Does it look strange not to have volunteer work with your own ethnic group?

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Hey all,

I have a lot of work with minority groups/underserved communities (Blacks and Hispanics) but not so much own ethnic group. I was wondering if this looks strange at all to admissions committee members?

Is anyone else in a similar position?
 
I wouldn't think so. If you can demonstrate that you're altruistic and can work well with a diversity of people and groups, you're on the right track.
 
I would seriously like to hear an explanation for why someone thinks this would be detrimental to your application.

Why do you always have such a sardonic attitude? Sheesh.

It's because I often read about "commitment to your own group" so I was just concerned if it would seem strange.
 
I've never ever heard of that phrase used in medicine admissions

Unless by "your own group" you mean the human race
 
Hey all,

I have a lot of work with minority groups/underserved communities (Blacks and Hispanics) but not so much own ethnic group. I was wondering if this looks strange at all to admissions committee members?

Is anyone else in a similar position?

No.
 
Rule 1: Take A Breath

Yes, not working with your own group makes you caring, willing to work with others, particularly those in less fortunate circumstances, having a willingness to go outside boundaries would certainly a major negative. Actually no. Worrying about it as the insidious premed neurosis takes hold, especially as AMCAS application opening near, produces a condition sometimes referred to Submission Application Disorder (SAD). Some applicants suffer greatly from this and are very SAD indeed. This can progress to the more severe form usually referred to Submission Application Chronic (SAC). These SAD-SACs can seem under tremendous self-perceived stress, inherent worry, and stress from rumor, innuendo, and general confusion from a complex and complicated process with intense competition.

Sorry, wasnt try to make fun of you but make fun of the situation for all the worried premeds. Dont worry about how what have might be perceived in infinite ways that anything can be interpreted. Do work to make you motivation, commitment and accomplishments clear in a coherent, concise and compelling manner.

I'm gonna put a fresh Valium Salt Lick in the student trough and maybe some Xanax Kool-Aid as well

Hahaha thanks for that @gonnif

You're right, micro-analyzing is the most unhealthy thing a premed can do. I have to remind myself that the most I can do is put my best effort in school and volunteering so I can gain a meaningful experience out of it.
 
Hey all,

I have a lot of work with minority groups/underserved communities (Blacks and Hispanics) but not so much own ethnic group. I was wondering if this looks strange at all to admissions committee members?

Is anyone else in a similar position?
I think it's great that you're working with people from different backgrounds. This type of stuff fosters personal growth.
 
The only time this might look strange is if your own ethnic group is greatly disadvantaged, you are located near clusters of disadvantaged people of your own ethnicity, and you choose to work elsewhere while claiming that you hope to serve "your own people" as a physician. That's going to smell funny.
 
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