Archive for May, 2010
What are some attributes of a gentleman?
May 26th
There was recently a question on Quora that asked this, and I gave an answer that was pretty well-received, so I thought I’d share it with the rest of the world since I’d already taken the time to write it. Intelligence: a gentleman should be well-read in multiple fields of literature, able to competently discourse [...]
Hey Jae: will a master’s degree improve my chances?
May 22nd
If someone has a relatively low undergraduate GPA, is it better to go for a master’s degree in a science/public health specialty (and do really well) or take more science classes (to raise the GPA) prior to applying to medical school? This is an extremely tough question, and it’s taken me much longer than usual [...]
Hey Jae: have you ever seen a med student with a disability?
May 19th
Have you ever seen a med student with a disability (a mild physical impairment in which the student doesn’t use a wheelchair)? If so, what were others’ reactions/how were they treated? Short answer: no, to the best of my recollection I have never seen a medical student with a physical impairment worth noting. Long answer: [...]
Hey Jae: how should I think about pre-med classes?
May 18th
Hey Jae! It’s scary going into sophomore year hoping that everything will work out for premed. I have absolutely no idea what my reaction will be like to the classes. Since I didn’t take chem this year, I’m basically planning to jump straight into all the premed reqs next year hoping that I will end [...]
Hey Jae: pre-med GPA concerns
May 18th
Hey Jae, I was talking to an academic advisor and she recommended that if GPA is a concern (which it may be lol), I could major in something other than biology, but fulfill the premed requirements. With med school in mind. Any thoughts? That advice: bull. Changing one’s major does not necessarily imply a boost [...]