Hey all, first post.
Here's a bit of background: graduated last spring, 4.0GPA in biochem from a state school (maybe a little lower with AMCAS rounding), 30+ MCAT (haven't taken it yet but confident I can score around there), ~2yrs research (thought that's what I wanted to do, currently a lab tech), summer internship at a hospital where I was able to attend rounds, observe surgeries, etc., plan to have ~50 hours shadowing by May (neurology mostly), and I mentored a couple high school/undergrads at my current job.
The major component missing is volunteering, I tried to get involved a few times but it just logistically never worked out (not a good excuse, I know).
So, what are my chances for MD acceptance this coming cycle? It's an option to put it off another year to do some volunteering but I'd really like to apply this year. I have one in-state school.
Let me know if there is any more info you need. Thanks in advance for advice/input 🙂
PS I did see the similar threads thing (pretty cool) but thought I'd ask because my situation is a little different.
Here's a bit of background: graduated last spring, 4.0GPA in biochem from a state school (maybe a little lower with AMCAS rounding), 30+ MCAT (haven't taken it yet but confident I can score around there), ~2yrs research (thought that's what I wanted to do, currently a lab tech), summer internship at a hospital where I was able to attend rounds, observe surgeries, etc., plan to have ~50 hours shadowing by May (neurology mostly), and I mentored a couple high school/undergrads at my current job.
The major component missing is volunteering, I tried to get involved a few times but it just logistically never worked out (not a good excuse, I know).
So, what are my chances for MD acceptance this coming cycle? It's an option to put it off another year to do some volunteering but I'd really like to apply this year. I have one in-state school.
Let me know if there is any more info you need. Thanks in advance for advice/input 🙂
PS I did see the similar threads thing (pretty cool) but thought I'd ask because my situation is a little different.