Should I do an SMP?

[NMJ]

After applying to med schools in the 2020-2021 cycle I have yet to get an interview. I have clinical and research experience (volunteer EMT for 3 years and research tech for 2.5) and a 514 MCAT. The area my pre-health advisor suggested I work on is my GPA (sGPA 3.35, cGPA 3.50). She suggested that I do an SMP, but I have read some conflicting opinions about them and would like more feedback. Unsure of how to proceed this year, will an SMP really help?

 

[Goro]

Your GPAs are fine for DO, but lethal for MD, unless you live in a very lucky state like AR, SD, ND, MS, NM etc.

Read this:

• Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention

 

[Gregor_Mendel]

Sorry to ask, but are you URM? If so, then apply. If not, then SMP is probably needed especially for MD.