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Graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience in Sept 2010
Low GPA due to working 40+ hrs/week throughout undergrad to pay for tuition and living expenses
Applying broadly, MD & DO
CT resident (UCONN may be a bit out of my reach)
cGPA: 3.5
sGPA: 3.37
CLINICAL EC's:
- Clinical Research Coordinator in Rheumatology research for the past 3 years (40 hrs/wk, 2000+ hrs of patient contact)
- Shadowed DO (250 hours)
- Shadowed MD (200 hours)
- Research Assistant in Rheumatology research for 1 year (30 hrs/wk)
- Hospital Volunteer Ambassador 3 months, (6 hrs/wk)
NON-CLINICAL EC's:
- Biology, Psychology and Chemistry Peer Tutor
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Vice President
OTHER:
- Spent most of my time before jobs in Rheumatology waitressing, dog-sitting etc. 40 + hrs/wk
- Finished undergrad in Honors program in 3 years
Any input is greatly appreciated! I know it is difficult without an MCAT score but feedback on GPA and EC's would be fantastic.