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[Doctor_Proctor]

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Hello everyone. Im a student at Central Connecticut State University who has become interested in medical school. I just wanted to know what type of chances I would have for osteopathic medicine. Some of my specialty interests are Cardiology, Cardiothoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and OB/GYN.

cGPA: 3.4-3.7
sGPA: 3.3-3.6
MCAT: Not yet taken
EC: Over 100 hours shadowing Physicians, raised over $10,000 for make a wish by myself, ER tech, EMT volunteer, Biology club, Pre health society, Professor Assistant in their research, Countless other EC

I want to point out that I started my first semester in college with a subpar GPA at 2.87 but have been improving every year. I wanted to know what chances I have of getting into DO school and any types of tips. Thank you.

 

[fldoctorgirl]

Your GPAs and ECs, if they truly are "countless", are fine for DO schools. No one can really advise you any further without an MCAT score.

Just a heads up-- cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery are going to be hard matches to obtain as a DO (they're hard for MD students too).

 

[Trollest]

Your GPAs and ECs, if they truly are "countless", are fine for DO schools. No one can really advise you any further without an MCAT score.

Just a heads up-- cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery are going to be hard matches to obtain as a DO (they're hard for MD students too).

Where did you get in?

 

[Goro]

Hello everyone. Im a student at Central Connecticut State University who has become interested in medical school. I just wanted to know what type of chances I would have for osteopathic medicine. Some of my specialty interests are Cardiology, Cardiothoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and OB/GYN.

cGPA: 3.4-3.7
sGPA: 3.3-3.6
MCAT: Not yet taken
EC: Over 100 hours shadowing Physicians, raised over $10,000 for make a wish by myself, ER tech, EMT volunteer, Biology club, Pre health society, Professor Assistant in their research, Countless other EC

I want to point out that I started my first semester in college with a subpar GPA at 2.87 but have been improving every year. I wanted to know what chances I have of getting into DO school and any types of tips. Thank you.

Rising GPA trends are always good. But come back with an MCAT score and then we can advise.

 

[fldoctorgirl]

Where did you get in?

RVU-CO

 

[Doctor_Proctor]

Your GPAs and ECs, if they truly are "countless", are fine for DO schools. No one can really advise you any further without an MCAT score.

Just a heads up-- cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery are going to be hard matches to obtain as a DO (they're hard for MD students too).

Lets say I get a score around 500-505 for the MCAT what would the chances be for me then? Also even with the residency merger in 2020 combining both DO and MD residency program would residencies in cardiothoracics and neurosurgery would still be hard match? Even with good USMLE scores?

 

[fldoctorgirl]

Lets say I get a score around 500-505 for the MCAT what would the chances be for me then? Also even with the residency merger in 2020 combining both DO and MD residency program would residencies in cardiothoracics and neurosurgery would still be hard match? Even with good USMLE scores?

Likely good chances with a 505, decreasing the closer to 500 you get.

I don't know enough about residency & the merger to give you accurate advice, and don't want to pretend I know about something I don't. Maybe someone else can chime in!

 

[de Ribas]

sGPA 3.3-3.7

Why such a big range?

 

[Doctor_Proctor]

Why such a big range?

Im still in my undergrad and thats the range my gap is going to end up in.

 

[Xavieous]

If you get into Medical school, the scores start over. Honestly, residency programs don't really look at medical school GPAs as much as they look at board scores since each school may score their students differently. If you really wanted to split hairs you can work on getting a high ranking in your medical school, but really it comes down to board scores. They are 95% of the battle. Get those, then worry about the other 5%. Which 4% is getting to know the residency program you want to get into and making inroads there before the interview. The other 1% is proof you weren't just a recluse for 4 years of medical school (extracurriculars, clubs, blagh blagh blagh).

 

[Xavieous]

RVU-CO

Congrats! I'm a first year at RVU-CO, currently sitting on the third floor lecture hall! Look forward to seeing you in the fall!

 

[CyrusHabs7695]

Get above a 500 MCAT and get a D.O. LOR and you will have a good shot. Best of luck!

 

[fldoctorgirl]

Congrats! I'm a first year at RVU-CO, currently sitting on the third floor lecture hall! Look forward to seeing you in the fall!

You might! RVU is my second choice currently 😉 would be honored to attend, I loved the school when I interviewed