Post on 16-Dec-2015
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 ‘17o 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 schoolo 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 funo 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
• Cartero cduggan@iupui.eduo @listentocartero www.thisismedschool.com
• Leaho loswalt@iupui.eduo @imnotcoollikecarterandidonthavetwittercantheybethislong?
#huh???
• MengMengo mezheng@iupui.edu
• Korbino daviskom@iupui.edu