tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post7561707893726870962..comments2024-02-08T08:07:22.993-06:00Comments on A 40 year old Medical Student: Obstetric and Gynecology...A great adventure...A 40 year old Medical Studenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15998597165298239467noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-75867171989681712892015-04-18T15:50:43.018-05:002015-04-18T15:50:43.018-05:00Sounds like you are ready...
FYI surgery is a cor...Sounds like you are ready...<br /><br />FYI surgery is a core and UT only let you do electives there..you have to find your own preceptor to sponsor you for electives..A 40 year old Medical Studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998597165298239467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-21622932049078985402015-04-18T12:49:18.380-05:002015-04-18T12:49:18.380-05:00Thanks for answering all my questions. You are awe...Thanks for answering all my questions. You are awesome. I would really love to rotate through UT Houston's general surgery and EM rotations, i work them and one day i would really like to be a resident there. I can see how this medical school can be a totally different beast and i want to go in with a plan but all the while willing to tweak my study habits according to the situation. Thanks for your inputs, i really appreciate you taking time to reply. I wish you all the luck with your future endeavors. Blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-67496659349975352582015-04-17T22:10:23.108-05:002015-04-17T22:10:23.108-05:00My first couple of semesters were very challenging...My first couple of semesters were very challenging. You will have access to Student Services that will discuss style of studying...take advantage of your resources....I was big on logging my daily activities...I log every subject studied, every break, every nap and for how long...KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR STUDYING...Normally, it is recommended that you switch subjects every 2 to 2.5 hrs..,THe log will help you keep track of your rolling schedule. It's said that you must see the material at least 7x before the exam...so, you have to be diligent and very organized in order to do so.<br /><br />The use of study products are huge in medical school. Study products are a snapshot of all the listed objectives for each class, they can be charts, draws, narrative in form....I made it a habit to answer each class objective stated on class notes given to you be the professor...Also, do practice questions daily...you will get questions from instructors, Center for teaching and learning...Don't worry you will have enough resource to keep you focused 24hrs/day..the biggest part is will you use them? Most people come to medical school with the notion of what they used thru undergrad or graduate school and they quickly find out this is a different beast..BE OPEN..LISTEN TO WHAT THEY ARE SUGGESTING...and try it.. it works...alter it to fit your style but you will need the coaching...unless you are just a genius...<br /><br />As far as elective rotations...I have not decide if I am going to rotate in Texas yet...The application fees at UT Houston is expensive ($350 each elective with a max of 2), plus the cost of moving....I'm processing the expense versus necessity. I have friends that have match at UT this last season that never rotated in Texas at all...So, I'm weighing the benefits. <br /><br />In order to do ER electives you must have all your core rotations complete first...But, it is a great plan if you have time in your schedule...If your plan is to match in ER you must have at least 2 electives in ER from schools that have residency programs...<br /><br />You have a long journey ahead of you, however, there is nothing wrong with planning for the future...By the time you get to electives..you will have gathered enough information to make the best decision for yourself. <br /><br />Focus on you successfully completing your basic sciences..It's no walk in the park...Use your resources: peer tutoring, small group sessions, professor help...Do not underestimate medical school..the information piles up higher than the Empire State Building and you must stay in control of it and how to process it all...Ask for help...I cannot stress that enough...make friends, help each other..You cannot do this alone..<br /><br />Best wishes on our journey...keep in touch...<br />All things are possible to them that believe!A 40 year old Medical Studenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998597165298239467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-81299319574575580382015-04-17T11:34:56.058-05:002015-04-17T11:34:56.058-05:00Hi ther, love your blogs, i just came across them ...Hi ther, love your blogs, i just came across them yesterday. I was wondering if you could answer some of my questions. I am starting at ross come september and was a little curious about certain things. <br />How did you study during the first couple semesters ? what study habits did you adopt to be successful ? for rotation, did you try to rotate through some texas hospitals ? the reason i ask this is because from the little i have read of your blog, i am assuming you are from houston. I work as nurse here in hospitals affiliated with UT and baylor , and would like to do go through surgery and ER rotation here, to make a good impression and get recommendation letters from the attendings. Would love to hear back from you Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-55826363322353845102015-04-06T15:58:49.585-05:002015-04-06T15:58:49.585-05:00Wow !! Love this post !! Hello I am a subscriber a...Wow !! Love this post !! Hello I am a subscriber and just want to thank you for letting the world be part of your journey !!! This is an awesome oppurtunity to see what doctors in training go through and as a witness for God and all his Glory !!!����������thank you God Bless Liza Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-37175765152470318822015-04-06T07:04:28.675-05:002015-04-06T07:04:28.675-05:00I'm so encouraged to find your blog!!! You are...I'm so encouraged to find your blog!!! You are an amazing woman, and I look forward to following your journey.Heart of Wisdom Academyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354693058441213261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012949197223045236.post-40672036468961577202015-04-05T22:37:11.641-05:002015-04-05T22:37:11.641-05:00I'm so glad I found your blog. I will be almo...I'm so glad I found your blog. I will be almost forty by the time I apply to med school. You have given me hope. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com