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What can I do to gain more experiences as a premed student who lacks extracurriculars

What can I do to gain more experiences as a premed student who lacks extracurriculars

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Evan’s Answer

Alex,

First I would make a list consisting of things that are truly important to you. Think about interests, hobbies, and experiences that make you unique. During my time in early undergrad I thought it would be cool to drive ambulances to emergencies. So I became an EMT and did that throughout undergrad. I thought physiology was neat so I tutored underclassmen and hosted teaching events for elementary students. Most medical schools are looking for unique and genuine people to accept. If you center your extracurriculars around things you actually enjoy then life will be much more enjoyable and you will be able to actually be passionate during interviews and throughout the admission process.

Hope this helps!
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Alex when deciding what extracurricular activities to pursue, ask yourself what you can expect to learn from a specific activity and how you’ll apply that knowledge in medical school. For instance, volunteering as an EMT would provide you with patient exposure, provide a service learning opportunity in your community, and enable you to interact with others in the medical field. These are experiences that you would then carry over and continue developing in medical school and, eventually, in your residency.

Hope this example was helpful Alex
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Kate’s Answer

Hi, I'm currently working on my extra curricular portfolio for medical school applications and the one thing I can say is only do things that interest you. It will show in your longevity at said extracurricular as well as during interviews when asked about things you did outside of school. For example, I really like animals so I have volunteered at a cat rescue and am currently a foster volunteer for my local shelter. Find things that you enjoy and it will seem like a lot less work when building your application. If you are looking for medical experience, I would suggest finding a physician that you can shadow long term and build a relationship with. Another option is working in the medical field as an MA, EMT, or any surgical tech job.
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Kess’s Answer

As stated above, do the things that interest you! Any knowledge or experience can be applied to the medical field. Volunteering is always a good way to go.

Habitat for Humanity - explores the socio-economic hardships of people and these people are often the hardest hit when it comes to medical expenses and lack of care.

Animal Shelters - compassion, caring, working with animals and humans alike with possible animal healthcare (we're all mammals)

Libraries - organization, a thirst for knowledge, shows a dedication to life-long learning

Food drives, kid's clubs, sports organizations, you name it, you can link it to something important in the medical field.
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