Hey everyone! I was hoping to get some insight into my chances for Ireland schools (and medical school in general). I am a Canadian applicant with a cGPA of 3.7, however my science GPA is not that great due to first year being a bit rough. I am finishing up my fourth year of undergrad in health science with a minor in classics and applied to TCD and NUIG for the 5 year programs.
I have worked for 5 years at a tutoring institution, worked as an assistant at a hospice office, research lab, local charity and a youth camp.
I work with a local neighbourhood charity for at-risk youth throughout the year and this will be my fourth year helping out. Within the charity I volunteer as a basketball coach during the summer for younger kids. I also do volunteering at an adult day program for individuals diagnosed with early dementia. Within my university I held various leadership positions in clubs.
I did a research project this year, developed a manuscript for it and submitted an abstract for publication with my supervisor. This also gave me an opportunity to shadow an outpatient amputee clinic.
If I don't get in this cycle, my plan is to do a Master's program with the same supervisor, retake my MCAT to improve my score and apply for 2022 matriculation. I'm also curious to see what everyone else is planning if they do not get in this cycle?
Sorry for the long post and thank you in advance! I'm just starting to get antsy waiting for responses
