So I know this is a bizarre question, and I searched and searched the forums and couldn't find any threads on it, so I thought I'd ask. Please no sarcastic responses, I know it is an odd question and I understand how silly I may sound. I'm merely asking - legitimate responses are welcome.
I am currently in an SMP, doing decently - set to graduate with a 3.7/3.8. However, this SMP was very focused on a particular field of science, because of this I have yet to take Biochemistry or some of the other CMB courses. I was not a hard science major as an undergraduate, and this was the cheapest (and more convenient one I got accepted to), which is why I chose it. However, now looking back I regret not choosing/applying to SMPs/postbacs that focused more on the core sciences like Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc.
A peer of mine in the program is planning on doing another SMP next year, while she applies to medical school. I was toying with the idea of doing the same mostly because I am struggling to get into/find summer courses in Genetics and Biochemistry (which is ideally the two I'd really like take), and while I was planning on working the upcoming year while I was applying to med school, if another year of courses would help me, I'd go that route as well.
For reference, my undergraduate GPA was a 3.4 cum / 3.2 science and I got a 30 on the Jan MCAT, however I am planning to retake in June and have been preparing well for it (as well as one can prepare for the new MCAT).
Thanks ahead of time for your feedback.
I am currently in an SMP, doing decently - set to graduate with a 3.7/3.8. However, this SMP was very focused on a particular field of science, because of this I have yet to take Biochemistry or some of the other CMB courses. I was not a hard science major as an undergraduate, and this was the cheapest (and more convenient one I got accepted to), which is why I chose it. However, now looking back I regret not choosing/applying to SMPs/postbacs that focused more on the core sciences like Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc.
A peer of mine in the program is planning on doing another SMP next year, while she applies to medical school. I was toying with the idea of doing the same mostly because I am struggling to get into/find summer courses in Genetics and Biochemistry (which is ideally the two I'd really like take), and while I was planning on working the upcoming year while I was applying to med school, if another year of courses would help me, I'd go that route as well.
For reference, my undergraduate GPA was a 3.4 cum / 3.2 science and I got a 30 on the Jan MCAT, however I am planning to retake in June and have been preparing well for it (as well as one can prepare for the new MCAT).
Thanks ahead of time for your feedback.