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Hello everyone, I'm writing this article to get your honest opinion(s) about where I stand in this ever dynamic process we devote ourselves. Should I place more emphasis towards MD or DO? or What Mcat score will I need to secure in order to have a good chance at making it in? No filters and thank you!

cGPA: 3.3
Major: Cell Biology
Minor: Chemistry
MCAT: Pending (projecting >30)
Reference(s): Fufllled for both M.D. and D.O.
Personal Statemet: Finished (currently modifying)
Shadowing hours: 100 hrs
Clinical work hours: 4,000+ hours
Community service hours: 500 hours
Total number of organizations invovled in: 11

Professional Profile
Summary


Highly motivated individual with an array of professional and organizational experience to match. Currently pursuing higher education and employment in the healthcare field where I can successfully accomplish my goals and exercise my skills adequately.

Availability
Must give my current employer(s) a two weeks’ notice before changing employment.

Language(s)
English (Native)

Education

Northeastern State University │ 600 N. Grand, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464
01/2011 - 12/2012
Bachelors of Science
Major │ Biology with Cellular Emphasis
Minor │ Chemistry

Coursework
Subject │Course │ Level │Title
BIOL 2224 MICROBIOL (LAB INCLUDED)
BIOL 3114 GENETICS (LAB INCLUDED)
CHEM 3123 ORG CHEM I LEC
CHEM 3132 ORG CHEM I LAB
MATH 3513 STATISTICAL METHODS
CHEM 3223 ORG CHEM II LEC
CHEM 4214 BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOL 3124 CELL BIOL (LAB INCLUDED)
BIOL 4543 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (LAB INCLUDED)
CHEM 3232 ORG CHEM II LAB
BIOL 3013 ANIMAL BIOLOGY (LAB INCLUDED)
BIOL 3524 ECOLOGY
BIOL 4103 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
BIOL 4232 MOLECULAR & CELLULAR BIOLOGY
BIOL 4502 SEL TOPICS IN MOLECULAR BIOL (EMPHASIS ON ONCOLOGY)
BIOL 3003 PLANT BIOLOGY (LAB INCLUDED)
BIOL 4354 IMMUNOLOGY (LAB INCLUDED)
BIOL 4621 SENIOR SEMINAR
HFS 1653 NUTRITION
SCI 1314 ASTRONOMY (LAB INCLUDED)

Carl Albert State College │ 1507 S. Mckenna, Poteau, Oklahoma 74953
01/2007 - 04/2010
Associates of Premedical Sciences

Coursework
Subject │ Course │ Level │ Title
CS 1003 MICROCOMP APPL
ENGL 1113 FRESHMAN COMP I
HIST 1483 AMER HIST 1492-1865
MUS 2543 MUSIC APPRECIATION
UNIV 1002 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
GEOG 2243 FUND OF HUMAN GEOG
HUM 2223 HUMANITIES II
ZOOL 1123 GENERAL ZOOLOGY
ZOOL 1132 GENERAL ZOOLOGY LAB
POLS 1113 AMERICAN FEDERAL GOV
PSYC 1113 PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 1113 SOCIOLOGY
ENGL 1213 FRESHMAN COMP II
PHIL 1013 PHILOSOPHY
CHEM 1123 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (LAB INCLUDED)
MATH 1513 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
BIOL 2154 HUMAN ANATOMY (LAB INCLUDED)
CHEM 1223 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (LAB INCLUDED)
BIOL 3314 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (LAB INCLUDED)
PHYS 1115 GENERAL PHYSICS I (LAB INCLUDED)
ENGL 1213 FRESHMAN COMP II
H ED 1113 PERSONAL HLTH & WELL
LGCY 2000 BIO & MED SCI CAPSTN
PHYS 1215 GENERAL PHYSICS II (LAB INCLUDED)

Vian High School │ 301 Hunter St., Vian, Oklahoma 74962
07/2004 - 04/2006
High School Diploma

Professional Work Experience

St. John’s Health System │ 1923 S Utica Ave Tulsa, OK 74104
08/2012 - Present
Full-time
Employer’s Name: Brittney Vaughn
Employer’s Phone: (918) 744-3131 Ext. 15575
Job Title: Laboratory Tech II
Department(s): Regional Medical Laboratory

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performing Microbiology methodology
• Large reference laboratory
• Setting up cultures
• Processing specimens
• Preparing media
• Communicating with various other sections of the laboratory or hospital
• Clerical accuracy and speed with computer systems is also need to function as a microbiology technician

Northeastern State University │ 600 N. Grand Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464
08/2012 - 02/2013
Part-time
Employer’s Name: Vanessa Whitley
Employer’s Phone: (918) 444-3843
Job Title: Science Tutor and Laboratory Assistant
Department(s): College of Science and Health Professions

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assisting students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject (General Physical Science, Inorganic Chemistry I, Inorganic Chemistry II, Physics I, and Physics II) and improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Helping students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
• Establishing and maintaining rapport with the assigned student(s).

Tahlequah City Hospital │ 1400 East Downing, Tahlequah, OK 74464
07/2010 - 03/2013
Full/Part-time
Employer’s Name: Scott Rosenthal
Employer’s Phone: (918) 456-2575
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Department(s): (1) Cardiology, (1) Family Medicine, (6) Internal Medicine, (2) Nephrology, (2) Otolaryngology, and (2) Urology

Experience:
• Medical terminology
• Good written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Medical records
• OSHA & HIPAA
• Patient billing
• Triaging

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collect, analyze and document data related to patient's condition:
 PFSH, CC, HPI, ROS, medication list, and lab values
• Assisting or conducting in-office services (screening/diagnostic):
 Vital signs, tissue biopsy, clinical swabs, and ultrasonography, urinalysis, tympanometry, audiography, electrocardiography, nasopharyngoscopy, and stent removal
• Injection administration:
 Immunizations
 Routine injections
• Executing the following skills on a daily basis; the ability to assist in minor procedures, phone experience, good customer service skills, computer skills and good written and verbal communication.
• Recording vital signs and performing all ancillary tests appropriate to skill level, certifications and state regulations.
• Gathering and documenting information about the patient’s condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications. Contributing to the assessment/re-assessment of patients, and monitoring/documenting the patient’s status.
• Participating in the development of the patient’s plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include medication administration.

Cherokee County Detention Center │213 W. Delaware Street, Tahlequah, OK 74464
01/2010 - 07/2010
Full-time
Employer’s Name: Johnnie Dallas
Employer’s Phone: (918) 456-3312
Job Title: Detention Officer
Department(s): Detention Center

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Involved in inmate processing, maintaining order in the jail and invoking disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Perform cell searches for drugs and other prohibited items, and inspected the facility for cleanliness.
• Work in direct contact with inmates. Monitor criminals in solitary confinement and in general public.
• Escort prisoners between the courtroom and the correctional facility while maintaining prisoner security and protecting the general public.

Sequoyah County Detention Center │ 119B South Oak, Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955
01/2007 - 01/2010
Full-time
Employer’s Name: Jamie Faulkenberry
Employer’s Phone: (918) 776-9028
Job Title: Supervisor
Department(s): Detention Center

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinating activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
• Evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
• Maintaining records, preparing reports, and composing correspondences relative to the work place.
• Communicating, interpreting, and applying facility/state policies and regulations.
• Directing custody and security activities necessary to assure a safe environment.
• Observing prisoners’ activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior, which might be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of prisoners, employees, or visitors.
• Taking, receiving, checks, and recording periodic counts of residents.
• Inspecting through the use of visual observation, building, guard post, recreational area, and etc., for violations of regulations or unsafe conditions, assuring the maintenance of prisoners’ safety, health, and discipline.
• Acting personally and through subordinates to control disturbance and disorders, taking immediate control of the situation, and applying pre-need contingencies.

Certification(s) and Specialized Training

BLS / CPR Certification
• Adult first aid
• Environmental emergencies
• Infant CPR with mask
• Adult/child, CPR with mask
• Adult/child automated external defibrillator

Healthcare Competency Training

• Abuse and neglect
• Blood borne pathogens
• Disaster preparedness
• Electrical & Fire safety
• Hand hygiene
• Hazard communication
• Medical radiation
• Moving, lifting, and repetitive motion
• MSDS
• Patients' rights
• TB prevention
• Isolation and standard population specific care

Computer Experience

Microsoft Operating System(s) & Macintosh Operating System(s)
• Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
• Server/networking/hardware
• Auxiliary programs (WinZip, etc.)
• Adobe Creative Suite CS6
• System management and security
• Network and internet
• Program management

Laboratory Work Experience and Educational Background

Biology/Chemistry/Medical
• Northern, western, and southern blotting techniques
• Cell and tissue culture techniques
• Assay preparation techniques
• Cell staining/plating/cloning techniques
• PCR technique
• Immunological techniques (including ELISA)
• Micropipette techniques
• Electrophoresis (including PAGE)
• Extraction techniques
• Crystallization techniques
• Distillation techniques
• Chromatography techniques (includes gas and liquid)
• Spectroscopy
• Urinalysis
• Microscopy techniques
• ECG/EKG
• Swab techniques (includes strep and Flu)
• Injection techniques

Philanthropic, Extracurricular, and Specialized Training and Certification(s)

Volunteerism Total Hours: 500+
• Help-in-Crisis
• Service Sundays
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Boys & Girls Club of America
• Special Olympics
• Greenleaf State Park
• Northeastern State University Activities Board (NAB)
• Hospice care
• MLK Day of Service

Shadowing Physician

• Dr. Bennie Cheek, D.O. Family Medicine
• Dr. Sharon James-Schmidt, M.D. Anesthesiology
• Dr. Phyllis Nolan, D.O. W.W. Hastings Hospital
• Dr. Melissa Adams, D.P.M. Podiatry W.W. Hastings Hospital

Interests

• Organizational involvement
• Healthcare
• Clinical laboratory sciences
• Networking

Organizational

• Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
• College Republicans
• Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
• Northeastern State University Alumni Association
• Rho Theta Sigma Honor Society
• Service Sundays

Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
National Organization
Position(s): Chapter Founder, Chapter President, Chapter Historian, and Chapter Public Relations Chair
2010 - Present

Chapter Oklahoma Eta is a chapter of the U.S. health pre-professional honor society. The organization currently has more than 144,000 members within 186 chapters at universities throughout the United States, making it the world's largest Honor Society serving all students from different backgrounds in the pursuit of a career in the healthcare.

The Oklahoma Eta chapter specifically offers the following services:
• Public recognition of outstanding premedical scholarship.
• Promotion of community service.
• Hospital tours and shadowing opportunities with medical providers.
• Opportunity to participate in activities which promote interest in professional health.
• Opportunity to establish and pursue contacts with health professionals.

College Republicans
National Organization
2012 – Graduation
Position(s): Executive Treasurer

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Properly receive and disburse moneys.
• Keep an accurate record of all money received and disbursed.
• Deposit all moneys received in the account of the organization in an approved bank as soon as possible.
• Issue a receipt for moneys received.
• Prepare a report for the regular meetings.
• Prepare an annual report which is audited before it is presented.
• Keep all receipts, bank statements, cancelled checks, and collect dues.

Northeastern State University Alumni Association
Organization
2012 – Present
Position(s): Member

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
National Organization
2011 – Graduation
Position(s): Executive Secretary and Executive Vice President

The secretary is responsible for maintaining the chapter's roster and bylaws. Expectation to report new members, initiations, and alumnus status to the Fraternity through the chapter's Dashboard application at www.pikes.org is also required. The secretary will submit Chapter Notes to the Shield & Diamond by the appropriate deadlines to ensure proper entries.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Attend executive council and chapter meetings.
• Attend and giving a report at weekly committee chair and chapter meetings.
• Take minutes at all executive council and chapter meetings.
• Take roll at all chapter meetings and sponsored events.

As Vice President my main duty is to serve as; manager, motivator, leader, and at times, an enforcer. These roles help me to run the Executive Council, which consists of our social, spirit, house management, recruitment, pledge education, sorority relations, scholarship, brotherhood, ritual, and alumni relations committees.

Rho Theta Sigma Honor Society
Organization
2011 - Present
Position(s): Member

Being Northeastern State University’s oldest honor society, the organization honors students with high achievements in all disciplines. Rho Theta Sigma was established on the Tahlequah campus in the 1920s and it currently has over 5,000 members.

Service Sundays
Volunteer Organization
2010 - Present
Position(s): Board Member

A Northeastern State University community service volunteer program that is run in conjunction with Cherokee Nation to promote a variety of volunteerism within the community of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Designing and assisting in the coordination of new community service volunteer events.
 
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tl;dr

When you post the abbreviated version so that members will take time to read it, you might include your BCPM GPA and sGPA. And please take out your contacts' names and phone numbers.

This. Anonymity...not even once.
 
Reading The Elements of Style by Strunk and White really helped with my personal essay because it helped me realize how much more effective concise writing is. I think it might help you too, because your language is wordy as ****. You have some solid ECs and shadowing experience. Don't make it sound like you're bull****ting an adcom with flowery language; let your accomplishments speak for themselves.
 
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