Brief Profile:
Since my sophomore year of college I have been involved in several different medically-related research fields including clinical and translational research. To this date, I have co-authored approximately 30 published papers and presentations. Additionally, I have volunteered at free medical clinics, hospitals, AmeriCorps NPRC, and more.
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2007
Undergraduate college: College of the Holy Cross
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Worcester
Area of Study: Computing and Information Science
Degree Obtained: N/A
Institution: Tulane University School of Medicine
Area of Study: Computing and Information Science
Degree Obtained: N/A
Total MCAT SCORE: 505
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 125,
C/P 127,
CARS 126
Overall GPA: 3.20
Science GPA: 3.00
Summary of Application Experience
If your stats are similar to mine and you have been wait-listed at a US medical school, apply to Tulane's Anatomy Certification Program (It will give you that final push you need for an acceptance). It may also be in your best interest to see if you are eligible for any other post-bac programs with high-linkage rates.
There are also some interesting overseas options (not including Caribbean schools!). Take a look at the Atlantic Bridge Program. It is an application for US and Canadian pre-med (and/or aspiring pre-med) students to enroll in English or Irish medical schools.
For those struggling for an acceptance, just remember, if you can hack it in the science classes at Holy Cross, you will be well-prepared for the work in medical school.
