Hey Monika! Congratulations on your medical school acceptance! I am in the debate whether I should do a postbacc or SMP. I already took all of the required classes in my undergrad. My undergrad grades were not that great so I am considering the opportunity. I would love to hear your insights! Thank you so much!
This is a good question! In a lot of instances a 1 year post-bacc and a SMP are interchangeable. So basically, if you have already taken your premed requirements then I would recommend a SMP or postbacc that lets you take upper level science courses such as anatomy, physiology, embryology etc. I wouldn't recommend doing a postbacc where you have to re-take your undergrad courses again. Hope this helps!
@@monikabapna Thank you so much!!! Your insights are beneficial! Would you feel comfortable disclosing your GPA after your postbacc? A range would be sufficient to get an idea of how much a postbacc can help because I am afraid that a postbacc wouldn't help my grades too much.
@@ameliawan9729 So that's another thing about programs like mine - you don't really get to average your undergrad GPAs and postbacc GPA. You get a separate GPA for your postbacc program that is evaluated separately from the rest of your undergrad grades. If you are doing a postbacc with undergrad courses (e.g physics, chem) then things are a little different!
Hi! Thank for the video! Would you mind making a video on your specific study strategies and work flow for achieving the grades you did? Do you mind sharing what your undergrad gpa is?
@@Medpostbacc I worked remotely for a nonprofit! i think anything that doesnt cause you to have a crazy commute should be fine. Your time during the smp is super precious!
