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Anna
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What was the most beneficial experience you had before starting a graduate-level program?
I am applying for Summer research opportunities to prepare for graduate school. I was wondering if there were any other programs or opportunities that would help me prepare?
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Madison Buchman
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I did a few things before medical school (mostly in college that I though helped alot both for applications to medical school and just life wise). First off, I always recommend to students to explore chances to do some shadowing in the field. I shadowed in a few fields of medicine and got amazing experiences/knowledge/mentorship and advice from physicians. I got clarity about my love for/desire to pursue a career in medicine. These doctors also helped give me advice when applying and write letters of recommendations.
I also went on a medical mission trip. This was so fun, engaging, interesting, and really helped me see not only what healthcare looks like locally/nationally but what it looks like in other settings esp more underserved/international/rural settings. I got to see what challenges other populations face in medicine and how I could currently/in the future try and help. I got to be hands on in medicine and it really excited and brightened my passion before medical school applications which helped alot with motivation for studying/applications.
There are so many other things you can do but these were my personal top two both fun and rewarding as well as resume building experiences.
Hope this helps,
Madison
I also went on a medical mission trip. This was so fun, engaging, interesting, and really helped me see not only what healthcare looks like locally/nationally but what it looks like in other settings esp more underserved/international/rural settings. I got to see what challenges other populations face in medicine and how I could currently/in the future try and help. I got to be hands on in medicine and it really excited and brightened my passion before medical school applications which helped alot with motivation for studying/applications.
There are so many other things you can do but these were my personal top two both fun and rewarding as well as resume building experiences.
Hope this helps,
Madison
Michelle M.
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Hello, Anna !
Not knowing where you live or what exact subject will make it a bit difficult to refer you to specific opportunities, so for the other advisors, you may want to indicate your general location and your specific field of study for more precise advice. Despite limited information, I would be happy to advise, support and encourage you on this wonderful venture.
If you live in the United States, there is a list of research programs at the links I have provided below. Additional opportunities could be in obtaining employment in the healthcare field or volunteer work. Also, the website, Coursera, has some on line classes that you can take. I have provided the link for you below. You can also contact any large medical or allied health college and inquire as to what opportunities are available to apply to.
Doing a health care research program will give you an edge when applying to medical school or a Masters Degree program. At the link below is information about why this is a good experience for you and how to get started. If you are seeking this type of experience, I advise that you explore your local area for opportunities. Decide which program best targets your specific interest. If you have many interests, that's great. I know that you will find the program valuable and gain a lot of skill by being involved.
I hope this helped a bit and I wish you all the best with your summer program !
U.S. RESEARCH PROGRAMS https://www.aamc.org/career-development/affinity-groups/great/summer-undergrad-research-programs
U.S. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS https://www.physicianscientists.org/page/SURP/Summer-Undergraduate-Research-Programs.htm
ON LINE CLASSES https://www.coursera.org/browse/health/research
PRINCETON OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH https://undergraduateresearch.princeton.edu/programs/summer-programs
GETTING INVOLVED IN RESEARCH PROGRAMS https://joinatlantis.com/blog/undergraduate-research-how-and-why-you-should-get-involved/
Not knowing where you live or what exact subject will make it a bit difficult to refer you to specific opportunities, so for the other advisors, you may want to indicate your general location and your specific field of study for more precise advice. Despite limited information, I would be happy to advise, support and encourage you on this wonderful venture.
If you live in the United States, there is a list of research programs at the links I have provided below. Additional opportunities could be in obtaining employment in the healthcare field or volunteer work. Also, the website, Coursera, has some on line classes that you can take. I have provided the link for you below. You can also contact any large medical or allied health college and inquire as to what opportunities are available to apply to.
Doing a health care research program will give you an edge when applying to medical school or a Masters Degree program. At the link below is information about why this is a good experience for you and how to get started. If you are seeking this type of experience, I advise that you explore your local area for opportunities. Decide which program best targets your specific interest. If you have many interests, that's great. I know that you will find the program valuable and gain a lot of skill by being involved.
I hope this helped a bit and I wish you all the best with your summer program !
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Thank you! I am in the United States, but I would enjoy going abroad for a project! Thank you for the resources!!!
Anna
Godfrey Magawe
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That's a good inquiry
I had been volunteering in hospital and community activities that promote peaceful coexistence and anti gender based violence against girls and young women and health promotion.
This gave me a better glims of global health and it played an important role in modeling my passion towards a career in medical field
I had been volunteering in hospital and community activities that promote peaceful coexistence and anti gender based violence against girls and young women and health promotion.
This gave me a better glims of global health and it played an important role in modeling my passion towards a career in medical field
Thank you so much!
Anna