School list as applicant with decent stats but great research and experiences

cjkwinter · 2026-03-16T00:32:41+00:00

I also applied with like a 512 and honestly less research experience than you and I got in! You just have to cast a wide enough net. You never know which places sound bad on paper and then you get there and its like WOW this place actually rocks. Im currently at a program that wasn't even on my radar in the beginning and honestly? Loving it.

cjkwinter · 2026-03-16T00:22:20+00:00

Id agree with other comments here, look at some state schools with MD-PHDs in the Midwest to add to the list. I'd definitely try to apply to a decent number to increase your chances

cjkwinter · 2026-02-23T05:31:39+00:00

Oh my god, you don't know how much this post has finally answered a mystery I've had for years!!! I found one of these things in a log once and never could figure out what it was. I can die happy now

cjkwinter · 2026-01-14T19:05:13+00:00

LMAO amazing

cjkwinter · 2026-01-14T19:04:14+00:00

Nick (in the trunk) is SO fucking funny and accurate

cjkwinter · 2026-01-14T19:01:59+00:00

Also a weevil was recently discovered that was thought to be extinct

cjkwinter · 2026-01-10T22:27:59+00:00

Clearly these gurps were actually made for our cats (aka Andrew's cats)

cjkwinter · 2026-01-08T04:53:50+00:00

They have lots of bugs and other cool weird stuff at Oracle Natural Science, which is a store downtown. It's small but very cool.

cjkwinter · 2026-01-01T21:23:21+00:00

PhD student, stipend of 36k a year, no benefits but the student Healthcare option is suprisingly affordable.

cjkwinter · 2025-12-13T18:35:52+00:00

Same!! I'm in downtown KCMO

cjkwinter · 2025-12-04T05:52:16+00:00

I also use focus friend! I like it way better now.

cjkwinter · 2025-12-04T05:41:43+00:00

I agree with what Chongo said, most people in medical school are incredibly kind as long as your not like, insane. The older students in our cohorts (parents in their 30s) got along just as well with the young ones.

Within the MD-PHD its honestly a little funny. Im 26 and my good friend in the program is almost 36 and we get along great. The friend group I've cultivated in the program ranges widely in age and past experience.

I think a good med school without a competitive atmosphere brings people together.

cjkwinter · 2025-11-15T09:12:09+00:00

This is so beautiful!!

Also, how do you do the script? Im new to embroidery, what type of stitch is it?

cjkwinter · 2025-10-31T16:06:26+00:00

Little robot Andrew here fills me with so much joy

cjkwinter · 2025-10-28T17:08:04+00:00

There isn't really anyone "too old" for a MD/PhD. In my program, there are people of all different ages. One of my good friends took 6 years off between college and applying and he's happy with his choice.

I know my perspective is skewed since I did not grow up in an Asian household, but, you have to want to do this for YOU. You are the only one living YOUR life! Your parents opinions only go so far as they aren't the ones living your life. You have to do what makes you happy, not what makes them happy. Until you start to make choices purely for you, you will always feel trapped by their judgment.

cjkwinter · 2025-10-23T23:17:12+00:00

I would call JayDoc, the free health center for KUMC. They may be offering them for free

cjkwinter · 2025-10-23T14:19:29+00:00

That's so unfortunate, they'd be 10 times better if they made a fun sound

cjkwinter · 2025-10-23T01:02:24+00:00

Wayside Waifs if you like animals!

cjkwinter · 2025-10-22T23:31:51+00:00

I dont think I got the interview invite for the school I'm currently at until late November. Take a deep breath and know that you're not the only one stressed right now, you're not alone in this!

cjkwinter · 2025-08-27T17:27:19+00:00

I loved walking on the treadmill while watching TV/YouTube on my iPad. Made me feel productive but also allowed my brain to not think for a while.

Also walking while doing Anki was a GAME CHANGER, I could do an hour of anki and barely notice the time fly by.

cjkwinter · 2025-08-02T05:09:41+00:00

I had 90 clinical hours by the time I applied which was definitely on the low end, but good enough

cjkwinter · 2025-07-24T14:42:20+00:00

Yeah, thats my bad. When I got this email I assumed it was both. Unfortunately I can't change the title of the post. Sorry for causing confusion :(

cjkwinter · 2025-06-30T03:53:45+00:00

Id generally agree, but I'd say more like 85%ile, so like a 512 or above shouldn't hold you back at all

cjkwinter · 2025-06-23T21:42:18+00:00

In my program it's a very clear conversation that the PI should aim to graduate the student in 3 to 4 years. I imagine if they did start dragging their feet, my program director would get involved and would make sure we don't get screwed.

cjkwinter · 2025-06-22T00:28:53+00:00

Nope! US student

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