advice please

[vmp2]

I graduated college and am retaking the mcats (28 last time, need to work on my physical sciences), what i really wanted was advice on what to do with my time for this coming year, i've applied to post bacc programs (i graduated with a 3.42) to help out with that, and will hopefully get my 30+, but could i spend the time doing something more conducive to getting accepted to some NY med schools? i'll be applying to both MD and DO schools but i think MD might be more for me (i'm more into the hard sciences, and i'm not interested in foreign schools...yet.), also, i'd like a school with a strong emphasis/opportunistic for those interested in reproductive health...i'm just a little lost so i'd appreciate any feedback. thanks!

[Diva]

You might want to go to your college and find out if you can get into some research (biology related), or maybe work in a hospital setting, even if you are just volunteer or pt transport. You still get 'hands on' experience which is greatly appreciated, and sets you apart from all the 'i did reserch on polymers and genetics all my life' group.
As far as i know post bacc programs require you to have at least 14 credits to take for premed...isnt the whole point of post bacc being able to take your premed classes if you werent a premed major to begin with?
i am assuming that since you took your MCAT you did take orgo and physics..etc... so then why are you applying for post bacc?
since you are interested in repeoductive health, see if you can find a prof in your undergrad who does research on that stuff...like with mice maybe? And hunt him down until he gives you a spot.
Use carrib as your last resort...but with your GPA you can cross Downstate off your list. They like their GPAs 3.7 and above. you might want to set your sights on some out of state schools.
Also, you might want to look at doing research in stonybrook (beg plead and cry) bc once you get into Stonybrook, you are 'their own' and they ALWAYS take care of "their own". Its a shoe in.
Good luck

[Clueless]

From what I have read and researched your grades allow for a good shot at D.O. schools right now (I know there are a couple downstate) If you dont have any 1 on 1 patient care thats a big thing to shoot for right now and research is always good, but If you want to go MD I think that stronger action will need to be taken, maybe you could get into SUNY Upstate if you are a NY resident. (Full disclosure: This is largly based on what my advisor in my current post bac program has told me I'm not yet in a med school myself)