commentary on medical school and admission process
this is a commentary clip of a professors take on the MCATs. and the process of medical school admissions. documented by: Zacharia Olushoga, Ali Brohi, and Femi Jinadu
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thanks for the input
thanks for the input
little late, but I …
little late, but I was just Licensed as a Paramedic while taking full time pre-med courses and preparing for MCAT. Have done well in all… It IS possible!
He used to teach at …
He used to teach at the The City College Of New York. I knew him as Dr. Lou
this are some …
this are some pretty wise comments. Who is this Professor and where does he teaches??
Hey funniman, i was …
Hey funniman, i was thinking of taking the emt class’s myself in preperation to get extra experience in the medical field. this semester im taking orgo bio and trig, do you think it would be possible for me to take the EMT class’s as well
I don’t really …
I don’t really think it is TOO demanding.. I’ve been able to do the paramedic traning as well as clinical time while keeping good grades in my pre-med studies as well as studying for the MCAT… it has tought me so much and has been extremely rewarding
the hours for …
the hours for training are too demanding (assuming the individual is taking a regular pre-med workload)
EMT-B training has less requirements, and is still good for clinical exposure, etc
anyone EVER think …
anyone EVER think about becoming a paramedic??… now thats an extracurricular activity worth doing!! (for pre-med students anyways)
if you say test …
if you say test score doesnt matter or if it matters more than extra stuff, then thats just ignorance. b.c test scores shows your knowledge, your ability to memorize and use your knowledge. although extra activities does matter, if you suck in terms of grade, i believe thats still a reflection of your abilities as a possible doctor. so if you really want to be a doctor, then you will WORK for those grades and all that is needed to suceed.
dont complain. if you really want it, then play the game
are you serious? …
are you serious? your useless
like what
like what
cause test scores …
cause test scores aint everything, more then good grades to being a doctor
lol i was going to …
lol i was going to say the same thing.
Too bad he is not …
Too bad he is not on the med school ADCOM
why are …
why are extra-curricular activities more important than test scores in the admissions process?
Actually, …
Actually, admissions committees place a high value on “upstanding” personal qualities and medically related experiences. In order to reach the interview pool, however, you have to be intelligent enough to do well in medical school, as measured primarily by the MCAT. The thinking tested on the USMLE’s is very similar to the thinking tested on the MCAT. Also, laypersons’ understanding of good vs. bad doctors is often whether or not they are kind to patients rather than ‘are they competent’?.
That professor is …
That professor is an honest man. He has been around and he knows what the reality of life is …just wish these comments would reach the committees admitting some of today’s worst possible choices for a medical student.
god bless
I am majoring in …
I am majoring in biology, but of course the journey is rich in chemistry and physics. Do you think Ill be ok?
This guy is my hero …
This guy is my hero! Test scores are NOT all that matters, a person can just be a bad test taker, but could make a great doctor.
You know I am a …
You know I am a undergraduate now who wants to go medical school, and number 2, 3, 4, 6 apply to me, number 6 I would want to be zach braff from “Scrubs” well god bless!
wow, i would to …
wow, i would to talk to him.
Not to mock your …
– I do hope you make it to md
Not to mock your pain but you’ve got a of a leg up on a lot of people for your applications
lol..jeez.. you …
lol..jeez.. you really hate doctors, dont ya?
this guy is my hero
this guy is my hero
1)Be born into a …
1)Be born into a wealthy family which pushes their kids to be overachievers
2)Adjust your self-worth based on GPA
3)Put social standing at primary importance after relationships, spirituality, compassion..etc.
3)Appear altruistic by volunteering in order to convince people that social standing is not important.
4)Learn to regurgitate information on exams
5)Pay $1000’s for MCAT/interview prep, and application services.
6)Get MD and pretend you are the star of your favorite hospital drama.