do & md

Hi everyone, This is my first ever time posting here so I might be making silly mistakes. I'm doing terribly in Gen Chem II (Totally flunked my first 2 exams). I ended up getting a C in Gen Chem I, as well which isn't the best thing in the world. However I am currently taking Gen Bio I and I'm...

Hey guys, this is my first post on here but I just wanted to get some advice. I was fortunate enough to receive an acceptance to AZCOM this cycle and a waitlist at NYITCOM, but circumstances that have come about recently have made it in my best interest to not go to med school far away (I am...

Both in West Virginia about 2-3 hours apart from each other. Marshall Pros -- MD -- Connected to a busy and well functioning hospital -- Undergrad Campus -- Cheaper school -- small class size (around 75) -- lots of research opportunities. (may or may not be interested in) Cons --...

Does anyone know of a website or something like MSAR that has the average mcat scores for all of the DO schools? I see a lot of things with old mcat scores but I cant find much for the new scoring system.

Hello all, I was looking for some suggestions on a school list for a reapplicant, as well as your general thoughts on what I plan to improve. My current stats: 3.5 cGPA, 3.42 sGPA (3.31 sGPA for DO), 509 MCAT, white male, FL resident. As of now have about 2 yrs scribing experience (1 yr in ER...

I provide in home therapy for children that have mental disabilities (Autism, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury). I run programs that include verbal pronounciation, tact training, compliance and attentive skills, social cue skills (we practice having on going...

Hello All! So I recently applied about a week and a half ago to UIW's Master in Biomedical Sciences program. Their medical school is extremely impressive and is my top choice - after finding out that they had an MBS program that could prepare you specifically for their DO medical school, it was...

I have a 3.06 GPA. I Haven't taken any pre-reqs. I currently work in mental/behavioral health, providing in home therapy for children with autism. This job has given me the oppertunity to serve many families in low income communities. I have shadowed a pedictiran as well as a psychiatrist. I...

Hey guys, Did anyone submit their medical school personal statement to these SMPs or did you write one specifically for them? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone, Is there anyone here who got accepted into an SMP program or is currently enrolled in one? How much did your Med school personal statement differ from your SMP personal statement? I keep seeing mixed signals online on reddit and on SDN about it, some people dont change it at all...

Hey first timer here. Currently a junior (second semester) was planning to take the mcat in may and apply(DO) after I get my scores back. Current GPA: 3.07 cum 2.75 sGPA Experience: shadowed MD for 2 years Shadowing 2 DO's in a couple of med clubs Research at a hospital for a semester Now, I'm...

Hello, this will be very complicated so pay attention and hopefully, you can give me some good advice. I am 21YO white male and I graduate this semester in May with a 3.2cGPA, a Cell and Molecular Biology major with a Biochemistry minor. I started my first semester of freshmen year with a...

So I am currently a 5th year senior (Not URM) set to graduate this upcoming December with a Biology degree and Psych/Chem minors. I currently have a 2.4 GPA, and I am unsure of the science but I believe it is similar at this point. The first few years of college I didn't really care about as I...

Hello! I am trying to prepare everything possible and was wondering if DO schools accept letters of recommendation from doctors of podiatry. I have been scribing for about a year and one of the physicians I worked with was a DPM who could give me a glowing recommendation. I was also wondering...

Hi, Canadian here, I'm currently in 4th year of undergraduate honors neuroscience. How competitive am I as an international applicant for MD and DO? Is it worth it to apply to MD at all? GPA 3.6-3.7 with progression of 3.85, 3.65, 3.94, 3.3-3.4. Are fluctuations detrimental to applications...

Hi! Just wanted to some input about LMU-DCOM's DO/MBA program for any current or past students. I have heard that having a MBA makes you a more competitive applicant for residency. But is the actual degree useful when practicing medicine? Aside from opening up your own clinic/running a business...

Can someone who has applied to ACGME programs with only a COMLEX please list which programs were applied to? I have searched Freida and identified several anesthesia programs that do not require the USMLE; however, after reading other posts on this forum, it appears other applicants in my same...

Hey there, Hope everyone is doing well. I am going to be applying to med schools very soon and I was wondering for some feedback. This is my first post on SDN so I hope I'm doing this correct :) Anyways, coming into undergrad, I was diagnosed with Leukemia and struggled through chemotherapy...

hello, long time Lurker 1st time poster. Before I start I know the reality of my grades. My current cGPA is 3.1 with a sGPA of 2.6. MCAT of 518. I did terrible during my undergraduate years. No upward trend and I'm not going to make excuses for myself. I was being lazy. I did not care about...

Greeting Everyone!! I am stuck between applying this cycle or trying to improve my GPA via SMP or maybe any other methods if someone could make a recommendation: School: NJIT cGPA: 3.35 sGPA: 3.23 MCAT 507 When I transferred to NJIT I had done very poorly beforehand and due to lack of...

Hello, I recently got accepted into podiatry school for fall 2018. Although I was initially excited, I am now having doubts if becoming a podiatrist is what I truly want. Honestly I initially wanted to go the MD/DO track, but I had to accept the reality of my situation. I have a 3.3 cgpa and...

Hey guys! I'm a 21-year-old female. I'm currently still at a community college. I did well my first semester (3.0), did VERY POOR the next 3 semesters (1.73, 1.89, 1.87). I received F's, D's and I believe I withdrew from a course. At this point, my financial aid was dropped and I had to take a...

So my background is a bit unusual which is why I posted this thread. I want to know if I should throw MD schools into my application strategy. I'm a Ghanaian American(immigrated to the US when I was 4) from the Northeast who is a career changer. I am 27 and grew up largely as a DACA/Undocumented...

Hi, I'm a Canadian planning on applying to US DO schools this year. But I am really worried due to the tuition costs!! I know people get provincial loans (osap) + bank loans + family contributions but is it possible to get multiple government loans like osap + federal loan + bank loan...

Hey All, Currently accepted for the 2018 Matriculating MD class! Needless to say, I'm extremely excited. Anyway, prior to matriculation, I'm working a job that has some relatively significant downtime and I enjoy reading when I can. I was looking to get some suggestions on books I can read to...

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Hi all! I was accepted to KCU-Joplin and it was my top choice, but I still have some reservations with it being a new school and all. I have a TUNCOM interview coming up within a few weeks and need help deciding whether to attend it or not. My goal is to be close to family and match into a...

r/Change my view: I am a pre-med student trying to decide between DO and MD schools, but I am having a hard time finding evidence that supports becoming a DO. My GPA and MCAT score are sufficient for both options, so that is not the deciding factor here. From the research I've done, it seems...

Im wondering with my stats if I'm competitive for MD or if I should apply DO? I will be applying in the summer and have a lot of volunteer and shadowing experience, 2+ yrs of research, and a leadership role in a free clinic in my colleges town and I'm also in the Honors College at my school. I...

Hey all, I finished Orgo 2 the first time with a D during Spring, had summer break, and have retaken Orgo 2 this Fall. The semester is almost over and I'm concerned I may get a C-. I have an overall 3.55 gpa and 3.4 sgpa. I got a B in Orgo and the only other blemishes on my transcript are 2...

Hi guys! I'm a third year osteopathic medical student. I'm currently on my surgery rotation and I do really like it. Only problem is I get really nervous and freeze when my preceptor asks me to suture or do anything. I think I want to go into surgery, but if I can't even suture when the...

Hello all, I am currently a senior at the University of Illinois and I'm majoring in economics. My cGPA and sGPA are each around 3.0. I'm graduating in a few weeks and these GPA's will likely be the the same. I think that I underestimated the amount of information on the MCAT and scored a...

Hi, I had some questions regarding pa school vs med school that I was hoping to get some insight on from those who have more experience than I do, so I make the right decision and don't regret it in the future. Prereq wise for PA school I still need biochem, microbio, genetics, and Ochem lab...

I go to a cuny and have replaced 2 F grades that I got in freshman year to As. The cuny system removes the F from my gpa calculation but the F stays on my transcript. Will med schools look at my GPA the same way as cuny does? Or did retaking those F grades not help my GPA ?

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hi.... I know this question is brought up a lot but I will bring it up again. As a junior who is looking into the medical field, is it possible for me to become a DO. I have taken Bio1 and 2 and passed with A's but I have only taken Chem 1 and got an 85%. My teacher said I better change my mind...

Hello, I am very new to this forum and I am seeking serious advice. My situation is rather unfavorable for medical school. I am currently in my first semester of my senior year as a bio pre-med major. My current overall GPA is a 2.8 and my science GPA is a 2.5. Although it is a very late...

Hi all, I'm new to the SDN community. :) I am currently a senior majoring in philosophy (lol merp) and minoring in biology. I have not finished my pre-reqs and was looking into a post-bacc program since I don't have many upper-bio level classes. I haven't taken the MCAT yet, will probably do so...

Having some pre-application anxiety and wanting some unfiltered feedback from people who don't feel obligated to spare my feelings :laugh: My husband and I both graduated with our Bachelor's degrees in May 2016 (my degree is Psychology, his is Criminal Justice). Immediately after graduation, I...