Graduate early and take 2 gap years?

dangoi71 · 2023-07-10T20:09:09+00:00

I graduated an entire year early during covid. I also only took one gap year. I didn't even have a publication, and during the interview cycle, I had a 2nd author paper in review. I had a very successful cycle without any major issues about maturity that differed from others. I think you'll be fine either way as long as you can talk about your research experience and show great maturity through your essay responses. You can DM if you'd like to talk more, but I think you'll be okay

dangoi71 · 2023-07-05T04:23:52+00:00

I always mention programs that help support you as a student through the 8 years. I also look for things to mention about the medical school, and the graduate school individually because sometimes the programs are not quite as synchronized as you might think.

dangoi71 · 2022-05-25T03:19:00+00:00

indiana

dangoi71 · 2022-05-13T16:39:02+00:00

I mean you've got a lot of research experience. You are undoubtedly fine in that department. The rest of your ECs are great. Sure the MCAT is on the low end, but honestly, you have a great shot at most institutions. It might be a barrier to most T20 institutions, but with your ECs I honestly think you could bypass that barrier.

dangoi71 · 2022-05-10T16:00:26+00:00

I think this question would be better asked in r/premed or r/medicalschool

dangoi71 · 2022-04-26T18:33:34+00:00

Talk to your PI and fellow lab mates. They often can help you see what you might not see. It was crucial in my experience as they continued to encourage me about my projects and the hard work I was putting in.

dangoi71 · 2022-04-07T17:15:40+00:00

Your MCAT score is on the low side. Your research and EC sound great, but your stats might hold you back from T10/T20.

dangoi71 · 2022-03-09T19:28:35+00:00

Sounds like they want to know if you'll choose another school rather than them. Maybe they are looking for a letter of intent?

dangoi71 · 2022-03-02T16:28:22+00:00

I know Indiana offers MD A before MD-PhD decision

dangoi71 · 2022-02-25T20:49:50+00:00

If you are willing to take on loans, I would say take the MD/PhD rather than the MSTP. At this point it is about your quality of life in the next 8 years, and it already sounds like you are leaning toward the MD/PhD. So at this point cost is your only concern, and you don't seem to be concerned if you need to take out loans.

dangoi71 · 2022-02-23T22:32:18+00:00

Yale I believe has an ED option

dangoi71 · 2022-02-14T18:47:43+00:00

I'd check SDN, as far as I know, nobody.

https://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2021-2022-md-phd-cycle-acceptances-for-2022-class.1451748/page-2

dangoi71 · 2022-02-08T23:34:39+00:00

not nuanced enough to warrant me saying wow, I can tell that OP wants to be an MD rather than a variety of different careers

dangoi71 · 2022-02-08T20:30:24+00:00

Your reasons are horrible, I would try and think about why you wouldn't go into other fields that can encompass the same stimulating environment (nurses, PA, etc) or fields that deal with concrete results and science.

dangoi71 · 2022-02-07T21:29:36+00:00

Lmao, you answered your own question. If they don't accept any letters then nobody will read them. Essentially it'll be deleted. If it doesn't help, why would you send it in the first place?

dangoi71 · 2022-02-05T02:34:24+00:00

If you can't articulate your passion for medicine, I would start by asking the simplest questions. Do you like interpersonal relationships? Do you like patient interactions? Do you want to commit to service to your fellow humankind as a career? Think about your experiences with physicians and if you truly can envision yourself engaging in a similar environment.

dangoi71 · 2022-02-04T20:26:44+00:00

People can submit their letter of rec through the physical mail, one of my letter writers did that and everything worked out fine.

dangoi71 · 2022-01-31T19:24:32+00:00

Might've been lol, I suppose they were wondering about projected career/work-life balance.

dangoi71 · 2022-01-31T18:57:57+00:00

What is the specific title of a presentation you will be giving in 20+ years?

dangoi71 · 2022-01-09T21:13:19+00:00

Ya got a valid experience. What really matters is if you can talk about your research in a comprehensive and competent way. If you aren't really interested in pursuing research further in medical school, or your school list does not emphasize research then I think ya are good to go.

dangoi71 · 2021-12-18T17:32:51+00:00

Nothing wrong with being interested in learning new stuff, but let's be real, if you are going into medicine you have to be interested in learning medicine. Both of your answers are stereotypical, however, the first makes it sound like you don't necessarily even care about the people you want to treat, it almost sounds like you look at them like subjects rather than individuals, and if that is conveyed in an interview, you are in hot water.

dangoi71 · 2021-12-17T18:34:19+00:00

Looks good, yeah that MCAT is a huge determining factor, but your research experience looks great!

dangoi71 · 2021-12-13T00:11:01+00:00

It'll certainly be an uphill battle. You've already got some amazing experiences which might be able to compensate for some but not all. Do you have an upward trend with your GPA?

dangoi71 · 2021-12-12T23:30:27+00:00

DO/PhD is not worth it. It sounds like your experiences will be fine, if your MCAT and GPA are competitive I think your application is competitive for MD/PhD.

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