Looking toward med school after getting AA and a two year break....need advice

[bjan]

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Greetings 🙂

After receiving my Associate in the Arts and taking a two year break I'm deciding to start looking into medicine. I'm going to get started on a B.S. in biomedical science at one of my state's universities this fall. I know that I'm getting started kind of late into the game. I have done no volunteering and have no job experience or certification in anything related to medicine. I have a 2.7 GPA.

So I'm trying to figure out what I need to be doing in order to increase my chances at getting into med school in terms of classes, certification, jobs, and volunteer work. I'm ready and willing to work my ass off. I'll be going to school full time and will need a part time job to support myself.

What do you think?

 

[Person0715]

It seems extremely difficult to get a 2.7 up to a 3.5+, but I'm sure it can be done if you have the proper mix of motivation and perseverance. Have you taken any of the pre-reqs yet?

 

[senorsquishie]

Greetings 🙂

After receiving my Associate in the Arts and taking a two year break I'm deciding to start looking into medicine. I'm going to get started on a B.S. in biomedical science at one of my state's universities this fall. I know that I'm getting started kind of late into the game. I have done no volunteering and have no job experience or certification in anything related to medicine. I have a 2.7 GPA.

So I'm trying to figure out what I need to be doing in order to increase my chances at getting into med school in terms of classes, certification, jobs, and volunteer work. I'm ready and willing to work my ass off. I'll be going to school full time and will need a part time job to support myself.

What do you think?

First off, WELCOME TO SDN!!!!!

Your main focus HAS to be your GPA. 3.0+ is a must, and 3.6+ is ideal. Don't worry, with hard work and maybe a few extra credit hours this is 100% possible!

The other big thing I notice is that you need to work part time. I highly suggest getting a CNA (2-10 weeks) or EMT (1 semester) certification and working in the field. This will cross off clinical experience while you support yourself 🙂

You are going to need some leadership and volunteer experience. There are many clubs on any college campus that does volunteer work. An officer possition is a good way of getting leadership experience 🙂

Concider reseach, you might even get credit for it if you do an independant research class 🙂

An lastly, do forget to do things that interest you and that you enjoy.

Good luck on your road to medical school. Remember that it is a marathon and not a sprint!

 

[gettheleadout]

To the above (senorsquishie) I would just add that you shouldn't feel like leadership is a must. If an organization or club interests you, check it out, and if you want to be involved do so. Don't feel like you need to check off a box on your application just to be on par with other applicants.