Thank you for taking the time to look my post. I appreciate any input into helping with my school list. I have used a combination of WedgeDawg, Lizzy M, and the MSAR report to decide on MD schools. I will also be applying to DO schools at a later point, as an MD re-applicant. My application is ready to go, just sifting through schools at this point and starting to pre-write secondaries. Willing to take any advice or criticism.
Background: Attended level two undergraduate school, according to WedgeDawg. Three years of lab research resulting in a publication. Currently volunteering in a low-income clinic with strong LOR from my supervisor. White male and Utahn.
GPA
3.45 cGPA, 3.39 sGPA verified
Engineer at a top-tier school for pre-med students. Course load and transcript are indicative of why my GPA is lower than the average matriculated student. Hopefully, my committee letter will address this with the information I have provided them. My only electives in college were language courses, so my entire transcript consists of science classes essentially.
MCAT
512
Clinical Experience (650+ hours)
- Low-income clinic with diverse, underserved patient base. (500 hours)
- Sports medicine clinic with very hands-on experience. (150 hours)
Non-Clinical Volunteering (200+)
- Unique volunteer experience with a group that assists disabled populations.
Research (1,000+ hours)
- Research assistant in a cancer research lab and oversaw another undergraduate.
- Publication
Chart Abstractor (400+ hours)
- A paid summer job at a medical facility.
Other Leadership
- Executive Board member in Greek Life.
- Committee head on student-run entertainment organization with three years involvement.
- EMT certification to be more hands-on in a clinical capacity.
Shadowing (70+ hours)
- Various physicians, ranging from family practice to orthopedic surgeons.
LORs
- Mid-to-strong LOR packet. I don’t want to be overconfident, but LOR from the low-income clinic is very well written with specific examples attesting to my capabilities.
- Personal statement about “passion” for medicine my whole life with examples verified by LOR.
School List:
I have tried to weigh WedgeDawg’s system with OOS yield from MSAR.
Strong ties to Utah (born and raised). Significant other’s family has lived in Ohio their entire lives. Dad’s family is all from update NY. Could I possibly claim connections there? Just throwing some *possible* connections out there.
Tentative List:
Ohio State
Rochester
Cincinnati
Maryland
Colorado
Virginia Commonwealth
Utah
Toledo
Wake Forest
Albany
Arizona – Phoenix
Wake Forest (legacy)
Albany
Wayne State
Drexel
Chicago Rosalind Franklin
Tulane
Arizona – Tuscon
Possible Additions:
University of Iowa
Eastern Virginia
Illinois
Kentucky
USF
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Medical College of Wisconsin
Creighton
Minnesota – Minneapolis
Rush
New York Medical College
Geisinger Commonwealth
Quinnipiac
@Goro @Faha @LizzyM @gyngyn
Would appreciate your input.
Background: Attended level two undergraduate school, according to WedgeDawg. Three years of lab research resulting in a publication. Currently volunteering in a low-income clinic with strong LOR from my supervisor. White male and Utahn.
GPA
3.45 cGPA, 3.39 sGPA verified
Engineer at a top-tier school for pre-med students. Course load and transcript are indicative of why my GPA is lower than the average matriculated student. Hopefully, my committee letter will address this with the information I have provided them. My only electives in college were language courses, so my entire transcript consists of science classes essentially.
MCAT
512
Clinical Experience (650+ hours)
- Low-income clinic with diverse, underserved patient base. (500 hours)
- Sports medicine clinic with very hands-on experience. (150 hours)
Non-Clinical Volunteering (200+)
- Unique volunteer experience with a group that assists disabled populations.
Research (1,000+ hours)
- Research assistant in a cancer research lab and oversaw another undergraduate.
- Publication
Chart Abstractor (400+ hours)
- A paid summer job at a medical facility.
Other Leadership
- Executive Board member in Greek Life.
- Committee head on student-run entertainment organization with three years involvement.
- EMT certification to be more hands-on in a clinical capacity.
Shadowing (70+ hours)
- Various physicians, ranging from family practice to orthopedic surgeons.
LORs
- Mid-to-strong LOR packet. I don’t want to be overconfident, but LOR from the low-income clinic is very well written with specific examples attesting to my capabilities.
- Personal statement about “passion” for medicine my whole life with examples verified by LOR.
School List:
I have tried to weigh WedgeDawg’s system with OOS yield from MSAR.
Strong ties to Utah (born and raised). Significant other’s family has lived in Ohio their entire lives. Dad’s family is all from update NY. Could I possibly claim connections there? Just throwing some *possible* connections out there.
Tentative List:
Ohio State
Rochester
Cincinnati
Maryland
Colorado
Virginia Commonwealth
Utah
Toledo
Wake Forest
Albany
Arizona – Phoenix
Wake Forest (legacy)
Albany
Wayne State
Drexel
Chicago Rosalind Franklin
Tulane
Arizona – Tuscon
Possible Additions:
University of Iowa
Eastern Virginia
Illinois
Kentucky
USF
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Medical College of Wisconsin
Creighton
Minnesota – Minneapolis
Rush
New York Medical College
Geisinger Commonwealth
Quinnipiac
@Goro @Faha @LizzyM @gyngyn
Would appreciate your input.
