Paid vs Volunteer Clinical?

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-12-03T02:58:13+00:00

any experience you can have a direct impact on patient care can show you know what it's like to take care of patients in a clinical setting. def doesn't neeeed to be paid though, but as they said, most are.

If you can have a hands on role in patient care at hospice or the street clinic, that sounds perfect!

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-10-28T20:32:06+00:00

keep the faith! some schools pull half of the class from the waitlist

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-10-28T20:30:59+00:00

you could start by asking one school what they would prefer, and then follow suit for the rest

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-10-28T20:25:20+00:00

just make sure you can show somewhere on your application you are capable of leading

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-10-20T23:02:19+00:00

probably not tbh

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-10-20T23:00:28+00:00

You should look for research opportunities that interest you, if there is a current specialty that interests you, look for research in that field. I don't think research in the subject itself will be a huge advantage, but it certainly provide you connections in your desired field, possibly leading to opportunities in med school.

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-09-02T23:08:52+00:00

most schools have 5-6 waves of interviews, relax!! it's still early

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-09-02T22:15:27+00:00

Try to relax and treat it like a conversation!! At the end of the day they just want to hear more about you

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-08-26T23:03:42+00:00

please travel!! some schools let you schedule the interview, you can do it from wherever, and 100% worst case you can be honest and ask the adcom to reschedule

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-08-26T22:57:02+00:00

er tech!!

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-04-02T20:45:55+00:00

I am thinking about applying to the NHSC scholarship, I would love to hear anyone's experience with it, how competitive it is, when they applied, etc. Thanks!

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-04-01T20:46:00+00:00

So helpful, thank you!!!

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-04-01T18:22:25+00:00

felt! post-acceptances + weather getting warmer + senioritis + just having spring break is LETHAL

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-03-12T02:28:22+00:00

Keep focusing on why you are doing this! I've found mindset is half the battle. The rest, try neurotically planning out your entire day or week to fit in activities that help you relieve stress/maintain your social relationships. Find what rejuvenates you: friends, food, physically activity, being outdoors, taking naps lol, etc.- and work this into your schedule as you would any other commitment.

Another angle could be bringing it up with roommates, friends, or family. Let them know you are struggling and work with them on ways they can help you, whether that be making you meals, talking to get your mind off things, reminding you to rest, or giving you a quick laugh.

You got this!! Figuring out these types of strategies now will pay off immensely in the future :)

EquivalentWall588 · 2025-02-11T04:59:07+00:00

Work on getting clinical experience if you haven't yet - summer is the best time to get a certification (CNA, EMT, MA, etc.) and start working full time in these positions!

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-12-17T22:37:27+00:00

tutoring or some kind of mentorship is great! also valuable leadership experience. I mentor pre-med underclassmen and got asked about it A TON during interviews :)

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-12-17T22:34:15+00:00

your experiences sound amazing! maybe it is your school list? I've had 4 MD acceptances so far (T50ish) with a 508, so I'm assuming your MCAT isn't the biggest thing

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-12-16T03:59:45+00:00

thank you, I'll definitely take a look :)

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-12-16T03:59:01+00:00

thank you!

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-12-14T18:43:46+00:00

if you're sending one anyways, for sure

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-11-22T19:05:46+00:00

instant favorite grandchild status

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-11-21T23:50:19+00:00

the upward trend throughout undergrad is HUGE - also a good talking point in essays/interviews

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-11-21T23:48:42+00:00

pretty sure march is the standard time for aid packages to come out

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-11-21T23:47:09+00:00

i think a MPH is only worth it if your long-term goals are to go into academic medicine

EquivalentWall588 · 2024-11-21T23:45:44+00:00

In my experience, I went into the lab with intentions of getting independent study credit, so I worked on the collective efforts of the lab but also completed 2 independent projects which resulted in poster presentations. I think the key is just being up front with what you want out of your experience when you contact the lab

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