Currently wait-listed at three schools. There's a slight chance that I get into these schools, but I also want to prepare for the worst and plan ahead.
I am currently a NIH IRTA working in a neuroscience lab, doing electrophysiology- basic science. Worked in a neurobiology lab in undergrad as well. Unfortunately no primary author publications yet, but acknowledged in a paper. Presented at a number of conferences, and hoping to get a publication out soon.
My MCAT Scores:
First take in 2011 28 (10/12/6) B/P/V
Second take in 2013 34 (10/13/11) B/P/V
Clinical Volunteering (Total of 200 hours)- 30 hours on my primary application before sending in updates
Shadowing/Rounds: Around 50 hours if you count lectures where clinical cases are presented
Other Volunteering/ community work ( around 100 hours)- 10 hours were on my primary application before sending in updates.
Went to a top 25 school for undergrad.
uGPA: 3.75
sGPA:3.70
Should I apply to SMP programs?Masters in Public Health? Masters in Biostatistics? Something academic to show that I am invested in getting into Med-school
Should I pursue a job with more clinical experience, in research? as an clinical coordinator?
Should I work in something involved in community health? ( or something else involving the community?)
Should I continue my basic research and volunteer on the side?
Any and all advice is much appreciated. I'm uncertain as to what to do, and want to give myself the best opportunity to get into med school next year.
I am currently a NIH IRTA working in a neuroscience lab, doing electrophysiology- basic science. Worked in a neurobiology lab in undergrad as well. Unfortunately no primary author publications yet, but acknowledged in a paper. Presented at a number of conferences, and hoping to get a publication out soon.
My MCAT Scores:
First take in 2011 28 (10/12/6) B/P/V
Second take in 2013 34 (10/13/11) B/P/V
Clinical Volunteering (Total of 200 hours)- 30 hours on my primary application before sending in updates
Shadowing/Rounds: Around 50 hours if you count lectures where clinical cases are presented
Other Volunteering/ community work ( around 100 hours)- 10 hours were on my primary application before sending in updates.
Went to a top 25 school for undergrad.
uGPA: 3.75
sGPA:3.70
Should I apply to SMP programs?Masters in Public Health? Masters in Biostatistics? Something academic to show that I am invested in getting into Med-school
Should I pursue a job with more clinical experience, in research? as an clinical coordinator?
Should I work in something involved in community health? ( or something else involving the community?)
Should I continue my basic research and volunteer on the side?
Any and all advice is much appreciated. I'm uncertain as to what to do, and want to give myself the best opportunity to get into med school next year.