MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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 12-10-08 10:05 AM - Post#56341
I originally went to American International College (Springfield, MA) as a scholarship athlete (baseball) and my grades reflected my "jock" status. I then moved to Florida to play baseball at the University of North Florida, but I never actually played there. I ended up going to a tryout and signing to go to Germany to play. That was an amazing experience. At that point my GPA was 1.67 overall and college was the last thing on my mind. After six months in Germany I moved back to Florida and did odd jobs; car salesman, carpet cleaner, auto detailer, server, I tried them all. I then got a job with a web design company as a copywriter and moved my way up to design/development. A couple of guys from work and I then left the company and started our own web development company. That was great! We had an office, we didn't make much money, but every day at the office was rewarding because we knew we were working for ourselves. Then September 11th happened and my life was forever changed. I think it was the end of my innocence. That was on Tuesday and on Saturday I was sitting with an Army recruiter getting ready to join. So I joined the Army and they made me a Respiratory Therapist. This was the first time that I had had any kind of academic success. I really enjoyed the material we learned, and the thought of working in the hospital appealed to me. Since leaving the active duty training, I have practiced as an RT in Florida and earned my BS from the University of Central Florida, and somehow improved my GPA to 3.0. I calculated how many hours it would take for me to get to a 3.5 GPA and I would need 350 more hours and all with an "A". So I knew American Allopathic schools were out so I had foreign MD or American DO. I work with some doctors who went to Ross SOM and I have great respect for them, and Ross had the accelerated Basic Science portion (no summer break), so Ross seemed the best choice for me. This is the only school that I applied to and I am VERY HAPPY that I got accepted. I'm still in shock, but I am excited and ready for May to come. My wife is in Nurse Practitioner school and will not be in Dominica with me which is very unfortunate, but this is a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things (Thank You Skype and Magic Jack!).
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
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Kahkeetsee
Registered on 02-26-02
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-10-08 02:35 PM - Post#56347
In response to MarcB
Marc,
Congrats on your acceptance to Ross. I think you will find that they are a good school. I especially enjoyed the fifth semester (AICM) in Miami! Best of luck, do well, and study hard for the COMP!!
OPM National President 2002-3
If you love Southern women, raise your glass. If you don't, raise your standards! |
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MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-10-08 08:42 PM - Post#56348
In response to Kahkeetsee
Thanks! I am very excited to start.
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
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lpressley130
Loc: Pennsylvania
Registered on 06-15-04
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-10-08 10:25 PM - Post#56350
In response to MarcB
Hi MarcB:
Congratulations from one respiratory therapist to another  ! Keep us updated on your progress at Ross! How exciting!
"Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick..." - Proverbs 13:12
"All great achievements require time." - Maya Angelou
"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas Edison
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ViceroyPlain05
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Class of 2013
Loc: Normal, Oklahoma
Registered on 01-25-08
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12-11-08 12:43 AM - Post#56354
In response to lpressley130
Congratulations. I, too am beginning my professional education next Fall, so I hope to continue meeting you here on OPM. I envy your getting to spend some of your med school time in Dominica. Best of luck to you and your wife. And, last but not at all least, Thank you for your Army service.
Charles R. Gill
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MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-11-08 09:37 AM - Post#56357
In response to lpressley130
Ms Pressley - Thanks! Are you still an RT or are you in med school or doctor? If still an RT, where do you work?
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
Edited by MarcB on 12-11-08 09:39 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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12-11-08 09:39 AM - Post#56358
In response to ViceroyPlain05
Viceroy - Thanks! Where will you be going to school?
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
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lpressley130
Loc: Pennsylvania
Registered on 06-15-04
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-11-08 12:32 PM - Post#56367
In response to MarcB
Hi Marc!
I don't do respiratory full-time, but have worked PRN (up until last April). I had to drop it in order to take classes. I currently work as a system administrator in a hospital in my area. I retook my pre-reqs because I needed prove recent course work in the sciences. Are you working in respiratory now?
"Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick..." - Proverbs 13:12
"All great achievements require time." - Maya Angelou
"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas Edison
Visit my Blog - MissPressley |
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MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-11-08 01:08 PM - Post#56371
In response to lpressley130
Yes, I have been a full-time RT for the last 6 years and I currently work at Florida Hospital East Orlando in Florida.
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
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ViceroyPlain05
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Class of 2013
Loc: Normal, Oklahoma
Registered on 01-25-08
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12-18-08 01:00 AM - Post#56497
In response to MarcB
Hey, Marc. I have been accepted to Oklahoma State COM, and I have at least one more interview to complete after the first of the year.
Charles R. Gill
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 OldManDave
Chief Cat Herder
Loc: Lafayette, IN
Registered on 12-20-01
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-18-08 09:23 AM - Post#56499
In response to MarcB
Many CONGRATS from one old warhorse RT to another. It will be a long & widning road filled with bumps & potholes. On many occasions, you will question your wisdom...even your sanity for having chosen to do this. However, at the end, I am very confident you will feel that it has all been worth it. I am sitting here in MY office -- the office of the Medical Director of both Respiratory Care & the Intensive Care and fully able to wallow in my success. But none of that came easy, but damn, it sure is sweet!
One day, you will get to write those, or very similar words...it is more than worth it!
David W Kelley, D.O.
"OldManDave"
UTDallas, Class of 1999
KCOM, Class of 2003
Dartmouth Anesthesiology, Class of 2007
Dartmouth Anesth / Critical Care, Class of 2008
Clarian-Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN:
> Staff Anesthesiologist
> Medical Director of Respiratory Care & ICU
David.Kelley@OldPreMeds.org
"There is nothing more sinister than unfettered allegiance in the absence of rational & due scrutiny"
"Take the bull by the horns, wrestle him to the ground & force your will upon him!"
"Do or Do Not. There is No Try!" -- Yoda
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MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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12-18-08 11:52 AM - Post#56506
In response to ViceroyPlain05
COngrats!!! and good luck on your other interview.
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
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MarcB
MarcB
Loc: Orlando, FL
Registered on 01-07-08
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-18-08 12:08 PM - Post#56507
In response to OldManDave
Thanks for the inspiring words! How long were you an RT for before you went to med school? Did your RT training help? Did it have anything to do with your decision to do anesthesia/critical care? I think that is what I want to specialize in, but I have a lot of school left yet.
Marc Blanchard
Ross University School of Medicine
Class of 2013
Former professional baseball player, college dropout (1.67GPA), auto detailer, server, car salesman, carpet cleaner, web developer, business owner, US Army soldier and Respiratory Therapist.
GPA 3.09
Science GPA 2.86
MCAT 22 |
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OldManDave
Chief Cat Herder
Loc: Lafayette, IN
Registered on 12-20-01
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Re: I GOT IN!!!
12-18-08 08:35 PM - Post#56514
In response to MarcB
I've been an RT since 1990 - approx 18 years. Predominantly, I spent my time in pedsICU & adultICU. In fact, I left RT to go to med school to become a peds intensivist. Many moons ago, I considered doing CRNA - there are/were at least 2 programs (back then) where an RRT w/ a BS could go straight through a CRNA program. But, no - I did not enter med school even considering anesthesia. However, as my med school required a rotation, I quickly fell in love with it! Having been an ICU-hound for years, the ICU fellowship just naturally fell into place.
David W Kelley, D.O.
"OldManDave"
UTDallas, Class of 1999
KCOM, Class of 2003
Dartmouth Anesthesiology, Class of 2007
Dartmouth Anesth / Critical Care, Class of 2008
Clarian-Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN:
> Staff Anesthesiologist
> Medical Director of Respiratory Care & ICU
David.Kelley@OldPreMeds.org
"There is nothing more sinister than unfettered allegiance in the absence of rational & due scrutiny"
"Take the bull by the horns, wrestle him to the ground & force your will upon him!"
"Do or Do Not. There is No Try!" -- Yoda
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LC2Doc
Loc: Summer Break what's that?
Registered on 12-13-08
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12-21-08 05:30 PM - Post#56548
In response to OldManDave
Congrats!
My name is Susan I'm a...
33 year old mom
What am I doing here?
Purusing a dream. Reaching for the stars.
Wanting more than just the moon.
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