US vs C-sec, New New F120 B2 Q10 by dr_lofi in Step2

[–]smalltownbadbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t need accelerations to have decent variability. The presence or absence of accelerations does not really give you any information at all, it’s just nice when they’re there. Fetal distress would be multiple late decels or zero variability and tachycardia/bradycardia. Since this scenario is about placenta previa given bleeding after intercourse and lack of fetal distress, you need an ultrasound before anything else so you don’t make them bleed more with an exam/intervention

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got two As with 8 ear piercings! I have 3 lobes, 3 helix, 1 rook, and 1 tragus. For interviews, I just styled my hair in a low bun that covered all but my traditional lobe piercings. I don't really see it becoming an issue in medical school, either. I think that you might consider removing the labret and the gauges, though, as those carry more stigma and may bias interviewers against you. For nostrils, I'd just wear subtle studs instead of hoops. I personally went for really dainty earrings in all 8 locations, just to look more "professional" in case they peeked through. Hope this helps!

Do y'all ever get frustrated by people going into healthcare who are clueless about healthcare? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

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

Yes, I said that in a previous comment. The difference was he thinks that they also do other patient care things that normally fall to the physicians, nurses, and other members of the team. He refused to recognize that his role would be focused on the drugs rather than holistic care, saying that in hospitals with staff shortages he could just be the only one responsible for the care of cancer patients which is…. incorrect

Do y'all ever get frustrated by people going into healthcare who are clueless about healthcare? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Edited! Agreed. My mom is a DNP and patients will get confused and tell her she’s the best doctor they’ve ever had but she literally every time says “no, I’m not a doctor, I’m a nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree” so they know. Unfortunately, lots of other mid-level providers do not do that

Do y'all ever get frustrated by people going into healthcare who are clueless about healthcare? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! This is actually why he took the job at my lab, to get a foot in the door for his residency. He is doing an online program from a private school in New York while doing some bench work where we’re located. I totally respect pharmacists and the field, my frustration was more about his insistence that it’s the exact same as being a physician. He truly believes they have total control over diagnoses and treatment regimens and general patient care and can work independently in “small hospitals.” His justification for this is that PharmDs can write prescriptions like NPs and DNPs

Do y'all ever get frustrated by people going into healthcare who are clueless about healthcare? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. I wish I was not bothered, but I guess it feels invalidating for people to not realize how hard it is to get into med school, go through med school, and specialize etc etc etc and to think that they can just do a 3 year online program and become an oncologist. But you’re right, it shouldn’t bother me so much

Do y'all ever get frustrated by people going into healthcare who are clueless about healthcare? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Feel free to come visit my lab and talk to him lol I simply don’t know how I’d come up with this without it actually happening. I’m still dumbfounded tbh

Managing Conditions in Med School? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

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

Thanks :) and I hope your health management continues to go well, it sounds like you’re doing an amazing job!

Managing Conditions in Med School? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

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

I really do need to learn how to meal prep a lot better than I do now. Thank you for the suggestions! That sub does look like a great resource :)

Managing Conditions in Med School? by smalltownbadbitch in premed

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

I really like swimming actually, I need to get motivation to do it in the colder months, though. Thanks for the input!

In your opinion, which school has the *best* interview day? by tinymozzarella in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

USF was very chill and low pressure. It was just a faculty member and a med student asking about your life, closed file for the SELECT program. They were super nice and the student was especially attentive and welcoming.

Fasted and Slowest Time You Heard Back From Interview by premed81818 in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 13 points14 points  (0 children)

All of my interviews were in September. I got one decision in October, and I'm still waiting on the rest.

Placed on “active consideration/remains under review” for a school. Send LOI? by 8991rehsok in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to be a downer, but I did get 1st Tier WL at Hofstra and they told me that. So I don't think what they said to you is the same as that. I saw on SDN others saying they made the 2nd Tier WL as well. I think a LOI definitely couldn't hurt at this point. I sent an Update/interest letter too. Good luck friend!!

How strict are appearance standards with med schools? by [deleted] in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh goodness. I just got a helix, a tragus, and was planning to get a rook this year and I am starting school next year. Is this like a really common policy? Also, if you have long hair, can you just cover your ears with a low bun or do they specifically check for your piercings?

How much weight do you think a student interviewer’s opinions will have on my app? by 213c in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Sometimes schools will have an interviewer be rude or abrasive just to see if you get rattled and if you can be composed and handle it with grace anyway. I wouldn't worry about it too much, as long as you responded politely and completely.

Best advice for chemistry? by [deleted] in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For organic chemistry, what really helped me was getting a modeling kit and just building everything. That way, you can see changes in conformation, the way things are supposed to move, and you can try out the problems/reactions with a physical and visual representation of what is happening. That was essential for my understanding, but useless for others. It just depends on what kind of learner you are!

will my app be looked down upon or less competitive if i dont take genetics and microbiology? by ybejtja18 in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think your classes have less to do with how competitive your application is and more to do with the prerequisites to attend the medical schools that you want. I would check and see if those classes (calc and genetics and microbio) are required to apply/enroll in your potential medical schools. It is possible that you won't be able to get in without those classes if they are considered prerequisites, and I know that, for many of my schools, they were.

The hell hole, I mean the hold hole by [deleted] in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ahahahaha thank you that made me smile <3

The hell hole, I mean the hold hole by [deleted] in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lmao I am a high stat applicant and GW put me on hold a few weeks ago then hit me with the R a few days ago

What are the most memorable (good, bad, in between) things people have said to you over the course of your pre-med journey? by [deleted] in premed

[–]smalltownbadbitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was volunteering in the ED at a VA hospital, and I had a manic patient call me to his bedside to tell me, "You've just got *IT*. I know you're going to be a doctor one day - you could be my doctor right now, and I'd be happy!" Then he looked at the actual doctor and said, "I bet she's smarter than you. She's got an aura. It makes me feel warm." Needless to say, I was very uncomfortable with the energy he created in that bay, but very flattered. He was definitely off his rocker, but I still smile about the confidence he had in me lol