experiences

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Hello everyone, I'm currently in the process of writing my Work/Activities section and I have some questions (I'm an international student and I have no access to any particular advising so google/reddit/SDN are my only sources of information about the process). I didn't think about the AMCAS...

After working with 300+ students to develop and submit their applications, I watch students do the stupidest things (e.g. “I want to write a secondary about how I grew up rich and how I’m proud of it and don’t think I should hide it” – his exact words by the way). I also witness incredible...

Hi y’all! So I am writing my experiences doc and really enjoyed a Youtube walkthrough video of what to NOT do in writing them. It encouraged me to be myself and focus on telling stories about each in a way that was actually pretty fun and engaging. HOWEVER, I sent a first draft of this to my...

Hello! I'm not seeking any medical advice, but I AM seeking to hear about experiences of those with cluster headaches who are in med school, residency, or working physicians. How has it affected your education and work life? Did you struggle in school or work? Did you ever need or seek...

What happens if I don't provide the contact info of my supervisors when filling in my "experiences" page? What happens if I don't hit "Yes" for the "Release Authorization (May we contact this organization?)" question? Is it favorable to provide contact info and Release Authorization? Thank you...

Volunteering is crucial for medical school applicants. Here’s why: Med schools aren’t just looking for science geeks who’ve never stepped outside the lab. They’re looking for students who will not just succeed in the classroom, but who have also had rich and varied experiences that will make...

I am finalizing my experiences section on the AADSAS application.... 1.) Is this section to merely provide what I did when volunteering/working/etc or should I be including skills I learned from these experiences and how it related to dentistry? 2.) How much is "too much" to add to this...

I was testing to see if my experiences tab worked and accidentally submitted a random on because my internet is sucky and was glitching.... Is there anyway this can be deleted? I already submitted my application for schools so I know I can't change it but can the staff change it? ugh....

It’s almost summer, and for me that means barbecues on the deck, specifically with the company of friends. I was recently enjoying a cook-out at one friend’s home in particular, and gracious as my hosts were, I felt a bit daunted by the huge piece of steak that filled my plate, accompanied by a...

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Dear SDN, Thank you for taking time to read this small dilemma. I'm filling out the Work/Experiences section of the application. I had plenty of important experiences both while as a pledge and an active member of my fraternity. Especially under the category "leadership". However, I've heard...

How do you record future hours? Do you: 1) list the start date and the future end date for the date range (ex. 01/2018-01/2019); and 2) record the full hours in the "Total Hours" section?

Maybe not "Most Meaningful" but just imagine. Among all the volunteering and work experience, a few paragraphs about what you learned from watching HBO.

How many have you juggled at one time? Feel free to share what makes some of them (if any) "Most Meaningful Experiences" :)

If you scribe for only 1 provider regularly over a long period of time. Assuming they wouldn't be bothered to be contacted. Not like an ED scribe who scribes for several providers. Further: Is the organization the company that is contracted by the clinic and is named on your paycheck or is it...

Hi there. So I am committed to a DPT program in NYC, starting in summer 2018. I have almost a full year off, and I'm looking to make the most of it. So, does anyone have any thoughts on how I can spend my time, or what I can do to help my career in the future? If you are a physical therapist...

I've looked all over and it looks like there are lots of different and good ways to list shadowing experiences. I have listed the specialty and procedures/scope I shadowed that physician in, but I won't have additional room to list each physician's name and contact number. Is it OK that I list...

Recently got accepted into Pharmacy School (save your critical comments for another thread, i'll read them there). My parents were born and raised in Nigeria, then came to the states for better education, so I was born and raised here (I have visited and lived in Nigeria for a fairly short...

I am applying for the 2018 cycle and am listed as an author on 5 separate abstracts for an upcoming conference (June 24-29, 2017) and will be presenting a poster as well. I do not know how to go about listing these on my application since the abstracts are not necessarily published anywhere and...

I was wondering if someone would be willing to look over my work/activities. I just want to make sure I'm doing this correctly, and I'd appreciate any feedback!!

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I took a course on marine phycology because aside from medicine, I also am very interested in environmental science issues. I did receive credit for this course, but my transcripts obviously do not provide the full picture. I travelled to the Bahamas to do this course and actually worked out in...

Hi guys! I am a senior in high school and I knew I wanted to be a vet my entire life. I'm taking college classes to get ahead and I'm opting for a bachlor's in biology or zoology. I recently turned vegan and I found that it really conflicts with my desire to attend vet school. I am wary about...

I've decided that I'll be listing some of my hobbies under extracurricular activities in Experiences. However, I'm unsure what to put under "Organization" for some entries. For example, I've taken piano lessons for many years and listed the teacher/studio I studied under. But I've also been...

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Should I organize them chronologically with the soonest first? Or by significance, as in I list the experiences I want the adcoms to see first on top?

Title says it all, I have 6 on going experiences, 3 of which started in March. Do I list the # of weeks as the number I expect to complete over the next year or so, or simply the 10-12 weeks I have already completed?

Hello, I was "shopping" around and could not get a concise answer to my own timeline question. See below: Background: I am a molecular Biology Pre-medical who is going into their senior year (class of 2017). I have a 3.972 GPA, have completed successful research having to do with...

I've seen all kinds of conflicting evidence on what are competitive stats for DO schools. I am very interested in osteopathic medicine. I'm planning on applying only DO and doing it early this cycle. I just want to know how I stack up for the more established DO programs like CCOM, PCOM, etc...

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Hello everyone! With 2016 around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to start this thread and continue the 2015 thread into the new year! Similar threads from the past have been extremely helpful to me (and I'm sure) and many others. Good luck to everyone taking Step 2 CK in 2016!

Hi guys, I went to my pre-med advisor today... and it totally wasn't helpful! They weren't able to answer some of my AMCAS experience questions so maybe someone who sees this might be able to help out :) I have one course that I took that had me interning in an emergency room for 150 hours...

I have been shadowing dentists whenever I get free time for the past 6 months so I'm usually only with each dentist for about 1-2 days so I have several shadowing experiences to list (7 currently) is there a max number on the application you can list? Also is there a max number of volunteer...

Haha, I haven't even taken my MCAT and I'm curious about dating in med school/residency? Is anyone still single? Any horrible experiences? Good experience? Try another flavor(ya know)? How do you balance a relationships and school/career? I need experiences from all genders, ethinicities, and...

Would anyone here be interested in contributing to a website, meant to motivate and inspire jaded medical students? Where medical students can contribute ideas, thoughts, and motivational experiences. Do you all see a need for this?

Hi! If anyone is interested in submitting a piece to a platform for medical students and residents, check out www.whitecoated.com, a platform designed to inspire, educate, and empower. Submissions eligible are: > Moving pieces of inspirational medicine or pieces displaying the humanism in...

Hello all, I'm a premed student new to this site and I was just looking for some feedback on the experiences I have thus far. Would anyone mind helping me out? Thank you :) Research assistant at a children's hospital: a little over a year now, through the school year and summer (300 hours)...