postbac premed

  1. LindaAccepted

    Medical 3 Ways to Deal with a Low MCAT Score

    After weeks of patiently waiting, you finally receive your MCAT score, only to realize that it’s much lower than you’d hoped. In this situation, you have several options. First, take some time to think; it’s not a good idea to make a decision immediately after receiving your score. Give it some...
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    Drexel IHS 2019-2021

    Hey guys! I was just accepted to Drexel's IHS program for Fall 2019. I noticed there wasn't a recent thread yet for this program and wanted to reach out. Anybody else considering attending? I'm having a lot of trouble finding information about it, so if you happen to be a student/alumnus, I'd...
  3. Ostkoshbgosh

    Barry Biomedical Science Masters (BMS) Fall 2019

    Hi, feel free to post any questions here. I am currently a student on the 18 month track!
  4. LindaAccepted

    Medical Life as a UCI Med School Student, Wife, and Mom

    Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Lauren, an MS1 in Irvine, California Lauren, thank you for sharing your story with us! Which medical school do you attend? Do...
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    Should I do a post bacc program or declare a chemistry minor?

    Hi everyone, I am in a senior in George Mason, and until a couple month ago I decided that I wanted to become a psychiatrist. I am a psych major with a 3.4 GPA and I haven't taken any of the chemistry premed requirements yet. I have two options, either declare a minor in chemistry which will...
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    Post Bacc/SMP Programs

    Hi! I'm graduating this May and know that I probably need an academic record enhancer post bacc program to be considered a strong applicant. I'm currently looking at Georgetown SMP, BU MAMS, Brown ScM and Johns Hopkins Master of Health Science (all 1 year programs) and got accepted to Duke MBS...
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    Post-Bacc Decision Help Needed! (Umich MEDPREP vs. Agnes Scott)

    Hi there, I am in the process of deciding between two post-bacc programs: The University of Michigan's MEDPREP program and Agnes Scott's program. I have heard more about Agnes Scott's program, as it has been around for much longer, but I do not want to discount Michigan's program because it...
  8. K

    POSTBAC IRTA NIH 2019

    Hello everyone! Has anyone applied to the IRTA post bac at the NIH for this year? For former post bacs, how was you experience and what were some of the challenges you faced during your time there? I had an interview today for Bethesda, MD. Has anyone ever worked there? Please share your...
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    Loyola MAMS 2019-2020

    I haven't seen a thread for this yet, so I thought I'd create one. I just applied last week, has anyone else heard anything yet? Or have any insight into the program?
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    Goucher Post-Bac 2019-2020

    Hi everyone, I have decided to submit my deposit for Goucher's PBPM program for the 2019-2020 class year. Is there anyone else who has decided to join the class? I was admitted to both Bryn Mawr and Goucher and ultimately sided with Goucher because Bryn Mawr's program would have required...
  14. S

    Pursuing post-bac with significant science experience

    I finished undergrad in 2016 and I am looking to go to medical school. I majored in political science but I have quite the smattering of science courses. 3.998 GPA. I am trying to figure out the following It's been quite a long time since I took some science courses. I excelled in these...
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    Rosalind Franklin BMS 2019-2020

    Hey all! Im jumping the gun a little bit since the application won't open until November 1 but I figured Id start a new thread for those applying for the BMS program next year. Any recent BMS grads (2017-2018) on here who have any thoughts on the program? Thanks! and Good Luck everyone!
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    Stay with NYU Post Bacc or DIY Post Bacc? | JHU Ugrad

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    SMP Questions

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    BSN Student applying to Post Baccs

    Hi so I just graduated from nursing school and am wanting to go back to a post bacc so I can hopefully can go to med school. I will end with around a 3.5 gpa and lots of healthcare experience from nursing school. I did get two cs as a freshman in biology and chemistry but have improved my grades...
  19. K

    Need help clearing some questions

    Currently studying for the MCAT for 7/7 with practice scores between 507-510. uGPA: 3.1 postbacc GPA (19 credits upper division bio) - 3.947 final AACOMAS sGPA : 3.10 final cGPA: 3.23 ORM FL Resident My issues are: 1) Do I stand a chance with these stats for DO schools? 2) I will not have a...
  20. Mickey.Mouse

    How to approach and what classes to take on a DIY PostBacc?

    Hello everyone, I graduated from FDU with a BS/MS in 2016 with a combined GPA of 3.05. I've manually calculated my uGPA as 2.98 and my gGPA as 3.24, however, I might've done it wrong. I will recalculate it. Took my MCAT in 2017 with little to no preparation and scored a 488. I know that with...
  21. MDbecomesMD

    Postbac-premed Questions!

    Hello everyone! I'm what most postbac-premed offerers consider a "career-changer." I didn't know what I wanted to do straight out of high school, and settled on studying my passion--music. I now will be graduating with my B.A. in Music in December, but over the course of my junior and senior...
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    Retake physics prereq and where?

    Current senior at Cal who failed physics 8a (got a C+...) Going to take physics 8b next semester and another bio upper div but there is class conflict. the upper div bio class sounds really unique so I was thinking of taking physics at berkeley extension but wondering if this would look bad on...
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    MoreHouse MSMS Program 2018

    I applied to this program and am looking for more details about the program such as: Expected interview questions, Extensiveness of the program, Do you have the ability to work while in the program? Thanks in advance.
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    Postbac timeline + Advice

    Hello! First of all let me just say I appreciate whoever takes gets a chance to read this thread and any advice you guys could offer. I'm a recent grad (May 2017) with a degree in bio from my state college "already with a gap year under my belt"- 2.9GPA (sGPA ~2.7) - took a big hit my junior...
  25. Z

    Very Lost: Sort of Unique Situation: Need Assistance

    Hello Everyone, I am currently a rising senior, and I am studying Mechanical Engineering. I have taken Chemistry I and II, along with Physics I and II with the corresponding labs. However, I have not taken any biology courses, or organic chemistry courses or the organic labs. The way my college...
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    28 year old seeking post-bacc advice

    Hi Everyone! I'm a 28 year old Sales Exec for a tech startup in NYC and after much deliberation have decided to change my career and pursue medicine. My undergraduate cGPA was a 3.0 and any science courses I took were in 2008-2009. I've began the process of becoming a local EMT volunteer and...
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    GPA

    Hello to anyone kind enough to read this, I'm new and this is my first post here (although I've read several posts by many of you). I graduated with a BS in Biology. I finished with a horrendous GPA of 2.4 and 134 credit hours. (I'd failed and retook a few classes, but was mostly a C student)...
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    Confused about post bacc programs/masters program

    I am trying to figure out a route for me to get to medical school. It seems every option I have researched has been shut down. I really hope I am not the only student in the world with this predicament. Hence, why I am here. A little background on myself and school. I graduated from the...
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    Masters or Postbacc for DO school?

    Hi all, sorry if this has already been posted before. I am interesting in going to DO school, but did not apply this cycle due to low stats (cGPA 3.4, sGPA 3.09, MCAT 500). In the year before I apply, I want to do either a post bacc or masters in order to increase my admissions chances. I also...
  30. J

    Is it okay to take organic chemistry after I graduate?

    I know this is very long but I really need some help/guidance. I would really, really appreciate if anyone can help me out. I'm a third year transfer student. I have to take organic chemistry for my major (neurobiology) and for medical school. My school offers it as a year long series and as a...
  31. S

    I need help and miracle stories...

    Hey guys, Sugar Plum here, I try to be as positive as I can be, on this site especially; but lately I realized my situations are not working for me. I am a fifth year undergraduate, hopefully graduating this year, with not a great GPA, by the time I graduate I will probably have a 3.0...
  32. vivre17

    Apply as Nondegree Seeking or 2nd Bachelors?? DIY Post-Bacc help pls

    I'm a senior nursing student graduating in May 2018. I want to start taking my med school pre-reqs during Summer or Fall 2018, but I'm having trouble with maneuvering applications. I only want to take classes and at this time do not intend to pursue a second bachelor's degree. I don't think I'll...
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    Non-traditional post-bacc dilemma!

    Hi everyone, I’m a motivated 24-year-old non-traditional applicant in a dilemma! Background: I’m a physiotherapist who graduated in 2015 in Canada. I completed a Bachelor’s of 3 years and a Master’s of one year, both degrees in physiotherapy. My undergrad cGPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (I...
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    Just decided to become premed: NEED ADVICE

    Hello future/current doctors of the world! This is my first post on here so be kind :) So I'm a recent college grad and throughout my undergrad career I wanted to go for nursing/PA school. I graduated a psych/soc major and took some of my pre-reqs at my UG. However, now i'm in a post-bacc...
  35. MedDesigner

    PostBacc or MS - Career Changer

    BS Industrial Design Background in Biomaterials Technology, 1 semester of Physics, and 1 semester of Calc No Bio or chem, no labs. GPA: 3.6 sGPA: 3.75 (only includes Engineering (3 credits), Biomaterials Technology (3credits), Environmental Science (3 credits), and Physics (3 credits) - Am I...
  36. palumacella

    NYC Post Bacc Recs?

    What are some great post bacc programs in NYC for DIY? I need mainly need to retake some upper level bio courses. Thanks.
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    ADVICE NEEDED! Post Bac

    Hello! So this is my first post and I could really use the help. I just graduated in May with my BS in Public Health and am planning to go back to med school eventually, taking as much time as I need. I struggled a little in my first few years of undergrad and didn't do well in the few science...
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    Just starting on path to be ready for Post-Bacc, help/criticism appreaciated!

    Hello Everyone! First of all thank you to everyone who took the time reading this. I've just completed stage 1 of my journey to getting into a postbacc and - hopefully - MD program, which is landing a stable job that allows me time to volunteer at the local hospital. I'm looking to submit my...
  39. lybron93

    CSUEB PHAP Program or UC Davis Post-bacc

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    How are you paying for postbac?

    Straight to the point: How are you all funding your postbac when federal loans just aren't enough? Specifically, if you're taking out alternative loans to supplement the meager $12,500 offered federally, which lenders have you found that lend to postbac students? Thanks for all help in advance!
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