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As of right now I have a 2.8 gpa (science and overall) with a 32O on my mcat (I took it earlier this year). I know my chances of US MD schools are at ~0.1% but I've been considering DO.
I plan on either entering a post bacc program or just retaking a few courses since AACOM does grade replacement. If I were to retake a few courses and get an A- average I'd be at 3.15 gpa and then I'd take a few more courses to boost that up a little more so it's closer to the 3.3 range.
Carribbean is possibly another option for me and here's why:
I see a lot of hate on here about Caribbean medical schools and their inability to get their students into residency programs, but I don't really understand it. This link states that 76% of Caribbean students from Ross got into a residency program. Now I know 95% compared to 76% is a significant difference, but I don't get the bashing and the constant "YOU WILL NOT GET RESIDENCY FROM CARIBBEAN MD SCHOOL'S DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME" nonsense. 76% is a really respectable number in my opinion.
I'm having a difficult time deciding between which option to go for from the 3 and I would like some help from you all! I'm leaning more towards retaking classes, followed by post bacc, and then as a last resort the Caribbean, but what do you guys think?
I plan on either entering a post bacc program or just retaking a few courses since AACOM does grade replacement. If I were to retake a few courses and get an A- average I'd be at 3.15 gpa and then I'd take a few more courses to boost that up a little more so it's closer to the 3.3 range.
Carribbean is possibly another option for me and here's why:
I see a lot of hate on here about Caribbean medical schools and their inability to get their students into residency programs, but I don't really understand it. This link states that 76% of Caribbean students from Ross got into a residency program. Now I know 95% compared to 76% is a significant difference, but I don't get the bashing and the constant "YOU WILL NOT GET RESIDENCY FROM CARIBBEAN MD SCHOOL'S DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME" nonsense. 76% is a really respectable number in my opinion.
I'm having a difficult time deciding between which option to go for from the 3 and I would like some help from you all! I'm leaning more towards retaking classes, followed by post bacc, and then as a last resort the Caribbean, but what do you guys think?