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Want to know your real chances of getting into med school? Check your odds with the Med School Chance Predictor: medschoolinsiders.com/schools
There are 2 major lies told to premeds about medical school admissions, and believing them could destroy your application strategy. I'm breaking down the misconceptions about med school admissions that advisors won't correct and giving you the honest truth about what actually matters when applying to medical school.
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MD vs DO: The Uncomfortable Truth (& Which Is Better): youtu.be/4kLQkTgo2p0
M.D. vs. D.O. | Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical School Comparison: youtu.be/j2d8W_BE3o8
My Caribbean Medical School Experience | This Was Unexpected...: youtu.be/TkMJul2-cHE?si=NJSewbV236wlTxbK
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Specialty Competitiveness & Match Rates
03:05 MD vs. DO Match Realities
05:27 Confounding Variables (MCAT/GPA)
06:33 Survivorship Bias & Social Media
11:06 The Pros and Cons of DO
14:28 Gender & Ethnicity Admissions Data
22:07 Strategy & Acceptance Odds
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Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).
Want to know your real chances of getting into med school? Check your odds with the Med School Chance Predictor: medschoolinsiders.com/schools
There are 2 major lies told to premeds about medical school admissions, and believing them could destroy your application strategy. I'm breaking down the misconceptions about med school admissions that advisors won't correct and giving you the honest truth about what actually matters when applying to medical school.
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
MD vs DO: The Uncomfortable Truth (& Which Is Better): youtu.be/4kLQkTgo2p0
M.D. vs. D.O. | Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical School Comparison: youtu.be/j2d8W_BE3o8
My Caribbean Medical School Experience | This Was Unexpected...: youtu.be/TkMJul2-cHE?si=NJSewbV236wlTxbK
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Specialty Competitiveness & Match Rates
03:05 MD vs. DO Match Realities
05:27 Confounding Variables (MCAT/GPA)
06:33 Survivorship Bias & Social Media
11:06 The Pros and Cons of DO
14:28 Gender & Ethnicity Admissions Data
22:07 Strategy & Acceptance Odds
#premed #medstudent #mdvsdo
====================
Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).
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00:00 Introduction
00:48 Journey to Medicine
02:13 Undergraduate Experience
04:40 Med School Experience
06:39 Why General Surgery?
07:23 Choosing Another Specialty
09:33 Residency Experience
10:44 Most & Least Favorite Parts
11:54 Would You Do Anything Differently?
12:07 What Type of Students Would be a Good Fit?
12:54 Civilian VS Army General Surgery
14:26 Advice for Students
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
How to Become playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_5bIFlwyhk&list=PLTCN43UFAlBrmrzgHBma7MH9QXcg0WwLM
Day in the Life - Army General Surgeon https://youtu.be/BYq6qXXbrxs
So You Want to Be a GENERAL SURGEON https://youtu.be/J9CRG3F2I4w
How to Become a Family Medicine Physician https://youtu.be/4Y_COmAbEh0
#howtobecome #medicalcareer #armygeneralsurgeon
Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).")
