Post Bacc/ Gap Year Advice
Hello, I am a 21 yr old AA male from a top 20 undergrad institution. I am currently a senior and plan on taking the MCAT early next year. I plan on applying to med school in the 2019-2020 cycle, but i...
View ArticleAnother "Am I URM?" Thread
Hello all, I am a white male, first-generation American with dual-citizenship in a South-American country (both parents born and raised in that country). I have believed myself to be a URM, but I'm now...
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Ophthalmology Mentoring and Residency Pipeline for Underrepresented Students
Are you an aspiring eye surgeon -- or do you simply want to learn more about ophthalmology? The AAO | AUPO Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program is accepting applications through June 15! Apply...
View ArticleURM 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...
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