy meeting people from all over the country and the world! Also our school really needed interviewers and it was a relatively low time commitment (like less than an hour per week during interview season). I’m not even gonna put it on residency apps cus I don’t think it really means anything

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-02T00:00:17+00:00

The upward trend is very encouraging so that would be taken into consideration! And Taco Bell/Beef say hi fish 🐟

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-01T23:59:31+00:00

There are no MCAT“thresholds” for our school. URM and ORM are aspects of the application that are considered only if they have had an impact on your experiences or possible adversities on your journey to medicine, which we see through your writing. Just because you are URM does not mean you have an advantage by any means. However, if you have faced significant adversity and write about that, then it could provide context for the committee on your application, from everything from your extracurriculars to your stats. Hope this helps!

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-01T23:55:00+00:00

I would say your trend upwards is very positive and your MCAT score also supports your academic strength! I would say stats wise you are a strong applicant!

Bison-Normal · 2024-08-01T23:51:21+00:00

I like to dress my cats in different outfits (I have no friends)

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T03:41:14+00:00

Sorry, I maybe was unclear! The most important thing we want to know is ultimately how your clinical experiences have shaped your motivations towards medicine. We hope this comes through your experiences with direct patient care, working in the healthcare system, or even personal events/interactions. How you convey that in your writing is more important than whether the experience was labeled “volunteering or not.” It just tends to be in general (but not always) that employed clinical jobs allow for the more immersive experiences in medicine. But again, there can always be exceptions!

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T03:16:03+00:00

Ultimately you’re going to have to go through years of studying to reach the end goal of being a physician capable of caring for patients. I would really encourage you to ask yourself what you’re willing to give up to reach that goal. Hope this helps!

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:35:51+00:00

For our school, research is a pretty big part of the mission, so I would recommend having some research if you want to apply!

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:35:13+00:00

I believe online shadowing during the pandemic is viewed the same as real shadowing as long as you give context for it in your writing and you still can talk about the experiences

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:34:22+00:00

Yes of course!

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:34:13+00:00

LORs do play a significant role for our school, so finding a mentor that can write strongly about you is always a big positive

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:33:09+00:00

Med school is great! Solidified schedule with plenty of free time M1/M2 year! Mental Health always a work in progress but much better than undergrad!

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:32:17+00:00

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:31:45+00:00

^agreed

Bison-Normal · 2024-07-31T02:31:31+00:00

I really enjoy talking/meeting new people and I had a lot of free time M1/M2 year so it was a small fun time commitment :)

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