Hello Everyone,
I am a postbac at National Institute of Health (NIH) doing Cancer research. I am currently doing my 2nd year fellowship. I am applying this cycle (2015-2016) to MD schools and am really struggling with which schools to apply to. Due to my weakness in stats, I would like to apply to both MD and DO schools at the same time, and will try to apply as many schools as possible.
Because I want you to get a full scope of myself, I will be fairly thorough in my stats and experiences. Thank you in advance for your time!
cGPA: 3.93/4.00
sGPA: 3.95/4.00
MCAT: 29 (PS11, VR9, BS9), 32 (PS13, VR7, BS 12). <- I am really worried about my low Verbal score. BTW, English is not my first language (Came to the U.S. during high school)
Research
- During my undergraduate, I participated in a cell bio/molecular genetics lab for 3 years. Did not publish, but presented posters several times and won several awards (best poster awards, etc.) Also, I was fortunate to receive HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship (one of the prestigious fellowships).
- After graduation, I started to work at NIH as a postbac, doing cancer research focusing on cell bio/molecular genetics, pathway related biochemistry, etc. I am going to stay here for two years. I won several awards presenting posters and presentations.
Shadowing
- More than 150 hrs of shadowing (participated several shadowing programs provided local hospitals and NIH). I observed different departments in a hospital. did not mention specifics.
Volunteering
- Emergency Room Volunteer: 150 hrs at the same ER ove the span of almost 3 yrs (on and off)
- Medial Tip to South America: 2 weeks of clinical and non-clinical volunteering (community development plan)
-Prepare and deliver specialized meals and groceries to HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses (~50 hrs).
Leadership
- Executive Organizers for several national science/engineering conferences – received several awards for recognition
- TA during undergraduate – Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II TA
- Held several positions in the ethnic organization during undergraduate
- During undergraduate, my friends and I founded a group called Collegiate Leadership Academy to foster leadership in college students. We organized the long-term event consisting of a series of lectures led by notable leaders including a senator, TSA executive analyst, religious figure, etc.
Awards
- Honors scholar
- Dean’s list
- President Scholarship
- Professional Society Award
- Several poster presentation awards
Others
- 2 publications
- play soccer (2nd in the national soccer competition)
- tutor –Math/Science
I talked to my advisor and she said I should apply this cycle. I am still really struggling with the list of schools I apply to. As mentioned earlier, I am willing to apply as many schools as possible to increase the chance getting into MD/DO programs.
Please help me come up with schools that I have a decent chance of acceptance. Thank you so much in advance for your time!
I am a postbac at National Institute of Health (NIH) doing Cancer research. I am currently doing my 2nd year fellowship. I am applying this cycle (2015-2016) to MD schools and am really struggling with which schools to apply to. Due to my weakness in stats, I would like to apply to both MD and DO schools at the same time, and will try to apply as many schools as possible.
Because I want you to get a full scope of myself, I will be fairly thorough in my stats and experiences. Thank you in advance for your time!
cGPA: 3.93/4.00
sGPA: 3.95/4.00
MCAT: 29 (PS11, VR9, BS9), 32 (PS13, VR7, BS 12). <- I am really worried about my low Verbal score. BTW, English is not my first language (Came to the U.S. during high school)
Research
- During my undergraduate, I participated in a cell bio/molecular genetics lab for 3 years. Did not publish, but presented posters several times and won several awards (best poster awards, etc.) Also, I was fortunate to receive HHMI Undergraduate Research Fellowship (one of the prestigious fellowships).
- After graduation, I started to work at NIH as a postbac, doing cancer research focusing on cell bio/molecular genetics, pathway related biochemistry, etc. I am going to stay here for two years. I won several awards presenting posters and presentations.
Shadowing
- More than 150 hrs of shadowing (participated several shadowing programs provided local hospitals and NIH). I observed different departments in a hospital. did not mention specifics.
Volunteering
- Emergency Room Volunteer: 150 hrs at the same ER ove the span of almost 3 yrs (on and off)
- Medial Tip to South America: 2 weeks of clinical and non-clinical volunteering (community development plan)
-Prepare and deliver specialized meals and groceries to HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses (~50 hrs).
Leadership
- Executive Organizers for several national science/engineering conferences – received several awards for recognition
- TA during undergraduate – Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II TA
- Held several positions in the ethnic organization during undergraduate
- During undergraduate, my friends and I founded a group called Collegiate Leadership Academy to foster leadership in college students. We organized the long-term event consisting of a series of lectures led by notable leaders including a senator, TSA executive analyst, religious figure, etc.
Awards
- Honors scholar
- Dean’s list
- President Scholarship
- Professional Society Award
- Several poster presentation awards
Others
- 2 publications
- play soccer (2nd in the national soccer competition)
- tutor –Math/Science
I talked to my advisor and she said I should apply this cycle. I am still really struggling with the list of schools I apply to. As mentioned earlier, I am willing to apply as many schools as possible to increase the chance getting into MD/DO programs.
Please help me come up with schools that I have a decent chance of acceptance. Thank you so much in advance for your time!