PhD/DO and PhD/MD chances

[hoch2ch3]

I am going to apply to DO and MD dual degree PhD programs. I am a nontraditional student. I got a MS in Chemistry after getting a BA with double majors in Chem and Bio.

I have a pretty low undergrad GPA. (c=3.0 and s=2.8). I am retaking three classes this summer that would put me at a (c=3.2 and s=3.0 pending As). I got a D in Anatomy and am retaking it.

My MS in Chemistry went better. I have a 3.7 GPA. I got two C+s and retook and got a B in one of them. I haven't retaken the other one yet.

I have 1 publication first author and 3 years of research. Hopefully 2 by the time of my application. I haven't taken the MCAT yet (July 9th).

60 clinical volunteer hours. Strong DO letter of rec.

~1000 hours of nonclinical volunteering.

I have 9 semesters of teaching, also.

What are my chances with dual degree or just strictly DO programs?
Should I try to take more classes this summer?

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[gyngyn]

Your undergrad gpa is an important data point that will be strongly considered in MD (and MSTP) programs. We have never interviewed an applicant for the dual degree with a gpa as low as yours. Your graduate gpa will not remediate this. No MCAT score is likely to get you in range for even most MD only programs. I have no experience with DO/PhD programs.

 

[Goro]

Your best bet will be with DO programs (single degree).

I am going to apply to DO and MD dual degree PhD programs. I am a nontraditional student. I got a MS in Chemistry after getting a BA with double majors in Chem and Bio.

I have a pretty low undergrad GPA. (c=3.0 and s=2.8). I am retaking three classes this summer that would put me at a (c=3.2 and s=3.0 pending As). I got a D in Anatomy and am retaking it.

My MS in Chemistry went better. I have a 3.7 GPA. I got two C+s and retook and got a B in one of them. I haven't retaken the other one yet.

I have 1 publication first author and 3 years of research. Hopefully 2 by the time of my application. I haven't taken the MCAT yet (July 9th).

60 clinical volunteer hours. Strong DO letter of rec.

~1000 hours of nonclinical volunteering.

I have 9 semesters of teaching, also.

What are my chances with dual degree or just strictly DO programs?
Should I try to take more classes this summer?