THE BEST KEPT SECRETS TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL | Medbros
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- Hey guys! My name is Shaman and I am a medical school student who makes videos about all things studying. From preschool to med school, I got your back.
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You couldn't make this video before I applied...damn. 😭 😂
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@misuzu9254 girl just cuz her brother's a doctor doesn't mean they are wealthy! he still in school! In fact all of them are in huge amounts of debt right now!! Stop hating and shut up lmao
misuzu9254 um you know it’s just sarcasm right?
This video is so important to many of us pursuing pre-med, thank you for taking the time to advise us and creating a healthier environment to give everyone a chance to succeed!
I have been binge-watching so many of your videos. Thank you for providing your perspectives and honest analysis!!
Shaman, thank you for this video! This is the kind of information I needed.
Thank you and I'm glad it helped!
Can you make a video on research itself (when to start, your experiences, how much research positions is good enough, how long to stay in a position, how early u should start)? Also what extra curriculars are viable and like what are not as helpful? Thanks and keep up the good work man!
Please do this! Could you include how to get to do research?
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Thank you so much for this helpful video! Love the advice! It's so raw and stuff you never see online!
It's so funny I've been watching some of your videos and your sister about the MCAT's and tips but I'm still in high school. I'm so inspired to become one of the doctor's someday, in the future, no matter what happens.
Your advice regarding research is top notch (choosing wisely). I couldn't agree more.
WOW thanks for making this video!! 😄
(I was the person from last video that asked about extracurricular activities , really appreciated you taking the time to making this video )
This advice is absolutely spot on! Even 4 years later...
Do a video on research! I want to hear you go into more detail. I have been doing research since my freshman year of undergrad (current junior) and I have been trying to tell my friends how important it is but they aren't understanding me 😭
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Sameeee as her !!!! I need a video on reaserch ASAP because I dont have a reaserch lab in my school and I have to apply to med school the coming year.
Great video Shaman👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
thank you for taking the time to make this!
Thank you so much. I can't tell you how many videos are superficial in their advice. Thanks for actually giving me advice and not wasting my time with "do what interests you." Also your MCAT score is god tier man, GOD TIER
Thank you so much for all the kind words! One of my main purposes in creating this channel was to get into the details rather than the more general advice that you see online so I'm glad it resonated with you. I hope you stick around for future content!
Your videos are top notch. Thanks for the vid
Hey Shaman, I'd love to see a video on your strategy for reviewing MCAT practice tests after you take them. Thanks!
Another pro tip is connections: I'm accepted at Wake because my uncle works in the medical school, does research for them, and is their best trauma surgeon. However, this only worked for me because I made a 3.6 sGPA and a 3.71 overall with 517 MCAT. I had little research but a lot of extracurriculars and service hours.
Honestly, I think that you are an inspiration to many of us.
I greatly appreciate all of the information that you have shared in this video as well as on other videos. I would greatly appreciate it if you could make a video where you talk about the extracurriculars you have done throughout undergrad, and tips for time management.
Please like the comment if you agree with me and want a video on what I stated :).
Thank You :)
Doctor Shaman can you please provide more detail on the last point? How do you gauge a medical school's personality and mission?
And how would you categorize yourself to the school you are attending?
What did you major in for your undergrad
I just rejected a Summer Research opportunity because I was accepted to become a medical scribe AND a pre-health advisor for the Science college at my school. I figured that me being in the clinic and also advising Freshmen about pre-health careers would look better on my resume? I am hoping that I can somehow fit research in before I have to take the MCAT next summer.
Thank you so much for this video! This actually made me feel a bit better about the admissions process. I'm in my last year of undergrad but don't have the advantage of taking as much courses to support my science gpa like BIO majors since I'm a Kinesiology major. However, I've conducted 3 research projects in the physiological/biomechanical effects of surfing with one of them bringing me abroad to Costa Rica. There's not alot of research done in the sport,so publication is somewhat easy. Typical Southern Californian I guess.I love surfing & sometimes having surfing professors & doing data collection at the beach beats being in the traditional lab:) haha
I also volunteer/shadow the directors at the Endocrinology/Gender Management Clinic at Children's Hospital in San Diego. Guys, if you're still looking to assist in underserved communties. Please Please look into being involved in LGBT & refugee healthcare! The clinic I'm at is directed toward helping transgendered kids specifically but I feel these two communities are often overlooked or difficult to find facilities for. Just gotta keep searchin & I guarantee you'll find a place!
Thanks for the tips
Bro when's the MCAT practice test review video coming out?
Hi, I was wondering if you have any tips on how to balance MCAT and a full time job..especially for someone out of school for a while? Thank you!
A week ago I was selected at the university where I want to study medicine. It was a wonderful experience. I already want to enter the University, I want to be a great doctor. I hope and the medical school where I study meets my expectations. Like I hope to be a good student.
Can you make a video on how to truly get to know you/like you?
Were you able to look at ur rec letters even though we're supposedly not allowed to?
Hey Shaman,
I appreciate your videos and perspective so far! I'm still an undergrad, and currently I am lacking in clinical volunteer hours and research hours/publications. This semester I've secured a few solid clinical volunteer positions (2) for the semester. I plan on keeping these for the duration of the semester and at least for 6 months total. In your opinion/experience and through your conversations with admissions committee members, is research experience valued over clinical volunteering hours at say a hospital?
I eventually do plan on getting into a good lab (if I'm fortunate enough), however advisors I have spoken to have seemed to indicate that clinical experience is more important than research if you had to pick one to really excel at.
Also, to your point on the UR service experience. Are you referring to medical schools' tendency to be more lenient to URM candidates? I've always assumed med schools will associate your dedication to the UR population simply because you are part of that conglomerate as a result of your upbringing.
Again, good job so far on your videos man! You have a practical approach to everything. Hopefully I'll be able to join you on the path through med school (though by the time I hope to get in, you'll probably be about done)!
would u be able to make a video on how to get involved with research?
What research did you do? Where did you do your research? And how many publications did you have?
How decorated was your own research section on your med school application? Like how many publications did you have, how many different labs and professors did you work with? Just curious to know the Ivy League standard for the most important section of the application lol
any specific tips for knowing whether you're in a good lab or not? thank you!!
really appreciate this videos! I just came across your channel today.
question: If I don't have research experience, what is a good response during an interview if they ask why I don't?
Could you please make a video on how to excel in the interview? Thanks!
Hi Shaman, thank you for another detailed video! As far as my pre-med life goes, I know that I am performing all of the required steps in order to get into medical school, however one important piece is missing, and that is clinical experience. I am going into my second year so I am not in too great a rush. My worry is, however, that if I volunteer at my local hospital that I am not going to attain any legitimate experience, which will only set me back as a waste of time (this is coming from people who have done this volunteer work). To start myself off, I have joined an organization that drives down to Mexico every month, where I will be getting hands on clinical experience with the underserved population. I believe that this is a good start, but should I look to do anything further as far as clinical experience goes?
Shaman, what was your "nonmedical" extracurricular activity that you did to showcase your personality? I'm having trouble understanding the types of activities you mean.
Probably sports, volunteering to help animals, etc.
Hello! Thanks for you vid! You mentioned knowing what the school is focused on a lot. From most of my searches in medical schools mission statement, they mostly say the foundational stuff like applying health science, compassionate, integrity, etc How would you say i dig deeper to find specifically what they are most interested and involved in?
How do I go about finding research oportunities? I really don't know how to find any
by publication, would abstracts or conference papers be good enough, or are you talking about journal papers? And what about being co authors on journal papers instead of first authors?
Thank you :)
Please can you do more of this videos?
The research portion is killing me lol!!
May I ask you a question? I have Kaplan Mcat books from 2015, do I need to buy the newest version? It's so expensive
Does it matter where I go to school for pre-med? Would it be better off if I went to a less competitive state school or more competitive private university? I remember you mentioning that you went to a very competitive undergrad school... so... I don't know what to do, and I have to make my decision soon!
Can you suggest a good website to store, collect and send recommendation letters
Can you make a video on getting started in research please
I know this may be hard to say for sure, but what GPA range would you say is desired or looks very good to med schools?
Does anyone know what other medical schools he applied to and/or was accepted to? Shaman could you make a video on this??
I have never done any research yet .. pls I need some guidance .. kindly do a video on how to do research
I do not know how much of this i can apply to UK medical schools. I have never heard of anyone doing research work here before uni or publications.
Did you wait until later to get LOR'S or did you get them from professors after the semester you had them?
What do you mean by working in underserved areas? volunteering?
Hi a question
I am a student who did 3 years in community college and now transferring to UC Davis with a biology major. I am not ashamed to say that I screw up a few times in some classes but I am at good standing. So how much do the freshmen and sophomore years count towards getting into medical school? I have been doing research related to bio-chem on peptide linkage and stuff, also volunteering. What else do you think I should do that will help me to get into medical school?
I'm not sure how far you are in med school. If you are already studying for step 1 could you please make a video on preparation for step 1?
How can I identify a good lab, and what research opportunities are best? Are social research opportunities good?
Hey Shaman your videos are very inspiring. Can u plz recommend me a good pre-med major.
Does it matter what type of research you do? For example, a lot of ppl do clinical or basic science research, but I'm more interested in public health research
I have this same question, I abhor the idea of any type of science research (which probably makes me sound like I shouldn't be in this field), but I'm starting in on some Gender Studies research which might possibly lead to a publication.
That is a great question! The answer is pretty detailed so I might make a video specifically about research in the future if people are interested. In general, I would say it matters because certain types of research are more easier to get publications and generally take up less time, etc. than others. Overall though, I would recommend to just do what you like because doing research that you hate is one of the worst things in the world!
From the med school students I have talked to, it really does not matter so long as you gain experience. For example, you are much better off in a Gender Studies lab that results in a publication because that shows devotion and dedication, rather than a clinical research lab where you spent time mixing chemicals and cleaning beakers. Personally, I am in a psycholinguistics research lab because that suits my interest coming from a bilingual family, and I have already presented at a research symposium while attaining proper research experience in the form of experiment design and subject testing. I did not even expect to be allowed to perform the latter, but I am glad I did as I found the interaction with subjects to be quite amusing!
I am a little surprised by some of the responses here. I have been doing behavioral-clinical/public health research over a decade and publishing extensively with MDs (as a PhD). I would say, no research is easy to publish. If you just want to list your name on any publication in some low-tier journals, oh well, just grab any quick opportunity and you may have your name at 5th or 6th place. But if you want to have some good publications in those more well-established journals as the 1st and 2nd author, it often takes years to get one published. I do a lot of secondary data analyses, and it still take me months to get the models right and good enough for publishing. FYI: I just got one accepted in one of the leading journals in my field, and it took me 2 years to finalize my model, and another 1 year to get it accepted. Now I need to wait for a few more months to get it printed. Last night I checked the date of my original statistical code file, it was exactly 3 years ago.
I am going to apply to med schools next cycle. I have talked to several MDs (mostly my collaborators or their colleagues who served on the admission committees) and they all told me my research topic is totally fine with them. Don't be surprised that MDs do a lot of different research too! (most of my publications have a least 1 MD on the author list) Also, if you read medical journals, you can also find a wide variety of research topics are published in those journals. Just choose one field that interests you the most, and devote your time, efforts, and passions. =)
That is another thing I forgot to mention. In one of my biochem introduction lectures, the professor made it pretty clear that publishing research is rare, and is not even expected by most med schools. It almost feels like a bit of luck factors into it :/
What is the max number of letters you should send??
How can you tell immediately if a lab is going to waste your time or help you?
Can you make a video on how to be In the top 10th percent of your class?
What kind of research looks good for medical schools?
where can i get these letters ? and what the letter is about?
When does Mcat registration usually open?
Great points, however wouldn't clinical experience be up there? I mean I'm not an admission committee member, But i feel like if I was going to admit a student to my program, I would want to make sure they have an understanding of what a Physician does or what real life medicine looks like.
Great info!!! Which med school are you attending?
Do you know any medical students that were accepted to top tier schools or decent MD programs with 3.0 to low 3s GPA
Rudolf Gyorkei Bro a 3.0 cannot possibly get anybody into an ivy league med school or even a md med school. Tbh a 3.6 is bad unless somebody excels in other areas like mcat score, extracurriculars, etc.. Someone with a 3.0 has a better chance going to an overseas medical school. There is no way in hell a US medical school will accept that.
I got accepted 😎 with 2.95 GPA and 517 in MCAT in the USA
He's at Yale, also got straight A's all his life....
@@motivefun415 was that your science GPA or your cumulative GPA (if you don't mind me asking, what was your science GPA?)
@@rikis7086 it was my cumulative GPA. Dude trust me when you in med school you will realize..three things are important for med school if you have 2 in good shape nobody can stop you to get in med school. Trust me I know a guy who's GPA is 2.45 and he is our class But he killed in research and MCAT. In the end, you have to be perfect on two things .and that's you decide
Thank you so much for this video!! I am a freshman at Cornell and I literally am so overwhelmed lol
Congratulations on your success so far! I'm happy it helped and I know the feeling!
How important is physcian shadowing? I don't have any :$
What does he mean by "underserve areas"? E.g. Community service to the poor? Or...
Juan Mendoza underserved áreas means areas that many doctors don’t serve such as the rural countryside
“Your personality might be disgusting.” Haha
Hey Shaman for the humanities majors getting into Medical school how are they ment to do research? And how do they get in without research? I feel like this video is really bias considering all the Maths, Economics and humanities majors don't even do clinical units and still make it to med school
How early can you start asking for letters of recommendations? Starting school in 2018.
Ask for letters of recommendation at the end of every class where you want a letter of recommendation starting freshman year! The letters should be much better if they write the letter at the end of each semester when their memory of you is fresh rather than waiting for the year you apply to med school! Hope that helps! I will make a video specifically on letters of rec in the future so stay tuned!
MedBros thanks
How do would you collect and store these letters? Also would you say having direct patient care experience such an MA at obgyn or EMt would have hold just as much significance as research?
What is your opinion on accelerated paths to med school? (2 years undergrad, no MCAT, 4 years med school)
They're pretty competitive to get in, but if you are sure medicine is for you and the program aligns with your goals (ex the med school you are accelerated into is one you are happy with) then it might be a great path for you!
That sounds good... They aren't very common in my region, but they are usually 3 years undergraduate. Good luck!
what are they looking for in essays??
And how do I do research...
I'm a freshman in college and I was wondering if I should keep volunteering at the hospital or volunteer in the community to underserved places? I've volunteered at the hospital for a year so far.
Just do whatever you are more passionate about! Med schools love it when you keep at something so if volunteering at the hospital is an enriching experience where you learn a lot then stick with it (will make great topics for interviews as well). But if its too repetitive and you want to try something different or want to go to a med school or program in a med school that emphasizes underserved work, then definitely do the latter! Either option is great to be honest!
Thank you!!! :)
update bro?
@@Darklovesto I’m a software programmer now 😂
@@frankieramesh3618 Holy shit that took such an unexpected turn lmao. Hope you are happy with your current career, wishing you the best of luck!!
I don't know what to do I have asked every Biology teacher at my University if I could have an opportunity to shadow and they all said they are filled up...I don't know what to do at this point. I have a 3.9 GPA, I volunteer, shadow, and work 20-30 hours a week. I know I can't get in without research so I'm stuck at this point
Basically I need advice, is there anywhere I could possible research besides my school? I have been persistent and like you said I can tell they don't care for students, but I can't let that stop me
Hi Emily! I completely understand your situation because research can sometimes be hard to find! Some options might be to see if your school has a program or system to match students up with researchers and apply to that, email nearby labs or schools around you to see if they have openings, or try to get research in other fields because any research is solid! Most importantly though, don't worry and take time to find research. You might not get research one semester at your school but next semester you might email/talk to professors and find out that you can choose between multiple positions! I will make a video specifically on research and how to ask for/get research in the future so stay tuned! Good luck with everything!
Emily J try applying to a summer research experience program. Several schools offer them and they include a stipend and free housing. All you need is a letter of rec from 2 professors. Also have you tried asking for research outside your biology program? How about neuroscience, chemistry, or statistics? Even if it’s not your ultimate interest, you only need that first letter of rec from one prof to open doors to more popular or competitive labs. It worked for me!
Jiving.
When should you start research? Can you start junior year?
+R Ree Anytime but junior year is a really common time to start!
so will research be just as important if I would like to be a pediatrician or nurse?
Periatrician yes because you have to get into med school to be one. Not sure about Nurse, don’t know much about it
Hi Shaman,
Okay so I have a HUGE dilemna. I am currently a pre-nursing student and was planning on applying to nursing school this November. I've recently had a talk with my Microbio professor about nursing vs doctor and he really got me rethinking my future. Now I'm thinking, I'm 19, where I was going to take 8 yrs to become a nurse practitioner, I can do a few more years and become a doctor. I am currently a student at CSUEB and SUPER CONFUSED about what to do. I need advice! I don't really know any premed students personally and I have SO MANY questions. You are the closest med student friend I've got!(and Kaurbeauty). I need help!
KaurTurbanator I would really recommend you to put aside the timing to complete school just once and think about what you want to be working as the rest of your life. Nursing and medicine may seem similar at first glance but they are very very different. You should consider what kind of a profession you want to enter: The type of patient experiences, the closeness to the individual in care, the level autonomy in decision making- types of decisions you want to be able to make and tons more that differentiates RNs (and even NPs)from MDs. I would really ask you to do your research in what the professional experience is like for both of them because nursing and medicine operate on very different philosophies of patient care
I don't want to do research because it is boring. I'm joining the military after graduation though which I am banking on getting me in.
Can you make a video on how to get letters of recommendation or even how to bond with your preofessors?
Yes definitely will in the future!
Thank you! I love your channel, it's been such a great help!
My tip for this would be is the a subject you like; but, have many questions on? If so always talk that professor after class end and visit their office hours. However, make sure you find the professor likeable.
Hey Shaman, great video! Thank you. I have a question on how much shadowing experience should a pre-med get? Also, if you are an EMT or CNA etc, do you still need have 100's shadowing hours? I would think less, since your already familiar with the hospital.
In addition, I realized from watching your video, how much time & research, it takes to get to know 15+ schools.
Freshman at Rutgers! When do we ask for our letters of rec? End of each course?
Exactly! Be adamant about getting those letters at the end of each course when their memory of you is fresh!
Oh goodness you responded. Thanks for the response. Will you marry me? I will be in severe debt but I have a heart and can make really amazing grilled chicken....
How old is too old for the LOR. I mean if someone gets a letter of rec from their freshman yr but applies junior or senior, would that lor be considered too late?
no... no letter of rec is too old unless it's HS... i think what he means is ask for a letter of rec immediately and save it until you apply. freshman is fine but make sure you have letters of rec from upper level science courses.
Thank you, and good idea Chelssums (:
How do you publish papers as an undergrad? Do you have to conduct your own experiment?
Normally undergraduates try to find positions working in professors research lab in school as like an apprenticeship. If the student contributes enough to the project, then the professor will list the student as an author for the paper. There are other means to get publications as well, which could be conducting one's own research. I intern at a national laboratory so I got my publication that way (and I get paid, which I wouldn't if I worked at my school :) )
Hey Shaman, do I have to major in a science major during undergrad? Can I be in a different major, get the science prerequisites, and get accepted?
Nope you don't have to major in science and can do exactly that!
MedBros thanks so much! Love your highly informative videos and truly appreciate the reply!
Do you believe that what undergrad university one has gone to has any affect on med school admissions? Say someone from a lower UC verses someone from UCLA or Berkley ?
For better or worse, the name definitely matters!
adding on to that, will med school weigh your gpa differently say if you get a lower gpa at a "better" school vs a higher gpa at a "lower-ranked" school?
Tiffie Keung the MCAT serves as an equalizer. They use your scores to get a better idea of where youre at compared to other applicants.
what happens if you got a really good MCAT score but a 3.0 GPA...
As long as you get past medical school screening with like a 3.0 or maybe 3.2 ish for some schools, then you'll be fine. Also, any unique situations or stories can really make a difference!
Essay questions? The new MCAT is supposed to be completely multiple choice.
I believe he’s talking about the applications
I have a super low GPA (3.6) and I fear getting immediate rejections lol :(
James Andonian lmao that is not super low
People get in with 3.4. I’ve even heard of people gettin in with a 3.2. Those people had a ton of volunteer hours and a high MCAT, but they had to. A 3.6 is fine
You seem so relaxed about studying, taking tests and having conversations and interviews with people you haven't met before. For a lot of people that's scary stuff! Not everyone who is as smart as you actually gets the score they deserve because they get stressed out about studying and even more stressed out on the day of the test! But there's a lot of research now into methods and practices to stop stress from getting to you! You can learn to get out of the panic zone and into the learning zone! www.jlsglobal.ca
Is the 2.9 gpa for overall or science?
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Your personality might be DISGUSTING...... lol!!! Hilarious :D