WAMC? Do I need to do a post bacc?

[trueblue8]

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[chilly_md]

That GPA is not competitive for MD. And 1 year is not enough to make up for 3 poor years for DO either. I would suggest a post-bacc (30 upper division science credits) and delay applying till next cycle. EC-wise, keep volunteering at the soup kitchen, otherwise you are good there.

See Goro's guide:

Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention (updated for 2021)

EDIT: Post in WAMC forum for recommended school lists. This thread isn't for that. So you want to be a doctor, but your GPA is terrible. Is that the end? Rule #1: Take a deep breath, and stop fussing. The sky is not falling. But you are going to need to reinvent yourself. This will take...

forums.studentdoctor.net

 

[Faha]

You could receive interviews at some DO schools and I suggest these:
WESTERN
TUCOM-CA
TUNCOM
ATSU (both schools)
KCU-COM
DMU-COM
MU-COM
UIWSOM
ACOM
WCU-COM
PCOM (all schools)
LECOM (all schools)
WVSOM
UP-KYCOM
NYITCOM
Touro-NY

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You are a good DO candidate but I would plan on postbac courses if you have any upper level courses available.

 

[trueblue8]

You are a good DO candidate but I would plan on postbac courses if you have any upper level courses available.

Do you think I could take these courses at a CC or would it be frowned upon since I graduated from a 4 year institution?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Do you think I could take these courses at a CC or would it be frowned upon since I graduated from a 4 year institution?

Since you live in California, you should check your options for postbac coursework. I know you may only have CC options if you want to do a DIY unless you do an extension program or participate in Consortium programs. (Please correct me if appropriate. )