I think I’m on track to improve most things about my application from last year. I’m taking an undergrad class (biochemistry/cell-bio) to raise my GPA (especially my BCPM, which could be higher). I’m working in a hospital. I’m doing research that is both interesting and has the potential for long-term patient benefit. Likely, I will [...]
Entries from October 2008
October 16, 2008
Where I want to be in one year
A year ago, I had my first (of 4) interviews at SUNY Downstate. It was an overcast day, my interviewer seemed very preoccupied, and although I had nothing to compare the experience to, I didn’t really like it. The facilities were very outdated, and our student tourguides didn’t convince me that they themselves liked attending [...]
October 15, 2008
You’re in Med School? Really?
It seems like every time I log in to Facebook, I find that another of my friends is in med school. And I have to be honest, I’m surprised that some of them got accepted.
It’s not that they’re going to Low-Ranked School in Podunk, Pennsyltucky, either! They’re going to good schools! (Ironically, the most common [...]
October 14, 2008
Your medical records are missing
Every week, I go through quite a few patients’ medical records as part of my research duties. I’m looking for relevant medical details, abstracting their surgical histories, and getting an overall feel for the course of their illness. This can’t work, however, if their charts are missing.
Out of the 60 patients whose charts I wanted [...]
