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Hi SDN
I'm a soon-to-be-senior at high school in CT. I've been thinking about applying to UConn's SPiM (BS/MD) program, but I have some questions.
First off, the medical ECs. My grades and test scores are great, but I'm stuck on the medical ECs. I know they are pretty much mandatory. I was set on volunteering at a local hospital, but my brother did and the entire time he sat in a room, away from patients, screwing and unscrewing caps on pill bottles. I'm doing an EMT class but I'm sure the adcoms will want to see something clinical. So, what do most BS/MD "acceptees" have on their applications? Should I try shadowing instead of volunteering, so I get to see physicians and patients in the workplace? Do hospitals allow HS students into pathology labs or anything like that? (I'd love that)
Also, online I've seen EMTs mention they worked in EM Departments of hospitals in training as well as ambulance ride-alongs. Is this still a thing?
Lastly, a deeper question for med students and physicians: what do you think about BS/MD programs and/or UConn SoM? Is it bad to limit myself to UConn, or should I take the chance for instate tuition? I've looked at the requirements for the conditional acceptance and they are a little more slack than UConn SoM's averages.
Thanks!
I'm a soon-to-be-senior at high school in CT. I've been thinking about applying to UConn's SPiM (BS/MD) program, but I have some questions.
First off, the medical ECs. My grades and test scores are great, but I'm stuck on the medical ECs. I know they are pretty much mandatory. I was set on volunteering at a local hospital, but my brother did and the entire time he sat in a room, away from patients, screwing and unscrewing caps on pill bottles. I'm doing an EMT class but I'm sure the adcoms will want to see something clinical. So, what do most BS/MD "acceptees" have on their applications? Should I try shadowing instead of volunteering, so I get to see physicians and patients in the workplace? Do hospitals allow HS students into pathology labs or anything like that? (I'd love that)
Also, online I've seen EMTs mention they worked in EM Departments of hospitals in training as well as ambulance ride-alongs. Is this still a thing?
Lastly, a deeper question for med students and physicians: what do you think about BS/MD programs and/or UConn SoM? Is it bad to limit myself to UConn, or should I take the chance for instate tuition? I've looked at the requirements for the conditional acceptance and they are a little more slack than UConn SoM's averages.
Thanks!