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Brianna
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What’s one habit I can build now (while I’m still in undergrad) that will make me stand out as a med school applicant and also set me up for success in my future career?
What’s one habit I can build now (while I’m still in undergrad) that will make me stand out as a med school applicant and also set me up for success in my future career?
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Yasmin Mohamed Alamin
Clinical Nutrition Student
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Hi Brianna 👋🏻...
One habit that can really set you apart is consistent reflection and goal-setting combined with deliberate action This means regularly thinking about what you’ve learned, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and then planning concrete steps to improve
For example:
Academics: Review material after each class, identify areas that are confusing, and seek help immediately rather than letting gaps grow.
Clinical exposure: After shadowing or volunteering, reflect on what you observed, what did the healthcare team do well? What would you do differently?
Personal growth: Set small, achievable goals each week, track your progress, and adjust as needed.
Medical schools notice applicants who are self-aware, proactive, and disciplined, and this habit also prepares you for the lifelong learning required in medicine.
One habit that can really set you apart is consistent reflection and goal-setting combined with deliberate action This means regularly thinking about what you’ve learned, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and then planning concrete steps to improve
For example:
Academics: Review material after each class, identify areas that are confusing, and seek help immediately rather than letting gaps grow.
Clinical exposure: After shadowing or volunteering, reflect on what you observed, what did the healthcare team do well? What would you do differently?
Personal growth: Set small, achievable goals each week, track your progress, and adjust as needed.
Medical schools notice applicants who are self-aware, proactive, and disciplined, and this habit also prepares you for the lifelong learning required in medicine.
Tyler Keye
Hr Business Partner
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Build the habit of consistently seeking feedback—and acting on it.
From a recruiter’s perspective, this is one of the clearest signals of a future physician who will thrive.
From a recruiter’s perspective, this is one of the clearest signals of a future physician who will thrive.