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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin High school students committed to a path to medicine might be considering direct medical, or BS/MD programs. These programs allow students to matriculate directly to the partnered medical school after earning their bachelor’s degree, making it an attractive option to students who are positive they want to pursue their medical degree. One such program is The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)’s 7-Year Medical Program . Students earn their undergraduate degree from TCNJ in three years and then matriculate to the New Jersey Medical School. Interview with The College of New Jersey 7-Year Medical Program Moon Prep sat down with Dr. Sudhir Nayak , professor and co-director of the 7-Year Medical Program at the College of New Jersey. The interview sheds light on the admission process and how students can be competitive BS/MD candidates, even in the coronavirus era. The full interview can be viewed here . Kristen Moon: What … [Read more...] about Top Insights Into The College Of New Jersey’s 7-Year Medical Program

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin High school students interested in applying to medical school might think that their only path to medicine is by attending an undergraduate school, declaring a STEM major and having an extracurricular resume filled with medical-based volunteering and research experiences before applying to medical school. Luckily, this isn't the case. High schoolers committed to a career in medicine can also apply to direct medical (also known as BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO and BA/DO) programs. Once a student is admitted into the competitive program, they are guaranteed a seat in the medical school as long as they continue to meet the undergraduate requirements. While some of these programs are rigid, requiring students to complete their courses in a set schedule, select a specific major or attend school over the summer, there are direct medical programs that are more flexible. BS/MD counselor and current Brown PLME student, Nidhi … [Read more...] about Five Of The Most Flexible Direct Medical Programs

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Major medical journals and professional societies — including those for pediatricians and gynecological and obstetric doctors — condemned the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the nation's landmark abortion ruling, Roe v. Wade , warning the decision will risk patient safety and increase mortality. Key Facts In a report released hours after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling Friday, the New England Journal of Medicine said state-level abortion bans will not reduce the number of procedures, but “dramatically reduce” safe procedures, resulting in increased mortality. The esteemed journal also said “trigger laws” — which are set to ban abortion in 13 states —are based on a “fig-leaf justification” and “disingenuous rhetoric.” The journal cited data showing that maternal mortality is lower for abortions than for live births — with a mortality rate of approximately .41 of every 100,000 abortion … [Read more...] about ‘Grave Consequences’: Medical Journals And Professional Groups Condemn Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Multiple Mini Interview, or MMI, has become a popular interview format for medical schools and direct medical programs (BS/MD and BS/DO) and can be one of the hardest formats for students to prepare for. However, it is an effective way for the admissions panel to learn more about you and your values. What Is A Multiple Mini Interview? During a Multiple Mini Interview, you will be participating in various short problem-based stations. Each station will typically last for five minutes, and many times there will be a series of six to 10 interview stations. Sometimes the medical school will partition the auditorium into individual stations, whereas other times students will go into private classrooms to answer the prompts. You have two minutes to read the prompt beforehand and formulate your answer. At each station, you will have to answer a variety of questions, often related to ethical dilemmas, dealing with … [Read more...] about What Pre-Med Students Can Expect From The MMI Interview

Christine Kanetzki takes almost an hour to check the patient for breast cancer. She gently feels each centimetre of her breasts and the lymph nodes under her arms, on her neck and near her collarbone. The inspection gives her an overview of the temperature, shape and tissue firmness. Kanetzki, who is blind, has been working as a medical tactile examiner (MTE) for nearly 10 years, at gynaecologists' practices. Employed as a specialist for the early detection of breast cancer, she currently works at the Paracelsus Hospital in Reichenbach, Germany and practices in other towns too. Not being able to see has enabled her to develop a unique sense of touch, she says. "As blind people, that sense is something we depend on every day." Kanetzki found the work through Discovering Hands, which has trained almost 60 blind or visually impaired people in MTE since 2011. The firm was founded by obstetrician Frank Hoffmann who says often, by the time a patient comes to a gynaecologist … [Read more...] about How blind people are helping to diagnose breast cancer through touch

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When applying to colleges and programs, it’s not how many activities are on your resume but how significant those activities are that sets candidates apart. Students in high school spend an average of 9.6 hours Monday to Friday on activities outside of the classroom. If you are a high school student applying to a BS/MD program, you have already spent months, if not years, creating a resume that is competitive enough to stand out from the thousands of other applicants. Acceptance rates into BS/MD are extremely tough; some programs have acceptance rates of 1% or less . All competitive BS/MD candidates have excellent grades and test scores, so how they spend their free time sets them apart and secures them that highly coveted spot. Physician Shadowing Physician shadowing is an excellent way to show your dedication to the medical field. Start right in your hometown and ask your pediatrician or family doctor if you may … [Read more...] about What An Extracurricular List For A BS/MD Candidate Should Look Like

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In 2021, Harvard University was the most competitive undergrad school to get into, with only a 3.4% acceptance rate. It was closely followed by fellow Ivy League school, Columbia University, which had a 3.7% acceptance rate. It’s no secret that Ivy League and top universities are extraordinarily difficult to get into, but it may come as a surprise that BS/MD, also known as direct medical programs, are even harder to secure a coveted seat. This past cycle, programs like the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars program had more than 1600 applicants for just six seats—putting the acceptance rate at less than 1%. Similarly, Case Western Reserve University’s Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) had an acceptance rate of 1%. Despite these low acceptance rates, high school students are still drawn to BS/MD programs because of the benefits: often, they will secure a spot in the partnered medical school as long as they meet … [Read more...] about BS/MD Admission Insights From The 2020-2021 Cycle

Hemant Kumar Bhadoriya (name changed) was travelling in a chauffeur-driven sports utility vehicle on a Saturday afternoon in Kota, seemingly headed to Jaipur, where people typically go on weekend getaways. Unlike the others, though, Bhadoriya was not out on a leisure drive. Neither was he actually going to Jaipur. He was, in fact, just sitting in the car and talking about money. Crores of rupees. Bhadoriya is not a lawyer or an investment banker. Neither does he deal in illegal activities. He is a maths teacher at Kota’s top coaching centre and was negotiating with a potential employer, one of the country’s biggest edtech companies. The edtech startup had offered him a 40 percent hike on his existing salary of Rs 1.65 crore. “At first, I was shocked and a bit sceptical when I heard about the offer as every day we have been reading about how hundreds of employees were getting laid off by startups,” said Bhadoriya, 46. “But then it was for their offline classes and I have been … [Read more...] about Poaching and coaching in Kota: Race for $500 million education hub heats up

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you’ve pumped gas, bought groceries, traveled or dined out in recent months, you don’t need me to tell you that inflation is having a significant impact on your purchasing power. While many of today’s workers have never seen inflation this high during their lifetimes, most people in or nearing retirement age remember it well. In fact, I was just beginning my career as a wealth advisor the last time we experienced rates this high. Yet, the current rate of 8.3% pales in comparison to the rates we saw in the late 1970s and early 1980s. By 1980, inflation had topped 14%, and unemployment was over 7.5%, based on historical data from the Federal Reserve (Fed). While most economists do not expect broad inflation measures to reach double-digits, the current environment has been challenging for many individuals and families trying to find creative ways to make their budgets stretch further. Because the forces behind inflation are … [Read more...] about Debunking 6 Inflation Myths

Washington (CNN) Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a bill modeled after the Texas law that bans abortions after about six weeks, becoming the first state to follow the controversial Texas statute that allows private citizens to enforce the restrictions with lawsuits. Under the Idaho law, abortions cannot be performed once embryonic or fetal cardiac activity has been detected, and it allows family members of the fetus to bring legal action against the medical provider who performs the abortion. The so-called "fetal heartbeat" bill allows for exceptions in the case of medical emergencies, rape or incest. "I stand in solidarity with all Idahoans who seek to protect the lives of preborn babies," Little said in a letter after signing the bill. Under the bill, which was passed by the state legislature earlier this month, no one can perform an abortion on a pregnant woman when a fetal heartbeat has been detected, except in the case of a … [Read more...] about Idaho governor signs bill modeled after Texas’ new abortion law