So here is my story:
I graduated with a 3.6 from UC Irvine, but failed out of grad school after my first year due to unexpected events beyond my control (I did all I could despite the circumstances, but ended up .02 away from passing). A couple years later, after some soul searching and more work/life experience, I've decided to go into medicine.
I am currently applying to post-bac programs to fulfill my pre-reqs. But given the above grades, in the end, is a post-bac still worth it? In other words, do I even stand a chance at med school given what happened in grad school? What can I do to improve my chances? If it helps, I have experience in cardiovascular health and have done research in public health.
I realize that adcoms will see failing out of grad school as a red flag, so I know it will be a tough road and that my grades aren't going away regardless what happens after. I am just hoping that my work/life experience so far + doing well at a post-bac will demonstrate that I am capable of med school and serious about becoming a doctor. Thoughts?
Thanks all.
I graduated with a 3.6 from UC Irvine, but failed out of grad school after my first year due to unexpected events beyond my control (I did all I could despite the circumstances, but ended up .02 away from passing). A couple years later, after some soul searching and more work/life experience, I've decided to go into medicine.
I am currently applying to post-bac programs to fulfill my pre-reqs. But given the above grades, in the end, is a post-bac still worth it? In other words, do I even stand a chance at med school given what happened in grad school? What can I do to improve my chances? If it helps, I have experience in cardiovascular health and have done research in public health.
I realize that adcoms will see failing out of grad school as a red flag, so I know it will be a tough road and that my grades aren't going away regardless what happens after. I am just hoping that my work/life experience so far + doing well at a post-bac will demonstrate that I am capable of med school and serious about becoming a doctor. Thoughts?
Thanks all.
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