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Grad Applicant... Did I Jeopardize My Application By Doing A Graduate Degree?


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My wGPA is a 3.99. I didn't have an MCAT above the cut offs after university so I did a 2 year research based MSc. I re-wrote the MCAT in my grad degree and now qualify. I do not, however, have any publications. Unfortunately, my project didn't work out as anticipated. I worry I will be at a 'disadvantage' as I will be going through the graduate stream where now research productivity is a heavy portion of my application (I think??). I have 3 abstracts but thats it.... no first author publications. Does anyone know someone who received an interview and/or acceptance in a situation like my own? I'm actually currently working on a different paper that will likely get published (hopefully) by next year but still I'm not sure (depends how quickly I can finish it & working full time right now). I would prefer to go through the undergraduate stream.

 

Thank you! Any help is appreciated!

Would like to know the answer to this as well

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Would like to know the answer to this as well

Me too, although tbh, after 1 year of Masters' (at the time of application), how do people even have 1st author ACCEPTED in a decent journal (IF>8)? This of course does not apply to clinical research but basic science/translational research which requires possible animal work or molecular biology work....

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From their website: In some cases, graduate applicants may undergo a separate graduate application review if you are able to demonstrate substantial productivity on your academic CV. Aside from presentations, posters and conferences, we are looking to see if you have completed at least one first author publication. When applying to the MD Program after completing a one or two year course-based Master’s program, you will likely be assessed as an undergraduate applicant.

 

So I think you'll just be assessed as undergrad. 

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