Peace Corps to Med School

[PCtoMD]

Hi there,

Getting out of Peace Corps shortly so it's been awhile since I've finished my undergrad and I had a 3.0 in college. What programs have people done to get themselves ready to apply (i.e. post bacs, masters, etc.)? I am applying to both types of programs but was hoping if I went the Masters route at a particular university, would it be easy to transition into that same school's med school? Has anyone done this before?

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[crazymedguy123]

It has to be an SMP master's program with a linkage. Getting an MA/MS in something like bio or chemistry does not add much at all to your application, since AMCAS does not count graduate courses towards your undergrad GPA. Have you taken all of the premed pre-reqs?

 

[PCtoMD]

It has to be an SMP master's program with a linkage. Getting an MA/MS in something like bio or chemistry does not add much at all to your application, since AMCAS does not count graduate courses towards your undergrad GPA. Have you taken all of the premed pre-reqs?

I have taken all pre reqs but one. Do you know of a resource that lists schools with linkages? I am having trouble finding these programs. Thanks for your help!!!!

 

[crazymedguy123]

I don't know much about them, but you can start delving into this:

Postbaccalaureate Programs

See if you can find what you are looking for!

 

[Goro]

Hi there,

Getting out of Peace Corps shortly so it's been awhile since I've finished my undergrad and I had a 3.0 in college. What programs have people done to get themselves ready to apply (i.e. post bacs, masters, etc.)? I am applying to both types of programs but was hoping if I went the Masters route at a particular university, would it be easy to transition into that same school's med school? Has anyone done this before?

Yes and yes. But make sure it's an SMP, and NOT a research MS program.
read this:
Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention

 

[Stellaartwa]

Go to any regular undergrad and start taking post-bacc classes! With your GPA, I’d recommend you take two years of full time classes. All science and math, not fluff courses. Try to take at least one semester with 15-18 credit hours while working, volunteering etc. You need to prove that you’re a different student now. Alternatively, do an SMP but that’s going to be a lot more expensive. I wouldn’t recommend just a graduate degree. Grad classes are super easy to get As in and everyone knows it. They’re mostly seminars where you discuss papers and sometimes write reviews. Best of luck!