Some advice is greatly appreciated please!

[JustineMarie]

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Good afternoon all!,

This is the first time using the SDN. I am currently at a cross-roads in my application. Please let me give you some of my background and hopefully I will be able to receive some sound advice from you all (thank you in advance):

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Undergrad GPA: 3.35 CUM (3.3 Science) (I know this is a weakness)
first MCAT: 24

It was a difficult road for me starting college. I was the victim of domestic violence and it took me a very long time to overcome poor self-confidence and gain strength.

After graduating and taking the time to heal myself, I achieved a 34 on the MCAT and I am directing a hospital laboratory while training residents, nurses, and instructing ACLS/BLS. My job is very involved and more detailed than a simple explanation.

I applied again to many med schools, but not one interview, even with many powerful recommendations....now I need some advice please...A TRADITIONAL POST-BACC PROGRAM or a MASTERS PROGRAM (my hospital will pay in part for a master's in pharmacology/toxicology). I know the GPA needs to improve, but how?

My application is full of research work, clinical experience, volunteer work, etc. and now I am working on 4 publications which will hopefully help.....ANY ADVICE?

Thank you all again. Best of wishes in your endeavors!

 

[Mt Kilimanjaro]

Sorry to hear about your past. You sound like a formidable person and it's awesome that you have overcome that experience to do well professionally and academically.

Your GPA is low for MD, but according to the stats, you still have about a 55% chance of getting accepted (assuming you're white). If it was me, I'd just dramatically increase the number of schools applied to rather than taking more time and way more $$$ to do a formal program. DO is also a viable option for you.

https://www.aamc.org/download/321518/data/2012factstable25-4.pdf

 

[quechua]

"I applied again to many med schools..."

So you have applied to med school twice?

I think others will be able to provide more feedback if you talk about your application experience a little more... How many schools you applied to, when you applied, etc...