.
Last edited:
-
CycleTrack and SDN are teaming up to make medical school admissions more transparent and accessible! Read the announcement to learn how we’re supporting the future of CycleTrack’s free application-tracking tools .
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Thoughts on SMP list?
Started by indiscreetpopcorn
Get help with your application
Use all the free resources available to you from SDN: articles, guides, expert advising, forums discussions, and school research.
Whoa if you think you need to take a post-bac, what hope is there for some of us.. 😱
Have you done a regular app cycle yet? I would think with those stats, and especially being a Peace Corps volunteer, that you'd get several DO interviews if not a few MDs...
Tulane's pharm program is not really an SMP. The ACLP you have to be waitlisted at a medical school to be considered.
Have you done a regular app cycle yet? I would think with those stats, and especially being a Peace Corps volunteer, that you'd get several DO interviews if not a few MDs...
Tulane's pharm program is not really an SMP. The ACLP you have to be waitlisted at a medical school to be considered.
I would absolutely apply DO and to some lower/mid-tier MDs, especially your state school and those with a heavy emphasis on service. That Peace Corps experience seriously gives you an advantage, IMO.
Your GPA is definitely competitive for DO and the MCAT is way over most averages. I think the highest avg MCAT I saw for a DO school was a 507-508.
SMPs are expensive & no sense wasting a year in one and losing that year of your life + year of physician income. Also, if you get that same 3.4 in an SMP, that does not look good.
Your GPA is definitely competitive for DO and the MCAT is way over most averages. I think the highest avg MCAT I saw for a DO school was a 507-508.
SMPs are expensive & no sense wasting a year in one and losing that year of your life + year of physician income. Also, if you get that same 3.4 in an SMP, that does not look good.
With your stats and ECs you probably don't need an SMP. I agree with Camisado and think you should apply MD/DO this cycle, but also apply to some of the SMPs on your list so if it doesn't work out you have a fall back. IMO U of Cinci is the one of the best SMPs out there. Also EVMS has a 1 year SMP where you get to take med school classes. You can peruse the thread and see what other SMPs are reputable, but I think if you apply early you will have a good shot this cycle with med schools. Good luck!
I wouldn't do an SMP because of your GPA. I really only recommend it if you're below 3.0. I've know a few people admitted with 3.1's to top 50 schools. If you have questions about Tulane, I can answer them! As the post states, the pharm program is not a SMP, but Tulane likes their own (it's a secondary question if you've done one of their programs).
DestinationFuture
Full Member
Not an expert here but I would advise you apply this cycle especially since schools won’t take an MCAT older than three years.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
