Do I put these ECs on?

[SeminoleFan3]

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I majored in religion, then decided to pursue med. after college. I was extremely involved in campus ministry during my undergrad (lead Bible studies, mentored a few girls on a wkly basis, wkly mtgs, etc), and went on two mission trips (inside U.S. and Bosnia). While I have some postbac clinical experience, most of my undergrad is composed of ministry-oriented activity, so should I include that on my application?

 

[Anastasis]

I majored in religion, then decided to pursue med. after college. I was extremely involved in campus ministry during my undergrad (lead Bible studies, mentored a few girls on a wkly basis, wkly mtgs, etc), and went on two mission trips (inside U.S. and Bosnia). While I have some postbac clinical experience, most of my undergrad is composed of ministry-oriented activity, so should I include that on my application?

It is important to you and it shows dedication. I think it should be fine

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

I majored in religion, then decided to pursue med. after college. I was extremely involved in campus ministry during my undergrad (lead Bible studies, mentored a few girls on a wkly basis, wkly mtgs, etc), and went on two mission trips (inside U.S. and Bosnia). While I have some postbac clinical experience, most of my undergrad is composed of ministry-oriented activity, so should I include that on my application?

Yes. As long as it demonstrates something about you that you want Adcoms to see. You have 15 experiences to put on your AMCAS. Make the best of the space.

 

[8744]

It is important to you and it shows dedication. I think it should be fine

I know what you're tryng to say, and I'm not busting down on you, but doesn't it turn your stomach that you have to jump through so many hoops to show your dedication especially since most people eventually pick their residency trainig based on money and lifestyle?

 

[Anastasis]

I know what you're tryng to say, and I'm not busting down on you, but doesn't it turn your stomach that you have to jump through so many hoops to show your dedication especially since most people eventually pick their residency trainig based on money and lifestyle?

I have to admit that it did at first. When I first thought about medicine I was kinda pissed that so many people were in it just for the money and lifestyle. But then I realized those are real considerations for some people. It's not really my right to judge their intentions. I do what I do because I love it and not to prove anything to the Adcoms (probably why I won't be getting in this cycle).

Hope that made sense, I'm pretty tired and have kinda been rambling all day.