AspiringDoctora

[AspiringDoctora]

I am a Peace Corps Health Volunteer scheduled to finish my 2 years this October (2013). Ideally I would like to start studying for the MCAT, take it in April, and apply in the 2014 cycle.

Here is a short description of my qualifications for you to take into consideration:
* Undergrad- 3.08 sGPA and 3.39 cGPA. Received a BS in Biological Sciences and a BA in Art Studio in 4 years. Obviously my focus was on my art in undergrad, and to be honest I didn’t really try very hard in my science classes. I worked 20-30 hours a week at a restaurant all 4 years, and I interned 4-8 hours a week at a hospital for 1.5 years. I also did a pre med trip/volunteered to Tanzania.

*Year Off- I continued working at the restaurant and was the lab manager at a science magnet high school. I also took a few classes at a city college (spanish, anatomy, sign language etc.)

*Grad School- MPH in International Health and Development with 3.954 GPA and a majority of my classes being Biostats and Epi. I did a Masters International program which means to get my degree I had to successfully complete a 27 month Peace Corps Service. I volunteered as a HIV tester and counselor during grad school.

*Peace Corps- Worked in Community Health and created a program that has now been implemented on a national level. I also worked training and managing health promoters, and I now speak Spanish.

Now that I have matured and had time to reflect on my life and experiences I know that being an OB/GYN is my ultimate goal. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there. That being said, as a PCV who is already in debt from grad school, time and money are a concern. I know that my undergrad GPA will hurt me, but what I want to know is if it will hurt me enough to warrant the time and money necessary for a post bac program. What are my chances and what should I do?

THANK YOU!!

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