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I'm a long term reader, however I've never needed to post until now, but I feel as if I am reaching the point in my undergraduate education where my application for an MD/PhD program should be really shaping up. I considered the "What Are My Chances?" forum, but since I'm focused on MD/PhD programs this seemed like a better place to post. If a mod feels differently, no arguments here!
To get down to the nitty gritty, I've listed my current information below. I'm primarily looking for any holes I may not have considered up to this point.
Grade Point: 3.9 (Western US State School)
Major: Biochemistry/Cell Biology Double Degree Program, Psychology Minor
MCAT: Will be taken Junior Year
Research: Currently a summer and a semester in a biochemistry lab. Will have 2.5 years and 3 summers, all in one lab. Project is primarily self-directed with input from PI and graduate students in the lab. No publications yet, but that's well within the realm of possibility, as I do 40 hrs/wk during the summer and 15 hrs/wk during the year. I received a grant this summer from my university that is funded by the NIH and expect to receive a similar one this year from the DoE, as my research has both biomedical and energy implications.
Volunteering: I work the night shift on Saturdays at the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital to my university. This volunteer work is in the process of developing into a phlebotomy or lab technician role at the hospital.
Shadowing: Not yet initiated, though I now have contacts at the hospital that I can use to get this rolling. Looking to take on hours within a semester or so.
Extra Curriculars: I teach some small science classes to elementary-school students on the side, however I am in the process of working with the chemistry department to develop a chemistry outreach program that will work with local students.
In my opinion, it seems like my clinical side is what I need to work on at the moment, with shadowing being the focus. I would ideally like to have some more interesting extra curriculars, however the state school I attend doesn't offer many interesting organizations. Is there anything else that I'm not looking closely at?
To get down to the nitty gritty, I've listed my current information below. I'm primarily looking for any holes I may not have considered up to this point.
Grade Point: 3.9 (Western US State School)
Major: Biochemistry/Cell Biology Double Degree Program, Psychology Minor
MCAT: Will be taken Junior Year
Research: Currently a summer and a semester in a biochemistry lab. Will have 2.5 years and 3 summers, all in one lab. Project is primarily self-directed with input from PI and graduate students in the lab. No publications yet, but that's well within the realm of possibility, as I do 40 hrs/wk during the summer and 15 hrs/wk during the year. I received a grant this summer from my university that is funded by the NIH and expect to receive a similar one this year from the DoE, as my research has both biomedical and energy implications.
Volunteering: I work the night shift on Saturdays at the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital to my university. This volunteer work is in the process of developing into a phlebotomy or lab technician role at the hospital.
Shadowing: Not yet initiated, though I now have contacts at the hospital that I can use to get this rolling. Looking to take on hours within a semester or so.
Extra Curriculars: I teach some small science classes to elementary-school students on the side, however I am in the process of working with the chemistry department to develop a chemistry outreach program that will work with local students.
In my opinion, it seems like my clinical side is what I need to work on at the moment, with shadowing being the focus. I would ideally like to have some more interesting extra curriculars, however the state school I attend doesn't offer many interesting organizations. Is there anything else that I'm not looking closely at?
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