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Since I'm waiting to be verified I decided to get some feedback on my school list while I am applying. I included some reach schools for good measure.
Identified as disadvantaged since first-generation college student, dad works construction and my mom is a maid, low-income, live in an underserved latino community, etc.
Things to note: My personal statement reflected my background and my interests in serving the underserved. I hope my activities reflect that...
Here are my activities listed on my AMCAS:
-most meaningful-
Medical Researcher/Clinical Observer at UC Medical Center- 1 yr, 220hrs
-worked on a research project where I attended rounds with various different internal medicine attendings. Attended over 40 rounds in a year.
Program Leader/Mentor at an after-school program for 7-8th graders- 1 yr, 900hrs
-disadvantaged students. led a science club where we ran experiments. I was alumni of the program, very meaningful experience for me.
Medical Spanish Translator/ Smoking Cessation Officer-4 yrs, 500 hrs
-volunteered as a translator in a student run health clinic, where we are able to provide free medical services to the underserved community.
---other activities---
1.Patient Health Education Volunteer, 7 months-70 hrs
2.Upper Division Honors Program, 80hrs
3.Peer Mentor @Health professions advising center, 1 yr, 100 hrs
4.Science Ambassador, 1 yr, 80 hrs
-representing our science department college in various events
5.Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Research, 1 yr, 420 hrs
6.CAMP Statewide Undergraduate Symposium in 2011 and 2012- 30 hrs
-included honors award
7.Treasurer/Founding Member of Fraternity, 2 yrs, 220 hrs
8.Undergraduate Inorganic Chemistry Research, 1 yr 220 hrs
9. Clinical Care Extender Internship, 11 months, 112 hrs
10. Powerlifting, hobbies, 4 yrs, 880 hrs
11. California Alliance for Minority Participation Member and Internal Coordinator
-encourages minority to pursue an education in the STEM fields and we provide them with resources for them to excel.
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School list:
Albany,
Columbia
Duke,
George washington Uni
Georgetown
Jefferson
Johns Hopkins
Loma Linda
Loyola stritch
Moorehouse
Rosalind Franklin
Rush
Suny downstate
temple
UCI Med
UCLA
UCR
UCSD
UCSF
University of Illinois
USC
Uni of Washington in Seattle
Probably too top heavy? Help me add more schools please. Ideally, I want to stay in California and get into a PRIME program!
Thanks!
Identified as disadvantaged since first-generation college student, dad works construction and my mom is a maid, low-income, live in an underserved latino community, etc.
Things to note: My personal statement reflected my background and my interests in serving the underserved. I hope my activities reflect that...
Here are my activities listed on my AMCAS:
-most meaningful-
Medical Researcher/Clinical Observer at UC Medical Center- 1 yr, 220hrs
-worked on a research project where I attended rounds with various different internal medicine attendings. Attended over 40 rounds in a year.
Program Leader/Mentor at an after-school program for 7-8th graders- 1 yr, 900hrs
-disadvantaged students. led a science club where we ran experiments. I was alumni of the program, very meaningful experience for me.
Medical Spanish Translator/ Smoking Cessation Officer-4 yrs, 500 hrs
-volunteered as a translator in a student run health clinic, where we are able to provide free medical services to the underserved community.
---other activities---
1.Patient Health Education Volunteer, 7 months-70 hrs
2.Upper Division Honors Program, 80hrs
3.Peer Mentor @Health professions advising center, 1 yr, 100 hrs
4.Science Ambassador, 1 yr, 80 hrs
-representing our science department college in various events
5.Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Research, 1 yr, 420 hrs
6.CAMP Statewide Undergraduate Symposium in 2011 and 2012- 30 hrs
-included honors award
7.Treasurer/Founding Member of Fraternity, 2 yrs, 220 hrs
8.Undergraduate Inorganic Chemistry Research, 1 yr 220 hrs
9. Clinical Care Extender Internship, 11 months, 112 hrs
10. Powerlifting, hobbies, 4 yrs, 880 hrs
11. California Alliance for Minority Participation Member and Internal Coordinator
-encourages minority to pursue an education in the STEM fields and we provide them with resources for them to excel.
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School list:
Albany,
Columbia
Duke,
George washington Uni
Georgetown
Jefferson
Johns Hopkins
Loma Linda
Loyola stritch
Moorehouse
Rosalind Franklin
Rush
Suny downstate
temple
UCI Med
UCLA
UCR
UCSD
UCSF
University of Illinois
USC
Uni of Washington in Seattle
Probably too top heavy? Help me add more schools please. Ideally, I want to stay in California and get into a PRIME program!
Thanks!
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