My name is Samantha. Currently I am taking the under-graduate requirements for medical school. I check into MomMD regularly, and it helps me greatly to get through the semester. However, there is always one worry that bothers me day and night. What if I don't get into medical school?

Sure, I will reapply the following year, but what should I do during the year of waiting? Should I just continue with school and get a masters degree? Or should I get a job with my Biochemistry degree? What kind of job can I possibly get with a Biochemistry degree? And why does the process seem so slow?

Sincerely,
Samantha
Samantha101@Email.com

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Wow, what a common fear and I could list for days your options for that year of waiting. This happens for a lot of folks but the point is to not give up. I have a good friend in my medical class who tried three years in a row, then he got into a great school (my school! :goodvibes: ) and is doing just fantastic.

Here are a few things I could think of:
1. Job in your degree area or in research
2. Job in Medical area--shows your committment and gives you a head start in clinical skills.
3. Volunteer work, peace corps, mission work. Only drawback: if you are overseas it is hard to interview! BUT, you could do this a year and then apply and this would look FANTASTIC on your resume.

Good luck to all you applicants out there. I know this is a tough process and you start to think you will NEVER get in. Believe me, if you persevere you will get in eventually.

Yours,
Elise

Thanks for the great advice! And encourgement :goodvibes:

Sincerely,
Samantha101