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Thank you guys for your help, here are my stats:
Two Bachelor's of Science degrees in Molecular Genetics and Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.4
MCAT: 25Q - 7P, 9B, 9V
ECs:
Worked in a DO Family Practice clinic for 5 years
Worked at a cancer hospital for two years as a nurse's aide
Conducted research in psychoneuroimmunology for 3 years (no publications however)
Volunteered at a free clinic for five years
International volunteer work
Random - run competitively, speak three languages
I'm 24, and I just went through my first cycle of applications to MD schools last year and was horribly rejected (not sure why that surprised me). This year however, I've realized I was applying to MD schools for all the wrong reasons, and in reality the type of medicine I want to practice fits more with DO schools. My overall GPA is low due to extenuating family circumstances my freshman/sophomore year, which also means my grades in prerequisite courses aren't stellar. However for my junior/senior year I did work my butt off and maintained at least a 3.7 overall GPA every quarter, while working part time, doing research part time, as well as maintaining my volunteer commitments.
Is there any hope?
I really appreciate your feedback!
Two Bachelor's of Science degrees in Molecular Genetics and Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.4
MCAT: 25Q - 7P, 9B, 9V
ECs:
Worked in a DO Family Practice clinic for 5 years
Worked at a cancer hospital for two years as a nurse's aide
Conducted research in psychoneuroimmunology for 3 years (no publications however)
Volunteered at a free clinic for five years
International volunteer work
Random - run competitively, speak three languages
I'm 24, and I just went through my first cycle of applications to MD schools last year and was horribly rejected (not sure why that surprised me). This year however, I've realized I was applying to MD schools for all the wrong reasons, and in reality the type of medicine I want to practice fits more with DO schools. My overall GPA is low due to extenuating family circumstances my freshman/sophomore year, which also means my grades in prerequisite courses aren't stellar. However for my junior/senior year I did work my butt off and maintained at least a 3.7 overall GPA every quarter, while working part time, doing research part time, as well as maintaining my volunteer commitments.
Is there any hope?
I really appreciate your feedback!