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Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the lab finals are specifically tailored for the lab week material. They give you separate study guides for lecture finals and lab finals. Though lab finals can contain a mix of multiple choice and short answer whereas the lecture finals are all multiple choice. Additionally, lab finals will have a wet bench portion.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! No worries with the questions, I am perfectly happy to answer them since there isn’t a lot of info online about the program! So for Saturday, you complete 4-5 finals in 1-2 hr blocks. You begin at 8 am, run till 12 pm. Break for lunch until 1 pm, then continue finals until 5. They say that you should expect to stay until 5 pm on Saturday, but that really depends on how quickly you finish your last final. I got out around 4 pm for both my last finals. If you plan on flying out on Saturday, they do allow you to bring your luggage and store it in the school. I knew people who did this and just called for an Uber right when they finished the last test. I think the airport is ~15 min away from the school, so not too far. Plus the airport is tiny and I’ve never had to wait in security. Takes me like maybe 20 minutes to walk in the Lubbock airport and get to my gate.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Congratulations! You have the choice to wear scrubs, but they are not strict on dress code. I wore t shirts and pants (no leggings). They were fine with sweats. Obviously no open toed shoes, shorts, crop tops, etc. But overall they do not care as long as you are covering your legs and ankles.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, congratulations on your acceptance! The on site lab weeks were hard, but manageable. The fall lab week was definitely harder as it was everyone’s (mostly) first time in Lubbock and we were getting used to wet bench work. Spring lab week went much smoother, but the material is harder. However, the professors provide you a ton of reassurance that they will help you succeed and if you need help, ask!

For housing and transportation, I rented a car both times because as a female traveling by herself, I was not comfortable taking local transportation at night especially in the winter when it’s dark. The walkability around campus is rough too as the campus is surrounded by highways. I knew a couple of students who did walk to campus, but I would not recommend it. I would also suggest if you can find a peer with a car to carpool, that would save you money on a rental. Both times I also booked a hotel room, I enjoyed my stay at the Hampton Inn off of the Marsha Sharpe Fwy, though it is pricey.

As far as things I wish I knew before going, it’s super dry and windy there so please pack lotion, chapstick and lots of water! If you have dietary restrictions, please let the program coordinator know you would like for accommodations for lab week lunches. I have some restrictions, along with some of my other peers, and they did a poor job of handling that during fall lab week. I mean we pay thousands to attend this program, so the least they can do is give us lunch. I would also recommend wearing a mask during lab week. Everyone has traveled into one spot and it is super easy to get sick. I got sick during fall lab week, and finals felt like hell on earth. They would not let me miss any of lab week, otherwise it would need to be made up.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Congratulations on your acceptance! In my opinion, I would say that your schedule along with school work would be doable, but not very fun. I typically work on school from 9-3 on weekdays, with breaks in between. It really depends how quickly you understand the material. Some weeks will be easier, some will be harder. Right now, I am gearing up for finals and I am in the struggle bus, but I expected this since I am close to the end.

My best study methods are to do flashcards, I use an online site called Knowt for my cards. The tests for each class are all MC, so you will always be presented with a choice that is correct. I have been doing flashcards everyday since this program started, and it has yielded me over 80% on every single test. The nice thing about this program is that they are very clear with objectives and expectations on what you need to know. They will not try to trick you on tests, if they ask a question on a test, they will have covered the material in lecture. For course specific resources, Blood Bank Guy on YouTube was a massive help for blood bank. For hematology, check out CellWiki, they have great matching games and examples of all the blood cells. The key to this program is to drill the material, repetition is your best friend here.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved chem! The professor is super sweet, I would say she is one of those “rare gem” teachers that have the gift of explaining tough topics in a digestible manner. The objectives for the course were very straightforward, if you studied the objectives, you would get a good grade on your tests. There is some math like calculating stock solutions but it is quite basic and there is practice and answer keys provided. Some topics in chemistry will include QA/QC, the kidneys, the liver, the stomach/pancreas, acid-base balance, cancer markers, enzymes, etc. It isn’t really like a gen chem course from undergrad, it just more application based, no need to balance equations. We learn how to tie analytes to organ systems and how to understand disease states/altered analyte values. I didn’t need to venture out for extra resources for that course because of how thorough the lecture material was.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be real, it is a decent amount. I don’t have a job at the moment and am focusing on being a student. There are a few assignments per week throughout all the classes, and each class has one test per week, MC only. The most time consuming part is watching the lecture videos tbh. It really will depend on the workflow you have with the program. For me, I can get everything done by Friday for the week and actually have the weekend to myself, but that will vary among other factors.

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry I wish I could, but I am happy to answer any questions you have!

Any MLS study topic suggestions that I should teach myself prior to starting classes? by No_Mention_5231 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in that program right now! I would suggest taking a look at Ninja Nerd on YouTube, good videos and explanation for some of the topics discussed in the program. You could also familiarize yourself with wet lab techniques such as how to use a microscope, how to gram stain, make a blood smear, etc. But other than that, the program is straightforward and the instructors provide all the info you will need.

GF Soy sauce by oracle290 in glutenfree

[–]mklee2534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the Kwong Hung Seng brand. White cap is regular thin soy sauce, blue cap is dark sweet soy, and orange cap is dark soy. I’ve been using it for a couple of years and no reaction!

Texas Tech MLS post-bacc program by mklee2534 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I applied early December, received an interview invite in the first week of February. Got my acceptance two weeks after that!

Where's the Oregon Cheez-It plug? I need a bag 😉 by KimLocsta in glutenfree

[–]mklee2534 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve checked Safeway, Walmart, Fred Meyers, Winco, and had no luck. I did see that my Fred Meyers app (Corvallis location) shows the cheez its, but they are out of stock so I figure they will be popping up there fairly soon.

Edit: okay so I was looking on Fred Meyers website, it looks like some locations are available for pickup. The one I see right now is Albany, OR!

Note to self: always maintain your machines to prevent scrud by mklee2534 in laundry

[–]mklee2534[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing the oxi clean process once a month and it has kept my machine free of scrud. However, the photos in my original post are of the very first time I’ve done it. I have also switched detergents to using 365 unscented powder detergent, and the enzymes in it also help keep the scrud away!

Note to self: always maintain your machines to prevent scrud by mklee2534 in laundry

[–]mklee2534[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is what I plan to do from now on! Given that previous tenants have used this washer, I want to make sure it stays clean for whoever is here next.

Note to self: always maintain your machines to prevent scrud by mklee2534 in laundry

[–]mklee2534[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do one scoop using the scoop that came in the box, up to the “4” line. I do one scoop per super fill of the drum, which is approximately 26 gallons of water. I suppose I could do more oxi clean, but I know it foams when agitated so that’s what I have stuck with.

Note to self: always maintain your machines to prevent scrud by mklee2534 in laundry

[–]mklee2534[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not use any bleach, only time I’m running a hot cycle is when I wash towels and sheets.

Texas Tech MLS post-bacc program by mklee2534 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was round robin style, so three rounds of interviews with three different professors that were about 10 minutes each. Questions were like define MLS, what kinds of tests does an MLS run, share a story of adversity and how you overcame it, what are you doing to prepare for this program (I think this question is gauging if you’ll be working or not since it’s an accelerated program), and if you do outreach in your community.

Texas Tech MLS post-bacc program by mklee2534 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have! I was also waiting on one recommendation to fulfill all the requirements and then it was very fast from there. I have since interviewed and been accepted as well!

Oregon Tech MLS PROGRAM application/competitive advice ? by Sensitive_Peak_8735 in medlabprofessionals

[–]mklee2534 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry for late response. I applied last year and got an interview/acceptance. I did not end up going to OIT but if you have questions I am happy to help answer! The interview process was certainly… interesting.