I didn't do as well as I was hoping to on the MCAT (26 know I can do better, 3.6GPA demanding curriculum) didn't get in MD, did not apply DO now regretting this (listen to some people who said it would limit me, realize this is not really the case these days). My undergraduate was in chemical engineering with some options for a couple jobs (60-70k range); however, many of these options are multiple year rotational/management training opportunities.
I have a couple option:
1.) Obviously one I will retake the MCAT. (will do regardless)
2.) Take an engineering job go through 18-24 month commitment in a rotational program, and try again in 2 years. (I'll be in my 30's when done with residency) Should be able to save enough to put my self through most of med school.
3.) Do a special master program (more schooling=more debt and heard these are better for people with low GPA/good MCAT).
4.) Find a lab job in a medical field (have some connections), shadow and buffer extra curriculars (i.e. volunteering)
The engineering jobs are management training grooming participants for mid/upper level management, would this look good on an application in the future.
I really would love to be a doctor, did engineering as a fall back. Does anyone have any input? Looking back everything played out well, but now comes the time to decide do I fall back on an engineering job get comfortable and maybe never pursue my dream? Or strengthen my application for next year.
Any recommendations would be helpful, or even better experiences others have had with maybe a similar story.
I have a couple option:
1.) Obviously one I will retake the MCAT. (will do regardless)
2.) Take an engineering job go through 18-24 month commitment in a rotational program, and try again in 2 years. (I'll be in my 30's when done with residency) Should be able to save enough to put my self through most of med school.
3.) Do a special master program (more schooling=more debt and heard these are better for people with low GPA/good MCAT).
4.) Find a lab job in a medical field (have some connections), shadow and buffer extra curriculars (i.e. volunteering)
The engineering jobs are management training grooming participants for mid/upper level management, would this look good on an application in the future.
I really would love to be a doctor, did engineering as a fall back. Does anyone have any input? Looking back everything played out well, but now comes the time to decide do I fall back on an engineering job get comfortable and maybe never pursue my dream? Or strengthen my application for next year.
Any recommendations would be helpful, or even better experiences others have had with maybe a similar story.