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Hi everyone! I've been interested global health and humanitarian aid since I began to pursue an undergrad premed path last year. I read up on Doctors Without Borders and similar organizations that I'm interested in working with in the future. I see that they do not accept medical students right off the bat--rightly so, in those limited conditions.
Anyways, I would appreciate advice on how to approach this.
My main concerns:
1. This is a genuine interest that I'm sure others like me share. So, how do I go about differentiating myself from others during the application process? Yes, a tremendous amount of assistance is needed in underdeveloped places, and I feel an intense urge to help. Is the only way I can truly express this passion through the PS and interview, as well as through volunteering?
2. How do I go about supporting myself financially? Paying for school and a resident's salary seem tricky to balance by themselves. Is it best to wait a few years after residency, secure myself, and then try working with MSF?
Thanks for any assistance! I know I'm probably getting ahead of myself here, but I want to have a general idea in my mind as I proceed with my studies.
Anyways, I would appreciate advice on how to approach this.
My main concerns:
1. This is a genuine interest that I'm sure others like me share. So, how do I go about differentiating myself from others during the application process? Yes, a tremendous amount of assistance is needed in underdeveloped places, and I feel an intense urge to help. Is the only way I can truly express this passion through the PS and interview, as well as through volunteering?
2. How do I go about supporting myself financially? Paying for school and a resident's salary seem tricky to balance by themselves. Is it best to wait a few years after residency, secure myself, and then try working with MSF?
Thanks for any assistance! I know I'm probably getting ahead of myself here, but I want to have a general idea in my mind as I proceed with my studies.