Question for those accepted at MSUCOM ..

[MDTDO]

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I made the switch back to pre-DO after going pre-dental for a couple of years, (I graduated in 2003)... I'm from Michigan and I really want to get into MSUCOM for many reasons; My GPA was 3.81 in biology at Arizona State, I'm taking the MCAT in april.. I just had a few questions for those of you who are accepted:

- how much volunteer/work experience do you have in the medical field.. I now live in very rural Michigan and I just can't find much except volunteer work.
- what was your GPA/MCAT ?
- what do you think personally was the most significant thing about yourself that got you into school?

anyone who replies, I appreciate it.. I'm stressing already and its 5 months before the MCAT.

 

[msucomtim]

I made the switch back to pre-DO after going pre-dental for a couple of years, (I graduated in 2003)... I'm from Michigan and I really want to get into MSUCOM for many reasons; My GPA was 3.81 in biology at Arizona State, I'm taking the MCAT in april.. I just had a few questions for those of you who are accepted:

- how much volunteer/work experience do you have in the medical field.. I now live in very rural Michigan and I just can't find much except volunteer work.
- what was your GPA/MCAT ?
- what do you think personally was the most significant thing about yourself that got you into school?

anyone who replies, I appreciate it.. I'm stressing already and its 5 months before the MCAT.

I had quite a bit of volunteer experience in the medical field, worked in OR and ER at seperate times, shadowed a DO for a year and an MD for a week, also was involved heavily in a DO premed club at MSU.

My GPA wasnt great(engineering major) 3.35, but my science GPA was higher then my overall GPA. (Calc II and III brought me down)
my MCAT was a 28O s

I think being involved in PRE-SOMA at MSU, an undergrad pre-DO club helped me out the most.

I would say you need to do some health related things, where in Michigan are you at. Just go to a clinic or doctor's office and ask if you can shadow the doc for a day, or any hospitol will allow you to help around. Just need to ask, you probably will need to go through training or something though

 

[marie337]

I really didn't have much volunteer work, but I worked full time in medical offices for about 6 years and have been part time for two more. I think that was really what set me apart. Also, I was an art student for a couple of years during a time when I didn't know what I wanted to do. So, I think I was a pretty well rounded applicant. My grades are above average. But, my MCAT score was only a 25. Have you offerred to volunteer at any small clinics? They usually have filing or envelope stuffing to be done. Or, just find a couple of docs to shadow with the hopes of getting a good DO recommendation. Godo Luck!

 

[medic170]

I made the switch back to pre-DO after going pre-dental for a couple of years, (I graduated in 2003)... I'm from Michigan and I really want to get into MSUCOM for many reasons; My GPA was 3.81 in biology at Arizona State, I'm taking the MCAT in april.. I just had a few questions for those of you who are accepted:

- how much volunteer/work experience do you have in the medical field.. I now live in very rural Michigan and I just can't find much except volunteer work.
- what was your GPA/MCAT ?
- what do you think personally was the most significant thing about yourself that got you into school?

anyone who replies, I appreciate it.. I'm stressing already and its 5 months before the MCAT.

6 years as a paramedic, 3 years in urgent care, worked full time through college, tons of volunteer experience both medical and non-medical, hundreds of shadowing hours.

gpa was 3.35, science 3.2 and MCAT was 28Q

I think my experience in the medical field and my knowledge and interest in osteopathic medicine helped a lot. I also had great DO LOR's.

 

[DOitright]

I had the average amount of volunteer activity...none in hospitals (which some people look down upon), but a lot with sick children - camp counselor - chair of planning committee for american cancer society camps...etc.

GPA: 3.42
MCAT: 30M

Good Luck.

 

[Arb]

All of you are Michigan residents? I hear you have little chance if you're not from Michigan which is a shame.

 

[medic170]

All of you are Michigan residents? I hear you have little chance if you're not from Michigan which is a shame.

I am a MI resident. They accept only 10% out of state students, which, IMO, is Not a shame because my state taxes I have been paying all my life help support the institution. If you are out of state and really want to go here, though, its far from impossible.

 

[MDTDO]

thanks all for replying.