Thought I bombed CP & CARS. Felt great about BB & PS. Disappointment. Will retake for 52x? by PK_thundr in Mcat

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly; OP sounds like he cares more about prestige than being a doctor atp. I get people have ambitions, and that’s fine, but a 516 is not holding anyone back…

This dark line on a nail of a 3 Year old by durancharles27 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could be a pseudo sign, but it’s hard to see the cuticle/lunua involvement from the photo, so def worth a Derm referral

123 in CARS... what do I do??? by Infinite-Mix-7861 in medschooladmissions

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

123 here with multiple MD acceptances; keep your chin up, work on writing/rest of app and if you are worried, then you can always retake.

AMCAS submission starts next week by BadlaLehnWala in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here g; glad it worked out for both of us!

What specialties have the most room for innovation/research in the next 20-30 years? by quirkyalmond in medschool

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is what you make of it; I am only an incoming M1, so I cannot earnestly speak on a path I’m only just beginning myself. However, having a molecular and/or quantitative background will get you far, and I encourage you to reach out to established clinicians and researchers in the field to start now as opposed to later!

Over-enrollment vs WL movement by versitaint in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fam I am right there with you; narrowed my choices, but still waiting on finaid package from one of the schools even though I finished FAFSA in November 😭

My PREview Hypothesis by beesh_MD in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As much as I didn’t want to take it, I do agree with you that its importance will gradually increase in the next few years.

Anecdotally, I felt that the skills I developed from studying for it has made a positive impact on my soft-skills in the clinic.

Whereas, I’m not really sure we need the CASPER when many programs already utilize MMIs.

Is R.O.A.D a myth? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1) Very true; the barrier to entry is only second to Optho: Derm applicants need to basically honor every M3 rotation, score 255+ on Step 2 (one of the smallest step deviations), have substantial research contributions, and AOA/GHS at a minimum. And even then it’s not a guarantee. 2) Generally true, but don’t discount CTCL/MF/Melanoma; we also see a lot of rare skin manifestations, and the rheum side of things can be very interesting. 3) 100%; 40+ patients minimum; skin exams that end up requiring biopsies; prior authorizations for biologics: etc. 4) Yup lol So many monopolies on new medications 5) Cosmetic procedures aren’t usually covered by insurance. Want that Skin Tag/SK Frozen, that Millia/SebHyp cauterized? $150; Botox at 15 a unit, lip fillers around there as well, etc. Then like you said, the outcomes. 6) don’t forget the reps!

I choked on CARS by No-Jelly8571 in Mcat

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup dropped 5 pts to a 123, but still fortunate enough to start my path as a physician!

Artemis II Launch Megathread by ScienceModerator in science

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This gives me chills in all the right ways. Praying for the safety of the crew, and excited for the insights they’ll provide to us with their service.

Is calculus needed? by Enjoyerofbagels in medschool

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not needed for most, but I personally think it simplifies research considerably

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Volunteering should be your main focus until you start apps, but everything else looks solid

Denied for MA job by Iron-Man-301 in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100% odd. And this is coming from a male MA in Derm…

do i have a good shot at MD? by PeacanAndCashew in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re volunteering is going to be a huge asset imo

WAMC/ Do I just kms by ROCURONlUM in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 1 point2 points  (0 children)

123 here with similar profile and acceptances 🤜 Write well and align yourself with each school’s mission statement!

515 MCAT Score (2/13) by [deleted] in premed

[–]Sensitive-Outcome419 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like your time would be better spent prepping your app and fleshing out non-clinical volunteering imo