Next steps - DO vs MD vs SMP vs Gap year plans

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wanderingcookies

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Hello, I am currently a Canadian citizen with illinois residency. I graduated in 3 yrs with an overall GPA of 3.57 and have MCAT scores 32 (12 PS/8V/12 BS), and 28 (retake) (11 PS/7V/10 BS).
Have volunteer experiences in palliative care in India, dialysis patients and large hospital settings. 1000+ hours
TA experience during undergrad
Workshop facilitator for sexual assault centre - went to high schools and did consent workshops
geriatric health leadership experience
sustainability internship
CT scan cancer imaging research with radiologist
radiotracer chemistry research
Volunteer at homeless shelter for indigenous peoples.
All of these have been done for 1 year + and most have been done throughout undergrad.
I applied to around 30 schools and am currently waitlisted at 1 school last year. I have sent in my primary app already for the 2017 cycle. I was wondering what are some next steps that you could perhaps suggest. Should I also apply to DO programs? If so, which would be some good options. What should I do during this gap year that would maximize my chances of getting in to medical school? Should I do an SMP or post bacc or a non thesis masters program?
 
Also, I am currently studying for the new MCAT, although by the time that I am ready to take the test, it would be too late to use the scores for this cycle.
 
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