Medical School

[BigRedBeta]

I matched in Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas/Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock...very, very happy.

Here's the rundown of Greeks in my med school class and where they're headed (Cities used to protect the innocent)

Phi Psi - Surgery, La Crosse WI
Farmhouse - Surgery, Dallas TX
Sig Ep - Internal medicine, Sacramento CA
Lambda Chi - Urology, Omaha NE
Theta Chi - Int Med, Madison WI
Beta - Int Med, Salt Lake City
Beta - Int med, San Diego CA
ADPhi - Radiology, Omaha NE
Lambda Chi - Emergency, Chicago IL
DG - OB/Gyn, Omaha NE
Phi Tau - Int Med, Omaha NE
Theta - Family med, Wichita KS
Sig Ep - Anesthesia, Rochester MN
Beta - Anesthesia, Milwaukee WI
Tri Delt - med/peds, Milwaukee WI
Tri Delt - int med, Portland OR
Theta - int med, Richmond VA
DU - int med, Portland OR
DZ - int med, Omaha NE
Pike - pysch, Columbus OH
DZ - OB/Gyn, Omaha NE
AZD - Anesthesia, Omaha NE
Theta Chi - Surgery, Oklahoma City OK
Gamma Phi - peds, Columbus OH
Phi Tau - neurosurg, Iowa City, IA
Sig Ep - Ortho, Washington DC


There are a couple of people who I know are greek but I can't think of their affiliation right now...

[AOEforme]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

I matched in Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas/Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock...very, very happy.

Congratulations!

[SigKapSweetie]

I matched at my home institution for Psychiatry - my #1 choice!

There are several Greeks in my class - off the top of my head, there's a Tri Delta going into OB/GYN, an AXO in surgery, a Theta in Family Med, a Chi O in peds, and a Sig Ep in med/peds.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

I matched in Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas/Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock...very, very happy.

Good luck at Ark Children's. That was always a popular program with students at my school...of course, it was close geographically. They have an excellent reputation.

[kiteflyersmom]

I am hopeful that there will be an update by our people who will be taking on new challenges. I am so in awe and proud of you. Please let us know how things are going for you. Check in often...as much as you can.

[BigRedBeta]

It's graduation week!

Had a class bonfire on Sunday where we all burned our short white coats...

Hooding ceremony is Thursday, with commencement on Friday.

I have to say, that after so many years of school, it's odd that it comes down to this last week in which there's no stress or concern. I don't miss having finals at the end of the semester but it was definitely weird this year (both semesters) to not go through that stress.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

Had a class bonfire on Sunday where we all burned our short white coats...

Crashing your thread to share that when my husband was a resident he had his car stolen. Inside the car was... his lab coat. This was only 3 weeks until his residency was over, so they did not replace it. Therefore, he had to wear his hideous short med-student lab coat instead.

BTW- his residency procedure book that had 3 years worth of sign-offs was in the pocket of that lab coat. He was more concerned about losing that than his car. As you all start your residencies, guard that little book with your life!

Congrats and good luck to you all. It is a long road, but an honorable one.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

Crashing your thread to share that when my husband was a resident he had his car stolen. Inside the car was... his lab coat. This was only 3 weeks until his residency was over, so they did not replace it. Therefore, he had to wear his hideous short med-student lab coat instead.

BTW- his residency procedure book that had 3 years worth of sign-offs was in the pocket of that lab coat. He was more concerned about losing that than his car. As you all start your residencies, guard that little book with your life!

Congrats and good luck to you all. It is a long road, but an honorable one.

Now most programs use computerized records rather than procedure books. My husband had to transfer 3 years worth onto the computer when he was graduating.

Congratulations to all the graduating doctors! Welcome to the hell on earth that is residency!

[AOEforme]

AMCAS and AACOMAS opened this week for 2010..... I'm about half-way done filling them both out.

Does anyone know how you're supposed to cite AP courses under course work? I called my pre-med advisor for an appointment, but he's booked for the next three weeks... I figured I'd ask you guys!

[BigRedBeta]

IIRC...and it's been a while, I think there's some sort of "HS/dual credit" option or maybe an "awarded credit"

My best advice for that portion is to get a copy of your official transcript from your university and then enter everything letter for letter from that into AMCAS...That transcript should show something about awarded credit.

[AOEforme]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

IIRC...and it's been a while, I think there's some sort of "HS/dual credit" option or maybe an "awarded credit"

My best advice for that portion is to get a copy of your official transcript from your university and then enter everything letter for letter from that into AMCAS...That transcript should show something about awarded credit.

Thanks so much!

[delicaterose617]

agree with Kill. Speaking from a nurses prospective...anything you need, we got you... Now as far as you being a complete ass and not following up....... we have no recollection of anything, your on your own....lol

But some docs can be rude for no reason at all where others don't usually have that demeanor unless they're having a bad day.

[blackngoldengrl]

Commencement is tomorrow! We just finished out "Senior Week" which I think is very funny to have in med school, but that's okay. We had a formal last night (med school prom) which was tons of fun, but I think I overdid it a bit...good thing graduation was not today!

Congratulations to my fellow docs in the Class of 2009! And thanks for the welcome to residency. *sigh* four more years....

[AKA_Monet]

Congrats to all the new physicians!!! Hope you all achieve your greatest medical dreams!

[kiteflyersmom]

Congrats! Good luck in your residency.