softleg
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I didn't have much guidance when I first applied, so I'm hoping to really invigorate and improve my reapplication for 2022. I just need help creating a game plan. I realize that my stats in all three areas can be improved (MCAT, GPA, and ECs), but I'm at a loss as to what I should prioritize. Re-take my MCAT for a third time? Should I do a Post-bacc or an SMP? Should I try to do clinical volunteering or research? Open to both MD and DO.
I am an Asian male, trad grad in Biomedical Science and Psych(minor), cGPA 3.5, sGPA 3.27.
Took the MCAT twice: 498 ---> 504. I was scoring 508-509 on the practice tests but the real-deal got me down.
State/Country of Residence: Florida
Ties to other States/Regions: Nebraska, Texas (direct aunts/uncles/cousins). Partner will move to WI or NY for med school
Research Experience:
500hrs cognitive behavioral therapy research internship in addiction/cancer (patient calls and sample collection, learned from guest lecturers). No pubs.
Clinical Experience (paid or volunteer):
100hrs surgical waiting room volunteer;
100hrs low income clinic volunteer (primarily in Spanish, which I tried to learn on the job);
research (above) & retail pharmacy technician? (below)
Physician Shadowing: 250hrs, primary > neuro > interventional radiology > EM
Non-Clinical Volunteering:
300hrs social work/leadership with homeless;
100hrs soup kitchen
Other Extracurricular Activities:
200hrs leadership in hobby club;
50hrs drum line leader ethnic/religious youth group
Other Employment History: 1500+hrs retail pharmacy technician in low income area (clinical?)
Immediate family members in medicine? (Y/N): N; partner is acceptedMD
Specialty of Interest (if applicable): neurology, primary care, surgery, geriatrics
Interest in Primary Care (Y/N): Y
Interest in Rural Health (Y/N): Maybe? Mostly suburban upbringing
Medical School List: Need help! (FL in-state, may move to NY or WI with partner)
I am an Asian male, trad grad in Biomedical Science and Psych(minor), cGPA 3.5, sGPA 3.27.
Took the MCAT twice: 498 ---> 504. I was scoring 508-509 on the practice tests but the real-deal got me down.
State/Country of Residence: Florida
Ties to other States/Regions: Nebraska, Texas (direct aunts/uncles/cousins). Partner will move to WI or NY for med school
Research Experience:
500hrs cognitive behavioral therapy research internship in addiction/cancer (patient calls and sample collection, learned from guest lecturers). No pubs.
Clinical Experience (paid or volunteer):
100hrs surgical waiting room volunteer;
100hrs low income clinic volunteer (primarily in Spanish, which I tried to learn on the job);
research (above) & retail pharmacy technician? (below)
Physician Shadowing: 250hrs, primary > neuro > interventional radiology > EM
Non-Clinical Volunteering:
300hrs social work/leadership with homeless;
100hrs soup kitchen
Other Extracurricular Activities:
200hrs leadership in hobby club;
50hrs drum line leader ethnic/religious youth group
Other Employment History: 1500+hrs retail pharmacy technician in low income area (clinical?)
Immediate family members in medicine? (Y/N): N; partner is acceptedMD
Specialty of Interest (if applicable): neurology, primary care, surgery, geriatrics
Interest in Primary Care (Y/N): Y
Interest in Rural Health (Y/N): Maybe? Mostly suburban upbringing
Medical School List: Need help! (FL in-state, may move to NY or WI with partner)
