Thoughts on my school list/what are my chances

[Gjackson64]

I have a 502 MCAT and with 2nd attempt got a 500 (don't ask, literally don' know what happened on test day as I was averaging 510 on AAMC practice). Anyways, I have a 3.55 GPA & 3.3 GPA, a lot of leadership, clinical experience, research and volunteering. I'm a FL resident and have compiled a list of DO schools I'm considering applying to and was hoping for some input. I've been doing some research, but I really don't know that much about DO schools & certain reputations associated with schools so I was hoping for some input. Thanks!

• ATSU-SOMA
• AZCOM
• CCOM
• KCU-COM
• LECOM-BRADENTON
• NYITCOM
• NOVA
• PCOM
• GA-PCOM
• RVU-COM
• TOUROCOM-NY
• TOUROCOM-CA
• UNTHSC/TCOM
• WESTERN U/COMP

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[BurntFlower]

Have you shadowed a DO? Do you have a letter of recommendation from a DO?

 

[Goro]

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• ATSU-SOMA
• KCU-COM
• LECOM-BRADENTON
• NYITCOM
• PCOM
• GA-PCOM
• RVU-COM
• UNTHSC/TCOM
• WESTERN U/COMP

Go with these and add
PacNW
MUCOM
ACOM
DMU
Lecom
MUCOM IF you're from the Northeast
Com
BCOM
ARCOM
UIW

 

[Gjackson64]

Have you shadowed a DO? Do you have a letter of recommendation from a DO?

No :/

 

[Gjackson64]

!

• ATSU-SOMA
• KCU-COM
• LECOM-BRADENTON
• NYITCOM
• PCOM
• GA-PCOM
• RVU-COM
• UNTHSC/TCOM
• WESTERN U/COMP

Go with these and add
PacNW
MUCOM
ACOM
DMU
Lecom
MUCOM IF you're from the Northeast
Com
BCOM
ARCOM
UIW

Thanks!

 

[BurntFlower]

No :/

You better get on that because there are several schools that do require a DO letter. Also, many secondaries are going to ask "Why osteopathic medicine?" and it's going to be hard for you to answer that if you never shadowed a DO before.

 

[Damson]

You better get on that because there are several schools that do require a DO letter. Also, many secondaries are going to ask "Why osteopathic medicine?" and it's going to be hard for you to answer that if you never shadowed a DO before.

and @Goro
Is using a MD-written letter to apply to DO schools a no-go?

 

[BurntFlower]

and @Goro
Is using a MD-written letter to apply to DO schools a no-go?

Most schools require either a MD or DO letter. Some require DO letter only. A handful strongly recommend a MD/DO letter but it is not a requirement. I would look at the admissions website of each school you are interested in applying to and see what they say. I do strongly suggest for everybody who applies to osteopathic medical schools to have shadowed a DO before.

 

[fldoctorgirl]

and @Goro
Is using a MD-written letter to apply to DO schools a no-go?

Not normally, but some schools specifically require a letter from a DO.

 

[Goro]

and @Goro
Is using a MD-written letter to apply to DO schools a no-go?

Only at schools that require a DO LOR!

Not having a DO LOR won't hurt; having one will help!

 

[Rusrus]

I have a 502 MCAT and with 2nd attempt got a 500 (don't ask, literally don' know what happened on test day as I was averaging 510 on AAMC practice). Anyways, I have a 3.55 GPA & 3.3 GPA, a lot of leadership, clinical experience, research and volunteering. I'm a FL resident and have compiled a list of DO schools I'm considering applying to and was hoping for some input. I've been doing some research, but I really don't know that much about DO schools & certain reputations associated with schools so I was hoping for some input. Thanks!

• ATSU-SOMA
• AZCOM
• CCOM
• KCU-COM
• LECOM-BRADENTON
• NYITCOM
• NOVA
• PCOM
• GA-PCOM
• RVU-COM
• TOUROCOM-NY
• TOUROCOM-CA
• UNTHSC/TCOM
• WESTERN U/COMP

UNTHSC/TCOM has a high in-state preference as >90% of the class are Texas residents. That said, it might just be worth it to apply as it is a relatively cheap application and the potential pay off ($13,000/yr) is great.

Additionally an MD LOR won' hurt you unless the school specifically requires a DO letter. I had an MD letter and was successful in receiving multiple interviews.

 

[Magus5454]

You better get on that because there are several schools that do require a DO letter. Also, many secondaries are going to ask "Why osteopathic medicine?" and it's going to be hard for you to answer that if you never shadowed a DO before.

ARCOM for one specifically requires a DO letter.