post bacc

Hi all, Do you think with my stats and trend I should do a post-bacc? Or focus on writing better secondaries and getting more clinical experience? I applied to a bunch of schools (around 24 MD, a couple DO) and didn't get a single interview- I was pretty crushed to say the least. It took me...

Hi all, There may be similar posts on this forum but I would like some input regarding my own situation. I have currently applied to both MD and DO schools and have received several rejections from DO within 48 hours of verification. I tried choosing schools that had low GPA cutoffs or did not...

Hi can someone give me some information on a DIY post bacc. My current cGPA is 3.4 and my sGPA is a 2.89. I am going into my junior year and I know that at this point As are essential. But at this point I am aware that I will need to do a post bacc or SMP. So can someone give me some info on how...

Hi, I recently graduated from UCSD in biochemistry and cell bio with a gpa of 2.45 and a science gpa of 2.0 where I got a majority of Bs and Cs in my science classes. I talked to my counselor at school and they suggested that I try to go to do some volunteer work for a year and then consider a...

Hey everyone, This will be/is my second time applying. Last year I received 2 IIs and 2 WLs at DO programs. I had a 3.21 sGPA, 3.28 cGPA, and 500 MCAT. I have very unique, continuous ECs with different types of clinical exposure and volunteering with the underserved. I also have a compelling...

I might be jumping the gun on this because I'm still on four waitlists and it's possible I'll be accepted this year...but I can't help but feel like I'm doing something wrong. Stats: MCAT 504, cGPA 3.4 sGPA 3.36. I had a strong upward GPA trend and made Dean's List in my final semester. 6...

SDN, So I've been reading everything I can on this forum as I have just recently decided to pursue Medicine after some serious soul searching and changes. My situation is unique and I have not been able to find a recent forum with this information. Anyways, long story short, I did not try in...

I retract my question, thanks for everyones help :)

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How do courses differ in the eyes of adcoms for example gen bio vs intro to bio?

Hello guys for people who did the program what is the main difference between the two? I went to the Newark MBS page but cannot find a curriculum, on the other hand Piscataway seem to tailor their classes the same as RWJMS`s classes. I live in NY (one of the boroughs) so Newark is better...

I recently graduate with a degree is microbiology and my GPA was 2.7 However, at the university I attended I did not need organic chemistry, physics, or any anatomy/physiology for my degree. So I still need to take those classes and probably biochemistry. Is it ok to do these at salt lake...

PCOM-PA: 2 year masters (can leave after 1 year if desired and will earn a certificate), >3.0 GPA in program gives guaranteed interview for their DO program VCOM: 1 year certificate program, guaranteed admission to VCOM DO program upon meeting criteria during December and March benchmarks with...

Has anyone been through a post Bacc program? I'm currently a Jr. getting my BS in Cardiovascular Technology. It gives me all my pre-reqs for medical school. To make my application more competitive, I was considering a post bacc program to raise my GPA. Could anyone tell me how much it affects...

Does anyone have any experience in taking post-bacc classes while working full time? What are your experiences and tips? How long did it take you to finish your post-bacc? This is open to anyone taking post-bacc classes, or at Portland State University. Thank you very much!

Does anyone know of any programs that are tailored for pre med students, but for AFTER graduation. Such as UNC-CH MED program or ECU Brody BSOM.

Hi everyone, This is my first time applying to dental school, I waited till I was ready, which is now hopefully. I graduated undergrad with a gpa of 2.68 in a BS in Biological sciences. My science gpa was pretty bad bc I failed a couple science course a few times due to some personal life and...

Anybody have any opinions on the program? Basically, Harvard is offering online biochem, genetics, physiology, and immunology for a certificate of completion, geared towards those interested in medicine. It's $1800 for all 4 classes, and each class is 10 weeks long. There's various registration...

If I can get my cGPA and sGPA to a 3.4-3.5 after a year/year and a half during a post bacc, would it still be worth it to do a SMP? Or should I just shine through with my ECs, and apply DO and "low tier"?

LONG STORY SHORT, my GPA probably ain't gonna cut it (3.25 cGPA, 3. 2 sGPa). I still have a year to bring it to a 3.38 cgpa and 3.29 sGPa before I graduate and apply, but I still don't know if i'll make the cut, thus, im planning on post-graduation plans on the very likely chance that I end up...

Hi all! I've been out of college for about 5 years and am looking for advice about the biggest red flag on my application- my undergraduate science GPA of 2.97. My current plan is to take some science courses at a nearby university. The hope is that a solid performance in those classes, along...

Hi! Right now I am set to graduate from Undergrad a year early. I'm really not sure what the best route to take is. I have currently taken 43 credits and my gpa is a 3.75. I'm really not sure if it'll go up or down since I have a majority of science classes left to take. Please help me out. I'm...

Hey guys, I'm just struggling to decide which D.O. post bacc program is best. Ideally, I want to be in medical school next fall. I applied late in the cycle this year and just interviewed at UIWSOM in March and was waitlisted. Sgpa is 3.0 cgpa is 3.2 and MCAT 500. I have extensive research...

Hey everyone, so I'm in some need of advice for next year... I'm about to graduate from a top 50 undergrad school, and I need some advice on where to go from here. My end goal is to become a doctor, whether it be an MD or DO, and I just want some guidance from all of you. Here is a little about...

So I graduated in December 2015 from a University of California with a B.S. in Exercise Biology. Admittedly, I didn't have much of a direction and perhaps wasn't as motivated in regards to academics as I should have been. I finished with a cumulative uGPA of 3.32 and I estimate my sGPA to be...

Hello all, I am a senior graduating this semester and I'm planning to take a gap year (or two) to make myself more competitive. My plan is to apply to both MD and DO. I haven't taken the MCAT but I am registered to take in in June. I've gotten okay scores in my first two practice exams. Below...

So I am currently on three waitlists at DO schools, one being LMU-DCOM. I recently applied to SMP because my low GPA and was accepted to a couple. Now I have to choose where to attend. The first being VCOM's graduate certificate program that offers GUARANTEED admission and is relatively cheaper...

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I graduated from College in May 2016, and sent in my applications to MD/DO schools this summer and did not get interviews anywhere. (I sent primaries in mid-August because I could not financially afford to send them in any sooner). I have been spending this past year shadowing physicians and...

Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior in college and unfortunately my science gpa and overall gpa are too low to apply to medical school straightaway so I have been considering applying to a post bacc or SMP as a gap year after graduation. Can I get some opinions on whether I should do a SMP or...

Hello everyone! I'm currently a junior in college and unfortunately my science gpa and overall gpa are too low to apply to medical school straightaway so I have been considering applying to a post bacc or SMP as a gap year after graduation. Can I get some opinions on whether I should do a SMP or...

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Hello all, So td;lr I am a non-trad trying to pull her GPA up and apply to any med school, however with the new GPA policy for DO schools, my uGPA will not budge. I'm currently scrambling to get into an SMP. I'm trying to write my personal statement, but I don't know what to write. I...

Hi everyone! I'm a non-traditional applicant. 3.7 cGPA, specialized honours B.A. in Neuropsychology, M.Sc. in Neuropsychology from prestigious school, 2 years of clinical research in a mental health setting, laboratory manager experience, 2 summers of volunteering research, some poster...

Hello!:) I have been reviewing different SMP programs in various threads for a few months now but I am still finding it difficult to make a decision on which school to attend with the best chances. I have been accepted to Rosalind Franklin University in Biomedical Sciences Program, Case Western...

Hello! I have learned that I was scheduled for an interview at Scripps. Im pretty excited but pretty nervous too. I got the instruction materials for the interview and saw that I would be attending class as part of the interview. Does anyone know what this part is about? Im wondering if I need...

I’ve been reading enough posts trying to find some advice that I figured I would just ask for some myself. I’m currently a junior majoring in Sociology and minoring in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies (CAMS) at NYU. I started my time here as a premed, but ended up having an abysmal...

Hi all. I got my BA in Journalism from Wayne State University (Detroit) in 2015 and have recently decided to go to medical school. I'm taking my first few post-bacc classes at Wayne State now, but I'm considering a move to the University of Michigan to finish them. U of M is a better...

Hello all! I've been stalking through SDN for a couple years now, but this is the first time I've posted. I'm currently a Cadet at a service academy (Kinesiology major), junior, currently in the final roster for the pre-medical program here. Basically the program is that you complete at...