One of my classmates had her backpack, filled with her laptop and STEP 1 notes, stolen last night. The response from my class was overwhelming and focused on only two things:

1. Offering all and any notes and study resources she needed
2. Offering to kill the person who stole the backpack.

Moral of the story: don’t mess with my med school class

Anonymous asked: What happens if you are on probation/suspension while in medical school/residency? Do you have the chance to be reinstated after serving for some time so you can practice medicine again? Or does that depend on your faculty?

Hi Anon!

I actually have no clue about the details. At my school it depends on the reason for suspension and the faculty/leadership. But I’m sure it will change from place to place.

Thanks for the question!

md-a 

J: What are you doing?

Me: I’m talking at your cat. About obstructive versus restrictive lung disease.

J: He’s asleep.

*cat rolls over and snores*

Me: He’s a tough one, isn’t he?

theblackballedlife replied to your post: Hello! I was just wondering your opinion on…

I’m interested to learn what your recommendation would be in this scenario as well. will you post more info?

If the anon who asked the question feels comfortable letting me share after I get for information, I would definitely do so! Because everyone’s situation is so different, I will check with the anon. :)

Anonymous asked: I have a question about the appropriate time to take the MCAT. Is it required to take it a year before applying for admission? Or would it still work to take it the summer before applying?

Hi Anon!

The ‘traditional’ route is when no year is taken off and folks take the MCAT in the summer of their junior year and complete the application process throughout senior year. Taking the MCAT the summer before applying can be done; however, also know that you will be receiving your score closer to the fall, depending on how early or late in the summer you take it. This leads to many parts of your application, particularly the first part, being delayed for submission or review by the med school admissions panels. Plan accordingly and do what’s best for you! :)

Thanks for the question!
md-a

Anonymous asked: Hello! I was just wondering your opinion on something. I recently graduated college with a 2.9 GPA, 29 on the MCAT and have been working in EMS for 7 years. Do I have a good chance of getting into med school or should I seek a post baccalaureate program?

Hi anon!

The chance will depend on the type of med school you’d like to get into (Ivy League, in-state, out of the country, etc.), how you feel about seeking a post-bacc, and what your time and resources allow. If you’d like to continue this conversation off-anon via private message, I would be more than happy! :)

Thank you for the question!
md-a

Anonymous asked: Do you think it is okay or rather, appropriate at this time for me to ask questions about anything related to the situation? I want to talk to Doc X since I know he is managing her blog at the moment, but do you think it is ok for me to ask him more questions about himself. Say like what he does and all?

Hey anon!

I understand that you are curious, and it is well-intentioned. In situations when I am unsure what to say or do, I first ask myself, “If I were in that position, would I want someone to ask/say/do that to me?”

As I do not know who you are and I do not know lyla-md well, I will assume that you are a smart, thoughtful, and empathetic individual and will proceed in a smart, thoughtful, and empathetic way :)

Thanks for the question!
md-a