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I am in the process of completing the AMCAS application. I applied to medical school (MD only) in 2007; did not receive an acceptance. I was beginning to reapply (2 months after rejections came in) when my father committed suicide. This was the most challenging period of my life, and these emotions are resurfacing due to fears that I will be rejected again and the 2nd anniversary of his death.
I am applying to MD-PhD programs, which seems non-traditional after not being accepted into an MD program. I have a 35O and 3.7 undergrad GPA. I just completed my 1st year of MS in Epidemiology with a 4.0. I have one publication and six years of research experience. I have two leadership positions in student organizations; one organization I co-founded. I've worked with adults and children with disabilities for five years. I currently work at a job where I recruit cancer patients into a research study, which has been meaningful clinical experience. I have a variety of volunteer experiences from environmental conservation work to community-based clinics. I have strong letters of recommendation, etc.
I am trying to apply broadly (probably one of my mistakes originally). I do not want to go through this a third time. I am really worried I won't be accepted anywhere. Should I be worried? Am I letting the previous experience ruin my expectations?
I think I just need a little encouragement from people who know how humbling this experience can be.
I am applying to MD-PhD programs, which seems non-traditional after not being accepted into an MD program. I have a 35O and 3.7 undergrad GPA. I just completed my 1st year of MS in Epidemiology with a 4.0. I have one publication and six years of research experience. I have two leadership positions in student organizations; one organization I co-founded. I've worked with adults and children with disabilities for five years. I currently work at a job where I recruit cancer patients into a research study, which has been meaningful clinical experience. I have a variety of volunteer experiences from environmental conservation work to community-based clinics. I have strong letters of recommendation, etc.
I am trying to apply broadly (probably one of my mistakes originally). I do not want to go through this a third time. I am really worried I won't be accepted anywhere. Should I be worried? Am I letting the previous experience ruin my expectations?
I think I just need a little encouragement from people who know how humbling this experience can be.