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LIFE of some MED STUDENTS

LIFE of some MED STUDENTS. and more stuff about med school. FIRST THINGS FIRST. We will always bleed Black and Gold. We might wear Cream and Crimson. WHY LISTEN?. About Us All took unique paths to med school No wrong way to get here About IUSM About Becoming a Med Student

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LIFE of some MED STUDENTS

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  1. LIFE of some MED STUDENTS and more stuff about med school

  2. FIRST THINGS FIRST We will always bleed Black and Gold We might wear Cream and Crimson

  3. WHY LISTEN? • About Us • All took unique paths to med school • 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

  4. LEAH OSWALT: WAIT-LISTED • Degree: • Neurobiology and Physiology, Purdue ‘12 • Medical Experience: • Emergency Room Scribe - 1 Year • Future: • ER, Anesthesiology • Hobbies: • Trivia, concerts

  5. MENGMENG ZHENG: STRAIGHT-THROUGH • Degree: • Biochemistry, Purdue ‘13 • Medical Experience: • Just some shadowing • Future: • Probably surgery related • Hobbies: • Books, movies

  6. KORBIN DAVIS: MASTERS-STUDENT • Degree: • Biochemistry, Purdue ‘11; MPH, IUSM ‘13 • Medical Experience: • ER Scribe - 1 year • Future: • Orthopedic surgery, general surgery • Hobbies: • Golf, Music, Food

  7. CARTER DUGGAN: NON-TRADITIONAL • Degree: • Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue ‘13 • Medical Experience: • Emergency Room Scribe-1 Year • Future: • Maybe: ER, IM-Specialty • Hobbies: • Cooking, Movies, Bicycling

  8. IUSM • 344 students in Class ‘17 • 4,700 applicants • Second largest MD class in US • Average MCAT • 31.1 • Average GPA • 3.73 • Male to Female • 56%:44% • 9 campuses across the state

  9. IUSM-LAFAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER • Small class sizes • 21 MS1’s • 14 MS2’s • New building • And ourown vending machine! • Even though a lot of us would prefer a coffee machine • The hardest anatomy around • But reallygreat statewide exam scores • Close enough to Indy to be occasionally involved • MS3-4 clerkships now offered

  10. 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

  11. STAYING IN • Prepare in advance • Review frequently • Study better, not harder • Keep a positive attitude • Ok, study harder too

  12. STAYING SANE • Take a 30 minute break after class • Talk to people outside of med school • 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

  13. HAVING FUN • It is possible! Just have to try a little harder…. • Schedule your fun • Working out with classmates • Be honest with your non-med school family and friends • Know when to say “no” • Enjoy any time off!

  14. ONE DAY YOU’LL GET ACCEPTED This how finally getting the short, white coat feels #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  15. AND YOU’LL STUDY A LOT Reading something for the 50th time and still not remembering it #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  16. AND IT IS STRESSFUL Having an exam on Friday and another on Monday #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  17. AND YOU’LL BE TIRED How to keep your energy without sacrificing your success #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  18. BUT YOU CAN BE HAPPY How to stay happy in med school #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  19. JUST REMEMBER When you finally get to med school, some days will feel like this #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  20. ONE DAY You’ll be a doctor and it will feel this good #whatshouldwecallmedschool

  21. QUESTIONS AND CONTACT • Carter • cduggan@iupui.edu • @listentocarter • www.thisismedschool.com • Leah • loswalt@iupui.edu • @imnotcoollikecarterandidonthavetwittercantheybethislong? #huh??? • MengMeng • mezheng@iupui.edu • Korbin • daviskom@iupui.edu

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