We’re all so preoccupied with getting enough Vitamin A for good vision and Vitamin C to prevent scurvy-related symptoms that the B vitamins seem left out. In reality, the family of B vitamins is responsible for maintaining a wide assortment of physiological events. In particular, low levels of B12 have…
I just got home from my second medical interview at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio (UTSA). From reading about this institution, I was a bit wary about its quality of education; however, upon seeing all the opportunities dedicated towards cancer research and neurosurgery, I was…
I had my first medical school interview today at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, and much to my delight, I’m very confident about my performance. The day started off with a breakfast and a brief presentation about the medical curriculum, extracurricular activities, etc. Some students had…
So far in the medical school application season, I’ve received interviews for two of the five schools I applied to. I’ll be interviewing at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston and University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio (UTSA) on August 8th and 11th, respectively.…
We all come across individuals who dazzle us. People who seem to have it all and then some. People who have earned our sincerest respect. People we want to idolize and emulate. Dr. Michael E. DeBakey is such a figure. As a future doctor, my colleagues and I will build…
With just under a month left till my first medical school interview, I’m definitely looking forward to the experience. Interviewing has always been a strength of mine. From professionally connecting with the interviewer to transitioning between topics, the overall atmosphere really is conducive towards my speaking style; however, there’s the…
Application Services I wanted to share my experiences from applying to Texas medical schools with those who aspire to follow the same journey. Hopefully they will help you make wiser decisions regarding the overall process and help clarify some ambiguities along the way. First, all the Texas medical schools (except…
From freshman year, I’ve constantly heard the “early applicants get the early seats” mantra, and vowed that when my time came, I would finish my applications to TMDSAS and AMCAS as early as humanly possible. TMDSAS opened on May 1st; however, my MCAT scores were posted online on May 19th.…
We all know that the medical profession is filled with many frustrating intricacies for both the patient and doctor; however, after reading a New York Times article regarding the issue, I was blown away by some statistics and testimonials. “Hard work” is a phrase routinely used in conversation when describing…
Dr. Francis Collins, leader of the Human Genome Project and director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, resigned from his position as director a few days ago leaving behind a noteworthy legacy for any scientist. Having seen the completion of the Human Genome Project, applying the findings towards personalized…