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[jonsqro]

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[SN12357]

Your numbers are not the problem so a post bacc or SMP are not called for and would not help. If you feel your ECs are weak than that is what you need to improve. Look for a relevant job and volunteering positions. Something like working in research for a year + volunteering would look very nice on a reapplication. Something like a year long AmeriCorp position would also be good to consider.

 

[jonsqro]

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[LuckandthenSome]

It is definitely not impossible to join a lab this late in your undergrad. I joined the lab I did my masters in the second to last quarter of my undergrad. You just have to show dedication to the field and a willingness to do work and most professors will pick up on that and hire you on as a volunteer and from there if you work hard they will often offer you a paid position or a grad position.

 

[knv2u]

Your numbers are not the problem so a post bacc or SMP are not called for and would not help. If you feel your ECs are weak than that is what you need to improve. Look for a relevant job and volunteering positions. Something like working in research for a year + volunteering would look very nice on a reapplication. Something like a year long AmeriCorp position would also be good to consider.

I agree with this.

OP: Academically you are fine. Your extracurriculars might be a little weak. Research would be helpful (and is possible as a subsequent poster points out), but don't underestimate the value of clinical experience either. This is likely what has kept you from acquiring an acceptance (unless you have some red flag like poor recommendations, bad interview, institutional action, etc.).

 

[QuinnTheEskimo]

Try to get a job in research at an academic medical center for the coming year, and then reapply NEXT spring (2015) with a new collection of awesome LORs. This has worked for many people I know.

 

[Goro]

Concur but also want to add that your interview skills might be weak. IF you get shut out this year, contact the schools for feedback (not advice) and work on your deficits in the meantime.

I agree with this.

OP: Academically you are fine. Your extracurriculars might be a little weak. Research would be helpful (and is possible as a subsequent poster points out), but don't underestimate the value of clinical experience either. This is likely what has kept you from acquiring an acceptance (unless you have some red flag like poor recommendations, bad interview, institutional action, etc.).