PBPMProspect
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Hi everyone! I am a current healthcare/pharma communications professional who is looking to change careers into medicine and I was wondering if you think I have a good chance of getting into a top post-bac pre-med program (e.g., Bryn Mawr, Scripps, Goucher). First, a little bit about me:
My whole life I dreamed of being a doctor and have always been good at (and interested in) biology, anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience. I applied to Emory University as a pre-med student, but ultimately switched to Media Studies and Economics because I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to make the lifelong commitment to medicine after seeing how intense some of my fellow pre-meds were. I also know I'm not amazing at chemistry, which was also a factor in my choice to pursue a different career. After two years in the healthcare/pharma comms field, I find myself drawn to science/medicine more than anything else and have not felt the same passion for the other aspects of my job. I want to be proud of and passionate about my career and right now that is not the case. I am also someone who would consider themselves a "lifelong learner."
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My whole life I dreamed of being a doctor and have always been good at (and interested in) biology, anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience. I applied to Emory University as a pre-med student, but ultimately switched to Media Studies and Economics because I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to make the lifelong commitment to medicine after seeing how intense some of my fellow pre-meds were. I also know I'm not amazing at chemistry, which was also a factor in my choice to pursue a different career. After two years in the healthcare/pharma comms field, I find myself drawn to science/medicine more than anything else and have not felt the same passion for the other aspects of my job. I want to be proud of and passionate about my career and right now that is not the case. I am also someone who would consider themselves a "lifelong learner."
My stats:
- High school (didn't have an official GPA): 3.4(ish) at one of the top private schools in the country
- ACT score: 34
- College GPA: Major 4.0, Cumulative 3.81, Science/Math 3.65
- Relevant extracurriculars: Freshman health teacher (for credit)
- Work history: 2+ years in pharmaceutical advertising/PR
- No clinical/shadowing experience yet, but aiming to get at least some shadowing and volunteering in before I apply
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