Hi I would like everyone to be brutally honest with me what are my chances at a DO school:
CANADIAN APPLICANT
Undergrad GPA (molecular biology and biochemistry with honours): 3.0gpa (150credits) upward trend, deans list last two semesters
Masters THESIS based GPA (molecular biology and biochemistry): 4.0 GPA (12 credits graded)
Thesis: HIV vaccine immunology and neutralizing abs
1 manuscript submitted, 4 abstracts published, 4 local conference presentations, 2 national presentations, 1 international poster presentation; 2 travel awards won; 2x first place local presentation winner
Total research hours: ~6,500 hours
MCAT: tbd not super hopeful but I’m trying my best!
Scholarships won: 8 for undergrad; 1 for masters
Ec’s:
Volunteering at family doctors office since 2019-current ~5,000 hours
Head volunteer at Afghan refugee centre since 2014-2023 (closed down) ~8,000 hours
Volunteering in emergency room since 2025-current ~300 hours
Executive of my university’s Muslim association 2019-current ~1,500 hours
Vice president and secretary of departments grad caucus 2024-current (created and hosted 2 local conferences) ~416 hours
Lab mentor: 2024-current ~600 hours
Caretaker for disabled father: 2019-current: 9,100 hours
McDonald’s manager: 2018-2022 ~2,000 hours
Receptionist at massage therapy clinic: 2022-2024 ~2,000 hours
Bookkeeper for trucking company: 2023-current ~2,500 hours
Might have more ec’s I just can’t remember off the top of my head
LORs:
MD family doctor
My PI for masters
Science prof
Lab tech
Community person
Volunteer coordinator for emergency room
Also should I take preVIEW and CAPSER to help my chances?