do & md

So I have applied to both MD and DO programs and have been fortunate enough to receive 4 MD and 3 DO interviews. Given that I am interested in dermatology, I would like to attend an MD program. However, if DO is my only option, I would rather go that route than wait another year and re-apply. My...

I'm a non-trad who completed a post-bac in order to apply to Med Schools. I've been drowning myself in SDN forums as well as talking to other physicians on their lifestyle after the arduous process of Med School + Residency. For me, this path is not about money. Making 250k vs 350k is no...

White female 3.883 GPA in History from top school with phi beta kappa and honors thesis research. Taught elementary school with TFA for two years. Post bacc GPA of 4.00. Current medical assistant at urgent care facility. MCAT 503–my biggest downfall

Hi Folks, I'm not here to ask pros/cons between DO vs PA (yes, theres tons of post on Med vs PA) So... I am looking to apply to BOTH DO & PA Programs. However, they both use the CAS Application Portal (AACOMAS CAS vs CASPA). I am wondering if programs can find out if I'm applying to the other...

I just received my mcat today and was disappointed with a 497. I know I am capable of doing better, I had a very rough test day with not finishing the test and being psyched out. I plan on retaking sometime before may of 2019. I was wondering what are my chances if I actually applied with the...

so an awkward thing happened to me this past week. I discovered podiatry. I mean, I rediscovered the path to podiatry this past week. Let me start off by saying there are so many reasons I want to be a physician. And NONE of them involve the letters at the end of my name. I have applied this...

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I'm going into my second year of undergrad and I am looking into US DO schools. In Canada, we only have MD schools but internationally educated DOs can still practice in Canada. I am considering studying in the US because I like the ideas behind being a DO more than a MD. In Canada, most MD...

Thank you everyone in advance, SDN is always crazy helpful. As a reapplicant i was suggested to not send the same letters of rec. unless there are new ones to read as well. I am only a DO reapplicant. I applied MD also, but it takes so long to validate I'm sure it will come before i even get my...

Quick Background: I was a pre-PT student in UG. Gave up PT acceptance in 2016 to pursue med. 2016-2017 = pre-requiste 2017-2018 = advance postbac The Post bac (Fall'17-Spring'18) had an agreement with PCOM. If I score a >3.3GPA & MCAT of 500 (at least 125/section) PCOM will reserve a seat for...

Is there still time to redeem myself? Age 23/M Asian Texas Resident Stats: cgpa/sgpa 2.2, 3.0 (I've taken 40 credits so far and all are from a cc and I've only taken 2 UL science classes) Planning to transfer to a 4 year University this fall to major in Psychology and do a DIY post bacc to...

Please do not quote. Thank you cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS uGPA: 3.1 postbacc GPA (19 credits upper division bio) - 3.947 final AACOMAS sGPA : 3.10 final cGPA: 3.23 MCAT score(s) and breakdown AAMC FL were: 507, 510, 511. Taking actual Saturday. State of residence or...

URM: African-American New York Resident Overall GPA: 2.91 Science GPA: 2.64 B.S in Biology Plan on taking the MCAT in September 2019 Clinical Volunteer Hours: 1000+ hours. Volunteered as a medical scribe and medical assistant. Shadowing: 100+ hours. Shadowed doctors in internal medicine...

GPA: 3.4 (constant upward trend, just had a hard time freshman year) MCAT: 497 (2017) --> 503 (2018) 122/126/127/128 (not sure what happened on c/p was averaging 126 on practice tests) - South Carolina resident - 100 Clinical Volunteer hours - 1000+ non clinical volunteer hours (interned at a...

is it worth me trying to apply with an MCAT of 492 or should I just wait and retake the mcat and apply next cycle? Do schools like to see reapplicants? Help

Currently studying for the MCAT for 7/7 with practice scores between 507-510. uGPA: 3.1 postbacc GPA (19 credits upper division bio) - 3.947 final AACOMAS sGPA : 3.10 final cGPA: 3.23 ORM FL Resident My issues are: 1) Do I stand a chance with these stats for DO schools? 2) I will not have a...

TX Resident, ORM, just finished undergrad. cGPA/sGPA: 3.38/3.59 MCAT: 523 EC: Clinical job working with DO: ~2000 hours Clinical community service: ~1000 hours Research: ~500 hours (during undergrad) Non-clinical community service: ~1500 (I started a non-profit serving URM) Non-clinical...

Hi guys/gals, I am finishing my primaries to reapply this cycle while I'm enrolled at Midwestern's 1 year Biomedical Science Master program. I'm wondering if anyone has any comments/suggestions of schools I should add/remove. Not looking to spend thousands of dollars on app's either...

Hi all! I am currently matriculating to a DO school in the south. And would like to stay in the south after graduation. However, I have noticed that not many southern academic centers are DO friendly yet (Who knows with the rapid southern DO school expansions). Anyways, during the past year I...

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Hi amazing docs and future docs! Would like to get your advice on school decisions as I am a reapplicant and have been out of school for 3+ years. I got accepted into Touro a few months ago in the harlem campus. I was also waitlisted at Meharry until this past friday! Meharry offers a MD program...

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Hi folks, I'm currently in the middle of a Master's program. Trying to earn a new GPA. Currently I'm at a 3.53. I've gotten the hardest classes over with so hopefully it'll get up to 3.7 or so when done. My undergrad GPA was 3.0 which is humiliating. In undergrad I was severely sick for 3/4 of...

Hey guys! I will be applying here in the next few weeks. I would really appreciate some help with my school list! Stats: cGPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.23 MCAT: 504 (126,126,126,126) CA Resident BS in Biological Sciences URM ECs: Professional musician, micro research, ER employment, Shadowing, Mixed...

Hey, this is my first post and I was hoping someone could offer me some advice on how to focus on the strengths (and my correct the weaknesses) of my application. I've been lurking the forums for a while now, but finally I think my situation is unique enough to warrant a post. Last cycle I...

Hi yall, I attempted organic chemistry at a community college but eventually had to withdraw from the class and receive a W. This is the only class I took at this school. Do I still have to input this information and send the transcript on my application?

NewJust an update for anyone who is in a similar situation- I pulled a B+ in the class and an A in O-chem! In the words of Winston Churchill, never, never never give up :) Hi everyone. Just finished freshman year. Spring semester I have As or B+ in everything but gen chem 2. I made a 67 and...

Biological Sciences major from UC Davis ~220 Units completed. GRADES -3.25s and 3.25c GPA from UC -Took Human anatomy (A), physiology, immunology (B), microbiology(A-), Biochemistry 1/2, Genetics, Cell Biology (B+) -Got a "C" grade in [Engineering track] calculus 2 and [Medicine-Biology]...

Dear people of the forum, I am asking for some much needed advice. I have a 3.03 GPA in biochem but I do have a strong upward trend (3.45 and 3.8 in my last 2 semesters), and I still have one semester left. I have a 508 on MCAT I wrote last summer. I am wondering if anyone knows of any...

Hi guys!!! I am studying for the MCAT now, taking it in Sept. I am someone who remembers the things they have heard best. The issue is I cannot find a good way to do this, even watching the Khan Academy videos. Does anyone have tips? I have complete set of Kaplan books, I have EK 1001, TBR...

So I am a first year DO student (starting really soon!) and I was curious on what, if any, are the possible negative consequences of seeing a counselor/therapist while in med school. I have anxiety, and while it does not render me unstable at all, it is something that pops up from time to time...

Hey, I am about to graduate in may 2019, a bachelor of science in Finance. I realized I dont want to manage people's money for a living, and contribute more to society, not to the bottom line of a financial institution. I will be taking pre reqs this summer and next, being able to apply for...

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Hi all, Long time lurker, sometimes poster. Here's the deal: I applied in the 2015-2016 cycle as a CA resident with two MCAT scores: 27,29. I applied to 39 MD schools-- got two II and two waitlists at UVM and Quinnipiac. My undergrad GPA is a 3.8c, 3.79s. I didn't know about DO at this point...

Hi everyone! So I'm new here, but I'm a pre-med student right now at University of California, San Diego. I'm in my 3rd year, and about to take my MCAT this summer, but will be applying after a gap year. I just had general questions about looking into different med schools and DO vs MD in...

I am an african american senior Biology Major that is graduating within the next 3 weeks with a bachelors degree. My cumulative gpa unfortunately will be around a 2.6 or 2.7. I know that my stats are extremely low. I graduated high school with 3.78 gpa, and was accepted into 18 schools. Due to a...

I am an african american senior Biology Major that is graduating within the next 3 weeks with a bachelors degree. My cumulative gpa unfortunately will be around a 2.6 or 2.7. I know that my stats are extremely low. I graduated high school with 3.78 gpa, and was accepted into 18 schools. Due to a...

Hi fellow friends! I just have a question on whether or not to apply for medical school with these grades right now,. say my EC's are pretty good So I transferred from a CC with a 4.0, I did two semesters (1 year) as a biology major and getting A's in every class. However when I transferred to...

I posted this in the Pre-Med DO thread, and don't know if it probably should be here instead. So I applied this past cycle and have only received one interview (TouroNY) and was waitlisted for an interview (Touro-Nev). I have not heard back concerning the interview, and this late, I do not...

So I applied this past cycle and have only received one interview (TouroNY) and was waitlisted for an interview (Touro-Nev). I have not heard back concerning the interview, and this late, I do not expect good news. My stats were cGPA 3.51, sGPA 3.28 (upward trend), 500, and OOS. I have 100+ hrs...