Will Leaving Graduate School Decrease My Chances of Admission to Medical School?

[sunmoon6689]

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Hi! I am new to the thread. I have recently entered a graduate program in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, but I am very unhappy. Thus far, it is all about Biochemistry, although I am more interested in Microbiology. I have been considering leaving the program and returning to my previous unviersity as an undergraduate seeking a third degree. I would take several more upper-division science courses, as well as psychology and human development courses. I am not sure if this will decrease my chances of admission to medical school, but I know that I will be happier. Does anybody have any suggestions? People (mostly my parents) keep insisting that things will get better and that I will stop disliking it so intensely, but I am not sure that will happen. I do not want to jeopardize my chances of gaining admission to medical school, but I absolutely detest the graduate program I am in. I would appreciate any and all feedback, positive, negative, or otherwise. Thank you!!

 

[kaikai128]

If you are not a spectacular candidate, a masters degree may help you. A 3rd undergraduate degree would not help you. I definately think that it would be in your best interest to stick out the gradutae program and perform well in it.

If you are in a graduate program, and not in medical school already--I would suspect that you need that graduate program. Sometimes you have to deal with things that you don't like in order to get where you want to go.

 

[vt hokie]

I definately think that it would be in your best interest to stick out the gradutae program and perform well in it.

I agree. I asked VCOM if they require people to complete programs they are currently enrolled in prior to matriculation (thanks to whoever suggested using a dummy email account 😉). the response i recieved was that although you do not need to complete the program you are currently enrolled in, it may cause hesitation on the part of the admissions committee if you drop out. they would question whether or not you would complete their program as well. so i would suggest sticking out at least until you are accepted.

 

[sunmoon6689]

I have actually not attempted admission to medical school yet, so I am not sure how I would rate as a candidate. I applied to graduate school because I wanted a chance to apply early in the admissions process this spring. I am a procrastinator, so I missed the prime application times for this year. I am determined not to make that mistake again. Thank you for your opinion!

 

[medmom]

If you applied like this weekend you could still be pretty early! Especially if you already took the MCAT in April. You would be ahead of the Agust MCATers and therefore still early!