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I didn't read the whole thread but thought I could offer some opinion since I am a MS4. Whether you want to go in to a competitive residency vs. non-competitive residency, for the first two years, I think quality of life should definitely number 1 on your list. I didn't like how my school...

Anybody has information on other programs in CA, TX, and DC/MD? I haven't heard of anyone who has gotten invites from those programs. Also, is it safe to assume that if you don't get an invite from a place within <1 week of submitting Eras, then invites are going to come after the release of...

I had a TON of ventilator settings, some were so esoteric that I think I have only heard upper levels talking about it. Yup, those were some hard questions.

What do people think about DC programs? Strong, bad, location,...? Anyone from those programs here? Thanks.

Any correlation to the real thing? The first two sections seem like what I would expect from a test of "USMLE Step 2". Is it still the same 50-55% cutoff for passing and the higher you go up, the higher your score is?

I didn't read the whole thread, just the first few posts, but yeah, there are people like that in medical school. It is sad, very sad.

Which book to use for ER rotation?

I heard recently that DC IM programs are not as strong as other programs on the East Coast and that GW and GT are lower in reputation than U Of MD/Jefferson/Temple. Is that the feeling that most people have? I thought GT and GW were decent programs (definitely not top notch but better than...

Case Western question Is the University Health Center "The one"? How much difference is there between Henry Ford/Metro Health/St Vincent Charity/St Luke's/University Hospital? Thanks.

Which rotation should be done for an away? AI or consult? I have hearddifferentthings but an AI just seems more "relevant" than doing an consult, where you don't do that much.

Anyone knows if the following schools has cut offs (of any criteria) BMC, UPMC, NEMC, and UCLA? I can't find the information anywhere on their websites. Thanks

Hi, I heard mixed information regarding international rotation. I am doing one for the experience (the adventure, the "unknown", the different culture, and the different way medicine is practiced abroad-where I am going is a socialized system) and I was wondering if its something I can use...

hi, I was wondering if anyone has done an international rotation and whether or not such experiences helps with IM application? I am going whether or not... just need to know if its something I could bump up my resume with.

What's needed to do well on the exam? Blueprints and....? Please PM me. Thanks!