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Hi all,
White, CA Resident
Undergrad: One of the UCs
cGPA 3.77, similar sGPA
Upward trend; almost all A/A+ in last 2 years of undergrad
2015 MCAT: 526
Research:
2 years undergrad (~200 hours total I would guess)
4 years full time after graduation
6 publications
LORs:
3 excellent from PIs (includes 1 science and 1 non-science)
Clinical:
100 hrs volunteering in a hospital but not in a clinical area (customer service role)
120 hrs volunteering in clinical areas of above hospital
~30 hrs shadowing
Non-clinical:
20-30 hours volunteering at the Food Bank
Leadership:
Eagle Scout (a long time ago...)
I personally trained quite a few new volunteers coming into the hospital, and then trained a new trainer. It seems like the volunteer office designated our shift as the training mill!
Awards and Honors:
Various, including the most prestigious UG research award from my department
My main concern, as titled, is that my app is a little heavy toward academics and research and light on ECs that demonstrate altruism/leadership. I was mostly geared toward a career in research but realized that I would far prefer a career in medicine as it allows for a more personal connection with the people I'm helping. I'm considering MD/PhD as well.
Any thoughts on where I stand, and if I should take more time to bulk up the clinical experience? Thanks all!
White, CA Resident
Undergrad: One of the UCs
cGPA 3.77, similar sGPA
Upward trend; almost all A/A+ in last 2 years of undergrad
2015 MCAT: 526
Research:
2 years undergrad (~200 hours total I would guess)
4 years full time after graduation
6 publications
LORs:
3 excellent from PIs (includes 1 science and 1 non-science)
Clinical:
100 hrs volunteering in a hospital but not in a clinical area (customer service role)
120 hrs volunteering in clinical areas of above hospital
~30 hrs shadowing
Non-clinical:
20-30 hours volunteering at the Food Bank
Leadership:
Eagle Scout (a long time ago...)
I personally trained quite a few new volunteers coming into the hospital, and then trained a new trainer. It seems like the volunteer office designated our shift as the training mill!
Awards and Honors:
Various, including the most prestigious UG research award from my department
My main concern, as titled, is that my app is a little heavy toward academics and research and light on ECs that demonstrate altruism/leadership. I was mostly geared toward a career in research but realized that I would far prefer a career in medicine as it allows for a more personal connection with the people I'm helping. I'm considering MD/PhD as well.
Any thoughts on where I stand, and if I should take more time to bulk up the clinical experience? Thanks all!
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