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What can I do in a short amount of time to build my high school resume?

I’m currently a junior in highschool and I’m afraid I don’t have enough experience to get into a good pre-med program. Since college applications are in a couple of months, I wanted to ask what I can do in a short amount of time to help me stick out and build good experience for the medical field.

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Charlotte’s Answer

Hey Mira,
You still have time to make a real impact! Here's what you can quickly do to strengthen your high school resume for pre-med:

Volunteer in healthcare settings: Even a few hours a week at a hospital, clinic, or nursing home shows commitment to medicine.

Shadow a doctor: Reach out to local clinics or family doctors. Even a few days of shadowing looks impressive.

Take an online certification: Quick ones like CPR, First Aid, or basic medical terminology courses can add serious weight to your resume.

Join or lead a club: If your school has a pre-med, HOSA, Red Cross, or science club, get involved or run for a leadership spot.

Start a small project: Organize a health-related fundraiser, awareness campaign, or even a social media page about medical topics — shows initiative.

Get a part-time job related to healthcare: Working as a receptionist at a clinic, pharmacy tech, or volunteering at a blood drive shows real-world experience.

Write or blog about healthcare topics: If you like writing, start a blog or submit articles to your school newspaper — leadership + communication skills.
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Julia’s Answer

Since you’re going into the medical field I would suggest volunteering at a hospital. Many hospitals have summer programs so they may still have some spots! You can also get a job as a medical scribe, receptionist, cadet and etc (based on your areas requirements) to get more patient contact. Try to boost your application with volunteering as well! Tutor, become a soccer coach, mow lawns and etc.
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