WAMC/What should I prioritize?
Age: 26 (27 by application)
Undergrad: UC Santa Cruz 2015 grad
Degree: Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
State of residence: CA
Demographic: White/Jewish Male
Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (3.5/3.3/3.7/3.6)
BCMP GPA: 3.46
MCAT: 522 (130/129/132/131)
Volunteering: 88 hours so far at county COVID-19 testing site, still volunteering to get this higher. I have some volunteering I did years ago but not sure if it's still relevant.
Research: Worked full time 4 years in biotech startups mainly as a...
WAMC/What should I prioritize? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 24, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Pico25 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Only one semester of Intro BIO offered at my CC
Hello SDN,
My community college offers only one semester of Intro BIO w/lab. The course covers all topics found in the two-semester sequence offered at other colleges. Should I take the second semester of general BIO (e.g. BIO 2) at another community college or an upper division BIO class like Cell and Molecular Biology to satisfy the premed requirement of two BIOs w/lab? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: burner0192 Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
To drop out or not
Hello strangers. Long story short, I’m a rising ms3 and hate medical school and can’t see myself being a doctor. I’m debating whether dropping out or finish the MD and find a job. Are there careers for MDs without a residency?
Just a little background, I’m interested in biological/molecular psych, psychopharm, etc... i pretty much came to med school only interested in psych, really don’t have any interest in learning about anything else of medicine. However I see the current state of psych...
To drop out or not (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 13, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jakethedog95 Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
SMP decision help needed! 2 days to decide
So I've recently been accepted to a couple SMP programs for academic enhancement and I've narrowed it down to Tulane's masters in cell and molecular biology program and Kansas City University of Medicine's master of biomedical science. My goal after the program is MD. I'd really appreciate some insight on which program to go with or anyone's prior experiences with either program. I like that Tulane offers MCAT prep in their program, but I like that KCU's program is through the medical...
SMP decision help needed! 2 days to decide (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 12, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MatrixMaven Tags: Postbaccalaureate Programs Source Type: forums
Need help with SMP decision! 2 days to decide
So I've recently been accepted to a couple SMP programs for academic enhancement and I've narrowed it down to Tulane's masters in cell and molecular biology program and Kansas City University of Medicine's master of biomedical science. My goal after the program is MD. I'd really appreciate some insight on which program to go with or anyone's prior experiences with either program. I like that Tulane offers MCAT prep in their program, but I like that KCU's program is through the medical...
Need help with SMP decision! 2 days to decide (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 12, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MatrixMaven Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Is it a smart idea to keep pursuing a premed track if you are too stupid for premed classes as evidenced by your grades and this path has given you li
**Disclaimer: Wrote this when I was very emotional and pissed.**
Long story short, I’m 21 now, but I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was 10 or so, of my own accord, mostly. No family pressure or anything like that.
I started off at Berkeley as a molecular and cellular biology major but struggled a lot in Organic Chemistry 1, earning a B-minus, the lowest grade I’ve ever earned in my life.
What made it worse is that I knew a handful of people who excelled in the class (A’s) whereas I...
Is it a smart idea to keep pursuing a premed track if you are too stupid for premed classes as evidenced by your grades and th...
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hyperbolicinjuries Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Low GPA Sorta-High DAT Reapplicant Chances
Hello everyone,
I'm reapplying this year as I only got one interview offer last cycle (and no admissions) for the 2019-2020 cycle.
I did apply pretty late last time; completed applications around early October 2019.
Sciences GPA: 3.16 (3.22 with Transfer credit)
Overall GPA: 3.22 (3.16 with Transfer credit)
DAT: AA-25 TS-22 (21/26/22) RC-26 QR-30 PAT-21
Changed from last cycle:
- Graduated and earned a B.S. in Molecular Cell Biology
- 75...
Low GPA Sorta-High DAT Reapplicant Chances (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 19, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DaveKo_ Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Dental Source Type: forums
Hoping to gain admittance to any MD school - WAMC
-cGPA = 3.32 and sGPA = 3.26 (upward trend except for last semester when cGPA tanked from 3.37-3.32 - mental illness, other irrelevant circumstances). SMP in Preclinical sciences GPA will end up being either 3.59 or 3.67 (will know next week)**
**Double majored during UG in biochemistry & molecular biology and Computer science at the University of Georgia. Scribed with a pulmonologist and critical care doc for ~7 months after graduation while simultaneously shadowing a general surgeon at...
Hoping to gain admittance to any MD school - WAMC (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 17, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: redPandagonia Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
MD or PhD?
Hello,
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology and minoring in Public Health and Chemistry. I just finished my second year. I was pre-med when I first entered college, but am now thinking about going to grad school for a PhD for a few reasons:
I have a deep interest in cell biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry and would love to explore these subjects through grad school. I don’t think I would like memorizing the massive volume of information...
MD or PhD? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 11, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: confused undergrad Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
I don ’t like my job and don’t know what to do
I was a premed many years ago. I got a masters in molecular biology, was accepted to a school and then found out I was pregnant. This predates MomMd. I was given a year off, but I stupidly did not go back. I taugh bio at a university and took more courses. I had the chance to apply again and was in full-time MCAT study mode. Then I was diagnosed with cancer. Two years later, I was better. I felt med school was over. I had wanted to be a psychiatrist so badly. I decided to get a PhD in...
I don’t like my job and don’t know what to do (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: biomom Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums
Do upper-levels science courses needed in medical schools?
Hey, I’m a rising sophomore major in chemical engineering. Due to my major, I don’t have that much time to complete many upper-levels chem/bio courses as the tradition pre-med I definitely would take biochemistry 1 with anatomy and physiology. My questions is would it be enough to survive in medical schools later on? I’m worry that I won’t have a strong background as others.
In addition, I'm considering taking cell molecular too. Is is going to help me with the MCAT or do general biology...
Do upper-levels science courses needed in medical schools? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 3, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: _theartery_ Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
26 yo, military, low undergrad GPA, in Lehigh M.S. Program - M.D or M.D-PhD?
So... I originally attended the University of Pittsburgh and partied my face off. I joined the Marine Corps for a good ol' kick in the butt and I've served in the reserves for 6 years. I meanwhile finished school elsewhere and attained a B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology with a Chem minor. I had very demanding military obligations during the school year and often had to withdraw from classes or miss quizzes/tests if my professors weren't sympathetic. I graduated with a 2.9 GPA, mostly due to...
26 yo, military, low undergrad GPA, in Lehigh M.S. Program - M.D or M.D-PhD? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 23, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: xfactor121893 Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Pre Requisites 1 year vs credits
While I did look pre requisites for med school, many indicated 1 yr Biology with Lab. Does it indicate two semesters with one biology course for each semester along with Lab?
I did take Cell and Molecular Bio and A and P 1 along with both Labs in one semester. Does it mean I met the requirement or should I need to take additional biology for another semester?
Thank you,
Abhilash (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 26, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: abhigroups Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
WAMC - Non-traditional applicant: 2020-2021 cycle
cGPA: 3.73
I'm not sure exactly how it will all calculate since I transferred and took some CC classes during high school/summer, plus a few online classes during break/after graduating, but I did a quick estimate and it seems to shake out to 3.73-3.74.
sGPA: 3.6? This is strictly chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, physics, math, statistics, biochem, and cell & molecular bio -- not sure if I should include things like genetics, metabolic nutrition, kinesiology...
WAMC - Non-traditional applicant: 2020-2021 cycle (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 17, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GarbanzoMD Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Help a confused student
Hello all!
I just got my college acceptances back for my undergraduate schools! Right now, I'm stuck between two different universities and was wondering if any of you guys could help me with that. I know that the UCs aren't typically good pre-med programs, but I was wondering which of these you guys would take. I've made a pros-cons list down below. Thank you so much!
UC Berkeley (Regents!!!)
Intended Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Pros:
Regents!!! (priority enrollment...
Help a confused student (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 27, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: voldemorthe123 Tags: hSDN Source Type: forums
