postbacc

Hi everyone, I graduated from UIC in December with a **** GPA, but i know i can handle the weight (based on my performance in my final semester...i know, idiotic to wait that long), and am adamant about going to med school, but I'm not sure how to go about it. I've been told I need to do a...

Hello guys! This space is to keep track of the application timeline! Please feel free to post if you're applying for GEMS this cycle!

Hi, I'm currently a undergrad senior looking for a post-bacc program. I had planned to take the DAT sometime in April, but don't know if it would be a good idea, especially with my classes this quarter. I think it would just be a good idea to take it during the summer and have ample time to...

Hi, I'm currently a undergrad senior looking for a post-bacc program. I had planned to take the DAT sometime in April, but don't know if it would be a good idea, especially with my classes this quarter. I think it would just be a good idea to take it during the summer and have ample time to...

Hi, so I have a terrible science GPA mainly because I got C's in almost all of my basic science coursework (my other basics are only B's, not even A's), so I am heavily considering doing a DIY postbacc and retaking all of that basic coursework. Will it be poorly reflected on DO applications that...

I have read many posts that a Special Master's Program or post-bacc helps an applicant more than a traditional Master's. How is this so? If an applicant is initially screened for uGPA, how will exceptional grades in a SMP help?

Hello everyone! I am hoping to get some insight as to what might be the next step for me in the medical school process. Here are my credentials so far: Senior (May 2016 graduation) at top 20 university, Neuroscience major 3.1 cGPA 2.9 sGPA (BCPM) No MCAT (Planning to take in April) 100+ hours...

Hello! I'm currently trying to figure out what to do for my gap year. I've heard a lot of mixed opinions and I'm unsure what the best path is? I'm a senior who is graduating in May. I've managed to get a decent amount of extracurriculars, shadowing, clinical experience, non-clinical...

Going to be graduating this summer from a top UC with a 3.55 cGPA and 3.46 sGPA with an overall upward GPA trend. What are your thoughts on whether I should do a post bacc program or just apply to DO schools and broadly to MD schools but not get my hopes up on MD school? I want to be a...

I'm currently applying to grad schools, however, medical school has been in my sights for many years. I'm having a difficult time on deciding what to do: my plan was to go to grad school, finish and work so I can save money/pay off my loans. Then, do my prereqs and apply to med school...

For everyone who has been invited to apply to OSU's postbacc! Applications are up and are due January 31st 2016. Please keep us up to date on your progress. All the best!

Hey everybody. Anybody apply or interview at Scripps this year? :welcome:

Hello all! I need to take a few pre reqs before applying to medical schools as my major was in Health Care Management and I opted out of a few Chem and Physics courses :) I graduated from a 2nd tier college. At this point I am wondering if it makes any difference for me to go to a community...

I am a college graduate from a 2nd tier school. I graduated with a 2.7 GPA and a lot of extra circulars. I just wasn't ready for college at the age of 18 but managed to pull great grades my junior and senior year of college. I am now interested in pursuing medicine however I can. I did not get...

I am a college graduate from a 2nd tier school. I graduated with a 2.7 GPA and a lot of extra circulars. I just wasn't ready for college at the age of 18 but managed to pull great grades my junior and senior year of college. I am now interested in pursuing medicine however I can. I did not get...

My current situation: I am currently working in a pretty large corporate Health IT company and am in a two year managerial rotational program. Needless, to say, I have always wanted to go into medicine, but also thought the business side of healthcare would be interesting, unfortunately it's...

Hello all! To cut to the chase, I'm looking to enroll into a postbacc program in biomedical/ biological sciences to enhance my poor undergraduate academics (I'm looking to graduate with a 3.0 overall gpa from my university in December.. I KNOW it is low, so please spare the "tough luck" stance...

The decision seems to be made case by case, so here's my situation: cGPA: 3.24 ( upward trend, my transcript shows that I really busted my ass during senior year) sGPA: 3.0 My biggest concern is to meet the general prerequisites. I've got consistent B/B+ in the chemistries/ physics, and As in...

I will complete my bachelor's in a non-science major this fall, but gaps in my pre-requisites for dental school will require another full year of school. My question for people with relevant experience or knowledge of this situation is; would you recommend enrolling in a master's program to...

Hello all. I just wanted to get some feedback from the forums. I am a longtime lurker, and just decided to post now. I recently graduated with an Architectural Engineering degree. My cumulative gpa was just a hair over a 3.0. Recently events in my life have made me realize that I really want...

Hi everyone! I'm currently in my 5th year of undergrad (Psych major) and I am graduating in May 2016. It has definitely been a difficult road for me through undergrad. For the first three years of my undergrad career I was pre-med and took the required courses but did not finish- I dropped...

Hey Guys, I spent literally an hour today looking through different postbac programs. I can't seem to find one that meets these criteria: (1) for someone who has already completed prereqs (2) has MD school linkages (3) cheap (4) the program itself is not incredibly selective (like UPenn)...