Hello,
I graduated from college in may 2003 with a 3.81 GPA, biology major. At the time i had planned on attending dental school. Since, I have changed my mind and have decided to pursue osteopathic medicine. I’m taking the MCAT in april, and will be applying for admission next summer (for the 2006 year). My father was a D.O. and I know a few other D.O.s quite well. My recommedations from faculty are somewhat lacking and I dont have too much community service / volunteer work under my belt. The plan for the next while is to work with/observe an osteopathic cardiologist, do volunteer work at the local hospital, and then tatk a couple of courses to get more faculty recommendations. Assuming I do well on the MCAT, can you think of anything more I should add to the next 9 months in order to have a good shot at getting in. I have not shadowed or worked with any osteopathic physicians for an extended amount of time (more than a couple months), other than my father, is this going to be much of a factor, especially if I spend the next 9 or so months working with this cardiologist? furthermore, how much observation / office time is recommended with a physician to get in?
Thanks
Matt
