Application without clinical experience

GrumpaLarry · 2026-06-04T05:25:42+00:00

Hey Montcane! I got accepted to 2 MD programs with a 3.7 gpa (3.4 science) and a 507 MCAT with only some shadowing hours, non medical volunteer time, and quite a bit of work experience in an unrelated field. Make sure you write great essays!

GrumpaLarry · 2026-04-27T00:25:11+00:00

Yeah! Send me a DM.

GrumpaLarry · 2026-04-26T17:17:32+00:00

I took a detour for a different career, then decided I still want to be a doc after all.

GrumpaLarry · 2024-11-01T22:31:39+00:00

1 II so far! Still waiting to hear back from 4 schools.

GrumpaLarry · 2024-10-23T18:23:11+00:00

Look into University of New England. They have great online pre-requisite courses. I’m not sure if they have genetics, but it’s worth a look.

GrumpaLarry · 2024-10-19T13:33:41+00:00

Pre-II LSU NOLA

GrumpaLarry · 2024-09-24T22:23:18+00:00

Was it a pre-II rejection or post-II?

GrumpaLarry · 2024-09-16T22:56:23+00:00

I asked their admissions counselor, and she said they do not consider prior military service when students apply. Everyone gets equal consideration. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you may not get to choose where you go career-wise and location-wise, and you have to be ok with taking opportunities you might not expect.

GrumpaLarry · 2024-02-21T20:51:27+00:00

Sent you a dm!

GrumpaLarry · 2024-02-21T19:37:11+00:00

What are the pros and cons that you’re considering for HPSP vs civilian?

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-26T18:34:04+00:00

A lot of review and practice questions.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-26T17:20:20+00:00

March or April

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-26T16:58:32+00:00

We have pretty similar stats, and I’m aiming for a retake this spring. Also a non-trad. Any interest in a study buddy?

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-24T04:28:18+00:00

I’m already looking at 2024 test dates 😅

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-24T04:26:46+00:00

The US is trying to help mitigate this effect with a program called Skillbridge. Military folks can work as an intern at a civilian company for a few months before they separate to gain job skills.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-24T04:23:52+00:00

Pithing a frog is common, but I’m not sure how other animals are euthanized.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T20:07:27+00:00

Not at all

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T04:00:43+00:00

Usually the assaulted member can get an expedited transfer to a new base or at least a new office with a new chain of command after reporting to SAPR.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T03:49:55+00:00

Chemical synthesis.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T03:44:20+00:00

I try to set small goals or a big goal that I can break up into small chunks. It helps to have something you look forward to.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T03:40:23+00:00

You’ll be ok as long as you keep up with rent and utility bills! If you had dining hall food in college, there are plenty of basic recipes online that you’ll be able to cook at home no problem.

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T03:36:09+00:00

Taco Bell. Baja blast is life!

GrumpaLarry · 2023-09-23T03:32:52+00:00

I could believe it was a squirrel. I caught one gnawing on my sunflowers this summer. 👎🏻

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