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Hey all. I've really been stressing out my app chances. I did 5 years. 3 of those years I managed to get 8 Ws 1 WU and and academic probation at one point. In my last 2 years when I found out I really wanted to be a doc I turned my act around and pulled off >3.7cGPA. I plan to ace my MCAT...

I'm a PharmD graduate from India who wishes to work abroad as a Pv. I wish to move to Canada or UK. What would be the possible steps that I should follow? Should I apply in student visa? If so, which is the subject that I should take up?

July is coming up quick, and so I'm just getting ready for my first round of PT school applications. Before I apply, what do you think are my chances of getting in based on these stats below? Overall GPA (In Progress): 3.60 PT Prereq GPA: 3.54 GRE V: 154 GRE Q: 156 GRE Writing: 5 Observation...

Hello SDN community, Yes, there are many posts similar to mine and I looked at them. I did research on each field and I would like to know even more opinions about the two routes from this community. Here's a few questions to generate some ideas: Do you have any friends, family members, or...

Hello SDN community, What are some tips you can give from your experiences to a pre-pharmacy student looking to earn a letter of recommendation from science professors? What are some tips you can give from your experiences to a pharmacy technician looking to earn a letter of recommendation...

To spare you the vague cliches of why I'm choosing to go into medicine at 24 years old, I'll just simply ask for some advice. Long story short: I'm attending college online (yes, from a great, regionally accredited university) and I know prerequisites being done online is a no-no for a lot of...

Hello all, I am currently a college freshman and have had interests in becoming a pharmacist for the past two years now. Currently I have shadowed clinical pharmacists and a few retail pharmacists. The job seems so interesting. I now have a few questions 1. Will pharmacy be still too...

So I'm in 4th year and I've completed 13 weeks of Clinical Placement so far. Today, I injected a cat with 10x the correct dose of Meloxicam...and I am really struggling. The cat is ok at the moment (being flushed with fluids, and it's a stray cat, not one with an owner), but I am beating myself...

Hey guys! I'm finishing up my first year as an international student at the Atlantic Veterinary College up here in Canada, but my dream has always been to graduate from Kansas State University. I teched at an EC for 5 years and the two most incredible DVMs I have met graduated from K-State...

question for med students past MS1 or grads - i'm currently a first year med student trying to figure out plans to keep myself occupied over the summer. ideally i would have wanted to become involved in a legitimate research project, but as of now all that I have been offered is a position as...

Hey everyone, my first thread on here so go easy. :) So, I'm a first year medical student in the UK. The advantage of first year is the amount of comparative free time we have. I thought it would be useful to take advantage of this and get involved in some research... but have no idea how to go...

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Hi. I’m a junior in undergrad and I’ve got myself in a bit of a pickle. I don’t necessarily have a “direction” from my undergrad. Here’s what I mean: I started out PoliSci but then came to terms with my love for nature and wildlife so considered veterinary medicine as a career option. After...

Hello! I am currently a D1 student and was wondering if I can spend my longer winter or summer breaks to earn some certificates that can benefit me as a student and hopefully as a future dentist. Please post if you have any ideas or advice

I'm a first year DPT student at MUSC and currently almost done with my second semester! I remember a year ago when I was on here while applying, and I had so many questions about PT school, applying, etc. So I'm here to answer any of yours! Ask away!

Hi, SDN. I am seeking a bit of advice on my current academic situation... I am currently a sophomore "Pre-Nursing Major" at my University. As a 17-year-old deciding my major, I wanted to be a nurse because it meant less time in school and I would still be in the medical field. I really did not...

Hi, Does anyone know what the best steps are to take: I am a Canadian Pharmacist (BSc Pharm) . I graduated with a PharmD from Colorado. I would like to work in the states as a Pharmacist. I have a job offer. I don't have my SSN, and therefore could not yet apply to write my NAPLEX exam...

6 months ago I decided to get a dog. I knew what I was getting myself into, and I understand that a dog is a huge responsibility. I told myself I'd never give up on her, especially since my parents would gave away a couple dogs we've had. It was highly upsetting to me and the dogs, and I...

I'm starting pre vet in the spring. A huge concern of mine is balancing work, school and getting the experience hours I need to apply to vet school. I'm nervous because it's hard to find online science classes due to labs (which are time consuming and makes it harder to work), be able to work to...

Which is the better, studying by reading out loud or studying by reading in silence? what the straight-A student prefer ?

Anyone know of free conferences for medical students in the specialty of family medicine, diet/exercise, GI microbiome ect more pertaining to family medicine topics? GREATLY APPRECIATED

Hi, I have 3 different opportunities and was wondering which one would look best and count for clinical hours for PA school. There is a position as a volunteer at a hospice, working as a medical scribe and working as a caregiver. Thanks for the advice!

Hi there! First off, I appreciate you reading my post. I am a PT student who will be starting a clinical at Cincinnati Sports Medicine in the next couple of months-now known as Mercy Health for Physical Therapy and am wondering if anyone has ever done a clinical at this site and what advice...

Hello OT forum- First time I'm visiting here. My next door neighbor is a lawyer, and her daughter is starting an OTD program next month. Being a lawyer, she was asking me if OT students need liability insurance (is it required), and who underwrites these policies. If she had only asked me about...

Hello, Im a Freshman college student currently attending Austin Community College in Austin Texas! I'm Currently enrolled as a general studies major since community college's only have two year programs. Im really looking forward into Transferring to University of Texas at Austin next summer! Im...

I am applying for the upcoming cycle, hoping to be among the class of 2022 of Howard's Medical Program. My Overall GPA is a 3.54 and my SGPA is a 3.27. I got a 505 on the MCAT. These are my ECs: -I have 800 clinical hours with an ophthalmologist that was also a Howard Med grad. -I've worked...

Hey Everyone, Okay, I am sure almost everyone has been through this boat, if you haven't good for you and hopefully you never sail this ship, but my question is very simple, how do you deal with the competition around you? It seems like almost everyone wants to get into medical school, and...

My first 2 years of college were riddled with hurdles that were hard to jump. Loss of family members really does take a toll on someone, so damn much. The hurdles both financial and emotional have been coming in non-stop, but I have began improving my grades and can guarantee an improvement in...

Hi all, I'm new to the site. I just wanted to get some answers to a simple question that I have. Is it possible for me to complete med school and residency with mental illness, namely schizophrenia? I have dreamed of being a doctor for the last seven or eight years. Mostly because of the...

I'm pretty much having an identity crisis right now it's getting me really down. I'm going to try and make this straight and to the point. I'm going to be an incoming college freshman and for the past 2 years I have convinced myself to pursue dentistry (maybe medicine). I love biology and think...

Hi Guys!, Currently I'm going to be a senior and unfortunately reality has came :(. I was wondering what medical schools would accept a student coming directly from high school. I've read that the Caribbeans would be good until I came here. My brother went to China directly from High School and...

I am a student at Midwestern University in Arizona. I need to warn everyone thinking about applying to Midwestern. My advice is to pick another school. Midwestern treats its students horribly. They do not allow students to use the bathroom during 2-3 hour long tests, which occur 2-3 times a week...

Hey all, I'm applying to the University of Maryland and was hoping to find a current student there who could possibly shed some light on the school, and what life as a student is like there. Thanks in advance!

Hi I'm not in the USA but where I'm from, getting into residency is even harder (lower acceptance rates). I have always wanted to be a medical oncologist, and getting the IM residency is only the first step. Red flags are: 1. I was recovering from a mental illness in Year 1 (started during A...

Medical Knowledge Association (MKA) Discord - Free voice and text chat for gamers is for pre-med/med students/med professionals who are interested in learning more about medicine through live communication with people of similar fields in an application you can download on your computer and or...

Greetings All! I wish to present my problem to you in hopes of a constructive discussion. I currently hold a BSc in Psychology (Gpa 3.2) from a college in the Caribbean (I'm also a citizen of this country) but I am soon to become a citizen of the U.S. (hopefully). These are my issues: 1. What...

I would really appreciate it if anyone could do my online survey for my extended project as it is part of my college course. It is in regards to fibromyalgia which has a considerable link to women's health. Fibromyalgia Questionnaire Survey

Hi guys. So currently, I have just finished my junior year of undergrad. My current but yet horrendous stats are cGPA: 2.75 & sGPA: 2.40 Unfortunately, all the pre-req's I have take that are required for PA school, I have received Cs in. I really want to become a PA, but I know how hard and...

Hi! So I'm in the middle of choosing a place for my 3rd clinical right now and I was wondering if anyone had any experience at Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia for their clinical rotations? Or if there are any PTs who currently or previously worked there, could you please provide some...

Are there any websites for communication with Medical Doctors for students?