Yeah clinical experience is definitely really important. Just keep in mind, research doesn't exclusively mean lab work. You can do research by means of field work instead. Have you ever considered doing an EAP program?
Sorta, but haven't really done any research other than scraping the surface on some EAP programs. I was thinking if I couldn't get into these post-baccs I'd consider applying to the Ohio State Med Path program which is a linkage program that's similar to EAP programs, but instead of the two years they usually take, it's condensed into a year like a post-bacc program. I know it's going to be a journey, but I've been in community college for 3 years, add that to another 3 years at a UC (taking the 5th year as my pre-postbacc year) and being 23, I feel like I'm falling behind some of my peers. I don't want to be 28 year-old or older med-school Freshman, that is if I ever do get in.
I can relate! I'm also 23, graduated from UCI in September. I would not want to be close to 30 and just starting medical school. I practically have a very similar GPA as yours. I think I have some solid research and clinical experience (no publications though), but I guess that wasn't good enough for UCI lol. I just have my fingers crossed that Davis or Riverside will invite for at least an interview.
Best of luck! Yeah, I mean I really want to become a doctor now, but I'm not sure what's going to happen like 6-7 years down the line. Let's hope we can get into one of these programs and start med school real soon!
Don't take it to heart, I know plenty of people who either work for UCI Med or are associated with their medical school and they've told me of their biases. UCR is the same. Congrats on UPenn and Hopkins! 🙂
Awesome post! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you! I submitted my application 1/21 and was marked complete 2/13 because one of my letter writers took long. I don't remember sending my official scores and i haven't taken the MCAT. im by no means ready for the mcat lol
i got the email at 1 pm yesterday!
I can't speak for Berkley but I have a buddy at UCLA extension. I will ask him and msg you!
Hopefully we start getting the interview invites as well 😉Congratulations to everyones UCD and UCSF invites! Looks like the next wave is coming soooon
Same boat 🙁
Me as well, but I'm not taking it as an end! Looking into other options such as extension or DIY post baccs because if I end up not getting accepted I'd want a backup plan ready to go for the coming 2018 summer/school year! I know some friends who've opted to do a form of clinical work for the experience while studying for the MCAT (granted they had a fairly decent GPA in undergrad).
Don't give up on post baccs just yet. A lot of the east coast schools have post baccs where the apps are due around June I think.
I only know of a couple like Cornell, but haven't done too much research as I'm still working on my SF state post bacc app. As soon as I get a solid list, I'll definitely let you know.
To you as well bud 🙂
same here 🙁
