md & do

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...

Stats: cumulative GPA: 3.67 and science GPA: 3.60 MCAT: 507 (PS: 129 BS: 127 CARS: 123 Psych: 128) NY State Resident 1st Generation College Student Major: Biology ~200 hours hospital volunteering in the ER ~90 hours of research ~shadowed 4 doctors: 3 Pediatricians (total of 90hours, one of them...

Hello SDN, I'm applying this year and it seems like most people on here are very helpful. I am a California Resident; Asian Male. Getting a B.S. Microbiology cGPA 3.90, sGPA 3.76 (Unfortunately I couldn't balance college courses well in high school, so AMCAS put that into my science GPA as...

Hello, So I took an EMT course through another university and received a B...kinda sucks because I didn't realize at the time this course would be included in AMCAS. Regardless, I am including it, surprised that it is worth 9.00 quarter hours. Doesn't AMCAS ask for credit hours? What is the...

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Here are my stats: Demographics Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian State: Ohio University: Small, private Liberal Arts Stats cGPA: 3.59 sGPA: 3.65 MCAT: 517 (96% percentile) (130/126/130/131) --> My first attempt was the old one: 27 (60% percentile) Clinical Hours/Volunteering Shadowing: 500+ hours ~...

I am a white male cGPA: 3.78 sGPA: 3.71 MCAT: 502 (PC 125/CR 124/Bio 127/Psych 126) State of residence: Indiana Major: Biology w/ Chemistry, Spanish, and Psychology Minors Clinical Experience: 30 Hours in Emergency Room Shadowing: Roughly 20 hours of an orthopedic surgeon Research: 400 hours...

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Updated in case it helps others w/ similar #'s. On advice of Faha, Gyngyn, and Goro, applied: IS, 70% "good match/fit" schools ('safety' = misnomer), handful of reaches. Above all, I chose schools I liked, where I felt I could contribute and be happy, and where my SO and I have family. Any...

Hey SDN! I'm looking for genuine realistic input on my application for this cycle (sept 2017). I have a masters in Social Work and my graduate GPA is 3.77. What are my chances of getting into a DO school? And if good, which schools should I consider? Are there any MD schools I should put on my...

Having worked a year I realized that my ambitions really lie towards pursing a healthcare career. But the thing that's really holding me back right now are my grades. I finished my undergrad a year ago with a (terrible) cumulative GPA of 2.6 and an even lower science GPA. There were some things...

Hey all, Applying to MD programs (possibly DO programs) this cycle. Background...1st time applicant, NH resident...mehhh undergrad experience...3.57 cGPA/3.52 sGPA (3 W's)... worked as an EMT for my university, worked part time at a restaurant (to pay for some of my college expenses), a little...