APMLE Written Boards, Part 2
Alright. So I know Board Vitals and Watkins are good resources for this, but that's about all I know. Are there any other sources for this board that's useful that you guys have? Higher yield topic...
View ArticleMcGlamry's Foot and Ankle Surgery, 5th edition: A Review
Got the 5th edition earlier this week, and I am very impressed with it so far. I used the previous edition extensively from the 2nd year of Pod school, and it has served me well in the OR and the...
View ArticleOfficial APMLE Part 1 2022 Thread
Does anyone have a filled out 2020 curricular guide that they would be willing to share?
View ArticleRude resident on externship?
There is this one third year resident at my current externship that I am over 90% sure doesn’t like me at all. This is my first week and so I am still getting a hang of things but she snapped at me...
View ArticlePMSR/RRA Residency Reviews
There have been a few threads over the years with scattered feedback about residency programs, but I thought it might be more beneficial to future students if we had an organized central location to...
View ArticlePRISM PLUS THE REMASTERED EXTERN MANUAL
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has a copy of the Prism Plus remastered extern manual PDF? Thank you.
View ArticleSide jobs before residency
I have already planned out my vacation during match week. I can see the merit in doing more than a week's worth of vacation, but money is definitely tight after fourth year. I want to make even the...
View ArticleSamuel Merritt University receives $10M Endowment Gift for Scholarships
From CPMA FB: SMU administration, faculty, staff, and students celebrate Epic Gift! Samuel Merritt University (SMU) received the largest donation in its history – a 10-million-dollar endowment...
View ArticleCar..Tv..Games-Talk
I got a little bored today so making this thread. Instead of making 3 different threads, we can talk about the cars we drive right now (as students..lol), the best TV shows out there and what we...
View ArticleHelp me decide between program X and Y
Hello everyone, I am having a lot of difficulty with ranking and picking programs. So far I am between these 2 great programs fighting between the #1 and #2 spots on my list. They both told me that I...
View ArticleMedical Malpractice Litigation in Podiatry
I’m a student and I’ve always had a strong interest in law pertaining to medicine. Anyone able to provide any advice and insight on how to get involved in cases ? I’d love to pick someone(s) brains who...
View ArticleAPMA-APHA Student Scholarships
APMA is once again offering scholarships to students interested in APHA membership - the application is due Feb 28! Please apply and share among your schools! American Public Health Association |...
View ArticleDiscussion: First-Generation College Students
Howdy, ya’ll. As we’re finishing up CRIP 2023 in Dallas, I felt inspired to create this thread. If you’re an FGCS like me, I want to hear about your experiences in pod school, or the journey to get...
View Article2023 AACPM Curricular Guide
It can be helpful when going through school and studying for part 1.
View ArticleEmail to students -“ Survey from NYCPM on Recruitment Crisis in Podiatry...
Students got an email stating the following: “Hey guys for those of you that don't know me I'm the incoming president for NYCPM. Our NYSPMA student rep and I put together this survey to try to identify...
View ArticleResidencies in the Northeast
Hello, I wanted to get some feedback on a few programs in the Northeast from recent externs/residents/graduates. I'm interested in gaining some more info on Yale New Haven, Mount Sinai Beth Israel,...
View ArticleA Dose of Optimism for Graduating DPMs
As the 4th years prepare for graduation and to start residency, you may read some discord on SDN about the profession. No profession is perfect. Podiatry has its warts. But if you find something wrong...
View ArticleStruggling with motivation
Hi, I am a second year podiatry student struggling with declining grades and general motivation. I had a good first year with only 2 B grades; As in other courses. I was not expecting to get those Bs...
View ArticleMatch Day 2023
This thread is about Match Day for the Class of 2023. I know it is a little early, but I thought of making the thread since the CASPR/CRIP interviews will be live in Texas this year (from Jan 12-17)....
View Articleschools losing accreditation?
I've heard rumors of at least one college potentially in trouble with apmle board scores. from the CPME outcomes: " Licensure examination pass rates:The college is expected to demonstrate a licensure...
View ArticleR-1 (MD, DO ) R-2 (PA,NP) R-3 (DPM,DC,DPT) - what is this?
Ive recently learned about R1, R2 and R3. However, upon further research I can't find additional information. Do you have additional insight into this? The way it was explained to me is R-1 (MD, DO)...
View ArticleAnyone else scared or not excited to start residency?
Hi all, I will start by saying that I am glad and privileged to match at a good program despite my academic shortcomings, but I am not excited at all. If anything I am scared to start residency,...
View ArticleExternship Commute
What is a reasonable commute to externships when considering where to live? Is 1 hour away unreasonable?
View ArticleAPMLE Part 1 Practice Exams/questions
I am trying to compile as many practice exams as possible. So far I have the 2 official prometric practice exams(120q) + board vitals(950q). Can anyone provide/attach or tell me where to find more...
View ArticleInternational Students who have gone through the US F-1 Visa Interview
I will be doing the interview around June-July in Toronto, Canada before school starts in August. I have a couple of questions regarding the process. 1- What kind of questions do I expect? Most...
View ArticleProspective Student - Personal Statement
Hello! I am applying to podiatry schools and need someone to look over it. Anyone volunteer?
View ArticleBoards Part 2 3rd time Re-test.
Hey guys, I retook my boards Part 2 last Wednesday. For some reason things didn't go quite as well for first and second time when I took it. My question is that how many questions do you need to get...
View ArticleKeeping in touch with residents
After a successful month at an externship, when is it appropriate to reach out to the residents and let them know you are still very interested in a program? At the end of the rotation the residents...
View ArticleI enjoy this career, I'm fine with being pimped with questions, but...
As the title says. I have an extremely relaxed temperament and am never angry or "a jerk". I would say 80-90% of attendings are fairly reasonable, down-to-earth human beings, but some just aren't. I...
View ArticleLECOM School of Podiatric Medicine Accepted Students Class of 2027
Hey Everyone! Thought to make a page for all the accepted students for LECOMS inaugural class of Podiatric Medicine. Please feel free to ask questions so we can help each other through this journey. I...
View ArticleBoards Vitals
Hello everyone I have noticed that a lot of people have said that just going through boards vitals questions for LEA AMPLE PART 1 isn’t enough, but I don’t really see why it’s not if you go through...
View ArticleOfficially Withdrew AMA
Repost from a different, and at the time, inappropriate thread but I wanted to repost to open it up to any other pod students who feel this way, or are thinking of pulling the trigger on leaving: Made...
View ArticleQuestion about GPA and residency placement (typical GPA worries)
Hello, everyone. I don't want to share my GPA on here but it isn't amazing. With residency placement being around 97-100% each year depending on the school, I was wondering what is considered a low GPA...
View ArticleApmle Part 1
Is there anyway to forgo taking the exam in July and just take it for the first time in October?
View ArticleAPMLE Part 3 2023
I figured I would make this thread seeing as there isn't any. Planning on taking part 3 in May. I've heard its pretty similar to part 2 (crozier, school medicine stuff, and watkins) so I think i'l...
View ArticleRanking California residency programs?
From my experience during externships and talking with other students...I can say that the majority of Northern California programs are much better (in terms of clinic experience, diversity of...
View ArticleOfficial APMLE Part 1 2023
Figured I’d start this thread for the 2023 exam. For those that have already passed this exam, I noticed students from previous threads saying 80-85% on BV is ideal before the exam. Is 80-85% referring...
View ArticleHelp with remediation
Currently, I'm a first-year student nearing the end of the initial academic term. It hasn't been easy for me to kick off this year, and unfortunately, I ended up falling short in some of my classes...
View ArticleList of highly sought-after residencies
Making these lists to help future students when they have to pick their clerkships. Keep in mind that each program has its own caveats so not everyone likes all of them. But it's important to have...
View ArticleHow do you get a university position? (Dean, Chair, Director)
Is it a must to have an MBA to get such high exec positions? I'm interested in exploring this path
View ArticleAre AACPM statistics off?
The statistics for 2022 seem different depending on which sheet you look at. -The GPA Applicant statistic shows the decreasing applicants number everyone has talked about for 2022 ie. 716 applicants so...
View ArticleAPMLE Part 2 - Class of 2024
What is a good schedule to follow for part 2 considering the exam is being given by the end of November beginning of December? What are some books, resources to use?
View ArticleResidency Personal Statement
What should I include in my personal statement? Should it be purely about my growth and qualities about myself, my interests in podiatry, or should I include accomplishments and academics sprinkled in?...
View ArticleAny non surgical podiatry residencies?
I’m a 3rd year student and I was just asking for reassurance to make sure I have the correct information. There are no non surgical residency programs that we can attend correct? I’m having second...
View ArticleWhat is admission looking like for the classes of 2024-2027?
Does anyone have updates on the number of students in each class, per school? I am looking at the classes of 2024-27. I hear it’s down trending significantly.
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