Anyone been a Peace Corp volunteer before going to medical school?

[reaton]

I am currently serving as a PCV in Kenya. I serve as a health educator. I work out of a small hospital in western Kenya. I will be applying to DO school the next round. Anyone else served as a PCV before applying to school?

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[Sarikate]

I wasn't a PCV but did spend several months in Tanzania and Kenya during my senior year of college. It was probably the best experience of my life, despite the struggles (mmm, parasites!). I think the experience will definitely make you very attractive to medical schools. How are you enjoying it so far? Swahili coming along okay?

 

[chopstick1]

I was in bangladesh, loved every moment of it! enjoy your experience, you can always go again in between school or as an elective rotation for credit! good luck with school

 

[DropkickMurphy]

If I could guarantee I wouldn't wind up in some AIDS ravaged and tsetse fly infested village in Africa....I might consider it.

 

[chopstick1]

well you do get a choice! 4th yr elective is what you chose and if you can find a group that is going somewhere appealing. the carribean sounds good!