I graduated from college in May 2014 and I am taking two years off before medical school (applying June 2015 for fall 2016). I am taking time off to gain more clinical experience and to travel. I retook my MCAT (I raised it from a 27 to a 32). I am an Ohio resident.
Biological Sciences major/Psychology Minor
Deans List 8/10 terms
3.6 sGPA (trending up)
3.689 cGPA (trending up. Started with a 3.4 freshman year)
32 MCAT (11/10/11)
ECs
Anesthesia Specialist at level 1 trauma center
-Work full time 40 hours/week since September 2014 (over 400 hours so far)
-I work closely with the anesthesiologists and I'm also getting a lot of face time with surgeons of all service lines.
Undergraduate Researcher
-Wrote senior honors thesis on MAOIs to graduate with honors
-Presented research at Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, California
-Won first place price at student research expo
-Over 600 hours
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
-One of five students to start the chapter on campus
-President 2013-2014
-Secretary 2012-2013
Vanderbilt Clinical Research Internship
-Summer 2013
-Researched peripheral nerve repair in plastic surgery department
Supplemental Instruction Leader
-Taught supplemental chemistry classes 3 nights/week for 2.5 years
Tutor
-biology, chemistry, physics for 2 years
Shadowing
-Shadowed over 70 hours so far in cardio, ICU, surgery, neonatal
Emergency Department Volunteer
-Volunteered over 75 hours in ED 2011-2012
Also worked various jobs during summer and winter breaks. Will also include a few scholarships and awards on application.
Where should I apply? Any advice on how I can strengthen my application from now until June?
Biological Sciences major/Psychology Minor
Deans List 8/10 terms
3.6 sGPA (trending up)
3.689 cGPA (trending up. Started with a 3.4 freshman year)
32 MCAT (11/10/11)
ECs
Anesthesia Specialist at level 1 trauma center
-Work full time 40 hours/week since September 2014 (over 400 hours so far)
-I work closely with the anesthesiologists and I'm also getting a lot of face time with surgeons of all service lines.
Undergraduate Researcher
-Wrote senior honors thesis on MAOIs to graduate with honors
-Presented research at Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, California
-Won first place price at student research expo
-Over 600 hours
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
-One of five students to start the chapter on campus
-President 2013-2014
-Secretary 2012-2013
Vanderbilt Clinical Research Internship
-Summer 2013
-Researched peripheral nerve repair in plastic surgery department
Supplemental Instruction Leader
-Taught supplemental chemistry classes 3 nights/week for 2.5 years
Tutor
-biology, chemistry, physics for 2 years
Shadowing
-Shadowed over 70 hours so far in cardio, ICU, surgery, neonatal
Emergency Department Volunteer
-Volunteered over 75 hours in ED 2011-2012
Also worked various jobs during summer and winter breaks. Will also include a few scholarships and awards on application.
Where should I apply? Any advice on how I can strengthen my application from now until June?
