Graduating but still have 3 pre med requirements

[wallace-gromit]

Hey everyone, I’m a senior graduating this may. Im in a really weird spot rn. I came into college wanting to do medicine, studied chemical engineering, and did a lot of the pre-reqs. I’ve done gen chem 1 and 2, physics 1 and 2, orgo 1, many math classes, and got my writing classes done. After my sophomore year, I kinda decided to drop pre med for a career in tech (whole dilemma for another day). I’ve done well and have a 6 figure job lined up out of college, but now my head is back to being a physician, and I’m really annoyed at myself for at least not finishing my requirements. From my understanding, all I really have left is biochem and two bio courses (orgo 2 as well but from what I read online most schools don’t require it). My dillema is this: is there a way for me to take those courses while working my job (I’ll be in the DC area). Enrolling in a post bacc seems like a waste, especially since I got an A in every single pre-med course I took. Wondering how I should approach this.

I should also add that my job would pay partially for me to do education on the side which is a really nice benefit and another reason why I’d want to take classes part time.

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[AJS59]

Hey everyone, I’m a senior graduating this may. Im in a really weird spot rn. I came into college wanting to do medicine, studied chemical engineering, and did a lot of the pre-reqs. I’ve done gen chem 1 and 2, physics 1 and 2, orgo 1, many math classes, and got my writing classes done. After my sophomore year, I kinda decided to drop pre med for a career in tech (whole dilemma for another day). I’ve done well and have a 6 figure job lined up out of college, but now my head is back to being a physician, and I’m really annoyed at myself for at least not finishing my requirements. From my understanding, all I really have left is biochem and two bio courses (orgo 2 as well but from what I read online most schools don’t require it). My dillema is this: is there a way for me to take those courses while working my job (I’ll be in the DC area). Enrolling in a post bacc seems like a waste, especially since I got an A in every single pre-med course I took. Wondering how I should approach this.

I should also add that my job would pay partially for me to do education on the side which is a really nice benefit and another reason why I’d want to take classes part time.

A DIY post-bacc at whatever your closest institution is your best bet.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Enjoy your job. Do a DIY postbac. Ask around; plenty of options in the DC area depending on where you live.

 

[wallace-gromit]

How do I do a DIY post bacc? Genuinely curious as to how to actually enroll in one. Like how do I apply for this??

 

[AJS59]

How do I do a DIY post bacc? Genuinely curious as to how to actually enroll in one. Like how do I apply for this??

Not really something you apply for. Just look around at local schools (doesn't need to be GW or GT, in your case), figure out which ones offer courses you need, and take them.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You are a non degree student. Many did that at GMU.

 

[chilly_md]

If you are a year out from applying, you might as well find an organic chem 2 night section so you don't close doors.

 

[wallace-gromit]

Thank you everyone, appreciate the help. George Mason seems easiest since I'll be working near the McLean area. Do CC classes look bad, or would my circumstances permit it? (or should I just stick with 4-year college classes). Also a lot of the classes at George Mason are remote. Is a remote biochem class okay for example?

 

[wallace-gromit]

If you are a year out from applying, you might as well find an organic chem 2 night section so you don't close doors.

yeah I am over a year out from applying, so you're probably right

 

[AJS59]

Thank you everyone, appreciate the help. George Mason seems easiest since I'll be working near the McLean area. Do CC classes look bad, or would my circumstances permit it? (or should I just stick with 4-year college classes). Also a lot of the classes at George Mason are remote. Is a remote biochem class okay for example?

4-year college classes, in person are certainly the most ideal, but if that doesn't work with your schedule take what you can get.

 

[AsclepiusAdvisingLLC]

You will not be penalized by an admissions committee for taking coursework at a CC as long as you can prove to them that you can handle the rigor of a medical school curriculum. This is usually demonstrated by taking advanced coursework at a 4 year school, which is why this is always the primary recommendation; however, this is not a hard rule. As long as you finish your requisite coursework by the time you matriculate, you will be good to go. At this time, focus on getting these courses on your transcript and then think about how to craft your narrative such that you can explain the decisions you made to pursue your current job opportunity while completing premedical coursework. This should make your CC coursework be seen as a strength rather than a weakness.