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How many here are in the medical or biological fields?

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Regan21286, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    I was just curious if there were any here besides me in the medical or bio fields (i.e. physician, nurse, researcher, technician, EMT, teacher, botanist, etc). Pretty much anyone who works with bio and that includes if anyone planning on entering these fields such as pre-med. So anybody can feel free to hop in with what you do or will be doing.

    Right now I'm a pre-med, just graduated from UCLA. Still doing Alzheimers research here and planning on taking some EMT courses next year for certification. I actually applied for med schools this year but I'm backing out since I'm retaking my MCAT. Still sent in a few secondaries just for kicks like I did last year (Stanford, UCLA, Ohio State, Iowa, and Dartmouth since they were pretty cheap).
     
  2. JCowScot

    JCowScot So funky the dead dance

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    I'm editing doctorate-level medical papers now(freelance)...used to work for the same blood bank the wife works at..also a CPR instructor. May end up working in a lab somewhere, either in tissue (re)generation or research. Not sure yet- I hope to find out monday. No medical degree- don't plan on getting one either.:no: Too much of my life taken up on being taught stuff that I could learn on my own in half the time. :up:

    *Edit: In other words, I'm just lazy.:lol:
     
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  3. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Undocumented amateur gynecologist.
     
  4. PMZQ

    PMZQ Banned

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    :up:
     
  5. pocoloco

    pocoloco I'm your huckleberry Club Member

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    KB21 just became a doctor, which is probably why he's not lurking so much
     
  6. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    University of Iowa is an excellent med school if you're considering going there... Definitely would recommend it...

    That and Hawkeye football cannot be beat (atmosphere, the team can definitely be beat)
     
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  7. Celtkin

    Celtkin <B>Webmaster</b> Luxury Box

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    I have a masters degree in molecular biology and microbiology from UCF. I am currently working on a Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry at the University of Idaho.

    My master's project was on a cell cycle protein that is down regulated in prostate cancer but up-regulated in most other cancers.

    My Ph.D. project involves developing technologies to use microorganisms to stabilize soils under existing buildings against liquefaction during earthquakes.
     
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  8. DonShula84

    DonShula84 Moderator Luxury Box

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    Show off :tongue2:
     
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  9. Cuban Dave 9

    Cuban Dave 9 Lane Kiffin = A-Clown

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    I'm not, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express
     
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  10. Timmy54

    Timmy54 New Member

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    I am a Medical Technologist and I work for the Research Center at the University of Florida in the Lab.
     
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  11. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    Nice. Your Ph.D project is certainly very pertinent to my area especially as of late. Where'd you get your bachelor's and in what major?

    They were actually on my list and one of those I'm seriously considering applying to next June. They don't take too many out of state but I think I have a great shot so I just sent one in. When I decided to drop out of the running and retake the MCAT (which would probably delay this current cycle's to the last batch of spots), I'd already sent my app in so we'll see. :up:
     
  12. cnc66

    cnc66 wiley veteran, bad spelur Luxury Box

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    dang bro.. read his post... the one you quoted, first sentence ... :)
     
  13. Regan21286

    Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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    Ah, I guess I read that as a masters, not bachelor's. Unless it was a joint degree in the same university. Wasn't sure because it is possible to get a bachelor's somewhere else and in another field and later getting a separate masters. :up:
     
  14. Celtkin

    Celtkin <B>Webmaster</b> Luxury Box

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    I have BS in psychology with a minor in criminal justice from Jacksonsville State University in Alabama and a BS in Microbiology and Molecular Biology from the University of Central Florida.
     
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