Dr. Ryan Gray is a former Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force. Ryan graduated from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) with a BS in Exercise and Sports Sciences, and received his MD from New York Medical College. After graduating from medical school, Ryan completed his internship through a Tufts Medical Center transitional medicine program at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. Ryan is the publisher of MedicalSchoolHQ.net and OldPreMeds.org and the podcast host of several podcasts on the Meded Media network. He is also the Director of the National Society of Nontraditional Premedical and Medical Students.
I understand that medical schools filter out negativity for professional competency purposes. Respectfully, how can medical schools claim they want diversity of thought and proceed to reject those with slightly pessimistic views? The message I get every time I watch one of these is that medical schools want applicants to BELIEVE the world is all flowers and honey bees. There can be no negative experiences unless they are somehow spinned to be positive. It is the sign of a mature adult to view issues in a measured way. Sometimes things suck. Why can’t we say that? We don’t want negative people? What is a “negative” person? Just my 2 cents.
One of the questions that she asked at the end that I'm not sure if you completely answer correctly was what if you decided not to take the HPSP scholarship in med school then Match into the specialty you want then during Residency (after you got the specialty you wanted) decide to take the Financial Assistance Program (FAP). Wouldn't this prevent the military from "having a say" in what specialty you choose. Also since the FAP has a stipend and residencies are paid won't you be able to take advantage of both?
"look at schools mission, curriculum blah blah". The reality is that we are all surviving on a vibe and a prayer through this process and just want to get accepted to ONE school. Their mission could be "take all their money" and I would say thank you see you at orientation.
Optometrists are not opticians. Know what you’re talking about first 😏😏. Optometrists are doctors of Optometry and can pretty much do anything that an ophthalmologist does except for major surgeries. And some states now allow optometrists to do surgeries. So basically Optometrists are the Primary Eye Doctors and ophthalmologists are the eye surgeons.
The guy didn't have to identify as Asian since he listed Chinese as one of his languages. This along with his name likely screamed Asian. This screams discrimination against Asians.
So, Medical Schools are essentially looking for students who can pad their resumes with bull sh*t activities and put together a compelling resume INSTEAD of looking for students who have the work ethic and mental faculties required to excel as a doctor. God forbid there is a student from a poor family who has to work a job and go to school and doesn't have time for bs social activities. Maybe this is why so many doctors suck so bad at communicating with their patients?
I know a woman who was in her mid thirties when she decided she was tired of being an engineer and told her husband she wanted to go to medical school. Her husband asked her if she wanted a divorce. She decided she wanted to stay married to him and went to PA school instead.
Okay, but I honestly don’t understand why research and being a physician has to be a separate thing. Physicians do research and the basis of a doctor is medical SCIENCE, SCIENCE-based medicine. I would be interested to know how to tie in your strong passion for research as to why you also want to pursue medicine. For me, research has been a strong driver because that’s where I feel I belong as a physician. I want to take care of people by not only treating them the best we currently know how, but also by contributing to the ongoing challenge of inventing new medicine, gaining new understanding of disease, to better combat chronic illnesses we face. I worry I have a ton of research hours and I do not want someone to think I don’t want to be a physician because of that, but rather I believe that drive will help me be a better physician in my desired field.
Shadowing...I have so far shadowed Surgical Pathology and Physical Therapy (REALLY wanted to understand what my patients will experience and the clinical therapies they will receive.
“I don’t like dialogue cause I didn’t read a lot when I was younger. It slows me down a lot.” Ok so because you are a bonehead it’s terrible for anyone to write this way? Laughable content. Had she been accepted, the video would have been spun a completely different way, guaranteed.
I’ve gained so much insight watching these videos. I love the variety of ways you address different aspects of the application process. It’s tough finding the best approach while writing these statements, but it’s important to check yourself and truly consider why you chose this!
My gpa is 2.6 and have one more class to finish in computer engineering in NYC. I struggled with school because I had an undiagnosed mental illness (bipolar type 1) for many many years. I was hospitalized due to psychosis twice during school. After 2 years of being stable on meds, I’m seriously considering to study medicine (psychiatry) because I feel like I have a duty to help people in similar situations. Also because I recently converted to Christianity and feel like God is telling me to do it. Lots of people are suffering from the harmful effects of technology/social media/drugs/trauma/abuse… im 29, still live with my mom, no kids, no girlfriend… I am caregiver for my mom and that takes care of rent and utilities… I’m thinking I have a privilege that most people don’t have and I should take advantage of it… do you think I have a shot? Considering I’m on meds now and attend therapy regurlarly… would med schools pass me over? Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated… thank you!
If medical people had any brains, then not only would they let EVERYONE who WANTS to get into medical school & veterinarian school in, but they would FORCE EVERYONE ELSE to attend medical school & veterinarian school, and have science drilled through their skulls day & night. This is the ONLY WAY to FIGHT RAMPANT STUPIDITY & ANTISCIENCE BIGOTRY & HATRED in this world.
I’m so upset for her that the military took 3 months to get her transcripts done. That’s just awful! I bet that’s a big part of the anxiety of why she withdrew. When I got out of the military, I got into University of Texas with a super low ACT and 1 year of community college. And out of state. Not the same as med school, but I definitely felt like my military experience helped me get in. Not to mention I had experience in my chosen field, through the military. Anyway, would love to know if she has since re-applied and gotten in.
We are considering HPSP vs MDSSP for my husband who’s about to start med school? Interested to know how often you deploy while serving your time? I know it’s different for everyone and based off specialty but do you have any idea?
This med school application process is just a crock!! Applicants are admitted based on who can spin the best tales........just everyone please admit it. You want to be a doctor cuz it's recession proof job, pays well and I think it has still some prestige. How many of my colleagues who wrote in their applications they would fix cleft lips, take care of "Mother Theresa's People" actually do or have ever done it? Heck.....they won't even take care of migant farm workers who put food on their table.....
I have to question her judgment if she thought applying with a 2.6 was a good idea. Like what was she thinking? She has no common sense. Who wants a Dr. who does not have basic reasoning skills and poor judgment? I think she needs to take some time to grow up and mature as a person. Does she even understand how hard it is just to get through med school? Much less get in?
A lot has changed since this video was posted. I know surgeons who are DOs. My obgyn was a DO who delivered my babies. All excellent doctors. Your MCAT score does not determine whether or not you will be a good doctor. It only determines which med school you may get into.
DO is not inferior to MD. In 2020, they officially merged, and residency programs are no longer MD versus DO-they are, in fact, grouped together. I know surgeons who are DOs. My obgyn was a DO who delivered my babies. All excellent doctors. Your MCAT score does not determine whether or not you will be a good doctor. It only determines which med school you may get into.
