MD MPH before applying to MD? Chances?? Desperate!

[futuremd125815]

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Coming here because I feel like no one truly understands my dilemma and I am trying to find a solution.

I am currently SENIOR at a state university graduating dec. 2017
Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry
Research Experience: Have done ecological research (and upcoming research in the Galapagos Islands)
Internship: Internship at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands this upcoming summer to do biological research
Volunteer Experience: Medical Mission Trip in Peru, have volunteered at two hospitals and currently volunteer at a free clinic
Organizations: Chemistry Club, Biology Club, McNair Scholar, Mortar Board Honor Society, Women in STEM
Major GPA/Minor GPA: 3.26/3.35
Total GPA: 3.53 --> will go up to 3.58 after this semester

I got a 3.0 freshman year but have gone up significantly, 3.4 sophomore, 3.75 junior, and now I am a senior and on track for a 4.0 this semester.

Basically, I have decided that I need to build up my resume for graduate school because my GPA started out low and my overall is not as good as I want it to be. I am now considering doing a Masters in Public Health. I want to know what my chances would be to get into public health and what my chances are of getting into medical school.

I am taking the GRE in the fall then graduate this December. During my spring semester I plan on studying for the MCAT then also try applying for the next application cycle of medical school.
Thoughts?

 

[gyngyn]

Without an MCAT score there is no way to tell. Do not take it until you are confident of getting a score consistent with success.
An MPH does not affect your odds much.
We don't really look at your major gpa.

 

[tarheelpenner]

Would also suggest more non-clinical volunteering.