Medical School Forum

MCAT Forum :: What are you being told about the MCAT and believe?

Author: CaribMD
Subject: What are you being told about the MCAT and believe?
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:49 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

What are you being told about the MCAT and believe?

The MCAT is WT equal with GPA and may help a GPA just a tiny Like a 38 MCAT and a 3.3 for a MD school may work

please post comments I'm doing this to discuss this topic, I think its pretty important.
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MCAT Forum :: I'm so screwed. What to do?

Author: spidey14
Subject: I'm so screwed. What to do?
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:45 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

I'm taking the mcat for the first time may 10th. I couldnt have chosen a worse time because this is finals week and didn't prepare at all for the mcat. I feel like I'm going to bomb it and I'm pretty sure I'm going to wind up getting one of the lowest scores of all time.

Should I not show up (does that get reported and seen by medical schools i apply to)?

Should I go, take the exam, and void the scores? (does that get reported)?

Or should I go, take the exam and let them score it despite the fact that its going to be a very ugly score?

Premed Forum :: Do I have a chance at Carribean Med schools?

Author: jeeptjstud
Subject: Do I have a chance at Carribean Med schools?
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:49 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

Kinda worried about my chances
here are my grades. I am taking biology 1 again as well as O chemistry next semester. Im hoping to do fairly well in these classes (A-B range). I plan on getting at least a 25 on the MCAT, hopefully more like 30.

AVC 1020 Basic Drawing FF A
BIOL 1020 General Biology Lab B-
COMM 1010 Intro Speech Commun B-
EL 1900 General Elective A
Fine Arts Distribution A-

SYS 1900 ISYS Elective B
PES 1750 Volleyball I GE A
SOC 1020 Modern Social Prob B

CAW 112 UG Cabinetmaking Theory A-
CAW 114 UG Millworking Shop I A-

CAW 1120 UG Cabinetmaking Theory A
CAW 1140 UG Millworking Shop I A
DT 1000 UG Basic Drafting A-

CAW 1170 UG Finish Technology A
CAW 1240 UG Millworking Shop II A
ECT 1000 UG Survey Of Electronics B

BIOL 1010 UG General Biology BB C
CHEM 110 UG Elementary Chemistry PP C+
H 1100 UG Pers Health/Wellness C
HUM 1010 UG Intro To Humanities C+

ASTR 1010 UG Astronomy PP C+
CSIS 1100 UG Intro To Computers C
GEOG 1010 UG Survey Of World Geog SS B
TCT 1110 UG Intro Telecomun Tech B-

ENGH 0990 UG College Prep Writing B
MAT 0990 UG Introductory Algebra B-
PHIL 1010 UG Intro To Philosophy HH C+

GEOL 1010 UG Intro To Geology PP C-
HIST 1700 UG Am Civilization AS C
LEGL 1000 UG Law & The Paralegal B

MATH 1010 UG Intermediate Algebra UW
1170 UG Adv College Text Rdg B

ENGL 1010 UG Intro To Writing CC B-
MAT 1010 UG Intermediate Algebra GM C
SOC 1010 UG Intro To Sociology SS C+

BIOL 1010 UG General Biology BB D-
ENGL 2010 UG Intermed Wrtg: Hu/Ss D+
PSY1010 UG General Psychology C

ANTH 1010 UG Soc/Cult Anthropol SS C-
ENGL 2010 UG Intermed Wrtg: Hu/Ss CC B
MATH 1040 UG Intro To Statistics MM D
PSY 2500 UG Human Sexuality B

PHIL 2050 UG Ethics And Values IH B
PSY 3460 UG Personality Theory D+

PSY 2200 UG Psych/Interpers Reln A-
PSY 3010 UG Statstcs Behavral Sc B+
PSY 3200 UG Infancy/Childhd Dev A-

PSY 3020 UG Rsrch Methds for Behavioral Sc B
PSY 3400 UG Abnormal Psychology A
PSY 3460 UG Personality Theory A
SOC 1010 UG Introduction to Sociology SS A-

PSY 3150 UG Survey of Dispute Resolution A-
PSY 4150 UG Tests and Measurements A-
SOC 1020 UG Modern Social Problems SS W
SOC 3200 UG Race and Minority Relations GS B+

SOWK 3600 UG Introduction to Social Work A-
PSY 1100 UG Human Development Life Span A
PSY 3210 UG Adolescent Development A
PSY 3500 UG Social Psychology B+

PSY 4020 UG Survey Research Design A
SOC 3560 UG Sociology Deviance B+

BIOL 1610 UG College Biology I E
BIOL 1615 UG College Biology I Laboratory D
MATH 1050 UG College Algebra QL W
PHYS 2010 UG College Physics I PP C
PHYS 2015 UG College Physics I Lab B-

BIOL 1610 UG College Biology I BB E
MAT 1000 UG Integratd Beg Inter Algebra GM C+

BIOL 1010 UG General Biology BB A
MATH 1050 UG College Algebra QL B
PHYS 2020 UG College Physics II PP B
PHYS 2025 UG College Physics II Lab A

CHEM 1210 UG College Chemistry A
CHEM 1215 UG College Chemistry Lab A-

Current GPA is 3.04, I have 3 chemistry classes to take and 2 biology classes to help boost my GPA

Do I have a shot at the big 4?

Premed Forum :: dropping organic chemistry course

Author: sipark
Subject: dropping organic chemistry course
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:48 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

I got an A for the first quarter of the organic chemistry series
now I'm on the second quarter of the organic chemistry series and struggling
due to personal and other reasons I cannot share on the site

How bad does it look on your transcript?
I got an average score on the first midterm entering second midterm now
I really don't think I can get an A at this point or even a B
I don't want a C

When I say med school, I mean schools like UCSF, etc not the caribbeans (no disrespect)

please let me know!!! thank you

Premed Forum :: What do you think?

Author: enamored22
Subject: What do you think?
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

Perhaps someone can give me insight on what I can do to better my chances for acceptance to a US allopathic medical school.

Unfortunately; due to a severe depressive disorder that was detected and treated far too late (I'm 24 now; and have been under control for 2 years) my college transcripts are somewhat of a mess. That is, I have a couple of semester withdrawals and my Cumulative GPA is 2.91 and my science GPA is likely lower (I'm guessing 2.6). Though, after getting my illness under control, I showed great improvement in my last two semesters (GPA 3.92 and 3.79 with 18 credits in each semester). I graduated with a B.A in Art History from Penn State- and completed all of my pre-med requirements and some extra courses in Genetics and Microbiology.

I knew that it would be jumping the gun to apply to medical school right out of college with my GPA. I have been out of school for one year and I got a great job with a major pharmaceutical company in field sales. So, my work is certainly related to the field of clinical practice.

I recently took my MCAT and got the following scores: BS 14 PS 14 VR 13; total 41.

I know my GPA is inexcusably low. But, I'm wondering what I can do to sell myself better.

I can't get into post-bac programs because I've already taken the requirements. Does anyone have suggestions about what I can do to make myself seem academically stable? Or just general suggestions for worthwhile supplemental activities? Or, if it's worth attempting to get into NYU Med, Mt. Sinai, Cornell Weill, or other greater-NYC schools?

Thank you---

Premed Forum :: 2.5 GPA at the end of Freshman year

Author: McDoc113
Subject: 2.5 GPA at the end of Freshman year
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:02 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

Still salvageable? Or am I condemned to Carribean / post bacc?

Non-Traditional Premeds :: Need some help.

Author: .DM esuoH
Subject: Need some help.
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:39 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

For a long time I've wanted to be a doctor, but I left it at the back of my mind because it's one of those things that happens to those kids who go to private schools and such.
Recently I've realised it's not impossible to get into Medical School, I want to actually do it... now here's my problem.

I'm in the UK, I have alright GCSE grades, not amazing, but that was because of a lot of problems I had then, (I only had around a 70% attendance rate and still got 4 A, 3 B, 2 C and a D. I pretty much also did no out-of-school revision, because I was an immature idiot.)
I'm now 19 and for the past 3 years, I've wasted time on courses I'm not really interested in anymore, because I thought they'd be easier, or more 'fun' or something, I don't really know. Either way, due to suffering from depression for a while, those courses were both failed. So now I have 3 years of Further Education which hasn't gotten me anything to show for it. That's gonna hurt my Med School applications.. right?

The thing is, I feel like since my depression, I've turned over a new leaf, I don't have problems with depression anymore, and I'm ready to make the committment to medicine... I just don't know if it's already too late.
I've just applied to 4 A levels, Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Psychology, and over these two years I plan to get work experience, or even positions just observing GPs or hospital doctors.
In my personal statement I'm obviously going to say that I feel I've done a lot of moving on, and overcoming my depression has made me even stronger in terms of not letting the consequences affect my life, but I don't know if people will look at it and just go "This guy doesn't give a crap, throw his form out."

I'm probably just blowing this way out of proportion, and people who have even more unusual circumstances have probably gotten in before... but I'm just scared of trying to dedicate my life to this and failing, not through my actions now, but the choices I made when I was still immature and lacked a direction or motivation.
Do you think it's possible for me to get in?

Premed Forum :: How bad are my chances?

Author: lackymacky
Subject: How bad are my chances?
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:10 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

I just finished my sophomore undergard with a gpa just shy of a 3.0. I plan to do some volunteer works and/or job experience over the summer. I haven't taken the mcat yet.

IMG Medical Residency & USMLE abroad :: accomdation available near los angeles csa exam

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Subject: accomdation available near los angeles csa exam
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:58 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

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Premed Forum :: med school?

Author: Bearsditka
Subject: med school?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:34 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

I am a kinesiology student at the University of Illinois(Class of 2010). I am trying to determine whether or not to attempt medical school. I have a 3.5 overall GPA and it is going up (I think this semester I will get over a 3.. The reason why it is low relates to my main concern of why I might not get in. My science GPA is only going to be around a 3.2 because I got a C/C+ in both gen chems (I did get A's in the lab sections though). This is probably because I did not take school as serious when I was a freshman. Also, I had not idea what I wanted to do. I was not thinking pre-med at the time. I am wondering if having a low science GPA because of one year will ruin my chances at getting in. Everything after freshman year will be a "B" or better. I am wondering if admissions committees might see this as a maturity issue rather than an intelligence issue.

Lastly, in an effort to raise my science GPA I am wondering if some of my KIN class will be assessed in the science GPA. Classes like "Biochemistry of Exercise" "Bioenergetics of Human Movement" "Bioscience of Human Movement" and "Biomechanics of Movement" are all science based classes, but not BPCM.

Any help/advice would be great. Thanks

Premed Forum :: med school?

Author: Bearsditka
Subject: med school?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:28 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

I am a kinesiology student at the University of Illinois(Class of 2010). I am trying to determine whether or not to attempt medical school. I have a 3.5 overall GPA and it is going up (I think this semester I will get over a 3.. The reason why it is low relates to my main concern of why I might not get in. My science GPA is only going to be around a 3.2 because I got a C/C+ in both gen chems (I did get A's in the lab sections though). This is probably because I did not take school as serious when I was a freshman. Also, I had not idea what I wanted to do. I was not thinking pre-med at the time. I am wondering if having a low science GPA because of one year will ruin my chances at getting in. Everything after freshman year will be a "B" or better. I am wondering if admissions committees might see this as a maturity issue rather than an intelligence issue.

Lastly, in an effort to raise my science GPA I am wondering if some of my KIN class will be assessed in the science GPA. Classes like "Biochemistry of Exercise" "Bioenergetics of Human Movement" "Bioscience of Human Movement" and "Biomechanics of Movement" are all science based classes, but not BPCM.

Any help/advice would be great. Thanks

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: 30% increase in american med schools

Author: munda14
Subject: 30% increase in american med schools
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:28 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

hey guys

i need help, i have heard that there will be increase of 30% seats in american med schools. i am really scared of thinking of going to carabbiean. because it will be less options for international students.

please give me some feedback.

MCAT Forum :: Third time's a charm???

Author: ohweeoh
Subject: Third time's a charm???
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:13 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 5

Hi,

I've been out of undergrad for about a year and working full time as a chemist for a major pharma company. I graduated with a B.S in Chem, 3.68 GPA (3.62 science GPA). I first took the MCAT when I was a junior without studying at all (stupid I know, but under the wing of my parents...). I then contemplated whether or not I even wanted to be a doctor or if I was just following my parents dream. My parents encouraged me to take the MCAT again as soon as I graduated and once again I did poorly. Both times, 21 R .
After being on my own for awhile, I've decided that I really do want to be a doctor and not for my parent's sake. I'll be taking the MCAT for the third time in August. I've also been volunteering at a hospital since August. What else should I do? Do you think taking the MCAT for a third time is going to look really bad? Do I even have a shot?
Thanks for the help!!

Premed Forum :: School all over again?

Author: CardioXP
Subject: School all over again?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:48 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

Ever since stepping into the medical field two years ago, its opened my eyes and raised the bar of my goals to a much higher degree. Im currently a Cardiovascular Assistant and about to graduate with a 72 credit AAS degree as a Cardiovascular Technologist [about 3.6 GPA]. Now that I am upon graduation, I want to eventually become a Cardiologist, but taking it one step at a time, thus- first getting into medical school. Most schools I see require a BA and some other pre-req's, but I ask you: Do some schools only require a major degree, or does it have to be a BA? I'm not trying to cut any corners, but I am trying to use my previous classes so i dont feel they were an entire waste towards my revised goal. Science and especially Human A/P is extremely interesting to me, so any advice on what BA to try and obtain to would be much appreciated, or any other advice.
Great site,
Cheers.

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Applying to the following schools... missed anything?

Author: Ludacris
Subject: Applying to the following schools... missed anything?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:03 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

Hey all,

Haven't posted in a while. I'm finally starting to apply.

Just graduated with a BSc (Hons.) in Biological Science with a Minor in Chemistry.

Overall GPA: ~3.0, Science GPA (BCMP): 2.8-2.9, Pre-req GPA (as per Ross' application): ~3.27

MCAT: 25 N [VR = 9, BS = 8, PS = 8]

Executive member for one community service organization at school. Co-founder/executive for another humanitarianism organization at school.

Just finished up my application to Ross. I still need to get the LoRs in order... I am going to get one from a science professor for sure (as per Ross' guidelines). I was wondering who should I get the second one from? I am just starting to volunteer at a hospital and they require a minimum of 70 hours before I can get a LoR from them. Should I wait or just get one from another doctor (who I didn't volunteer with), another professor, or a boss at a job? I want to start in Sept 2008 if possible so I don't think waiting is an option... but do you think getting a LoR from the hospital will better my chances of acceptance?

I am going to apply to AUC and Saba. Not sure if I should bother with SGU since my GPA and MCAT are below their average... What do you guys think?

I am planning on applying to AUA and MUA-Nevis as back-ups. Should I also apply to St. James and St. Matthews just in case or will I pretty much get into one of the previously mentioned schools?

I just need one acceptance !

Thanks

Premed Forum :: My situation

Author: blocks4kids
Subject: My situation
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

exams are now over and grades are coming in and so is the panic for many of us.

ill keep it short and im kind of confused on how to proceed. med does seem like something i want to do but lately ive been getting pretty down from some of my marks this year and just confused and scared of not getting into med.

its my first year in a canadian university in biochem, and i still have 2 more years to finish up my undergrad. currently my GPA is a 3.4, nothing stellar. ive heard that i would need to get over a 3.7 in order to get into med in canada so thats why im kind of worried.

i was planning on taking the mcat over the summer along with Princeton Review and im not sure really if i should continue to do so. the thing is i think i have what it takes to improve my academics but i haven't really proven myself as im inconsistent with my studying habits. im thinking that i did learnd a valuable lesson on how to improve that side but then again im not sure. i know my first semester i had a part-time job that drained me along with a full course load so that diddnt go so well however i did manage to get a 3.45. the last semester i had i went into mad depression with the winter we had because of the lack of sunlight so that sort of killed me as well. i figure i know what to expect in the future and could possibly adjust myself but then again im not sure.

throwing away 2K at the princeton review course and for the MCAT test, im wondering if this is really worth it.

heres where i would like some insight, what do you guys think my chances of getting into med are. i dont think ill have a stellar cv i currently have research experience and still have time to shadow a doctor and do just the basics of volunteer experience, so nothing spectacular. im currently taking biochem as my major and i dont know if its realistic to expect a 4.0 so im not entirely sure if i could still manage a 3.7 gpa. maybe ive lost some confidence and am just panicing but i expected a 3.72 this semester but one of my science courses eneded up turning into real crappy mark which was completely unexpected (C+) and depressing. anyways i dont really have much guidance and would just like to ask help from people who know what it takes or are in Med.
.

sorry for the crappy grammar its just late here and im sort of stressed.

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Time to talk schools

Author: CaribMD
Subject: Time to talk schools
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:55 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

OK as you know I have defined many times what schools are legit and who are not and who may be a good school to attend and who is a poor choice.

I have to tell you, with the US economy not getting better and the Loan crisis in the US student loans are becoming harder to get and I forsee this as a major problem.

With Teri pulling out there are now only three major schools with student loans in the Caribbean

SGU
ROSS
AUC

it seems the days of getting funding for Medical school are coming to a close (At least for now)

Things could change and so will my feelings but when I started medical school there were 3 to 4 other loan options and many schools funded and now we are down to 3 out of the many and these three are only because they were grandfathered in ( and congress has threatened to take it away before)

So what do I recommend?

If you have a source of about 100k to spend then some schools like SJSM are a bargain!

If you have to borrow money then you are stuck with the Big three.

I think seriously this is where we are heading fast.

Just some thoughts on this I saw this happening for the last 3 years slowly but things may speed up now that companies have gone bust.

Teri
CHASE
IFC
Health Loans express

and even CAN HELP.
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MS IV

MCAT Forum :: How much does the writing sample REALLY matter?

Author: premed3122
Subject: How much does the writing sample REALLY matter?
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:09 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

Hi guys,

I received my MCAT scores yesterday and am happy with the outcome: 11 PS, 10 V, 10 BS for a 31 total.

However, I am a little concerned with the score of my writing sample, which was a "M." People have told me that the writing sample is inconsequential, but an M is definitely on the lower range.

I have average grades with a lot of volunteering and extracurriculars. If I have As and Bs in my English courses and write an eloquent essay, how much of a problem is the M on a writing sample?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: SABA has loan problems now

Author: CaribMD
Subject: SABA has loan problems now
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:10 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

A senior from SABA just posted on My blog that TERI has dropped SABA For student Loans seems like the Loan crises in the Caribbean continues?
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MS IV

Premed Forum :: How should I proceed?

Author: RyanS
Subject: How should I proceed?
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 7:39 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 17

Ok, so my situation is rather long and detailed but I will try my best to keep it short and to the point. I recently transferred from a community college to Temple University. I transferred in with a 3.2 culm GPA. My freshmen year was less than stellar and I never took high school that seriously. Anyway, I have a clean slate at Temple and am probably going to be in the 3.6 GPA range. My major is Political Science, as I planned on going to law school when I entered college. Needless to say, my passions have changed quite a bit. I'm entering what would be considered my senior year, and I'm not sure if I will graduate on time or not. Anyway, I have so far completed General Biology I and General Biology II. However, both of those transferred into Temple as General Biology I.

I am having a really hard time figuring out my timeline. Obviously, I did not know as a freshmen that I wanted to attend med school, so I am behind in my sciences. I was planning to complete Chem I&II, Orgo I&II, and Physics I&II, the following summer, fall,&spring after I graduate with my BA in Political Science. So I have several important questions that I'd like some help with.

1) What would my timeline look like for taking the MCATs and applying to Med schools? I will not be able to take the MCATs until after I complete all of my necessary pre-reqs, and then I will miss that years admissions deadlines if I complete Orgo II&Physics II in the spring semster, correct?

2) Do you think that taking Biology II in community college would still meet the Med school requirements, even though it did not transfer as such into my current institution?

3) Do you think that less than stellar performance in community college affect my chances of admission even if my performance in my current university is outstanding?

Any and all other tips or information would be much appreciated...
_________________
Temple U

Premed Forum :: What effect would tattoos have on becoming a doctor?

Author: Dustin_D
Subject: What effect would tattoos have on becoming a doctor?
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:52 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 10

I am planning on getting a Tattoo, as I have been wanting the same one for over three years now, but a thought crossed my mind. As this usually wouldn't be a problem as I can cover it up, but aren't tattoos frowned upon by hospitals?

I don't want to go through college and med school and then not get a job because of some ink.

Non-Traditional Premeds :: Baylor Health Care System 1 Year Job Opportunity

Author: baylorhealth
Subject: Baylor Health Care System 1 Year Job Opportunity
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 12:37 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

We at the Baylor Health Care System have an internship-type position available at the Foundation that we would like to make available to the community. It is a one year paid position that is an excellent opportunity for a pre-medical or pre-dental student who is taking a year off after graduation in order to apply to medical school or for a post-bac student during his or her glide year.

Below is a description of the job:

Baylor Cancer Center Special Projects Coordinator

Baylor Health System Foundation�s Cancer Center Special Projects Coordinator must have a strong background in writing and possess the ability to interact within all levels of the organization. The Coordinator should have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work successfully, independently as well as on a team. This job requires a BS/BA. This position is an excellent opportunity for a post-baccalaureate student applying to medical school.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
� Create and coordinate collateral for Cancer Center Sales Kits;
� Oversee all Cancer Center meetings, with tasks including but not limited to the following: preparing collateral, running media presentations, summarizing meeting notes, writing thank you follow-up letters, and overseeing any meeting follow-up actions;
� Conduct relevant donor prospect research with biographical, financial, and past interaction overviews;
� Create agendas for Cancer Strategy meetings and Cancer Leadership Forum meetings and attend aforementioned meetings; and
� Update and/or create collateral for Cancer Center meetings or events.
� Attend and help host Foundation events � may require some evenings.

Skills:
� Advanced written and oral communication skills, including the ability to give formal presentations;
� Strong inter-personal skills;
� Good organization and self-management skills, especially when under pressure;
� Attention to detail;
� Flexibility to take on new tasks and responsibilities; and
� Proficient in computer and web-based information technologies (e.g. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Raiser�s Edge).

Benefits:
� Flexible schedule for medical school interviews
� Externships within the hospital including:
o Oncology Conferences
o Shadowing physicians

Please submit resume or CV to Kelly Thomas at Kelly.thomas@baylorhealth.edu.

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Stats for acceptance

Author: jcphc8
Subject: Stats for acceptance
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 12:12 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 6

Hi I am looking at applying to the Caribbean med schools. I am in the process of studying for the MCAT again to retake it because the first time i bombed with a whopping 17. I currently have a 3.0 gpa. I also have tons of volunteer, shadowing, and I have been working at a local ER for over a year now. What are my chances as of now. I know that I will definitely get a higher MCAT score than the first time because of the way that I am studying, but I would like to know now where I stand?

Thanks for all your help in advance.

Premed Forum :: An unrealistic goal

Author: jthoff
Subject: An unrealistic goal
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:20 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

Hey, I am just finishing my first year of undergrad. The first semester I had a 4.0, and looking at the current semester, I will probably end up with a 3.93. Although I do have the option to raise one grade from an A- to an A (3.66 to a 4) it would be extremely hard, seeing I would have to get a 100% on the exam.

My question to all you - is it unrealistic to strive for a 4.0 for an undergraduate degree?

Although I possibly could get a 100% with 8+ hours of studying and luck, is it worth it?

Thank you.

Jeremy

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Help Needed

Author: rickross6
Subject: Help Needed
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 12:05 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

Hi, I am currently a Sophomore at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Basically, my 2 years here have not been so good, academically and personally. Last semester I was forced to withdraw from the term because I was severely depressed. I have since began taking medication which helps a lot, but this semester still really hasn't been a great turnaround.

Right now, I have a 2.78 cGPA, and have a strong feeling that it will fall after this semester. Even though it doesn't seem this way, but I was an above average student in high school. My depression/anxiety has played a big role in my bad grades.

I'm just really worried about getting into Medical School, because my grades are so low.

Does anyone have any advice/insight they can share about my situation? Would Caribbean Medical Schools consider my situation with regard to depression and how it has affected my grades?

Thanks.

Premed Forum :: Had grade of 2.5 in some classes

Author: cyrus2ke
Subject: Had grade of 2.5 in some classes
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 8:43 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

Hi, I did my Nursing (RN) Associate degree in a community. While there i took some Chem, Bios, and Phyisics. I then joined a 4 year university to do Biomedical Science.

In my associate I struggled with 3 of my nursing classes( had 2.5 in those three). they lowered my overal GPA to a 3.56

My question is..
will this 3 nursing classes greatelly affect my chances of joining medical school?

Thanks
Cyrus

Non-Traditional Premeds :: Medical Volunteer work

Author: lscaglio
Subject: Medical Volunteer work
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 4:16 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 5

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone new of any good organizations to get involved with. I am looking to do some medical volunteer work. Thank you..

Premed Forum :: Depressed about pre-med; help with specialties

Author: JeaneQT
Subject: Depressed about pre-med; help with specialties
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 1:03 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

Let me start with this: I want to be a doctor. I've looked into being a nurse (He** no), and being some other things, but I want to be a doctor. But, the more I look into different specialties (surgery, radiology, pathology), the more I feel like there's nothing that will satisfy me. I love diagnostics (which as a "back-up," I could maybe be a Pathology Assistant) and I want to feel like what I do has meaning which is why I want to be a doctor. But, sorry, guys, I don't want to work 80 hours a week and give up being able to get married one day or having a family.

I am looking into ophthalmology because I love that the doctors have free time (these docs typically work 50 hours a week max and average 4 days per week; also, the patients and docs seem so happy), but I don't know if I could handle [i]all [/i] of the eye stuff. I was fine during surgeries in school as a scrub tech, but I don't know. I can handle a lot of stuff, but I'm unsure about eyes. I plan to shadow my ophthalmologist who did my LASIK surgery and see if I enjoy it enough to pursue it.

Anybody have any suggestions? I enjoy surgery (hence, scrub tech) but I don't want to be a surgeon and work from 6a-8p plus be on call. I think it'd be too much (yes, that is how some days really are). Those days are typically general surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. Not interested in cysto or OBGYN. Plastics is great, but I don't want to be called to the ER every time there's a dog bite. It'd be nice if I could see what specialties give me variety but allow me to have other interests besides work. Make sense?

I still have 2 years to go until graduation; I'm taking the MCATs next May. My GPA is decent, and I have a lot of hospital experience. So, some lower GPA MD schools or DO schools are within my grasp (I hope!).

Please help!! I would be so upset if I ended up in my 3rd year of medical school and decided that I didn't want to finish and have all that debt . I want to help other people and make the "top dog" decisions as only doctors can do, but what is out there??

P.S. I don't need one of those responses like "but it's your passion. If you work 130 hours a week, it shouldn't matter because you're doing what you love." I want to enjoy what I do, but not at the expense of being so tired that I give poor advice or a weak performance in my job.
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Medical Students Forum :: Need help uploading and editing articles

Author: drnaoum
Subject: Need help uploading and editing articles
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 10:41 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

Hi All,

We need some short-term help uploading and editing articles to the studentdoc medical education wiki. We've got about 150 more articles to upload and edit - all written by a senior physician at a level appropriate for step 2 or step 3 review.

If you are interested in helping let me know and I'll send you 10-20 articles to upload.

The work would basically be copying and pasting the articles into wiki pages, formatting the pages, linking them from the correct page, and (if you get excited about the article) importing appropriate images.

We can pay a little for each article that's uploaded and formatted.

Thanks!

drn
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International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Could someone evaluate my stats

Author: jorowens
Subject: Could someone evaluate my stats
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 9:55 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

I went to a Ross Seminar and I am now determined to get in. I am currently teaching high school biology and I don't have many volunteer hours but I have shawdowed countless hours of surgery and have done clinical rotations with two different doctors.
I graduated from Texas Tech University (B.S. Biology) with a 3.67 GPA (3.55 science GPA). I also transfered to Tech with 36 hours froma junior college with a GPA of 3.81. So, my total institutional GPA is around a 3.75. I took the last Pencil paper MCAT and I got pretty low on one section. Biological sciences=9 , Physical Sciences= 7, Verbal reasoning=2. I think I misbubbled my verbal reasoning but it killed my MCAT score.

First question, does anyone think these stats are good enough to get into Ross?

Non-Traditional Premeds :: 19 and preping for med school in 10 years

Author: rorysam
Subject: 19 and preping for med school in 10 years
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:16 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

I'm currently 19 and I'm from Singapore. I'm posting here in the non-trad threads cuz' I'm not 'traditionally' a science student. I just completed junior college (under the brit. system - i.e. the GCE A levels) and I'm considered an Arts student. Right now, I'm serving my military service - compulsory for the guys when they reach 18 - and i'll be done in 09. I will matriculate at a local U in 2010, complete my UG studies when i'm about 25.

i'm not sure how it's like in the states, but having not taken any sci. subjects in junior college, i can't take up a sci. major in the local universities (even if we may allowed to take introductory classes). and much less, go to med school. thing is - singapore doesn't really offer 'pre-med' programs; we only have med school or no med school. you don't study for a major and do a pre-med prog enroute to med school. you just get there. and yes, you need more than perfect grades at junior college.

there is this Duke-NUS post-bacc med school in singapore, which is great, but the problem is i'll still need a degree in the sciences before i can enroll. if anyone's interested though.. http://www.gms.edu.sg/index.php?Education/Curriculum/The%20Duke%20Model

i'll graduate by 25 with a math/econ, or maybe a biz degree. i think i'd have to work for a few years before i can go back to school for a post bacc. a positive gauge: 6 years? i'll be 31 by then.

from there i'm not sure what to do. should i go study for a sci. major at undergrad level...then enroll into a grad med school (like the duke-nus thing). or can i go overseas..maybe to the states..and enter a post-bacc. prog, before entering med school. also, generally how long are post-bacc. programs (i've heard from a range of 1 to 4 years)? and the costs?

i don't really know what to expect, wanting to make a shot like that - probably an uphill road - and really, all i can do at the moment is to find out my options (which could ultimately be reduced by financial restraints, academic performances, and what not) ...... and brush up on my chemistry.

haven't really talked to anyone seriously about this yet...even i think it's a little far off... but really, it'll be nice if someone could talk me through this.

*edit: i just checked the site again, and well, Duke-NUS doesn't require you to be a sci. major. But...they still require a MCAT score. just read a couple more threads...and i'm wondering if it's possible to do the prereqs while i'm working (and how long does it take you guys?)
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Premed Forum :: Academic Warning or Low GPA?

Author: ilovehannukah
Subject: Academic Warning or Low GPA?
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 5:46 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

I'm currently a freshman at Brown University, and Organic Chemistry has been messing with my life. I think that this semester, the best that I can do is a C. A dean told me that there are two options: take the C in orgo this semester and hope to do better next semester OR if I failor drop the class, it wouldn't show up in my transcript and I could take it at the university in my hometown. By taking orgo at the university in my hometown, I could get credit for orgo and then take second semester orgo next year at Brown. However, if I fail my organic chemistry class this semester, then I will be on academic warning. (I'm coping with pressing family circumstances this semester, so I'm not exactly on top of my game.) The academic warning just shows up as a "W" on this semester's grades, and does not affect my activities or courses that I could take. Should I get a C or just take the class at the U of Iowa this summer? OR should I just take organic chemistry at Brown again as a sophomore and postpone my chem sequence?

Non-Traditional Premeds :: Afraid of Blood and Guts

Author: bees
Subject: Afraid of Blood and Guts
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 12:07 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

hello
I am still considering the Med. School thing. People that know me tell me I'd never make it b/c I'm squeamish from gore...gashes, puking etc..
However I have a new founded scientific mind set where this stuff doesn't seem to bother me as much as long as I'm in this mindset.
I know lots of students cringe from the gross anatomy week. In one way it seems totally exciting, in another way I can't say if it was time to cut open a body now I wouldn't want to pass out. Many people seem to dread these few weeks and then get over it, but how does one be a doctor if they can only tolerate the blood and guts for a short time.
I would like to know I could overcome it completely.
has this been a problem or concern for anyone you know?

Osteopathic Medicine (DO) :: DO Public vs. Private list

Author: Err
Subject: DO Public vs. Private list
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 1:30 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

Hey just wandering if anyone had a list available for DO schools that tend to not accept out of state applicants. I know the Touro schools are private and would assume Mich. St. to be public but what about the rest??
Any help would be appreciated as I am about to re-apply soon.
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Non-Traditional Premeds :: 17 havent been in high school

Author: Doctor Vez
Subject: 17 havent been in high school
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:46 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 7

like the subject says im 17 and havent even been in highschool. im studying for my ged currently. due to the fact that i dont have good grades that will make me look like a good applicant, is there certain classes or anything anyone would reccomend to help me? im looking into anestisiology, so if theres a specific major or anything anyone could suggest would be greatly appreciated. thank you
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Premed Forum :: Should I give it a try?

Author: tiquoc
Subject: Should I give it a try?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:24 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

Hi everyone. I wonder if there's any chance for me getting in a med-school with a 3.27 from UC Irvine, 27mcat? Here are some ECs I've done:

-work for an ophthalmologist (front/back office)
-help write 5 abstracts with the ophthalmologist (all five got accepted)
-organized a health info booth at a festival
-volunteer at a local hospital
-volunteer at a detox clinic for homeless people
-volunteer at a optometry clinic
-undergraduate research
-work at a print shop

Do you think I can get in anywhere with my low gpa and mcat? It is more logical to go to post-bac to improve my numbers instead of applying this year? Thank you very much for your input.

Osteopathic Medicine (DO) :: Do osteopathic schools interview allo/osteo applicants?

Author: Err
Subject: Do osteopathic schools interview allo/osteo applicants?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:54 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

Hi,

I applied to several osteopathic schools this past year and have yet to recieve any interviews. I have tons of clinical experince and shadowed a family practice clinican DO for 6 months. I interviewed at U. Minnesota and U. Iowa with a 26 MCAT and a 3.2 g.p.a. and a master's degree. Do osteopathic schools not consider applicants that apply to both MD and DO programs?
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Premed Forum :: Some Questions

Author: LifeAndNothingMore
Subject: Some Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:07 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

Hello everyone,

I'm currently a 22 year old senior finishing up my degree in history and I am taking off a year after I graduate. My GPA at graduation will be around 3.3-3.4. During my undergraduate career I only took required science classes and although I did well in them(A's), I only took what was required of my degree. Thus looking around at med school requirements I am obviously lacking in science courses. After I read around I found that the solution to this seems to be Post-Baccalaureate Programs. So here are my questions:

1. My 3.3-3.4 GPA is obviously not spectacular. I
have read that a Post-Baccalaureate Program can help this, how so?(Is it added onto your undergrad or what)

2. Do you need to take the MCAT before Post-Bac or can you do it after.

3. Are there any Post-Bac programs in Ohio that would meet my needs(more science courses and gpa improvement)?

I've also read about Caribbean med schools and DO? Could someone explain these.

4. Based on my situation, what should be my next move?

If you guys need anymore information about me that might help with my questions ask please!

Thanks!

If someone was wondering I was previously thinking about attending law school, but I am unsure and this is why I am taking a year off to think about my options.

Premed Forum :: got my first donation! yay :)

Author: Heather C.
Subject: got my first donation! yay :)
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:23 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

yayy

www.medschool.co.nr

haha i'm excited
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MCAT Forum :: useful books for studying the MCAT

Author: ilovetoshop
Subject: useful books for studying the MCAT
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

I remember looking through the forums trying to find a set of good study materials for the mcat and i ended up buying stuff that worked and didn't work
so... to make your lives easier, i'm going to list what worked for me.

Examkrackers 101 Passages in MCAT Verbal Reasoning
I definitely recommend this one if you need more practice for the verbal

a set of Examkrackers books

a set of The Princeton Review or Berkeley Review or Kaplan books (i've heard good things about all of them, so any one of the above would work)
don't waste your $$ buying the ones from bookstores --they tend to be too easy
you need the ones that you get when you sign up for the class
if you study well on your own, try to buy a set off of ebay/amazon or your friends
the classes themselves weren't that helpful for me, but the online resources can be useful

do lots of problems
do all the practice tests offered by AMCAS --time yourself and take them seriously!

*make sure you note what you missed and why you missed it*

these are my personal recommendations so feel free to add to the list!
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Premed Forum :: Can a bad freashmen year ruin your chances for Med School?

Author: Mid_Summer's_Hue
Subject: Can a bad freashmen year ruin your chances for Med School?
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:11 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 7

I joined this forum to get some advise and information and there seems to be very friendly people here to tend to peolpe's problems, so as of now, the main reason I joined this forum is to ask this question.

As you've all guessed by now, my freshmen year has gone very badly . I'm speaking on behave of my grade and GPA. I didn't ever imagine possibility of failure that I could do so badly as I've done in my first year undergraduate at university. My GPA is an earth-shattering 2.6 and this nightmarish grade is making my head spin right now. I'm getting so stressed out and depressed that I think I'm having a panic attack just thinking of the dreaded possibility of me not getting in to Med-School (something that I've ALWAYS wanted). First year has been very new to me but now I feel settled in and at home (but too late now ) This is going to annihilate my chances of going to med school, I know it. My bad grade is due in part of me failing calculus (I dread this course, prof was horrible , TAs (tutors) are plain crap [sorry, but they are]either they can't speak English or all have a very thick accent, I was unsuccessful teaching myself, lack of motivation and gave up all together ). I'm a 90+ student and always have been. I always had a goal of going to Med School ever since I can remember and the passion of becoming a health care professional burns more intensely in me than ever before. The only problem is, I have had a very bad freshman year, in the area that matters the most: grades.

I'm in Canada and I'm mainly planning to attend Canadian med schools for residence purposes (as if I'm ever going to get in now ) so the prerquisites for premed is just a bit different than in America.

Anyways, so does freshmen year have significance for entrance to med-school? I'm soooo worried...

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Xavier Aruba and more

Author: jyager02
Subject: Xavier Aruba and more
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:24 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

I was just wondering what the reputation and licensing differences were between bonaire and aruba.

But as for Aruba, since Xavier is not specifically spefically not licensed or is approved by california as for other states, does anyone know what the current situation is? Are they in the process of evaluating and is that weird wisconsin rule about being older than 10 years old still apply?

Mostly, I will be practicing in the states which only require WHO listing like Georgia and some others, but I would feel a bit second class if I could never practice anywhere else. So I wonder whether they will ever get approved, and if they do, will I then be allowed to be licensed in those states. I feel like after I practice for a period of 5 years after residency, you would think the other states would be more willing to evaluate my case.

Anyway, for those that will no doubtedly ask, my mcat score is a 33, but my gpa is around a 2.4

The GPA reflects some family and health issues from last two years of college. Some withdrawals from classes where half were assigned wf and half w. Also there was a C and D in organic classes which were retaken. As for my core component of first two years, they were pretty stellar with all A and B with some C's. All labs were A's.

I think the ones I am asking about above (Aruba and Poland) would be more inclined for acceptance but even if not I would be willing to do either of there 5 year programs instead and retake classes. My high school GPA was a 3.5 and my old SAT was a 1300 with an ACT of 29.

Any reply would be respected. Thanks in advance

jyager

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Poznan

Author: jyager02
Subject: Poznan
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:09 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

Does the fact that none of the rotations for Poznan are done in the US affect licensing or residency later on?

Also, does anyone know of how competitive their admissions are, how the town is, and how the school is (also how well it prepares for usmle)?

Thanks in advance,

jyager

International and Caribbean Medical Schools :: Please Help me figure this out...

Author: thomasfx10
Subject: Please Help me figure this out...
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:23 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

I am still trying to figure on how long medical school is in the Carib. Or should I say until the Match ... Is it possible to get Matched in less than 4 years?

For Example ...

AUC, SABA and ROSS have 10 semesters going year aound ... If starting in Sept: Sept Jan May ... Sept Jan May .... Sept Jan May ... Sept (Graduate) ... MATCH (total of 10 semesters) ... So now you are done in Dec ... When is the Match?

Where does SGU fit in since they have 11 semesters and they take the summer off?

Thanks!
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Premed Forum :: I'm wondering what I can do. I feel really sad........ :(

Author: mx2702
Subject: I'm wondering what I can do. I feel really sad........ :(
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:34 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 4

I am wondering what I should do. I have a strong desire to end up in Medical school but the way my stats are, I don't know what I should do....

I have attached below a list of my stats as UC Riverside, the Undergrad I attend now, shows. (and sorry it's kind of long and no MCAT's for me yet)

Thanks,

Mike

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Analysis of Academic Progress
Natural & Agricultural Sciences
BS in Biological Sciences
Catalog 05F, Academic Year 2005-06

This evaluation is provided for advisement: it is not an official record.
Please report any additions or corrections to your advisor.

- - - - - - - - - - Summary of Credit towards Graduation - - - - - - - - - - -

REF INSTITUTION PASSED IN/PROG N/A GPA VARIANCE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Uc Riverside 115.00 12.00 2.758 +80
2 Irvine Valley College 9.00
3 Uc Riverside
4 Educational Testing Service:AP 28.00
-----------------------------------
152.00 12.00 2.758 +80

GPA DESCRIPTION REQUIRED APPLIED N/A GPA VARIANCES
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLSC:MBL:Major GPA requirement 4.00 13.00 2.562 +7

SECTION 1 - Academic Requirements Remaining
*******************************************

This analysis assumes successful completion of all course work currently in
progress.

- - - - - - - - - - - General University requirements - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - General University - Units - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to meet 16 units of the minimum 180 units required for the degree,
no more than 216 hours may be earned.

- - - - - - - - - - - - Physical Education Maximum - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Please note: no more than six units of physical education activity courses may
be applied toward the degree.

- - - - - - - - - - UC NA BS Degree Breadth Requirements - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - UC NA BS Senate Major hours Requirement - - - - - - - - - -

No fewer than 36 and no more than 108 total units may be required for the
major. You have yet to complete 15 units .

- - - - - - - - - - - - Life Science Core Curriculum - - - - - - - - - - - - -

65 units of life science core classes are required and may be doublecounted
toward certain major requirements.
1. One year (12 units) of introductory biology
2. One year (12 units) of general chemistry
3. One year (12 units) of organic chemistry
4. Two quarters (8 units) of calculus
5. One year (15 units) of general physics with laboratory
6. One course (2 units) of statistics
7. One quarter (4 units) of biochemistry

- - - - - - - - - - NA BS in Biological Sciences Major - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - NA BLSC:Core curriculum - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - Core Statistics requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete 1 course chosen from STAT 100A, 105, 120A.

- - - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL track requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Required lab/field courses - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete 2 courses with laboratory or field component as
described in the Catalog.

- - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:lec/lab required courses - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - MBL:Cell/Molecular:BIOL107A/BCH110C - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete 1 course chosen from: BIOL 107A; BCH 110C.

- - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Phys/Ana lecture courses - - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete a minimum of 2 courses with lecture component chosen
from: BCH 120; BIOL 161A, 161B, 171, 174, 175, 178.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Pathogenesis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete 1 course chosen from: BIOL 121; MCBL 121.

You have yet to complete a minimum of 1 course in Pathogenesis with lecture
component chosen from BIOL 121; MCBL 121; BIOL 121L; MCBL 121L; BIOL 122;
MCBL 122; BIOL 123; MCBL 123; PLPA 123; BIOL 124; MCBL 124; BIOL 134;
PLPA 134; BIOL 134L; PLPA 134L; BIOL 159; NEM 159; BIOL 157; CBNS 150;
ENTX 150; ENTM 126, 126L.

- - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Genomics/Bioinformatics - - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete a minimum of 1 course in Genomics/ Bioinformatics
chosen from: BCH 185; BIOL 107B, 109; BCH 153; BPSC 153; BIOL 153; BCH
162; BIOL 119, 148; BPSC 148.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Additional units - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

You have yet to complete sufficient additional units to meet the 52-unit
minimum for the major.

- - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Major GPA requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - -

All upper-division courses taken in the field of the major must meet a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.000.

SECTION 2 - Academic Requirements Completed or in Progress
**********************************************************

- - - - - - - - - - - - General University - Units - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ANTH 001 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 08S 4.00 Registered
ANTH 002 INTRO TO PHYSICAL ANT 07W 4.50 A ANTH1 Irvine Valley Col
BCH 100 ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMIST 08W 4.00 C
BIOL 005A INTRO: CELL & MOLECUL 06W 4.00 C+
BIOL 005B INTRO: ORGANISMAL BIO 06S 4.00 C-
BIOL 005C INTRODUCTORY EVOLUTIO 06F (4.00) F Repeat, no credit
BIOL 005C INTRODUCTORY EVOLUTIO 07S 4.00 C
BIOL 05LA INTRO TO CELL & MOLEC 06W 1.00 B-
BIOL 102 INTRO:GENETICS 07F 4.00 C-
BSWT ---J TEST INTO ENGL 005/00 05F 0.00 S SUBATSTJ Uc Riverside
CBNS 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL 08S 4.00 Registered
CBNS 106 INTRODUCTION TO NEURO 08S 4.00 Registered
CHEM 001A GENERAL CHEMISTRY 05F 4.00 B+
CHEM 001B GENERAL CHEMISTRY 06W 4.00 B
CHEM 001C GENERAL CHEMISTRY 06S 4.00 C
CHEM 01DA DISCUSSION FOR GENERA 05F 1.00 S
CHEM 01DB DISCUSSION FOR GENERA 06W 1.00 S
CHEM 01DC DISCUSSION FOR GENERA 06S 1.00 S
CHEM 112A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 06F (4.00) F Repeat, no credit
CHEM 112A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07W 4.00 B
CHEM 112B ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07S 4.00 C
CHEM 112C ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07F 4.00 C
ENGL 001A BEGINNING COMPOSITION 06W 4.00 B-
ENGL 001B INTERMEDIATE COMPOSIT 06S 4.00 A-
ENGL 001C APPLIED INTRMTD COMPO 06F 4.00 B-
ENGL 005 IDEAS IN CONFLICT 05F 4.00 B
ENGL 005D IDEAS IN CONFLICT 05F 1.00 S
ETST 012 RELIGIOUS MYTHS & RIT 07W 4.00 A-
HIST ---- EUROPEAN HISTORY 05F 4.00 S AP43 03 Educational Testi
HIST 015 THE WEST/WORLD FROM 1 07W 4.50 B HIST11 Irvine Valley Col
HIST 017A US HISTORY 05F 4.00 S AP07 03 Educational Testi
HIST 017B US HISTORY 05F 4.00 S AP07 03 Educational Testi
MATH 005 MATH PLACEMENT EXAM 05F 0.00 MATH5--- Uc Riverside
MATH 009A FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS 05F 4.00 B
MATH 009B FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS 06W 4.00 B
MATH 009C FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS 06S 4.00 S
MUS 002 INTRODUCTION TO WESTE 08W 4.00 B+
NASC 091 FRESHMN ADVIS SEM:NAT 05F 1.00 S Renumbered to BMSC 091
PHYS --AP PHYSICS B 05F 8.00 S AP78 03 Educational Testi
PHYS 002A GENERAL PHYSICS 06F 4.00 B
PHYS 002B GENERAL PHYSICS 07W 4.00 B
PHYS 002C GENERAL PHYSICS 08W 4.00 B-
PHYS 02LA GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 06F 1.00 B
PHYS 02LB GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 07W 1.00 C
PHYS 02LC GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 08W 1.00 B
PLPA 197 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARC 07F 1.00 A
POSC --AH ADMISSIONS CLEARANCE 05F 0.00 S ADMHIST Uc Riverside
POSC 010 AMERICAN POLITICS 05F 4.00 B+
STAT 040 STATISTICS 05F 4.00 S AP90 03 Educational Testi
STAT 100B INTRO TO STATISTICS 07F 5.00 A-
UCRV ELEC EUROPEAN HISTORY 05F 4.00 S AP43 03 Educational Testi
WMST 001 GENDER AND SEXUALITY 07S 4.00 B-
Total 164.00 GPA 2.758, Variance +80

- - - - - - - - - - - General University - Residency - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ANTH 001 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 08S 4.00 Registered
BCH 100 ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMIST 08W 4.00 C
BIOL 005C INTRODUCTORY EVOLUTIO 07S 4.00 C
BIOL 102 INTRO:GENETICS 07F 4.00 C-
CBNS 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL 08S 4.00 Registered
CBNS 106 INTRODUCTION TO NEURO 08S 4.00 Registered
CHEM 112C ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07F 4.00 C
MUS 002 INTRODUCTION TO WESTE 08W 4.00 B+
PHYS 002C GENERAL PHYSICS 08W 4.00 B-
PHYS 02LC GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 08W 1.00 B
PLPA 197 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARC 07F 1.00 A
STAT 100B INTRO TO STATISTICS 07F 5.00 A-
WMST 001 GENDER AND SEXUALITY 07S 4.00 B-
Total 47.00

- - - - - - - - - - - - Systemwide ELWR requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ENGL 005 IDEAS IN CONFLICT 05F 4.00 B
Total 4.00 GPA 3.000, Variance +4

- - - - - - - - - Systemwide American History requirement - - - - - - - - - -

HIST 017B US HISTORY 05F 4.00 S AP07 03 Educational Testi
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - UC Riverside English Composition - - - - - - - - - - - -

ENGL 001A BEGINNING COMPOSITION 06W 4.00 B-
ENGL 001B INTERMEDIATE COMPOSIT 06S 4.00 A-
ENGL 001C APPLIED INTRMTD COMPO 06F 4.00 B-
Total 12.00 GPA 3.033, Variance +12

- - - - - - - - - - - UC Ethnicity Breadth Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - -

ETST 012 RELIGIOUS MYTHS & RIT 07W 4.00 A-
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - - - World History Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

HIST 015 THE WEST/WORLD FROM 1 07W 4.50 B HIST11 Irvine Valley Col
Total 4.50

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - One Humanities course - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MUS 002 INTRODUCTION TO WESTE 08W 4.00 B+
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - One additional Humanities course - - - - - - - - - - - -

HIST ---- EUROPEAN HISTORY 05F 4.00 S AP43 03 Educational Testi
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - Economics or Political Science - - - - - - - - - - - - -

POSC 010 AMERICAN POLITICS 05F 4.00 B+
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology - - - - - - - - - - -

ANTH 001 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 08S 4.00 Registered
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - Additional Social Science course - - - - - - - - - - - -

ETST 012 RELIGIOUS MYTHS & RIT 07W 4.00 A-
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics - - - - - - - - - -

STAT 040 STATISTICS 05F 4.00 S AP90 03 Educational Testi
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - - - UC NA Biological Science - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

UC BIOL/BLPS Major waivers Completed 01-30-06

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Physical Sciences - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PHYS 002C GENERAL PHYSICS 08W 4.00 B-
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - - Additional Natural Sciences - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BIOL 005C INTRODUCTORY EVOLUTIO 06F (4.00) F Repeat, no credit
CHEM 01DA DISCUSSION FOR GENERA 05F 1.00 S
CHEM 01DB DISCUSSION FOR GENERA 06W 1.00 S
Total 2.00

- - - - - - - - - UC NA BS Senate Major hours Requirement - - - - - - - - - -

BCH 100 ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMIST 08W 4.00 C
BIOL 102 INTRO:GENETICS 07F 4.00 C-
CBNS 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL 08S 4.00 Registered
CBNS 106 INTRODUCTION TO NEURO 08S 4.00 Registered
STAT 100B INTRO TO STATISTICS 07F 5.00 A-
Total 21.00 GPA 2.562, Variance +7

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Core Biology Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BIOL 005A INTRO: CELL & MOLECUL 06W 4.00 C+
BIOL 005B INTRO: ORGANISMAL BIO 06S 4.00 C-
BIOL 005C INTRODUCTORY EVOLUTIO 07S 4.00 C
BIOL 05LA INTRO TO CELL & MOLEC 06W 1.00 B-
Total 13.00 GPA 2.054, Variance +0

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Core Physics Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PHYS 002A GENERAL PHYSICS 06F 4.00 B
PHYS 002B GENERAL PHYSICS 07W 4.00 B
PHYS 002C GENERAL PHYSICS 08W 4.00 B-
PHYS 02LA GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 06F 1.00 B
PHYS 02LB GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 07W 1.00 C
PHYS 02LC GENERAL PHYSICS LABOR 08W 1.00 B
Total 15.00 GPA 2.853, Variance +12

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Core Math Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MATH 009A FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS 05F 4.00 B
MATH 009B FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS 06W 4.00 B
Total 8.00 GPA 3.000, Variance +8

- - - - - - - - - - - - Core Chemistry Requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CHEM 001A GENERAL CHEMISTRY 05F 4.00 B+
CHEM 001B GENERAL CHEMISTRY 06W 4.00 B
CHEM 001C GENERAL CHEMISTRY 06S 4.00 C
CHEM 112A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07W 4.00 B
CHEM 112B ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07S 4.00 C
CHEM 112C ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 07F 4.00 C
Total 24.00 GPA 2.550, Variance +13

- - - - - - - - - - - - Core Biochemistry requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BCH 100 ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMIST 08W 4.00 C
Total 4.00 GPA 2.000, Variance +0

- - - - - - - - - - - - MBL:Cell/Molecular:BCH Choice - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BCH 100 ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMIST 08W 4.00 C
Total 4.00 GPA 2.000, Variance +0

- - - - - - - - - - - MBL:Cell/Molecular:BIOL102 or 115 - - - - - - - - - - - -

BIOL 102 INTRO:GENETICS 07F 4.00 C-
Total 4.00 GPA 1.700, Variance -1

- - - - - - - - - MBL:Cell/Molecular:CBNS101/BIOL113/114 - - - - - - - - - - -

CBNS 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL 08S 4.00 Registered
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Neuroscience/Pharmacology - - - - - - - - - - - -

CBNS 106 INTRODUCTION TO NEURO 08S 4.00 Registered
Total 4.00

- - - - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Additional units - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

STAT 100B INTRO TO STATISTICS 07F 5.00 A-
Total 5.00 GPA 3.700, Variance +8

- - - - - - - - - - - BLSC:MBL:Major GPA requirement - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BCH 100 ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMIST 08W 4.00 C
BIOL 102 INTRO:GENETICS 07F 4.00 C-
CBNS 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF CELL 08S 4.00 Registered
CBNS 106 INTRODUCTION TO NEURO 08S 4.00 Registered
STAT 100B INTRO TO STATISTICS 07F 5.00 A-
Total 21.00 GPA 2.562, Variance +7

Premed Forum :: Which one's better?

Author: Heather C.
Subject: Which one's better?
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:57 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

All variables remaining the same, what is more impressive in med school applications:

Harder Major, Lower GPA
Easier Major, Higher GPA

Now when I say lower GPA I mean a 4.0 (easier major) vs. a 3.7 (harder major)
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Premed Forum :: UC Merced or UCLA -> undergrad

Author: cat112995
Subject: UC Merced or UCLA -> undergrad
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:41 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 17

I was accepted into both UC Merced and UCLA. Can anyone tell me which school would give me the better chances into medical school? UCLA has the prestige, yet getting top grades would be extremely difficult and challenging due to the large student body. UCM is a much smaller UC and many people I've talked to suggest going there since there would be less "competition" and my grades would no doubtedly be higher at UCM. Will opting out of UCLA and going to a less prestigious university hurt my chances into a top medical school? Are grades more important than prestige?
Thank you!

Premed Forum :: What does it take to go to medical school?

Author: CaribMD
Subject: What does it take to go to medical school?
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:26 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

What does it take to go to medical school in 2008?

Well

Any Major
Prereqs 1 year with labs of
Bio
Chem
Biochem
Physics

MCAT 28 or better

GPA 3.4 MD and 3.2 DO at least ( gpa is calculated as all grades ever earned, no such thing as a replaced grade or grade forgiveness, and then a new GPA is reported by AMCAS )

Volunteer shadowing and Patient experience hours

Other like research and certain occupations can help

the willingness to go to any school in the USA

MD or DO

Or to go outside the USA like the Caribbean

1.5 years to study in the Caribbean (except SGU 24 months) with US clinicals the last 2 years.

Post Bac for poor undergrad

I as others gave up my House and a car and have moved many times to do this.

If you are not willing to go the mile then you may not succeed at this.

WHy is it so hard? 100% apply about 40% ( or less) get accepted so 60% of qualified applicants do not get in.

Good Luck.
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Premed Forum :: Figured I'd give it a try

Author: Heather C.
Subject: Figured I'd give it a try
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:34 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 9

So I was talking to my adviser today about how realistic my dream of going to med school was (considering I'm not a U.S. Citizen and henceeee chances of getting financial aid are very little) and I'm kind of bummed.. So yea, now I have this website and I would really appreciate it if you took a look at it

http://www.medschool.co.nr/

Gracias!
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Premed Forum :: a website for premeds!

Author: ilovetoshop
Subject: a website for premeds!
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:59 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

hi everyone!

I applied to med school this application cycle, so I decided to make a website to help others that are applying in the future. Please take a look and let me know what you think. I am definitely looking for ways to improve the site.

Thanks!

www.prep4medschool.com
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