What Are My Chances: WAMC Podiatry

[DexterMorganSK]

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Hey guys, first post ever on here so please bare with my newbie status.

I had a couple of questions, because I am extremely stressed about my chances of getting into podiatry school.

Before I start, I just want to say that at the beginning of my sophomore year (August 2018) my mother passed away from cancer. As a result, that entire year, my grades suffered. Not that I can use that as an excuse, however, thats just the way things went. I am not sure if this is an appropriate topic to write about in my personal statement, so I was wondering if I could get some feed back on that. Additionally, I took the absolute wrong approach to MCAT studying, and underperformed. I fully plan to RETAKE the MCAT in the spring of 2020.

So I guess my question is this: What are my legitimate chances of being accepted to AT MINIMUM, one pod school?

STATS:

cGPA: 3.14
sGPA: 2.78
MCAT: 488

Supplemental info:
- 3 years as an Army ROTC cadet (not sure how this will weigh/look on applications)
- numerous leadership roles + achievements in ROTC (Again not sure how this will look in the holistic view of things)
- research plus a pending publication
- member of numerous pre-health profession clubs (however not very active in those clubs)
- 80+ hours of shadowing two podiatrist's (the majority of that shadowing time has been with just one)
- letters of recommendation from that podiatrist, plus some of my ROTC cadre (I figure the people who write them aren't very important as long as they are well written and are science faculty members, podiatrists, etc)
- 100+ hours of undocumented volunteering (through ROTC)
- Member of community out reach program (also through ROTC)
- Plan on practicing podiatry in the Army post graduation

My apologies if that was a lot guys, again, just pretty anxious about my chances. If you guys could give me some suggestions and feedback on my chances of gaining acceptance, please let me know. Thank you for taking the time to read this guys and I appreciate any feed back. Take care and good luck!

-AJM

Your Science GPA and MCAT are lower than average for an accepted student. I would suggest retaking a few upper-sci courses, along with a retake on the MCAT. To the very least, retake the MCAT and aim for a 500. You have a shot with this score and your ECs. Thanks for your service!

 

[futurepod25]

Are those combined GPAs from your AA and BS degrees? If yes, then you are fine, granted a 495+ on the MCAT.
If not then calculate your combined/overall GPAs and post back.

Hello thank you for the reply!
No they are not my combined GPAs, I'm so sorry for the idiotic question, but how would I calculate my GPA combined? Because I have my GPA for both my associates and bachelor's transcripts, would I just add both to each other and divide by 2?

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Hello thank you for the reply!
No they are not my combined GPAs, I'm so sorry for the idiotic question, but how would I calculate my GPA combined? Because I have my GPA for both my associates and bachelor's transcripts, would I just add both to each other and divide by 2?

(# of credit hours from previous college X GPA at previous college)

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(# of credit hours completed so far at CurrentSchool X GPA at CurrentSchool) = SUM

SUM divided by total credit hours from both colleges = combined GPA

Read more at:

AACPMAS Transcript Entry

help.liaisonedu.com

 

[SGLT]

Would Podiatry School look at my other 60+ hours I took to receive a 4.0 GPA in my associates?

You need to send AACPMAS original transcripts from every college you've attended and that includes your associates. So, you will have to enter every class you have taken in transcript entry mentioned by Dexter and a GPA is created by AACPMAS.

I've attached GPA calculator excel that will calculate it for you. You just enter total credits for each grade

 

[futurepod25]

(# of credit hours from previous college X GPA at previous college)

+

(# of credit hours completed so far at CurrentSchool X GPA at CurrentSchool) = SUM

SUM divided by total credit hours from both colleges = combined GPA

Read more at:

AACPMAS Transcript Entry

help.liaisonedu.com

I apologize for the late reply! But I finally did the math and here it is...

cGPA: 3.65
sGPA: 3.45

So just to clarify, Podiatry School will basically do this same system where they calculate the credit hours and GPA of all school attended into the cGPA and sGPA when considering a students application?

Thank you once again for taking the time to help me out

 

[futurepod25]

You need to send AACPMAS original transcripts from every college you've attended and that includes your associates. So, you will have to enter every class you have taken in transcript entry mentioned by Dexter and a GPA is created by AACPMAS.

I've attached GPA calculator excel that will calculate it for you. You just enter total credits for each grade

Thank you so much! I calculated and these were my stats:
cGPA: 3.65
sGPA: 3.45

not the best...but my stats are better with the combined associates and bachelors GPA than Bachelors alone

 

[DexterMorganSK]

2.87 cGPA
3.4sGPA

I failed out my first year about 13 years ago. Then tried again and fell on my face.
I had a really rough few years after graduating due to some pretty serious family issues. I’d rather not have to mention them in an application, but I will if I need to.

Thankfully I was not a science major so my sGPA was spared somewhat

Since then I’ve done very well in my classes, after some time to mature and become more resilient.
No MCAT yet but I have been successful in my science classes so I think I’ll do decently well

limited shadowing (about 30 hours)
Just under 200 clinical hours
About the same in volunteering hours

Plenty of leadership and teaching experience from my successful career during that 10 year gap (possibly my saving grace in my app)

I’m outgoing and interview well (at least I always have for jobs) so as long as I can get an interview, I think I can make an impression that will overshadow some of the negative academic history

... I hope anyway

Upward trends are always good so congrats on doing well in recent courses. I think for your app, a lot depends on the MCAT score. If you can score close to 500, you should get a seat somewhere with current GPAs; however if you score lower you may have to take additional sci courses to bring that gpa close to 3.0.

Make a schedule for the MCAT and kill it (use all of the AAMC resources for it)...treat it as a job! Good luck!

 

[deleted1024396]

I definitely plan on taking my time to prepare. I was thinking that will probably make or break me considering my mediocre cGPA so I need to make it count

thanks for your feedback and encouragement!

 

[idknooneknowsme]

Chances: cGPA: 3.4 sGPA:3.6
Last 4 years of undergrad cGPA 3.9.
Finished undergrad in 5 years, freshman year was a mess (all I did was party) so freshman year GPA brings me down significantly.
MCAT: Haven't taken it yet but AAMC practices show ~491.
I am good with content but english is my 4th language so my reading speed is slower than native speakers. I can't master timing, so my MCAT will be lower than what I am really capable intellectually.

Extracurriculars: pretty decent. Did some cool stuff abroad and I am not traditional.

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Chances: cGPA: 3.4 sGPA:3.6
Last 4 years of undergrad cGPA 3.9.
Finished undergrad in 5 years, freshman year was a mess (all I did was party) so freshman year GPA brings me down significantly.
MCAT: Haven't taken it yet but AAMC practices show ~491.
I am good with content but english is my 4th language so my reading speed is slower than native speakers. I can't master timing, so my MCAT will be lower than what I am really capable intellectually.

Extracurriculars: pretty decent. Did some cool stuff abroad and I am not traditional.

GPAs are great. Get close to 500 on the MCAT and apply early next year. You have to shadow.

 

[idknooneknowsme]

GPAs are great. Get close to 500 on the MCAT and apply early next year. You have to shadow.

I have shadowing and a letter from a DPM! Will a 491 MCAT really kill my chances?

 

[DPMStudent159]

I have shadowing and a letter from a DPM! Will a 491 MCAT really kill my chances?

Sometimes you might get lower than what the practice exam shows. A 491 probably will get you in if you get that. I got a 489 and got into all the school’s I applied to. Just aim higher of course for better scholarship opportunities.

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Sometimes you might get lower than what the practice exam shows. A 491 probably will get you in if you get that. I got a 489 and got into all the school’s I applied to. Just aim higher of course for better scholarship opportunities.

Exactly!

 

[pkd123]

Chances?
cGPA: 3.12
sGPA: 2.98
MCAT: 509
3 years of research experience, 100+ hours of volunteering, 50+ hours shadowing (non-pod), numerous extracurriculars

My GPA suffered in the first 2 years of undergrad due to a lot of stress and poor time management, but greatly improved for the next 2 years.
I am considering a SMP affiliated with a MD/DO program as well, but do not know which schools to apply to. I am really interested in podiatry school, but have not done any shadowing yet (currently trying to find pod doctors to shadow).

Any help?

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Chances?
cGPA: 3.12
sGPA: 2.98
MCAT: 509
3 years of research experience, 100+ hours of volunteering, 50+ hours shadowing (non-pod), numerous extracurriculars

My GPA suffered in the first 2 years of undergrad due to a lot of stress and poor time management, but greatly improved for the next 2 years.
I am considering a SMP affiliated with a MD/DO program as well, but do not know which schools to apply to. I am really interested in podiatry school, but have not done any shadowing yet (currently trying to find pod doctors to shadow).

Any help?

Shadow a Pod (Pods) then decide if you should apply to Podiatry schools or not, though your current stats are fine for Pod programs.

An SMP route for MD/DO seems like a good option and there are multiple programs that either guarantee an interview or acceptance to their program per the GPA requirements (and maybe MCAT). For DO SMPs look into one at VCOM and LMU and maybe Drexel for the MD SMP. You should search in the pre-med forum for more SMP programs or ask an adcom about your chances.
GL!

 

[Weirdy]

Chances?
cGPA: 3.12
sGPA: 2.98
MCAT: 509
3 years of research experience, 100+ hours of volunteering, 50+ hours shadowing (non-pod), numerous extracurriculars

My GPA suffered in the first 2 years of undergrad due to a lot of stress and poor time management, but greatly improved for the next 2 years.
I am considering a SMP affiliated with a MD/DO program as well, but do not know which schools to apply to. I am really interested in podiatry school, but have not done any shadowing yet (currently trying to find pod doctors to shadow).

Any help?

Shadow first.
GPA is fine for DPM.

 

[pkd123]

Shadow a Pod (Pods) then decide if you should apply to Podiatry schools or not, though your current stats are fine for Pod programs.

An SMP route for MD/DO seems like a good option and there are multiple programs that either guarantee an interview or acceptance to their program per the GPA requirements (and maybe MCAT). For DO SMPs look into one at VCOM and LMU and maybe Drexel for the MD SMP. You should search in the pre-med forum for more SMP programs or ask an adcom about your chances.
GL!

Thank you so much! I'll definitely look into those programs and also start shadowing soon so I know where to apply.

 

[Weirdy]

Cons:
- I will have 94 credits by the end of the semester (ergo no official degree). All pre-requisites should be satisfied as of this May.
- I am 19 years old. Thankfully, this comes as a surprise to most.
- Applying 2nd week of May, 2020. (Very late in cycle).


Is it realistic to say I have a shot at any of the 9 schools?

Your grades are fine.
MCAT can be higher.


Biggest issue is what's your reason for getting in so early?

Ever held a real job before? Traveled? Lived a bit?

 

[DPMStudent159]

Hi everybody,
cGPA: 3.66
sGPA: 3.56
AAMC FL 1: 493 (With practice, I could improve substantially on B/B. Aiming for 497 by March)
Taking MCAT on 14th March
Podiatrist Shadowing: 20 hours + letter of rec
Personal Statement: 1st choice of profession, has been since fascinating (to me) major foot reconstruction in 2009.
Volunteering: 20 hours with church (I can do much more if advisable).
Academic advisor, Podiatrist I shadowed, and Ortho doc have encouraged me to apply this cycle.

Cons:
- I will have 94 credits by the end of the semester (ergo no official degree). All pre-requisites should be satisfied as of this May.
- I am 19 years old. Thankfully, this comes as a surprise to most.
- Applying 2nd week of May, 2020. (Very late in cycle).


Is it realistic to say I have a shot at any of the 9 schools?

I know the minimum requirement is 90 credits for I believe most of the schools (plus pre reqs), but you have worked hard for 3 years for a degree, that you won't get if you don't finish your last year. I think it would be smart to get your bachelors degree considering all the tuition dollars you have put in. Not exactly sure how it works out on the decision making process, I don't believe anyone in our class at Scholl has come in with no bachelors degree. Even if you finished your degree, you would be 20 or 21 by the time you are in podiatry school, which is probably still going make you one of the youngest in the class (if that is your goal to graduate pod school in early 20s).

 

[aamirkdaa]

I know this question doesn't really apply to the thread... but what would you guys say the post interview acceptance rate is? In other words how likely is it that the school offers you a spot at the school if they send you an II and you go?

 

[ManjH]

Hello guys, I was wondering what my chances were getting into nycpm or temple. Trying to stay close to home.
my stats:
1. 3.468 Cumulative gpa
2. 3.364 Science Gpa
3. Shadowed an MD For 150 hours +
4. Volunteered at the hospital 60 hours +
5. Event coordinator for the cardiology club at my university
6. I haven’t taken my Mcat yet but I got a 492 on my practice exam.
Currently sent my resume to some podiatrist’s for potential shadowing opportunities but non of them ever replied back.

 

[Immense]

Hello guys, I was wondering what my chances were getting into nycpm or temple. Trying to stay close to home.
my stats:
1. 3.468 Cumulative gpa
2. 3.364 Science Gpa
3. Shadowed an MD For 150 hours +
4. Volunteered at the hospital 60 hours +
5. Event coordinator for the cardiology club at my university
6. I haven’t taken my Mcat yet but I got a 492 on my practice exam.
Currently sent my resume to some podiatrist’s for potential shadowing opportunities but non of them ever replied back.

hard to say without mcat, your practice score is on the low side, but if you get above a 495/496, i think chances are good. Just a heads up that most practicing physicians dont have time to review someone's resume for shadowing. just go into their practice, or call, and directly ask to shadow.

 

[de Ribas]

Hello guys, I was wondering what my chances were getting into nycpm or temple. Trying to stay close to home.
my stats:
1. 3.468 Cumulative gpa
2. 3.364 Science Gpa
3. Shadowed an MD For 150 hours +
4. Volunteered at the hospital 60 hours +
5. Event coordinator for the cardiology club at my university
6. I haven’t taken my Mcat yet but I got a 492 on my practice exam.
Currently sent my resume to some podiatrist’s for potential shadowing opportunities but non of them ever replied back.

You have to call them. I did not have to send any resumes.

 

[ManjH]

hard to say without mcat, your practice score is on the low side, but if you get above a 495/496, i think chances are good. Just a heads up that most practicing physicians dont have time to review someone's resume for shadowing. just go into their practice, or call, and directly ask to shadow.

thanks I’ll start calling some of them this week

 

[DexterMorganSK]

I know this question doesn't really apply to the thread... but what would you guys say the post interview acceptance rate is? In other words how likely is it that the school offers you a spot at the school if they send you an II and you go?

There is no guarantee of acceptance from an II, but chances are good. You're halfway there if you get invited.

 

[naoise151]

Asking for a friend but he has a high mcat score and low gpa 2.9) and was wondering what his chances would be like. He’s also wondering if a lack of any pod shadowing would look bad. He lives in the middle of nowhere so finding a pod that lets him shadow has been a bit hard. He has a few hours right now (20ish)

 

[Weirdy]

Asking for a friend but he has a high mcat score and low gpa 2.9) and was wondering what his chances would be like. He’s also wondering if a lack of any pod shadowing would look bad. He lives in the middle of nowhere so finding a pod that lets him shadow has been a bit hard. He has a few hours right now (20ish)

MCAT will make up for GPA.

Hours are fine. He just needs a rec letter from a DPM.

 

[deleted1032994]

cGPA: 3.20
sGPA: 2.75
MCAT: guessing it will be around 495 ish but I'm trying to get 500
Degree: BS in Exercise Sciences

I did 1 year of undergrad research, I was a Peer academic leader (which means I taught a freshman-level class the fall of my Junior year and senior year), I have ~100h of podiatry shadowing, ~50h of volunteering at a non-profit medical clinic. I was also a part of two organizations and was very active but never a leader.

I want to apply to all 9 schools to have the best luck, but I'm interested in Kent st, Barry, or temple

Also, should I retake some classes I got C's on in freshman or sophomore year? will that be worth it? I didn't take college seriously at that time and now I'm regretting it

 

[Immense]

It's certainly wont hurt to retake those classes and do better. If you can make up for your gpa with at least 500 mcat, then you should be good for those schools.

 

[de Ribas]

cGPA: 3.20
sGPA: 2.75
MCAT: guessing it will be around 495 ish but I'm trying to get 500
Degree: BS in Exercise Sciences

I did 1 year of undergrad research, I was a Peer academic leader (which means I taught a freshman-level class the fall of my Junior year and senior year), I have ~100h of podiatry shadowing, ~50h of volunteering at a non-profit medical clinic. I was also a part of two organizations and was very active but never a leader.

I want to apply to all 9 schools to have the best luck, but I'm interested in Kent st, Barry, or temple

Also, should I retake some classes I got C's on in freshman or sophomore year? will that be worth it? I didn't take college seriously at that time and now I'm regretting it

When are you taking MCAT?

 

[deleted1032994]

When are you taking MCAT?

I was thinking sometime in March

 

[SGLT]

Also, should I retake some classes I got C's on in freshman or sophomore year? will that be worth it? I didn't take college seriously at that time and now I'm regretting it

If you retake classes, you'll have to wait another year to apply. I personally don't think its worth it to retake classes as few classes won't significantly change your GPA. You're much better off spending that time getting great MCAT score.

 

[amint32]

cGPA: 3.5
sGPA:3.25
MCAT: 498

Tons of volunteer hours, community service, and over a year of Chemistry research. Also, currently working as a Patient Care Tech at a local hospital. Just wondering what are my chances? And when is it considered "too late" to apply?

Thanks

 

[DPMStudent159]

cGPA: 3.5
sGPA:3.25
MCAT: 498

Tons of volunteer hours, community service, and over a year of Chemistry research. Also, currently working as a Patient Care Tech at a local hospital. Just wondering what are my chances? And when is it considered "too late" to apply?

Thanks

If those are your current stats and MCAT I wouldn’t wait. Why not apply now? Just get some pod shadowing experience (20 ish hours or so) and you will be golden. Make sure your references are in as well (1 pod, at least 1 science, maybe another from your employer).
As far as when you will be late, I believe deadlines are June 30th or around than to have your application fully verified and sent to schools with all letters and MCAT scores. But I have heard of people submitting after deadlines and still getting in because there were still open spaces in the program. It all depends, it is basically “rolling admission” until they fill all the spots in the program.

I would suggest you apply now though, because you will have more opportunities to get academic scholarships as there will be more to go around versus if you got accepted in June/July.

As far as your chances, you have nearly a high chance to get into any of the 9 schools, granted there are no negative flags on your application, and can pass a criminal background check of course.

 

[amint32]

If those are your current stats and MCAT I wouldn’t wait. Why not apply now? Just get some pod shadowing experience (20 ish hours or so) and you will be golden. Make sure your references are in as well (1 pod, at least 1 science, maybe another from your employer).
As far as when you will be late, I believe deadlines are June 30th or around than to have your application fully verified and sent to schools with all letters and MCAT scores. But I have heard of people submitting after deadlines and still getting in because there were still open spaces in the program. It all depends, it is basically “rolling admission” until they fill all the spots in the program.

I would suggest you apply now though, because you will have more opportunities to get academic scholarships as there will be more to go around versus if you got accepted in June/July.

As far as your chances, you have nearly a high chance to get into any of the 9 schools, granted there are no negative flags on your application, and can pass a criminal background check of course.

Thank you very much for your guidance And all the info!

 

[kikmeh12]

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[DexterMorganSK]

Need some advice. Undergrad gpa 2.9,sci:2.7ish MCAT 512....currently in a 2 year smp at DO school. Unfortunately my second semester I’m not doing so hot and will get 2 maybe 3Cs due to an unexpected Issue causing some mental health problems now resolved . Anyways if I continue the program I can still end up with a 3.1/3.2ish. I also have the option of retaking 2 classes for grade replacement next year but it will only replace grades at my institution (which has a DO and pod school). Decent ECs and shadowing

Adding on to what Weirdy said in the other thread, please take care of your mental issues first and foremost.

Your chances for Pod programs should be fine due to your MCAT score, but you have to make sure you want to be a DPM and not jumping ship (from DO) because of the bad grades in the SMP. Also, your recent grades in the SMP and the low sci GPA during undergrad are all signs that you will struggle in a Pod program.

So, take some time off, relax, take care of your mental health first, shadow more Pods ( i saw you did 20 hrs already), and then apply when you feel like you can take on the challenge and this is what you want to do.

Pod programs aren't going anywhere, and you may get into one, but staying in the program should be your end goal.

 

[kikmeh12]

Thank you

Adding on to what Weirdy said in the other thread, please take care of your mental issues first and foremost.

Your chances for Pod programs should be fine due to your MCAT score, but you have to make sure you want to be a DPM and not jumping ship (from DO) because of the bad grades in the SMP. Also, your recent grades in the SMP and the low sci GPA during undergrad are all signs that you will struggle in a Pod program.

So, take some time off, relax, take care of your mental health first, shadow more Pods ( i saw you did 20 hrs already), and then apply when you feel like you can take on the challenge and this is what you want to do.

Pod programs aren't going anywhere, and you may get into one, but staying in the program should be your end goal.

thank you! Sorry I couldn’t figure out how to delete the other post as I had posted that before realizing you mentioned there was this thread. I entered the smp with interest in pod and do so I’m definitely not just jumping ship because do isn’t plausible anymore . I’ll take your advice for sure because I completely agree that getting in isn’t the hardest part but I have to be able to succeed once I’m in the program . Would you suggest for me to continue with the smp or jump ship now and figure things out from there ? I

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Thank you

thank you! Sorry I couldn’t figure out how to delete the other post as I had posted that before realizing you mentioned there was this thread. I entered the smp with interest in pod and do so I’m definitely not just jumping ship because do isn’t plausible anymore . I’ll take your advice for sure because I completely agree that getting in isn’t the hardest part but I have to be able to succeed once I’m in the program . Would you suggest for me to continue with the smp or jump ship now and figure things out from there ? I

If you are not planning to pursue DO anymore then IMO you should quit the SMP now.

It's better that you quit rather than getting dismissed/failing out. The deadline to submit all of Pod documents to AACPMAS is June 30th each year, so plan accordingly.

 

[amint32]

Hello all! I have read from a few posts on this thread that there really isn’t a set/required amount of hours one should shadow a pod. But just for clarity, what would one recommend? How many hours and how many different pods etc. Thanks!

 

[OblivionDPM]

I believe the "standard" minimum is like 10 hours. That is what I'd aim for at the bare minimum.

 

[robdakidd]

Hello,

I'm really interested in NYCPM, Temple, Scholl and California (Samuel Merritt). What are my chances?

Cumulative GPA: 3.21
Science GPA: 3.1
Non- Science GPA: 3.6

Various leadership positions in school, hospital volunteering and shadowed a podiatrist for one day

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Hello,

I'm really interested in NYCPM, Temple, Scholl and California (Samuel Merritt). What are my chances?

Cumulative GPA: 3.21
Science GPA: 3.1
Non- Science GPA: 3.6

MCAT: 502

Various leadership positions in school, hospital volunteering and shadowed a podiatrist for one day

You're fine for Scholl/NYCPM.

I would suggest you shadow more Pods, not just for the LOR, but to gain more experience and to make sure this is what you want to do. Good luck!

 

[DPMStudent159]

Hello,

I'm really interested in NYCPM, Temple, Scholl and California (Samuel Merritt). What are my chances?

Cumulative GPA: 3.21
Science GPA: 3.1
Non- Science GPA: 3.6

MCAT: 502

Various leadership positions in school, hospital volunteering and shadowed a podiatrist for one day

Id say you are fine for all the pod schools. Temple would be a good chance because they love high MCAT scores over high GPAs since the MCAT is standardized. But I agree, get more pod shadowing hours since not only is it required for most schools, but because you want to make sure you like podiatry, you will be doing it for the rest of your adult life. One day is definitely not enough for that!

 

[idknooneknowsme]

🙂

 

[DexterMorganSK]

Hey, I decided to go for the MCAT anyway and got 497. As I mentioned before, cGPA: 3.4 sGPA:3.6 Last 4 years of undergrad cGPA 3.9.
I just submitted the app today and now I keep wondering how long it is going to take for my app to be verified.

I'll let someone else answer the verification question, but your chances are good. Prepare well for the interviews!

 

[El-Rami]

Hello,

I am a former US allopathic (MD) student. I withdrew in good standing halfway through med school due to financial and health reasons; I have addressed and fixed the problems that prevented me from graduating med school. I am potentially interested in podiatry (I like what I've read about the profession but need to shadow a DPM). I graduated summa cum laude (a bit over 3.9 on a 4.0 scale) with two STEM degrees from my undergrad institution. My science GPA is very close to my cumulative GPA. I took the MCAT four years ago and scored 508 (125/126/128/129 CARS/Social sciences/Physical sciences/Biology+Biochem).

I also have a well-rounded resume with plenty of ECs. I did lots of undergrad research and am published. I did a prestigious internship. I've presented research at conferences. I've also done plenty of volunteer work and have student leadership experience. I interview well and have hobbies that are interesting to talk about. I am charismatic and articulate.

You may ask me why don't I just reapply to my former school. I can, and there's a decent chance of readmission but I just want to weigh all my options. If I go back to the MD school, I will be stuck in primary care (which I wouldn't mind doing to be honest... IM is pretty awesome). However, with podiatry it opens up opportunities in surgery, which I find to be exciting.

My grades in med school were okay but not stellar. We have a pass/fail curriculum, so if you make a B+ you still get the same grade as a C-. My GPAc in med school isn't very high as a result. I also failed a module in M2 and successfully remediated it, scoring over 85% in the module. I am capable of handling the curriculum in podiatry school.

What are my chances?

 

[sad1980s]

Hello,

I am a former US allopathic (MD) student...

You really need to call the pod schools you're interested BEFORE you even apply and explain your situation imo. No one here is going to be able to tell you if withdrawing from med school will affect your chances. Strictly speaking, if we go by stats you're more than fine, as long as you get some pod shadowing and a letter of rec from one.

 

[DexterMorganSK]

You may ask me why don't I just reapply to my former school. I can, and there's a decent chance of readmission but I just want to weigh all my options. If I go back to the MD school, I will be stuck in primary care (which I wouldn't mind doing to be honest... IM is pretty awesome). However, with podiatry it opens up opportunities in surgery, which I find to be exciting.

What?

 

[de Ribas]

Hello,

I am a former US allopathic (MD) student. I withdrew in good standing halfway through med school due to financial and health reasons; I have addressed and fixed the problems that prevented me from graduating med school. I am potentially interested in podiatry (I like what I've read about the profession but need to shadow a DPM). I graduated summa cum laude (a bit over 3.9 on a 4.0 scale) with two STEM degrees from my undergrad institution. My science GPA is very close to my cumulative GPA. I took the MCAT four years ago and scored 508 (125/126/128/129 CARS/Social sciences/Physical sciences/Biology+Biochem).

I also have a well-rounded resume with plenty of ECs. I did lots of undergrad research and am published. I did a prestigious internship. I've presented research at conferences. I've also done plenty of volunteer work and have student leadership experience. I interview well and have hobbies that are interesting to talk about. I am charismatic and articulate.

You may ask me why don't I just reapply to my former school. I can, and there's a decent chance of readmission but I just want to weigh all my options. If I go back to the MD school, I will be stuck in primary care (which I wouldn't mind doing to be honest... IM is pretty awesome). However, with podiatry it opens up opportunities in surgery, which I find to be exciting.

My grades in med school were okay but not stellar. We have a pass/fail curriculum, so if you make a B+ you still get the same grade as a C-. My GPAc in med school isn't very high as a result. I also failed a module in M2 and successfully remediated it, scoring over 85% in the module. I am capable of handling the curriculum in podiatry school.

What are my chances?

You will need to have current MCAT score.