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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SIGMACHIGUY" data-source="post: 7434165" data-attributes="member: 169369">So, just one last question for you all...since I'm starting my residency at UCLA, the orientation period is 3-4 months before I can pretty much make my own schedule which means starting in April I can make my own schedule. UCLA did say that I have to be flexible in those 3-4 months with my schedule however because I have to match with my preceptors' schedule. Plus, I have a $15k signing bonus if I were to stop at my current hospital (which I was going to just forfeit in starting my post-bac this January but now that I can't make my schedule for UCLA, it is a great concern of mine). However, I've also thought about starting in the summer instead of the spring so basically a difference of one semester when I apply to medical school in 2009. So my two options are:1. Quit current position and lose the $15k, start UCLA, start post-bac in January (probably take 2 classes given that I can't make my own schedule at UCLA), and start studying for MCAT when given the time. Problem is with my UCLA schedule, I may miss some classes here and there which is a major concern of mine plus my schedule is determined by my preceptors' schedule which also concerns me given my academic responsibilities.2. Go part-time at current position and keep most of the $15k, start UCLA, start post-bac in June, and start studying for MCAT when given the time. This is the overall better route except I'd have one less post-bac semester under my belt when applying in 2010. Better because: I'd can quit my current position come June without penalty because I've met the signing bonus requirements, I'd only have the UCLA position and by then can easily make my own schedule depending on when my classes are, I'd be able to save more money to fund my medical school application and schooling fees, and I'd definitely take 3 classes instead of 2 if I were starting in the spring because I'd be fully oriented and able to make my own schedule however I see fit.So, my question is which route would you guys suggest? Would deferring my post-bac by one semester significantly hurt my application even if I can maintain a near 4.00 GPA starting in the summer until the time of application?As usual, thank you all sooo much for your feedback and reading about my story/questions...I appreciate it sooo much!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite200" alt=":oops:" title="Oops!    :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite196" alt=":cool:" title="Cool    :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite199" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /></blockquote>

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