Academic Resources (Please remember that these are intended only as supplements and do not substitute for attending lecture and taking good notes, especially if you have a different professor for a given class.)
Biochemical Foundations of Medicine
organized_biochem_notes--summer_2017.pdf |
Cell Biology
klinecellbioexam1sg2016.pdf |
klinecellbioexam3sg2016.pdf |
klinecellbionewinfoforfinal2016.pdf |
General Microbiology
blackwoodgenmicroexam1sg2016.docx |
blackwoodgenmicroexam2sg2016.docx |
blackwoodgenmicroexam3sg2016.docx |
blackwoodgenmicrofinalsg2016.docx |
blackwoodgenmicrolabmidtermsg2016.docx |
blackwoodgenmicrolabfinalsg2016.docx |
Taxa List Quizlets:
https://quizlet.com/165733573/bacterial-disease-general-microbiology-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/172797027/microbiology-final-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/165733573/bacterial-disease-general-microbiology-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/172797027/microbiology-final-flash-cards/
Immunology
sampleimmunologysg_koski_exam_3–spring_2-20180619104145.pdf |
Physical Biochemistry
physicalbiochemabeyspring2018-20180619105109.pdf |
MCAT Resources (NOTE: Free resources will have no special marking. Paid resources like review guides will have a special marking. Members possessing paid resources that they wish to sell or gift to other members should do so through the member GroupMe.)
Kaplan:
- PhiDE members get 10% when purchasing materials by calling and stating they are a Phi Delta Epsilon member (ask an upperclassman for more details).
- Kaplan Quicksheets (FREE): https://www.kaptest.com/static/pdf/ktp-mcat-quicksheets.pdf
Sample Study Plans
It is highly encouraged that you evaluate your studying strengths and weaknesses when preparing a study plan for the MCAT. Do you have difficulty focusing for long periods of time? Do you struggle with memorization or application? Do you easily burn out? It is also important to consider when you plan to take the MCAT and how long you wish to study. There are numerous sample study plans on the Internet that you can find fitting a variety of situations (studying intensely over one month, more spread out over three months, etc.). Studentdoctor.net is a great resource for these plans, as well as what resources to use for each test section. (Just don't get depressed by the wildly neurotic posters on the site--these people by and large represent the absolute "best of the best" pre-meds out there and are by no means perfectly representative of the general population of pre-meds out there.) A sample plan taken from someone who got a 526 on the MCAT is linked below, but it should by no means be taken as absolute gospel. (If you are interested in this person, though, he has a website called mcatmatt.com.)
mcatmattstudyschedule.xlsx |
Other Important Resources
- AAMC Fee Assistance Program (Reduces MCAT and M.D. application costs for those eligible): https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/applying-medical-school-process/fee-assistance-program/
- AACOMAS Fee Assistance program for applying to D.O. schools: www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/applying/fee-waiver
- MCAT Subreddit (best place for every possible question you could have about this exam): https://www.reddit.com/r/Mcat
Professional Resources (Hannah's Pre-Med Survival Guide, Markle's Volunteering Sites & Contact Information Document, etc.)
- StudentDoctorNetwork: https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2016-2017-med-school-applicant-sticky-ps-amcas-secondaries-interviews-etc.1189306/ has a database of secondary application essays from every school as well as practice interview questions, FAQs....seriously use this site
- Link to Markle's Long-Term Opportunities Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/a/kent.edu/spreadsheets/d/1-hVw7_5vT2RSh_ranVlbkxi3YBrbK2OiRHQ6vpgP4PQ/edit?usp=sharing
- The PhiDE Library: https://docs.google.com/a/kent.edu/spreadsheets/d/1KoRXvLlDVEf8LFHbvtabZUqyR3fCJwnhCcAkeqO4SCk/edit?usp=sharing
- Early Ohio Medical School Admission Programs: https://docs.google.com/a/kent.edu/document/d/1XIOMo4zhpF3D5z4q3Y-B-aOYSbaP6hAdM_e1AodMgKI/edit?usp=sharing
- The Pre-Med subreddit FAQ: PROBABLY THE SINGLE BEST RESOURCE ON HERE (Covers a lot of stuff in one place): www.reddit.com/r/premed/comments/5gc2ri/welcome_to_rpremed_heres_our_faq/
phi_delta_epsilon_-_pre-med_survival_guide__1_.docx |
Research Links
KSU Chemistry & Biochemistry: https://www.kent.edu/chemistry/opportunities-for-undergraduate-research
KSU Biology: http://www.kent.edu/biology/internships-and-research-opportunities
KSU Psychology: https://www.kent.edu/psychology/research-experience
NEOMED: http://www.neomed.edu/research-faculty/student-research/
KSU Biology: http://www.kent.edu/biology/internships-and-research-opportunities
KSU Psychology: https://www.kent.edu/psychology/research-experience
NEOMED: http://www.neomed.edu/research-faculty/student-research/
Personal Statement & Interview Resources
- Career Services offers a variety of free resources, including resume/CV critiques, practice interviews, and more. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Their website is: https://www.kent.edu/career/appointmentsdrop-ins
- The Writing Center also offers free one-on-one critiques of essays and such. You can schedule a session through this link: https://www.kent.edu/writingcommons/schedule-appointment-2. You can submit your work in advance (although I am not sure if they will actually read it in advance or not).
- Make friends with your English professors! Go to their office hours.
- If you have a science faculty member that likes you, ask if they are willing to read over something as well.
- Below are some documents provided by both the University and other organizations that may be of use (practice interview questions, interview tips, etc. If you schedule a practice interview with Career Services, you can ask that they ask you some of these specialized questions you may find below.
personalstatementtips.pdf |
100interviewpracticequestionspage1.pdf |
100interviewpracticequestionspage2.pdf |
100interviewpracticequestionspage3.pdf |
100interviewpracticequestionspage4.pdf |
interviewtipspage1.pdf |
interviewtipspage2.pdf |
interviewtipspage3.pdf |
Healthcare System Presentations
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AAMC/AACOMAS Applicant and Matriculant Statistics
( https://www.aamc.org/data/facts/applicantmatriculant/ )
( http://www.aacom.org/reports-programs-initiatives/aacom-reports/matriculants )
- THE AAMC MCAT/GPA GRID:
aamcgridmcatandgpadata.pdf |
- THE AACOMAS APPLICANT/MATRICULANT DATA PDF:
aacomas2016applicantmatriculantreport.pdf |
- AACOMAS D.O. MEDICAL SCHOOL GUIDEBOOK:
osteopathicmedicalcollegeinformationbook.pdf |
MEMBER ACCOUNTS (MSAR)
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HkGdCanv7kLrbj1XuLTRAx8i3iK60-FI07MiNb4XjYM/edit?usp=sharing
- DO schools have their MCAT/GPA statistics available for free on their respective websites. One pre-med student compiled everything he could find into this GoogleDoc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p2jADw4FA91kAgMUyA9VQGmEx9KOHUsvpAijEFdRAu4/pubhtml
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE MONEY FOR (X PURPOSE)
- Dennis Eckart Fund (can be used for extra personal funding for conferences): Up to $250.00 (can only be used ONCE during academic career)
denniseckartfund.pdf |
- USG Allocations (can request individual or organizational funding for conferences or other opportunities): Up to $2000.00 for group conferences, unknown maximum for individuals: http://www.kentstateusg.com/allocation/#allocations (NOTE: Apply early to this stuff each academic year, they run out of funding quickly)
- SFA Application: Kent Scholarship portal for continuing students based on FAFSA data and personal essay: http://www.kent.edu/financialaid/scholarshipapp
- Education Abroad: Talk to members who have done it, your advisor, and check out this link for some basic information: https://www.kent.edu/financialaid/education-abroad-scholarships