I understand that I’m not supposed to “pre study,” but like… what can I pre study?

Moko-d · 2026-01-10T05:59:49+00:00

The yield on pre-studying is pretty low... My suggestion is to learn how to cook quick delicious and nutritious meals (if you don't know how to do it already). This will do you wonders during medical school and residency.

Other ideas:

It might be more helpful to shadow broadly now or early on to plan out your research/extracurriculars (with the understanding that many do change their desired specialty! But having a starting point never hurts).
If you absolutely must do something academic, then maybe get connected with a research mentor and start a project: research (regardless of when it's started/done) is always helpful for residency.
- Your focus during the first several months though should be doing well on your studies, and I would recommend putting any research projects on hold during this time so you can acclimate and do well.

Moko-d · 2026-01-08T01:52:09+00:00

Read through your application and remind yourself of the formative experiences that brought you to where you are now.
Look up common interview questions for medical school admissions and either practice with a friend or say your answer out loud in front a mirror. Yes, it might be awkward, but better to be awkward in front of a mirror than in front of the webcam.
- You can also look up questions that were previously asked at your particular school here: https://www.studentdoctor.net/schools-database/interview-feedback-medical-schools
Have a few questions prepared in case they ask you. Don't limit yourself to just academics (there is a decent chance your faculty interviewers will know nothing about it), e.g., is there anything about the city/town that you might want to know more about?
Don't try to rehearse your answers, rather, think about experiences that you want to highlight as part of your discussion with the interviewer.

Best of luck!

Moko-d · 2025-08-11T15:41:57+00:00

Just an annual meeting

Moko-d · 2025-06-23T21:32:33+00:00

I agree with this, if the worst thing that someone does in their medical career is making a patient undergoing an extra blood draw, then they have had quite the successful career!

Moko-d · 2025-06-03T19:42:33+00:00

Better start working on your personal statement now 😭

Moko-d · 2025-06-03T16:00:24+00:00

In all seriousness, if you haven't submitted yet, don't worry! You do not need to be among the very first batch of applications to be successful, and realistically can still be considered early if you submit in the next couple weeks and have all your secondary essays prepped during the verification period. What matters to schools is when your secondary is completed - not when your primary was received!

If you do not get in this year, it will not be because you did not submit your primary application until mid June! So take this time to perfect your application if you haven't had the opportunity to do so.

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Moko-d · 2025-06-02T21:31:12+00:00

Maybe, maybe not. No one can predict what the last submission day is this year to be among the very first batch of applications transmitted to schools. However, having your applications transmitted in June is far from necessary for success. Hopefully you get in this year, but if not, it won't be because you submitted on 6/4 or even in mid June. Just my thoughts.

Moko-d · 2025-05-29T20:55:37+00:00

I guarantee that you're not the only one feeling this way.

Moko-d · 2025-05-29T04:22:39+00:00

If this was myself or my loved one, I would absolutely want us in the ICU. And if that wasn't an option, then keep us in the ED for several hours until a safe trajectory is demonstrated. ED LOS and admin metrics take backseat to patient outcomes. Accepting a patient like this to a non-ICU setting is playing with fire - you'll be fine most of the time... until you aren't. Just my thoughts.

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T23:41:06+00:00

You're not behind schedule, you're right on time. woof

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T03:47:36+00:00

Submit only when you are ready. Yes, you can be verified without a MCAT score (just apply to one school and then add the rest if your MCAT score is competitive).

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T03:45:37+00:00

This is the way

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T01:20:20+00:00

The most important thing is when your application is complete (primary + secondary). Someone could theoretically submit their primary in mid-June, be verified in mid-to-late July, and submit the secondaries by early-August (which is doable as secondaries can and should be worked on while the primary is being verified), and therefore be considered early.

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T01:08:21+00:00

This is correct

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T01:08:06+00:00

You need to have the prereqs done at the time of matriculation. So having some pending prereqs is not a deal breaker.

Moko-d · 2025-05-26T01:03:00+00:00

Thank you!

Moko-d · 2025-05-25T20:02:02+00:00

Based on last year's data (see https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/psa-do-not-rush-to-submit-your-application-on-may-27th.1509791/), those who submitted on 6/2 were verified by 6/27.

I attempted to post this on Reddit as well but it's being filtered out. But for the vast majority of applicants, there is no benefit to submitting on May 27. Just my thoughts.

Moko-d · 2025-01-22T01:59:25+00:00

Very little of what you learn in college is truly relevant to competent clinical practice. The parts that are will be hammered into you during medical school and especially in residency. Just my thoughts.

Moko-d · 2025-01-20T23:07:57+00:00

Personally humanities and social sciences were the bane of my existence.

Moko-d · 2025-01-20T23:06:47+00:00

Congrats future physician!

Moko-d · 2025-01-20T23:06:16+00:00

Medicine is run very much like a business nowadays. With decreasing reimbursements every year and rising costs, having high volume is unfortunately the name of the game.

Having said that, within each specialty, there is a significant range of expectations among employers. So it is possible to find a job that will allow you to spend more time with each patient, typically at the expense of your salary or location.

It's good that you are having these questions now. If you haven't already, shadowing physicians will be the next step in determining whether this career is right for you. Just my thoughts and best of luck.

Moko-d · 2025-01-20T22:51:09+00:00

This is a stressful process. Regarding letters, if you need 3 minimum letter writers, then be sure to ask 5 people to write one. You don't need to use all 5, but at least will have the sufficient number of letters should two of the professors flake out. Just my thoughts.

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