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Hello Everyone,
So i need a little insight and maybe a little support.
-I am a current senior majoring in Biology with a current 3.42 cGPA and 3.3 sGPA.
-I have ~1000 hours of clinical experience working as CNA.
-I have ~100 volunteer hours at Big Brothers Big Sisters.
-Another ~50 hours volunteering in the pediatrics department at the local hospital
~200 hours shadowing an physician assistant in the emergency department
-I am/have been in 3 clubs at my university (MedLife, Snow club, Club baseball), however no leadership roles in any of them. Also partake in many intramural sports throughout the year, really enjoy being active!!
-*No significant research experience, however looking for summer opportunities
*Also planning a mission trip this winter break through the MedLife club
Also a first generation student (neither of my parents went to college)
SO MY QUESTION IS
Do i pick up a psychology minor to stay another year in school? During this time i would also retake OChem 1 and 2 because i got C's in both during my sophomore year of college (did not know what i wanted to do yet and highly unmotivated) where i believe i am much more mature and highly motivated (so cliche but true). With a higher GPA (and upward trend), more clinical hours, more volunteer hours, hopefully research experience, and a mission trip under my belt, it would definitely help my resume when it comes to application.
HOWEVER ANOTHER THING IS
After shadowing a PA, i really learned that i wanted to work in an Emergency department someday, but i think I want to go big for the medical degree instead of just a PA, and i think the extra year would improve my chances to get into med school.
This is also why i am posting in the "DO forum" instead of the "MD forum", i just dont feel like i have the credentials for a standard allopathic med school, but maybe not?
Any input is appreciated.
Thank you =)
So i need a little insight and maybe a little support.
-I am a current senior majoring in Biology with a current 3.42 cGPA and 3.3 sGPA.
-I have ~1000 hours of clinical experience working as CNA.
-I have ~100 volunteer hours at Big Brothers Big Sisters.
-Another ~50 hours volunteering in the pediatrics department at the local hospital
~200 hours shadowing an physician assistant in the emergency department
-I am/have been in 3 clubs at my university (MedLife, Snow club, Club baseball), however no leadership roles in any of them. Also partake in many intramural sports throughout the year, really enjoy being active!!
-*No significant research experience, however looking for summer opportunities
*Also planning a mission trip this winter break through the MedLife club
Also a first generation student (neither of my parents went to college)
SO MY QUESTION IS
Do i pick up a psychology minor to stay another year in school? During this time i would also retake OChem 1 and 2 because i got C's in both during my sophomore year of college (did not know what i wanted to do yet and highly unmotivated) where i believe i am much more mature and highly motivated (so cliche but true). With a higher GPA (and upward trend), more clinical hours, more volunteer hours, hopefully research experience, and a mission trip under my belt, it would definitely help my resume when it comes to application.
HOWEVER ANOTHER THING IS
After shadowing a PA, i really learned that i wanted to work in an Emergency department someday, but i think I want to go big for the medical degree instead of just a PA, and i think the extra year would improve my chances to get into med school.
This is also why i am posting in the "DO forum" instead of the "MD forum", i just dont feel like i have the credentials for a standard allopathic med school, but maybe not?
Any input is appreciated.
Thank you =)