work & activities

Hey everyone, I'm new to SDN and would love honest, constructive feedback on my AMCAS work and activities section. I've put a lot of thought into these but want outside eyes before I submit. Is there a thread that maybe I'm missing that offers this? I genuinely would love it if someone could...

I did a mechanical engineering undergrad and in my first year, before I decided on pursuing medicine, I did an internship with an engineering firm working with gas turbine simulation and thermal analysis. Obviously, I learned essential communication and teamwork skills that have helped me, but...

Hi, My third and fourth years of college I was in student government in very service-based roles. I worked on food security and basic needs stuff for students, directly and in a leadership position. Student government in my school is paid, but very small ($40/week my first year, then $60/week...

Somehow the format of my activities section got messed up and one of my extracurriculars has no description at all???? I want to send a letter to schools and give them some sort of description considering that experience gave me some clinical hours. When should I send that letter? Is it too...

Hi guys! - This might be a silly question, but I have multiple mentoring relationships with underclassmen that I plan on adding to my application. None of the organizations record hours, and I was on the executive board for one of them. Should I put myself as a contact or a mentee? Thanks!

Does my hobby have to have a purpose? As we've mentioned, we encourage you to use you hobbies in your W&A section. We once advised a client to write about being a "Disney Adult." She was hyper-involved in a club for enthusiasts. It might sound silly—but it’s also compelling, right? In a W&A...

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AMCAS work and activities questions Use this thread to ask about describing your experiences, choosing activity categories, and separating completed work from future plans. Start with the current AMCAS applicant guide for application rules. When asking a question, describe the activity without...

If you’re a pre-med on the hunt for some high-quality clinical experiences, medical scribing could be an excellent fit. This paid position can help you to develop a strong network of provider relationships, gain an excellent foundation in medical terminology, observe clinical decision-making...