Hey guys, I have created a medical school list in preparation for this cycle. I am a Texas resident so I'm sure that has some impact on where I should be applying OOS. I have presented some information about my application below and was wondering what y'all think of my school list (even further below). I have a feeling it is a bit top-heavy. Thanks in advance to all who take the time to read this and offer advice!! I would appreciate everything from "take this school out" to "add this one."
Some information about me:
Graduating from the University of Arkansas, Summa Cum Laude
Obtaining a B.S. in Biochemistry
GPA: 4.00
MCAT: 510 (128/125/128/129)
Demographics: Caucasian male from TX
Research: About 500 hours of research in a biochemistry laboratory. Successfully defended an Honors Thesis Defense with a perfect score. One publication should be submitted for review by the time of application; a second manuscript in the works. Served as a primary mentor in the lab, helping other undergrads navigate their Honors research. Two poster presentations, one national conference.
Extracurriculars:
250 hrs shadowing across pretty much all forms of surgery as well as some primary care (pediatrics and internal medicine)
100 hrs clinical volunteering
50 hrs non-clinical volunteering
Public health summer study abroad in Thailand. Identified an area of health that could use improvement then devised and implemented an intervention
Drill Instructor for University Chemistry for two semesters (15+ hrs/week, about 500 hrs total)
Worked part-time (~25 hrs/week) as a cook and bartender
FIMRC Chapter Secretary
Awards:
Selected as top 20 in the graduating class (taking into account ECs and community involvement)
Received multiple grants for research and study abroad
School list (in no particular order):
Texas:
Baylor
UT Austin Dell
Texas Tech
TCU/UNTHSC
UT San Antonio
Texas A&M
OOS:
U of Michigan (far reach, I know)
Georgetown
Drexel
U of Cincinnati
St. Louis U
Rutgers
Dartmouth
Some information about me:
Graduating from the University of Arkansas, Summa Cum Laude
Obtaining a B.S. in Biochemistry
GPA: 4.00
MCAT: 510 (128/125/128/129)
Demographics: Caucasian male from TX
Research: About 500 hours of research in a biochemistry laboratory. Successfully defended an Honors Thesis Defense with a perfect score. One publication should be submitted for review by the time of application; a second manuscript in the works. Served as a primary mentor in the lab, helping other undergrads navigate their Honors research. Two poster presentations, one national conference.
Extracurriculars:
250 hrs shadowing across pretty much all forms of surgery as well as some primary care (pediatrics and internal medicine)
100 hrs clinical volunteering
50 hrs non-clinical volunteering
Public health summer study abroad in Thailand. Identified an area of health that could use improvement then devised and implemented an intervention
Drill Instructor for University Chemistry for two semesters (15+ hrs/week, about 500 hrs total)
Worked part-time (~25 hrs/week) as a cook and bartender
FIMRC Chapter Secretary
Awards:
Selected as top 20 in the graduating class (taking into account ECs and community involvement)
Received multiple grants for research and study abroad
School list (in no particular order):
Texas:
Baylor
UT Austin Dell
Texas Tech
TCU/UNTHSC
UT San Antonio
Texas A&M
OOS:
U of Michigan (far reach, I know)
Georgetown
Drexel
U of Cincinnati
St. Louis U
Rutgers
Dartmouth