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[Mr.Smile12]

I don't have a strong sense of what drives you as a physician. I don't think you have a sufficient demonstration of service orientation according to the AAMC definition. The tutoring goes under "teaching". No offense about caring for foster kittens, but not all faculty will see this as fulfilling the service orientation box. That leaves you with a recent activity with food bank/distribution for around 100 hours, which will be below the threshold for many schools unless there is more on your application that you have not disclosed from your undergraduate days.

I agree if you get Ohio residency, your options open up. The challenge is whether you really understand the issues Ohio citizens face, and how have you gotten to learn more about these issues that could be a bit different from your experience in California. Find out the rules first. Pay close attention to mission fit.

I also presume the 512 MCAT came before you started your SMP?

 

[Angler]

The challenge is whether you really understand the issues Ohio citizens face, and how have you gotten to learn more about these issues that could be a bit different from your experience in California.

@Mr.Smile12 Pardon my (maybe) dumb question... Could you briefly explain what these issues are? Thx!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

@Mr.Smile12 Pardon my (maybe) dumb question... Could you briefly explain what these issues are? Thx!

For starters:

OSMA | Top Legislative Issues

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I don't think the issues with restricting abortion/reproductive health or vaccinations are a huge concern in California. Ohio has had big problems with opioid addiction.

We will help you get a bit more in-depth with Becoming a Student Doctor, which begins next week.

 

[Angler]

For starters:

OSMA | Top Legislative Issues

We are dedicated to improving the practice of medicine for you, your staff, and your patients by representing your best interest on key state and federal legislation, providing you with efficient business solutions and by saving you time and money through our Preferred Partner Program.

osma.org

I don't think the issues with restricting abortion/reproductive health or vaccinations are a huge concern in California. Ohio has had big problems with opioid addiction.

We will help you get a bit more in-depth with Becoming a Student Doctor, which begins next week.

Thx for clarification.

 

[chilly_md]

Do not retake the MCAT. Spend more time with non-clinical volunteering. Your hours at the food bank should be around 200+. You can drop the ED volunteering position if you need more time since you already have ample clinical experience with your past full-time job.

If you keep your CA residence, the only in-state MD schools I would advise applying to there are UCD, UCR (only if you're from the IE), and CUSM.

CHSU COM is too new of a DO school. Consider Touro NV instead as they are close to Southern California.

If you get OH residency, I suggest:

Toledo
Cincinnati
Ohio State
Northeast Ohio
Wright State
Rosalind Franklin
Hackensack
Nova MD
Vermont
Drexel
Temple
MCW
Wayne State
Oakland
Creighton


DO schools:
Ohio University
LECOM
Touro - CA
WesternU
Touro NV
PCOM
KCU
DMU

 

[chilly_md]

Thanks for the advice. I figured it would be wise to stay involved clinically since my past clinical experience was over a year ago (I quit my clinical jobs to start the SMP). I can drop the ED position, but my food bank only has one four hour shift once a week. Doing the math, this gives me ~130 hrs. Should I look into another non-clinical activity to supplement the food bank hours?

Yes, look into your local homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or similar areas.

 

[cookie_munster]

Yes, look into your local homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or similar areas.

Ok thanks for the advice! Much appreciated

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Yes, look into your local homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or similar areas.

If you are in Cleveland, there are plenty of opportunities: Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, City Mission, Dress for Success, LGBTQ center, Habitat, Home Resource Center, etc.

 

[Faha]

I suggest these schools with your stats:
Toledo
Ohio State
Wright State
NEOMED
Cincinnati
Case Western
West Virginia
Wayne State
Oakland Beaumont
Western Michigan
Medical College Wisconsin
Loyola
Rosalind Franklin
Creighton
St. Louis
TCU
NOVA MD
Wake Forest
Virginia Commonwealth
Eastern Virginia
George Washington
Georgetown
Pittsburgh
Drexel
Temple
Jefferson
Penn State
Hackensack
Einstein
New York Medical College
Albany
Vermont
Quinnipiac
California University
UC Irvine
Loma Linda (if you fit their mission)
Belmont (when it opens)
For DO schools I suggest these:
OU-HCOM
LECOM
PCOM
MU-COM
DMU-COM
ATSU-KCOM
KCU-COM
CUSOM
WVSOM