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I am a fourth year pre-med student currently applying to DO medical school this year. My GPA is not superb (3.65) but I did a lot of EC activities (more than 500 hours of clinical experience, > 100 hrs of shadowing, drug discovery lab research presentation at conference, disability study...

The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or COCA, has granted the University of the Incarnate Word pre-accreditation for its planned medical school at Brooks City Base. That decision gives UIW permission to recruit immediately for the school, with...

So I received grade X in Bio Lab 2, which is 2 credits, and I want to replace it. I did not have to strictly take Bio Lecture 2(Organisms + Ecosystems) because the lab is a separate class in my university. Instead I took another Biology class(Cellular Physiology-lecture which was really not the...

In general what are the reasons for choosing to apply to MD schools vs DO schools. Since they can do the same residencies and jobs it seems like the only real reasons to choose MD over DO is because of the prestige factor. Can anyone else give their insight on this?

Very good article. I think there has always and more recently been an increasing disparity regarding the perception of residency opportunities between newly accepted OMS1 and OMS4. This article is authored by Dr. Mark Cummings, an associate dean of Michigan State University College of...

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I know there have been other threads, but none within the past year or so. I have acceptances to both schools and I'm really having a hard time deciding. I initially got 4 DO offers and was ready to assume that as my future, but then I got one MD offer, that I didn't really consider getting at...

Hi! I'm a first year in college. So far I have completed 34 units (one course, a 2 unit, is only P/NP, so technically 32 units with grade letters). I passed them all, but the problem is I have subsided to a current 2.8 UC GPA :(:(:(:(. I took 16 units for 1st quarter and had a 3.5 GPA. Then...

Hi guys! This is my first post on SDN. I'm applying to med school this year and I'm taking the mcat in April. I just wanted to know for anyone that got accepted to msucom or any DO and MD school if my stats are good enough. cGPA 3.5 (should be higher since I've attended other colleges and those...

I applied in the 2016 cycle and received one interview and was placed on the alternate list at 1 MD school. I applied to one DO school and was accepted. I really don't mind attending a DO school, but for many reasons, did not end up liking the one I applied to. If I reapply next year, can I get...

Hello guys! Congrats to those who recently matched! I was accepted to GA-PCOM. It is probably too early to be thinking about this but I have my heart and mind set on doing one of the following specialties (in order) General Surgery >>>> Internal Medicine (Cardiology ) > Internal Medicine...

Hey everyone, I'll be applying this June and I had a question about letters of recommendation. A lot of the schools I'm applying to ask for 3 letters from professors (2 science and 1 non-science). I'll be getting one from a professor I've done cancer research with for a year and had for...

Hey folks, so I was a chemistry major in undergrad and I'm looking to apply to DO school in the next few years. A priority is definitely retaking some classes to increase my sGPA, which is around 3.0 right now. Is it foolish to retake genchem II (which I got a C+ in) even though I was a chem...

Hey guys, I am a 3rd year DO Student looking to match in an allopathic radiology residency. Anybody out there have any experience they can share regarding what helped them on their road to matching into an allopathic program? Specifically how important is step 2 and did you do multiple...

I am interested in pursuing the DO/DMD degree and wanted to see what your guys' opinions on this were. I was interested in specializing in oral surgery and either family medicine or orthopedic surgery but am unsure how that would work after I would graduate and if it is the best option. What do...

Hey everyone, I am currently studying for my MCAT which I will be taking on May 20. Originally I had felt good about it because for MD schools, it takes a while to verify your app so I could start it in May and have it submit June 20 following verification and score release. However, I just...

Anyone know of any DO students who have matched in a MD integrated plastics residency? I have not seen any recent forums on this topic. My USMLE is mid 250s and COMLEX 705 and want to avoid going Gen Surg or ENT to get there if at all possible :yuck:

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to get some advice on what I should do for applying. I have already applied this year to MD only, but I haven't gotten much luck yet. Here's the breakdown on stats: Degree: Bachelor in neuroscience (honors program) GPA: 3.69 cGPA, 3.59 sGPA MCAT: 497 Research: 3 years...

I am considering doing the military route for my medical education. I have not been accepted anywhere yet. Still waiting to here back from places. I have a 3.7 cGPA and a 3.58 sGPA. My MCAT is a 498. What do you think about chances and also about the pros/cons of doing this? I only applied MD...

Hey RVU class of 2020! This forum is to discuss anything and everything about our upcoming education. Initially some things to consider: -housing -orientation and starting dates -materials/computer/tablet to bring

This will be an update to Osteopathic Ophthalmology threads of the past floating around on SDN. It is obviously not completely comprehensive but hope it will help some future applicants. Good luck yall! True statements: -Most programs require that you rotate with them if you wish to receive...

Since I was born, I have had severe food allergies (wheat, eggs, nuts, peas, beans, etc.), asthma and scoliosis. This meant that I spent many hours in doctors offices and hospitals growing up and forming relationships with healthcare providers. While they have sometimes seemed like roadblocks...

Hey everyone, Some Background: I'm taking my MCAT in May and applying this June for mostly DO schools. I am doing well GPA wise (3.8) but was hoping to get some insight on my extracurricular choices. So far I have: 600+ hours of non-medical volunteering (Taught english in China and to foreign...

Hi, I know this was probably addressed before here and there. But I really haven't found answers that are clear. What's the difference between MD and DO? If you have the time to go into details please do. I was only recently introduced to the idea of DO schools so I know almost nothing about...

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MA resident. Interested in psychiatry. Here are my stats: -Cumulative GPA: 3.61 -Science GPA: 3.52 (2 W's, retook for A-'s) -MCAT Scores: 10/6/10, 129/124/127/127, [waiting for scores] -Research: 12 months linguistics/cognitive neuroscience, 8 month neuropsych with poster presentation...

Graduated from a top 30 university back in 2014 with a BS in Psychology. Interested in psychiatry. Here are my stats: -2014 graduate, top 30 university -Cumulative GPA: 3.61 -Science GPA: 3.52 (2 W's, retook for A-'s) -MCAT Scores: 10/6/10, 129/124/127/127, [waiting for scores] -Research...

Hey there, SDN. I am an OMS-I in the Army's HPSP. Every Army HPSP OMS-II I have spoken to at my school has decided against taking the USMLE. I have heard that the Army only looks at your COMLEX score if you are in a osteopathic medical school. Would any 2nd-4th year HPSP future osteopaths care...

Hi Everyone, I used to be pre-med but now I'm not so sure. I've been pushing to be optimistic for the past few years, but looking at my trends and numbers, I believe it may be time to be realistic and change my career path as much as it pains me to do so. To what I don't even know. So...

Hi! I am fairly new to sdn, and would like some advice on my issue here. I've looked at a lot institutional action threads but couldn't find one exactly like mine. I wanted to talk about how and if I should disclose my "institutional action" and how badly you think this would affect my chances...

Hi everyone, I have a few courses that I received a C in and would like to retake them. The CCs in Florida do not allow retakes (and I am not sure if Florida Universities are the same, still waiting on a response). How are other Floridians retaking courses of C or better?

My s/o and I are MSIIIs in DO programs planning to couples match via ACGME. I'm planning on shooting for EM, and my s/o is planning on IM. We're thinking ACGME for a couple of reasons: 1) Locations available 2) Potentially 3 vs 4 year program for EM 3) Better ability to get IM fellowships...

Hey everyone, I officially graduated last May, but needed an extra semester to finish two last classes. Unforuantely, I wasn't in good shape to take the MCAT. I'm taking it Jan 22nd. I'm hoping to still apply to some DO schools late this cycle. What I would like to know is: 1. Should I...

Just curious if residents could give feedback regarding loan repayment options and which ones are realistic during residency and into your career as an Ortho Attending or in private practice.

I have very good stats (GPA and MCAT), leadership positions, some clinical shadowing, lots of research, come from a "prestigious" undergrad school. I am going to have at least 4 very solid reccs from professors and my lab PI. However, I do not have a personal relationship with a physician. I...

Hi guys! I am trying to decide whether I should do a post-bacc, masters or just retake the MCAT. Small state school - bachelors of science in biology, (went to a community college afterwards and took nearly 5 courses.....medical terminology, calculus 1 to name a few - all sciences were taken...

As we progress to 2020, all the osteopathic programs that become pre-accredited and finally accredited will be trickling over to the NRMP from the NMS. I wanted to see if there is a list of the programs that have switched over already, and if there isn't we should start one right here. As far...

There isn't a dedicated thread for Coney Island IM and I wanted to get one started. Anyone have any experience rotating at the hospital? Considering there's only 4 DO seats per year is it a competitive program? How do residents manage to live in Brooklyn when you only get $59 in the 1st year...

Hi SDN, Been a member for awhile now and I've gotten lots of good advice from here over the years, and now I'm looking for some more feedback. Im a 3rd year DO student stuck between a few specialties. I have a top 3 or 4, but can't commit to any single specialty yet. Step 1 >245, COMLEX low...