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Hi guys - I graduated from the Carib, applied for match and didn't match. My board scores were fine for Family Medicine (the specialty I applied to). But I was not competitive enough 'cus I'm a visa-needing applicant.
Now, I'm considering going for a WAY more competitive specialty, where DOs typically have success. So I am reapplying for Match this year (with a green card).
A little bit about my history: I'm 29 years old - was a royal screw up in ugrad the first time around & tanked my GPA to a 2.3. My MCAT first time around was 37, and I'm pretty sure I can repeat that again. If I redo my ugrad courses, I'm sure I can get a 4.0 without too much difficulty. AACOMAS will replace the courses, from that perspective, I am happy.
The good part about me: since I went carib, I've got 2 years of USCE working in underserved NY hospitals as a medical student. My clinical grades were good. I also intend to practice in underserved areas and I have a pretty strong commitment to underserved areas.
If this is a possibility, I am interested in applying to DO schools... So...? Could this happen for me?
Now, I'm considering going for a WAY more competitive specialty, where DOs typically have success. So I am reapplying for Match this year (with a green card).
A little bit about my history: I'm 29 years old - was a royal screw up in ugrad the first time around & tanked my GPA to a 2.3. My MCAT first time around was 37, and I'm pretty sure I can repeat that again. If I redo my ugrad courses, I'm sure I can get a 4.0 without too much difficulty. AACOMAS will replace the courses, from that perspective, I am happy.
The good part about me: since I went carib, I've got 2 years of USCE working in underserved NY hospitals as a medical student. My clinical grades were good. I also intend to practice in underserved areas and I have a pretty strong commitment to underserved areas.
If this is a possibility, I am interested in applying to DO schools... So...? Could this happen for me?