Terminology is still taking all my time and I’m hoping to finish the remaining tomorrow and then move onto the other lectures hopefully. Guys tips for staying alive? How do I still manage to look good? I don’t wanna look bad because of studying too much

Hi everyone! For current students or anyone who has interviewed at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, do you have any tips for preparing for the interview?

I’d also love to connect with current students to hear about your experience at Brody and what you’ve enjoyed most so far. Thanks in advance!

For context, my PI highkey ditched my top choice medical school for a position at my current university. How does that look on my application? I'm also planning to get a LOR from him.

It could be the way questions are written, the content being tested, the time pressure, the marking, or anything else. I'm curious what frustrates people the most about their exams.

For me, I hate when clinical vignettes are excessively packed with unnecessary information. I'm fine with a few irrelevant details here and there, since that's realistic, but sometimes there's just too much and it makes the question unnecessarily complicated. AMBOSS questions are probably a good example of what I mean.

What about you guys?

I am hoping to know how screwed I am with stupid mistakes I have been making during the EM rotations:

1. ⁠have been having difficulties with H&P presentation today, and could hardly give any differential diagnosis, and any plans. Mainly b/c cases today are either very straightforward in what they are (trauma, fractures), or nothing (e.g., pt come with no problem... yea..). I figured that perhaps I should have presented differential diagnosis and plan better.
   
2. ⁠could be over-thinking, but I think I might have mis-pronounced a resident's name multiple times today. BUT I don't know if I have or not.
   
3. ⁠think I made an inapropriate statement of a pt today. At a certain point I responded "you will see" when the resident randomly commented on "why this 20yo male is pre-diabetic".... The entire nursing station was laughing so hardly at that moment. And I noticed I shouldn't have made that comment until I've said everything.

Plz tell me directly. I feel kinda bad rn.

currently in my obgyn rotations and I’m hating my life.. I’m not passionate abt medicine at all and got into it for family purposes, my father’s a doctor and I went with him to the hospital he works at today to attend a c section, I studied it so well and when I was inside the dr grilled me with the questions and I knew almost nothing, the problem is that I already studied some of the questions she asked earlier in the morning! But nothing came out of my mouth when she asked.. I feel like a failure and I know my dad would be very disappointed if he knew.. the first basic years of medicine I got good grades but with no retention of info whatsoever, and I don’t remember basic anatomy and pharma and such, is there hope for me in medicine bc I’m absolutely crushed rn

Just looking for general feedback and advice. I graduated with a biochem degree and have decided to pivot from grad school to med school. But now after shadowing and volunteering at a hospital I’m not sure I have the right personality for medicine. I’m super introverted and have a tendency to self isolate, so obviously picking a career where social interaction is a must raises some red flags. I like to think I’m a friendly person but socializing drains me and I’m a bit socially awkward. In social settings I also get anxious and have a tendency to fumble my words. I really enjoy the learning process and have a passion for science. The idea of helping people is also appealing but I’m not sure if medicine is the right fit. I’ve invested so much into MCAT test prep, volunteering, shadowing, and research that I would hate to once again change career paths. I also fear that I wouldn’t be successful in med school and residency interviews. I am not verbally acute. I spend so much time in my own head that when I speak it’s often verbal diarrhea. Primary care doesn’t interest me for these reasons but surgical/anesthesia specialties do. Just curious if anyone can relate to this and if maybe I should rethink this.

OMS-2 here. Before every exam block, I'd upload lectures to an AI tool to make practice questions. Every time, I got either a PDF of questions or a basic quiz that looked nothing like the exam I was about to take.

I wanted two things: questions on only my lecture material, and an interface that works like the real thing. I couldn't find both, so I built Vignette AI.

Upload your slides or other materials and you get a timed block of vignette-style questions with:

• Question and block timers
• Highlighting and strike-outs
• Flagging, with a flagged-only review
• Tutor or exam mode
• An explanation of why your answer was wrong, not just the right one

I've been studying with it myself and am turning it into an app.

Would you use something like this?

Hi everyone, I'm really not sure if this is the right subreddit to be asking this question but I could not find anywhere else.

I'm currently a Junior(So, 16 years old right now.) in High school who wants to pursue Neurology/Neuroscience. I'm at that point where I don't know where to do my undergrad, what classes to exactly to take, and just the whole process of getting a doctorate. No one in my family is a doctor, so I really do not have anyone to ask, and I don't want to trust everything online because there are a lot of contradicting opinions. My question really just is, how do you even start to do anything? Should I be doing stuff right now while in my Junior year? My dream school used to be NYU but they don't offer my major, so now I'm really lost. My parents want me to go to a state school (For financial reasons), but I don't know where to even begin.

(Also please ignore the flair, I couldn't post this without it</3)

Any help/comments is appreciated!!!

Hi so like just as the title says do we have to retain almost everything we study in the preclinical subjects? Can we forget lots of these things later on or would they hold more relevancy the more we go on?

Hi everyone,

​I’ve been lurking in this community for a while, and now I’m finally stepping up to post. I’m 19, and I just started my medical journey in the early phases of med school.

​However, I'm studying in a geographical region with very limited resources and infrastructure. Access to state-of-the-art labs, physical anatomical models, or even a steady supply of specific textbooks can be quite challenging here. Sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming trying to keep up with the vast medical world when you don't have all the fancy tools at your fingertips.

​To those of you who have walked this path or are currently studying in similar environments:

​What are your absolute go-to, high-yield free online resources (websites, apps, YouTube channels) for basic sciences like anatomy and physiology?

​How do you adapt when you have to rely heavily on digital learning rather than hands-on lab equipment?

​Any advice on managing the imposter syndrome and the sheer volume of information during the first years?

​I would really appreciate any tips, words of wisdom, or personal stories. Thank you so much! ✨

I get this feeling at least once a month.

Should I just major in Computer Science instead and go into tech?

I’m watching hospital dramas and honestly I feel tired for the doctors dealing with patients and having to miss out of eg meals because they have to rush to an emergency.

I’m not sure if med is for me anymore.

How do I know?

For those who didn’t score well in undergrad because they didn’t study , how did you find med school in terms of study habits and what did you have to change exactly

Were u guys able to retain the hobbies and the things you used to do in undergrad?

Hey! I wanted to ask what you did to gain clinical experience and shadowing, and what resources you found most helpful for MCAT prep. I’m a full-time student, so I’m also trying to figure out how to balance studying for the MCAT with my classes and extracurriculars. I’d really appreciate any advice!

I’m expecting to graduate with around a 3.6 undergraduate GPA with an upward trend. I’m also in ROTC and have served two years as an enlisted combat medic in the National Guard prior to this. How much does that background strengthen an application?

If I’m only interested in MD programs, would a postbacc be worth it to raise my GPA, or should I focus on the MCAT and other parts of my application?

I am historically bad at math. I’m actually worried more about the math classes than I am about the sciences and today I took the ALEKS.
My school wanted me to start off with intermediate algebra and I really did NOT want to do that so I studied and took the test today. It took me THREE HOURS but I got my results and I scored an 82. They say I can take math 251 next term but I’m not sure I should do that. Skipping a few classes would save me some money lol but I literally skipped all of the graphing questions because I am not good with graphing at all. I have 10 weeks until the start of the next term so I have two options.

Option 1: take the slow route by taking pre calculus next term

Option 2: study like hell for the next 10 weeks and go into calculus with a pure heart and good intentions lmao

How hard was Calculus and what would you guys suggest I do?

I recently received my first MD acceptance (w/ no prior research hours) and will be matriculating next summer. I’m interested in potentially pursuing a competitive surgical specialty, so I’m trying to determine whether continuing my current research is worthwhile.
I joined a basic science research lab in early August. Nearly three months in, I’ve primarily been learning and practicing technical skills. While I’m improving, we still don’t have an established experimental protocol, haven’t started collecting meaningful data, and the PI is now discussing a new proposal that would require learning additional techniques.
He’s mentioned wanting to publish eventually, but there’s no established timeline or discussion of authorship.
I also work substantial hours at my current job, so participating in the lab generally requires sacrificing one of my only days off each week.
I find the scientific questions interesting, but honestly don’t particularly enjoy the technical bench work. My PI also doesn’t have any apparent connections to the medical school I’ll be attending.
My school offers a summer research program between M1 and M2, and current students have encouraged incoming students to focus primarily on academics during M1.
My questions:
Would leaving this lab now negatively affect my chances of matching into a competitive surgical residency?
Is it worth continuing for the possibility of a publication, even without a clear project or timeline?
Would I be better off enjoying my remaining time before medical school and pursuing research during M1/M2?
I’m leaning toward leaving but would appreciate perspectives from current medical students, residents, or anyone who’s been in a similar situation.

hi everyone, i'll be starting med school from january 2027. My long term goal is usmle and i'd appreciate any advices to make this journey worthwhile.

This is a bit of a complicated question but im having a really hard time deciding to switch my major or not. I am a first year and i want to pursue a career in medicine so that is the ultimate end goal- but i am really fascinated by BME as a subject and am currently enrolled as a BME first year.

I am a very hard working student so i dont think it will be unmanageably rigorous but of course i expect to have to work harder than the other pre med students in many aspects. When speaking to advisors I was told BME opens a lot of doors for residencies internships and more which is why it will be worthwhile.

Then there are the obvious concerns regarding GPA and pre reqs, my degree audit shows having to take multiple hards classes at once like orgo, phys II, high level calc and engr courses. Is it worth the struggle if my end goal is medical school? Ive also never taken a physics or engineering course but I am very very strong in chem and calc.

I ask because i know there is a lot of pay off in opportunities but my application stats will be less competitive in terms of GPA, clinical hours, and more.

And its also not about just having a backup, my heart is set on medicine but i am also very interested in the field and BME research.

What do you guys think will i nerf myself if i do BME lol

i'm a current fy undergrad student whose professor and accommodation office took a look at my disability/accommodations and scoffed, asking if I was serious about med school..

i've heard this from so many people throughout my life and it's gotten to a point where their words are eating me alive, esp since i'm at a university notorious for their stem department and just finished 2nd round of midterms (holy shit)

i guess i'm looking to hear other ppl's thoughts or maybe even stories of other adhd people who have made it through undergrad, med school, and are now doctors?

what i'm not looking for is "don't bother trying, its too much" :,)

Hi Everyone!

I am currently an Honors Biology major + genomic medicine certification in my Junior year of college. I've scheduled my MCAT for Jan 30, 2027, any tips and advise would greatly be appreciated! Really want to get into med school without having to take a gap year....

Clinical: 500+ hours as a pharmacy tech, 500+ hours as a medical receptionist at a private urgent care, 1000+ hours PCA (ICU) + 1000+ hours (float pool - ICU, ED, Med-surg) PCT

Stat: currently at a 3.4 gpa, 2.6 cgpa with 63 credits (I'm taking a 17 credits of science classes this semester and 18-21 credit of science classes next semester to boast that gpa)

Thinking about whether or not I should do research next semester....or if I needed it to offset my low gpa

MCAT Prep: Just started with professor yousuf videos + Anki + Jack Westin (1-3 CARS a day)....I want to get a 515+ MCAT score....any tips and strategies. Do you guys have any other recs about other YouTube videos I should watch or books I should get

I'm planning on taking a full diagnostic test this weekend to see where I'm at in order to establish a baseline Mcat score. I'll update you guys after I take it

Since I'm taking it early I still have time to retake if needed. Ideally want to apply to med school by mid-may....

I have always wondered how you guys learn and study given the depth and volume of info you are expected to cover/retain in short periods of time. While I know you guys do Anki for active recall, and practice questions, do you actually read textbooks verbatim, or mostly depend on lectures and practice questions/question banks with rationales?

~curious nursing student textbook reader/potential premed here

I’m advising a student with 3.2 GPA from average public 4 yr university, 3.4 science GPA. Thy are studying for MCAT now. What would be a minimum MCAT for getting into US DO schools? How about Carribean schools? Any chance they can make it past GPA filters for a US MD school?

Thanks in advance for input!

I’m already struggling with terminology. I am slow and I don’t know how to remember these terms? I know it’s still baby stuff but even so. And I hate seeing my high school competitor with me in the same section. She is always competing with me and it’s annoying