Hello Everyone and thank you for your time of reviewing my post.
I am 24 years old and have had several experiences that has gotten me to this point. I am now a 5th year senior . I was in the army reserves for a while and this caused some missed college time form hurricane katrina among other things as well.
My story is I am about to graduate with a ~3.3 or 3.4 gpa I am guessing my sGPA will be similar. I have been forced to work throughout my college career and have moved through the ranks fairly quickly . I am currently a General Manager for corporate Tmobile. Throughout College I have had to work a great deal ~ 45-50 hours per week and have looked over a few stores. While here I have also stayed in school Full time as a Biology major with a emphasis on Microbiology and immunology. I am also engaged so I juggle a family life, work life, and alot of studying for college.
Outside of Work I still manage to volunteer at childrens hospital and a major interest for myself is HIV/ AIDS which I found out my sophomore year of college a family member passed away from this illness which has inspired myself to pursue a career in medicine . As part of volunteering I am also Licensed through the state for HIV/AIDS testing so I also do this on the side.
My university actually has a MD program at it so I hope to apply here , especially because my fiance is a RN,BSN at a local hospital and both our families are here as well. I am willing to apply to DO if it is a must, however I have also looked at the new program with Oshner medical facilities in louisiana and Queensland australia . What it comes down to is I will do what ever it takes to become a Doc.
My questions are I have read on several Medical school websites that they consider work experience while looking at GPA. What are peoples thoughts on my overall stats and experiences ? Do I have a shot? I am currently in princeton review prep course and shooting for a 28-32 of course or higher. I have several awards for leadership and recognitions as well form the Army and as a Manager . I will have fairly strong letters also from my state AIDS clinic and a few docs involved also.
With the interpersonal communication skills that I have developed from coaching my peers and the experience I have gained with people throughout my course of work I am planning on knocking the interviews out of the park. Now my struggle is getting the interviews.
What is everyones thoughts?
Thank you for your time
I am 24 years old and have had several experiences that has gotten me to this point. I am now a 5th year senior . I was in the army reserves for a while and this caused some missed college time form hurricane katrina among other things as well.
My story is I am about to graduate with a ~3.3 or 3.4 gpa I am guessing my sGPA will be similar. I have been forced to work throughout my college career and have moved through the ranks fairly quickly . I am currently a General Manager for corporate Tmobile. Throughout College I have had to work a great deal ~ 45-50 hours per week and have looked over a few stores. While here I have also stayed in school Full time as a Biology major with a emphasis on Microbiology and immunology. I am also engaged so I juggle a family life, work life, and alot of studying for college.
Outside of Work I still manage to volunteer at childrens hospital and a major interest for myself is HIV/ AIDS which I found out my sophomore year of college a family member passed away from this illness which has inspired myself to pursue a career in medicine . As part of volunteering I am also Licensed through the state for HIV/AIDS testing so I also do this on the side.
My university actually has a MD program at it so I hope to apply here , especially because my fiance is a RN,BSN at a local hospital and both our families are here as well. I am willing to apply to DO if it is a must, however I have also looked at the new program with Oshner medical facilities in louisiana and Queensland australia . What it comes down to is I will do what ever it takes to become a Doc.
My questions are I have read on several Medical school websites that they consider work experience while looking at GPA. What are peoples thoughts on my overall stats and experiences ? Do I have a shot? I am currently in princeton review prep course and shooting for a 28-32 of course or higher. I have several awards for leadership and recognitions as well form the Army and as a Manager . I will have fairly strong letters also from my state AIDS clinic and a few docs involved also.
With the interpersonal communication skills that I have developed from coaching my peers and the experience I have gained with people throughout my course of work I am planning on knocking the interviews out of the park. Now my struggle is getting the interviews.
What is everyones thoughts?
Thank you for your time
