Can I get in?

[FlyLab]

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Hi!

So I'm applying for MD / PhD programs and I'm having trouble judging if I will be able to get in to any of them and which ones. If anyone has any advice or help, that would be great!

35S MCAT: 10PS, 13BS, 12VR
Undergrad GPA: 3.58 overall, around 3.6 for Science, Top 40 US News school (not Ivy level though) - Some B's in Chemistry, Physics, but all A's in upper level Biology courses
NH resident

Division 1 Varsity athlete 4 years (I don't know if this will help, but it will hopefully at least explain my lack of other extra curriculars)

One year undergraduate research experience, currently working at an NCI designated cancer center as a tech (one year) - I have an independent project in this lab, which I have presented on and will be able to discuss

NO clincial experience

One publication (second author) will be submitted by the time I submit my application (but not accepted)

I only recently really decided to go for the MD, so that's why I have no clinical experience. I am about to start a volunteering position, but that means I will only have a few hours volunteer work before I apply. I'm really looking to apply to schools in Philly, NYC, Boston, and the East Coast. Suggestions? Is my GPA just too low to be taken seriously? Where will I be able to get in?

Thanks so much!

 

[Shifty B]

You can get in somewhere, probably. Just work on those clinical experiences and apply broadly. You'll benefit from the fact that there is a greater density of programs in the east than elsewhere. Consider the midwest as well, as there are many good programs there that are less competitive because of the location (e.g. Cleveland, Illinois, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, etc.).

 

[JmanDO]

You say you were initially interested in rsch then recently became interested in MD? Why then do you only have one year of rsch? That is certainly your biggest weakness, but it's location does help. It'd probably be easiest if you wanted to do more cancer rsch but I'd still say you stand a chance.