So here's the deal: Long time reader, first time post. I'm just finishing up my junior year of undergrad, and feeling a bit lost. I came into college with the intention of going into med school, but as time has progressed, I don't honestly think that's an option for me.
Some background: Physiology major with a low gpa (2.7 cumulative), and a certificate in public health. Now, I don't mean to make excuses, but there are some extenuating circumstances. I'm a student athlete for a Division 1 school, which means on top of class work I have 15~20 hours of training, plus traveling/competing during the season. Also, I worked part time to help pay the bills/afford food/build resume. Needless to say, I couldn't devote the time to study that I would need to in order to maintain a higher GPA (which I know I could do).
Here's where I'm at: After doing some shadowing, and a serious appraisal of my GPA, not only do I know that I couldn't get into med school without some serious work, but I don't think the life of a MD is right for me. I know I want to be involved in healthcare/rehab ( I love hands on care, working with people and seeing them progress), but I want a more balanced life outside of work. I'm planning on spending the summer doing some serious test prep, but feel a bit lost as to where to focus my work. Basically, what are some realistic alternatives to med school (grad school, associates degree, ANYTHING) that would even look at my application long enough to see past the low gpa? General advice? Thanks!
Some background: Physiology major with a low gpa (2.7 cumulative), and a certificate in public health. Now, I don't mean to make excuses, but there are some extenuating circumstances. I'm a student athlete for a Division 1 school, which means on top of class work I have 15~20 hours of training, plus traveling/competing during the season. Also, I worked part time to help pay the bills/afford food/build resume. Needless to say, I couldn't devote the time to study that I would need to in order to maintain a higher GPA (which I know I could do).
Here's where I'm at: After doing some shadowing, and a serious appraisal of my GPA, not only do I know that I couldn't get into med school without some serious work, but I don't think the life of a MD is right for me. I know I want to be involved in healthcare/rehab ( I love hands on care, working with people and seeing them progress), but I want a more balanced life outside of work. I'm planning on spending the summer doing some serious test prep, but feel a bit lost as to where to focus my work. Basically, what are some realistic alternatives to med school (grad school, associates degree, ANYTHING) that would even look at my application long enough to see past the low gpa? General advice? Thanks!
