2.7 overall gpa, 3.5 science: D.O or IFG?
First time post here. Trying to get input on my stats. I've got 2.7 overall gpa and a 3.5 science gpa. Totally irresponsible sophomore year and junior year. Frankly should have never been enrolled in...
View ArticleUNE's NEW Medical Biochemistry Course (Online)?
Has anyone taken the newest version of this course (formerly Online Distance Medical Biochemistry)? I understand that the format of the course has been changed for those enrolling after May 31st of...
View ArticleEMT vs. CNA vs. ER Tech
Which one should I do? I probably could easily get a job as a CNA (lots of openings/"foot in the door" at certain hospitals) or as an ER tech (less openings). Both CNA and ER require the same...
View ArticleI know everybody says don't study before med school but........
What if you aren't confident about a first year subject? I have taken undergrad biochem but I really had a problem with lipid metabolism. I'm pretty confident about everything else, maybe besides...
View ArticleI am not making this up!
I'm sure you guys get this a lot. I went to my insurance agent yesterday and had a new agent handle my car insurance. I was wearing my COM's baseball hat at the time. Agent: So you work at ___ (name of...
View ArticleOsteopathic medicine (DO) for Canadians 2013 - 2014
The AACOM application service for 2014 matriculation opened today. Application info can now be inputted and uploaded to the system in preparation for the June 1st start date for submissions....
View ArticleWould OMM be considered an "Alternative/Complementary" therapy?
Just asking what people's thoughts are on this. I guess I always consider alternative medicine to be things like essential oils or acupunture and never considered OMM to be in that category since it is...
View ArticleMCAT Advice
I know this is probably asked so many times but I need some advice because literally my head is going to explode. I wanted to take Orgo I in the summer, so I can be able to take my MCAT next year...
View ArticleWorst Interview Travel Experiences
Just for kicks. What school did you interview at with the worst travel experience?
View ArticlePsychology and Sociology Requirements?
Do a significant number of DO schools require psychology and sociology courses? If so, then I am screwed as I do not have any of these courses.
View ArticleChances (recovering drug addict)
Hey ya'll, So the thread title should tell you just about all you need to know; I am currently a senior attending a local university, and drug abuse was a HUGE problem in my life from around the age of...
View ArticleWhy can't MDs be called DA..doctor of allopathy
Isn't it fair that if DOs are named the way they are, that allopathic schools should do the same and be called DAs? Since both are medical doctors, I don't think it's fair.
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My advice to Pre-Meds before they apply...
I've been a long time lurker, but I decided to create an account to help other pre-meds. I guess you can say I was inspired by Nekobeats and NeuroLax. Anyway, I know SDN users creat a lot of anxiety...
View ArticleMy plan! What do you think?
I clearly have a sucky GPA! bother cGPA (3.13) and sGPA (2.5). Instead of graduating this May, I will retake Orgo 1, Physics 2, General Chem 1, and MAYBE Molecular bio. If I finish off my semester and...
View ArticleWhat do you do in your free time?
I play basketball a lot during the school year with my best friend. Play pickup games at least 2-3 times a week. I throw around the football a lot back home with friends and the occasional tennis...
View ArticleDO LOR Dilemma
Hello all! Just got my secondaries in at all of my schools (mostly Feb 15 and April 1 deadlines) and am collecting my LORs. I have been trying to shadow a DO (there are very few in my area) since...
View ArticleOutside of medicine, what are your interests?
To add something different to this forum, I thought I would start this thread. So, what interests or hobbies do you have that are outside the realm of medicine? Also, any cool talents?
View ArticleLiving at home or getting an apartment
Hey all, I interested to know what would you all do. Live at home, if the med school is close obviously, to save approx. 80k in housing (over 4 years) or would you get an apartment for yourself?...
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