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Hi all, first post and Im looking for some advice about my chances for allopathic and what I still need to do to improve my application.
I was a biology & psych double major in college who flirted with the idea of medicine but decided to go in another direction at the time. Therefore, I only fulfilled some of the prerequisites. I graduated with a bachelors, and then went on to do a masters. After realizing industry wasnt for me, I set my sights back on health care and decided to pursue medicine. Ive been working full-time for two years at a clinical genetics lab (affiliated with the local medical school). Im hoping this counts towards clinical experience I have no patient contact but am running tests and analyzing patient samples. I have also done a bit of shadowing, and more to come soon. Taking the rest of my pre-reqs at the local university and local community college.
Some other relevant info:
White female, age 25. I have been married for 2 years to a British man, so the UK is potentially an option, though I would prefer to go to med school in the US. Several years of research lab experience and a full boat of non-clinical extracurriculars from college. Intending to apply 2014. Details below.
Education:
1- Completed Bachelors degree at University of Virginia with double major in Biology and Psychology. (2006-2010)
2- Completed Masters degree at University of Glasgow (UK) in Biotechnology. (2010-2011)
3- Completed Phy I at local community college.
4- Completed Phy II at local university.
5- Currently undertaking Orgo I & Lab at local university.
6- Still to take Orgo II & Lab, and one English class.
7- Will take MCAT Spring 2014.
GPA:
1- Cumulative GPA: 3.403
2- BCPM GPA: 3.324
3- AO: 3.494
Lowest grade was a C in upper level biology class. GPA performance dipped in second year due to this class, and has been on upward trend since. All other grades have been A&Bs. If As are achieved in remaining classes, I expect to have:
1- Cumulative GPA: 3.442
2- BCPM GPA: 3.379
3- AO: 3.52
Shadowing:
1- GI doctor who is also Prof. of Internal Medicine and head of Digestive Health Clinic at
local hospital (10 hours). I know I need more and am currently in the process of seeking out other docs. How many hours do I need?
Research:
1- Two years in a molecular biology research lab undertaking genetic testing, and animal
care. Acknowledgement in paper.
2- 18 months in Psychology lab coding data and assisted with participant home visits. Acknowledgement in paper.
3- Three-month summer research at leading UK university undertaking independent project involving avian immunosuppression. No publication.
Non-Clinical volunteer activities:
1- President of LGBT student organization. (1 year)
2- Treasurer of LGBT student organization. (1 year)
3- Volunteer LGBT resource center. (3 years)
4- Habitat for Humanity. (1 year)
5- Camp Counselor for children with severe burn injuries. (2 weeks)
6- Intern, Office of Dean of Students (Mentoring Chair). (1 year)
7- Board member of university Minority Rights Coalition. (1 year)
8- Biology society member. (1 year)
9- Treatment team for local wildlife rehabilitation clinic. (6 months)
10- College Alumni Member. (3 years)
Employment:
1- Two years as full-time certified pathology specialist at local hospital clinical laboratory affiliated with local medical school.
2- Research assistant at 3 labs over a course of two years.
3- Three part-time jobs during college.
School list:
- VCU
- EVMS (grew up in the Hampton Roads area)
- UVA (undergrad institution)
- VT-Carillion
- Have yet to identify other schools in my reach. Suggestions?
I was a biology & psych double major in college who flirted with the idea of medicine but decided to go in another direction at the time. Therefore, I only fulfilled some of the prerequisites. I graduated with a bachelors, and then went on to do a masters. After realizing industry wasnt for me, I set my sights back on health care and decided to pursue medicine. Ive been working full-time for two years at a clinical genetics lab (affiliated with the local medical school). Im hoping this counts towards clinical experience I have no patient contact but am running tests and analyzing patient samples. I have also done a bit of shadowing, and more to come soon. Taking the rest of my pre-reqs at the local university and local community college.
Some other relevant info:
White female, age 25. I have been married for 2 years to a British man, so the UK is potentially an option, though I would prefer to go to med school in the US. Several years of research lab experience and a full boat of non-clinical extracurriculars from college. Intending to apply 2014. Details below.
Education:
1- Completed Bachelors degree at University of Virginia with double major in Biology and Psychology. (2006-2010)
2- Completed Masters degree at University of Glasgow (UK) in Biotechnology. (2010-2011)
3- Completed Phy I at local community college.
4- Completed Phy II at local university.
5- Currently undertaking Orgo I & Lab at local university.
6- Still to take Orgo II & Lab, and one English class.
7- Will take MCAT Spring 2014.
GPA:
1- Cumulative GPA: 3.403
2- BCPM GPA: 3.324
3- AO: 3.494
Lowest grade was a C in upper level biology class. GPA performance dipped in second year due to this class, and has been on upward trend since. All other grades have been A&Bs. If As are achieved in remaining classes, I expect to have:
1- Cumulative GPA: 3.442
2- BCPM GPA: 3.379
3- AO: 3.52
Shadowing:
1- GI doctor who is also Prof. of Internal Medicine and head of Digestive Health Clinic at
local hospital (10 hours). I know I need more and am currently in the process of seeking out other docs. How many hours do I need?
Research:
1- Two years in a molecular biology research lab undertaking genetic testing, and animal
care. Acknowledgement in paper.
2- 18 months in Psychology lab coding data and assisted with participant home visits. Acknowledgement in paper.
3- Three-month summer research at leading UK university undertaking independent project involving avian immunosuppression. No publication.
Non-Clinical volunteer activities:
1- President of LGBT student organization. (1 year)
2- Treasurer of LGBT student organization. (1 year)
3- Volunteer LGBT resource center. (3 years)
4- Habitat for Humanity. (1 year)
5- Camp Counselor for children with severe burn injuries. (2 weeks)
6- Intern, Office of Dean of Students (Mentoring Chair). (1 year)
7- Board member of university Minority Rights Coalition. (1 year)
8- Biology society member. (1 year)
9- Treatment team for local wildlife rehabilitation clinic. (6 months)
10- College Alumni Member. (3 years)
Employment:
1- Two years as full-time certified pathology specialist at local hospital clinical laboratory affiliated with local medical school.
2- Research assistant at 3 labs over a course of two years.
3- Three part-time jobs during college.
School list:
- VCU
- EVMS (grew up in the Hampton Roads area)
- UVA (undergrad institution)
- VT-Carillion
- Have yet to identify other schools in my reach. Suggestions?
