Advice for journey?
Based on AMCAS this is my gpa. Incoming senior public health major with a heavy interest in health policy (research + internship) and oos student at my university. Struggled heavily in chemistry courses looking to retake Orgo 2 senior year after getting below a C.
Current gpa: 3.35
Current sgpa: 2.53
URM
VA resident
Extracurricular hours
- Research: 800+ w/ 1 publication and 2 posters
(more hours + 1 potential publication otw)
- Volunteering: 100 (all non-clinical but looking to get more aim is 200+)
- Clinical: 0 (pursuing post graduation as EMT part time)
- Shadowing: 15 of IM (expanding on it senior year, aim is 50+)
- Leadership: President + Treasurer of an org for senior year
Roughly 600+ hours from both combined
TA: 75 hours Bio 2
Potential plan for application
Finish undergrad
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Graduate college
May 2027
Complete MPH program
Fall 2027 – Spring 2029
~2 years
Complete science post-bacc
Fall 2029 – Spring/Summer 2030
~1–1.5 years
Study for the MCAT
Summer 2030 – Winter 2031
~6–8 months
Apply to medical school
May/June 2031 cycle
Start Medical School
Fall 2032
Input? Wondering about postbacc/SMP or what the journey could look like going forward. Anyone with a similar journey also have advice towards navigating the path?