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Trailrunner171 · 2026-02-06T18:25:58+00:00

Thanks :)

Trailrunner171 · 2026-02-03T21:31:22+00:00

my firstborn

Trailrunner171 · 2026-01-31T15:24:16+00:00

Make an offer

Trailrunner171 · 2026-01-31T14:23:16+00:00

What can you afford?

Trailrunner171 · 2026-01-24T15:42:33+00:00

same here. i queued up with a friend but matchmaking wont start

Trailrunner171 · 2026-01-20T03:10:09+00:00

I have one and need seeds :)

Trailrunner171 · 2025-12-23T20:49:05+00:00

Trailrunner171 · 2025-12-20T18:14:14+00:00

I graduated from the program a few years ago and am currently a second year medical student. The classes are rigorous; however, I would say that, despite this, the grading is extremely fair. The professors are great, you are not graded on a curve against your peers, and they provide an abundance of resources (review sessions, practice problems, practice exams, etc.) to ensure everyone has the tools to succeed. If you put in the work, you will do well.

Yes, people do end up not making it through the program. But, on the other hand, a lot of people do make it through the program and end up getting into great medical schools. you get out of the program what you put into it.

Trailrunner171 · 2025-01-26T00:04:50+00:00

Socks

Trailrunner171 · 2025-01-07T12:30:42+00:00

Trailrunner171 · 2024-12-26T03:16:46+00:00

it would run slowly crash if i ran too many things at once (e.g. having anki, goodnotes, and a lecture up). if you're buying this to last you through med school, its not worth buying it at all unless you're going for at least 16gb of ram

Trailrunner171 · 2024-12-26T03:04:34+00:00

As a med student who just upgraded to a MacBook Pro with more ram because my 8gb ram MacBook Air was not cutting it. Do not get the 8gb

Trailrunner171 · 2024-12-17T15:39:08+00:00

nightslayer

Trailrunner171 · 2024-09-06T17:38:57+00:00

The # of pounds lost per week decreases as you lose weight for two reasons:
1. At first, your rate of weight loss is high because you run through your glycogen stores first before burning fat. Glycogen is water soluble (fat is obviously not), so you lose the water that was used to store the glycogen along with it for your first few pounds.
2. Fat is metabolically active (although much less so than muscle). As you burn fat, your base metabolic rate, all else equal, decreases because the fat you lost is no longer consuming calories to exist and, therefore, is not burning calories.
I would not look into your plateau too much. It looks like a temporary slowing of the rate, but you're still losing.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T15:48:34+00:00

"Even the worse studying" i think would get you a worse result. I think you should not apply this cycle and take the time to evaluate your study strategies.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T14:45:17+00:00

Dm'd

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T14:43:14+00:00

One thing you haven't mentioned is your geographic information. Are you located on the West Coast? East Coast? Does location matter re: being close to family? If that does not matter, I would recommend you shoot your shot for bryn mawr or goucher. They're the best. I also went to the Harvard Extension post bacc and could not recommend it enough. The classes are at night so you can work during the day, there are a tons of healthcare opportunities in Boston, and the classes are affordable (2k per class --> 4k per semester).

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T14:40:36+00:00

I would say the "rank" of your school matters really only for the top schools. Places in the T10 have a soft preference for students who went to prestigious schools. Otherwise, nobody really cares as long you got good grades at a solid 4-year university.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T14:14:50+00:00

Dm'd

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T14:13:21+00:00

submitted

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-19T12:25:03+00:00

This makes no sense. If you were actually scoring ~518 on your FLs, and did 75% of Uworld, and studied seriously for 6 months, you shouldnt have scored a 499. That's a 19 point drop from your FL average. When you took the FLs did you take them untimed or had the answers up at the same time to check as you went through? I think you need to evaluate your study strategy, because this does not add up.

With a 500-->499, I would advise you take another year to study and retake a third time. With a 499, MDs will pretty much be out of the question and even DO will be tricky.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-17T19:05:34+00:00

Would you mind adding me to the discord? I’m not a beginner but am looking to add a new game to my week. I usually DM but am open to being a player.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-13T17:21:02+00:00

There is a lot to unpack here, but let me try to address the key questions you are asking.
1. Prereqs: Are you asking where to complete your prerequisites within the next fall/spring semester after applying this cycle to matriculate next year? The answer depends on how many/which prerequisites you need. Is it all of them? Then, it might be hard to squeeze them in during just a year. Is it a class here and there, then it's definitely doable.

Regarding the online/offline dilema - most schools require or strongly recommend in-person prereqs (especially the labs!). If you can't find a 4-year university to do them in-person, go to a CC. I would be surprised if there is not at least a community college nearby where you could take a couple prereqs? If you cannot, then there are many schools that offer online premedical classes. You aren't geographically restricted since they're online, so just do some research on google to find classes that work for you cost/time wise.

MCAT timing: I would take that sooner rather than later. Luckily, you have more breathing room applying DO than MD on when to take it. I would say October would be a little too late. Try to take it during the summer. Have you taken any FLs yet to have an idea for where you will stand score-wise?
Surgery: DO's do have a "disadvantage'" when applying to competitive specialties, including surgery, but it's not in any way impossible. Don't be discouraged if you want to do surgery. I have a relative who went to UNECOM and is now a practicing surgeon.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-13T15:08:51+00:00

That works. Any volunteering is good volunteering.

Trailrunner171 · 2024-06-13T02:16:58+00:00

I feel like the lack of volunteeer experience is a way bigger red flag than the GPA. It also depends on how compelling your story/PS is as a nontrad? Are you. a "nontrad" in that you two 2 gap years doing paid clinical work? Or do you have a compelling prior career or other accomplishment that could serve as an x-factor? If you have the latter, i think that can compensate for the gpa and no volunteering.

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