Hi there. I am just wanting some honest opinions and advice on my chances of getting into an MD school, and about my situation in general.
About me:
23 years old
I'm an RN at a top academic hospital in the medical ICU.
Graduated with my BSN 1 year ago with a cumulative 3.16.
Always wanted to do medicine, but let insecurities and what not get the best of me. My boyfriend is a physician and I work closely with physicians. My interest in medicine has nagged me more and more by the day for the past year or two. I thought about doing CRNA or DNP, but I have come to face the reality that I will probably always wonder "what if..." or be dissatisfied if I don't do the MD route. I want the autonomy, responsibility, in-depth knowledge, etc.
I am starting pre-reqs this term. Waiting to be accepted to a post-bacc premed program at a university with a top medical school. I will only be working part-time (24h per week)
Currently starting research work with 2 physicians on my unit.
Fall 15: Gen Chem 1 and Precalculus
Spring 16: Gen Chem 2 and Calculus
Summer 16: Physics 1/2
Fall 16: O Chem 1 and Cell Bio
Spring 17: O Chem 2 and biochem; start studying for MCAT
Early summer 17: Take MCAT, apply to schools
Plan to also do volunteer work.
Wanting some honest opinions of my likelihood of getting into an MD school.
There is also a wrench being thrown into my plan as my boyfriend will be going somewhere (unknown right now where) for fellowship in Summer '17. Hoping to get into an MD school near his place of fellowship work (I might be dreaming).
Thoughts and advice majorly appreciated!
About me:
23 years old
I'm an RN at a top academic hospital in the medical ICU.
Graduated with my BSN 1 year ago with a cumulative 3.16.
Always wanted to do medicine, but let insecurities and what not get the best of me. My boyfriend is a physician and I work closely with physicians. My interest in medicine has nagged me more and more by the day for the past year or two. I thought about doing CRNA or DNP, but I have come to face the reality that I will probably always wonder "what if..." or be dissatisfied if I don't do the MD route. I want the autonomy, responsibility, in-depth knowledge, etc.
I am starting pre-reqs this term. Waiting to be accepted to a post-bacc premed program at a university with a top medical school. I will only be working part-time (24h per week)
Currently starting research work with 2 physicians on my unit.
Fall 15: Gen Chem 1 and Precalculus
Spring 16: Gen Chem 2 and Calculus
Summer 16: Physics 1/2
Fall 16: O Chem 1 and Cell Bio
Spring 17: O Chem 2 and biochem; start studying for MCAT
Early summer 17: Take MCAT, apply to schools
Plan to also do volunteer work.
Wanting some honest opinions of my likelihood of getting into an MD school.
There is also a wrench being thrown into my plan as my boyfriend will be going somewhere (unknown right now where) for fellowship in Summer '17. Hoping to get into an MD school near his place of fellowship work (I might be dreaming).
Thoughts and advice majorly appreciated!
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