Recent content by Jadeite

I don't recommend picking a specialty based on perceived lifestyle. You can do anything part-time if you are willing to be paid less, but you should pick something you actually like because you'll be doing it for a long time and really regret spending 3+ years doing something you hate...

I really wish my surgery residents would stop giving people hespan. Really. I mean to abide by the data and only give crystalloid since it's cheaper, but I admit to sometimes trying to 'replete the albumin'. Sigh. But, c'mon, hespan? Why?

Hello! Is anyone else interested in ID/Critical Care, had any experience with the programs? Is there a list anywhere of the combined programs? Do you wish you'd done it or wish you hadn't? Any advice at all is definitely appreciated.

This is exactly what I was thinking! I do costume (undergrad, for the yearly medical school production) If I could only get a picture of what ours look like.... Also, in the costuming world, if you're going to spend that much on a costume, it better be a period gown with corset, petticoat...

On the HPV vaccine: I was just in adolescent for an elective and was able to speak with attendings and residents and the drug reps about this, since it is a very hot topic. I also got to offer the vaccine to many young women, most of which accepted it. 1. Guys - from what I've heard it...

Hi guys! I wanted to do a little price comparison here for the other Class of '07-ers! (You know, we've already compared MCATs and USMLEs, so why not...) I just found out today that TO RENT our cap and gown will be $200!!! If we wanted to buy it (which I had kind of hoped to do so I could be...

Hey guys! How well did your score on NBME #1 compare to when you really took the test? Thanks!

Dude, muscles are hot. And if you think just a penis gets the job done, obviously you've been hitting the books way too hard.

Has anyone done a rotation with the IHS? I'm really interested in a 4th year elective, but how can I choose a location? Any information is greatly appreciated! Thanks! :)

IQ: 142 (in second grade, that official school one) SAT: 1410 MCAT: 1st try: 8v11p11bOw 2nd try: 10v11p12bPw Tries to get into med school: 3 Top rope: 5.10b/c Lead: 5.8+ NBME 4 days before: 232 Step 1: 243(98) Whoo! Honestly, guys, quit looking at the scores posted here as a...

Or maybe I didn't do as bad as I thought and the answers are wrong! So the most common cause of bacterial menititis in a 19 year old is meninigococcus, Qbank, NOT pneumococcus. Just so you know. >:\ Grrrr.

Is it just me or is the full length test Kaplan offers super-evil? I did a full 10 points lower on it than I have been on the Qbank! What's the deal?

Whee! I haven't been on these forums in a while, but I couldn't resist the height thread! I'm 6'4" and the tallest girl at my med school - Case! There are many guys taller than me here, though. I think there is a benefit to being tall in the application process - studies have shown people...

The airport is about 25 minutes away, but you'll need to allocate more time if you're taking a cab or the rapid transit. If you have a morning interview the last event of the day is a tour, and I believe that starts at noon. Good luck! Case is an excellent school, I adore it here. :) Jade~

Thank you so much! Jade~