md & do

Hello there, I graduated from pharmacy school five years ago. I do not have a BS/BA, the PharmD counts against me because it's considered a professional degree. I cannot apply for post-bacc or DO programs. I can apply to MD programs, but they will factor in all of my grades. I have not...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to know a little bit about my position and what schools I should be looking at! I am open to both MD and DO! Applying next cycle and took the most recent MCAT date in September. With the grades I'm looking at this semester, here are my stats: MCAT 509 (but low CARS...

Im am currently am a junior in college and I have had MANY bad grades in my science classes. I recently transferred to a different school and thought I would be better since I have learned from my mistakes of studying in the past. However, I just looked at my microbiology grade and got another...

I will be taking the MCAT in Jan-March, first practice test I didn't do too well but I am not discouraged. I will probably be able to obtain three LOR's by the time I apply but I don't have one yet. I'll probably have a real good one from a physician across the street from me who I have shadowed...

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Hello all, This is my first post on this forum, so excuse me if I'm posting in the incorrect place or not following conventions. I'm an Illinois resident and sophomore attending Washington University in St. Louis, and I'm unsure whether I would have a chance of being accepted to an MD program...

Hello! I have quite a story haha I completed my associates degree with my high school diploma and my grades were not too great, I had multiple B's and C's and failed 2 classes (General Chem 2 and College Algebra) I continued onto university and I failed General Chem 2 again and Physics 1 I...

I need to make a decision ASAP to withdraw from my intro bio class. I may get a B in my gen chem 2 course this semester (and I'm fine with that). I'm stuck with getting a C in intro Bio 2 and I am debating if I should drop it (withdraw) or just take the C. I already have a C in intro to bio 1 &...

Hello ! I've been on my journey to med school for quite some time; and fortunately, medical schools in my area accept online pre-req. my heart is Stanford, however, I'm open to which medical school accepts me and have broaden my horizons to going after DO and not just MD. Does anyone know of any...

So this is me on paper! cGPA 3.53 (upward trend currently), sGPA-3.4 MCAT 504- (126, 124, 127, 127) State of residence: Rhode Island Purdue University Clinical experience: hospital volunteer on patient floor ~20hrs (continuing this until May..should have a total of 100+ hrs), next year will...

Hey guys! I am trying to figure everything out and would really appreciate any pointers anyone could provide! My strong upward GPA trend includes a 3.53 cGPA, and 3.5 sGPA senior year, when I was taking my most difficult courses (biochem, physics I and II, upper level immunology, advanced...

I have a friend that doesn't want to major in bio she is more interested in psychology but still wants to attend med school in the future. Anyone have experience with this? Pros? Cons? Has it helped you any?

Hey everyone, I am applying to about 15 MD and 15 DO programs, I would like to keep my options open. I submitted my secondary apps around September so things are a little late at the moment for my chances of getting into a school in this cycle. I was wondering what applicants do while they are...

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So I'm a Canadian applicant and I have applied to both MD and DO schools and I've gotten acceptances into 2 DO schools already but I am aiming towards MD schools. My Lizzy M is about 65.8 (3.78 GPA, 505 MCAT (C/P: 129, CARS: 121, B/B: 128, P/S: 127). Previous MCAT was 500 (C/P: 128, CARS...

Hi all, I recently received my MCAT score, which has caused me to become cautiously optimistic about my chances of going the MD route.. GPA: Will end up being around 3.4-3.5 by graduation (definitely my red flag, extremely positive trend however) MCAT: 513 (128/128/128/129) Not URM ECs: Decent...

Hi everyone, I've been following SDN post for a while viewing trying to find some advice for my situation. I figured it would be best to post my stats and see what advice I get. So here they are: Undergrad cGPA: 3.43 Undergrad sGPA: 3.0 MCAT: 506 (127/124/127/128 did poorly on CARS which...

So as it stands right now i am leaving the US military very soon. I have always been very interested in medicine particularly (love)psyciatry and dental With that being said this is not a question about acceptance I am not afraid to do what it takes and take extreme ownership for everything I've...

I am currently doing my clinicals for my RRT program with a minor in chem. I have taken a&p 1 and 2, gen chem1 and 2, organic 1 and 2, phys 1 and 2 last of all is stats. I currently have a 3.89 in the program just really love respiratory and plan to attend med school after a year or two after I...

Hello all, I know I possibly should have posted this in the pre-med section but felt I may have a better response in the medical posts....A little background on me: I'm a 23 year old female, currently an RN in NYC, I have been working as an RN for a year and 2 months. I currently have my BSN, my...

I'm thinking about doing some independent study/research before I graduate. Is it worth it? I have a 3.2cum and sci GPA that will likely be a 3.3 upon graduation. However, taking the research will stress me out to the max. Any advice? Also, on the AMCAS and AACOMAS application, would they allow...

Hi! I'm a long time lurker of this forum and I was hoping to get some criticism on my school list. I decided to take a gap year because of how late I was and the lack of clinical experience, so I will be applying for next year's cycle. I am an ORM (Asian) and a NJ resident at a large public...

I am currently doing a Master's of Arts in Biological Sciences program in Philadelphia, PA that is geared to help people boost their GPA. In my undergraduate years, I graduated with a 2.895 GPA in New Jersey while 1) interning at a hospital, 2) working as an emergency services volunteer, 3)...

I played around during freshman and sophomore year due to many distractions at a big school. My GPA was 2.4 by the end of soph year. I then transferred to a smaller school (for junior and senior year), I repeated some classes, and my GPA at this school is now 3.6 (improvement). Iam graduating in...

cGPA 3.62 sGPA 3.56 MCAT score(s) and breakdown 500 126/123/125/126 State of residence NJ Ethnicity and/or race Latino Undergraduate institution or category Local State University Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer) +150 hrs of medical interpreter at local hospital/clinic Research...

Hi everyone. I am currently going through the MD and DO application process and I was wondering if I should upload another letter of recommendation. I capped out on the normal letters of recommendations but I have worked full time as a medical scribe and can get a solid letter of recommendation...

Hi All, Purely for curiosity, how would you rank the difficulty of say: Matching into a medical residency program Getting into Medical School (MD/DO) Getting into a PhD Program (Science Related) Getting into Law School (JD) For the sake of putting everything on a level playing field, let's...

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So I am a rising Senior now and just got my score back today. My uGPA is a 3.63, sGPA is a 3.84. Grade trend is strong upward (got a 2.5 first semester freshman year). Minus this one semester my gpa is a 3.78 uGPA and a 3.93 sGPA. Biochemistry Major with a Liberal Arts degree, graduating in...

Hello everyone! I just got my MCAT scores back, and I am debating whether I should add any schools to my application list. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. cGPA 3.75 sGPA 3.69 MCAT: 511 (CP 129, CARS 127, Bio 128, Psy 127) Florida Resident Research: Did a 1 year research...

I have taken the MCAT 3x.... waiting on my 3rd score. First MCAT taken in Jan 15... rushed through it cuz I didnt want to take the new one -_- 23 Second 127/121/127/127 Third: waiting on the score cGPA: 3.54 sGPA: 3.33 otherwise super strong applicant in terms of experiences... including...

Hey all, Michigan Resident here. 3.79cGPA, 3.66sGPA, 511 MCAT (127/131/127/126). Over 2,000 hours non- clinical volunteering. 300 hours clinical. 100 hours shadowing. 3 individual research projects over 3 years. Cancer lab research for the last year. Interesting experiences such as teaching...

Hey guys I was wondering what you think my chances are of getting into medical school this cycle. I have applied to all the public Texas medical schools. 3.63 cGPA and 3.56 sGPA 503 MCAT - I got a 127 on Chem/Physical and Psych/Soc but 125 on Bio and 124 on CARS :( I've held two different...

Hiya folks, So I'm in a bit of a dilemma here. I'm interested in applying for medical school next cycle, and my well-meaning mother is pushing/forcing me to also apply to PA school this cycle. Her reasoning is that if I get into PA school I can still apply to medical school and transfer if I...

Hello Everyone! Please help me with school list cGPA: 3.72 sGPA: 3.61 MCAT: 507 - 128/124/127/128 -NON-URM -Financially disadvantaged background -Great EC's -Great LOR -Average PS I will be applying to both MD and DO. Am I competitive enough for MD? Any input is greatly appreciated :)

Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys could possibly chance me and help me with my school list. Im a biology major going to a small private liberal arts university in California. Im interested in MD and DO. Thanks! Heres a little info: CGPA: 3.8 SGPA:3.7 MCAT:512 EC: 1) Medical Scribe (4...

Hello, I know there are previous threads discussing the differences, pros and cons but I would love a current perspective now that shifts in the medical world are taking place due to obama care and popularity of mid-level provider careers. I am 30 years old, and decided to switch from my...

Hi everyone! my stats: 4.0 gpa, 504 mcat (126/124/127/127) taken on June 2. I am a NJ resident. Very good LOR and good ECs. No preference for MD or DO and I am applying to both. These are the ones I have already applied to- do I have a shot at any of these?? Thank you!! MD: Jefferson Rutgers...

Hello there, I just received my scores for the June MCAT, and I would like to see whether my application is at all competitive or acceptance worth for the following Florida schools. (I am FL Resident) USF NOVA LECOM UCF UM UF FIU (Number 1 Choice) FAU FSU (Number 2 Choice) Honors Biomedical...