I am a Peace Corps Health Volunteer scheduled to finish my 2 years this October (2013). Ideally I would like to start studying for the MCAT, take it in April, and apply in the 2014 cycle.
Here is a short description of my qualifications for you to take into consideration:
* Undergrad- 3.08 sGPA and 3.39 cGPA. Received a BS in Biological Sciences and a BA in Art Studio. Obviously my focus was on my art in undergrad, and to be honest I didn't really try very hard in my science classes. I worked 20-30 hours a week at a restaurant all 4 years, and I interned 4-8 hours a week at a hospital for 1 1/2 years. I also did a pre med trip/volunteered to Tanzania.
*Year Off- I continued working at the restaurant and was the lab manager/teacher at a science magnet high school
*Grad School- 3.954 GPA with a majority of my classes being Biostats and Epi. I did a Masters International program which means to get my degree I had to successfully complete a 27 month Peace Corps Service. I volunteered as a HIV tester and counselor during grad school.
*Peace Corps- Worked in Community Health and created a program that has now been implemented on a national level. I now speak Spanish.
Now that I have matured and had time to reflect on my life and experiences I know that being an OB/GYN is my ultimate goal. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there. That being said, as a PCV who is already in debt from grad school time and money are a concern. I know that my undergrad GPA will hurt me, but what I want to know if it will hurt me enough to warrant the time and money necessary for a post bac program. What are my chances and what should I do?
THANK YOU!!
Here is a short description of my qualifications for you to take into consideration:
* Undergrad- 3.08 sGPA and 3.39 cGPA. Received a BS in Biological Sciences and a BA in Art Studio. Obviously my focus was on my art in undergrad, and to be honest I didn't really try very hard in my science classes. I worked 20-30 hours a week at a restaurant all 4 years, and I interned 4-8 hours a week at a hospital for 1 1/2 years. I also did a pre med trip/volunteered to Tanzania.
*Year Off- I continued working at the restaurant and was the lab manager/teacher at a science magnet high school
*Grad School- 3.954 GPA with a majority of my classes being Biostats and Epi. I did a Masters International program which means to get my degree I had to successfully complete a 27 month Peace Corps Service. I volunteered as a HIV tester and counselor during grad school.
*Peace Corps- Worked in Community Health and created a program that has now been implemented on a national level. I now speak Spanish.
Now that I have matured and had time to reflect on my life and experiences I know that being an OB/GYN is my ultimate goal. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there. That being said, as a PCV who is already in debt from grad school time and money are a concern. I know that my undergrad GPA will hurt me, but what I want to know if it will hurt me enough to warrant the time and money necessary for a post bac program. What are my chances and what should I do?
THANK YOU!!