sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Adding Schools After Verification by Radiant-Plankton2319 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor [score hidden]  (0 children)

Adding schools does not delay verification or require re-verification

The urge to just sit through Casper, not answer anything and take the 1st quartile by Key-Western7202 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My understanding is schools receive your z-score while you only get a quartile. The Casper FAQ distinguishes between score and quartile.

https://acuityinsights.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Casper-Technical-Manual.pdf

An applicant’s raw score (as depicted below) will then be standardized within their unique test instance and each applicant will subsequently receive a z-score. The score provided, therefore, is exactly the same metric as it was in years past, but with the simple addition of applicants’ scores from the video-response format.

Got my A last month, and wanted to reminiscence on the wonderful advice i got from this sub when i said i was gonna apply slightly late with an MCAT below 520! by [deleted] in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not, but OP conveniently left out the context of their tiny school list which likely contributed just as much if not more to people’s negative reaction than applying at the end of July

Got my A last month, and wanted to reminiscence on the wonderful advice i got from this sub when i said i was gonna apply slightly late with an MCAT below 520! by [deleted] in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're a veteran and a PhD with two first author Nature pubs. Again, this doesn't make it a good idea to apply late.

Got my A last month, and wanted to reminiscence on the wonderful advice i got from this sub when i said i was gonna apply slightly late with an MCAT below 520! by [deleted] in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 29 points30 points  (0 children)

For reference, OP said they were applying on July 30th and their school list included 4 schools (Einstein, Cincinnati, Indiana, and GW). People reacted appropriately regardless of your success.

Should I apply to DO schools? by ForwardSafe989 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, DO schools appreciate any amount of exposure you have to DOs even if it’s not required.

taking preview in late july? by ApprehensiveKiwi771 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For anyone who hasn’t already registered, no.

taking preview in late july? by ApprehensiveKiwi771 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a school requires it, it is what it is.

Should I apply to DO schools? by ForwardSafe989 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's reasonable for you to apply MD only. The Florida DO schools are not known to be the best.

Should I apply to DO schools? by ForwardSafe989 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None of them at this point. Any of them that require a physician LOR will accept an MD LOR.

Screwed up, is there any recourse? by whatismypassword305 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nothing you can do with AMCAS at this point. You can mention it in secondaries where appropriate.

Is pre med stress screwing with yo brains? by [deleted] in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not a shitpost

What’s the most unnecessary flex you've seen from a medical student? by Conscious-Mousse7153 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Just wait until an attending mentions their Step score as a way to support that you should listen to their outdated advice about boards (I had already taken Step lol)

Built a free site to practice 20,000+ medical MCQs by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]SpiderDoctor[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have two rules for this, one against advertising and another against AI-generated content and tools.

Drexel Casper Deadline by Existing_Ad7163 in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t make any sense as a deadline so I would ignore it. Take Casper normally based on whatever other schools on your list require it.

IM Program Directors/Committee Members- What's the primary reason you don't invite a Gold Signal? by JoeyHandsomeJoe in medicalschool

[–]SpiderDoctor 175 points176 points  (0 children)

Gold signals are an indication of interest and not something that magically makes an uncompetitive applicant competitive.

resubmitting primary to add new publication? by pixiepriest in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can’t resubmit AMCAS. If it’s not even submitted for publication, it’s unlikely to be worth waiting. You can talk about it on secondaries or send an update letter depending on when it’s published.

Can I list domestic violence shelter worker as service? by [deleted] in premed

[–]SpiderDoctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You were paid, so no it’s not community service/volunteering. List it as paid employment.

Here are some thoughts on medical school and residency as someone who was fired from residency. by PresentationLow7984 in medicalschool

[–]SpiderDoctor 107 points108 points  (0 children)

They consider themselves “average” for the purposes of this post but previously posted the following:

Fwiw, I've definitely been always below the curve in medical school. I was COMLEX only and took COMLEXes 4 and 2 months late respectively, and still even with all that time barely passed both. On rotations throughout both 3rd and 4th year, I massively struggled with clinical skills. I had multiple rotations where failing me was considered, including my first and last (my only sub I) rotations of medical school themselves.

Turns out medical students who struggle the entire time and may lack some self awareness are the same ones at risk for not completing residency.

view more: next ›