MD: Undergrad Retake or PB?

[vcml333]

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Hey all,
Just wondering which is better for MD applications:
-Doing a post-bacc
-retaking classes as an undergrad (I took some credits at a CC during the summer and didn't do as well as i anticipated, so I want to retake them at my original CSU)
I basically want to know: does a post-bacc hold more weight than retaking as an undergrad?

I know MD schools, unlike DO, do NOT do grade replacements. Rather, they average out the 2...is this correct? So say I get a C in Ochem 1 and take it again to get an A it will average out to a B in my gpa according to participating med schools? OR would it be best just leave the C and change my study habits to get an A in ochem 2 and establish an upward trend in my upper divisions?
Thanks!

 

[WedgeDawg]

I don't think one will have any sort of significant impact over the other unless the postbac has a linkage program

Edit: Sorry - I misread and thought you were asking about taking different classes through a formal postbacc or at your undergrad.

I wouldn't retake a class for MD unless you got below a C (in which case it might not be accepted for pre-req credit). Taking upper level classes at either your undergrad or at a postbacc will be better.

 

[heybubbaa]

Just get A's from here on out. I don't think it will matter where you get them.