DO 26MCAT, 3.24cGPA, 3.23sGPA, and 3.55 post-bac GPA

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26MCAT, 3.24cGPA, 3.23sGPA, and 3.55 post-bac GPA

Here is my CV:

EDUCATION
Dominican University, River Forest, IL 2014
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
ACCA Student Symposium
- Presented on current guidelines in breast cancer screening.
- Conducted meta-analysis research of health benefits, health risks, and cost efficacy of current breast cancer screening guidelines.

North Central College, Naperville, IL 2011
B.A in Athletic Training
Student Athletic Trainer at North Central College:
- 675 hours of Collegiate Athletic Training Experience
- Men’s: Football, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Wrestling, Baseball
- Women’s: Volleyball, Basketball, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field
Student Athletic Trainer at Downers Grove North High School:
- 50 hours of High School Athletic Training Experience
- Assisted and Observed Certified Athletic Trainers in a high school setting.
- Assisted in prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes
Student Athletic Trainer at OAD Orthopedics, Ltd
- 50 hours of Clinical Athletic Training Experience
- Assisted and Observed Certified Athletic Trainers in a clinical setting.
- Assisted in prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of work hardening and clinical patients.
Preceptor for Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Course
- Lead bi-weekly discussion/problem solving sessions for students.
- Weekly seminars with other preceptor to discuss teaching and leadership skills.
- Supplement professors lesson plans with outside materials.
Quiz Bowl Team Member
- Team Member for North Central College at the Illinois Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Meeting and Symposium
Research on Learning Modalities in Athletic Training
- Completed research on the affects of different learning modalities and environments.
- Compared in-person lecture to video lecture.
- Compared group lecture to one-on-one lecture.

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2008
Undergraduate Pre-Requisite Course Work
GLATA Student Presentation
- Assisted a professor with a presentation on muscle energy techniques in athletic training.
Jewish Women’s Forum
- Lobbied on Capitol Hill for College Women’s right to free birth control on campus.

Licence and certifications
Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Illinois: License
Certified Athletic Trainer, BOC Certification
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
First Aid and CPR Certified with AED

RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rush Oak Park Hospital, Dr. David Manno 2014
Student Observer
- 4 hours of Observation
- Observed an emergency medicine physician in a clinical setting.

The Breast Center at Rush Oak Park 2014
Student Observer
- 8 hours of Observation
- Observed diagnostic mammographies.
- Observed screening mammographies.

Affiliated Medical Services, Dr. Stewart Kernes 2012
Student Observer
- 9 hours of Observation
- Observed an OBGYN in a clinical setting.
- Observed the OBGYN in a surgical setting.

Dupage Medical Group; Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. Sam Park 2011
Athletic Training Student
- 15 hours of Observation
- Observed orthopedic surgeon in a clinical setting.

Edward Hospital Medical Family Practice, Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua 2011
Athletic Training Student
- 15 hours of Observation
- Observed family medicine physician in a clinical setting.

Complete Orthopaedic Care, Dr. Mark Neualt 2010
Athletic Training Intern
- 150 hours of Observation
- Observed Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistant in a clinical setting.
- Observed and assisted with casting and splinting.
- Observed Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistant in operating room.

Related work EXPERIENCE
Institute of Health and Human Performance, Chicago, IL 2013-2014
Injury Prevention Project Manager
- Implementation of injury prevention programs on site.
- Evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
- On-site observations and evaluations.
- Develop educational material for health promotion and injury prevention.

Reichert Medical, Oswego, IL 2011-2012
Field Technician and Sales Representative for Pain and Orthopedic Products
- Delivery, implement, and educate patients on a product.
- Work with patients in both Spanish and English.
- Developing sales territory.

Elite Physical Therapy, Chicago, IL 2011-2012
Industrial Rehabilitative Specialist
- Treat industrial rehabilitation patients.
- Evaluate patient progress.
- Assess additional conditions.
- Provide functionally based rehabilitation programs.
- Work with patients in both Spanish and English.

Orthopedic Therapy Specialist, Carol Stream, IL 2010-2011
Physical Therapy Technician
- Education, instruction, and supervision of therapeutic exercise.
- Set up and application of cryotherapy, thermotherapy, electric, and sound therapeutic modalities.
- Maintenance of treatment area.
- Clerical duties.
- The creation of marketing material for the promotion of the physical therapy clinic.

Get Fast, Inc., Geneva, IL 2009
Summer Intern Trainer
- Creation and implementation of sports specific training programs for youth to collegiate athletes.
- Creation and implementation of speed and agility, plyometric, and weight training programs.
- Supervision of athletes using super treadmills, hockey treadmills, sprint cords, and free weights.
- Marketing

Athletic Republic, Vernon Hills, IL 2008
Summer Intern Trainer
- Creation and implementation of sports specific training programs for youth to collegiate athletes.
- Creation and implementation of speed and agility, plyometric, and weight training programs.
- Supervision of athletes using super treadmills, hockey treadmills, sprint cords, and free weights.
- Marketing

Volunteer experience
Rush Oak Park Hospital 2013
Volunteer Emergency Room
Special Olympics of Illinois 2011-2013
Medical Staff Volunteer
Ride for Aids Chicago 2012-2013
Medical Staff Volunteer
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2009-2010
Medical Staff Volunteer
Cardinal ACL Injury Prevention Program 2010
Volunteer Assistant Instructor

MEMBERSHIPS
National Athletic Trainers Association
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association
Illinois Athletic Trainers Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association

LANGUAGES
English
Native Language
Spanish Speak, Read, and Write with basic competencies


Only applying to DO schools... Please be honest with your opinions.

 

[Mad Jack]

If you apply broadly, you will likely get an acceptance.

 

[CanIdoIt?]

If you apply broadly, you will likely get an acceptance.

I have received secondaries from the following schools:

Midwestern University
ATSU-SOMA
ATSU-KCOM
MSU-COM
NSU-COM
Rocky Vista University
Lincoln Memorial University
Western University College of Health Sciences
OU-HCOM

Which of these secondaries do I have a chance at an interview?

 

[Mad Jack]

RVU and both ATSUs you stand a good chance at. If it is midwestern-AZ, again, good chance. OU is unlikely unless you are an Ohio resident, and bear in mind that if you attend there's a service requirement of five years in Ohio if you are an OOSer. MSU-COM sends out secondaries to everyone but does not interview. If you are not a MI resident, your chances of acceptance are low. NSU is hit or miss- they like high MCAT scores, but they do interview a bit all over the board. I don't know much about WU or LMU-DCOM- you look less competitive than one would like for the former, and decently competitive for the latter.

Good Chance of Interview:
ATSU-SOMA
ATSU-KCOM
Midwestern AZ
RVU

Moderate Chance
NSU-COM
LMU-DCOM?

Low Chance
OU-HCOM
WU-COMP?
Midwestern CCOM

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Your EC are incredible and your PB performance pretty good. You will get multiple invites. Apply to top schools and a few safeties.

 

[CanIdoIt?]

Your EC are incredible and your PB performance pretty good. You will get multiple invites. Apply to top schools and a few safeties.

Thank you for the compliment. What would you consider safety schools?

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Thank you for the compliment. What would you consider safety schools?

The newer schools and those with lower stats: VCOM-Auburn, ACOM, LMU-DCOM, CUSOM and WVSOM. I'd like to say MUCOM, but they like to pretend they are the ivy league of the DO world and seem to be driven by numbers.

 

[CanIdoIt?]

I am suppose to be retaking the MCAT in august. Should I wait for the score to complete my secondaries or continue with the application processes with my current stats?

 

[demayette]

I am suppose to be retaking the MCAT in august. Should I wait for the score to complete my secondaries or continue with the application processes with my current stats?

I would advise against retaking the MCAT if you are willing to go anywhere. Your MCAT score is good enough for DO... Adding to your the schools that @AlbinoHawk DO said would tremendously increase your chances...

 

[CanIdoIt?]

What are my chances?

26MCAT, 3.24cGPA, 3.23sGPA, and 3.55 post-bac GPA

Here is my CV:

EDUCATION
Dominican University, River Forest, IL 2014
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
ACCA Student Symposium
- Presented on current guidelines in breast cancer screening.
- Conducted meta-analysis research of health benefits, health risks, and cost efficacy of current breast cancer screening guidelines.

North Central College, Naperville, IL 2011
B.A in Athletic Training
Student Athletic Trainer at North Central College:
- 675 hours of Collegiate Athletic Training Experience
- Men’s: Football, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Wrestling, Baseball
- Women’s: Volleyball, Basketball, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field
Student Athletic Trainer at Downers Grove North High School:
- 50 hours of High School Athletic Training Experience
- Assisted and Observed Certified Athletic Trainers in a high school setting.
- Assisted in prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes
Student Athletic Trainer at OAD Orthopedics, Ltd
- 50 hours of Clinical Athletic Training Experience
- Assisted and Observed Certified Athletic Trainers in a clinical setting.
- Assisted in prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of work hardening and clinical patients.
Preceptor for Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Course
- Lead bi-weekly discussion/problem solving sessions for students.
- Weekly seminars with other preceptor to discuss teaching and leadership skills.
- Supplement professors lesson plans with outside materials.
Quiz Bowl Team Member
- Team Member for North Central College at the Illinois Athletic Trainer’s Association Annual Meeting and Symposium
Research on Learning Modalities in Athletic Training
- Completed research on the affects of different learning modalities and environments.
- Compared in-person lecture to video lecture.
- Compared group lecture to one-on-one lecture.

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2008
Undergraduate Pre-Requisite Course Work
GLATA Student Presentation
- Assisted a professor with a presentation on muscle energy techniques in athletic training.
Jewish Women’s Forum
- Lobbied on Capitol Hill for College Women’s right to free birth control on campus.

Licence and certifications
Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Illinois: License
Certified Athletic Trainer, BOC Certification
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
First Aid and CPR Certified with AED

RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Rush Oak Park Hospital, Dr. David Manno 2014
Student Observer
- 4 hours of Observation
- Observed an emergency medicine physician in a clinical setting.

The Breast Center at Rush Oak Park 2014
Student Observer
- 8 hours of Observation
- Observed diagnostic mammographies.
- Observed screening mammographies.

Affiliated Medical Services, Dr. Stewart Kernes 2012
Student Observer
- 9 hours of Observation
- Observed an OBGYN in a clinical setting.
- Observed the OBGYN in a surgical setting.

Dupage Medical Group; Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. Sam Park 2011
Athletic Training Student
- 15 hours of Observation
- Observed orthopedic surgeon in a clinical setting.

Edward Hospital Medical Family Practice, Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua 2011
Athletic Training Student
- 15 hours of Observation
- Observed family medicine physician in a clinical setting.

Complete Orthopaedic Care, Dr. Mark Neualt 2010
Athletic Training Intern
- 150 hours of Observation
- Observed Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistant in a clinical setting.
- Observed and assisted with casting and splinting.
- Observed Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistant in operating room.

Related work EXPERIENCE
Institute of Health and Human Performance, Chicago, IL 2013-2014
Injury Prevention Project Manager
- Implementation of injury prevention programs on site.
- Evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
- On-site observations and evaluations.
- Develop educational material for health promotion and injury prevention.

Reichert Medical, Oswego, IL 2011-2012
Field Technician and Sales Representative for Pain and Orthopedic Products
- Delivery, implement, and educate patients on a product.
- Work with patients in both Spanish and English.
- Developing sales territory.

Elite Physical Therapy, Chicago, IL 2011-2012
Industrial Rehabilitative Specialist
- Treat industrial rehabilitation patients.
- Evaluate patient progress.
- Assess additional conditions.
- Provide functionally based rehabilitation programs.
- Work with patients in both Spanish and English.

Orthopedic Therapy Specialist, Carol Stream, IL 2010-2011
Physical Therapy Technician
- Education, instruction, and supervision of therapeutic exercise.
- Set up and application of cryotherapy, thermotherapy, electric, and sound therapeutic modalities.
- Maintenance of treatment area.
- Clerical duties.
- The creation of marketing material for the promotion of the physical therapy clinic.

Get Fast, Inc., Geneva, IL 2009
Summer Intern Trainer
- Creation and implementation of sports specific training programs for youth to collegiate athletes.
- Creation and implementation of speed and agility, plyometric, and weight training programs.
- Supervision of athletes using super treadmills, hockey treadmills, sprint cords, and free weights.
- Marketing

Athletic Republic, Vernon Hills, IL 2008
Summer Intern Trainer
- Creation and implementation of sports specific training programs for youth to collegiate athletes.
- Creation and implementation of speed and agility, plyometric, and weight training programs.
- Supervision of athletes using super treadmills, hockey treadmills, sprint cords, and free weights.
- Marketing

Volunteer experience
Rush Oak Park Hospital 2013
Volunteer Emergency Room
Special Olympics of Illinois 2011-2013
Medical Staff Volunteer
Ride for Aids Chicago 2012-2013
Medical Staff Volunteer
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2009-2010
Medical Staff Volunteer
Cardinal ACL Injury Prevention Program 2010
Volunteer Assistant Instructor

MEMBERSHIPS
National Athletic Trainers Association
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association
Illinois Athletic Trainers Association
National Strength and Conditioning Association

LANGUAGES
English
Native Language
Spanish Speak, Read, and Write with basic competencies


Only applying to DO schools... Please be honest with your opinions.

@Goro You seem to give very good advice and I would love to get your take on my situation.

 

[Goro]

Mostly agree with Jack. I think your chances with Nova and LMU will be fine. OH has a regional preference, I hear, and CCOM has matriculants with an avg of 30 on the MCAT, about which they're kinda huffy about, so you might get an interview there, but I don't think a chance of acceptance is high. I think you're OK for Western.

There are plenty of other schools for which you're good for now...NYCOM, TUNCOM, PCOM-GA, the VCOMs, ACOM, KYCOM, AT Still, MUCOM, Western-OR.

If you're retaking MCAT and can go up by 3-4 points, you're good at any DO school.

Good Chance of Interview:
ATSU-SOMA
ATSU-KCOM
Midwestern AZ
RVU

Moderate Chance
NSU-COM
LMU-DCOM?

Low Chance
OU-HCOM
WU-COMP?
Midwestern CCOM[/QUOTE]

 

[CanIdoIt?]

Mostly agree with Jack. I think your chances with Nova and LMU will be fine. OH has a regional preference, I hear, and CCOM has matriculants with an avg of 30 on the MCAT, about which they're kinda huffy about, so you might get an interview there, but I don't think a chance of acceptance is high. I think you're OK for Western.

There are plenty of other schools for which you're good for now...NYCOM, TUNCOM, PCOM-GA, the VCOMs, ACOM, KYCOM, AT Still, MUCOM, Western-OR.

If you're retaking MCAT and can go up by 3-4 points, you're good at any DO school.

[/QUOTE]

@Goro Thank you again for taking a look at my question! I greatly appreciate it. Here is some more info on my situation:

Applied/Completed Secondary
ATSU-KCOM
ATSU-SOMA
VCOM
PCOM
LECOM-Bradenton
LECOM - Erie
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
MSUCOM
NSU-COM
PNWU-COM
TUNCOM
WVSOM
Western University

Currently On-Hold for new MCAT
ATSU-KCOM
LECOM-Bradenton
LECOM - Erie
Western University

ii
WVSOM

I thought you'd like to know how my process is going as a reference for other people when they ask. Or if you have more to say about my case based off this knew info.

 

[Goro]

Looks like a very good list and I predict lots of IIs.


@Goro Thank you again for taking a look at my question! I greatly appreciate it. Here is some more info on my situation:

Applied/Completed Secondary
ATSU-KCOM
ATSU-SOMA
VCOM
PCOM
LECOM-Bradenton
LECOM - Erie
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
MSUCOM
NSU-COM
PNWU-COM
TUNCOM
WVSOM
Western University

Currently On-Hold for new MCAT
ATSU-KCOM
LECOM-Bradenton
LECOM - Erie
Western University

ii
WVSOM

I thought you'd like to know how my process is going as a reference for other people when they ask. Or if you have more to say about my case based off this knew info.[/QUOTE]