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Originally posted by arsh4OK so I’m trying to decide what my chances are in getting into Med School. I have two options – the US or the UK really, as I currently live in the UK while my wife works on her PhD.
I graduated in 2010 with a BS in biology and an overall 3.37 GPA (haven’t worked out my science GPA yet) from a US liberal arts university. I’ve got a multiple AS degree in pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, and pre-veterinary. I’ve also worked as an EMT-I for 4 years and have a 4.0GPA from my technical school where I did my certifications and continuing education courses. Essentially, I worked full-time as an EMT-I (often 50+ hours a week) and went to school full-time. I also did 1 year study abroad in a biomedical science program in the UK when my home university didn’t offer enough human biology courses of interest. I now run my own commodities trading/sales company but want to get back into my first interest – medicine and human anatomy.
What are my chances if I get good MCAT results and apply to US schools and resume residency the States?
Dear Arsh4,
Thanks for your inquiry. I assume you are a U.S. citizen, which is a factor getting into U.S. medical schools. Given the facts you present, it’s possible you could be competitive for a U.S. medical school, if you got an MCAT score at least in the low 30’s. Hope this helps.
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Originally posted by arsh4Dear Dr Shelton,
Thank you for your response. Yes, I am indeed a U.S. citizen and plan to study like crazy to get the MCATS I’d need. Your advice has been encouraging. If I may, I do have one more question – do medical schools even consider work completed in technical colleges? I ask because I’m really not sure if my technical college GPA would factor into my AMCAS GPA.
Many thanks
Dear Arsch4,
Thanks for your final follow up. You will have to include your transcripts from all schools you have attended. I doubt if any of the courses from technical schools will count toward your medical school requirements, but I can’t be sure. You’ll have to check with each medical school to which you apply.
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Originally posted by farzandsyedI have undergrad gpa in biochemistry/molecular biology of 2.86, grad gpa in biotechnology of 3.13 and took the mcat and got a 35. What are my chances for admission to medical school.
Dear Farzandsyed,
Thanks for your inquiry. You have a stellar MCAT score. But unfortunately my sense is that your GPA will likely be a barrier to you getting admitted to a U.S. medical school. You will likely need to continue taking courses, perhaps in a post bac program, and get a much higher GPA over a sustained period of time. Hope this helps.
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Originally posted by IHeartHanoverURM: Proud Navajo and Guatemalan
MCAT:31S
sGPA: 3.6
cGPA: 3.01
Undergrad: Dartmouth, class of 2004
Extracurriculars: Volunteer, shadowing, no research, working full time for agribusiness
Dear IHeartHanover,
Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the data you provide, there is every reason to move forward with your application. Let us know how we can help. Call the AC office for more information.
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Originally posted by farzandsyedI took the MCAT again and now stats are:
1. Undergrad gpa 2.86
2. Grad gpa 3.13
3. MCAT 38Dear Farzandsyed,
Thanks for your inquiry. Your MCAT score wasn’t the issue; it’s your undergraduate and graduate GPA. For U.S. medical schools they could still be a barrier. But of course I don’t have all the facts about your situation. If you would like a full assessment of your situation, please contact our office.
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Originally posted by SlowStarter0I am 22 years old. I did not find anything I enjoyed in college and did not go beyond two years of college. I have a 2.49 GPA.
I have been a firefighter for three years and began to take EMT classes. Studying the human body is extraordinarily interesting, I study 5 hours a day eagerly, and am wondering if it is possible to become a Doctor.
By next year I will be a paramedic, something I wanted to do in order to better help people as a firefighter. A doctor is a better way to help people I realize, especially since it’s so fascinating to me.
What should I do? Hypothetically if I score the basic 30 on the MCAT and will have been a firefighter/paramedic for all this time, how should I deal with college?
I live in northern virginia, should I get my bachelors in a low end college, then go for my Master’s Degree to show an improvement? Or retake failed classes to get accepted into a decent college to show improvement? What degree should I seek this late(2 yrs in) in the game? Also, should I add volunteer work at a hospital, or is community service as a firefighter/medic enough.
Help? Advice?Dear SlowStarter,
Good to hear from you. Sounds like you have found a very exciting new direction. I would question your claim that a “doctor is a better way to help people.” There are many great ways to help people-doctoring is one of them. So I suggest you not over idealize the medical profession. It’s a very challenging profession. But if you really want to move in that direction, you will first have to go back to school, and excel; any good undergraduate institution is ok. You should finish your bachelors degree and also start the process of taking medical prerequisites. Don’t even think of MCAT’s until you finish your prerequisites. It will be a long road but if you want to go down it, begin with the first step and enjoy the journey. You can then reassess in a year or two, when you know how you are doing academically, and see if medical school is a realistic option.
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Originally posted by farzandsyedMy last scenerio for you Dr. Shelton,
40Q MCAT score, 4.0 GPA Post Baccalaureate program at Harvard, Undergrad GPA 2.86, Grad GPA 3.13. 9 Publications in medical journals.
Farzand
Dear Farzand,
Thanks for your final question. You have some impressive, recent accomplishments that should make you competitive. I suggest you contact our office and request a one hour consultation and let us do a comprehensive review of your situation in relation to medical school application.
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Originally posted by llxxlla scenario:
gender= female
graduted with undergrad degree in engineering in 2007 with 3.75 cumulative GPAworked for three years
3 years later took O. CHEM I and II in summer got A’s in both…
took the MCAT right after and a 22Mwhat are my chances?
Dear llxxll,
Thanks for your inquiry. You will need to retake the MCAT exam and get a considerably higher score in order to be competitive for medical school admission.
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