Hi All,
I am a student considering SGU's 5 Year MD program.
The program is appealing to me as I am a non traditional student, with a nearly 2 year gap followed by 1 year of sub par performance due to some extenuating circumstances.
Spoken to some advising officers and so long as I have at least 60 credits, with Courses in Biology 1/2, Stats, Gen Chem/ Orgo and a Physics course completed, I would meet the requirements for the program.
Ive done an extensive amount of research on SGU, and have been able to cipher out the reality of attending such a program as opposed to the information given out by the school itself. I am aware of the uphill battle ahead, however It is a more appealing option than Finishing a bachelors degree that would require an additional 2-3 years. I am already 23.
I have experience in Doctors offices, Shadowed/ Volunteered at a Surgical Center, and by the time of applying will have worked nearly 2 years as a Patient Care tech at a teaching hospital, Near a major Urban city. Have shadowed an ER doctor as well. Would these things on my CV help at all with the match process or even getting into the program? My GPA is on the lower side, with mixed Bs/Cs and a few As. Also a few retakes and withdrawals as well.
Anyone do this particular program? Would really like to hear from anyone who has along with some insight as to what the first year is like. Any other information would be greatly appreciated regarding the school as well.
Thanks
I am a student considering SGU's 5 Year MD program.
The program is appealing to me as I am a non traditional student, with a nearly 2 year gap followed by 1 year of sub par performance due to some extenuating circumstances.
Spoken to some advising officers and so long as I have at least 60 credits, with Courses in Biology 1/2, Stats, Gen Chem/ Orgo and a Physics course completed, I would meet the requirements for the program.
Ive done an extensive amount of research on SGU, and have been able to cipher out the reality of attending such a program as opposed to the information given out by the school itself. I am aware of the uphill battle ahead, however It is a more appealing option than Finishing a bachelors degree that would require an additional 2-3 years. I am already 23.
I have experience in Doctors offices, Shadowed/ Volunteered at a Surgical Center, and by the time of applying will have worked nearly 2 years as a Patient Care tech at a teaching hospital, Near a major Urban city. Have shadowed an ER doctor as well. Would these things on my CV help at all with the match process or even getting into the program? My GPA is on the lower side, with mixed Bs/Cs and a few As. Also a few retakes and withdrawals as well.
Anyone do this particular program? Would really like to hear from anyone who has along with some insight as to what the first year is like. Any other information would be greatly appreciated regarding the school as well.
Thanks