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Hey all,
Some input, if you would. I applied this cycle as a non trad, with a 3.7 overall gpa, a 3.9 science gpa, and a 38 on my MCAT. I had just one interview, which by any standard went well, but have been waitlisted. My physician interviewer explicitly told me that I probably didn't have enough clinical hours or research (I have no research at all) but he thought that with one or both of these things added to my application, I would do well.
I have been shadowing throughout this cycle, and will continue. The doctor who I shadow (a UCSF educated pathologist) has told me he will write me a glowing letter for this coming cycle. What I'm wondering is whether I specifically need research if I want a hope of getting in to medical school. Is it worth applying again this June? Last year, I took my MCAT in late June and so my application was delayed, so I would be able to apply much earlier in the cycle this time. Will more clinical hours and the new LOR from a physician be enough to count as a significant improvement to my application?
Some input, if you would. I applied this cycle as a non trad, with a 3.7 overall gpa, a 3.9 science gpa, and a 38 on my MCAT. I had just one interview, which by any standard went well, but have been waitlisted. My physician interviewer explicitly told me that I probably didn't have enough clinical hours or research (I have no research at all) but he thought that with one or both of these things added to my application, I would do well.
I have been shadowing throughout this cycle, and will continue. The doctor who I shadow (a UCSF educated pathologist) has told me he will write me a glowing letter for this coming cycle. What I'm wondering is whether I specifically need research if I want a hope of getting in to medical school. Is it worth applying again this June? Last year, I took my MCAT in late June and so my application was delayed, so I would be able to apply much earlier in the cycle this time. Will more clinical hours and the new LOR from a physician be enough to count as a significant improvement to my application?