Entries from May 2009

May 18, 2009

AMCAS Done

I finished filling out the AMCAS application. It’s done! My statement is completed, my activities all have descriptions, and I’ve had my transcript sent in. Now I just have to wait until June when I can actually submit it. Huzzah!

May 7, 2009

Here we go again

As of Tuesday, the 2010 AMCAS is now open. And I’ve already started filling it out. The long, long process begins…

May 1, 2009

The Commonwealth Medical College

I’m really trying to solidify my list of schools, and for the most part I’m satisfied with what I’ve come up with, but I just started looking into The Commonwealth Medical Colllege.  It’s a new med school in northeastern Pennsylvania, Scranton to be exact.
Pros: it’s close to the family of my significant other, and it’s [...]

May 1, 2009

Briefly: AMCAS, SDN, MDapps

First, I caved and finally joined SDN and MDapplicants.  I’m not sure how often, if ever, I’ll post there, but at least I now have the option.
Second, I met with one of the physicians in my department, and got some really great advice for working on my personal statement.  After that meeting, I spent time [...]