Hi everyone! Thank you in advance for reading.
Some stats real quick:
cGPA: 3.87
sGPA: 3.97
Female, Native American/Caucasian, in Chicago
A.S. Biology 2013 (4.0)
B.S. Mathematics and Computer Science 2017 (3.87)
I've been working as a systems engineer the past 2.5 years since I graduated. As you might be able to tell from the biology degree, I've had dreams of becoming a doctor for a long time, but I let people talk me out of it. Now a ways into my career, I'm deeply regretting my decision to not pursue medicine. I can't imagine doing anything else.
So I'm going for it. But I'd like some input on my best path forward. I financially support my mom and brother so I need to continue working full-time for the foreseeable future. The classes I still need to take are Orgo II and Physics I & II. I took an Intro to Biology for Majors class, as well as Microbiology, Physiology, and Anatomy, each one semester and with lab. Will that satisfy the biology requirement, or do I need to take something else? Is it a big concern that all of these courses were taken 6+ years ago at a community college?
Considering budget concerns, is it ok to take these courses at a community college over the next year? My goal is not to get into a super competitive MD program. I would be happy with MD or DO, assuming I can get a decent MCAT score.
Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Some stats real quick:
cGPA: 3.87
sGPA: 3.97
Female, Native American/Caucasian, in Chicago
A.S. Biology 2013 (4.0)
B.S. Mathematics and Computer Science 2017 (3.87)
I've been working as a systems engineer the past 2.5 years since I graduated. As you might be able to tell from the biology degree, I've had dreams of becoming a doctor for a long time, but I let people talk me out of it. Now a ways into my career, I'm deeply regretting my decision to not pursue medicine. I can't imagine doing anything else.
So I'm going for it. But I'd like some input on my best path forward. I financially support my mom and brother so I need to continue working full-time for the foreseeable future. The classes I still need to take are Orgo II and Physics I & II. I took an Intro to Biology for Majors class, as well as Microbiology, Physiology, and Anatomy, each one semester and with lab. Will that satisfy the biology requirement, or do I need to take something else? Is it a big concern that all of these courses were taken 6+ years ago at a community college?
Considering budget concerns, is it ok to take these courses at a community college over the next year? My goal is not to get into a super competitive MD program. I would be happy with MD or DO, assuming I can get a decent MCAT score.
Any and all advice would be appreciated.