So I'm aware both MD and DO are equally accepted now but I still noticed that most pre-med students prefer MD route over DO route (or keep DO as a backup)
Is there a reason why? What is the real difference between both? Ad./disads. for each?
Just curious :)
I have a strong clinical background but zero research experience but I also have not seriously been trying as I don't have enough time right now but I might start looking again next spring (only gotten one interview for a research lab before)
but i'm seeing everyone with exceptional research hours and published papers which leaves me confused as how does one get there? And I'd probably be applying to schools that care about research a lot so any tips/advice?
Ive been seeing a couple posts with CASPER scores and i'm confused as its my first time hearing about it and i was wondering if everyone needs it? Or if it benefits applications or not? can we go without it?
Okay so im hoping theres other ppl on the same boat as me 😭😭
But I am an H4 student at the moment, will be turning 21 end of next year so I'll need to convert to F1 which changes a lot of things for me (ill hopefully be applying before i turn 21 though unless i take an extra year).
I have been studying in the US since 5th grade and im still considered "international" when it comes to college admissions which is so stupid to me, but it is what it is. Now i know my chances are muchhh lower than the average applicant.
Any tips/advice/guidance?? All i hear are stories about how tough it is but I haven't seen many people who are in a similar situation 😭 my advisor told me to js get married to a citizen (sorry but obvi im not tryna marry this early esp w my indian parents, thats not happening)
My stats:
Gpa so far: 3.89
MCAT: going to take early next year aiming 515+
350+ hours clinicals internal med
100+ hours shadowing internal med and cardiology
100+ hours volunteering by setting up free clinic in rural areas
Vice president of a med-related chapter at my college, helped mentor fellow undergrads to do literature reviews and present at STEM conference
Presented a literature review myself at the conference
MA certification
(trying for research but have not gotten any)
Hey yall so im planning on applying next cycle (June 2027), I'm studying for the MCAT right now but currently my GPA is 3.89 and im hoping to get a 515+ on the MCAT. I have been doing clinicals since 2021 and have 350+ clinical hours in internal medicine. 100+ hours shadowing in internal medicine and cardiology so far. 100+ hours volunteering.
Only thing is research which I haven't been able to find any opportunities yet but im trying. Would you suggest i take a "gap year" and apply in 2028 instead?