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Greetings!
After some serious research about the FIU HWCOM Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences program, I finally found a thread on personal experiences with FIU and their programs. But I am still having some difficulties regarding what decision would be best for me, so I will briefly write down my situation.
I am about to finish my bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences in Puerto Rico. I have a cumulative gpa of 3.0, maybe a little more if I only count science courses. I am concerned that my gpa might be low, so I am really doubting myself.
I have +100hrs of volunteering work at the Veterans Hospital and at the Veterans Pharmacy.
I have also +50hrs of Shadowing, with a Veterans doctor.
I have a few letters of recommendation, 1 is from a math professor, 1 from a Anatomy and Physiology professor and the others are from two pharmacists at the Veterans Hospital.
I have done outside volunteer jobs, like night patrols to give healthcare for the homeless, & some other more.
I don’t know which other options I would have, I really want to apply to FIU.
Maybe I could chose a certificate? Or do some other minor or associate to really strengthen my academic background and then apply to medschool with FIU?
Or just maybe I could transfer to FIU and do a minor after my bachelors?
I am planing on taking the MCAT again. The first time I got a 500. Not bad but think I could do better.
I will appreciate any help and advice.
After some serious research about the FIU HWCOM Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences program, I finally found a thread on personal experiences with FIU and their programs. But I am still having some difficulties regarding what decision would be best for me, so I will briefly write down my situation.
I am about to finish my bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences in Puerto Rico. I have a cumulative gpa of 3.0, maybe a little more if I only count science courses. I am concerned that my gpa might be low, so I am really doubting myself.
I have +100hrs of volunteering work at the Veterans Hospital and at the Veterans Pharmacy.
I have also +50hrs of Shadowing, with a Veterans doctor.
I have a few letters of recommendation, 1 is from a math professor, 1 from a Anatomy and Physiology professor and the others are from two pharmacists at the Veterans Hospital.
I have done outside volunteer jobs, like night patrols to give healthcare for the homeless, & some other more.
I don’t know which other options I would have, I really want to apply to FIU.
Maybe I could chose a certificate? Or do some other minor or associate to really strengthen my academic background and then apply to medschool with FIU?
Or just maybe I could transfer to FIU and do a minor after my bachelors?
I am planing on taking the MCAT again. The first time I got a 500. Not bad but think I could do better.
I will appreciate any help and advice.
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