5 credit Ochem vs 2 semester Ochem
Last year I took a 5 credit, condensed version of Organic chemistry that covered all of what is usually a 2 semester course. (total 8 credits). It's recommended for life/biomedical sciences that are NOT going into pure chemistry or biochemistry majors.
This 5 credit class is an alternate prereq for Biochemistry, and so I've essentially covered all of my chemistry prereqs. My pre-vet advisor seemed pretty happy with my progression, grades, etc.
HOWEVER, most vet schools advertise that they require the 2 semester, 8 credit version. I know CSU and WSU are ok with the 5 credit version because they get a lot of students from...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 8, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hedgehogcatcher Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
MD What are your thoughts?
Hey everyone, currently trying to decide where to apply. But first, here is a few of my stats.
Residence: CA
cGPA: 3.8
sGPA: 3.9
MCAT: 31 (12/7/12)
I realize that my VR score is rather low and I may get screened some places (how would I find out where?) Ive decided that Im going to apply this next cycle, and if I dont get in Ill muster up the courage to retake. Reason Im not retaking before next cycle is that I legitimately do not think I can get VR score much higher than it is.
By the time I apply, Ill have approximately:
150 clinical hours
400 research hours in leukemia lab
100 hours shadowing
50 hours o...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: iBioMed Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
