Currently at a cross-roads and thought I would reach out for some help/opinions.
I was not successful in getting accepted this cycle, was wait-listed to UA-Tucson.
GPA 3.4, MCAT 509 (128, 126, 128, 127)
Experience:
- Medical scribe (ED and Pediatrics) - 1000+ hours
- Microbiology research (thesis/presentation but no publication)
- Volunteer in third-world country (Direct hands-on patient care) - 100 hours
- Volunteer at nursing home - 100 hours
- Chemistry tutor - 3 years
- (Non-HC Experience): Resident Assistant - 1 year
I feel that my GPA is seriously lacking and is what is holding me back.. and my MCAT isn't particularly stellar. Also I kind of missed the mark on getting my applications in early which definitely did not help me. I guess I mainly have two questions:
1) Do I have a shot at MD or DO schools? - only difference from last cycle is my scribe experience (although I have learned a considerable amount during that time)
2) Would it be a good idea to wait for next year? And in that time would working as an EMT or attending a Post-Bacc program be more beneficial to me?
I was not successful in getting accepted this cycle, was wait-listed to UA-Tucson.
GPA 3.4, MCAT 509 (128, 126, 128, 127)
Experience:
- Medical scribe (ED and Pediatrics) - 1000+ hours
- Microbiology research (thesis/presentation but no publication)
- Volunteer in third-world country (Direct hands-on patient care) - 100 hours
- Volunteer at nursing home - 100 hours
- Chemistry tutor - 3 years
- (Non-HC Experience): Resident Assistant - 1 year
I feel that my GPA is seriously lacking and is what is holding me back.. and my MCAT isn't particularly stellar. Also I kind of missed the mark on getting my applications in early which definitely did not help me. I guess I mainly have two questions:
1) Do I have a shot at MD or DO schools? - only difference from last cycle is my scribe experience (although I have learned a considerable amount during that time)
2) Would it be a good idea to wait for next year? And in that time would working as an EMT or attending a Post-Bacc program be more beneficial to me?