DO Clinical Rotations
Hi, I'm curious what DO clinical rotations are like. How much hands-on experience do you get? What is a typical day like in say surgery or OBGYN? And, what is the culture like? I know this might vary...
View ArticleAACOMAS FAQ 2014-2015 Application Cycle
This Page will be for Frequently Asked Questions re: AACOMAS for the 2014-2015 application cycle, opening June 2014! PLEASE READ THE AACOMAS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE POSTING HERE, OR ANYWHERE ON...
View Articlewill my app be reevaluated after my fall grades come in?
27 mcat (8/9/10). I'm expecting an increase in gpa via retakes after this semester and I'm wondering what I can expect from the schools I applied to. Right now its a cgpa 3.1 sgpa 3.1 but barring any...
View ArticleAnyone interested in reading a personal statement?
First time applicant. Sending it out tomorrow and would like to have a final reading by someone with fresh eyes. Thanks!
View ArticlePS Revision 3,496 - Who'll give it a look-see
I started working on my PS years ago and tend to make minor modifications every month. I'd like some feedback. I think I finally have it where I want it.
View ArticleAccepted to top choice... now what?
So I just received an acceptance letter from my top choice in the mail today. YAY!!! I have an interview at CUSOM on Monday but I just canceled my flight and hotel reservations. How do I cancel my...
View ArticleSilly Question what is a closed file interview
I was looking at various schools and I noticed some said they had a closed or open file interview.
View ArticleAACOM question that is very specific
First question: I plan on submitting my primary today (have everything done..waiting for NEW mcat score to come in AUG 24th) am I considered late/ how bad am I late or screwed my chances? Second...
View ArticleAcronyms
Okay stupid question I am a newbie here and I am so lost with all these acronyms. Can someone please tell me what they mean?
View ArticlePersonal statement?
Hi guys I am just writing my PS and a question. People in other threads are saying you should write about Why DO? But others are saying it should be about your story. I am currently writing it based on...
View ArticleInterview Attire 2014-2015
As I'm sitting here on 3rd shift, I was searching for an interview attire thread for this year but found nothing. So since I have my first interview in August with LECOM I wanted to see what others...
View ArticleBest pre-med schools?
I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on the best schools for undergraduate pre-med studies, considering that I'm planning on studying Osteopathy? I have an ACT of 29 and attend a competitive high...
View ArticleWhat MCAT score should I aim for? I take my MCAT in a month, my stats are...
~3.3 cGPA/ ~3.3-3.4sGPA
View ArticleOfficial Acceptance Thread 2014-2015 Cycle
Since I have already seen a few acceptances on the forums, I think it is time we make a thread for acceptances! I am going to try and keep this thread organized, so am only asking for interview date,...
View ArticleAdvice
Hi Everyone! I graduated from a top 50 public undergraduate school in 2013 with an over all gpa of 3.43 in biology. I have also taken all the pre-reqs that are required by medical schools. I am...
View ArticleWhen to submit secondaries in my situation?
I have submitted my primary application and have gotten 13 out of 15 of the secondary application invites back since I was verified (less than a week ago). I took the MCAT in April and received a 25 on...
View ArticleInterview preparation
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can offer any advice for interviews and how to "kill it". Thank you in advance
View ArticleUNECOM ASA List 2014
Congrats to all those who made the ASA list! It is a huge accomplishment considering how many applications UNECOM receives each year. I thought this forum would be a good place for us to all update...
View ArticleShould i apply this cycle?
Hi all, I graduated from undergrad in 2009, got my MSc in Public Health from LSHTM in London in 2012 and have since been doing research/working in the public health field. I took the MCAT in 2009 and...
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