SMP Advice

[scottydont]

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In a tough spot trying to decide which Masters program to do for next year. cGPA 3.3, sGPA 3.0, MCAT 29 (9/10/10), took MCAT again 6/13 (avg practice 31-32) with solid extracurriculars/clinical experience/research experience. Had two DO interviews last cycle (applied late) and both were concerned with my science gpa. I don't want to waste another year, so I'm looking to start at a DO or MD next Fall. Trying to decide between Georgetown SMP, Rosalind Franklin BMS, Touro CA MSMHS, and USC global medicine. Little hesitant about the RFU BMS based off some of the negative reviews I'm reading on here and the inconsistencies with the CMS adcom. I feel Georgetown might open up more opportunities down the road (and possible matriculation if my pending MCAT score goes up a few points+ I kill it in the med classes). Touro CA is a good option because of its linkage, and although I'd prefer MD, DO would be ok. I'm turned off on the required research spring semester at Touro and the overall reputation of Touro and their so-so rotations. USC Global Med is interesting to me, and although it is not a true SMP, 8/32 units are with the first year med class. I'm waiting till I get my MCAT score to make an ultimate decision, but would really appreciate any advice/insight!

 

[death prophet]

EDIT: I mis-read your post. If I were in your shoes I would only consider GT and RFU, and would eventually choose GT over RFU if you got a 30+ MCAT on your re-take. If not, then RFU.

 

[theusual]

Personally I think your best bet is Gtown (if you get a 30+ MCAT) and are willing to wait to apply after the program. If you're trying to apply the same year, I'd say go to RFU.