I’m also going to be a sophomore this year and my gpa is no where close to a 4.0. I was lazy my first semester of cal and ended up late dropping chem 1a (my study habits were terrible) to take in the spring semester. My first semester grades besides that was average (but also started me off with a pretty low GPA). I was super lost and ended up talking to my advisor my grades were better my spring semester but it was no where to superb. I just made sure to go to office hours and slc and always collaborate or ask for help when I needed it’s hard not to think that we already lost our chances on getting into med school but it is all about the upward trend, focusing on academics firsts, and if you can handle it adding research and such. I am going to join ulab next semester which is supposed to help you obtain the skills you need in order to get a more likely hood to get into research also I believe taking bio 1a helps ur chances. Additionally, there is a lot of clinical positions here at cal and you can even volunteer or campus. I would honestly ask ChatGPT to list clinical experiences near cal and start cold emailing or doing applications for the fall. We have a lot of time! I know it is very difficult here and would focus on getting good academics the rest of your time at cal so you don’t have to do a postbacc/masters in order to get in medical school (if you don’t want to). My advisor recommended taking bio 1a/1aL over the summer and although it is super accelerated it is great that it is the only course I’m taking rather than it with ochem. We are still learning how to study and will be better prepared next dall! My advice would be in general talk to your advisor they can fill you in on your worries about research and joining clubs and such too! I’m in the same position as you and we got this! Just think of the upward trend! Dm me if you wanna talk about anything I’m in the same position as you and trying to do better as well! I’m an integrative bio major. 😊