US (& CAN): ~3.5GPA, 33S, PhD

[bearintraining]

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Hi guys,

I have pretty standard ECs.. I'm currently doing a PhD in Medical Genetics that I will complete by next year.. I have my name on 4 publications, 2 international talks that I gave. I have received a few scholarships, both in undergrad and grad. Been on a few departmental committees. I'm co-inventor on a patent filed related to my research. I've taught Med Gen concepts to MD students ( 5 classes of a couple hours each). I've TAed an undergrad course.. During my undergrad I volunteered at both Safewalk and at Campus Security...

My science and non-science GPAs are both ~ 3.5...
3rd year: 3.5
4th year: 3.7
Grad: 4.0

Scored on the MCAT: 33S: BS13, PS10, VR10

Is it worth the effort to apply in the US or do I really have no chance? What would be my chances in Canada (I'm a BC resident, might be able to claim residency in AB... was thinking UBC, U of C, U of A, and U of T)?

Thanks,

 

[bearintraining]

anyone??

 

[Ironmandoc]

If you're applying next cycle apply early and broadly in the US and you shouldn't have a problem getting in to a mid tier MD program. Just avoid schools with large in state bias and higher gpa medians and you should be good.

 

[Ironmandoc]

Also, how are your ECs? Do you have significant volunteering, clinical, and shadowing experience? If not, get some because that can kill an otherwise solid application.