Junior looking for bsmds (chance-me/advice?)

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Oh wow, I didn’t expect to get this much advice, thank you so much!

@Mwfan1921

As for GT, not a safety even with distance math. Good luck.

Yea, I know its not really a safety, but I feel like I have a good chance, I kind of just put it there. I don’t think there’s much I can mess up until the admission deadline. I didn’t mean to sound overconfident in it, although I am confident in my abilities to make it into GT. (That sounds like I’m overconfident smh)

@WayOutWestMom

WashU no longer has a BS/MD program.

I actually didn’t know this, so I’ll keep it in mind!

@Bruno99

Great stats! FYI Brown doesn’t offer EA, only ED. And if you apply ED to Brown+PLME you could get accepted to Brown but not PLME and the ED is still binding. They explicitly recommend that you do not apply ED if you are applying to other similar programs. Best of luck!

I didn’t know this too! (wow lots to learn) This gives me a little relief, I think I’ll be less stressed for brown after getting into a college beforehand. I also get some time to shore up my ecs tbh. Thanks a lot!

@Mwfan1921

I’m sure you know BSMD programs have low single digit acceptance rates. I would prioritize patient facing experience over research experience this summer…what about becoming an assistant CNA? The benefit of that experience is that it will help you decide if becoming a doctor is what you want to do, it has to be a passion, and your apps have to reflect that.

I have shadowed at clinics before but nothing too serious. Especially due to my age, I am not allowed to do most things that a nurse would be able to. Do you have any tips regarding how to become a CNA, I don’t exactly know how to approach a hospital or clinic. Would you email/phone call and ask for a possible position, or is it more of a shadowing request to a doctor?