I am graduating this spring with an expected 3.39 cGPA and a 3.18 sGPA. My current plan is to attend my university’s SMP in the fall and then apply the following summer. Also taking MCAT in June. My trend is not great:
Freshman: fall - 2.57 spring - 3.23
Sophomore: F- 2.8 Spring - 3.6
Junior: F - 2.68 Spring 4.0 summer 3.57
Senior: F - 4.0
Prereq. Classes
Genchem 1: D retaken to get a B
Genchem 2: same as genchem 1
Orgo 1 w/ Lab: A
Orgo 2: A taking lab in spring
Physics 1: A-
Physics 2: A
Biochem: taking in spring
I know my trend is poor and I need some additional class work after graduating to make up for it, but what I am also worried about is my lack of clinical experience. My plan was to find some this school year, but clearly that’s not possible with covid restrictions. I have about ~20 hours volunteering in the ER with no in person shadowing. The SMP I plan on attending does not provide any clinical experiences or resources to get them. They also recommended not working, so I am not sure if it would be possible for me to get good hours without it effecting my grades.
Would it be better for me to do a DIY post bacc and getting a job that gives me clinical experience? Or do I need the SMP?