DO Acceptance Factors

[bkpa2med]

As per D.O., what do you think is truly the most important factor of your application? What looks best in your opinions?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[DRJME]

As per D.O., what do you think is truly the most important factor of your application? What looks best in your opinions?

Thanks,
Bill

I think that all medical schools are looking for the same thing whether it is DO or MD: they are looking for a well rounded person who can handle the education and still be a functioning, compassionate doctor. I think that DOs put less stress on MCAT and GPA and more of an emphasis on an applicant that is compassionate and someone they feel would make a good Dr. Overall if I had to choose one aspect/factor it would be how the applicant presents themselves at the interview.

If you are asking about a factor pre-interview I would have to say that it is GPA/MCAT is important, but PS and EC are crucial. SO…in short: PS and ECs!

 

[dr.z]

I think that all medical schools are looking for the same thing whether it is DO or MD: they are looking for a well rounded person who can handle the education and still be a functioning, compassionate doctor. I think that DOs put less stress on MCAT and GPA and more of an emphasis on an applicant that is compassionate and someone they feel would make a good Dr. Overall if I had to choose one aspect/factor it would be how the applicant presents themselves at the interview.

If you are asking about a factor pre-interview I would have to say that it is GPA/MCAT is important, but PS and EC are crucial. SO…in short: PS and ECs!

I agree.