Got into medical school!!!

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HOLDEN, M. D.
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I called Tulane yesterday and they gave me good news. Medical schools have agreed not to tell applicants 'till October 15th but I guess Tulane could give a rats ass about the rules. Sounds good to me.

I've had 6 interviews so far and I interview at Penn St. next Wednesday. So hopefully this is the first acceptance of many.
Humorous Username
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Congrats!

Gig 'em
suture_scissors
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I am currently applying. I applied to Tulane through AMCAS, but chose not to do the secondary.

but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

I've interviewed all over TX, still waiting on Baylor...

Why do you have interest in Penn St? Family ties?
HOLDEN, M. D.
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Thanks for the well wishes guys.

Just got another acceptance in Virgina.

No particular interest in Penn St., I took the shotgun approach with applying and it worked a little better than I expected.
HOLDEN, M. D.
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G15,

Have you interviewed at Southwestern? It sounds like you have so congrats, that is an impressive interview.

I have only received a couple of interviews in-state where as out of state I have 5. And many of my out of state schools are public which makes things even more strange b/c they should be biased in favor of their in-state kids. I got a 33 on the MCAT so I thought that would be good enough for SA, Houston, Galveston and Tech but so far its not. I'd be curious to know what I am missing. As long as I get an acceptance to A&M I'll be cool though.
tamuags08
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Congrats Man! Awesome
Aston04
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Congrats.
HOLDEN, M. D.
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Thanks guys and many thanks to STAFF for the pompous name change.
dr81
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Congrats!! Hey Doc I took these "Blue Pills" before Midnight Yell on Friday and my "Center Pole" is still standing!! LOL

My wife is going to send me to "TIMEOUT" i could only wish. !!! WHOOP!!
Cheer
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Cru and I say congrats. Love the name change.
FinalCylon
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Congrats! Don't go picking some out of state school unless they give you a scholarship. Biochem/Gross/Pharm/Path are the same no matter where you take them.

33 should get you into any state school in Texas, and proves you are nearly as smart as me (34). Be patient, I'm sure you've got letters coming your way.

Now I am off to catch a kid and placenta. I've got to tell you...it feels great to be done with all the school and residency, it was a long but fun 8 years.

HOLDEN, M. D.
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Thanks everyone.

ObGyn, like I said I've only interviewed at two in-state schools (thank GOD my #1 choice, A&M, was one of them), so going out of state may have to be an option.

I just got done with Penn State today and it was amazing. I definitely could see myself here. I think right now my rankings are: A&M, Penn St, then Tulane. The four other schools I have interviewed at are behind Tulane.

I also recently heard from Wake Forest that they "plan to interview me soon" but have not offered a specific date yet. We shall see...
dr81
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Congrats on getting into Medical school!!
TonsterPS
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Congrats! I have several friends going through the process right now and have heard from all of them how frustrating and unnerving it can be.

Good job man!
FinalCylon
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Once you get into your top pick(s), mail a rejection letter to all the other schools that were considering your application.

Make it good, throw them for a real loop.

I had a bad experience with an interviewer at A&M, thus the only school I didn't get into. When I applied for residency they were hot to trot, calling me up all the time. I strung them along for awhile, then told their program director I required a formal letter of apology from that person to even consider them.

My wife tells me I have a gift for burning bridges. This is true, but it feels so right to leave with the upper hand.

agdoc2001
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OB,
I like your style.

Congrats on med school, now don't go blowing your 2nd to last "real" summer by studying or something stupid like that.

(BTW: Both of you guys are "almost" as smart as me)
HOLDEN, M. D.
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36?
Terk
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FinalCylon
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Hey Agdoc,
What specialty are you?

Holden,
What do you think you want to do when you grow up? Be a rockstar like me? Med/Ped/Surg?
HOLDEN, M. D.
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Aerospace Medicine.
Old Jock 1997
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Congratulations HOLDEN! It sounds like you're going to be in position to pick your school, instead of a school picking you; it's a nice position to be in!

And an even bigger congratulations to those of you who scored so well on the MCAT!!! Where's the forum where we get to tout our SATs, high school GPA, TASP scores, and kindergarten presidential fitness test scores?!?!?

Any way we can keep this thread going to surpass the "Critically Analyze Law Schools in Texas" thread on the B&P forum? Somewhere amongst all of those 3300+ posts, a bunch of future lawyers are plotting how to someday ruin your life.

[This message has been edited by Old Jock 1997 (edited 10/23/2006 9:51p).]
HOLDEN, M. D.
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Thanks Jock.

I thought I was top **** with my 33. Looks like I am old hag with the TexAgs intelligensia and their 34+'s.
agdoc2001
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Holden,
Don't worry about it, I can assure you that you are still much smarter than me. Big MCAT scores don't mean anything with my GPA (Damn you Northgate!) I would pick up a book called "Iserson's Getting Into a Residency" right away. Read it now & then again your 3rd year. I wish that I had read it earlier in school.

Also, I would 2nd the staying in Texas thing - you can save a lot of money that way & there isn't a single bad school in the state. Even the D.O. school is 2nd best in the country. But ultimately, loans can always be paid back quickly, so go where you'll be happiest.

OBGynKenobi, I'm just a lowly IM resident just trying to kiss enough bottoms to get a fellowship. Just finished my OB month and about to spend one in the ICU. Your prayers will be appreciated.
Old Jock 1997
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Don't worry about your MCAT another iota. You've done enough to get in, and you'll be just as dumb as the next guy on the day you matriculate. You'll never again be asked your scores (unless there's another episode of chest-thumping on TexAgs).

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loans can always be paid back quickly


As Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast, my friend." Although the cost of higher education is climbing in Texas, it is still far more affordable than just about anywhere else in the USA. Don't place yourself in a situation to pay more for medical school than you should and then feel committed to chosing a specialty based on pay expectations and the assumed ability to pay loans off quickly.

Medicine is a long, hard journey and you're at the very front of it. Go into medical school with an open mind and a compassionate heart, wait until LATE in your third year to commit to a specialty, and only then make sure it's something you think you're going to love. Don't choose anything based on money...possibly, we'll all be working for the federal government someday for peanuts. (Hell, we already predominantly are, thanks to Medicaid and Medicare!)

[This message has been edited by Old Jock 1997 (edited 10/24/2006 10:46a).]
p-townag
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You'll never again be asked your scores (unless there's another episode of chest-thumping on TexAgs).


Isn't that the truth. Even after a huge round of exams, best friends don't even ask each other about their exact grade.

The last thing anybody does is walk around talking about MCAT scores.
JagAg01
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Yeah, after 2nd year they walk around talking about their step 1 scores. So you have at least 2 years free of people comparing test scores. Although places with grades will have everyone comparing class rank.
Old Jock 1997
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People who walk around talking about their scores...generally don't have anything else to talk about!

Try to avoid that pitfall in medical school. It's a busy four years, but leave time for other things in your life that matter. In my opinion, it makes you a far better, well-rounded physician who can relate well to patients. My patients never ask me about my MCAT/USMLE/ABA scores, but they do talk to me about baseball, college football, hunting, kids, etc.

That's just one physician's opinion, though, so find what works for you.
FinalCylon
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My patients always ask about the MCAT and USMLE scores of the anesthesia guys/gals.

(I always lean in and whisper...lower than mine) JOKE!

Clink: email me fhinds@lscctx.org so we can catch up.

The guy who was rejected 3 times from med school with a 26 MCAT proceeded to kick everybody's teeth in all 4 years after getting in.

Do watch out for "gunners".
HOLDEN, M. D.
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Where did you guys go to med school if you don't mind me asking.
FinalCylon
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UT Houston 1998-2002

Agdoc,
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Nothing lowly about IM.

I'll never forget my 3rd year IM rotation. The patient had hepatic encephalopathy due to cirrhosis. The treatment was lactulose. The result was finding him in a trail of poo on the floor.

Jock,
Lay off about the MCAT bragging dammit!
(slides on high school jacket with the all-region band patches while wearing 3rd place medal for elementary science fair)
JagAg01
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UTHSCSA 2001-2005
Old Jock 1997
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Texas Tech 1998-2002

You won't find a bad school in Texas. If you decide to stay in-state, find a place that fits your personality and gives you the opportunity to do things you like outside of school. For me, Lubbock (and Lubbock girls!) fit the bill.

There can be some argument that certain schools will give you better opportunities for certain residencies, but I think if you do well enough in an American medical school you can do what you want. I was able to match at my first choice in my specialty of choice, and that's what it all boils down to. I was happy in med school, very happy in residency, and am now loving life as an attending.
Old Jock 1997
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My patients always ask about the MCAT and USMLE scores of the anesthesia guys/gals.

(I always lean in and whisper...lower than mine) JOKE!


And after my counterpart leaves, I lean in myself and whisper, your OB/GYN has no idea whether I scored lower or not, BECAUSE I NEVER VERBALIZED MY SCORES (ON ANY EXAM) TO ANYONE, NOR DID I POST THEM ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB!!!

Ok, ok...enough banter back-and-forth amongst old friends. ObGynKenobi and I are friends from our CT/BQ days in Aggieland. OGK...I will definitely shoot you an email and catch up a little bit!
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UT-Southwestern
2006 - present
41greyst
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Holden...congrats, it's really good to hear when fellow Aggies get into med school.

I recently found out that I got into A&M's med school (class of 2011!!) via the BS/MD program I am in. I don't know you, but that would be pretty tight if you end up joining me next year.
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