Brief Profile:
RN x 5 years on medical-surgical/telemetry floors, also worked in rehab, worked as charge nurse, received an award as an RN at the hospital
Worked as a lab researcher, gave 2 presentations on research findings, awarded 2 scholarships in the past 2 years
former asst mgr of an aquatics program, former lifeguard trainer/lifeguard/cpr instructor/swim instructor/weight trainer, former special olympics swim/powerlifting coach, former triathlete/marathon runner, wrestler x 2 years, muay thai x 1 year, happy husband, proud father
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 07/14/2010
Undergraduate college: CSULB
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Institution: City College
Area of Study: Nursing/Pharmacy/Medical Technology
Degree Obtained: ADN
Institution: City College
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: AD
Institution: CSULB
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: BS
Total MCAT SCORE: 496
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 125,
C/P 124,
CARS 123
Overall GPA: 2.97
Science GPA: 2.87
Summary of Application Experience
2013 - I am currently in my second year of Osteopathic medical school. I don't have time to update this, but I want to encourage everyone who is trying to get in... please never stop trying - you will eventually get it.
10/28/2010: I'm not sure if the nursing route was the way to go, as it's responsible for single-handedly knocking down my gpa. I'm hoping for at least an interview at any of the schools I apply to. So far, only secondaries and a rejection. Still, it's early in the game for me, as I've only recently submitted to this cycle.
11/10/2010 - I have a feeling RVUCOM just rejected me. The "Prospective Student" tab just disappeared from my page. I'm starting to look into a post-bacc program, just in case I don't get any positive news this year. It might be my only shot at medical school. I'm staying strong and positive. I've heard nothing to date from Touro or Pikeville. Good luck to everyone else.
03/23/2011 - Accepted to the MSMS program at WesternU. I've assumed I've been rejected from the other schools, but it doesn't matter. WesternU's my first school of choice and if they've given me a shot in their MS program, that's more than enough for me, especially if there are linkage spots available for their best students. Good luck to everyone else.
Summary of Experience:
10/26/2010 - \"The Admissions Committee has made a decision on your application. You will receive an official letter in the mail within 30 days.\" I thought it was a good sign at first. However, I\'m assuming the worst scenario, since LECOM\'s made a decision before interviewing me.
Summary of Experience:
Your completed file has recently been evaluated to determine your interview status. Based upon the information received, I regret to inform you that you will not be extended an invitation to interview for admission to Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine for the class matriculating on August 2011. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions regarding how to strengthen your application for next year\'s cycle. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.
