Now lets take an applicant just surpassing a 3.0 in the science and overall gpas, does this type of applicant get denied repeatedly to D.O. schools or is there a pretty good chance of admission if there is a good MCAT? In general I see a lot of applicants get in with those numbers, and sometimes below (Mdapplicants.com; SDN), but like M.D. are there those that apply 3 years in a row to D.O. schools and get denied?
For myself I am in this category as far as GPA wise (been working on bringing it up over the years), barely surpassing 3.0 now in both categories using the D.O. calculation, and am almost done with a masters degree focused on orthopaedics, with some classes alongside medical students / current medical doctorate holders (4.0 gpa; grading not that hard though it seams). Does it look like I am close to being at the right point for getting admitted minus the MCAT?
Another issue is, I was really interested in the dual programs, i.e. D.O./Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D., but are these beyond my reach, or would I potentially have a higher chance of being admitted (3 years research in same area) because many of the schools where my numbers might get me an interview, they might potentially not be AS interested in research in comparison to more competitive schools, and thus possibly schools with the MSTP or general dual degree programs? Furthermore, I think a masters degree that is thesis based might set myself apart to other applicants to dual degree programs. The school I attend has a privately funded program (M.D./Ph.D.), but I think the applicants to the program are extremely low, which could raise my chances. I feel like some elements that might shift the dual degree program numbers not all universities are, (1) that potentially more people apply to those programs that are more nerdy/smart and enjoy research and (2) most professors that might have some say in the admissions (if they do?) may not like to accept those without significant research experience, publications, or patents because they don't know if they can trust that individual to produce in a lab, thus only the highest GPA/MCAT candidates are admitted if they have limited lab experience, or only undergrad level experience in a lab. I have heard that some dual degree programs have a team of people asking questions, and probably some of them more in charge of the funding and research.
For myself I am in this category as far as GPA wise (been working on bringing it up over the years), barely surpassing 3.0 now in both categories using the D.O. calculation, and am almost done with a masters degree focused on orthopaedics, with some classes alongside medical students / current medical doctorate holders (4.0 gpa; grading not that hard though it seams). Does it look like I am close to being at the right point for getting admitted minus the MCAT?
Another issue is, I was really interested in the dual programs, i.e. D.O./Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D., but are these beyond my reach, or would I potentially have a higher chance of being admitted (3 years research in same area) because many of the schools where my numbers might get me an interview, they might potentially not be AS interested in research in comparison to more competitive schools, and thus possibly schools with the MSTP or general dual degree programs? Furthermore, I think a masters degree that is thesis based might set myself apart to other applicants to dual degree programs. The school I attend has a privately funded program (M.D./Ph.D.), but I think the applicants to the program are extremely low, which could raise my chances. I feel like some elements that might shift the dual degree program numbers not all universities are, (1) that potentially more people apply to those programs that are more nerdy/smart and enjoy research and (2) most professors that might have some say in the admissions (if they do?) may not like to accept those without significant research experience, publications, or patents because they don't know if they can trust that individual to produce in a lab, thus only the highest GPA/MCAT candidates are admitted if they have limited lab experience, or only undergrad level experience in a lab. I have heard that some dual degree programs have a team of people asking questions, and probably some of them more in charge of the funding and research.
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Lol... and this said of course with the realization that not all DOs even applied to MD schools right? 
