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nielsenphotos asked: Are you currently studying the fetal heart?

Not currently but I was for a while. 

The Human body is amazing, not to mention when it has another human inside if it.

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“Not Medical”: Best Medicine Show 2013 

Ever wondered what it’s like living with med students? Wonder no more. Erin explains the challenges of being “not medical” house mate. Premiered at UASOM’s Best Medicine Show, March 2013. Written and directed by Kara Graves.

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Neurons growing in a cell culture

These time lapse animations use phase contrast microscopy to show neural stem cells in a nutrient medium for 4 hours.  They reveal the dynamic growth and recycling of dendrites and synapses as neurons establish relationships with each other.  The social behavior of these cells creates the incredible properties of the mind and brain.

Credit: University of Victoria Medical Sciences

This is really Awesome. Good GIFs

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medicalmysterytour: The 9 Pieces of the Pre-Med Puzzle(a quick rundown as explained to me by my Pre-Health Advisor) GPA: Varies with the Medical school you are applying to. Includes overall GPA and BCPM (Science) GPA. Consult the AAMC Medical School Admissions Requirements for more information. Standardized Test Score: This includes the MCAT, or the DAT for pre-dents. Consult the AAMC MSAR for more information. Shadowing: At least one generalist and one specialist, for at least 40 hours each; shadowing 3 or more physicians is even better. You would ideally want one of these to be able to write a letter of recommendation about your patient contact skills. Leadership: Sustained involvement in organizations allows you to develop your ability to lead others. Does not need to be medically related to be meaningful. Personal Statement: Allows you to explain why you have chosen to pursue a medical career directly to the admissions committee. Avoid telling, but rather show through your experiences how you arrived at the decision to become a doctor. Start writing it early and have as many people read it as possible.  Community Service: Being a physician means leading a life of service. Early and sustained involvement in volunteering will allow you to show commitment to service. Can include hospital volunteering and medical mission trips, but again does not need to be medically related. Research: A taste of research is recommended, such as a summer internship or semester as a research assistant, though not as important as shadowing. Interview Skills: Proper preparation for the admissions interview is essential.  Many schools tend to use stock questions (“Why medicine?”), be prepared to answer these as well as other questions such as on ethics or healthcare, and questions about your application. Letters of Evaluation: At least 6 letters, 3 from science faculty, 2 from non-science faculty, and 1 “wild card” (from a research PI, physician shadowed, or employer). Hope this helps!  Something to think about.

medicalmysterytour:

The 9 Pieces of the Pre-Med Puzzle
(a quick rundown as explained to me by my Pre-Health Advisor)

  • GPA: Varies with the Medical school you are applying to. Includes overall GPA and BCPM (Science) GPA. Consult the AAMC Medical School Admissions Requirements for more information.
  • Standardized Test Score: This includes the MCAT, or the DAT for pre-dents. Consult the AAMC MSAR for more information.
  • Shadowing: At least one generalist and one specialist, for at least 40 hours each; shadowing 3 or more physicians is even better. You would ideally want one of these to be able to write a letter of recommendation about your patient contact skills.
  • Leadership: Sustained involvement in organizations allows you to develop your ability to lead others. Does not need to be medically related to be meaningful.
  • Personal Statement: Allows you to explain why you have chosen to pursue a medical career directly to the admissions committee. Avoid telling, but rather show through your experiences how you arrived at the decision to become a doctor. Start writing it early and have as many people read it as possible. 
  • Community Service: Being a physician means leading a life of service. Early and sustained involvement in volunteering will allow you to show commitment to service. Can include hospital volunteering and medical mission trips, but again does not need to be medically related.
  • Research: A taste of research is recommended, such as a summer internship or semester as a research assistant, though not as important as shadowing.
  • Interview Skills: Proper preparation for the admissions interview is essential.  Many schools tend to use stock questions (“Why medicine?”), be prepared to answer these as well as other questions such as on ethics or healthcare, and questions about your application.
  • Letters of Evaluation: At least 6 letters, 3 from science faculty, 2 from non-science faculty, and 1 “wild card” (from a research PI, physician shadowed, or employer).

Hope this helps! 

Something to think about.

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