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Depends. If you haven't done any prereqs, do a career-changer. This sounds like you. If you have completed the prereqs, consider a "grade repair / academic enhancement" program. It will consist mainly of upper level bio courses. The particular program doesn't matter; they're all sufficient. Some have linkages to a medical school, such as Temple.Which post-baccs should I look at
DIY is your friend. You can register for classes a la carte through open university at your local public university--international status shouldn't matter. DIY is much cheaper than formal programs. You can also take online courses, but some schools may not accept them now that the pandemic is over. Do not take labs online.It's hard to find those that accept internationals
Yesdo you think I stand a chance in getting into med school in the US/Canada if I do well in post-bacc program?
Get straight A's. Obtain 1) clinical experience, 2) volunteering, 3) research, if you enjoy research.What should I do to strengthen the application?
I haven't taken any science classes, so I will be a career-changer! I will consider the DIY program though it might be hard considering I have a full-time job and I need to look into what I am allowed and not allowed to do with my visa status. What falls under clinical experience? Is it just shadowing physicians? And how do you go about finding research opportunities? Thanks!Depends. If you haven't done any prereqs, do a career-changer. This sounds like you. If you have completed the prereqs, consider a "grade repair / academic enhancement" program. It will consist mainly of upper level bio courses. The particular program doesn't matter; they're all sufficient. Some have linkages to a medical school, such as Temple.
DIY is your friend. You can register for classes a la carte through open university at your local public university--international status shouldn't matter. DIY is much cheaper than formal programs. You can also take online courses, but some schools may not accept them now that the pandemic is over. Do not take labs online.
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Get straight A's. Obtain 1) clinical experience, 2) volunteering, 3) research, if you enjoy research.
Thanks! I will be doing a career changer program 🙂 I live in NYC!The GPA is great, but I want to know if you have taken any prehealth/premedical prerequisite courses yet? It sounds to me like a DIY or career changer program is appropriate. In what metropolis do you live?
Just shop.around and ask current and former students. Lots of options.Thanks! I will be doing a career changer program 🙂 I live in NYC!
Right, I see. This might be a bit more challenging considering that I am working on a student visa right now and legally only limited to jobs that are related to my area of study (Computer Science). Volunteering should be fine, so I will look into hospice volunteering. For the research, do you think it's worth asking my professors from undergrad? It's been almost a year at this point and I haven't taken any science classes (only computer science lol). Thank you!!Clinical experience means working (autonomously) with patients--so shadowing doesn't count. Clinical roles include: CNA, EMT, medical assistant, scribe, phlebotomist, surgical tech, and hospice volunteer. Generally, if you're doing something for a patient, and close enough to smell the patient, it's clinical. As for research, just ask your professors and attend departmental talks.
"Almost a year" is nothing in academia. Get their letters for post bacc programs. You will probably want to use your premed class professor letters for medical school apps. Make sure you get to know them during your courses.Right, I see. This might be a bit more challenging considering that I am working on a student visa right now and legally only limited to jobs that are related to my area of study (Computer Science). Volunteering should be fine, so I will look into hospice volunteering. For the research, do you think it's worth asking my professors from undergrad? It's been almost a year at this point and I haven't taken any science classes (only computer science lol). Thank you!!