dr. Imamess
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I have heard from some advisors that it would be better for me to wait until next year to apply for MD-PhD schools because I have very little clinical experience, no patient experience, and no publications in research. I have significant research experience, however. But I have heard from others that I should go ahead and try to apply this year, and if I don't get in, then no harm done - apply again next year. I graduated 2018. My biggest worry is that Med Schools will be judging the last 7 years of my life, if I don't get in, how can I make up everything I missed in just 1 year? So, should I apply this year or wait and get more clinical/patient experience and try to get a publication? I have criteria for my schools (fully funded, not the Midwest), but other than that I am not too picky. My ideal school would be Duke.
cGPA: 3.55 (Johns Hopkins)
sGPA: 3.52
MCAT: 514
I know that my stats are below average, which doesn't help the situation.
cGPA: 3.55 (Johns Hopkins)
sGPA: 3.52
MCAT: 514
I know that my stats are below average, which doesn't help the situation.