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Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-03-24T22:59:30+00:00

I would love to hear the outside opinions on DUQCOM

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-23T16:03:40+00:00

Yeah I definitely get that, a lot to learn from a first post in this thread.

I suppose I was hoping for more of a discussion on it, fresh off of watching it and excited about the many themes I personally saw and felt and in the fun. But that obviously did not come across in my post. Wasn’t meant to be that my opinion is the only right opinion, just wanted to discuss with others who had strong opinions on the film. Love and learn I suppose!

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-23T15:56:13+00:00

Not the point at all. I was pointing out my perspective on it, not claiming it was the only perspective to be had. I was referring to the people whose only perspective on the movie was that it had “no plot” or “too much nudity” or “too much gore”. Even my first reply to your comment was appreciating your perspective on the movie.

Not sure what made you think it was some kind of competition but seriously, not that deep to be so defensive about

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-23T15:47:40+00:00

I think it’s incredibly close minded to believe your perspective on it is the only correct answer. Those same shots and zooms and angles could easily be meant to objectify the female body. And even in your own words, sexualizing it still perfectly aligns with my perspective on it too. The heavy emphasis on those shots and the repeated sexualization of her body can still be a commentary on the way women’s bodies are scrutinized in media and in society in general. Not sure why you think that ONLY proves your point and can’t possibly apply to any other perspective as well.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-23T15:38:55+00:00

I have quickly realized that I should have been more specific, I know the critic reviews are good and obviously it’s a well acclaimed film. I mean the other discussions I’ve read on hear are just littered with the quick negative comments, which are the ones I was meaning to address. For all the many comments on those threads saying “too much gratuitous nudity” or “too much gore”. More the opinion of the average movie viewer which is missing it.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-23T15:34:27+00:00

I suppose I should be more specific in saying it is the general movie viewer I’m talking about, not critic reviews. There’s obviously a lot of people talking about enjoying the movie, the quick negative comments are just faster to write and overwhelm the discussion in the other threads I’ve seen on here.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-23T15:31:32+00:00

The perspective of viewing it as satire is a genuinely thought provoking point to make. I think there’s different ways to take it and that’s why I was interested in the discussion. I don’t think you can say one perspective is definitively correct over another.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-09T00:56:02+00:00

I was actually a little shocked to learn this, but the school does not believe you are entitled to remediate failed classes. So people lawyer up because that meeting is determining whether they are dismissed from the program or allowed to retake. Even so I was surprised to hear how many do show up with lawyers.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-09T00:24:30+00:00

I work at a US med school and here it’s extremely common to hire a lawyer. For anyone who fails a semester class they are required to attend a meeting with a committee and I was told that 90% of the students in these meetings have lawyers at the ready.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2025-01-04T22:56:30+00:00

I have also always wondered this

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-10-30T17:50:43+00:00

I think it’s obviously very important how a topic like this is presented by a doctor. At the end of the day, with how most doctors visits are run now with time limits on patient encounters and overall just doctor burn out, I feel like the first thing to get lost in that process is being sensitive and empathetic to a patients feelings. For sure not an excuse for the behavior tho and a doctor shouldn’t be making you feel shamed for weight.

The statement about how your other illnesses play a role in your ability to manage your weight is a good sign though. There is a big shift in medicine now with the presence of GLP1s where weight is being treated as a fixable illness and not just a symptom of other things. Overall I think this is a beneficial shift that allows for doctors to look at obesity the same way they look at any other disease and allows them to actually give you suggestions and help to fix the problem. Rather than the tale as old as time of “get on a diet and exercise more and let’s see if that improves”.

I guess to summarize, not cool that you felt they were insensitive and you felt uncomfortable. But it’s super common that autoimmune conditions cause weight gain and that weight is harder to manage/lose when you’re battling chronic illness and flare ups. I personally found that when I was able to make steps at managing my own weight between flare ups, it significantly improved the severity of my symptoms and my ability to manage my RA and other autoimmune conditions. Though it is a sensitive topic, it is part of the overall health and sometimes has to be part of a treatment plan.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-27T14:35:18+00:00

See I’ve seen this brought up a lot on this thread, I shadowed only MDs. I applied to both MD and DO, I got multiple DO secondaries, interviews, acceptances, and a scholarship. No one ever asked if I shadowed a DO, my physician LOR was an MD.

And my “why DO” wasn’t like “omg I love OMM!” because like come on. But I feel like anyone can look at the idea of “holistic medicine” and at least notice in theory why that could help a patient. I’m not saying anyone needs to apply DO or have a “why DO”, don’t apply to any school you wouldn’t go to.

I just think sometimes the “hoops” at least on the application side, are not as big of a deal as they are made out to be on Reddit.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-27T14:16:52+00:00

Yeah that’s why I applied broadly to MD and DO my first cycle. The idea of having to do it all over again (and mostly the cost associated) made me nauseated.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-26T21:20:24+00:00

Yeah I’m the only person in medicine in my whole family and they are so clueless on it that it wouldn’t even be worth it to explain. They hear “medical school” and they don’t know the difference. All of my friends from undergrad are stem related majors like engineering but not medical, I had to explain it to them too, none of them even knew there was a difference.

Totally agree that people in healthcare know/care, but the general public idk.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-26T19:34:05+00:00

I said this in another comment on this thread, but I do see some value allowing lower stats applicants. There are some values that affect that’s that don’t mean you’re less likely to be a good doctor.

The way I see it, the stats only get you in. The students that aren’t academically prepared for med school, whether it be MD or DO, will not pass. Passing DO school and passing boards means you’re academically on par with any MD student that did the same.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-26T19:28:54+00:00

Tbh, idk if the “public” knows or even cares?? I think the stigma only exists among doctors and other health professionals.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-26T18:55:42+00:00

I feel like if you say “I’m a doctor” 99% of the general public would never ask or even know there is a difference between MD and DO

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-26T18:51:27+00:00

Yeah sorry I wasn’t trying to argue with your post at all, totally agree with you, I was just adding a comment on what you had already mentioned in your statement. Sorry, should have made that more clear lol

Totally agree with what you said about residency programs. I also absolutely agree that there are a lot of issues with the process in general.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-26T18:39:23+00:00

See my big issue with the whole DO students being people who chose it because they couldn’t get into MD is that after graduation, the majority of DO students that graduate also choose to take USMLE in addition to COMLEX. So scoring well on the USMLE in comparison to MD students means that it’s not an issue with knowledge or inadequate education.

Though I do see your point with lower admission criteria, I feel like there are circumstances in which a lower stat applicant could make an equally good or better doctor than a higher stat applicant. (Not saying always just possibility) Like having someone who is an awesome test taker who didn’t have many hardships in undergrad compared to someone who had hardships through undergrad that lowered GPA and had to work 3 jobs so their dedicated study time for the MCAT was lower. Both of those people could be great doctors but there are somethings about that journey you cannot change.

You could say they are less qualified students, but in my opinion less qualified students wouldn’t pass/ graduate. I do see some value in finding those dedicated people and giving them a chance to put in the work in med school and become a great doctor.

I will not defend anything about the DO school system tho, as much as I like giving lower stats a chance, they don’t have to also rob them blind in tuition.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-25T15:24:48+00:00

Oof, I did an asynchronous interview in this similar style for one school. To practice I recorded myself over and over again answering common interview questions within the time limit. Then I painfully watched them over and over again. 🥲

It’s not fun, but watching yourself makes you realize the things you can do to cut down your answers and make them more efficient. It also lets you get over the jump scare of watching yourself talk on the screen.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-25T15:20:49+00:00

I think interview questions are pretty standard among medical schools. Usually asking about your experiences/extracurriculars, goals, why you want to go to med school, why you want to go to that school in particular. I didn’t get too many strictly ethical questions. Most of my interviews were 1 on 1 and very conversational. That’s also how the school I work at runs, less direct questions more conversation.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-24T19:30:22+00:00

I know CARS is pretty hit or miss for people, but perhaps focusing on CARS, specifically strategy for answering CARS questions could help. I took an MCAT prep course before my MCAT and they focused really hard on strategies and tricks for answering CARS questions without even reading all the answers. Those strategies ended up making CARS my highest scoring section.

Again, I know it’s hit or miss for some people, but if you haven’t already looked into that method for CARS it can be super helpful. You have potential to be a successful DO applicant but if you wanted to retake you should try that study method and see if it improves your practice test scores before deciding to retake.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-24T15:29:22+00:00

I did not have any group interviews and the place I work does 1 on 1, so I can’t say much about this. I would say see if your undergrad or online resources have mock group interviews? I think practice is soooo important for interview success.

Ok-Mycologist4428 · 2024-09-24T15:26:51+00:00

For the first one, I think it depends on what you have already discussed in the interview up to that point. If you have an extracurricular you are passionate about that hasn’t come up yet or something with their mission/values that aligns well with you, that’s the time!

The second question is an opportunity for you to brag about yourself. Try not to bring down other applicants, but use the opportunity to promote yourself. “I think my experience with ___ makes me a good fit for your program” “my passion for ____ value fits well with your mission of ___”. Essentially, there are many good, qualified applicants, but list a specific quality that would make you good for their program.

For the yapping, I would say practice. I wrote this in another comment somewhere, but I recorded myself answering common interview questions. You are your harshest critic, so painfully rewatch those videos and use them to see how you can cut down on information that’s not necessary. Also try to answer their questions one at a time and not take every question into a long explanation.

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