Advice on improving app
Hi all, I’m approaching the end of my premed career and I’m fearful about stacking up. My undergrade cgpa: 3.5 (slight upward trend) sgpa: 3.3 (at a top 50 school, “public ivy”) Research: 1,500+ a...
View ArticleMD chances for Central Asia resident
Hi everyone, I'd appreciate your opinion on my chances for MD in US. My overall aim is get MD-PhD degrees in US in the future. Thank you. Do you think I can try apply to US now? Research: > 3+ years...
View ArticleWhat to do? Help!
Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping in. I'm stuck and not sure what route to take into medical school. Little background about myself: Last semester undergrad. Current cGPA 3.3 - sGPA 3.2 upward trend...
View ArticleAfrican American med students, residents, attendings how prevelant is blatant...
How much was racism a problem when you guys did rotations or residencies at hospitals that had a majority white patient population. I'm mainly talking about racism from people you work with, nurses,...
View ArticleAm I considered URM?
Hello SDN, My mom is Puerto Rican, dad's white, but I was born in the mainland USA. I read the AAMC's definition of URM, but I'm not sure if I qualify given that I'm only half Puerto Rican and was born...
View ArticlePost Bacs are not pro-URM. Thoughts?
Besides SIU's MedPrep and the UC-Consortium which are for academic enhancers and not career-changers, it seems post-bac programs are not URM-friendly, which is interesting considering the whole point...
View Article“Modern” Dreads
Hi, I’ve looked at a few forums but would like adcom advice on a hairstyle for a black male. My hair naturally coils, so while they are not true dreadlocks, they look pretty similar to the picture...
View ArticlePeople Not Believing You're Majoring in [Insert Blank Here.]
This semester, I was excited to be accepted into pharmacy school and my older sister, medical school. However, as she and I spoke over this break, we realized that many people who we have confided...
View ArticleAny tips for starting a maps chapter at my school?
I want to start one next semester and just wanted some advice as far as leadership/ managing events/ juggling it with my studies from anyone who has experience with it or anything similar. I am also...
View ArticleURM Friendly Schools
Is there such a thing as URM friendly schools? Im applying next cycle and am currently filling out my school list. If anyone had a positive experience at a second look or currently really enjoys the...
View ArticleOfficial 2018-2019 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 ArticleAm I considered URM?
My Dad is half Guyanese, half Pakistani. My mom is Asian Indian. The bit of ambiguity is due to the Guyanese part of my ancestry, not really sure where I stand with that since Guyana is in South...
View ArticleJohns Hopkins Post-Bacc Health Science Intensive or retake MCAT?
Hey all! Just graduated ended with a 3.36 GPA with a major in Biology. Took the mcat rushed through it scored a 487. Been considering applying for JHU HSI because I'll be granted a masters despite it...
View ArticleURMs with LM < 65 that got into top 20s is it possible for you to PM me?
Hello, fellow URMs, The application season of 2018-2019 is about to close and I am sure many of you have been accepted to great schools. I am currently applying to schools and I am trying to build a...
View ArticleHelp with school list: 3.54 avg GPA, 518 MCAT
Hello ladies and gentlemen, redacted due to privacy and anonymity. Best!
View ArticleAA female. Any suggestions for schools?
Hello! I am really looking for some advice on my chances of getting in this cycle with my stats. I am an Ohio resident and an 22 year old African-American female. Traditionalapplicant with a gap year....
View Article3rd Annual MCAT Prep Course Scholarship for Underrepresented Minorities In...
Event: MCAT Preparatory Course Scholarship Details on this course may be found at https://www.mcatdisciple.com/scholarship Event Timing: 6/01*/19-8/31/19 7am-5pm minimum 5 days/week | Access to course...
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Male Natural Hair
Black male here with fairly long hair. Any recommendations (preferably from those with experience) on how I should style my hair for the interviews? I've read the experiences of female interviewees...
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