As of May 1, 2017, AACOMAS will be calculating all grades into their standard GPA calculation for all applicants. This means that if you received an F or D in a course and retook it for a higher grade, AACOMAS will include all attempts in your GPA. In the past, they would only calculate the…
Becoming a D.O. [Episode 177]
This is our first podcast dedicated to the osteopathic student experience. Today’s guest is Ashley Roxanne Peterson. She’s currently a 2nd year DO student. As an undergrad, she attended UNC Charlotte, where she majored in Anthropology and minored in Sociology. She’s now in her second year at the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of…
Why I Love My DO Medical School
I am often asked what school I attend when running errands or meeting new people. I am happy that I get to say I go to an Osteopathic medical school! There are many types of medical schools out there including MD, Caribbean, European, and DO medical schools. For me, my DO school does a great…
Overcoming The Odds: A Story Of Med School Inspiration
Think a low MCAT score means medical school is out of the picture? Not for Student Dr. Diva. Listen to our conversation with the pink and glitter-loving tomboy with determination and resilience that is nothing short of awe-inspiring. If you are a pre-med, current student, graduate, or even none of the above, you won’t want…