emotionap2
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Guess I'm posting for some advice...
As stated, I have a 3.8cGPA /3.5sGPA in AACOMAS. My mcat sucked. 20.... I have three VERY strong LOCs from professors (one being my research prof), 2LOCs from physicians that are also very strong. My DO LOC is from the director of my hospital's med student program. My shadowing consists of over 200hrs of experience. For my personal statement, I have had it checked by med student friends and other physicians. It's also VERY strong. I was a sick child, so it's the kind that will tug at hearts. It's even made a few people cry. My most prized attribute is my research. I just won my school's research award for "Researcher of the Year." I (alone) tracked the plant cell (ovary growth) of a species of plant never researched before. I used confocal/DIC/phase contrast microscopes to track cell growth of over 5,000 cell samples. Over the course of 2.5yrs of work, I received a publication and have the credit of being the "expert" of this particular species. This was the same level work that my professor did for his PhD. Even more exciting, I discovered a cell clearing technique that can be used for cancer cell biopsies in animal cells. For volunteer work, I have over 800hrs and have been president of two groups on campus. I also work as a chemistry & biology lab teaching assistant and lead photographer for my school's newspaper.
With a few things left out, I'd like to know what my chances are. I feel like I have all but my decent MCAT. Would it be ok to apply and see what may happen? I have an acceptance to AUA, but really want to be only a DO. My focus is rural family med/veteran care. Another reason I actually consider Crib. is my particular focus of practice. That said, what are you all's opinions?
As stated, I have a 3.8cGPA /3.5sGPA in AACOMAS. My mcat sucked. 20.... I have three VERY strong LOCs from professors (one being my research prof), 2LOCs from physicians that are also very strong. My DO LOC is from the director of my hospital's med student program. My shadowing consists of over 200hrs of experience. For my personal statement, I have had it checked by med student friends and other physicians. It's also VERY strong. I was a sick child, so it's the kind that will tug at hearts. It's even made a few people cry. My most prized attribute is my research. I just won my school's research award for "Researcher of the Year." I (alone) tracked the plant cell (ovary growth) of a species of plant never researched before. I used confocal/DIC/phase contrast microscopes to track cell growth of over 5,000 cell samples. Over the course of 2.5yrs of work, I received a publication and have the credit of being the "expert" of this particular species. This was the same level work that my professor did for his PhD. Even more exciting, I discovered a cell clearing technique that can be used for cancer cell biopsies in animal cells. For volunteer work, I have over 800hrs and have been president of two groups on campus. I also work as a chemistry & biology lab teaching assistant and lead photographer for my school's newspaper.
With a few things left out, I'd like to know what my chances are. I feel like I have all but my decent MCAT. Would it be ok to apply and see what may happen? I have an acceptance to AUA, but really want to be only a DO. My focus is rural family med/veteran care. Another reason I actually consider Crib. is my particular focus of practice. That said, what are you all's opinions?