Hi SDN,
Throughout college, due to an illness, I never took a course load more than 13 units. Sometimes in a semester I took only 11 units. I am worried because I received great grades including an A in organic chemistry, A- in general biology and A in general chemistry. I believe I am smart enough for medical school, but I unfortunately feel I was never able to truly express the stamina needed. I have a 3.45 gpa, I have good healthcare related ECs and I graduated from a top 20 university.
I am wondering medical school is still possible. If it is, should I do a special masters program and get a 4.0 with a full courseload? (I know this will be hard, but because my illness has lessoned in a massive way, I 100% believe it is possible) Or, take my remaining pre reqs - the physics and biochemistry series - at a post bac program.
The thing is I absolutely love biology and chemistry. I could study 8 hours a day easily. I am considering doing a masters in biochemistry and applying, but despite knowing much of the biochemistry, I haven't taken the class needed
. I majored in a humanities simply because I needed to leave the university as quickly as possible to focus on my illness.
Any advice helps. Thanks!
Throughout college, due to an illness, I never took a course load more than 13 units. Sometimes in a semester I took only 11 units. I am worried because I received great grades including an A in organic chemistry, A- in general biology and A in general chemistry. I believe I am smart enough for medical school, but I unfortunately feel I was never able to truly express the stamina needed. I have a 3.45 gpa, I have good healthcare related ECs and I graduated from a top 20 university.
I am wondering medical school is still possible. If it is, should I do a special masters program and get a 4.0 with a full courseload? (I know this will be hard, but because my illness has lessoned in a massive way, I 100% believe it is possible) Or, take my remaining pre reqs - the physics and biochemistry series - at a post bac program.
The thing is I absolutely love biology and chemistry. I could study 8 hours a day easily. I am considering doing a masters in biochemistry and applying, but despite knowing much of the biochemistry, I haven't taken the class needed
. I majored in a humanities simply because I needed to leave the university as quickly as possible to focus on my illness.Any advice helps. Thanks!
