I'd been wanting to post in the forum but I was too scared for a while. Anyway here goes.
- Cumulative and science GPA (AMCAS calculation): cGPA 3.0, sGPA 2.9 (I'm taking some classes at a CC and I think by end of winter quarter, I can raise it to 3.1 and 3.0 respectively)
- MCAT score: first time 29 (P10, V7, B12), second time 35 (P11, V12, B12)
- Clinical volunteer activities: I volunteered at a hospital pharmacy for about a year
- Physician shadowing (include specialties and total hours): I shadowed a family practice physician for 100 hours and an ophthalmologist for 100 hours. I also got to scrub into a few surgeries with the ophthalmologist.
- Employment: I worked full time at an internal medicine practice as a medical assistant/receptionist for a year.
- Unfortunately I'm CA resident, so that's definitely a minus for me :T Also non-URM.
I am hoping to apply to SMPs with strong linkages this year, i.e. Georgetown, University of Cincinnati, BU MAMS, Drexel IMS, RFU, and EVMS. Do you guys think I have a shot at any of those schools? I'll also be applying to MD and DO the upcoming cycle, even though I don't have a chance at MD with my stats. Anyway thanks for reading and any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! :love:
- Cumulative and science GPA (AMCAS calculation): cGPA 3.0, sGPA 2.9 (I'm taking some classes at a CC and I think by end of winter quarter, I can raise it to 3.1 and 3.0 respectively)
- MCAT score: first time 29 (P10, V7, B12), second time 35 (P11, V12, B12)
- Clinical volunteer activities: I volunteered at a hospital pharmacy for about a year
- Physician shadowing (include specialties and total hours): I shadowed a family practice physician for 100 hours and an ophthalmologist for 100 hours. I also got to scrub into a few surgeries with the ophthalmologist.
- Employment: I worked full time at an internal medicine practice as a medical assistant/receptionist for a year.
- Unfortunately I'm CA resident, so that's definitely a minus for me :T Also non-URM.
I am hoping to apply to SMPs with strong linkages this year, i.e. Georgetown, University of Cincinnati, BU MAMS, Drexel IMS, RFU, and EVMS. Do you guys think I have a shot at any of those schools? I'll also be applying to MD and DO the upcoming cycle, even though I don't have a chance at MD with my stats. Anyway thanks for reading and any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! :love: