LIFE of some MED STUDENTS

LIFE of some MED STUDENTS and more stuff about med school

FIRST THINGS FIRST We will always bleed Black and Gold We might wear Cream and Crimson

WHY LISTEN? • About Us • All took unique paths to med school • No wrong way to get here • About IUSM • About Becoming a Med Student • About Being a Med Student • About Surviving Med School • About Having Fun in Med School

LEAH OSWALT: WAIT-LISTED • Degree: • Neurobiology and Physiology, Purdue ‘12 • Medical Experience: • Emergency Room Scribe - 1 Year • Future: • ER, Anesthesiology • Hobbies: • Trivia, concerts

MENGMENG ZHENG: STRAIGHT-THROUGH • Degree: • Biochemistry, Purdue ‘13 • Medical Experience: • Just some shadowing • Future: • Probably surgery related • Hobbies: • Books, movies

KORBIN DAVIS: MASTERS-STUDENT • Degree: • Biochemistry, Purdue ‘11; MPH, IUSM ‘13 • Medical Experience: • ER Scribe - 1 year • Future: • Orthopedic surgery, general surgery • Hobbies: • Golf, Music, Food

CARTER DUGGAN: NON-TRADITIONAL • Degree: • Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue ‘13 • Medical Experience: • Emergency Room Scribe-1 Year • Future: • Maybe: ER, IM-Specialty • Hobbies: • Cooking, Movies, Bicycling

IUSM • 344 students in Class ‘17 • 4,700 applicants • Second largest MD class in US • Average MCAT • 31.1 • Average GPA • 3.73 • Male to Female • 56%:44% • 9 campuses across the state

IUSM-LAFAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER • Small class sizes • 21 MS1’s • 14 MS2’s • New building • And ourown vending machine! • Even though a lot of us would prefer a coffee machine • The hardest anatomy around • But reallygreat statewide exam scores • Close enough to Indy to be occasionally involved • MS3-4 clerkships now offered

GETTING IN • “40% MCAT, 40% GPA, 20% You” • Extracurriculars that you enjoy • Break the mold • Apply early, apply often • Apps take time way more time than you expect

STAYING IN • Prepare in advance • Review frequently • Study better, not harder • Keep a positive attitude • Ok, study harder too

STAYING SANE • Take a 30 minute break after class • Talk to people outside of med school • Good support system is the key • Celebrate after a big exam regardless of your grade • Realize that they picked you for a reason, you will be a doctor

HAVING FUN • It is possible! Just have to try a little harder…. • Schedule your fun • Working out with classmates • Be honest with your non-med school family and friends • Know when to say “no” • Enjoy any time off!

ONE DAY YOU’LL GET ACCEPTED This how finally getting the short, white coat feels #whatshouldwecallmedschool

AND YOU’LL STUDY A LOT Reading something for the 50th time and still not remembering it #whatshouldwecallmedschool

AND IT IS STRESSFUL Having an exam on Friday and another on Monday #whatshouldwecallmedschool

AND YOU’LL BE TIRED How to keep your energy without sacrificing your success #whatshouldwecallmedschool

BUT YOU CAN BE HAPPY How to stay happy in med school #whatshouldwecallmedschool

JUST REMEMBER When you finally get to med school, some days will feel like this #whatshouldwecallmedschool

ONE DAY You’ll be a doctor and it will feel this good #whatshouldwecallmedschool

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT • Carter • cduggan@iupui.edu • @listentocarter • www.thisismedschool.com • Leah • loswalt@iupui.edu • @imnotcoollikecarterandidonthavetwittercantheybethislong? #huh??? • MengMeng • mezheng@iupui.edu • Korbin • daviskom@iupui.edu

LIFE of some MED STUDENTS