Getting possible D+ or C- in senior year, does this significantly hurt my chances? 3.9 GPA

[beanpro]

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Hi guys, so I'm in a pchem quantum mechanics course and it seems to be likely that I'll be earning a D+ or C- in this class. My GPA is high at 3.9 but I wasn't sure if this would be a major red flag if all of a sudden there is a D+/C- in my most recent grades. What's your thoughts?

 

[adcolem44]

I applied DO with a C- in organic chemistry that I retook and got a B in. I currently have six interview invites and one acceptance. I don't think it matters too much as long as it's only one grade

 

[Goro]

Hi guys, so I'm in a pchem quantum mechanics course and it seems to be likely that I'll be earning a D+ or C- in this class. My GPA is high at 3.9 but I wasn't sure if this would be a major red flag if all of a sudden there is a D+/C- in my most recent grades. What's your thoughts?

It would raise an eyebrow, and you might get asked about it in interviews, but no, it won't hurt

 

[TragicalDrFaust]

I failed and retook a biochemistry capstone course my senior year. Wrecked my GPA so had to add DO schools to my list. Now an OMS-3 after applying one cycle.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

One bad grade in a sea of good grades, especially if the rest are good that semester, would make me think there's something wrong with the professor over the student

 

[Real McCoy]

Hi guys, so I'm in a pchem quantum mechanics course and it seems to be likely that I'll be earning a D+ or C- in this class. My GPA is high at 3.9 but I wasn't sure if this would be a major red flag if all of a sudden there is a D+/C- in my most recent grades. What's your thoughts?

You might luck out and get a reviewer or interviewer who understands that pchem is one of the most difficult courses you can take in undergrad and give you a pass. As @Goro mentioned above, it may just raise an eyebrow, and you'll need to provide a reason for the struggle, but more than likely if you have solid MCAT and your GPA stays above ~3.75, no one will care.