Seeking advice on gap year plans

[premed21medlife]

I am currently a 4th year undergrad with a 3.38 cGPA/3.06 sGPA. I've worked as a medical assistant for over a year now and have a lot of clinical/volunteer experience with underserved communities for 2.5 years (also volunteer as a scribe here). I was in one research lab for a year and then switched to another one that I've been in since last April. I'm planning on taking my MCAT at the end of this summer but I am currently debating on doing either a post-bacc program, DIY post-bacc, or SMP this upcoming fall 2020. Not sure which would be best for my circumstances? Any help would be very much appreciated!

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[paradoxic_toxic]

SMPs are financially risky and can end your career if you're not able to handle the demanding coursework. Formal post-bac programs are usually for career switchers. The most cost effective plan is to do a DIY post-bac for several semesters and achieve a high upward trend to show adcoms you can handle med school. The length of your DIY post-bac depends on your goals. Load your semester with upper level science courses that are similar to those offered in medical school.

With your stats, I would consider the possibility of going to DO schools. Check my signature for DO school stats.