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Hey guys,
I am currently a junior biochemistry major at a mid tier state school. Personally, I believe that I am on track to be a solid applicant once I apply to medical school(which will be next year after I graduate). However, my PI (who is also on our pre-med committee here) seems to think that I am not on track to be a great candidate. She has me fairly concerned as I was quite confident in my ability as a applicant prior to this conversation.
Here is what I have done:
GPA > 3.95
Lab Experience: 1.5 years including SURF. I will also be working on a senior thesis this summer/next year. I have already put in thousands of hours and my thesis will require much more. I may get published, not sure yet.
Clinical Experience: EMT for 1.5 years now. Approximately 600 volunteer hours and I will continue to volunteer until I graduate.
-I have also volunteered at a hospital for about a year and a half. I also plan to do this until I graduate.
Shadowing: About 20 hours so far. I plan to shadow a few more specialties for about 20 or so more hours.
At this point, I feel as though the major thing I am lacking is a true leadership position. I plan to become a Crew Chief at my EMS service within the next year. I believe that will fill the void in my application at this point.
Do you guys feel that I will be a solid applicant? Is there anything else that I am lacking?
Thank you in advance for the advice.
I am currently a junior biochemistry major at a mid tier state school. Personally, I believe that I am on track to be a solid applicant once I apply to medical school(which will be next year after I graduate). However, my PI (who is also on our pre-med committee here) seems to think that I am not on track to be a great candidate. She has me fairly concerned as I was quite confident in my ability as a applicant prior to this conversation.
Here is what I have done:
GPA > 3.95
Lab Experience: 1.5 years including SURF. I will also be working on a senior thesis this summer/next year. I have already put in thousands of hours and my thesis will require much more. I may get published, not sure yet.
Clinical Experience: EMT for 1.5 years now. Approximately 600 volunteer hours and I will continue to volunteer until I graduate.
-I have also volunteered at a hospital for about a year and a half. I also plan to do this until I graduate.
Shadowing: About 20 hours so far. I plan to shadow a few more specialties for about 20 or so more hours.
At this point, I feel as though the major thing I am lacking is a true leadership position. I plan to become a Crew Chief at my EMS service within the next year. I believe that will fill the void in my application at this point.
Do you guys feel that I will be a solid applicant? Is there anything else that I am lacking?
Thank you in advance for the advice.
