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Hello All,
I am sort of new to SDN, so I am getting used to the forum. However, I was wondering what my chances are for DO schools?
I am currently a senior, Nutrition (Dietetics) major (possibly willing to do a double major in biochemistry to get committee letter).
Background info:
NJ Resident
My sGPA: 3.5 (with grade replacement) 3.3 w/o replacement
cGPA: 3.5/3.6
I took a majority of my pre reqs at my community college (did my freshman year there; they were also pre reqs for my program now so I had to take them) Courses include Bio 1 and 2 Chem 1 and 2 Physics 1 and Microbio (I got all A's)
When I transferred I took Ochem at my 4 year university and failed it the first time (retook and got B), Orgo 2 ( I received a C) and biochem (I received a C). I took Physics and anatomy here (got an A in both)
The main reason why I failed was because my dad lost his job and I had to start working practically full time to help support my family during my sophomore year (the year I transferred) because my mom is currently disabled.
MCAT: Taking it January 2016, but my practice test is 518 (so I am estimating around 514 - 516)
Research: 1 semester of Microbiology research, looking for another project for this year (No pubs)
EC:
200+ hours volunteering in a soup kitchen
100+ hours teaching nutrition conventions to underprivileged folks
300+ hours teaching underprivileged children in nutrition
400+ tutoring an autistic student math and English.
500+ hours working as a pharmacy tech
1000+ volunteer at local hospital
Board member for 1 year at my college disaster relief club
200+ volunteer in a Hospice
Shadowing:
I was involved in a Shadowing Program at a Hospital (with letter of rec).
-Shadowed a primary care
-Shadowed a hospitalist
- Shadowed a few surgeons
-I currently work with a DO, also shadowing her in my spare time in the OR
- Shadowed a Medical Director
LOR
I can't get my committee letter (I don't qualify for it according to my school) so instead:
2 science faculty
1 non science faculty
1 from my DO (Strong Letter)
1 from the Hospital (Average IMO)
1 from my pharmacist (Strong Letter)
Possibly from: Medical Director and hospice director
Question about LOR: I was wondering if using a letter of rec from my CC professor (science) would be looked down on? (I am trying to see if both my letter can be from my University but I know the CC letter will be strong)
I am planning on applying next cycle.
Schools I am thinking about:
Rowan SOM (Top choice)
PCOM
NYITCOM
LECOM (ERIE)
TOURO NY
TOURO CA
TOURO NV
AT Still (AZ)
AT Still Kirksville
Des Moines COM
MSUCOM
Ohio University Heritage COM
LUCOM
WV SOM
Pacific Northwest University
I am sort of new to SDN, so I am getting used to the forum. However, I was wondering what my chances are for DO schools?
I am currently a senior, Nutrition (Dietetics) major (possibly willing to do a double major in biochemistry to get committee letter).
Background info:
NJ Resident
My sGPA: 3.5 (with grade replacement) 3.3 w/o replacement
cGPA: 3.5/3.6
I took a majority of my pre reqs at my community college (did my freshman year there; they were also pre reqs for my program now so I had to take them) Courses include Bio 1 and 2 Chem 1 and 2 Physics 1 and Microbio (I got all A's)
When I transferred I took Ochem at my 4 year university and failed it the first time (retook and got B), Orgo 2 ( I received a C) and biochem (I received a C). I took Physics and anatomy here (got an A in both)
The main reason why I failed was because my dad lost his job and I had to start working practically full time to help support my family during my sophomore year (the year I transferred) because my mom is currently disabled.
MCAT: Taking it January 2016, but my practice test is 518 (so I am estimating around 514 - 516)
Research: 1 semester of Microbiology research, looking for another project for this year (No pubs)
EC:
200+ hours volunteering in a soup kitchen
100+ hours teaching nutrition conventions to underprivileged folks
300+ hours teaching underprivileged children in nutrition
400+ tutoring an autistic student math and English.
500+ hours working as a pharmacy tech
1000+ volunteer at local hospital
Board member for 1 year at my college disaster relief club
200+ volunteer in a Hospice
Shadowing:
I was involved in a Shadowing Program at a Hospital (with letter of rec).
-Shadowed a primary care
-Shadowed a hospitalist
- Shadowed a few surgeons
-I currently work with a DO, also shadowing her in my spare time in the OR
- Shadowed a Medical Director
LOR
I can't get my committee letter (I don't qualify for it according to my school) so instead:
2 science faculty
1 non science faculty
1 from my DO (Strong Letter)
1 from the Hospital (Average IMO)
1 from my pharmacist (Strong Letter)
Possibly from: Medical Director and hospice director
Question about LOR: I was wondering if using a letter of rec from my CC professor (science) would be looked down on? (I am trying to see if both my letter can be from my University but I know the CC letter will be strong)
I am planning on applying next cycle.
Schools I am thinking about:
Rowan SOM (Top choice)
PCOM
NYITCOM
LECOM (ERIE)
TOURO NY
TOURO CA
TOURO NV
AT Still (AZ)
AT Still Kirksville
Des Moines COM
MSUCOM
Ohio University Heritage COM
LUCOM
WV SOM
Pacific Northwest University