u/CakeBatter01

Hi yall! I would love some advice on my application stats and any school suggestions. I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing and want to make the most of this cycle. I’ve always wanted to go MD but I am realistic and open to DO as well. I have a very extensive health history (2 autoimmune disorders, 1 rare disease) & don’t know if that adds anything to my application. Thank you in advance.

GPA: 3.67
MCAT: tbd but last FL was 498
Residence: Texas, ties to Arizona & Washington
Demographic: white female

Clinical: 2680 hrs (Derm MA and Mohs surgical assistant)
Shadowing: 100 hrs (ER)
Volunteering: 1405 hrs (lifelong ties to these organizations bc of my rare disease)
Leadership: 2000 hrs (VP & founder of committee)
Research: 200 hrs
-presentation at a MD school
-multiple GPA and scholarship awards
-non traditional application (3 gap years due to significant health conditions)

LOR: 4 physician (2 MD, 1 MD + ADCOM, 1 DO) 3 PROFS

Hi! I was wondering if I could get some help with making my schools list. Any advice accepted. BTW I am not trying to brag or show off my hours in any type of way. I have taken 3 gap years. The MCAT is something I’ve struggled with so I’m trying to see if there are any MD schools I could get into with a lower MCAT but high hours.

GPA: 3.67
MCAT: TBD (but last FL was 498)
Leadership: 2000 hrs (held a VP position and founded a committee in an organization)
Community service: 1405 hrs
Clinical (paid): 2680 hrs (medical and surgical assistant)
Shadowing: 100 hrs
Research: 200 hrs
Other:
*did a presentation at a med school
*diagnosed with a rare illness and chronic illness
*meaningful ties to nonprofits because of my illnesses
*nontraditional
*female and white (for demographics)