Hi! I am going to apply medical school next year but need help to figure out what I need to prepare more. I have no research experience but I am willing to work in that field and currently looking for an opportunity.
- 3.4 cGPA, 3.3 sGPA Currently taking Post-bac to get certificate and expecting GPA to go up by 3.5 cGPA and 3.4 sGPA, also upward trend!
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- CO & OR (heritage)
- Asian/English second language
- Working as a CNA (2000 hrs of direct patient care + at the time of application ~3000), Children's Hospital volunteer (600 hrs, also direct patient care), volunteer as a CC at the free clinic (300 hrs)
- None But looking for an opportunity (is it critical to have a research experience?)
- 36 hrs of pediatric surgery (Also got to observe surgeon), 60 hrs PA at family medicine
- 1500 hrs (volunteering rural community, taught my native language to second generation, community service)
- I want to get an advice about how to become a competitive applicant. If I need more years to be prepared, I am willing to take a gap year. Please provide your advice!
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