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[tapiocaa]

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I volunteered as a hospice volunteer and I had a very meaningful experience that im writing about on my personal statement. I will list it on my activities as well, but I only had 5-6 hours in it because after my patient passed away, I am still waiting on patients... would this look bad to medical schools that I only have such little hours

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I would have to convince people that an experience with fewer than 10 hours is significantly meaningful to becoming a doctor.

 

[AJS59]

You might be able to write about it as part of your primary or perhaps to talk about a secondary, but wouldn't make an activity out of it.

 

[tapiocaa]

I would have to convince people that an experience with fewer than 10 hours is significantly meaningful to becoming a doctor.

yeah i can see that. but i was close with my patient and sadly he passed away so that is what i would be discussing!🙂

 

[Mr.Smile12]

yeah i can see that. but i was close with my patient and sadly he passed away so that is what i would be discussing!🙂

Discussing where? You have multiple essays and interviews. Candidates who only harp on one experience as the sole anchor of their reason to be a physician don't do well.

 

[tapiocaa]

Discussing where? You have multiple essays and interviews. Candidates who only harp on one experience as the sole anchor of their reason to be a physician don't do well.

okay!! I was only going to discuss it in my primary app. thank you for your help!

 

[LindaAccepted]

Discussing where? You have multiple essays and interviews. Candidates who only harp on one experience as the sole anchor of their reason to be a physician don't do well.

Completely agree. Don't be a "one trick pony." You will almost be highlighting a lack of experience if you focus too much on an experience with so few hours.

 

[tapiocaa]

Completely agree. Don't be a "one trick pony." You will almost be highlighting a lack of experience if you focus too much on an experience with so few hours.

Thank you 🙂