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Would med schools rather see a perfect gpa, or a lower gpa with a ton on volunteer, shadowing, and clinical hours?

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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

GPA: While all of those other things you mentioned are important, gpa is paramount.

Answered 11/25/2013

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