I could use some advice on how to frame my application. I feel like I am in a weird in-between as not exactly a traditional applicant, and not exactly a non-traditional applicant.
Through most of undergrad, I thought I wanted to pursue a career in public health. I was a microbio major, so I still have all the med school pre-reqs done with a sGPA of 3.86. It took me a while to realize I wanted to be a physician (like, didn't realize until senior year). I admit, part of this was a confidence issue. Despite my good GPA, I never really thought I was capable. Now, I would never admit this to adcoms as I know lack of confidence does not look good, and I think I have worked on my confidence issues.
With that said, I will only be one year out of undergrad when I apply this cycle, so I'm not really a non-trad. In the past year I have obtained a lot of clinical experience, but still, all my clinical experience is from the last year and not during college.
My EC's from during college are still health-related, but not clinical. President of a public health club, rural health research internship, worked in the STD unit of the health department, etc.
Any input for how to frame my application is appreciated! I am torn between not acknowledging that I wasn't really pre-med before, and admitting that it took me a while to realize it.
Thanks!
Through most of undergrad, I thought I wanted to pursue a career in public health. I was a microbio major, so I still have all the med school pre-reqs done with a sGPA of 3.86. It took me a while to realize I wanted to be a physician (like, didn't realize until senior year). I admit, part of this was a confidence issue. Despite my good GPA, I never really thought I was capable. Now, I would never admit this to adcoms as I know lack of confidence does not look good, and I think I have worked on my confidence issues.
With that said, I will only be one year out of undergrad when I apply this cycle, so I'm not really a non-trad. In the past year I have obtained a lot of clinical experience, but still, all my clinical experience is from the last year and not during college.
My EC's from during college are still health-related, but not clinical. President of a public health club, rural health research internship, worked in the STD unit of the health department, etc.
Any input for how to frame my application is appreciated! I am torn between not acknowledging that I wasn't really pre-med before, and admitting that it took me a while to realize it.
Thanks!
