Hello. I am a second year Division 1 student-athlete wondering what my future chances are for getting into a top tier medical school program. I am asking this prior to having an MCAT score, so that is something that will not be included, but I understand the weight that this carries and the impact it will have on my application. I have a history of strong test taking, and with work, hope to score well on that.
Majors: Biomedical science + Psychology (double major), will graduate in 3 years and take a gap year
GPA: 3.88 (undergrad) + 4.0 (community college from HS dual enrollment)
science GPA: 3.86
MCAT: will take January of 2022
I got EMT certified this summer and plan on being a volunteer EMT throughout my next 2 years. Plan on working as a EMT/PCA/EDTech during gap year.
I am a TA for 2 classes this semester and next.
I hold a leadership position in a pre-medical club on campus and am in a research related club currently.
I am a volunteer tutor for program supporting STEM entry in underserved communities in my area. (Non clinical volunteering)
I am joining a research lab remotely right now, and hope to eventually be able to be a part of that in person. (Publication possibility)
I have worked in hospital food service doing non-clinical work. Had patient interaction, as I delivered food to patients. Felt it was beneficial to me in finalizing my interest in medicine and saw the hierarchy of the hospital workforce.
I currently have no shadowing hours but have hours set up with 2 physicians when the pandemic subsides and allows for shadowing.
My concern for my application lies in that I did not have many experiences my first year. I was adjusting to the workload and practicing/doing team activities for 20+ hours every week. By the time I was ready to volunteer and begin shadowing, COVID-19 hit and I was unable to do that. That's when I began working in the hospital and EMT school.
I understand that without an MCAT, it's hard to say what my chances are, especially at top MD schools. However, I am more wondering if my experiences combined with my status as a student athlete open the door for me at those top schools.
