u/Ok-Dare9997

I’m applying to both MD and DO schools this cycle, and I’m a little confused about how people navigate the different timelines.

Some DO schools seem to be interviewing and potentially offering acceptances pretty early in the cycle, but then only give you around 30 days to put down a deposit to hold your seat. Meanwhile, MD interviews and decisions can extend much later into the cycle.

How do applicants usually handle this if they’re accepted to a DO school early but are still waiting to hear from MD schools (or even other DO schools) they would potentially choose over that acceptance?

I’m applying to both MD and DO schools this cycle, and I’m a little confused about how people navigate the different timelines.

Some DO schools seem to be interviewing and potentially offering acceptances pretty early in the cycle, but then only give you around 30 days to put down a deposit to hold your seat. Meanwhile, MD interviews and decisions can extend much later into the cycle.

How do applicants usually handle this if they’re accepted to a DO school early but are still waiting to hear from MD schools (or even other DO schools) they would potentially choose over that acceptance?

I’m applying to both MD and DO schools this cycle, and I’m a little confused about how people navigate the different timelines.

Some DO schools seem to be interviewing and potentially offering acceptances pretty early in the cycle, but then only give you around 30 days to put down a deposit to hold your seat. Meanwhile, MD interviews and decisions can extend much later into the cycle.

How do applicants usually handle this if they’re accepted to a DO school early but are still waiting to hear from MD schools (or even other DO schools) they would potentially choose over that acceptance?

I’m working on secondaries that ask what I would contribute to the medical school learning environment/class.

I’m Polynesian/Pacific Islander, and because there are relatively few Polynesians represented in medicine, I’m wondering whether this is something worth discussing in a contribution essay—especially at schools/clinical sites where there may be very few or no Polynesian patients.

I wouldn’t frame it simply as “I’m URM, therefore I add diversity.” My thought is that growing up with a Polynesian cultural background has made me more aware that beliefs surrounding health, family involvement, communication, and medical decision-making can vary considerably across cultures. I think that perspective could contribute to discussions about cultural humility and caring for patients whose backgrounds differ from our own, even when those patients aren't Polynesian.

For context, I also have an MPH and experience in public health/applied research, so I have other things I could discuss as contributions.

Would you consider the Polynesian perspective a meaningful contribution worth mentioning in these essays, or would you focus more on the MPH/public health/research background?

I’m working on secondaries that ask what I would contribute to the medical school learning environment/class.

I’m Polynesian/Pacific Islander, and because there are few Polynesians represented in medicine, I’m wondering whether this is something worth discussing in a contribution essay—especially at schools/clinical sites where there may be very few or no Polynesian patients.

I wouldn’t frame it simply as “I’m URM, therefore I add diversity.” My thought is that growing up with a Polynesian cultural background has made me more aware that beliefs surrounding health, family involvement, communication, and medical decision-making can vary considerably across cultures. I think that perspective could contribute to discussions about cultural humility and caring for patients whose backgrounds differ from our own, even when those patients aren't Polynesian.

For context, I also have an MPH and experience in public health/applied research, so I have other things I could discuss as contributions.

Would you consider the Polynesian perspective a meaningful contribution worth mentioning in these essays, or would you focus more on the MPH/public health/research background?

I’m working on secondaries that ask what I would contribute to the medical school learning environment/class.

I’m Polynesian/Pacific Islander, and because there are few Polynesians represented in medicine, I’m wondering whether this is something worth discussing in a contribution essay—especially at schools/clinical sites where there may be very few or no Polynesian patients.

I wouldn’t frame it simply as “I’m URM, therefore I add diversity.” My thought is that growing up with a Polynesian cultural background has made me more aware that beliefs surrounding health, family involvement, communication, and medical decision-making can vary considerably across cultures. I think that perspective could contribute to discussions about cultural humility and caring for patients whose backgrounds differ from our own, even when those patients aren't Polynesian.

For context, I also have an MPH and experience in public health/applied research, so I have other things I could discuss as contributions.

Would you consider the Polynesian perspective a meaningful contribution worth mentioning in these essays, or would you focus more on the MPH/public health/research background?

Anyone know of any remote study groups? Like jumping on a Zoom with others, muting our mics, and studying to hold each other accountable and then ask questions and discuss content when needed?

I already graduated, so I'm studying in a silo, and feel like I need a study group whose also studying from home. Anyone know of any groups or want to form one? If so, DM me.

Anyone know of any remote study groups? Like jumping on a Zoom with others, muting our mics, and studying to hold each other accountable and then ask questions and discuss content when needed?

I already graduated, so I'm studying in a silo, and feel like I need a study group whose also studying from home. Anyone know of any groups or want to form one? If so, DM me.

Anyone know of any remote study groups? Like jumping on a Zoom with others, muting our mics, and studying to hold each other accountable and then ask questions and discuss content when needed?

I already graduated, so I'm studying in a silo, and feel like I need a study group whose also studying from home. Anyone know of any groups or want to form one? If so, DM me.

Hey all,

AACOMAS application states "Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor", I selected no. I was charged, but not convicted. However, it still shows up on my record. For schools that ask about charges on their secondary, I've answered it in full, with context and lessons learned.

Today I was talking to an application specialist at a school who said I should have selected yes on AACOMAS, do be forward and transparent. But then again, I'm like it specifically asks for conviction, and I wasn't convicted. She kept saying that I should just get ahead of it and be forward, but on the other hand if someone has 5 minutes to look at my app and they see "CONVICTED" when I wasn't, then thats misrepresentation.

What are everyone's thoughts?

Also, for schools who aren't asking about background, but run one anyway, should i email them or send a letter through my application portal?

Hey all,

AACOMAS application states "Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor", I selected no. I was charged, but not convicted. However, it still shows up on my record. For schools that ask about charges on their secondary, I've answered it in full, with context and lessons learned.

Today I was talking to an application specialist at a school who said I should have selected yes on AACOMAS, do be forward and transparent. But then again, I'm like it specifically asks for conviction, and I wasn't convicted. She kept saying that I should just get ahead of it and be forward, but on the other hand if someone has 5 minutes to look at my app and they see "CONVICTED" when I wasn't, then thats misrepresentation.

What is everyone's thoughts?

Also, for schools who aren't asking about background, but run one anyway, should i email them or send a letter through my application portal?