WAMC School List Help for 2024-2025 Cycle

[auressam]

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[Mr.Smile12]

Do you know which schools have a chapter of APAMSA?

SGPA is usually lower than overall GPA. That's why I like looking at the BCPM (others have view different GPAs). I'm not so worried about MCAT subscores, but I would see how you did in your BCPM classes. I haven't heard anyone say they see a link between B/B or C/P subscore with any med school success metrics.

You do need to check out mission fit. HU/OUCOM, NEOMED, Boonshoft, and Toledo to me have specific communities they focus on. Not that UC, OSU, or CWRU don't, but you need to figure out the small nuances in curriculum and preclinical experience that align with their missions.

If you have a strong interest in women's and children's health, all the schools should be able to train you, so that won't make you stand out on mission.

Of course, pay close attention to how OBGYN is supported. Even though Issue 1 was just approved, there are still ways where the quality of your training may be affected if the state legislation continues to act on restricting other areas of women's or children's health and wellbeing.

 

[Faha]

You have a good list and should receive several interviews. You could add any of these schools:
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Rosalind Franklin
Georgetown
TCU
Rochester
Hofstra
Einstein
New York Medical College
Hackensack
Remove Meharry since they mainly admit applicants from the African American community.

 

[auressam]

Do you know which schools have a chapter of APAMSA?

SGPA is usually lower than overall GPA. That's why I like looking at the BCPM (others have view different GPAs). I'm not so worried about MCAT subscores, but I would see how you did in your BCPM classes. I haven't heard anyone say they see a link between B/B or C/P subscore with any med school success metrics.

You do need to check out mission fit. HU/OUCOM, NEOMED, Boonshoft, and Toledo to me have specific communities they focus on. Not that UC, OSU, or CWRU don't, but you need to figure out the small nuances in curriculum and preclinical experience that align with their missions.

If you have a strong interest in women's and children's health, all the schools should be able to train you, so that won't make you stand out on mission.

Of course, pay close attention to how OBGYN is supported. Even though Issue 1 was just approved, there are still ways where the quality of your training may be affected if the state legislation continues to act on restricting other areas of women's or children's health and wellbeing.

Thank you! The lowest grades I have are a B which were in junior year with courses like biochemistry, biostatistics, and physiology. I'll do more research about mission fit as I continue to make a school list. As for APAMSA, I didn’t know about them before reading your response. On their website, it looks like quite a few of the schools on my initial list have a chapter, including all of the Ohio schools. Sorry to ask this question, but for clarification, is this for me to find which schools have a chapter that I could participate in during medical school (possibly part of a "Why Us?" answer)? Or is there anything for me to do as a pre-med with this organization?

 

[auressam]

You have a good list and should receive several interviews. You could add any of these schools:
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Rosalind Franklin
Georgetown
TCU
Rochester
Hofstra
Einstein
New York Medical College
Hackensack
Remove Meharry since they mainly admit applicants from the African American community.

Thank you!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

is this for me to find which schools have a chapter that I could participate in during medical school (possibly part of a "Why Us?" answer)?

I wonder whether they can give you insight on how much your interests and activities supporting women and Asian-American women can be leveraged at those programs. Mentoring is also important. It might help you get a sense of how similar or different the schools are in investing in your success.

 

[atriablack]

Should I not include the knitting scarves through a university club since there’s no story I can write 700 characters about in my activities section? Should I not include knitting as a hobby either for the same reason? I started knitting when I was in third grade just for fun after watching my grandma do it for years. I asked her to teach me, and it was a way for me to bond with her. It is one of a few things I have left that remind me of her, as she passed away last year. Throughout my life in middle school and high school I was in knitting clubs too and similarly made scarves and hats to donate. I don’t have any specific story of me knitting to write about, but would a more detailed version of this summary be okay for my hobby description?

Please do include it. Hobbies are great and an important to include. I included 3 hobbies and most of my interviews have brought them up at some point in a follow-up question or used them as a conversation starter.
As for character count, keep in mind you don't have to hit 700 characters, that said you will find it very easy to hit 700 characters once you start writing it. Even your explanation above is 532 characters. Bring up what got you involved, who got you inspired (grandma), why it is important to you and some examples of the things you make.

 

[AllAroundTheLight]

I'm a 4th year at Netter, and I'll just say this - do not stress too much about your MCAT. Your score is fine. I got a 506 with a 123 or 124 in CARS. Had an excellent GPA though - I think some schools definitely have cutoffs for who they will consider bringing in for an int and if I had a couple points higher I think I would have gotten more invites, but you should be above those for most if not all of these programs. Even with that...I managed to land 6 interviews and 5 acceptances. The main thing at this point is just keep doing what you're doing! You're well ahead of the game for the 2024-2025 cycle, and you know the areas you want to strengthen from now to next summer.

A big reason I had success during my application cycle was because I didn't try to give cookie-cutter entries into AMCAS or for secondaries. It will be a very busy and stressful summer but I'd encourage you to reflect on how you want to articulate your motivations and goals. I would imagine you get plenty of interviews and end up at a strong program. Let them see who you are, because they also need to be a good fit for you too!

The personal statement is huge - be authentic. I did the same thing residency and wrote about a similar theme of identity. ADCOM's read a million of these and authenticity will stand out. Journal, reflect, and keep having those formative experiences. You're doing fantastic! Best of luck.

p.s. Happy to answer any Netter-specific questions if you have any 🙂 It's a fantastic school.