What are my chances?
Just wondering what my chances are to get into an MD or DO program?
I had a 3.3 Overall gpa from my first school (community college) with an associates in business administration.
I am currently at Stony Brook University with a 3.88 GPA, expected to be higher after this semester.
My science GPA is a 4.0 (one year biology with labs, one year general chemistry, & microbiology thus far). I am currently taking organic chemistry and physics.
There is a significant upward trend in my GPA, i...
What are my chances? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 8, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: yankeezfan2012 Source Type: forums
Chances/Advice?
Hello SDN!
Wondering if you could give me some feedback/advice on current projection/next steps:
Caucasian/female/21 years old
Microbiology Junior at State University (4 semesters left), minor in Spanish
Transferred Universities once from in-state to in-state
cGPA 3.3, sGPA 3.0
800+ hours of volunteer/extern in Europe
360+ hours working as a scribe
Just started independent study this semester, plan to continue for at least 2 years.
Planning to take a gap year after graduation, become...
Chances/Advice? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 19, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Fledermaus Source Type: forums
Low undergraduate GPA, currently in a Master's program. Should I also do a post-bacc program?
So during my undergraduate career my family had a lot of financial hardships and I had to work. This unfortunate circumstance took an emotional toll on me and it made an impact on my grades. I ended up graduating with an overall 2.86 gpa and around a 2.6 science gpa. I majored in biology and psychology. I am currently enrolled in a Master's program majoring in Microbiology and Immunology. I am hoping to graduate with a 3.7 gpa. I also plan on retaking my DATs. My question is should I do a...
Low undergraduate GPA, currently in a Master's program. Should I also do a post-bacc program? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 13, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: graceful1234 Source Type: forums
help comsae below goal:( test in 2 weeks
Took comsae form a, got a 426 my test is scheduled for sept 7th. My goal was around 550 as im considering EM. Any way to improve by then?
So far have completed uworld, usmle rx, FA twice and recently sketchy-microbiology
In middle of doing uworld for the 2nd time and FA for the 3rd time, and recently started the green omt book by savorice. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 4, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ascg Source Type: forums
Need advice on what to do this year (graduated and applied to MD schools, waiting for interviews)
Hi everyone,
I submitted most of my secondaries and am currently trying to decide what to do this upcoming year. I would like to get a job and take classes to boost my GPA (3.52 cumulative, 3.40 science). But, I am not sure about the balance of my activities as I do not know how intense the application cycle gets when interviews start coming in. Here are my options:
1)
Volunteer once a week at a hospital.
Attend a microbiology lab and Spanish class (part-time student).
Get an easy...
Need advice on what to do this year (graduated and applied to MD schools, waiting for interviews) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 30, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: IceDuchess Source Type: forums
Need Advice: Sophomore Year Course Load
Hey everyone, I need some advice about my college course load. I am a biology major pursuing a minor in studio art.
I am a sophomore in college and I will be graduating a year early. This means I need to take my DAT this summer since I will be applying this upcoming cycle.
This fall I am enrolled in the following classes:
Genetics with lab
Organic Chemistry with lab
Microbiology with lab
Cellular and Molecular Biology
I am also involved at my church and I work around 20 hours a...
Need Advice: Sophomore Year Course Load (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 28, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drawingdentist Source Type: forums
Two Pathways to the Career..
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Source: The Student Room - August 24, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: aytuiq Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
USMLE Step 1, 2CK
Hello everyone,
I received my Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA (majoring in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, minoring in Neuroscience). I got my MD from St George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies. Postgraduate training in General Surgery. My Step 1 score is 216, Step 2 CK is 230 and Step 2 CS pass – all on first attempts. ECFMG certified in 2014 (proof will be shown personally). Also passed licensing exams in the UK (PLAB 1 and PLAB 2) for surgical...
USMLE Step 1, 2CK (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 24, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: surgc Source Type: forums
Non-Traditional Post Bacc Plan
Hey everyone,
I hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if you can help me with post bacc for upcoming future.
Short Story
Spend in community college for 5 years with 2.4 cGPA, 2.2 cGPA
Spend in an university for 3 years with 2.8 cGPA, 2.7 sGPA
Overall GPA: 2.5 cGPA, 2.4 sGPA
Unfortunately, I did not do well in my lower division prerequisite class as I got C for all of the course:
Gen Chem I and II: C
Organic Chem I: B
Organic Chem II: B
Physics I, II, III: C
Microbiology: D...
Non-Traditional Post Bacc Plan (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 23, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: longjourney714 Source Type: forums
Fifth university course for medicine applicants?
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Source: The Student Room - August 22, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: artful_lounger Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Is the lab for microbiology required for Louisville?
I'm taking microbiology this semester and want to make sure I don't need the lab. I did check the schools' website, but Louisville is confusing me. I will have more than 16 credit hours of biology with 12 of them being w/ a lab. Do I still need the lab for microbiology? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 21, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: helprosie Source Type: forums
What can i do with a Level 3 Extended BTEC in Medical Science?
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Source: The Student Room - August 17, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Captain Jack Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Should I add more schools to my list?
I'm a NJ and Quebec resident applying to mostly american schools.
I have a 3.57 at a top-10 undergrad majoring in Microbiology and Immunology. (My school is notorious for grade deflation if that means anything)
MCAT 517
I have ~700 hours of research in several labs, one first author review, one third author from a high-profile vaccine development lab.
1200+ hours of volunteer coaching, definitely a strength of my application (the team is super diverse and unique).
200+ hours shadowing...
Should I add more schools to my list? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 17, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: US-CA-CH Source Type: forums
Is this course schedule sustainable ?
I'm planning on taking 17 credits this semester, all upper level sciences. It includes immunology, genetics (and lab), evolution, microbiology, and biology of drugs. I was wondering if its possible to maintain the grades in these classes. I'm a little hesitant, but figure that the rigorous academics in dental school must be the same or even harder. For reference, I'm entering my senior year and currently hold a 3.5 oGPA, a slightly higher sGPA. Any advice for me? If anyone in dental school...
Is this course schedule sustainable ? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 1, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dentalwhiz Source Type: forums
4 science labs in one semester?
I am an incoming sophomore in undergrad and I am currently doing research in a microbiology lab this summer and plan to continue.
I am planning on taking Orgo 1, Anatomy and phys 1, Physics 1, and microbiology next semester.
I am worried that taking 4 lab science classes will be overwhelming. Last year I passed general chem and biology with As without taking up much time at all. The one physics professor at my undergrad is also very difficult, with a large amount of students failing each...
4 science labs in one semester? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 24, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: shameless Source Type: forums
