thinking ahead
Cons about clinic vs surgery
What is clinic has more busy/computer work and talking and surgery is more competitive, longer hours, less control of schedule, and more schooling?
The four sections on the MCAT
Chem/Phys, Bio/Phys, Psych/Soc, CARS
True or False: research is required to get into med school
FALSE
True or False: You SHOULD use the same resume for every position you apply to.
Dr. Carson's advice on textbooks in college.
READ THE BOOK
Factors to consider for when finding a specialty (list 5)
What is Interests, program length and cost, Salary, Work-life balance, Practice & Patient Characteristics, Personality fit, Competitiveness of Specialty, Colleagues/Environment
List two resources to help you study for the MCAT
Jack Westin, U World, Khan Academy, Blueprint, AAMC PTs
Networking, programs, cold calling, cold emailing, some club newsletters, FSI, BSP-BICEP program, etc
Your friend is graduating soon and has no letter of recs. List some possible people she can ask for a letter of recommendation.
What are Professors, PIs, post docs, doctors, non science teachers?
What is pediatric hospitalist?
MD vs DO
What is it's the same job (see patients and prescribe meds) but DOs have more of a “holistic” perspective to care? (They are less about prescribing medications if it’s not needed and seeing if they can help in an alternative manner.)
What are the possible study plans? (+1 if you get Shruthi's wonky one.)
Summer, Fall / Winter, Spring, or Sprummer (>:))
Name the pros of the following: dry lab, wet lab, clinical lab
What is
Dry lab: can be done remotely, not as meticulous as pipetting
Wet lab: very hands on, LOTS of useful lab techniques
Clinical Lab: can work with patient data and sometimes patients themselves
What is know the project, know your application, review common interview questions, stay updated on current healthcare issues, have questions prepared, dress and act professionally, etc
Dr. Yoshikawa is an ENT. Describe her advice on the usage of q-tips. (hint: list some possible consequences and if it's necessary)
What is don't use q-tips, you can damage your ear canal and ear drum, or even push the ear wax deeper! The ear has natural self-cleaning mechanisms that normally work well, so there is no need for additional cleaning.
Name the correct answer. "Which of the following is a potential benefit of participating in a post-baccalaureate program for premeds?"
a) It guarantees admission to medical school
b) It allows students to skip the MCAT
c) It provides an opportunity to enhance academic credentials
d) It shortens the overall time required to become a physician
What is c) It provides an opportunity to enhance academic credentials?
Which facilitators have taken the MCAT?
Shruthi, Nishant, Nella
I want more clinical experience. Name some licences/certificates/med skills that I can look into.
CNA, MA, EMT, phlebotomy, suturing, caregiving, CPR, first aid, patient care basics, wounds, etc
Name 3 places you can network
what is Club events!, Social media (insta + linked in), pre-health/pre-med conferences, Alumni panels, Workshops, Career fairs, Classes
We had one class with two speakers who did case reviews on medical applicants: who were the speakers?
Who is Dr. Jenny and Dr. Nath
Define the MSAR and what information you can find from it
What is the MSAR is the Medical School Admission Requirements? The MSAR outlines the specific admission requirements for each medical school, including GPA and MCAT score ranges, prerequisite courses, letters of recommendation, and any additional requirement
The subject that is the most high yield on the test.
Dr. Zaat (and the PM101 facilitators) have shown you a pie chart. Name all of the factors in the pie chart (including some non-negotiables).
What is leadership, service, research, medical experience, YOU, MCAT, and GPA.
List 5 "don'ts" for a personal statement.
What is
“I’ve always wanted to be a healthcare provider since I was a child”
“I just want to help people”
Listing bad grades and explaining why
Basically copying and pasting your resume and accomplishments
Blaming professors, or citing your terrible postdoc that made you pipette for the entirety of 2 years
Write a full story but not tie it back into med school or your application as a whole.
Name all of the medical student panelists.
Who are Juliana, Cate, Mihir, and Jonah? (adrian was mentioned but not present)