miserablepiggy
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Hi everyone, this is my first time posting so forgive me as I continue to become more familiar with SDN and the forum.
I recently have decided to make a switch from PA to MD/DO. However, I need advice on what I should do to become a competitive applicant. I anticipate to apply in the 2027-2028 cycle.
I (23.5F, Asian, first gen, MD resident) graduated in 2024 with a B.S. in Public Health and minor in Public Leadership. Due to making the switch, there are some things I am lacking/missing:
I recently have decided to make a switch from PA to MD/DO. However, I need advice on what I should do to become a competitive applicant. I anticipate to apply in the 2027-2028 cycle.
I (23.5F, Asian, first gen, MD resident) graduated in 2024 with a B.S. in Public Health and minor in Public Leadership. Due to making the switch, there are some things I am lacking/missing:
- Courses: gen chem 2, orgo 2, physics 1+2, and biochem
- No research hours
- Meaningful volunteer experience, I have about 300-400 volunteer hours (tutoring online/in person, volunteering at a library, and helping with a summer camp for a couple years)
- I don't have a non-science prof who could write a good LOR
- At my job, I've gotten to work with over a dozen different providers including physicians, podiatrists, PAs, and NPs. As a result, I loved seeing the expertise of all the doctors. I want to be that person with the expert level knowledge. I love learning and want to know the full pathophysiology of medicine, I couldn't see myself feeling content as a PA with their limited scope.
- Additionally, I love teaching and want to be in a role that would allow me to teach not just my patients but possibly even my colleagues (as a future attending). I know PAs can educate too but again, I want the expert level knowledge and would feel more confident with the training I'd receive.
- cGPA: 3.8, sGPA: unknown but likely around 3.5-3.6
- I did get a C my first semester in gen chem but got an A this past spring (retook it at a CC but this was before I switched)
- TA for Anatomy I and II for five semesters in undergrad
- EMT for four years now
- Hold roles as preceptor, ambulance driver and trainer
- 1 year experience as a medical assistant
- Dean's list for 7 straight semesters
- Latin Honors and top 10% of graduating class
- Extracurriculars: no strong ones besides reading? (I can work on this lol, I swear Im not boring)
- Adversity faced: I have a parent who has struggled on/off with alcoholism and have witnessed the impact of the lack of resources (language + cultural barriers = harder to find meaningful rehabilitative treatments)
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