URM Underdog / Comeback Story Thread
Hey what's up y'all! There isn't too much info on the web about underdog URMs who get into med school and succeed. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find motivation when you're application is looking...
View Article**2017-2018 URM Medical School Application Thread**
Inasmuch as the AMCAS primary opens May 1st, I figured it was time to open a thread for this cycle. Last year's thread was truly a motivation for many and I hope this thread will continue along those...
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Want someone to take a look at your PS/Activity Description?
Hola ya'll! M0 here, I'm procrastinating and wouldn't mind editing some PSs/Activity Descriptions in my "free" time. DM me a google doc where I can make edits anonymously and I'll do that! I can't...
View ArticleWAMC URM (AA), UGGPA: 3.2 GradGPA: 4.0, MCAT: 508 List Help
1. GPAs: cUGGPA: 3.21; sUGGPA: 3.00; GradGPA: 4.00; (combined)cGPA: 3.40; (combined)sGPA: 3.33 1. Degrees: BS: Neuroscience, MS: Medical Physiology w/ concentration in Clinical Neuroscience​2. UG GPA...
View ArticleOther URM Groups (FYI)
FYI, for others wondering if you're considered URM outside of the typical groups, contact medical schools and ask; AAMC has updated their definition about it being dependent on the general population,...
View ArticleWAMC: URM 3.6/510 school list help
URM: Mexican Male, CA, Disadvantaged/FAP cGPA: 3.6 BCPM: 3.5x MCAT: 510 Clinical Experience 120hrs Hospital Volunteering 60hrs FM Scribing 3000 hrs (Projected) Working as a behavior interventionist w/...
View ArticleNatural hair on the interview trail
Hello Ladies! As the interview season is winding down I'm curious as to how some of you all have been styling your hair. As some of you know, there was a recently published article by NPR on natural...
View ArticleNot sure if this is the right place...
I'm looking for the urology forums? I have found the listings for the physician/resident forums and see 26 specialties listed but not urology. Which of these 26 specialties should I select to make a...
View ArticleQuestions to ask an associate dean of diversity
I have a meeting set up with an associate dean of diversity at my top choice medical school. I want to use this meeting to gain more insight about the school’s curriculum and see how well I fit with...
View Article***2018-2019 URM Medical School Application Thread***
That time of the year guys! I'm starting to see spill over in last year's thread for this year's cycle so I'd thought I'd go ahead and start a new one. Utilize each other! Utilize me! I was in you...
View ArticleDoes anyone know of any programs geared towards URM/Disadvantaged?
Looking for post-bacc or medical school programs with a focus on including URM/economically disadvantaged students.. I know that in my limited experience, programs like Drexel’s Pathway to Medical...
View ArticleDiversity question as a URM
Posting in the hope that maybe some URM ppl can relate to this, and offer advice. Or anyone really with experience in essay construction/ admissions. I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed about the "how...
View ArticleOn being bilingual? or trilingual?
Hello, I am a Hispanic female (both parents are Salvadoran) fluent in Spanish. I am currently learning French and German and going to test at the B2 level. I would get a certificate from the exam to...
View ArticleAny URM success with late AAMC primary app submission? (july,august, september)
I plan on submitting my primary app around mid July. I heard in other threads that July submissions are considered late. I'm kindly asking any URM if they had any success with acceptances when applying...
View ArticleImposter Syndrome -
So I have reached out to the forum before to make a school list for the upcoming cycle. I have asked countless people to review my school list and give me advice about where to apply. The issue I am...
View ArticleAll the Nigerian premeds and med students, get in here!!!
Wah gwan! What you lot saying. I'm coming from the west side of Nigeria. You can guess my tribe if you don't already know. Shout out all the Yorubas and thattt, but I love my Igbos still. And all you...
View ArticleAny Scholarship Negotiation Advice?
Hi guys, a user asked if I have any advice on negotiating scholarship money as a fellow URM, and I don't. I've read threads about it, but have yet to put anything I've read into practice (well, I did...
View ArticleIntroduction
Hello everyone! I’m trying to beef up my application for a reapplication and I just wanted to introduce myself on the URM forum (it seems starkly different than the rest of this site). I just wanted to...
View ArticleCan an international student be considered URM?
I was wondering if some international students can still be considered URM? I was born and raised in Mexico but moved to the US for college 9 years ago. Whenever I tell people I am applying to med...
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AFRO/NATURAL HAIRSTYLE FOR INTERVIEWS
Not sure where to post this but I would like some advice. This is typically how I wear my hair: With shrinkage it looks more like: Same length and style for the most part. Is this appropriate for an...
View ArticleSMPs for Underserved/URM Students
Does anyone have a a good list of SMPs for the underserved/URM students? I'm interested in applying to several of these programs next year.
View ArticleMed-MAR success?
Has anyone had any success after getting a secondary fee waiver based on a school finding you on the Med-MAR. I’m applying broadly but honestly love the schools that waived my secondary although they...
View Article***2019-2020 URM Medical School Application Thread***
It is almost that time of the year again! As requested, here's the thread for the upcoming cycle. Please feel free to share your cGPA, sGPA, MCAT, Major, if you're non-trad, your ECs, etc. and ask and...
View ArticleWAMC?
Hispanic URM, low SES growing up, never graduated high school, from a medically underseved area, Florida resident. cGPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.6 MCAT: 507 4 years of research with 2 poster presentations at...
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Welcome to our newest moderator, OchemOficionado!
We're pleased to announce our newest moderator for the SDN Forums: @OchemOficionado OchemOficionado is moderator for the Underrepresented in Medicine category of forums.
View ArticleNeeding Advice: What are my chances? [Nontraditional URM]
URM: African American, Female. Oklahoma. UG cGPA: 3.79 UG BCPM: 3.7 UG Non Science: 3.9 Current Graduate School GPA (2nd Year): 4.0 MCAT: 505 127/125/124/129 Non-Traditional Graduate Student Clinical...
View ArticleURM 3.06/514 - Need Advice / WAMC?
URM: African American, Male, Indiana UG cGPA: 3.06 UG sGPA: 3.00 AMCAS 3.06 AACOMAS Graduate School GPA (MPH 2nd Year): 3.84 MCAT: 514 130/126/129/129 Clinical Experience: None (want to work on this)...
View ArticleOfficial 2017-2018 URM Acceptance Thread
Please use the following format so acceptances stand out when posting: DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 1) Click quote on the most recent acceptance list. 2) Delete the quote messages at both the top...
View ArticleOfficial 2019-2020 URM Acceptance Thread
Hey y'all... figured we could get this going!! Hope I see a few of you at second looks. Please use the following format so acceptances stand out when posting: DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 1) Click...
View ArticleScholarships for URM
anyone have a resource for scholarships aimed at assisting URMS? Slightly freaking out about loans lol
View ArticleMinorities - have any of you struggled with belonging in academics and how...
I'm older than most students at University (later 20s) and I'm brown skinned. Several people act surprised when I say I'm a student here and I'm asked every now and then if I am. People seem to be...
View ArticleHow does being underrepresented help or hurt your chances at med-school?
I'm an underrepresented, non-traditional community college student soon to transfer to a university. I am reinventing (to rise my gpa from long ago). How does being underrepresented help or hurt your...
View ArticleShould I retake to try for a higher MCAT?
Hey everyone, I recently have gotten my mcat scores back 513 overall but a little bummed because I was scoring higher on practice exams (516+) and wanted to have a decent shot at some of the more...
View ArticleHow should I have my name on my white coat?
I am wondering how I should how my name on my white coat? which would look more professional? If my name was "John Richard Paul Doe" 1. John R. P. Doe 2. John R. Doe 3. John Doe Which should I choose?
View ArticleSuccessful Applicants who had been involved with SHPEP/ NeraMEDPrep
Good afternoon, I am curious as I was enrolled at Columbia University for SHPEP, and now have been successful in entering NeraMEDPrep, in what capacity did schools bring this up?
View ArticleThe MCAT Disciples Annual MCAT Prep Course Scholarship for Underrepresented...
Event: 4th Annual MCAT Preparatory Course Scholarship Details on this course may be found at mcatdisciple.com/scholarship.html Event Timing: 5/30*/20 - 8/31/20 7am-5pm minimum 5 days/week | Access to...
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***2020-2021 URM Medical School Application Thread***
It is almost that time of the year again! Please feel free to share your cGPA, sGPA, MCAT, Major, if you're non-trad, your ECs, etc. and ask and answer questions! Sending good vibes to all! Dates:...
View Article***Official 2020-2021 URM Dental School Application Thread***
Hey, y'all! I didn't see a thread for the pre-dental students for the last cycle, so I wanted to create one for this upcoming application period! The AADSAS application is opening soon and I'm sending...
View ArticleRace/Ethnicity Question
As an URM I am honestly disgusted by the amount of threads asking what race/ethnicity applicants should put down on their apps. its pretty obvious that people are tying to get the "URM advantage"....
View ArticleInquiry on Native Identification
I have seen this question thrown around quite a bit on this forum, but I wanted to inquire into how limited/stringent the process is on identification. I identify with a non-federally recognized tribe...
View ArticleOpportunity for disadvantaged / URM pre-medical students
Hello everyone, I am a 2nd year med student @ UC Irvine School of Medicine. If you are an URM / disadvantaged premed student, my colleague and I are looking to help mentor you. This is for a class...
View ArticleSDN Writing Opportunity: Profiles of Young Professionals - Underrepresented...
SDN is launching a new series of profiles highlighting how young doctors who are underrepresented in healthcare overcame challenges to successfully make their way into a healthcare profession. These...
View ArticleOptometry schools and student diversity
Hi! I stopped using SDN since I'm now in optometry school, but I am back to make this one post here. Can we get some black men (and women, but mostly calling men right now) to apply and attend NOVA...
View ArticleUniversity at Buffalo Virtual Diversity Residency Open House: November 1st
We invite you to join us for the University at Buffalo Residency Open House scheduled for Sunday, November 1st beginning at 8:00 PM EST (please note time zone). This virtual Open House is intended to...
View ArticleFREE Virtual Radiology Expo - Come connect with PDs and faculty!
Hi medical students! WHO: YOU! Medical students of all levels from across the nation, even around the world! WHAT: FREE Chicagoland Radiology Expo to learn about Radiology & Radiation Oncology with...
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