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I was curious to see what the general consensus is for my chances for a DO school, maybe MD, but probably most likely DO.
I have an undergraduate in sociology with a minor in psychology. I did attend a music school for my first year (didn't do so well), then went to my local community college here in Texas and completed an A.A. degree in liberal arts. After getting my undergrad, I went directly into a master's program in cognitive neuroscience at UT Dallas. I have a pretty good GPA (I will list my stats below). My main question is going to be, what is my chance of actually becoming a DO? I have considered the RN route as well as the PA route (both have their merits). I used to research neuropsychology and worked in neurology at UTSW for a year and LOVED my rotations in neurology. I am 26, turning 27 in July, I would need to go back to do most of the pre-reqs for med school, and I was honestly thinking of doing them at the community college, especially since I will need to get a job very soon before I graduate in May.
Undergrad GPA breakdown:
Overall (includes all institutions and music school): 3.23
Major (sociology: 3.77)
Minor: 3.60
Last 60 hours: 3.73
Current master's GPA: 3.61 (I am still enrolled in 12 hours of coursework and hope to get this to a 3.7+ by May).
I would like honest answers, if you think this is too far gone, simply say it. Before I make the decision to spend another 2 years completing pre-reqs and working full time, I want to know if it is feasible. Ideally, I have interests in psychiatry, neurology and family medicine.
I have an undergraduate in sociology with a minor in psychology. I did attend a music school for my first year (didn't do so well), then went to my local community college here in Texas and completed an A.A. degree in liberal arts. After getting my undergrad, I went directly into a master's program in cognitive neuroscience at UT Dallas. I have a pretty good GPA (I will list my stats below). My main question is going to be, what is my chance of actually becoming a DO? I have considered the RN route as well as the PA route (both have their merits). I used to research neuropsychology and worked in neurology at UTSW for a year and LOVED my rotations in neurology. I am 26, turning 27 in July, I would need to go back to do most of the pre-reqs for med school, and I was honestly thinking of doing them at the community college, especially since I will need to get a job very soon before I graduate in May.
Undergrad GPA breakdown:
Overall (includes all institutions and music school): 3.23
Major (sociology: 3.77)
Minor: 3.60
Last 60 hours: 3.73
Current master's GPA: 3.61 (I am still enrolled in 12 hours of coursework and hope to get this to a 3.7+ by May).
I would like honest answers, if you think this is too far gone, simply say it. Before I make the decision to spend another 2 years completing pre-reqs and working full time, I want to know if it is feasible. Ideally, I have interests in psychiatry, neurology and family medicine.