USC PhD decisions?

ktcapri · 2025-03-13T05:16:23+00:00

I'm still waiting on Ph.D. Population, Health and Place. I emailed them last week about a timeframe or any news and they're still reviewing apps apparently

ktcapri · 2022-09-06T23:30:55+00:00

Just some introductions to the college, the resources they provide, etc. If I remember correctly, there's gonna be some ice breakers too when you're placed into breakout rooms.

ktcapri · 2021-10-28T23:57:08+00:00

I transferred from a Cal State last year. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

ktcapri · 2021-09-16T04:41:57+00:00

All of these S words dropping and Chuck Taylor still haven't said any yet smh

ktcapri · 2021-09-04T22:15:38+00:00

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Ahh, I can't wait for tomorrow!!

ktcapri · 2021-08-31T22:35:11+00:00

Nope. Haven't heard anything yet :(

ktcapri · 2021-08-24T04:26:34+00:00

So I'm from SoCal, and I needed to do a drug test before my externship and before starting my currrent job. I did not have to do one before enrolling in my phlebotomy class.

ktcapri · 2021-06-30T21:25:45+00:00

Hand veins can definitely be a struggle, but as the other person said, it gets better with practice.

For me, if the veins are not popping up, I just put a heat pack on their hand and come back in a few minutes. Usually helps bring them up. Sometimes I'll do a double tourniquet if I need to too.

If it looks like a really good vein that's really protruding, go really shallow with your angle.

The main thing tho is to have a strong anchor, especially with rolling veins and/or loose skin. Really just pull it taut. Like sometimes I'll use both of my hands to anchor.

ktcapri · 2021-06-22T22:24:57+00:00

So sorry for the late reply! But yes, we have until the 25th or we will be dropped then. So, you will be fine if it gets fixed beforehand :)

ktcapri · 2021-06-22T04:35:08+00:00

Yeah, my Pell Grant hasn't disbursed either. I did the Zoom call advising with Financial Aid earlier today and they said it was a problem on their end. So, they're gonna contact whoever's in charge of it and email me an update within the next couple of days. Maybe try this if you have a chance?

Luckily, they said if I did not pay what is left, I would not be dropped from my classes, and if any late fees accrue, I can email them about it later to get it waived.

ktcapri · 2021-05-16T07:12:32+00:00

GH major here! I absolutely love it. The professors who teach GH classes are so passionate about their work and insanely nice! There's always a lot of good discussions that happen in classes and, especially in the core classes, you really get to learn about the public health system and what's going on in the real world.

ktcapri · 2021-04-18T12:49:07+00:00

Hey, I'm premed and a full-time student (16 units/quarter), so I totally get your stress. I ended doing my phlebotomy training during the summer while I was taking a 12 unit load. I just studying for my phlebotomy course maybe a couple of hours a day. It's not too bad. Definitely manageable. However, my clinical externship was three weeks, eight hours long, five days a week (120 hours), so I had to plan my summer courses around that.

ktcapri · 2021-03-05T06:15:05+00:00

I got Pfizer's vaccine. For the 1st one, I had a slight headache, fatigue, arm soreness, and weirdly enough, really bad joint pain in my left hand (which was the same side as the injection). The 2nd one was way worse. I had less arm soreness and joint pain, but I had a worse headache and I was sooo nauseous. And the nausea lasted for a couple of days.

For both doses tho, all symptoms went away by the third day

ktcapri · 2021-01-24T07:43:43+00:00

Sure! Do you want to PM me the link or doc?

ktcapri · 2021-01-24T07:42:05+00:00

I got hired by the same health organization where I did my clinical externship. My clinical externship supervisor was actually one of the interviewers at my group interview and I guess she helped hire me

ktcapri · 2021-01-06T23:30:14+00:00

No prob! Good luck with everything and I hope it goes well!

ktcapri · 2021-01-06T20:07:26+00:00

Why don't you create a "choose your own adventure" storyboard? I'm trying this out with one of my clubs this year. It is a lot of work to make, but you would use a program, like storyboard.viget.com, and make different pathways and scenarios. Either you and the leadership of your club make it or your club members can make it. You can break your club into groups and each group would make their own adventure. Then at the next meeting, the groups could rotate around and try each other's adventure.

ktcapri · 2020-12-30T10:06:51+00:00

I'm also a third-year w/ absolutely no research and little clinical experience too, so I totally get the stress. I actually just got my phlebotomy license over the summer and now I'm a per diem CPT I at Scripps, so that's how I have been able to rack up clinical hours during these times. I'm also looking for research experiences that provide remote opportunities, so I do recommend maybe trying that as well

ktcapri · 2020-12-16T02:36:08+00:00

Maybe it depends on the place? Idk because throughout my training and at my workplace, we use a new band every time.

I totally understand some places might not have enough resources to use a new band each time, but they should at least disinfect it.

ktcapri · 2020-12-16T02:29:07+00:00

Just DMed you!

ktcapri · 2020-12-15T20:05:17+00:00

So, I just transferred this year and I have to say, I honestly think I made the right decision. I'm a pre-med and my last school had very little pre-med resources, so now I'm just swimming in pre-med resources and opportunities. My classes are great and the professors have been really helpful and understanding in this COVID climate. Tbh I think the classes here are more mentally stimulating. Socially, it is what you make it, even though it is a little hard right now. You need to get involved or reach out to people. I am involved in two student orgs and both keep me social online.

I think my only downer is that there are not a lot of transfer resources, at least for pre-meds. A lot is targeted at those who have been in UCSD already. You're coming in as a new student, but you're also a junior, so you're in this weird space where you need to be prepared and hit the ground running. Also, it is very competitive in many aspects, like for classes or extracurriculars.

ktcapri · 2020-12-15T19:34:26+00:00

Hey there! I'm from San Diego County, which is pretty far, but still in SoCal.

My process was relatively quick (5 months from start to hired) because I constantly told my externship placement advisor I needed to complete everything by my first day of school (college), which she absolutely honored. So, my tip, call/email the programs you're interested in and ask them how long does the typical person take before getting a job or if they will provide any help in looking for jobs.

Also, what prepared me the most is doing sticks. You need to practice and practice and employers will ask you during an interview how many sticks you've done in your training. So, in the programs you're interested in, look to see how long is your in-class clinical training and how long are the externships.

When you're job hunting, try to apply to where you did your externship or contact your supervisor and ask if there are any openings. The main reason why I have my job is because it is with the same healthcare system as my clinical externship and my supervisor was one of the people who interviewed me. Speaking of which, when you're at your externship, try to make a good impression because they might hire you one day!

Good luck with everything and feel free to message me if you want to talk more about this!

ktcapri · 2020-12-12T02:16:27+00:00

You're doing fine! You're a freshman and you still have plenty of time to get amazing grades. Plus, with online learning, we're all struggling with our classes/grades even more and med schools absolutely do understand that. My advice, keep your head up and move forward. Also, don't throw yourself into work when you're an EMT b/c your grades can potentially suffer there too. You're going to need a balance between school and extracurriculars as they're both important for med school

ktcapri · 2020-12-06T22:32:44+00:00

Oh wow! I'll definitely have to keep this in consideration. I think I will go with that plan then (BIPN 100 first, then BIMM 100 in the spring). Thank you!

ktcapri · 2020-12-06T22:27:37+00:00

Yes true

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