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Hello everyone, Many months ago I posted a thread regarding my life events and failures the pushed me back to pursue medicine as a non traditional student. Well after working for 40k a year I thought I should perhaps consider going back to University of Louisiana at Lafayette to study biology...

Hello everybody, I wanted to keep an archive of sorts about my post-bac experience so this is a recap of my first semester. I started an informal post-bac program at my local community college this spring. I took physics 1 and chemistry 1 and made a 4.0! I owe my grades to my bomb study...

So, I am applying for the 2017 cycle and I recently found out that my alma mater has a committee letter, however I was a liberal art double major there. I went to another school for my pre-medical requirements. Should I try to get a committee letter from them? I graduated in 2013.

Hi all, First, congrats on everyone who got an offer from the dental schools! I'm new to this forum since I just recently decided to pursue the career path of a dentist. But I'm excited to see that many of you are doing great and may kindly give me some advices on how to get me into the same...

Hello. I am deliberating whether to apply this cycle or do a formal post-bac. In an ideal world, I would apply to MD/DO and see where the chips fall, delaying the post-bac decision until after the dust settles. However, application fees are quite exorbitant and I am concerned that it may not be...

Hello! I'm new to the boards but have already learned so much from going through all these posts. What a great resource! I found a lot of good advice, but nothing for what I was specifically looking for. Here's my (abridged) story (PS, yes, I know my name makes no sense for a DVM hopeful, I...

Hello! Currently finishing up my junior year at an average state school on the west coast. I will be applying to school June 2017 so I have a bit of time to fine tune my application. I'm hoping to get some input on any weaknesses. FYI: I'm a somewhat non-trad, I'll be 25 when I apply. First...

Looking to apply to mostly DO school and 1 MD this upcoming cycle. Would like any feedback on possibly where I can maximize my chances. I know numbers wise that I am competitive for DO. What makes me nervous, is I have a red flag on my app. Misdemeanor 5 years ago (nonviolent, non-drug related)...

Hi everyone! I'm a non trad student (graduated in May 2015, applying this coming cycle for Fall 2017). I graduated with a BS in Microbiology with a 3.46 cgpa. Minors in Public Health and French language. I received a 504 on the MCAT, though I am retaking in May (127 in Bio and Verbal; 125 in...

Hey everyone, In May of 2015 I graduated from a top 50 University with a bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Information Technology. Medical school has always been my dream, but after junior year I was so burnt out from engineering school and didn't want to think about the...

All three have good state schools with high in-state acceptance rates (especially at UVM). I'm not looking to enter medical school until 2018 so I have time to establish residency. I'm looking to maximize my chances at a school that fits me well. I have lots of family in Wisconsin so that's the...

cgpa 3.3 sgpa 3.6 MCAT- Haven't taken yet, but projecting a 32 to 34 after practice tests Age: 30 Non-Traditional- Family, three kids Bachelors: HIM (Texas State University) Initial bad grades and withdrawals during freshman and sophomore year with strong upward trend, culminating with Deans...

I have a bit of a dilemma (a good dilemma - always good to have options) and would appreciate some advice. I've been accepted to both Loyola Marymount's Post bacc program and CSU San Marcos program. I'm trying to figure out which is the best fit for my situation. I just don't have enough...

Looking for some words of wisdom and hopefully some uplifting advice regarding the application process for PT school... Really hoping to stay away from negative energy so please only helpful (not hurtful) comments. They say knowledge is power and that is what I'm here for. I am new to the...

I'm hoping for some candid advice.... I'm wondering the real chances of pursuing this undying medical field passion as a career ... or finding other ways to fulfill the physical passion. I'm a 33yr old single mom w an 11yr old son and 6yr old daughter. I had my son days before my senior year...

My current state can be described as shell-shocked and deeply disappointed in myself. I've been wanting to go to medical school (specifically, osteopathic - my dream school is PCOM - Philadelphia) since the 10th grade and that desire has always carried through the years. I'm a part of...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on shaping my path to med school. I am currently finishing up my 3rd year in college. I was a music major for 2 out of the 3 years at one of the best music schools in the country and realized that I REALLY did not want to have to make music...

Hello! I am looking for advice on coursework to prep for the MCAT/med school. I graduated in 2015 with a BA in Psychology. I moved to Nashville, TN shortly after. Once I started my job as a medical device rep and am in the OR once to twice per week, I have decided I want to go back and fulfill...

I am 23 years old, american citizen but i have lived all my middle school/high school/university life in the middle east. So all my degrees are from there by accredited institutes. I got a double bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics with a GPA of 3.3 with no science background whatsoever...

Any DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) applying in the 2017 cycle? I know there's a lot of difficulty with being DACA so please avoid posting discouraging things because I know what's at risk with admissions, $$, etc.... been through it and aware what's to come. Thanks. Just want to...

I posted this on the premed subreddit with little (no) response, so I thought I would look for advice here. I appreciate any feedback you could give me. This is going to be a little long, though I'll try to keep it as brief as possible and give you what I know up front. MCAT 2/3: 515...

Hello all, I am currently in a postodoctoral position at a top tier university. To say the least, it's in a completely new field, but am doing well. I am interested in taking the MCATs within the next year. Has anyone ever tried this? I Is there any advice out there? Things to know about...

Hey guys, So I'm a worry bug and I'm wondering if I even have a shot at med school anymore. I'm a first generation college student so I'm putting myself through school. I started at a CC did a semester and a 4-year but had to go back to CC for financial purpose. I plan on returning to the four...

Hey all! So I'm a non-trad (28 years old, MA in social sciences) who's been living abroad for the last 4 years. I was born, raised, and educated entirely in Florida. Now that I'm pursuing some pre-med pre-reqs I figured I'd return to my hometown in FL, live w/ my mom for a year and hammer out...

Hello everyone, I am a year behind on the application cycle due to a major change from History to Human Biology after my Freshman year. Due to this I decided to apply to a number of MPH programs and am into the University of Michigan's MPH program in environmental health science starting this...

Hi everyone! This is my first post to this forum so I apologize for any redundancies. I am 2 years out of undergrad with a B.A. in theatre (3.46) and have decided to begin preparing for medical school. It's something I have always seriously considered pursuing since I have gone through...

Hello All, Just need some advice regarding letters of recommendation and my extracurricular past. I am aiming to apply to Osteopathic medical school in 2016 and enter school 2017 and have just begun studying for the MCAT. - Went to West Point for 2 years where I knocked out my pre-med...

I'll make this short and sweet, well at last try to... Finishing up post bac ( only Orgo II/lab remaining) and taking MCAT class. Maintained 4.0 with all pre-reqs, volunteered at hospital intermittently ranging from 3 hr/week to weeks without volunteering at all as I have to work etc. I...

Okay so about me, I have completed 53 credit hours including all my prereqs at a 3.65 GPA. Due to a withdrawal clerical error I received an F in an online psych class I forgot I was even in lol, I blame myself for the F, waiting until the last minute to withdraw, but they lost my paperwork soo...

Hi all, I am a 1st year PhD student (pharmacology), who is interested in switching to MD/PhD, or doing an MD after my PhD. I went to a hyper-competitive and hyper-prestigious engineering school (think sunny weather :) ) for undergrad, and got a 3.5 cGPA, and a 3.2 sGPA, BUT the sGPA is...

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Hey everyone (the heart of my question in bold) I'm about to finish an LPN (Practical Nursing) program and headed back to college to complete a BSN. I've done very well, straight A's across the board, and have a pretty good foundation in nursing on the PN level. I know I want to go to...

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I am compiling here, resources for STEM PhDs who wish to pursue an M.D for a career as a clinician scientist/physician scientist/ applied physician scientist (I will add information as time permits): FAQs (Read QofQuimica's FAQs first ) - Will a PhD compensate for bad GPA or MCAT? No -...

Hey everybody, this is my first post and I am very excited to hear what you all have to say! I am graduating next week with a BA in economics with a 3.59 GPA. I have zero prerequisites completed and I am extremely anxious about taking my life in this new direction. It's all so new to me. Here's...

Hello everyone, I'm a senior at Penn State, I majored in a liberal arts major, while minoring in biology and two other liberal arts disciplines as well. I've done pretty well in my science classes, science GPA being 3.3 right now. Unfortunately I will have to retake general chem 1 and 2 which I...

Hi, I just graduated this past year with a degree in English from an Ivy with a 3.36 cGPA. I took some courses in neuroscience, general chemistry and orgo during undergrad and have a 3.31 sGPA. I did neuroscience research during three summers since I was double majoring in cognitive science...

Hey guys. Newer to SDN. Firstly, my background is in business finance. Looking to do a post-bacc to get my prerequisites under my belt. Excuse my ignorance but how exactly are labs graded? Are they graded completely separate from the lecture? For example, if I take chem I with its...

Hi, Hoping I can get some honest feedback on my chances of gaining acceptance to an SMP with my current stats: 5,000 hrs animal experience 3 strong LORs 1200 GRE (Q + V) - planning to retake this very soon prior to sending in my apps 2.99 uGPA - improved slightly with post bacc classes I am...

I am stressing myself out. It's the week before finals and I really don't know what's going on in any of my classes. I started this year off with an amazing planner, study schedule, sleep schedule and diet! I was even working out a few times a week. Then my three year old started having sleep...