DO Is there any hope?

[sparklesandpearls]

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I've suffered from a major depressive episode for the last year, but after being put on medications, things are looking up. I truly love medicine and want to work with the underserved, however, I'm not sure if I'm too deep in the hole to be considered for any programs. Is there any hope? I am planning on retaking courses and raising my GPA up a little with the year of undergrad left. I'm planning on taking the MCAT during the summer, but if my chances are too low, I'd rather focus my efforts on internships and finding a job post-graduation. I'm open to doing an SMP, but again, I'd rather not waste the money if I don't have a chance and look into getting a MPH degree in the future.

Top 20 university
3.28/3.16
150+ hours of shadowing
300+ hours of volunteering (150+ clinical)
Tons of leadership experience
Special interests in public health, health policy, and health care administration (internships)
TA for an Undergrad Bio Lab

 

[WedgeDawg]

You certainly have a shot at DO. Aim for a 505+ on the MCAT (510 to be safe) and you should be in fairly good shape. Additionally, if you have any Cs or especially Ds or Fs on your record, I would retake them to raise your GPA (DO schools honor grade replacement, in case you didn't know).

A lot of this hinges on your MCAT, however.

 

[GrapesofRath]

Retake a few C's, hit 60th+ percentile on the MCAT and youll be fine for most DO schools.

If MD is the end goal, 85th+ percentile on the MCAT and an SMP likely is the way to go.

 

[Goro]

100% agree.

You certainly have a shot at DO. Aim for a 505+ on the MCAT (510 to be safe) and you should be in fairly good shape. Additionally, if you have any Cs or especially Ds or Fs on your record, I would retake them to raise your GPA (DO schools honor grade replacement, in case you didn't know).

A lot of this hinges on your MCAT, however.