Hey Guys,
First off, joined the forum a couple months back, great information. Thanks to all the contributors for all the pre-med students lurking the forums.
I'm thinking about applying to Irish Med in the 2016 cycle. I had a few questions for anyone with some additional insight:
I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Radiation Therapy, currently working as a therapist for 2+ years now in Vancouver, BC. Graduated top of my class with a 90% overall average (They don't have GPA in BC, I think it converts to a 3.4-4.0 depending on the scale). However, the degree doesn't include all the traditional science pre-reqs for North American Med. Specifically the chemistry portion, I did take the chemistry portion way back during my 1st Undergrad year but that was over 7 years I ago, and my gpa was horrible then (2.8?)
Question 1: I've been trying to find minimum reqs through Atlantic bridge and on different school websites but they have been very vague, are they hard-set on having certain pre-requs to be considered?.
I'm taking the MCAT this coming January, and if I bomb it, perhaps again in April/May of 2015. I'm doing the sn2ed method, hopefully be able to pull off at least a 30. I think I'm confident in that.
Question 2: When would be a good time for me to apply? As early as possible for the 2016 cycle?
Being a non-trad med school (Turning 30 next month), I do have alot of good work experience (work in the radiation oncology department, LORs from current radiation oncologists etc).
What do you think my chances are in Ireland? I do want to probably come back to Canada to practice, but perhaps Ireland can be considered in the future. I also might apply to Ireland, but the pre-reqs are pretty set. I'll have to do some more research there. Thanks in advance for all the replies.
First off, joined the forum a couple months back, great information. Thanks to all the contributors for all the pre-med students lurking the forums.
I'm thinking about applying to Irish Med in the 2016 cycle. I had a few questions for anyone with some additional insight:
I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Radiation Therapy, currently working as a therapist for 2+ years now in Vancouver, BC. Graduated top of my class with a 90% overall average (They don't have GPA in BC, I think it converts to a 3.4-4.0 depending on the scale). However, the degree doesn't include all the traditional science pre-reqs for North American Med. Specifically the chemistry portion, I did take the chemistry portion way back during my 1st Undergrad year but that was over 7 years I ago, and my gpa was horrible then (2.8?)
Question 1: I've been trying to find minimum reqs through Atlantic bridge and on different school websites but they have been very vague, are they hard-set on having certain pre-requs to be considered?.
I'm taking the MCAT this coming January, and if I bomb it, perhaps again in April/May of 2015. I'm doing the sn2ed method, hopefully be able to pull off at least a 30. I think I'm confident in that.
Question 2: When would be a good time for me to apply? As early as possible for the 2016 cycle?
Being a non-trad med school (Turning 30 next month), I do have alot of good work experience (work in the radiation oncology department, LORs from current radiation oncologists etc).
What do you think my chances are in Ireland? I do want to probably come back to Canada to practice, but perhaps Ireland can be considered in the future. I also might apply to Ireland, but the pre-reqs are pretty set. I'll have to do some more research there. Thanks in advance for all the replies.