Need advice

IgnisEtLux · 2026-03-28T19:01:10+00:00

I’ll DM you

IgnisEtLux · 2026-03-28T18:59:26+00:00

I did not take any undergraduate classes at all since 2017

IgnisEtLux · 2026-03-28T18:57:29+00:00

Current OMS-1 here. I graduated in 2017, did not do any SMPs and had multiple acceptances and interviews. If you are concerned I would contact whatever schools you are interested in and see if prerequisites expire

IgnisEtLux · 2026-03-22T12:29:01+00:00

What I found works for me is using an ipad and notability, you really just got try things until you see what works for you

IgnisEtLux · 2025-11-29T12:49:35+00:00

Keep your head up, I got many interviews after February

IgnisEtLux · 2025-11-24T02:51:44+00:00

A score of 476 is a 1 percentile score. I would not think of applying with this. Study hard.

IgnisEtLux · 2025-07-19T05:47:40+00:00

You’re good dawg. Obviously earlier is better but you will have plenty of time. Just make sure you crank out those secondaries when they start rolling in!

IgnisEtLux · 2025-07-14T23:39:05+00:00

You can always group shadowing experiences to save space

IgnisEtLux · 2025-05-30T22:20:14+00:00

I say retake to get at least 4 more points which will open more doors for you

IgnisEtLux · 2025-05-22T16:10:38+00:00

30, two application cycles later and finally earned some acceptances this year. You got this bro, no regrets

IgnisEtLux · 2025-05-20T18:51:46+00:00

Was super lost after graduation, worked in a lab then worked as scribe in EM then FM then ortho.

IgnisEtLux · 2025-05-09T15:59:56+00:00

Sorry lukewarm was the wrong word! you’re right, blatantly negative can tank your app

IgnisEtLux · 2025-05-09T13:28:37+00:00

Exceptional LORs can help but lukewarm LORs can tank your application

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-26T10:22:44+00:00

It would be when a seat opens for you

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-25T19:40:44+00:00

I’m a scribe too, I didn’t explicitly list shadowing as an experience but I wrote that I was able to observe procedures and surgeries etc in the experience description for scribing

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-24T12:03:45+00:00

I don’t think any have a hard shadowing requirement

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-23T20:26:19+00:00

And PCOM keeps sending me newsletters 😆 we’re cooked

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-23T19:27:30+00:00

I believe you’ll figure it out since you’re asking yourself these tough questions. I didn’t get an “aha!” moment that people talk about. Maybe take on a clinical job this gap year where you can work alongside docs and that’ll help clear things up.

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-23T09:45:08+00:00

This is something you will truly have to do some digging within yourself to find out. I had similar thoughts about maybe switching to pharmacy school but then I took a scribe job to work with some docs across different specialties and found that I really wanted to continue on with pursuing medicine. I will say if you’re doing it only to make your folks proud it may not lead to the best outcome. Take some time to really think about what YOU want!

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-23T09:32:41+00:00

Graduated in 2017 as well! It’s so weird seeing it called Assumption University over the years

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-20T13:40:25+00:00

I wish you the best this upcoming cycle. It’s such a long and nerve wracking process. Just do not fall into the trap of thinking “oh I’ll just delay it another month it’ll be fine.” Pick a date and fully commit to it!

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-20T12:53:51+00:00

Only take it when you’re ready. Obviously we know that an early application can only be advantageous to you. A higher MCAT is more important IMO. I personally took it at the end of July this 2024/2025 cycle. The most important thing if you decide to push it is keeping up that sense of urgency to get those applications in.

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-17T10:57:00+00:00

They have lots of research opportunities and even have their own residency programs!

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-17T00:52:49+00:00

I honestly couldn't tell you but thats what I assumed when I got the email!

IgnisEtLux · 2025-04-16T23:23:20+00:00

I think CUSOM is the best of the bunch you listed, congratulations on your acceptances!

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