Applying with a PhD degree?

[wampa]

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Hello guys

I am new to the forum and is thinking about applying to medical school now, and am wondering about my chances.

A little bit about myself: I am a 5th year biology grad student, and want to get a MD degree in order to take care of patients and do translational research. I just have a paper accepted by one of the best journals, and everyone I talked to was telling me that I can get in anywhere with that publication, but I don't know if they are serious, joking, or just offering words of encouragement.

I have competitive grades as undergrad at a good school, okay grades as a grad student at a good school to. But besides good publication record and research experience, I haven't done that much in volunteering/shadowing, since fear of getting scooped keeps my effort 100% at research work.

I can imagine that my futures will be medical scientist in a research/hospital setting, but I was wondering what are my chances if I apply now. Also, I will be taking MCAT in the summer.

Thank you guys!
Wampa

PS sorry for the double post in nontrad forum.

 

[Catalystik]

Even with a great uGPA and strong MCAT score, substantive research background, and pub, without the usual and customary ECs, your chances of a med school acceptance are iffy. We've seen 4.0/40 folks go without any acceptances in the past for that reason. Start getting regular clinical experience, strategize on how you'll find a few docs to shadow, volunteer for a nonmedical community service organization, even if only for 2 hours weekly. It would also help to have leadership and teaching experiences. You're not ready to apply just yet.