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I applied to medical school for this current cycle. I was rejected from both of my top schools because of a lack of clinical experience/leadership/research. I had no idea how important these things were for medical school until I applied. I thought it was 98% MCAT/GPA and then having just enough clinical experience to be positive that I wanted to be a physician. I found out the hard way this wasn't true. Fortunately, I squeaked into two DO schools because I had a solid MCAT score and great GPA.
So, I'll start medical school in late July! I'm crazy excited. However, I don't want to limit my choices for residencies like I limited myself in potential medical schools. I don't know what I want to do and I'm sure I'll change my mind several times in medical school. However, I want to be completely aware of what I need to do to be competitive for any residency I want to do. Do I simply need to do well in medical school and have good scores on the USMLE/COMLEX? Or is there more I need to do? I don't want to drop the ball twice!
Thanks!
So, I'll start medical school in late July! I'm crazy excited. However, I don't want to limit my choices for residencies like I limited myself in potential medical schools. I don't know what I want to do and I'm sure I'll change my mind several times in medical school. However, I want to be completely aware of what I need to do to be competitive for any residency I want to do. Do I simply need to do well in medical school and have good scores on the USMLE/COMLEX? Or is there more I need to do? I don't want to drop the ball twice!
Thanks!
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