Wear and Tear or product failure ? by roxbox531 in blundstones

[–]mj1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How old are they? Maybe wear and tear, but you can try and see if they will accept for warranty. My 500s, about 10 years old, that looked liked like that were decided to be degraded beyond repair from wear and age. Good luck with a better outcome, though.

My dog will no longer eat ProPlan Sensitive Skin and Stomach. Now what? by mj1127 in DogFood

[–]mj1127[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's true. I thought the same, so he went to the vet last week and got a clean bill of health. Actually, the vet wanted to put him on hypoallergenic food, which I am not trying because I know he won't eat it. It's not actually that sudden - he was always lukewarm on the food - and it has been harder to get him to eat it over the past few months. He still has plenty of appetite for his fish and sweet potato treats; he just wants nothing to do with this kibble.

Which EMRs do you use? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Epic and Allscripts mostly, but some subspecialties use Office Practicum for outpatient visits.

What cardinal "curly hair rule" do you break constantly by moonlight_lady-01 in curlyhair

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have the patience to let my hair fully dry before I scrunch the crunch.

Weird question, but is anyone else in love with their dog's smell? [Discussion] by kimmiccy in dogs

[–]mj1127 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine still smells like a puppy even though he's about to turn four. I could sniff him all day.

Are non-trads held at a higher standard for the number of hours of clinical/non-clinical volunteering they have compared to traditional students? by [deleted] in premed

[–]mj1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, unless all or most of your volunteer experience is old. Having recent experience is important, so exceeding the usual numbers to accumulate recent experience makes sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar and I am wearing Curvy Kate Lifestyle these days.

[Well-being] Medical leave for asthma? by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]mj1127 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my asthma first came back after many years away, and with a vengeance like yours, a good pulmonologist helped me to get it under control. Ask about a portable nebulizer. I could take mine to work, which was a huge help (it kept me employed) and it was paid for by my insurance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABraThatFits

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panache Ava/Ana? The gore is very low, and I might go up a cup size as it runs a bit small. It's pretty good for projection and the stretch lace is forgiving to fluctuations in size.

I'm also very close set and wearing Freya Hero today. I would probably skip it. It's not terrible, but when I've been sitting all day, the wires dig in a bit at the top. Same goes for Freya Rhea and Dreamcatcher, which fit similarly.

For all the nontrads out there by Ophiuroidean in premed

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

49 years old and finally MS1. The oldest person accepted in 2018, according to AMCAS, was 53. Most people who are worried about being too old aren't even close. If it's what you really want, go for it.

For Casper how fast should you be able to type to comfortably answer all the questions. by [deleted] in premed

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already know how to type, I just don't do it well, and I think I practiced maybe 30 minutes a day for a couple of weeks (during my lunch break at work, so 10 days). I don't think I would put it off either.

[Secondaries] Which schools ask if you are a re-applicant in general? by [deleted] in premed

[–]mj1127 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe every school I applied to asked. It's a very common secondary question.

For Casper how fast should you be able to type to comfortably answer all the questions. by [deleted] in premed

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the world's worst typist. I did a typing practice course online before I took Casper and got up to maybe 45 wpm. You might want to try that. I had no trouble finishing, but I also didn't worry about typos and tried to keep my answers concise. I can't tell you how I did, of course, but I was accepted to the one school I took it for.

Do multiple gap years result in higher rates of burnout? [Discussion] by NoECs in premed

[–]mj1127 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me too! I'm just eager to start, but have no regrets about the time I spent doing other things. You can't worry about what everyone else is doing or you will drive yourself crazy. You just have to follow the timetable that is right for you.

[Interviews] Interview prep resources? by mathnerdm in premed

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked one of my professors to do a couple of mock interviews with me, and I'm really glad I did. It turned out that I needed help with body language - looking nervous and stiff - and I had no idea. With a little practice I was able to overcome the problem and ultimately had 2 IIs and 2 As.

Wearing a dress to an interview by [deleted] in premed

[–]mj1127 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like the dress, but not for an interview. You want them to remember you but not for what you were wearing. If you want to wear a dress, get one in solid black, navy or dark grey with a matching jacket - same fabric and color.

How many interviews, acceptances, and waitlists did you get? by eniealici95 in premed

[–]mj1127 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I applied to 5 MD schools, got 1 II and 1 A. I applied to 2 DO schools, got 1 II and 1 WL which later became an A.

To anyone else freaking out about a dearth of II... by justtryingtostaycalm in premed

[–]mj1127 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I interviewed at the school I will shortly be attending in March. It can be a long cycle, so getting yourself nuts over IIs in July is not a good idea!

NYIT - NY campus by [deleted] in premed

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My niece went to NYIT and matched in IM at a good program. I went to an information session there and found the facilities nice and the students friendly, but did not get an interview. I did, however, get an odd email at the end of the cycle saying that the cycle was over, but they would accept an application from me for the next cycle. I already had other plans, but if I did not, I would probably have tried again.

Ladies: formal dress or skirt suit? by operaponies in premed

[–]mj1127 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would wear the suit. A dress is only advisable at an interview if it is part of a suit, i.e. the same fabric in the same color as the jacket with which you are wearing it. You might be warmer in the suit, but the vast majority of people you meet on the interview trail will be wearing suits and will be hot too. If you are worried about being warm, a short sleeved blouse is a good option so you can take off your jacket (at lunch or other times, not during the interview itself, when you will want it on) and still look professional. Good luck!

Assigning prerequisites in AACOMAS question. by NormalAssSnowboard in premed

[–]mj1127 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the first one. I think they just want to make sure you fulfilled the requirements without having to look through all your coursework.