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An educational community for students and doctors spanning all the health professions. Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:42:54 +0000 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:42:54 +0000 Student Doctor Network http://ift.tt/11HdNJ6 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:42:22 +0000 http://ift.tt/1X2EacE http://ift.tt/1X2EacE invalid@example.com (FutureDO2016) FutureDO2016

Family Med Salaries and the Future of the Specialty]]> 47 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:42:15 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKUI3 http://ift.tt/1GIKUI3 invalid@example.com (quickfeet) quickfeet

Now I personally have seen some of these patients, both with and without a psychiatric diagnosis of panic disorder (majority who have had extensive cardiac/medical workup as outpatients to r/o other conditions).

Just curious what your thoughts are on how to dispo these patients....

How should panic attacks/disorder be treated in the ED?]]> 17 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:42:11 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApfk http://ift.tt/1KVApfk invalid@example.com (PsychadelicTech) PsychadelicTech

I already have my bachelor's was planning on doing my ADN then do RN to Master's.

Cost wise the ADN is cheaper than the BSN. Additionally, length of time is shorter.

Working in healthcare know BSN is the way to go and I definitely will go for my MSN after completion of the ADN.

What are your thought's? Better do the...

Career advice from nurse's]]> 8 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:41:28 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVeQ http://ift.tt/1GIKVeQ invalid@example.com (AlteredScale) AlteredScale

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying!]]> 670 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:40:12 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKUI7 http://ift.tt/1GIKUI7 invalid@example.com (Apotheker2015) Apotheker2015

I am a recent grad with a freshly minted license. Took a job with CVS and decided to go the overnight route. The hours are not a problem for me at all. I am a night owl and thrive at night. I even put myself on an overnight schedule about a month ago when I accepted the overnight position. At that time I was studying for the boards and I am 100% used to it. I am aware of the health risks. However, I should mention I am not doing this long term. I'd say 6-9 months max.

I am...

Advice for new overnight CVS pharmacist]]> 186 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:39:03 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnB http://ift.tt/1KVAnnB invalid@example.com (virtualmaster999) virtualmaster999 64 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:38:06 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXDv http://ift.tt/1GIKXDv invalid@example.com (josh6718) josh6718

If a MD writes for an drug that doesn't specify the form, we usually dispense what is cheapest/covered. For example an RX written as 'doxycycline', will be dispensed as the monohydrate (as our Medicaid only covers this particular form).

However, in situations (that aren't 'AB rated') where a prescriber sends an e-prescription:

- Tizanidine 4 mg Capsule ($$$ > tablet or requires a PA)
- Diltiazem 240 mg ER Tablet (patient has...

Capsule vs. Tablet & 'Salt Forms' Dispensing]]> 11 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:37:37 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnD http://ift.tt/1KVAnnD invalid@example.com (Ab44) Ab44

Would anyone mind sharing stats? Also what campus are you applying to?]]> 57 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:36:36 +0000 http://ift.tt/1FbyL8a http://ift.tt/1FbyL8a invalid@example.com (Cyberdyne 101) Cyberdyne 101

From the previous cycle (it may be different this year):
MD Essays (Statement of Intent)
If you wish to update or expand upon your activities, you may provide additional information below. 500 words

MD+JMP
UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program (MS/MD) combines the resources of two major campuses to allow more extended, individualized pre-clerkship studies with the completion of the Master's...

2015-2016 University of California - San Francisco Application Thread]]> 717 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:35:21 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnG http://ift.tt/1KVAnnG invalid@example.com (AlteredScale) AlteredScale

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying! ]]> 1071 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:34:54 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVeY http://ift.tt/1GIKVeY invalid@example.com (opto1422) opto1422 2 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:34:49 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnI http://ift.tt/1KVAnnI invalid@example.com (ThinkFast007) ThinkFast007

I've heard that this new drug called BYETTA for the tx of DMII is coming out. Supposedly it's a combined effort b/w Amylin and Eli Lilly.

Check this link out:
http://ift.tt/1GIKXDA

I know that the above link isnt to the NEJM or...

Money and Investment]]> 560 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:34:45 +0000 http://ift.tt/1JKivQP http://ift.tt/1JKivQP invalid@example.com (Medaholic Dr) Medaholic Dr I don't see any thread made for January 2016 MCAT test date, so I thought to create one. I'll be graduating by the end of this year and will be giving my MCAT on January 2016. I had my test date set for September of this year, but something came up and I won't be able to dedicate myself to studying for the MCAT fully. So, let us make this thread rich with all the discussions about the MCAT. Let us support each other and make taking MCAT a pleasurable experience, so I think. Let's...

*The Official January 2016 MCAT*]]> 206 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:33:54 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVf2 http://ift.tt/1GIKVf2 invalid@example.com (Skip Intro) Skip Intro

As I mentioned recently in other threads, some schools will put their "poster children" out there as shining examples of what you can achieve if you matriculate into their program. But, what about a regular (even good) student at one of those programs?

I invite you to read the experience of this...

Now, a cautionary tale...]]> 155 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:33:04 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApvH http://ift.tt/1KVApvH invalid@example.com (teauxmo13) teauxmo13 Good luck to everyone this year!]]> 143 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:32:49 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXDE http://ift.tt/1GIKXDE invalid@example.com (Brownpsych) Brownpsych

1st offer: Private practice splitting half an inpatient unit (25 beds), then outpatient in the afternoon (approximately 15-20 patients). I would have to be on consults for two different hospitals close by (avg # of consults is 3-4) and 1:3-4 weekend call. I would be paid approximately $100k base and then split 65/35 billings (I keep 65). Benefits: I would pay for everything with the exception of half of the...

Private Practice vs. Employed]]> 11 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:32:36 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnK http://ift.tt/1KVAnnK invalid@example.com (2015 Applicant) 2015 Applicant

University:
Major:
Overall GPA:
Pre-Req GPA:
GRE:

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:]]> 69 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:31:54 +0000 http://ift.tt/1fZpKYU http://ift.tt/1fZpKYU invalid@example.com (kilez12) kilez12 67-68 and currently for this cycle:

CA Applicant, traditional
Interviews: None
Rejections: University of Washington (pre-secondary)
Tulane University (pre-interview)
Georgetown University...

Official 2015-2016: LizzyM <70 thread]]> 961 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:31:22 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnM http://ift.tt/1KVAnnM invalid@example.com (Ismet) Ismet

Imagine that you are a family physician and are seeing a 15 year old girl for menstrual cramps. Her mother has accompanied her for this visit. When you examine the patient without her mother present, she tells you that she is sexually active. She begs you not to tell her mother because of her family’s strong values against teen sex. Discuss your next steps.

2000 character limit (including spaces)

Good luck to everyone applying! ]]> 2049 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:31:10 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXDG http://ift.tt/1GIKXDG invalid@example.com (Ismet) Ismet

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying! ]]> 347 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:30:23 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnP http://ift.tt/1KVAnnP invalid@example.com (batsenecal) batsenecal But I applied to Washington my first application cycle and am giving it another chance on my third go around. Who else wants to live in Washington!?]]> 147 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:30:07 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVvo http://ift.tt/1GIKVvo invalid@example.com (streit92) streit92

I have an upcoming interview with the MOT program at A.T. Still. Can anyone in the program/interviewed with the school give me some tips or some insight of what the interview is like? I am pretty nervous with my prerequisite GPA (I got a C in psio) but other than that I feel pretty confident. Anything, ANYTHING would help. Really trying to get into this program ]]> 5 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:29:03 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAnnR http://ift.tt/1KVAnnR invalid@example.com (Jeex) Jeex

I need to do some heavy academic grade raising, and DO is certainly attractive in this regard. I am curious though, of how a choice in DO vs. MD could possibly limit me from exploring different specialty opportunities in the future.

For those of you down the DO route, do you feel limited in where you can go or what you can practice or match for? It looks like the statistics show that most DO go to IM/Family/PCP route and I am not particularly interested in those.

]]> 24 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:28:19 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVvq http://ift.tt/1GIKVvq invalid@example.com (Nropevol) Nropevol

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk]]> 21 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:28:16 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAqjf http://ift.tt/1KVAqjf invalid@example.com (Pastamahn) Pastamahn 1 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:27:19 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVvu http://ift.tt/1GIKVvu invalid@example.com (Dr Elizabeth) Dr Elizabeth

I really don't care what specialty I'm in. There are several that I like and can see myself enjoying after doing the majority of my 3rd year clerkships. Would it be awful to apply to multiple specialties, specifically in the Boston area? I don't have the...

Applying to multiple specialties]]> 40 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:26:59 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAqji http://ift.tt/1KVAqji invalid@example.com (AlteredScale) AlteredScale

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying! ]]> 357 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:26:45 +0000 http://ift.tt/1Kq3YMh http://ift.tt/1Kq3YMh invalid@example.com (AlteredScale) AlteredScale

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying!

FYI - UNTHSC is the institution (University of North Texas Health Sciences Center), TCOM is the specific college (Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine).

Here's the secondary essay questions:

1) In your own words, explain the concept of osteopathic medicine as you understand it. (1000 Characters or less)

2) What experiences...

University of North Texas (UNTHSC/TCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016]]> 458 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:26:43 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAqjm http://ift.tt/1KVAqjm invalid@example.com (AlteredScale) AlteredScale

Please PM the essays or lack thereof to me when the secondary is available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying! ]]> 406 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:26:30 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXDK http://ift.tt/1GIKXDK invalid@example.com (Queen_B) Queen_B 6 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:25:37 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAqjo http://ift.tt/1KVAqjo invalid@example.com (nutripharma) nutripharma 6 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:25:20 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVvA http://ift.tt/1GIKVvA invalid@example.com (eyeballzer) eyeballzer last year's thread. Bold = newly added. Good luck to all!

Pennsylvania
[TY] Mercy Catholic Medical Center. Notified 9/18]]> 129 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:23:23 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAqjr http://ift.tt/1KVAqjr invalid@example.com (iDOliveinMD) iDOliveinMD

Add your name to the list of shame and then delete it when you get your first interview

iDOliveinMD]]> 742 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:22:01 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVvC http://ift.tt/1GIKVvC invalid@example.com (HeavenOrLasVegas) HeavenOrLasVegas

Major: Economics @ University of Kentucky
uGPA: 3.0
ACT: 31

For what its worth, I would like to stress that I absolutely DID NOT put forth a substantial effort in undergrad, and am definitely capable of much better performance-wise. Are top-tier programs...

Postbac.. What is realistic?]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:21:37 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApvN http://ift.tt/1KVApvN invalid@example.com (VentJockey) VentJockey

1) USMLE tutoring. I think I can charge around $30/hr for online tutoring and work it into my schedule in the evenings and on the days off.

2) Surveys. I have to check to make sure...

Ways to Make Money As A Resident Without "moonlighting"]]> 58 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:21:00 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXU0 http://ift.tt/1GIKXU0 invalid@example.com (SkiFast) SkiFast

EDIT: swap made
I have St. Louis University Jan 22-23, want Dec 18-19 or Dec 11-12
OR
I have Duke Jan 23, want Dec 12

Message me to swap, you will get my eternal gratitude ]]> 7 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:20:56 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApvR http://ift.tt/1KVApvR invalid@example.com (Geekchick921) Geekchick921

The last thread can be found here. I can't find the original women's interview clothing thread but if someone has the link or finds it please PM me and I'll edit this post.

Good luck! ]]> 4160 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:20:35 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVvE http://ift.tt/1GIKVvE invalid@example.com (mimelim) mimelim http://ift.tt/1W7iqOP

Start with:

And end with:

We found this entertaining, but there is a ton of truth in this and every pre-med should read this, even if it doesn't apply to them. There will undoubtedly be dozens of people around you that fit this perfectly. I wanted to also distribute this to my residency,...

Why pre-meds are unhappy]]> 170 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:19:04 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApvX http://ift.tt/1KVApvX invalid@example.com (calimich) calimich 3 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:17:35 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXU8 http://ift.tt/1GIKXU8 invalid@example.com (densaugeo) densaugeo

Instead of making multiple threads each time we have questions, I thought we could just post them here and anyone can chime in with an explanation or further clarification.

Please...

Official DAT Destroyer Q&A Thread]]> 662 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:17:15 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApMc http://ift.tt/1KVApMc invalid@example.com (dynamicpsyd) dynamicpsyd

I am having a terrible time on internship. It is an APA accredited site. I have been assaulted numerous times by patients on the unit. I have been punched in the back of the head, spit on in my face, and slapped on numerous occasions by patients I was not even working with (i.e., walking in the hallway to go file my notes). My supervisors have been unresponsive to my safety concerns and so I got my DCT involved. She had to visit the site, write numerous emails, and have several...

Physically unsafe internship environment]]> 9 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:17:11 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKXUa http://ift.tt/1GIKXUa invalid@example.com (Torilynn92) Torilynn92

What's the most important factor in picking a school?]]> 7 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:17:03 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVAqzM http://ift.tt/1KVAqzM invalid@example.com (July72) July72

DACA Students and Medical School]]> 4 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:16:53 +0000 http://ift.tt/1GIKVM2 http://ift.tt/1GIKVM2 invalid@example.com (Chemdude) Chemdude

State
Program name (Interview invite date): Possible Interview Dates.

Please bold any new additions, and include each program under its respective state.

Good luck!]]> 293 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:16:25 +0000 http://ift.tt/1KVApMi http://ift.tt/1KVApMi invalid@example.com (maydaymalone) maydaymalone

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