gap year

I'm an ND resident, hopefully applying in 2018-2019 cycle. I decided to take a gap year mainly to improve my extracurriculars and work experience. Here is what I have so far: MCAT 509: 126/127/127/129 80th percentile (took in Sept. 2017) Cum GPA: 3.96 (with two more semesters to go) Major...

Hey guys, I was wondering what your thoughts were on taking a gap year after sophomore year? I'm currently an EMT-B and was looking into some more opportunities of getting involved in the medical field. I found a surgical technician course but it is a full years length. The university I attend...

Currently seeking a highly motivated, personable and professional individuals to work as a Dental Assistant in our office. An ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is organized, and willing to learn and grow in the field. Wonderful opportunity for anyone taking a gap year (or two)...

Hi! So I know it's late in the cycle but I'm currently applying to DO schools and so far I've only applied to 2 schools and actually got an interview at RowanSOM (I'm super happy and ecstatic about that, its such an amazing school) but I wanted to know what other schools I could apply to. I...

hi everyone, suddenly i feel a lot of pressure to do something AMAZING during my gap year. but honestly my undergrad was v stressful and I would like to have some time off while i'm applying!! How will admissions committees view this? I honestly just want to find a job working at a bar...

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...

Hello SDNers, (Not sure if this should belong to WAMC or Pre-Allo; feel free to move it as you see fit) Yes it's another one of those threads... I'm finishing up my second to last semester of undergrad and trying to decide if I want to apply this upcoming cycle. I am leaning towards taking two...

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I'm graduating next semester with a BA in biology and honors in math and science. But thats it, after being in school for 6 years. When I started college, I was an accounting major for 2 years and tried to tough it out but found out I really hated looking at excel and balance sheets. I was sort...

US Allopathic, M3 Step 1: 228 Experience in ophthalmology spanning 7 years: volunteer vision screening with UCLA in undergrad, ophthalmic tech 2+ years (full-time), pioneered vision screening programs for my community (in CA) and around my medical school (in IL), 1 undergrad publication in...

Hi this is the first time I'm writing a post like this. I'm wanting to know what MCAT score to absolutely shoot for to have a fighting chance. I know my GPA is on the lower end my my ECs are pretty solid. I calculated my cGPA and sGPA w/ a AMCAs calculator excel sheet I found on here (hopefully...

Hi all! Just wondering if anyone knows of some good fellowships related to medicine/ clinical research that last for a year? Thank you ;)

Can anyone shed some light on specific opportunities on how current interns who may have a gap year if they match into an advanced program may fill that gap year? Any specific sites? Does the military accept one year commitments for GMOs? Is there something else?

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Hi everyone, I am pretty new to SDN, but I have been reading a bunch of threads to gain insight on DIY post-baccs and how to apply it to my situation. I'm a recent college grad and taking gap years before applying to medical school (I don't have a timeline because I want to feel confident as...

Hey guys, So I just made a the switch to the dental field basically the beginning of my junior. So, now I'm taking science classes. I plan on taking a gap year or two in order to get more experience in the field before applying. Do you guys have any tips on what I should so? I've already...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a little more insight into my situation. I am a current M3 and I took a year off between my M2 and M3 years in order to 1. study more for Step 1 (my anxiety really got the best of me) and 2. do research in derm (the speciality I am interested in). My school admin...

Thank you in advance! Please ask me for clarification, if necessary. I recently began a position working with a greatly under-served population of clients, suffering from addiction and seeking rehabilitation (willingly or unwillingly). I am really excited to work with these clients due to...

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I will be applying next cycle, currently in gap year 1. I've recently been offered two part-time positions. A medical scribe position and a client care position at an addiction clinic. I must also study for and retake the MCAT in order to raise the CARS score. Combined, the two jobs will net...

I am A Biological Science major and I can potentially graduate in December, which would give me Jan-March to prepare for the MCAT & shadow with no distractions and apply for med school (doing a gap year). My only issue is I would have to take Orgo 1, Phys 2, Genetics, +1 upper level bio next...

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Hi everyone, I've received 2 rejections and no II so far so I would like to start planning ahead and thinking of gap year ideas... 3.42 cGPA/3.4 sGPA (hoping these will be ~3.5 when I graduate). 508 MCAT. I'm worried about my gpa so I was thinking of doing a post-bacc. What are the best programs...

I need some help planning a potential gap year. I applied MD this cycle, but with relatively low stats, so I would like to start preparing for a gap year just in case. 3.42/3.39 (I estimate this will be around 3.6/3.5 by the time I graduate because I am taking a heavy science course load this...

Normally, most schools recommend getting the premedical advisor/committee letter. However, I am taking two gap years and feel that the premed adviser did not know me well and I did not know him well. I also already have other recommendations lined up from my undergrad years and have...

Research Assistant opportunity working for top orthopaedic trauma surgeon in Hospital for Special Surgery/New York Presbyterian. Great opportunity for post grad/pre med gap year. Interest in orthopaedics is a plus. Please respond with interest to forum. CV and cover letter will be requested by...

Alright everyone, I would love for honest opinions and feedback. I would be applying to matriculate in 2019. I graduated with a 3.28cgpa/3.2sgpa with a 506 MCAT taken this June. Some of the things I did in college include: - 2 years of research with a poster presentation - 500 hours working as...

Hey friends! So I am graduating in May of 2018 and will be applying to medical school during 2018-19 gap year. When should I start looking for a job for that same year? I don't want to do research and would prefer to work in a place where I can get clinical exposure. So when should I apply and...

I graduated in May with a biology degree with a stellar GPA and MCAT score. I applied last year and didn't get in anywhere. I got feedback from UW telling me that I was lacking in volunteer hours (~70-80) and needed a better understanding of a medical team. I am currently working full-time at...

Hello! I'm a junior this year, and recently found out that I could finish everything (all my dental school prereqs and major classes) by next spring and graduate in 3 years. :O I'm able to do this because of having a ton of transfer credits from taking college courses in high school. I'm not...

Hi there. So I am committed to a DPT program in NYC, starting in summer 2018. I have almost a full year off, and I'm looking to make the most of it. So, does anyone have any thoughts on how I can spend my time, or what I can do to help my career in the future? If you are a physical therapist...

Hi everyone, I've been a casual observer for a while. However I am stuck in a dilemma and so I made this account to seek for advice. Tomorrow marks the first day of my senior year as an undergrad. My target is to apply to the College of Optometry of the University of Houston for this current...

Hi all, I realized that if I wanted to I could graduate in 3.5 years. That is I can graduate in December if I wanted to and I currently have a 3.75 hoping to get that up to 3.8 in this coming semester. If I could graduate early do you guys think that it would be worth it given that I am pretty...

So I am studying for the MCAT using Kaplan's self-paced course- I bought it mid-June and have been studying technically for two months, but the program expires in mid-November (5 months total). I have not officially signed up yet for a date, and the last one offered this year is September 9...

Hey All, what are my chances?

Hello, this is my first time posting..I usually lurk but I need some help. Please no trolls or insensitive people. I went to a DO school and due to difficulties with boards and other personal issues, my education was extended for extra 2 years. So I finally finished it and was able to get my...

Hello all, I am about to begin my senior year of undergrad and will be preparing to apply to MD/PhD programs the coming June (2018). Since I am applying after my senior year, I will have almost a whole year free prior to entering any program. My hope is to participate in one of the many...

I am about to start my junior year with a cumulative GPA of 3.16 as a biology major. The maximum GPA I could finish with is just above a 3.5 and I am confident that I can pull it up to that with my academic plan. I let myself have too much fun in extracurriculars and going out on top of needing...

Hello everyone! I'm currently deciding between different jobs offers for clinical research positions during my gap year. One of my offers is in a research center that is pretty prestigious/well known, while the others are with smaller research studies working directly with the physicians/PIs...

I'm sure this question has been asked probably a million times, but what is everyone's opinions on gap year vs not gap year? (Also I'm new to this website so bear with me pls) I'm going to be a Junior in August and my gpa is decent but I have an upward trend and if I apply as a traditional...