What are my chances for DO admission?

[purpleolions]

Hello Everyone, I am a Canadian applicant who is serious about applying to DO schools.

ORM - South Asian Immigrant but visible minority wearing a turban.

I currently have a 513 MCAT which will expire after this cycle. I have a 3.95 cGPA. I applied to MD schools last cycle but did not receive any interviews, just 4 pre II holds.

Since the last application, I have started working on a systematic review, and working as a Kinesiologist (Healthcare practitioner) as I severely lacked clinical experience. I work with patients in rehab and design exercise plans for them and teach them about safe body mechanics.

My ECs are:
- 800+ Hours of research (Subject Trials, Lab volunteering, Systematic review) - Currently preparing for 2 publications, which will likely be published by the end of this year
- 120 hours of volunteering in the community (tutoring immigrant students)
- 400+ Hours of leadership at clubs in university, started my own club where I lead my team to work on exercises with seniors
- Personal hobbies like basketball in rec leagues, cycling etc.
- 1000 hours of clinic experience (working as a registered kinesiologist)

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[Goro]

Chances excellent

 

[MDMechEngr]

Hello Everyone, I am a Canadian applicant who is serious about applying to DO schools.

ORM - South Asian Immigrant but visible minority wearing a turban.

I currently have a 513 MCAT which will expire after this cycle. I have a 3.95 cGPA. I applied to MD schools last cycle but did not receive any interviews, just 4 pre II holds.

Since the last application, I have started working on a systematic review, and working as a Kinesiologist (Healthcare practitioner) as I severely lacked clinical experience. I work with patients in rehab and design exercise plans for them and teach them about safe body mechanics.

My ECs are:
- 800+ Hours of research (Subject Trials, Lab volunteering, Systematic review) - Currently preparing for 2 publications, which will likely be published by the end of this year
- 120 hours of volunteering in the community (tutoring immigrant students)
- 400+ Hours of leadership at clubs in university, started my own club where I lead my team to work on exercises with seniors
- Personal hobbies like basketball in rec leagues, cycling etc.
- 1000 hours of clinic experience (working as a registered kinesiologist)

You have a redflag somewhere in your application.

 

[AJS59]

Hello Everyone, I am a Canadian applicant who is serious about applying to DO schools.

ORM - South Asian Immigrant but visible minority wearing a turban.

I currently have a 513 MCAT which will expire after this cycle. I have a 3.95 cGPA. I applied to MD schools last cycle but did not receive any interviews, just 4 pre II holds.

Since the last application, I have started working on a systematic review, and working as a Kinesiologist (Healthcare practitioner) as I severely lacked clinical experience. I work with patients in rehab and design exercise plans for them and teach them about safe body mechanics.

My ECs are:
- 800+ Hours of research (Subject Trials, Lab volunteering, Systematic review) - Currently preparing for 2 publications, which will likely be published by the end of this year
- 120 hours of volunteering in the community (tutoring immigrant students)
- 400+ Hours of leadership at clubs in university, started my own club where I lead my team to work on exercises with seniors
- Personal hobbies like basketball in rec leagues, cycling etc.
- 1000 hours of clinic experience (working as a registered kinesiologist)

I don't see much stopping you from DO. Obviously apply to international-friendly programs, but you'd have a good shot. Maybe even try your hand at MD again.

What if anything is new to your app this year?

 

[PapaGuava]

Thread moved to the WAMC

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Where is your school list from your last cycle? If you got no II's, what did you say was your purpose as a physician and how you address your mission fit?

How did you demonstrate your service orientation? Tutoring kids goes under "teaching," and most premeds do this. Food distribution, shelter volunteer, job/tax services, transportation services, or housing remediation are the best examples of this type of work, and you need 150 hours to avoid elimination pre-II.