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Pre-Medical Student Osteopathic Medical AssociationMedicine of Terrorism
by Alison Hayward, MD
SDN Staff Writer
A patient arrives at your hospital complaining of fever, malaise, and cough. You think nothing of it – until you notice the thirty other patients who have appeared in the waiting room with the same symptoms. A sudden flu outbreak? You realize with concern that it’s not flu season….
Clinicians must be trained to be watchful for the red flags of a biological or chemical terrorist attack. Although rare, the astute diagnosis of a biochemical weapon causing a patient’s symptoms can provide lifesaving treatment in the nick of time.
The following are classified as high risk potential agents of terrorism because they can be quickly disseminated, and would likely cause widespread societal panic and require sweeping public health actions to contain. Read more »
Musical Chairs: how medical school admissions works
by Joe Sisk
SDN Staff Author
Ahh, simple childhood games. Music playing. Walking around a circle of chairs. I’m eying the one closest to me.
*the music stops*
I scramble for a chair.
“I’m sorry, Joe. You can’t sit in a red chair. Those are for people with Outies. Your belly button is an Innie. You need to find a blue chair.”
“But the kindergarteners took most of the blue chairs for their game…”
“I’m sorry. Just see if you can find a left over one.”
I cry.
While this never actually happened, it is a recurring nightmare I have (and may explain my deep seated phobia of blue chairs). This game represents how medical school admissions works.
There are a good number of chairs that are spoken for before you’ve even submitted your AMCAS. How many depends on the types of alternate acceptance programs the school offers, but these programs contribute to the ultimate class size and subsequently are fewer seats available during the AMCAS application cycle.
As an informed applicant, what you can do is realize that you’re only going to be competing for the blue chair. Read more »
Pre-Med Prep: General Overview of Pre-Med Requirements
by Christian Becker, Author of The Official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admissions Guide
Gaining admission to medical school is a multifactorial process. Almost all medical schools require the MCAT, specific course work, and an undergraduate degree. There are also many extracurricular activities that may not be required per se, but are absolutely necessary to be a competitive applicant.
Some schools will not only consider you a weak applicant if you cannot show some of these activities on your application, but also will deny an interview outright if they don’t don’t see enough of them.
Read more »
SDN SwagStore Reopens!
by SDN Staff
SDN is pleased to announce the reopening of the Student Doctor Network SwagStore! Located at http://www.studentdoctor.net/store/, there you can purchase SDN gear online and have it delivered to your doorstep. Whether you’re looking for one of our popular t-shirts, the official Student Doctor Network Medical School Admission Guide, or just an SDN lapel pin, the SDN SwagStore has you covered.
Don’t forget to sign up for the mailing list, so you can hear about product sales, new merchandise, and other information as it becomes available. The SwagStore also offers gift certificates. All revenue from the SDN SwagStore is used toward maintaining and improving the Student Doctor Network. Come visit today!
Featured Book Review: Anesthesia Unplugged
by SDN Staff
Thanks to a partnership with McGraw-Hill, Inc., SDN has begun publishing book reviews for texts spanning the spectrum of healthcare fields. The reviews will be published in the Reviews & Recommendations forum, and as the archive grows, it will provide a wealth of searchable information for students, trainees, and practicing clinicians in all areas of healthcare.
Currently featured in the Reviews & Recommendations forum is Anesthesia Unplugged–an informative, highly readable procedure manual written, as one might infer, for anesthesiology trainees. Read the review, or view the catalog listing.
In Harm’s Way: Staying Safe when Nature Threatens
- A displaced student provides advice on how to protect yourself and your property during extreme weather events.
by Brandon Luk
SDN Staff Writer
“This could be just as devastating if not more devastating than Katrina …”
These were the first words I heard when I flipped on WDSU. 
An anchorman was describing the unyielding path of Hurricane Gustav towards the Big Easy. The first thought that ran through my mind was, ‘wow, guess the third time’s a charm’- Gustav was going to strike the Gulf coast almost 3 years to the date that Katrina hit.
I was a little dumbfounded at the surreal nature of having to evacuate. While I only recently began to call New Orleans my home, the incomplete levees could very well also make it the graveyard of my livelihood.
Instantly, questions started to swirl through my head. What would I need to bring? What will happen to my education? What kind of preparations do I need to make so that my house isn’t flattened? When should I leave and where should I go?
Student Doctor Network Announces Partnership with National Community Pharmacists Association
by Glenn Gregory, Anna Peck, and Bill Johnson
SDN Staff Writers
The Student Doctor Network is pleased to announce a partnership with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
Founded in 1898, NCPA continues to be the leading voice in support of independent community pharmacists, especially for legislative change. In addition to supporting current pharmacy owners, NCPA also provides resources for pharmacy student members, including scholarships, lower interest student loans, internships, mentors, and career guides.
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