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    NM job market

    Job market is improving!!! Please understand that in nuclear medicine, there are many jobs that aren't posted online.
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    Nuclear Medicine

    Greetings all. Since it's been a while since someone posted, I thought I'd be the first in 2020!!! A couple of things..... #1 there are jobs in nuc med but you'd be surprised how many jobs AREN'T posted in comparison to what is posted online. Secondly, nuc med is AWESOME and flexible. We...
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    Radiation Oncology or Medical Physics: Anyone have any valuable insight on this?

    Nuclear medicine resident here! I love it. With the growth of theranostics, our field is changing. The job market was a little scary but is finally picking up for straight nuclear physicians. My job is a combination of physics, chemistry and imaging. Radiology is primarily anatomy while nuclear...
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    African American nontraditional students, check in!

    @bonedoc82 , we seem to have similar histories :) congrats. Read your site and bio. I also did research at UTSA. All, I can say is "We made it" :soexcited:
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    African American nontraditional students, check in!

    33 year old AAF 2nd year medical student, mother of 2 amazing boys (ages 16 and 9). Didn't graduate highschool but got my GED in 1999. Army veteran and CT tech of 13 years :) yea for nontraditional
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    2012-2013 Emory University Application Thread

    I think it depends on what other factors are involved. What I mean is, what department did he work in? Did he have direct patient contact? How long has he worked in hospitals? Community service? Is he a minority or did he come from a disadvantaged background? It's a lot of money so assess...
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    2012-2013 Duke University Application Thread

    I think it's because of Hurricane Sandy. Saw on article that some schools were extending deadlines due to the storm. Duke must be one.
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    2012-2013 Emory University Application Thread

    Pros: Party central. Clubs open EVERYDAY of the week till 3-5am. (if that's your thing) Cons: Can be distracting around certain times of year. (ALL holidays) Pros: Living downtown is okay (for me at least) Cons: TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC and someone tried to rob me at 11am Pros: Variety of...
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    2012-2013 Duke University Application Thread

    When did you submit your secondary application? How long did it take get your invitation? Congratulations :)
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    2013 Nontrad Applicants' Progress Thread

    Good luck everyone!!!!
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    2013 Nontrad Applicants' Progress Thread

    Hello fellow nontrads. I'm also in this applying boat. It's really challenging. I am prior service Army and have worked in the hospital for 12 years with kids. FINALLY finishing my undergrad degree in Dec. My MCAT score SUCKED! I'm going to retake it but had to choose between paying for...
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    2012-2013 Johns Hopkins University Application Thread

    I have received all of my other secondary applications EXCEPT Johns Hopkins? It's been a week since my verification. Does anyone know how long it takes?
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    Becomming a Doctor--Not THAT competitve?

    That is absolutely hilarious!!!
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