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What extracurriculars should I look into and prioritize when I become a pre-med student in order to be attracted by higher up, even ivy league medical schools?

I am entering a biochemistry major, cellular and molecular minor for my pre-med years. I am interested in participating in challenging volunteer or other difficult extracurricular work to be recognized when I eventually apply to medical school.

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Karissa’s Answer

Ask your pediatrician if you can volunteer in the office. Be willing to do office work as well as shadowing the doctor.
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Medical schools generally look for well-rounded students that have demonstrated leadership qualities and caring for others. That is extremely broad, and you should really do things that you most enjoy, rather than try to tick off boxes. Schools are looking for genuine people who are their true selves. Most of the physicians I have worked with excelled in something other than academics: sports, music, theater, art...
It can be helpful if you can claim to be a team captain or elected school councilperson. It is helpful to be able to claim you have had some direct experience in healthcare. Therefore volunteering in hospitals, working in clinics, becoming an EMT, MA, or ED tech... can be good ideas.
College should be a time of joyful learning, self-discovery, and growth. Do not miss out on this exploration of possibilities and fun.
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