Work TA General Chemistry (1 semester) Assistant to Pre-Health Committee Director at university (1 year at present) Research intern at UT Southwestern (present summer)
Extra-Curriculars Selected to participate in foreign language/culture program (1.5 years) Study Abroad (one semester) Chemistry Club President (2 years at present) Honors College (3 years at present) a social justice club (2 years)
Shadowing (50 hrs at present) Orthopedics Pediatrics Neurology OB/GYN
Research UTSW SURF Program (present summer)
Awards Award/scholarship for chemistry at university Award for Ancient Greek language learning at university
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 07/02/2012
Undergraduate college: Small Christian university
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Total MCAT SCORE: 517
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 130,
C/P 129,
CARS 129
Overall GPA: 4.00
Science GPA: 4.00
Summary of Application Experience
A word to the wise: submit transcript request forms as soon as you complete the course work section of your AMCAS application. I thought you had to submit it first so I waited. I actually submitted my application in mid-June but my final transcripts did not come until 7/3. I am not sure how this later submission will affect my cycle. Guess we shall see!
Summary of Experience:
Both interviewers were very nice and laid back. They asked a lot of questions about my motivations for pursuing a career in medicine. Both spent a lot of time telling me about the unique opportunities offered at A&M.
Loved their mission: to prepare physicians the for the equitable provision of quality health care in Texas. Emphasis on underserved. Liked campus versatility and options. Student panel seemed to really enjoy laid back atmosphere and student collaboration (sharing of resources among grade levels, etc.). Academic support resources. Student-Run clinic. Integrated Systems curriculum. MD Plus program. Small class size when taking into account multiple campuses. Summer research program. Affordable housing at college station. Access to undergrad benefits.
Traditional grading system. Few global health opportunities.
Summary of Experience:
Galveston (quirky town, beautiful beaches, smaller community), Opportunity to do year 3 & 4 in Austin or Houston, Curriculum = HUGE plus (considering my learning style): PBL & optional recorded lectures, most afternoons off for \"self-directed study\" Multiple \"scholarly tracks\" to choose from, many research opportunities including at Galveston National Lab, Global Health group & electives, huge medical humanities department, emphasis on tropical disease research, oldest med school = neat history, high STEP averages, LOTS of help with USMLE
Lots of construction due to 2008 Hurricane, VERY humid climate, students not as enthusiastic as SA and Tech about their program, older facilities
Long School of Medicine - University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 07/02/2012
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: 07/18/2012
Interview Attended: 08/19/2012
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
VERY happy & friendly students. Unique mission focused on ALL underserved (not just Texas rural), global health opportunities galore including clinical rotations during 4th year, mission trips, electives, and student orgs, Paul Farmer = hero, Harlingen clinical opportunity for year 3 & 4 (interviewer says to be mindful that it isn\\\'t a teaching hospital like SA but great for self-learners. LOTS of experience), MPH in 4 years, multiple free clinics, opportunities on border, ample research opportunities. Simulation center = nice. Very fun location.
Brand new curriculum (has been in the works, but just starting. A blend of block and integrated with PBL emphasis)
Summary of Experience:
I was pleasantly surprised by this school. I love the size: only 100/class. This is reflected in the constructs of the new facilities. Surgery practice machines. Anatomy labs with cadavers that have undergone cat-scan imaging. 4 year MPH program. $$$ good scholarships. Interesting curriculum that introduces you to pathology MUCH sooner than any other. Level-1 Trauma. 80% population speaks Spanish. Spanish immersion program in summer, Spanish classes during school year are mandatory. True P/F system.
Student panel was negative about location. Did not seem as enthusiastic about the school as students at other schools (UTHSCSA, Tech Lubbock) have been. Has not graduated first class yet.
Summary of Experience:
Interviewers were very positive. Questions fairly typical \"get to know you\" other than two standard questions they ask each applicant (different each day).
Block Scheduling. Recorded classes (~40% class attends lectures). Amazing facilities including 3D Anatomy room and nice simulation center. Hospital connected to academic center. Level 1 Trauma. Incredible student-run clinic for homeless and working poor in Lubbock. International rotations opportunities (including infectious disease in Ethiopia). Medical Spanish opportunities. Global Health electives. Honors/Pass/Fail. Students were extremely friendly. Neat student organizations. High student satisfaction.
Did not get to see much of Lubbock, but students say it actually isn\'t that bad.
Summary of Experience:
LOVED this school. Opportunities abound here. Whatever your passion is: they seem to help make it happen. All positive reports from the many MS1, MS2, MS3, and MS4 students I talked to. Awesome STEP scores and resources. Research opportunities (track), international opportunities really encouraged, new global health track, interesting electives, new hospitals for my future rotations, Parkland as one of the best teaching hospitals, the \"college\" system with own \"carols\", reputation: one of only ten in both top 25 for primary and research (US News), urban area, student housing available
Only P/F for first semester, one report of \"cutthroat,\" too much emphasis on basic science in curriculum?
Summary of Experience:
Beautiful facilities. Loved their Gross Anatomy Lab. Intrigued by their ROME program. Enjoyed their emphasis of combating primary care physician shortage. 5-year MD/MPH program. College System
Integrated Science Curriculum. Traditional grading system. No student-run clinic, but emphasis on service in community.
Interview day was nice, well-organized. Everyone on campus was extremely friendly. Students seem sincerely happy there.
One interviewer did more talking than listening, but overall I think they both went well.
Fort Worth area seems nice. School located in the cultural district.
Summary of Experience:
My impressions of this school were VERY positive. Everyone seemed very friendly and enthusiastic about the program, even students not at all involved with admissions. I could really see myself here.
1.5 curriculum= time for extra rotations, electives, STEP study, travel. Avg. STEP = 239. P/F for first two years. Classes from 8-12 (including labs) + short afternoon classes twice a week. TMC. Preceptor for learning clinical skills. Several academic tracks. National School of Tropical Medicine. Funding for away rotations. Subsidized Baylor loans. Houston = most diverse city in nation. Volunteer clinic + opportunities galore. \"Deliver a Baby\" Weekend. Ben Taub = lots of interesting exposure (county hospital). MD Anderson. Class size = 186. Flexibility in clinical years. Collaborative atmosphere according to students. Lots of study areas. Divided into groups of 10 to foster mentorship and community.
No gym? Expensive housing. No simulation center with dummies?
