Medical Schools: Where I Applied/Interviewed/Accepted

After my post about getting into med school with a low GPA and MCAT, many of you asked about where I applied, interviewed, and was accepted so here it is!

In total, I applied to 24 MD programs and 20 DO programs.

For advice on factors to consider when choosing a program, check out my friend’s blog post!

M.D. Programs

Applied

1. Albany Medical College
2. CA Northstate Univ COM
3. California University of Science and Medicine
4. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
5. Creighton University School of Medicine
6. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
7. Drexel University College of Medicine
8. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
9. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
10. George Washington University Sch of Med & Hlth Sci
11. Howard University
12. Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medici
13. Medical College of Wisconsin
14. New York Medical College
15. Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
16. Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
17. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
18. Tulane University School of Medicine
19. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
20. University of California, Davis School of Medicine
21. University of California, Irvine- College/Medicine
22. University of California-Riverside School of Medicine
23. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
24. Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Interviews Offered

1. George Washington University – Accepted
2. Virginia Commonwealth University – Accepted
3. University of California, Riverside – Accepted
4. Medical College of Wisconsin – Accepted

Acceptances

1. Virginia Commonwealth University
2. Medical College of Wisconsin extended an offer after I had already accepted VCU. I don’t count this, but I thought it might be helpful for you to know that people DO have an opportunity even if they are wait listed!

D.O. Programs

Applied

1. ATSU Arizona
2. Arizona COM
3. Des Moines – Indiana
4. Edward
5. LECOM – Brandenton
6. Michigan State
7. Nova Southeastern
8. Pacific NW
9. Philly COM
10. Rocky Vista CO
11. Touro NY
12. Touro CA
13. Touro NV
14. Western OR
15. Western CA
16. West Virginia
17. ATSU MO
18. Rocky Vista UT
19. LECOM – ERIE
20. KCOM

Interviews Offered

1. Arizona COM – Accepted
2. Nova Southeastern – Accepted
3. Pacific NW – Declined
4. Rocky Vista CO – Declined
5. Touro CA – Accepted
6. Touro NV – Declined
7. Rocky Vista UT – Declined
8. KCOM – Declined
9. Western CA – Accepted

Acceptances

1. Arizona COM
2. Nova Southeastern

General Notes

• USE THE MSAR! It should be free if you are part of the Fee Assistance Program!
• Don’t be discouraged by the average GPA and MCAT scores, but be reasonable when applying!
  • It’s okay if you are below the average (I was), but if you are REALLY below average, I would consider another school.
  • E.g. since my MCAT score was 507, I didn’t apply to schools with average MCAT scores of 515+
• Apply to schools with missions that align with yours to maximize the chances of that school selecting you.
• Apply to schools you can see yourself going to and living for four years! If you hate big cities like New York City and L.A. you will be miserable if you go there. Save your time and money and consider another school instead!
• To save money, don’t feel obligated to interview at additional schools if you already received an acceptance from a school you want to attend already.

Hope that helps you compile a great list of schools that are right for you! Good luck everybody!

With lobe,

Kelly

Kelly

Internal medicine resident physician at UCLA, primary care track. VCU School of Medicine c/o 2022. SoCal born and raised.

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