r/medschoolph Jul 26 '22

TOP MED SCHOOL FAQs (All common questions answered here so you don’t have to ask and we don’t have to keep repeating)

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  1. ARE … UST FMS, FEU, OLFU toxic? Every med school has its own degrees of toxicity. If you don’t want to experience a toxic education or career or are not willing to withstand it, then choose another profession. ASMPH and UPCM aren’t heaven either, no matter how much you think Tiktok makes it seem.
  2. Honest review of _______ med school? Someone’s honest review might not be what you’ll see or experience. Different batches experience different things, some of these reviews could have been YEARS ago or some of them could be now but it doesn’t mean you’ll feel the same way. Do not use anonymous reddit opinions to form your entire perception/opinion about a med school. Most users are annoyed, stressed and frustrated because of how hard med school is. You could feel as they do, but you have to be willing to go through that if you want to be a doctor. There are other ways to research a med school, do not use reddit as your only source.
  3. Is _____ a good pre-med? Anything can be a pre-med. If you’re looking for a course that will give you the greatest advantage in med school, you’re not going to find it. It’s not very likely that whatever you learned in 4 years during undergrad can give you a significant edge because you might just forget and you’ll have to make room for all the things you have to learn/memorize in med school.
  4. How much is the tuition fee for public and private med schools? For public: approx 40-50k per semester. For private: approx 140-160k+ per semester.
  5. Can I work part time while in med school? You can, but it isn’t recommended. Med school will take up a lot of your time, energy and effort. Up to you if you’re willing to sacrifice that. If earning money is non negotiable at this point in time, it’s more than okay to work first.
  6. Does age matter in med school? No, there is no shame in going to med school in your late 20s, 30s or even 40s. There is no shame in finding your passions later or you took time to work and finance your dream.
  7. Is it okay to take a gap year? Yes, no one cares how old you are for as long as you finish together.
  8. Can you take the NMAT as many times as you want? Yes
  9. Does the number of NMAT takes affect your med school application? No
  10. Should I go to an NMAT review centre? If you have the budget and you think you can’t succeed without their tips/tricks, structure and resources then go for it. But you can succeed by reviewing on your own.
  11. Learnfast or Uplink? Both review centres have helped pre-meds get high NMAT scores. Just depends if you want to spend 8-13k+ vs. 4k+ on a review centre.
  12. Are there a lot of calculations on the NMAT? The test questions change every day, on some days there are more conceptual than calculation and on some days, there aren’t. Study comprehensively.
  13. When do Med School applications start? Applications start opening by October/November then close by March/April and some schools can extend till June. Results are released late April and early to late May. Some schools (SLMC, UERM, HSI, SBU, etc.) release their results in batches.
  14. Can failing grades during college allow me to get into med school? Yes, still possible for a lot of other med schools. But you have to be realistic when applying to schools like UPCM, PLM, UST and ASMPH where their applicants are really stellar so there is a higher chance of rejection.
  15. iPad or Laptop? Go with the laptop, more functionality. You can buy an iPad later, it doesn’t have to be bought at the same time and you’re not lagging behind if you have a laptop but not an iPad.
  16. Which iPad should I buy? For as long as it’s fairly recent and it has a lot of storage (128-256GB), then it’s fine. Storage is more important.
  17. Do extracurriculars matter? To an extent. Your NMAT and GWA matter more. A very lengthy list of extracurriculars will not outweigh a low NMAT and GWA. But it can help you stand out amongst other people with the same academic standing. Experiences in extracurriculars can help you build a better impression during the interview (for ASMPH, this is VERY important).
  18. Does the type or name of the extracurricular matter? No, join what you like and not what you think med schools want to see.
  19. Does the interview matter? Is it just for formality? Yes it does matter, especially for ASMPH. No school is going to want you if you don’t know how to communicate or behave professionally.
  20. Does your undergrad school matter? For the top med schools in Manila, yes it does because there is a bias with Big 4 graduates. Only a few non-Big 4 are accepted to the big Manila med schools and they all have incredibly stellar credentials.
  21. Chances of getting into UPCM? Very likely: UP-system undergrad, traditional premed, latin honors, at least a 98 NMAT. You have a chance: Big 4 undergrad, traditional premed latin honors, a 99 or 99+ NMAT. Slim unless RP: Non Big 4 undergrad, latin honors, 90+ NMAT
  22. Chances of getting into UST (extracurriculars are negligible): Very likely: UST undergrad, latin honors, at least a 90+ NMAT. You have a good chance: Big 4 or (if Non Big 4, chances are a little less) undergrad, traditional premed, latin honors, 95+ NMAT, UST alumni relatives. Slim to none: no latin honors, less than 85 NMAT
  23. Chances of getting into ASMPH: Very likely: ADMU undergrad, 80-90+ NMAT, latin honors, good extracurriculars, really good interview. You have a good chance: Big 4 undergrad, 90+ NMAT, latin honors, good extracurriculars, really good interview. (DO NOT TAKE THE INTERVIEW LIGHTLY, it is what decides your admission after they see your academic stats).
  24. What to bring during first year med/med school essentials? Pen, notebook, laptop/iPad, water, mask, alcohol, food. Stethoscope and pen light can come later. No need to spend 6k+ and buy a Littman stethoscope just yet, chill ka lang - EDIT: depends on the school, you can buy during year 1 but just take care of it

r/medschoolph Jul 30 '22

🔶 Megathread The r/medschoolph MASTERLIST

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Good day everybody! I hope you’re all doing well. I highly encourage all the newcomers and veterans of r/medschoolph to engage in the posts below before posting your question to our subreddit.

Of course, take everything with a grain of salt, but I really do believe that this subreddit can be a really great resource for aspiring Filipino doctors to make more educated decisions about their future—especially if they don’t have access to this type of information otherwise.

The main FAQ post is still linked here of course! (credit to u/bananabread909 <3) Again, please read through it before making a post on this subreddit.

TOP MED SCHOOL FAQs

THE NMAT MEGATHREAD (2022-23)

School Megathreads

  1. UPCM MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  2. UST-FMS MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  3. UERM MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  4. SLMC MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  5. PLM MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  6. FEU MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  7. DLSHSI MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  8. ASMPH MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
    1. ASMPH Interview Tips → we need this info for other schools lmao

NMAT

  1. THE NMAT MEGATHREAD (2022-23)
  2. NMAT 2022 - Exam Dates
  3. NMAT 2022 - NEW REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
  4. Review Center testimonies
    1. Post #1
    2. Post #2
    3. Post #3
  5. NMAT Studying
    1. Post #1 (has free resources)
    2. Post #2 (has free resources)
  6. GDrive Links for Study Materials
    1. Drive #1
    2. Drive #2

Financial Advice

  1. How to survive med school financially?
  2. Actual salary/earnings of doctors?
  3. Does being a doctor lead to a comfortable life?

Tuition ESTIMATES (Disclaimer: Please use these figures as guides, but not gospel. These figures may be different due to inflation, year level, etc.)

  1. ASMPH: ~165 to 169k per semester (depends on year level)
  2. UERM: ~169k per semester
  3. DLSHSI: ~325k per year
  4. UST-FMS: ~140 to 152k per semester
  5. SLMC: ~150 to 160k per semester

I do plan to update this post with more megathreads in the future. I also want to reserve this masterlist for the “bigger” reddit threads, which is why you don’t see the ipad questions here, etc (again pls check the FAQ thread). Best wishes in med school! 🐶


r/medschoolph 8h ago

❓Asking for Help Abusive Professor Help [DLSMHSI]

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Hello, my partner has been repeatedly verbally abused by a professor during their medical rotation. I no longer attend the school, but is there any means of intervening? They’ve told me of repeated instances in which this professor has singled them out, and even now the professor seems to be spreading stories to their new set of incoming students about my partner. My partner passed their previous course with this professor, but the fact the professor seems to hold a grudge against them despite their quiet demeanor is jarring. This sickens me deeply and I expect so much more from a school as expensive as HSI. Is there anyway I can step in or send an anonymous tip?


r/medschoolph 18h ago

🌟 Pro advice/tips all my study systems fail me

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hello, yl2 from hsi here. i decided to post here nalang kasi nababaliw na ako kakatanong ng ai and i figured i might as well ask for human input. my main problem is that i keep failing my exams without MPL even though i study every day, may work ethic naman ako, responsible naman sa school like listening sa lectures and doing my quizzes.

i believe i start studying earlier than most people. i advance read topics for the next day, i make anki cards with the help of notebooklm, and i spend most of my time studying. ive given up my most important and defining hobbies to make time for studying. hindi naman sa ineexpect ko na pag nag ssacrifice ako, may bunga agad, but i believe i put in the work.

its just that the work doesnt show. i keep failing my exams. nanotice ko to since YL1 pa lang. i kept changing my study systems (highlight transes, anki cards, ratio, ai quizzes) pero wala pa rin, i can do well enough sa actual reviewng pero pagdating sa exam wala akong mareretain.

i feel like ive audited my systems and changed them so many times pero i still dont get the results i want. not trying to gain sympathy here, i just want some advice. maybe some of you can help me audit my study system ATM.

  1. make anki decks using notebooklm using past transes if unavailable pa for this year.
  2. listen during lecture while making anki cards with notebooklm
  3. review the cards before exam (custom study, maximum new cards set to = 999+)

yung mga cards ko usually 200+ per topic, and with 8 topics per exam session it doesnt seem feasible in the long term anymore. honestly im out of ideas, i still need to study for my next exam tomorrow so if anyone could give me some judgement/input it would be greatly appreciated.


r/medschoolph 12h ago

❓Asking for Help YL3 Transfer

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Hi! Just wondering if there are any med schools in Metro Manila that accept YL3 transferees who have no failed subjects from their previous school, either for a mid-year transfer (2nd semester) or for YL3 next school year. Asking for a friend! 😅

Would really appreciate any leads, recommendations, or personal experiences. Please be nice—any help or answers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! 🫶


r/medschoolph 16h ago

🗣 Discussion Will NMAT PR matter in the long run?

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Hello, doctors!

As the title suggests, I would like to ask for your advice regarding sa kagagahan ko hahaha

Will the NMAT PR matter in the long run, e.g., in applications for PGI-ship and even in residency trainings?

I impulsively signed up for NMAT kasi this October para lang matapos na, knowing na mag-ooverlap sya sa board exam review ko. Priority ko of course yung board exam kasi I have a goal rating.

Kaya willing ako mag settle sa lower PR (i.e., i-sacrifice ang pangarap na 99+ PR) if it won't matter naman in the long run + I already have this target medschool (like 98% sure na) wherein ang required PR is 45.

So yea, will it matter beyond medschool applications?

Thank you po!!!


r/medschoolph 12h ago

How to pass?

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To the IM gods out here, can you give any advice how to ace or at least pass IM exams? Information overload malala and most of the time, nakaka-overwhelm na. Thank you!


r/medschoolph 9h ago

PLE ANATOMY

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Hello po how to study anatomy in a limited amount of time? May nakatry na po na mag essentials pathway for anat? Thanks po


r/medschoolph 17h ago

📝 Clerkship/Internship Midyear internship

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first day of PGI registration today and is it just me or ang konti ng choices ng hospitals for this round? And bawal na rin daw mag walk-in? Mag oopen kaya sila ng other choices for 2nd round? And pwede ba sumali sa 2nd round if accepted na sa first?


r/medschoolph 1d ago

🗣 Discussion How do i make sure I’m able to give love to my gf during her med school?

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I don’t know how to approach this and I know that med school is very demanding time wise so it’s almost close to impossible that we spend time together always. How can I make sure that I can still give her love without distracting her from her studies. I really want to help ease her anxiety. I want to be able to offer something that will make her studies easier. I want to be there for her without being too demanding of her time. I want to be present always even if I am not able to be physically present all the time. To all med girls, how do you want to be taken care of, especially that med school is really busy and demanding. Help please, I need to know your insights. I want to be able to support my gf through ups and downs. What kind of gestures do you want to receive while you’re in med school? I really love my gf and I want to give the best love and support that she needs.


r/medschoolph 10h ago

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r/medschoolph 11h ago

🗒 NMAT Which NMAT review center suits me?

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r/medschoolph 1d ago

When does it get better? 🥲

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I’m a freshie from the aquatic univ and sobrang overwhelm ko sa lahat na parang nasusuka na ako everyday hahaha when does it get better and kailan kayo fully naka adjust sa med?

REAL pala na toxic siya :(( hahaha but i really love the community!


r/medschoolph 14h ago

❓Asking for Help Pines City Colleges

1 Upvotes

Hi po! To PCC med students, does anyone know if PCC still accepts transferees? If yes, may I ask about the requirements and application process? Thank you!


r/medschoolph 19h ago

Littmann Classic III

2 Upvotes

Hi i’m trying to sell my stethoscope (no box), Manila area! Used it for clerkship & internship. Trying to get by lang po thank you!


r/medschoolph 19h ago

🌟 Pro advice/tips Ophtha-Otoscope Diagnostic Kit

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We’re asked to get this and there’s roughly cheap one and very expensive ones. Do you guys have any recommendations? Should I invest on expensive ones?


r/medschoolph 20h ago

🖇 Study Preloved books for sale

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Loc: Region 2

Dropping these here baka may interested. 🥹
Rfs:Need space since too bulky and madaming volumes 😅
Minimal highlights and notes except for Patho madaming sidenotes
Kindly dm po if interested. Friendly prices 😁


r/medschoolph 1d ago

📝 Clerkship/Internship clerkship anxiety

37 Upvotes

3 months down, 9 more to go! parang ang bilis like wow 3 months na lumipas pero at the same time, grabe may 9 months pa of daily anxiety???

araw-araw nalang akong kinakabahan pumasok sa ospital.

i'm just trying to take it day by day and remind myself na ginusto ko tong pinasok ko. di talaga siya madali pero pinagdaanan rin to ng lahat ng doktor before me so dapat kayanin ko rin to.

i am questioning if this is really for me because tbh i don't feel happy kahit na i am learning a lot which i appreciate. i just feel sooo sick to my stomach every day na may pasok. or even sa days off leading up to pasok. the dread is always there.

still gonna show up anyway cos i have no choice. i've invested too much into this na rin. but i just needed to vent.


r/medschoolph 18h ago

❓Asking for Help Helppp

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I’m 1L and STILL torn between pursuing my medicine dreams or continue my law school journey. I still feel lost in law school and i’m scared that i might be in a wrong path. idk what to do now. Becoming a doctor was my childhood dream but I already invested books in LS and I’m scared to open this up to my parents (pls dont judge me ahhhhh) huhu i feel so so b*bo


r/medschoolph 20h ago

🗒 NMAT REVIEW CENTER

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r/medschoolph 1d ago

🌟 Pro advice/tips Med life far from home

13 Upvotes

anyone here na first time (or had an exp) to live alone and far from family and loved ones to pursue med? 🥺

i know ill eventually get over it and have my own routine pero di ko pa din mapigilan malungkot minsan, lalo na't nakakastress ang med school 🥹

any tips on how you coped sa gantong situation? would like to hear some stories!

1st yr
26 yo
provincial/state univ (malayo sa kabihasnan)
3-4 hrs away sa bahay (not that much pero with time constraints sa sched, pagod, at curfew ng terminals, di kakayanin ang uwian)


r/medschoolph 21h ago

MY MTLE OR MY PLE?

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r/medschoolph 1d ago

Shockz during duty?

15 Upvotes

Hello curious lang po kasi I get to see some content creators with shockz sa ears nila while having their duty. Curious lang po ako kung anong use non po? No, beggie naman. Curious lang po talaga😊


r/medschoolph 1d ago

❓Asking for Help Scrubhauz legit

2 Upvotes

Hello guys, I'm planning to buy a scrubsuit from scrubhauz on Facebook kasi nagtitipid ako kasi mostly mahal ang scrubs. Are they legit??


r/medschoolph 1d ago

❓Asking for Help Littmann Classic III

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Recently Bougth this, could you help me check if this is real or a counterfeit

I bought this through online, from Medipulseph as a gift for someone. This is my first time buying a steth.