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Its been a long time but I have finally finished up all of my classes and taken the MCAT. My stats are below, any suggestions on schools or things i can do to improve? Thanks in advance! 30 years old, Caucasian, Texas Resident cGPA 3.33 sGPA 3.38 MCAT 506 (125/127/127/127) Active Duty...

Let me start off by saying that I have read the past threads. However, they are a little outdated and I am not sure if things have changed since then. Also, I have more questions. Let me start off by saying that I applied for the voc reha online, TWICE. I applied in February and received no...

This is a long shot, but I have a question for any California residents who are planning on taking advantage of the CalVet College Fee Waiver, offered to qualified veterans and dependents of veterans (making under $12k/yr). Theoretically, if you qualify and are accepted into a UC (big "if")...

Hi All, I am just going to try to hit the main points. If people are curious and need more background info, happy to help. I just want to get the ball rolling on any feedback to my proposed plan, and if it is worth the shot/risk? Age: 30 Current Occupation: IT Auditor Background/history...

Hello, I am a new M1 and I am concerned about a situation that I am not sure I can present to my faculty or advisors. I have been struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD (veteran here), and I take my meds regularly as prescribed for some time. However, I recently found out that I am eligible...

Hi. Thanks for clicking. Hopefully you can help me out. I'm looking for a list of schools that could range from reach to safety (if that even exists for someone in my lowly position). I've done my own research, but some of it seems conflicting so your input will help. Some info about me: 27...

Hi all! I'm very glad I found you. I don't have much in way of mentorship or support on my path to medical school at the moment. Let me give you a rundown... I'm 25 and I live in Alaska. I've been enlisted Air Force for four years now. I graduated high school in 2009 with a 2.something GPA and...

Hi, I will be attending a private medical school this August with a full tuition scholarship (63K) for all four years. I am also eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill and because of my service connected disability I have applied for the Vocational rehab program through the VA which, if approved...

Hi I am a single mom who recently went back to school. My current pursuing degree is a Bachelors in Public health/ Pre- Med track. Initially my goal was to become a NP or PA, but one morning I woke up with the idea of going to medical school. I guess I am here to ask if it is do-able, if anyone...

Hi, I am currently looking to apply to med school in about 2-3 years. Here is a brief description of me: I'm 28 yrs old. Graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2010 with a B.S. in pre-law with a 2.35 GPA. I also have an MBA from Oklahoma State University with a 3.75 GPA. I...

Hi, I'm a US-IMG, hoping to match this year into residency. Some of the programs on my rank list have rotations at VA hospitals. Someone told me that to rotate at a VA, I should be registered for the US military draft. Can anyone shed some light on this matter? Is is true? What does it...

Hey Guys, I was curious with the new VA bill passing for podiatrists to be considered physicians now, how will that affect our pay grade in the VA system and will that effect the HSCP scholarships if we joined the Navy/Army etc. Thanks

Hi there, I am a long time reader, 1st time poster. I was hoping if you all could give me a little bit of advice? My dream is to become a medical doctor, and here is my situation: I am a 37 year old US military veteran who just graduated with a BS Microbiology degree (thank you Uncle Sam!). My...

Hi everyone, I am currently 25 years old, married, and just graduated last week from undergrad- (Psych major, Bio Minor). Having a hard time figuring out my chances and would like some advice. I did 3 years of military, one year of undergrad, took a year break due to PTSD and then switched to...

Hey everyone, Can someone please take a look at my plan for classes and tell me what you think? The pre-health advisors at my school are less than helpful - I wish they had told me to take Chem 1 before Bio 1... :/ I recognize classes from school to school vary (and prof to prof for that...