Hi-
I need some advice on what's the best path for me to take in an effort to get accepted into DO school.
Background: I graduated in 2009 from an Ivy league undergrad with a poor science gpa. I basically failed orgo I (UW), got C's in physics, a B in Bio I and C+ in bio II, and a C in Gen Chem I and a B in Gen Chem II.
Currently, I'm working full-time in clinical cancer research while attending school part-time in a MS program for clinical nutrition at NYU. This semester I start a basic science sequence, and will be taking microbiology with the hopes of doing well. I will eventually have to take human physiology, re-take Orgo, and biochem. I also have to take some specialized nutrional science and public health courses.
My questions are these: given that I graduated college over 4 years ago and did sub-par in the science pre-reqs, should I re-take every single class? There are obviously financial and time concerns associated with this. My tentative plan would be to do an extensive MCAT review of physics/bio with prep courses and tutoring. Given that I do well in the basic science courseload in my MS program, do I have an adequate chance of acceptance into DO school without retaking all the pre-reqs? This is also assuming that I can achieve a competitive MCAT score and meet all other eligibility requirements. Moreover, does grade replacement actually occur in gpa calcualtions for acceptance into DO schools?
I would greatly appreciate any feedback/advice. I'm considering going back to school full-time to complete my masters program, but given the cost and time commitment, I want to make sure that it's a risk worth taking. After working in healthcare for many years post undergrad, I know that I have no other career passion than evenutally becoming a physician.
Thanks!
I need some advice on what's the best path for me to take in an effort to get accepted into DO school.
Background: I graduated in 2009 from an Ivy league undergrad with a poor science gpa. I basically failed orgo I (UW), got C's in physics, a B in Bio I and C+ in bio II, and a C in Gen Chem I and a B in Gen Chem II.
Currently, I'm working full-time in clinical cancer research while attending school part-time in a MS program for clinical nutrition at NYU. This semester I start a basic science sequence, and will be taking microbiology with the hopes of doing well. I will eventually have to take human physiology, re-take Orgo, and biochem. I also have to take some specialized nutrional science and public health courses.
My questions are these: given that I graduated college over 4 years ago and did sub-par in the science pre-reqs, should I re-take every single class? There are obviously financial and time concerns associated with this. My tentative plan would be to do an extensive MCAT review of physics/bio with prep courses and tutoring. Given that I do well in the basic science courseload in my MS program, do I have an adequate chance of acceptance into DO school without retaking all the pre-reqs? This is also assuming that I can achieve a competitive MCAT score and meet all other eligibility requirements. Moreover, does grade replacement actually occur in gpa calcualtions for acceptance into DO schools?
I would greatly appreciate any feedback/advice. I'm considering going back to school full-time to complete my masters program, but given the cost and time commitment, I want to make sure that it's a risk worth taking. After working in healthcare for many years post undergrad, I know that I have no other career passion than evenutally becoming a physician.
Thanks!
