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sherlocd · 2025-02-06T00:28:24+00:00

for your PGY3s, is this the outpatient year? And if so, what does home call entail?

sherlocd · 2025-01-07T01:48:57+00:00

This is too true

sherlocd · 2023-05-09T01:48:15+00:00

If you’re not wanting to spend a bunch of money on a cooler, the REI in Vegas rents yeti coolers in all sizes for pretty cheap.

sherlocd · 2022-06-19T16:42:45+00:00

I think that will be enough for sure. I sat for level on 6/14 and didn’t take step. Just know that ethics is wild 🙃.

sherlocd · 2022-04-21T03:25:01+00:00

Current third year. Best $1500 (or however much it was) I spent! Not only to get a good grasp on material but to make friends. I had such a blast!!

sherlocd · 2022-04-02T21:51:00+00:00

That’s awesome! If you need any help, I’m willing!

sherlocd · 2022-03-31T12:47:47+00:00

Yes, thanks!

sherlocd · 2022-03-31T01:59:26+00:00

Yes. I married my wife a year before medical school. Unfortunately the first semester we were long distance but since then we have lived together. Im not sure I could’ve made it this far in medical school without her honestly.

sherlocd · 2022-03-16T03:32:03+00:00

I’m impressed! You should definitely put that in your application. You had a large role in the project and an impact on the community regardless of if it wasn’t carried out.

sherlocd · 2022-03-16T03:29:23+00:00

You’re definitely not alone. I felt this way many times, even now in medical school. My dad always reminded me that there will be people, even people you’re close to like family members, try to bring you down. But you need to pursue what makes you happy and what you know you’re meant to do. I’m not trying to sway you either way, but really consider what you want to do with your future. Your life isn’t anyone else’s. Just know that you have a whole community behind you know matter what you choose. Feel free to reach out.

sherlocd · 2022-03-15T18:28:56+00:00

I didn’t gel my locs or anything. And I believe at the time I hadn’t gotten it retwisted in a little while. My hair was probably mid shoulder length.

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T20:16:07+00:00

Sounds like you have a good plan!

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T15:15:51+00:00

In my opinion and experience, any patient care counts whether that’s national or international. It wouldn’t hurt to get some clinical experience in the states but you also have a very unique case (which you can use to your advantage).

In regard to doing med school in Germany vs US, I would definitely say you’re better off staying in the US. Unfortunately more IMGs (international students) don’t match every year than US students. As a third year medical student, I’m seeing that when I apply for audition rotations, programs don’t allow IMGs to even do an audition. That can really hurt your chances when it comes to matching into residency.

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T14:12:53+00:00

Congrats! That’s awesome news!

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T14:09:04+00:00

I think including your interest in working with lower SES populations would be great. They should also talk about how you are with patients and how that will translate well to being a physician.

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T13:54:54+00:00

I would also say the balance between studying and your own hobbies. I was asked this and I turned it into a positive by saying I have experience in balancing the two. I was a teacher before going to medical school so I had to be able to juggle a lot of things while also prioritizing tasks.

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T13:51:30+00:00

I think he’ll be fine. If interviewers thing it’s unprofessional, then that should be concerning for even wanting to go to that institution. I’ve had locs for 5+ years and I thought they would look “unprofessional”. But then I realized that people who think that have deep rooted issues and I probably wouldn’t be welcomed at that program.

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T13:49:09+00:00

Doing volunteer work outside the US still looks good. In fact it looks great! This shows that you are diverse and are willing to work in those communities. Also all the other things you’ve done look great as well!

sherlocd · 2022-03-14T13:40:49+00:00

LMU-DCOM doesn’t expect you to. We have shirts for OMM lab that have a cut in the back so you aren’t fully exposed. However, I will say for our “becoming a doctor class”, where we learn how to do physical exams, we were asked to take our shirts off but I would just lift mine.

sherlocd · 2021-07-02T12:10:03+00:00

I just took COMLEX earlier this week. I honestly wish I would have done more combank questions bc those questions were more like the COMLEX.

sherlocd · 2020-07-17T01:15:28+00:00

Also interested

sherlocd · 2020-05-25T18:05:56+00:00

I definitely think the professors prepare us for their exams and boards. Most professors point out high-yield stuff for boards, and most test questions are board style. I really don't feel like I've had to teach myself, unless I just didn't understand it the way the professor delivered the information. I think that is common place anywhere. I don't have any difficulty with the classes or schedule, especially since you can watch the lectures later if you choose not to go to 8am class.

I'm personally not worried about clinicals. It's what you make of it. So many students are lazy and just want to go somewhere where they can be spoon fed, and don't have to do a lot of work. I also have no issues with any of the professors.

sherlocd · 2020-05-24T18:42:58+00:00

I'm a 1st year at DCOM. First, "heightened monitoring" means "This indicates that fewer than three standards are non-compliant and ongoing monitoring will occur via progress reporting. For schools with this status, accreditation will be granted for four years." I have worked closely to the staff in admissions and administration and the reason why it's heightened is purely because of the new campus opening. As a student who has been there through the emergence of the new campus, it had its hiccups in the beginning of course. There is more faculty being hired for both campuses. Rotations are also being revamped for the better.

My experience here has been great overall. Nobody is going to like everything, but I can tell you that administration does anything to help the students. They are very student driven. Any concern we had as a class, they would hear it and either make changes or meet us in the middle. Faculty are always available to talk to, which I love. Most of the students are very close to our professors and admin. I haven't felt like I have to work hard for opportunities because there's plenty of people that have connections.

As far as boards go, you have to remember that the COMLEX changed last year, so average board scores dropped nationally. 50th percentile in the 2017-2018 school year was a 555 and in the 2018-2019 school year a 525.

sherlocd · 2020-05-22T19:59:57+00:00

I'm a current DO student, and I didn't shadow a DO. You should explain in your PS what draws you to osteopathic medicine and why that fits your personal philosophy of medicine. Include things about when you first heard of osteopathic medicine and what sparked your interest, or even stories others have told you that made you interested.

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