What Are My Chances: WAMC Podiatry

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
EZB said:
Hello everyone!
So I graduated to UC Davis 2 years ago with my mind set on becoming an MD or DO. I scored a 500 on an MCAT which is too low for MD and DO schools especially with my GPA: 3.43 with a science GPA of 3.53. I spoke to an ER physician I used to scribe who told me about Podiatry. Interstingly enough, he mentioned if he could do it all over again he would go into podiatry due to there lifestyle (no night shifts or weekends, is this true???) I am strongly considering it especially after doing a bit of research on it and finding that there's opportunities in going into surgery. So what are my chances getting in to a pod school. I'm looking at applying to CSPM, western, and temple. I have no experience shadowing a podiatrist but I do have around 2000 hours of clinical experience due to my gap years. I really appreciate the feedback!
Click to expand...

What @ill be a doc soon said.

I understand it is significantly harder to get into a Cali MD school with those stats.
However the newer schools would have no problem taking you.

If you decide to go podiatry, the stats will not be holding you back, it will be your gut.

Shadow thoroughly and ask yourself: Am I using podiatry to replace the feeling of wanting to be an MD/DO? Will I come to terms with and accept the scope of practice of podiatry versus MD/DO? Will I be ok with clipping toe nails and fitting orthotics and not just selling myself with the surgical opportunities?
Members don't see this ad.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I sent in my app today
I hope its not too late
I only applied to 1 school: NYCPM
Does anybody know how long does the verification process take?
 
About a week for transcript verification. 24 -48 hours for MCAT verification. So about a week. If they have spots they still interview up until august I heard in some instances.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Weirdy said:
What @ill be a doc soon said.

I understand it is significantly harder to get into a Cali MD school with those stats.
However the newer schools would have no problem taking you.

If you decide to go podiatry, the stats will not be holding you back, it will be your gut.

Shadow thoroughly and ask yourself: Am I using podiatry to replace the feeling of wanting to be an MD/DO? Will I come to terms with and accept the scope of practice of podiatry versus MD/DO? Will I be ok with clipping toe nails and fitting orthotics and not just selling myself with the surgical opportunities?
Click to expand...

Dang spoke to the soul there, I really appreciate the advice. I'm retaking the MCAT just cause I know I can do better but I'm still applying this cycle just to have that option and I'll try to find a podiatrist to shadow this week.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
EZB said:
Dang spoke to the soul there, I really appreciate the advice. I'm retaking the MCAT just cause I know I can do better but I'm still applying this cycle just to have that option and I'll try to find a podiatrist to shadow this week.
Click to expand...
If you apply now for DO, I think you have a shot at a handful of the schools.
 
EZB said:
Dang spoke to the soul there, I really appreciate the advice. I'm retaking the MCAT just cause I know I can do better but I'm still applying this cycle just to have that option and I'll try to find a podiatrist to shadow this week.
Click to expand...

We just want the best for you while your grades and MCAT allow so man that's all. Best of luck. Don't count yourself out of the running.
 
Hello everyone

"What are my chances?"

Ugpa: 2.9 usgpa: 2.7
masters GPA: 3.65, all science
MCAT: 498 (from 2016), July retake scheduled
-D1 athlete in undergrad 4 years
-CNA at a nursing home for 3 years
-medical records employee 1 year at the VA
-graduate assistant for athletics department 1.5 years
-35 hours POD shadowing clinical and surgical, with LOR
-60 hours OB/GYN and family med shadowing (MD/DO)
-110 medical volunteering hours
-75 non medical volunteering hours
-100+ SDN lurking hours ;)
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
StellaNova said:
Hello everyone

"What are my chances?"

Ugpa: 2.9 usgpa: 2.7
masters GPA: 3.65, all science
MCAT: 498 (from 2016), July retake scheduled
-D1 athlete in undergrad 4 years
-CNA at a nursing home for 3 years
-medical records employee 1 year at the VA
-graduate assistant for athletics department 1.5 years
-35 hours POD shadowing clinical and surgical, with LOR
-60 hours OB/GYN and family med shadowing (MD/DO)
-110 medical volunteering hours
-75 non medical volunteering hours
-100+ SDN lurking hours ;)
Click to expand...
The GPAs may hold you back at some schools, but with those stats you will probably get an acceptance somewhere. If you want a better chance at the school of your choice, really kill the MCAT in July. Apply as soon as you get your score to give you the best chances! Good luck applying.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
StellaNova said:
Hello everyone

"What are my chances?"

Ugpa: 2.9 usgpa: 2.7
masters GPA: 3.65, all science
MCAT: 498 (from 2016), July retake scheduled
Click to expand...

Podstar said:
The GPAs may hold you back at some schools, but with those stats you will probably get an acceptance somewhere. If you want a better chance at the school of your choice, really kill the MCAT in July. Apply as soon as you get your score to give you the best chances! Good luck applying.
Click to expand...

You're fine.

Masters should make up for it if it was hardcore sciences and not something less challenging.

MCAT is fine as well. Own up to your experiences during the interviews.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
StellaNova said:
Hello everyone

"What are my chances?"

Ugpa: 2.9 usgpa: 2.7
masters GPA: 3.65, all science
MCAT: 498 (from 2016), July retake scheduled
-D1 athlete in undergrad 4 years
-CNA at a nursing home for 3 years
-medical records employee 1 year at the VA
-graduate assistant for athletics department 1.5 years
-35 hours POD shadowing clinical and surgical, with LOR
-60 hours OB/GYN and family med shadowing (MD/DO)
-110 medical volunteering hours
-75 non medical volunteering hours
-100+ SDN lurking hours ;)
Click to expand...
only 100 sdn lurking hours? You're slacking...
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Tis I, the Flash. Please be gentle....
CA resident
cgpa: 2.88, sgpa: 2.62
MCAT: 505
Experience: Patient escort/wayfinding at Hospital (100 hrs)
Volunteering at Community clinic in D'town LA (50 hrs)
Volunteering for church (food drives, fundraisers, for various causes, sunday school teacher) --1000+ hrs
Shadowed a DO (30 hrs)
Shadowed a Pod (10 hrs)

Im wondering what my chances are with my CURRENT stats.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
The Flash said:
Tis I, the Flash. Please be gentle....
CA resident
cgpa: 2.88, sgpa: 2.62
MCAT: 505
Experience: Patient escort/wayfinding at Hospital (100 hrs)
Volunteering at Community clinic in D'town LA (50 hrs)
Volunteering for church (food drives, fundraisers, for various causes, sunday school teacher) --1000+ hrs
Shadowed a DO (30 hrs)
Shadowed a Pod (10 hrs)

Im wondering what my chances are with my CURRENT stats.
Click to expand...
Should be good to go. MCAT should make up for your GPAs. Apply early.
 
The Flash said:
Tis I, the Flash. Please be gentle....
CA resident
cgpa: 2.88, sgpa: 2.62
MCAT: 505
Experience: Patient escort/wayfinding at Hospital (100 hrs)
Volunteering at Community clinic in D'town LA (50 hrs)
Volunteering for church (food drives, fundraisers, for various causes, sunday school teacher) --1000+ hrs
Shadowed a DO (30 hrs)
Shadowed a Pod (10 hrs)

Im wondering what my chances are with my CURRENT stats.
Click to expand...
There is a disconnect between your mcat and Gpas which tell me a couple things :

1) Brilliant test taker but lazy
2) Hard school but equalized by standardized testing
3) Extenuating life circumstance that got in the way of your course work but you were good enough at standardized testing to gloss over it.

I am being harsh on purpose. These are all questions you will need to address during interviews.

Your ECs mean nothing if you cannot prove to them you can handle a rigorous curriculum.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Weirdy said:
There is a disconnect between your mcat and Gpas which tell me a couple things :

1) Brilliant test taker but lazy
2) Hard school but equalized by standardized testing
3) Extenuating life circumstance that got in the way of your course work but you were good enough at standardized testing to gloss over it.

I am being harsh on purpose. These are all questions you will need to address during interviews.

Your ECs mean nothing if you cannot prove to them you can handle a rigorous curriculum.
Click to expand...
Hey, your response is much appreciated.
Do you think I have a chance for an interview, provided I apply early in August?
Also, your criticisms were pretty spot on. I went to Berkeley. I guess it was harder compared to other schools, but If I were more hard working I could have performed better. Btw, my gpa includes a semester of postbacc at a CC (3.5). I could take another semester, but that would mean applying in December-January.
 
The Flash said:
Hey, your response is much appreciated.
Do you think I have a chance for an interview, provided I apply early in August?
Also, your criticisms were pretty spot on. I went to Berkeley. I guess it was harder compared to other schools, but If I were more hard working I could have performed better. Btw, my gpa includes a semester of postbacc at a CC (3.5). I could take another semester, but that would mean applying in December-January.
Click to expand...
My response assumed you would receive invites.

You will get invites. The cc post bac gpa + mcat + what I consider a hard school makes a lot more sense now and makes your case.

Apply early. Only do another post bac semester if you don't get in 17~18 cycle. You don't know until you try. Where you're at right now I can say with confidence you'll get a few invites and acceptances.
 
The Flash said:
Tis I, the Flash. Please be gentle....
CA resident
cgpa: 2.88, sgpa: 2.62
MCAT: 505
Experience: Patient escort/wayfinding at Hospital (100 hrs)
Volunteering at Community clinic in D'town LA (50 hrs)
Volunteering for church (food drives, fundraisers, for various causes, sunday school teacher) --1000+ hrs
Shadowed a DO (30 hrs)
Shadowed a Pod (10 hrs)

Im wondering what my chances are with my CURRENT stats.
Click to expand...


Apply to almost every school right when the application portal opens. Your Mcat makes up for quite a lot.
 
Weirdy said:
I've learned to tone it down a bit.

Will change when school starts I'm sure.

Just the other day I found myself browsing in the bathroom. This was after sleeping in until 11.
Click to expand...
that's actually pretty funny. I'm finding myself checking less too the closer we get to classes starting.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I think I'm on here almost every day a couple times a day lol have to make sure I don't miss any good convos!! ha ha ha
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Hello guys so I will be taking my MCAT in 1 month I took the aamc Practice FL and scored 490 my cGPA: 3.2 and my sGPA:3.0 will I get accepted at NY or the one in florida? Is this bad?
 
Machiavellian said:
Hello guys so I will be taking my MCAT in 1 month I took the aamc Practice FL and scored 490 my cGPA: 3.2 and my sGPA:3.0 will I get accepted at NY or the one in florida? Is this bad?
Click to expand...
You still have a month to prepare, use it wisely. Shoot for 495+. You would still have a chance scoring a 490.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Machiavellian said:
Hello guys so I will be taking my MCAT in 1 month I took the aamc Practice FL and scored 490 my cGPA: 3.2 and my sGPA:3.0 will I get accepted at NY or the one in florida? Is this bad?
Click to expand...
I highly encourage you to shadow first before deciding anything. It's a lifetime commitment.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
 
TXDO said:
Thanks
I did recalculated her GPA following to the pod application GPA rules then
Science GPA is 3.09
Cummulative GPA is 3.18
MCAT: 18

So the chance is getting better, right?

Thanks guys
Click to expand...

Definitely need to score in the 20s. It's absolutely doable.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
esamoham said:
I highly encourage you to shadow first before deciding anything. It's a lifetime commitment.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
Click to expand...


Hello, I shadowed 2 podiatrist for 2 years my EC is good my concern is my GPA and MCAT score I just want to know what is enough I will do my best regardless
 
Machiavellian said:
Hello, I shadowed 2 podiatrist for 2 years my EC is good my concern is my GPA and MCAT score I just want to know what is enough I will do my best regardless
Click to expand...

GPAs are fine.

Focus on the MCAT. No point speculating until you have a score in hand.

Any other thoughts simply mean you are not taking the exam seriously enough. There is no time for speculation.

Score a 500+ and you are guaranteed interviews.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Hey Guys so I just got my MCAT back
And received a 498
I have a 3.18 GPA and 3.06 sGPA
I know its really late and I applied on June 30th
But I Interviewed at Temple last week
and am waiting to get an interview at NYCPM
Can anybody inform me of my chances to be accepted?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
doublefault said:
Hey Guys so I just got my MCAT back
And received a 498
I have a 3.18 GPA and 3.06 sGPA
I know its really late and I applied on June 30th
But I Interviewed at Temple last week
and am waiting to get an interview at NYCPM
Can anybody inform me of my chances to be accepted?
Click to expand...

If they are interviewing for seats and not waitlists then you still have a great shot. Prepare well for the interviews.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
doublefault said:
Hey Guys so I just got my MCAT back
And received a 498
I have a 3.18 GPA and 3.06 sGPA
I know its really late and I applied on June 30th
But I Interviewed at Temple last week
and am waiting to get an interview at NYCPM
Can anybody inform me of my chances to be accepted?
Click to expand...

Be confident. My MCAT was identical to yours and I am in now.
Keep a level head, be genuine.

Best of luck.
 
Hi Everyone
I just got my MCAT scores back and was wondering what are my chances at getting in. (Especially Temple, NYCPM, Des Moines, Kent)
MCAT: 500
cGPA: 3.61
sGPA: 3.2
EC's: research for 3 years, one research internship with the army another one at UNC Chapel Hill and another one at my school (Penn State), Division 1A dance team and nationals team (practicing 30+ hours a week), Volunteering around 300+ hours spreading awareness and raising money for pediatric cancer as part of the world's largest student run philanthropy, 40+ hours shadowing MD/PhD and 20+ hours shadowing a podiatrist.

I also was wondering if people with similar stats were in the scholarship range. I have wanted to become a podiatrist since sophomore year of college and now as the application is closely approaching the amount of debt is scaring me but I think that's just me being paranoid.
 
pdetomas said:
Hi Everyone
I just got my MCAT scores back and was wondering what are my chances at getting in. (Especially Temple, NYCPM, Des Moines, Kent)
MCAT: 500
cGPA: 3.61
sGPA: 3.2
EC's: research for 3 years, one research internship with the army another one at UNC Chapel Hill and another one at my school (Penn State), Division 1A dance team and nationals team (practicing 30+ hours a week), Volunteering around 300+ hours spreading awareness and raising money for pediatric cancer as part of the world's largest student run philanthropy, 40+ hours shadowing MD/PhD and 20+ hours shadowing a podiatrist.

I also was wondering if people with similar stats were in the scholarship range. I have wanted to become a podiatrist since sophomore year of college and now as the application is closely approaching the amount of debt is scaring me but I think that's just me being paranoid.
Click to expand...

You're fine and will probably very easily see scholarship offers.

Every medical occupation has their debt burden.
While podiatry may see a slower rate of return compared to certain MD/DO specialists, there is no cause for concern if you are a normal human being with a modicum of fiscal responsibility.
Work hard, be humble, and learn how to sell your skill set legitimately.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
HEY GUYS GREAT NEWS!
TEMPLE JUST ACCEPTED ME WITH AN $8000 SCHOLARSHIP!
I JUST WANT TO THANK EVERYONE IN THIS FORUM FOR HELPING ME ALONG THE WAY!
I MADE ITTTT
 
  • Like
Reactions: 14 users
pdetomas said:
Hi Everyone
I just got my MCAT scores back and was wondering what are my chances at getting in. (Especially Temple, NYCPM, Des Moines, Kent)
MCAT: 500
cGPA: 3.61
sGPA: 3.2
EC's: research for 3 years, one research internship with the army another one at UNC Chapel Hill and another one at my school (Penn State), Division 1A dance team and nationals team (practicing 30+ hours a week), Volunteering around 300+ hours spreading awareness and raising money for pediatric cancer as part of the world's largest student run philanthropy, 40+ hours shadowing MD/PhD and 20+ hours shadowing a podiatrist.

I also was wondering if people with similar stats were in the scholarship range. I have wanted to become a podiatrist since sophomore year of college and now as the application is closely approaching the amount of debt is scaring me but I think that's just me being paranoid.
Click to expand...
I see acceptances and scholarships in your future.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
pdetomas said:
Hi Everyone
I just got my MCAT scores back and was wondering what are my chances at getting in. (Especially Temple, NYCPM, Des Moines, Kent)
MCAT: 500
cGPA: 3.61
sGPA: 3.2
EC's: research for 3 years, one research internship with the army another one at UNC Chapel Hill and another one at my school (Penn State), Division 1A dance team and nationals team (practicing 30+ hours a week), Volunteering around 300+ hours spreading awareness and raising money for pediatric cancer as part of the world's largest student run philanthropy, 40+ hours shadowing MD/PhD and 20+ hours shadowing a podiatrist.

I also was wondering if people with similar stats were in the scholarship range. I have wanted to become a podiatrist since sophomore year of college and now as the application is closely approaching the amount of debt is scaring me but I think that's just me being paranoid.
Click to expand...
You will get accepted depending on interview. Just r
Be yourself and real and you will get into any of those.
 
doublefault said:
Hey Guys so I just got my MCAT back
And received a 498
I have a 3.18 GPA and 3.06 sGPA
I know its really late and I applied on June 30th
But I Interviewed at Temple last week
and am waiting to get an interview at NYCPM
Can anybody inform me of my chances to be accepted?
Click to expand...


You will do well! I'm starting Temple this fall as well and my stats are as follows:

MCAT: 504
Overall GPA: 3.56, sGPA: 3.42
The interview went well for me and my advice to you is be confident.
You got this.
 
doublefault said:
HEY GUYS GREAT NEWS!
TEMPLE JUST ACCEPTED ME WITH AN $8000 SCHOLARSHIP!
I JUST WANT TO THANK EVERYONE IN THIS FORUM FOR HELPING ME ALONG THE WAY!
I MADE ITTTT
Click to expand...


Congratulations !! See you in the fall ;)
 
Hi, I'm going into Junior year majoring biology at a competitive NE university, and just wanted to gauge what my chances are looking into applying during the 2018-2019 cycle.

Science gpa (calculus, statistics, biology (general and lab, biochemistry, genetics and lab), chemistry (general and lab, organic chemistry and lab)):3.08
Overall gpa: 3.19

I will be finishing the rest of the pre-reqs by spring 2018.

I am heavily involved in research, and work in the university's associated hospital's emergency department. I also volunteer tutoring refugees and TA a course in the biology department at my school. I am planning to take the MCAT in January.
 
podstudent97 said:
Hi, I'm going into Junior year majoring biology at a competitive NE university, and just wanted to gauge what my chances are looking into applying during the 2018-2019 cycle.

Science gpa (calculus, statistics, biology (general and lab, biochemistry, genetics and lab), chemistry (general and lab, organic chemistry and lab)):3.08
Overall gpa: 3.19

I will be finishing the rest of the pre-reqs by spring 2018.

I am heavily involved in research, and work in the university's associated hospital's emergency department. I also volunteer tutoring refugees and TA a course in the biology department at my school. I am planning to take the MCAT in January.
Click to expand...

looking good so far. finish strong with your GPAS and aim for a 500 or higher on the MCAT.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
doublefault said:
HEY GUYS GREAT NEWS!
TEMPLE JUST ACCEPTED ME WITH AN $8000 SCHOLARSHIP!
I JUST WANT TO THANK EVERYONE IN THIS FORUM FOR HELPING ME ALONG THE WAY!
I MADE ITTTT
Click to expand...
Do you know if temple POD school has GPA cutoff? like >3.0.
 
Hello guys just took my Second AAMC FL and I scored a 490....Again... Test is in 14 days I scored higher on Princeton FL 494. Any tips phycology and sociology are my lowest 122. Kind of freaking out..

( CGPA3.2)
( SGPA 3.0)
 
Machiavellian said:
Hello guys just took my Second AAMC FL and I scored a 490....Again... Test is in 14 days I scored higher on Princeton FL 494. Any tips phycology and sociology are my lowest 122. Kind of freaking out..

( CGPA3.2)
( SGPA 3.0)
Click to expand...

If you didn't already, I would memorize those 100 page Khan Academy notes on Psy/Soc.
The notes along with the AAMC Section Bank should definitely improve your score.
 
Machiavellian said:
Hello guys just took my Second AAMC FL and I scored a 490....Again... Test is in 14 days I scored higher on Princeton FL 494. Any tips phycology and sociology are my lowest 122. Kind of freaking out..

( CGPA3.2)
( SGPA 3.0)
Click to expand...
At this point really hit the 100 page P/S document and continue to do practice passages. Memorize the Kaplan quick sheet for a few gimmes on the actual exam. Good luck!
 
@Machiavellian Keep hitting those practice questions these next two weeks (preferably just AAMC material) and review concepts behind the questions you get right and wrong. Kaplan quicksheets are a great review to consistently look over in your free time as well.
As far as Psy/Soc goes I recommend the crashcourse youtube series in conjunction with the 86/100pg KA notes. You should see a significant score increase solely from memorizing the information in these sources.
Good luck! Don't panic- 14 days is plenty of time if you use it wisely.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
poditrained said:
@Machiavellian Keep hitting those practice questions these next two weeks (preferably just AAMC material) and review concepts behind the questions you get right and wrong. Kaplan quicksheets are a great review to consistently look over in your free time as well.
As far as Psy/Soc goes I recommend the crashcourse youtube series in conjunction with the 86/100pg KA notes. You should see a significant score increase solely from memorizing the information in these sources.
Good luck! Don't panic- 14 days is plenty of time if you use it wisely.
Click to expand...


When you say psych/soc crash course do you mean the khan academy one? https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/ this one?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Hi all,

This is my first time posting to any forum of this capacity. Just wanted to see what my chances were...

sGPA - 3.59
cGPA - 3.66
Taking MCAT Sep. 2nd, currently studying every day
Shadowing a podiatrist starting this week
Over 2000 hours of research experience, including 1 publication and presentations at over 8 conferences
2 very strong LORs; will have my podiatrist LOR after shadowing
Mentored General and Organic Chemistry labs for over 2 years during undergrad

Thanks to all!!
 
johnnyjoseph said:
Hi all,

This is my first time posting to any forum of this capacity. Just wanted to see what my chances were...

sGPA - 3.59
cGPA - 3.66
Taking MCAT Sep. 2nd, currently studying every day
Shadowing a podiatrist starting this week
Over 2000 hours of research experience, including 1 publication and presentations at over 8 conferences
2 very strong LORs; will have my podiatrist LOR after shadowing
Mentored General and Organic Chemistry labs for over 2 years during undergrad

Thanks to all!!
Click to expand...

You have a VERY great chance. Good luck on the mcat!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

PreMed&Poetry
  • Locked
WAMC: Looking Ahead (Prospective CO 2027)
Replies
26
Views
4K
stemexplorer34
S
Top