What's the best thing for someone in my situation . . .

[Carl Weathers]

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So, I'll start this by saying that I have 3.6 Total GPA, 3.46 BCPM GPA and a 32 MCAT. Here's my big flaw though... the spring junior/fall senior semesters were not good, in those three semesters I got a C+ in Orgo II, C+ in genetics and C in biochem. Wake Forest just rejected me and they told me that it was because of those grades, so I don't think I'm being that paranoid lol. I expect this will be a sticking point at a lot of the schools that I've applied to. To be honest, I'd like to do an MPH, because I am thinking about getting involved in policy and/or epidemiology someday. I've heard, though, that medical schools don't have much respect for the MPH degree, so I'm wary that it won't improve my application all that much. So, I'm thinking that maybe a postbac or smp would be good. Has anyone on here chosen an MPH over a postbac/smp, or the other way around? And why? Any perspective would be really helpful. Thanks.

 

[Sundarban1]

Taking pb classes is not going to raise your GPA significantly. You're a perfect SMP candidate if you're aiming for more competative schools. If I were in your shoes I'd apply to SMP programs next year if unsuccessful this year.

So, I'll start this by saying that I have 3.6 Total GPA, 3.46 BCPM GPA and a 32 MCAT. Here's my big flaw though... the spring junior/fall senior semesters were not good, in those three semesters I got a C+ in Orgo II, C+ in genetics and C in biochem. Wake Forest just rejected me and they told me that it was because of those grades, so I don't think I'm being that paranoid lol. I expect this will be a sticking point at a lot of the schools that I've applied to. To be honest, I'd like to do an MPH, because I am thinking about getting involved in policy and/or epidemiology someday. I've heard, though, that medical schools don't have much respect for the MPH degree, so I'm wary that it won't improve my application all that much. So, I'm thinking that maybe a postbac or smp would be good. Has anyone on here chosen an MPH over a postbac/smp, or the other way around? And why? Any perspective would be really helpful. Thanks.

 

[wutwinb]

i've asked admissions counselors and pre-med advisors personally about getting an mph in order to strenthen my application for med school, they all said NOT to do it. the reason being that the mph courses aren't really comparable to the hard science courses that med schools have. they look favorably on smp/post bacc programs (if you do well) because it shows you can handle several tough science courses at once.

 

[DrChimRichalds]

So, I'll start this by saying that I have 3.6 Total GPA, 3.46 BCPM GPA and a 32 MCAT. Here's my big flaw though... the spring junior/fall senior semesters were not good, in those three semesters I got a C+ in Orgo II, C+ in genetics and C in biochem. Wake Forest just rejected me and they told me that it was because of those grades, so I don't think I'm being that paranoid lol. I expect this will be a sticking point at a lot of the schools that I've applied to. To be honest, I'd like to do an MPH, because I am thinking about getting involved in policy and/or epidemiology someday. I've heard, though, that medical schools don't have much respect for the MPH degree, so I'm wary that it won't improve my application all that much. So, I'm thinking that maybe a postbac or smp would be good. Has anyone on here chosen an MPH over a postbac/smp, or the other way around? And why? Any perspective would be really helpful. Thanks.

Even with those C's, I'm surprised you didn't get into an Allopathic medical school. I think you just didn't apply to the right ones. You are competitive for several allopathic schools and just about every osteopathic one. If you have your heart set on a certain specific school, or you want a Top-tier medical school, do the Georgetown SMP. You'll have no problem getting into the SMP program at Georgetown with your stats.

 

[nanaschool2000]

Even with those C's, I'm surprised you didn't get into an Allopathic medical school. I think you just didn't apply to the right ones. You are competitive for several allopathic schools and just about every osteopathic one. If you have your heart set on a certain specific school, or you want a Top-tier medical school, do the Georgetown SMP. You'll have no problem getting into the SMP program at Georgetown with your stats.

I agree.

I have one question. Is it true that SMP admission deeply concerns about your MCAT score (over 30 I heard) and not so much about your GPA?

 

[daeojkim]

You are a perfect candidate for SMP. I was in almost exactly same boat. Very high GPA up to junior year then bad senior year.

If you are planning to do SMP, be prepared to study very very hard.

 

[Carl Weathers]

Even with those C's, I'm surprised you didn't get into an Allopathic medical school. I think you just didn't apply to the right ones. You are competitive for several allopathic schools and just about every osteopathic one. If you have your heart set on a certain specific school, or you want a Top-tier medical school, do the Georgetown SMP. You'll have no problem getting into the SMP program at Georgetown with your stats.

Well, Wake was my first rejection and it was pre-secondary, but I'm thinking a lot of other schools will follow their reasoning. I won't be complete anywhere for a couple weeks, so I really don't know how it will play out in the end. I just want to be really proactive about what I'm gonna do if I don't get in.