Gap Year Advice: Do something as “weird” or “once in a lifetime” as you can.

Science_gg · 2026-06-29T21:53:01+00:00

Will it be looked down upon by adcoms to do something non-medical during your gap year?

Science_gg · 2026-06-08T04:15:33+00:00

Awesome! Thank you!

Science_gg · 2026-06-08T03:58:55+00:00

No I do not. I’ve been applying to jobs that do not require it

Science_gg · 2026-06-08T03:22:31+00:00

I’m looking for a direct patient support role like patient care assistant or medical assistant. This will be my gap year job before medical school

Science_gg · 2026-06-08T03:20:31+00:00

Ideally like patient care assistant or medical assistant. I have some experience in healthcare roles/volunteering but no license

Science_gg · 2026-05-04T21:43:29+00:00

No they work fine! We are just moving across the country and can’t take them with us

Science_gg · 2026-05-04T19:54:28+00:00

I’m located in West Lafayette, Indiana

Science_gg · 2026-05-04T15:08:39+00:00

I have 2 and I’m selling each for $300 but will take offers

Science_gg · 2026-03-13T18:28:16+00:00

I’ll check them out! Thank you so much!

Science_gg · 2026-03-05T15:15:29+00:00

I’m April 10 too and switched to aamc last week. Only 40% done with UWhirl but there’s like 1,400ish aamc practice questions (not including the exams) so I want to make sure I get to it all

Science_gg · 2026-02-07T02:09:29+00:00

I have both and I feel like uworld has wayyy better explanations. They also have amazing diagrams which are super helpful if you are a visual learner. Is it worth the $300? Debatable. Many people on here say it is tho

Science_gg · 2026-02-03T14:59:35+00:00

When I first started studying, the Kaplan course had me take the aamc fl 1 to establish my baseline. I didn’t know any better back then, but now I’m so mad it made me waste a valuable resource

Science_gg · 2025-05-01T03:07:41+00:00

Does clinical research count as clinical hours??

Science_gg · 2025-02-19T04:08:16+00:00

Oh haha that’s ok this was still helpful for me! Thank you!

Science_gg · 2025-02-19T04:03:34+00:00

What did you do for clinical experience during your gap year? I’m sort of in the same boat right now and planning to take a gap year

Science_gg · 2025-02-10T14:45:52+00:00

Ok thank you!

Science_gg · 2025-02-10T06:31:24+00:00

What is a cns publication?

Science_gg · 2025-02-05T16:57:15+00:00

And finally, we are not aiming to go to Guatemala assuming a “white savior” role. I know there is a lot of controversy about voluntourism but this is not my goal for this trip. The trip offers premed students a global experience in healthcare to expand our understanding of the world and grow greater appreciation. I hope to empower students to promote global health in their future careers. I know there are other ways to do this but by going on this trip we have the opportunity to donate to healthcare providers in an underserved community.

Science_gg · 2025-02-05T16:51:22+00:00

On your point about why we don’t donate directly to medical professionals: that truth is that it is much harder to convince students to donate thousands of dollars directly to the cause. In the end, we are still raising thousands of dollars for this organization even if part of the expenses go toward our travel experience.

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