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hi everyone,
i apologize in advance that this is not the most organized/well-written post and I’ve tried to keep it anonymous.
i've decided that i'm starting over again with the process of pre-med. Right now, I'm a (almost, as in 1/2way finished the exam process) PhD candidate in a biomedical science field. I completed my undergrad with (i'll have to double check this number: 3.119 sGPA and cGPA>3.3 in biology (I went to two undergrads and switched majors from a non-sci degree, so I never fully calculated my overall GPA, but I know my non-sci grades at both institutions— mostly A's and some B’s; 3.85 GPA; 77 credits at the 1st school, all but one are non-science). My core science grades are pretty good overall As, Bs in chem and physics, but my sci GPA deteriorated after my personal circumstances midway through my bio degree.
When I first started my bio degree, I was a hard-core (but friendly) typical pre-med involved in extracurriculars, leadership, volunteering (clinical & non-). All pre-reqs were completed. Never took the MCAT.
My life sort of de-railed midway through my degree: bad (which is an understatement) relationship, having 2 children, etc.) and I had to change my trajectory. I considered applying for a SMP, but changed my career goals to adapt to the needs at the time of my family. (Unquestionably, a research based grad program is more flexible than an SMP and medical school.) I ended up taking my GRE and applying to grad school and accepted to a small undergrad institution without research experience. Now, once I graduate, I’ll have significant research experience under my belt.
Along the way, I went through some major life obstacles myself and for my family, and while my progress as a grad student could certainly have been better, I’m plugging along and on track to finish at the end of 2019 with publications and minor awards/fellowships, some leadership and extra-curricular involvement. With these decisions and my progression in my research (which is another post), I’m seriously re-considering my first goal of medical school.
My grad school GPA is 3.4. I had all A’s and B’s in my courses, except for one class that I bombed with a C+ during some especially difficult personal times. I understand that my grad school GPA is less important, but I’d like to retake this class (ironically, my PhD is in this field anyway).
I’m able to move around, and I do have relatives that I could potentially relocate nearby for school and work in the future for help with my children.
I’m going to complete my PhD and I’d like to also complete a post-doc in this research field first. I don’t necessarily feel comfortable talking to my university’s pre-med office right now. At this point, I guess I’m asking, is pursuing medical school even a viable option? Thanks for your time.
i apologize in advance that this is not the most organized/well-written post and I’ve tried to keep it anonymous.
i've decided that i'm starting over again with the process of pre-med. Right now, I'm a (almost, as in 1/2way finished the exam process) PhD candidate in a biomedical science field. I completed my undergrad with (i'll have to double check this number: 3.119 sGPA and cGPA>3.3 in biology (I went to two undergrads and switched majors from a non-sci degree, so I never fully calculated my overall GPA, but I know my non-sci grades at both institutions— mostly A's and some B’s; 3.85 GPA; 77 credits at the 1st school, all but one are non-science). My core science grades are pretty good overall As, Bs in chem and physics, but my sci GPA deteriorated after my personal circumstances midway through my bio degree.
When I first started my bio degree, I was a hard-core (but friendly) typical pre-med involved in extracurriculars, leadership, volunteering (clinical & non-). All pre-reqs were completed. Never took the MCAT.
My life sort of de-railed midway through my degree: bad (which is an understatement) relationship, having 2 children, etc.) and I had to change my trajectory. I considered applying for a SMP, but changed my career goals to adapt to the needs at the time of my family. (Unquestionably, a research based grad program is more flexible than an SMP and medical school.) I ended up taking my GRE and applying to grad school and accepted to a small undergrad institution without research experience. Now, once I graduate, I’ll have significant research experience under my belt.
Along the way, I went through some major life obstacles myself and for my family, and while my progress as a grad student could certainly have been better, I’m plugging along and on track to finish at the end of 2019 with publications and minor awards/fellowships, some leadership and extra-curricular involvement. With these decisions and my progression in my research (which is another post), I’m seriously re-considering my first goal of medical school.
My grad school GPA is 3.4. I had all A’s and B’s in my courses, except for one class that I bombed with a C+ during some especially difficult personal times. I understand that my grad school GPA is less important, but I’d like to retake this class (ironically, my PhD is in this field anyway).
I’m able to move around, and I do have relatives that I could potentially relocate nearby for school and work in the future for help with my children.
I’m going to complete my PhD and I’d like to also complete a post-doc in this research field first. I don’t necessarily feel comfortable talking to my university’s pre-med office right now. At this point, I guess I’m asking, is pursuing medical school even a viable option? Thanks for your time.
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