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So I've applied to to D.O. programs the last 3 years with no luck. Currently on a few waitlists. Already knew and told again that there was nothing that stood out for me. Avg. cGPA of 3.5, sGPA 3.29, MCAT 503. Shadowed a D.O., volunteered at Shriners, other sporadic volunteer, great letters and work experience. Regardless I'm avg white male with avg stats and slightly below avg sGPA. I've been told over the last 3 years its been multiple things, but I know a big reason I am being overlooked is less than stellar sGPA. I never even knew that the PMSB courses were weighed heavily for med school apps, so focused on just better grades than doing well in the courses I should have. Tried to remediate through a stellar MCAT score and again couldn't breakthrough. 25, 26, 503, but all with low Verbal scores (7,7,123) which some D.O. schools can overlook. So I'm still praying I will get snatched up this year by my waitlist schools, but what do I do if I don't?
Currently have an okay living and job situation in Phoenix, AZ working at Mayo clinic. My plan was if it ever came to this was to retake some of those C's in pre-req's, Ochem II, Gen chem II and one upper bio, to up sGPA and reapply since DO would factor in retakes. But they dropped the bombshell this year that that is no longer the case! So I am fully decided I want DO now, over PA and other professions, so what is my next move? Post-bacc wouldn't do much for me, correct? What masters programs should I look at and am still able to apply? I also want to get in quick (meaning don't want 2 year Masters program) and some pre-req help for Med school wouldn't hurt? What do you all suggest.
Thanks everybody!
Currently have an okay living and job situation in Phoenix, AZ working at Mayo clinic. My plan was if it ever came to this was to retake some of those C's in pre-req's, Ochem II, Gen chem II and one upper bio, to up sGPA and reapply since DO would factor in retakes. But they dropped the bombshell this year that that is no longer the case! So I am fully decided I want DO now, over PA and other professions, so what is my next move? Post-bacc wouldn't do much for me, correct? What masters programs should I look at and am still able to apply? I also want to get in quick (meaning don't want 2 year Masters program) and some pre-req help for Med school wouldn't hurt? What do you all suggest.
Thanks everybody!