DO with above average grades

[Borrow]

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Hey all,

i have a gpa and an MCAT that is well above the averages of the schools i am applying to. im only applying to schools that are around my house so some of them are MD and some are DO. i could honestly care less about being a DO or an MD, but im not sure how to respond to the "why do" question? i just want to lead a simple life as a family doctor near where i grew up so it doesn't matter really what school i go to. so when they ask "why do?" can i just tell them that it doesnt really matter i just want to be a doctor.

 

[techko]

Hey all,

i have a gpa and an MCAT that is well above the averages of the schools i am applying to. im only applying to schools that are around my house so some of them are MD and some are DO. i could honestly care less about being a DO or an MD, but im not sure how to respond to the "why do" question? i just want to lead a simple life as a family doctor near where i grew up so it doesn't matter really what school i go to. so when they ask "why do?" can i just tell them that it doesnt really matter i just want to be a doctor.

you had your answer: location

 

[DrWily]

Hey all,

i have a gpa and an MCAT that is well above the averages of the schools i am applying to. im only applying to schools that are around my house so some of them are MD and some are DO. i could honestly care less about being a DO or an MD, but im not sure how to respond to the "why do" question? i just want to lead a simple life as a family doctor near where i grew up so it doesn't matter really what school i go to. so when they ask "why do?" can i just tell them that it doesnt really matter i just want to be a doctor.

talk about philosophy or OMM or something.... I feel like this question really asks you if you know what a D.O. is and what they are capable of (in general and in relation to an M.D).

 

[deleted245139]

chose the program that will make you the best doctor.

 

[scrubbedup]

There Are people out there that choose DO because that's where they want to go and not just because their scores were too low for MD, you know 😀
When they ask you why DO, it's not 'why are you coming here even though you can get in elsewhere?" it's 'what is it about osteopathic medicine that interests you?"

Just be honest about your intentions and go with the school that offers you the best training.

EDIT: sorry, reread your original post and just wanted to add: You answered your own question, like others already said. Location is important to you (serving your community), that's a great reason to apply to a local DO school. You want to be in family practice, and I feel like (at least our) DO curriculum focuses on making you a better physician, better listener, better patient advocate from day 1 (I don't mean this as 'better than MD' just 'better'). You scores won't matter once you actually matriculate, just make sure you pick a place that fits the kind of person/student you are.
Good luck!

 

[Jeeps]

Type what you need to type..The end justifies the means, do some research. Your ahead of the game.

 

[slammer922]

Hey all,

i have a gpa and an MCAT that is well above the averages of the schools i am applying to. im only applying to schools that are around my house so some of them are MD and some are DO. i could honestly care less about being a DO or an MD, but im not sure how to respond to the "why do" question? i just want to lead a simple life as a family doctor near where i grew up so it doesn't matter really what school i go to. so when they ask "why do?" can i just tell them that it doesnt really matter i just want to be a doctor.

So location is obvious. Not sure what ur interested in but for me my why do answer focused on the do emphasis on muscular-skeletal system (sports med,and surgery fall into this cat) and if ur interested in any of the primary care specialties then I would talk about historically do provides for a solid foundation in the pc specialties. I wouldn't talk about omm,because honestly I doubt that you know enough bout it, as a first year i can bearly talk knowledgeably about it. Unless u are super knowledgeable on the subject why bring up something that u could get stuck on in an interview. Best of luck.

Sent from IPad sorry bout the typos.

 

[Goro]

That's fine by me, but I have to warm you that DOs and DO students can get very picky when they hear that answer. At least show some perception of how DOs differ from MDs, just to improve your chances.

Hey all,
so when they ask "why do?" can i just tell them that it doesnt really matter i just want to be a doctor.