grad school vs. work

[the moose]

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Which do you think is better to do to improve your application, going to grad school to do public health or physiology or something like that, or working for a year in the health field?

 

[spunk11]

I think that it depends on what part of your application is lacking...is your undergraduate GPA/science GPA low? Is your health related experience minimal? Just my thoughts...

🙂 SPUNKY

 

[DoctorDoogie4]

I agree with Spunk...it depends on your application and what is lacking. Personally, I think anyone can get ample experience if they do the reccomendations that AACOM tells prospective applicants to do in order to apply for D.O. schools (be diverse, shadow a D.O. physician). As for academics, be ready for a tough ride. Some, rather most, graduate programs are very tough and are very similar to first year medical school classes. Hope this helps.