volunteer

I've participated in a few charity concerts, and I'm a little confused about how many hours to count as volunteering. Should I only count the hours spent in concert? Should I count some of the hours spent preparing? Maybe concert+ dress rehearsal + any direct organizing work I've done?

Hi everyone. I'm starting my first ever volunteer position in january (yay!) in the community hospital near my university. I'm planning on doing 4-6 hours a week for 6+ months (that's their minimum commitement, so lets hope for more :)) So, if you're currently a pre-med, how much do you...

I'm a first semester senior majoring in biochem at a state school. I haven't taken the MCAT yet. My GPA and sGPA are both a little over 3.7 (although I did my first two years a community college, which I know works against me), so not stellar. I've been a medical scribe since this summer and I...

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So I don't know if any of you are aware but there's an Alzheimer's association and I got an interview to volunteer there. Now I'll basically be a "coordinator" telling people about Alzheimer's and helping out with support groups. I don't think I'll really be interacting with Alzheimer's patients...

I currently volunteer at what is known as an infirmary inside a nursing home. The patients there are those that need medical attention beyond the norm at a nursing home. Ex: an elderly man who just came back from his cancer treatment or someone suffering from dementia. It also includes those who...

I was not able to prepare enough for the MCAT and ended up scoring 492:smack:. I am 23 yo international student who completed all premedical coursework in the US. My GPA is 3.84, and I have done my best with the extracurriculars: mentored; volunteered; ran a health professionals club; done...

Hey guys! I'm currently a senior in high school that is in a dual enrollment program and I will be graduating with my high school diploma and Associates. My mind is set on medicine and as of now I need help with my E.C's/COMMUNITY SERVICE. Here are my stats so far: -GPA:3.45 (should go up to a...

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Hi, I am in my 4th year of my biology degree at Acadia University, and was wondering if anyone knows the chances I will get accepted to medical schools, particularly Dalhousie, Norhtern Ontario, MUN.. etc. I am going to be taking a year as an independent student while I apply. - 3.5 gpa -...

Hi, I am a sophomore in undergrad, and I am volunteering on a senate campaign (Republican in Alabama). I am wondering if this is something that would be good to put as volunteer experience on applications when I apply to med school in the future or not? Thanks.

So I'm in the middle of trying to add my hospital volunteering hours to the PTCAS observation hours page but I only have a signed copy from my volunteer coordinator and not a physical therapist. My volunteer coordinator was in charge of my hours and since there were so many therapists I did not...

Hi, everyone. I'm a psychology undergrad student at Rollins College in Florida, though I am willing to relocate to anywhere in the U.S. I'm looking for some advice about applying for APA accredited Psy.D/Ph.D. programs. I've spent a decent amount of time looking over these forums, so I...

I submitted all 25 secondaries so far. On my AMCAS, I mentioned I did ~100 hours of volunteer service but this was a conservative estimate. Unfortunately, I did not record my specific number of hours but I think it was around 200 or so. The place I volunteered at didn't have a record system for...

As the title suggests, this is a poll to help me (and possibly future forum searchers) with some ideas for volunteering. The simple answer seems to always be "do whatever makes you happy" when it comes to volunteering. One experience may not be better or worse from an application standpoint...

I am currently a pre-med major with the hope of becoming a pediatric neurologist. I know one of the most important things I need to watch before medical school is the volunteering. I currently have the opportunity to go to a 4 day/ 3 night camp for the National Epilepsy Foundation. This would...

Does anyone have experience organizing a dental service trip overseas outside of the organizations already established? I am doing an independent study (pre-dent student) about establishing a charitable foundation component of a private practice where one goes to an underserved area for a week...

Hi SDN! I need some clinical volunteering hours (I have next to none) and I need to decide between two positions at the VA hospital: volunteering at the emergency department or in the hospice wing. Which do you think would be best? I have a lot of shadowing under my belt, but most was in the OR...

Hi everyone, I need some advice on my next plan of action. I am graduating this spring with a degree in chemistry and at this time I have an overall GPA of 2.96. This is unfortunate because I know it's not representative of what I know. When I went back to college at age 23 I had the I just...

Hello! Is anyone familiar with Children Hospital of Philadelphia's "Neurology High School Scholars Project"? It sounds very interesting, but I was wondering what they had done in past years for the basic science or clinical research project? In addition, what they are specifically looking for in...

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I started a band (i play drums) and we're getting very involved in the local Dallas scene. We play gigs and benefit shows to raise money. Since I am a founding member, and have helped schedule practices, recording, events, not to mention the large aspect of writing music, could this be...

I just finished my 2nd year of community college and am going on to take a 3rd year there to finish my pre med and major prerequisites. This coming fall I am taking Ochem and Zoo and the following Spring I will be taking Ochem 2 and Physics 2 to finish my pre reqs (as well as other psych courses...

I am interested in volunteering abroad (Africa/Asia) during my summer between my M1 and M2 years and was wondering if anyone knew of any fun, safe, and reputable programs out there?

Hi all, Just wondering how I should list 3+ years of research (mostly volunteer) on my app. For reference, I do most of my research for free/volunteer, but during the semesters at my college I get paid a small stipend for lab supplies and an even smaller stipend for personal use. Summers and...

Good afternoon, In the context of gaining experience that will contribute to the strength of a medical school application, does this program seem substantive for someone with zero prior healthcare/medical experience? - "Non-clinical support" to patients' bedside - Volunteers serve as "adjuncts...

Hello everyone, I found a volunteer program at a hospital to shadow doctors and gain clinical experience, and the program requires one recommendation letter. I would like to ask my professor or lab instructor for a letter. Have any of you asked for a letter by email? I don't know how to...

Hello all , I am a re-applicant who did not get any interviews this past cycle (completed early Sept). I would really like help with a school list for DO and MD. I spoke to some people on admissions and I was told I did not have any red flags except for a low MCAT. They did not comment on PS...

Hey, I need some advice with what to do this summer. I have just graduated from my undergrad in Biological sciences. I am a Canadian student looking to apply in both US and Canadian medical schools this cycle. I applied last cycle and received feedback from schools; my GPA and MCAT scores were...

Currently, I am volunteering at my University's Hospital (I'll be volunteering in the anesthesiology workroom next semester and possibly have a chance to shadow) and at a Florida Department of Health Branch. Neither offers a lot of patient contact, and they're are not the most fun. For example...

Hi everyone, I will be in South East Asia this summer and was wondering if anyone knows of a volunteer organization in the medical field/sites for premedical or medical students? I know some organizations require that you are an MD already or last year of medical residency. Thank you, much...

So I am kind of a non-traditional student. I was a Nursing major, and switched my major junior year. Am I doing too much this summer? I am starting research, taking a biology class, and doing a volunteering program (that requires 125 hours this summer). I feel like I can handle it but I am just...

Hello All, I'm preparing to apply this upcoming round. One weak spot of my application is shadowing hours. At this point, I have 20 hours with one OBGYN in his clinic, 8 hours with a pediatric endocrinologist and genetic counselors (not sure if I should mention the genetic counselors since...

Hi! I applied for a volunteer position at my local pharmacy and this is my first time to be accepted to volunteer at a pharmacy. I was wondering, do I have to bring in my resume? I am a junior in college, who would like to get some experience. The coordinator asked to come in for an interview...

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Let me start of by saying that I am taking my prereqs at community college. So far I've taken: Sociology, Psychology, College Algebra, Speech, 2 English courses, and Philosophy. This summer I'll be taking Criminal Justice(diversity requirement), Information Systems, and a health class, and...

Hi everyone! I'm currently a high school senior planning on enrolling as a freshman at a school in Boston during the fall (unless college notifications on April 1st really surprise me and I end up somewhere else around the Northeast). However, I am already planning on transferring from...

Hello, I want to take a year off before medical school so I have more time to prep for the MCAT. I want to use this year to increase my chances of getting in to a medical school if possible, but I'm honestly not entirely sure what to do. I have considered working in a blood bank near my school...

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Hi friends! I will likely be applying in the 2018 application cycle. Needless to say, I have a gap year. I'm looking forward to it, and I was hoping to get some feedback from people who have had a similar situation. What did you do during your gap year that strengthened your application...