Great update and glad to hear about great experiences. There are different paths to become a doctor and it’s nice to read about successes (and lessons learned) from all the paths.
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Thanks @srk2017 
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Great read.
His path seems similar to one of my students who also completed his undergrad in 2 years and did a year of research at Pitt. Agree about PPM folks being close-knit and being there for each other. SKMC will feel even more despite being a large medical school. They have a lot of support.
Enjoy the year with him. It will fly fast.
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@NoviceDad - Thanks - It’s good to know that SKMC provides a lot of support.
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@Vicky2019
PMM/SKMC is accelerated program. Graduating early like completing UG part in 2 - 2.5 years using AP credits and summer semester to do other things?
Yes @cheer2021
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Probably should post an update here since it’s been years.
Currently in my 3rd year of PLME and imo it’s been a great experience. Instead of having normal faculty advisors we get medical advising deans, which was super helpful because they set up shadowing, research, volunteering etc for us. Did a R&D internship at a pharmaceutical company last summer and currently working part time in private equity, which is a completely different experience. The money is definitely really tempting but the experience really showed me that medicine is the correct path for me because honestly the work itself isn’t really enjoyable. Starting school in COVID was not the best experience, we started in January and were forced to do 4 semesters in a row with less than 2 weeks of break between each semester, but thankfully the rough part is over. I’ve definitely taken advantage of the pass fail and open curriculum at Brown to take a bunch of interesting courses, ranging from a nutrition/cooking courses to philosophy. No publications yet because I was jumping in between a bunch of labs trying to figure out my research interest but not too worried yet. Overall it’s been a great experience and I even was able to fit study abroad in my schedule!
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It seems you are really enjoying your time and getting the experiences you want at Brown. Good for you.
Having medical advising deans helping you set up opportunities is probably unique.
Also, intrigued by your private equity experience.
All the very best.
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Great update. Thanks for sharing your experience. All the very best.
D has registered for USMLE 1 (P/F only), to be written during Feb-March 2023 (TBD). Some how time flies. The clinical rotation starts in April 2023.
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DS completed pre-clinical course work and will be starting clinical rotations in Jan. They have P/F for pre-clinical so no grades to worry about . However he also did 2 business classes at Wharton and ended becoming TA for one of the MBA classes.
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@srk2017
Your DS did these 2 business classes while being M1 in medical school?
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Yes
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Happy New Year to you all! I haven’t visit this web site awhile. Just catch up with all the great achievement! It’s nice to see familiar names. Our daughter had enjoyed relac undergrad yrs.Will start M1 in the Summer. She knows it’s hard. Seem like your kids did so well. Please share tips if you know any. Thanks,
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Very interesting. So, pre-clinical coursework is only 1.5 years at Penn?
Did he take his Step 1?
My D is preparing for Step 1 now, like @grtd2010 's D.
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Lot of schools are 1.5 year now and Vandy is 1 year only which is ridiculous. At UPenn they take Step I late. He is planning to take in Jan 2024.
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Only tip is don’t have any distractions. It is very fast paced and no time for breathing.
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Make sure she has friends, and she seeks help if she struggles or feels overwhelmed.
A lot of self-study is involved, and having a routine and discipline to follow that routine will help.
@grtd2010
My son has been accepted to the Temple Health Scholar program. Do all Temple Health Scholars get acceptance to LKSOM if they meet GPA and MCAT requirements?
Thanks.
UTSW had a 2-day graduation ceremony. Last night hooding ceremony took place in University Auditorium and followed by dinner.
Today graduate certificate award ceremony took place in the grand Dallas Symphony Orchestra building with live organ music.
Out of 220 graduating students, 12 are MD/PhD and 19 are MD/MPH.
My child completed dual MD/MPH degrees in 4 years and moving on her to her next phase in IM Residency in CA.
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