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I'm wondering if there's anyone out here who got a late start on the pre-med path who would tell me how things went for them. I'm going to be a rising senior and I just decided on medicine earlier this year after thinking most of my college career about getting a doctorate in Biochem. I have some great numbers (3.93 overall and BCMP and 36Q on the MCAT), lots of research, and well-rounded ECs in general, but I obviously lack in clinical experience, although I have done some volunteering and shadowing (combined about 50 hours in the past 6 or so months), and I'm working at St. Jude this summer. I'm writing my PS about how and why I've changed paths, and I'm hoping that helps some. Is there anyone else there in a similar situation, and if so, how did things turn out for you? I'd like to look at research-oriented med schools, but I'm afraid a lack of clinical experience may do me in. Any thoughts from anyone in a similar situation? Thanks.