Alright, so I know I'm in good shape overall. Not fishing for compliments. I do, however, want some input on where I can strengthen my application. My stats and ECs are strong, but I have my eye on highly competitive programs (Duke, Columbia, Stanford).
I graduated undergrad in 2010, finished my MA in 2011. I am working in research (psychiatry) for a couple of years. I plan to take a year off to travel/live prior to entering med school in 2014.
So here we go:
3.92 gpa (basically dead even science/overall)
Phi Beta Kappa
35S (13PS, 11BS, 11V)
3 years research cellular neuro; 2 years research clinical psychiatry
Year round D3 athlete/captain
Hope to grab a couple publications & volunteer work by the time I apply
EMT certified (no experience yet)
So what are my priorities? Do I shadow? Do I go work in a hospital/on an EMS service? Do I take biochemistry or some sort of cellular biology course to show that the 11 in BS is a fluke?
Again, just looking for some fresh perspectives.
Thanks.
I graduated undergrad in 2010, finished my MA in 2011. I am working in research (psychiatry) for a couple of years. I plan to take a year off to travel/live prior to entering med school in 2014.
So here we go:
3.92 gpa (basically dead even science/overall)
Phi Beta Kappa
35S (13PS, 11BS, 11V)
3 years research cellular neuro; 2 years research clinical psychiatry
Year round D3 athlete/captain
Hope to grab a couple publications & volunteer work by the time I apply
EMT certified (no experience yet)
So what are my priorities? Do I shadow? Do I go work in a hospital/on an EMS service? Do I take biochemistry or some sort of cellular biology course to show that the 11 in BS is a fluke?
Again, just looking for some fresh perspectives.
Thanks.