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    Fencer reacted to tr's post in the thread [JAMA] Demographics in MSTP admissions with Like Like.
    Do we really want the scientific enterprise to be directed exclusively by the independently wealthy? It's true that poor students shy...
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    Fencer reacted to UniCrys's post in the thread [JAMA] Demographics in MSTP admissions with Like Like.
    Respectfully, diversity in the biomedical workforce is important for ensuring that research and healthcare practices are inclusive and...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Internal Medicine PSTP vs ABIM Research pathway?.
    There are several PSTPs that are funded via NIH R38, R25, or even T32 mechanisms. The real problem is that you have dozens of American...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Changes to the NIH Peer Review Process.
    It is also happening for fellowship applications. The reality is that for RPGs, "approach" often drives the score... For fellowships...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Fencer's corner.
    Update as 3/26 - 2024 MD/PhD cycle For the 2024 MD/PhD cycle, there were 1857 MD/PhD applicants. At this point, 725 of them have...
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    Fencer reacted to ddhopeful's post in the thread WAMC - low MCAT high GPA with Like Like.
    It’s certainly a significant advantage being disadvantaged (FAP, low SES, first gen etc.) or from underrepresented backgrounds (URM) in...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Fencer's corner.
    Only after April 30 (actually until May 1 when the actions from the prior day sync in), the schools where you are waitlisted will they...
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    Fencer reacted to StilgarMD's post in the thread Tips for those starting PSTPs with Like Like.
    Thank you @Fencer and @tr! Your messages on this board have been really helpful getting me through the last 10 years of training (and...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Tips for those starting PSTPs.
    Congrats on the journey.... The most common situation is that you learn how to be a doctor during internship, and you start...
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    Fencer reacted to StilgarMD's post in the thread Tips for those starting PSTPs with Like Like.
    So I've been really fortunate and ended up matching to a great Psychiatry PSTP. I've spoken to a few mentors on tips for transitioning...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Fencer's corner.
    It depends... each program has a historical yield for acceptances. Even the top 5 get declines after acceptance. I am away down and...
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    Fencer replied to the thread Fencer's corner.
    Every year, there are 300+ MD/PhD acceptances (out of 2000+) given after March 15, the AAMC Traffic Guidelines deadline for having at...
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    Fencer replied to the thread WAMC/School List (3.87, 521).
    Blue ridge NIH rankings and NIH reporter per institute
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    Fencer replied to the thread WAMC/School List (3.87, 521).
    Your stats and experiences are just fine. Keep doing research.... Overall, you should be fine (i.e.: find a MSTP home in CA), but as...
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    Fencer replied to the thread *** 2023-2024 MD/PhD Rejections ***.
    Don't worry many among you will turn better than their graduates... The only Faculty promotion letter that I have ever declined to...
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