I am applying this cycle to DO schools only. I've submitted over 20 secondaries, over 15 of which are complete, and have 1 pre-ii deferral, 1 pre-secondary deferral, 1 pre-ii rejection, and 3 ii's so far.
No extenuating circumstances (race/SES/geography) that will likely support my application.
MCAT in the 30-34 range and well-balanced.
Low 3.6's overall GPA (which includes a MPH), low 3.4's science GPA (which includes an OChem retake with grade replacement), no higher-level biology-related courses. Finished grad school a few months ago but am still taking CC science courses after work.
~200 hours clinical experience and roughly the same number of hours for community service since graduating high school. ~ 20 hours shadowing a family practice MD. Plenty of research experience (though very few publications), currently working in clinical research.
No DO shadowing. Aside from reading about osteopathic medicine, the extent of my exposure consists of an OMM demonstration I observed at a local COM.
How are my chances looking? If I did a self-assessment, my biggest weaknesses are the lack of DO shadowing and upper-div science courses. I would honestly be excited to get into any school.
No extenuating circumstances (race/SES/geography) that will likely support my application.
MCAT in the 30-34 range and well-balanced.
Low 3.6's overall GPA (which includes a MPH), low 3.4's science GPA (which includes an OChem retake with grade replacement), no higher-level biology-related courses. Finished grad school a few months ago but am still taking CC science courses after work.
~200 hours clinical experience and roughly the same number of hours for community service since graduating high school. ~ 20 hours shadowing a family practice MD. Plenty of research experience (though very few publications), currently working in clinical research.
No DO shadowing. Aside from reading about osteopathic medicine, the extent of my exposure consists of an OMM demonstration I observed at a local COM.
How are my chances looking? If I did a self-assessment, my biggest weaknesses are the lack of DO shadowing and upper-div science courses. I would honestly be excited to get into any school.