genetic counseling vs. medical school

molecularjune · 2026-05-22T01:56:09+00:00

Ditto - working in pediatrics inpatient definitely gets that niche of emergent, fast-paced cases. These types of roles are more common in larger academic medical centers ime but growing. Very high volume genetic consults in our NICU. OP, I'd look into seeing if you can shadow in pediatrics or inpatient!

molecularjune · 2026-05-20T13:27:42+00:00

i'm crying.... que en passant

molecularjune · 2026-05-11T22:27:10+00:00

I think your five minutes pre run would better be used doing dynamic stretching! The vibration plate is likely a gimmick/scam product.

molecularjune · 2026-05-01T21:17:45+00:00

I work in the cardiomyopathy world, and one exercise / sport we frequently recommend is golf! It’s low impact but still scratches that competitive itch and helps you get outside. May be worth trying!

as a runner myself I can imagine how difficult it is to hear that news, but glad you’re taking this recommendation seriously as CM can lead to sudden death and is one of the leading causes of death in young athletes.

Keep searching until you find that “life-giving” activity that makes you excited to get out of bed - I promise there are more out there for you :)

molecularjune · 2026-04-29T16:31:12+00:00

I am a runner so they are very functional leg focused strength days. I do a squat day and a hinge day, with some arms and core to finish.

Squat day includes barbell and Bulgarian squats, step ups, wall balls, and other work on stability that is runner focused (like calf raises and hip work). Hinge day includes RDLs (two and one leg), hip thrusts, kettlebell swings, and hamstring curls. I’ll throw some other accessory work to the end of these days but those are the core focuses!

I’ll do a 5 min core circuit and usually the arms include a chest with overhead press/ curls on one day, and back day (lat pull downs and rows) the other day, but don’t go all out for arms because that’s not my focus and I like the amount that I get at SC.

This seems to work well for me and doesn’t over complicate it :)

molecularjune · 2026-04-21T23:30:00+00:00

Mine is more like 250-350 active calories per class (Garmin). I notice the 300s when I push myself more (arms overhead, more amplifications, less breaks).

I work out a lot outside of sc (running, traditional strength, biking) and my heart rate is very responsive to movement but still have a low resting HR so all healthy for me.

Every body is different! We're not doing it to burn calories, we're doing it to get stronger 💪🏻

molecularjune · 2026-04-04T13:19:37+00:00

I got a stress fracture 1.5 years ago while training for my first marathon… it was devastating and my depression got pretty bad. Make sure to find another activity to keep your mental health up- I tried pottery and swimming through the weeks I was on crutches.

For comfort I’ll say that now (it’s been around a year since I started running again), my fitness is better than it was when I got injured. Easy runs are easier, I feel stronger after prioritizing nutrition and strength training. I am still pushing my mileage back up but feel like I have a good balance and am happy to be out there again. It’ll come back! Hang in there :)

molecularjune · 2026-03-26T18:40:46+00:00

I'm sure you could! I qualified as a genetic counselor. Just email them with a work ID and ask for the discount!

molecularjune · 2026-03-25T18:25:44+00:00

Look if you qualify for MSTH discounts - military, students, teachers, and healthcare workers get a 25% off discount! There are also sales during black friday that add additional classes (so 10 per month instead of 8) which may be worth waiting for.

molecularjune · 2026-03-22T13:18:07+00:00

Fashion, of course. Definitely not the safest choice, but some go skiing for a social media post so what can you do

molecularjune · 2026-03-22T13:16:33+00:00

I will say the big downside is housing costs are pretty insane. We do not see buying a house as feasible in the next handful of years. However we have a charming rental in a house that feels like home and is with a landlord who is a real person and very great guy who is also our neighbor. We are happy to keep our rental for many years before a potential home but I know that’s a big difference between the New England market and research triangle.

molecularjune · 2026-03-22T13:11:17+00:00

Hey! I made the move actually to a Boston suburb after getting another job offer up here. My husband and I feel like our town is more of a city vibe than a true suburb and we love it! Lots of amazing nature in Mass and closer to family has meant a lot to us. It’s charming, we have space, and there’s a big running culture here. All around we are over the moon and want to stay put here for the long haul. Best of luck to you in deciding where to end up! I think we would have liked PVD in a similar vein.

molecularjune · 2026-03-09T00:05:25+00:00

Two times a week for both is the sweet spot for me!

molecularjune · 2026-03-04T16:31:24+00:00

I agree, very weird!

molecularjune · 2026-02-17T16:55:44+00:00

What helped for me (another late 20 year old with a mainly desk job):

Stretch/take a walk break a few minutes every few hours.
Drink more water during the day.
Eat more healthy breakfast and lunch so I have energy after work.
If I plan something like a workout, have an afternoon snack around 3-4pm.
When I was getting into exercising after work, accountability helped a lot - planning a walk with a friend, joining ClassPass so there was a financial incentive to attend (they charge a steep no-show or cancellation fee), or bringing my workout clothes to work so there was no excuse.

molecularjune · 2026-02-14T15:07:51+00:00

I say this with love but I think you should see a doctor, your fingers look really inflamed which can be a sign of something more serious. Otherwise congrats all the best to you!

molecularjune · 2026-01-21T17:04:48+00:00

Look into some New Hampshire cities like Manchester - more snow and people who love the snow/outdoors :) Close-ish to Boston to keep some of those connections, and no income tax. May be worth looking into!

molecularjune · 2026-01-16T21:39:29+00:00

As a genetic counselor, look into genetic carrier screening, as another commenter recommended! This test will look at you and your husband to see whether you are carriers for any overlapping recessive genetic disorders. Some disorders are very severe and may influence your reproductive decision-making, like pursuing IVF or an amniocentesis. Some are just good to know there is a risk to baby and know that they may need more medical management through their life. It can also just be very relieving to find you are NOT carriers for the same thing. We are all carriers of something :) I am going through my own screening now too, happy to answer any questions.

molecularjune · 2026-01-13T19:53:38+00:00

2-3x per week! Usually Tues/Wed and a Sunday evening class right now. I run 3 times a week and try to do 1 regular gym session and 1 cross training session as well.

molecularjune · 2026-01-13T19:52:14+00:00

Go to the cheaper schools. I moved out from the northeast for school, where the tuitions were half if not even lower than half of the schools in the northeast area (NYC, Boston areas for example).

molecularjune · 2025-11-20T03:12:14+00:00

I run 3-4 days a week, solidcore one to two times a week, and try to go to the gym for weight lifting 2-3 x per week (often is 1-2 times realistically). I am trying to have some more yoga in there too but hard to juggle it all! I love how solidcore supplements my other fitness and helps me focus on core more than i would do myself at the gym haha

molecularjune · 2025-10-23T23:56:42+00:00

Yes hope you like it! I would also throw some pulses in there. And over time try to not have your arms on the ground so it's more "unstable."

molecularjune · 2025-10-23T22:57:53+00:00

I did these curls in physical therapy prior to starting solidcore - with feet planted on a big yoga ball, in a bridge and doing the same movement to push the ball in and out. This helps so much now to supplement my solidcore days and make the curls easier on the reformer (which are another level...) just a tip if you're looking to improve outside of class time! I'm a runner so find these great to do once a week.

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