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  1. cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS - cGPA: 3.334
  2. MCAT score(s) and breakdown. Include all (non-voided) attempts.: 501 (125/124/126/126)
  3. State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US) - CA
  4. Ethnicity and/or race - Asian
  5. Undergraduate institution or category - UC Davis
  6. Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer) - 1500+ and counting clinical and administrative hours as Medical Assistant (urgent care facility)
  7. Research experience and productivity - Research lab during undergrad, accumulated approximately 100+ hrs, department of plant sciences/biotechnology
  8. Shadowing experience and specialties represented - 50+ hrs (internal medicine)
  9. Non-clinical volunteering - Open Doors to Future Possibilities (nonprofit organization) 50+ hrs therapy services to homeless, clothes/food distribution, public park maintenance; Second Harvest: 100+ hrs food sorting/food distribution
  10. Other extracurricular activities (including athletics, military service, gap year activities, leadership, teaching, etc) - Intern at Biotechnology start-up, ~1000hrs of paid employment, specialized in molecular detection of pathogens through handheld analyzer
I understand that score and gpa are not competitive for many MD schools, however may be sufficient enough to apply for DO schools across the country. Looking for recommendations and suggestions on how to improve application stats and list of potential MD/DO schools and programs to submit early application once admissions open in May-June. I'm looking for some insight on how my chances are currently, CA schools are preferential but with stats listed above going out of state is not an issue for myself. Any input is much appreciated!
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Welcome to the forums.

Clearly the 501 is a challenge. You have a shot at many DO schools but a very limited number of MD's. Your sGPA, BCPM, and GPA yearly trends would be useful.

Tell me why you feel it is your purpose to be a physician. Would you consider going for a postbac or SMP? Where did you grow up in California?
 
I would look at the newer DO schools, you have a shot at interviews with a well crafted app. Take my list with a grain of salt as I’m not Faha but I think you can try these DO schools. Applying broadly will help greatly.

ARCOM
BCOM (both campus)
BUCOM
KansasCOM
RVUCOM
TUNCOM
UIWSOM
WVSOM
Meritus
Touro Montana
LMU
LECOM (both campus)
OCOM
 
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You could receive interviews at some DO schools with your stats and I suggest these:
CHSU-COM
PNWU-COM
UIWSOM
BCOM (both schools)
ICOM
TUNCOM
Touro-Montana
KHSC-COM
Noorda-COM
WCU-COM
ACOM
ARCOM
NYIT-AR
LMU-DCOM
BUCOM
KCU-COM
PCOM (all schools)
LECOM (all schools)
OCOM
LUCOM
WVSOM
UP-KYCOM
MU-COM
DUQCOM
MERITUS
 
Mr.Smile12 said:
Welcome to the forums.

Clearly the 501 is a challenge. You have a shot at many DO schools but a very limited number of MD's. Your sGPA, BCPM, and GPA yearly trends would be useful.

Tell me why you feel it is your purpose to be a physician. Would you consider going for a postbac or SMP? Where did you grow up in California?
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I had a increasing GPA yearly trend throughout my four years as an undergrad, and started performing better in classes once I switched my major from a psych to biotechnology which focused more in STEM courses.
A close family member was diagnosed with cancer, she was always known in the family as having a strong demeanor, with a loving and caring nature. Through chemo and medication, her character never changed. Her unchanging nature was largely due to her medical team, which showed me the impact physicians/healthcare workers have. They not only treat sicknesses but also support patients through their struggling moments. So one of the reasons I want to be a physician is to be able to provide care and help to patients in order to help them to "return" to their lives prior to their sickness.
I would like to apply for the next cycle, so a postbacc or SMP may be off the table as of now.
I grew up in the Bay Area of California
 
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