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camoixu said:
how competitive are these programs?

I received my scores recently and i’m considering doing a DO smp. is there a way to find average mcat scores for these programs?
i’ve looked on a few of their websites, while i think nova accepts lower gpa, are my numbers holding me back from getting into a true DO smp?
i have 3 years of part time work in the er as a scribe and scribe trainer and a couple years of research experience. 2.8 science gpa, 2.8 overall, graduated 3 years ago.


thanks
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Do a google search for something like "DO school by average MCAT". You will find a thread on SDN with a spreadsheet of the information you're looking for. Has 2016 and 2017 matriculate data if I remember correctly.

EDIT: disregard, just noticed you were talking specifically about SMP programs.
 
Goro said:
No medical school in the world is going to admit you if you can't handle the medical school curriculum.

Your GPA does not fill me with any enthusiasm that you will handle Medical School. Therefore I strongly suggest doing an SMP.
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Wait but the Caribbean is in this world
 
I mean just apply to all bridge/post-bacc/SMP programs - seats are filled by now
MUCOM, LECOM, VCOM, DMU, Touro-CA all come to mind

I personally did VCOM's auto-acceptance program and will be matriculating to VCOM-Carolinas in a months time.
A 494 MCAT and 3.6 in the first semester and you have a DO seat
 
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Depends on your background. But with the GPA I'd do a masters to prove you can handle the classes. That's what I've done. I'm at DMU in their MSBS program. Not an official linkage but if you have a 500 MCAT and 3.0 in the master's, you're supposed to be guaranteed an interview. I've seen 3 years of steady feeding into the DO program. Spots haven't filled yet and average MCAT to get into the master's is under 500.

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camoixu said:
how competitive are these programs?

I received my scores recently and i’m considering doing a DO smp. is there a way to find average mcat scores for these programs?
i’ve looked on a few of their websites, while i think nova accepts lower gpa, are my numbers holding me back from getting into a true DO smp?
i have 3 years of part time work in the er as a scribe and scribe trainer and a couple years of research experience. 2.8 science gpa, 2.8 overall, graduated 3 years ago.


thanks
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Don’t do an SMP. Your gpa is very low and you could get yourself in trouble if you do poorly. Do a post-bacc to get your grades up. Your MCAT is great though.
 
camoixu said:
how competitive are these programs?

I received my scores recently and i’m considering doing a DO smp. is there a way to find average mcat scores for these programs?
i’ve looked on a few of their websites, while i think nova accepts lower gpa, are my numbers holding me back from getting into a true DO smp?
i have 3 years of part time work in the er as a scribe and scribe trainer and a couple years of research experience. 2.8 science gpa, 2.8 overall, graduated 3 years ago.


thanks
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Heritage University has a linkage to PNWU.
Graduate Admissions | Continue Your Education With Heritage University
Our Admissions Office accepts applications on a rolling basis. There is not an application deadline, however students who complete their admission application in a timely manner receive full consideration for federal and state financial aid.

Also Try TUNCOM, even though it says s/cgpa needs to be 2.9 I think you will get in.
https://tun.touro.edu/prospective-students/admissions/applying-for-admission/mhs-admission/

SDN has separate smp/post bacc forum, here is the link.
Postbaccalaureate Programs

All the best!
 
camoixu said:
thanks for the replies.



yes, the idea is not to apply to medical school right now and consider SMP programs for 2019.



cut what? I'm looking for programs to enhance my application // GPA remediation.



unfortunately, a post bacc would have minimal on my overall uGPA. i think a SMP with some sort of linkage is my only bet.

thx again
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Did your GPA have an upward trend? Is there a reason that you had a low gpa? SMPs with linkage are very competitive regardless of what the school advertises. If you are not capable of getting As in classes I would advise to look into less competitive options. These types of SMPs are great for people who have done moderately well to well but perhaps have low MCAT scores. If you can do another type of science graduate program you can improve your gpa and perhaps even apply to MD schools if you have an interesting story.
 
overall, i have decided to enroll in a DIY post-bacc for 1-2 years in which ill take upper division bio classes to, hopefully, persuade med school admissions that i can handle their curricula.

thanks again for the advice and info., everybody
 
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