- Joined
- Feb 21, 2013
- Messages
- 85
- Reaction score
- 57
Hi Everybody,
I am a Junior by years but senior by credit hours. I am applying to both MD and DO medical schools primarily in Missouri (since neighboring states don't seem to friendly about Out of State students). I am super critical of my applications and I know some parts are weak but I am working on them. I would just appreciate an outsiders view on how my application look (minus MCAT scores). Thank you in advance!
cGPA: 3.629
sGPA: 3.708
MCAT: Taking it in May (Very nervous because I am not fantastic on standardized tests)
ECs and Shadowing/Volunteer: (I know this is a little long so I will try to make it as easy to read as possible! I just copy/pasted my list of activities I have for myself)
1) TRiO Student Tutor (1 year)
a. Anatomy & physiology, algebra, composition, biology
2) Student Ambassador (1 year)
a. Tours, new student orientation, help with campus events
3) Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (3 Semesters)
a. Vice President
b. Commit to Complete Project
c. Research Team Leader
d. Phi Theta Kappa All Missouri Academic Team
4) Helix Biological Sciences Club
a. Member (2 semesters)
b. Public Relations Officer (1 semester)
5) Clubs that I am/have been a Member:
a. TRiO Student Organization (TSO) (1 semester)
b. Scrubs (2 semesters)
i. HOSA (Health Occupation Student Organization (1 semester and 1
competition (pending))
c. Science Club (2 semesters)
d. iGEM (1 semester active)
6) National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
a. Medical field exploration: 10 days of going through every step to becoming a doctor (pre-med, interviews, the match) as well as shadowing,
medical school visits, and interactions with many doctors and medical students
7) Shadowing
a. Minimal so far (about 20 hours) Hospital is currently not taking
shadowing students due to cold and flu season but will start back up
next month and plan on shadowing every day over spring break
8) Medical Reserve Corps of South Central Missouri (2 semesters)
a. Trainings:
i. Basic Life Support
ii. Psychological first aid*
9) Undergraduate Research (Started mid last semester)
a. Antimicrobial Glass
10) AHEC Workshops
a. Psychological First Aid
b. FQHC/phlebotomy
11) Getting Ready to Start
a. Living History Project (direct patient contact collecting patient history)
b. Summer Camp Counselor (2 summers)
c. Medical Mission to Peru (in August) with Family Doctor who is Also
writing one of my
letters of recommendation
I know I haven't been involved with any of my activities for more then 2 years because I was a transfer student so I am hoping it doesn't hold me back. Also I am not sure how to incorporate my Peru trip or if I should on my application since it will not take place until I have actually applied. Any feedback would be awesome!!
I am a Junior by years but senior by credit hours. I am applying to both MD and DO medical schools primarily in Missouri (since neighboring states don't seem to friendly about Out of State students). I am super critical of my applications and I know some parts are weak but I am working on them. I would just appreciate an outsiders view on how my application look (minus MCAT scores). Thank you in advance!
cGPA: 3.629
sGPA: 3.708
MCAT: Taking it in May (Very nervous because I am not fantastic on standardized tests)
ECs and Shadowing/Volunteer: (I know this is a little long so I will try to make it as easy to read as possible! I just copy/pasted my list of activities I have for myself)
1) TRiO Student Tutor (1 year)
a. Anatomy & physiology, algebra, composition, biology
2) Student Ambassador (1 year)
a. Tours, new student orientation, help with campus events
3) Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (3 Semesters)
a. Vice President
b. Commit to Complete Project
c. Research Team Leader
d. Phi Theta Kappa All Missouri Academic Team
4) Helix Biological Sciences Club
a. Member (2 semesters)
b. Public Relations Officer (1 semester)
5) Clubs that I am/have been a Member:
a. TRiO Student Organization (TSO) (1 semester)
b. Scrubs (2 semesters)
i. HOSA (Health Occupation Student Organization (1 semester and 1
competition (pending))
c. Science Club (2 semesters)
d. iGEM (1 semester active)
6) National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
a. Medical field exploration: 10 days of going through every step to becoming a doctor (pre-med, interviews, the match) as well as shadowing,
medical school visits, and interactions with many doctors and medical students
7) Shadowing
a. Minimal so far (about 20 hours) Hospital is currently not taking
shadowing students due to cold and flu season but will start back up
next month and plan on shadowing every day over spring break
8) Medical Reserve Corps of South Central Missouri (2 semesters)
a. Trainings:
i. Basic Life Support
ii. Psychological first aid*
9) Undergraduate Research (Started mid last semester)
a. Antimicrobial Glass
10) AHEC Workshops
a. Psychological First Aid
b. FQHC/phlebotomy
11) Getting Ready to Start
a. Living History Project (direct patient contact collecting patient history)
b. Summer Camp Counselor (2 summers)
c. Medical Mission to Peru (in August) with Family Doctor who is Also
writing one of my
letters of recommendation
I know I haven't been involved with any of my activities for more then 2 years because I was a transfer student so I am hoping it doesn't hold me back. Also I am not sure how to incorporate my Peru trip or if I should on my application since it will not take place until I have actually applied. Any feedback would be awesome!!
Last edited: