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Hey everyone. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post, but I was wondering if the start dates of my clinical experiences would be enough of a problem that I should maybe postpone applying to next year.
I am a current junior, 3.76 cGPA, 3.82 BCPM GPA (I am a math major, so my math classes help with my BCPM GPA, although my science classes are also all A/A- with the exception of one B+ in biochem), taking the MCAT this April. I have been in a research lab since April of my freshman year (so almost 2 years), and I have been working on an independent project for the past year. I am presenting at a national conference, national poster session, and working on getting the paper published (idk if the publication will happen before June so not going to count on it). My PI will definitely be able to write a good rec, and I also collaborate with another lab, and that PI knows me very well, so she could provide a secondary letter as well if needed. So, I would say my research experience isn't an issue as of now (correct me if I'm wrong though, don't want to make any assumptions!).
I recently started working as an EMT, volunteering in a clinic once a week, and shadowing (will probably have around 50 hours of shadowing by the time of app, and maybe 150-200 hours of clinical exp/patient contact). However, all of this started in January (last month), sooo I'm worried it doesn't look so good because if I apply in June, it'll be only 6 months of clinical/shadowing. If I apply next year, which I am not opposed to, I would have over a year of clinical volunteering and clinical exp, and would probably have a better chance of having a published paper. I should add that my other EC's are fine (non-clinical volunteering/leadership and involvement in clubs/etc).
Of course, this is all contingent on my MCAT score, but assuming that's not a problem, is the 6 months vs 1.5 years difference in clinical/volunteering going to be a dealbreaker? Thanks!
Edit: forgot to add that I am applying MD/PhD haha oops
I am a current junior, 3.76 cGPA, 3.82 BCPM GPA (I am a math major, so my math classes help with my BCPM GPA, although my science classes are also all A/A- with the exception of one B+ in biochem), taking the MCAT this April. I have been in a research lab since April of my freshman year (so almost 2 years), and I have been working on an independent project for the past year. I am presenting at a national conference, national poster session, and working on getting the paper published (idk if the publication will happen before June so not going to count on it). My PI will definitely be able to write a good rec, and I also collaborate with another lab, and that PI knows me very well, so she could provide a secondary letter as well if needed. So, I would say my research experience isn't an issue as of now (correct me if I'm wrong though, don't want to make any assumptions!).
I recently started working as an EMT, volunteering in a clinic once a week, and shadowing (will probably have around 50 hours of shadowing by the time of app, and maybe 150-200 hours of clinical exp/patient contact). However, all of this started in January (last month), sooo I'm worried it doesn't look so good because if I apply in June, it'll be only 6 months of clinical/shadowing. If I apply next year, which I am not opposed to, I would have over a year of clinical volunteering and clinical exp, and would probably have a better chance of having a published paper. I should add that my other EC's are fine (non-clinical volunteering/leadership and involvement in clubs/etc).
Of course, this is all contingent on my MCAT score, but assuming that's not a problem, is the 6 months vs 1.5 years difference in clinical/volunteering going to be a dealbreaker? Thanks!
Edit: forgot to add that I am applying MD/PhD haha oops
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