Hello, I have recently switched from pre-dental to pre-med and I think being a physician is the right choice for me. Therefore i was wondering, what kinda of score I need on the mcats to get into the DO school. My overall gpa is 3.42 and my science gpa is 3.23. I have good LORs with plenty of volunteering experience overseas and also over 100 shadowing hours (cardiologist). I work full time at a psychiatric clinic for the past 6 months and have gained plenty of experience. Now I only need to do well on my MCATs. I have a bachelors degree in Health Sciences. What do you guys think i need more and what score to land a spot in DO school.
Pre-dental to Pre. Medicine
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I would recommend shooting for a 27/28 since your sGPA is kinda low.
Also, I would try and do some volunteering with the US....the other is nice but most schools want to see some continous at a local hospital for example.
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You might get into some DO schools even with a 25-26, but will have more choices with 27-28+.
The psychiatric clinic is good for some clinic based experience, but I think having contact with physically ill people in a US-based medical milieau and shadowing a primary care DO physician are good ideas to round out your application. Some nonmedical community service would also be viewed well.
The psychiatric clinic is good for some clinic based experience, but I think having contact with physically ill people in a US-based medical milieau and shadowing a primary care DO physician are good ideas to round out your application. Some nonmedical community service would also be viewed well.
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