Anyone else applying to US med schools?

Sam212 · 05-16-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sine240

hey sam i see that ur studying for MCAT. So what is ur MCat score if u dont mind telling us?

has the college prepared u well enough?

Hey sine, I will tell you the score once I get it, which will be some time in June. College prepared me fairly well, I go to an upper tier private school.

Sam212 · 05-16-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AllStar

I'll be applying to med schools at the end of next year---is anyone here going through the process right now?

Would love to hear any tips or suggestions you might have!

Okay, do yourself a favor and buy a copy of latest MSAR. Carefully assess your MCAT and GPA and decide which schools you are going to apply. If you happen to be from California, you will have to apply to 20+ schools to have a realistic shot of getting in because it's really tough there. Apply to at least 5 -8 saftey schools. 2-4 reach schools and about 7-10 middle of the pack schools and you ought to do pretty good.

AllStar · 06-01-2006, 02:48 AM

Thanks a lot Sam212...if you don't mind me asking which schools do you see yourself applying to?

taimur · 07-11-2006, 03:48 PM

Does anyone have any good info on combined 7 year MD programs? are they any good? and can someone please give me a list of such university's......pleeeeeeeeease

taimur

Lucas · 07-13-2006, 04:39 PM

hey, Sam, as a very good informant that you are, I´d like to ask if you know how is the process for foreigners to get a Residency in US.
I´m getting my degree at the end of the year in Brazil and intend to go overseas. I guess for me it is much more difficult..
thanks,
Lucas

maymay85 · 07-14-2006, 05:57 AM

I love how this website is very supportive!
I just want to state that there are so many med students out there that need this help and support and I am so glad I found out about this site.
there are times when you just feel like you can no longer go on. You become disappointed and sometimes just want out. Thank god for the drive and determination we have. Being med students that is something unique and different about us. We never quit, we go on and that is what all of us need, for our patient's sake. They are counting on us not to give up on them.
Getting accepted into US Med schools is really tough. Ive done my research and WOW, I'm a little scared of failure. I have yet to take my MCATS, but I will be studying hard for them pretty soon. I would liek to get accepted into NYC, HARVARD, PRINCETON, or DUKE...but I am applying to more schools than that....I will take whatever accepts me.

That is the deciding point, the BIG SHAAZAM in my life. It will determine my career forever.

Good thing for backup plans eh?

(Hopefully I dont need it *crosses fingers*)

Thank you all so much for the wonderful information.

Natacha · 07-14-2006, 06:42 AM

Wow! That was a very touching letter... It's always good to hear things like that. It was very well said and I feel the exact same way!

medicalmarvel · 05-06-2007, 10:34 AM

i was looking for some med school bibliography. can anyone help?

Asad01 · 09-10-2007, 03:39 PM

I want to know if there is an American Medical School in Guinea West Africa

max_cool · 03-02-2008, 11:11 AM

Hi Sam, wats up? I am new to this forum and I would like to have some information on the US Medical Colleges. I have actually started doing my MBBS in China, in Sun Yat-Sen University. I am very willing to go to the US after my MBBS. I wanted to know what value does an MBBS holder has in the American Society. Will I be able to enter US or what should I do to have an MD degree.

MastahRiz · 03-03-2008, 01:55 AM

You'll have to take the USMLE, after that you can apply for a residency.

Dr.Salahudin · 03-10-2008, 01:06 PM

Do med schools prefer Bio majors or Biotech majors?

MastahRiz · 03-11-2008, 02:29 AM

I wouldn't know, but I've heard biology majors have a harder time getting admitted than other students with the same grades of different majors. The largest group of students from the same major came from Music.