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OK, I am just starting my junior year at a University. Spent my first year of college at a community college, did poorly. Took a year off, started again at a community college in a different state due to family stuff. Did pretty well. Then decided to finally pursue what I've always wanted to do...medicine. So now I'm in my first year at a University and have about 2 years ahead of me to complete my requirements. I got a 3.5GPA last semester (my first semester at this school) and am heading for about the same this semester. I'm trying really hard to pull that up for this semester though. This was the first semester Ive really taken a hard look at my study habits and made some significant changes that I hope will allow me to do better in the future. I am also retaking some of my course I didnt do well on in the past.
Anyways, I have worked in medical offices, done some volunteering and am currently trying to get in to do more in the area, have at least 3 doctors/professors willing to write recommendation letters. I am also applying for medical trips to Africa and South America.
Realistically, what do I need to do from here on out to give me the best possible chances at getting into medical school? I am open to either MD or DO school, although I might be leaning towards DO school the more I hear about the differences between the two.
Any advice is appreciated, no matter how bad it is! I want this more than I can express and I am willing to do the work to make it possible, I just need to know what to do!
Anyways, I have worked in medical offices, done some volunteering and am currently trying to get in to do more in the area, have at least 3 doctors/professors willing to write recommendation letters. I am also applying for medical trips to Africa and South America.
Realistically, what do I need to do from here on out to give me the best possible chances at getting into medical school? I am open to either MD or DO school, although I might be leaning towards DO school the more I hear about the differences between the two.
Any advice is appreciated, no matter how bad it is! I want this more than I can express and I am willing to do the work to make it possible, I just need to know what to do!