MD & DO 3.2 GPA 34 MCAT looks like I will have to re-apply next cycle

[hiphopapotamus]

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Here are my stats:
ORM GPA 3.2 MCAT 34

EC:
Shadowed Pediatrician for a day; cardiologist for 2 days; dermatologist for a day
500 hours medical assistant at a PCP office
500 hours front service clerk at a PCP office
700 hours hospital lab assistant
600 hours ED scribe (currently working as a scribe so this will be more)
No research; no real volunteering

No reply from these ones:
USF
FSU
Drexel
NYMC
Jefferson
University of Vermont
Tufts
University of Cincinnati

Rejected form these ones:
FIU
FAU
UCF
Penn State
Rush


I have had 0 interviews. My secondaries were in by mid October, which I guess wasn't super ideal.

Based off my research on this forum, it seems I should have applied to DO as well due to my low GPA. I was hoping to get some input from you guys so I don't make the same mistakes I made this cycle. Maybe a few suggestions for schools based on my stats.

My approach for the next cycle is to submit my applications immediately and apply to DO schools as well. Does that sound like an adequate approach?

Thanks for your time!

 

[slightlygifted]

I'd say apply DO definitely, but apply to postbacc programs as well if your only problem is the gpa. The problem with lower gpa is that their is really nothing that can be done for it besides enrolling in a postbacc or masters program to improve it. Was their any hardship you went through that you could explain the gpa with?

 

[hiphopapotamus]

I'd say apply DO definitely, but apply to postbacc programs as well if your only problem is the gpa. The problem with lower gpa is that their is really nothing that can be done for it besides enrolling in a postbacc or masters program to improve it. Was their any hardship you went through that you could explain the gpa with?

No hardships, just really stupid. In regards to post bac I have taken a few classes, but they didn't really make a dent in my GPA (I did do well though).

I would be perfectly happy with DO, I just wanted to gauge my current situation. I also don't want to waste money, so I wasn't sure if I should bother applying MD or how many DO schools would be a safe amount. I really don't want to postpone medical school another year.

 

[Catalystik]

Here are my stats:
ORM GPA 3.2 MCAT 34

EC:
Shadowed Pediatrician for a day; cardiologist for 2 days; dermatologist for a day
500 hours medical assistant at a PCP office
500 hours front service clerk at a PCP office
700 hours hospital lab assistant
600 hours ED scribe (currently working as a scribe so this will be more)
No research; no real volunteering

No reply from these ones:
USF
FSU
Drexel
NYMC
Jefferson
University of Vermont
Tufts
University of Cincinnati

Rejected form these ones:
FIU
FAU
UCF
Penn State
Rush


I have had 0 interviews. My secondaries were in by mid October, which I guess wasn't super ideal.

Based off my research on this forum, it seems I should have applied to DO as well due to my low GPA. I was hoping to get some input from you guys so I don't make the same mistakes I made this cycle. Maybe a few suggestions for schools based on my stats.

My approach for the next cycle is to submit my applications immediately and apply to DO schools as well. Does that sound like an adequate approach?

Thanks for your time!

What is your BCPM GPA? What improvements have you made in your application since you last applied?

 

[BestDoctorEver]

Here are my stats:
ORM GPA 3.2 MCAT 34

EC:
Shadowed Pediatrician for a day; cardiologist for 2 days; dermatologist for a day
500 hours medical assistant at a PCP office
500 hours front service clerk at a PCP office
700 hours hospital lab assistant
600 hours ED scribe (currently working as a scribe so this will be more)
No research; no real volunteering

No reply from these ones:
USF
FSU
Drexel
NYMC
Jefferson
University of Vermont
Tufts
University of Cincinnati

Rejected form these ones:
FIU
FAU
UCF
Penn State
Rush


I have had 0 interviews. My secondaries were in by mid October, which I guess wasn't super ideal.

Based off my research on this forum, it seems I should have applied to DO as well due to my low GPA. I was hoping to get some input from you guys so I don't make the same mistakes I made this cycle. Maybe a few suggestions for schools based on my stats.

My approach for the next cycle is to submit my applications immediately and apply to DO schools as well. Does that sound like an adequate approach?

Thanks for your time!

Are you a FL resident? If not, you wasted your money by applying to these FL schools. You should be fine for any DO schools. If you really want MD, do a SMP and you will be good to go for MD.

 

[hiphopapotamus]

What is your BCPM GPA? What improvements have you made in your application since you last applied?

3.3 BCPM GPA. No real improvements. I think my main issue with this cycles application was getting my secondaries in by October.

 

[Catalystik]

If you have a downward grade trend, that could sink your chances. A steep upward sustained grade trend, OTOH, could make all the difference in level of MD consideration. For DO, if you have any prerequisites below a C+, you might take advantage of their grade forgiveness policy by retaking.

 

[hiphopapotamus]

Are you a FL resident? If not, you wasted your money by applying to these FL schools. You should be fine for any DO schools. If you really want MD, do a SMP and you will be good to go for MD.

Ya I'm a Fl resident. I don't want to waste any more time trying to raise my GPA, so I guess DO it is.

 

[BestDoctorEver]

Ya I'm a Fl resident. I don't want to waste any more time trying to raise my GPA, so I guess DO it is.

It's kind of strange that you got rejected from FIU and did not hear from FSU. I know you GPA is low, but I think your MCAT score kind of make up for your low GPA for these two schools. You will be a shoo-in for DO though....

 

[Goro]

100% concur. The GPA is not competitive for MD schools. You're fine for any DO program, including mine.

I'd say apply DO definitely, but apply to postbacc programs as well if your only problem is the gpa. The problem with lower gpa is that their is really nothing that can be done for it besides enrolling in a postbacc or masters program to improve it. Was their any hardship you went through that you could explain the gpa with?

 

[hiphopapotamus]

I was hoping to get some feedback on the DO schools that I plan on applying to.

The list:
PCOM
ATSU-KCOM
Kcumb
RowanSOM
TCOM
LMU DCOM
DMU
COMP/Western
OSUCOM
NOVA

Thanks!

 

[Goro]

I think you'll be fine at any of them. TCOM may have an in-state bias.

I was hoping to get some feedback on theTC DO schools that I plan on applying to.

The list:
PCOM
ATSU-KCOM
Kcumb
RowanSOM
TCOM
LMU DCOM
DMU
COMP/Western
OSUCOM
NOVA

Thanks!

 

[hiphopapotamus]

I think you'll be fine at any of them. TCOM may have an in-state bias.

Thanks bud