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Hey, guys. I know this thread is kind of dead, but I am hoping someone has advice for me.
I attended high school in the UK and completed A-levels there before deciding to return to the US for university (I lived in the US from birth to the age of nine and have US citizenship, but my family lives in the UK). Last summer (2016-2017), I applied for US MD programs (no DO) and obtained one interview. Unfortunately, I was not offered a place due to a low MCAT score (508) amongst other factors. During the same cycle, I also applied to UK medical schools and received an offer to study medicine at the Newcastle Medical School in September 2017 on the A100 (5-year) program.
After going through each process, I believe I want to practice medicine in the US. I am confident that if I re-apply to DO schools in the US with my current MCAT score and extracurriculars, I will be accepted to at least one DO program. Additionally, I am deliberating re-taking the MCAT to make my application more competitive for MD programs. My question to you all is this: If I am accepted to a DO program in the next cycle, is it worth 'dropping out' of Newcastle Medical school to obtain a medical degree in the US, or is it still possible for me to be competitive for US residencies as an International Medical Graduate (IMG)? I do not have the worry of not obtaining a place in UK residency programs if I decide I want to stay in the UK, as I have settled status in the UK and can apply for citizenship.
Any thoughts or opinions would be excellent, thanks.
I attended high school in the UK and completed A-levels there before deciding to return to the US for university (I lived in the US from birth to the age of nine and have US citizenship, but my family lives in the UK). Last summer (2016-2017), I applied for US MD programs (no DO) and obtained one interview. Unfortunately, I was not offered a place due to a low MCAT score (508) amongst other factors. During the same cycle, I also applied to UK medical schools and received an offer to study medicine at the Newcastle Medical School in September 2017 on the A100 (5-year) program.
After going through each process, I believe I want to practice medicine in the US. I am confident that if I re-apply to DO schools in the US with my current MCAT score and extracurriculars, I will be accepted to at least one DO program. Additionally, I am deliberating re-taking the MCAT to make my application more competitive for MD programs. My question to you all is this: If I am accepted to a DO program in the next cycle, is it worth 'dropping out' of Newcastle Medical school to obtain a medical degree in the US, or is it still possible for me to be competitive for US residencies as an International Medical Graduate (IMG)? I do not have the worry of not obtaining a place in UK residency programs if I decide I want to stay in the UK, as I have settled status in the UK and can apply for citizenship.
Any thoughts or opinions would be excellent, thanks.