LIFE of some MED STUDENTS
and more stuff about med school
FIRST THINGS FIRST
We will always bleed Black and GoldWe might wear Cream and Crimson
WHY LISTEN?
• About Uso All took unique paths to med schoolo No wrong way to get here
• About IUSM• About Becoming a Med Student• About Being a Med Student• About Surviving Med School• About Having Fun in Med School
LEAH OSWALT: WAIT-LISTED
• Degree: o Neurobiology and Physiology, Purdue ‘12
• Medical Experience:o Emergency Room Scribe - 1 Year
• Future: o ER, Anesthesiology
• Hobbies: o Trivia, concerts
MENGMENG ZHENG: STRAIGHT-THROUGH
• Degree: o Biochemistry, Purdue ‘13
• Medical Experience:o Just some shadowing
• Future: o Probably surgery related
• Hobbies: o Books, movies
KORBIN DAVIS: MASTERS-STUDENT
• Degree: o Biochemistry, Purdue ‘11; MPH, IUSM ‘13
• Medical Experience:o ER Scribe - 1 year
• Future: o Orthopedic surgery, general surgery
• Hobbies: o Golf, Music, Food
CARTER DUGGAN: NON-TRADITIONAL
• Degree: o Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue ‘13
• Medical Experience:o Emergency Room Scribe-1 Year
• Future: o Maybe: ER, IM-Specialty
• Hobbies: o Cooking, Movies, Bicycling
IUSM• 344 students in Class ‘17
o 4,700 applicantso Second largest MD class in US
• Average MCATo 31.1
• Average GPAo 3.73
• Male to Femaleo 56%:44%
• 9 campuses across the state
IUSM-LAFAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER
• Small class sizeso 21 MS1’so 14 MS2’s
• New buildingo And our own vending machine!o Even though a lot of us would prefer a coffee machine
• The hardest anatomy aroundo But really great statewide exam scores
• Close enough to Indy to be occasionally involved
• MS3-4 clerkships now offered
GETTING IN
• “40% MCAT, 40% GPA, 20% You”• Extracurriculars that you enjoy• Break the mold • Apply early, apply often• Apps take time way more time than you
expect
STAYING IN● Prepare in advance● Review frequently● Study better, not harder● Keep a positive attitude● Ok, study harder too
STAYING SANE
• Take a 30 minute break after class• Talk to people outside of med school
o Good support system is the key
• Celebrate after a big exam regardless of your grade
• Realize that they picked you for a reason, you will be a doctor
HAVING FUN
• It is possible! Just have to try a little harder….• Schedule your fun
o Working out with classmates
• Be honest with your non-med school family and friendso Know when to say “no”
• Enjoy any time off!
ONE DAY YOU’LL GET ACCEPTED
This how finally getting the short, white coat feels
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
AND YOU’LL STUDY A LOT
Reading something for the 50th time and still
not remembering it
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
AND IT IS STRESSFUL
Having an exam on Friday and
another on Monday
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
AND YOU’LL BE TIRED
How to keep your energy without sacrificing your
success
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
BUT YOU CAN BE HAPPY
How to stay happy in med
school
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
JUST REMEMBER
When you finally get to med
school, some days will feel like
this
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
ONE DAY
You’ll be a doctor and it will feel this
good
#whatshouldwecallmedschool
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT• Carter
o [email protected] @listentocartero www.thisismedschool.com
• Leaho [email protected] @imnotcoollikecarterandidonthavetwittercantheybethislong?
#huh???
• MengMengo [email protected]
• Korbino [email protected]
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